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Spotlight on: PonyTail Bows Blue Ribbon Project Off The Press: Book Review Business Spotlight: Southern Equestrian About the USHJA Foundation Rider Spotlight: Adam Edgar Trends – Dawson Amick Meet The Cawley Family Making Lemonade: The Bauman Family Welsh at AHCA Nationals The USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship The Carousel Hunter Derby Horse and Home with Rachel Greathouse Two West Coast Pony Dynamos Road To Devon Warrenton Pony Show Fiona: Pony of a Lifetime Keeping the Tradition Alive The American QH: part3 Pony of the Month Devon Leadline Wanda Wellbred Road To Pony Finals 2016 Team Paisley The Paisley Marketplace Business Card Directory Team Paisley Gear Advertising Rates Who’s Doing What

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Nicci Kirby of Southern Equestrian What are your goals and visions for your company, what makes you different from other companies that offer similar products?

Hi I’m Nicci Kirby full time personal assistant/ full time trainer and in my spare time (funny joke) founder/owner of Southern Equestrian. Born in a small southern beach town where everyone grew up on the water, I however couldn’t wait to get on the back of a horse.

Why did you start Southern Equestrian?

I was at a horse show on a schooling day when I started to notice how many riders were wearing Southern inspired shirts that had nothing to do with them and their hobbies or sport but everything to do with, fly fishing, hunting, SCC football, whales, deer, dogs, ducks and bucks, Yetti coolers bean boots and sweat tea.

Nothing about Sat ring side, horses, ponies, early mornings, long days, sweet smell of leather and hay, ribbons, tears and laughter, hot helmets and tall boots.

So it was at that moment standing by the in-gate that Southern Equestrian was born.

Southern Equestrian is more than just a brand it’s a lifestyle. I want people to get excited for what design is coming out next, I want my designs to speak to them to help share their story. I have strived to produce a product that is discipline neutral making the motivation in my designs about our love for our sport and the horses and ponies bringing us all together as one pack. I want our customers to wear our shirts so that they can spread their passion for our sport. I want it to be recognized outside of our equine world, beyond the friends, family and competitors we see weekend after weekend.

Those that say it’s not a sport, those that think we stay at the barn way too long, and to all of those who don’t understand what it takes to be an Equestrian. I want our customers that represent our brand to be excited about who they are and what they do. I want our customers to wear their tees not only to the barn but also to school and social events showing everyone they are proud of being an Equestrian!

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A Community Comes Together in the USHJA Foundation The equestrian community is just that – a community. While fiercely competitive in the show ring, the people in it are loyal, supportive and truly care about each other. Through the United States Hunter Jumper Association’s charitable arm, the USHJA Foundation, the hunter/jumper equestrian community comes together to embrace, support, and protect the people and horses who give their hearts to this sport.

Since the Foundation was established in 2008, it has had a significant impact on the hunter/jumper community through the generosity of individuals. Today, the Foundation impacts this community in four primary ways: • Supporting the basic needs of the USHJA members who do not have the financial means to do so themselves following an accident, catastrophe or illness; • Inspiring USHJA members facing adversity through exceptional experiences; • Empowering USHJA members to further their education; and • Preserving and protecting the history and tradition of the hunter/jumper sport.

Helping Horsemen in Need One of the Foundation’s core grants is the Horseman’s Assistance Fund, which provides emergency financial support to individuals in need after an illness, injury, a catastrophic accident or natural disaster. The fund has helped more than 20 USHJA members since it began, bridging the gap in our members’ time of greatest need.

Longtime horseman Ray Francis is a current recipient of the Horseman’s Assistance Fund.

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Most recently, the fund came to the aid of Raymond Francis—a longtime USHJA member, recognized judge, steward, committee chair, volunteer, and mentor to many—during his time of need. In December 2015, doctors found Francis had an abdominal aorta aneurysm that required surgery. The surgery was successful but had complications that caused a longer hospital stay followed by a short stay in a rehabilitation facility. He and his wife have been unable to work during this time, creating a significant financial strain. The USHJA Foundation is currently providing support to the family while Francis recovers.

Moments of Inspiration While the Foundation addresses the immediate needs in an emergency through the Horseman’s Assistance Fund, sometimes we are faced with adversity beyond imagine – more than one person should face alone. The USHJA Foundation created the Making a Dream program to offer unique opportunities in the hunter/jumper sport to USHJA members who face significant adversity, such as mental, physical or emotional challenges; resource limitations; or other challenges. This program has helped inspire six equestrians to continue overcoming the challenge they face, knowing their equestrian community is supporting them.

Take for instance, Alexis Bauman. In late 2014, the Bauman Family was attending a year-end awards banquet for the Illinois Hunter Jumper Association, when they received a call that would change their lives forever. Their 40-stall barn was in flames. Despite the best efforts of all involved, that night, 32 horses lost their lives, including 11-year-old Alexis Bauman’s two ponies.

The community immediately responded, providing support to the family.

Bauman was nominated for the Making a Dream Grant Program and awarded the grant. In Alexis Bauman and “Bunny” at the Winter February 2015, she had Equestrian Festival as part of the the experience of a Making A Dream Grant Program. lifetime for two weeks Photo: Lindsay Brock/Jennifer Wood Media at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. As part of her grant, she met her equestrian idols Beezie Madden, Lillie Keenan, Kent Farrington and Geoff Teall. She rode borrowed and donated ponies and trained with Charlie Moorcroft during the two week experience.

“Something horrible happened to us, but on the flip side something so beautiful has surfaced,” said Alexis’ mother Amber Bauman. “The love that has been shown to us and our customers from complete strangers has been amazing.”

At the same time the USHJA Foundation recently added a new program available to young equestrians—the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family US Pony Finals Grant Program.

Through this program, each year, the Foundation will award grants to deserving Juniors that give them an opportunity to experience US Pony Finals.

In 2015, the inaugural grant recipient, Matthew Bravo, competed on two ponies and participated in two clinics.

He showed Island Grace, leased by Brick Church Farm, in the Medium Pony Hunter section and Plumbago, owned by Charlie Moorcroft and Geoff Teall, in the Small Pony Hunter section with trainer Karen Kelley of Charleston, SC, by his side.

Matthew placed 71st (of 120) on Plumbago; and 18th (of 156) on Island Grace.

“I never thought I would get the opportunity to ride at Pony Finals. This is truly a dream come true!” said Matthew Bravo, the inaugural grant recipient.

Applications for 2016 have closed and are currently under review. The 2016 recipients will be announced at the beginning of the summer.

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The USHJA Foundation also partners with USHJA zones to provide grants to equestrians participating in the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program and professionals seeking USHJA Trainer Certification.

These grants are used by riders each year to sharpen their skills within the sport.

Matthew Bravo competed at the 2015 US Pony Finals through the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family US Pony Finals Grant. Photo: USHJA Archives

Education Is for Everyone In addition to providing support in times of need, the Foundation also recognizes that education is key to success in all endeavors. Whether in the pursuit of education within the sport or academically, the Foundation offers support to members.

In fact just recently the USHJA Foundation announced the USHJA Foundation Hamel Scholarship for Further Education, which will award up to $25,000 to one USHJA member each year to be used for college, graduate, trade or professional school.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer a national scholarship like this to USHJA members, all thanks to the Hamel Family’s generosity” said Burger. “For the first time, members from across the United States will be eligible for scholarship funds that allow them to pursue advanced education.”

Current USHJA members who have been members for at least three years are eligible for the scholarship. Applicants must be accepted to a college, graduate, professional, or trade school and be entering the 2017 fall semester as freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, trade or graduate student. They should be ranked in the top 20 percent of their class or have a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. For those who are not currently or recently in school, the Foundation will consider an equivalent employment history. Applications will open January 1, 2017, and the first scholarship will be awarded later in 2017.

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Because comfort makes a difference

Our Legacy The community we support now is built on the community that has come before us.

Steeped in tradition and rich in history, our sport is one that must be preserved and celebrated. The Foundation supports the preservation of sport history. In particular, it provides funding for the USHJA Wheeler Museum, which houses Show Jumping Hall of Fame artifacts, as well as individual collections.

The USHJA Wheeler Museum aims to collect, preserve and share the history of the hunter/jumper sport. Its purpose is one of both preservation and education for those within the hunter/jumper community as well as the general public. Housed at the USHJA Headquarters on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park, the Wheeler Museum opened its first exhibit in 2009.

Quite simply, the USHJA Foundation offers members of the USHJA community the opportunity to come together in a meaningful way. It allows members to help other members and celebrate the pursuit of education and excellence. The Foundation’s work is ongoing and made possible by the generosity of individuals.

For more information about the Foundation, to give, or to apply for a grant, visit www.ushjafoundation.org. Together, we are making a difference.

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Adam Edgar Rider Spotlight ing and jumper shows that year, I started getting more interested in the hunters again. The trainer at the barn next door to where I rode Carbon asked if I would be interested in riding and showing a medium pony named Sable that year in the hunters until the pony got sold. Little did I know that the trainer was Carol Eichner, and she would end up being one of the most influential people in my life. I remember the first time I went to her Everready Farm to have a lesson, and I didn’t even know what a distance was! Carol was so patient and taught me how to ride well with finesse. How could I forget all of the countless reminders not to turn the corner and try to fly over the jump from Egypt!

