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WEC FALL I 9/26 – 9/30 USEF Regional I – Level 2 Jumper WEC FALL II 10/3 - 10/7 USEF Regional II – Level 2 Jumper WEC FALL III 10/10 - 10/14 WEC FALL CLASSIC 10/17 - 10/21 USEF Premier – Level 4 Jumper
WEC INVITATIONAL 10/23 – 10/28 USEF Premier – Level 4 Jumper
Fall Series $10,000 Trainer Awards*
Top Trainer receives $5000 2nd receives $3000 3rd receives $2000
Fall Series Circuit Awards*
$1000 to every Champion $500 to every Reserve Champion
Over $333,000 Money Offered at the Fall Series!
Fall I and Fall II - Double WEC Points and NO Jumper Nomination Fee! Fall Series - FREE Tack Stall for every 5 competing horses per trainer!* Prepaid horse stalls still only $75!*
Over $288,000 Money Offered at the Invitational! *prize list available online
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4 & 5 Year Olds 2’ 4 & 5 Year Olds 2’ 3” 6 & 7 Year Olds 2’ Sections are made up of one model, one under saddle class and two over fences classes. An under saddle class for 5 Year Olds & under for ponies not competing in the 4 & 5 Year Olds over fences classes will also be offered. For more information about the Young Hunter Pony Championship, visit ushja.org/YHPC. YOUNG HUNTER PONY
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Welcome to WEC
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Stable Spotlight
featuring Lindsay Yinger Show Stables by Candace FitzGerald
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24 Hours in the Life of Sarah Lockwood Taylor
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Junior Rider Focus
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Prized Possessions: The Handmade and Heartfelt Stories Behind Horse Show Ribbons
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The Tech Equestrian
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Equestrian Style
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he World Equestrian Center Magazine is a testament to the passion and determination shown by the equestrians who participate in our sport and share our love of the horse. We’re so grateful to all of the exhibitors, trainers and owners who have shown at our Ohio venue and to those who have expressed their support for our vision during the development of our Ocala facility. We consider all of you part of our World Equestrian Center Family and together we will change the future of Equestrian Sport here in the United States. The Summer 2018 issue of our World Equestrian Center Magazine was developed in this spirit of recognition and gratitude, as we celebrate our incredible exhibitors and appreciate their ongoing patronage. Our cover story is about horse show ribbons. Sometimes taken for granted today, we delve in to the historical significance of ribbons, how top riders view them and what they mean at World Equestrian Center. If you’ve
shown with us you know that we’ve taken ribbons to a new level to recognize, reward and celebrate our World Equestrian Center exhibitors and their horses. Reaction to our Spring issue was truly incredible. We heard from trainers, owners and exhibitors, support staff and equine industry professionals about how excited they are for the opening of our World Equestrian Center Ocala facility. This Winter, many equestrians from all over the world visited us in Ocala and toured the facility construction. Their excitement and enthusiasm is infectious and we are eagerly working to create a safe, family friendly place to enjoy the equestrian sports we all love. The future is bright! We hope you enjoy a safe and healthy summer with your family and friends and we look forward to welcoming you home to World Equestrian Center soon. We hope you like the issue,
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Conformation Hunter Chapman • Geoff Case Finch Hatton • Kimberly Maloomian
Small Junior Hunter 3'6" 15 and under Small Gesture • Sofia Roberts The Huntsman • Fox Meadow Farm
Children's Pony Hunter Orlando • Flora I. Baker Magical Diamond • Strawberry Hill LLC
USHJA 2'6" Hunter Vurtual • Alexander Shows, LLC Deputy Balou • Lin B. Schwartz
Green Hunter 3' First Light • Roberts Stables, LLC Sand Dollar • Mr & Mrs David Beisel Green Hunter 3'3" At Last • Roberts Stables, LLC Best of Me • Henry Healy
Small Junior Hunter 3'6" 16-17 Years Casares • Claire Azar Francheska AH • Jordan E. Toering
Adult Hunter 18-35 Woodford • April Whitlock Egotrip • Elisa K. Goebel
National Derby by money won Quite Ruffy • Pamela Kahn Corlando 49 • Elizabeth M. Becker
Large Junior Hunter 3'6" 15 and under Clear Sailing • Hannah A. Hoch Fendi • Christopher Coberley
Adult Hunter 36 and over Aurelius • Maya P. Schneider Profit • Andrea Myers
Low Children's Jumper Pingree • Caroline Nadalin Theodorable • River Hollow Farm
Green Hunter 3'6" Just Ask • Roberts Stables LLC Forsynthia • Conor Mc Caughley
Large Junior Hunter 3'6" 16-17 Cortese • Hannah Eddelmon Cassino • Joey Rose LLC
Baby Green Hunter Quicon Windsor Z • Maria E. Eldemire Portofino • Stephanie Ring
Low Adult Jumper Estrella • Jill Donaldson Royal Blue • UK Equestrian Team
Green Hunter 3'9" Arturo • Abby J. Wagner Game Changed • Sofia Roberts, LLC
Small Junior Hunter 3'3" Herr Drosselmeyer • Anneliese Kolaska Steel The Dream • Alston Alliance, LLC
Non Thoroughbred Hunter Atlas Peak • Ashland Farms Scandeek • Emily White
Intermediate Children's/Adult Jumper Tabasco Z • Sydney Walls Indygo Girl • Sydney Robbins
High Performance Alastar • Redfield Farm Corlando 49 • Elizabeth M. Becker
Large Junior Hunter 3'3" Caesar Augustus • Anneliese Kolaska Leonti • Gabrielle M. Thornton
Non Professional Hunter Robin Hood • Alexa G. Manly Vurtual • Alexander Shows, LLC
Novice Children's/Adult Jumper Backlash • Sean Max M. Muir Beetle vH • Jen Hutson
Performance Hunter 3'3" For The Crown • Sugar Run Farm LLC Girl Crush • Reilly Gogul
Green Pony Hunter Cacique • Joey Rose LLC Galloway Joe • Jennifer L. Edwards
Thoroughbred Hunter Fire Within • Katrina Z. Skiotys Patrick Henry • Louise Riggio
Children's Jumper Casanova B • Graciela Robert Annabelle • Richard L. Rinehart
Performance Hunter 3'6" Valentine • Roberts Stables, LLC Small Gesture • Sofia Roberts, LLC
Small Pony Hunter Weebiscuit • Izzy J. Beisel Woodlands Polar Bear • Campbell Kahn
Intermediate Children's Hunter Vurtual • Alexander Shows, LLC Atlas Peak • Ashland Farms
