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BOW BRICKHILL STABLES Where Horsemanship Matters

EVENTING TRAINER- TIK MAYNARD

Our head trainer, Tik Maynard, has enjoyed success in the show ring, both in Canada and internationally. He spent six years on the Canadian National Team competing in the Modern Pentathlon. During that time he received recognition as Junior National Champion (2003) and Senior National Champion (2005 and 2007). He competed at the Pan-American Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, in 2007, at three World Championships and eleven World Cups. He was recently long-listed to the Canadian eventing team for the London 2012 Olympics. Tik has been a working student for David and Karen O’Connor (Eventing), Johann Hinnermann (Dressage), Ingrid Klimke (Dressage and Eventing) and Bruce Logan (Horsemanship and Cu�ing). Tik joins us from Market Street Inc., where he worked as an assistant trainer for ﬁve-time Olympian, Anne Kursinski (Show Jumping).

We also oﬀer Colt Starting. Tik Maynard on colt starting: “How your horse is started has implications on how he will connect with you in years to come. It is of utmost importance that he be started correctly. I want him to be relaxed when you get on, and I want him to trot willingly forward when you put your leg on him. My goal is cooperation, not submission. You will achieve more if your horse is a willing participant rather than a sparring partner”.

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HUNTER/JUMPER TRAINER - ASHLEY PATE

Ashley heads up our hunter/jumper program. Ashley recently joined the Bow Brickhill Stables team from Palermo Show Stable where she worked as an instructor and trainer, campaigning Palermo’s horses in both the hunter and jumper rings and coaching students at shows. She was awarded the High Point Trainer Award for the Winter Circuit in 2010-2011. Prior to joining Palermo, Ashley worked for Grand Prix professionals Ma�hais Hollberg and Thaisa Erwin out of Apex, NC and Ocala, FL for Apex Equestrian Center, showing “Albert Adler” in High Adult Jumpers and taking “Zampano II” to the championship in Low Adult Equitation at HITS in Ocala, FL. Ashley started riding at the age of 9 in North Carolina with Dressage and Hunt Seat Trainer Anne�e Saunders, and competed through high school in many local and regional championships and in the Child/Adult Jumpers on the C and A circuits in North Carolina. At college, she competed on the North Carolina University Equestrian Team for 4 years.

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The 54th Washington International Horse Show Celebrates Equines in the City ��

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The 54th annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) will once again bring horses into an urban environment on October 23-28, 2012. The WIHS, one of the nation’s only remaining metropolitan indoor horse shows, is held at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C., and creates one of the most special horse show atmospheres in North America. Hunter, jumpers, and equitation riders compete all year to qualify for the WIHS, and with limited entries available, a spot to compete at the show is a coveted achievement. More than 500 horses travel into the city. As competing horses are rotated into the show depending on their schedule, the streets surrounding Verizon Center are always bustling with equine activity. While Washingtonians walk the sidewalks to work, they are able to see what happens behind the scenes in the temporary stabling on the street. Verizon Center is home to some of the city’s top professional sports teams and hosts many concerts for chart-topping artists, so the arena is able to show top equestrian sport at its best.

WIHS is one of the most historic and wellknown equestrian events in the world with a signiﬁcant record of hosting Olympians, national champions, our country’s most talented young equitation riders, and top ranking junior, amateur and pony competitors. Nationally, WIHS is rated “AA,” the highest possible, by USEF. On the international level, it has a three-star (CSI 3*-W) rating from the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). The ‘W’ indicates the show is one of a select few in the U.S. offering a prestigious World Cup qualifying class. One of the highlight events of the show week is the $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix and is a World Cup qualiﬁer.

