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Junior Spotlight:

EMILIE BELL

Age: 9 Where are you from: Sacramento What made you want to be involved with them?

I live in the country and I have always admired them.

One day I asked my parents to say hi to one.

What are your horses/ponies names?

Sadie- 9yr, green, welsh pony that we bought last year as a project.

Starswept Paris Blues- 8 year old, seasoned welsh pony.

They both live at home.

What people in the industry do you admire the most and why?

My Trainer Aimee Hanson and Hope Gylnn because they are both very talented and want the best for their animals.

Besides horses, what other things do you do for fun?

I play the piano, my dogs Bella and Clammy, & play with my friends. I also love people jumps.

What is your favorite subject in school?

Math and Science

Other favorite things: Movie: Frozen Color: Turquoise Book: American Girl Doll books What music is on your Ipod: The Band Perry What is your favorite thing about competing?

The challenge and excitement of the shows.

What do you find to be the most challenging aspect?

Keeping my focus.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment to date?

Winning the Bitsy Shield Equestrian and double champion at Menlo Charity Horse Show.

What is your goal for next year?

To go and be competitive at pony finals What are your long term goals involving horses?

To learn as much as I can from my trainer and other animals

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We are thrilled to have found someone who is passionate about her future career in the equestrian industry and we feel she is a perfect fit for our growing needs!

Catherine Trice is a 24-year old who was born and raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia. She is a recent graduate from The University of Georgia where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science, emphasizing in Equine Management.

In the Animal and Dairy Science program at UGA she had the opportunity to work with many different livestock animals and loved every part of it, but her main focus was in equine sciences. She has gained extensive knowledge about the physiological systems (circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive) and how they adapt to training and conditioning, as well as proper horse care, nutrition, anatomy, biomechanics, and reproduction.

She has been riding for 12 years now, with experience in English flatwork and Hunter Jumper showing. She currently owns a five year old paint gelding named Archie, who will make the move to Spartanburg with her.

Catherine is very passionate about horses and is determined to make a positive impact on their health and well-being, which is exactly what she believes, will be accomplished through this position at GGT-Footing. She is thrilled to join the team and cannot wait to get started!

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The Ninth Annual Pacific Coast Classic M&M Show Proves that Good Things Really do Come in Small Packages!

By Kelly Davidson Chou

Fifteen Mountain and Moorland (M&M) ponies from four breeds, along with their owners, gathered on August 30th and 31st at the Pacific Coast Classic M&M Pony Show in Elk Grove, CA. Sponsored by the Welsh Pony and Cob Association of California (WPCAC), this was the ninth annual M&M show at this venue. Thanks to the WPCAC’s commitment to the M&M breeds, the show boasts the largest and most consistent contingent of M&M ponies and exhibitors on the West Coast, and likely the entire United States.

For those unfamiliar with the breeds, which include the British Shetland, Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, and Welsh, the definition of an M&M pony is: “One whose ancestors have lived on mountain, moor, or common for the last three generations in semi-feral conditions.” This depiction requires that breeders periodically return to “wild” populations for breeding stock to maintain such qualities as durability, vitality, intelligence, and the calm, reliable temperament all M&M’s share.

To survive in their native environments, hardiness is the name of the game. M&M ponies possess robust muscling, short cannons, strong knees, and powerful hocks to move over rough ground. They often have luxurious manes and tails with thick winter coats that earn them the delightful nickname “the hairies”. Though the breeds possess much in common, their differences – especially in size and movement – can be striking, and great fun to watch in the show ring as the uninitiated try their hand at telling a Fell from a Dales, or a New Forest from a Connemara.

Participating in this year’s M&M show at Brookside Equestrian Park in California’s Sacramento Valley were the Dales, Dartmoor, Fell, and Highland breeds. The ponies competed in halter and performance classes for judges Bridget Saint Clarke on Saturday, August 30th and Debbie Rush on Sunday, August 31st. August in the Valley is usually hot and dry, and with afternoon temperatures reaching 97 °F on Saturday, the 2014 show was no exception. But the hairy (and often black) ponies were surprisingly unfazed by the heat or the competition.

The first class was #231 - M&M 3 years and under. With only two entries, this was the smallest class of the show. At only 4 weeks of age, the Dales filly Sterlings Total Eclipse (pictured on left) was the youngest M&M pony competing and the first to be judged. Shown by her breeder, Adrienne Grasso, she entered the ring with her dam, Canadale Black Magic, at her side. The yearling Fell colt Felllegend Holy Toledo was handled by his owner, Shannon Yee. The youngsters were asked to walk, trot, and stand for the judge, who awarded the first win of the day to Sterlings Total Eclipse and the red ribbon to Felllegend Holy Toledo.

Class 232, M&M 4 years and over, had 12 entries. At the discretion of Judge Clarke, the class was split by gender: Class 232A: M&M 4 years and over – Mares, and Class 232B: M&M 4 years and over – Stallions and Geldings. There were 5 entries in the mare class representing three breeds – Dartmoor, Fell, and Highland. The two Highland mares took the top spots: Circle H Heath shown by her owner Michelle Winans earned first place, M & M ...continued on page 10

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M & M ...continued from page 8 with Ceol Beag Lismore, handled by Sarah Pridham, taking second.

The bay Fell Pony Braeberry Ruby, shown by Shannon Yee, earned the yellow ribbon, while Braeberry Whimsical Legend, handled by Ardalan Ganjouee, was fourth, and the lone Dartmoor Pony at the show, Tulipkings California Poppy handled by Kaylea Morrison, rounded out the class in the fifth spot.

Next came the “M&M boys” in Class 232B: M&M 4 and over – Stallions and Geldings.

With seven entries, this was the largest class of the show, representing the Dales, Fell, and Highland breeds. First place went to the Dales stallion Davidsons Black Shaman (pictured on left) handled by his owner Adrienne Grasso.

The Highland stallion Circle H Glen Livit (pictured on right) handled by Michelle Winans earned the red ribbon. The third spot went to the Dales gelding Bickerdike Canadian Storm handled by Morgan Vonderach, with Fell gelding Felllegend Bramwell’s Tristian shown

by Nicole Vaillancourt in the fourth spot, and Fell gelding Felllegend Rembrant shown by Christal Grignard, taking fifth.

At the conclusion of the three halter classes, all the ponies from classes 231, 232A and 232B were asked to enter the ring for the Best of Breed class. This class is not offered at other M&M shows in the US but has become a favorite at the Pacific Coast Classic with both exhibitors and spectators. The ponies and handlers enter the ring and line up with their respective breeds, enabling those in the audience to see all of the “hairies” together, and allowing the judge to choose a Champion and a Reserve Champion for each breed. The results were as follows: • DALES: Champion – Sterlings Total Eclipse; Reserve – Davidsons Black Shaman • DARTMOOR: Champion – Tulipkings California Poppy • FELL: Champion – Braeberry Ruby; Reserve – Felllegend Bramwell’s Tristian • HIGHLAND: Champion – Circle H Heath; Reserve – Ceol Beag Lismore With the Best of Breed class completed, show announcer Nora Frushour called in the top two ponies from the original three halter classes to be judged for NPS America Supreme Grand Champion M&M Pony. The six entries included the two youngsters: Sterlings Total Eclipse and Felllegend Holy Toledo; the top two mares: Circle H Heath and Ceol Beag Lismore; and the two best stallions/geldings: Davidsons Black Shaman and Circle H Glen Livit.

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Four-week-old Sterlings Total Eclipse is awarded the NPS America Grand Championship. Her dam, Canadale Black Magic, is wearing the filly’s “Best of Breed” Championship sash. Photo courtesy of Davidson Dales & Dartmoors.

The Highland Pony mare Circle H Heath earns a Championship sash for Highland “Best of Breed” and was named NPS America Reserve Champion M&M Pony! Photo courtesy of Trinityglen Highlands.

Judge Clarke was ready to name her M&M Champion. When the announcer called out entry 379 – Sterlings Total Eclipse – she couldn’t help but add, “Our smallest and youngest entry wins the Championship!” It was a BIG win for the tiny 4-week old filly, who only wore her very first halter 10 days earlier. The NPS America Reserve Championship was awarded to the lovely dun Highland mare Circle H Heath - making it a clean sweep for the M&M “pony girls” in the Championship and Best of Breed halter classes!

But the “pony boys” came back strong in the two performance classes that followed. Class 238 – Novice Ridden M&M had four entries. The class was won by Davidsons Black Shaman (pictured on left) , ridden by his owner Adrienne Grasso, with the Fell gelding Stonecreek Spencer, ridden by Christal Grignard, earning second place. Bickerdike Canadian Storm, with his rider Jo Herbert, took the third spot, and Braeberry Ruby, ridden by owner Shannon Yee, was fourth.

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Fell Pony mare Braeberry Ruby, with Shannon Yee, wins the Fell “Best of Breed” Championship!

Photo courtesy of Felllegend Farm.

Felllegend Bramwell’s Tristian, shown by Nicole Vaillancourt, is awarded Reserve Champion Fell Pony “Best of Breed”. Photo courtesy of Fell Legend Farm.

A few diehard exhibitors came back to finish out the show Sunday morning to compete in Class 241 - M&M English Pleasure, judged by Debbie Rash. This would be the first time Judge Rash would see the M&M breeds, as she was busy judging Welsh classes all day on Saturday. There were four entries, representing Dales, Dartmoor, and Fell. Braeberry Ruby, ridden by Shannon Yee, earned the blue ribbon, with second place going to Tulipkings California Poppy, expertly ridden by 15-year-old Morgan Vonderach. Third place was awarded to the beautiful Fell stallion Brough Hill Hadrian’s Wall, ridden by his owner René Bender, with the 5-year-old stallion Davidsons Black Shaman rounding out the class in fourth place with his owner Adrienne Grasso.

Although the economic downturn of the last six years has affected horse owners and show exhibitors throughout the nation, it is good to see that many of the West Coast M&M breeders and owners continue to prioritize the showing opportunities provided by the WPCAC – opportunities not always afforded in other regions of the country. Unbelievably, 2015 will mark the 10th annual M&M Show at the Pacific Coast Classic. Here’s to making 2015 the biggest and brightest M&M show to date!

Next up was the author’s favorite class of the day – Ridden M&M. This is a traditional class from the United Kingdom that is judged 50 percent on performance (riding and manners) and 50 percent on conformation and breed type. A walk, trot, and canter is required and the rider will be asked to do an individual show, where the pony should be shown to its best advantage.

The individual show is usually finished off with a hard gallop along the rail with many a whoop and holler from the crowd.

There were five entries, representing all four breeds. Circle H Glen Livit, beautifully ridden by his owner Michelle Winans, was the Champion Ridden M&M Pony, with Braeberry Ruby coming in second. Tulipkings California Poppy, ridden by Morgan Vonderach, came in third; Ceol Beag Lismore, ridden by Sarah Pridham, was fourth; and the Fell stallion Brough Hill Hadrian’s Wall, ridden by Elinor Yee, was fifth.

Highland stallion Circle H Glen Livit, with his rider Michelle Winans, is named Champion Ridden M&M Pony! They looked fabulous! Photo courtesy of Trinityglen Highlands.

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Pony Jocks and Their Four Legged Partners Star at HITS Saugerties Marshall & Sterling Insurance Finals

Heavenly Zechariah and Blythe Novick Joe Norick of Marshall & Sterling Insurance and Kristen Vale-Mosack of HITS present Heavenly Zechariah and Blythe Novick with Children’s Working Hunter Pony --Small Championship.

Glencoe Charter Party and Andrew Heim Joe Norick of Marshall & Sterling Insurance and Kristen Vale-Mosack present Andrew Heim and the lovely Glencoe Charter Party with Championship honors.

Romeo and Sophee Steckbeck Joe Norick of Marshall & Sterling Insurance and Kristen Vale-Mosack of HITS present the Children’s Working Hunter Pony~Large Champion awards to Romeo and Sophee Steckbeck.

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HITS Saugerties Marshall & Sterling Insurance Finals Children’s Working Hunter – Small Pony Champion: Heavenly Zechariah and Blythe Novick Reserve: Short Story and Stella Propp Blythe Novick from New Canaan, Connecticut riding Heavenly Zechariah, owned by David Bakutis of Wallingford, Connecticut, trains with Ruth Nicodemus at Serenity Show Stables (Stamford, Connecticut).Blythe is 10 years old and ridden with Nicodemus for the past three years. She began her winning ways in walk trot classes at an early age.

Children’s Working Hunter – Medium Pony Champion: Glencoe Charter Party, owned and ridden by Andrew Heim of Cape May, New Jersey.

Reserve: One Hot Pepper, Eliza Kimball of New York, New York, owned by Joe Currais, New York, New York.

Children’s Working Hunter – Large Pony Champion: Romeo, Sophee Steckbeck Reserve: Benlea Sea Wolf, Chloe Terestcheuko

“The Marshall & Sterling finals was our big goal this year,” said Nicodemus, “It’s a fantastic and rare opportunity for kids to ride in the Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix Stadium.”