After I finished the 2012 year riding “Sable,” she was sold to an awesome little boy and I needed a pony. Carol had an extremely talented medium pony named Damingo in the barn, and he needed a kid. Getting to show Damingo meant that I could show regularly at some of the rated shows in our area. Before I started showing Damingo, I knew horse shows were expensive. I come from a family of three kids, and with my older brother already in college, my parents made it very clear to me that if I wanted to show I would have to work, be dedicated, and help with the finances. Fortunately, with a lot of hard work I was able to show Damingo with Carol for the next two years, starting in the sm/med childrens pony division. Some highlights from that year would be winning the 2013 VHSA Pony Medal Finals, being champion at Zone Finals and being Reserve Grand Overall Local Pony at the Warrenton Pony Show.

Going into 2014, I was so excited to move up to both the Medium Green Pony Hunter division. We qualified for Pony Finals our first time out! That was such a fun year for him, he was champion at the Upperville Colt and Horse Show, champion at Warrenton Pony Show, and packed me around so many other awesome horse shows! I had always dreamed of going to Pony Finals, and I was so lucky that I got the chance to go with Damingo.

There were so many people who were generous enough to help us get there and I could never thank them enough for that. Damingo is one of the most amazing animals I have ever met and ridden in my life and I am so lucky for the time I got with him.

I have been surrounded by horses from the moment I was born. My mom grew up riding and showing jumpers in England, so horses have always been a huge part of our life. The funny thing is, even though I spent my early years growing up with horses right in my backyard, I didn’t develop my love and passion for them until I moved with my mom away from the farm to my home in Leesburg, VA. I remember my first riding lesson like it was yesterday.

My mom had won a free lesson from Red Gate Farm in Leesburg in a raffle at my school. I rode a horse named “Misty,” and within a week I was already showing in the short stirrup divisions at barn horse shows.

I was hooked after that one lesson. I had tried many different sports and hobbies before that left me feeling out of place and awkward, but riding felt right. I was so relieved that I had finally found a sport that I enjoyed and loved. I continued taking weekly lessons and showing in the hunters, occasionally showing in the jumpers, or going cross country schooling. I learned so much at Red Gate, I always had great lesson horses to learn on and it was so Adam on Carbon Copy much fun.

I loved following and watching eventing, so when an opportunity came for me to event a pony named Carbon Copy, who was owned by a friend of my mom’s, I was thrilled! Even with the daily bucking and playing outbursts, Carbon taught me so much, and in the end really did make me a better rider. After showing Carbon at event-

Over the summer of 2014, I was introduced to a large pony named One More Time aka “Ditto.” It was a really amazing stroke of luck that brought me to Ditto. I met Ditto’s owner, Anna Rossi, on Facebook after she had randomly seen one of my videos riding Damingo pop up on her computer. I clicked with Ditto right off the bat, and after riding him a few times I was thrilled to get to show him! At my second show with Ditto showing in the Large Pony Hunters, I was headed to Pony Finals with him as well. Ditto packed me around at Pony Finals that year, only my third time doing the Large Ponies, and we were 11th O/F and 16th Overall!

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was a lot of hard work but I loved being able to learn so much every time I rode. At Pony Finals in 2015 I was already thinking about the next show season and getting a little panicked about what my future would hold. Bill and I started talking about the following year and the possibility of joining his Over The Hill Farm in Florida as a working student. I was so excited when everything was coming together and I was able to ride and train even more with Bill and Molly Sewell. I love riding at Over The Hill Farm because we don’t just learn how to become better and more polished riders, but we learn how to become better horseman and how to always put the horses wellbeing before anything else. I can’t thank Bill and Molly enough for everything they have taught me and continue to teach me.

Adam on Damingo. Photo by Ashley Johnson

show for the upcoming 2015 show season. I was so fortunate that The Rossis allowed me to show Ditto for the 2015 show season.

Ditto and I had an absolutely amazing year in 2015. Highlights include being Reserve Champion at Upperville, winning the pony hunter classic at the Middleburg Classic, Reserve Champion Overall for Zone 3, and ribbons at every indoors horse show including being 2nd at Washington with an 86! During that year, the Rossis connected me with so many great trainers who helped me when I showed

“Adam is incredibly gracious. He truly loves riding every animal. Adam was such a great role model and team player to every other rider in our barn. Often times he would stay to watch and cheer them on during lessons and at shows. He instills confidence in the animals and they trust him. He just always expects it to go well”~ Charlie Moorcroft

Adam and One More Time (aka Ditto)

Ditto, including Winn Alden, Bill Schaub, Katie Petronelli and Rachel Kennedy. It was so much fun to learn from so many amazing horsemen. I am so extremely blessed that the Rossis gave me the opportunity to ride and show this amazing pony and can’t thank them enough. Ditto was so patient and taught me so much.

I first met Bill Schaub when I trained with him on Ditto at Pony Finals in 2014, and he also helped me at Capital Challenge that year. It was so much fun and I loved training with him. When Bill helped me again with Ditto at WEF in 2015 I learned so much. It

Adam and Bill Schaub at Pony Finals

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Three favorite things about Adam...

His softness as a rider is my number one.

His professionalism under pressure is my number two, and his sense of humor is number three!!~ Amber Harte

*Confidence.

Adam has a wonderful confidence in himself, his horses and whoever is helping him. This in turn gives confidence to his horses and whoever is helping him. * Fun. He rides as though he enjoys himself and his horsesbecause he does! * Talent.

He has great natural timing and feel which is always fun. ~ Geoff Teall

When I found out I was going to be able to go to WEF for the whole circuit this year I was extremely excited, but also nervous and scared. It was a big change, but I was so excited to be able to take this life changing opportunity. I left my high school at home after 1st Semester and switched to online school to finish 2nd Semester. Being in my Junior year of high school, this is my most important year, and I wanted to make sure that everything went well. WEF this year was one of the best experiences of my life. I was able to meet and work with so many amazing people, and ride so many amazing animals. I learned much in those 12 weeks and it helped my riding tremendously. I was able to achieve so many of my goals with the help of great trainers. I never could have dreamed that after WEF I would have showen in the Big Eq and the jumpers. I can’t thank all of the amazing trainers and owners for giving me indescribable opportunities at WEF. I had so much working with so many great people like Charles Moorcroft, Geoff Teall, The Arani Family, Carl Weeden, Andrew Lustig and so many more! I wouldn’t have been able to do this without my amazing mom, Bill Schaub, Martha Jensen who allowed me to stay at her home during the circuit, and everyone behind the scenes at Over The Hill Farm.

Paisley Ambasassador Adam Edgar aboard Damingo Some advice I would give to kids who maybe don’t have a pony of their own, or want to catch ride for others, is that hard work really does pay off. If you want to catch ride or show at big shows and you put your mind to it, I promise you that you can do anything.

Be polite, grateful and dedicated. Take any ride that you can get for a while until you can find a more permanent situation. There are many ways to make things work if you maybe don’t have unlimited resources, so be creative and make it happen! Lastly, always remember all of the people who are helping you and make sure to show them how thankful you are, just a simple “thank you” can go such a long way!

Three favorite things about working with Adam: *Adam is wonderful to work with...takes instruction well, is eager to please and works every round to best his last.... His biggest competitor is himself.... He respects and is genuinely happy for the other riders as well.... * He has a fabulous sense of humor.... Always has a smile and never misses an opportunity to say hello or wish someone well. * His work ethic is extreme.... No matter how many horses or ponies he rides a day...he made each ride a priority... Always bringing his best self and ability... Often times organizing friends to help hack,jog or model his multiple rides.

I cannot say enough great things about this kid!~ Linda Smith

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Meet The Cawley Family Meet Molly Ashe Cawley, her husband Chris and their kids Taylor and Connor...

Tell us a bit about yourself and how you began riding: I grew up in Tennessee. My mom grew up riding out of Ox Ridge Hunt Club and met my dad while teaching a clinic in Knoxville.

to have had amazing ponies thanks to amazing friends and a very supportive Grandmother. Her current pony and her true love is DJ, aka Ju-Ju b. She is showing in the short stirrups, but will tell you she plans on moving up to the children’s any day now!

My grandfather built a 6 stall barn for my mother and from the time I can remember my brother and I were riding ponies there and doing every chore imaginable to care for the horses and the property.

Then as Neil and I got older (by older I mean I was 5) we started going to all the shows with my mom. I was 5 the first time I showed in the small ponies at Pennsylvania National.

What about your husband: Chris grew up in Harrisburg, PA. His mom had a business teaching lessons and his dad worked for the state. Jay had jumpers and showed on the weekends. Chris’s mom would put his brothers, sister and him on ponies hooked up to the hot walker while she taught lessons to keep them out of trouble!

Chris and his sister Carolyn got the horse bug and Jared and Kevin ventured down different paths. Chris ended up working for Debbie Stephens for many years and I worked for Leslie Howard for many years. After I started my own business Leslie hired Chris to replace me. During that time was when I first met Chris.

