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Welcome to WEC
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Stable Spotlight
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24 Hours in the Life of Charlotte Clark
featuring Rinehart Farm by L. A. Sokolowski
as told to Emily Papa
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Junior Rider Focus
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Dogs at WEC
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A Taste for Something New
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Inspiration
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Scene at WEC
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A Day at Silver Springs
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Horse Show Dad
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The Tech Equestrian
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Equestrian Style
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Hot Properties
featuring Paige Matthies as told to Emily Papa
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Tom MacGuinness by Caroline Boese
Summer 2019
by Harriet Daniels
The Moments in Between by Chad Oldfather
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Your Go-To Digital Directory for Stables and Services by Juliana Chapman
A Few of our Favorite Things: Holiday Gift Guide 2019 by Candace FitzGerald
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Welcome to WEC elcome to the Fall issue of the World Equestrian Center Magazine! We’re inspired this month by people pursuing their dreams and the gratitude they express for the family support that makes it all possible. We’re celebrating those who inspire with a new column called “Inspiration” and we’re finding it everywhere – in the people that innovate in our sport, in riders that take the leap to become professionals and in professionals who balance work, family and horses with aplomb!
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Tom MacGuinness, founder of the iconic Horseware Ireland brand and creator of the award-winning Rambo horse blankets, is the focus of our first Inspiration column. Tom is a classic entrepreneur, creating solutions to everyday problems by developing innovative, quality products for horses and riders. Passionate about the horse sport, Tom is a top rider who competed internationally in eventing, show jumping and endurance, as well as being an avid polo player. To round it all out, he is a dedicated philanthropist and key supporter of JustWorld International. Tireless young professional Charlotte Clark shared a busy 24 Hours in her life. She impressed us with her dedication to her new business, her professionalism and the credit and gratitude she gives to her family for supporting her dreams. The Stable Spotlight shines bright this issue on the familyfocused Rinehart Farm in Carmel, Indiana. For more than 16 years, professionals Richard and Catherine Rinehart have owned and operated the lovely 50-stall facility where they teach and train students (including their own two children) for success in and out of the show ring. In our Junior Rider Focus we get to know Paige Matthies, a Michigan native who has distinguished herself at top horse shows around the country. She is charming, poised and humble, crediting the support of her family for much of her
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success. Among her many accomplishments, being the youngest rider to win a Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center and being accepted to the class of 2023 at Auburn University, where she will join their championship equestrian team. We take a trip to Ocala, Florida to explore the natural wonder of Silver Springs State Park. Through the amazing photos you’ll be transported to marvel at the incredible beauty of this special place. Next time you are in Ocala, be sure to make time to visit and take one of their amazing glass bottom boat tours. The Tech Equestrian column gives us insight into an incredible resource in GOHORSE, the largest online mapbased horse business directory in the United States. As we look toward the season of giving, the Equestrian Style column features our new Holiday Gift Guide, a curated list of unique products we love that are sure to thrill the equestrians on your holiday shopping list. We wish you all a warm and happy holiday season surrounded by your loved ones. God bless,
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German, the word for ‘providence’ is die Vorsehung, and if you believe fate can bring people together, then meet the two remarkable and dedicated equestrians behind Rinehart Farm in Carmel, Indiana: Catherine and Richard Rinehart.
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Richard’s ancestors, and mine, were English. “We met at a horse show, of course.” Richard was growing up in Iowa and Catherine in Kansas City, but the horse bug still bit them: “He had a pony and started riding at age 4. I always wanted to ride and (finally!) my parents gave me 10 riding lessons for my 10th birthday.”
Catherine and Richard have been riding, showing and training together since 2001. They married in 2004, and the family that rides together stays… well, you know the rest.
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Both are A-circuit competitors in their own right. Richard is a recipient of the Maxine Beard Show Jumping Rider Award and has been rated among the top 100 USHJA riders in the country. Catherine has ridden to numerous titles including the $10,000 Chronicle of the Horse/ USHJA International Derby. Rinehart Farm has been a horse farm since the 1940s and sits on 11 acres with indoor and outdoor arenas, a Eurowalker, sand and grass turnouts, and an unofficial ‘mascot’ calling (among other things) one of 60 occupied stalls home.
“We definitely value each other’s opinions and experience. I coach most of the hunter and equitation riders. Richard handles the jumpers. With a few exceptions that’s been the easiest way for us.”
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We have been showing there since the beginning and love it! WEC is amazing.”
“Yes, we have a Miniature Donkey,” Catherine laughs, “who announces all the comings and goings in ‘her’ barn!” Different barns were built at different times. The back barn came first, in the 1890s, followed by the main barn in the 1950s, and the Rineharts added another in 2015. A deep-seated feeling of place and history seems to touch those who work the farm, too.
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Several employees have been with the Rineharts more than 15 years. “Blas Alvarez and his brother, Hugo, are a huge part of our business and take wonderful care of the horses. Marvin Quintero has been with us at least that long and is extremely dependable. Lexi Muus is our assistant and runs the camp. Taylor Johnson has been helping with the riding.” “We import and start a lot of green horses. Developing them properly
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is something we take pride in. We try to focus on doing the right thing and finding the right job for each horse as an individual. This year has been a little different because I haven’t been riding as much, but Richard has been great on the hunters. It’s been fun.” Each trainer brings their own approach to identifying and
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working with horses or riders, “I’m very determined. Richard is more spontaneous. It’s a good combination of ‘opposites’ working together!”
“This show season has been going great!” she says. “One of the things that we are most excited about is that he’s been riding a lot more hunters this year and won his first derby!”
Smooth transitions haven’t been reserved for horses. Richard has been ‘swapping leads’ into the hunter divisions with winning results.
As parents, they appreciate that their son Luke, 11, and daughter Lizzie, 9, also love the horse life, “We feel lucky that they enjoy riding. Between lessons, lease and
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investment horses, and ponies for Luke and Lizzie, we own a lot of horses and they’re very supportive and super interested in the sport.”
family feel, and the kids love the Cadets Horsemanship Program and activities!”
Luke is competing in the Small Pony and Novice Children’s, and Lizzie in the Small and Medium Pony divisions. They all look forward to the family atmosphere they find while competing at the WEC. “We have been showing there since the beginning and love it! WEC is amazing. The facility, footing and staff are wonderful. We enjoy the
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as Juniors who sign up for the Cadets Horsemanship Program are added to a random drawing for 40 Cadets in attendance to receive a $250 horse show credit and one Cadet in attendance receives a $500 horse show credit. Building for the future is important in young people and young horses. Destiny has practically behooved Catherine and Richard to keep riding forward at
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rom pony rides at the zoo to Grand Prix wins, Charlotte has chased her dreams of becoming a professional with the loving support of her family to help her along the way.