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Nearly half a million dollars in prize money and special awards will be presented at the show, including Washington favorites like special treats from Georgetown Cupcake and luxury timepieces for the leading hunter and jumper riders, courtesy of Tiny Jewel Box. In addition to competition, the WIHS strives to make everyone’s experience one to remember. There are always exciting and captivating equine exhibitions, the popular terrier races are hotly contested every year, and “mutton busting,” which premiered last year, is something that brings waves of laughter to the arena. Washington’s popular Barn Night will be held on Thursday, October 25. Presented by Dover Saddlery, Barn Night is a favorite with local young riders and horse enthusiasts who attend in groups and have a chance to enter contests, win big prizes, and enjoy a fun, horse-filled evening. In 2011, Barn Night provided an exciting night of activity as more than 1,400 horse-crazy kids participated in video, banner, spirit, and largest barn contests, watched jumper competition including the exciting and hilarious Gambler’s Choice costume class, witnessed the first-ever cupcake jump by Georgetown Cupcake, cheered for a t-shirt toss, participated in hands-on activities presented by Breyer Animal Creations, and were able to get the autographs of many of the show’s top riders. Go to www.wihs.org/Barn-Night now to sign up to be eligible for this year’s contests and prizes, including Gift Certificates from Dover Saddlery, $1,000 Gift Certificate from Gaithersburg Equipment, and a riding clinic with a nationally known trainer to be announced soon. Discounted tickets for Barn Night are available at the Verizon Center Group Sales Office. Call (202) 661-5061 now to reserve your seats! The minimum group size is 10 people. Washington’s Third Annual Kids’ Day is a free, family-friendly event scheduled for Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This popular community event brings new fans to WIHS and equestrian sport each year by showing local kids what all of the fun is about.

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Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy free pony rides, a grooming station hosted by Meadowbrook Stables, horse shoe painting with the U.S. Army’s Caisson Platoon, face painting, bling tattoos, drawings to win prizes and more! Kids’ Day is supported by The EQUUS Foundation, and kids under 12 receive a free Georgetown Cupcake while supplies last. Kids can get the chance to meet Major the WIHS Mascot too. The WIHS is known for its fantastic VIP hospitality, featuring many options for exhibitors and spectators. At Verizon Center, the Fidelity Investments® Club, a concourse-level dining area built exclusively for the show, and the Acela Club Cafe, located at the skybox level, will offer buffet dining and open bar on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The Sterling Club Exhibitors’ Lounge, located near the in-gate, will be open daily for breakfast, lunch and snacks. WIHS also has a special partnership with the military community, which has grown into a cherished tradition. This year, WIHS will once again honor TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) as its military charity and salute the dedicated service of the U.S. Army’s Caisson Platoon. A highlight of Friday night at WIHS is the presentation of the Armed Forces Cup to the Puissance high-jump winner. Thanks to the support of generous donors, Washington’s Military Ticket Program continues to grow. This year, thousands of show tickets will be distributed to members of the military and their families, thanks to help from the Armed Forces Foundation. The WIHS launched its free live streaming video feed online in 2011, so horse lovers around the world could join in the excitement and watch the competition and special events online from any location. After its hugely popular debut, the WIHS free live stream will be offered again this year with several new features. The complete show will be streamed on www.wihs.org beginning Tuesday, October 23. Local riders hoping to qualify for the WIHS get their chance at the Washington International’s sister show, the WIHS Regional Horse Show, held on October 19-21, 2012, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The WIHS Regional is now “C” rated and will once again host the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Zone 3 Finals.

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Meet WIHS Executive Director, Bridget Love Meehan “I sometimes think that the many different roles I’ve had in my professional life all were leading me to here,”

says Bridget Love Meehan, executive direc56 countries. It did an incredible job of adding tor since April 2011 of the country’s leading value for sponsors and visibility for the show.” metropolitan indoor equestrian event, the Another sweet treat, for the Gambler’s Choice Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), Costume Class, was a joker fence built from which returns October 23-28 to Verizon Center edible Georgetown Cupcakes, and coverage of in downtown Washington, DC. the over fences action by a film crew for TLC’s Since its 1958 debut, the WIHS has been an reality show, DC Cupcakes. American institution a�ended by presidents, Meehan came to WIHS from Discovery Comfirst ladies, celebrities, corporate and military munications, the world’s number one nonficleaders, and horse lovers of all ages. Each year, it tion media company, where she was director draws more than 500 of the nation’s best equesof strategic planning and communications, trian athletes and Olympic veterans, while ofand responsible for development and execufering nearly a half-million dollars in prizes and tion of marketing solutions and brand-building championships in show jumping, hunt seat, and opportunities for the domestic distribution equitation. Among its signature events are the market. Prior to that, she was vice president World Cup-qualifying $100,000 President’s Cup and managing director at Hayes & Associates, Grand Prix; Puissance high jump competition; specialists in Washington, D.C. event production and WIHS Equitation Finals for top junior riders and sponsorship management, where she led and, under Meehan’s guidance, last year’s show national marketing and public affairs campaigns reached an unprecedented global audience via a for corporate and non-profit clients. Her ties to free live streaming webcast at www.wihs.org. the equestrian world have included serving as “We were delighted and a li�le surprised at director of communications for the U.S. Equesthe incredible response we had to our first live trian Federation, and as a rider and competitor. stream,” said Meehan. “Our webcast was acShe earned her M.B.A. from Fordham University cessedPage more 22 than 130,000 times by show fansEquestrian in and B.A. from Kenyon College, and continues to Elite