“I’m a huge fan of HITS’ course designers--the hunters and Eq courses invite smooth, fluid riding and true flatwork.

“They were challenging without over facing and judges top notch.”

“Blythe was champion on Zechariah and took second and eighth over fences on her other pony Backstage,” added Nicodemus, “Overall we’re very pleased.”

“I’m so sad it’s over, can we come back next year Ruth?”

Blythe asked during the interview. “You bet,” Nicodemus replied. She plans on bringing a group of qualified students to Marshall & Sterling Finals 2015 in Saugerties and thanked HITS for “A great experience and week--the staff is accommodating and warm, and really know how to run a horse show.”

Reserve Champion was Stella Propp, from New York, New York. Propp is a Marshall & Sterling Finals pony pro, having shown at the Finals and Hits-on-the Hudson before and taken multiple championship honors home. She trains with Joe Currais and looks forward to qualifying and returning to Marshall & Sterling Finals next year.

For full details visit www.hitsshows.com

An extraordinary event happened during the Children’s Working Hunter Large pony Competition--the coveted Championship was decided with a four pony hack off!

Ultimately it was Romeo, beautifully ridden by Sophee Steckbeck, of Clarksburg, New Jersey and owned by Morgan Ward of Milford, New Jersey, who took top honors.

11-year-old Steckbeck rides under the tutelage of Barbara and Brian Feigus. Steckbeck started riding at age four and a half, showing in the leadline divisions.She has leased Romeo for over a year from owner Ward.

Steckbeck heads to sixth grade in September and her next big event will be competing at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg in October.

Reserve went to Benlea Sea Wolf owned and ridden by Chloe Terestcheuko, of New York, New York.

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Scenes from Louisville

Top: Rodney Kicks Stable stall set-up Middle left: Marj Kenney and The Perfectionist Middle Right: Danny Hicks Bottom left: Maureen Quackenbush and CB Party Girl in her first time showing at Louisville

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About StitchIt! My name is Chris Gaffron, owner/operator of StitchIt! Custom Embroidery. I specialize in embroidery on equestrian products. My daughter and I have been in the horse show world for 14 years so I know proper placement of monograms and logos on saddle pads, horse blankets, etc.

I know what the items look like placed on the horse so you never have to worry about embroidery being placed sideways or on the wrong side. The thread I use can withstand bleach so your embroidery will continue to look as good as the day you receive it even after washing with bleach. I have been doing custom embroidery for over 10 years and my embroidery is guaranteed. Please consider me for all your horse show embroidery needs.

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Scenes from AMHA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Avery Rowland and Rivenburghs Outlaw Josie Wales

Avery Avery Rowland Rowland and and Rivenburghs Rivenburghs Outlaw Outlaw Josie Josie Wales Wales

Garret Harrington and Oak Bay Rogue Valley Edition

Avery Rowland and Rivenburghs Outlaw Josie Wales Garret Garret Harrington Harrington and and Oak Oak Bay Bay Rogue Rogue Valley Valley Edition Edition

Kim Sweatt and Grahams Ragtime

Garret Harrington and Oak Bay Rogue Valley Edition

Kim Kim Sweatt Sweatt and and Grahams Grahams Ragtime Ragtime Adelyn Rowland and Mountain Meadows Bey Explosion

Photography © A True Focus Photography Kim Sweatt and Grahams Ragtime Avery Rowland and Rivenburghs Outlaw Josie Wales

Adelyn Adelyn Rowland Rowland and and Mountain Mountain Meadows Meadows Bey Bey Explosion Explosion

Photography © A True Focus Photography Adelyn Rowland and Mountain Meadows Bey Explosion

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The Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America Awards given out at The USEF Pony Hunter Finals 2014 High Score Purebred Welsh Award FINDERS-KEEPERS registered as NR SIR LANCELOT (Flying Diamond the Bailef x NR Burgundy Lace), owned by RHF Enterprises, Inc. and ridden by Taylor St. Jacques. Dr. Ruth Wilburn, President of the WPCSA presents the winner with a trophy, neck sash, a stipend for $250 and a halter compliments of Just for Ponies.

2014 High Score Part-Bred Welsh Award ENJOY THE LAUGHTER registered as Maddox, Part-Bred welsh (Monsun x Lolita), owned by Dr. Betsee Parker and ridden by Ali Tritschler. Dr. Ruth Wilburn, President of the WPCSA presents the winner with a trophy, neck sash, a stipend for $250 and a halter compliments of Just for Ponies.

2014 High Score Part-Bred Green Pony Award SMITTEN registered as COVENANT TOP HAT AND TAILS (RosMel’s Dressed in Scarlet x Covenant Tikvah), owned and ridden by Sophia Calamari. Dr. Ruth Wilburn, President of the WPCSA presents the winner with a trophy, neck sash, a stipend for $250 and a halter compliments of Just for Ponies.

2014 High Score Purebred Welsh Green Pony Award WICKLYN’S KINGS RANSOM (GlanNant Scarab x Findeln Emerald), owned by Kimi Hochstein and ridden by Kalli Meagher. Dr. Ruth Wilburn, President of the WPCSA presents the winner with a trophy, neck sash, a stipend for $250 and a halter compliments of Just for Ponies.

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Chris Blanton and Samis Tripoli

Adelyn Rowland and Hunterberry Hill Jazzed Up Edition SE

Allie Braun and Desert Shadows Moon Flash

Kim Sweatt and Vista Valleys Just X Quiz It

Cassidy Blanton and Crown Jewels Crescendo Forte

Allie Braun and Desert Shadows Moon Flash

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Adelyn Rowland and Rivenburghs Jess GoGo Boots

Beth Dales and Rivenburghs Lets Roll SE

Casey Campbell and Mountain Meadows Stepping Out

Aaron Griggs and Emblem Bottom

Angela Ellis and Circle Js Golden Jubilee

Kim Sweatt and Vista Valleys Just X Quiz It

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Foal Announcements Coquette

Purebred Connemara Filly - 6-22-14

By French show jumper, Dexter Leam Pondi, placing in many FEI jumping competitions all over Europe. Out of Ceili Coral Isles - calm and capable BN eventer for her BN owner.

Breeder: Keahey Connemara Farm - Loveland Colorado

FHF Pretty Please

By Wharley Magic Flute out of Foxmor Blueprint -Molly McCown Falcon Hill Farm Wilsonville, AL

SFF Legendary Luck Purebred New Forest colt by Luckington Legacy, out of Valentina, by Valentino. Bred & owned by Stonefield Sportponies, Mount Airy, NC. [photo: Stonefield Farm]

Summerwood colt by Sugarbrook Blue Pacific out of Bendith Artemis by Cloe Olympian

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

Well My Dears ... I hope you all have enjoyed your summer; it seems like time if just flying lately as we head into fall and the Indoor season. We all know that the fall is a time of celebration, the harvest, and festive merriment, just remember to be responsible with your merry making!

One “Cowboy” definitely lost the cowboy way after a week in The Blue Grass state. It seems he and his pals decided to go out for a late night drinking and corn hole fest in the barns. There were a lot of complaints from those doing night check, that the screaming and carrying on was not acceptable, but even more unacceptable was finding the “cowboy” in just his hat and boots lying on his side half in the Liverpool passed out the next morning…. covered in magic marker! Well if you can’t drink responsibly my Dear’s this could happen to you!

It appears that one desperate housewife was so desperate for some new tack that she tried to shop lift from a popular mid-Atlantic tack store.

The cameras caught her in the act and the fact she was wearing a giant wig and a raincoat in almost 90 degree weather didn’t help her look less suspicious!! She had spurs, fly spray, vet wrap, splint boots, thrush buster, wormers and even a Breyer horse tucked into her secret agent uniform.

Unfortunately she didn’t have a bat mobile to escape with and got to visit the local jail, dressed in her fine disguise!

Another news story in the Mid Atlantic is that a pair of up and coming swindlers have now joined forces! Yay! Selling overpriced horses, padding bills, and honing their rip off skills together! Kind of a re-run sadly of things that go on, but My Dear’s when grown adults with professions and careers fall for being scared ninnies when dealing

with pimple faced-still teen-trainers, you don’t get much sympathy from me!

There has been some hot weather out west, and it seems to be frying everyone’s brains as well! One local trainer near LA has ended up in hot water for driving her golf cart drunk, in just a sports bra and paddock boots to a local bar…a bar which means actually using state and national roads. No word yet as to what kind of trouble she got into but considering her and her behavior, I am guessing something related to disturbing everyone’s peace!

Oh my Dear’s please, please, please when will people stop airing their dirty laundry on Facebook.

The latest by a supposed trainer, trashing her exclients with cringe worthy tirades! I mean when a 40 something woman starts calling little pony riders names that would make sailors blush, and on a Facebook page, it is no wonder their business is sinking faster than the titanic…do you have a farm in NJ or are you auditioning for the Real Housewives of NJ? Another word of advice my Dear’s is always, always get things in writing. I don’t care if you grew up singing campfire songs together, or you bailed the other out of jail after a drag queen high heel race gone bad….business is business. It seems a pair of longtime friends, entered into a “mutual agreement” over a few horses…now we know exactly how this is going to go because person A heard see you Saturday and Person B heard See you next Month. Of course nothing resolves a problem like this better then a drunk fight at Safeway in which the florist section is destroyed, crying at a bakery and police surrounding a trailer in a Walmart parking lot!

Well my Dear’s that’s all for this time, see you soon and remember keep your eyes and ears open…there is a lot going on out there!

Wanda

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Jaleo Polo Team, Wilder Mountain Farm, LLC, Rob & Robin Wilder and Jesse Baker would like to thank Juan Sanchez, Julia Steiner, Robert Springer and everyone that played for and against Jaleo, Maureen Brennan, German Noguera and his Team at The Virginia International Polo Club for making 2014 another fun and successful Polo Season!

Virginia International Polo Club 21515 Trappe Rd Upperville, VA 20184

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POLO: A LONG AND WINDING ROAD FROM PERSIA TO THE PAMPAS

By Hunter Taylor

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olo is thought to be the oldest team sport. The earliest written reference to the game indicates that the Persians, who referred to it as “Chaughan”, which meant mallet, were playing the game at least 2,500 years ago. While some theorize that the game originated with the ancient Persians, others view it to have been the creation of nomadic tribesmen from the steppes of Central Asia.

The horse was first domesticated in that area approximately 4,000 years ago. The nomadic tribesmen of that area rather quickly became very much at home on horseback. Raids between the tribes were a regular occurrence. The horse gave the nomadic warriors a particular advantage over villages and settled areas. The nomadic warriors could sweep in and pillage and escape before meaningful resistance could be organized. Plus on horseback, they were able to easily escape from any military effort being conducted against them on foot.

Consequently for the Persian state to defend itself against the nomadic warriors, it was necessary for the Persians to counter the nomad’s horseback capabilities with mounted military forces. Thus from early on,inspired by necessity, the Persians became accomplished riders.

Historical evidence shows that a form of polo was used by the Persians to train their mounted military. With two teams of as many as 100 per side facing off, each team would employ various strategies to get the ball through the other team’s goal posts. From these efforts military riding skills were honed.

In time, Chaughan became the national sport of Persia. The first publicly attended match to find its way into recorded history was one in 600 BC in which the Persians were defeated by the Turkomans. Many references to the game are found in ancient Persian literature and art. Among the heroes of the national sport, one Persian King is heralded in the literature as having mastered the game at age seven.

The game was not limited to male participation. According to a 6th Century AD account, the Persian Queen challenged her husband, King Khosrow II Parviz and his male court to a match against her and her court. Recorded history provides us with no details as to the outcome. Other references in Persian literature reflect the fact that women participated in polo during the period between the 6th Century and the 12th Century.

From Persia, polo spread to Arabia, then to Tibet, by the 8th Century to China and then to Japan. The word “polo” is derived from the word “pulu” meaning “ball” in Balti, a language of Tibet. Historical evidence show substantial female polo participation in China and Japan. It also shows a very high degree of popularity in China over a period of several centuries.

Polo is believed to have been introduced to India by Islamic invaders from Persia during the 13th Century. From its introduction, the game progressively increased in popularity. History shows again a significant amount of female participation.

By the 19th Century,the game had become a national pastime and India was producing many of the finest polo players in the world.

Up until the 19th Century, polo had not gained popularity in the west. On this front, colonial occupation of India by the British produced abrupt change. In 1862, after seeing polo matches in Manipur, India, several British cavalry officers introduced polo within their military ranks. The version of polo then in vogue among the British cavalry members was one with eight players per side and virtually no rules. Matches were held between teams from various cavalry units stationed in India. This version of polo quickly took hold. By 1869 matches were being held in England with these being billed at first as “Hockey on Horseback”. In addition, polo was quickly made a standard part of officer training for the British cavalry.

