5tuhjulyaug15 by The Upstate Horse

the upstate

HorsE Issue #5 • July—August, 2015

Photo by Sharon Castro

Uniting the Upstate New York Horse Community

the upstate

HorsE CONTACT US: Publishers Donna Vild & Katrina Clay

Advertising Donna Vild Donna@TheUpstateHorse.com (302) 598-2495

Design & Production

Publisher’s Intro Katrina Clay

Summer is in full swing as evidenced by the quantity of activities on the calendar, the warm long days and BUGS. How do you and your horse feel about bugs? And what do you do about them? I seem to have skin that bugs do not care for. My horse, however, is a magnet for them and boy does he hate bugs. We have passed into the second half of the year, making it a good time to reassess where we are with our horses. The most obvious questions might be; have you jumped the height you were aiming to? Have you moved up? Did you accomplish the movement you’ve been working on? Some other more broad questions may be; Why do you have a horse in your life? What do you provide for the horses in your life? Are you the kind of person you want to be when interacting with your horse? In what ways might you be better? For me there is more than enough talk about achievements. It doesn’t only interest me where you are on the training scale, I also want to know if your horse chooses your company. It doesn’t only interest me to know how high you jump, I also want to know if you can sit with your horse companionably doing nothing together. It doesn’t only interest me how many blue ribbons you have on your wall, I also want to know if you hear your horse complaining about a sore back. It doesn’t only interest me how many shows you’ve gone to, I also want to know if you are humble enough to let your horse teach you something new about life. Keep loving the horses in your life and enjoy summer, bugs and all.

BeanTree Designs / Katrina Clay Katrina@TheUpstateHorse.com (518) 332-6581

Website www.TheUpstateHorse.com

Mailing Address P.O. Box 644 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

CONTENTS 6 10 13 14 16 18 21 22

• • • • • • • •

The Upstate Horse Community Equine Assisted Therapy OTTBs Provide Therapy Saratoga Warhorse Workshop Educates Law Over the Fence Calendar Directory

The Upstate Horse is an independent free publication that is supported by its advertisers. These advertisers must be judged on their individual merits. The Upstate Horse is not responsible for their claims, conditions, products, or services. Our articles reflect the opinions of their authors and not necessarily those of our publisher. We reserve the right to refuse advertising and are not liable for any errors within the ads themselves.

T h e U p s t at e

HORSE

Community Rensselaer County 4-H Competes at Regional 4-H Hippology Contest

The Regional 5B 4-H Hippology contest was recently coordinated and hosted by Cornell Left to right back row – Alyssa Jacon, Erin Cooperative Extension of Goodermote, Kendra Davis, Paige Spiess and Brigham Logue Left to right front row – Saratoga County. Amanda Thrasher, Grace Huffam, Olivia Hippology is a competiHarrington and Kaelyn Eagan tive event that tests 4-H members’ horse industry knowledge through horse judging, a written exam, equipment identification and interactive stations on feeds, diseases, physiology, breeds and uses. This region encompasses 9 counties in the Capital District area. Thanks goes out to our Rensselaer County Coach Charlene Schermerhorn and supporting parents as well as the many county and regional volunteers who assisted with the facilitation of the contest. Many practices and homework assignments were given throughout the year getting members ready for the event. Rensselaer County fielded two junior teams and had one senior member participate. Our senior member was Kendra Davis who was part of a senior team comprised of members from Saratoga County which placed 3rd and Kendra placed 8th individually. The Junior A Team was comprised of members Grace Huffam, Olivia Harrington, Amanda Thrasher and Kaelyn Eagan. This team placed 3rd. Individually Olivia placed 7th, Amanda 8th, Grace 9th and Kaelyn 10th. The Junior B Team consisted of members Erin Goodermote, Brigham Logue, Alyssa Jacon and Paige Spiess. This team placed 1st and individually Alyssa placed 6th, Erin 3rd, Brigham 2nd and Paige 1st. The entire Junior B Team will be competing at the New York State 4H Hippology Contest which will be held at the New York State Fair. Additionally, Olivia and Amanda have earned seats on the combined county regional junior team and will also be competing at the NYS Hippology Contest. This event allows a great venue for challenging youth to sharpen their teamwork skills as well as their Horse Industry knowledge. Another benefit to the event is providing an environment where youth from different counties can get to know each other and start developing life long networks. Thanks one more time to our coach, parents and volunteers who made practices and the regional contest possible. We wish great luck to all the members who will be going on to the NYS 4-H Hippology

The Upstate Horse I Issue #5 July—August, 2015

Contest. For information about this and other 4-H Youth Development Programs contact your respective Cornell Cooperative Extension office. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities

TRF Unites Local Rescue Groups For The “Run For The Horses” The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) will expand the mission of its annual 5K Run/Walk for the Horses BS Kids’ Fun Run to support all local racehorse rescue organizations. Selected as one of 15 Healthy Events this year by the Saratoga Centennial Committee, the Sixth Annual Run for the Horses will be held Saturday morning, September 5, 2015 at the Orenda Pavilion at the Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs. The certified 5k course will wind its way throughout the beautiful park. All proceeds benefit local non-profits that rescue and provide second chances for ex-racehorses. “It’s all about the horses. If we want to help more horses then we locally based organizations need to help and support each other,” said Diana Pikulski, Director of External Affairs for the TRF, “We are adding a lot of fun new elements to the race that will be rolled out over the next few weeks. The whole community will be able to come out and support the racehorses that make Saratoga Springs what it is.” The Run for the Horses will benefit not only the TRF, but the following locally based racehorse rescue, rehab and retirement organizations: ACTT NATURALLY: Based at Long Shadows Farm in Cambridge, NY in neighboring Washington County, this program retrains Thoroughbreds racehorses and also uses them to help women in need of equine based therapy. HEADING FOR HOME: Located in Saratoga Springs, Heading for Home supports both the community and the racing industry by preparing off-the-track race horses to lead productive second careers in many different disciplines, including hunter/jumper, eventing, dressage, pleasure, trail and polo. OLD FRIENDS AT CABIN CREEK: The Bobby Frankel Division of this Kentucky-based operation is located in Greenfield, NY and is Saratoga County’s only Thoroughbred retirement farm and one of the few that will take Thoroughbred stallions. Its purpose is to provide dignified retirement for all racehorses, both famous and unknown. RE-RUN: ReRun Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Thoroughbred adoption program whose mission is to rehabilitate, retrain, and adopt TB's. The Saratoga based division is at North Country Horses. Check-in is at 7:00am. The Kids Fun Run will start at 8:00am and the 5K Race will start at 8:30am. There will be refreshments and prizes in all race/walk divisions. Runners finishing 19th and 15th place will each be presented with a Saratoga Centennial-shirt by members from the Centennial Committee. Pre-race registration for the event is $20. Race day registration is $25. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.trfinc.org/event/run-for-the-horses-5k/

4J Farmm Opening in Argyle The Steidle Family of Argyle has opened a new business, 4J Farmm. 4J Farmm operates as a public guided horseback trail riding stable. Offered are 1 hour trail ride sessions, 1/2 hour trail ride sessions & lead line rides. Guests can also participate in horsemanship workshops or be a part of special seasonal events. Featured is the “Family Day Out”, in which a group of 4+ riders can enjoy a 1/2 hour trail ride & picnic lunch at the farm. As part of the package, guests receive coupons for a return visit and a driving map of Argyle with directions to other great destinations…enjoy a day in the country!!!! The farm also houses sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, donkeys, }rabbits and a calf. Guests can visit the animals as well as learn about the impact each type animal has on communities locally and around the world. The farm is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am – 5pm. Guests are welcome to stop by the farm anytime during business hours, but trail riding must be scheduled in advance. Check out the website at 4JFarmm.com or find it on Facebook.

