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THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PURE SPANISH HORSE VOLUME XIII - 2015 - ISSUE I

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Richard & Linda Nickerson • Oakley, UT • 801.694.1106 mail@snowypeaksranch.com • www.snowypeaksranch.com THE P.R.E. HORSE 2015 Issue 1 { 1

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; Barb Clark; Richard Lust; Dr. Celia Stenfors Dacre; Cameron English; Laurie Monroe.

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 Maria O’Brien Dr. Celia Stenfors Dacre

barbara.currie@prehorse.org cenglish@englishsales.com sechuck@usmedicus.com stevehenryesq@aol.com mariaob@ca.rr.com cdacre@wyoming.com

Directors Emeritus (Life Trustees) Mary Adams mpadams@outlook.com Lee Burton leerburton@comcast.net 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 Tashina Heiser basiliorhf@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 2 } THE P.R.E. HORSE 2015 Issue 1

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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

COMMENTS BY COTY:

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elcome to our first online issue! My personal deep appreciation goes to our editor and graphics art designer, “The Lovely Miss Laurie” for her ability to create such a stunning issue straight from her computer!

Take a big bow Laurie Monroe!

Our cover photo of Maria O’Brian’s mare and colt was one that I enjoyed taking. The gentle way the baby colt is reaching up his mother’s neck is such a tender act between them.

He loves his Mama and wants to give her a little snuggle. I feel a sense of delight that I was the person who took the first baby pictures of this little guy when he was just one week old. When he and his mother were coming down the path to the arena, they stopped by the gate. He was hiding behind his mom on the other side, I was in front on the opposite side, and the colt knew something different was going on. So even though we could not see each other, I started talking to him.

“Hi little guy, I am here to take your picture, I am your friend, and there is nothing to worry about.

I won’t hurt you, you are safe to come out.” And so he did, ever so cautiously, his tiny hoofs walking around the back of his mother and then deciding to partially come around her massive butt, so I could see him face-to-face. I have a fun photo of him standing by his mom’s protective hind quarters with his sweet, trusting eyes, looking right at me (above). It was a precious bonding that occurs between humans and horses and a good example of why I have such a passion for these beautiful soulful creatures that bless my life behind measure.

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About Your Online Mag

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Registering Your P.R.E.

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Solution to a Growing Issue

Award Winners

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From the Horse’s Mouth

Train in the Sun

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Vaquera or Clasica II

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Join in the FUN!

2 Masthead & Mission 3 Advertiser Index / Comments by Coty 8 Genetic Erosion 11 New Studbook App IBC Preparing for the Big Show Front Cover 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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about your online magazine:

Well . . . Here We Are

by Laurie Monroe, Editor

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ell, here we are - a New Year, a third of the way through it and I am finally able to produce our first online version of The P.R.E. Horse magazine with an updated method of delivery!

Between getting married in January (my family pictured right... me in the middle), preparing for show and breeding season (now heavily underway in Florida), some health concerns, and being bombarded at the office with a full court press on bringing to fruition our first Court Management System conversion in 13 years, I have been delayed... and, while I apologize for the delay - here we are!

Now that the prerequisite work is complete it is “TIME TO DELIVER”. What am I delivering you ask? No, The P.R.E. Horse magazine structure has NOT changed, but the delivery system, the cost of advertising, and the reach of the magazine have, indeed, changed.

DELIVERY: The first three editions of the year (possibly only two this year due to the delayed beginning) will be delivered first to subscribers by electronic media (a link to the online issue) 60 days in advance of the magazine being released for general public access, and being pushed out to equine enthusiasts worldwide, to increase the base of support for your magazine and the products advertised therein. WE HAVE UNBELIEVABLELY GREAT ADVERTISING RATES FOR OUR ONLINE EDITIONS!

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he fourth or “Annual” edition of the magazine will be in full color, printed, and mailed to our subscribers, then released online in addition to our public, members, and worldwide enthusiasts; again to increase the viewer potential and advertising success.

YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS ADVERTISING IN THE PRINT EDITION, especially since we will be choosing select

articles from the year’s online production to include in the annual keepsake; in addition to timely and fresh articles for the following year, which will ensure robust content and many opportunities for excellent advertising placement!

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After subscription delivery time period, we will not only deliver to the public via internet access, but we will take select articles from the magazine edition and render them directly into theprehorseonline.com website! IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY CHECKED US OUT... NOW IS THE TIME!

At the same time we add these special articles we will place web variations of our advertiser’s ads if they were linked to a particular article. These articles and ads will remain on the website for a minimum of a full year.

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dvertisers who have not opted for an ad to run on THEPREHORSEONLINE.COM and would like to do so, can sign up by contacting the FPSH Office, or dropping the editor a line at editor@prehorse.org.

We hope to offer you automatic sign up options for these

ads in the future, but there are a few web-projects ahead of us vying for that attention!

Online Issue II! For more information on this feature, please contact the editor at editor@prehorse.org.

What will your online magazine look like?

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bviously if you are reading this, you already know the answer to this question, but; hey, it’s nice to have a reference point! Your online magazine may be read just like any magazine... open the page, turn the page, bookmark the page - only you will click through with your mouse, function keys, or in the case of a touch screen... by touch!

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hink of this site as an extension of the online magazine. A place were special articles will be uploaded and housed semi-permanently and may be searched for content. Also a place for unique advertising opportunities. Web concentric, page specific, banner ads, or... be smart - look through the packages we offer... if you take the time to read what you get for the cost, you will see some really incredible bundles!

Subscribers to the magazine will (in addition to being provided access to the ‘flip-book’ style magazine), be provided a link to download a PDF version of the magazine if they wish.

An additional option to print-on-demand is being researched currently and may be available as soon as

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ince THE PREHORSEONLINE.COM site is constantly being updated, we urge you to contact us if you have ideas for additional content, commentary on the way the site works or does not work for you, or if you

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aBOuT YOur ONliNE MagaziNE (con’t) have an article or photograph you would like to share on our website. Tell us if you have specific articles you would like to see in future editions. Share with us your special story of how the P.R.E. horse has touched your life. We want to hear from our enthusiasts...

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Genetic Erosion

by Celia Stenfors-Dacre, M.D., MBA Silverstar Ranch

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ave you ever wondered what it does to close studbooks? Currently a couple of the Pure Spanish Horse Registries do not allow registry of foals unless parents are both inscribed and revised. There are numerous reasons why one wouldn’t inscribe and/or revise their Pure Spanish horses especially in our current economic situation. The result is fewer horses sanctioned as breeding stock and a reduction in the approved genetic material available.

Genetic erosion occurs when the gene pool is restricted or diminished. The consequences of a reduced gene pool can result in inbreeding, weakened immune systems, lethal mutations and possibility of species or population extinction. Pure Spanish Horses face the possibility of genetic erosion too as fewer horses are approved into the studbooks.

Both facebook and the website are designed to be mobilecentric, so you can read on your computer, your tablet, or your smartphone.

We hope you enjoy this first edition of our online magazine, and encourage you to provide feedback!

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enetic erosion is not to be confused with selective breeding. Selective breeding is a method used to encourage favorable breed characteristics. To obtain these characteristics inbreeding is often used which can predispose to genetic erosion. With selective breeding unintended breed characteristics can inherently become extinct and extremely difficult to retrieve.

Conversely selective breeding can improve a breed if done with care.

Registries are responsible for breed maintenance so care and thoughtfulness must accompany prepared protocol. Is the current Pure Spanish Horse registry protocol benefitting or damaging our breed? Let us know what you think.

