USLR News Winter 2007

USLR News

Year 28 /Winter, 2007

United States Lipizzan Registry

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President’s Greeting Greetings to all and best wishes for a splendid New Year.

The USLR has accomplished a lot in the year past that deserves recognition and celebration for our volunteers. Some of the highlights of the year include:

fessional webmaster, C.H.A.D.S Designs. It is being updated and refreshed regularly.

This had been an enormous task as a volunteer effort. Be sure to bookmark our site and visit often to keep up on what’s happening in the USLR.

Membership: Lyn Schaeffer and her group have done a tremendous job of membership recruitment and retention.

They made personal contact with our members and increased our numbers by 50+. Now it’s our job to keep the members involved and contributing their efforts and energy. There will be many opportunities for our members to stay connected with the USLR. Thanks go out to Lyn and Nancy Stockdale.

Technology update: We have a new computer system with FileMaker Pro, which will handle the registrations and eventually all office business. The increased capacity will make registration and exchange of data between the organizations much faster and easier. Special recognition goes to Rennie Squier from ALBA for her efforts in this endeavor.

Website: Our newly redesigned website is a greatly improved tool for keeping in touch with our members and the public.

The newsletter is available online and there is also the ability to make payments for dues, merchandise and registrations, etc. online through PayPal. This should greatly streamline our cash flow. (GOOD IDEA!) For the first time we have the website in the hands of a dedicated pro-

Lipizzan Symposium: We held our annual gathering in Wilsonville, Oregon in October. It was held jointly between USLR, ALBA and LANA. Each group had its own meeting and on the final morning the Lipizzan Federation of America (LFA) had its meeting. Representatives from the three groups suspended the regular order of business and instead opened discussion about unifying the three groups into one organization. The discussion was opened up for the entire assemblage. By the end

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of the meeting working groups had been assigned for study of the components of such a combined organization and meetings and work are underway. This is indeed a major event in the annals of the Lipizzan in the United States. Work from the committees will be brought before the individual Boards in the spring and will eventually come before the membership. The USLR is committed to a democratically elected governance structure with the registry owned by the membership with professional management. Beyond the business, the Symposium offered ample opportunity for serious seminars and socialization. The fantastic facilities at Devonwood provided a marvelous setting for a day long display of Lipizzans in all disciplines. There was record attendance. Please pencil in the Symposium for next autumn. We owe many thanks to the Northwest Lipizzan Association for all their work. They have indeed set a high bar for future efforts.

Stallion Auction: Our stallion auction is to be one of our major fund-raising events of the year. Thanks to Laura Wiener for all her hard work on this event. After previous efforts this is truly a new and improved auction. Be sure and check it out on our website.

There is much to be optimistic about in our Lipizzan world. I hope you, too, feel the energy brought by new volunteers to so many new roles. There is a lot to be done in the USLR. It is “business as usual” for the USLR as the committees work on unification of the three organizations. It will be our job to let you know what we are doing. It will be your job to help make it happen!

ON THE COVER: Pluto III Ambrosia III (by Pluto III Belvedera out of Ambrosia), 1999 Lipizzan Stallion owned by Jennifer Leigh (formerly Jennifer LW Gates) SARA STAFFORD, PHOTOGRAPHER: Sara Stafford is an up and coming Pacific Northwest Equine Photographer. Her photographs have appeared on the cover of regional and national magazines, including USDF Connections magazine. Her most recent photographic assignment was working with the legendary Mary Cornelius at the 2006 ODS Championships. Her photographic artistry captures the nuances of the moment, as well as the grace and beauty of the horse. In addition to her photographic work, Sara works full-time as an Apprentice to Thomas and Shana Ritter at White Horse Vale Lipizzans. Lipizzans are very special to Sara, and she is thrilled that her photographs can help to promote the breed. Sara can be reached at (509) 773-5106 or staffordphoto@msn.com 4 - USLR News Winter, 2007

Massage Therapy for Optimum Performance & Health Part II

By Ute Miethe Attaining balance & good posture in horse & rider From my own riding experience and by observing other riders, I have become very aware of the asymmetries that interfere with riding and that are also often responsible for causing pathological neuromuscular changes (people and horses).

Most muscular problems simply arise from uneven use of the body, due to bad postural habits and the fact that one side is usually dominant over the other. Most riders and horses are right side dominant.

In horses the dominant side always seems to bow out (is convex), while the weaker side is concave. This is best observed when the horse stands square. It also usually coincides with a flatter and wider dominant front foot, while the one on the weaker side is generally narrower and more upright. The cause for this is that the front foot on the dominant side takes more concussion from the weaker, diagonal hind leg.

Riders often sit heavier on their dominant side This can cause soreness on that side of the horse’s back, which can also be exacerbated by an ill-fitting saddle.

Saddle comfort is essential for a healthy back and optimal performance. A high number of back problems in horses are caused by ill-fitting saddles.

Typical asymmetry problems in riders: • Sitting unevenly in the saddle and collapsing on one side (usually caused by stronger muscles on one side of the back versus the other) • One hip more forward than the other ( belly button should point straight ahead - if not, hips are uneven) • A leading or dropped shoulder • Always looking down • One knee higher than the other Lack of open hip angle due to tight hip flexors • Typical asymmetry problems in horses: • Dominant side is convex and stronger • Weaker side is shorter and concave.

• Horse resists stretching of shorter side ( has difficulty bending on a circle) • Horse resists taking the canter transition on the weaker hind leg • Horse shows uneven shoulder development • Horse tends to consistently pop one shoulder over the other to the outside on a circle

Typical Rider Assymetries

In almost all cases the horses are more affected by the rider's asymmetries as the horse tries to adjust his balance for the rider. It often also encourages the horse to continue to be stronger on one side over the other, rather than becoming more equally strong on both sides.

It is important for the rider to be aware of such asymmetries and address them through specific exercises (horse and human) with the goal of becoming as symmetrical and balanced as possible.

Massage therapy is a great tool to assist and

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expedite this process. Keep in mind though that a person or a horse will probably never become exactly even in the body. All we can do is try to come as close as possible to this ideal by improving what we have.

Another common problem in horses is back problems, often caused by “inverted” riding and/or bad fitting saddles. This transplates into a horse tending to push its back down rather than keeping it up to maintain a stronger topline. It is also often accompanied by an over-development of the underside of the horse’s neck, creating a ewe neck appearance. This is usually a sign of a horse bracing against the bit rather than accepting the contact while in correct self-carriage, with proper engagement from behind. Back problems can also arise from other problems which should be taken into consideration. Typical culprits often are • hock /stifle problems • foot imbalance issues • ulcers • EPSM • sacro-iliac injuries • pelvic misalignments • teeth issues • heat cycle related problems in mares.

Inverted riding (hollow back) eventually leads to a weak back and earlier breakdown in back health and performance. It will also usually lead to more problems in the front end of the horse (shoulders & forelegs), due to the fact that the horse will remain heavier on the forehand rather than correctly shifting the weight more to the hindquarters.

