2014 The PRE Horse Special Issue

i aspire to breed a horse stallion service auction

poetry winners!

Q&A with susan treabess

lamenting laminitis & metabolic musings

the p.r.e. in the usa: a brief history

tilley andalusians

jump

vaquera or clasica

THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PURE SPANISH HORSE VOLUME XII - 2014 - SPECIAL EDITION

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Creative Consultant: Coty

The Foundation Staff Executive Director: Barbara Clark (505) 294-0800 | barb.clark@prehorse.org Accounting Services: Joanne Gayer (505) 294-0800 | joanne@prehorse.org Membership Services: Ana Escobar (505) 294-0800 | ana@prehorse.org Treasurer: Al Rotter | andalusianrsdp@msn.com

Contributing Authors: Elizabeth Babits, DVM; Coty; Lanys Kaye-Eddie; Barb Clark; Ami McHugh; Richard Lust; Hanna Larsson; Cameron English.

Regional Directors

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

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 Cameron English Santiago Chuck Steve Henry Lee Burton Dr. Celia Stenfors Dacre

barbara.currie@prehorse.org cenglish@englishsales.com sechuck@usmedicus.com stevehenryesq@aol.com leerburton@comcast.net cdacre@wyoming.com

Directors Emeritus (Life Trustees) Mary Adams mpadams@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 Richard Nickerson dick@nicopumps.com Barbara Rotter andalusianrsdp@msn.com Teri Young hrsn360@verizon.net 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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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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Q&A with Susan Treabess

I Aspire to Breed a Horse...

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Stallion Service Auction

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Tilley Andalusians

Poetry Winners

The P.R.E. in the USA

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Vaquera or Clasica

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Lamenting Laminitis & Metabolic...

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Jump

Enchanted with the P.R.E.

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6 Our Future 8 The FPSH is Still the ONLY One 66 Haras Cup Highpoint P.R.E. 70 Marketplace 71 Advertising Index 72 Generous Beyond Belief 74-75 Advertising Insert Order & Guidelines 76 Join Us Today Front Cover - TRAVIESA TA - 2012 P.R.E. Filly by Amici BB, out of Maite. Owned by Tilley Andalusians. Photo by Coty.

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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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PRESIDENT’s letter:

Our Future

by Cameron English, FPSH President

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nyone that has started a young horse will eventually experience the horse that does not want to go forward. Facing obstacles can create fear and resistance in a young and inexperienced pupil. The horse will shuffle sideways, back up, and in some cases rear up or spin away from what you are asking them to move through, over, or forward. The last few years in the U.S. the Spanish horse has developed much like a young horse often does. The P.R.E. horse is struggling to gain acceptance in a meaningful way. Especially in comparison to the reining horse or others that enjoy strong popularity. As a breed, we have faced considerable obstacles. I hear from many P.R.E. enthusiasts, “we are too small a breed to be fighting over registration, etc...” Honestly, I do not think the competition and rivalry has hurt our progress in establishing the P.R.E. horse in North America. I believe we need more exposure, success, and promotion to gain wider acceptance of the P.R.E. horse domestically.

Trying to get the P.R.E. horse to move forward in the equine market as a breed, and as a preferred dressage partner, sometimes feels like working with a reluctant partner. In most cases we found a way to continue to move forward.

However, we are painfully aware of those areas where we still need to improve our efforts to support our membership in the promotion, protection, and education of the P.R.E. horse.

I know we often times forget that in North America we are a young breed, yet to establish our position within the equine market. Consider the numbers: The American Horse Council estimates the total number of horses in America at over 9.5 million. The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse (FPSH) estimates that P.R.E. horses in America range between 25,000 to 30,000. A mere .02% of the overall percentage of the total equine number in North America. How long would it take for the P.R.E. to go from .02% to 5% (25,000 to 450,000) of horses in North America? I do not have the answer to that question, but I know once the P.R.E. horse is a well-known breed in the US, growth will be exponential.

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he success of the P.R.E. horse nationally depends upon our ability to continue to improve the breed’s success in the equine market. There have been moments of

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brilliance, such as the success of Fuego at the World Equestrian Games - that was a watershed moment for the P.R.E.horse.

The continued progress of the P.R.E. horse on the international dressage stage and other recent developments have given me reason for hope and optimism regarding the future of our breed. As the newly appointed President of the FPSH, I would like to share some of these developments and our goals for the future.

First, we have unprecedented new and positive developments in our relationships with our fellow associations in both the U.S. and in Spain. An executive committee from the FPSH has reached out to ANCCE, to IALHA, and to the USPRE. I hear a great deal from individuals with longstanding positions within the P.R.E. horse world that this willingness to communicate with our ‘rival’ associations is long overdue.

The FPSH has heard your comments loud and clear, and in an effort to bridge the gap between the respective P.R.E. associations, we have made a concentrated effort to reach out to the other P.R.E. groups.

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e are aware that the rumor mill has been working at full tilt in relation to the FPSH Executive Committee’s visit to ANCCE in Spain this August.

Immediately after the election of Juan Tirado to the position of President, and Pedro Vallejo as Vice President, the Executive Committee of the FPSH consisting of Santiago Chuck, Barbara Currie, Maria O’Brian, and myself, visited the ANCCE headquarters in Seville, Spain. Our initial meeting was very positive and I am confident we will be able to move beyond the contentious threats and sabre-rattling directed at the FPSH that had originated from the prior management of ANCCE. I am convinced this new found commitment and ability to start to plan, collaborate, and to work together with ANCCE toward a mutually beneficial promotion (for and on behalf of the P.R.E. horse in North America), will open an exciting new chapter in the prosperity of the P.R.E. horse.

I am hopeful we will be able to announce the results of our negotiations shortly.

In addition, the FPSH was welcomed into the prior two board meetings of IALHA. In the past several months, Julie Alonzo, President of IALHA and their board, hosted the FPSH to join their Board meetings. During the meetings we established key areas where we have an intention to collaborate. Pooling resources in key areas of promotion will create a much more effective and powerful outreach to the equestrian world in regards to the P.R.E. horse in North America.

Details regarding our discussions with IALHA will be forthcoming. As soon as the IALHA elections are concluded, we intend to dive into much greater detail regarding our plans to collaborate on a joint publication, joint shows, joint award programs... just to name a few.

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inally, I encourage everyone involved with the Spanish horse to contact me regarding any suggestions, concerns, or issues. At the end of this letter you will find my contact information. Like you, I have a passion for the Pure Spanish horse. For the past 15 years of my involvement in the Spanish horse, I have been blessed with having made great friends, met incredible people, and learned a great deal on my journey. Some may feel the situation within the P.R.E. horse is discouraging in that the P.R.E. horse has not prospered as quickly as we would all have expected; however, despite the challenges we have experienced, I am still very optimistic about the future of the P.R.E. horse.

the Spanish horse in our efforts to: “Protect, Promote, and Preserve” the Spanish horse.

In closing, I would like to remind everyone that the FPSH has a key idea we embrace as our most important priority...

“It’s about the horse!” You may notice there is nothing stated about the Association, the Stud Book, Trainers, or Breeders. At the FPSH, we start with the welfare of the P.R.E. horse as our top priority. Afterward, everything else should fall in line.

Join me in celebrating the beauty and nobility of the P.R.E. horse in the various promotional efforts the FPSH will undertake in 2015. We have an agressive plan for clinics, shows, educational seminars, and exhibitions, to name a few.

In return, I guarantee one thing in return, you will make great friends, experience great joy, and when involved with the P.R.E. horse, you will be rewarded with the most noble, beautiful breed to share your journey.

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n my role as President of the FPSH, I encourage anyone and everyone that have comments or suggestions, or questions, to feel free to contact me.

“ The American Horse Council estimates the total number of horses in America at over 9.5 million.

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse (FPSH) estimates that P.R.E. horses in America range between 25,000 to 30,000. A mere .02% of the overall percentage of the total equine number in North America.”

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onsider the potential of the P.R.E. horse in North America if we can promote the P.R.E. horse to become a well recognized and accepted breed? What would the upside potential be if the U.S. went “viral” in their love of the P.R.E. horse? Could we someday see numbers of P.R.E. horses as high as 50,000? Is it possible we could see the Spanish horse become as well accepted as the Arabian? If so we will be on an amazing journey over the next few years.

As your President, I know one thing to be true; my role should be to focus on uniting all parties that share a love for

Cameron English cenglish@englishsales.com | cell: 480-384-0582

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FOUNDATION NEWS:

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The Foundation is Still the Only One!

fter almost 17 years, your Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse is still the only organization that is “FOR THE HORSE” in the world! Together, we have steadfastly done what is best for our breed and will always continue to do so by Preserving, Protecting, and Promoting the Pure Spanish Horse. Your membership is critical to our mission and you are the reason we have been so successful with our many programs.

Because of our generous members... We have been successful at rescuing many deserving Spanish horses. It is our Secret Mission. The P.R.E. horse community in our country is very small and because there are such negative connotations

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by Barb Clark

to the word rescue The Foundation has chosen to provide this service on a confidential basis. There is no blame, no condemnation, and no disgrace ever assigned to anyone who asks for assistance with their horse or horses. There is only help. If you can no longer care for or meet the needs of your horse or know of someone else who can not please contact us at 505.294.0800 or info@prehorse.org. For more information and to learn about one horse’s story visit http://www.prehorse. org/Programs/rescue.lasso. ... We have a long history of educating the public, breeders, owners, and riders about the Pure Spanish Horse. The Foundation clinics, seminars, and educational events are held

BECAUSE OF OUR GENEROUS MEMBERS:

throughout the USA. We use the world’s most knowledgeable experts making our events both popular and informative. If you are interested in learning where the next event is being held please visit the online calendar at: http://www.prehorse.org/Events/calender. lasso. If you would like to host an educational event please contact barb.clark@prehorse. org. Holding seminars, and clinics are not the only way we help to educate about the Spanish Horse. In Albuquerque, NM we have a permanent educational facility.

first phase of the walk. If you are interested please contact the office at 505.294.0800 or info@prehorse for more information.

