2014 The PRE Horse Issue 2

THE INTERNATIONAL VOICE OF THE P.R.E.

pura raza espa単ola

the future of the p.r.e. babies, and big horses and ribbons oh my! the master key of riding in lightness 2 p.r.e. baby book working equitation - a partnership poetry contest for horse lovers THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PURE SPANISH HORSE VOLUME XII - 2014 - NUMBER 2

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Publisher: The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse | 115 Elm St., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 | Phone: (505) 294-0800 | Email: info@prehorse.org Editor/Graphic Design: Laurie Monroe | (352) 445-1235 | editor@prehorse.org Creative Consultant: Coty Contributing Authors: Manuel Trigo; Elizabeth Babits, DVM; Coty; Corey D. Miller, DVM; Barb Clark; Lanys Kaye-Eddie; Jody Dawn-Sauer

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse International Resource Center: 115 Elm St., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 294-0800 | Email: info@prehorse.org

The Foundation Board of Directors Chair: President: Vice President:

Secretary:

Barbara Currie Richard Nickerson Santiago Chuck Cameron English Steve Henry Lee Burton Dr. Celia Stenfors Dacre Teri Young Adrienne LaFar

barbara.currie@prehorse.org dick@nicopumps.com sechuck@usmedicus.com cenglish@englishsales.com stevehenryesq@aol.com leerburton@comcast.net cdacre@wyoming.com hrsn360@verizon.net alafar@bellsouth.net

Directors Emeritus (Life Trustees) Mary Adams fpshmpa@outlook.com Michael Connelly Marie Dooley radhaone@aol.com Lanys Kaye-Eddie lanysgf@gmail.com Jennings Lambeth jclambeth@gmail.com Mary McDonough mcdonough@bresnan.net Gavin Mackenzie gavin@ranchodoscentavos.com Barbara Rotter andalusianrsdp@msn.com Advisory Board Members Alan Dacre cdacre@wyoming.com Ami MacHugh ami@jackassmtranch.com Caren Cooper equsny@gmail.com Cynthia Roberts robertsca@ureach.com Deb Erickson deb@highlandsstable.ca Debbie Woodland orandas@att.net Ellen Birrell terriawall@yahoo.com Erick Pflucker erickpflucker@aol.com Holly Hansen hhclasical@sbcglobal.net Howard Peet howard_peet@yahoo.com Jackie Kennard Luna-azul@comcast.net Jane Evans waverley12@bigpond.com Janita Smith momfanega@hotmail.com Kip Mistral newhorsearts@hotmail.com Kristi Wysocki sk.wysocki@att.net Leslie Harrison hkprints@aol.com Linda Nickerson mail@snowypeaksranch.com Lisa Alley Zarkades lalley@ethorn.com Lisa Ann Nero ruayneroandaluz@msn.com Manuel Trigo info@equisa.biz Marc Ulanowski ulanowskikohl@cs.com Maria O’Brian maricoffee@hotmail.com Mary Beth Klock Perez mbklock@aol.com Pam Hines silhouettecutter@yahoo.com Patrice Quinlan patrice@designdynamics.com Raul Minondo rminondo@pahtaleon.com Ronnie Marroquin ronnie@andalusiansoftexas.com Sally Handley heritageandalusians@cablelan.net Sandy Wagner swagner424@aol.com Sarah Hollis tintagel@comcast.net Scott Young slpro@verison,net Shannon Pedlar sgp588@hotmail.com Sharon Hittner sghittner@earthlink.net Sharon Lee sleenator@gmail.com Terri Wall deependr@mac.com Tom Reed lostart108@aol.com Tony Bealessio toni@lightspeed.net Tony Manzo ajmanzoart@gmail.com Victor Vargas miravistaranch@earthlink.net

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The Foundation Staff Executive Director: Barbara Clark (505) 294-0800 | barb.clark@prehorse.org Accounting Services: Debbie O’Keefe (505) 294-0800 | debbie@prehorse.org Membership Services: Nicole Duenas (505) 294-0800 | nicole.duenas@prehorse.org Treasurer: Al Rotter | andalusianrsdp@msn.com

Show Committee 2014 National Show Cte: Richard Nickerson (Chair) | dick@nicopumps.com

Lee Burton | leerburton@comcast.net

Mary Adams | fpshmpa@outlook.com

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Accepting Nominations for position District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia 2: Andrea Michna - andrea1104@aol.com Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia,Wisconsin 3: Johnny Jimenez - jrjimenez@univision.net Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee 4: Linda Frey - LFreyNP@gmail.com Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota 5: Steven Kiipper - thehorsespecialist@hotmail.com Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming 6: Linda DeWilde-Petersen - lilaclinda@gmail.com Toni Mueller - emerald.ridge@comcast.net Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington 7: Mike Mendoza - ranchomendoza@aol.com Sarah Shechner - sarah@originPRE.com California, Hawaii, Nevada 8: Paige Strait - greymanefarm@hotmail.com Connecticut, Maine, Massachusettes, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont 9: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas

Mission Statement

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse is a non-profit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. The primary purpose of this not-for-profit corporation is to develop, perpetuate and foster an appreciation and understanding of the Pure Spanish Horse (P.R.E.) throughout the United States and any other country where interest in the P.R.E. has been expressed or the help of The Foundation requested.