Just one year ago, Charlotte opened Kendalwood Farm and began her pursuit of becoming a compassionate professional that always puts the horses’ needs first. Now, Kendalwood’s 22 stalls are filled with fantastic horses and eager riders, and Charlotte could not think of a better way to spend her days. We asked Charlotte to take us through a day in her life and share her (very meticulously planned) routine.
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Charlotte with Kinsella (left) and Cornetta KF (right). Photo: Winslow Photography
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6:00 am I get up at 6:00 a.m. and have breakfast. Every day of my life I eat Honey Bunches of Oats cereal. This year, I’ve started going to the gym every morning. I’m very structured and very routine-based, so once I get in a habit, I do it every day. I don’t get bored of doing the same thing every day, so once I do something the way that I like, I’ll probably do it that way for the rest of my life. So I go to the
gym first thing and I’ll try to take a banana and a bottle of water. 8:30 am I’m usually home and out to the barn by 8:30 a.m. I’m absolutely my most productive before noon. Whatever is going to be the hardest, I try to do at the beginning of the day. I start riding as soon as I get in the barn and I’m usually done by mid-afternoon. I have a really great staff right now that get the horses ready, and I can roll though them quickly. But, I’m
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still in the barn body clipping and everything. I’m not above the “grunt work”. I’m very strict about the care, so I have my hands in everything. Not too long ago, I was on the other end of it (being a client) so I’m really making it my goal to take care of anything that I can. I want to make
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I sometimes break for lunch. I usually run inside and make a sandwich or grab a Clif bar. My go-to sandwich is a plain turkey and cheese on toasted wheat bread. I try to eat carrots or an apple with it. I do love sweets, though. I try to not even let them in the house.
Charlotte enjoys teaching lessons in the afternoons. Photo: Winslow Photography
it great for the horse and great for the people. People should want to be here. I never want it to get so big that I can’t oversee everything. I care so much, so I don’t want it to get to be more than I can handle.
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Coconut Chip ice cream from Graters is one of my favorites. I love Reese’s, too…Reese’s everything. I have a bit of a snacking problem, but I stay busy enough that I don’t have
don’t have any hobbies outside of riding. I tried a lot of things growing up, but nothing stuck. This will surprise people, because anyone that knows me knows that I’m very polite and a little soft spoken, but I did do fencing very competitively for a while. I got into fencing when I was about 8 years old because my brothers started doing it with a few friends and they offered for me to try. I traveled all over the country at a National level. I was good at it. At that point in my life, I might have even been better at fencing than riding. The coaches were all Russian and they had a dream that they were going to put together a U.S. team that could beat the Russians at the Olympics, because historically Russians are great at fencing. I was supposed to eventually go to the Olympics. I wasn’t old enough yet, but that was the track of the program. I was doing it six days per week and I had a horse at the same time. I was 11 years old when I decided that it was too much and that I wanted to focus on riding. It’s hard to believe, but fencing costs about as much as riding, so I think I was lucky because that might have prepared my parents for riding competitively!
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too much time to snack. I try not to eat out too much at the horse shows because I’m very aware of the cost. I bring my own horses so I split the bill with my clients, so I try not to spend too much. However, I don’t cook. I have absolutely no domestic skills. Somehow, that skipped right over me. My only household skill is laundry. I’m obsessed with laundry, I love everything clean.
3:00 pm During the time of year where clients have school, I ride until about three in the afternoon and I usually have lessons until about 7:00 p.m. I have very few beginner riders. I just have
about five kids that do beginner lessons and I try to do those on Mondays. Most everyone else is showing. I have everything from Short Stirrup, to Junior Hunters, to Equitation, to Jumpers. My biggest clientele is high school girls. I have some college girls too, but mostly young horses and high schoolers. I have a lot of young horses, so I try to structure the lesson to whatever the horse needs on that day. I do mostly private lessons because it’s easier to do exactly what a young horse needs that way. I teach a few lessons per day.
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I get up really early. I have a lot of young horses that need to be ridden in the morning so we start early. My goal is that all of the horses get out and do something before the show starts whether I ride them or they go for a walk or a lunge.
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go out at night so we’ll turn out at night check. I try to see friends in the evenings when I’m home from horse shows. I think it’s hard to find things to do that don’t involve eating. What do grownups do that doesn’t involve eating? So, I go out to dinner with friends when I’m home. I’m lucky to have a few close friends close by.
7:00 pm I try to be in from the barn by 7:00 p.m. It doesn’t always happen, but I try. I have dinner, which is often something simple. Then I have night check before bed. Depending on the time of year, some of the horses
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I’m showing all day or with clients showing all day. I try to eat during the day but normally it’s just shoving Cheez-Its in my mouth while I’m doing other things. I always keep snacks on top of the fridge so I can grab them as I walk by. I like Diet Cherry Coke, which I know is basically poison. I love sour gummy worms. I eat a lot of fruit and Clif Bars, too, I don’t just eat snacks. continued on next page
10:30 pm I try to be in bed by 10:00 but that’s kind of rare. It’s really more like 10:30. I try to go to bed early since I torture myself and go to the gym at 6:00 in the morning.
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6:00 pm I try to be done in the barn by 6:00. I get everyone ridden in the mornings so I don’t have to ride after the show. Every night, I make the board for the next morning. It has the times of when I will get on each horse so the girls in the barn know when to have everyone ready. I don’t know how anyone lives without doing it that way.
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Charlotte and Ideal VDL.
I go back and do night check a little earlier than I would at home since the horses start early.
I’m not very good at going to bed if I just came in from doing something, so usually I like to hang out for about an hour and catch up on emails and watch TV. I’m notorious for falling asleep on the couch, so now I just watch TV in my bed. I watch Netflix before I go to bed. I like crime shows.
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From Horse Lover To Young Professional… I’m from the Columbus, Ohio area. We had about 50 acres and a lake and I was kind of set free as a kid to roam the outdoors. I swam a lot and went fishing with my older brothers. I’ve ridden since I was about two when I would do pony rides at the zoo. I started lessons
I’m so happy doing this. At the end of the day, I’m tired, but it doesn’t feel like work.”
My Dad does a lot of the projects at the farm and oversees the maintenance and he builds things. My Mom really loves the horses, where my Dad isn’t too much of a horse person. My parents are my biggest supporters.
when I was about four. My family isn’t into horses at all. They only are because I force them to be. I just always wanted to ride. If you asked my parents, they would say I was just born like this. Until I was twelve, I didn’t ride competitively. It was one horse in a back yard do-it-yourself kind of place. Then you go to one horse show and eventually this is your life. I’m sure if you asked my parents if they thought that this was what their life was going to be like, they would have said no. I’m so happy doing this. At the end of the day, I’m tired, but it doesn’t feel like work.