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Introduction to the Registration of your Pure Spanish Horse:

Truth be Told – Registering your P.R.E. Horse

by Cameron English, President FPSH

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he Spanish horse is a relatively new breed to the U.S. Some of the first breeders started to focus on the Spanish Horse in the late 1960’s, and then more showed up into the late 1970’s. It has been a breed with incredible influence in the genetic make up of almost all breeds of horses; yet, surprisingly, the breed itself has not experienced much impact in the population or overall involvement in the equine industry here.

It has been estimated that of the P.R.E, horse, aka; Andalusian, or Spanish Horse, less than 2,500 total registrations are filed each year in the United States, and, about 5,000 registrations in Spain. Compare that to the American Quarter Horse, with an estimated 150,000 registrations each year.

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At the Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse, we have recognized the challenge in educating the P.R.E. Horse enthusiasts regarding their options to register their Pure Spanish Horses. Are you a new P.R.E. Horse owner?

Wondering what your options are for Registering your P.R.E? Well, this article should give you some guidance regarding the Carta Mundial Registry. When you consider the process, you have the option of Inscribing/ Registering your P.R.E., into the studbook. At this level, your horse is confirmed to be pure blood, or Pura Raza Española, as the Spanish refer to it. The process includes a parental verification through U.C. Davis in California.

If you decide to go “all the way” with your registration, you could bring your Stallion or Mare through a revi-

sion process, which is essentially permission to breed. In order to register foals their parents must go through this process or be revised. Basically, the Foundation provides a Spanish Judge that will evaluate your candidate, and if approved, will be given a stamp in it papers that indicates your horse is “APTO” or approved for breeding.

CHECK OUT THIS NEW “STUDBOOK” APP

Read on for more detail and instructions on how to register your P.R.E. hISToRY AND INFoRMATIoN oN ThE CARTA MUNDIAl REGISTRY

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he P.R.E. Mundial Registry was proposed by the board of directors of The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse and voted into existence by the members of The Foundation at a meeting in Dallas TX in January of 2008. Known for providing accurate papers with excellent service at a non-profit cost, the modernized American version of the studbook of origin in Spain is huge success.

Inscribing or Registering your horse in the P.R.E. Mundial Registry is quite easy. All your horse needs is: • DNA from UC Davis proving his parentage and establishing his own genetic profile (This can be done through the registry if you like) • A Fifteen digit or greater microchip implanted in his neck in the Nuchal Ligament (You can purchase a microchip from the registry if you like) • A Breeding Certificate signed by the mare and stallion owner (Free online form) • An Inscription Document and sticker filled out by an authorized vet • A filled out Application for Service (Free online form) THERE IS NO PENALITY or additional cost for registering your horse after it is a weanling.

Revising your horse or obtaining permission to breed is also easy once your horse is inscribed or registered. The P.R.E. Mundial Registry uses the standards for the breed that has made our talented and beautiful horse what it is

today. The world’s experts, the Cría Caballar, developed these standards, a century ago.

All your horse needs is: • A filled out application for service • A P.R.E. Mundial Carta During the revision process your horse will be evaluated by experts who will provide you with a comprehensive score sheet. They will take exacting measurements to document your horse’s information and confirm his identity through both microchip and markings. If your horse passes a sticker will be placed into his registration papers indicating permission to breed.

At this time the P.R.E. Mundial Registry is a closed registry. Both parents of any foal or horse admitted into the registry must have revised parents in The P.R.E. Mundial Registry or any other legitimate P.R.E. Registry. At this time we honor papers from the following P.R.E. registries: UCCE | Cría Caballar | CCPREM ANCCE | ANAA (SO papers only) If you have registration papers from any of the above registries you can have a P.R.E. Mundial Carta made inexpensively and your horse can then be eligible for Revision.

To learn more about registering your horse with the P.R.E. Mundial Registry visit www.prehorse.org and click on the registry pull down menu or call 505.294.0800 from 9:00am-5:00pm MDT.

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WhaT TO dO WiTh OldEr hOrSES Or ThOSE NO lONgEr SErViCEaBlE:

A Solution to a Growing Issue

by Barb Clark

“There is a silver lining for every cloud, even though it may not seem like it at the time.�

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any people do not have their own facility and have to board their horses at local stables where the cost is often prohibitive and there is a lack of accommodations for horses that are not being used regularly, resulting in unhappy horses. The cost of feed is so high now that it can be very expensive to keep and retire your horse even if you have your own ranch or farm.

If we lived in France or some other countries in Europe and Asia we would simply eat our unwanted horses to deal with the problem. In the United States horses are often our best friends and the thought of sending them to slaughter for consumption is horrifying and out of the question for most responsible horse owners. This is especially true for owners of the Pure Spanish Horse. As everyone knows that owns one, our breed bonds with their owners and tries their very best to please us no matter what we ask them to do.

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It turns out that we were not the only people who love their horses and are worried about their retirement years.

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or the past ten years it has been a goal or dream of The Foundation to have a retirement facility for our breed. We even have a name all picked out: Jubilado Ranch. On three separate occasions we came close to making that dream a reality with a possible donation of land but each time it fell through for different reasons.

It turns out that we were not the only people who love their horses and are worried about their retirement years.

A group of concerned horsewomen came together to study the problem and find solutions. They formed The Camp Rusk Foundation to make perpetual a wonderful, retirement home for horses that works to solve the big three problems the horse world has with Affordable Retirement, Abandonment, and Excess. Their organization was awarded a 501c3 designation in 2008 and the private demonstration ranch has been in operation for fifteen years. The purpose is to provide a natural environment preferable to horses that almost anyone can afford.

If horses could talk they would tell us the operation at Camp Rusk is the way they want to live, the horse moms told us. The horses are grouped in small herds according to their feeding and family requirements. They have plenty of room to roam around, have a fresh supply of water, and stands of trees and deep woods for shelter. The climate is very mild in their East Texas location so the trees provide the only shelter from the weather the horses need. They get regular, dental, and veterinary care as well as groomed when needed. When possible natural hoof care or full farrier care is provided as well. Mostly they live in their herds enjoying the good life. The idea is to provide a natural environment where horses can be horses but still maintain the supervised care horses need.

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he Unwanted Horse Coalition talks about being a responsible owner. The problem is that being a responsible owner has to also be affordable. At this time the approximate monthly upkeep cost for each horse at Camp Rusk is only $150.00. Their goal is to keep expenses down to what would be considered 15 hours of a minimum wage per month making retirement an option that any horseman can afford. One of the founding board members, Maude Davis, called the result “After a lifetime of service, giving them the life of a horse!”

THE RULE OF THREES: To better educate horsemen, The Camp Rusk Foundation breaks things down into small bullet points people can understand easily. As horsemen, we have three problems,

three solutions, and three things people have to provide to give our horses better lives.

Three (3) Problems: • Retirement; • Abandonment; and • Excess Three (3) SOLUTIONS: • Land; • Low cost methods; and • Reduction in numbers Three (3) THINGS WE NEED TO PROVIDE: • An acre once in our life; • Funds for a reasonable amount of rescues and repurposing; and • A culture that provides quality lives for all horses

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his brings us to the opportunity we as an organization have always wanted. An opportunity to create our Jubilado with acres dedicated to the care of our Spanish Horses.

Currently the Camp Rusk Foundation has been offered over 3,300 acres to demonstrate affordable methods to families with agriculture lands so they will provide low cost quality care for horses. This is what we need; everycontinued...