The Foundation was established To assist in the protection of the breed, including sharing of breeding stock and breeding information throughout the world.

To maintain a strong and cordial working relationship with the parent Stud Book and the entities which administer its rules and regulations.

To educate owners and the public about the P.R.E., its history and traits.

To establish and maintain a program for introducing youth and students to the P.R.E. including training them to care for and show the horse.

To provide protection for P.R.E. horses in endangered circumstances by rescue and/or relocation.

To sponsor shows and other programs that introduce the P.R.E. to the public.

To work with any sister organization or organizations which also have the mandate to protect and promote the P.R.E.

PREA (Pura Raza Española Association) PREA is the subsidiary of The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Association and is the Manager of the P.R.E. Mundial Registry. This subsidiary was formed in compliance with IRS regulations to ensure the non-profit 501(c)(3) status of the Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Association. PREA is also a not-for-profit organization, however it is a 501(c)(5) and any contributions to it are not deductible from federal income tax as a charitable contribution.

PREA Administrators Phone (505) 323-4413 • Fax (505) 294-0812 Margarita Smith w margarita.smith@prehorse.org Esther Conway (Enrolled Agent) w estherconway@sbcglobal.net Jolisa Anderson (Enrolled Agent) w chapelcreekranch@medievaltimes.com

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The Future of Our Breed

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Working Equitation: Building a Partnership

Babies, and Big Horses Send Susan to WEG! and Ribbons, Oh My!

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P.R.E. Baby Book 8 About the P.R.E. Horse 29-30 2014 Advertising Packet 31 Marketplace 31 Advertising Index 32 Join Us Today

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Horse Poetry Contest

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Front Cover - NAVEGADOR - 2014 P.R.E. Colt by Denali, out of Fresca.

Owned by Ami MacHugh, Jackass Mountain Ranch.

Photo by Susan Kerr, EquiMotion Pictures.

Back Cover - CAPITANA DEL C and NEPTUNA CA 2014 P.R.E. Fillies playing together. Owned by Oak Hill Malcolm and Barbara Currie. Photo by Coty.

The P.R.E. Horse magazine is published quarterly by The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse, a section 501(c)(3) not-for-profit tax-exempt corporation.

Gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law. The contribution for tax purposes is limited to the amount which exceeds the value of any goods and services of benefit to the donor. The entire content of the P.R.E. Horse magazine is copyrighted by the P.R.E. Horse Magazine 2012 and may not be reproduced in any manner, either whole or in part without written permission. All rights are reserved. The P.R.E. Horse magazine is not responsible for advertiser’s claims, and while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all content, the publisher takes no responsibility for the accuracy of statements or content, and can accept no liability for errors, omissions or any inconvenience arising therefrom.

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EDITORIAL:

The Future of Our Breed

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t a recent meeting, the Board of Directors of The Foundation considered the future of our breed. True to their altruistic core values, noble morals, and unshakeable integrity they decided upon what some might consider an impossible path. Impossible, because the path outlined during this meeting of the Board, anticipates a great future for the P.R.E. horse in North America. Despite the economy, despite the overall depressed state of the equine industry in North America, The Foundation believes there is an emerging trend of growing acceptance and popularity of the P.R.E. horse in America. Beginning with the success of Fuego at the WEG, and subsequent success of other P.R.E. horses on the show circuit, the P.R.E. horse continues to approach the front end of the “hockey stick” growth. What does a hockey stick growth curve potentially look like? Basically, if you observe what happens when any animal breed experiences accelerated growth in recognition and popularity, the growth becomes exponential. In other words, a multiplier effect pushes the popularity of the horse up a steeper rate of growth than a simple “up and to the right” graph line.

What does this mean to you? If you are interested in a P.R.E. horse, it basically means two things. First, you will never find the price of a P.R.E. horse as low as it is today. And second, your horse or breeding program will start to once again become more dynamic. We highly recommend you consider getting your P.R.E. horse now, while the market is still a buyer’s market. This situation will not last for long!

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“Despite the economy, despite the overall depressed state of the equine industry in North America, The Foundation believes there is an emerging trend of growing acceptance and popularity of the P.R.E. horse in America.”

he Foundation has always been an organization that PUTS THE HORSE FIRST. You know this fact is substantiated by our mission statement and by where The Foundation has invested its resources.

During our gathering, the directors considered what The Foundation could do that would have the most impact for the horse and those that love it. The options and the need are considerable. Would holding more horse shows in geographically diverse areas help the breed and be the best use of resources?

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ould providing more prizes and awards be the best thing for the breed? They even considered launching a large professionally run publicity campaign to promote the breed. There were many worthwhile options that would all propel the breed forward. In the end it became apparent, that the one reoccurring request from our membership, might be the single most difficult decision to face. It was obvious, the elephant in the room and, the issue many consider to be the challenge facing the P.R.E. horse in North America is that the various organizations that are chartered to promote and develop the breed are often working at cross purposes to each other. Creating a schism among new entrants to the breed, as well as longstanding participants.