Because of the lack of rules, the “Hockey on Horseback” version of polo tended to produce a hard-to-follow spectator experience. This was remedied in 1874 when the prestigious Hurlingham Club in London established a set of polo rules which are in large part the standard polo rules of today.

The British then set in motion what has developed into the international polo of today. Modern international polo had its start with polo matches between the US and the UK. In 1886, the British soundly defeated the Americans in the first face off between the two for the Westchester Cup. In 1902, the US again lost to the British but did win 1 of the 3 matches. In 1909 the American team won the cup. Thereafter, the cup was contested nine times: the US won all but one of the contests, losing only in 1914. During the first half of the 20th Century, the US surpassed the UK as the dominant power in the world of polo.

At the same time the British were exporting their version of polo to the US, they were transporting it to Argentina through British settlers who were buying farmland in the Argentine pampas. Many were large landowners who brought their polo ponies with them. By 1875, they were organizing polo games.

The local gauchos who worked the cattle ranches of the pampas were very skillful horsemen. Polo caught on very quickly with them as polo clubs were being formed around the country.

By 1924 Argentina was starting to emerge as the next polo superpower. At the 1924 Olympics in Paris , the order of finish in polo was 1) Argentina, 2) USA and 3) UK, foreshadowing what was to come. By the middle of the 20th Century, Argentina had surpassed the US as a polo power.

Hugo Barabucci, an Argentinian polo player, now riding for a club in Abu Dhabi, has been quoted with the following explanation of Argentina’s relatively quick rise to power in polo: “We’ve been playing polo in Argentina for more than 100 years, since the English came over to buy land and farm there. At that time we had a lot of gauchos in Argentina, from the pampas, and as we are born with horses it was not a difficult sport to pick up.

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This is why, in my opinion, we have the best polo players in the world. It’s part of our culture.”

Another Argentinian, Marco Focaccia, who is polo manager of the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, adds to the explanation of Argentinian success in polo: “When the English came to Argentina in the 19th century, they brought their own thoroughbred horses with them to play the sport. Argentina is flat and ideal for the game, as you can improvise a polo field anywhere. Then, when the English thoroughbreds mixed with the Argentinian ponies, that helped improve the game further.”

Polo should be thought of as a 2,500 year joint venture between humans and horses. Beginning in the Middle East and moving in Asia from west to east before turning to the west and making its way to Europe and the Americas only about 150 years ago. With this last leg of the journey, the game has now traveled around the world. After all this time, it continues to have a strong following in all corners of the world. It still is being played in places where it originated and it has attained popularity in places where it was virtually unknown 150 years ago. One has to believe that so long as humans and horses continue to exist together on this earth that we will continue to enjoy the beauty and excitement of polo.

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American Polo Horse Association Who we are: The American Polo Horse Association is a global database of Polo Pony information and registered horses.The APHA was founded on the idea that Polo Ponies needed a place to be recognized and the industry behind them a place to be visable.

What we do: American Polo Horse recognizes polo ponies: through polo pony registrations, official polo event recognition, best playing pony awards.

What does “Best Playing Pony” mean in polo? (as defined by the United Stated Polo Association)

75-85% of a players ability is dependent upon the quality of the polo pony. The host club tournament committee selects a blue ribbon panel of judges to identify the polo pony that shows the best condition and pronounced stamina, and has the greatest effect on the game.

The U.S. Polo Assn. Central Park Polo Challenge served as the weekend’s finale competition on Sunday with a win for the U.S. Trust Team made up of players Kris Kampsen, Marc Ganzi and Wesley Finlayson. The FlexJet team of Melissa Ganzi, Charlie Muldoon, and Juan Bollini finished second, and the U.S. Polo Assn.’s team of Nic Roldan, Juancito Bollini, and Grant Ganzi earned a third place finish. All of the players rode horses generously provided by the Ganzi Family and Grand Champions Polo Club. Kampsen was named MVP, and Open Quarzo was Best Playing Pony.

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Fun Activities Highlight Kids’ Day at the Washington International Horse Show

By Lauren Fisher

The upcoming Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), the country’s leading metropolitan indoor horse show, will host a full schedule of events for young equestrian fans at WIHS Kids’ Day on Saturday, Oct. 25. Sponsored in part

by EQUUS Foundation, Kids’ Day is a free, fun, family-friendly event where the local community has an opportunity to meet and experience horses first-hand.

EQUUS Foundation Horse Stars Hall of Fame for his service. For the past four years, he has participated as the guest of honor at WIHS Kids’ Day. Indoor activities, held on the Verizon Center concourse, include face painting and temporary tattoos provided

by Sparkle Lynn Designs, horse shoe painting, Georgetown Cupcakes (limited to first 100 children under 12), a prize drawing from Breyer Animal Creations and a Paisley Pony magazine.

This popular community event is hosted by the Washington International Horse Show, a top international equestrian competition held annually at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C. Now in its 56th year, WIHS will offer six days of Olympic-level show jumping, hunter and equitation events Tuesday through Sunday, October 21-26. Children 3-12 are admitted free to all daytime performances.

Attendees will learn about the important work that Klinger and other Army horses do. Klinger proudly represents the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon and TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), a national nonprofit Veterans Service Organization that brings hope and healing to the families of our nation’s fallen heroes. TAPS is the Official WIHS Military Charity partner.

The event will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. both inside Verizon Center and on a closed city street just outside the arena in front of the Hotel Monaco. Last year more than 1,000 children and their families enjoyed a variety of horse-centric activities plus entry to the show, free for Kids’ Day attendees with a voucher.

Kids’ Day attendees are invited to enjoy Saturday’s equestrian competition in the arena, which features some of the very best young riders in the country competing in pony hunter divisions. Later in the day, junior and amateur jumper riders will compete with their horses.

Outdoors, kids will enjoy a Horseless Horse Show, sponsored by Animal Planet, a grooming station provided by Meadowbrook Stables, pony rides provided by D&D Pony Rides, a mini pony kissing booth, and a chance to meet Klinger, the famous U.S. Army horse.

Klinger has touched the lives of many in his life of service with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon and has been inducted into the

WIHS hosts several events for members of the community each year in addition to Kids’ Day, including Barn Night, Military Night and Breakfast with the Mounted Police.

Barn Night, presented by Dover Saddlery, will be held on Thursday, October 23. All barns, equestrian groups, teams, and horse enthusiasts are invited for a fun evening filled with exciting contests, activities and competition. This year Barn Night will feature the WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship Series, presented by Charles Owen, the $20,000 Gambler’s Choice Costume Class, a scavenger hunt and autograph signings with top riders.

WIHS also looks forward to hosting its fourth annual Military Night presented by The Boeing Company to honor the nation’s armed forces. Military Night will be held on Friday, October 24, and feature The Boeing Company $25,000 Puissance (high jump) competition.

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Breakfast with the Mounted Police will be held Wednesday, October 22 from 7:00-9:30 a.m. Each year during the show, members of the mounted police from several local jurisdictions (MD National Capital Park Police, U.S. Park Police, and others) and their horses join fans for breakfast and an opportunity to meet the community. This longstanding show tradition takes place outside Verizon Center in front of the Hotel Monaco and all are welcome.

The Washington International Horse Show looks forward to sharing the beauty of horses with members of the community at its 56th annual event on October 2126, 2014. For more information, go to www.wihs.org.

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Let’s Talk About Polo

By Lizzy Simonian

Polo is a gentleman’s sport and demands a certain level of respect for the history and prestige of the game. Traditions stand strong in the white pants and ceremonies that are customary at each match. Even though the rules of etiquette are not as rigid as they used to be, it’s exciting to know that a sport as old as polo still holds on to its original ways.

To get a bit of insight about what makes for a good polo pony, we spoke with Juan Sanchez, Courtney Asdourian and Julia Steiner.

A little background Juan Sanchez (pictured above) , originally from Chile, has played polo since he was 14 years old, and has been considered a professional since 2007. His impressive resume

includes Champion of the Chilean Open (which had a 25 goal handicap) two times, Champion of the Chilean Handicap (22 goal handicap), Third place in the World Cup played in Chantilly, France, and Champion of the San Cristobal Polo Club an astounding seven times.

His family introduced him to horses at a young age, owning their own thoroughbred breeding operation since 1966 called Haras Dadinco.

Sanchez made sure to finish his degree in Business and Administration in Chile before he became a professional polo player.

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Julia Steiner of Upperville, VA also started her career in polo young. She started playing with her Dad, and even competed in eventing and the hunter/jumpers before realizing her passion was for polo. Steiner attended and played on the polo team for the University of Virginia. She led her team to win the women’s intercollegiate national championships in 2012.

She now resides at Foxlease Farm where she plans to start a polo club and eventually her own polo school. Steiner competes in the women’s division, and has won many tournaments in Florida during her time as a polo player.

Juan receiving a trophy playing for Goose Creek with teammates Maureen Brennan (3), Emma Oakley (2) and Jessica Baker (1)

Rider Courtney Asdourian started playing polo at the age of 10. For her, Polo started as an after school activity for an all-girls team at her high school in Maryland.

Through her hard work and dedication, Asdourian helped her team win the interscholastic women’s national championships in 2005, 2006, and 2007. After her impressive high school career, she enrolled in the University of Kentucky located in Lexington.

Her team went on to win the national championships for college in 2010. After graduating, Asdourian wanted to pursue a career in polo. She explains that “a career in polo becomes your entire life, not just a hobby”. She has created a successful career for herself by making up and selling young horses as a free-lance business. She attends tournaments that range from a weekend to a full month of polo. Playing in the coed division occasionally, Asdourian puts the majority of her focus into women’s polo. At her skill level, she is paid to be a part of a team, either on her own horses or catch riding a horse for another person.

When asked what makes a good polo pony, all three of the riders said the same things; a sound mind is the most important thing to look for. Polo horses gallop around field with mallets and a ball flying around their face. A sane animal is a necessity for this sport. All three riders also mentioned conformation and a good mouth and good turns.

The horses need to be able to stop quickly and turn sharply without the rider pulling excessively on their mouths. The horse needs to be “good and willing, not too tall with a short back that helps with turns” Asdourian claims.

Sanchez adores his home bred thoroughbred named Firisneldo. (pictured above) This pony won the Best Playing Pony on the Chilean Open 2012, ridden by Ignacio Heguy (a previous 10 goal player). At his home in Virginia, Sanchez rides Maureen Brennan’s horses. His favorites there are named Eva and Epifania.

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USPA POLO TRIVIA 1. What year was the first tournament played in the United States? a) 1859 b) 1876 c) 1890 2. Why do polo ponies have shaved manes and tails wrapped or braided? a) To prevent hazard b) Because it is a tradition c) For speed

For Asdourian, her perfect polo horse goes by Chimichurri. This mare is a thoroughbred off the track, and the first polo pony Asdourian ever had. “She is the most docile horse, she can gallop full speed one second and then have a beginner on her and she takes care of them” Asdourian explains. Her soft mouth and good turns help Chimichurri and her rider excel on the field.

3. Can you play polo left handed? a) No b) Yes c) Maybe 4. How many riders/players are on a polo team? a) 3 Outdoor, 4 Indoor b) 5 Outdoor, 4 Indoor c) 4 Outdoor, 3 Indoor 5. How many American football fields make up a polo field? a) 9 b) 5 c) 10 6. How long does a chukker last? a) 6 minutes b) 7 1/2 minutes c) 7 minutes 7. How many umpires are on the field? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 8. What year was the United States Polo Association (USPA) created? a) 1876 b) 1900 c) 1890

Steiner is particularly fond of her mount Faline, a 15hh seven year old thoroughbred. Steiner has owned Faline since she was four years old.

She is an easy keeper and very sweet. Bred in New York and bought from a yearling sale, Faline has proved herself over and over with Steiner on the field.

9. What is the term for when players ride into another player to spoil his/her shot? a) Merge b) Bump c) Turn Away 10. When does a polo match start? a) When the umpire throws-in the ball b) At the sound of a whistle c) When the players mount their ponies

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VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB

It was a quintessentially perfect early autumn Virginia day last Sunday, September 14th as local society and tailgaters packed the beautiful Llangollen Estate for the fourth annual National Sporting Museum & Library Polo Benefit.

This is the home of the Virginia International Polo Club and owner Maureen Brennan, who had arranged a ground

Marissa Wells prepares to hook Sunny Hale

breaking game for the occasion: Dubbed the Women’s “Supermatch”, eight of the best female players in the nation were invited to compete in a USPA Women’s Champion Tournament game. This was the highest ever goal rated women’s handicap game outside of the US Women’s Open.

Julia Steiner going for a near side fore contested by Marissa Wells Northern Trust White (23) 1. Julia Steiner 5 2. Maureen Brennan 6 3. Julia Smith 3 4. Sunny Hale 9

A local friend with a helicopter dried the field all morning to make sure the footing was just perfect. The day kicked off with some ballads from the Washington Scottish Pipers which drifted over the Blue Ridge Mountains, then a terrific display from the Piedmont Hounds.