The Cambridge Saddle Club Show Season The Cambridge Saddle Club Show season is off and running with two terrific shows already behind us and three more ahead

of us. We would encourage all horse enthusiasts to consider visiting and participating Taylor Brigham Logue and Jazz and Hansen and in our many Brittany Whitford and Gold Sand Equine offerings Handsome Hot Hickory) Ridge throughout the summer and fall at the Cambridge Saddle Club. We have a full offering of Gymkhanas both on the third Saturday of the month (May through September) as well as gymkhana evenings on select Thursdays under the lights. Go to our website for full details – www.cambridgesaddleclub.org. Our shows for the remainder of the Season will be July 12th, August 9th and September 13th. Check out our website and Facebook page. We do more than just horse shows and gymkhanas. Below are the results of our May and June shows. May 10th Cambridge Saddle Club Day End Results: Beginner Champion – Laura Larmon and Dub Tres • Res. Champ – Maegen McCoslin and BMQ a Stellar Pick • Youth W/T/J Champion – Julia Schepici riding Eyes On Target • Youth W/T/J Res. Champion - William Ashley riding Luna • Adult English W/T Champion – Donna Sausville and Joes Smokin Gun • Adult English W/T Res. Champion – Amber Oswald and Gulliver • Adult Western W/J Champion – Ida Mae Adams and Heza Oreo Smoothie • Adult Western W/J Res. Champion – Joan Sackman and Calamity Jane • English Junior Champion –

WODENSFELD FARM LLC. In the Heart of the Helderberg’s — Knox, NY wodensfeldfarm@icloud.com (518) 872-2151

Retirees Welcome

Your retiree deserves special attention; senior feed, soft hay, supplements, blanketing, tooth care etc. Let us PAMPER them.

Experienced, horse-loving caregiver on site 24/7, ample green pastures, outdoor shelter, indoor box stalls with thick rubber matting, wood shavings. The hay is produced by the farm with over 40 years experience. Issue #5 July—August, 2015 I The Upstate Horse

McKenna Colton and Grey Cowpoke • English Junior Res. Champ – Amaya King and Nova • English Senior Champ – Callon Fish and Badlands Dakota • English Res. Champ – Nicole Webster and Drop Bar Latch • English Adult Champion – Tyna Gallagher and Tozier Hill Bud Light • English Adult Res. Champion - Katarina Thomas and Good Chips Version • Western Junior Champion - Brigham Logue and Jazz • Western Junior Res. Champion – McKenna Colton and Grey Cowpoke • Western Senior Champ – Kendra Davis and Handsome • Western Adult Champion – Tyna Gallagher and Tozier Hill Bud Light • Western Adult Res. Champion – Katarina Thomas and Good Chips Version • Ranch Horse Adult Champion – Linda Delisle and Charmin Cisco Kid • Ranch Horse Adult Res. Champion – Shirley Casey and Snazhi Rebel Hunter • Ranch Horse Youth Champion – Bethany Tyler and Peppys Gunza Smokin • Ranch Horse Youth Res. Champion – Brigham Logue and Jazz June 14th Cambridge Saddle Club Day End Results: Beginner Champion – Laura Larmon riding Dub Tres • • Beginner Res. Champion – Maegen McCoslin riding BMQ a Stellar Pick • Youth W/T/J Champion – Paige Spiess riding Wild Windchester • Youth W/T/J Res. Champion – William Ashley riding Luna • English Adult W/T Champion – Bridget Ciampolillo riding Handsome • English Adult W/T Res. Champion – Donna Sausville riding Joes Smokin Gun • English Adult W/T Res. Champion – Charlene Schermerhorn riding Wanna B Cool • Western Adult W/J Champion – Ida Mae Adams riding Heza Oreo Smoothie • Western Adult W/J Res. Champion – Joan Sackman riding Calamity Jane • Junior Ranch The Upstate Horse I Issue #5 July—August, 2015 8

Horse Champion – Brigham Logue riding Jazz • Junior Ranch Horse Res. Champion – Bethany Tyler riding Peppys Gunza Smokin • Adult Ranch Horse Champion – Linda Delisle riding Charmin Cisco Kid • Adult Ranch Horse Res. Champion – Barb Graham riding Short Stop • Junior English Champion – Morgan Bechand riding Peaches N Cream • Junior English Res. Champion – Taylor Hansen riding Gold Sand Ridge • Senior English Champion – Stephanie Stowell riding Duke It Out • Senior English Res. Champion – Arianna Stetson riding The Artist • Adult English Champion – Julia Harris riding BMQ a Stellar Pick • Adult English Res. Champion – Katarina Thomas riding Good Chips Version • Junior Western Champion – Brigham Logue riding Jazz • Junior Western Res. Champion – Erin Goodermote riding Lucy-Lou • Senior Western Champion – Emily Leavey riding Good Chips Version • Senior Western Res. Champion – Brittany Whitford riding Handsome Hot Hickory • Adult Western Champion – Wendy Mitchell riding High Golden Nugget • Adult Western Res. Champion – Katarina Thomas riding Good Chips Version

Capital Challenge To Host TAKE2 High-Score Hunter Presentation TAKE2 Thoroughbred League Offers $30,000 in High-Score Prizes and $2,500 in Trainer Awards. The TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program today announced that the prestigious Capital Challenge will host the presentation of the TAKE2 Thoroughbred League's 2015 High-Score Hunter Award. The ceremony will be held Sept. 30, 2015 at the Prince George Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.

“I believe this important program is rewarding for second career Thoroughbreds and their owners,” said Capital Challenge Horse Show Manager Billy Glass. “I’m looking forward to a Thoroughbred progressing through the TAKE2 Thoroughbred Program to compete in the highest level.” New this year, the TAKE2 Thoroughbred League is a member-based initiative that rewards participating Hunters and Jumpers with the chance to win a total of $30,000 in year-end awards. The top prize is $5,000 for the High-Score Hunter and Jumper. League members earn points in affiliated USEF Thoroughbred Hunter and Jumper Divisions at horse shows nationwide. In addition, the trainers of the TAKE2 High-Score Hunter and Jumper will each receive $1,000 and a TAKE2 jacket, with the trainers of the reserve High-Score Champions awarded $250 apiece. For more information on the League, go to www.take2tbreds.com/become-a-member/. The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) partnered with the New York Thoroughbred Breeders Inc. (NYTB) to create TAKE2, with the goal of making it easier to find new homes for retired racehorses. In addition to founding the League, TAKE2 sponsors awards and prize money in Thoroughbred Hunter and Jumper classes, and supports Thoroughbred aftercare initiatives nationwide. The program has expanded quickly, from eight shows in three states in its first year in 2012 to more than 180 horse shows in 22 states in 2015. Now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, it is cofunded by members of the Thoroughbred industry around the country: New York Breeding and Development Fund; Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Associations in Illinois (through Galloping Out), Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania (through Turning for Home); Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company; and Florida Thoroughbred Farm Managers. “The Thoroughbred industry and the horse show community have embraced the TAKE2 Program with an enthusiasm that is so gratifying,” NYTHA President Rick Violette Jr. said. “The new League has more than 150 members from 30 states and Washington D.C. I believe we are seeing a resurgence in the popularity of the Thoroughbred as hunters and jumpers, and that is the mission of TAKE2 – to create opportunities for retired racehorses that will help to provide them with secure futures when their racing days are over.”