We came to the conclusion, the single most important goal for the good of the P.R.E. breed is to convince all groups to work together and stop the insanity that has become our reality.

There are FIVE groups that claim to represent the P.R.E. or Pure Spanish Horse in the USA and there are FOUR registries for purebreds and three for cross-breds. The added expenses for breeders and owners to register with and belong to all these groups are crippling. Everyone is aware that the inability of the groups to get along is very detrimental to the breed and prevents many prospective buyers from taking the plunge. It is also the cause of disillusionment by many breeders and owners who, in frustration, decide to leave the breed. We all need to stop squabbling and work together for the growth and benefit of our horse.

It has been said that in the country of Italy there were 200 horses and 4 associations trying to manage them! Apparently we, in the USA, are not unique to the problems we face and must consider that humans demand several options because of their varied personalities and perspectives. If we believe this then the obvious solution would be to have some sort of umbrella organization consisting of representatives from all the organizations world wide that represent a certain number of members or horses. An example of a breed

The Future of Our Breed (con’t) that uses this approach is the Arabian. Their umbrella organization is called WAHO (World Arabian Horse Organization, www. waho.org) .

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ouldn’t you like to register your horse in your favorite registry and have it also registered in all P.R.E. Registries? You would only need to register your horse one time and could do it with the group you choose. It could be just that simple if we all worked together. In an ideal world for Spanish Horses, groups would cooperate, share information, and all meet the same agreed-upon requirements for registration. Once registration is completed with one of the groups, the information would be put into a shared database.

The Foundation chartered two of the directors to make the first proposal in regards to a collaborative approach. The Foundation directors were graciously welcomed into the IALHA board meeting in Palantine , Illinois, the weekend of May 17th, 2014.

A proposal was made to unify the IALHA and The Foundation inscription and registration process. The proposal was well received, and both the IALHA and The Foundation have

formed ad hoc committees to continue to evaluate the issues and opportunities related to the idea of a joint registration. If interested, make sure to contact your IALHA and Foundation offices to voice your show of support.

Another approach would be to wave a magic wand and merge all the organizations into one. An example of a breed that has only one governing organization is the American Quarter Horse. Because of economies of scale their registrations are inexpensive and fairly easy to accomplish. There are many Quarter Horse Clubs and organizations but they all register to the American Quarter Horse Association.

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o matter what the solution, it is imperative for our breed that we eliminate the elephant that is squashing our growth and progress. The Foundation would like to hear your opinions and suggestions on this issue. Please email your suggestions to info@prehorse.org. We are sincere about finding a solution for the benefit of our breed.

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Babies, and Big Horses and Ribbons, Oh My!

by Coty

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t’s Sunday, Mother’s Day, and it seems appropriate to be writing this article on this very celebrative day. I was just back at Barbara Currie’s ranch on Friday, enjoying her four new baby horses and their mothers. And there were also several mares still waiting to give birth!

I also got to meet Barbara’s 91 yearold mother, Allene Dyer. She was delightful and standing cheek-tocheek with Barbara in an embrace, the mother/daughter resemblance is undeniable. I told her what a lovely, and exquisite daughter she has and she agreed with a big smile! Such love….

I enjoy being at Barbara’s home.

The big main room where they spend most of their time, feels like a combination of a church and museum, between the magnificent stained glass, and all the collectibles they have gathered in their travels. And of course, various horse memorabilia is everywhere. Her husband, Malcolm, is home and extends greetings, which I appreciate.

As a hostess gift, I brought Barbara “a yard” of chocolates in a long, narrow, novelty box. I also brought a homemade dessert, along with dainty chocolate molded bowls to place the custardlike treat in. Additionally, I presented her with an assortment of my marine life photo cards as her Mother’s Day gift. And - drum roll please - I shared some ribbons that I had won of photographs of Barbara’s Boys! And some for Tracy too!

For years, I have enjoyed entering the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo at Earl Warren Showgrounds, run by C.E.O. Scott Grieve, and this April, I came away with 30 ribbons. The cover of the magazine with one of Barbara’s horses on it won First Place in photo journalism, with a bow to Laurie Monroe, for

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her beautiful graphics art design.

The photo on page 20, won First Place in the category of, “other.”

The article I wrote for that same issue, I Believe In Dreams, won First Place in creative writing about animals. My poetry chapbook, Beneath The Lemon Drop Sky, won First Place in inspirational writing.

(In the acknowledgment section, the Barbara C., is Barbara Currie.)

In that same issue, the photo of Tracy with Templado rearing, won Second Place in extreme sports, the photo of him turning his head to the side asking for a treat won Second Place, in candid shots. I submitted a “photo story” with three framed pictures of Barbara’s Boys, all sticking their tongues out, which won Third Place. And - I submitted a photo greeting card of the Andalusian stallion that I wrote about that I would love to have as my own horse and his photo won First Place - Such pleasure that brings to me.

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reativity was required on my behalf on trying to find categories to submit the photos because they have no equestrian areas as yet. I did bring this to the attention of the very helpful, Julie Ann Guajardo, who is the department supervisor. I asked for next year to please have multiple areas of horse submission, English, Western, child, adult, artistic, other, etc.