The match was very fast and exciting. As defines most skilled women’s games, the style of play tended to be fast paced classic polo with many accurate back shots and multiple run-hits. Sunny Hale proved to be a powerful force casting some lengthy lobs up to a speedy Julia Steiner, adept at using both sides of her mount. Kristy Outhier played a strong game passing up to a fast mother/daughter duo of Kelly and Marissa Wells. Cecelia Cochrane had some great plays taking on the powerful force of Maureen Brennan on more than one occasion. Julia Smith performed some great angle shots. Northern Trust White quickly took the lead, and, even with a converted penalty by Kristy Outhier and a goal by Marissa Wells, they still prevailed. Final score was 5.5 to 2 Photos courtesy of Alain Durand

Julia Steiner reaches to back the ball

Northern Trust Green (24) 1. Kelly Wells 5 2. Marissa Wells 5 3. Cecelia Cochrane 6 4. Kristy Outhier 8

~ The winning team: Julia Steiner, Maureen Brennan, Julia Smith and Sunny Hale ~ Most Valuable Player was Julia Steiner

Best Playing Pony was Dolphina Crispa ridden by Maureen Brennan and owned by Rodrigo Salinas

Katrina Sadis & Poldy 10 (FEI Pony Test) from Ann Arbor, MI

National Dressage Pony Cup Highlights

Marie Wagner & Ranlan Jack Flash (I-1 AA) from Barberton, OH

Lauren Chumley & Nikolas from Baptistown, NJ

Jane Renner & Wildwych Peccadillo from Franktown, CO

Lauren Chumley & Avatar’s Jazzman (4th & PSG open) from Baptistown, NJ

Kerry Ann Johnson-Miljan & Red Fish Blue Fish from Oconomowoc, WI

* 18-20 breeds were represented this year. * Competitors came from FL, NC,VA, TN, GA, KY, OH, IN, MI, WI, NJ, AL, and even CO! * For full results and additional information, visit: www.dressageponycup.com * Photos courtesy of Suzanne Fischer Jessica Miltimore & Galadrial’s Mirror (PSG JR/YR)

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Let’s Get Started!

Let’s Get Started!

We are excited to introduce our own version of a reality show in The Paisley Magazine!

We are excited toWeintroduce ourtheown version a reality show The Paisley Magazine! will be following starting of a ponyof named Wynnbrook Ain’tin She Fancy.

She is a 4 year old, 1/2 Welsh/ QH/TB filly who has been successfully shown on the line and is We will be following the starting of a pony named Wynnbrook Ain’t She Fancy. now ready to begin her career as a riding/show pony.

She is a 4 year old, 1/2 Welsh/ QH/TB filly who has been successfully shown on the line and is We chose Kris Morris and her two kids Harrison and Jacqueline of Fat Chance Farm in Forest Hill, MD for this exciting now ready to begin her career as a riding/show pony. new column. They have an extensive background starting youngsters of all breeds and all disciplines!

We chose Kris Morris and her two kids Harrison and Jacqueline of Fat Chance Farm in Forest Hill, MD for this exciting This column will realistically chronicle the progress of this one pony and will give readers tips and ideas for starting their own new column. They have an extensive background starting youngsters of all breeds and all disciplines! ponies and horses. You are welcome to write in if you have questions and we will try and have a few answered in each issue.

This column will realistically chronicle the progress of this one pony and will give readers tips and ideas for starting their own Now let’s meet everyone! ponies and horses. part You of are welcome to write confidence in if you have few answered each issue.

The most important training is building in questions and we will try and have hera safely.

This willinhelp later Now let’s meet everyone! my pony, Goobie. How my pony views the first thirty days of when I introduce new, strange training will set the tone for the rest of her schooling. If I scare things to her. This will also build her she will be overly cautious for all new things to come. If confidence in her and the more I go slowly and let her accept new things, she will think she good experiences I can give her, can do anything! Confidence will be accomplished by giving the better. my pony the answer and then asking her the question. I do this by eliciting the behavior I want and then giving it a cue. It I’ll take her off of the wall before would be wrong for me to assume she knows what I want if I I start tacking her so she can have not explained it to her in a way she can understand. move around if it makes her more comfortable. This way if I know that my pony can only react in one of two ways – an she bucks she will not break free instinctive behavior or a learned behavior. Fight or flight are from the wall. By sniffing and instinctive behaviors that I want to avoid through training. By sometimes chewing on the tack avoiding fight or flight I will reach acceptance which is the inshe will learn that it is safe. stinctive behavior that I am aiming for. That is when my pony is ready to learn. I must remember my pony is a prey animal I’ll use an old exercise saddle and anything new is perceived as dangerous so it is up to me because it is light and easy to to show her that new things are safe. Training is not a timed handle and she can roll on it if event so I have to take my time when introducing something she chooses to. Nervous ponies new to her. Getting the proper response is more important get a day to just play with an than how fast I move along because my pony doesn’t think old exercise saddle in their stall in time, just results. Just because she is doing something before I start. (This could be a doesn’t mean that she is ready for the next step. She needs few minutes or days depending to be bored with one step before she is ready to move on to on the pony.) the next one. Her eye will soften and her neck and mouth will become relaxed when she has accepted what I have shown The buckles on a girth are quite him. Her ears will start moving around and not be fixed on scary for most ponies so I will just what I am doing. start at her nose and then move to her shoulder before putting Goobie has been well it across her back. Then I do handled and knows how to the same with the pad and lead and has been taught to saddle. I will touch her around tie and pick up her feet. If she her shoulders and back wasn’t solid on tying I would before putting it on. This will loop my tie chain around and avoid scaring her and possirun a lead shank through it bly getting me kicked. as a pulley so I could control her without her breaking the Remember it’s about accepttie chain.

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Daily grooming is a very important part of training.

This not only creates a routine, but builds a bond between my pony and me. I am showing her that she can trust me and that I can touch

ing new things, so if she feels she needs to move I will let her. I will be especially careful when reaching under her to get the girth so I don’t startle her and get kicked. I will touch her with my hand

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Let’s Get Started!

The Plaid Horse

before I touch her with the girth. Of course I won’t completely tighten of a reality show in The Paisley Magazine!

We are excited to introduce our own version the girth but I will make We will be following the starting of a pony named Wynnbrook Ain’t She Fancy.

America’s Premiere Horse Show Magazine sure it’s not loose She is a 4 year old, 1/2 Welsh/ QH/TB filly who has been successfully shown on the line and is enough around now readytotospin begin her career as a riding/show pony. her.

We chose Kris Morris and her twoon kids Harrison and Jacqueline of Fat Chance Farm in Forest Hill, MD for this exciting new column. They have an extensive background starting youngsters of all breeds and all disciplines!

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“Wynnbrook Ain’t She Fancy” After she has her saddle on and is comfortable I will put her bridle on and put the reins behind the saddle. I will let her stand like that for a couple of hours each day until she is downright bored.

I have to always remember that training is allowing my pony to learn properly and to be confident in what she knows.

Check back in our November/December Issue to see how Wynbrook Ain’t She Fancy (aka Goobie) is doing in her training!

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Great Turnout for Hunter Derby to Benefit Mehdi Kazemi

By Turan Atay about the wonderful times at Mehdi and Tommy’s farm, Winter’s Run, and how wonderful they both are. We were so sad they were dealing with this, the age old “why do bad things happen to good people.”

Mehdi Kazemi & Tommy Byrnes The Baltimore County Horse Shows Association (BCHSA)) held their annual benefit horse show Saturday, September 28th at the McDonough School and this year featured a $1,000 Hunter Derby in honor of long time Maryland and Baltimore horse trainer Mehdi Kazemi who was diagnosed with ALS this year.

Mehdi and his partner Tommy Byrnes, made the trip up from their home in Wilmington, NC to attend an event to honor an incredible trainer who has meant so much to so many people and has made such an impact on so many lives over the years. The turnout was incredible. Mehdi himself was overwhelmed by the sheer number of entries in the derby and the turnout of people who had come to see him.

My dear friend Elizabeth Connors, who rode with Mehdi for over 15 years, and I went together. As we drove from the city we talked

Mehdi is an amazing trainer with such a big heart and such kindness and compassion as cannot be measured - but it wasn’t just this that he passed on to countless riders he has coached over the years. He and Tommy were an inspiration to so many in their love and commitment to each other. Being at their farm was like being in an extended family where you felt safe to grow and learn in the show ring and out. I have ridden with many wonderful trainers over the years and hold the lessons I learned very dear. Mehdi’s kindness is overwhelming. He truly cares about his riders and their lives. At the derby there was a list of Mehdi-isms. I remember many of them well and everyone was reading over them fondly.While talking to Mehdi he turned to Elizabeth and I and said he couldn’t believe all of the people who had turned out to see him and show. Elizabeth simply said people love you and you mean so much to so many people you just have to accept that! I thought back to when I rode a horse named GQ at Mehdi’s, one of my favorite horses, and as I was getting ready for a course he said to me “make a plan and commit to it” and in true Mehdi style, he meant more than just in the ring.

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The Pink Pony Blog; the

equestrian mom’s answer to boring.

My daughter Natalie, age 4, has had a love of horses since she could walk. We would be visiting at my parent’s farm and she would walk right up and pet them, hug a leg, and do anything just to be around them. By age 2 she started showing a friend’s large pony, Macaroni. Everything about her being so in love with horses at such a young age was captivating to watch. I grew up on a boarding facility and started riding at a young age, but not nearly as young as Natalie.

Her love of their presence is something to this day that I enjoy to sit back and watch like it was the first time I’ve seen it.

There was only one issue I had with her being in love with horses at such a young age… everything in the English riding apparel industry for young kids, is boring, shrunken down, drab, adult riding clothing. Tan, brown, beige, black, if you’re lucky a muted purple or mauve. I know riding clothes isn’t why she loves horses, but come on, she’s little, and even if she was a teen, kids love bright fun things that showcase their personalities… and I wasn’t finding any riding attire that lent itself to allowing kids to express their age and bright personalities. I was frustrated, and I was a pony-loving mom on a mission: find someone who gets it, who makes FUN riding apparel and accessories. And so was born, The Pink Pony Blog.

When I began my search the blog had never entered my mind. I was simply trying to find someone who felt the same way I did about riding apparel for kids that took it to the next level by actually having the talent and vision to bring, bright, fun, ponylicious apparel to the market. Along the way, we purchased Natalie a spunky, 11.1 hand small welsh, named “Sparklicious.” I quickly found myself in a search not only for cool kid stuff, but super cool pony sized accessories and pony clothing for Sparkle as well.

The blog came into play when I took notice to other parents posting on social media looking for apparel and accessories for their own young riders and tiny steeds. They were settling for the same boring muted tones I had before I found all these amazing small businesses. I felt the urge to share my secret rolodex of awesome, kid-friendly, equestrian businesses that catered to the need to allow our young riders to be vibrant, love riding AND be a kid. I wanted these parents to also know what I knew, there are other better options than just what’s in the big box stores.

I was also feeling a drive to start The Pink Pony because not only had I found some lovely companies, where I was a frequent shopper, but I had gotten to know the owners of these small businesses.

Most of them are hard working moms, or young entrepreneurs who ride, have their small businesses and hold down a full time job. I thought starting the blog and having the ability to spread the

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word to other parents, and write “special features” on these great small businesses, would be a way I could do more than just support their business with my purchases.

I had never written an article, or a feature before, I’m admittedly terrible at grammar, and I had no idea how to “blog.” I was too excited by the idea of sharing these companies that captured the true spirit of the young equestrian to let that stop me.

I started with companies I knew and loved already. My first feature was on Mary Beth Gentry and her lovely company, Bows To The Shows. I went on to feature Heatherwear, who made Natalie a fun winter helmet cover that looked like a hot pink zebra, mane and all! She also made Sparkle a custom bright pink, itsy bitsy fly bonnet and custom kitty cat printed pony cooler with sparkly silver piping and hot pink trim. I knew I could recommend these companies because I had already used and loved their products. I grew from there by asking for recommendation from other parents and also just searching online for some myself.

Some of the most recent and most exciting have been Annie’s Equestrienne Apparel, this mother daughter duo makes gorgeous casual shirts and fun full seat breeches; the beautiful designs of Kathryn Lily Equestrian with their “seriously fun” show shirts and accessories designed by two college friends who have made it easy to be professional in the ring and be fashionable and fun after classes are over, to Pony Glam, who’s owner makes sassy t-shirts and dreamy hoof hi-lite so that hoof care can be FUN and exciting for kids.

The feature that really hit me and made my heart gallop was BeanysBreeches. It was exactly what I had been looking for when I started my search. Amy Waldron had liked one of my posts on the blog’s Facebook page and when I noticed her profile picture was of these bright, fun patterned, slightly wild, okay…really wild, riding tights, I had to know more! I messaged her and found that this single pony loving mom, handmade every pair on top of working a full time job and working at her daughter’s barn to help with board costs. I just fell in love with her product, as I have with so many of these small businesses.