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a SOluTiON TO a grOWiNg iSSuE (con’t from page 13) one who needs horses needs this. The task is to provide the endowment for the operation of the land for the horses. Five Acres is the prescribed amount for each horse. $3,000 is the endowment amount for each acre. For every five (5) acres the P.R.E. community endow, we permanently provide a “ranch of our own” for a horse. An acre can be named to honor your horse along with a web page to inspire those who come after it. Half of the funds you provide can be used to cover a month per year of basic retirement and the other half for the care of horses rescued

by The Foundation.

five years ago. “Camp Rusk exceeded my expectations. It’s a really special place. There is no other like it. There is an unstructured life for the horses with supervision.” Ronnie was a hunter and initially jumped the fences to escape.

He was found several miles away and Laura describes the effort Jon, the manager, made to find him and bring him home. “The level of care and supervision was something I never expected,” she said. “Camp Rusk is affordable and gave me the opportunity to do the right thing for Ronnie and still have enough money to enjoy another horse.”

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ebecca is a veterinary ophthalmologist who now owns a Lusitano. She looked at many retirement homes before deciding on the private Camp Rusk and said, “It is the perfect place for a horse to retire. Jon and the others there are on top of everything.” She has a sport horse at Camp Rusk whose behavior was unpredictable. Rebecca did not want to sell him because she thought he might be the type of horse that would end up at an auction because people would not know what else to do with him. “He has been at Camp Rusk for seven years and is very happy running free. He even has a girlfriend.”

Rebecca also indicated that she loved getting the quarterly reports with photos of her horse and his girlfriend enjoying life.

any retirement facilities require that you sign over ownership to them but at the Camp Rusk Foundation you retain ownership of your own horse. As an organization, we are relieved of the day-today, work, organization, and worry of operations and care. Your horse will then teach others across our nation how a natural horse lives.

I spoke to some horse owners who have horses at the private demonstration ranch.

“With over 100,000 horses thrown away each year the issue of responsibility and care for an aging horse is magnified exponentially.”

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Laura retired her TB hunter Ronnie to the private Camp Rusk

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For every five (5) acres the P.R.E. community endow, we permanently provide a “ranch of our own � for a horse.

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An acre can be named to honor your horse along with a web page to inspire those who come after it.

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his is an excellent opportunity for our organization to have land and management for our retired horses, to be able to name that land and to do something beneficial for horses and their owners across our nation. I would like to ask you to consider providing for an Acre or more. You may do this individually or work with others and local businesses to provide the funds.

If you are interested in helping P.R.E. horses and would like more information please contact Jon at acres@camprusk.org or visit their website at www.campruskfoundation.org.

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FUEGO and NORTE CUPS:

The Winners Are . . .

The Fuego de Cárdenas Cup Champion

The Norte Lovera Cup Champion The winner of the 2014 Norte Lovera Cup for P.R.E. horses who compete in Dressage at the National Levels (Training – 4th Level) is NEXUS GF owned by Teri Young and ridden

by Kim Elsner. Kim and NEXUS have a score of 71.590% at First Level. The pair even won USDF Region 7 Open First Level Championship! NEXUS was bred by Gremlan Farms, Lanys Kaye-Eddie and is by Gaucho III and out of Ninfa GF.

Allison Brock with Claudine Kundrun and OS-Nervi. Photo credit: SusanJStickle.com

The winner of the 2014 Fuego de Cárdenas Cup for P.R.E. horses who compete in Dressage at the International Levels is OS-NERVI owned by Claudine Kundrum and ridden

by Allison Brock. Allison and OS-NERVI have the incredible combined score of 70.300 % at Grand Prix. The pair won the Open Grand Prix Championship Region One USDF GAIG’s at Williamston, NC on October 5, 2014 with a score of 70.5%.

OS-NERVI was bred by Yeguada Burgués by Tino out of Umbela-S. You can watch a video of them on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zLshd3Rl8s.

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The Fuego de Cárdenas Reserve Champion The Reserve Champion for the Fuego de Cárdenas Cup is FETICHIN owned by Pamela Nelson and ridden by Nicole Harrington. Nicole and FETICHIN have the great score of 67.316% at Prix St Georges. FETICHIN was bred

by Andreu Batiles Batiles and is by Revoltoso XXIV out of Diestra VI.

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Kim Elsner and Nexus GF with Terri Parker Young and Scott Young.

Photo credit: Holly O’Brien.

The Norte Lovera Cup Reserve Champion The Reserve Champion for the Norte Lovera Cup is COSTALERO XV Owned by Ronald and Cheryl Bowers and ridden by Jutta Heinsohn. Jutta and COSTALERO have a median score of 68.827% at First Level. COSTALERO was bred by Yeguada Maipe, by Uranio VII out of Costalera VI. (Photo on page 17.)

USDF ALL BREED AWARDS:

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he Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse is proud to publicly honor the people who have dedicated their time, their finances, and most of all their hearts to campaign their horses in the very demanding sport of dressage. Their achievements represent dedication and determination to help the world see the talents and capabilities of our amazing breed.

If you know or see them please make sure you congratulate and thank them for their commitment and perseverance. The below awards seem like simple lines on paper but portray an extraordinary daily work ethic and uncompromising commitment to perfection that the sport of dressage demands. Please join us in honoring our members and our magnificent Pure Spanish Horses’ achievements!

First Level Open 1. Nexus GF by Gaucho III x NiĂąa GF. Median - 71.590% Owned by Teri Parker Young & Scott Young. Ridden by Kim Elsner. Bred by Lanys Kaye-Eddie.

2. Costalero XV by Uranio VII x Costalera VI. MEDIAN - 68.827% Owner: Ronald Bowers/Cheryl Kish-Bowers. Rider: Jutta Heinsohn. Breeder: Yeguade Maipe.

3. Aranjuez VSES by Dominante XXIX x Quintanaroo. MEDIAN - 67.192% Owner: Linda Nickerson. Rider: Cassie Benson. Breeder: Vaughan Smith.

Second Level Open - Panadero XLVI by Jaguar V x Deseada XLVII. MEDIAN - 63.095% Owner: Lisa Alley-Zarkades. Rider: Margit Deerman. Breeder: Pedro de Cardenas Osuna.

Third Level Open - Yiro by Hacendoso XLVI x Malaguena XXXVI. MEDIAN - 60.715% Owner/rider: Barri Belnap. Breeder: Yeguada Moreno.

Prix St. Georges Open 1. Orchis by Elegroro x Jacca. Owner/rider: Cathey Cadieux. Breeder: Ventura Camacho Benitez. MEDIAN - 65.00%.

2. Enebro XIV by Saltador-Jem x Comadreja. MEDIAN - 60.000%.

Owned by Lee Burton. Ridden by Francisco Garcia & Lee Burton. Bred by Manuel Moyano Gonzalez De Canales.

Intermediate 1 Open 1. Fenix XXXIII by Etero x Caperucita. MEDIAN - 65.219%.

Owner: Suzanne Punch. Rider: Alexis Martin-Vegue. Breeder: Jose Ingnacio Erburu.

2. Enebro XIV by Saltador-Jem x Comadreja. MEDIAN - 60.000%.

Owned by Lee Burton. Ridden by Francisco Garcia & Lee Burton. Bred by Manuel Moyano Gonzalez De Canales.

Kim Elsner & Nexus GF.

Margit Deerman & Panadero XLVI. Photo: Terri Miller.

Cathey Cadieux & Orchis. Photo: Terri Miller.

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THE WINNERS ARE... usdf all breed (con’t from page 19):

Alexis Martin-Vegue and Fenix XXXIII.

Jutta Heinsohn and Costalero XV. Photo: Katie Altveter

Cathy Cadiuex and Karuso II. Photo: Terri Miller

Grand Prix Open - Karuso II by Manzanillo III x Encina II. MEDIAN - 60.000% Owner/rider: Cathey Cadieux. Breeder: Domingo Garcia Brinon.