How did you and Chris meet?

Leslie and I always remained close after I ventured off to start my own business. I ended up staying at Leslie’s house at some point and Chris was living in what used to be my room!

That was when we first got to know each other, but we didn’t start dating until a few years later.

Tell us about your kids:

Taylor just turned 8 and has been a mini me from day one. She loves every animal she has ever met. She is totally happy to be at the barn from before sun up until sun down.

She runs hot and cold on riding, and I have tried relentlessly to keep her on the cold side. She has been extremely lucky

Connor just turned 6 and has just this winter decided he likes to ride. He was extremely lucky to have won the lead line at Devon on Raphael, thanks to the generosity of the Gochman Family and Amanda Derbyshire. He told everybody that was his pony after that day and always went to visit him when we were at the same shows. After Raffy passed away, Connor told anybody who asked if he had a pony that his pony had died. Then this year during Florida, supportive Grandma Sue stepped in and Tip Top arrived and lessons began. He mastered the posting thing quickly, steering not so much! Nevertheless, he decided he was ready to canter ...and well you can almost picture what happened next, so we’ll leave that with to be continued...

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Continued from page 28 Did you encourage the kids to ride? How did they get started?

Does one do more than the other?

I’m torn on the riding thing with my kids. I am so grateful for so many things riding taught me when I was young, but I really want them to experience lots of things outside of the horse world. As professionals it would be very easy for Chris and I to completely consume them with horses, but I hope I can show them that there is a lot more to life than just horses. There is a great big world out there that they should explore as much of as possible.

Do they do other sports and if so what kind?

Connor loves any sport that involves a ball! They both have taken tennis lessons for a few years now and Chris wants them to start golf lessons.

They both want to play soccer and spend football season screaming at the TV in the living room while trading football cards from their collections. They both are orange belts in tae kwon do at the moment. They both have Honda 50’s that they ride on the trails (with training wheels for now).

What is it like for you and Chris to watch them ride?

Watching them ride is terrifying to me! Not because they aren’t good at it. Taylor is actually really good but she’s tiny!

I know she doesn’t stand a chance if the pony decides to misbehave. I know the pony knows this too. That is what scares me to death! Connor never really wanted to ride until now, so I get 2x’s the worry! All kidding aside I have never taught kids just starting and I don’t feel comfortable knowing when the ponies are too fresh or when to push the kids vs being their biggest fan.

What are your goals for the kids in riding? and other sports?

Will they continue to ride?

My goals for the kids is for each to find a passion and whatever that passion is, for them to give it their all. I want them to be gracious winners and losers. I want them to be humble, but confident in themselves. Most of all I want them to be happy. Whatever they choose to pursue, Chris and I will do whatever we can to support them... doesn’t have to be riding.

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Cherokee Riding Club Formerly Happy Endings Farm

Cherokee Riding Club will host many of the same programs as Happy Endings Farm. We offer a year round training program. Our staff welcomes children of all levels and ages to experience horsemanship in a hands on envoirment.

Please visit our Website at Cherokeeridingclub.com, there you will find our staff and exciting information about our Pony Camp, Private Lessons, and Boarding.

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Welsh at AHCA Nationals!

Since the inauguration of American Horsemen Challenge Association National Finals, the Welsh breed has been well represented. AHCA is an obstacle challenge competition that emphasizes horsemanship. The Association’s motto is Competition, Camaraderie, Respect, and Integrity. All events offer the following divisions: Wrangler (12 and under), Youth, Green Horse, Novice, English, Amateur, Legends (55 and over), Open, and In-hand.

The first National finals was held in 2012 but the date conflicted with the WPCSA Nationals. However, Flying Diamond The Bailef LOM/AOE/LOM/AOH did represent the Welsh world winning the National Championship in the English division with Wendy Stephens. In 2013, National titles were won by Dannah Westbrook riding Lazy J Star Witness LOM in the Youth division and Jordyn Baxter riding Lazy J Bailef’s Star in the Wrangler division. Jordyn and Lil Star also placed 3rd in the Novice division riding against adults on a 12.1 hand pony. Meg Wills competed successfully on Part Welsh, WRF Starfire, in the English and Open division.

2014 was another big year for the Welsh at the National Finals. Jordyn Baxter won the Youth division on Lazy J Bailef’s Star and was Reserve National Champion in the Novice division. Jordyn also rode Part Welsh, Lazy J Legally Red finishing 3rd in the Wrangler Division and Reserve National Champion in the Green Horse Division.

Dannah Westbrook and Lazy J Star Witness LOM again won National Championship in the English division and the Reserve National title in the Amateur division. Meg Wills and Corry Key competed well on WRF Starfire and Dancin’ Valentine Rose, respectively.

2015 turned into a year of True Grit. Dannah had major knee surgery 3 months before the National Finals and was not able to use

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her right leg for queing. Jordyn was qualified in Youth, English, and Amateur on Lazy J Legally Red who was lame and unable to compete. Jordyn was able to do some last minute qualification rides on Lazy J Starry Night whom she had ridden a couple of times in the Green Horse division. Starry was truly a green pony! The teams decided to make the trek to Sedalia, Mo. for the National finals in October, Against All Odds. Dannah rode Star Witness to another English division National title while Jordyn and Starry managed to pull themselves together after a rough start and win the Youth National title and finished 6th in Green Horse. Corry Key was excited to ride Dancin’ Valentine Rose to 3rd in the Amateur division and 4th in the English division. Baleigh Chambers competed on Lazy J The G-Man winning 3rd in both the Wrangler and Youth divisions after the Westbrooks offered him to her when her pony was unable to compete. Mary Roman finished 7th in the In-Hand division with her part bred MHS Northern Star. It was an unbelievable experience. The girls learned that no matter what life throws at you, you go out and give it all you can. You do your best to finish what you start! The video of Dannah and Lazy J Star Witness has been viewed almost million times on Facebook.

AHCA is open to all breeds and offers something for everyone.

The competition is challenging and creates well trained horses/ ponies. The National competition awards saddles and buckles to the champions. In 2016, buckles will be awarded to the High Point Welsh and Part Welsh competing at Nationals. It would be wonderful to have more Welsh compete in AHCA events and Nationals. Several of the AHCA sanctioned judges are also involved with Welsh ponies. www.americanchallengeassociation.com

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About the USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship by Ella Doerr er Finals was to be sure to get to the “A” rated horse shows where the entry numbers are generally higher. The Regional I and II shows saw an immediate decline in entries and a large number of competitors (for whom “A” shows were not an option) chose to move to the unrecognized competitions. The USHJA Stirrup Cup program is a tremendous opportunity for riders to compete at high quality USEF competitions and take advantage of all being a member of USEF and USHJA offers in addition to showing such as grants and scholarships.

Ella on Faircourt’s Lightning Thief and trainer Erin Knepper at the 2015 USHJA Zone 2 Stirrup Cup Finals

Last year I participated in the USHJA zone 2 Stirrup Cup

Championship. I loved this show and had a blast. The jumps were beautiful and the footing was amazing. The ribbons were elegant and the venue was huge. From the moment you got there you felt pampered and welcome. Mom loved the complimentary beverage stations-everyone appreciates fresh coffee in the early hours of a horse show. People stayed hydrated with the chilled free bottled water stations.

Ponies loved the pretty bowls of mints and little brothers loved the chocolates. They even had a free taxi service between rings. I think the nice driver genuinely enjoyed zipping people around. I’ve never been to a show that was that welcoming to kids and ponies!

USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship rewards the riders’ commitment to hard work from showing at USEF Regional I and II Horse Shows. This makes this glamorous finals more financially approachable to all riders.

To tell us more about Zone 2 Stirrup Cup Championship, I interviewed Barbara A. Kohr who is the manager of the Harrisburg Horse Show which is the host event for the 2016 USHJA Zone 2 Stirrup Cup Championship.

When is USHJA Zone 2 Stirrup Cup Championships this year?

August 27-28, 2016 What do you like the best about USHJA Stirrup Cup Championship? The USHJA Stirrup Cup Program and the Stirrup Cup Championships offered throughout the United States are providing a Regional Championship for exhibitors who participate at USEF/USHJA Regional I and II competitions formerly called “B” and “C” rated competitions.

What do you see as the benefit of it? The Stirrup Cup Awards Program and Championship is very much filling a gap in our sport. Five or six years ago the points system changed to an increment system in which riders add the number of competitors in the class to the point value of their placing. Speaking from my perspective as a Zone 2 Show manager and trainer, it became obvious that the only way to get in Zone 2 Hunt-

How do you see the finals growing in the future? This is the third year for the Zone 2 Stirrup Cup Championship and each year it has doubled in size as word of mouth gets around to the Regional competitions about the program. A really important note to make is that sections like Low/Pre-Children’s and Adults are Stirrup Cup Sections as well as Professional’s divisions. The program provides professionals at the Regional Competitions a showcase for their client’s horses in sections like Pre-Green Hunter, Small Hunter, TB Hunter and Performance Hunter.