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I’ve always lived in Columbus. When I was in high school we bought a house and a small barn with an outdoor ring. I was keeping some of my horses at home and some of them with
them around. I did the Hunters until high school. I got my first Jumper and really liked it. I was very lucky to have one very good horse named Anberlin around the end of high school. We pretty much immediately did the High Amateurs. She was older, so I didn’t show her for that long, but she gave me a lot of confidence.
I look around and remind myself that this is pretty cool and I’m getting to do what most people work their whole lives to do.”
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and studied Psychology. I have no intentions of ever doing that, but it’s very applicable to everyday life. I was also in Business there, so I kind of got a little of everything. During college, I got a horse named Kendal who is one of the greatest horses I’ve ever owned. She was a little green, but very game. She was the one that taught me to go fast and be competitive. I had a few young ones through college that I developed and sold. I did my first Grand Prix around 2015. When I graduated in 2016, I moved to Lexington and worked as an assistant trainer there for two years.
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I was trying to figure out what the next step was. I always knew that I wanted to ride professionally. Even when I had no business trying to be a professional, I knew that was the goal. So, then it became, “What do we have to do to get from this point to being a professional?” We weren’t really looking to buy a farm, but we knew the farm that we now own was about to come on the market, so we looked at it. It was a big project, but
it was reasonably priced. We decided to get the farm, which we named Kendalwood after one of my horses, and fix it up. I started with a few of my own horses and two boarders. That was only a year ago, and my barn has been full pretty much the whole time. Even when the going gets tough, I look around and remind myself that this is pretty cool and I’m getting to do what most people work their whole lives to do.
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Highly accomplished Hunter, Jumper and Equitation rider,
Paige Matthies is wrapping up her final Junior year and heading off to Auburn University with hopes of consistent rides and her sights set on Finals. as told to Emily Papa
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Circuit, which is just some of the small local barns getting people into riding. Then, when I was about 7 or 8, I got my first pony. I just did Children’s Pony Hunters; I never really got into the ponies. I never went to Pony Finals. Then, when I was 9 or 10, I got a horse and started doing Children’s Hunters, which I did for about two years with a couple of different horses. Then I moved up to the 3’6” and started doing the Equitation and the Junior Hunters more.
How did you get into riding? My family had horses in the past. They were just trail horses that came down from Mackinac Island for the Summer with my grandparents. Then, in Kindergarten, one of my friends had an interest in horses and started taking riding lessons with Melissa Hirt at Northern Pines Farm, so I went to the barn with her and now it’s been 13 years. Tell us about your early riding career. I started my first two years of showing just doing local stuff. We have a circuit up here called the Stepping Stones Horse Show
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Equitation horses got hurt while we were in Florida. There were only three weeks left of WEF and we decided to find a Jumper. We thought, let’s play around and do something fun. So I got the first horse I tried. Her name was Peninsula Emerald Lass. I actually had her for two or three years. I just fell in love with it. She was hot and crazy and nothing that Melissa or my Mom thought that I would ever like.
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Tell us about some horses that have had a big impact on your riding career. The four that I have right now have had the biggest effect on my career, for sure: Conto Blue, Blurred Lines, Climbus and Dirkie Z. I’ve only been doing the Highs for a year and a half with my Jumpers that I have right now, Climbus and Dirkie. The amount that those two have taught me about the Jumpers is incredible and they’re both amazing horses and so kind. Nancy Whitehead helps me with them, actually, as well as Melissa.
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What are you currently showing in? I do the Equitation, and every now and then I’ll ride a Hunter for Melissa. I’ve been stepping into the Prix a little bit with my Jumpers too. I’ve done a few at WEC that I’ve won! What are some of your biggest riding accomplishments? I was third last year at Maclay Finals, Team Gold at least year’s North American Young Rider Championships on the Junior team with Zone 5 and second in the High Junior A/O Show Jumping Hall of Fame Classic at Washington International Horse Show last year. Also, winning the R.W. “Ronnie” Mutch Equitation Championship at Devon this year was a big one. What are some of your riding goals? As I finish up my last Junior year, most people want to have top placings at the Finals. However, my goal is to be consistent at all of them because that is something I wanted to improve on from last year. I just want to go and have good, consistent rides. I’m going to take my Jumpers to Finals if I qualify, so having consistent rides and having the horses
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perform well is ideal. I’ll be at college, too, so that’s going to add some challenges.
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Speaking of college, tell us about making it onto Auburn University’s Equestrian Team. I’m very excited about the opportunity. When I committed to Auburn, it was like a dream came true. Since I was little, I’ve always wanted to be on a NCAA team. Auburn has an amazing team, too. They’ve been National Champions the past two years. What are you looking forward to most about riding on an NCAA team?
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I’m really excited about the whole experience. All of the girls I know that are on teams say that it’s just something that you don’t find anywhere else with the teamwork and the support. I’m really excited to experience that part of it. How have you balanced school and riding? When I was in the middle of eighth grade, I switched to online school with the help of Palm Beach International
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Academy. I did all of High School online. I’ve only been home one, maybe two weeks per month during school. Other than that, it’s given me the opportunity to travel and pursue my goals and keep training.
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When I’m home, I do a lot of hunting and fishing with my Dad and some of my friends. I spend a lot of time at the barn with the horses helping out around the barn. Lately, it’s been a lot of trying to prepare for college. Who are some of the people who have helped or influenced you in your riding career?
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My parents and my grandparents have had an immense impact on my riding career. Without them I wouldn’t have the horses that I have or have had the opportunities that I’ve had. My trainer Melissa has been next to me my entire career, and Nancy Whitehead too because she trained Melissa. Nancy has done clinics at our barn each Fall since I’ve started riding. About five years ago, I started working with Ken and Emily Smith, primarily on the Equitation, but they’ve helped me with my Jumpers, too. So, those three teams coming together has had a great impact on my riding.
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When I hear the word ‘cheerleader’, I always think about Nancy. She’s always there to help me and cheer me up. I can call her any time and know that she’ll have great support, whether it’s about something in the barn or my personal life. She is kind of like a mom to me, but really anybody on any of those three teams between Ashland, Northern Pines and Nancy…there isn’t a single person who hasn’t been supportive.