... We have been able to maintain and grow the International Resource Center for the P.R.E. Horse. (The IRC) This is the only site where members have free access to thousands of DVDs, books and priceless archives of our breed. The article “In the Begenning”in this magazine that contains information and photos from those archives. This information and a lot more, would have been lost to our breed without the farsighted formation of the International Resource Center. Along with preserving the past we also keep our library filled with the latest training books available.

Recent additions are 3-Minute Horsemanship

by Vanessa Bee, When Two Spines Align: Dressage Dynamics by Beth Baumert, and Historical and Current Stallions of the Purebred Spanish Horse by Eliseo Ferrer. If you want to borrow any of our many books and DVDs simply contact the office at 505.294.0800.

... The Peace of Mind Program has been successful and helped families deal with horses upon the passing or disability of their owners. This successful program was honored by the Unwanted Horse Coalition in their newsletter last year. The Peace of Mind Program ensures that your Family Members or Executor has a recourse that will Help when they need it most. This Program is a free benefit for Members of The Foundation. ALL your Horses, no matter what the breed, can be listed in the Program. To enroll or learn more visit: http://www.prehorse.org/Programs/peace_mind. lasso

... There is an art gallery devoted to the Pure Spanish Horse containing many incredible works of art from the world’s foremost equine artists. Every room at The IRC contains spectacular works of art from Leslie Harrison, Anthony J, Manzo, Pam Hines, Jose Manuel Gomez, Karen Tafoya, and Fréderique Lavergne just to name a few. ... We have a Hall of Fame and the IRC honoring Equine Champions and Humans who have done extraordinary works to support the breed. There is also a plan for a brick walk of remembrance where you can personally and preeminently honor a beloved horse, or human. The plans have been made and we simply need to sell more bricks to begin the

... We have a small museum exhibit that can be used by any museum requesting it to educate people about the Pure Spanish Horse. This display was successfully exhibited for two years at the living history museum of the West, Rancho del los Golondrinas. The original timeframe was for one year but the exhibit was so popular they asked us to stay. If you are interested in finding out more about this contact barb.clark@prehorse.org or call 505.294.0800.

... The Foundation maintains the world’s only Books of Merit honoring our horses, our breeders, and those who ride them. There is the original Book of Merit for confirmation shows, the Performance Book of Merit for performance, the Breeder’s of Merit book and the Equestrian Book of Merit for people who ride P.R.E. horses. All these books are free and available for access throughout the world by visiting www.prehorse.org and clicking on the Books of Merit pull down on the purple bar on the home page. It is a great way to learn about successful horses!

If you are a member of The Foundation we would like to thank you! Thank You for your dedication and donation that allows us to continue to honor the P.R.E. breed. You can be proud of what you have accomplished. If you are not a member please consider joining today. The cost is only $12 a month and you do not have to own a horse to join. The Foundation is a 501(C) 3 public benefit not for profit corporation and your membership dues and contributions are tax deductible as allowed by IRS law. There is a membership form at the back of this magazine or you can visit: http://www.prehorse. org/Store/membership.lasso or call 505.294.0800.

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Q & A WITH:

Susan Treabess

Interview by Coty

Coty: Susan, we are all so proud of you for being invited to be the first participant with a U.S. bred P.R.E. to the World Equestrian Games (WEG)... Please share with us how exciting it must have been for you.

Susan: It is a complete honor representing the United States, its difficult to describe, but it’s an emotional honor for sure. This was the second time I was named to Team USA, the first being at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky and this time was no less exciting. The added honor of being on the first P.R.E. horse selected AND the fact that he is U.S. trained and bred was icing on the cake.

Kam is such an incredible horse and I feel so fortunate to have him, I believed in him from the first ride in 2011!

from CA to New Jersey, then New Jersey to Amsterdam then he was ground shipped from Amsterdam to Aachen Germany where we trained before the WEG, then ground shipped from Aachen to Caen France. When the WEG was finished, he shipped direct from Caen to Amsterdam then flew back to LA then trailered home to Winters. Throughout all this travel, and a rigorous training schedule he performed above and beyond our expectations outside of the competition rings.

He handled the warm up at the WEG like a pro and he was continued overleaf...

Coty: The fact that you were invited and participated was enough of a “win”, but for those you would like more details please share exactly how you placed in what events.

Susan: Unfortunately I did not place well in the actual competition. Banners were added to the low fence rails after ring familiarization and Kam being a stallion took notice that the arena was changed so he was quite spooky throughout both the Team and Individual Tests and my ranking did not allow me to move forward into the freestyle. But that’s how the ball rolls with World Championships; they are an unforgiving environment where perfection is expected and it all boils down to how you perform within two 6 minute windows. All the blood sweat and tears and two years of hard work play out within a total of 12 minutes. The saying “it is what it is” rings no truer.

That being said Kam trained and traveled beautifully for the entire month we were in Europe. We left CA on August 5th and flew

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INTERVIEW WITH SUSAN TREABESS (con’t)

COTY: What is it like to compete at this level?

SUSAN: I have a fantastic team both at home and my support team that came with us to Europe. There is so much that goes in to competing on this level, it is very much a team approach and also we think of it as a “whole horse” approach. On our team we have coaches, trainers, assistants, nutritionists, veterinarians, farriers, saddle fitters, acupuncturists, chiropractors, orthopedists, and then a whole list of corporate sponsors who make the products we use and believe in. The most difficult part of international competition is of course the financing. To take a horse to Florida for one show from California it costs about $20,000 when all is said and done. To go to Europe, depending on the length of time you are gone, the cost is between $25,000-50,000. I’ve been really fortunate to have had fundraisers and individual support from a variety of sources and people. There is no way I could have done this without this support. definitely turning heads. Of course its disappointing to have mistakes and not do your best in the competition ring, but I look at this as a stepping stone for a young stallion with a bright future. He’s a fantastic horse with a lot of raw talent and he just needs more exposure and lots of “furniture” rearranging at home. I have no doubt we’ll get there and on the upside we know we can take him anywhere in the world.

Kamiakin was the first Spanish horse ever to have the honor to represent the United States in an international competition.

Kamiakin is a P.R.E. Horse bred right here in the United States

by Ami McHugh of Crown J Ranch in Washington State. He is owned by Susan Treabess in partnership with American, Katie Hill, who now lives in Holland. Kamiakin is registered with the IALHA, The P.R.E. MUNDIAL, and with ANCCE. Go to Page 15 to read an article about Kam’s breeder, titled, “I Aspire to Breed a Horse that says...“Ride Me!”

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COTY: Any final comments for the amazing people who contributed funds for you and your special horse to go to France?

SUSAN: THANK YOU! I can’t say it enough and can’t express the gratitude I feel through words. Just know that I will continue to pay-it-forward by helping others and supporting this wonderful breed! I adore Kam and I’m so grateful for all of the experiences of the last year, and I’m really looking forward to what the future holds!

COTY: Thank you for your generous time in answering our questions and please keep us posted on your future endeavors!

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Agoura, CA

Malcolm & Barbara Currie (818) 231-7945 prehorse@pacbell.net

WWW.PREOAKHILL.COM

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I Aspire to Breed a Horse that says Ride “ Me! ”

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I have been breeding Spanish horses for 20 years. It is too bad that I did not start sooner or have the wherewithal to be able to, but we had a business to establish and children to raise before I would be able to invest time and funding to such an undertaking. And it was not an endeavor to establish a horse breeding business, it has just evolved from a huge love of horses. A stallion and a pregnant mare has grown to a rather large breeding operation. It is not driven by financial hopes, but rather a challenge to breed the most functional riding horses that we can.

It takes years of dedication and analyzing ones’ efforts and failures and also adjusting you old values to better ones. You need to be ready to eliminate animals that do not produce a desirable product. It has taken years to develop an eye that is able to honestly evaluate its’ products. I like to think that I can now look at certain characteristics of mares and stallions and sense great potential for improvement and good results. And here we arrive at time constrictions of being older.

I am looking at weanlings that I believe will be fantastic bred to a current stallion or mare and then in turn using that offspring for future pairings. It is a huge investment of years for those that find themselves in the breeding circle at middle age. Better to have been born into a family that has generations of history guiding it to be able to continue a line that is worthwhile.

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eing a dedicated rider gives a breeder an advantage of knowing functionality of the horse. Riding the results of

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one’s attempts of improvement also is a good tool of measurement of those results. If I had to give up either riding or breeding, it would be the breeding because I am more driven to ride and train. I aspire to breed a horse that says, “ride me”.

“...one must have several different options in the cupboard to be able to flavor different types of dishes….

I relate breeding to cooking: the mares are the pastas, potatoes, and rice; while the stallions are the spices and flavorings.”

Not one to be greatly impressed by the morphology winners but more with the functionality of the individual. There are certain stallions of history that have produced a number of very high quality offspring and of course stand out as great producers. And of course we should pay attention to these lines.

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like a horse to have a mixture of Military and Bocado lines. Perhaps if I just had enough money I could have all this in one generation and all would be perfect. But one must have several different options in the cupboard to be able to flavor different types of dishes…. I relate breeding to cooking, the mares are the pastas, potatoes, and rice while the stallions are the spices and flavorings.

Both, to me, are of equal importance. I have heard many times that the mare is 70% of the equation but I do not believe it if you have the right stallions.

A stallion should have fantastic movement and if he does not give his strengths to his progeny, then better to be a gelding. I should know which foals are his in a pasture by looking at them. A good stallion should be very masculine, not too ‘pretty’. I like terrific power and much drive. Good length of hip with good angle. Good sloping shoulders, a continued overleaf...

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I ASPIRE TO BREED A HORSE THAT SAyS RIDE ME (con’t) long enough neck smoothly joined to withers, sloping pasterns, good bone and feet.

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ne must look at weakness and attempt to overcome that with the strength of the other parent. I would not delete a horse from my program for a weakness if I felt it has strengths that outweigh it. After all, there is never a perfect specimen. There is of course much trial and error, sometimes a very nice horse is a very poor producer and the opposite is true also. This is where I have to wonder about our practice to preclude some horses from breeding. Some awfully ugly horses have produced some very nice babies.

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I have really come around in my thinking about mares. Not necessarily are the beauty pageant mares the best producers. A big rangy mare has a better oven for cooking. I think my best mares are rather a plain looking lot that many do not take a second look at‌ but, they are making very nice foals. I have taken to looking at mares as my father looked at his cows.