I am a huge champion of all of these companies, and their owners. They all have these amazing stories behind why and how they started. I own a little something for Natalie or Sparkle from all of them, and their products are the best out there. This blog has become an important part of my day to day. I feel honored to share these small businesses’ stories of how they started. I love that by doing a special feature, pony loving moms from all over can get to know these companies and have the option to choose them and their products for their young riders.

Riding teaches our children so much about life and responsibility that they will not even realize until they are older. My frustration with why everything has to be serious when just playing around at home schooling their ponies, or taking lessons has been ended by these businesses that offer us an alternative to traditional. There is time to be serious in riding, lots of time for that, but it should also be FUN. The Pink Pony Blog embraces these small businesses and is dedicated to making sure every young equestrian and their ponies can show off their inner wild side and ooze ponylicious style!

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Spinning and Sliding in Sin City at the 2014 The High Roller Reining Classic

By Alden Corrigan for HRRC, Inc. Photos by Waltenberry The third and final Coast Breeder’s show in the Triple Select Sale held on Crown of Reining the second Saturday series that includes of the event.

Cactus Reining Classic in ScottsRanked number four dale, Arizona and in the NRHA’s LeadReining By The Bay ing Events with over in Woodside, Califor$500,000 in added nia, the High Roller money and prizes, Reining Classic, held the 2014 HRRC highat the South Point lights included: The Arena and Eques$85,000 Added Lutrian Center in Las cas Oil Open Derby, Vegas, Nevada did $45,000 Added not disappoint. This Protect The Harvest unique venue boasts No Pro Derby, The a hotel, casino, $110,000 Added High three indoor rings Roller Reining Clasand 1,200 climate sic Futurity, $100,000 controlled stalls all Added Whizkey N Non Pro Level 4 Stakes Winner Check This Nicadual under one roof with Diamonds Open 4 Year & Mandy McCutcheon unparalleled multimeOld Stakes, $75,000 dia outlets employed to promote the event, including in- Added Arabian Breeders Classic (ARBC), $13,000 room television coverage of the event. iEquine hosted Added SmartPak 7 Up Maturity, The American Paint live webcast viewership which exceeded 165,000 page Horse Association (APHA) Aged and Ancillary Class views and live webcast clicks to sponsor sites were Incentives and The Trifecta Non Pro Challenge trip to over 7,000. the Four Seasons, Punta Mita, Mexico.

Since 2008, top horses and riders across the country and around the world have come to Las Vegas for this one of a kind show. All the exhibitors in this year’s show showed their skill, determination,and passion for the sport from top professionals to the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games participants to junior riders and first-time competitors.

The breadth and depth of talent in all divisions was exceptional. A number of 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games participants, including the entire United States Reining team and individuals, as well as riders from Team Austria, Team Australia and Team Canada, in addition to previous WEG team and individual riders was staggering. The 2014 WEG team and individual riders in attendance were celebrated with a reception and autograph signing immediately following the West

Highlights from the Non Pro Divisions Protect The Harvest Non Pro Derby Level 4 Finals 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games team gold and individual bronze medalist Mandy McCutcheon and McQuay Stables’ Check This Nicadual (Mister Nicadual x Check Your Gun Lady) marked a 216 to take home the championship title from the field of 27 finalists, and earning the pair $7,090.90 in the Protect The Harvest Non Pro Derby Level 4 Finals and a paycheck of $4,207.50 as Reserve Champion in the Whizkey N Diamonds Non Pro Level 4 Stakes Finals.

“I made all the finals on Check This Nicadual. Jerry Kimmel raised him, owned his mother (Check Your Gun Lady), now Loren Booth owns his mother who was

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both a NRHA Futurity and Derby finalist and he’s by Mister Nicadual who stands at my dad’s. It’s fun, when you do the breeding programs that we do, to be successful like that.

It’s so fun to see the sparkle in Jerry Kimmel’s eye. He’s so genuinely excited for everyone and the sport that it makes you feel really good”.

Whizkey N Diamonds Non Pro Level 4 Stakes Finals Champion It was Ms Whiz Dunit (Topsail Whiz x A Bueno Poco Dunit) and Mandy McCutcheon marking a 217.00 to claim a check for $5,692.50 and the championship out of a field of 23 exhibitors. “Ms Whiz Dunit came back to the finals her normal self.

The first round she wasn’t her normal self, and I was lucky that they took everybody back for the finals… it was probably my fault before the first round, I thought I should change things up and put a little different bridle on her and try to get a little more out of her. I’m not quite sure what I was thinking.

I guess I learned a lesson there. I put her back in her same bridle and did things the way I normally do and she was quite good in the second round. I didn’t get to my first stop quite as good as I could have, but that’s not on her, that’s on me. The rest of the way she was hooked up. She drug her butt huge all three times on the sides, circled good…she was back to her normal self”.

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shoulders; you want to make it as easyas possible. I was pretty nervous about it. I didn’t want to go there and let all of them down, much less Team USA itself. But, when you’re riding a horse like Yellow Jersey it’s a whole different ballgame.

He’s an unreal show horse. To be 10 years old and shown as much as he’s been shown, and as hard as he’s been shown, he shows like he’s never been shown a day in his life. He was on the bronze medal winning team with the Italians in Kentucky so this was his second WEG”.

The US Team was comprised of 3 horses who had at one time been shown by one of the other team members: Yellow Jersey previously been shown by Andrea Fappani and Jordan Larson had shown both Custom Cash Advance (ridden by Andrea at WEG) and Spooks Gotta Whiz (ridden by Shawn Flarida at WEG). “Andrea helped me with my rundowns on Yellow Jersey, that was really what I wanted to clean up a little bit between my team round and my individual round. It helped a lot. He came to the party a lot and really hooked up stopping in the individual round”.

The Four Seasons Silicon Valley Trifecta Non Pro Reining Challenge

Trifecta Non Pro Reining Challenge winner Who Loves You & Cam Essick WEG Riders Attending HRRC L-R Troy Heikes, Tom McCutcheon, Mandy McCutcheon, Shawn Flarida, Andrea Fappani, Jordan Larson, Austrian Martin Muehlstaetter

Mandy reflects upon her first World Equestrian Games as a rider for Team USA versus watching her father and her

husband from the sidelines. “When I watch Tim or Tom show, its more anxiety than I can handle sometimes, but walking in the ring when you’re with a team of people like Andrea Fappani, Jordan Larson and Shawn Flarida is a whole other ball of wax. I don’t even know how to explain it. When I went to show, Andrea and Jordan had already gone and gotten a 221 and a 224, the Belgium team had a 221 and a 222, and Bernard Fonck was still left to go for the Belgians and we had Shawn. You don’t want to leave it sitting on your anchor’s

The coveted year-end prize awarded to the same horse and Non Pro rider combination with the highest earnings from all three Brumley Management Group events went to Cam Essick of Clements, California courtesy of her homebred Who Loves You (Walla Walla Whiz x Love Em N Lena).The pair banked total earnings of $13,766.04 over the three show series to secure the win. Cam and her husband Jim (aka Too Tall) are headed to the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico. “I started out with Cactus Reining Classic in March and was tied for reserve champion among a group that had Mandy McCutcheon, Kim Muehlstaetter and Tish Fappani who are all rock stars. To be in that company to me is just absolutely amazing! We started with a little momentum and maintained our lead at Reining By The Bay. I haven’t been able to ride Who Loves You since then due to my work-

load, so it was a bit challenging to pick up with 5 minutes of prep and go out there. My horse was really good and Arno (Honstetter) is a great coach. I didn’t get what I wanted to get done, but we still made money in the Level 4 and Level 3 and were the Prime Time reserve champions. All in all it’s been a great year and I’m really proud of my horse. He’s one that I bred and have ridden for the last couple years. There is so much excitement for me to continue the legacy we have with her dam and her granddam”.

Cam may not have had her sights set on the Four Season Resort at Punta Mita, Mexico, but her husband did from the day it was announced at High Roller Reining Classic 2013. “I knew where Punta Mita was and we all know about the Four Seasons, it doesn’t get any better than that. When I heard that she was leading the Trifecta Non Pro Reining Challenge I was on her constantly. I love it when she wins, but those checks always go to offset all the costs of all the horses we have because we have many…..I thought if we won a trip we’d actually go on one. Our vacations are normally Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Reno, or horse shows. I camped out on the beach at Punta Mita in 1981 on a surf trip when there was nothing but one palapa, and I can’t wait to go back”.

Highlights from the Open Divisions $5,000 Added SmartPak Open Maturity

qualifier so he went to France. I had these two that needed to go horse showing and we saw that High Roller Reining Classic had the $5,000 Added SmartPak Maturity so we decided to come and try it. I went in first on Lucky Star Gun and he showed great. They’re not just giving away scores at this horse show, so I was a little disappointed in the score for as good as he felt showing. It’s all relative, as the judges were being tight with everyone. When I went in on RSD One Hot Deal he just gave it his all. He’s just one of those horses that when the chips are on the table he just gives it to you. It felt like he had a screaming run and I couldn’t have been happier with him he just keeps getting better and better. When he won I was just tickled for Denise and the horse. He’s just been a trooper”.

This was Heikes’ first WEG experience and what an experience it was. “The first time it hit me was when we sat down for a press conference in Kentucky and they announced Team USA. I’ve horse showed for 30 years and I have never had that feeling. It just gives me goose bumps. I don’t come from a horse training background, so it’s the first time in 30 years that my family could relate to what I did and to recognize that it is my real job”.

Once in France, Heikes got to see what it really takes to maintain the WEG horses. “Our grooms and Dr. John Newcomb ensured that our horses had the best care imaginable.

Once we got to Caen for the competition it became more real.

In the go round I had two big baubles, so I had to go in the consolation round. That put the pressure on me as everyone else on the team had a clean run, and I’m thinking to myself I can not come to France and not make the finals.

The team really came together, and became like family there.

When Mandy (McCutcheon) went and showed, her father Tim who has been my hero for years, has experienced it all and has watched his daughter win every accolade there is, had tears streaming down his face. There is just no way to describe what that experience is like. It was life-changing. I turned 50 this year. I chose horse training as a way to make a living because I didn’t have family. I’m a poor kid from Rock Springs, Wyoming and here I am in Normandy France performing for the US team and experiencing these places that I would never have gone and seen if it hadn’t been for horses”.

$5K Added SmartPak Open Maturity Winner RSD One Hot Deal & Troy Heikes 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Individual rider Troy Heikes on Denise Bixler’s RSD One Hot Deal (Dealin Dirty x No Freckles Please) marked a 218.5 to win the $2788.50 championship check. Heikes drawing first and last in the order marked a 217.0 on Denise Bixler’s Lucky Star Gun (The Gunners x Bonnie Star Brick) setting the stage for the rest of the riders. The lead changed hands several times before he came back in on RSD One Hot Deal and marked a 218.5 to make the win official.

“RSD One Hot Deal and Lucky Star Gun are two of the three horses (all owned by Denise Bixler) that I took to Kentucky for the WEG selection trials. Lil Gun Dunit was my highest

The Inaugural Arabian Reining Breeders Classic: The Arabian Reining Breeders Classic is a recently formed group of individuals who have stepped forward in an effort to increase awareness of the development of the Arabian and Half Arabian Reining performance horses lead by longtime supporter and breeder of Arabian Reining Horses Dick Ames who with his daughter Lara have started the ARBC. “We are honored that the ARBC chose the High Roller Reining Classic as the host of the $75,000 Added Arabian and Half Arabian Futurities”, says event promoter Amanda Brumley.

“We’re extremely excited about participating in this brand new Futurity for the Arabian Reining horse. It affords the breed a real showcase, so that it can be seen and recognized within the larger reining horse world. It’s a terrific opportunity for us to show everyone what today’s working Western Arabian

horse can really do,” says Dick Ames President of the ARBC. The ARBC is offering a $30,000 Added Open Pure Bred Arabian Reining Futurity and a $45,000 Added Open Half Arabian Futurity, which includes Level 1 & 4 NRHA Open Category 2 Divisions. The Arabian Futurities are for horses that are 4 and 5 Years of age.

The format of the ARBC is very similar to the highly successful and extremely popular NRBC. It is with this program in mind that the ARBC’s goal is to become to the Arabian Reining programs what the NRBC has become to the Quarter Horses and Paint Horse industry.