It is comparable to humans who have potbellies, due to the lack of proper abdominal support, causing a swayback, or hyperlordosis, that will also lead to chronic back problems. In horses it usually presents itself in dropping down when mounted, dropping the back when palpated or saddled, girthiness, loss of forward movement or brilliance in the show ring, etc. or even more serious behavior such as bucking, bolting, rearing, etc. Inverted riding and /or bad saddle fit also often creates cold-backed horses. Cold-backed horse often do not track up at the walk, when conformationally they should be able to.

It is possible to properly develop and train a horse in any discipline. Training short cuts should be avoided. Be aware of signs of potential musculo-skeletal problems, such as training resistance and excessive tail swishing. It is the only way a horse “Massage;” Continued on page 6

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knows how to communicate discomfort.

Unfortunately more often than not it is simply assumed by the rider or handler that the horse is just being ornery and disobedient. To illustrate - I used to use some neoprene galloping boots on my horse. He would always fidget and lift the legs up when I tried to put them on . No amount of yelling or slapping made him stop the behavior and he's normally a very well behaved horse. Then I saw some information on how neoprene can make horse's legs hot and even cause skin irritation in severe cases. That made me think that perhaps he was uncomfortable wearing them, so I bought new boots with a synthetic fleece lining. After he had worn them once, the fidgeting completely stopped! He was just trying to tell me with his fidgeting that he found the neoprene boots uncomfortable to wear. If your horse shows resistance he may just be trying to communicate to you that something is bothering him. It is our responsibility to listen in order to determine the possible problem.

Massage therapy will help to reduce or eliminate back problems and belly lifts and pelvic flexions are a great tool to stimulate the abdominals and increase the flexibility in the sacro-iliac joint (where the pelvis meets the spine) which will help the horse to develop and maintain better self carriage.

What you can do I always encourage the owner/ handler/ rider to actively participate in the therapy process, one major reason being the effect of rider asymmetries on the horse.

When it comes to the person/ rider, I might advise them to • Do simple stretching exercises and ask them to observe their postural habits, so they will become more aware of their weaker and stronger sides • Switch sides as needed to become more balanced. For example, if they carry shopping baskets always on the left arm, I advise them to switch to the right, and so on. Those are signs of imbedded asymmetries that can be improved, or even eliminated, by focusing on simply doing the opposite.

• Do yoga, Tai Chi or Pilates. Another massage therapist once told me that if everyone would be doing yoga on a regular basis, we would not need any massage work. I think he's got a good point! Now if we could just get the horses to do the downward facing dog...

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When it comes to horses, the handler can do some Simple leg stretching exercises Carrot stretches for the neck

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Simple poll flexions.

Belly lifts and pelvic flexions (only if the horse’s pelvis is not generally posteriorly rotated at rest), which are comparable to a person doing sit-ups and are great for toning abdominal muscles, stretching the back muscles and increasing range of motion (ROM) in the sacro-iliac joint (where the pelvis meets the spine), while stretching the deep hip flexors.

(If a horse exhibits discomfort when attempting stretching, avoid doing it.)

back and forth until the horse elevates his back, and hold the position for about fi ve to ten seconds.

For the pelvic flexion (which will also lift the back) apply pressure with both index and middle fingers in the muscular groove about two inches to the side of the tail (where the tail starts). Apply pressure with your fingers until the pelvis flexes down (Photos 3 and 4).

Hold pressure for as long as you can up to 20 or 30 seconds. Be aware of possible negative reaction from the horse and be careful not to get kicked. It is common to see very little response, if any, in horses who are not used to these types of stretches, or are rather stiff in their backs. They may initially object, but will improve over time, as they become more flexible. However, if your horse pins his ears, kicks, bites, swishes his tail, or stomps his foot when asked to do these stretches, pain may be involved that might need veterinary attention.

If you are uncertain about the technique, have a professional show you first, so you can learn how to do it correctly.

To get your horse to do a belly lift, place your fingers at the sternum on the belly (right behind the withers at the midline of the belly). Apply firm pressure with your fingertips or fingernails, or scratch lightly

Above: pelvis before flexion

Before (above) and during (below) Belly Lift

Above: hand position for pelvic flexion Below: pelvic flexion

Proper body posture is just as important as applying the technique correctly. Always remember safety first when working around horses - be sure they are happily cooperating and stop working if they become agitated.

Again, cooperating signs to watch for are becoming sleepy or soft-eyed, licking or chewing, taking a deep, sighing breath. Signs of agitation or pain include ducking, ear pinning, tail swishing, and biting.

Always consult a doctor or veterinarian prior to starting massage therapy on a sick or injured individual so an appropriate treatment plan can be worked out. I also would like to stress that any stretching exercises should be done gently, only within the individual's comfortable range of motion, and only when the musculature has been warmed up. It makes stretching a muscle much more effective and considerably reduces the chance of injuring a muscle. A cold muscle is very prone to injury when stretched. Brisk grooming may be adequate in warming up the tissue, as are simple Swedish massage strokes. Be aware that it takes longer in colder climates or seasons for the musculature to warm up and it might make more sense to walk or work the horse first before attempting any stretching.

In conclusion Personally I strongly believe that less is more and therefore prefer to use less invasive techniques that are highly effective, yet cause the least amount of discomfort and will facilitate lasting and positive changes.

People often believe that the treatment needs to hurt or be uncomfortable to be effective, AKA “No pain, no gain” - not so when it comes to good massage therapy.

Though it’s normal to have some discomfort, it should be minimized. Animals especially will object to too invasive treatments and generally stop cooperating.

If you or your horse have health or performance issues, and possible pathological, tack, or nutritional causes have been ruled out by a doctor or veterinarian, chances are that the issues are due to tension in the body, caused by muscular dysfunction.

Most, if not all, training resistance in horses is either caused by discomfort/ pain or the inability to mentally process a request given by the handler or rider. Not effectively addressing those issues will considerably increase the risk of injury to horse or handler, as the horse usually responds to them with behaviors such as bolting, bucking, rearing, etc.

When it comes to performance/ health problems, never underestimate the involvement of the myofascia, especially if one is serious about achieving maximum performance and health. Only healthy fascia can support optimal health and performance. Good massage therapy can expedite the healing of myofascial tissue disorders and restore optimal muscle function in horse and rider.

About the author: Ute Miethe is a graduate of the Northwest School of Massage in Federal Way, WA with a Certificate of Excellence in all studies, including reflexology, Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage, acupressure, trigger point and myofascial massage. She is also a CranioSacral 2 therapist and specializes in CranioSacral and myofascial release techniques. As a graduate of the Northwest School of Animal Massage in Redmond, she is certified for massage on small and large animals. Ute has been a horsewoman and avid dressage rider for 12 years and regularly clinics with Steve Kanikkeberg and James Shaw (Tai Chi for the Equestrian). Her focus is on facilitating positive and lasting changes in the health of humans and animals.

She can be reached at (253) 576-8035 or utemiethe@comcast.net.

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ILU Meeting: An Eye Opener

by Rebecca Dabbs Along with all of the splendor and excitement of the “dream trip,” there was also another Lipizzan reason, though not exclusively tourist related, for visiting Europe this year.