Adult Jumper Skys Burnin Blue • Phoenix Cooke Reverie • Cody Tucker
Amateur Owner Hunter 3'3" 18-35 Wingman • Lilli Power Fraziskaner • Monica J. Samuels
Medium Pony Hunter Don't Push My Buttons • Reilly Gogul Bamboozle • Caroline Nadalin
Intermediate Adult Hunter Cora Grey • Cindy J. Bohn Harko • Rebecca Horwitz
Low Jr/AO Jumper Artiflex R • Raquel l. Scharyj Quick Tempo • Richard Cheska
Amateur Owner Hunter 3'3" 36+ Chestertown • Janet L. Lambert Active Duty • Bonnie Thaler
Large Pony Hunter His Way • Joey Rose LLC D'artagnan • Graciela Robert
Short Stirrup Hunter Gabe • Fox Meadow Farm Captain Nemo • Fox Meadow Farm
Medium Jr/AO Jumper In Private • Lindsay Lyden Coco Beach Z • Ten Sixty Stables & Co
Amateur Owner Hunter 3'6" 18-35 Red Roc • Kiera C. Phlipot Finch Hatton • Kimberly Maloomian
Children's Hunter 14 & under Kingston Lane • Brynn Kuhnell Girl Crush • Reilly Gogul
Limit Hunter Windermere • Amelia Brownstein High Noon 3E • Kat Fugua
High Jr/AO Jumper Caroquados T • Isabella Bleu Baxter Akira TSP • Christina K. Athens
Amateur Owner Hunter 3'6" 36+ HH Gabriel • Front Row Sports Arturo • Abby Wagner
Children's Hunter 15-17 Firedrake • Morgan Reifsteck Demie B • Joey Rose LLC
USHJA 2' Hunter Cacique • Joey Rose LLC Galloway Joe • Jennifer L. Edwards
Open Jumper by Money Won Shaia de Macheco • Sam Pegg Hilma • Ten Sixty Stables & Co
USHJA 3' Hunter Board Certified • Sugar Run Farm LLC At Last • Roberts Stables, LLC
Futures Prix Clueless P • Hester Equestrian LLC Peri Pur • Investco
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Champion Horse • Owner Reserve Horse • Owner
Walk, Trot Equitation Ava Barnes Ava Acosta Crossrails Equitation Lilly Stoughton Ava Barnes Short Stirrup/Limit Equitation Lydia Rae Howard Ella Norman Equitation 11 and Under Allie Rae M. Hayes Joziemae P. Syroka Equitation 12-14 Christopher Coberley Sofia Roberts Equitation 15-17 Owen Gajoch Annalise Reed Adult Equitation Emily N. Kowalchik Kendahl Prokop Children's Equitation Morgan Reifsteck Grace I. DeFoe Children's Pony Equitation Flora I. Baker Sarah Stary Intermediate Children's Equitation Alexa G. Manly Daniella Casline Intermediate Adult Equitation Mary J. Sparkman Debbie Foley
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Lindsay Yinger pilots ‘Harley Boy’ to the top of the class in the World Equestrian Center $25,000 Grand Prix. Photo: Third Shutter from the Sun
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Meet Lindsay Yinger, two-time Ohio Hunter Jumper Association Trainer of the Year and the driving force behind the premiere Central Ohio-based Hunter / Jumper facility, Lindsay Yinger Show Stables.
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Lindsay stands at the entrance to her farm. Photo: Rachel Mausser Middle: LYSS is sponsored by Chagrin Saddlery. Bottom Right: Lacy Yinger and “Over the Moon.”
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passion for learning, grit and determination are the hallmarks of Lindsay Yinger, a self-made professional who has persevered through financial hardships and physical setbacks, including a broken neck, to achieve her goals.
Passion and Determination Lindsay started riding when she was nine at a public trail riding facility called Arrow Riding Stables in Harrisburg, Ohio. It was an activity she began with her Dad, a recovering alcoholic who used riding as a therapeutic support for his sobriety. Quality. Class. Distinction.
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Being a good professional doesn’t just mean that you’re successful and winning ribbons, it means you are teaching your students about the importance of horsemanship and equestrian sports.
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Stable Spotlight: Lindsay Yinger Show Stables
“It was not long until it became obvious that I wanted to do more,” Lindsay recalled. She was riding a half Arabian pony called Sprite that she began to train during their rides. “We worked and worked until we were able to do a flying lead change,” she remembers with a smile. In time, the determined little girl decided to buy Sprite. She worked and saved money, but didn’t quite have enough for the asking price.
shows in a rickety old cow trailer that they rebuilt for horses. They towed the trailer with a van that had mushroom windows and shag carpet inside. That first year on the show circuit, she and Sprite were named Short Stirrup Champions in the Hunters and Equitation, and they earned the overall Grand Junior Championship. The experience ignited her passion for developing and competing horses.
“I worked hard and rode a lot of green horses. I had some great catch rides that I brought along and was able to show successfully as a junior,” she recalls. “Although I never had a horse long enough to qualify for indoors then, I was lucky enough to ride some nice horses and I learned a lot.” During high school Lindsay qualified for a program called “Post-Secondary Options” which allowed her to
I have amazing clients that keep me going in all the right directions, allowing me to become more successful and recognized as a professional. Their trust and belief in me from the beginning has been super instrumental in my success. “One day I came in to the barn and the owner told me someone had bought Sprite and I was devastated and really, really angry. The owner asked me, ‘do you want to talk to the person that bought him?’ I said yes and I was going to give the person a piece of my mind – and then he pointed to my Dad.” With the continued support of her parents, Lindsay describes going to
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Desperate to learn more and to progress with her riding, Lindsay knew she needed professional help. She connected with a local trainer called Alisha Metcalfe who had ridden with the legendary George Morris and spent winters in Wellington, Florida. At age 14, Lindsay became Alisha’s working student and was learning how to ride and train.
graduate high school as a college sophomore. With the support from her parents, Lindsay declared her professional status to the USEF when she was 20, and went on to earn an Associates Degree in Veterinary Tech the following year. Lindsay stresses the importance of having an alternative skill to riding, as there have been many times when her degree has allowed her to cut her costs and earn extra income.