First Level Adult Amateur - Sandra Locke (TX), riding Lulapon NEDT. MEDIAN - 65.308% Lulapon NEDT is by Dante V x Chulapona II. Owner: Sondra Locke. Breeder: Jose Neila.

Third Level Adult Amateur - Barri Belnap (MA), riding Yiro. MEDIAN - 60.715% Yiro is by Hacendoso XLVI x Malaguena XXXVI. Owner: Barri Belnap. Breeder: Yeguada Moreno.

Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur - Cathey Cadieux (CA), riding Orchis. MEDIAN - 65.00% Orchis is by Elebro x Jacca. Owner: Cathey Cadieux. Breeder: Ventura Camacho Benitez.

Grand Prix Adult Amateur - Cathey Cadiuex (CA), riding Karuso II. MEDIAN - 60.00% Karuso II is by Manzanillo III x Encina II. Owner: Cathey Cadieux. Breeder: Domingo Garcia Brinon.

First Level, Vintage Cup - Jutta Heinsohn (FL), riding Costalero VX. MEDIAN - 68.827% Costalero VX is by Uranio VII x Costalera VI. Owners: Ronald Bowers and Cheryl Kish-Bowers. Breeder: Yeguade Maipe.

Prix St. Georges Vintage Cup - Cathey Cadieux (CA), riding Orchis. MEDIAN - 65.000%.

Orchis is by Elebro x Jacca. Owner: Cathey Cadieux. Breeder: Ventura Camacho Benitez.

Grand Prix Vintage Cup - Cathey Cadiuex (CA), riding Karuso II. MEDIAN - 60.00% Karuso II is by Manzanillo III x Encina II. Owner: Cathey Cadieux. Breeder: Domingo Garcia Brinon.

Grand Prix Musical Freestyle - Karuso II by Manzanillo III x Encina II. MEDIAN - 60.125% Owner/rider: Cathey Cadieux. Breeder: Domingo Garcia Brinon.

Four –Year-Old and Older Stallions (photo left) Saltador Oro by Indiano XVIII x Centelita.

Owner: Walter Henslee.

Breeder: Gina Hogan.

MEDIAN - 76.500%

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dENTiSTrY:

Straight from the Horse ’s Mouth

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walked out to feed the other morning, enjoying the cool air, the smell of moist earth, plants awakening, and watching with hilarity the many bluebirds that inhabit my property dive-bombing my less than impressed assistant, The Cat, Remi. I tossed hay into my soon to be four-year old PRE filly’s stall, and my stomach flip-flopped. Yes, even an equine vet’s stomach can flip-flop when one of her own horses isn’t well. Instead of boisturously attacking her feed, she looked at it, nonchalantly, and then started pawing at it, scattering over her once clean stall. Colic? Trouble chewing?

Hmmm.... I pondered. It didn’t take too much observance to notice the problem was one of mastication, that is chewing, the very beginning and heart of digestion. At her age, I wasn’t surprised—young horses go through so many dental changes from the time they are born to about 5 years of age, and then yet again as they age. Every day is a good day be aware, observant, and attentive to your horse’s dentition and oral health. This particular filly, once I completed a thorough dental exam, had developed some rather sharp buccal (next to the cheek) dental points on the upper cheek teeth which had also started small ulcers in the buccal mucosa. I made sure to examine under the tongue, the gums, and the gingival margins of all teeth, as this also can be a place where grass awns or seed heads can aberrantly wander and wreak havoc on oral health. No retained caps were present, no impacted wolf teeth (which I had removed the year prior), and no other apparent reasons for her distress. I performed a dental float to grind the sharp edges away from the cheek and also on the bottom teeth away.

This incident spurred much contemplation on my part of the daily significance and importance we should all take note of in our horse’s care. The mouth and teeth of the horse are extremely important for digestion, performance, and overall health. Let’s take a journey into the depths of the mouth: anatomy, basic terms/nomenclature you will often hear, mastication (chewing), and then visit some real scenarios to highlight important problems associated with the mouth and dentition.

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by Bessie Babits, dVM

BASIC EQUINE NOMENCLATURE: It is important to have a good grasp of the terms involved with equine dentistry as you may hear your veterinarian use these when working on your horse. I’ll try to keep this brief so we can get to the good parts of the discussion!

TERMS: • Rostral: Directional term meaning towards the nose or forward • Caudal: Directional term meaning towards the rear • Occlusal Surface: Grinding surface • Buccal: Aspect closes to the cheek • Lingual: Area closest to the tongue • Cheek Teeth: Collectively, the premolars and molars

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orses have hypsodont teeth, which means they have a long crown, the root of which erupts continuously throughout the horse’s lifetime as the occlusal crown wears with time. The four types of teeth present in the horse include incisors, canines, premolars (PM) , and molars (M).

Each tooth type has specific morphological characteristics which gives it a designated application or job. Incisors are designed to prehend and cut feed material. Canine teeth are for defensive purposes. Premolars and molars are well designed to handle the grinding involved with proper mastication of feed. This is where digestion truly begins. Any change in the chewing process will thereby affect digestion! Horses have between 36-44 teeth depending on the presence of canine teeth and wolf teeth, which are actually vestigial remnants of premolar one.

When discussing anatomy and physiology of the teeth, one mustn’t forget that the entire oral cavity of the horse must be thought of, not just the teeth. Salivary glands, the palate, tongue, and cheek tissue must all be thought of, examined,

and noted. However, let’s quickly look at the basic components of equine teeth.

1. Enamel: enamel has a very high mineral content, being composed primarily of hydroxyapatite crystals.

It is the hardest substance in the body, but can be brittle. It cannot repair itself once fully formed, and there are also two main types, Equine Type 1 and Equine Type 2 enamel.

2. Dentin: Dentin forms the bulk of the tooth structure, and consists of both mineral (hydrozyapatite crystals mostly) and organic components such as collagen and water. There are both primary and secondary types of dentin, each having a specific roll in the tooth form and function.

3. Pulp: The pulp has a complicated role in the development and eruption of hypsodont teeth. The exact histologic structure of pulp has not been fully elucidated, but it contains connective type tissues.

4. Cement: Also known as Cementum, this is calcified tissue similar in mechanics to bone.

The infrastructure, anatomy, and physiology of equine teeth is quite complicated and far beyond the scope of this discussion, but it is important to at least be familiar with basic composition and terms.

THE ORAL EXAMINATION:

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he oral examination is one of the most important aspects of horse care that should never be overlooked.

When starting to work a young horse for the first time, the mouth should always be examined. And, as a rule, it is wise to perform a biannual examination of the teeth and oral cavity, typically in the spring, prior to riding season, and the fall, prior to winter. A full oral examintion should include placement of a speculum to allow the mouth to be held open easily, a good light source, and palpation of every single tooth.

An overview of oral conformation of the individual should be assessed: are there missing teeth? Dental points? Rostral or caudal hooks? Steps? Waves? Retained caps? Is the palate shallow, high, normal? Are there lacerations or scars on the tongue? Are there any lesions or grass awns caught in under the tongue?

Are the bars crushed down from improper bit usage? Odors— does the horse’s breath smell normal? Or, is there a presence of something necrotic? Additionally, smell the horse’s breath

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(not coming from the mouth). If there is abnormal smell from the nostril, this could indicate a sinus infection, which could allude to a dental root problem, as many roots of the cheek teeth extend into the sinuses. When assessing individual teeth: are the teeth tight together, or is there spacing between them, which could lead to food entrapment and periodontal disease?