Looking back, I see that it was set into motion when the SWLA held the “Lipizzan Gala” in Tucson, Arizona in September of 2005. This event marked the first breeding evaluations and educational opportunity for Lipizzan owners in the southwestern United States in the past several years Twelve Lipizzans came to be evaluated and many owners and auditors spent the afternoon in the lecture hall with Dr. Oulehla, discussing breeding goals for the Lipizzan, the history and pageantry of the Lipizzan, and the future of the breed.

We all left inspired, educated, and eager to promote and preserve the breed.

I knew that the SWLA Lipizzan Gala was a very successful event, but at the time I had no idea what it would lead to and so quickly.

You see, I am not one who thinks that things happen by chance; I feel that everything comes into our lives for a reason.

In the spring, an email invitation arrived from Dr. Oulehla inviting Katherine Arce, John Gliege, and myself to attend the International Lipizzan Union meetings in the Czech Republic as his guests. Apparently our little “Lipizzan Gala” left quite an impression on him. It showed him that the SWLA was truly “for the horse” and that we were serious about our mission of preserving the classical baroque Lipizzan. I kept wondering, however, if international Lipizzan politics were really where I wanted to get involved. I realized it wouldn’t hurt to learn more about the Lipizzan breed on the international level, however, so not long afterwards we all began to make the preparations to go to these meetings.

[Please see Katherine Arce’s article, “The Dream Trip,” elsewhere in this issue.]

The ILU meeting was held in the ancient estate house, Schloss Slatinany, in the Czech Republic. The building also houses the “Hippological Historical Museum.” The group of people we met there was very inviting and charming.

They looked at us Americans with both curiosity and confusion. With the majority of international representatives from

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Schloss Slatinany courtyard - photo by Katherine Arce the other countries numbering only one or two people, suddenly having four new Americans--the majority of them women-must have been a sight!

We immediately introduced ourselves and talked about what else…American Lipizzans! We did have some photographs to show them and they were received with a notable amount of “oohs and aahhs.” The language was a bit difficult to keep up with, since there were Americans, Brits, Austrians, Germans, Swedes, French, Croatians, and Czechs there. Luckily, there were those among us who could translate the various languages. I have to wonder what the waitress thought when she approached the room with the 20 of us all speaking in different languages!

There were approximately 20 people present at the meeting, including the board members. The first order of business was a Dedication to Leonard Boardman followed by a moment of silence. He was Vice-President of the ILU. The discussion that followed was the appointment of June Boardman to replace his spot on the ILU board and it was passed without hesitation. The remainder of the meeting was the usual order of business of treasury and membership reports, which was followed by a very wonderful talk by Dr. Oulehla.

As you may already know, Dr. Oulehla has played key roles in the preservation of the rare breeds of the Kladruber, the Lipizzan and the wild Przewalski horses.

Preservation is his passion and lifelong study. He spoke at great length about the state of the classical baroque Lipizzan in the world and the European Union, as well as the need and importance for us to preserve this specific type. He emphasized the fact that when a Lipizzan gets too far from this type it can lose its ability to perform the movements that make it so unique. Although it is true that not all Lipizzans will or should be asked for those movements, the danger lies in the fact that there are Lipizzans who WILL and NEED to perform these movements.

If breeding is done without taking this into account there is a risk of altering the overall type of the Lipizzan. Then when we want and desire that type of movement out of the Lipizzan it could be too late. The underlying message was to breed Lipizzans with knowledge and through EDUCATION of the classical type of Lipizzan so we do not deviate.

Dr. Oulehla was very clear that the ILU is “for the horse.” What that means is that everything the ILU will promote will have the interest of the classical baroque Lipizzan in mind. This also means that the

evaluations: the purpose is to look at the specific characteristics of any given horse to determine how best to use those characteristics for future breedings to maintain the classical type Lipizzan.

The evaluation scoresheet is a breeder’s tool to enable them to make correct choices about type and characteristic when creating a new Lipizzan foal. Not to promote a horse because it is X% of the 100% ideal Lipizzan.

It appears now that the original intent and purpose of evaluations has been manipulated into a marketing tool in recent years.

At the recent SWLA general meeting in July, a motion was passed to eliminate the total 19 score from any future SWLA evaluation sheets for this reason.

It was emphasized that the Lipizzan community is at a crossroads with the breed and that there is a great need for continued enthusiasm and excitement.

The Lipizzan is growing in different directions and we must be vigilant about preserving THIS type so it does not become too modernized. There is no way to stop the current demands and trends of breeding for larger or finer Lipizzans, but through the dedication of the members of the ILU and those who are like-minded, we will ensure that there will always be a classical baroque type Lipizzan.

Everything that Dr. Oulehla spoke of was done so with the same passion and energy that he showed during the lectures he gave to SWLA in Tucson at the Lipizzan Gala. He left all of us feeling determined to go out and help however we could. (It

left me feeling very proud that Katherine and I had the idea to even form a regional group! Who knew at the time that it would eventually become so important?)

Now we will all play a part in keeping the classical baroque Lipizzan alive for future generations. This is part of the mission statement of the SWLA. One of the big events of the meeting was when Dr. Oulehla nominated John Gliege and myself to the ILU board, and later the others voted us in. I am now an INDIVIDUAL representative on the ILU board. It is very important that all SWLA members understand that what I do and say as an ILU board member does NOT represent the SWLA as a whole. But the fact that the ILU and SWLA share the same goals furthers our own mission on an international level. I am sure that through these contacts we can further our own programs here in the USA. It is an honor and I plan to make the most of the opportunity to learn and share all that I can about where the Lipizzan is heading in the future.

In future newsletters and on the website I will give updates as to what the ILU is doing and how we can benefit. If you have any concerns or questions please contact me! plutobona@yahoo.com

Rebecca Dabbs, an avid Lipizzan enthusiast, is a SWLA (Southwest Lipizzan Association) founding member.

She and other SWLA members tirelessly devote their energies to facilitating Lipizzan demonstrations and presentations as well as clinics with SRS rider, Harald Bauer.

White Stallions Productions photo compliments of Michael Lashinsky www.lipizzaner.com

ILU will not support breeding Lipizzans to fulfi ll the demand for a “sporthorse” type Lipizzan since those characteristics are not what the classical baroque Lipizzan originally was. He spoke of the current situation of the Lipizzan in Europe, which is divided into groups who do support a “sportier, taller Lipizzan” and those that uphold the classical type.

He mentioned that the USA will have a great role in preservation of the classical type in the future due to the bloodlines that we currently have. Dr. Oulehla answered a very important question that we had, “Where does the Tulipan and Incitato lines fit into the classical type Lipizzan?” He answered that although those are not the original Imperial bloodlines, they are indeed classical types and should not be discarded.

It seems that on the international level there is much disagreement between breeders regarding the Imperial lines and if they are the only true classical Lipizzans or not. Since the ILU is a group that supports evaluations to maintain the classical type Lipizzan, the discussion progressed into the need for greater understanding of why and how a Lipizzan should be evaluated. The evaluations are NOT for determining potential performance ability in any given discipline, but rather how the Lipizzan in question measures up to the standards set forth as the ideal Lipizzan type. The ILU adheres to the European Union legal description of the Lipizzan horse. (Yes, there is an official breed description in the EU regarding the Lipizzan horse now! It was adopted, interestingly enough, from Dr. Oulehla’s doctoral dissertation!) Based upon the horse’s evaluation, it can be determined how (and to which other exemplars) to breed that particular Lipizzan to in order to improve or maintain the classical characteristics of the breed.