If Wishes Were Horses Local fundraising event to be held on August 3rd 5-8 at AMP GALLERIES, 454 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Tickets $45 (2 for $80) in advance. $50 (2 for $90) at the door. Proceeds to benefit ACTT Naturally, a Saratoga Springs based thoroughbred retraining and re-homing program which employs the horses in an equine experiential learning environment, helping to heal souls and build strength. This will be an evening of celebration for thoroughbred aftercare, come and browse the beautiful galleries featuring a number of equine artists, including Sharon Castro and Celeste Susany. For more information visit www.acttnaturally.org or call 570-578-6377.

Gently retraining off track thoroughbreds for new futures and placing them through thoughtful re-homing.

ACTT Naturally’s founder, Valerie Buck, worked for 28 years at top stables in the racing industry, sitting aboard some of the best horses of her generation. Valerie now combines her experience on the track with her education in Natural Horsemanship to create well mannered, mentally and physically balanced horses. ACTT Naturally relies on donations.

Make your contribution by PayPal at:

www.acttnaturally.org or call (570) 578-6377 for mailing address ACTT Naturally is 501 (c) (3), the full amount of your contribution will be deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Issue #5 July—August, 2015 I The Upstate Horse

Equine Assisted THERAPY ost of us who are lucky enough to spend time around horses have knowingly or unknowingly enjoyed the therapeutic effects of our favorite equine partners. The feeling of calm that pervades the late night stable when horses are quietly munching their hay – all rugged for the night. The rhythmical clip-clops of a quiet hack down a peaceful dirt road. A group of horses, heads down eating grass in a large field at sunset.

Therapeutic Riding (now called Adaptive Riding) started in Sweden in the 1950’s after a couple of polio outbreaks. It migrated to the US in 1960 and became increasingly organized and quantified for the safety of riders, horses, and volunteers. It is now regulated by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH), which oversees certification of instructors and riding centers. Here are a few of the different EAT options around the Capital Region.

As far back as the 600’s BC, the ancient Greeks documented the horse’s therapeutic value. In 1875, the French physician Chassaign acknowledged that certain neurological disorders were improved with equine therapy. Modern studies have clinically documented that human bio-rhythms, such as heart-rate and brain waves, start to slow down to match the horse’s biorhythms, which leads to a feeling of calm and focus in nearby humans.

Adirondack Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Ft. Edward, NY: Shannon Myles, LCSWR has operated her trauma-focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy business out of Sue and Jim Hooper’s Haven Oaks Farm. A visit to this facility starts with meeting the resident Big Man on Campus in the form of Inherit the Gold, a late blooming Thoroughbred homebred of Hooper’s who won almost half a million dollars with 10 wins in 25 starts. Once we had met the top horse, Shannon introduced the rest of her “therapists,” 2 Quarter Horses and 2 Thoroughbreds. Shannon was a crisis therapist of several years, then started clinically evaluating trauma patients in the ER. When this lifelong horsewoman became aware of EA Psychotherapy, she was on her way to conducting innovative treatments for her patients. Myles stresses that trauma focused EAT is a mental health therapy that is suitable for any person that has experienced any degree of trauma that affects that person’s well being. She has “exercises that bring about the correct outcomes for each patient’s progress plans and treatment goals.” Based in science, the treatments are set up just like in an office situation with the addition of onsite feedback from her 4-legged therapists. More information at www.adirondackEAP.com or 518-573-0239.

Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) started in the United States in 1960 as therapeutic riding and only somewhat recently have the other non-riding forms of equine therapy started to become more recognized. Horses work incredibly well in this role, because they are prey animals who are very tuned in to their environment and the people (who may or may not be “predators” in the horse’s mind) around them. The horses immediately “mirror” patient’s emotions and respond accordingly: a horse will move away from an angry person, follow a person it trusts, or become unsettled if it senses fear. A change in a person’s emotion is quickly picked up by the horse, who modifies his/her behavior accordingly. The therapist notes these changes and uses the information to monitor the patient’s treatment. EATs are often a good alternative for patients whose office-bound therapies have plateaued. The horse’s various reactions to the patients tell the equine assisted therapist much more than the patient can, or is willing to let on. Many EATs do not involve riding at all, but utilize the horse as a reflecting tool. EAT encompasses several different treatment strategies and can address a wide range of needs in both children and adults: children with behavioral problems, ADHD, special learning needs, autism and those who live in violent situations; adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, those living in violent circumstances or those dealing with substance abuse or addiction. This is an ever-expanding list as the therapeutic benefits of horses seem never-ending! Below are different EATs in a nutshell. 10 The Upstate Horse I Issue #5 July—August, 2015

Stable Solutions, Old Chatham, NY: The top of the Hudson Valley is the location of Stable Solutions, a smart-looking stable run by Denise Demick Case, CTRS, M. Ed. and Keri NearyWood, LMSW, CASAC. They have an EAT business, certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA). This organization stresses ethics and structure and established practices of incorporating horses in therapy in a deliberate, principled, thoughtful and professional manner to catalyze change in a patient. These 2 women collaborate together in each session. Although Denise and Keri are long-time horsewomen, Keri is an EAGALA certified Equine Specialist, while Denise is an EAGALA certified Mental Health Specialist. They have years of clinical experience with traumatic brain injuries, alcohol/substance addiction, stroke survivors, depression, and co-occuring disorders. In a typical session, Denise watches the human patient’s actions and reactions to the

horse, while Keri watches the horse’s actions and reactions to the patient. Keri stressed these sessions are “not about horsemanship,” but rather learning to solve problems or work through issues using exercises Stable Solutions; involving the horses. Keri NearyWood, LMSW, CASAC They related a story of Denise Demick Case, CTRS, M.Ed. a corporate group visiting for a team-building exercise. They were given the task of catching a halterless horse and leading it to a specific spot in the arena. They were distinctly non-horse people, each with a differing and a strongly held opinion on how to best accomplish this task. While they argued amongst themselves, the horse stayed away, and continued to stay away until, after a few fruitless tries, the group started to work together to figure out where the halter was located and how it worked. Then they started working together to herd the increasingly cooperative horse toward the person with the halter and the target location. Mission accomplished! The horse’s response tells the therapist how each patient is doing at the beginning, middle, and end of each session. Keri and Denise admit the biggest challenge is funding for Stable Solutions and all EAT. The lights have to be on like at a regular office, but also the costs of feeding and shoeing the “therapists” really start to add up! Another challenge is trying to accurately measure what a patient “gets” from this EAT, as sometimes benefits show up months or years afterwards. For more info visit www.stablesolutions.org or call 631-796-7744; or www.eagala.org. Hippotherapy is “a treatment strategy utilizing the uniqueness of the multidimensional movement of the horse.” Hippotherapy sessions are not about “heels down, eyes up” but rather the movement of the horse positively affecting the patient on board, as they undergo speech/occupational/physical therapy on the back

Shannon Myles, LCSWR of ADK Psychotherapy

Issue #5 July—August, 2015 I The Upstate Horse

Nipper Knolls, Inc. 4919 Route 50 Gansevoort, NY 518-642-2252 518-428-8745 (c)

We offer: · Adaptive (therapeutic) Riding lessons · Physical Therapy utilizing Hippotherapy · Beginner riding lessons

Our instructor is a certified HPCS physical therapist and PATH Int’l registered riding instructor.