Are there loose or missing teeth? Again, pay attention to not just the teeth, but the entire oral cavity. I also make a habit of checking the symmetry of the horse’s face (without the speculum), and also assess the temperomandibular joints (TMJs), as these can be very important as a cause of improper chewing, or can become inflamed due to dental problems.

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often separate oral issues into young horse, geriatric, and performance horse problems as we tend to see specific lesion or issues categorically, So, grab a lunch, some water, hop in the vet truck, and buckle up (because I drive a little crazy and fast), and let’s take a look at some real-life cases to further acquaint you with dental and oral problems in the horse.

YOUNG HORSES: Case 1: We are heading out at 8:30 am to see a young filly who has just turned 3 years old. She falls into the young horse and soon-to-be performance horse category. She is not wanting to eat her breakfast, according to the owner, and there are many chewed up wads of grass hay (quids) scattered about the stall from the feed last night. Upon exam, temperature, respiration, pulse are normal, as are gut sounds. Given the history, I provide a small amount of sedation to the filly and place a speculum to better evaluate the oral cavity. The answer 24 } THE P.R.E. HORSE 2015 Issue 1

becomes very apparent: she has just lost not one, but both of the deciduous first molars on the mandibular arcade, and the new erupting permanent teeth have made the jaw inflamed.

There is osseous (bony) change that can be seen on the horse’s mandible or lower jaw as a result of the newly erupting first molars. Additionally, she has small second premolar hooks present, sharp buccal and lingual points, and a left wolf tooth that is very malpositioned. In treating her, I floated the sharp points and hooks, removed the improperly positioned wolf tooth, and suggested a course of anti-inflammatories for a few days to encourage her to eat better.

Discussion: In this one case, we see many issues that plague young horses. Due to shedding of caps (deciduous teeth being replaced by permanently erupting teeth) there is often uneven wear of the dentition, which creates sharp points. Because a horse’s upper jaw, or maxilla, is wider than the lower jaw or mandible, the outer edges of the top teeth (the buccal edges) develop sharp points, and the lingual edges (the edges of the teeth closest to the tongue) on the bottom develop sharp points. Often, there are also hooks, or over growths, on the rostral edge of the second premolar (first large cheek tooth) on the top, and also large caudal hooks on the caudal edge of the third molar on the bottom. These sharp points and hooks can cause ulcerations in the mucosa of the mouth, thereby needing to be ground down carefully. When floating the teeth, only those sharp points or hooks should be removed.

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he dental occlusal surface should not be made smooth, or else the horse cannot chew, and I have witnessed the devastating effects of an equine dentist performing this on a horse, and thereby causing a cascade of events which led to its death. Equine dentistry has become much more conservative, not aggressive in its nature. If a tooth is ground down too much or too quickly, it can expose and destroy the pulp cavities and therefore cause death of the tooth. Horses have transverse ridges (the ridged portions of the grinding surface of the tooth) so they can better masticate or chew fibrous feed. If the chewing surface is made smooth, the horse simply cannot chew. Additionally, horses have an angle to their teeth from side to side and from front to back. That angle must be preserved, and not flattened. No more than 3mm of tooth should

be removed at once. That means that you may have to return in 4-6 months to do a little more work.

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now the rules for whether an equine dentist can legally work in your state. The law varies from state to state, but in many cases, an equine dentist can only work under the direct supervision of a veterinarian, and cannot legally administer sedation. There are some very good equine dentists who do abide by the laws and do a good job. However, there are some that can severely damage your horse, and I have been witness to several in that capacity. Not all equine veterinarians do perform dental work frequently. For other equine veterinarians, like myself, it is a mainstay in their practice. There is much specialized training now for veterinarians in equine dentistry, and talk/work on development of board certification in equine dentistry and surgery.

Power tools versus manual floating: The outcome of which is better to use is fully based on the skill level and experience of the one performing the work. I perform almost all dental work with power instruments. I am skilled and comfortable in doing this, and have never caused harm to a horse. However, since I do not use manual floats much, I can cause damage to the mucosa as I do not work with these tools as much. Again, the preference is in the person performing the work. One tool can be just as damaging as another in the wrong or inexperienced hands.

when fitted with a bit. One must be careful with bit seat placement that they are not so extreme as to remove too much tooth thereby damaging it. Some recent research indicates that bit seats are not entirely necessary for the horse’s comfort with a bit. That said, I still place bit seats in some horses, but mildly so.

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f the horse is having difficulty with a bit, it is important to note the type of bit and its placement in the mouth in accordance to the horse’s mouth conformation. Is the mouth shallow, short, small? Is the palate low or shallow? Is the tongue thick, as in many stallions? Are the bars fresh and undamaged? Bits are a direct reflection of the hands that hold them, which are then connected to the seat. Any bit, no matter how mild it may be regarded, can turn into a harsh weapon of control in the wrong hands. It is very important to keep the conformation of the individual horse’s mouth in mind when choosing and using an appropriate bit. For example, I have a 14.3 hand PRE mare, who is extremely sensitive. She has many stallion-like morphological characteristics, including a huge neck and thick tongue. She also has a shallower palate. She is an alta esceula horse and working in a double bridle. In order for her to be comfortable, I had to use a pair of bits that are at least 50-60 years old, German silver, and are quite thin. We think of thinner as harsher. But, in her case, thinner meant more comfortable, more room left in her mouth. And, I just simply have to sit as perfectly as I can to let my hands be an

Other issues that this case demonstrate are the presence of wolf teeth. It used to be thought that all wolf teeth should be removed. This is simply not the case anymore. Many top level dressage and other performance horses have kept their wolf teeth without any problems. However, if the wolf tooth is loose, sharp, positioned improperly, or impacted and clearly causing discomfort, then it or they should be removed. Not all horses have wolf teeth, which are remnants of the first premolar. Some may have only wolf tooth.

In this case, the first molar caps had been successfully lost, and the new permanent molar was erupting. However, in some instances, the deciduous tooth, or cap as they are called, is retained and not lost. Should that occur, it must be removed so that the horse can properly chew and the new tooth can erupt.

If a cap is removed prematurely, the underlying erupting tooth can become damaged.

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Bit injuries can and do occur from improper rider use. Typically, these present as damage to the bars and the tongue. The bars are the portion of the lower jaw between the canine tooth and the first cheek tooth. They have a rich nerve and blood supply. Over time, the soft tissues can become hardened, callused, and the bars flattened from harsh hands. The horse at that time, may have visible bruising, flattening, and thickening which can be felt and seen. The sensitivity will greatly be lost should that occur.

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orses that have been tied by the reins and pull back, or those that step on a rein can cut and damage their tongues. These can leave scarring and can make eating more difficult. Tongue injuries heal quickly and well, but again, there is much discomfort associated with this, and scarring which can affect senstivity of the mouth.

first and second mandibular premolars. There is mild cupping (where the occlusal surface becomes cupped instead of flat from abnormal wear) between the 4th premolar and first molar on the top bilaterally. The diagnosis for this horse is a maxillary sinus infection likely from an abscessed 4th upper premolar tooth root infection. Cushing’s disease does decrease the effectiveness of the immune system, so this may have played a role as well.

Plan: Remove the affected tooth, lavage the sinus, systemic antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories, oral rinses.

Discussion: This case highlights many of the problems we see in older horses. And, it also brings up a key point. Horse owners are much better off performing dental work as early as possible in the horse’s life. Youngsters with a problem can be treated successfully so that they will not have abnormal tooth wear and loss at an earlier age. Teeth kept in proper balance will have a more effective lifetime over teeth that are left alone.