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terrific way to get to go -- no pressure and I got to experience the big arena, the late night schooling, great city restaurants right outside the show ring, my friends and family actually coming to watch, everything. And it was all within 10 minutes from my apartment. You can’t beat that! EE: Would you describe your WIHS position as a horse lover’s ‘dream job?’ BLM: There are very few jobs that could have taken me away from my previous employer. I had been at Discovery Communications for seven years, in several roles including corporate EE: Do you recall your first horse or pony and communications and marketing, but the opporwhat lessons did they teach you that you still tunity to help lead the team at one of the country’s most celebratapply today? BLM: The first horse I ed equestrian events owned was a big round was a fantastic opporchestnut Thoroughbred/ tunity that crossed my Quarter Horse mare I path at just the right showed in Children’s time in my life. Hunters. She had been EE: How do you apply spoiled ro�en and was such a well-rounded set used to ge�ing her way. of WIHS experiences, Let’s just say we had some inside and outside the monumental ba�les, but ring, to your mission I loved her and she really and role now as its taught me to stick to my executive director? guns and work hard. Later, �� BLM: From negotiating �� I had a Junior Hunter, a book and film deals as �� high-strung Thorougha literary agent in New bred, who was never the fanciest in the ring, but York to publishing the USEF (then-AHSA) with the help of my trainer, Ed Lane, I learned to membership magazine to managing a top event always put in a solid trip and excel at equitation, production and fundraising firm here in DC to my time at Discovery, I’ve learned to combine a which qualified me for Medal Finals my last lot of different skill sets and work closely with junior year. EE: What do you remember about your first trip others who are experts in their specific fields to tackle whatever issues arise on any given day. to the WIHS as a spectator? And then, I add to that my life-long love of the BLM: Growing up in upstate New York (Buffalo), Madison Square Garden was my dream as sport, it’s an honor to be in the role that I have now. I am passionate about this horse show and a kid riding the local and northeast circuits. As an adult, DC has been my home since 1998, and the important role it plays in the future of our since then, a�ending WIHS has been an annual sport here in the U.S. WIHS is the only indoor outing for me. Especially when I first moved competition in a major downtown sporting here and hadn’t go�en back into riding yet. I arena in the country and that experience is looked forward to it as a great excuse to see old critical part of making our horses and riders friends and spend hours in the stands watching competitive with the very best in the world. EE: Have there been skills or lessons from your that year’s best horses and riders. EE: You have also been a competitor at WIHS. equestrian communications work at USEF that What was that experience like for you? translate into your position here? BLM: A�er my li�le girl, Haley, was born BLM: I learned there -- more than anywhere else in 2009, I didn’t have much time to ride, but -- that our sport can only benefit from taking the girls at my barn convinced me to put on multiple perspectives into consideration. Yet my show clothes and join them at the WIHS that is not an easy thing for a person, or an orgaRegional Show. I tagged along to have fun and nization, to accomplish. cheer for them at their “big” show and ended up EE: What’s been your funniest or most inspiraqualifying for Verizon Center. It was such a tional experience related to WIHS? hone her “equi-cation” under trainer Alexandra Listrani, with Walnut Pond Farm of Brookeville, MD. Meehan’s A/O Hunter, a 10 year-old Oldenburg gelding named Rio’s Merlin, stood (at time of press) first in USHJA Zone 3 in Performance Hunters 3’3” and third in the USHJA National Hunter Derby Ranking. As WIHS was gearing up for another spectacular season, this equestrienne dynamo, wife, and mother to a three-year-old daughter, found time to chat with Elite Equestrian.