I’d also like some Native American categories because we live in the heart of Chumash Country. I had taken some photos of the Chumash Indian Pow Wow Dancers and struggled to find a category for them too, but I did get two Second Place ribbons nonetheless. Julie promised she would work on it, as well as adding some other categories for Fiesta and other local

festivals. I’d like to see as a Fair theme: ‘Cowboys & Indians Living In Peace,’ which is something we have succeeded in doing in Santa Barbara County. We have both horse ranchers and Indian heritage, with the Chumash Indian Casino enjoyed by multi-cultures.

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efore I go any further, I need to correct a mistake I made in the last issue. To borrow the vernacular of a five-year old, I made a boo-boo. I accidently interchanged two of the names of Barbara’s horses. The one I referred to a Genio-Mac is actually Jabato LI, and the one I called Jabato LI, is Genio-MAC. I got Templado IV right, if that counts for anything, and I did get all the other information right too. I have apologized to Barbara and the Boys.

She was understanding about it and I am grateful. The Boys didn’t even seem to notice. I stopped by their stalls to share with them the news of the ribbons and was greeted with a round of hooved-applause and big fat horse smiles. (Of course, I am taking creative liberties here.)

own, licking and loving him with the tenderness of a devoted mother. They now share the same stall in blissfulness and the mare is taking medication to hopefully produce some milk.

“And this little guy would climb into your lap,” stated Tracy.

When I shared that with Barbara, she laughed and said, “That’s true!” I found that out myself, when I took a few photos just for Barbara through the corral fence, the colt was lipping/ nipping at my jeans and doing his best to get close. The temptation to pick him up and cuddle him was very great.

And, here again, is a touching Mother’s Day story about loss and love and finding new hope. It affirms using that phrase, “horse sense.”

I also have nicknames for the horses based on their personalities. I shared them with Tracy and she said I did succeed in matching their behavior with the names. Templado IV: “Mr. Personality,” because he likes interacting with people. GenioMac: “Mr. Business-Man,” because he mainly focuses on the job he is doing. Jabato LI: “Mr. Model,” because he LOVES to pose for the camera. Such a joyful ham!

And now for the babies! I smile even now thinking of those charming and silly little bundles of enthusiasm. Barbara has four babies right now with more on the way. When I asked Tracy if any of them had been named yet, she said, “No.” I was relieved. No possibility of a mistake for me. The two colts did not come out for the photo session.

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he first colt, I spotted as soon as I got out of the car, I called him: “Little Napper,” because he was sprawled out asleep on the hillside with his mother standing guard.

She is a one-eyed mare that Barbara rescued, (bought and paid for) because her previous owners were going to put her down.

Such a waste that would have been. Now this precious mare and her baby son get to spend Mother’s Day together.

“Lover Boy,” was out back where we took a bouncy little “jeep ride” with Tracy at the wheel to reach him. He has both a tragic and beautiful story. He is 2 ½ weeks old. His mother died of foaling trauma. Barbara has been going out every three hours to feed and nurture him. Barbara, also, in small increments introduced him to another mare whom had lost her baby part-way through her pregnancy, just four months ago. This emotional loss was still fresh to the horse mother and instead of bitterness she “adopted” this little guy as her

Neptuna CA (aka Miss Fiesty)

The two little fillies I photographed came galloping/bucking/ leaping down the sloping driveway and into the arena with their mothers. The fillies look very much alike, in fact so much they could be twins, but they are not. One was imported from Spain in the belly of her mother to arrive at Barbara’s in time for her birth. continued pg 8

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call her: “Miss Feisty,” because she is all over the place. She even nurses from both mothers as though they were her own private milking machines. When at one point we took a short break with the mothers in their halters, Miss Feisty, backs her butt up against her mother’s butt and repeatedly pushes against her as if to say, “Please move, or do something, don’t just stand there.” She has a white blaze across her forelock area.

The other filly I call: “Miss Calmer,” because she is more calm than the other one, yet she runs and plays and skips and has a jolly good time too. Due to what is probably mottling, she has the biggest most beautiful ebony circles around both eyes plus long batting lashes. What a beauty! She also has one white sock on her hind leg that is adorable.

Going into the arena with a Pure Spanish stallion running loose isn’t a big concern for me, however, going in with babies running wild is another matter. I am candid with both Barbara and Tracy, “Babies are all legs, they don’t care where they put their legs, and they have no manners yet. I have seen babies kick their own mothers, so I am pretty sure, I will be fair game. And, I am not a 1,200 pound horse who could withstand a swift kick anywhere.” I took most of my photos of the babies running in every direction from outside the arena and briefly entered when the mothers were haltered and the babies seemed momentarily relaxed. When all four are running, the dust kicks up a cloud of smoke and the photos show a haze across them.

The mothers themselves were gentle off halter and came up to the corral bars to extend their heads and get a quick hello and

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face rub of affection. I wasn’t worried about them at all. And then after most of our picture taking, I asked Tracy to one last time, take the halters off the mothers so the babies would run free for a few more minutes. That is when I got the photo of the day of those two babies. Running neck-in-neck, front legs up galloping in forward motion, their tails extended in same fashion, they look amazing! Those are the pictures you can’t plan or pose, they come to you as gifts. (See back cover.)