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I am very excited and very grateful to everyone who made the class possible. When I found out that they were doing the class in honor of my grandfather, it meant so much to me because he really had a huge impact on my career with everything that he did and his support. He always wanted to come watch, he always wanted to be around the horses, he had a relationship with the horses on the ground…he loved them. So, when I heard that they were doing the class, it meant a lot. The class itself, even if it wasn’t named after him, is going to be amazing. You can do the class until you’re 21. Even if you’re an Amateur or Pro per USEF, if you get a top three placing in USET, you can still do the class. I find that really cool because it gives a lot more riders the opportunity to do
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something like this. They’re doing it week 4, which is the same week as the International Derby and one of the big Prixs, so I think that will be fun to watch as well.
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Do you have any good luck charms that you like to have when you’re showing? In one of my show coats, there’s a four leaf clover that I found. For a really long time, I had this tiny little frog charm in the pocket of one of my show coats. Whenever I do big Equitation classes, I have my pair of go-to spurs that I always use. Obviously, if the horse needs something different, I won’t use them,
but if I can, I have my pair of go-to spurs. My barn started this thing about two years ago that, on Saturdays, we wear the Danny and Ron’s Rescue Essex show shirts. We say it’s “barn good luck” if everybody wears the dog shirts on Saturdays.
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What are some of your favorite Equestrian brands? I always ride in Equiline show breeches, Essex show shirts and Charles Ancona coats. I’ve worked with Chagrin Saddlery to help get some of those things.
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took note of food allergies and diet restrictions, ensuring that the new menu would have something available for everyone.
World Equestrian Center exhibitors have gathered at the Paddock Club since its opening in 2017, coming together to celebrate good rides, hang out with fellow riders, and unwind after the horse show. This Summer, the Paddock Club got a (behind the scenes) facelift with the installation of a state-of-the-art kitchen and a reconstructed menu to match. The new menu is designed by WEC’s new Executive Chef Aaron Kemp, an accomplished chef with just enough of a sense of humor to take on the horse world. Chef Aaron understood the nutritional needs of those in equestrian sports, saying that he never thought someone could work as hard as a chef until he met a horse trainer. He also
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The Paddock Club’s new menu also incorporates a myriad of locallysourced foods. Food and Agriculture is the top industry in Ohio with a $125 billion economic impact each year. The state plays home to over 77,000 farms and Clinton County alone holds nearly 200,000 acres of dedicated farmland. With an abundance of natural resources nearby, World Equestrian Center is coordinating with programs like
Ohio Proud, a program run by the Ohio Department of Agriculture that promotes food and agriculture made or grown in Ohio, to ensure that as many resources as possible
are found locally. Since the launch of the new menu in July, more than 60 percent of the Paddock Club menu ingredients come from within 58 miles of World Equestrian Center. World Equestrian Center also strives to bring the local flavors of Southwestern Ohio to exhibitors and guests by featuring local beer, wine and spirits. Local breweries line the wall with taps, while bottles of wine from local vineyards pair perfectly with countless entrees. Along with local options, the Paddock Club has debuted a collection of carefully curated cocktails, each designed to pair with a dish and compliment the equestrian ambiance. What can exhibitors expect in the coming months? Chef Aaron strives to rotate seasonal dishes into the Paddock Club menu, so be on the lookout for new dishes this Fall. Also, check out the new “Chef’s Corner” section in the WEC Newsletter during each horse show for Chef Aaron’s pick of the week from either the Paddock Club menu or his own special dish offered that week. There may also be a new Star (hint-hint) coming to Vendor Village to keep WEC well-caffeinated!
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Aaron Kemp “I started in executive kitchens when I was 12 and I learned quickly that being a chef wasn’t about us or our egos; it was about the food and the people eating it. During my career, I have gotten to travel the country and work under some incredible chefs like Matt DeAnguelo and Gunther Rutzel that taught me how to run a kitchen properly and how to get people to follow behind your ideas and concepts. I started seeing parts of heritage in food. It’s how we connected. No matter our differences, no matter the bad things happening in the world, no matter the travesties we had seen, we were all the same. We all ate food. That’s what inspired me.
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I took the position at World Equestrian Center as Executive Chef because I’ve done Broadways, I’ve done many different event venues, I’ve done hotels and restaurants, but I didn’t really know anything about horses and it intrigued me. I saw huge potential. As I got to know the staff and the guests, I became even more enamored. It’s definitely been an education for me on horses, but it’s also been an education on human beings because you see a lot of different cultures and different people. Horse people are uniquities. When I came out here, I needed something that could refresh the soul. I fell in love with it. I fell in love with the idea that you’re surrounded by nature, animals and good people.”
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Inspiration: Tom MacGuinness
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family's riding school, qualifying as a riding instructor. A keen rider from a young age, Tom has gone on to compete in eventing, showjumping, endurance and polo. Tom and his wife, Carol, live in Dundalk, Ireland, and have three children.
Tom grew up in a small town in northeast Ireland called Dundalk where his family ran a local riding school. While attending agricultural college in Tyrone in 1970, Tom
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determined it wasn't for him and decided, instead, to go on the missions. He went on to spend eight years as a Christian missionary in South America and his faith remains important to him to this day. In 1979, he returned to Ireland where he met and married Carol, an American, and he ended up taking over the
The company has grown exponentially in the last 30 years turning over â‚Ź43m in 2018 and employing over 700 people globally. In terms of change, it has largely been process and organizationbased, with the company still being run closely by the MacGuinness family, ensuring the same passion and drive from when the company started. Horseware Ireland has grown to employ over 700 people, with facilities in Ireland, Cambodia, China and the United States. It exports to countries around the world, with the US currently representing its biggest market. What sets Horseware Ireland apart is their constant strive for innovation. This innovation and attention to detail is reflected wholly across all of their product lines, from their famous core horse blankets, to their clothing lines, therapy ranges and the extended range of products for October 2019
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the pet sector. All of Horseware’s products are designed and developed in Dundalk, Ireland. Tom and his R&D team are always exploring new ideas, concepts, products and opportunities. Once they identify something that may be a useful addition, they are tested rigorously before being added to the range. These tests are conducted by the R&D team in their labs, field trials Horseware Ireland staff as well as selected sponsored riders for a minimum of 1 year before launch. This allows the team to really get
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to grips with the fit, durability and use of the product. Designs are then tweaked until they are finally satisfied and ready to be released to market with a support campaign encompassing sales and marketing.
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In terms of production, Horseware Ireland is vertically integrated with full control and ownership of all their production facilities. Whilst competitors are not in control of their supply chain, and in some cases, distribution channels, Horseware Ireland owns its production facilities in Ireland, Cambodia, China, and the United States which ensures a constant high standard of quality.