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BLM: Most inspiring for me is how I am lucky to work with a terrific team. Our board of directors, led by Juliet Reid, is a great mix of people who are leaders in the sport and leaders in the Washington community. Our show management is led by two legends, David Distler and Robert Ridland, from whom I have learned a ton in the last year, and our year-round office team brings great experience from inside and outside the sport. They are creative, hardworking and, like me, think of WIHS as more than a horse show, it’s a very special annual event. EE: What makes WIHS special? Where is its place in American horse show history? BLM:To me, every day, what makes this show special is that it’s a terrific, week-long destination event, where the best in the sport come together to compete and where more than 20,000 spectators come to experience its excitement, including its shopping, parties, and horse stables right outside the arena. Last year, for the first time, it also reached the living rooms of WIHS fans around the world, logging more than 130,000 views through our live stream.

Of all the shows I have been to, as a competitor or a spectator, I feel so fortunate that the opportunity to lead the team at the Washington International came my way. With all the challenges of hosting a show in the middle of the nation’s capital, and all the fundraising and marketing needed to successfully produce an event of this caliber, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world. We have the best of the best at Washington – from riders and horses to sponsors and partners. I love that this is what I get to do every day. EE: Speaking of treats… what’s your favorite cupcake? BLM:I’ll eat anything but if I had to pick… it would be chocolate with coconut on top. Sincere thanks to WIHS executive director, Bridget Love Meehan, and to publicist, Jennifer Wood of Jennifer Wood Media, for taking Elite Equestrian readers behind the scenes of this prestigious indoors show. To learn more about WIHS, visit www.wihs.org.

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The Road to the Grand Prix As a little girl, Susanne Hassler sat in the closet watching 8-millimeter ﬁlms of her grandmother riding Grand Prix dressage. Jim Koford once pursued a career in advertising. Adrienne Lyle rode western-style on a small cattle ranch. And after Catherine Haddad graduated with a degree in International Relations, she decided diplomacy was not her strength, and began her equestrian career. They all started in different places, but have crossed paths as they have ridden the demanding path to Grand Prix dressage. In October 2011 they all danced elegantly through the Grand Prix competition at Dressage at Devon, one of the highest-rated international dressage competitions. Spectators wondered what it took to reach this level of dressage. We discovered the ingredients for success are passion, unrelenting hard work, building connections, partnering with equine athletes and, the one thing none of the riders mention--a dose of talent. From Ponies to Piaffes Lyle pursued a couple of other equestrian disciplines before launching into dressage. She ﬁrst tacked up with a western saddle. Later, when she started eventing, she became fascinated with dressage because Page 26

she felt it presented more challenges than jumping. When she was six, Haddad rode a pony in her back yard. She also did western reining, saddle seat and single driving in 4-H for many years. Again, she discovered dressage when she started eventing in college. Then, when she watched German riding master Bodo Hangen ride at a dressage clinic, she “was inspired for life!” Jim Koford took a more circuitous route. After graduating from Wake Forest University with a degree in Economics, he went into advertising for almost a decade. He had ridden as a child in pony club, and continued to squeeze riding in after work and on weekends, but he reached a point where he was no longer satisﬁed. So he took a “two-year sabbatical” from the corporate world to try to make a career out of horses. While it was hard to give up his salary, he knew it was the only option in order to pursue his dream. He says ”I had somehow kicked and scratched my way up to Prix St. Georges, but there was no way I was going to do Grand Prix level without a more disciplined training program.”

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Working Their Way Up Rising to the top of dressage world takes hard work, persistence and support from others. Hassler was lucky enough to have her family’s backing. When she was ﬁfteen, after spending a summer training in Sweden with Christina Hermodsson, she brought a small piece of Europe home—a Danish mare, Hekla, who she says “is the ﬁrst horse who taught me how to ride.” While Lyle’s family also supported her, she had to pay for her horses. She worked her way up by buying and training horses, and then selling them for a little more each time. “It gave me a good work ethic, and an appreciation for how much work it takes, so that now when I have opportunities, I’m incredibly appreciative of them.” This work ethic paid off. Lyle spent summers in Ketchum, Idaho with her parents near the Thomas’ River Grove Farm where Debbie McDonald, Olympic and world championship medalist, trains. Lyle started showing up on their doorstep and asking for lessons. Trading work for lessons, her riding began to truly progress. The rest, as they say, is history.