It was emphasized that one must look at the numbers or scores on the evaluation sheet INDIVIDUALLY to make correct breeding choices. If a person only looks at the total evaluation score to determine the breeding worth of a Lipizzan they are not using all of the resources available. The points made by Dr. Oulehla at the ILU meeting made it clear that he does not agree with using the overall score as a marketing tool when promoting a Lipizzan for sale or breeding.

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There will be a limited number of performances presented in each city. Tickets will be on sale for The Spanish Riding School performances scheduled as soon as final arrangements at each venue are made, and will be on sale approximately six months before the engagements scheduled.

There will be a group offering from each venue for Lipizzaner owners and breeders prior to tickets going on sale to the general public. Choice tickets will be held for this group offer, which will include a thirty-minute clinic before each performance.

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NEAPOLITANO REXANA x PLUTO BONA II bloodlines.

“OUTSTANDING and EXTRAORDINARY” 2 YEAR OLD COLT and 3 YEAR OLD COLT by CON.BARBARIN CON.BARBARINA, A, (IMPORTED FROM SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL), and OUT OF 16 HAND MARINA, BY PLUTO BONA II. Well started with their training as future competition horses.

STANDING AT STUD FOR 2007: PLUTO II DIXANA, CHAMPION HALTER AND PERFORMANCE LIPIZZAN CAROLE GAUGER, IOWA LipizzanMI@yahoo.com ~ 319-362-1006 USLR News Winter, 2007 - 11

The Lipizzan in Italy: 1918 to the present day Written by Polly du Pont As early as 1400, the horses in Italy were most likely of Lipizzan type, as can be seen in paintings, frescoes, and statues. In this article, I will refer to Lipizzans from WW I and later.

At the close of World War I, the boundaries of many European countries were redrawn. The stud at Lipizza fell within the new boundary of Italy and remained so until after World War II. During the 25-year interwar period of “Italian” directorship, the Lipizzans raised at Lipizza, and the stallions used at various “Stazioni di Monta” or remount stations in Italy, were subject to selection according to a different set of criteria than those previously used at Lipizza.

In the fall of 1943, the Nazi command sent many of the horses from Lipizza to join the herds collected under Podhajsky. During these 5-6 years, the criteria used for breeding would have been in accordance, as much as possible, with those of Piber or the Spanish Riding School. However, one must also note that Podhajsky was greatly interested in the possibility offered by this combining of the various European studs, namely the opportunity to expand the individual Lipizzan pedigrees, as the choices for combinations of mares and stallions were now less restricted by individual national boundaries.

After the World War II, those Lipizzans which had been taken by the Nazi command from Lipizza were returned to Italy. Once in Italy, they were sent to Fara Sabina. From there, they went to Monterotondo, near Rome, where herds of Lipizzan mares were out to pasture with their “resident” stallion. Of this herd of Lipizzans returned to Italy, subsequent foals, and perhaps some “foals at side” were the result of these breedings brought about by Podhajsky. These foals exhibited different criteria than those used in Italy during the “between the wars” period. Then, in the early 50’s, some of these Lipizzan horses were returned

by Italy to Lipizza, which, due to post WW II redrawn boundary lines, had become part of Yugoslavia (now Slovenia).

So, except for the hiatus of Podhajsky’s breeding program in the war years, the “Italian” Lipizzans have been selected for inclusion in the breeding program for around 80 years. Because the Lipizzan had been bred since the 1580s, it is therefore highly unlikely that the “Italian Lipizzan” is all that different, genetically, from the “other” Lipizzans.

If any of my opinions differ from those that you have read elsewhere, this is certainly due to my bias from observing the herds at Monterotondo, (the Italian State Stud outside of Rome). Differences may also arise from my having read a little book written in the 1930s about the Lipizzans at the Stud in Lipizza. Or they may come from answers to my endless questions, given to me by Dr. Walter Krutschera, Director of the State Stud at Monterotondo, and the staff there. If there are any mistakes here they are certainly mine, due either to my misunderstanding of information given to me, or to my misinterpretation of the attributes of the horses themselves.

Certainly, the 1930s book and the staff at Monterotondo are agreed that the culling of Lipizzans from the breeding program was based on a certain set of criteria. This included insufficient bone, small stature, slight swaybacks, lack of withers, paddling or winging or other examples of unclean way of going, short necks with compromising thickness at the throatlatch, a tail carried to one side, pig eyes, and disobedient temperament. Some of the horses culled ended up in the mounted Carabinieri Band, (which is made up of all “white” horses), or as police horses, and therefore no longer used for breeding. Until the late 1960s no Lipizzans were sold from Monterotondo to private breeders. In essence, until then there were no private Lipizzan breeders in Italy. Most of the culled horses went for meat, and the hoof with the registration number carved into it was required to be returned to the Stud, proving that the horse had indeed gone to slaughter.

The Italians would have liked a more sloping shoulder, but this was rare in the larger framed horses. The ability to perform the airs above the ground was not specifically chosen, to my knowledge, although it could be that the horse performing them when running free was noticed and approved. I am sure that the guardians and handlers of the horses had some influence on the upper level decision-making surrounding the culling. Surely they would have noticed and appreciated any horse that was particularly athletic when

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Enki, born May 17, 2006 is Conversano Orcia II by Conversano Emma out of the imported mare Orcia. He is a full brother to Conversano Emma aka “Rainman.” Enki is two hours old in this photo. Photo: Richard Yeatman

running loose. Certainly there were no tests of athletic ability as there are at Piber. Many of the horses that I saw at Monterotondo in the 70s were splendid examples of what I call a “carriage type” Lipizzan — tall, full bodied, with an elegant, sometimes ponderous, manner of going. They were lively and forward and bold; some with a lot of knee action; with very tough, rather large flattish feet, with a large resilient frog.

About feet: Most of the herd that we had at my mountain farm in Italy never had their feet trimmed, although they ran on varied footing — from marshy areas to stony areas, some places flat, others very steep and eroded.

It was rare to see split or damaged feet. I did “import” a wonderful farrier from the race track in Florence one year, as I was worried that the horses had never had attention to their feet or their teeth floated (he did both). After attending to one colt that really needed attention, he informed me that it was a waste of his time to come unless there was a particular problem. He felt that the genetics of the Lipizzan breed, combined with the grazing of a wide variety of plants, and a constant variation in footing, meant that they were basically “trimming their own feet” as he called it. Even the rock was varied, as nearby Mt. Amiata had been a volcano, spewing all kinds of debris over the area where my farm was located.

There was little discussion about the criteria used

Neapolitano Seka by Neapolitano Amiata out of Seka.

This colt is the only purebred foal by N. Amiata.