Emphasis on Abilities not disabilities 12

The Upstate Horse I Issue #5 July—August, 2015

of a horse. The instructors, therefore, need to be licensed speech, occupational, or physical therapists before starting several years of training through the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA). There are only four Hippotherapy providers in the Capital Region: Nipper Knolls, Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program, EBC Therapy Center, and Positively Playful Occupational Therapy (see Directory for contact information). Cathy Lamando, MSPT of Nipper Knolls Therapeutic Riding in Gansvoort, NY has been teaching Therapeutic (Adaptive) Riding and Hippotherapy for several years. She just recently became a certified HPCS, a Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist, one of only 108 such certified instructors in the US. She sees a variety of patients in the form of riders with autism, spectrum disorder, anxiety, and developmental delay among others. Due of the nature of the therapy, riders are usually one-on-one and ride for about 30 minutes. Hippotherapy is less recognized than adaptive riding and none of these EAT are easily recognized by insurance companies. “Insurance companies think Therapeutic Riding is just a pony ride” Cathy states. She would like more people to know about adaptive riding and the wonderful (drug-free) benefits they produce, such as improved focus, self-esteem, core strength, and improved listening skills for riders and their families. For more info visit www.nipperknolls.com, or 518.642.2252; or www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org. Centered Riding: While Centered Riding is not a medically recognized form of EAT, these next two instructors manage to produce a zen-like atmosphere at their stable. Sally Bauder and Karol McCarty at HillCroft Stables, outside Schenectady are two long-time, recognized practitioners of Centered Riding. They were friends with Sally Swift who came up with the initial idea of Centered Riding. Swift broke riding down into four basic parts: breathing, soft eyes, centering, and building blocks. Swift authored the book “Centered Riding” and now Centered Riding is a worldwide organization with credentialed clinicians. Karol is a Level 2 clinician and Sally is a Level 3 clinician. The atmosphere at HillCroft is calm, caring, relaxed, and open-minded. Karol believes “riding is a gift we give ourselves and that we should take the time to do what we need so we can ride and leave the barn a better person.” Swift’s principles are used to create technically better riders which time and again produce a better horse, all in an environment that is patient and kind. One of Karol and Sally’s students is Rita Moore. She came to HillCroft after taking a confidence-bruising fall from her horse. She has had a “tremendous experience” there, calling HillCroft a “respite, a place of peace.” Karol thinks “calmness makes a person approachable” and tries to create a culture of mindfulness – “how we affect those outside of us (people and horses).” Centered Riding applies to all types of riders and horses. Sally is teaching a 2 day Centered Riding clinic at HillCroft, August 22nd-23rd. School horses are available, or you may bring your own. All seats welcome. Contact Hillcroft Stables for more info at 518-864-5878.

OTTBs Provide Therapy Assistance with Local Organizations Session at ACTT Naturally

everal local organizations use OTTBs to provide Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) to patients in the Capital Region and beyond. Being bred and trained for a racing career, Thoroughbreds have developed highly tuned systems that allow them to accurately read and respond to their environment and to the humans around them. They are also used to having a “job” and following a routine. The fantastic part about OTTBs being used in EAT is that it gives horses lacking show quality gaits, and/or absolute soundness a very useful life. In 1984, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation was one of the first to incorporate OTTBs into vocational training for prisoners at the Walkill Correctional Facility, near New Paltz, NY. This provides sanctuary for around 60 OTTBs as the incarcerated men learn all aspects of stable management: feeding, grooming, turning in and out, hoof care, etc. According to Diana Pikulski, Vice President of TRF, “the men provide daily attention and love while the horses give back acceptance, affection, and mutual respect. The men are changed forever.” Presently the TRF has over 900 OTTBs in their program spread out over many facilities all over the country. Some of these facilities provide retraining and rehoming for OTTBs, others provide non-riding homes such as Walkill. A variety of exciting fundraisers are coming up. For more information: trfinc.org. Aftercare Continued Thoroughbred Training (ACTT) Naturally was started by Valerie Buck after seeing the profound affect horses had on conflicted soldiers at Saratoga Warhorse. She took

the same idea and directed it towards women to help them heal from events that caused emotional upheaval: grief, domestic violence, career changes and issues affecting women veterans. Buck is based at Long Shadows Farm near Cambridge, NY where she conducts facilitator-led workshops for women using OTTBs that help draw out negative emotions. The emotions can be recognized and dealt with “so they don’t end up running your life,” as Buck put it. Valerie and her two- and four-legged helpers teach the women “to recognize and keep unhealthy people out of their lives and let good people in so they can start to build qualities of trust.” Buck’s OTTBs come to her right off the track. After spending nearly 30 years galloping for Todd Pletcher, D. Wayne Lukas, Bill Mott and others, Buck understands the racing mindset of the new arrivals and lets each horse tell her when they are ready to start learning their new job. She exposes them to the Parelli method of natural horsemanship, hacks them out on trails and teaches them to jump. Soon they start to enjoy their new lives and jobs. Buck starts seeing which horses “get it” and where their strong suits are. All the time they are learning new skills, they are also doing double duty as therapy horses during workshops. When they are ready, she re-homes them to suitable, likeminded owners and fills the stalls with the next batch of incoming freshmen. Look for her fundraiser at AMP Galleries in Saratoga Springs on Aug.3rd. For more information: acttnaturally.org or 570.578.6377. Heading for Home is a new Saratoga Springs-based racehorse retraining/adoption center using both Off track Thoroughbreds and Off Track Standardbreds. According to Joe Battaglia, President of Heading for Home, their new facility, which is to be finished this summer, will enable a lucky few ex-racehorses to be retrained for a second career. Heading for Home wants to give retired racehorses a new lease on life while providing the community with a place for healing and helping those with emotional needs. Erin Christopher-Sisk , Ph.D. has experience helping patients with a variety of emotional and genetic disturbances. Both Standardbred racehorse owners, Battaglia and Christopher-Sisk grasped the positive effects of Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) and the need for retraining racehorses and decided to work together. She will be opening a new on-site office (in addition to her existing Saratoga Springs location) so she can oversee the EAT component of Heading for Home. For more information: hfhrrc.org or info@hfhrrc.org. Watch for upcoming details on an Open House event this Fall. Issue #5 July—August, 2015 I The Upstate Horse

Saratoga Warhorse S photo credit Oh Schmidt!, Shelly Marshall Schmidt

aratoga Warhorse was started in 2011 as a relatively new concept to help veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress. The founder, Bob Nevins, a Vietnam veteran, and Melody Squier, an equine consultant, specialize in veterans and Thoroughbreds, two populations that may have endured intense former conditions.