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evoltoso xIV has his own story too. Barbara bought him in Spain where he spent most of his life in confinement in a boxed stall, and frequently unable to see out. When Barbara got him home, she sat outside his open stall door and read aloud to him and just talked to him to

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esterday, I telephoned Jacqueline Stallone, to wish her a Happy Mother’s Day. Jacqueline is very dear to me, she wrote the foreword to my first book, Butterflies Dance In My Mind, and I dedicated my second book to her, Beneath The Lemon Drop Sky. Jacqueline is a woman who is driven by passion and persistence – she still tap dances and works with a choreographer several times a week!

Her son, actor, Sylvester Stallone, used to live in Santa Barbara with his own horse ranch. I have sent Jacqueline copies of various projects of mine including the last issue of the magazine.

“I enjoy everything you send to me, you are so creative. Are you working on another book?” I was delighted to share that I am working with publisher, Leah Maines, from Finishing Line Press on my next chapbook. (Leah also loves horses and their photo logo is a horse crossing a finishing line.)

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provide him with soothing companionship. He is shy, gentle, and loves to pose too. I call him: “Mr. Precious.” I was in the arena with him and he would run off down towards the end and then come back a few feet away, and just stand looking at me. Tracy said, “He’s doing that for you, so you can take his picture.” Well, my heart just melted, and he became precious to me. He could have become a mean and bitter horse due to his early days of being shut in, but he has allowed his heart to heal and be open to people. I got some gorgeous shots of him that I treasure all the more due to his rough background.

“The Golden Goddess,” is Barbara’s stunning Palomino mare, Reforma PI. She wins First Place in Movement in Halter Classes on a regular basis and it’s easy to see why – she just moves like a Golden Goddess, every inch seems to be poised and aimed just perfectly. How some horses know how to do what, is a continued mystery to me, but one I admire.

Jacqueline asked me some insightful questions about horses and dogs. They seem to go together to me. I love them both and two of my most treasured animals/family members have been my dog, Sackett, and my horse, Sonny. Both of whom have been gone for many years, but I miss them very much.

And while some might think this is odd, I can actually still feel their spirits close to me. We should all be so lucky to know the love of a good dog and horse….

When I checked in with Laurie Monroe on Monday morning, she had a good weekend at the horse show, bringing home ribbons of Blues and Reds for her horses! It’s a great life!

Coty resides in Santa Barbara, California. She is a published writer and photographer. Her current book, Beneath The Lemon Drop Sky, was released by Finishing Line Press in early 2014. She is currently at work on her next book project, due out this year.

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THE MASTER KEY OF RIDING IN LIGHTNESS:

Jaw Flexion - Part 2

by Manuel Trigo

Author’s Note - Do not try Jaw Flexions: - Before reading both articles - If you are not under the supervision of someone used to the jaw flexions.

“We think too much and don’t feel enough” said Charlie Chaplin, and this is the biggest issue when you perform Jaw Flexions on your horse for the first time.

The reason is because it is a matter of feeling the horse’s mouth in your fingers. So please, if you are wearing gloves, take them off immediately. We approach this as art and not sport. When was last time you saw an artist such as a violinist or pianist wearing gloves? As the artist, you will play with your fingers and your wrist but not with your arms. Jaw Flexion is basically a matter of tact, intelligence and feelings.

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s I said in the first article, the horse’s mouth is holy ground and the first principle of riding in lightness is the respect of the horse. This is why we will respect the sequence and procedure I describe below.

How do you initiate the rider and horse at the same time? This is doubly difficult of course. It is like building an aircraft while flying or, worse, while teaching the captain how to fly. The best way is for the rider to perform the first Jaw Flexion from the ground standing close to the head of the horse. This way the rider will be able to SEE and LISTEN to what is happening in the horse’s mouth, be able to release quicker until developing the feeling of the hand. Then, as soon as this first level is mastered by both horse and rider, we will continue in the saddle: first at the halt, then at the walk, then at the trot and finally one day at the canter. Prior to working at the faster gaits, horse and rider must master the Jaw Flexion in the slowest gaits. This will help the horse to learn quickly without stress.

How do you gently initiate the horse to the Jaw Flexion? We know that the tongue is an extremely sensitive organ. We also know that the instinct

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of the horse will always be to oppose force in the direction of where pain or discomfort is coming from. This is why at the very beginning we will initiate the horse trying to stay away from the tongue and only then in a second step to come more on the tongue to get quicker reflexes and finally on the bars of the mouth to keep the horse as comfortable as possible.

As for the rider: we will start at the halt, then at the walk, then trot, and finally at the canter. Note that as soon as the horse takes some time to respond to our request to perform a Jaw Flexion, we will immediately transition to a lower gait and request again.

Common mistakes of green riders when performing the Jaw Flexion:

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he most common mistake is using an excess of strength... the rider asks with too much pressure.

The horses will give more quickly and easily if requested with very light pressure. The horse feels (when requested with too much pressure) that if he gives, the mouth piece will continue back and he will get hurt, so the horse will resisit. You need to start with very light pressure, increasing the contact gram by gram until the horse gives voluntarily.