I always dread the call of someone having a 20+ (or even

H “ orse owners are much better off performing dental work as early as possible in the horse ’s life. Youngsters with a problem can be treated successfully so that they will not have abnormal tooth wear and loss at an earlier age. ” Case 2: While attempting to slow down driving, we arrive in a cloud of dust at the next appointment. This is an elderly, 25 year old gelding with Cushings disease that has had unilateral (one sided) nasal discharge for the last 3 days. He has had some difficulty eating for a few days, leaving quids of hay.

Upon exam, TPR is normal, gut sounds are normal, lung sounds are normal. He does have a grade 2/6(or e systolic left sided heart murmur. There is left sided nasal discharge that has quite a bad odor. The exudate is purulent (pus) in nature.

I know this patient well, as he has been in the practice for many years, and the clients have been very religious about his biannual exams and dental work when needed. Upon dental exam, the 4th upper right premolar is slightly loose, there is periodontal disease present. There are mild sharp points, no hooks. There is excessive wear and tooth loss bilaterally on the

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younger) horse that has never had dental work (apparently didn’t need it) but is now having trouble chewing. By the time the mouth gets in this state, it is very difficult to fix problems, and some cannot be truly fixed. As always with older patients, care must be taken to be cautious and not remove too much tooth—they only have what is left of the final remnants of erupting teeith. In this case, the tooth root was infected and had caused a sinus infection. For many cheek teeth, their roots extend up into sinus cavities, so as they slowly erupt, should something occur with the tooth roots, it can directly affect the sinus. Many of these horse will be on 3 weeks or more of antibiotics and sinus lavages to clear the infection once the tooth is remove.

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recently had a case of a 20 year old mare with a unilateral nasal discharge presentation. Dental exam was normal, but she clearly had a sinus infection. It was initially responsive

to antiobiotics, but once off, the infection returned. Eventually, we sent her to a referral hospital, and for a CT scan, which showed abnormal tooth roots on the first molar on the upper left. The tooth was removed, sinus surgery was performed, and sinus lavages as well. The outcome has been very good, but the point is that just because you don’t see anything amiss on the dental exam, doesn’t necessarily mean that everything is okay with the teeth. Often, we need more than regular radiographs to diagnose a dental problem.

Case 3: Our last case for the morning is to see a 7 year old gelding with a lump under his jaw and a draining tract. He is also salivating excessively. This began about 4 days ago. Given the possibility of the horse possibly having Streptococcus equi (strangles), I have saved this case for the last of the morning.

On exam, he is disinterested in eating, his T=101.9 (febrile), P=52 (elevated pulse), and Respirations are 16 (close to normal). On the left side of his jaw, I see a bump and a draining tract. The lymph nodes under the jaw are mildly inflamed and enlarged, but not draining. I cannot yet completely rule out Strangles, but this is much less likely now. The owner reported him making funny movements with his mouth while eating.

She demonstrates what he is doing by feeding him a small handful of hay. He clearly is finding it difficult to chew, and is salivating more than normal. I decide to perform a dental exam, since all other physical parameters are within normal limits. A small dose of sedation is administered to make the exam more pleasant for all involved. Mild sharp points are present, no hooks, I do not feel any ulcerations in the cheek from sharp points. I move the tongue to the side, and low and behold, there is the culprit. I can see an inflamed, raised nodule under the tongue that is draining, irritated, and has a slight odor. Probing the lesion, I can identify some organic debris. I ask to see the hay the horse is currently eating. The nasty culprit is right there: foxtail. The horse is put on anti-

inflammatories, oral rinses, antibiotics, and the wound tract is probed, and a foreign body identified as a foxtail seed head is removed.

Discussion: Many times, the hay we feed can have a weed or two in it, which is likely not a big problem. However, in some cases, foxtail seed heads and other grass awns can embed into the tissues in the mouth and then begin to work their way out, causing a draining tract and infection. Foxtail in particular is a problem, because The seed heads are barbed and quite rough, and can easily lodge themselves in tissue and then begin to work themselves out. It does pay to be extra careful when feeding!

Equine dentistry has taken giant leaps and bounds forward.

Now, there are ways to repair cavities and potentially save a tooth, root canals are being performed, and even basic orthodontics. Much like the old adage, “no hoof, no horse,” I think the same can be said for dentition. Paying attention to proper bitting and rider’s usage of the hands, assessing hay for weeds, biannual dental examinations, and routine dental work can all work together to preserve a most amazing equine system, the mouth. It does pay to not only look a gift horse in the mouth, but each and every horse!

Bio: Dr. Bessie Babits graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been practicing equine veterinary medicine for 9 years in Northern New Mexico. She owns and operates her equine veterinary practice, Medicine Wheel Equine Center, LLC, and also breeds, raises, and trains PRE horses in classical dressage, alta escuela, and competitive dressage.

She owns and manages Sangre de Reyes, Classical Riding Academy, Breeders of Fine Spanish Horses. She incorporates her knowledge of veterinary medicine in the training of lightness with horses and riders. She is also available for lessons, training, and clinics. You can visit her website at: www.sangredereyesandalusians. com.

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I TRADED SNOW BOOTS FOR RIDING BOOTS:

Train in the Sun: Spanish Horses in Mexico

Text and photos by Diana Hunt

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ella loves to perform. Her feet are always moving, even if she’s not going anywhere. She particularly likes her Spanish walk. So when I had the chance to ride her to know what a Spanish walk feels like, I thought it would be, well, a walk in the park. Wrong.

I couldn’t coordinate my opposite hands and feet to create the movement, and poor Bella was stumbling around the arena trying to do as I was inadvertently asking.

The sparkling white PRE mare had performed some high school movements in local exhibitions, but her new job at La Patrona Polo & Equestrian Club was to be a dressage mount. Today she has learned the Grand Prix moves and is training for an upcoming Musical Freestyle.

La Patrona is an über-luxury equestrian club being hacked out of 1500 acres of the Sierra de Vallejo jungle, which tumbles down the mountainside before straggling onto the beach at San Francisco, a small village north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This is part of a beautiful, 200-mile coastline dubbed the Riviera Nayarit by the Mexican Tourism Board.

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a Patrona is the dream of Ivan Echevarria of Mexico and his wife, Gabrielle Weber, of Switzerland -- both polo players. Thanks to an array of Swiss investors, Ivan and Gabrielle’s dream is coming true. Originally conceived as a polo destination, the concept has expanded to include jumping, dressage and a therapeutic riding program.

Enter Salvador Fábregas, a former chef d’equipe for the Spanish eventing team and longtime owner of Molino

de la Umbria, a horseback vacation center in northern Spain, which he still operates in the spring and summer months. Salvador has partnered with Ivan and Gabrielle to act as consultant and instructor for the dressage and jumping aspects of the equestrian club and to base his winter equestrian program out of La Patrona.

Bella and a dozen other horses at La Patrona are being schooled by Salvador to help humans become better riders. Just as he has done in Spain, Salvador has organized week-long horse holidays in La Patrona

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TraiN iN ThE SuN: SPaNiSh hOrSES iN MEXiCO (con’t) for dressage and event riders. He brings a lifetime of knowledge to eager students of all ages and abilities.

“You test the sensitivity of horses through your legs and his mouth,” Salvador told us on our first day of our riding vacation last December. “I want you to ride in long reins in the beginning, keeping a connection with the mouth. Your position in dressage is like Pilates, always controlling your core. First ride a large circle testing the sensitivity of your hand -- this is the secret of equitation.”

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was dawdling along at the walk, concentrating more on telling myself this horse I never met before wasn’t going to run away with me than the length of his stride.

“Make that horse walk like a panther,” he stated. “This is more difficult for the Spanish horses because the gaits are more up and down, but you must work at it.