Photo: Victor Gordon, owner

for culling of mares, beyond their fertility and obvious correct conformation. An interest in their lineage—their “mare family,” was of importance; as well as the match of their pedigree to that of prospective stallions. Mares who could be bred to more than one stallion without repeats too close together were preferred. An attempt in Italy to avoid

breeding too closely was apparent after the 1983 rhino epidemic at Piber. And this was what prompted the importation of Piber born mares. The epidemic was also what led to the various ministries allowing this exchange of breeding stock. I have been told that research is being carried out at the Monterotondo Institute, using DNA testing, to determine if a mare and stallion, who seem according to their pedigrees to be too closely bred; might, when looking at the genetics, be compatible. I have not been able to ascertain if this is just at the theoretical stage, or if it can be or has been put into practice.

Therefore, over a period of more than 70 years, the Lipizzans raised in Italy have been selected with an eye to those with a larger frame, distinct withers, good bone, short canons, straight backs, elegance at the throatlatch, lots of space between the jawbones, and a large liquid eye. It was stressed to me that a willing temperament was of the highest importance. A really difficult horse had to be perfect in all other ways to be even considered for the breeding herd. The stallions with a pronounced Roman nose were not culled, but the mares were perhaps expected to have a little less of that trait. The mares were expected to “look” like a mare; the stallions like a stallion.

I had previously thought this was a particularly Italian way of judging the horses until I met Dr. Oulehla, who discussed this aspect at the Evaluation at Amherst, MA in November 1994.

In conclusion,, let me say again that I feel the “Italian Lipizzan” is not all that different, genetically, from the “other” Lipizzans.

Polly du Pont, owner of Lipoli Farm in N.H. is deeply devoted to the history and genetics of Italian Lipizzans. She has imported Neapolitano Amiata, Neapolitano Paloma, Favory Grapa, and the mare Orcia. Polly can be contacted at pdlpzzan@together.net

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Cele & Tony Noble (253) 847-6299 - Noblelipizzans@gmail.com - www.noblelipizzans.com

BLUE HERON LIPIZZANS offers two quality Lipizzans for sale MAESTOSO GALANTA (442 Maestoso II Primavera x Galanta) Ten year old gelding, 14.2 hh. Well balanced, talented, excellent ground manners. $10,000

CARMELITA (315 Pluto III Belevedera x Catrina) Seven year old mare, 15 hh. Excellent bone, big mover, quiet to handle. Has had extensive ground work and light under saddle work. $10,000 Blue Heron Lipizzans 17466 So. Hattan Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 503-631-7767 rennie@blueheronlipizzans.com 14 - USLR News Winter, 2007

the Tempel Lipizzans Traditional elegance, classical power, incomparable success

Favory VII Andorella 2006 USDF Region 2 Regional Champion Fourth Level and USDF/LFA All-Breed Award Fourth Level

1998 Stallion by Favory V Jacinda out of Andorella - Maestoso III Belorna, 15.2 hands - 2005 Highest Scoring Lipizzan, All-Breed Award Third Level - 2005 Region 2 Reserve Champion Third Level -2004 Qualified for FEI 6-year-old National Championships Stud Fee $2,000 Book early and save!

20% off before January 1 15% off before May 15

2006 filly by Favory VII Andorella out of Garcia

Favory VIII Bellanna 2006 Tempel Lipizzan Summer Performance Solo Horse 1998 Stallion by Favory VI Brenna out of Bellanna Siglavy III Roxana, 15.3 hands - 2004 Dressage at Devon: Champion Lipizzan, Second in FEI 6-year-old Class with 7.3 - 2004 Qualified for FEI 6-year-old National Championships Stud fee $2,000 Book early and save!

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2006 colt by Favory VIII Bellanna out of Ivana

Tempel Farms • 17000 Wadsworth Road • Old Mill Creek, IL 60083 Phone: 847-244-5330 • Fax 847-244-5069 USLR www.tempelfarms.com

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2007 United States Lipizzan Registry

STALLION BREEDING AUCTION

USLR Stallion Breeding Auction For bidding rules and more information please visit www.uslr.org

Conversano II Grace

Maestoso II Favoressa V

Pluto Gloria II-1

Pluto Sonora II

Donor: Lori Green

Donor: Laura Wiener-Smolka

Donor: Linda Maguire

Donor: Lyn Schaeffer

www.SRLipizzan.com

www.Lipizzan.com

www.ImperialFarm.com

www.RoyalViewFarm.com

Conversano Barbarina

Pluto II Dixana II

Conversano Antiqua

Maestoso Quientessa

Donor: Sarah Casey

Donor: Sarah Casey

Donor: Cele Noble

Donor: Laura Wiener-Smolka

www.waltzinghorsefarm.com

www.waltzinghorsefarm.com

www.NobleLipizzans.com

www.Lipizzan.com

How to Bid - Rules & Regulations - Bidding Deadline March 16, 2007 1) The auction is held by sealed bid — envelopes and emails will be opened March 20, 2007, and the highest bid for each stallion is the winner. Bidders may bid on more than one stallion. If a person is the highest bidder on MORE THAN ONE STALLION, the person who is the highest bidder may select to breed to only one of the stallions, and, in that case, the second highest bidder of the other stallion(s) becomes the winner.

can claim only one breeding if that is your preference. Place all sealed bids in a bigger outer envelope and mail to the USLR: 707 13th Street SE, Suite 275, Salem, OR 97301. ). b) Mailed bids must be received in hand

by March 20, 1005. USLR is not responsible for bids that do not come in on time, so please plan ahead and mail early. All mailed bids must be postmarked by March 15, 2007 and received by March 20, 2007.

2) The minimum bid for each stallion is $500.

5) Upon notification of a winning bid, winners have 10 days to make a $100 nonrefundable payment on their winning bids and 30 days to make payment for the remaining amount of the bid to the USLR office to claim their breeding and receive the stallion contract. If the winner does not respond within the 10 days, the breeding will be awarded to the next highest bidder, if he/she is still interested.

3) Bids can be emailed to USLRoffice@aol.com . If the subject matter of the email reads, “USLR 2007 Stallion Bid,” the email will not be opened by office personnel until March 20, 2007.

4) Bids can be mailed in at any time prior to the closing date. If they are postmarked March 15, 2007, they must be received in the office by March 20, 2007 to be eligible. a) Seal your bid in a plain envelope. Only one bid per envelope. You may bid on as many times and on as many stallions as you like, provided they are all submitted in a separate envelope. On the outside of the envelope(s), write the following: “USLR 2007 Stallion Bid — (stallion name)”. You may bid on more than one stallion and if you win more than one, you

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6) After receipt of payment to USLR, mare owner will receive stallion contract, and must then deal solely with the stallion owner, as the USLR acts only as a liaison between stallion owner and mare owner during the duration of the auction. USLR involvement ends after delivery of stallion contract to mare owner.

7) In order to participate in the stallion auction, all stallion owners have agreed to offer a live foal guarantee, defined for this purpose as a “foal that stands and nurses for a minimum of 24 hours”. In the event that the live foal guarantee needs to be exercised, the stallion owners have agreed to: a) Re-breed the same mare, b) Breed a different “qualifying” mare for the winning bidder, or c) Allow the winner to sell the breeding at the winning bid amount (you may not sell it for more than you paid) to another “qualified” mare. (“Qualification” subject to restrictions set forth by the stallion owner as they appear in the auction brochure and in the breeding contract — see 8 below).