Lindsay’s Philosophy “I enjoy sharing knowledge...”
LYSS annual Holiday party inlcudes festive dress.
Not long after she graduated, Lindsay spent a winter in Wellington, Florida working for FEI veterinarian Dr. Bill Patterson to help supplement her riding /
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training income. She describes the experience as “eye opening” as she learned the rigorous health maintenance and physiotherapy programs used on upper level horses, and the incredible options available to maintain soundness in performance horses. “I have a good sense for the soundness of a horse and working for Dr. Patterson was the basis for that,” she shared. “That learning and knowledge has been instrumental in my program and has contributed to the longevity of horses in my care.” Soon it became clear to Lindsay that she was ready to have her own stables. In 2007, she leased a small barn and quickly outgrew it, moving on to a larger facility, aptly named Stepping Stone. For the next seven years she operated her
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n addition to the hard work she puts in on a daily basis, Yinger describes herself as detail oriented, with a knack for teaching. She enjoys explaining how things should be done, breaking down complex concepts and articulating them. “I strongly subscribe to the George Morris style of proper forward seat riding and to his emphasis on fundamentals. I enjoy sharing knowledge; teaching people and watching them progress,” she explains. Photo: Rachel Mausser
business at Stepping Stone. Lindsay worked closely with barn manager Nicole Butz, an amazing horseman who taught Lindsay a tremendous amount through her use of unique horsemanship and groundwork techniques.
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o My husband is amazing; I couldn’t do this without Scott and his help. My support staff is incredible too - Laura and Courtney are always working equally hard as I am to try and make everything work and come together. A New Beginning - and a Disaster One day while scanning online real estate listings, Lindsay saw a local farm for sale. She knew it was a bit dilapidated, but there was great potential there for a quality facility. After a lot of creative financing, she secured a loan to purchase the facility and do the construction needed to renovate in December 2011.
Lindsay’s daughter Lilly is following in her footsteps. Photo: Third Shutter from the Sun
After the New Year, Lindsay went to Florida for about eight weeks, arriving home at the end of February. In her first week at home she sustained a broken neck in a riding accident. After securing three expert opinions, she decided to forego surgery and heal naturally instead. This meant spending the next six months in a neck brace, staying completely still and delaying her dreams for the new facility.
I’m proud of the fact that I have a lot of client retention. I still have a lot of the clients that I taught their very first lesson on the lunge line.
The accident could not have come at a more inconvenient time as the farm was under construction and Lindsay had two small daughters
– Lacey, 4 and Lilly, 6. It was also a time of uncertainty for Lindsay professionally, as it was unclear what the injuries would mean for her
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LYSS horse show stalls adorned with top ribbons.
training and competitive career. She credits her husband Scott and head groom Laura Brehm for getting
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Twice honored as OHJA Trainer of the Year, Lindsay accepts her trophy joined by her parents and husband Scott.
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her through it and with keeping the farm running smoothly while she focused on her recuperation. She notes that her clients stuck with her as well and were amazing as she recovered and got back to work. Lindsay Yinger Show Stables Today
Although it has been a tough road at times over the four years since her accident, ‘Lindsay Yinger Show Stables’ is now a thriving enterprise. It is currently home to 31 horses and a lesson program with more than 60 students, 30 of whom own
and lease horses. The farm itself is peaceful, situated well back from the road. Turnout is critical to Lindsay’s program so there are 11 all weather paddocks and grass paddocks too. The facility has 31 stalls, an indoor and an outdoor arenas, 6 grooming areas and a nice heated tack room and lounge area. More improvements are planned. Both Assistant trainer Courtney Newby and head groom Laura Brehm both live on the property so that the horses can have around the clock care.
Lindsay, Kari and the Otterbein team take a “selfie” on their way to IHSA Nationals.
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In addition to her full schedule of teaching, training and showing, the farm hosts an IEA or Interscholastic Equestrian Team. Lindsay has also been an adjunct at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio for 9 years. She is clearly enthusiastic about her work with the Otterbein students. Together she and head coach Kari Briggs have coached the team to many zone, regional and national titles including a six-place team finish at the 2018 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Nationals. Perhaps
because she remembers what it was like to be that little girl desperate to buy that first pony, Lindsay tries hard to make the sport affordable and accessible for her clients and her working students.
even finding the time to participate in clinics each year with her idol George Morris and mentor Jeff Cook. Always goal oriented, she aspires to continue her success in the Grand Prix ring.
“I like teaching kids and helping them progress and appreciate the sport, the competition and the horsemanship as well.”
Reflecting on the past and where she is now, Lindsay shares “Looking back there’s always things that you wish you could have done better, but the things that I have learned and the opportunities I have made happen, I am proud of those things.”
Today Lindsay is completely recovered and continues to ride and compete. She is always learning,
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Sarah Lockwood Taylor is a gifted artist, wife and mother of two. Sarah and her beloved Black German Shepherd, Captain Black Jack.
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his past year has been an amazing journey – I wouldn’t change anything!”
In 2017, a chance meeting in the World Equestrian Center coffee shop led to an unexpected art opening at the Paddock Club and commissions that have kept the talented artist busy all year.
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We are a busy family – we all have our projects. My daughter (Georgie) has the horses and my husband’s been restoring his Grandfather’s 1927 English sailing boat. He’s just finished renovating it after 4 years and it finally launched this year. He also just qualified for the Boston Marathon. My son Harrison races Go-karts.
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Sarah regularly spends up to 10 hours per day working in her light-filled studio. Left: Some of Sarah’s personal work includes her love for Asian culture and influences.