Then trot and canter on a long rein.” Gulp. Salvador read my body position.

“You are too tense,” he snorted. “You must tighten, then release the reins. Don’t hang on his mouth. He is not going to run away with you. The inside rein is the steering wheel while the outside rein is the brake - use this to reduce the speed and for collection.”

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alvador takes a maximum of six riding guests for a week from mid-December to mid-April. What makes this different from most horse holidays is that guests are actually house guests of Salvador and his long-time partner, Augusta, rather than booked into a hotel.

Our four bedroom/four bath villa, set high on a hill, had views one direction of the Pacific Ocean and in the other of the manicured polo field and dressage ring, restaurant/viewing area and stables. The three guest rooms are on the lower level, opening directly onto the patio and swimming pool.

Breakfast is set out about 8 o’clock on the upstairs balcony. After breakfast, we all squeeze in the jeepney and roar down the hills to the barn. In the course of a week, we may ride four, five or six different horses. It

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is important to watch other people’s lessons as well -there is always something to learn.

By mid-day when it is getting hot, we all bounce back up the hill to our villa. We are greeted by cooking aromas of the midday meal. As cook, Augusta always creates original, healthy and delicious recipes. After lunch, we might take a siesta or walk down to the village of San Pancho (the Spanish diminutive of San Francisco).

Warning: It’s easy enough walking down, but it’s a tough climb back uphill.

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hen it starts to cool off about four o’clock we again roar back down the hill in the jeepney for the afternoon ride. We might have jumping lessons, we might ride on the beach or take a ride in the jungle. Polo matches are usually scheduled for Saturday afternoons, although practice matches are played almost daily.

Dinner is ready at eight o’clock, by which time we descend upon the food like vultures. The next day we start all over again—it never gets boring.

Being Salvador’s house guest is hilarious. He is a character larger-than-life, a true Zorba figure, and it is easy to get swept up in his infectious enthusiasm. He is a passionate Mediterranean man, living and loving every minute to its maximum.

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a Patrona is just two years into construction, but already shows its class. The first barn is beautifully appointed with wood and brick walls, water fountains dividing the shed rows, each roomy stall has its own outdoor shower and horses can look up and down and across at their neighbors. They are for sure living in “High Cotton.”

Just outside the main barn is the polo field, a grass dressage arena and a warm up area. Large grass mounds divide the polo and dressage venues but they also act as underground garages, cleverly hiding machinery and, at the same time, acting as natural bleachers.

Ivan and Gabrielle actually re-channeled the Arroyo Charco Hondo River (with government permission) to make way for the polo field -- an example of the lengths

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TraiN iN ThE SuN: SPaNiSh hOrSES iN MEXiCO (con’t) they are willing to go in order to make this a perfect site.

In addition to the grass arena, there is an arena for flat work and one for jumping, both with the latest all-weather footing.

Adjacent to these arenas is a circular track where the grooms exercise the polo ponies, four or five at a time. A compact cross-country course was recently inaugurated with a clinic by Spanish Olympic eventer (1988, 1992) Santiago de la Rocha. Additional barns will be built at each arena and a restaurant is nearing completion. There is talk of incorporating real estate as part of the club experience, but nothing has been confirmed to date.

La Patrona is able to mount visiting polo players with a choice of 120 Arabian polo ponies. In addition, a variety of horses reside at La Patrona including five Friesians (the mare we rode was morphological champion in Holland), several Thoroughbreds, an Arabian who loves to jump, the PREs and a number of steadyeddies who are available for hire and for the nascent therapeutic riding program.

“The reason I like PREs here,” Salvador explained, “is because they are very nice

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“When you die, God and the Angels will hold you accountable for all the pleasures you were allowed in life that you denied yourself.

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- Anonymous.

tempered and good looking horses who suit most of the amateur dressage riders from North America. There are very good breeders in Mexico with the best stallions imported from Spain and the type of horse just fits the country.

After all, Mexico is -- in a way -- much like another Spain. Thirdly,” Salvador laughs, “most of my clientele is feminine and for them it is a challenge to ride a beautiful PRE stallion. And then, after they have ridden them, they feel satisfied and proud – with beautiful photos to prove it.”

So if you are tired of struggling to train during the cold, rainy, dreary winter to get ready for a summer show or pleasure riding season, or you haven’t had the opportunity to ride well-trained horses, why not kick your skills up a notch in the balmy weather of Paradise.

It’s only a few hours’ flight away!

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Puerto Vallarta has daily, non-stop air service from all the major U.S. and Canadian destinations.

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Riviera Nayarit is Mexico’s newest beach destination, dotted with dozens of authentic coastal towns, lush rugged mountain peaks, nature sanctuaries, palm-fringed beaches and luxurious resorts. It is still relatively off the well-traveled circuit, but the federal government is pumping millions into new developments to further enhance visitors’ dream vacations. It is best explored now before the crowds take over.

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Non-equestrians can find plenty to do here.

There is a public nine-hole golf course that locals love. For more challenge, head to nearby Punta Mita, where you can play two Jack Nicklausdesigned golf courses amidst all the luxury resort trimmings. Sitting on the beach or by the pool doing nothing is also an option.

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The question of drugs inevitably comes up. No worries. “Mexico measures well over a million square miles and the drug cartels are far from having equal presence in all areas,” write the authors of an analysis from US think-tank Stratfor on the US semester Spring Break.

“The center of the conflict is focused on the most coveted smuggling routes through Mexico,” the report states, “most of which are far removed from tourist areas … in which cartels are fighting for supremacy.”

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A week’s stay at La Patrona – 6 nights lodging, all meals, riding twice a day for 5 days plus airport transfer -- is only about $1800 double occupancy (based on the current currency exchange rate for €1500.) Price for a single is €1700, or about $2000. Special rates available for non-riders.

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Contact Salvador Fábregas at salvador@molinodelaumbria.com or call at (346) 5096 3343 to book a week – or more. His website featuring both properties is www.molinodelaumbria.com; Facebook is Molino de la Umbria Equestrian Center. Feel free to contact the author in the U.S. with any questions, huntress04@gmail.com.

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Ride and Train in Spain WIN SEVEN DAYS AT FAMOUS YEGUADA IN SPAIN!

Become a member of the FPSH or renew your membership in 2105 and get a ticket for a drawing for a oneweek trip for two to Spain. Experience some hands-on learning on a Spanish horse farm. You will learn all aspects of working with the P.R.E. horse from experts!

You will have the opportunity to ride, drive, and learn presentation in hand with some of the most beautiful P.R.E. horses in Spain at the farm of our sponsor, the famous Yeguada la Peña de Béjar!

The winning ticket will be drawn on June 30, 2015, and will be valid for travel between July 15, 2015, and June 30, 2016. (The dates are quite flexible but there are some dates will be blacked out).

Join To Win and Earn More Tickets by Bringing in Your Friends!

You receive one ticket for the drawing when you renew your membership for one year. Don’t just settle for one ticket for this fabulous opportunity though.

Increase your chances of winning by:

Rules:

1. Bringing in or paying for a new member and both you and the new member will receive one ticket. (Be sure that they mention that they are joining because of you so that you get your ticket!!).

2. You will receive 10 tickets if you buy a lifetime membership.

There is no limit to the number of tickets you can receive – just keep bringing in new members! You do not have to own a horse to be a member of The Foundation.

Call and talk with one of our member specialists at 505.294.0800.

Your riding adventure in Spain is waiting!!

1. Must pre-pay membership for 12 months.

2. The trip can be for a couple (one bedroom) or two persons in separate bedrooms.

3. Must sign a waiver of liability to Yeguada Peña de Bejar and The Foundation.

4. We will ask the winner to write an article about their experience and take some photos.

5. This trip includes seven days or hands on learning on the ranch, transportation to and from Barajas (Madrid) airport, all food, and accommodations while at the ranch. It does not include airfare from to Madrid.