The large big-boned rangy ones had an easier time calving and covered the ground more efficiently.

One should try to produce what he likes and goodness knows that there are many types within a given breed. Hopefully, if you intend on selling what you breed, it had better be a product that others are looking for.

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red by Glen Aryn Farm, Aragon GAF possesses a powerful pedigree containing international Olympic Dressage medalists (Evento & Oleaje) as well as conformation champions with Qualified status, on both sides of his pedigree. Presence, very correct conformation, movement, wonderful temperament, talent, and work ethic… Aragon is blessed with the full package. Our extraordinary distinguished gentleman is accomplished in halter, movement, and performance Open Dressage. He has earned Champion titles from IALHA, both at IALHA Regional and National shows, ANCCE, and FPSH as early as a yearling and has consistently continued to do so throughout his career. Aragon also won the IALHA Arnold Houser Halter High Point Award in 2010 and the Regalado II Perpetual Trophy for Highpoint Dressage in 2013.

Now competing in Open dressage, Aragon continues to excel with scores as high as 77%. He is the highest scoring P.R.E. Andalusian in his division in open competition.

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or 2014, he is in the top 20 for USDF/Adequan awards nationally for Open dressage, earned the IALHA El Premio D’Oro Lifetime Merit Award and his 2nd Regalado II high score dressage award.

Aragon is also a top contender for the USPRE COPA dressage award.

In 2013, Aragon earned USDF/Adequan, USDF/Adequan All Breeds, and Silver Stirrup Grand Champion awards in Open dressage.

This handsome, talented ANCCE revised Spanish stallion is standing at stud in 2015 to a limited book. Aragon’s 2015 stud fee is $1900. Early booking and multiple mare discounts offered.

UC Davis tested heterozygous black eEaa/gg. Can produce chestnut, bay and black. http://www.glenarynfarm.com/pre-andalusian-breedingcontract/ to see the booking protocol of this athletic, well conformed, powerhouse.

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RESUlTS By COTy:

Poetry Winners

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t was so delightful getting to read all of the wonderful poems our readers sent in. Thank you to each one for your thoughts and time in producing these treasures. Each one had something worth sharing and I wish we had space for all of them. I originally was only going to have one winner, but after reading the poems, we are going to acknowledge a few more.

FIRST PlACE: Rebecca Baez for her poem titled, Ode to a Filly.

What captured my attention about her poem was it articulated the first most important part of owning horses: our horses rely on us to shelter them from harm and it is important to make decisions that are in their best interest. It is much like being a parent. We often have to make decisions to keep our children safe in spite of how they sometimes don’t understand that and get angry with us. Rebecca had a decision to make to keep her filly confined due to a knee injury and even though it was emotionally painful to Rebecca because the filly didn’t understand why she couldn’t go out to play – Rebecca stood her ground of doing what was ultimately the best decision for her treasured horse. That is love. Rebecca gets her winning poem published in the magazine, also a photo of her gorgeous filly published and a copy of my poetry book, Beneath The Lemon Drop Sky. (Interested persons can order their own copy, or my new poetry chapbook Aloha & Jelly Doughnuts from Finishing Line Press.)

SECOnD PlACE: Laura Day for her poem titled, My Morning Star because she wrote about the second most important part of horse ownership: how we learn from our horses and how they bring out the best in us. Our horses can really become our teachers, friends and even “therapists.” Laura will get her poem published in the magazine too!

HOnORABlE MEnTIOn: Cher Becker, Hope; Andria Kidd, Pura Raza Espanola; Tina N. Teergarden, IDILO, A Living Love Poem; Pat Nester, Andalusian AM (Our only male poet, which truly made me appreciate him so very much!) Mary McDonough, In Memory of a Spanish Horse; Suzanne Fisher D.V.M., The One; Terry Waechter, HAIKU; Barb Clark, Would You Ride a P.R.E.?

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I want to close with the last few powerful lines of a poem written by Susan Lewis, “In The Beginning.”

“Horses teach us to allow our hearts to take flight and remember that we are all made from God’s breath of light.”

MY MORNING STAR, by Laura Day She came dancing into my life Totally unexpectedly Soft nose, big brown eyes and a heart shaped snip On her lip A more generous foal I could not have hoped for My match and mirror. I cannot hide from her She knows all and feels all.

She is with me always: gently and not so gently, reminding me to take it easy on myself.

If I cannot bring myself to slow down she helps To lighten my load and helps to carry the weight on my shoulders Friend, companion, confidant, & teacher I’m so much farther along my life’s path then I would have If she was not part of my life.

She constantly amazes me with her calm generous soul.

She gives me something to reach for; to show the world exactly what it is she sees in me.

My beautiful mare thank you for being my constant muse, mirror, dancing partner, and friend.

My first foal, first horse I trained, but maybe, Just maybe she taught me to be a better human?

Our dance keeps elevating to knew levels and I feel like I am dancing in the clouds on the wings Of Pegasus....my morning star thank you for gracing Me with your presence!

Ode to A Filly,

My love for her is pure and wild In her zeal she reaches my inner child We walk the pasture engrossed in each other not looking back, not searching for mother.

Since the day she was born, only three months ago I entered her world with full acceptance, I know.

She hurt her knee and I felt such despair She doesn’t deserve this. It’s not fair!

Relegated to her stall, her best friend outside She looks at me with hope. I want to hide.

But I must do what is right. It’s such a test.

She needs to be cared for. Her leg must rest.

by Rebecca Baez

Her playmate trots by with a twinkle in her eye Come on, she whinnies, lets run, lets fly.

Lets leap in the air and play tag all day Then return hot and tired and help mom with her hay.

But she’s twisted her knee and now must heal While my guilt consumes and my senses reel 4 to 6 weeks they say we must wait 4 to 6 weeks, til we walk to the gate.

4 to 6 weeks there is so much at stake 4 to 6 weeks, we will have to wait.

So I pet and caress her and try to explain.

She begs, she implores, she looks with disdain.

Why can’t she go out? What has she done?

Life was so great. Now it’s not fun.

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THE P.R.E. HORSE IN THE UNITED STATES:

A Brief History H

ave you ever wondered who was responsible for bringing the modern Spanish Horse to the USA? There are lots of equine legends surrounding our breed about the “Old Days” and how they reached our shores.

by Lanys Kaye-Eddie

1983

One of the unsubstantiated rumors circulating around the tack room grape vine in the early 1970s, was that Paul Mellon of the Pittsburgh Mellons, was given two P.R.E. horses by General Franco in the 1950s. Mr. Mellon was a dedicated breeder of thoroughbred racehorses even owning a Kentucky Derby winner named Sea Hero and served in the US Calvary serving in Europe. He loved horses and considering his high status in society the rumor could very well be true. Have you heard this before or can you shed any light on this rumor?

A number of P.R.E. horses could be discovered on the East Coast, but they were in isolated hands, and certainly were not

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Lanys Kaye-Eddie riding/training a reluctant Banbury Destinado - at home.

well known. This included several pure Cartujano horses that had been given to the Currier and Ives family in connection with the production of their wonderful paintings.

“It was not until the nineteen sixties that our breed was imported in any numbers.”

N Barb Clark riding Janice & Dolph Traver’s horse Hacendoso V, imported from Spain. Born on July 5, 1956, he was 18 when this photo was taken!

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eil Dougall wrote an article about Spanish Horses for Western Horseman Magazine for their October 1963 issue, which sparked interest in the breed, especially from those horsemen who have visited Spain and admired the horses they saw there. Dougall, a journalist from Australia, lived in Spain and handled the transportation of some of our very first breeding stock. The names of these early people involved from the 1960s were Janice and Dolph Traver, Allan Parkinson, Chris and Ann Woodcock and Chandler Cowles.

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t that time, horses had to be shipped by sea, and there were a number of colics resulting in losses during the voyage, but gradually the numbers increased and Glenn Smith established the first Stud Book, based, of course, on the Spanish Stud Book, as some foals were being born by then.

The studbook included Lusitano horses and halfs in a separate listing dedicated to those animals. Glenn lived in Silver City, New Mexico, in a rather remote area, without a telephone to start, so there was some frustration from people who were beginning to get into the breed, and realize how incredibly popular they were. Glenn established the American Andalusian Horse Association and it seemed that anyone who saw these horses wanted one.

Allan Parkinson had a number of horses that he used to exhibit, both from Spain and also from Mexico at a facility in Anaheim, with the help Barbara Robinson, but unfortunately that undertaking did not last for financial reasons, and those horses began to be distributed amongst an increasing number of people that were captivated by these extraordinarily creatures.

1980

Greg Garrison with Legionario III, who is listed in the old stud book as reg. #33

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In the early 1970s the breed grew and more people discovered Spanish Horses.

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ome of the names of people involved with them at that time were, Diane Rossi, and Don Pedro Salas from Spain, Burt Sugerman, Gabriel Alarcon and also Bo Derek somewhat later.

Greg Garrison of Hidden Valley, popularized these horses exponentially by acquiring some exceptional individuals and including them in Christmas Special TV productions by Dean Martin, who was a wonderful rider, and whose name and personality brought a great deal of interest in these telegenic horses.

You can see Mr. Martin ride and work our breed in a YouTube video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr6Ha-SjN6Y. It is a wonderful video and worth watching because the horses included are named and are ancestors of many horses in our country.

Mr. Garrison invited a number of breeders from the USA and Mexico to a meeting in Mexico City, which established the International Andalusian Horse Association (IAHA). Glenn Smith was the first president followed by Mr. Garrison’s presidency where a new Stud Book was established. He was a very persuasive and active personality, who “persuaded” many of the new owners to bring their horses to shows - the first one being in Pomona, California in 1980. He also convinced the membership to include pure Lusitano horses from Portugal, with a different designation before the number. There were no “half” Andalusians recognized in the book at that time.

Pat Garrison riding Legionario III, in the Rose Parade.

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he “Kingdom of the Dancing Stallions” was established very close to Knotts Berry Farm by Ray and Edith Evans, and their exhibit of trained horses was very well attended.

Many of these purebred horses came from Australia where Mr. Evans had had a very successful exhibit. Unfortunately, this business did not succeed, and the horses were repossessed by the bank - leading us to realize that it was necessary for the horses

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THE P.R.E. HORSE IN THE UNITED STATES (con’t) to be microchipped because they were all white (at that stage), and being separated from their papers was a serious disaster.