How many entries did they have last year? The goal in 2016 is to have the entry quotas met by only qualified horses and not accept any non-qualified horses. If quotas are not met in the sections with lighter entries at the Regional level, the classes will be double pinned with only qualified horses in the pinning for the Stirrup Cup Championship.

How would someone get involved- sponsors/vendors?

Contact the Harrisburg Horse Show/USHJA Zone 2 Stirrup Cup Championship at bakohr@comcast.net or call 717-503-6622 Who was your personal all-time favorite pony? Horse lol. It’s a tie between my Junior Hunter named “Mrs. Starr” who was an OTTB and of course the wonderful “Babylon” aka Teddy Fun fact: my father James C. Kohr managed the Harrisburg Horse Show as a member of the Beaufort Junior Hunt in 1948 and then again managed the Harrisburg Horse Show in the early 1980’s when it was held in the infield of the auto track at the Penn National Race Track in Grantville, PA. In creating the idea of a championship for regional competitors what better than to bring back a horse show that had been a Harrisburg tradition since 1931?

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The USHJA Stirrup Cup Awards are an additional and unique awards program that you are automatically enrolled in by being a member of USHJA and competing in Regional I (B) and Regional II (C) rated competitions.

In order to earn points to be eligible for a Stirrup Cup award, individuals must meet the minimum eligibility requirements of the program. The minimum eligibility requirements include: · Horse owner, rider and trainer must be Active/Competing members of USHJA and USEF. Membership must be active on or before the first day of competition as outlined in the USEF rulebook. · Horses must have a USEF annual or Life recording and a USHJA horse registration.

I. MINIMUM ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS: A. Horse owner, rider and trainer must be Active/Competing members of USHJA and USEF. Membership must be active on or before the first day of competition as outlined in the USEF rulebook.

B. Horses must have a USEF Annual or Life recording and a USHJA horse registration.

C. For the 2016 competition year, the qualifying period will be September 16, 2015 to November 30, 2016.

D. Starting December 1, 2016, the competition year will be December 1 to November 30.

II. POINTS A. Hunter and equitation points will be based on the current increment system for Regional I (B) and Regional II (C) rated competitions established by USEF. Jumper points will be based on the current increment system for Level 1 and Level 2 rated competitions. Only points earned at Regional I (B) and Regional II (C) USEF-licensed competitions, and points earned at Jumper Level 1 or 2 rated competitions will count for this award program.

B. Points can only be obtained in states within the owner’s home zone, which is determined by the owner’s USEF point state. The following sections always receive “C” rated points: Children’s Hunter Horse, Children’s Hunter Pony, Adult Amateur Hunter, Pre-Green and Small Hunter.

C. In order to receive a Stirrup Cup Award, the horse must have earned points at a minimum of three shows.

D. Awards will be given to the top six in each section in each zone.

E. Stirrup Cup points may only be accumulated in an owner’s home zone; points accumulated in a contiguous state or country never count toward Stirrup Cup awards.

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The Carousel Hunter Derby presented by The Paisley Pony Langer Equestrian Group’s Carousel Hunter Derby is a fun hunter derby just for Children’s and Adult riders held at an inviting 2’6”-2’9”!

The Carousel Hunter Derby is held at all LEG shows and there are separate high score awards sponsored by Paisley Pony for the four different series: Colorado, LA, Verdugo Hills, and Woodside. At Woodside events, Carousel Saddlery and Ariat have teamed up to award each winner with a pair of Ariat Monaco LX Tall Boots! For more information and point standings, visit langershows.com and click on “Programs & Awards.”

Upcoming Carousel Hunter Derbies Colorado Spring Classic – May 21st at the Colorado Horse Park Verdugo Hills – May 22nd at Hansen Dam Equestrian Center Colorado Spring Final – May 28th at the Colorado Horse Park Verdugo Hills – June 19th at Hansen Dam Equestrian Center Woodside Circuit Opener – June 26th at Woodside Bay Area Summer Festival – July 3rd at Woodside Golden Gate Classic – July 10th at Woodside Gold Coast July – July 24th at the LA Equestrian Center

Recent Carousel Hunter Derby Winners Verdugo Hills March Fling & Verdugo Hills April Amber Calvert Jones and Fine Design

After winning their first Carousel Hunter Derby at the March Verdugo Hills show, Amber and Fine Design made it two in a row with another blue ribbon in April. “Even from last month, I can feel an improvement in our connection,” Amber shared.

“We’ve been working together a lot recently and I think we’re growing as a team.” The pair navigated a handy course that included a trot jump, bending line, and tight turns. “I really wanted to win,” Amber recounted. “It was tough because the class was at the end of the day. My horse and I were both tired, but we tried our best and it went really well!”

Their hard work is paying off as Amber and Fine Design are leading the standings for the year-end Carousel Hunter Derby trophy.

“I love this class! It’s challenging, like a medal final, and it’s fun to win prize money,” Amber commented. “I’m looking forward to continuing to work towards the year-end trophy.”

Woodside Spring Preview – Anya Gupta and Encore

The Spring Preview was Anya’s Woodside debut on a horse, which isn’t to say she has not competed at Woodside before.

Anya has competed in the Woodside Series for four years now, but on ponies. Now in 8th grade, Anya has been riding for five years. Last year she rode her own Curious George and Cruzin to multiple championships in addition to a host of blue ribbons.

“I would say she was excited going in,” said trainer Jill Hamilton of Millennium Farm, where Anya rides. “She’s been working on figuring some things out with Encore and she really put it all together in that derby.” The derby had a large field of 27 entries, and Anya rode Megan Jendro’s horse Encore to victory. “I think she was really surprised,” Jill continued. “She had no expectation or idea that she was going to win. It was just really fun and a total surprise for her.”

After a Half-Circuit Reserve Championship at Thermal, Anya celebrated her graduation from ponies to horses with a win in the Woodside Spring Preview Carousel Saddlery Derby and a new pair of Ariat boots!

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The Frustrating, Bumpy and Sometimes Tearful Road that Leads to Devon

By Elizabeth Lubrano Que the Christmas music and New Year’s celebrations because the minute the clock hits 12:01 am January 2nd, the anxiety begins. Amidst the holiday hangover, the wheels start turning: Who do we bring? Will they be ready in time? Will they behave? When will we get them? Do we have a shipper that can handle the yearlings? Will the yearlings load onto the trailer? Are they halter broke? Goodness, have they yet been weaned? These are the thoughts that keep me up at night starting the first week of January, every year.

The start of the New Year brings 4 months and 26 days until The Devon Horse Show and for us in the business of babies, those 16 weeks don’t leave a lot of time for bumps in the road.

The 8 weeks or so we are given to get these babies to Devon are not without hitches, road bumps, and sometimes tears. Each animal has to be judged individually, and if you take into consideration their natural instincts and their need for socialization, you may just find it can be quite enjoyable to watch their curiosity as they learn new tasks.

I love working with babies, especially the ones with a clean slate. You are in charge of their destiny and for most they enjoy a life of human interaction.

I get a load of babies every year that ship 12 hours to me from the South.

Most of these babies arrive in Pennsylvania completely frazzled. We ask a lot of an unhandled and recently weaned yearling when we make them get on a trailer and stand for 12 hours just to get off the trailer in a “foreign land” where they are asked to be civilized beasts. I like to think it is equivalent to Pocahontas going to England in Pocahontas II—Journey to A New World (yes, as I am closing in on 30 and yes, I spend way too much time with small children and their parents—don’t judge me).

Once the self confidence is mastered, we slowly remove the buddy system.

Something as stressful as bathing in a wash stall is much less complicated in the beginning when you can use that experienced buddy as a buffer.

People like to overcomplicate raising young horses. Less is really so much more. “Feel” and ability to recognize when to push and when to wait has helped me tremendously. There will never be one way to do it; they are like children-- one teaching technique doesn’t fit all.

To do it correctly, you have to take your time in order to avoid “staining the brand new carpet.”

One task at a time, small frequent sessions, something as simple as a halter on and off every day can be a rough activity to master for a recently weaned baby.

The concept of walking to and from the pasture in a controlled manner is a big task for the first few weeks. When you add into the mix jogging and standing in a bridle, body clipping and pulling manes along with teaching them to tie, load and unload on a trailer, shipping, braiding and showing at a strange place --all in the first week…. well you just scheduled a full days’ worth of strenuous activity for your toddler and you didn’t stop to make sure they took a nap.

When introducing new things, I like to use the buddy system. Each pony yearling is teamed up with a horse yearling or older, that has experience with the new tasks. The stress of the situation is removed when they can “follow the leader” to start.

Regardless of the individual, one process always proves true. Consistency is your best friend. Like children, a firm but kind hand is the way to go.

Emotions must stay out of the picture. If you need to stop, go have an adult beverage and return the next day for the sake of your frustration, so be it.