8) All mare owners will be required to adhere to the individual rules and restrictions of each stallion owner and their contract. All restrictions will be listed in the stallions’ breeding information page, and stallion owner cannot apply additional undisclosed restrictions.

Mare owners are expressly responsible to pay for any mare care, veterinarian care, AI/SS, collection fees, and shipping costs, etc. Stallion owners may apply a booking fee which will be stated in the stallion breeding document and which is also the responsibility of the mare owner.

USLR Stallion Breeding Auction; Cont.

Siglavy Angelica II-1

Favory II Candita

Pluto III Canada

Siglavy Flora - 8

Donor: Jennifer Roth

Donor: Cele Noble

Donor: Shawna Reppert

www.LipizzansandDressage.com

www.NobleLipizzans.com

www.aracnet.com/~evenstar

Donor: Castle Lipizzans & Lipizzan Park, Ltd. www.CastleLipizzans.com

Conversano Natasha II-1

Siglavy Malina

Maestoso II Shama II

Favory Sonora

Donor: Gail Mackie

Donor: Linda Laverty

Donor: Shana Ritter

Donor: Lyn Schaeffer

www.classicaldressage.com

www.RoyalViewFarm.com

www.spokanesporthorse.com

Maestoso II Catrina

Siglavy Acacia II

Favory II Deaja III

Pluto Carrma III

Donor: Shana Ritter

Donor: Janice Wolfe

Donor: Janice Wolfe

Donor: Judith Tarr

www.classicaldressage.com

www.JBJulLipizzaners.com

www.JBJulLipizzaners.com

Dancing Horse Farm Lipizzans

REMINDERS: The Bidding Deadline is

March 16, 2007 More information and links to stallions’ websites can be found at:

www.uslr.org

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Photos by Barb Riebold

PO Box 995, Lorane, Oregon 97451 541.729.1624 2lipstud@hughes.net USLR News Winter, 2007 - 19

WHITE STALLION PRODUCTIONS INC. 1053 VAN ARSDALE STREET • OVIEDO, FL 32765 ph (407) 366-0366 | fax (407) 366-8099 | www.lipizzaner.com | info@lipizzaner.com CONTACT MICHAEL LASHINSKY or JANET FORTUNATO

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includes many of the traditional move-ments and exercises presented at the world-renowned Spanish Riding School of Vienna. While maintaining a classical presentation of the Lipizzaner, also featured is the forefather of the Lipizzaner – the Spanish Andalusian - in a themed routine set to Spanish music.

Other exciting departures from tradition include a rousing number set to the big band music of the swing era.

Many of the horses and riders who appear in this 36th Anniversary edition were hand picked by producer Gary Lashinsky

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to perform in this family oriented arena attraction. Over the years, more than twenty-fi ve million people throughout North and South America, The United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and Hawaii have seen this internationally acclaimed spectacle.

The graceful dance of the Lipizzaner Stallions is a breathtaking ballet over 400 years in the making. A highlight of the performance is their spectacular leaps and maneuvers known as the “Airs Above the Ground” which were born in the fury of the battlefield. Now these stunning maneuvers are preserved as an equestrian work of art that you can witness from the safety of your seat!

The Lipizzan is a rare and unique breed; its history and culture is known worldwide.

The Walt Disney movie The Miracle of the White Stallions, depicting General George S. Patton saving them at the end of World War II from certain extinction, created an even greater worldwide interest in the Lipizzaner breed. Had it not been for Patton, there would be no Lipizzans today.

Harkening back to a time when the horse was a symbol of grace and majesty, the LIPIZZANER STALLIONS are a fun and entertaining family experience. One does not need to be a horse lover to enjoy the skill and beauty of the “The Dancing White Stallions”.

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A NOTE OF APPRECIATION TO OUR ADVERTISERS Without your continuous support throughout the year, we wouldn’t be able to produce the USLR News.

Your creative talents bring life to our pages, encapsulating the beauty and diversity of our wonderful Lipizzans. Every ad, from the smallest classified to the full page color, helps to make each issue special.

Our thanks to all of you!

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Tulipan Melodia II In memory of “ Nick”, 12/76 to 9/06 In the short time we had you, you asked for so little but gave me so much. I will cherish your gift, your daughter, for life.

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BREEDERS’ DIRECTORY Across the Diagonal Farm Jennifer Roth, USEF “S” judge 8768 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel, CA 93923 831-624-2848 / jroth@redshift.com http://LipizzansAndDressage.com Standing Siglavy Angelica II-I, Maestoso II Favoressa III, and Maestoso XLIV-17 from Romania Horses for Sale Cameo Lipizzans Jenice Knechtel 7505 147th Ave. S.E. Snohomish, WA 98290 360-563-1035 / jenice@cameolipizzans.com www.CameoLipizzans.com Standing Maestoso II Capriola VII-4-II Young Lipizzans for Sale Corral Creek Lipizzans Gayla and John Edwards 29971 SW Ladd Hill Road Sherwood, Oregon 97140 503-625-4359 email: whthors@hotmail.com Standing Favory Pelaina started Lipizzans for sale Equivale Jean Thornton 1365 Spring Garden Ranch Road DeLeon Springs, FL 32130 386-985-2103 / equivale@earthlink.net www.palominowarmbloods.com Standing Conversano II Aloha II 2005 USDF All Breed Awards Reserve Champion, Grand Prix Four Pillars Farm Shannon Rogers Simpson 229 Old Stage Road Chilhowie, VA 24319 276-646-5310 / ShannonSimpson@comcast.net www.fourpillarsfarm.com Lipizzans of All Ages for Sale Lake View Lipizzans Margaret Hoog 11500 Petaluma/Pt. Reyes Rd. Nicasio, CA 94946 415-662-2242 / LakeviewLipizzan@aol.com www.LakeviewLipizzans.com

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Lindale Farm Linda Ruiz-Laverty Florida 305-245-4506 / LindaLeLipz@aol.com Standing Siglavy Melina Horses for Sale Lipizzans West Laura Wiener 965 Chittenden Rd. San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 831-623-0680 / Lipizzan@hollinet.com www.Lipizzan.com Lipizzans for Sale / Stallions at Stud; Live, Healthy Foal Guarantee Noble Lipizzans Cele & Tony Noble P.O. Box 1056 Graham, WA 98338 253-847-6299 / noblelipizzans@gmail.com www.noblelipizzans.com Lipizzans for Sale / Standing Favory II Candita, Neapolitano Slatana II, Conversano Antiqua Riding Frog Farm Sarah Gillim 17651 Cypress Creek Rd. Alva, FL 33920-3307 239-728-3703 / bufogil@yahoo.com www.dturkel.com Standing Pluto Bonita Ritter Dressage Shana and Thomas Ritter at White Horse Vale Lipizzans 2109 N. Columbus Ave. Goldendale, WA 98620 360-631-1101 / ritter@classicaldressage.com www.classicaldressage.com www.whv-lipizzans.com Training,Lessons,Clinics,Horses forSale Standing 546 Conversano Mima, Maestoso II Catrina, Maestoso II Shama II, Pluto III Ambrosia II Royal View Farm Lyn & Tom Schaeffer 858 Piper Hill Road Stewartstown, NH 03576 603-246-3492 / farview@together.net www.RoyalViewFarm.com Standing FavorySonora,Pluto Sonora II Young Lipizzans for Sale