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he first publication dedicated to the Spanish Horse was called “The Spanish Bit” and came out in March 1974. It was a mimeographed newsletter of five pages and came out monthly. The mailing and duplication of the newsletter took substantial resources during that time and it operated by the generosity of those who were interested in the breed. By 1980 it had grown to be over 40 pages in length! The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse has a full set of the newsletters in the International Resource Center located in Albuquerque NM. If you visit the Resource Center be sure to read some of the issues because they are full of historical treasures and interesting photos.

In 1978 there were still no more than 350 purebred horses in this country - and another outbreak of African Sleeping Sick-

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Lanys on Regalado at Ann Ohrel’s farm in Arizona waiting for Nuno Oliveira who never arrived from the Parra’s.

ness slowed importations completely for at least an added three years.

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eanwhile the AAHA became the AALHA and registered Pure Spanish, Pure Lusitano and “Pure “half” horses as well. After a period of difficulties with the names, Mr. George Rosenthal provided a ‘mediator” and hosted a weekend at his hotel where representatives from the IAHA and AALHA sat in the same room and agreed to merge into what became the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA). The combined Association now had a single Registry.

The Spanish Bit: Photo of the first issue of The Spanish Bit March, 1974, from The Foundation IRC. Rider and horse were not noted.

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In Spain, the Spanish Stud Book was run by the Department of Defense - the Cría Caballar (as it had been since 1911). Although there was a great deal of controversy, the IALHA Board of Directors finally gave approval to an independent group of breeders to approach the Cría Caballar on behalf of breeders in the USA, in order that our horses would be included in the Spanish Stud Book. We were advised by Spain that our horses had to be named P.R.E. and not Andalusian. Revision and inscription began in 1994 with a 3-year period when the team crisscrossed the USA viewing as many horses as possible. The head of the Delegation was Coronel Jose Bobi Miguel from the Cría Caballar, a representative from the Ministry of Agriculture and a breeder representative appointed by the only national breed association in Spain at the time, ANCCE. The visits were

of one month duration, hosted as they are today, by wonderful breeders around the USA at the sites where a minimum of 10 horses were gathered. Lanys Kaye-Eddie and Barbara Currie were tour guides and paper pushers without the assistance of computers or cell phones!! Often the suitcases with completed paperwork weighed more than 50 lbs, and almost all the States were visited, often flying 2 or 3 times a day to fulfill the commitments.

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he Protocol with Spain was signed in 1997 and the first Spanish Cartas delivered. After three years of travel around the USA, a very formal protocol was signed at the Spanish Embassy in Washington DC with delegates from the Cría Caballar and supportive friends from Mexico and Costa Rica, as well as major breeders around the USA. In 1998 the Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse was founded. In 1999 FAB-PRE-USA was formed in an attempt to facilitate inscription and revision for the Spanish horses. A breeder in Texas who wanted control of the process, went to the Cría Caballar in Spain and told them that they had to abrogate the protocol because the entity with which they had signed was not officially registered in the USA. The protocol was abrogated and the Federation of breeders of the P.R.E./ FAB-PRE-USA was formed with Karen Jenkins as the first president. (FAB represent-

Pages from a 1970s Andalusian Brochure

ed Federation of American Breeders). There were three organizations that made up FAB_PRE-USA and a representative of each organization took turns as President for the period of one year 2000 and 2001 were ”open” years once again, meaning that the book was “open” to horses whose parents might have died, before being able to participate previously. In 2005, the Foundation was awarded the protocol with the Cría Caballar as their USA representative.

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n the year 2006 we were advised that the laws of Spain had been changed to bring it into compliance with the European Union…. that is, the ownership/management of the Stud Books of Equine Breeds must reside with the Ministry of Agriculture in each country, taking control out of the hands of the military for the first time since the cavalry had maintained the stallion deposits (1900) and managed the book for our breed.

Lanys and Barbara Currie at prize giving - Las Vegas

In 2007, finding that the cooperative protocol with ANCCE did not work, the Foundation formed the Carta Mundial Registry, based exactly on the rules and regulations of the Spanish Stud Book. The Foundation also provides many services for members whose horses might need help, either with registration, education, youth rider promotion, putting on shows, or with finding homes for horses in distress, importation, or taking in horses whose owners cannot care for them, etc.

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ARTICLE by Bessie Babits, DVM

Lamenting Laminitis and Spanish Horse

by Julie Alonzo

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t is 7:00am, and my pager goes off, again. The panicky horse owner has a middle-aged gelding, who happens to be a Pure Spanish Horse, and he is having trouble walking. He is not too interested in food. The distraught owner continues that there has been no change in feed, that he was fine yesterday, and that now he is rocking back on his hindquarters, and unwilling to move. And, CAN YOU PLEASE COME NOW!!!!! I sigh, a deep sigh of resignation. The sun is barely up, my horses are clamoring for their feed, and breakfast for me is a far away dream. A horse needs my help, and he needs it now. Yes, this truly is a medical emergency.

May, green grass, meadow larks twittering on the fence line, foals prancing around, jostling each other and delighting in the fleetness of their new found balance and legs. Beautiful bigbellied mares giving life graze quietly in the serene afternoon of a spring day. I love these days, but then the phone rings: “Hey, Doc, I brought my mares in from the pasture, and one isn’t walking too good. I think she might be foundered; can you come and take a look? I just noticed it today.” Spring, I think to myself, equals colic and laminitis. Spring has sprung.

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“ Hey, Doc,

I brought my mares in from the pasture, and one isn’t walking too good. I think she might be foundered; can you come and take a look?

I just noticed it today.”

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o, what do all these situations or scenarios have in common? They all are presentations of the various causes and forms of laminitis. And, for those of us who own, ride, manage, or train Pure Spanish Horses, we should pay particular attention. Spanish Horses, like many other breeds, are metabolicly very efficient, and, most of us tend to prefer that our horses carry extra weight for that “bloom” which shines in the show ring. Being metabolicly efficient is a good thing—genetically, these horses have been bred and selected to live off of sparse forage, or less readily available forage. Feeding them today with the lush, irrigated pastures and richer feeds now available, however, can lead to manifestations of laminitis or metabolic syndromes if not carefully managed. Yes, the horses we have now work, train, compete, and need quality forage and nutrition, but management must be done thoughtfully, and with knowledge of the horse’s genetics, environmental influences, and work-load in mind to avoid complications such as laminitis. In particular with the young horse, we have to be careful to not

“ Spring, I think to myself, equals colic and laminitis. Spring has sprung.”

:30pm, winter evening. I am so glad to be done with chores and soaking up the warmth from the wood stove. BEEP, BEEP, BEEP! “Oh, no, not again!” I think to myself with irritation. The client on the end of the line is not in good humor either. “Dang horses,” he mutters. “Got into the feed room.

They ate some grain. I am not sure what I need to do.” Visions of a quiet evening lounging by the fire listening to classical guitar by candlelight quickly fade into dreams. “I’ll be right there,” I manage to say.

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Fall, a glorious time: bright blue skies, light breezes; warm, sunny days, cold nights. The horses are getting fuzzy and feeling the fresh cool air. They are happy to be out on the pastures, which are no longer lush. For me, it is a time where I can focus on the training of my own horses as the equine veterinary work slacks off a little bit. I am riding one of my young stallions when the phone rings. I decide since the pager has not gone off, that I can finish the training session and then call the client back. Upon discussion, it seems that the horse owner has gone to fetch her horse from the pasture to ride, but found him standing away from the other horses. He was restless, shifting his weight from one foot to the other, and then unwilling to move quickly or easily.

Metabolic Musings in Relation to the vent it and find “cures.” Laminitis is on many fronts, a condition very worthy of the adage “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” I could write ad nauseum for days and days on the subject, and never even touch on what can be said about it. With that in mind, I would like to give you an overview of what it is, what causes it, basic treatment, and most importantly, prevention!

Figure 1a: Lateral view of basic hoof structures.

Figure 1b: Dissection of hoof and coronary band, demonstrating laminar interdigitation or interlocking.

trigger the genes which allow expression of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and eventually laminitis.

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rom the insulin resistant horse in the first scenario, to the typical grass-associated laminitis and grain-overload and gastrointestinal disturbance model in the second and third situations, all have a sequelae of laminitis. Not commonly thought of, the fourth situation is when a highly concentrated sugar load is prevelant in the sparse fall grass, more typically seen in higher altitudes where the intense sun and cold nights concentrate sugar in the stressed plants.

Laminitis—it conjures up demonic images akin to when the word “colic” is spoken. Sweaty palms and rapid heart rates accompany the diagnosis of laminitis. Copious amounts of research are being conducted to elucidate its causes, to help pre-

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imply stated, laminitis is inflammation of the laminae of the hoof. Laminae are tiny finger-like projections of tissue which suspend and hold the coffin bone (the third phalanx, or P3) to the inner hoof capsule. The insensitive laminae lining the inner portions of the hoof capsule attach to and interlock with the sensitive laminae originating from the coffin bone and encompassing its circumference. Off of each laellae are secondary and tertiary finger-like projections which tremendously increase the surface area for holding-power and weight distribution within the hoof capsule. See Figure 1. When these tissues, or laminae, become inflamed for various reasons they swell, and their interlocking attachments loosen. As with any type of inflammation, in addition to heat and swelling, there is pain. Imagine smashing your finger with a hammer, then walking with all of your weight on it—now you get the idea of the pain of laminitis. Then, there is the attachment of the deep digital flexor tendon to the coffin bone. Normally, the strain of the deep flexor is opposed by the stout interlocking of the laminae from the dorsal hoof wall. When those laminae loosen, however, there is a much more unopposed force of the deep flexor, which allows rotation of P3. In some cases, the laminae become inflamed not just over the dorsal (front) of the hoof wall/coffin bone juncture, but around the entire coffin bone.

When that occurs, the coffin bone can sink.