The second most common mistake is asking when the horse is unbalanced. In this case, the horse will bear into the rider’s hands to help to support his neck and head.

This is why when initiating the horse to Jaw Flexion always balance the horse correctly prior to asking for the maneuver.

How do you know when the horse gives? The horse is suddenly light, balanced, and his mouth melts into your fingers. Remember that an important part of the Jaw Flexion is swallowing. The horse slightly opens the mouth, moves his tongue up, swallows and drops the bit and finally moves the tongue and tastes and enjoys his bit. Swallowing releases the TMJ joint. You can literally hear the Jaw flexion as the horse produce this deglutition noise when swallowing.

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ow, let’s go step by step and perform the first Jaw Flexion.

Initiation to Jaw Flexion from the Ground: 1. Photo 1: Face the horse with your thumbs in the rings of the snaffle.

3 4. Photo 4: Release the snaffle as soon as the horse performs the Jaw Flexion, and let the horse chew his bit(s) freely.

1 2. Photo 2: Your thumbs will push the rings of the snaffle up toward the ears. The snaffle will exert pressure on the corner of the lips and slightly on the tongue, making the exercise easier for the horse to give into the Jaw Flexion.

4 Watch out: Do not let the horse flex the poll at this moment. There is no relationship between the Jaw Flexion and a vertical poll flexion.

Lateral Flexion of the neck followed by a Jaw Flexion: As soon as the horse is doing this correctly and easily, we can start working the lateral Flexion of the neck and finish with a Jaw Flexion.

2 3. Photo 3: We continue exerting pressure uplifting the head, neck, and withers until we get the Jaw Flexion.

By initiating Jaw Flexion this way the horse will learn to carry himself without the hand of the rider.

Left Lateral Flexion of the neck: 1. In photo 1 (overleaf) the trainer stands on the left of the horse and will use the left snaffle ring and the right snaffle rein or the left and right snaffles reins.

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the left, keeping the forehead vertical in the horizontal and vertical plane.

The poll must remain the highest point of the curve of the neck. The point of the ears should be leveled in the horizontal plane.

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2 2. Photo 2: After a couple of seconds in this position (the outside rein over the top of the neck) we will increase the contact with the outside part of the snaffle in order to get a Jaw Flexion and to finish the exercise.

Improving this exercise will consist in performing it every day with a higher frame of the head, neck, and withers.

As soon as the horse gives to Jaw Flexion, release the reins and snaffle and let the horse stretch his neck as he wants.

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When the horse is trying to perform the Jaw Flexion, the trainer has to maintain the head at the same height and should not let the horse perform a vertical poll flexion after the Jaw Flexion. This guarantees that the horse is making the distinction between Jaw Flexion and poll vertical flexion. Both have to be kept separate.

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s soon as the rider develops some tact with this exercise he will continue from the saddle. Here the rider must develop the feel since he will not be able to observe the horse’s mouth. In the saddle it will be easier, in case of resistance from the horse, to have a fixed hand from the ground. To avoid any errors that could jeopardize the lightness of the horse to the hand of the rider, this one should be initiated by an instructor familiarized with the lightness techniques.

Jaw Flexion should be obtained with half tension of the reins, the hand squeezing the reins without using any traction from the arms.

The Jaw Flexion will be taught first on the snaffle, on the corner of the lips, and only AFTER that is firmly established on the request of the curb. If taught from the ground the rider will not encounter much resistance under saddle, and will not have to resort to vibrations (as some authors suggest), or the use of the spur with a delicate pinching.

1. Photo 1: Natural position, place your hands inline between your elbows and your horse’s mouth.

2 3. Photo 3: If the horse tries to sink the withers or the head and neck, it will be necessary to perform an action (if necessary with strength) upward to elevate withers, head, and neck before getting the Jaw Flexion.

1 2. Photo 2: Close your fingers on the reins and twist your wrist down-inside-up (like on a door-handle to open the door). Then elevate the hand with no arm traction until the horse performs the Jaw Flexion.

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THE MASTER KEY OF RIDING IN LIGHTNESS (con’t) 4. Photo 4: A very common mistake that green students of lightness do when they start, is to allow the horse to lower his head or drop the forehead or nose downward. It is extremely important to not confuse Jaw Flexion with positioning of the head or Ramener.

The maneuver will lose part of its power, if the horse has been confused by dropping the forehead down.

The horse could even go, if repeated, behind the vertical. That is why after the maneuver, the horse should keep the head in the same position. However after the yield of the mouth the rider could place the head in the frame and Ramener wanted.

2. Photos 2 and 2a: Elevating the inside rein the rider will produce a Jaw Flexion, followed by the flexion of the neck. The head must turn close to 90 degrees but in any case should not pass the 90 degrees.

Establishing the contact with the outside rein the horse will perform a vertical poll flexion, bringing the forehead close to the vertical. In any case it should not go behind the vertical.

2 Improving this exercise will consist of:

4 It is important to understand that the correct sequence will be - first the Jaw Flexion which will allow us to collect the horse, and which collection will finally perfect the head set.

• Increasing the height of the frame of the head, neck, and withers.

• Getting the same result every day with less elevation of the rider’s hand.