Horseware Ireland recently unveiled a refreshed visual identity, featuring their renowned stylish bold imagery and a retelling of their iconic brand story. Whilst the Horseware Ireland logo and trademark Rambo Original red and green remain consistent to the brand’s heritage, they’ve clarified their brand messaging and aligned their visual representation across blankets, clothing, therapies and
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Horseware Ireland is committed to making life better for horses, for riders, and for the world. Having spent time as a missionary in his youth, Tom focuses on sustainable relationships and community engagement which he deems integral to the company’s mission. As part of their commitment to the global community, the business works closely with local charities in each of the countries in which they operate. Horseware Ireland has donated over $1 million globally to a variety of charitable causes including JustWorld, All Kids, local hospices and community charities in the markets in which they operate.
MICKLEM® The Micklem® bridle, the original ergonomic bridle by Horseware Ireland, launched to market back in 2007. The concept was years in the making by the much-respected coach, trainer, and horseman of the industry, William Micklem. His passion and determination to deliver a bridle that would make the horse more comfortable whilst riding, pioneered a more humane approach in the way bridles fit horses. Horseware Ireland’s CEO, Tom MacGuinness, saw the potential in what the Micklem® bridle would bring to a horse’s wellbeing and the pair embarked on this incredible product journey together.
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One of the largest local partnerships exists with JustWorld International, a not-for-profit organization that transforms the lives of children in impoverished communities by funding education and nutrition programs. Horseware Ireland has been long involved with JustWorld in many projects and fundraisers for Cambodian projects, the largest being support in funding to build a new four story school on Stung Meanchey landfill site which is the biggest landfill site in Cambodia. The landfill has since closed and been developed into a nice community. Quality. Class. Distinction.
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For every blanket manufactured in the Horseware Ireland facility in Phnom Penh Cambodia, Horseware Ireland donates $1 to a charitable cause. Since 2012, Horseware Ireland has donated $110,000 to JustWorld to help educate and improve the lives of almost 1,000 Cambodian children. Another key charitable partnership is with the All Kids program, an Australian NGO who have an educational centre for local children. All Kids have a day care center for children that live on the nearby dump where families
In 1997, the Triple Crown Custom company was acquired by Tom. TCC was an American company that produced the finest range of horse blankets in the world. Tom knew that the Triple Crown brand was consistent with his philosophy of offering the best quality materials and the best fit for top blanket performance. Since its acquisition, TCC has become a major worldwide player with the Horseware Ireland performance, durability and Triple Crown label offering prestige and beauty.
scavenge to survive. In 2016, Horseware Ireland donated four transportable houses which were erected on land behind the All Kids day care house. These houses have been used as transitional accommodation for families previously living on the dump. Horseware Ireland also provided funds for home improvements and house rebuilds to some of the more October 2019
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disadvantaged families. Horseware Ireland currently sponsors the education of eight children in the All Kids program. An additional 12 children are sponsored by associates and families of Horseware Ireland staff. In 2017, Horseware donated school uniforms, bags, books and stationery to more than 400 students on the All Kids program. As all children have to provide their own books and stationery (which often the families cannot afford), these school kits allow the children to attend public school. With Horseware Ireland’s support, All Kids set up a small sewing program for unemployed mothers. Horseware Ireland have provided four industrial sewing machines and keep the program well supplied with off cut material, maintenance and technical support. All Kids established home production of hammocks from waste material, which would otherwise become landfill and thus also helping the environment.
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and dengue fever. Not stopping there, Horseware has continued to work with JustWorld, giving in numerous ways. The company helped fund construction of both school buildings in Cambodia and installed solar panels, providing lasting, sustainable energy which helps to decrease operational costs. “We’re just that kind of company,” shared Tom MacGuinness. “We like to do what we can for others and to give back to those who are in need. JustWorld International helps us realize those goals and we are delighted to be counted among its supporters.”
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Scene @WEC Summer 2019
he beautiful outdoor horse show complex at World Equestrian Center played host to five weeks of thrilling equestrian sport this summer. Exhibitors and spectators alike enjoyed the action and the warm, sunny weather. The Spring & Summer Show Series saw everything from first time wins to seasoned professionals’ victories and even a few heartwarming returns to the show ring after years away. WEC also played host to many events during the Spring & Summer Series including the first annual WEC Summerfair, which featured live music, plenty of good eats, and endless familyfriendly fun. The new Hot Rods and Horsepower Car Show graced the front lawn this Summer with more than 50 stunning classic cars polished to the nines for spectators to admire. The summer wrapped up with the Clinton Memorial Hospital Hoofless Derby 5k at WEC where two legged competitors raced for the win. All proceeds from the popular Hoofless Derby 5K once again went to support the Wilmington High School Cross Country Team.
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The iconic sign over the main entrance of Silver Springs leads visitors to spend the day enjoying the state’s first attraction made famous by the glass bottom boats. Today, the park’s natural beauty remains the main attraction as visitors from around the globe stop to spend a few hours or a couple of days taking it all in. Silver Springs State Park is a must visit for eco-tourists who want to enjoy
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hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking and camping. However, there is still plenty to do if you want a peaceful glass-bottom boat ride,
Silver Springs learn about the area’s history, have a picnic lunch, or stroll through the beautiful gardens of Florida native plants throughout the property. Craig Littauer, Park Services Specialist with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for four years, said the park is pretty much always busy year round. He said spring break,
between February and Easter, is always very busy along with most weekends in the summer. Things slow down a bit between August and October. Silver Springs State Park had just over 399,640 visitors for the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. “On any day we could have visitors on their way to Miami or
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Disney who stop here on the way to spend some time, or out of town guests here in the area visiting family,” Littauer said. Silver Springs State Park is petfriendly welcoming “well behaved pets,” Littauer adds. However, pets must be on a leash but are not allowed in any of the buildings or on the glass-bottom boats. The park includes what was once the popular Silver Springs attraction and
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the former Silver River State Park, just a few miles east of Ocala in Silver Springs on the edge of the Ocala National Forest along with the Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center run by Marion County Public Schools. The community gets its name from the
natural, clear springs where the water can appear as shimmering silver. Boat captains navigate visitors out on the river to gaze down through the glass-bottom at the crystal clear head spring of the Silver River. Along the tour, the boat
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captains point out the lush native vegetation and active wildlife in the water including fish and alligators and along the shores of the river like birds, turtles or deer to name a few. It’s a glimpse back in time to old Florida of the 1870’s when the area was first recognized as a natural landmark.