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I have three dogs – Captain Black Jack, Charlie Bear and Bobbie Girl –Charlie’s 13, so I get up with him in the night and let him outside.
In the morning, I have British Breakfast tea and watch BBC News. I’ll try to have 30 minutes to myself.
This past year has been an amazing journey – I wouldn’t change anything! I can spend 10 hours per day on commission work. In 2017, I had many commissions lined up so it was a successful year. In-between commission work, I do try to squeeze in some of my own work!
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I have family and friends all over the world, who start their day 5-13 hours before us, so once I’m up I normally start to answer messages and connect with them!
I have a twin sister in England I haveJo a twin sister and message Jo inwe England andeveryday. we message everyday.
My husband Patrick travels with work and my daughter Georgie is at Ohio State University; but I have Harrison at home, he’s going to be a senior in high school. The day starts by straightening up the house – I have a to-do list that never seems to end.
Sarah gets a kiss from Captain Black Jack.
Sarah’s gallery and work space can be seen right outside the entrance to the R+L Arena. Sarah and her daughter Georgie with their jumpers, Cha Cha and Luxella.
I’ll also walk the dogs. I have run three marathons and love the training, but after a knee injury, it’s now strictly walking for me!
8:00 a.m. I’m really disciplined. I’ll do 4-6 hours straight of drawing and carving. When the tendons in my arms get inflamed, I’ll stop. Then, I will start the other things on my list: calls, emails, bills, etc. Charlie Bear waiting for his walk. Quality. Class. Distinction.
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Sarah with the family’s jumpers, Cha Cha and Luxella.
I’d usually spend some time training with my black German Shepherd, Jack – or Captain Big Nose. He’s won many blue ribbons – he is fantastic to train and so much fun and loves to work. He has titles in agility, certificates in therapy, and has now been training for Rally and Nose work.
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I don’t usually stop for lunch, but when I do, lunch is always something quick and easy. I love avocado toast at the moment with some Marmite (an English product.)
When Georgie was 6 we started riding together in Malaysia and then in Singapore. We leased our first horse in America. Now her horses are out of my league.
If Georgie is home, then I’ll go help her at the barn – tack up, groom, set jumps, get the girls
Georgie took over the riding and I am the groom / show Mom. I’m really happy to do all of the
helping at the shows, like tacking up, hand walking, mucking out, icing, braiding, etc. We have two mares, Cha Cha and Luxella – both jumpers with very strong personalities. They make us all laugh so much.
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24 Hours in the Life of Sarah Lockwood Taylor
sit down together to talk about the day. On Sundays, I always do a traditional roast with all of the trimmings – Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and red wine gravy.
the oil-based black ink off my hands – I love GOJO. I use Aquaphor hand crème to soften my hands. PG Tips is my favorite English tea. I always use Winsor & Newton paints.
9:00 p.m. I normally sit down and watch something on TV, normally a cooking show. I always fall asleep on the sofa.
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Caroline
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How did you start riding? My family owns and operates Sugar Run Farm in Plain City, Ohio so I’ve been riding my whole life. Both my parents are horse people so I think I was sitting on a horse at just a few months old. I probably went to my first show on my pony, Sugar Belle, when I was like 1! I am 12 now and I am in 7th grade.
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Tell us about your pony career. I rode a pony called Doodle Bug from poles to Short Stirrup. Then I had a chance to catch ride a pony named Bamboozle. He was a challenge and he took a lot of hard work, but I got along well with him. We ended up leasing him and
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Caroline and Doodlebug, shown here in 2015, went from poles through the Short Stirrup division together.
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then bought him. He is a really great pony now and I do him in the Medium Pony Division. From time to time I’ll do catch riding in the Green Medium pony division. I went to Pony Finals last year on a pony called Hot Wheels. I did him in the Mediums and we were 7th over fences and 11th overall, so that went really well. His owner asked me to qualify him and now he is with a little girl doing the Children’s Division. My main trainers are my Moms, Jen Nadalin and Chris Eadline of Sugar Run Farm, and Patty Rogers helps me too.
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What are you doing now? I’m currently riding a horse called Pingree or “Piglet” in the High Children’s Jumpers, and I’m doing April 2018
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What are your goals? I want to finish off with my Medium pony as best I can. I want to do the Hunters and go to Indoors and all of that during my Junior years.
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Once I age out of the Juniors, I want to go more into the Jumpers. That’s what I want my main focus to be.
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How do you balance school with your horse show life? School is hard with all of my riding and traveling. My school has a really flexible schedule so they allow me to go to horse shows as long as I keep my grades up. I like going to school and seeing my friends there.
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On the weekend or during the summer I get to the barn at about 8:00 a.m. I ride about 6 horses per day. I help out with the barn as much as I can while I’m out there. We have about 40-50 horses on the property. We have show horses and some retired horses too. We have 6 dogs now – we had 11 at one point! We have chickens and a donkey and three miniature ponies. The Minis are all rescues – Stella, Lucky and Lucky’s baby, April.
I’m hopefully moving up to the 3’3” Junior Hunters. I also do the Equitation 12-14 and I’m hopefully moving up to do the 3’3” – 3’6”.
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What’s life at Sugar Run like?
What do you do outside of horses? Riding takes up a lot of time – I don’t usually have time for other sports. And I’ll play games of sports here and there, but I haven’t been able to commit to one sport, except for riding. I like to write and read a lot. I like Science fiction books, like The Hunger Games.
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What are you most proud of? I’m most proud of Bamboozle and our work in getting him to where he is today. In 2017, I won the Ohio Hunter Jumper Association Medal Finals on a really special horse of mine called Lasino Boy. It was his last horse show before retirement. So it was a big achievement for us and also really sentimental.