Skyedanser Farm Jimmie Crider and Sheri Kinser HC 63, Box 220 Red House, WV 25168 304-586-1767 / Skyedanser@aol.com Standing Neapolitano Marcella Live, Healthy Foal Guarantee The Tempel Lipizzans 17000 Wadsworth Road Wadsworth, IL 60083 847-244-5330 / tempelfarm@aol.com www.TempelFarms.com Standing: Favory VII Andorella, Favory VI Bellanna, Neapolitano V Anita, Siglavy VI Garbo (Bay) Touchstone Acres Kathleen Donnelly 901 Old Leetown Pike Kearneysville, WV 25430 304-724-1288 / Cell 703-989-4826 kamdonnelly@aol.com www.TouchstoneAcres.com Breeding, Boarding, Sales Standing 261 Maestoso Samira XXI (Imported) 2Lip Stud Tracey Weiss P.O. Box 995 Lorane, OR 97451 541-683-4533 / 2LipStud@hughes.net Standing imported stallions Maestoso Contessa-58 and the rare bay stallion Pluto Tücsök-44 Waltzing Horse Farm Sarah Casey Central New York 607-847-9406 / WaltzingHorseFarm@gmail.com www.WaltzingHorseFarm.com Standing imported SRS stallion 499 Conversano Barbarina, Pluto II Dixana II, Maestoso Marina White Stallion Ranch 1053 Van Arsdale Street Oviedo, FL 32765 (P) 407.366.0366 (F) 407.366.8099 Email: glashinsky@lipizzaner.com Web: www.lipizzaner.com Services: Stallions standing, horses for sale Stallions Standing: Siglavy Aga, Siglavy Gidrane, Siglavy Bonavista, Pluto Virtuosa (all imported from The Spanish Riding School/Piber Stud Farm).

Transitions (as of November 2006)

Presents for sale:

TRANSFERS COMPLETED Purebred Mares Catarina (Siglavy Americana x California) to Janet Rogers of Napa, CA Precocia (Pluto Bona II x 162 Orunavera) to Clare Wigginton of Hutto, TX Crossbred Amira (formerly known as Melissa) (Maestoso II Brigetta I x MF Monica) to Stacey Mallette of Reno, NV

NEW REGISTRATIONS COMPLETED Purebred Stallions Conversano Jana (Conversano Natasha II-I x Jana) to Jamie Stutzman of Lachine, MI and Diane Prevost of, Herron, MI Purebred Mares Bravva (760 Favory IV Delta x Andiama) to Shannon Rogers Simpson of Chilhowie, VA

ANACOSTIA · 1992 Mare PlutoV SlatinaII x Ancona II 2nd Level Dressage $9,500

BRAVVA · 2006 Filly Favory IV Delta x Andiama Delta’s first foal crop! $8500

BRAVURA · 2006 Filly Favory IV Delta x Allura FEI Sire! $8500

NEAPOLITANO MILLAGRA

N. Astra I x Millagra 2006 BAY Colt! $15,000

PLUTO BELA · SOLD!!!!

Congratulations to Lori Dykeman of Ontario, Can.!

FAVORY IV BETSY II Favory IV Slana x Betsy 1987 Gelding – call for price

Crossbred Fernando (760 Favory IV Delta x Surprisingly So) to Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Corvallis, OR

IN UTERO 2007 FOALS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SALE

SAIZ LIPIZZAN and ANDALUSIAN HORSES 9613 Edith Blvd. N.E. Albuquerque, N.M. 87113 Phone: 505-898-7438 Fax: 505-898-3058 E-mail: sjuliosaiz@aol.com

Microchipping Service Your place or mine Stallions Standing

Al Saiz Owner / Trainer

Favory IV Delta X Emma II (Maestoso Amata II) Favory IV Delta X Allura (PlutoII Balmora I) Favory Antiqua X Triskella (Favory Ilka)

$10,000 $ 8,000 $ 8,000

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE PHOTOS OF APPROVED STALLION FAVORY IV DELTA’S FIRST PUREBRED FOALS – THEY ARE SIMPLY SPECTACULAR IN EVERY WAY!

Shannon Rogers Simpson (276)-646-5310 www.fourpillarsfarm.com shannonsimpson@comcast.net USLR News Winter, 2007 - 25

2006 USDF All Breed Awards

Lipizzan Federation of America Rankings

All Breed rules are that the horse shown must be registered with either USLR or LANA and the owner must be a member of either USLR or LANA. The horse must be shown under its registered name.

The awards are presented by the Lipizzan Federation of America on behalf of the United States Lipizzan Registry, the Lipizzan Association of North America and the American Lipizzan Breeder’s Association.

USLR Ralph Newhouse Trophy Conversano II Aloha II Owner: Jean Thornton Score: 56.979 Level: Grand Prix

Horse of the Year Training Level 1.

Favory Canada 2.

Siglavy Actress III

Owner: Christine Bell Owner: Rowena Hammill

Score: 67.885 Score: 65.385

First 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Owner: Owner: Owner: Owner: Owner:

Score: Score: Score: Score: Score:

Level Conversano Canada Siglavy Pachena Ana-Caterina Fortuna Conversano II Catrina

Christine Bell Sharon Gerl Catherine Vollweiler Nancy Varley Christine Bell

66.944 64.929 62.952 61.143 58.546

Second Level 1.

Pluto Bonita

Owner: Sarah Gillim

Score: 61.574

Third Level 1.

Alaska 2.

Nikia 3.

818 Belladiva 4.

Pluto Prude

Owner: Owner: Owner: Owner:

Score: Score: Score: Score:

Janet Herrmann Annie Saunders Tracie Wang Carol Satriano

Fourth Level None

67.000 64.444 64.333 58.730

The USLR Ralph Newhouse Trophy was won by Conversano II Aloha II and rider/owner Jean Thornton, pictured above. photo by Bob Mischka

Prix St. Georges None Intermediate I 1.

Fabiola Score: 57.50

Owner: Carol Fouchea

Intermediate II 1.

Conversano II Aloha II Score: 56.525

Owner: Jean Thornton

Grand Prix 1.

Conversano II Aloha II Score: 56.979

Owner: Jean Thornton

Owner: Cornelia Hamilton

Adult Amateur Award First Level 1.

Siglavy Pachena Score: 64.929

Owner: Sharon Gerl Rider: Sharon Gerl

Second Level 1.

Pluto Bonita Score: 61.574

Owner: Sarah Gillim Rider: Sarah Gillim

Third Level 1.

Pluto Prude Score: 58.730

Owner: Carol Fouchea Rider: Carol Fouchea

Junior/Young Rider Award

Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Mature Horse 1.

Bellerina Score: 60.600

Intermediate 1 1.

Fabiola Score: 57.500

Owner: Carol Satriano Rider: Carol Satriano

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First Level 1.

Conversano II Catrina Score: 58.546

Owner: Christine Bell Rider: Amalia Boyles

Third Level 1.