Frustrating days happen, more times than not when you’re working with these young horses but you will wake up one day and wonder how your terror of a two year old turned into such a well behaved and loving 4 year old. Once you master the basic principles of control (ie… walk, trot, and stop), I find it helps to get out there and start practicing. The best way to do that is go to some local hunter breeding shows or if you are on a budget, attend a local schooling show and just walk around. As I am a financial advisor by day, I understand the need to budget. The financial constraints of owning horses can be hard to navigate. The budget you have in place shouldn’t affect your ability to work hard and do a good job; you may just have to think outside the box.

Finally, when the big day does come and you walk into the Dixon Oval thankful you prepared for this day, little by little over the past 8 weeks, the fun starts. That feeling of accomplishment and pride, after 8 weeks of struggles is what makes it all worth it.

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Center Stage for Ponies (and Their Riders)

By Helen Marie Lohr

Photo: Teresa Ramsay If you look at pictures from fifty years ago, you see happy kids and fat ponies competing at the Warrenton Pony Show. Fast forward fifty years, same fat ponies, same happy kids only the faces and fashions have changed.

The Warrenton Pony Show runs for its 97th year this June. It moves towards its centennial with major additions.

This year, for the first time, the pony show hosts the Virginia Horse Shows Association/EMO Insurance Agency Pony Medal Finals. The show presents a pony hunt teams class for the Fauquier County SPCA. Bribe baskets will be judged by the junior committee on level of support the basket will give the SPCA. For the fourth consecutive year, the Warrenton Pony Show holds their Pony Hunter Classic. Pony riders from children’s hunter divisions and pony hunter divisions compete in shadbellies embellished with boutonnieres under the lights on Saturday night. It’s a great first chance for pony riders to compete in a derby format.

The Warrenton Pony Show is the only “A” rated horse show in America to be run by juniors. Starting in December, junior horse enthusiasts from all over northern Virginia gather in Warrenton to start planning the show. As well as coveted community service hours, the juniors gain knowledge about the inner workings of a horse show. A board of juniors, elected by the supervising senior board, runs the meetings.

Members of the junior committee work on everything from soliciting advertisements for the prize list to watering the plants during the show week.

As the oldest pony show in America, the Warrenton Pony Show is taking new steps to keep their history alive. In 2015, junior committee members went through everything from storage units to local newspapers’ archives trying to find everything they could about the show’s history. The committee found prize lists dating back to the 1910 when a group of kids in Warrenton got together and decided it would be fun to hold their own pony show! Searches on the Internet yielded reconnection with ex-junior committee members. This year, the Warrenton Pony Show will display a history exhibit with prize lists and pictures from their past. www.warrentonhorseshow.com/ponyShow.cfm

“Keeping the Tradition Alive”

by Tara Miliziano-Crowley

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The smell of hot horses and cotton candy...the feeling of a fine horse

lighten in your hands when they come up into the bridle as they hit the Dixon Oval... the excitement on the faces of spectators... These are some of my favorite things about Memorial Day and the week following... It’s Devon week! This time of year we all look forward to one of the oldest and the best in the country: The Devon Horse and County Fair in Devon, PA. There are very few horse shows in this country anymore where you can feel the energy of the jumpers and the electricity of Saddlebreds and Hackneys combined with the elegant tradition of carriage driving.

While recently spending time and working in The Netherlands, I was fortunate enough to attend a one day competition where Combined Drivers, Hackneys, Friesian’s, Dutch Harness Horses and Jumpers all compete at the same show. You can stand anywhere on the grounds and watch three different disciplines compete and school together, all in harmony at the same time. Each competitor focused on the preparation for what lies ahead. It reminded me of the warm up arena at Devon where jumpers are schooling at the same time Saddlebreds are lunging with Hackney ponies, all the while carriage drivers and coachmen are putting on the final touches and adorning appointments and lighting their lamps on their

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antique vehicles. It’s night time under the lights in the Oval and the grandstands are filled with excited party goers and onlookers, wine and eats in tow.

For the last twenty years, I have been fortunate enough to train and compete for customers for the carriage driving classes offered at Devon. For carriage drivers, the festivities start on the Sunday before Memorial Day with the Pleasure Drive. Entries range from single ponies hitched to two and four wheel vehicles to four-in-hands with their Park Drag or Road coaches. In years past, the marathon left from St. David’s church, just a few miles away from the fairgrounds.

In more recent years, the drive starts in the Dixon Oval. Each division enters the ring as a class and takes a trip or two around the arena at a smart trot, and then are asked to line up so they may be inspected by the judges, who are often one American and one British licensed judges. Before the drive, turnouts are inspected for safety, fit of harness, and condition of animals. Once judged in this first phase, they leave as a group for the three mile drive at a trot.

Entries must be road fit which means the horses have been conditioned to roadwork and are fitted with road studs, Borium, or small tacks tapped into their shoes. This helps to ensure traction on the road as there are hills on the drive. The course is not labeled however drivers are given a map. Home owners along the route join in on the fun and host huge parties on their lawns in anticipation of the drive. They cheer on competitors and always offer the nicest compliments. Some even offer water and carrots as competitors drive by.

Rules of the road apply so drivers must signals for turns and remain a comfortable distance from the entry ahead of them. When each division returns back to the fairgrounds, they have a few moments to rest before going back into the Oval where the final judging takes place. Division by division, each class is then judged on the fitness of the animals as well as the energy they can display after the long drive. Ribbons are then awarded in Devon style, first place down to sixth with the best of each division returning all together in the Oval for drive off- the best of the day. Only one turnout prevails and they become the champion of the day. Best Overall Turnout!

The divisions are as follows: Single Horse Two-Wheel, Single Horse Four Wheel, Single Pony Two Wheel, Single Pony Four Wheel, Pair Horses, Pair Ponies, Unicorn Multiple, or Four-In-Hand, and the Coaching division. Perhaps the crowd favorite is the Commercial Division where you will find the famous Popcorn Wagon pulled by a four-in-hand of Sicilian donkeys which has been a staple at the show for as long as I can remember. Each entry is judged on how the entire turnout looks as a whole or picture. There must be balance, symmetry and harmony thought the turnout. Animals should be matched with their vehicles as they would have been in

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Wednesday brings a day class for the Unicorn and Four-in-hand which is also judged like Perhaps the most elea turnout class. Open to gant of all entries and horse and pony teams, it’s a divisions at Devon are nice break for the Coachthe coaches. There are ing teams to use a lighter two types of coaches: Sporting type vehicle Road Coaches and unlike the Coaches that are Park Drags. Four horsdriven each night under es or ponies pull what the lights from Monday to many, looks like a through Thursday. Their party bus. The driver week starts with Reinsis accompanied by two manship and continues grooms, dressed in throughout the week with formal livery sitting on Performance cones classes the rear bench of the which test the whip and coach. Other passenreinhandling skills and gers fill the other seats coordination of the driver and always have the and responsiveness and best view. Park Drags, obedience of the team. or private family owned Just imagine this: getting coaches, are appointed four horses or ponies to with lead lined boxes in work together in unison the rear known as the as they all have different boot. Here, champagne ideas of what they should and various wines and be doing. It’s like asking goodies are stored four different minds to for the guests of the think together to do the owner. Often served same task- easier said than Warming up with “Mannefredd”, first time at Devon. 6yr Welsh Cob Sec D and PJ on fine China, Crystal done! Unlike any other Crowley III, owned by Karen Schell of Allentown, PA. Photo credit: Winterstormathena or Silver, everything discipline where there is has its place and stored only one horse working at carefully in these boxes. The livery men or grooms serve the guests, a time, you can only imagine the time, money, and effort that go into which is how the term “tailgating” was started. Much different from these incredible teams. It literally takes an army of people to prowhat we now do at Eagles football games, but this is how it all began. duce a turnout. All entries spend days preparing horses, harness and A Road Coach is what was used to transport passengers from town coaches for their 20 minutes of glory in the ring and do it day after to town. Each coach has a name and lists the towns that it would day all week long. Most certainly a labor of love and a dedication to run passengers to and fro. Unlike the Park Drags, Road Coaches the sport and tradition we so want to keep alive. Breathtaking, and were not meant for entertaining passengers. Their appointments worth every ounce of sweat that goes into it! included coolers for the horses, a watering bucket, halter and leads, and spare harness parts. Drivers ability or Reinsmanship (rein hanThere is also a carriage racing derby demonstration on Saturday evedling), is also judged although it is acceptable to drive two handed ning to show what indoor racing is all about. A speed event, carriage for single and pairs turnouts, but the German system, Aachenbach arena racing is small scale to what the marathon phase of combined (or Coachmans style which is one handed) is preferred . This style driving is in a three day driving event, or Combined Driving Event of holding both reins in the left hand while guiding with the right (CDE). Competitors gallop a course which is comprised of various sets of cones with knockdown balls and two or three hazards, or obstacles hand enables drivers to use their whip, which is always carried in the right hand as an aid used to replace the seat and leg. The way the that are labeled A through F. Each competitor must navigate horse (or pony) and carriage through the numbered cones throughout the arena and horse(s) work together, combined with the drivers ability to finesse through each hazard, entering each gate in order, without going the turnout make the picture and capture the tradition of antique through another gate out of order. The navigator, or person shifting carriage driving. There are as many different types of vehicles as there are breeds represented, all turned out with coordinating colors their weight on the back of the carriage, is responsible for keeping the carriage upright through the tight turns by keeping their weight with their horses and vehicle.