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(like most kids) draped every ribbon I won on a wall in my bedroom. dreams really The tradition continued as did come true. we grew up and had tack Beginning with room curtains.” a victory at the 1979
“Ribbons were hung on our banners or horse’s stall then transferred home, where they were displayed or boxed up in storage.” “I never threw a ribbon away because it was sacred.” Almost every young person who grows up riding and showing horses dreams of winner’s circles, victory gallops
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and, just maybe, an Olympic podium. For 1982 US Olympic Committee Sportswoman of the Year, 1998 Show Jumping Hall of Fame inductee, and 1978 American Grand Prix Association Rider of the Year, Melanie Smith Taylor, such
American Jumping Derby and continuing with a 1980 Alternate Olympics Individual Bronze, 1982 FEI World Cup Final title, and 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Team Gold, Melanie and her horses shared an epic journey into show jumping history and ribbons marked every milestone along their way. The ribbon attached to one of her proudest achievements, winning the grueling American Jumping Derby on Calypso, hangs today in the United States Hunter Jumper Association Wheeler Museum at the Kentucky Horse Park, as part of the exhibit, Medals, Memories & Milestones: Great Moments in American Show Jumping.
“I Never Threw a Ribbon Away Because it Was Sacred.
Calypso was only six years old and in his first year moving
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up to the Grand Prix division (as a back-up to Melanie’s 1979 Pan American Games Team Gold medal horse, Val de Loire, because she needed a mount for the 1980 US Olympic squad) when they won the Jumping Derby’s mighty rosette. “Calypso had done a few classes earlier in the week and felt pretty fit. So I said, I’ll go halfway in the Derby and, if I don’t feel like he’s fit enough, I’ll pull him up.” She continued with a laugh, “At the halfway point he was bucking and so we went on… And he won!” They went on to win the American Invitational and American Gold Cup, becoming the first and only same horse-and-rider pair ever to win the ‘Triple Crown of Show Jumping.’ Those trophies have joined their Derby ribbon in the museum exhibit. Quality. Class. Distinction.
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A photograph of US Olympian Anne Kursinski on Eros hangs in the ‘Great Moments in American Show Jumping’ exhibit at the USHJA Wheeler Museum in Lexington, Kentucky.
Privately, Melanie has kept many of her prized possessions, including her AGA Rider of the Year and Horse of the Year ribbons, and an Insilco-sponsored series Leading Rider sash. “They’re all displayed at my house.” Growing up, she says, “We never had to build an addition to fit all the ribbons. There weren’t that many shows. Nowadays one could!”
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Melanie Smith Taylor and Calypso’s Jumping Derby rosette on exhibit at the USHJA Wheeler Museum in Lexington, Kentucky.
I have always liked ribbons. They are measuring sticks for the way we train ...”
She certainly did. When her own house was designed it was with the intent to display her show jumping career’s memorabilia on its bookcases and walls. “I definitely got more excited about the extra large ribbons with long streamers that came with a division Champion or Reserve. But the importance of the show itself is what made a ribbon most valuable to me.” “I have always liked ribbons. They are measuring sticks for the way we
train,” adds US Eventing Association Wofford Cup recipient and Hall of Famer, Denny Emerson. Named ‘One of the 50 Most Influential Horsemen of the 20th Century’ by the Chronicle of the Horse, he is the only American equestrian ever to win both a Gold medal at the Eventing World Championships and a Tevis Cup buckle in Endurance Riding. Never one to mince words, he says, “I think it is arrogant to throw them away.” Ribbons measure not only the training of the rider but also of their partner, the horse.
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“I don’t think many people realize that the horses get ribbons, too,” says Denise Quirk, PhD, curator of the Great Moments in American Show Jumping exhibit, referring to some of the memorabilia provided by Anne Kursinski, who rode Eros on the 1996 US Olympic Silver medal-winning squad. “She liked that the horses got to wear ribbons as symbols that they, too, were ‘on the podium.’” In the last few years, ribbons have also become the tie that binds a great performance to its spectators. In 2014, an image of McLain Ward ignited the
“I think it is arrogant to throw them away. - US Olympian Denny Emerson
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... if I can give them away and give a great memory to a young fan, I’ll do that.” - McLain Ward
Internet with more than 13,000 Likes and 1,700 Shares on the Facebook page of the Chronicle of the Horse when, after winning the President’s Cup CSI-W on Carlos HH at the Washington International Horse Show, he hooked his championship
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sash over the neck of a young fan, eight year-old Brooke Scalzi. “For the most part,” McLain said, “if I can give them away and give a great memory to a young fan, I’ll do that. If you can do this well
enough that it touches someone watching, that’s what the sport does. If reaching out like that helps keep someone working toward a goal, that’s what it’s all about.” Historians tell us that the earliest
Prized Possessions: The Handmade and Heartfelt Stories Behind Horse Show Ribbons
If reaching out like that helps keep someone working toward a goal, that’s what it’s all about.” ribbon awards date to the eighth and ninth century A.D. Unlike the rose-like (hence, ‘rosette’) designs of today, first millennium rosettes symbolized the moon and planets.
By 1802, French horseman and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte incorporated rosette award ribbons into the Legion of Honor. A
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large rosette was attached to the ribbon that displayed the Legion medal presented in recognition of outstanding military or civic service. By the mid-1800s, smaller rosette ribbons became popular for civilian
use and were worn on clothing. The use of rosettes in this country began around 1877, when the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States became the first national organization to identify members by a rosette worn
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on the lapel. (Although the Purple Heart previously bore a rosette, the only U.S. Government medal currently issued with a rosette is the Medal of Honor). The role of the rosette ribbon as a symbol of pride, showmanship and celebration entered our horse world on July 2, 1896, with the first horse show held in America: A one-day, 30-class event hosted at the Devon (Pennsylvania) Race Track and Polo Grounds. The fenced-in show ring was on grass, the judges and officials sat in a gazebo in the center, and the largest class had 10 entries. In the 122 years since, much has -- and hasn’t -- changed. There are still grass rings, judges in gazebos (or their equivalent), and ribbons (like classes) that vary in size. And like
A tribute to Napoleon and his decorated war horse Marengo. The statue was created by Armand Le Véel in 1858 and stands in Cherbourg Octeville, France.