The $20,000 Added ARBC Purebred Arabian Reining Futurity Open Level 4 and the $30,000 Added ARBC Half Arabian Reining Futurity Open Level 4

ARBC Half Arabian Open L4 winners SH Imvaguelysurprised & Andrea Fappani

ARBC Arabian Level 4 Open Winners A ll Maxed Out RA Andrea Fappani

SH Imvaguelysurprised who won in the Half Arabian Futurity is one that Craig Schmersal was second on in Scottsdale before Crystal bought him. I got along with him from the first time I rode him. Craig did a great job breaking him and getting him to where he is. I was extremely happy that both horses won. I think it’s a good thing for the show. It brought in people we usually don’t see and opened up people’s eyes that there is good money to be won, that there are good breeders that are putting a lot of effort into breeding Arabian Reiners. I think there will be more and more people looking for them. When I won the NRHA Open Futurity Finals on RR Star in 2001, he was the first Paint to achieve that. Maybe we’ll one day we’ll see a half Arabian win it”. $110,000 Added High Roller Reining Classic Open Futurity

2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games team gold and individual silver medalist Andrea Fappani dominated the ARBC Futurities winning both the ARBC Purebred Arabian Reining Futurity Open Level 4 on Cotton McNutt’s All Maxed Out RA (HH Maxemus x Marliera) earning $7,712.48 and the ARBC Half Arabian Reining Futurity Open Level 4 on Joe Betten’s SH Imvaguelysurprised (Surprise x Sagehill Karla) earning $9,849.70 “I thought the ARBC was a great addition to the show. I haven’t been involved for that long as far as showing Arabian Reining horses. I started earlier last year talking to Crystal McNutt and asked her if there was an opportunity for me to get my feet wet in starting to do something with the Arabians.

She brought a few of them over, asked me to ride them for a little bit and see which ones I thought I could get along with. It gave me a great opportunity to share some of the horses she had in training. I was lucky enough to do well at the Scottsdale show and when then she asked me to show a couple of new ones in Las Vegas. All Maxed Out RA who won the ARBC Arabian Futurity Open Level 4 is the same horse that won in Scottsdale. A good horse is a good horse.

Open Futurity Level 4 winners Magnum Starlights & Casey Deary Casey Deary and Antler Ridge Ranch, LLC’s Magnum Starlights (Maagnum Chich Dream x Starlights Sugarwhiz) drew 87 out of 88 horses and had to beat Andrea Fappani’s two horses tied at 218.50 for the win. Not only did the pair mark a 222.0, but they took home a hefty $13,211.66 in the process,

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not to mention chalking up their third HRRC futurity win out of four HRRC Futurity starts. The 2012 HRRC Open Futurity winner Americasnextgunmodel and the 2013 HRRC Open Futurity winner both went on to win the Finals in Oklahoma City. Will history repeat itself?

“It’s always fun to go toward the end on a horse as nice as Magnum Starlights. This is the third generation on the Starlights Sugarwhiz side that I’ve ridden, so that’s exciting.

This colt is super good-minded and takes very little to get ready. When I showed him he didn’t even break a sweat.

He’s got that great Magnum brain that’s easy to get along with, and he’s so naturally round that you never have to worry about putting him in a frame, so all I’ve had to do is steer him around. He’s done all the work”.

Magnum Starlights’ owners CW and Benita Roberts bought the colt in December of 2012 based on a phone call from Casey to come look at the colt in the backyard “This is our first three year old and it’s a great start. We had three generations of our family cheering here in Las Vegas and friends at home watching the live streaming coverage”. Andrea Fappani tied himself for reserve champion by marking a 218.50 on both Raul Leal’s Pinesail Jac (Tinsel Jac x Sailin Lil Ruf) and Rancho Oso Rio LLC’s Whizzen For Chex (Topsail Whiz x Dun It For Chex) taking home identical checks of $7036.65 “This was the first time out for both horses and I was really pleased with them. Usually I show in Tulsa before coming to Las Vegas, but I was in France this year. I showed them both one-handed and neither of them disappointed me. I had a couple of green spots on both of them, they weren’t trying to be bad, there were just things I need to work on. I’m a big believer that the pre-futurities are preparation for the big futurity and not just to try to go win money. I love them both to death and I am really pleased with both of them”.

Fappani describes the WEG experience as something he wasn’t expecting. “I underestimated the magnitude of everything there. I really got to appreciate the whole FEI organization and what a great job they do. I’ve had old friends and family call me from Italy because of the media exposure that the WEG gets.

They never even mentioned it when I won two Futurities. We need to really take care of our relationship with the FEI and do the best we can in order to take this sport to the next level”.

Arno Honstetter and Mizzfire (Gunner x West Coast Mizzen) won the High Roller Reining Classic Level 3 Open Futurity, prize money of $10,111.95 and

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garnered the highest scoring APHA registered horse honors on the Story Book Stables, Inc. entry by marking a 218.0.

“I got Mizzfire last year at the NRBC from Tom McCutcheon when he was 2 years old, and he’s been a really nice horse. I was actually looking for a young horse I could train for Brenda Joyce the owner. I wasn’t looking for the most athletic horse, but one that was really good minded for her to show. In the beginning he did everything really cute, but then he started putting more effort into everything and he’s turned out to be a really cool horse now and he tries really hard. He rides a lot like the Gunner’s I’ve ridden, but he’s a little bit easier to ride because he can hear. I was really happy with him for his first time in the show pen. He for sure is going to Oklahoma for the NRHA Futurity.

I think it great that the APHA is honoring the highest scoring Paint horse, its nice to give the owner another form of recognition with the added APHA buckle. We’ve been lucky that a lot of the great horses we’ve had have been Paints”.

The American Paint Horse Association Awards: The American Paint Horse Association new Paint-specific reining awards program at the 2014 High Roller Reining Classic was extremely well received. The new partnership created between APHA and the High Roller Reining Classic features exciting new opportunities for reining Paints.

Custom Gist buckles were awarded in both aged events and ancillary classes. In aged events, the buckles will be awarded to the highest-placing registered Paint Horses. In the NRHA Non Pro, Rookie Non Pro, Youth and Open classes, the buckles will go to the high-point Paint that competes in both slates of classes.

“The Paint Horse breed is dynamic, versatile and athletic— qualities that go hand-in-hand with the sport of Reining,” APHA Director of Business Development Kalyn Sanders said. “Special thanks to the High Roller Reining Classic for providing a fantastic opportunity to showcase high-achieving Paint Horses and reward these exceptional horses and exhibitors with some extra recognition from APHA.

Open Futurity Level 3 & Highest Scoring Paint Winner Mizzfire & Arno Honstetter

Due to the overwhelming success of this inaugural program, APHA plans to continue providing these Paint-specific awards at additional top reining events in 2015. Be sure to visit our website [apha.com] for the official announcement.”

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The $85,000 Added Lucas Oil Open Derby and the $100,000 Added Whizkey N Diamonds Open Level 4 Four Year Old Stakes

Pinesail Jac Andrea Fappani Open Futurity L4 Reserve Champion (tie)

Open Derby & Open Stakes L4 Winners Not Ruf At All & Jason Vanlandingham Jason Vanlandingham and Vaughn Zimmerman’s 4 year old Not Ruf At All (A Sparkling Vintage x All Ruffed Up) marked a 224.5 in the $130,000 Lucas Oil Open Derby Level 4 and the $100,000 Added Whizkey N Diamonds Open Level 4 Four Year Old Stakes which were run concurrently to take home two championship prize money checks of $15,178.16 and $11,904.34 respectively. The duo went midway in the field of 46 total Open Derby Level 4 and Open Stakes Level 4 finalists and their score held up until the bitter end.

“I always figure any draw in the finals is a good one. Everybody told me being draw 21 for being in Vegas is the number you want. As far as talent is concerned, we had the best four year olds in the country and we knew that show was going to be tough. Whizkey N Diamonds Partnership put up so much money that everybody who had a good one brought it. The same is true for the Open Derby. There were some great five and six year olds there. I thought it was as deep a pool as you could possibly get.

Whizzen For Chex Andrea Fappani Open Futurity Res. Champion (tie)

He just keeps getting better. I don’t know if it’s him maturing or me learning how to show him better, or what the situation is, but in the Finals I thought he was really good. I kind of got him into a bad position on the second turn to the left, but his run in stop was great, he probably circled the best he’s ever circled, I really pushed for speed and he gave me everything and came back really good, and of course his three stops were huge”.

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Indoors/Finals Here We Come!

We asked pony riders headed to Indoors/Finals a little about themselves.

Name, who you are showing and in what division. Who do you ride with.

1. How old are you and how long have you been riding?

2. Have you done anything special to prepare your pony for Indoor Finals. If so, what?

3. Who of your family and friends will be there to watch and support you?

4. Do you have any lucky charms for horse shows?

5. What is the last thing your trainer tells you as you go into the ring?

Elizabeth Woods * 12 years old, show age 11 years Large Pony, Hidden Springs Woodstar “Woody” Trainer: Emily Elek 1. I have been riding for 5 years.

2. Woody & I have been preparing for indoors by working on our equitation. I am working hard on making him look soft and that I have him framed up nicely. I’ve also been working on our handy turns a lot.

3. My mom and my trainer will be with me to support me and cheer me on.

4. As my good luck charm I wear a silver horseshoe necklace every time I show.

5. The last thing my trainer, Emily tells me before I enter the ring is “have fun kiddo”!

Anna Marie Mayes * 12 years old * from Germantown, TN Blueridge Moonbeam is the name of my Small Pony I ride with David Pellegrini at Spring Mill Farm 1. I am 12 years old and I have been riding for 8 2. I have been doing no stirrup work for 1 month prior 3. My mom and friends from my barn and other barns 4. I have a lucky horse shoe necklace that I wear only for bigger horse shows 5. The last thing my trainer says before I go in the ring is “Make me proud and have fun!”

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Hi I’m Ellie Ferrigno, I’m 11 and I’m riding Woodlands Sno Patrol and Clovercroft Honey Bunny at Harrisburg and Washington. I ride with Abbi Ferrigno, my mom and Val Renihan.

1. My whole family is in the horse business so I have been riding and on a farm my whole life. 2. To prepare my ponies for indoors our farm decorates the jumps a lot and we do a lot of no stirrups. 3. My mom and dad will be at indoors with me and my barn mates are always there supporting me.

4. My mom always says “have fun” before I go in the ring.

Hayden Wilkes * 14 years old from Shamong, NJ. I ride Maximus in the Childrens Hunter Pony (Medium) division, and ride with Carolyn Desfor and Chrissy Tyksinski.

1. I am 14 years old and have been riding for 7 years.

2. To prepare for finals I usually ride without stirrups, do exercises with bounce poles, have lessons with my trainer and work on things she tells me I need to work harder at.

3. My Mom and Dad will be there to watch me ride and cheer me on.

4. To bring me luck I always put some bling in my horses 27th braid, 27 is my lucky number.

5. My trainer always tells me “Good Luck” as I enter the ring.

My name is Julia Zug and I am 12 years old, from Elkton, MD. I will be riding my pony Lorimars Signature (“Manny”) in the small ponies at Harrisburg. I ride at Brownstone Farm with Brooke Brown.

1. I just turned 12 and I have been riding since I was about 3.

2. To prepare for Harrisburg we have been working on keeping Manny in a frame and doing lots of hill work.

3. My mom and sisters, and some friends from my barn are coming to cheer us on 4. I don’t really have any lucky charms. Sometimes I carry a pinecone in case my trainer Brooke needs it.

5. She always says ‘have fun!’

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Lexi Dreisbach, 15years old, I’m from Oxford, Pa. I ride Riveting for Madeline Weirman in the large regular ponies, with Christine Murphy coaching me. Also I will be competing in the MHSA Finals with Quetzel De Revel with Rachel Kennedy! I’m excited and pleased to have the opportunity to ride these wonderful animals!

1. I’m 15 years, and have been riding for 10 years.

2. We took the large pony to show in the ring to prepare her for for indoors.

3. I’m hoping my Grandparents will come to see me, but I know my Mom and Dad will be there!

4. I wear a bracelet!

5. My trainer always says “Good Luck, and Have Fun” before I go in the ring.

Sophee Steckbeck * 11 years old * Clarksburg, NJ Pony – ROMEO (owned by Morgan Ward) CHILDREN’s LARGE HUNTER PONY DIVISION NEVERGREEN FARM (Barbara Feigus and Brian Feigus) 1. I am 11 years old, and have been riding since I was 4 ½.

I started in Leadline, and currently in the Large Children’s Hunter Pony Division, riding for Nevergreen Farm.

2. My pony (Romeo) and I competed at HITS in Saugerties as a warm-up.

3. My Mom and Dad, and my barn friends.

4. No I don’t have any lucky charms, but I have a cute Corgi named Desmond!

5. My trainers always says “When in the ring, always make good decisions.”

Madison Allen * Age: 13 * From: Alexandria, VA Pony: Nimbustwothousand Division: Small/Medium Children’s Pony Hunter Horse Show: USHJA Zone 3 Finals Trainer: Margaret E. Bigley 1. I am 13 and have been riding since I was 10 years old 2. I have been preparing all year to meet the USHJA/USEF points qualifications by showing in rated horse shows in my division. I ride 4 times a week practicing and working on jumping courses and consistent flat work.