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over the wheel and axle as they race through the course. They must be athletic and agile as the turns are quick and sharp. Certainly a must see and a relatively new demonstration to Devon in the past 10 years.

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As you see, Devon has so much to offer for all disciplines. There has been so much done each year to make this event better for competitions and spectators alike by continually making new improvements to the show grounds and stabling. It will be around for many many years and they will make sure that the tradition and integrity of the event remain true to what it began as- and all around event for horsemen of all disciplines where we come together as horseman, no matter what our differences.

The Unicorn- 2008. Tara Miliziano Photo Credit: unknown

2010 Overall Single Pony Champion, Farnleys Woodpecker, owned and driven by Audrey A. Bostwick from Perkasie, PA Photo credit: Bob Moseder

2013 Pleasure Drive through town with Gelihaf Harri. Photo Credit: Brenda Carpenter Photograpy

Taking a break after the marathon.

Annabelle Rinda gives love to “Gelihaf Harri” while waiting to go back in the ring for the final work off. 2014. Photo credit Katie Rinda

2009 Working in the ring at St David’s Church before the Pleasure Drive. PJ Crowley III driving “Payton”, 12 yr Gelderlander owned by the late Louisa Plummer, seated.

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2013 Overall Single Pony Champion, “Gelihaf Harri”, Welsh Cob Sec C stallion driven by Tara Miliziano, Julia Thomas in formal livery. Photo credit: CB Photograpy

Winning the Tuesday evening Overall Single Horse class. PJ Crowley III and Julia Thomas with Aagie, 7 yr Friesian owned by Kathleen and James Leo of Rochester, NY. Photo credit Tara Miliziano

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THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE FROM COLONIAL TIMES TO NOW:A LONG AND WINDING ROAD (PART 3)

By Hu nter Taylor Quarter Horse breeding operations.

Note: This Quarter Horse history started out to be two parts. After Part 1, the plan was modified to make it a Where then did the increased production of “cow” horses four part series. What now appears as Part 3 was not planned. It happened as a result of research on Quarter come from? An answer seems apparent. By 1830, the prairies of Texas were alive with thousands of “wild” horses referred Horse history from the middle of the 19th century to the to as mustangs. Domesticated versions of this same type middle of the 20th century. I became puzzled by the horse were being used by the Mexican vaqueros involved fact that the leading source on Quarter Horse history in cattle operations in Texas and had been used for cattle is silent on mustang influence on breed development herding in Spanish Mexico since the 16th century. By the in Texas, while historians seem to recognize that there beginning of the 19th century, an industry had grown up was an influence but offer no explanation of how it around these “wild” horses. Mustang-runners or mestenaros occurred. Part 3 addresses this issue and offers a theory caught, broke and sold the horses, both in Mexico and in the United States. These horses were descendants of the horses regarding that influence. Present plans are for Part 4 to brought to the Americas by the Spanish Conquistadors at the address developments of the Quarter Horse type from end of the 15th century and used to defeat the Aztec and the mid-1800’s to the mid-1900’s. Part 5 will address the Inca empires and to generally gain control of most of the period from 1950 to present. In the meantime, Part 3 is Western Hemisphere. somewhat of a side trip in the Quarter Horse history, but an important one.

TEXAS AND AN EXPANDED REPERTOIRE From their start in colonial times, the Quarter Horse type was versatile. They pulled carts and plows, they were saddle horses and they excelled on the short race courses. As the frontier moved and long distance travel was needed, they pulled the wagons and moved the people. With the continued western expansion of the country and the arrival of the Quarter Horse in Texas, they displayed still another talent.

Upon arrival in Texas beginning in the 1830’s, many of the horse owners abandoned the idea of planting and plowing in favor of cattle raising. Horses were essential to the overseeing of the cattle ranches and the trail drives that moved the cattle to market. Early on the Quarter Horse types showed an aptitude for working cattle.

Many of the cowboys who worked the early ranches referred to their horses by the breeding of the horse. For example, if the horse traced back to Copperbottom, the stallion brought to Texas by Sam Houston in 1838, the cowboy would refer to his horse as a Copperbottom. Later with horses that traced back to Steeldust, the owner would refer to his horse as a Steeldust. Breeding was the breed and an identifiable sire in the line was a sign of prestige and enhanced the value of the horse.

QUESTION OF THE ROLE OF THE MUSTANG IN TEXAS QUARTER HORSE DEVELOPMENT As cattle ranches became more numerous, spreading from southeast and southern Texas into central Texas, the need for more “cow” horses increased. Given the relatively small number of Americans that had migrated and the biological fact that a mare can produce only one foal per year, it is clear that the Americans did not bring with them enough mares to handle the increased “cow” horse production needed. Moreover, they came to farm, not to raise cattle. So they would not have brought extra mares in anticipation of

Logic seems to suggest that if supplemental stock was needed to supply horses necessary for the cattle operations, one would turn to the horses on hand that had a demonstrated ability to perform the necessary work. This, of course, would have been the Spanish horses that had been working cattle in Spanish Mexico for over 200 years and were still doing the work.

To my surprise, when Robert M. Denhardt’s classic book QUARTER HORSES: A STORY OF TWO CENTURIES is examined, the mustang in Texas does not even get a footnote. Mr. Denhardt begins his book acknowledging the importance of Spanish horses to the development of the Quarter Horse.

This acknowledgment is limited to the use of Chickasaw and Cherokee horses in breeding Quarter Horse types during colonial times. The book contains no other mention of Spanish horse influence.

The absence of mention of Spanish horse influence in Texas is in sharp contrast to the account of Spanish horse influence on “the transition of the American Quarter horse from a sprinter to a cow horse ...” contained in the Texas State Historical Association eBook Series entry for Quarter Horses: “It was during this period that American quarter horse stallions were mated with mustang mares used on the Texas range.

The results were strong agile mounts of adequate height, capable of enduring the harsh climate. Gathering wild cattle in South Texas required a mount with speed and strength. These traits were useful for cowboys in gathering, roping, branding, and other activities on the open range and subsequently on the great ranches established after the trail driving era....”

Clearly, these two sources differ significantly on the question of mustang influence on Quarter Horse development in Texas. Perhaps a look back at the source of the equine stock from which the mustangs were descended will provide a hint as to which source is more likely correct.

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HORSES OF THE CONQUISTADORS To appreciate the quality of the horses brought to the Americas by the Conquistadors, one must examine Spanish history leading up to the conquest. From 711 AD until 1492, the Europeans (largely tribal people known as Visigoths originating in what is now modern Germany) battled Muslims from North Africa for control of the Iberian Peninsula. Both sides had excellent horses for use in their military efforts. The Europeans, who began in control of the peninsula, then lost most of it and then regained it totally at the end, used horses referred to now as Spanish Jennets.

According to Dr. Deb Bennett, noted paleontologist and expert on the evolution of the horse, the Spanish Jennet is the product of a somewhat unusual breeding process. Approximately 3,000 years ago, Iberian draft horse mares were bred to Oriental stallions from North Africa. This cross breeding of horses from different subspecies is described by Dr. Bennett: “[T]his is the very nature of hybridization, which makes possible at a cellular and molecular level some interaction between genes that would not otherwise have arisen. The release of superior qualities by crossing horses of different subspecies that originated in far-sundered parts of the world, is a phenomenon called by biologists ‘hybrid vigor’ and by breeders a ‘good nick.’” As a result of this cross breeding, the Spanish horse acquired greater speed, agility and endurance from its Oriental side but retained good size from its draft side. The Spanish Jennet developed into a formidable warhorse.

The Muslim forces were also mounted on very talented equines. These were horses now referred to as the Barb Horse of North Africa. The Barb was a close relative of the Oriental subspecies stallions that were crossed with the draft mares to produce the Spanish Jennet. These hotblooded desert horses from what is now Morocco had been infused with Spanish Jennet blood approximately 300 years before their Muslim owners took them into battle for control of the Iberian Peninsula. This cross back of the Jennet to its Oriental source was the result of the invasion of North Africa in 429 AD by Germanic tribesmen known as Vandals. The Vandals, who refused to surrender to the Romans, retreated south through the Iberian Peninsula to escape the Romans. They numbered approximately 80,000 with between 15,000 and 20,000 warriors. As they moved down the Iberian Peninsula, they plundered all they could, including a large number of Spanish Jennets. They crossed into North Africa with their bounty and established a kingdom, which lasted from 435 AD to 534, in a large area that included the ancient city of Carthage. During this period, many of the Spanish Jennet horses that were brought to North Africa were bred to native Oriental stock, developing what became known as the Barb Horse of North Africa. The Barb was thus an Oriental subspecies member bred back to a Draft-Oriental combination. This cross back breeding of the Oriental horses to the Jennets also produced an excellent performance horse.