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the stalwart traditions of a good seat and soft hands, producing great keepsake ribbons remains an equally quiet art. At Norogala Ribbons of Presque Isle, Maine, every rosette ribbon awarded at a World Equestrian Center horse show is handmade by a team of approximately 35 workers, ranging from part-time high school students to ‘Aunt Patty,’ the 82 yearsyoung retired school administrator and seamstress in charge of individually attaching the signature WEC fringe tassels, in Silver or Gold Leaf Chainette, to the bottom of each ribbon. Norogala, launched in 1965 by the Pinkham family, derives its unique
We love rider recognition.” - Leasha Thomas Fitzherbert, Norogala Ribbons
name from its beloved members: Mother Norma, father Roger and son, Alan. David DeMerchant bought the business from Alan and Candace Pinkham in 2012, and his own good humor and family values have assured Norogala continues making ribbons and building a local community.
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“The World Equestrian Center has been a blessing to us,” says David, who estimates that, at the height of the WEC show season, Norogala (one of only two ribbon companies in New England and the only one to handcraft each and every design) produces as many as 3,000 award ribbons to an order.
“Ribbons tie our family together. - David DeMerchant, Norogala Ribbons
That adds up to more than 5,000 yards of ribbon at a
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We hope that the beauty that we put into every ribbon reflects the beauty of that moment for a horse and rider.” time. Making each hand-made ribbon is an hour-long process involving 15-20 steps from start to finish. “Four times that,” he adds, “if it’s a champion or reserve.” The WEC silver medallion buttons and embossed logos down the ribbons, that debuted on circuit champion
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and reserve ribbons earlier this season, are unlike anything found anywhere on the show circuits today. “It’s distinct to us and we love it,” says Melissa McConahay, assistant to WEC founder, Roby Roberts, and liaison between show management
and Norogala production teams. “Melissa knows what she likes and what colors go well together. She’s very hands-on with us,” he says. “We’re proud to go the extra mile for WEC because their goal, ‘Quality. Class. Distinction.’ is our goal.” Leasha Thomas Fitzherbert of Norogala, who coordinates
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... ribbons are her “personal connection” to a sport she loves and an inspiration for keeping its history alive.”
the horse show ribbon orders, says, “We love rider recognition. We’re a little company in a small town, and to think of our ribbons being awarded and appreciated at so large and important a venue means the world to us.
“Ribbons tie our family together.”
year-old Thoroughbred filly won Young Hunter Under Saddle against 50 horses (no splitting the class in those days and lots of professional riders), a year to the day after my Dad died. Both blues have faded to purple, which is fine, since purple is my favorite color.”
Denise agrees that ribbons are her “personal connection” to a sport she loves and an inspiration for keeping its history alive. “My first blues from each of my first two horses from my high school years hang in my home office. The first was at a local show with my Quarter Horse, where my Dad was the announcer and presented the ribbon. The other was at Devon, where my five
WEC owners Roby and Jennie Roberts agree that ribbons hold a cherished place in horse show tradition. Jennie says, “There’s something so special between a rider and their horse. The relationship they build as they learn and grow together. To me, that ribbon, no matter what place it is, represents the steps they took as a team and the obstacles they
the ones preserving her family’s own equestrian legacy. “I still have ribbons from when my Grandpa showed horses in the 1940s. Each one is unique. I’ve passed them on as keepsakes to my daughter.
“We hope that the beauty that we put into every ribbon reflects the beauty of that moment for a horse and rider. We hand-make each ribbon, while competing against machine-made ribbons.” To Leasha, each ribbon becomes a “tangible keepsake.” Including Quality. Class. Distinction.
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symbols of achievement.
“Every WEC ribbon is a memory of a personal story. Roby and I hope that everyone who earns one of our ribbons knows how much love and care goes into each one, for them and for their horses.”
Melanie likes the idea of shows recycling ribbons: “They could have a box where exhibitors return them if they don’t want them. If a date is on one streamer, that could be changed out the next year or print no date at
Knowing that almost as much dedication and devotion go into making show ribbons as into making good show horses should inspire an obligation to reuse, re-purpose and recycle such historic and handsome
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all. I always wrote on the back of mine as to the show, class, horse and date.” Coming from a rider whose dreams took her as far as she could have ever hoped to go, she concludes, “I believe ribbons encourage riders. I think it is a tradition that is important to maintain.”
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From Tragedy to Transformation by Juliana Chapman
As a horse owner, what is one of your top health concerns? If you said, colic, you are not alone. Colic is the top medical cause of death in horses today, but fortunately, after one tragic case, advanced warning and early intervention is now a reality!
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effrey Schab, Founder and CEO of Protequus®, decided that the tragic passing of one of his and his partner’s horses (“Snoop”) nearly five years ago would serve as a wake-up call. “Snoop died alone in his stall from a form of colic and if we had been able to detect it and get to him sooner, then he might be with us today,” said Schab. Leveraging his biomedical engineering roots from Tufts University
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The LED indicator on the crown of the halter.
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along with his equestrian passion and professional expertise launching pharmaceutical drugs, Schab developed the concept of a wearable device that could alert caretakers of a horse in distress. Almost five years of R&D later, this advent is known today as NIGHTWATCH®, the world’s first smart halter (and optional safety collar).
Powerful Partnerships Advance the Concept For cutting-edge products such as NIGHTWATCH; there is an extensive development process. Schab began looking at several top resources to help bring his idea
ecosystem), and Freedman Harness & Saddlery Company (a Torontobased purveyor of fine leather tack and consumer products). Each partner helped in developing the components for NIGHTWATCH including novel sensors and algorithms, which are at the heart
I’ve seen a lot of horse products over the years...nothing compares to NIGHTWATCH. - George Morris to life. Over the years he and his team have worked with Rochester Institute of Technology, NRGXP (a technology company specializing in the Internet of Things (IoT)
of the feedback loop that analyzes a horse’s vital signs and behaviors to detect distress and derive an Equine Distress Index® (EDI®) score. He pointed out that, “NIGHTWATCH
The NIGHTWATCH dashboard displayed on a host of devices.
The high-quality leather of the NIGHTWATCH smart halter (as seen on Monaco Jullyen V) was designed and handcrafted by Freedman Harness & Saddlery Company.
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how veterinarians think about telemedicine, and help researchers design better studies. “As a new entry into the equine world, we take our product very seriously and we hope it can serve as a life-saving device,” stressed Schab.