There are several phases of laminitis. Phase 1 is the developmental stage. This is the stage where the damage starts to occur to the laminae, but no clinical signs are present. This is a huge area for research currently, because if we can stop the developmental phase, we can stop the process. But, it is difficult to recognize— that is the catch. Essentially, during the developmental phase, lemellar separation is triggered. This phase will be prior to any visualization of clinical pain. The time the horse is in this phase will vary: black walnut exposure can cause the horse to be in this phase for just a few short hours, whereas grain overload may take 1-2 days. It is during this phase that the horse will usucontinued overleaf...

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lAMENTING lAMINITIS & METABOlIC MUSINGS IN RElATION TO THE SPANISH HORSE (con’t) ally experience a problem with some organ system, such as the digestive tract (colic, or colic surgery, toxicity), endocrine system (insulin resitance, Cushings disease, obesity), reproductive tract (retained placenta), musculoskeletal system (overwork on concussive surfaces, non-weight bearing lameness on one limb) , etc.

Whatever the cause, the process that causes the lamellar destruction begins in the developmental phase. This phase is also where one can look to find and fix the PRIMARY cause of laminitis.

You can’t just treat the signs of laminitis, you have to recognize and treat its cause!

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hase 2 is the actual clinical signs of laminitis, such as seen in the scenarios above. During this phase, lemellar destruction is taking place. Typcially, the worse the lameness or Grade of laminitis, the more severe the pathologic destruction of the lamellae. Phase 2 can further be broken down into the Acute stages of laminitis and Chronic stages.

Clincial signs of laminitis include tachycardia (increased heart rate from pain), tachypnea (increased respiratory rate), reluctance to move, very short, stabby or ginger movements with the front limbs, rocking back on the hind limbs. Some horses “tread” or constantly shift their weight from one foot to another. Others are down and refuse to get up without great efforts.

As a veterinarian, other clincial signs include a bounding digital pulse, sometimes warmth around the coronet band, and positive reactions to hoof testers over the solar margins of the coffin bone. Some horses with very hard and thick soles may not have a positive response. Radiographs are always warranted and should be taken in every case! This allows a baseline to be established for where the horse begins and can be followed should he worsen. Hoof balance, sole depth, rotation and sinking of P3 can all be assessed on radiographic evaluation. See Figures 2-4.

To me, laminitis is ALWAYS a medical emergency.

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emember, by the time you see clinical signs, the damage is already being done and continuing to occur. Treatment of the underlying cause is paramount for success, as is treatment of the laminitis itself.

The causes of laminitis are multifaceted. Often, fluctuating seasonal glucose concentrations in grass can affect a horse.

Endotoxic effects from gastrointestinal disturbances can trigger it. Cushings disease, a benign tumor on the pars intermedia of the pituitary gland, can lead to altered glucose metabolism of the feet. Black walnut toxicity. Grain overload. Extreme weight bearing on one limb, such as when a fracture repair is done and the contralateral limb takes all the weight. Insulin resitance. The list goes on and on. Of course, the real key to discovering what is causing the laminitis is to study the celleular and molecular processes that are occurring in the laminae themselves. This is what fascinates me. Matrix metalloproteinases, cytokines, vascular modulation, molecular changes at the basement membrane level of the laminae....it might make some of you fall asleep, so I will refrain from going into more depth and detail on this!

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nce we have clinical signs, what do we do? Therapy must be aggressive and immediate. Call your veterinarian! First, we have to identify and treat the cause. If insulin resistance is the cause (and, it can be tested for), then we must address diet and management of the insulin resistance at the same time. If a toxicity or GI disturbance is the cause, we must improve gut function, and eliminate toxic exposure.

Removal from pastures, and careful pasture management should be initiated in grass-associated laminitis. In all cases, weight management in overweight horses should be conducted.

Secondly, we treat the laminitis itself. Reduction of movement to prevent further tearing of laminae is an essential part of treatment. Anti-inflammatories such as phenylbutazone help to reduce inflammation.

Often, additional pain management is required from other sources. Hoof support is needed, either through standing in a sand stall or padding the feet with heavy foam board. Isoxuprine and pentoxyfylline may help improve the vascular compromise that is present. Standing limb bandages can provide Photos show lateral projections of a hoof with significant rotation in a heart bar shoe. Part of the dorsal hoof wall at the toe has been additional support. And, resected due to white line disease. Also notice the characteristic “laminitic rings” which are the growth rings on the hoof. They are we musn’t forget the wider at the heel than at the toe, which tends to grow more slowly due to compromised vasculature and poorer circulation.

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HOOF! Based on radiographic analysis, the hoof must be trimmed and the break-over kept short, often with a rockered toe. Often, a heart bar shoe is applied to provide support over the frog. Coronary grooving, hoof wall ablations, and other hoof wall procedures are aimed at reducing pressure, encouraging hoof growth, and improving vascular control to the hoof. Veterinarian and farrier compliance and involvement is essential to a good outcome.

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ecause of the tendency of many Spanish Horses to be “easy keepers” we must pay attention to the weight of our beautiful horses, and to their feed management. So often, simply reducing weight to a healthy level can prevent the triggers of laminitis. It has been postulated that adipose (fat) tissue can exert a hormonal influence on the glucose metabolism of the laminae in the hoof. Becoming familiar with the body condition scoring system may be a valuable and objective tool in assessing your horse’s weight. Weighing feed, limiting time on rich pasture, and learning the times to turn out when the sugar content is lowest in the grass are valuable preventative measures.

Proper foot care, exercise, and prompt testing, diagnosis, and treatment of colic, insulin resistance, and Cushings can help one avoid the negative consequences of laminitis.

Figure 2: The Left front shows rotation of P3 prior to hoof wall resection. It is about 10 degree rotation.

The next time you want to throw your horse an extra flake of hay, or leave him out on pasture a few extra hours, burn the image of a sweating, wide-eyed, unable to move horse, rigid with pain into your mind. In preserveingthe nobility, agility, and spirit of the Spanish Horse, remember that prevention is the best cure. If you suspect that based on your horse’s weight laminitis might occur in the future, call your veterinarian for an assessment and perhaps further testing.

Having treated a couple of horses successfully that rotated the coffin bones through their soles, I can honestly attest that no horse should have to endure that kind of pain. If you dream of caprioles, levades, one-tempis down the centerline, and sitting as one with your horse dancing to time, then take the extra time to evaluate your own horse’s weight, nutrition, and feeding plan.

Don’t lament on laminitis, instead muse upon metabolism!

Figure 3: This radiograph shows the better bone column alignment which has resulted from corrective shoeing and excess toe removal.

Photo demonstrates a heart bar shoe providing support to the frog.

Sugardine has been packed into the hoof.

Figure 4: This radiograph is from the right front of the same horse, showing minimal rotation of P3.

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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

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He has won several medals in Spanish shows.

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Registered with CM (approved) and ANCCE (approved). Grey. Produced grey and bay.

Bueno V Frolicking Fox Farm presents Bueno V, a 16.2+hh Bay ANCEE Revised P.R.E. dressage stallion. Bueno V possesses amazing character, trainability, and movement for dressage. His gentle nature combined with beauty, stature, and work ethic make him a complimentary match for purebred mares.

Bueno V was listed as an improvement sire for dressage movement and size by some of the most respected breeders in Spain. He was shown at the CDI in Barcelona at the Intermediare 1 level. He will be campaigned on the dressage circuit in Florida in 2015.

STALLION OWNERS: Thank you for donating a breeding to your exceptional stallions! You help the only organization that is FOR THE HORSE and dedicated to Preserving, Protecting and Promoting the P.R.E. Breed.

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BIDS OPEn December 1, 2014 www.prehorseauction.com

Chistoso WC Chistoso is Spanish for, “one who plays tricks on others, tells jokes or riddles,” ...this stallion lives up to his name with his personality. People oriented and willing to please, he is talented under saddle and in front of the carriage. Chistoso has won numerous awards in carriage driving. He has also competed in western pleasure, dressage, reining, side-saddle and Spanish dancing! This 16.1 hand stallion is dark bay w/a predominant dorsal stripe and long black legs. DNA tested for color - EE/Aa. He will produce dark colored foals, most will have a dorsal stripe. Rhea Terdal

Ciclon IX Bred by Yeguada Las Tijeras (Circulo Alfersi), Ciclon IX is owned by Rancho El Encanto. Ciclon is truly amazing. He is a huge P.R.E. (yes, a definite true 17.3hh) but he also has the bone and feet to carry his immense height and masses of hair. Ciclon is not only a well-bred and talented stallion in-hand and under saddle, he also has a wonderful temperament.

Desplante XIII 2007 imported P.R.E. ANCCE Revised rare red buckskin. Strong military/ Benitez/Bohorquez lines. Color coded Ee AA CCr gg. His classically coupled body is propelled into three incredible gaits by substantial bone and hind quarters. Desplante XIII possesses a great work ethic, high intelligence, and outstanding temperament worthy of his pedigree. He is a forerunner in producing color with the highest quality here in the US... He is worth his weight in “pure gold.” Producing Palominos, Buckskins, Perlinos and Cremelos.

MARE OWNERS: Bid on some of the exceptional stallions in the auction and help promote your breed while obtaining a service to an exceptional stallion at a great price.

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Stallion Service Auction . . .

2015 EXCEPTIOnAl STAllIOnS!

Dominante XXIX

Bred by Calogero Mazzara in Barcelona Spain. At 4 he was presented to a tribunal of Cria Caballar judges, and was one of the first stallions in Spain to be granted the status of Qualified Reproducer. Imported by Richard and Linda Nickerson, Dominante XXIX is a multiple championhsip winner in hand and at all levels of open dressage competition... currently training Grand Prix with Margo Gogan of Hilltop Dressage. A successful breeding stallion, producing foals with exceptional size, temperament, movement, and correct P.R.E. confirmation. A number of Dominante offspring have won titles at shows throughout the United States.

Hielo MOR

by Elche out of Hiliaca. 2001 Qualified Stallion. This exceptional ANCCE registered International and National Pure Spanish Stallion Champion stands 16.3 hands. His work attitude, powerful, elastic movement, outstanding temperament and conformational correctness all contributed to him becoming a Qualified Breeding Stallion for the Pure Spanish Horse. All of these characteristics and his achievements make him an exciting choice for breeders. Hielo MOR is only available to approved Pure Spanish mares for breeding via fresh cooled semen. DNA color tested and has generated black, bay, gray and chestnut in his foals. Owned by Lisa McDowel.