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Florida’s first tourist attractions. What started out with the glassbottom boat tours evolved into exhibits of native species and later amusement rides and eventually a water park. Most of those features are gone today, however, the glassbottom boats still remain, as does a few of the animals and the constant flow of freshwater from the natural spring. The river’s 5-mile trek is fed by the largest first magnitude spring in Florida producing an estimated 550 million gallons of water per day. It’s important to point out that there
is no fishing, swimming or hunting allowed in the park. Littauer reminds visitors that while the park is not a zoo, it is a protected habitat for wild animals, many of which are native to Florida. He adds that a number of local organizations volunteered 23,000 hours last year to help maintain the park. On the way to the glass-bottom boats, visitors can view the permanent exhibit chronicling the history of Silver Springs. The interpretive
exhibit contains many fossils and artifacts from the area. The exhibit also displays two native snake species featured by the late Ross Allen, the well-known herpetologist based at Silver Springs attraction. He created the Ross Allen Reptile Institute featuring many species of snakes and other reptiles. In addition, visitors of the exhibit can view the documentary “Out of the Mist: A Silver River Story” by Mark Emery, a National Geographic photographer and filmmaker who calls Ocala home.
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remember this is a wetland habitat, so be prepared for things like mud, standing water and insects along the way. The entrance for the Horse Trail is located 1.3 miles east of the park’s main entrance. The labyrinth of equestrian trails does not intersect with the hiking trails or cross the river. The Horse Trail is open daily beginning at 8 a.m. and closes one hour before sunset. Riders should bring along a bucket to pump nonpotable water for their mount while on the trail. Visitors can also rent horses to take out on the horse trail.
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Few may realize the limestone, which filters the water flowing through the springs, is also beneficial to horses. Littauer explains that the same limestone also deposits calcium in the soil which helps strengthen the bones of horses. The equestrian trails, located north of the Silver River, are popular with horseback riders who want to explore the area. It’s helpful to
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cabins. In addition, the camping sites accommodate RV units up to 50-feet and includes water and electricity. Pets are welcome in the park, but must adhere to the pet policy. The park entry gate off County Road 35 (Baseline Road) provides access to the camping spaces and amenities.
iking & H Biking The dedicated bike trail is 4.5 miles in length and takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. Hikers can enjoy one of the four trails throughout the park. Then there is the combination trail for biking and hiking which covers 2.24 miles.
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It’s a good idea to check what is going on at the park while visiting the area. Silver Springs State Park hosts a number of concerts and
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overlooking the tranquil head springs and stunning natural beauty.
festivals throughout the year. A popular program at Silver Springs is the Park Walk now in its fifth year in partnership with Marion County Animal Services. Littauer explained shelter dogs available for adoption are taken on rangerled walks through the park by volunteers or tourists as an outing and exercise. The Park Walk takes place on the fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. In addition, Silver Springs offers meeting space
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Silver Springs State Park is a great place to visit for just a few hours or plan an itinerary for the day to enjoy the river by glass-bottom boat, kayak on your own, hike one of the trails, or take your horse out on a trail. There is a lot to do here in this scenic environment known as Florida’s first tourist attraction.
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dds are good that you’re reading this at a show, or at least that you’ve recently been to a show. If you’re not one of those fortunate enough to show often, that’s kind of a big deal. These are the dates you circle on the calendar, this is a goal you work towards. Shows are where the memories get made. We’re among those only able to show less frequently, and it undoubtedly serves to push those memories to the fore. Certainly, I remember every show my daughters have done at WEC. I wish I could say things went perfectly every time and all the memories are great. But that’s not really how horse showing works. bulk of time underneath the surface. Still, as I approach the end of And that, it seems to me, is where so my time as a truly active horse much of the meaning show dad, gets made. In all the as I become moments in between. more of an Shows are where the accessory than memories get made. What are the moments a vital part in between? of the effort, I appreciate The Lessons even more the extent to which shows are merely the tip of the I once heard George Morris characterize iceberg, how there’s this large training a horse as a process “like water Quality. Class. Distinction.
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on stone.” So, too, with learning to ride. Change comes slowly, through steady, consistent effort. Over time, rough edges become smooth. I’ve probably spent a thousand hours over the past 13-plus years sitting ringside during lessons. I can remember the first canter, the first jump, and the first fall. After a couple years the “firsts” stopped coming so quickly and the learning curve flattened out. Improvement from one lesson to the next became less apparent. My memories are less about specific moments and more about the cumulative effect, the atmosphere, the general sense of how it was. It’s water on stone.
Our schedule over the years worked out so that often during the week my daughters and I were at the barn by ourselves, sometimes in the dark.
where we would have adventures all our own.Sometimes in the heart of winter in Wisconsin the horses don’t get turned out, or get turned out into The Hacking conditions in which they can’t The great Supreme Court do much running. On those Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, nights it’s common to let them Jr., once observed “that no loose in the indoor ring to burn I wish I could say things went perfectly every time and all teaching which a man receives off their excess energy before the memories are great. But from others at all approaches tacking up. The first horse we that’s not really how horse in importance what he does for owned, Cash, took particular showing works. himself.” It’s the time alone, the joy in this. He’d gallop around time spent working with and the ring, adding a kick and a extending the knowledge gained in The effect was to create a sense that squeal to punctuate the moments of lessons, that makes the difference. we were sneaking off into a world in greatest excitement, before finally It’s the hours in the saddle that build which we, the horses, and the barn setting in for a good roll in the the connection. cats were the only inhabitants, and footing. This was new for us and a
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thrill to watch, part adventure and part bonding experience. And then it was time to ride. In the winter I’d set up a ground pole exercise we’d seen at a clinic, or rake the footing that had piled up next to the walls in an effort to be helpful and
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to stay warm. In the early years we’d sometimes move the jumps up—to three feet, three-six, four feet, maybe a hole or two beyond—just to imagine what it would be like to jump that high. It felt vaguely transgressive, another part of the adventure, and we were always careful to put them back when we were done so that no one would think there’d been any unsupervised jumping going on. Summer nights, at least the ones without too many flies or mosquitoes, tended to be more relaxed, at least for me. I might still help in the ring, but
I was more likely to be simply sitting, taking it all in as my daughters did the thing they love, often against the backdrop of a setting sun or rising moon as they used every available moment of the day. Time In The Barn Aisle and On the Road Of course, so many of the moments happen outside the ring. Grooming can better connect the rider and the
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horse, and also improve we’ve met along the bond between the way. A barn is a A barn is a community, each with the parent and child, community, each with its own dynamics and customs, of course, but fundamentally a group especially when faced its own dynamics and of people who share an interest to with a horse caked in customs, of course, but such a degree that they spend most mud. And there are the fundamentally a group of their spare time and money on it... hours spent in the car, of people who share an the music we listened interest to such a degree to, the conversations we that they spend most The People would not otherwise have had, the of their spare time and money on It wasn’t always just us, and the restaurants we went to often enough it, which means lots of time with moments in between include to become, for a time, regulars. the other people in the barn. People memories made with the people
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who almost without exception are eager to share their knowledge and often their possessions, people with whom we’ve celebrated birthdays and holidays, the end of a successful show and the simple fact that it’s a nice night. They provide perspective, too. In a world in which it’s easy to live among a bubble of the likeminded, a passion for horses cuts
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across a lot of the categories by which we often segregate ourselves. Our horse friends include the extraordinarily wealthy and those just getting by, professionals and artists, the long-established and the recently immigrated. It’s enriching, and a useful reminder of the fundamental good-heartedness of most of the people you meet. I treasure the connections we’ve made. Lately, I find myself looking back as much as ahead. I’m grateful to have had this journey with my daughters, and to have been able to accompany
them as they’ve shown at places as marvelous as WEC. But it’s the moments in between that have meant the most, the moments that passed like rushing water as they slowly shaped the stones of our lives.