LATERAL FLExION OF THE NECK AND VERTICAL POLL FLExION FOLLOWED BY A JAW FLExION: 1. Photo 1: Natural position.

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3. Photo 3: After a couple of seconds in this position we will finish the exercise by a Jaw flexion requested by the outside reins with an upward effect. After the Jaw Flexion the horse will keep this position by himself for a little while during the time that the rider lowers his hands.

3 4. Photo 4: Finally the horse is free to straighten, to stretch, and to lower his neck.

When the horse is giving easily at the halt, only then should you start the Jaw Flexion at the walk. Wait to have the Jaw Flexion quick and light at the walk prior to requesting them at the trot and so on. TAKE YOUR TIME.

4 I hope you enjoyed this two articles series and one day when you will have matured a little bit with the Jaw Flexion, I will talk with you about the Impulsion Jaw Flexion. Yes! The Jaw Flexion is so powerful that with some special training we will be able to create impulsion with our hand! Almost magic! I will let you think on that and meanwhile... Un saludo!!

For more information contact: Manuel Trigo | info@equisa.biz www.trigomanuel.com.

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Capitana del C

2014 P.R.E. Filly Foal Dam: Cristal del C | Sire: Bravezo EC Owners: Malcolm and Barbara Currie, Oak Hill, CA. Photo by Coty

2014 P.R.E. Baby Book

Buckskin Pearl

2014 P.R.E. Colt at 24 hours old.

Dam: Arista (sired by Bravio) Sire: Oriundo VG (aka “Oreo” Owners: Suzan & Scott Sommer Sommer Ranch Andalusians, CA Photo by Suzan Sommer

Gitana

2014 P.R.E. Filly Foal (left)

Dam: Macarena RAM Sire: Gaucho III Owner: Rebecca Baez, Live Oak Andalusians. Photo by Rebecca

Baez.

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2014 P.R.E. Baby Book (con’t)

Navajo AK

2014 P.R.E. Colt Foal (below)

Dam: Rafaga JIM | Sire: Kianto Owner: Ami MacHugh, Jackass Mountain Ranch

Photo by Susan Kerr, EquiMotion Pictures

Titanio WAE 2014 P.R.E. Colt Foal (above)

Dam: Doctora AK Sire: Fugitivo XII Owner: WATCHMAN PRE Horses Photo by Terry Waechter

Camela

2014 P.R.E. Filly Foal (right) Dam: Estuca-Cen Sire: Fuero-Cen Owner: Susan Dotson

Photo by Joey & Ruth Perez

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Botijera DCR 2014 P.R.E. Filly Foal (left)

Dam: Torera DCR | Sire: Valen Alboran Owner: Domingo Chinchilla, Granadero de Caballos de Pura Raza Espa単ola - Spain

Julia WAE

2014 P.R.E. Filly Foal (below)

Dam: Samba WAE | Sire: Utebo II Owner: WATCHMAN PRE Horses

Photo by Terry Waechter

Nochero AK

2014 P.R.E. Colt Foal (above) Dam: Fiona | Sire: Fuego | Owner: Ami MacHugh Photo by Susan Kerr, EquiMotion Pictures

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2014 P.R.E. Baby Book (con’t)

Unamed

2014 P.R.E. Filly Foal (right) Dam: Sincera Pl Sire: Garrochista De Fraile Owner: Axiom Andalusians

Chris & Scarlett Henslee also shown.

Bravo DCR 2014 P.R.E. Colt (left)

Dam: Rehalera DCR Sire: Valen Alboran Owner: Domingo Chinchilla, Granadero de Caballos de Pura Raza Española - Spain

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Unamed Bay 2014 P.R.E. Filly (left)

Dam: Preciosa Oro Sire: Dardanos RDL Owner: Deva Raubenhimer, TX Photo

courtesy Rancho del Lago

Martina BFM

2014 P.R.E. Filly Foal (below)

Dam: Leyenda EA | Sire: Odilon JIM Owner: Cynthia Spanhel/Blue Fire Moon Farm. Photo by Sharon Sandle Photography

Nordico AK

2014 P.R.E. Colt Foal (above) Dam: Dona | Sire: Habanero Owner: Ami MacHugh, Jackass Mountain Ranch Photo by Susan Kerr, EquiMotion Pictures

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2014 P.R.E. Baby Book (con’t)

Neptuna CA 2014 P.R.E. Filly (left)

Dam: Harinera CA | Sire: Artista M.Suay Owners: Malcolm and Barbara Currie, Oak Hill, CA Photo by Coty

Bodeguero DCR 2014 P.R.E. Colt (above)

Dam: Naranjera DCR Sire: Valen Alboran Owner: Domingo Chinchilla, Granadero de Caballos de Pura Raza Española - Spain

Borbon DCR 2014 P.R.E. Colt (left)

Dam: Hispana XXXVIII Sire: Valen Alboran Owner: Domingo Chinchilla, Granadero de Caballos de Pura Raza Española - Spain

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Amorosa

2014 P.R.E. Filly Dam: Rabi単a RAM | Sire: Tiunfador XXIV Owner: Rebecca Baez, Live Oak Andalusians.

Photo by Rebecca Baez.