Kamiakan Kamiakin is a 2005 16.2hh dark bay P.R.E. stallion by the famous Kianto of Crown J P.R.E. Horses. Currently schooling Grand Prix, he has an unsurpassed record throughout his dressage career. In 2014 Kamiakin had his most impressive year to date representing the USA with rider Susan Treabess at the Altech FEI World Equestrian Games in Para Dressage. Kamiakin is the first P.R.E. to represent the US in a World Championship. In addition, he won many high point awards and was named IALHA Horse of the Year.

Revised w/ANCCE; registered with IALHA and FPSH.

Funds from the 2015 Stallion Service Auction goes to all the programs that are funded by The Foundation including: multiple discipline Awards, Youth, Rescue, Books of Merit, and Peace of Mind.

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BIDS OPEn December 1, 2014 www.prehorseauction.com

Ladino GF Silverstar Ranch presents Ladino GF, by Gaucho III out of Ladina. This 2004 16.3hh black bay stallion is P.R.E. Mundial, ANCCE, and IALHA registered. Two time Halter National Champion (Spanish & American judges), and National Driving Champion. Ladino GF has an excellent disposition, and his foals are very athletic and tall. Has thrown black foals.

Owned by Drs. Celia and Alan Dacre.

Noble XLIII Registered with ANCCE and currently owned by Rancho Los Aranda, Noble is an imported dapple buckskin stallion that stands at 16.2 hands and can produce Buckskin, Perlino, Pearl, Smokey Black, Bay and Grey. Noble has everything you look for: movement, temperament, and conformation.

This gentlemen comes from some of the oldest bloodlines, such as Paco Lazo and Urquijo. He is available for live cover and fresh chilled semen.

Vinas Piconero

by Udon (champion of Spain Sicab 2009), out of Cubanera.

Bred by Yeguada Valdeviñas, and owned by Yeguada de Los Romero.

Generico II Purebred Spanish Stallion, by Lebreo XXXII out of Genevesa VI. Imported from Malaga, Spain.

Foaled 04/01/2009. Owned by Hector Rivera.

AUCTIOn BIDDInG EnDS VAlEnTInE’S DAy 2015!

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Tilley Andalusians

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e are proud to introduce to you the new home base of Tilley Andalusians. Located in the famed horse country of Thousand Oaks we bring with us a rich history of breeding National Champion Quality Andalusian horses. From our original roots in Hemet, California, we’ve garnered numerous regional and national titles as well as high point honors for our gifted and versatile horses. The tradition of quality continues in our exciting new facility at Fieldstone Farm.

Tilley Andalusians Nadine Tilley • Fieldstone Farm, 890 West Potrero Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 • farm 805-379-9390 • tilleywood@aol.com • tilleyandalusians.com Trainer/Horse Management Bill Deeney • 909-644-1814 • wpd31@hotmail.com

Home of the USC Mascot “Traveler”

Visitors welcome by appointment.

Quality Andalusians for sale and standing at stud.

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s soon as I step out of the car Nadine Tilley’s assistant, Adelle, says with enthusiasm, “Oh, I remember you from the Santa Barbara horse show last year,” then she calls back over her shoulder to Nadine who is walking down the outdoor steps from her house, to remind her too. Obviously, nobody previously remembered each other’s names, but we all do recognize each other now, and we have a lovely time recalling seeing one another at the horse show. I appreciate it when Adelle expresses to me, “I remember your long hair and pretty eyes.”

This first trip to Nadine’s, was a quick stop by. I had been photographing Maria O’Brian’s mare and colt just a few miles away. I had telephoned Adelle in advance to ask if I could come by and meet her, and Nadine and her horses and then we could set up an appointment for the actual photographs for the magazine.

Nadine graciously shows me her spectacular barn full of beautiful horses and then we also take a ranch cart ride so that I can see some of the ones in corrals out further.

And then I select my choices for this issue and make a mental note for another future photo session for some other horses.

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like to limit the sessions to three horses, if there is a baby too that is alright, and I prefer to spend only about 20-30 minutes photographing each horse. I believe a horse is going to give you their best performance in that timeframe and after that they aren’t “fresh” anymore, and candidly, neither am I! It’s a lot of work photographing horses, so I like to keep my work at its peak level best too. One trainer told me that some photographers request an hour with each horse, but I personally would not find that beneficial.

July 24th 2014, I arrive once again at Nadine’s to photograph the beauties I have chosen. The mare Betica Del C, and her filly Cassara TA, are related to a horse special to me, Revoltoso XIV, Barbara Currie’s stallion that I photographed for the last issue. He fathered the mare, and so that also makes him the grandfather of the three month old filly.

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arbara and Nadine have known each other for about thirty years. When I first called Nadine to ask about photographing her horses, I had no idea she knew Barbara, but in all likelihood, anyone in the Andalusian world knows of the Currie name. And that is part of the beauty of the Andalusian community, both the horse and people that have common bonds and roots that trace back decades, along with kind and loving memories for a lifetime.

I want to photograph Dante RE, the 26 year-old gelding first, so he doesn’t have to wait around for the younger horses. He has already had a long walk from the back pasture to the barn where he waited for my arrival, so I appreciated that he made another long walk to where we were. On my first visit this “Old Man” was way out back in an open field with three yearlings hanging on to him like they were a part of his body. Nadine said, “They love him so much.” She also shared, “When he was a stallion and we had him in the barn, he used to worry so much whenever a horse was gone, etc., so I decided to have him gelded, and let him stay in the back pasture, and he is happier now.” I understand, it’s a stallion’s job to take care of the herd and he felt the need to do so. Now he can relax with the younger boys and be their role model.

I venture into the grassy field surrounded by white, thick, fencing, that looks like the old-fashioned wood fences, but is actually made from hard continued overleaf...

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TIllEy ANDAlUSIANS (con’t) plastic, that you can wash and that the horses can’t chew on and eat. Clever invention!

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s Dante RE, makes his way down the path, his backside shows the difficulty in movement; he has bad arthritis and indeed it shows when he walks. Nadine shares, “Some people probably think I should put him down now, but as long as he can move around and get up and down, I want to keep him.”

Nadine also offers,” You don’t need to worry about where to stand, he won’t be able to run, just walk.” But, when this still handsome horse is turned loose from his lead-line, he takes a few brave, bold, gallops. “He still has the spirit, but the body just won’t keep up,” I holler over to Nadine, as we are at opposite ends of the field. She agrees. I am content to take pictures of him standing, looking like the wonderful horse is he, years of faithfulness in horse shows, bringing home ribbons and trophies, and being lovable at home. I take some photos both on and off his lead-line. He wonders down to the end of the field and munches the green grass and looks happy and peaceful and that is a good memory for anyone to hold in their heart.

The filly is asleep in her stall with her mother and Adelle softly shares this tidbit. I quietly stand outside the stall and try to get a shot through the bars, the filly though, hears the gentle noise and wakes up to investigate. She immediately seems intrigued with the camera and looks at me through her sleepy eyes. However, merely looking isn’t enough and she gets up to take a closer look at the events. She seems determined to come through the crack of the stall door that Adelle opens so that I could get a photo unmarred from the stall bars, wood shavings decorate her adorable face and she shows not a hint of nervousness.

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delle manages to get her back into the stall where the filly wanders over to get a drink of milk from her mother. The mare, surprisingly to me, gives her three month old daughter a little nip on her butt, not too hard, but I did see the teeth. The filly seems unconcerned. Nadine offers the explanation, “The mares get tired from the nursing; it is hard on them.

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water. We usually separate them at four months for about a week to wean them off the nursing.”

The mare and filly get brushed and ready for the pasture photo op. I am willing to go into the open field and take pictures, but I ask for reinforcement. I tell Nadine that babies makes me nervous because they are all over place, she offers me the best place to stand, because it’s not in a corner, where they love to run. “Don’t worry,” she reassures me, “She won’t run towards you!” Famous last words - the filly immediately starts running towards me as soon as her lead-line comes off. She isn’t running towards Nadine, or Adelle or Bill, where they are in the pasture – she just runs towards me.

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adine jokes with laughter, “Oh, sure you are going to make a liar out of me, too.” But fear not, I took a few photos as the filly comes galloping towards me and then turn and do my own running to get by the fence railing in case of the need for a quick escape. I don’t believe for a moment the filly is being mean-spirited, she just wants to get close and play and see what I am doing, which I don’t mind, I just prefer she do it at a slower speed, thank you very much. I am not inclined to want a hoof-print on my forehead. However, I continue my picture taking and the filly decides to frolic at a safe distance and the results are pleasing.

The mare is content to have her baby occupied as she munches the grass and enjoys both a bit of free-time and galloping of her own, but she seems to know it’s nicer to run towards the corners and not the photographer. It was lovely when mother and daughter run together and share in the spacious fields and have this time marked by photographs that will make treasures of this day.

The two year-old filly/mare La Traviesa TA captures my attention the first day when I stop by her stall and we share a brief hello. I put my face up close to the bars that are between us and she put hers up close towards mine too. I chat with her. It was a warm encounter.

We move to another pasture for her photos and I tell Nadine I will stay on the outside and take my pictures over the fence. I want to be quite close to

Photo 1. DANTE RE Grey gelding, 27 years old.

the main gate that the horse is going to be lead through and I am positive that when she is let off her lead-line she will bolt like a racehorse and I want the photos, but not to be in her pathway. It is a good thing I make that decision too.

La Traviesa TA runs and kicks and bucks and is having a roaring good time and then she runs full-force over to the fence where I am, skidding to a stop and hangs her head over the railing, right in front of mine. Good thing for the fence or I might have had her nostrils up my nose! I talk to her, with lots of verbal sugar, but that isn’t enough, so I pet her head too. She didn’t budge, until Nadine and the others get her going again with their input of various noises.

And then, again, La Traviesa TA, after she has been running, gallops over to where I am and repeats the whole routine. Had I gone into the pasture with her, she undoubtedly would have come running full force to see me too and there would have been no fence railing between us. What was interesting was that Nadine, Adelle and Bill, were all in there with her and she didn’t go over to any of them. Just me, her new friend. It shows how dearly sensitive horses can be and how loving they are. How could anyone resist such a moment like that? What’s disappointing to me though is that the photos aren’t going to showcase her vivid spectacular coloring and her amazing charming personality.