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The Mother Daughter Digital Duo – Laurie Massaglia (left) and daughter Jenny Fudge (right) are Co-Creators of GoHorse
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More than just an Online Stable Directory Three and a half years in the making, GoHorse.com, which officially launched in January of last year, is designed for every type of equestrian who is looking for stabling, boarding, lessons, training and other horserelated services. The online experience was initially designed for the horse owner and rider, explained Laurie but in order to evolve the experience they have been holding focus groups with business owners of boarding facilities to uncover additional functionality. “The most important part is adapting
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the user experience for both parties,” said Laurie. GoHorse has located more than 10,000 stables of the estimated 50,000 or so nationwide, however to create a more robust solution, the focus is on consolidating all of the stables in the U.S. into a central listing site combined with horse businesses such as farriers, veterinarians, feed supply and more. “If there is demand for a particular service, we will add it,” said Jenny. Growing categories include equine photographers, vet and equine health practitioners including chiropractors. “We are currently figuring out the process for adding jobs and are planning a rollout of a trainer category shortly,” Jenny shared. With full-time developers working on the site and more than 4,000 business owners who are using the product, the outlook is positive for being a well-known online stable and services resource. “We have a healthy following on Facebook with 20,000 followers and a little over 2,200 followers on Instagram, where we just became active last June. It’s a
super likable and sharable product, highlighting barns around the country,” Laurie added.
Top Features “Believe it or not, the ‘filter’ in the search function is a top feature because it is something everyone is familiar with but it hasn’t been put together like this before,” pointed out Jenny. One of the key aspects of their solution is to create a standard form for barns and service providers to fill out and even more important, to make sure the information is accurate and up-to-date. “All of the information submitted is verified and after a certain amount of time reviewed to make sure it is current.” In addition to the ease of finding a stable based on location, GoHorse also can serve as an emergency resource network. There is also the ability to leave a review, establishing virtual word of mouth feedback.
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By actively growing the horse stable and horse business listings they expect to have more than 50,000 barn listings and another 30,000 service providers when completed.
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and more and feature a blog on their site with helpful articles and insights. “It’s important that our customers and visitors know the latest news and information that can help guide their decisions,” said Jenny.
Digital Word of Mouth As a tight-knit community, we know the horse world runs on word of mouth and that experience matters. “GoHorse is our attempt to offer a digital word of mouth resource, and a one-stop shop for your horse needs,” stated Jenny. The software is free for users to search and you
Stable owners fill out a standard form to allow for a consistent user experience across all properties posted.
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GoHorse features a blog – to help educate users – The Tech Equestrian was a featured blog post.
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type of data we collect opens the door to new ways of segmentation, analysis and statistics on the horse world, that we haven’t seen before,” she explained. “At GoHorse, our goal is simple, to offer people an easy to search platform for common horse needs around them – so we are making that happen. We have a lot of surprises in store, so stay tuned for a fun ride,” Jenny concluded.
Not only do stables appear in search results, but horse services such as farriers and equine veterinarians.
don’t need to sign up and register to use the product. For barn owners and service providers, basic listings are free, however, in the future some features will only be available for monthly subscribers.
Future Equestrians and the Power of Data When asked where they think the horse world will be in five years as it relates to technology adoption, Jenny answered, “Half of our customer base is over 50 and understand the importance of technology, but it might take them a little longer to embrace it, whereas
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the younger generation is extremely comfortable using it and more open to how it will make their lives easier.” There are also many long-term positive aspects for their product as it relates to data. “The amount and
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 and The Plaid Horse.
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As with all drugs, side effects may occur. The most common adverse reactions reported in the field study were clinical signs of discomfort or nervousness, colic and/or pawing. Other signs reported were: lip licking, yawning, head shaking, injection site swelling, and hives/pruritus. Osphos should not be used in pregnant or lactating mares, or mares intended for breeding. Use of Osphos in patients with conditions affecting renal function or mineral or electrolyte homeostasis is not recommended. Refer to the prescribing information for complete details or visit www.osphos.com.