3. My mother who is my cheerleader will be at the rail every minute :) I also hope to see lots of my friends who will also be competing that day.

4. My lucky charm is always a little pom-pom I have added to my pony’s braids 5. The last thing my trainer says before I go into the ring is: “Keep a little tiger in your tank!”

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Madeline Avery Ahern of Stoughton, MA. I train with my mom June Gillis-Ahern at our farm Victory Stables, Inc. and also with Annie Dotoli of Tibri.

I will be showing “Best of All” in the Small Pony Hunters at Zone 1 Finals, PNHS & WIHS & “Silver Star Mona Lisa” a Medium @ Zone 1 Finals and in the WIHS Pony Medal Finals 1. My show age is 10 and I have been riding my entire life.

2. I have been practicing harder courses and taking extra lessons.

3. My mom and dad will be with me and I have lots of friends that also show in the Pony Hunters that have qualified for indoors too!

4. I have a lucky leather belt with my ponies name plates on it and lucky show bows.

5. The last thing my trainer says before I go into the ring is “Be smooth, count and have fun.”

Hi I’m Meghan Knapic * 14 years old * from Smithtown New York I’m showing Davignon in the large pony hunters and I ride with Jenna Weinfurt at First Blue LLC. 1. I have been riding since I was 18 months old.

2. I have prepared myself by continually training and keeping myself as well as the pony fit and mentally prepared.

3. Both my parents and my friend Jenna Curcio will be there supporting me.

4. My “lucky charm” for horseshows are wearing short socks and using two show saddle pads on my pony. The last thing my trainer usually says before I go into the ring is “Good luck” and then smiles.

Olivia Ferro * South Hadley Ma Rollingwoods Stick Tight ~ Small Pony Hunters Clovermeade Bunny Side Up ~ Medium Pony Hunters I ride at Orion Farm with Linda Evans, Kim Ferro & Heather MacIver 1. I’ve been riding for 10 years.

2. Nothing too special, just staying with the ponies regular programs and lots of hugs and kisses to prepare for Indoors.

3. My Mom, my trainers, my friend and favorite person Joe Marois and barn mate Anna Richardson and family will be there.

4. My Mazey bracelet is my good luck charm. My first pony Rowfantina Maze’s bridle tag hangs on the bracelet and I never take it off.

5. Before I go in the ring, my trainer says “You have to ride every step!”

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Trinity Hammerschmidt * age 14 * Montpelier,VA I will be showing Rhonda in the medium pony hunters and Say Good Night Gracie in the large pony hunters.

I train with Pam Baker 1. Im 14 and i have been riding my whole life.

2. I personally have practiced following through my turns, holding my shoulders, and keeping my leg on over the jumps.

3. My mom, Brittany Hill (Pam Bakers professional rider) , everyone from Hillcrest Farm and the owners of Say Good Night Gracie Jennifer Markey and Mary Markey and Jimbo Chaplin, the owner/ breeder of Rhonda will be there to support me!

4. I have a bracelet that has my small junior hunters show name on it (Call It Luck) that is my lucky charm.

5) The last thing Pam tells me before I go in the ring is “every time you go in that ring it’s a new day!”

Theresa Tolar * Age- 14 (Show age 13) * From Mooresville, North Carolina Name of pony- Kinda Funny Division- Large Ponies I ride with Bruce and Amy Christison - Christison Stables 1. I am 14 years old (Show age 13) and have been riding for 7 years.

2. I showed in indoor rings and do a bunch of flat work.

3. My mom, dad, brother (who comes to every show), grandparents, and aunt/ uncle will be there to support me.

4. My mom wears my old bows around her wrist and I wear my paw print socks. My mom, dad, and I always write a prayer on the back of my number.

5. The last thing my trainer tells me before I go in the ring “Go be somebody”

Kyla Sullivan from Wallingford CT Clovercroft Love Bunny ~ small pony hunters Clovermeade Bunnysideup ~ medium pony hunters Trainer: Abbi Ferrigno Rabbit Hill Farm 1. I am 9 years old. I have been riding since I was 4 2. I gave my ponies some time off followed by lots of hard lessons with really turny handy courses without stirrups to prepare.

3. My mom, dad, and granny are coming to watch.

4. I don’t have any lucky charms but my mom drinks her coffee out of her Jesus mug on horse show mornings for good luck.

5. Abbi tells me to have fun!

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Alyssa Schiller and her small pony Charlie Brown. Alyssa rides for Ridgelawn Equestrian Centre in Ontario. They have qualified for the Trillium Provincial Championship (Ontario, Canada) and will be showing in the Small Pony Division.

1. I am 13 years old and I have been riding since I was 6 years old.

2. I have been working on a lot of flat work to control my rhythm and pace and practicing different jump combinations.

3. My grandparents and parents will be coming to watch me at Champs as well as a few of my friends.

4. I have a lucky rhinestone four leaf clover that hangs from Charlie’s bridle and a lucky horseshoe charm that is tied in Charlie’s braids.

5. My trainer says a lot of things as I am about to go in the ring but she always tells me to “Have fun!”.

Hannah Joosse

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Catherine Tamburri and Blue Me A Kiss.

1. I am 17 years old and i have been riding for almost four years.

2. To prepare for this years NJPHA Fall Finale, I have been doing a lot of no sturrip work. We also have been riding and practicing as much as we possibly can.

3. The people coming to support Blue and I at the show will be my parents, sisters and my barn family.My friends know how big of a deal this is for Blue and I so they are very suppotive, although they are not able to come. I’m very lucky to have such a great support team.

4. My lucky charm that i can’t go to a show without, is Hayley Waters 3rd place ribbon that she won at The Devon Horse Show this year, competing in Gamblers choice. She threw it into the crowd during her victory lap and my friend and I caught it! When im not showing I hang it on a picture of Blue and I in my room, as a reminder to chase our dreams and never give up.

5. The last thing my trainer tells me as i enter the ring is “Just have fun.” She doesnt put extra pressure on me before going in and just wants us to be happy with ourselves.

The Paisley Magazine wishes everyone good luck at Indoors and Finals this year!

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5310 Bruce Drive Pleasanton, Ca 94588 925-831-0400 Ashley@TheShowStables.com www.TheShowStables.com

Starswept Ranch Welsh and Welsh Cross Sport Ponies Carol Earnest Oakdale, CA 209-404-0884

Youngstock and started ponies cstarswept@aol.com

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Business Card Directory The Toll Booth Saddle Shop, Inc.

Fat Chance Farm 2037 High Point Rd Forest Hill, MD 21050 The Morris Family (410) 652-4713 Brumley Management Group LLC ~ Events The Cactus Reining Classic www.cactus-reining-classic.com

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Sponsorship & PR Coordinator Alden Corrigan Cell: (650) 207-8622

aldenc1@aol.com Fax: (650) 851-2339

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Foal Announcements

Belle (Medallion Pavon X Kacey’s Prom Queen) foaled 6/2014 Owned by Medallion welsh ponies

Penney (Glannant Keel X Brookside Toffee Apple ) bright chestnut filly foaled 7/2014 Owned by Medallion welsh ponies

Who’s Doing What

Secret Sunshine~ An 18 year old Morgan/ Welsh D. He is a rescue who came from horrible situations and has overcome so much and has been showing at all levels this past year. He is my pride and joy.

Owned by Alexis Farris

Grace O’Shea came all the way from Ireland to school and compete on Beaverwood Passion for Bogginfin Farm!

Ashley Redman and Davric Tally Ho at Dressage at Waterloo, showing in their first ever walk/trot together!

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Lola with 7 year old Kelsey Parrish on the lines accompanied

by Joy Campbell at the 2014 Canfield Fair.

Mikey driven by 10 year old Emma Parrish accompanied by Shane Heasley at the 2014 Canfield Fair.

AM Rapunzel was double 2nd in her first halter classes at the 2014 Welsh Brookside show. Owner/breeder Ashley Mason.

Matilda Osborne age 4 and Bogginfin’s Tweedy Bird were leadline winners out of 13 riders aged up to 14 in the leadline at this summer Tropical Show Series in Wellington, FL.

Alexa Brown & Tigger with trainer Sarah Lockman 2014 CDS JR/YR South Championships ~ Training Level 14U Champions!

Kayleigh Alterson giving some love to Celtic Creek Early Riser

Gavin Burtness and Goldhills Broadway lights bring home top ribbons for the BridleWood Show Team at the WPCAC summer show!!

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Andrew Heim and Glencoe Charter Party represented Cape May County in the New Jersey State 4H Horse Show. They came home with 3 Champions; in Pony Hunter Under Saddle, Pony Hunter Hack, and Pony Working Hunter. Third place in Pony Handy Hunter. Third place in Jr. Equitation Over Fences. Fifth place in Jr. Equitation under saddle.

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Well, the Batmobile - Belafonte d’Avalon - and Catwoman - Rebecca Christine Brown - were having a GREAT show this weekend. 27.7 after dressage and a double clear in show jumping. But Catwoman hooked a claw in x-country with her other horse and it doesn’t look like she’ll be climbing any trees (or piloting the Batmobile) for a bit. Off to see a specialist. Here’s hoping it is nothing serious and she’ll be back in the irons in no time!

Harbor Heaven’s Tonka 2014 New York State Fair Supreme Champion. Owned by Scott Case Robert Case had a great time at The New York State Fair! 1st in Country Pleasure,4th in Open Pleasure. 3rd in Reinsmanship and 5th in both Obstacles & Gamblers Choice.

Congratulations to Celia Melenbacker and “Little John” Supreme Miniature A Conformation Champions at Spring Into the Ring 2 Horse Show in Richmond,VA

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Hope Gray made her lead-line debut riding for BridleWood Welsh on Goldhills Broadway Lights and brought home a Blue Ribbon from her very first class!!

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Congratulations to Erin Vigil and Stardust Dreams for brining home 6 champions and reserves at the 2014 Brookside Welsh Show.

Lincoln Wyatt Smith age 4 schooling Beaverwood Passion at Bogginfin Farm.

Lincoln and “Lilac” won two blue ribbons in Fox Lea Farms Summer Camp “A” Series.

Cheyanne Hill, a six year old from Gem, Kansas, with her new pony, 5 Hill’s He’s A Drift (IQPA Gelding) just hanging out in the barn!

Gavin Burtness and BridleWood Classic Deesign made their Lead-Line debut together at the CCCAHA Open show in September and we could not be any more proud of how well these two did together!!!

Hayden and Laynee from Sugarbrook Farm

6 year old Martina and her favorite pony Mr. Frederick competing in their first ever Eventing Stadium round at Old Chatham Hunt Club’s Mix N Match Event.

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Josephine representing Bayside Hill Stables won 4th in “Leadline” and 5th in “Leadline Championship” at the South East Hunter Association Finals. *Josephine: 4 1/2 years old (Riding since she was 3) *Trained for 2 to 3 times a week for the finals *Rode: “Rascal” *Josephine’s lucky charm is her “Rascal” stuffed animal that looks like “rascal” the pony she rides.

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Davidsons Black Shaman (Colliery Alick x Redprairie Rose) a 2009 Licensed Dales Pony stallion, competed at his first dressage show at Yarra Yarra Ranch in Pleasonton, CA on September 7th. The five-year old stallion earned a blue ribbons with his trainer, Lisa Rago under Judge Melonie Kessler, at training level. We are looking forward to more dressage shows in 2015!

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New York State Fair 2014 ~ Elise Heim rode Glencoe Charter Party to Champion in both the Half Welsh Hunter and Half Welsh Pleasure divisions.

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Davidsons Magic Charm (Wharley Magic Flute x Clanfair Chanel) - 2014 Welsh Section C colt - competed at his first Welsh show at Brookside Equestrian Park in Elk Grove, CA on August 29th. “Charming”, as he is affectionately known around the barn, earned two blue ribbons under judges Suzane Strahan and Faye Tanner for Welsh Section C and D - colts 2 and under. The ten-week old youngster went on to earn Reserve Champion Welsh Section C and D under both judges. Thanks to Adrienne Grasso for showing this handsome colt!

Elise Heim and Rosehaven Lego

Ella Gerhart & Tofu during the Brandywine Valley Summer Series at Devon, PA

Erin Vigil and Super Star’s Last Impression winning Reserve in the Ridden Pony at the Brookside Welsh Show!

Hannah Loeffelbein and Stonewall Last Cloud

Hailey Redman and Davric Tally Ho saluting the judge at Dressage at Waterloo in their Intro A test.

Emmy Buchanan and “Poetic Justice” aka Stuey. Pre Short Champion at Bellemont Stables in Beaverdam,VA. Emmy has been showing this year in Pre-Short Equitation Division at the BHSA/VHSA shows. We are super proud of Emmy this show season!

Bella Kiel and Puzzle Pieces at the 2014 Welsh Brookside Show. Firsts in both Walk Trot Trail and Walk Trot Poles!