There are numerous reasons to be a member of The Foundation! A chance to go to ride and train in Spain at one of the famous Yeguada la Peña de Béjar is only one of them. The Foundation is in its seventeenth year of service to the Pure Spanish Horse and has developed a reputation as a group devoted to the breed like no other. Your tax deductible membership will make you part of the family that puts “The Horse First” and is constantly working to preserve, protect, and promote the very special breed.

Please feel free to contact anytime if you have questions or would like more information.

Website: http://www.yeguadabejar.com/en

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a choice of two styles: PART TWO

Vaquera or Clรกsica

by Richard Lust, Viva-Iberica

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An Alta Escuela Saddle with matching Manta Estribera & Mantilla (Numnah)

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a ChOiCE ... ParT TWO (con’t)

(Right) Similar style bridle to that used by the Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre, Jerez. Although the Royal School would use a brassed bridoon. This example is fitted with the optional horsehair mosquero.

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IALHA NAT’L SHOW INVITES FPSH MEMBERS:

Join in the Fun!

by Julie Alonzo, IALHA Nat’l Show Committee

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he International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) would like to extend a warm welcome to Foundation members to participate in their National Championship Horse Show, taking place August 25-30th at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia. This year’s show marks the first time in nearly two decades that the show will take place outside of Fort Worth, TX, and the IALHA Board of Directors is hopeful that their decision to rotate the show to different locations in the United States will help encourage more people to come play.

Although entries in many of the classes are limited to horses registered with the IALHA, options for those whose horses are only registered with one of the PRE organizations include Dressage, Western Dressage, Working Equitation, and an exciting timed driving class called Opportunity Cones.

Tuesday, August 25th, will be a USDF recognized competition open to all breeds, with the full range of dressage classes running in two courts all day long. This is a great opportunity for those who are competing for USDF All-Breeds recognition to earn some points while also networking with others in the breed. Officiating over the open-breed dressage show will be Carter Bass, S Dressage, R DSHB, Virginia, and Betty Thorpe, r, from Silver Spring, Maryland.

On Wednesday, when one of the courts is dedicated to breed-restricted dressage and dressage sport horse breeding classes, as well as western dressage, open to all breeds, judged

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by Carter Bass, the other arena will be running doma vaquera and working equitation classes, judged by Wayne Hipsley, R, Kentucky. Horses not registered with IALHA enter the Opportunity Working Equitation Division, while those registered with IALHA will compete in the breed-restricted AL Division (where they will earn points toward USEF Horse of the Year awards).

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hursday through Saturday, three USEF R judges (Wayne Hipsley, Kentucky; Helen Hogan, Texas; and Judith Warner, North Carolina) will be officiating over a variety of halter and performance classes. Historically, Best Movement, Senior Mare, Senior Stallion, Hunt Seat, Dressage Suitability and Western Pleasure have been the most popular classes at the show, but the move to a new part of the country might result in some interesting demographic shifts.

Foundation members will likely recognize the show’s honored guest from Spain, Judge Mercedes Gonzales Cort, who will be providing a free seminar on the conformation and movement of the Pure Spanish Horse on Saturday afternoon before she enters the ring on Sunday to judge the Spanish Specialty Halter Classes, which are limited to horses whose heritage includes only Spanish bloodlines (designated by an “S” in their IALHA registration number) and to collaborate with a judge from Portugal in pinning entries in the Spanish/Portuguese Specialty Halter Classes. The IALHA and

the FPSH are working together to organize a PRE Mundial Revision opportunity in Virginia, before Mercedes heads to other parts of the country for additional stops in the Revision tour.

For many years, the Foundation’s Executive Director Barbara Clark has been a welcome face at the FPSH booth at the IALHA National Show, and we’re looking forward to having her join us at this year’s event as well. It’s great to have someone so knowledgeable about the breed and the different organizations there to answer people’s questions and help them understand what they are seeing in the show.

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his year’s event will include a Friday Night Progressive Barn Party, to which everyone who has an interest in our breed is invited. The party is a great opportunity to meet in person people whose names you may have been seeing in print (or on Facebook) for years. Of course, you are encouraged to visit with competitors and their supporters all week long, not just on Friday!

Volunteer Julie Keany is hard at work organizing an exhibition performance featuring a variety of horses demonstrating the versatility of the breed. If any FPSH members would like to put together an act, please contact the IALHA Show Committee by writing to shows@ialha.org, and we’ll put you in touch with her.

As always, vendors are an important part of any big horse show. Several breeders have found vendor booths, at which they can advertise their sales horses and stallions at stud throughout the week, with print material and video displays, offer a great return on investment, as well as a nice opportunity to visit with spectators, a select population whose interest in the breed brings them to the show. We hope to welcome long-time friends of both the FPSH and the IALHA, Iberian Connection and El Sueño Español to the show as major vendors, offering hard-to-find specialty items for the Iberian horse. If you or someone you know would like more information about getting a vendor booth at the show, please email shows@ialha.org to request a sign up form.

We hope that FPSH members will join us in celebrating quality horses and friendships, new and old, as we journey to Virginia this August!

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ntry information can be downloaded from IALHA.org.

If you would like a show premium / prize list e-mailed directly to you, please send a request to shows@ialha. org, and we’ll get one sent to you right away.

PREMIUM LINK: http://www.ialha.org/wp-content/ uploads/2015/03/2015-show-premium-v14b.pdf

Preparing for the Big Show

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o… what can one expect at the 2015 IALHA National Show? If you haven’t participated at a USEF breed show before, what do you need to know in order to prepare?

Detailed rules for each of the classes can be downloaded for free from usef.net, under the 2015 Rule Book. You don’t need to be a member of USEF to access these free rulebook PDFs; just log on and download the Andalusian/Lusitano section.

In addition to providing guidance about the tack and attire required for each class, the rules explain the different movements required of competitors, and also provide explanations of the criteria the judges use when placing the class. It’s important to realize that the criteria may change, depending on the specific class name. For example, a horse’s manners are emphasized more in judging Amateur classes than in Open classes by the same name.

In the AL Halter classes, in which purebred horses from all three of the bloodlines the IALHA recognizes (Spanish, Portuguese, and Spanish/Portuguese) compete together, judged by three USEF R judges, the pattern for presenting the horses is slightly different from the pattern FPSH members may be used to: horses enter the ring initially at a walk, but proceed at a trot after all four hooves have crossed into the arena; no canter circles are performed in hand; lead lines are limited to 12 feet in length, total; and “tailers” are not allowed, and the functionality of senior stallions is judged in a group setting, as horses perform at the walk, trot, and canter on the rail, for instance. However, there are more similarities than differences, and people used to the Foundation patterns adjust quickly to the USEF AL halter expectations.

In contrast, the Spanish Specialty Halter Division uses rules that the FPSH graciously shared with the IALHA in 2014, granting IALHA permission to use them for halter classes for pure Spanish horses being judged by officials from Spain. They use the same functionality pattern as FPSH members are used to, although the exact age groupings offered by IALHA differ slightly from those traditionally offered by the Foundation.

If you decide you would like to come join in the fun, please remember that in order to participate in any of the USEF Andalusian/Lusitano classes at the show, your horse must have completed registration with the IALHA before you are allowed to show. This process can take anywhere from 3 weeks (if all signatures /paperwork /DNA typing are in order) to 3+ months, so to ensure that your paperwork is finished on time, please plan on sending in applications for registration as quickly as possible.