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Bisphosphonate. For use in horses only. Brief Summary (For Full Prescribing Information, see package insert) CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. DESCRIPTION: Clodronate disodium is a non-amino, chloro-containing bisphosphonate. Chemically, clodronate disodium is (dichloromethylene) diphosphonic acid disodium salt and is manufactured from the tetrahydrate form. INDICATION: For the control of clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Horses with hypersensitivity to clodronate disodium should not receive OSPHOS. Do not use in horses with impaired renal function or with a history of renal disease. WARNINGS: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. HUMAN WARNINGS: Not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Consult a physician in case of accidental human exposure. PRECAUTIONS: OSPHOS has been associated with renal toxicity. Concurrent administration of other potentially nephrotoxic drugs should be approached with caution and renal function should be monitored. Use of bisphosphonates in patients with conditions or diseases affecting renal function is not recommended. Horses should be well-hydrated prior to and after the administration of OSPHOS due to the potential for adverse renal events. Water intake and urine output should be monitored for 3-5 days post-treatment and any changes from baseline should elicit further evaluation. As a class, bisphosphonates may be associated with gastrointestinal and renal toxicity. Sensitivity to drug associated adverse reactions varies with the individual patient. Renal and gastrointestinal adverse reactions may be associated with plasma concentrations of the drug. Bisphosphonates are excreted by the kidney; therefore, conditions causing renal impairment may increase plasma bisphosphonate concentrations resulting in an increased risk for adverse reactions. Concurrent administration of other potentially nephrotoxic drugs should be approached with caution and renal function should be monitored. Use of bisphosphonates in patients with conditions or diseases affecting renal function is not recommended. Administration of bisphosphonates has been associated with abdominal pain (colic), discomfort, and agitation in horses. Clinical signs usually occur shortly after drug administration and may be associated with alterations in intestinal motility. In horses treated with OSPHOS these clinical signs usually began within 2 hours of treatment. Horses should be monitored for at least 2 hours following administration of OSPHOS. Bisphosphonates affect plasma concentrations of some minerals and electrolytes such as calcium, magnesium and potassium, immediately post-treatment, with effects lasting up to several hours. Caution should be used when administering bisphosphonates to horses with conditions affecting mineral or electrolyte homeostasis (e.g. hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, hypocalcemia, etc.). The safe use of OSPHOS has not been evaluated in horses less than 4 years of age. The effect of bisphosphonates on the skeleton of growing horses has not been studied; however, bisphosphonates inhibit osteoclast activity which impacts bone turnover and may affect bone growth. Bisphosphonates should not be used in pregnant or lactating mares, or mares intended for breeding. The safe use of OSPHOS has not been evaluated in breeding horses or pregnant or lactating mares. Bisphosphonates are incorporated into the bone matrix, from where they are gradually released over periods of months to years. The extent of bisphosphonate incorporation into adult bone, and hence, the amount available for release back into the systemic circulation, is directly related to the total dose and duration of bisphosphonate use. Bisphosphonates have been shown to cause fetal developmental abnormalities in laboratory animals. The uptake of bisphosphonates into fetal bone may be greater than into maternal bone creating a possible risk for skeletal or other abnormalities in the fetus. Many drugs, including bisphosphonates, may be excreted in milk and may be absorbed by nursing animals. Increased bone fragility has been observed in animals treated with bisphosphonates at high doses or for long periods of time. Bisphosphonates inhibit bone resorption and decrease bone turnover which may lead to an inability to repair micro damage within the bone. In humans, atypical femur fractures have been reported in patients on long term bisphosphonate therapy; however, a causal relationship has not been established. ADVERSE REACTIONS: The most common adverse reactions reported in the field study were clinical signs of discomfort or nervousness, colic and/or pawing. Other signs reported were lip licking, yawning, head shaking, injection site swelling, and hives/pruritus. POST-APPROVAL EXPERIENCE (December 2018): The following adverse events are based on post-approval adverse drug experience reporting. Not all adverse events are reported to FDA/CVM. It is not always possible to reliably estimate the adverse event frequency or establish a causal relationship to product exposure using these data. The following adverse events are listed in decreasing order of reporting frequency: renal failure, polyuria, polydipsia, abdominal pain, anorexia, lethargy, hypercalcemia, behavioral disorder, discomfort, hyperkalemia, hyperactivity, recumbency, hyperthermia, injection site reactions, muscle tremor, urticaria, hyperglycemia, and fracture. In some cases, death has been reported as an outcome of the adverse events listed above. INFORMATION FOR HORSE OWNERS: Owners should be advised to: • NOT administer NSAIDs. • Ensure horses have access to adequate water before and after administration of OSPHOS. • Observe their horse for at least 2 hours post-treatment for signs of colic, agitation, and/or abnormal behavior. • If a horse appears uncomfortable, nervous, or experiences cramping post-treatment, hand walk the horse for 15 minutes. If signs do not resolve contact the veterinarian. • Monitor water intake and urine output for 3-5 days post-treatment. • Contact their veterinarian if the horse displays abnormal clinical signs such as changes in drinking and urination, appetite, and attitude. Manufactured for: Dechra Veterinary Products, 7015 College Blvd., Suite 525, Overland Park, KS 66211 866-933-2472 © 2019 Dechra Ltd. OSPHOS is a registered trademark of Dechra Ltd. All rights reserved. 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etting a head start on your holiday shopping? Make it extra easy this year with the new World Equestrian Center Holiday Gift Guide. We've carefully curated a selection of unique gifts to delight every equestrian on your list and inspire those who embrace equestrian style. We know the holidays can be a busy time of year, so we've got you covered whether you are buying for your adult amateur wife, your junior, pony kid or trainer, there is something for everyone on your list.
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Equestrians will adore the sophisticated design of the leather notebook from EquiFit. Made in the USA, it is perfect for work, school or play. Black and white, or custom colors and laser engraving are available.
Modern and elegant, the beautifully designed jewelry By Hattie Banks is so fine, it’s sure to become part of your OOTD. Horseshoe Necklace $990 Horseshoe Ring $1,950
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The GPA Groom Bag is specifically designed to be the perfect ringside backpack. This spacious bag has many pockets in order to store and quickly access anything a rider might need in the show ring and beyond. The perfect gift for any rider on your list.
The perfect gift for anyone who needs to stay warm during this cold weather season. Add this athletic-inspired, down filled layer to your cold-weather attire. This sleeveless silhouette has been crafted from technical nylon with sumptuous down filling. Can be worn alone or layered under heavier pieces for a versatile design that promises to beat the elements across seasons.
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SPICED EQUESTRIAN Whether it’s a fine wine or chilled bubbly, celebrate the season with this equestrian themed insulated wine mug. Pick up a few and dole them out to save yourself the time of finding that last minute gift. $24.99
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FRENCH LAUNDRY For the gifters who haven't been told exactly what someone wants, play it safe with a theme pillow from French Laundry. Effortlessly elegant yet casual and welcoming, pillows made of grain sacks and soft cotton bring a bit of European flair into your home. From equestrian and canine themed prints to quoted throw pillows, the perfect gift for anyone on your list, horsey or not. $29
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WEC TUMBLER WEC GIFT CARD A WEC Gift Card is always appropriate! Purchase them in any denomination at the WEC horse show office. With a WEC-embossed YETI you will never have to drink lukewarm beverages again! These sturdy cups come in popular seasonal colors and keep drinks hot or cold. Tumbler white $39 Water Bottle navy $34 More colors available Available from Sudden Impulse
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IRON HORSE Embellish your grounds with this life-size custom, one-of-a-kind, majestic horse sculpture. Created by the visually impaired artist and blacksmith, Jesse C. Hall. Reclaimed steel and machinery parts fused together accentuate the beauty and strength of an extraordinary creature with its impressive scale and mesmerizing movement. Available from The Blind Blacksmith Shop online theblindblacksmith.com Follow on Facebook or Instagram @theblindblacksmith
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CLARK DUFFEL BAG The wool tweed Clark Duffel by Baekgaard is the ultimate travel companion. With Swedish design it is stylish, functional, and ready for a weekend getaway!
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