The Barb is frequently mistaken as being substantially similar to the Arabian. Dr. Bennett has noted that the most significant difference between the two is in the hindquarters. The Arabian has a high tail-set and hindquarter construction which gears it to speed in a straight line. It was built to move quickly in an attack, swooping in for a fast strike followed by

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a speedy withdrawal. Arab warriors patterned their incursions on these equine strengths. Hit fast and hard and withdraw before a defense can be mounted. According to Dr. Bennett: “The Barb by contrast [to the Arabian] retains from its Iberian ancestors the rounded haunches, sloping croup, and low tail-set of a horse built not as the Arabian to race over flat ground, but to coil and spring. The hindquarters of the Barb are those of a horse that can easily perform the war maneuvers most valued in hand-to-hand combat....North African warriors preferred … to close with the enemy, flashing scimitars whose curving blades were designed to slash the enemy without hurting the horse. They needed a mount that could cavort and wheel, and both the Barb and the horse of Iberia are built precisely for this.”

It should be noted that the Barbs and the horse of Iberia, the Spanish Jennet, occupied the Iberian Peninsula together for almost 800 years as the Muslims and the Europeans confronted one another for control of the peninsula. During that period, each side undoubtedly captured or otherwise obtained horses belonging to the other side. Such acquisitions had to have led to more cross breeding of the two types.

When the Spanish finally prevailed in 1492, they controlled the remaining horses. From the very talented pool of Jennets, Barbs and crosses came the horses brought to the Americas for the Spanish conquest. The mustangs were descendants of those special horses.

A THEORY ON THE QUESTION OF THE MUSTANG INFLUENCE IN TEXAS QUARTER HORSE DEVELOPMENT Mr. Denhardt’s history of the Quarter Horse is recognized as a definitive work on the subject. He had a true love and passion for the subject. His research was exhaustive and his general knowledge of the subject was extensive. As he gathered information on the subject, he spoke with almost everyone with first-hand knowledge of Quarter Horse development in Texas. Against this impressive background, one must pause before suggesting that Mr. Denhardt missed something as important as significant mustang influence on Quarter Horse development in Texas.

I confess in advance that my research is all based on secondary sources, and much of my theory is based on mere logic. Still, it is the conclusion to which my reading and thinking have led me.

First, let us go back to Dr. Bennett’s quote concerning the difference between the Barb and the Arabian. As one reads her description of the special abilities of the Barb, what modern American horse comes immediately to mind? Modern Quarter Horses are known for their strong hindquarters, and many excel with the particular capabilities of coiling and springing and cavorting and wheeling. The fact that the Quarter Horse is the premier barrel racing horse of today provides evidence that the modern Quarter Horse possesses the physical characteristic and performance capabilities referred to by Dr. Bennett. They are fast from the stand still.

They possess strong legs to take sharp turns without injury.

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Pony of the Month

My love of the Welsh pony started at a very young age thanks to an amazing schoolmaster that had a barn full of them for all the kids to learn on and show.

Every child should start on a pony in my opinion, more specifically a Welsh pony, and thankfully that is how it all started for me at the age of 2 years old.

Fast-forward through many years of lessons, shows, and dreaming to my senior year in high school when I produced my first Welsh pony foal and that one foal was the start of many more to come.

The first “golden” progeny of two of these special ponies was BridleWood Classic Deesign. I always joked she was the 1st creation in my current 5 year plan. She is sired by 6 time US National Champion Clanfair Signature, LOM/ LOM/AOE and out of *Eyarth Dee, LOM/LOM. From the moment I laid eyes on that amazing filly I knew I was doing something right. 5 years later (and many more amazing foals in between) that 1st step is packing both of my kids at shows and as a 4 year old gave me the 1st step in my next 5 year plan. Classic Deesign produced a stunning black colt by *Cadlanvalley Manhatten in 2015 and he has been retained as another sire for our program in the future.

2016 again finds our whole team back on the road showing across multiple states and sections of the country. Gavin (age 8) made his debut in the Walk class aboard, 5 year old, BridleWood Classic Deesign and Hanna (age 3) is again showing in lead-line also on BridleWood Classic Deesign. This is the first year Hanna has shown “her” pony as she calls her. I have a feeling Hanna will be adding to the list of “her” ponies very soon. She has already informed me she also wishes to have a grey and a bay in addition to “her” yellow pony.

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back legs under their bodies and spring out of the turns. These are special qualities which the Quarter Horse of today shares with the Barb and the Jennet brought to the Americas by the Spanish.

Admittedly, the Spanish horse influence mentioned above may have derived solely from the breeding to Chickasaw horse mares during colonial times. On the other hand, the strong hindquarters and the performance capabilities of the Barbs and Jennets of the late 15th century are so prominent in many modern Quarter Horses that one has to suspect a more recent important infusion of Spanish horse blood.

Other evidence suggests that a second infusion of Spanish horse blood did, in fact, occur after the Quarter Horses arrived in Texas. The demand for “cow” horses had to increase as the cattle business grew dramatically after 1850. We know that many cowboys were riding horses that they described by quarter horse stallion names—for example the Copperbottoms, the Steeldusts and later the Billys.

Where did the mares that produced these “cow” horses come from? Logic rather strongly suggests that the mare pool was provided by the mustangs. These Spanish horses were present in large numbers and had been used in cattle herding for centuries.

CONCLUSION

Every now and then I take a step back and marvel at the life my kids and I get to lead.

Traveling across many parts of the country and showing such a wonderful breed with the most amazing people, and I get to call this my job! Both kids have multiple friends in a number of states and it is a beautiful thing to see them pick up, each time, right where they left off playing together at the previous show, as if no time has separated the two events. This year alone we have already traveled over 6,500 miles and we are just getting started!

~ Megan Burtness / BridleWood Welsh Pictured above: BridleWood Classic Deesign and Gavin Burtness Pictured at left: BridleWood Classic Deesign and Hanna Burtness

One thing is certain about the Quarter Horse development in Texas. A very talented equine type became even more talented after its arrival in Texas.

Cattle herding and the wide range of performance abilities that it entails were added to the already lengthy list of capabilities of this most versatile horse.

At this point, the stage had been set for the claim that is proudly announced by the American Quarter Horse Association OFFICIAL HANDBOOK: “There is an American Quarter Horse for every purpose.”

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Devon Leadline

By Hope Birsh * Owner, Maryland Saddlery

The cutest riders by far in the show ring are competing in the leadline classes. They are mini versions of adult equestrians from the top of their Samshield helmets to the tip of their Ariat paddock boots. Dressing them up is like playing dolls all over again. That said, under all that cuteness lies the heart of a very opinionated competitor. Many have argued over letting go of a bottle or blanket on the way in the in gate. Not to mention, struggling to get into a tiny pair of leather gloves makes steer wrestling seem like a stroll in the park! After you determine that your tiny rider is willing to participate, you are ready to begin the search for all the pieces that must come together to be competitive in a leadline class. As parents and coaches we have a few hurdles to get over before even considering a leadline class. The top three are the pony, the tack, and the riding apparel (theirs and yours).

Historically we dress our leadliners in classic hunter attire. Navy jacket, white show shirt, beige jodhpurs, brown paddock boots and garters, show helmet and gloves. You may see out there some outliers that are willing to challenge the norm with sidesaddle attire, pink fox hunting jackets or I was once asked to replicate the USEF team jacket for a toddler! How far afield you are willing to go is purely up to you. (and maybe your trainer!)

Either way, the details of any outfit can make or break the entire picture.

So let’s break this into four categories, leadliner, pony, tack and you. First the rider. Most leadliners are in clothing that is too large. As parents, we are always hoping to have clothing last for more than one season. You must abandon this practice when it comes to horse show clothes, especially for Devon. You can ruin your chances by having a jacket that swallows up your child. Properly tailored show attire can win a class. So what does that mean?

A child’s show coat must have shoulders that are the same width as they are.

The length of the coat should be slightly above the saddle when seated. The sleeves, when their arms are by their sides, should be 1” below their wrist bone. Their show shirt needs to be fitted. Too big and the shirt bunches up in their jodhpurs and feels yucky. Especially if you still wear a diaper!

Jodhpurs that fit correctly are long enough when the bottom elastic strap is under your shoe and does not pull the crotch of the riding pants down too low. Children’s jodhpurs should fit comfortably at the waist and leg. If the jodhpurs are too baggy in the leg, the garter strap will make the pants bunch around the knee. To check to see if the leg length is correct, put on their paddock boots and pull the cuff down to the floor behind their heel.

It should easily reach the floor. For proper equitation, paddock boots need to be the correct size. If they are too big, it will cause your child to put too much boot in the irons in order for the ball of their feet to rest on the stirrup.

The last and most important piece of attire, or rather safety equipment is a helmet. We at Maryland Saddlery believe that a correctly fitting helmet is your child’s most important piece of equipment. Their specific head shape will truly determine which helmet you will eventually purchase. You should only consider an approved helmet. These helmets meet or exceed the ASTM SEI testing standard set by the equestrian industry. How correctly their helmet fits their head will determine its level of safety. Helmets that are too small or too large may not function correctly during a fall and may not protect the rider’s head. Because every ASTM SEI riding helmet fits differently, a professional sales person at a reputable saddlery near where you live should be the one to fit your child.