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Working Equitation . . .

by Julie Alonzo

Antonio Garcia Roldán riding for Haras dos Cavaleiros

W

ith its foundation firmly centered in the classical horsemanship approaches so prevalent in the equestrian communities in the four Southern European nations where the sport was invented (Portugal, Italy, France, and Spain) and an eye on making the sport enjoyable for horses, human competitors, and spectators alike, Working Equitation offers something for just about everyone. And, unlike most equestrian sports in the United States, Working Equitation welcomes a variety of tack and attire. So long as the horse’s tack and the rider’s attire are from a single tradition, they can be working western, dressage, hunt seat, traditional Portuguese or Spanish, Australian stock horse, Charro, etc. Competitors show in the same tack/attire in all phases of the competition. P.R.E.s, with their incredible athleticism, great minds, and willingness to work hard in partnership with their riders, are naturals at the sport.

Competitions begin with a Dressage trial (called Functionality in the USEF AL rules), where horse and rider are judged on the quality with which they complete a series of specified movements, including riding straight lines and circles at all three gaits, halting squarely, and reining back without resistance, and (in levels beyond the most basic) performing lateral movements such as leg yields and half passes, as well as flying lead changes and canter pirouettes.

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The second phase, Ease of Handling, requires horse and rider to maneuver around and through a variety of obstacles, demonstrating the quality of their gaits, transitions, symmetry, and balance.

In particular, the horse should demonstrate collection, impulsion, and a willingness to move forward while maintaining calmness and responding to the rider’s cues without resistance. The obstacles vary from lateral movement over a slightly raised log, to reining back in an ‘L’ shape; to jumping a small jump (no higher than a hay bale, laid on its side); crossing a slightly-raised wooden bridge; picking up, using, and depositing a lance; opening and

. . . Building A Partnership additional affiliates in the early-stages of forming groups in Idaho, Nevada, and Virginia. The FPSH, as an early supporter of WE-USA, is now working with WEIAUSA to continue to advance the sport in the United States. The recent successful working equitation clinic, demonstration, and schooling show at Mayfest, hosted by Rancho del Lago in McDade, TX were put on by Bruce W. Menke, of Working Equitation Texas, LLC, the Texas state affiliate of WEIAUSA.

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or people who want to learn more about the sport, WEIAUSA offers a variety of educational opportunities, including demonstrations, introductory clinics, more advanced riders’ seminars, in-depth judge training and licensing, schooling shows, and recognized competitions. Membership in WEIAUSA is open to all people interested in the sport, and all breeds are welcome at WEIAUSA competitions.

You can learn more about Working Equitation at: www.WEIAUSA.com . The Events calendar is updated regularly, as new opportunities to practice this great new sport are planned across the country.

Kiki Teague riding Legado de Fuego

closing a gate while mounted, and demonstrating a series of very collected small circles with flying changes at each change of direction in the drums, parallel post slalom, and figure-8, etc.

T

hese same types of obstacles are also used in the third phase: Speed. The key difference between the Ease of Handling and the Speed phase is what is judged. Whereas style and way of going are of paramount importance in Ease of Handling, the Speed phase is a timed event, with the fastest time placing highest.

In team competitions, a fourth phase, the Cow Trial, is added. In this phase, teams of three to four move cattle, one at a time, from a holding area, across the arena, and into a secondary pen. Like the Speed phase, the Cow Trial is a timed event.

In March of 2014, two of the largest working equitation organizations in the US joined forces, when the Florida-based Working Equitation USA asked Working Equitation International Association of the United States of America (WEIAUSA) to absorb their members and carry on their good work. WEIAUSA currently has active state affiliates in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, with

Ms.Godfrey riding a horse she just met at Mayfest 2014

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Be a part of sending Kam and Susan to the World Equestrian Games!

Donate Today! Lets All Work Together to Make it Happen!

Kamiakin is the first Spanish Horse ever to have the honor to represent the United States in an international competition. He and his rider Susan Treabess have been selected for the US Para-Equestrian Team that is going to the WEG in Normandy, France.

Kamiakin is a P.R.E. Horse bred right here in the United States by Ami McHugh of Crown J Ranch.

He is owned by Susan in partnership with American, Katie Hill, who now lives in Holland, and registered with The IALHA, The P.R.E. MUNDIAL, and with ANCCE. The Problem: Due to USEF budget cuts, Susan and Kamiakin need to raise about $15,000 more to be able to attend the games. Some donations have already been sent but it is not enough to get their team to France.

Now is the time for all of us, the members of IALHA, The Foundation, and USPRE to join forces and make this dream happen for our breed. If every member of all three groups donated only $10 each it would be enough for Kamiakin and Susan’s team to go to the WEG. Please donate more if you can!

You can donate to their cause several ways.

The Foundation has a Para-Equestrian fund and if you donate to it we have pledged to make sure every dollar donated goes to support the WEG. Donate to the Para-Equestrian fund at The Foundation and you will receive a letter of donation you can use to reduce your US income tax obligations. Call 505.294.0800 with a credit card or send a check to: 115 Elm St. NE., Albuquerque, NM 87122.

We will let everyone know the amount that is collected on behalf of our Para-Equestrian Stars on our website,

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