My goal is to save the lives of horses and to make NIGHTWATCH a premium product you can trust – like Apple, Tesla, or Hermes – you know what you are getting is a tool that can provide early warning alerts to caretakers at the first sign of colic and other forms of equine distress, such as being cast and foaling.” The ultimate goal for NIGHTWATCH is to save the lives of horses everywhere. However, Schab and his engineers also plan to perform predictive
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NIGHTWATCH did not spare any feature or overlook any detail. The smart halter is made of hand stitched top-quality leather from sixth-generation leather makers at Freedman’s. The patented technology is enclosed in a water and dust-resistant flexible enclosure that fits precisely inside of the crown of a breakaway halter or safety collar for a comfortable, safe fit. NIGHTWATCH is an Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled device that uses an artificial intelligence (AI) platform to understand what is normal and abnormal when it comes to your horses’ physiology (i.e. vital signs, behaviors). Over time, this device actually learns and adapts to your horse, which is why it is termed a “smart halter.” To ensure you have access to a horse’s
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Catherine Moorhead spending quality time with Casino Royale and having peace of mind knowing he is wearing the NIGHTWATCH smart halter.
data via your smartphone, tablet, or computer, NIGHTWATCH communicates across both cellular and WiFi networks. “The benefit of having embedded cellular technology means NIGHTWATCH Quality. Class. Distinction.
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can alert you anywhere in the world regardless of whether your horse is at home in their stall or pasture, or even thousands of miles away at a show or in transit across the US and Canada. You are always connected to them,” said Schab.
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It’s a product for all breeds and disciplines, Horseshowing.com your source for online entries to interpret and are used when horses are being ridden or exercised. “Users just need to set their desired threshold(s), then the system will send alerts once those are breached thereby negating the need to constantly monitor the account,” said Schab. “It’s a product for all breeds and disciplines,” he explained.
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Starting with the Sport Horse Market NIGHTWATCH is targeting sport and show horses initially because of their increased risk for colic and other distress conditions. “We know that the amateur owner rider is looking for peace of mind when it comes to their horses’ health, and NIGHTWATCH can help provide that,” Schab said. NIGHTWATCH is also collecting data on broodmares for a foalingspecific algorithm, which will be well received by all equestrians.
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I’m happy to have turned a tragedy into something that is full of hope and possibilities... Product Goals “My goal is to save the lives of horses and to make NIGHTWATCH a premium product you can trust – like Apple, Tesla, or Hermes – you know what you are getting,” explained Schab. This revolutionary
device has not only been recognized in the equestrian world, but also in the technology world. It was one of the five finalists in the coveted wearable tech category for the Innovation Award at the 2018 SXSW Conference in Austin, TX, in March of this year. Hundreds of product entries from around the world were submitted and reviewed and “we
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PROFILE
Founder, James Hatch pictured with first K9 Spike.
SPIKE'S K9 FUND
Their work keeps us safe. Their needs are our mission. Spike's K9 Fund was founded by James Hatch, a retired Special Warfare Operator. As a K9 handler on several deployments, James’ life was regularly spared by the work of K9s – one of the most memorable was Spike. And on James’ final deployment, the night he was critically wounded, a K9 spared James’ life while losing his own.
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From that evening on, James oriented his life around the training, care and preservation of working dogs. In addition to working as the founder and president of the fund, he works with local law enforcement and has adopted a former service dog in need of medical attention.
For more info or to donate, visit:
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"Dogs saved me in the many ways a person can be saved. Powerful as they are, they can’t advocate for themselves when they need help. That’s why it’s my mission to take care of them. And I can’t do it without you." James Hatch, Founder
WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER were competing with Google and Microsoft in that category – which shows you how competitive it was and also helped elevate the awareness level for our product,” added Schab.
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Customer Feedback During Launch Weekend On Thursday, April 26, NIGHTWATCH officially launched at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. “Our sponsorship of the 3* Invitational attracted top jumper riders to come by the booth,” said Jessica Summerford, Director of Marketing at Protequus. “It was a humbling experience as people shared their stories of losing their horse to colic and other forms of distress and how our product could help prevent that in the future.” Many expressed excitement when they held the product for the first time and commented on the lightweight nature and quality of leather used for the smart halter. “There was discussion around keeping the halter on at night – which some people weren’t comfortable with, but once they felt the product and
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understood the benefits and safety features, they started to change their minds.” Fast-forward to this fall when NIGHTWATCH will have a large presence at the highly anticipated World Equestrian Games in Tryon, NC. “The event is a perfect opportunity to introduce the product to a professional audience of English and Western riders,” explained Summerford. After nearly 5 years in the making, Schab is excited to offer this device and bring customers peace of mind when it comes to being one
step ahead of the dangerous and unpredictable conditions of colic and other forms of equine distress. “I’m happy to have turned a tragedy into something that is full of hope
and possibilities,” Schab said. You can order your smart halter online at www.nightwatch24.com.
Juliana Chapman Norwalk, CT Juliana is a technology marketing professional and lifelong equestrian who grew up in Rhode Island riding pony and children’s hunter in the local show circuit and later showed adult hunter in the Bahamas. She recently launched her equine technology blog: The Tech Equestrian to provide insights on the latest technology products, software, apps and wearables that are becoming more prevalent in the horse world. In addition, Juliana has written articles for Horse & Style, Connecticut Horse, The Plaid Horse and The World Equestrian Center.
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by Dana Miller,
Partner, Chagrin Saddlery
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Whether going on a relaxing trail ride, speeding through a fast jumper trip, or finding the perfect distance to a fence, riding accidents can happen. Fortunately, there are ways equestrians can help keep themselves safe in the saddle, starting with a helmet.
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odern equestrian helmets are made with some of the most innovative safety materials available today. To limit the risk of traumatic brain injury due to a sport related equestrian accident, helmets worn at USEF rated horse shows must be “ASTM-SEI” approved. The Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) independently tests and certifies that helmets meet standards stipulated by the American Society for Testing and Materials. Tests performed on these helmets differ from those of other sports, making modern helmets very equestrian-sport specific.