What a cute leadliner.

All of her attire fits. J ods are perfect garters are snug, paddock boots are the correct size. Her coat sleeves could be a tad longer, but otherwise she is perfect.

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Don’t forget the belt, garter straps and gloves. All need to fit correctly. Cut off long tails of the garter straps and tuck in. Little girls need their hair to be in pigtails or braids with coordinating ribbon tied in a bow. Shine those paddocks up after your rider mounts! The idea is to look cute and sweet.

So…bite the bullet and purchase or borrow correctly fitting show apparel.

Briefly we will talk about your pony. Your leadline pony must be in proportion to your rider. Small ponies, 12.2h and under, are ideal. They must be quiet, forgiving, patient and be able to back up under the command of your tiny rider. Random judges like to test that skill to the complete dismay of most horsemen. Be sure to prep your leadliner that they may be asked their name and age, and their pony’s’ name. Always be ready with the latest knock knock joke for that moment while walking by the judge. They hate to see sour faced children. Turn out is also extremely important. Immaculately clean ponies that are braided are a requirement. Judges want to see that you have put as much effort into your pony as you have your child.

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be small as well. A saddle that is too big will sit too far back on a small pony and will make it very hard for your rider to balance. The saddle should sit evenly on the ponies back so that the rider can sit upright without either leaning forward or back. When a tiny rider sits on a saddle that is too big, their lower leg gets stuck out in front of them because the stirrup bar on the saddle is too far away from the seat. Stirrups should be around four inches wide and be safety stirrups with rubber band sides. Stirrup leathers need to be long enough to reach the loop keeper on the flap, but not too long that they hang below the saddle. Attention to these details is makes for a better total picture of the child and pony.

Now for the adult who has the distinct pleasure of leading. Women who wear simple A-line skirts or dresses look the best. Fancy hats are optional but recommended. Be sure your shoes are comfortable and will not fill with ring sand as you walk. Men should be in a coat and tie. Enjoy your time together while competing and don’t forget that knock knock joke!

Next we have your ponies tack to consider. Does the bridle fit properly? Are the cheek piece buckles at eye level? Is the throat latch snug? Most throat latches are way too long and need to be shortened by a saddler. Also, make sure your child’s reins are the correct length. Your rider should be able to hold them with about eight to ten inches extra. Pony reins measure 48” in length. Any longer than that may get caught around their paddock boots.

The saddle is even more important than the bridle since Leadline is an equitation class. That means it is mostly judged on the rider. Their correction position is key and a badly fitting saddle will ruin your child’s chances.

Your child must sit properly in the one you are planning to use. The flap should not be too big or their leg will look tiny. The seat of the saddle must

A beautiful example of turnout. The child, the pony and the adult look perfect.

Photo by The Book, LLC Side saddle at Devon – An exquisite example of turnout, including the adult.

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Wanda Wellbred...”You didn’t hear it from me!”

Well My Dears, the race for The White House has only just begun and we are already being bombarded by everyone’s political views left and right. Of course with Facebook we get to see these expert views every day in our newsfeed! Now I am all for political differences - it is what has made our nation so greatbut when grown people start acting like spoiled children… it really takes things down to a level that certain Equestrians have been trying to outdo each other with their opinions and hypocrisy.

First we have the uber wealthy southern landowner- who has never had to work a day in his life telling everyone how they should be voting and why- and how we have to ban together and unite to save society. Funny- last time we checked he does nothing for society- or for his horses for that matter. He has gone through one adult jumper after another- terrifying rounds like something out of a Halloween-Friday the 13th mash up- and when the poor horses are ruined he sends them off to a not-so- society friends auction.

In addition he treats his grooms like slaves and is constantly placing ads on Facebook looking for new ones- but please tell the rest of us how we should be voting!

Next we have the seemingly jolly- country equine vet- who turns into a militia leader on Facebook- ranting and raving about his one sided and frankly offensive political views.

How anyone could trust their horses to someone like this is beyond me My Dears! The hate spewing from his mouth and the threats to people who vote for a certain candidate or who have certain views is almost enough to make you wonder if there is something in the water in his town! The best was him dressing up as a civil war soldier and shooting guns at effigies of his political enemies! Ok Mel Gibson let me schedule a spring shot appointment with you- NOT! Then we have the down and out wanna-be horse show diva who can’t stay out of jail long enough to really even ride… but who seems to have time to rant and rave about the state of the country and how she needs this and that from the government. How about this - stop posting crazy things on face book and… oh I don’t know… get a job? Instead of being arrested for driving to a fox hunt with no license and outstanding warrants and then blaming one political partytake some of that good old self responsibility you are always talking about and do something with your life- selling horses is not working out for you!

Then we have my favorite the trainer- who wants everyone to live together in some campfire 70’s love song- but then charges everyone like a Balkans Dictator- really? I don’t think the $100,000 a year lease on a pre-modified-low-pleasure walk trot horse goes quite in line with that mentality do you think? And please stop talking about hand holding and communes- your poor communal horses that do 50 divisions a week and are so lame (a one legged kangaroo is sounder) can tell us all about your commune living ideas.

Then we have the telltale amateur with more money than a small nation who is moving to Canda or to Mexico or to the North Pole if so and so wins. Well considering you spend a fortune on riding and never win anything- I would get packing! I mean if you spend six digits on a horse and yet still can’t find 2 out of eight jumps… your political pick is not going to go far!

We can’t forget the hypocritical bigoted horse owner- you know the one who attacks people even though according to their religious beliefs they should love everyone. This person just can’t help being hateful- they make offensive statements and seem to forget the number of people they seem to hate on who they do business with? How about don’t worry so much about who is going to the bathroom and worry more about your business going down the toilet because no one wants anything to do with you.

And finally we have the people who just want to post alongside their selfies with their horses and their show ribbons what they feel about the political situation in the US - my Dears - please while we must all be politically active and stand up for our ideals - social media is about sharing and friends- so share those ideas but don’t bombard people with them- remember politics and religion- rule in society.

Ps… to the 60 something “R” judge whose posted the photo in the American Flag bikini holding two guns and smoking a cigar and saying vote for $%&&… umm I will never show under you!

Until Next time my Dears!

Wanda

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Kaitlyn Ormand and Trouble “We had massive devastating flooding here recently.

My daughter’s mini had to be rescued from the rising waters by our barn owner and then be evacuated the next day. We were flooded in, but as soon as the roads were passable I got her out there to see he was ok. She just sobbed with relief that her Trouble was safe.”

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Bailey Robinson and Rosmel’s Leap of Faith, Texas Rose Horse Park, Reserve Champion

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Copper Beech Farm welcomes Copper Beech Marigold, a Welsh Mountain Pony filly out of Gypsy Rose’s Pride by Severn Periwinkle (by Twyford Cadog). She was born April 15 and at two weeks old is already showing her Welsh spunk.

Courtney Morton and Peridot Large pony hunter Photo by Shawn Mcmillen

Coco Farish won both of her classes at Brownland in the small pony hunters!

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Madison Bodmer and McLuvin won series high point champion in Walk/ Trot Barely Canter at the Galway Downs County Show Series.

Madison trains with Breanna Lombardo out of Breezeway Farms in Temecula CA.

Horse: Welsh Cob stallion Sapphire Creme Of The Crop “George” - from High Desert Welsh Cobs Rider: 12 yr old Katherine Nayak Event: Tucson Dressage Club March Madness Show March 2016 Photo credit Marilyn R. Sheldon, Blue Moon Studios

Riders from Terranova Farm in Waxhaw NC

Maggie Lawrence, age 9, and her small pony Tiger Lily. They are from Denver, CO.

Bellemonte’s Something Royal Owner: Madison Sandy Lexington Spring Premiere Champion Large Green Pony Hunter Grand Champion Green Pony Reserve Champion Large Pony Ridden by Jordyn Wright Trainer: Cheryl Maye Boston Run/ Maye Show Ponies

Eight-year-old Alvesta Bliss recently she went to her first driven dressage show, and now she’s jumping too! Bliss is a Welsh Mountain Pony mare sired by *Nerwyn Gwyn and out of Alvesta Lil Gumdrop. She was born in Alberta and has moved to South Carolina, where she is becoming a well-rounded pony for owners Sue and Paul Dougherty.

Ashley Dunbar riding her pony Cookie Monster. They are rocking their jumping course at the Sierra Pacific Pony Club D Rally.

Brianne Robinson and Railside Cassidy in the “good grooming” class

Paisley Ambassador Ella Doerr - Reserve Champion in Childrens Pony and Kayla Paluch - Champion in Adult Owner sharing one of their last shows together before Kayla goes off to college. “Thank you Kayla for taking me under your wing. I’ve learned so much from you and loved every minute. I promise to do the same for a kid when I’m older”

BridleWood Southern Style (Clanfair Signature X Luella’s Southern Bell) took home all Blues in Texas her first time out for owners Sandra Gebo and BridleWood Welsh.

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National Champions Amy Brubaker Andiamo As Always Boss Chelsea Samuels Fenwick Galatea Karin Binz Lifetime

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Producing Champions for Decades

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