Bob and his human and equine team create a very powerful Equine Experience for veterans at either their Saratoga facility or their new host facility in Aiken, SC. The streamlined three day

The Upstate Horse I Issue #5 July—August, 2015

experience involves groups of six soldiers making connections with OTTBs in a round pen. The veterans are often veterans of traditional longer term therapies that may or may not be working. Because suicidal tendencies and sleeplessness due to nightmares are two hallmarks of these veterans, this fast track approach is appropriate and effective, with nearly 300 successful graduates so far. Nevins recognized the problems that plagued returning vets, “focused on what they needed to heal and built backward from there” using the approach with the horse. The Saratoga Warhorse Foundation provides the horses, facilities, and funding to create the opportunity for the horses to heal the soldiers in a way that involves no financial expense to the soldier. One of the most recent and exciting developments is Saratoga Warhorse’s partnering with researchers from the University of South Carolina studying the biomedical effects of the Equine Experience on the veterans. The implications of the findings

Comprehensive Equine Veterinary Care Servicing all your performance horse needs including lameness, diagnosis, spinal manipulation, and more…. Proudly serving; Albany, Berkshire, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie Counties!

The Equine Clinic at OakenCroft • 880 Bridge Street Ravena, NY 12143

518-767-2906

W h e r e ’s Bernice?

Those of us in the northern part of Capital District were this past winter treated to the appearance/layover of Montanabased lady long rider Bernice Ende, partway thru her 8000 mile transcontinental ride. Her reply to a recent email was so picturesque, it was just left as is. No editing, just enjoy! I have nothing but smiles when I now receive news from New York I somehow seem very connected very interested very much wanting to stay in touch with the eastern part of our country.

photo credit Oh Schmidt!, Shelly Marshall Schmidt could have an enormous impact on mental health treatments for many populations. As seen on the website, “If you or someone you know is a veteran who is struggling…Contact us.” For more information visit www.saratogawarhorse.com.

I am already in north central Minnesota, we are kicking ass or dust or something like that, weather has been cool there is grass there is water there are plenty of empty spaces to camp. the wood ticks are maddening the horseflies deadly the nights thick with dew. The horses are fit fast and heading for home the north west wind blows their manes into the blue skies as we pull the horizon closer to us. Canada is a week from us as we ride north by northwest once into Canada it is a straight western line into the setting sun each and every night for at least 4 months. I hope to finish the ride this year even if it means riding into December. Stay well stay happy, Bernice Issue #5 July—August, 2015 I The Upstate Horse

WORKSHOP Educates Law Enforcement OFFICERS

owell House in Old Chatham, NY was the scene of a recent law enforcement workshop on Investigating Equine Cruelty and Neglect. It was presented by Balanced Innovative Teaching Strategies (B.I.T.S., Inc) at Little Brook Farm, in conjunction with The New York Humane Association and The Equine Clinic at Oakencroft. Lynn Cross, owner of Little Brook Farm, organized this event and believes it’s the first-of-it’s-kind workshop to help educate law enforcement personnel on all aspects of investigating animal cruelty. Law enforcement officers and animal control officers from all over the region attended this 2nd annual event. Sue McDonough, Chair of the Animal Cruelty Committee for the NYS Humane Association, former NYS Trooper, and a lifelong horsewoman started the day by talking about “How to recognize cruelty and what to do about it.” McDonough was instrumental in establishing the language of the NYS laws pertaining to animal cruelty and systematically took attendees through each part of the law and added photos and anecdotes from personal experience to vividly illustrate each point. As Child Protective Services are involved with children in unsafe situations, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is the go to agency for animals. One of her first points was that private citizens are the ones that “start the ball rolling” by calling their local police or sheriff and complaining about a potentially abusive situation. Law enforcement can’t do anything without a complaint. The other big point she made was “Horses need feed! I know that’s a new phenomenon for a lot of people out there!” She thinks a lot of people take ownership of a horse without being aware of how much and how often horses need to eat clean hay and water. Dr. Steve Naile of The Equine Clinic at Oakencroft started his part of the program by reiterating one of McDonough’s points: if you think a horse is in a hungry situation…speak up. “If you think things are bad they probably are!” He urged concerned

From the Columbia County Sheriff's Office Kelly Briscoe, Jordan Brahm and Scott Kline meet the horse named Hamlet.

parties to get others involved when there is obviously no shelter, feed (clean hay) or water source observed and to act sooner rather than too late. He went on to cover the Henneke Horse Body Condition Scoring System, using recovered neglect cases from Little Brook Farm (complete with “before” pictures) to illustrate what each horse would be scored. This body score system gives vets and law enforcement officials a consistent way to categorize the physical state of the horse. Dr. Naile also covered what paperwork must travel with horses in transport, and went over the various colors and markings so officials would know what they are looking for. The next portion of this well-organized clinic moved from just outside Powell House to the riding arena at Little Brook Farm. Several elderly residents (horse and ponies in their mid-30’s) were used to further discuss colors, markings, and body score with varying body types. A farrier discussed how to approach a horse and pick up the feet and different conditions of the feet. Dressage was demonstrated by a couple of happy (younger) horses, Hamlet and Sherman, that had been on their way to slaughter before a timely rescue and landing at Little Brook. Afterwards, all equine clinic participants were available for a “meet and greet.” Some of the attending law enforcement officials had previous horse experience which they shared informally with their non-horse counterparts. Looking across the arena at the beginning, the “non-horse” officers were the ones stiffly greeting the horses or standing the wrong way when learning to lead one of the horses. Ten minutes later, with a quick glance around, it was a lot more difficult to see the inexperience. There were smiles all around as the basics of approaching a horse, haltering, and leading were mastered, making the already difficult situation of investigating neglect cases that much easier.

Saratoga Horseracing Movie Series

rab the popcorn, Cokes, blankets, and bugspray! The New York State Recreation and Park Society is celebrating it’s 75th birthday and Saratoga Springs Centennial by hosting the first of its kind series of horse movies on Monday evenings at different locations around Saratoga Springs. The lineup: August 4th at Brown’s Beach—The Black Stallion; August 10th at Congress Park— Secretariat; August 17th at Congress Park—Seabiscuit; and August 24th at Spa State Park/Victoria Pool—National Velvet. All movies begin at dark and are shown free of charge to the public. For more information: nysrps.org. Sponsorship opportunities may still be available.