818 Belladiva Score 64.333

Owner: Tracie Wang Rider: Kristina Wang

Musical Freestyle First Level 1.

Conversano Canada Score: 66.250 Second Level 1.

818 Belladiva Score: 65.625

Owner: Christine Bell

Owner: Tracie Wang

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Riding with Harald Bauer

by Shelley Cassada, SWLA Secretary Everything Harald said to riders at the clinic was something I had heard before, somewhere, sometime at some other clinic. I have ridden in and participated in so very many clinics with many different clinicians. I say this not to impress you, but to give some credence to my statement when I say that Harald has a talent for saying those same words at precisely the right moment, unlike any other clinician I have worked with.

He has an intense power of concentration that allows him to ride with you -every- single step-of the way, imparting words, and sometimes just sounds, at the perfect moment. His tone of voice clarifies his words; a soft, soothing tone when he is asking you to “be soft and let him gooo,” or a growling, guttural sound when demanding that you “keep your body back!” Always patient, he is generous with praise at your attempts, and a huge, joyful smile erupts on his face and in his voice when you start to get the feeling for something as he says “There! Do you feel that?!”

Not a technical, left-brain teacher, Harald relies on intuitive feel to teach, although he certainly understands the mechanics of classical riding as well.

I have been longing for a teacher like Harald, and I am still in awe of everything I experienced at his clinic. His years of experience, self-discipline and oldworld sense of grace were very powerful, indeed. I feel privileged to have ridden with him. His influence will have an impact on me for years to come.

10 Things You Can Expect to Hear at a Harald Bauer Clinic

Harald instructs Shelley to “Close your legs!”

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Purebred Lipizzans For Sale to Approved Homes: Offered for sale: Maestoso Shama II

An interesting observation made by auditors at Harald’s clinic is that he said virtually the same thing to each rider. This was an indication that all riders are faced with similar challenges, and also that Harald has an incredible talent for saying exactly the right thing at the right moment; he didn’t need a lot of words! Here are ten of his phrases that are permanently etched in our minds: 1. “Move the bit!”

2. “Keep your body back!”

3. “More forward!”

4. “Be soft.”

5. “Don’t lose the reins!”

6. “Do it again!”

7. “Soopah!”

8. “Close the leg!”

9. “Keep your hands still!”

10. “Can you feel that?”

Favory Altamira: Elegant 2006 colt (829 Favory This 2005 colt is superb. He will be tall, standing 14 2h, currently. Unflappable VII Andorella x Altamira) with beautiful head and eyes, good movement and bone, $6,500; personality, classic conformation, three lovely and correct gaits.

Aloka: (Siglavy XI-6 x Altamira), tall, elegant “Hunter” has the personality and talent to 2005 filly with phenomenal movement, quiet remain a stallion; however he would also be manner; placed 2nd in breed class June 2006, one of Jozsef’s last purebred offspring. $9,000; an outstanding gelding.

For more information please contact Tokata: (Conversano II Aloha II x Takoma), Jenice Knechtel at 360-563-1035 2004 filly with excellent disposition, good classic conformation, big trot, placed 4th in Jenice@cameolipizzans.com breed class June 2006. $9,500; www.cameolipizzans.com 304-724-1286 kamdonnelly@aol.com www.TouchstoneAcres.com For Sale: FALINA: 2002 filly

Thank you, Harald, for an unforgettable experience!

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For Sale: QUIANNA: 2006 filly out of Quientessa (daughter of imported C. Gradita-82) and sired by Maestoso II Favoressa V. $5,000.

Call Laura & Don (831) 623-0680 or email Lipizzan@hollinet.com (www.Lipizzan.com)

by Maestoso II Sabrina out of Favoressa (Pluto Calcedona and Favory Mara XIX granddaughter). Gorgeous face & body, tall, beautiful mover, loves people, ready to start. $10,500 Laura & Don (831) 623-0680 or email Lipizzan@hollinet.com (website: www.Lipizzan.com)

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By Judy Honey Beautiful weather, a great location, and beautiful horses provided the background for setting up our Lipizzan stall. Lipizzans arrived on Tuesday and Wednesday, giving spectators a chance to walk through the barn and visit with the horses. Mid-Atlantic Lipizzan Association set up a stall with Lipizzan information. In addition, videos of the Spanish riding school and of the East Coast breed evaluation were played.

Walking into the Lipizzan aisle, visitors were greeted by huge well-boned gray heads sticking out of the stalls. These Lipizzans seemed to be listening in on all of the conversations taking place, providing credence to my personal theory that Lipizzans may be nosier then other breeds!

Maribeth Wells showed her stallion in a young stallion class. He competed against the warmbloods and showed everyone that the Lipizzans are competitive in today’s dressage classes.

On Thursday, the Lipizzan breed class, sponsored by the Lipizzan Federation of America (LFA) and the Mid-Atlantic Lipizzan Association (MALA), was held. Connie Micheletti and Carrousel Farms donated beautiful fleece coolers for the champion and reserve champions. There were four Lipizzans in the class this year. The results were:

Champion - Maestoso Ll Odetta Ll, 5 Year Old Stallion Owner - Maribeth Wells, Pennsylvania Breeder - White Horse Vale, Washington Score - 74.0%

Fourth - Pluto Matina, 2 Year Old Stallion Owner - Melanie Adams, Maryland Breeder - Kitty Sales, Tennessee Score - 65.7%

I can’t begin to express how much fun Devon is. This is the fourth year

Reserve Champion - Maestoso Pallisadia, 6 Year Old Gelding LFA and MALA have sponsored this class. Although entries were down this Owner - Monica and Gene Mock, Virginia year, interest was not, as we had many, many visitors to the Lipizzan barn.

Breeder - Danby Hill Lipizzans, Vermont People are expecting us to be there now and are looking for us. I, for one, Score - 67.7% Third - Favory Ballestra Ll, 8 Year Old Gelding Owner - Judy Honey, Pennsylvania Breeder - Renaissance Farm, Pennsylvania Score - 66.6%

talked so much to visitors that I left Devon with a sore throat!

I believe that friendships are built one fun day at a time. Devon goes a long way in developing friendships amongst Lipizzan owners and admirers. Cultivating friendships and admiration for the horses will insure the well being of the Lipizzans into the future.

Thank you to everyone who supports the Lipizzan class at Devon.

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It’s CAROLE GAUGER from Iowa!

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Tempel Lipizzans Announces 2007 Summer Performance Season The Tempel Lipizzans are proud to announce their 2007 summer performance season. Performances will run every Wednesday at 10:30 am and Sunday at 1 pm from June 20 through September 2. The rolling hills of the northern Illinois farm provide the backdrop for the program that chronicles the horses’ training from the newest foals frolicking in the arena to the powerful stallions displaying the graceful Quadrille. Performances held rain or shine.

Also in 2007, the Tempel Lipizzans will host their annual USDF recognized competition, Dressage at Tempel Farms. The threeday event will run June 8-10 and feature both prize money and perpetual trophies specifically for Lipizzans. Opening date for entries is April 8th. More information and entries available at www.tempelfarms.com.

United States Lipizzan Registry

707 13th St. S.E. Suite 275 Salem, OR 97301

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