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Koford describes his rise in dressage as “a culmination of years of riding every horse I could. I try and try and try like a hamster on a wheel because I love this sport.” There are layers of complexity. “It’s so difﬁcult to train for Grand Prix and then to be successful in the show ring is another thing,” he explains. “Then you have to show regionally and then be successful at CDI’s. It’s like ﬁnding the Holy Grail.”

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Lack of funds and life changes can also steal a horse out from under a rider. At various points in their career, many riders have had to sell horses to help fund their education – both academic and equine.

The Horse, The Money and Life Must All be in Synch All four riders agree you cannot reach Grand Prix dressage levels without an athletically talented, amenable and sound equine partner. As Haddad says “Without a top horse that is willing to do the job, your dream will take you as far as your trainer’s doorstep, but not much further.” But the truth is, there’s a lot of luck involved. Horse health issues for example can sidetrack a career for years.

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And sometimes, it’s about relationships with people who can help. Sponsorships are great when they’re available but as Hassler notes, actively pursuing sponsorships does not always work. “For me it’s all about building relationships. If you can develop positive and trusting relationships, then it’s possible to gain support for the next step in your riding career. It’s not easy, but it’s possible.” The riders also support their careers with horse-related businesses such as teaching and training – when they’re not showing. The Training Regimen The Grand Prix dressage training regimen generally includes riding multiple horses ﬁve to six days a week, as well as off-horse work outs. Hassler rides about six horses a day in order to develop a good seat. To stay ﬁt

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and flexible, she adds yoga, Pilates, or running four to five days a week. Lyle rides several horses, each for about a 45-minute session which includes a ten- to fifteen-minute trail ride. She believes in keeping the work short, about thirty minutes, to prevent wearing out the horses mentally. Koford also combines four days a week of ring-work with one day out hacking. He also warms up in the fields prior to ring-work because it keeps the horses fresh, sound and fit. Crossing Paths at Dressage at Devon They have taken different paths, but all four riders competed with each other in the electric atmosphere of last year’s Grand Prix at Dressage at Devon in Pennsylvania. “It is definitely one of the most rowdy, fun crowds I’ve ever ridden in front of,” says Lyle. Haddad, says “I love the arena, and it makes my heart swell to know that we have such a fantastic show in America.” Competitors love the venue and spectators love watching these beautiful animals and, of course, the great boutique shopping and wonderful food. This year Dressage at Devon will take place September 25 – 30, at the Devon Fairgrounds in Devon, PA. For more information or for reserved seating, please visit www.dressageatdevon.org.

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Daniela Stransky, 15-year-old Junior Jumper Champion & Grand Prix Rider Daniela just made her Grand Prix debut at the Colorado Horse Park Summer in the Rockies Series following the Step by Step charity auction! Daniela will be competing at the 2013 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival in both Junior Jumpers and Grand Prix. Home: Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, now lives in Miami Beach, FL Stable: Stransky’s Mission Farm, Wellington, FL Trainer: Hector Florentino

question: What was their most exciting moment in the show ring and why? daniela stransky - “For me, the most exciting, amazing moment that I have experienced thus far in a competition is when I represented my native country Venezuela in the South American Games in Ecuador. When I received the ﬁrst place ribbon and honors, nothing could compare with that feeling! I’m sure every rider has that moment of awe, the moment were you feel as though nothing can take away your happiness! When you enter the arena and you are presented with the winning trophy, so many emotions like courage and honor go through your mind and rushing through your body, kind of like waves crashing against an ocean shore. It is an incredible feeling!

I remember when I ﬁrst entered the arena to compete and talking to my trainer, Hector Florentino, about my strategy for the course. I remember looking up at the bleachers and seeing all my friends cheering for me, pushing me to win. I ﬁnished the course, looked up at the scoreboard and saw that I was in the top of the list. My smile could not have been bigger. I rushed to my mom (Liliane Stransky) as soon as I got of my horse Ikarus, and gave her the biggest hug, as though I had won the Olympics! Then I got back on my horse and returned to the ring for the awards ceremony. When they played the Venezuelan National Anthem, my mom and my dad (Tomas Stransky) were both crying. This was by far, the most over whelming, most memorable victory, in my years of showing.”