The Upstate Horse I Issue #5 July—August, 2015

TBs For All R

etired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today the launch of ticket sales for Thoroughbreds For All Saratoga, an exploration of how Thoroughbred raceRetired Racehorse Project’s Steuart horses are transformed into Pittman competing his own OTTB stallion Salute the Truth at the Radnor America’s best riding International Three Day Event, horses. The event takes Malvern Pa. Photo by Brant Gamma. place on Tuesday, August 4th at Traylor Farm and The Parting Glass in Saratoga Springs, NY. The lineup of presenters includes retired jockey Rosie Napravnik, top owner Maggi Moss, and Kentucky Derby winning trainer Machael Matz who also is in the United States Show Jumping Hall of Fame. They will be joined by top three day eventers Laine Ashker and Jennie Brannigan, ex-racetracker turned dressage trainer Nuno Santos, and others who know both the racing and riding sides of the Thoroughbred world.

ROLLING OAKS MORGANS LLC Boarding, Training, Sales Equitation Morgan Horses Sue, Bernie & Keith Friday 22 Scout Road Ganesvoort, NY 12831

Phone—518-584-9364 Cell— 518-361-1057 or 518-225-6749 E-mail— bfriday1@nycap.com

www.rollingoaksmorgansllc.com

The daytime event includes a marketplace of ex-racehorses for sale or adoption, a preview of horses in training for this fall’s $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover, and demonstrations with the following titles: training the Thoroughbred for second careers, selecting the discipline and the market for your retiring racehorse, soundness standards for second careers, and what jockeys know that the rest of us should learn. Participating horses include the offspring of Tapit, Giant’s Causeway, and Bernardini. Many were bred in New York and raced at Saratoga in the past. A highlight of the day will be a demonstration by Laine Ashker on Anthony Patch, a scrappy Thoroughbred gelding who raced as Alex’s Castledream, won the American Eventing Championships in 2013, and is flying to England in September to compete against the best horses in the world at the Burghley Horse Trials. A strong showing there will send a signal to the United States Team Selectors that this off-track Thoroughbred should represent our country at the 2016 Olympic Games. A portion of the proceeds of Thoroughbreds For All Saratoga will be contributed to a fund that helps with the expenses for this overseas trip. The evening session of the event is titled the “Thoroughbred Training Forum” and takes place at The Parting Glass, Saratoga’s “Original Irish Pub.” The panel from earlier in the day will explore a series of questions presented by moderator Steuart Pittman of RRP and from the audience attempting to understand what it is about the Thoroughbred horse that makes it so willing and able to play our games on the racetrack, in the show ring, and on the farms where we raise them.

19 Glenridge Rd. Road / Towne Center Plaza Glenville, NY • 518) 399-0500

Tickets are $25 per person for the daytime event and $10 per person for the evening event. Additional information and tickets are at RetiredRacehorseProject.org.

Consignments • New • Laundry Go ‘Round in Style

10% off Purchases of $100 or more. (Excluding County Saddles)

Issue #5 July—August, 2015 I The Upstate Horse

Delivery available

Full line of animal feeds, pet food and bagged shavings

Over the Fence A place to meet your neighbor horse people

Name: Lisa Miller, Studio di Luce “studio of light” Location: The Equine Gallery at Studio di Luce is located at 480-B Broadway, Saratoga Springs, (right next to City Hall). Contact: 315.525.8184 or www.thefoalproject.org.

Photographer Lisa Miller of Studio Di Luce has created a summer home for her incredible, larger-than-lifesize photographs chronicling a foal’s first moments of connection with his or her Mamma’s gaze. Called The Foal Project, she has captured more than 30 foalings in upstate NY over the last six foaling seasons, usually mid-January to April. The foalings are one of Miller’s favorite parts of this whole process– “they never get old. They are so moving – every one of them!” Miller had been an artist, mostly in stained glass, prior to taking in her first foaling and thinking to capture it on film. What she saw in person and in the ensuing images had a life-changing effect on her. Suddenly she saw a real purpose to her work. Miller has a traveling gallery that has been shown in Aiken, SC, Lexington, KY, and is presently displayed at Fortune’s Restaurant at the Saratoga Casino and Raceway.

ares and foals on Broadway? Next to City Hall, take the next door on your right, keep the Hungry Spot on Now with her studio space on Broadway, she is front and center your left and walk down the hall to the foaling stall. with her images and related items. Miller is most excited about You’ll know it when you see it. her Foal Project Book, due out July 20th. She also has a variety 18 The Upstate Horse I Issue #5 July—August, 2015

Upstate Horseman Wins Skidmore/Saratoga Grand Prix Congrats to Leeann Kelly of Valatie, Columbia County, who took home the winner’s share of the $25,000 Skidmore/Saratoga Grand Prix on June 20, at the Yaddo Showgrounds, Saratoga Springs. Kelly rode Leander, owned by Honorway Stables of Schenectady, NY. Leander was purchased as a junior jumper prospect for the owner’s daughter. When college got in the way, Kelly stepped in the irons and Leander progressed “beyond all expectations.” A couple of weeks ago the pair turned in a 7th place finish at a Grand Prix in Saugerties, which left them perfectly prepped for the hometown win.. Kelly thought Leander was wonderful on the day of the win and thought the 1.40m (4’6”) Marc Donovan-designed course was up to regional standards. She said she had to ride the extravagantly-going gelding conservatively as he really is better suited for 1.50m (4’9”) Grand Prix in a larger Grand Prix field. Kelly said future 2015 plans call for Grand Prixs in Vermont, Saugerties, and a return to Princeton, NJ, where they won last year. Kelly thanked Leander and his “fabulous” owners, Honorway Stables, who enable her to have “so much fun, and a wonderful journey.”

of items at different price points for sale so her work can be enjoyed if wall space is scarce! In addition to prints, jewelry, coasters, etc., she offers high-end glass works by worldrenowned glass artist, Bob Palusky. The Foal Project has taken on greater significance since Miller linked it to equine assisted therapies. She channels a portion of proceeds from the sale of Foal Project photos, books and other items into a Donor Advised Fund at the Adirondack Trust Community Foundation here in Saratoga Springs. Qualified 501(c)3 Equine Assisted Therapies (EAT) may apply for grant money through this foundation. Miller’s criteria for filling a grant request is fairly straight forward: 1) the EAT has to be a 501(c)3, and 2) they must “utilize horses in some capacity to serve mankind.” She is starting to photograph Equine Assisted Therapies “which connect children and adults, often with mild to severe disabilities to the therapy horse.” She has personally seen the effect that horses have on people, whether by movement or by simply standing still. She feels very strongly that therapy horses are unsung heroes who daily make a positive difference in the lives of patients and their families. Issue #5 July—August, 2015 I The Upstate Horse

Pull together our local horse community by being a part of

the upstate

HorsE Ways to be involved: Advertising

The Upstate Horse is fully supported by advertising, which

allows the community to pick it up for free. To support the local resource that unites the

Upstate

New

York

Horse

Community,

Donna

Vild

Donna@TheUpstateHorse.com or call (302) 598.2495.

Distribution Locations

Let us know if you want to be a distribution

point for The Upstate Horse. Email donna@TheUpstateHorse.com or call (302) 598.2495

Writers

We would like to fill our pages with articles that apply to horses and their

people. Articles such as health, training (written with an open mind of suggestions rather than the only way to do things) and equipment.