I also start to imagine this gorgeous, sweet, mare as the ‘gal pal’ to my stallion. I can see them together at my ranch, in my barn, side-by-side, being companions, (horses need each other, they are herd animals) and later me taking turns riding them along the ocean and across green trails. Never mind that I don’t have the ranch, the barn, or the stallion, or that Nadine has never said that her horse is for sale, right now I just have the dream, and it’s a darn good one. You need dreams to focus on making things happen and allowing for blessings….

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ill, Nadine’s head trainer, spends the whole time with us and he is a gentle, soft spoken man both to us and the horses. He is a darn good sport too. When he walks up with Dante RE, I said, “Hello, big fellow.” And then felt the need to clarify, “I was talking to the horse.” Everyone laughs. At one point with the mare and filly, Bill, is belly down on the grassy ground crawling along towards the mare with a short crop and plastic bag attached, so he could wave it and get her ears to be alert. I wonder if he will be itchy later? At one point he asks, “Where do you want me?” I respond with continued overleaf...

you name it, he has accomplished it!

Regional and National Championships, Breed and Open competitions. yearly High Point Horse, 3 times consecutively. lifetime Achievment Award winner.

Amateur Open Champion, both under saddle and driving. He is now retired, as a mentor/ baby sitter imparting all his wisdom to our young colts as they develop into our future champions.

Photo 2. BETICA DEl C Grey mare, 9 years old.

Before this magnificent mare retired to become a founding brood mare for our breeding program, at an early age, she made an indelible mark for the Spanish Horse. She won IAlHA multiple, National Championships as a Junior Horse and carried that winning record into her senior year. She presented us with a beautiful filly this year who we have christened, Cassara TA. She is the third filly by our National Grand Champion Stallion, Amici BB. Photo 3. CASSARA TA Grey filly, 3 months old.

This little filly is by our National Grand Champion, Amici BB and out of our National Champion, Betica Del C, is showing lots of movement already and with her personality glowing, we hold great promise for her becoming a champion like her mother and father.

Photo 4. lA TRAVIESA TA Grey filly, 2 years old.

This breathtaking filly is by our National Grand Champion Stallion, Amici BB and out of our National Grand Champion Mare, Maite. This extraordinary 2 year-old moves like a dream and we are hopeful her future in the show arena will take her to the champion titles we know she can achieve.

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TIllEy ANDAlUSIANS (con’t) five loyal dogs. Adelle and her husband Dan also live on the ranch in the manager’s house. Nadine has a generous staff that helps with the labor and there is plenty of team spirit.

the voice of an earnest horse photographer doing her job, “Out of the way, just like you are.” He doesn’t even flinch at my bluntness. Thank you Bill.

Nadine Tilley is an inspiring woman.

A mere year and a half ago, she lost her loving husband, Bill Tilley, unexpectedly. He had gone duck hunting and taken his faithful black lab, Pepsi, with him. He died from an aneurysm.

Nadine said he would have wanted it that way, quick, without a lingering illness. I would imagine though it makes it harder for his wife and others, for death to be so unprepared, no warnings, no time to adjust. I share with Nadine how common it is for still-vibrant women to lose their husbands, because history has proven that men frequently die younger and before their wives. It is a link we share as females and something, unfortunately, that needs to be prepared for.

Nonetheless, Nadine is tough, noble, and knows the importance of moving forward. Sometimes people become immobilized by tragic events, but not with Nadine. And that is part of the beauty of her story. She is also warm, kind, funny, and nice to me. I like people who are nice to me. This is a big selling point in any relationship!

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have been happily divorced for 23 years. No plans to remarry. I like my independent life, and my own company.

Nadine is joyful when I tell her how long I have been on my own, “Oh good, you are proof that it can be done. Some people tell me I am so young that I will remarry, but my life is good and full just like it is, I had a good marriage and I don’t need another one.” We also talk about life after death both for people and animals. I like these amazing conversations I get to have with people and make connections. And, I like Nadine Tilley.

Nadine shared that she had already discussed with Bill that when the time came that if she was a widow, she wouldn’t stay living in the same home she shared with him, that would have been too hard – so she found a new place, a 60 acre ranch that needed a house built on it – and she is in the process of making that happen. For now she lives in a small guest house with her

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Adelle and Nadine’s friendship spans 25 years. About 13 years ago, Adelle became Nadine’s decorator, and about two years ago became her assistant.

Adelle still does decorating, but her only client now is Nadine. The mare’s barn has a huge crystal chandelier hanging down and the barns themselves look better than some homes. I love that there is a motorized horse on a stand, the kind you see sometimes outside a store for children, that you put coins in for a ride. If that was mine, I would climb aboard! My age is of no consequence, having fun would be the object!

There is also a kitchen for the staff with fresh peaches from Nadine’s trees, (which she sent some home with me too,) a vase of roses in the bathroom etc. Not bad for a barn!

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ill Tilley was a professor at USC and also a talented businessman. He honored his wife’s personal love of horses, and made sure the funds were there to provide her with that passion. Additionally, Nadine and Bill provided a permanent endowment for the University of Southern California’s famous mascot, Traveler. As long as there is a Traveler, he will be an Iberian Warmblood. Fieldstone Farms is now known as, “The Home of Traveler.”

I am so glad I had this time with Nadine. While we were saying our goodbyes, I offered her an apology and explanation. “I usually bring a hostess gift, but I was resting my back yesterday due to an injury, and I didn’t get organized on that detail.”

Her response to me is an example of the quality of a woman she is and why I feel such an immediate liking to her. “I am not a hostess, and I don’t need a present. Your camera, the pictures you are taking, your lovely personality, your beautiful eyes, you are the gift, and you are welcome to visit me again.”

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 - Aloha & Jelly Doughnuts!

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Vaquera or Clรกsica

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Competitions for young Vaquera horses include work at trot and the Española saddle is more suitable for this. There is no trot work included in senior/national level Doma Vaquera; in fact points are lost for any steps of trot during a competition.

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INTERVIEW By BARB ClARK:

Enchanted with the P.R.E.

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r. Ariel Martinez and his Rancho El Encanto have become one of the premier breeders of Pure Spanish Horses in North America, winning championship after championship in both the stallion and mare categories.

Located in the Santa Cruz County, California town of Aptos, Rancho El Encanto (Enchanted Ranch) takes its name not only because of its idyllic setting but also because of the magnificent horses that live and are born there.

El DOCTOR: I want Rancho El Encanto not to become just an owner of Spanish Horses but a breeder that produces exceptional quality….a breeder that produces beautiful horses that are functional; horses that have the characteristics of the breed with good confirmation and exceptional movement. We want to breed horses that can improve the breeding programs of other breeders so that the breed as a whole improves. We also want to breed horses that people can enjoy riding.

Visitors all come to the same conclusion, this is a serious breeding operation where quality is normal and perfection is the goal. You can’t help but wonder, how did Dr. Martinez and his family accomplish so much since 2006 when they first discovered the breed? Usually it takes decades to build a reputation like Rancho El Encanto, yet they’re enjoying it after only eight short years.

My ranch is set apart, I believe, because of the quality we have acquired in the last three years. We have three very important stallions with the Bocado Brand that are true improvers of the breed.

A family physician, who is affectionately called “El Doctor”, agreed to be interviewed by THE P.R.E. HORSE.

El DOCTOR: We evaluate our foals based on their characteristics and their natural movement. We keep in mind what is the best possible use for each foal, competition, breeding, riding, etc. I believe horses, regardless of their breeding, may have different uses depending upon their abilities.

THE P.R.E. HORSE: How did you discover the P.R.E. breed?

El DOCTOR: I fell in love with the Pure Spanish Horse when I invited some friends with their Spanish Horses to my ranch. I saw how spectacular their horses were, their impressive movement, their magnificent beauty, and their demeanor. I just fell in love with the breed.

THE P.R.E. HORSE: Does your family share your love for the Pure Spanish Horse?

El DOCTOR: My family is very involved with my horses, and with the ranch. My sons help and enjoy the horses both at home and at the shows. My wife, daughter and two grand daughters really love them too.

THE P.R.E. HORSE: Who was your first P.R.E. Horse?

El DOCTOR: His name is Santiago and he is a very nice and beautiful horse. To this day he has given me great memories and experiences. I still ride him in parades, at parties, and just for the joy of riding a good horse.

THE P.R.E. HORSE: What goals do you have for Rancho El Encanto? What are you breeding for?

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THE P.R.E. HORSE: Do you have an evaluation system for your foals? If so, what is it?

THE P.R.E. HORSE: Do you have a favorite horse?

El DOCTOR: My favorite horse is Farruco LXXXIII. It was love at first sight. I decided right then I had to have this magnificent horse. I didn’t even ask the price. He is a very special horse. I love his disposition to please, his nobility and how his attitude and demeanor changes, according to the situation. He was a relative unknown in the show ring when he was imported but that didn’t last long. He was 2009 Champion of Champions at Fiesta of the Spanish Horse and Champion of the breed at Feria of the Spanish Horse, also in 2009. He earned champion of Champions honors in 2010 at Celebration in Las Vegas and Absolute Champion of Feria of the Spanish Horse in 2011. To this day he holds the record for the highest score for a stallion in competition of 105.43%.

THE P.R.E. HORSE: You have won many major titles with many beautiful horses. Do you have a specific title or win you are proud of?

El DOCTOR: We won many titles in all major competitions, but the one that is special is the Young Reserve Champion Filly

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Luna CCXCIV

Hilandera II

Farruco LXXXIII

Fabulilla MR - Qualified Mare

THE P.R.E. HORSE: What should we be doing to promote the P.R.E. in the USA? El DOCTOR: We have to promote our breed by going to expos and events in different settings. This is especially important in areas where the breed is not known. I would also like to see more promotion of the breed by Spain and by organizations in the USA. We are still a very small breed in the United States and we need more recognition.

THE P.R.E. HORSE: You have over 60 horses. Are any of them for sale?

Favorita CCLII

won by Favorita CCLII (by Farruco). This award makes me feel that I am on the right track with my breeding selections. I am very excited about the new foals coming in 2015. We anticipate excellent results from pairings like Luna, crossed with Farruco and Lebrijana crossed with Revoltoso. I believe these breedings will be excellent.