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Fox Creek’s Diamond King (6 year old German Riding Pony Stallion) and Charlie Orona. Owned by Fox Creek Farm.

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Hannah Loeffelbein and Saddle Sold Separately

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Taylor Kipp at The Mid Atlantic Welsh Show Photo by Kathryn Southard

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Gina Nelson and Gidget. The pair does Judged Trail Rides and the limited distance rides together, Gidget has just started Training level dressage with a friend as well! Not bad for a former Amish cart pony!

Finnegan (Farmore Spellbound x Kiri Kin Tha +/). This is from the 2014 CDS (California Dressage Society) Northern Jr. Championships. With Rielly Strahan he was part of the Reserve Champion First Level Team Competition. Finnegan is a 2001 double registered 1/2 Welsh, ASPR Sport Pony.

Homer came to our rescue this spring after being listed on Craigslist for several weeks. He first arrived very shy and did not like to be around people. As the months went by his personality came out and he now loves to greet new faces that come to the rescue. He also likes to escape from his pasture so when we pull in the driveway we always say, “Where’s Homer?” Homer has his very own fan club and facebook page.

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Hackney Mare “Matilda” & friends out for a ride!

Pony kids Hailey Redman and Madison Wallace with ponies Davric Tally Ho and Kit Kit & Kaboodle at Dressage at Waterloo Finale I

Elizabeth Hallberg with Athena at a show in Nashua, Iowa after placing 4th out of 14 in cart. Athena is a shetland/welsh pony.

Heath Hallberg took first with his 6-up at a recent show in Nashua, Iowa The ponies are Shetland/Welsh.

Their names are (from the lead team back) Athena and Fury...Greta and King...Stormy and Poncho. These 6 are all out of the same Stallion named Diamond.

John Killacky with his Shetland pony Pacific Raindrop laughter all around!

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Kelly Suter and Good Feelin’ aka “Ringo” represented Cape May County in the New Jersey State 4H Horse Show. They came home with 3 Champions; Hunter under saddle, Sr. Eq. o/f, and Working Hunter o/f. Reserve Champion in Halter, and Sr. Eq. Under saddle. 3rd in Handy Hunter over fences. And 5th in the hunter hack.

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Maybelle Carter (she goes by Ellie) a Haflinger mare by Striden Sundowner MSC and out of Missie. Owned

by Lydia Schreiber.

M-Eric Van Den Horse (we call him VonDane) Owned by Karin Gantner

Kimberly Pokstis and Ismart,(Newton) had a great time at the 2014 Pony Finals.

This is my 6 yr old granddaughter Leighanne King. We live in Rising Sun, Md. Leighanne started riding at 13 months old and showed lead line. In February 2012 she took a pretty hard fall and for over a year we could not get her back in the saddle.

That was until this show season when my dear friend Christa Carter, also from Rising Sun, Md, suggested we allow Leighanne to start working with her mini Little Duke of Hazard aka Bam Bam. This was just the size pony we needed to rebuild Leighanne’s confidence.

This is a picture of Leighanne and Bam Bam at the 2014 Cecil County Fair where they were Reserved Champions in the lead line division. Needless to say I am so proud of her! Photo credit to Christa Carter.

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St. Scotty Pippen (aka Pippen) a Haflinger gelding by Striden Sundowner MSC. out of Shennendoah CCH. Owned by Lydia Schreiber and ridden here by her sister Caroline.

We built our barn last year, specifically for our Miniature Horse, Breaker. It is one stall with a small tack room and feed room attached. It’s worked perfectly for our needs and provides lots of protection from our harsh, northern winters. It’s been such a great barn and we wouldn’t change a thing about it and Breaker seems to like it as well!

Owner~ Jenny Laven

My Memoir owned and ridden

by Emma Witham at Kentucky Summer Classic 4th out of 30 in Medium Pony Division!

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Madison Allen and Nimbustwothousand at HITS Culpepr - Winston National Reserve Champion Small/Medium Children’s Pony Hunter - August 17, 2014.

Photo by: Kirsten Allen.

I adore my handsome 14.1H gelding. He is a 2009 registered Haflinger named “Nanticoke.” The pic was taken by his breeder, Robin Perkins of Gorham, NY. Barn name “Toby”, he drives and rides. We will be concentrating on the English disciplines and dressage (both ridden and driven) for the 2015 season. The 2014 season was highlighted by placings in every class at the New York Gold Classic Registered Haflinger Show in Elmira, New York, including winning the 4/5 year old geldings class under both judges. Toby also won Suitability for Dressage, Walk/Trot.

I wish I had discovered Haflingers sooner!

Debbie North ~ Stanley, New York Sugarbrook Game Plan (Sugarbrook Blue Pacific X Catalina) & Winnie The Blue (Blue Who X Sugarbrook Chocolate Rose)

Gypsy stallion in Ontario Canada Natwest’s The Treasury imported at 5 months, now 2 1/2 years old. Owned by Keepsake Gypsy Vanners 5 yr old Lillian Lineberry on “Dippin Dots.”

Greater Richmond Horse Show Association Brandywine Farms hosted the show at Hunter Lane Stables in Chester, VA on Sept 7.

This was her very 1st horse show!

Lillian placed: 1st in Pre-Short Stirrup--Walk, Trot 1st in Pre-Short Stirrup--Walk, Trot, 2 point 3rd in Pre-Short Stirrup--Over Poles Lillian also won the Pre-Short Stirrup Division Championship!!

Olney Smarty Pants and Olney Tudalu. They were champion and reserve Shetland mares at both The Maryland Pony Breeders Show and the Maryland State Fair.

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Rollingwoods Stick Tight at The Fieldstone Farm Horse Show in the Pony Derby Adalyn Sue Hofmann and Roscoe at the 2014 Welsh Brookside Show. They were 1st in leadline walk and leadline walk/ trot.

Rachel Buehren and Silver Plates Baccarra Broadmoor2014 Virginia 4-H State Miniature Horse Champions, Placing First in Showmanship, Second in Jumping, First in Trail, First in Pleasure Driving and Third in Driving Classics.

Major’s Amigo (Major) and Neon Fire (Blaze) at the 2014 Gayla Bluegrass CDE in Georgetown KY. Owned by Ray and Diane Mansur. They finished in 1st place in the Preliminary Pony Pair division. Photo by Dawn Banfield

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Macy Williams & her new pony Rumpleminze champion at their first show together. Preparing for greens 2015.

Pictured here with her trainer Brandon Gibson of Select Sport Horses.

This is the Harriet S Rodgers 3 and under Shetland leadline at the Maryland State Fair.

SFF Legendary Luck Purebred New Forest colt by Luckington Legacy, out of Valentina, by Valentino. Bred & owned by Stonefield Sportponies, Mount Airy, NC. [photo: Stonefield Farm]

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Reserve National Champion Youth Country Pleasure Driving, 13-17, Under. Dani Helbig & Owsley Fork Grey Gambler

Popportunity SFF, a yearling ISR/Oldenburg Sport Pony bred/ owned by Stonefield Sportponies won Reserve Champion and Grand Champion Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Colts/Geldings at Raleigh Summer Dressage I&II in Raleigh, NC at the end of July. He is by the imported Westfalen pony stallion, Popeye, and out of a Thoroughbred mare by Native Regent. [photo: High Time Photography]

Ray and Diane Mansur with Major’s Amigo (Major) and Neon Fire (Blaze) at the 2014 Gayla Bluegrass CDE in Georgetown KY. They finished in 1st place in the Preliminary Pony Pair division.

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Congrats to a great first show to Siobhan Fassett and her new pony Puzzle Pieces.

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Emma Eidsness from Storybook Ponies, riding Skidu, a 29 year old Standerbred! Skidu still looks amazing!

Congratulations to Jody Vesty on winning the Grand Championship at the PHPBA 5th Annual Futurity.

Bryn Taran Miss Ripley, by Lands End Monarch out of Fast Driver. Handled by Karen Raach.

Our 21 year old fjord called Smurf Owned by Natasha Mower

Congratulations to Soliloquy, Grand Champion Weanling,

by Meadow Fox Ronaldo out of Cloud Dancer.

Owned by Gestut Kebold.

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Brando, an imported New Forest stallion (Orlando x Elvira/Justice H.R.), received his provisional breeding license from the New Forest Pony Society of North America this year, bringing some new bloodlines to North America.

Bred by DHR. G. Timmer of the Netherlands, Brando is owned and shown in dressage by Karen Erickson of Clovis, CA. 5 year old gelding, N’Tempo SSH1, and Lindy Thompson of Erie, CO at the May 2014 Paragon CDI in Estes Park, CO. Photo by Jeff Foltz of Boulder, CO.

This is my 9 year old haflinger gelding Spectacular Suspense. We do everything from dressage to jumpers with a little western on the side.

Owner~ Kirstin Lehman

Shannen Sullivan of Woodbine, MD and her New Forest Pony, Wicked Willoughbie**** took Reserve Champions in the Mountain & Moorland division of the ACPS Region III show held in Lexington,VA at the end of July. By Wicked Courtjester and out of Willoway Alice, by Peveril Peter Piper, Willoughbie was bred by Stonefield Sportponies of Mount Airy, NC and is owned and ridden by Shannen. [photo: Barb Sullivan]

Grace and her shetland pony “Charmin” that we have had about a year. She was an auction pony, bought for $25 but she is worth sooo much more than that. She and Grace have such a strong bond with each other.! They went to the Pennsylvania 4-H Junior Horse Show in Centre Hall, PA this July and were GRAND Champions of the Hunter Mare division. My daughter rides at Bryn Taran with Jody Hess.

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Emily Dieleman and her Haflinger Marlee From Everson, Washington

Tessa Hill, a nine year old of Gem, Kansas, on her Pintabian “Cowboy” competing in a 4-H western trail class.

W.Nigel an Afghan II grandson from an A line Americans W line stud. He is 11 and has been with me since he was a yearling. Owned

by Cathy Pollock

Darian Topolski of Charlton, NY and her part-bred New Forest mare, Ziva*, have reached the BRONZE level in the New Forest Pony Society of North America’s Lifetime Achievement – and they’ve done this in just one short season competing together! Ziva* was bred

by Lesley Feakins of Trevelyan Farm, Lancaster, PA and is by Jacodi’s Anja’s Amoz aka Forrest Flame and out of Wicked Elegance, by Wicked Courtjester. [photo: Shawn McMillan]

Hackney Pony “Super B” winning the 2014 ASPR National Grand Championship Harness Stakes.

Owned, trained and shown by Winbreaker Ponies of Bow, WA. Photo by Casey McBride Wreflexsion, a New Forest mare bred and owned by Christina Warfel of New Providence, PA successfully completed her International Sporthorse Registry (ISR) mare performance testing at Hilltop Farm, Colora, MD, this past August. Wreflexsion is by Wicked Courtjester and out of Hoppenhof’s Silvia/Nieumoed’s Patrick, and was trained and presented by Tiffany Bragdell. [photo: Lesley Feakins]

Siobhan and SuperStar’s Last Impression, Short Stirrup Reserve Divsion Champion at the 2014 Brookside Welsh Show.

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The Paisley

Zoe Kovacs with Jitterbug – 2014 Virginia 4H Championship Horse and Pony Show Champion Pleasure Driving Reserve Champion Miniature Horse in Hand Division Held at the Virginia Horse Center, Lexington VA September 11 – 14, 2014

Posh Optimistic Outlook won Supreme Champion Geldings at the American Nationals! Owned by Cindy DiBrino and Pam Christensen ~ CD Performance Ponies

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Supreme Champion at The Mid Atlantic Welsh Show under both judges (Mike Maxwell and Barbara Magrogan) Farnley Triton handled by Hershell Shull Photo by Kathryn Southard

Yearling Welsh Mountain Pony filly, Alvesta Pink Lady (*Friarly Firebox x Alvesta Caris by *Nerwyn Gwyn), placed consistently well in her first year showing. Adding to her Junior Championships, she went Grand Champion Section A Female under judge Gwyn Berry from the famous Betws Stud in Wales at the Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show. Mr. Berry went on to comment on what a good broodmare she would make, which we were very pleased to hear from such a notable personality in the Welsh world. We think she will make a very nice children’s ridden pony and/or broodmare. Owned by Alvesta Farm in Alberta.

Posh Golen Opportunity Won Champion and Grand Champion 1/2 Welsh at the American Nationals.

From CD Performance Ponies

Our Section B colt, Rosegarland Royal Troubadour (*Eyarth Eragon x Alvesta Indira by *Rosedale El-Senor) went to his first and only show in 2014, the Wild Rose Youngstock Futurity & Performance Stake.

“Trooper” won both his Welsh class and his Sport Pony class, Section B Youngstock Champion, and Overall Welsh Youngstock Champion! We were so proud of not only his wins, but what a smart, sensible boy he showed himself to be--from washing to hauling, to stabling and showing.

Trooper is owned by Rosegarland Welsh in Viking, Alberta.