50% off 20

your first ad agreement

The Upstate Horse I Issue #5 Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;August, 2015

Cale ndar JULY Ongoing Weds. & Sat. thru July 25th, Old Chatham Hunt Spring Roading Hounds, Old Chatham, NY (njlevine@icloud.com) Ongoing Every Fri. & Sun. Polo Tournaments, starting July 10 thru Labor Day, Saratoga Polo Fields, (www.saratogapolo.com) at 5:30 pm July 6-10 Horse Camp, Rolling Oaks Morgans, Scout Rd., Gansevoort, NY (518.361.1057) July 10 Saratoga War Horse Army vs. Navy Polo Match, Saratoga Polo Field, info: Saratoga War Horse 518.886.8131 July 12 Old Chatham Hunt Trail Riding Series, Old Chatham, NY (www.oldchathamhuntclub.com) July 16-20 Dressage Clinic w/Andreas Hausberger, Waltzing Horse Dressage, Verona, NY (508.733.4809) July 18 Gymkhana, Southern Dutchess Horse & Pony Assoc., Hopewell Jct., NY (www.sdhpa.com) July 19 Western Pleasure Horse Show, S. Dutchess Horse & Pony Assoc., Hopewell Jct., NY (www.sdhpa.com) Schooling Dressage & Combined Tests, Stockade Polo & Saddle Club Showgrounds, Glenville, NY (www.stockadepolo.com) Winter Glen Farms H/J Horse Show, Winter Glen Farms, Schenectady, NY (wintglen@nycap.rr.com) July 25-26 Summer AIR II Show Series H/J Horse Show, Three Winds Farm, Averill Park, NY (www.airshowjumping.com) July 26 Youth Horse Show, S. Dutchess Horse & Pony Assoc., Hopewell Jct., NY (www.sdhpa.com)

Old Chatham Hunt Mix & Match 3 Phase Show, Old Chatham, NY (www.oldchathamhuntclub.com) July 27 3rd Annual Hay, Oats, & Spaghetti, Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation fundraiser, 3246 Rt.9, Saratoga Springs, NY 6-9pm. (www.trfinc.org) July 30 Equine Advocates 14th Annual Awards Dinner & Charity Auction, Canfield Casino, Saratoga Springs, NY (www.equineadvocates.org) July 31 Dressage at Stockade I (USEF/USDF), Stockade Polo & Saddle Club Showgrounds, Glenville, NY (www.stockadepolo.com)

AUGUST

Traylor Farm, 120 Old Post Rd., Malta, NY (www.retiredracehorseproject.org) Aug 5 OTTB Riding/Jumping Clinic w/Steuart Pittman, Dayspring Farm, Goode Rd., Ballston Spa, NY (voigtny@gmail.com) Aug 6-9 The Cheshire Horse of Saratoga Tack Shop Grand Reopening Sale, 402 Geyser Rd, Saratoga Springs 518.584.5566 Aug 7-9 Dressage4Kids Youth Dressage Festival, HITS on the Hudson Horse Show Grounds, Saugerties, NY (www.youthdressagefestival.com) Aug 8-9 NCH Horse Show Series H/J Show, North Country Horses, Gansevoort, NY (NCF fb pg) Aug 9 The Foods of Anne Burrell to Benefit Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Canfield Casino, Saratoga Springs, NY (www.trfinc.org) Aug 13-16 CDHJC Annual Show, (H/J) Stockade Polo & Saddle Club Showgrounds, Glenville, NY (CDHJC FB page) Aug 15 B.I.T.S. Inc. @ Little Brook Farm Fundraiser, Little Brook Farm, Old Chatham, NY 518.821.5506 Aug 16 Old Chatham Hunt Trail Riding Series, Old Chatham, NY (www.oldchathamhuntclub.com) Aug 23 ENYDCTA/Old Chatham Horse Trials (USEA) 236 Shaker Museum Rd, Old Chatham, NY 518.882.7408 Aug 29-30 Hunter-Jumper Show (CDHJC/TCRA), Stockade Polo & Saddle Club Showgrounds, Glenville, NY (CDHJC fb page)

Ongoing Every Fri. & Sun. Polo Tournaments, starting July 10 thru Labor Day, Saratoga Polo Fields, (www.saratogapolo.com) at 5:30 pm Aug 1-2 Dressage at Stockade II (USEF/USDF), USEF Qualifier, Stockade Polo & Saddle Club Showgrounds, Glenville, NY (www.stockadepolo.com) Aug 2 TCRA Summer Show, Location (H/J) TBA (www.tricountyridingassociation.com) Aug 3 If Wishes Were Horses, An evening of celebration for thoroughbred aftercare, come and browse the beautiful galleries 5-8, AMP GALLERIES At the Marketplace, 454 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Proceeds to benefit ACTT Naturally. A Saratoga Springs based thoroughbred retraining and re homing program which employs the horses in an equine experiential learning environment, helping to heal souls and build strength www.acttnaturally.org 570-578-6377 Ongoing Every Fri. & Sun. Polo Tournaments, starting July 10 thru Aug 3-7 Horse Camp, Rolling Oaks Morgans, Labor Day, Saratoga Polo Fields, Scout Rd, Gansevoort, NY (www.saratogapolo.com) at 5:30 pm (518.361.1057) Sept 5 Run for the Horses 5K, Spa State Park, Aug 4 Thoroughbreds for All, Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, NY (www.trfinc.org) Issue #5 Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;August, 2015 I The Upstate Horse 21

SEPTEMBER

Sept 5 Schaghticoke Fair (H/J)(TCRA) (www.tricountyridingassociation.com) Sept 5 Old Chatham Hunt, Formal cubbing season begins Sept 5-6 Larkin’ Hill Horse Trials, (USEA) Larkin’ Hill Farm, N. Chatham, NY (www.larkinhill.com) Sept 13 Double B Farm H/J Show (TCRA), Double B Farm, Rexford, NY (doubleb1224@aol.com) Sept 20 Skidmore College H/J Show, (TCRA) Skidmore College Stables, Saratoga Springs, NY (bhatlee@skidmore.edu) Sept 26-27 AIR Show Jumping Fall Finale H/J Horse Show, Three Winds Farm, Averill Park, NY (www.airshowjumping.com) Sept 27 NCH Horse Show Series H/J Show, North Country Horses, Gansevoort, NY (NCF fb pg) Sept 27 Old Chatham Hunt Trail Riding Series, Old Chatham, NY (www.oldchathamhuntclub.com)

NAVAJO HORSE HEALING PROJECT All events are open to the public! Be sure to visit the organization's website and/or Facebook page for specific details before attending their ceremony. July 16, ACTT Naturally (a Thoroughbred rescue organization and women's therapeutic program), Greenwich, NY 4:00 p.m. http://www.acttnaturally.org/ July 18, Rosemary Farm Sanctuary (a horse rescue organization), South Kortright, NY, 7:00 a.m., http://rosemaryfarm.org/ July 19, Victoria Acres (an equine assisted therapy organization), Altamont, NY, 11:00 a.m. http://www.victoriaacresequinefacility.com/ July 24, Old Friends at Cabin Creek (a thoroughbred retirement home), Greenfield, NY 11:00 a.m. http://www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com