El DOCTOR: We have several horses for sale in different age groups. I would like to keep the best horses, however I do sell them as well because I believe that good horses are the ones that give our ranch the name and reputation I wish to have.

Visit ranchoelencanto.com or call for more information about Rancho El Encanto 831.750.6523

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HARAS CUP:

Highpoint P.R.E. of the event was amazing with competitors supporting and cheering one another along.

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he wildly fun equine sport of Working Equitation is growing fast and folks say once you try it, both you and your horse will be hooked. There is something for every horse and rider from novice to expert in this event and the people of HARAS Dos Cavaleiros decided to put on a first class event to highlight the sport.

October 24th -26th Friday was the Dressage Phase, Saturday was the Obstacles Phase and Sunday was the Competition Speed Phase. Each day there were plenty of extra activities to keep everyone entertained on the beautiful grounds, from a fashion show, gala night, and even a hat derby. Located in Magnolia, Texas, the facility is extraordinary and the HARAS Equestrian team did a great job making everyone feel welcome. The atmosphere

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The Foundation is proud to honor the high scoring P.R.E. of the event, BARQUILLERO LXI trained and ridden by Erica Peet and owned by Saul and Sandra Aguayo of Mira Loma, CA. Erica said “I have ridden Barquillero since he was three. He is an incredibly willing horse and tries his best to do whatever is asked. We won the dressage phase and came in second in the Ease of Handling phase. We hadn’t practiced the speed phase and came in 9th. We decided to take him to the Haras Cup for Working Equitation because he is so fun to ride and has the ability to do what is asked of him even though he is used as a breeding stallion. He just makes it easy!”

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ARQUILLERO LXI was born in 2008 and was bred by Yeguada Del Hierro Del Angel He placed 2nd out of 22 in the Novice Division and is a shining example of the athleticism, beauty, and temperament that the P.R.E. is famous for.

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ARTICLE BY COTY:

Jump!

“I have loved horses since I was a little girl and my family moved to a neighborhood teeming with various equines. I climbed upon the back of a pony and I was hooked! I quickly graduated to horses and rode frequently and jumping was a desire in the back of my mind.

“I was in my late-twenties when I was able to buy horse property. I had four horses, a colt, and a pony! The breeds were various, Sonny, my appaloosa gelding was my favorite; I had him until he died. I rode him for pleasure and I couldn’t ask for a better ride or personality! In 1990, I moved to Santa Barbara and owning horses here takes big money, so unfortunately, I don’t have any horses – yet.

“About 28 years ago, I discovered Pure Spanish Horses. Their amazing spirit, their fairytale movement, their manes, their soulful eyes, their exquisite body form. I want one of my own, which I wrote about in the article for this magazine, ‘I Believe In Dreams.’ I also took the cover photo. (Both won Blue Ribbons.)

“I have enjoyed going to the various ranches and photographing these beautiful horses.

It brings such a pleasure to my life. I have learned a lot by looking at horses through the lens of a camera. It has enriched my passion for horses in all breeds and confirmed my affection for this breed in particular.

“In my fantasy

mind, I want to buy a Spanish horse and compete in some form of jumping.

I have heard that inappropriate rumor that Spanish horses ‘don’t have the ability,’ but I am not convinced.

They have power, passion, speed, agility, and loyalty.”

“In my fantasy mind, I want to buy a Spanish horse and compete in some form of jumping. I have heard that inappropriate rumor that Spanish horses ‘don’t have the ability,’ but I am not convinced. They have power, passion, speed, agility, and loyalty. A horse that loves their rider will work at performing and pleasing that person. I think it’s possible to find the right horse, the right trainer, the right rider and to show a Spanish horse in jumping competition.

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“Olympic hopeful, Hannah Selleck, and her trainer, Karen Healey, are women that I admire. Hannah is mentioned in all three of my books. I was at the LA MASTERS in September 2014, and was delighted to photograph Hannah’s amazing ability to compete in jumping. She has a beautiful seat and balance that is inspiring and she is also a true gem of a young woman. Although Hannah rides a different breed, it makes me eager to pursue my own jumping endeavors.

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indy Ramiriz-Smith competes with her P.R.E mare Carina in jumping and she has graciously shared some of her accomplishments with us: Carina HGF is a six-year-old bright bay mare bred by Kim Boyer of Hampton Green Farm in Fruitport Michigan and acquired

by Eric Smith as a three-year-old. She has been trained and ridden by Eric’s wife, Cindy Ramirez-Smith, in the disciplines of eventing, hunter/jumpers and dressage of Vulcan Mesa Ranch, in Atascadero, California.

Carina’s dressage training started immediately upon her arrival in California in 2012.

Twice she scored in excess of 75% at training level test and won the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association’s (IALHA) coveted Regelado II perpetual trophy for Spanish purebred horses in dressage that year.

Carina’s success in dressage comes as no surprise. Her sire, Camaron IX showed through Prix St. George in the fiercely competitive Wellington dressage circuit, and her dam, Sevillana LXXX, was sired by Pampero VII— the 1989 SICAB champion of functionality.

However, her performance in eventing the last two years is unprecedented for a pure bred Spanish horse, especially a mare.

At any level of eventing, a three day horse trial is extremely stressful-- both for the horse, and the rider. Even if your dressage is stellar on day one, the specter that you could have a refusal on cross country on day two or have a rail down in stadium jumping on day three is always present and foremost on your mind. Since scoring is cumulative over three days, there is as much pressure on the leader to keep the lead as there is on the rest of the field to move into the lead.

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his year Carina placed in every three day event where she competed, including a first place ranking in her most recent competition at Twin Rivers Ranch. Her accomplishments this year include:

arina’s temperament, focus and determination are some of the attributes that are well suited for eventing. In the high octane world of eventing—a world dominated by thoroughbreds and warmbloods-- we are often complimented on the bold and confident nature of our horse.

For this reason Andalusian World called her “a superlative example of the breed’s untapped potential in open competition”.

• Second place out of a field of twenty-one at the Spring Twin Rivers Horse Trials • Fourth place out of a field of eighteen at the Summer Event at Woodside • First place out of a field of fifteen at the Fall Twin Rivers Horse Trials • Qualified and will compete in the USEA Area VI regional championships • Qualified for the USEA’s American Eventing championships • Won the IALHA high point awards for hunter-jumpers and combined training • Was awarded the IALHA El Premio de Merito achievement award with 215 lifetime points in USEF recognized events, including dressage, hunter-jumpers and three day eventing.

In 2015 there are plans to move Carina up to second level in dressage, show her at training level in eventing, and possibly even attend the American Eventing Championships in Tyler, Texas next Fall.

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Hacienda del Sol..................................................71

Rancho El Encanto.............................................63

Andacielo..............................................................29

J’Equestrienne.......................................................10

Rivera’s Andalusian Farm .............................. BC

Andria Kidd..........................................................34

La Tienda Española.............................................70

S&S Stables............................................................70

Applied Horse Wisdom......................................70

Lionheart...............................................................51

Saddleridge Farms.........................................42, 70

Coty........................................................................28

Live Oak Andalusians...........................................8

Snowy Peaks Ranch...............................................1

Enchanted Horses................................................23

Medieval Times....................................................67

Sommer Ranch..............................................28, 70

Yeguada Cárdenas Horses.....................................4

Oak Hill.....................................13-16, 57-60, IBC

Tilley Andalusians...............................................44

Glen Aryn Farm...................................................19

P4 Spanish Horses...............................................43

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Gremlan Farms.......................................................3

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GENEROUS BEYOND BELIEF:

Musings on the Noble Iberian Horse

by Hanna Larsson

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uthor and journalist Kip Mistral and I met over a completely different matter when we began talking about her new project – “Generous Beyond Belief: Musings on the Noble Iberian Horse” – a book about the Spanish and Portuguese breeds unlike any literature about the Iberian horse that I have read or heard of.

Always highly admired for its noble, generous spirit and majestic appearance, through time the Iberian horse has been a natural source of inspiration for literature and art.

What makes this new, exciting book different, however, is that while it is highly informative about the Iberian horse and the Portuguese and Spanish equestrian cultures, the main theme is the generosity of the Iberian horse and how it inspires humans.

A 120 page, full-color art book, “Generous” is gorgeously illustrated by the work of international equine photographers and artists: •

Power, beauty, valor, kindness and generosity…find out how the Iberian horse came to embody these qualities over centuries of careful breeding.

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Discover the equestrian cultures of Spain and Portugal.

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Read in-depth profiles about prominent Spanish and Portuguese horsemen.

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Immerse yourself in history … learn about the famous Schools of Equestrian Art, the National Studs, the native riding disciplines.

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Be inspired by the beauty and grace of the Iberian horse in art.

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Cheer for the Iberian’s success in modern competition.

It is in this inspiration that Kip found her vision for the project:

“As a dedication to my wonderful P.R.E. Valentín--companion of 13 years, guide in our equestrian odyssey and muse for all my writing projects--I figured I’d go through my article archives and publish a “best of” folio. But, as I explored, I became strongly aware of the common theme of how the spirit of the Iberian horse has fascinated people and changed their lives and their careers. I was captivated by this idea. And as the project expanded, I saw an opportunity to create an international community of Iberian horsemen/women and artists who are the best at what they do in the world.

It seems there is a connection that these individuals who have been inspired by the generosity of the Iberian horse, in turn, THEY are generous! So when I have asked them to participate, they have said "Yes!" and offered their writing, photography, interviews…whatever they had to contribute in their area of expertise.”

When talking to Kip she enthuses about her hopes for the book:

“ My vision, and mission, is that this book will have such a compelling quality that it may draw people into a new direction in their lives. I want to make a “dream” book full of color, life and light, with information, photography and art so alluring that the reader wants to stop what they’re doing, and go to Spain and Portugal to engage with the Iberian horse and the equestrian cultures that created it. I know from personal experience with Valentín…the Iberian horse will change your life if you let it.”

To order “Generous Beyond Belief,” for $39.95, email Kip Mistral at newhorsearts@hotmail.com.

Contact Hanna Larsson at www. lusitanoportal.com.

Cover painting by Elise Genest

With all the interesting people and great material involved, I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!

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