While it is tempting to buy a helmet from a friend or accept a hand me down, not knowing the true history of any helmet or not having it fitted by a helmet fitter could mean the difference between a simple headache or serious head injury in the event of a fall. Once a rider has had an accident involving any impact to the head, their helmet is no longer viable. While the helmet might look perfect on the outside, the inner foam may be compromised, making it less protective. Even if a rider has remained vertical during the life of the helmet, it should be replaced every five years due to the fact that the helmet will degrade over time from use, heat, sweat and may not provide
the same level of protection. Additionally, helmet technology is constantly evolving and improving. Replacing your helmet every 5 years will allow you to take advantage of these new innovations. Wearing a helmet isn’t just a requirement for horse shows, its good common sense for any rider. While you can shop online for a helmet, working with an experienced helmet fitter will make sure the most important areas of helmet safety are addressed: size and fit. Here’s a step by step process that will help you not only with your future helmet purchases, but also can serve as a guide to check if your current helmet fits.
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Helmet Fitting Guide Photo: Andrew Ryback
Step 1:
Measure your Head and Determine How Your Hair Will be Worn Using a soft fabric measuring tape, place the tape measure snugly around your head at the widest point, about one inch above your eyebrows. Make sure the tape goes over the bump at the back of your head and that it is just above the top of your ears. Bear in mind that some helmets measure in inches and some in centimeters.
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Step 1 continued If you wear your hair in a hairnet, place your hair in the hairnet in the same style as you wear it at a horse show. If you try a helmet on with your hair down, it may not fit when you finally wear it up. The length and/or thickness of your hair and the way you place it on the top of your head may change the way the helmet sits on your head. Make sure that your hair lies as flat on your head as possible before you try on the helmet. This will allow the helmet to sit lower, and not “on top” of your head, which is incorrect and unsafe. Once your hair is in place, place the helmet on your head.
Hair nets must match the color of the rider’s hair and secure the locks neatly halfway over the rider’s ears. Always wear a matching hair tie that blends with your hair. A hot pink hair tie, while pretty, will distract from the overall look.
The helmet that your friend wears, although fabulous, may not be the best option for you. Even if you love the helmet, certain helmets fit and look and fit better than others depending on head shape and profile. Be open to the one that fits and compliments you the best. There are helmets that fit oval and round heads. An experienced helmet fitter will identify which one is best for you.
Popular options
Notice how differently each helmet sits as well as how the shape of a helmet brim can compliment a facial profile.
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Helmet shown is the wrong size, it sits too high and is too narrow on the rider’s head
Step 2:
Try the Helmet on and Check Fit First, place the helmet on your head with your hair down and check the overall fit. If the helmet does not fit with your hair down, move on to a different helmet.
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Once you find a helmet that fits, put your hair up or how you typically wear it. The helmet should feel snug around the entire head with pressure distributed evenly but not uncomfortably. The side of the harness should frame the ears. There should be no gap between the helmet and your head. The helmet should fit snug but not tight. If the helmet squeezes your forehead, it is too round for your head. If the helmet rocks front to back, it is too oval for your head.
Style Note The model is wearing a Charles Owen AYR8 helmet. This conservatively styled helmet is very popular for any riding discipline.
Perfect Fit
Double check
A good test to check helmet security is to bend over at the waist while wearing the helmet, lowering your head to see if the helmet moves or falls off. If it does move, the fit A helmet that falls off or moves is incorrect. If the when bent over is too large helmet does not move, the helmet passes this safety check.
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Step 3: Check the Brim
The brim should sit level on your head, covering your forehead. The visor’s brim should be around 1 inch (about the width of two fingers) from your eye. If the brim sits too low, it could obstruct the rider’s view.
Correct placement of the helmet brim
Style Note Pictured is the sleek and modern, Charles Owen Leather Look AYR8 Helmet.
Step 4: Adjust the Strap
When you have performed all of the steps above and found a helmet that fits perfectly, the next step is to adjust the chin strap. It should fit snugly under your chin and be sized so that one finger can be placed comfortably between your throat and the chin strap.
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Style Note The Samshield Miss Shield Premium Helmet (Left) with stylish frontal band above the visor. The extended visor offers the perfect protection from the sun while remaining stylish in the ring.
Once you find the perfect helmet, wear it around the store for at least 10 minutes.
If it gives you a headache, it’s too tight! It should become less noticeable and more comfortable as you wear it. Helmets do break in, which is why the initial fit must be snug.
Wearing a properly fitting helmet should be a “no brainer”. The perfect helmet does not have to be expensive or fancy. It just has to fit correctly and compliment your look. Always seek the help of an experienced helmet fitter to stay safe in the saddle. It may save your life!
For more information on helmet safety visit: riders4helmets.com
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Dana Miller Chagrin Falls, OH
Dana Miller is a partner at Chagrin Saddlery. In addition to managing store operations, she has authored several editorial articles regarding equestrian trends and helmet safety.
Passionate about equestrian style, Dana maintains a busy schedule outfitting riders from all over the country, including top equitation competitors and IEA/IHSA Teams. You can contact Chagrin Saddlery by visiting their website at chagrinsaddlery.com. Look for Chagrin Saddlery this summer on the World Equestrian Center Mobile Boutique at popular shows.
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LAKEFRONT VIEWS, 2 BALCONIES • Busby Cabinets, Crown Molding, Granite • Split Floor Plan, 3 BR, 2 Car Garage • End Unit, Steps to World Equestrian Center $572,456 MLS 536606 Jeff Magoteaux & Mary Luster 614.578.3278
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37 ACRES, 2 HOMES + GUEST HOUSE • 5 Fenced Paddocks • Infinity Pool • 9 - 16’ x 16’ Stalls $2,100,000 MLS 529606 Jeff Magoteaux & Mary Luster 614.578.3278
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BUILT BY RUTENBERG IN 2011 • Outdoor Fireplace on Caged Porch • Home Office • Golf Course View $675,000 MLS 532721 Jeff Magoteaux & Mary Luster 614.578.3278
UPGRADED & MODERN • Award Winning Golf Course • 3 BR, 2 BA, Built in 2013 • Master Suite w/His & Hers Vanities $209,900 MLS 535915 The Hunter Team 352.286.5574
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