Directory BOARDING/RIDING LESSON STABLES

KEY L = Lessons B = Boarding T = Training Saratoga County After Hours Farm, 518.384.6441 Bob DeLorenzo, T 518.581.0163 Casa Arte Equestre, L, T 518.763.8430 Chestnut Ridge Stables, B, L 518.677.3545 Chocolate Horse Stables, B 518.290.0303 Cricket Hill Stables, B, L 518.573.4686 DaCory Farm, B, L, T 518.583.1989 Dayspring Farm, B, L, T 518.495.8469 Double B Farms, B, L 518.371.0587 Equine B&B, B 518.791.9231 Flint Brook 518.677.2359 Hannanna Stables, B 518.248.7186 North Country Horses, B, L, T 518.441.5959 Old Saratoga Farms 518.695.6432 Passing Fancy Farm, B, L 518.860.4327 Platinum Stables, B, L 518.372.4885 Quiet Run, B, L, T 518.888.2868 Renegade Farm, 518.864.5518 Rolling Oaks Morgans, B, L, T, 518.584.9364 Shadow Rock Farm, L 518.885.4653 Skidmore College Stables, B, L 518.580.5012 Three Winds Farm 518.275.8461 Traylor Farms 518.810.1068 Triple H Stables, B 518.703.0903 Top Line Dressage Center 518.231.0695 Waltzing Horse Farm, B, L, T 508.733.4809

The Upstate Horse I Issue #5 July—August, 2015

White Birch Stables, B, L 518.364.6979 Willow Run Stable, B 518.581.9815 Wild Brook Equine 802.236.4305 Winterwood Farm, B, L, T 518.885.1020 Washington County 4J Farmm 518.791.9811 Kelly Sanford, B, L, T 518.832.9333 R&M Sport Horses, B, L 518.779.3892 Ridge Brook Farms, B, L, T 518.339.9343 Riding Right Farm, L 518.677.5148 Vertical Farm, B, L, T 518.588.5750 Schenectady County HillCroft Stables, B, L, T 518.864.5878 Honor Way, B, L, T 518.346.0456 Kulak Eventing, L, T 561.762.8917 Winter Glen Farm, B, L 518.356.3364 Columbia County Larkin’ Hill, B, L, T 518.441.2176 Liberty Farms Equestrian Ctr, B, L, T 518.653.9343 Little Brook Farm 518.821.5506 Winslow Farm, L, T 518.894.3185 Dutchess County KC Stables, B, L, T 518.789.0417 Albany County Dutch Manor, B, L 518.456.5010 Wodensfeld...518.872.2151 Wolf Hill Farm, Horse Boarding 12 miles west of Albany, Voorheesville, NY. www.wolfhillfarm.com 518-439-6927'

Rensselaer County Higher Ground Farm 518.686.2578 If your boarding/lesson/training stable is missing, please email us your information. This free directory includes 1 best telephone number & county of operation.

EQUINE ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Kristina Dallas, DVM, 518.727.2940

EQUINE VETERINARIANS Rodney Stewart,DVM, 516.984.8657

Take 2 Second Careers, take2tbreds.com

Debbie Kral, 352.804.8155

Rood & Riddle Saratoga, 518.583.7273

Thoroughbred Renaissance, 518.583.7272

Susan Hamlin, 518.245.8010

The Equine Clinic At Oakencroft, 518.767.2906

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation trfinc.org

Lisa Hardies-Hoffmaster, 518.677.2557

Upstate Equine Medical Center, 18.695.3744

EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY ACTT Naturally, www.acttnaturally.org

Axel F. Sondhof, DVM, 518.584.1633

Take the Lead, 518.581.1034

REALTORS Realty USA, 518.583.7268 Roohan Realty, 518.587.4500

Adirondack Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, 518.573.0239, www.AdirondackEAP.com

FARRIERS Travis Miller, 518.573.8821

Select Sotheby’s, Saratoga Springs, 518.580.8500

Autumn Run Stables LLC, 518.229.7701

FEED, HAY, BEDDING Kelly’s Emerald Feeds, 518.793.5474

TACK SHOPS Bewley & Co. Tack Shoppe 518.452.6886

EBC Therapy Center, 518.872.1870

The Cheshire Horse, 518.584.5566

Bits and Pieces, 518.683.6917

Heading for Home, hfhrrc.org

Agway, see website for locations. Adirondack Feed Ctr., 518.843.2817 Arnold’s Feed & Grain, 518.843.3429 Hutchison Farm Hay & Straw, 518.887.5197 Sutherland’s PetWorks, 518.747.3060

Carousel Equestrian Boutique, 518.399.0500

Thorobred Feed Sales, 518.584.4900 Tractor Supply Corp. see website for locations

Pacesetter Tack & Supply, 518.587.3060

Stable Solutions LLC, 518.796.7744 EQUINE ORGANIZATIONS Cambridge Saddle www.cambridgesaddleclub.org

Club,

CDHJC, Capital District Hunter Jumper Council, www.cdhjc.org Cornell Cooperative Extension, www.ccesaratoga.org

The Cheshire Horse, 518.584.5566 Dover Saddlery, 518-690-9461 Double B Farms, 518.371.0587 Saratoga Saddlery 800.430.7150 Walker’s Farm Home & Tack, 518.639.5223

Eastern NY Dressage & Combined Training Assoc., www.enydcta.org Old Chatham Hunt, foxhunting, www.theoldchathamhuntclub.com, 518.677.2359

HORSE BLANKETS WASHED/REPAIRED Kathleen Conklin, 518.456.1098 The Equine Tailor, 518.725.6354 The Horse Tailor, 518.744.7559

THERAPEUTIC (ADAPTIVE) RIDING PROGRAMS Albany Therapeutic Riding 518.765.2764

Ctr.,

Clover Ridge Farm, Inc., 518.583.1810

Saratoga Driving Assoc. www.saratogadriving.com

Well Kept Horses, 518.222.7795

Saratoga Horse Expo, www.SaratogaHorseExpo.com

High & Mighty (Therap. riding & driving), 518.672.4202

Southern Dutchess Horse & Pony Assoc. www.sdhpa.com

OTTB ORGANIZATIONS ACTT Naturally, www.acttnaturally.org AFTER the Track, afterthetrack.org Heading for Home, www.hfhrrc.org Old Friends at Cabin Creek, www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com

Sleepy Hollow 518.369.9973

ReRun @ North Country Horses, 518.441.5959

Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program (STEP), 518.374.5116

Second Chance 607.589.7669

Victoria Acres 518.813.8805

Saratoga Polo Association, www.saratogapolo.com

Riding

Club,

TriCounty Riding Association, H/J, www.tricountyridingassociation.com

Thoroughbreds,

Destiny’s Ride, 518.822.0562

Little Brook Farm, 518.821.5506 Nipper Knolls, 518.642.2252 Positively Playful 518.424.2991

Occ.

Therapy,

Equine

Facility,

“Horses by their nature have an innocence about them, and will do no wrong. Wrong is a human interpretation that we bring to them. Humans need to step up to the level of the horse with clear in-the-moment communication and understanding, which builds respect, trust, love and friendship. This is the only way to truly and respectfully ask such an amazing being to let us be their equal. Now it's our duty to approach the horse with the same respect.” — Michael Morgan - Co-founder of CCE Horsemanship Issue #5 July—August, 2015 I The Upstate Horse