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Jose Fernando Bone�i, 15 year old Junior Jumper veteran & Team Step by Step Rider Jose will be championing the Step by Step Foundation at the 2013 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

Home: Lives between the Santo Domingo, DR and Wellington, FL Stable: Stransky’s Mission Farm, Wellington, FL Trainer: Hector Florentino

question: Which is your favorite horse and why? jose fernando bonetti – “Every rider has a team of horses behind him or her, but there is always that one horse that is your “favorite.” The one that you have the most trust in, the one that you always choose over the others, the one that you have a stronger connection with, the one that you wouldn’t change or sell for a ▲�� million dollars. In my case, that is exceptional horse is �� Umare, a brown 9 year old gelding. He is the horse will take me to the higher level in my equestrian career. �� I feel as though no rider gives their conﬁdence or dependence to just any horse, you need a special connection and bond in order to create a partnership, a great team, between you and your horse. I have the honor and privilege to have this amazing connection with my horse Umare. I feel safe on him, I have an amazing time riding him, and having a horse like this makes me love the sport of show jumping even more every time I ride.” Emanuel Andrade – 15 year old Junior Jumper & Grand Prix Rider Home: Caracas, Venezuela and Wellington, FL Stable: Hollow Creek Farm, Aiken, SC Trainer: Angel Karolyi

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Discovery’s American Chopper at the Museum I went to a fabulous museum show recently. This exhibition featured the work of master artists, highlighted aspects of American culture, traced the history of the entire 20th Century, and focused on advancements in technology. It had everything you’d expect from a great museum exhibition. What I didn’t expect…

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In Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is a world class museum that tells the American story through objects on a daily basis. Housing an impressive collection of Native American objects and western art, the Eiteljorg organized a special exhibition dedicated to American motorcycles dating back to the early 1900s. The exhibit included a 1905 Harley Davidson, Evel Knievel’s motorcycle, and even a custom built from the Discovery channel’s popular TV show American Chopper. In the “Steel Ponies” exhibition, curators showed how motorcycles played a critical role in developing the American dynamic. The high caliber artwork on these motorcycles is no different than Michelangelo’s

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carved marble of David, the detailed cast bronze on a 17th Century ship’s cannon, the hand-painted ﬂowers on a 1890 Edison phonograph, or the 1960s furniture highlighted on television’s Mad Men. Identifying materials, construction elements and symbolism is no different for me, as an appraiser, whether I am appraising a 1905 single-cylinder Harley or a Wells Fargo stagecoach shotgun. As an expert appraiser on Discovery’s Auction Kings, I use my background and experience to appraise many different types of objects. In the same way I appraise a signed Mickey Mantle baseball or a Civil War sword, I appraise motorcycles based on various physical, artistic, and cultural factors. The construction, condition, background, and design highlight a bike’s

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Some of the motorcycle models on display were decorated with the same elements that you might see on images of Native American horses and riders dating back to early 1900s. One could see the connections between motorcycle design and fringed animal hides worn by the plains Indians or chrome details on production motorcycles reminiscent of the metalwork found on spurs made by Garcia, a famous metalsmith and spur designer. Also on view were Evel Knievel’s motorcycle that he rode as he attempted to make many of his daredevil jumps and the Captain America bike which was featured in the 1969 counterculture classic, Easy Rider. This Captain America bike was central to the American road movie’s plot. For me, the highlight of “Steel Ponies” was a chopper made by Paul Teutul, Sr. of Ocean County Choppers (OCC), best known for their custom rides and ultra-popular Discov-

ery show, American Chopper. The OCC bike was a 2009 custom piece made for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Working with the Saginaw Ziibiwing Center, the bike captured the Native American artistry and symbolism known to the tribe including fetish symbols of animals like turtles, eagles, ﬁsh, and deer. OCC artists working on this custom cycle used braided leather to wrap the large gas tank, a fringed suede seat cover, and other natural materials. Their choice of materials and design for the custom bike conveyed the freespirited feeling of the Native Americans and connected horseback riding with the contemporary chopper.

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On the rigid chopper frame used for the Saginaw Chippewa ride, dramatic artwork served to suggest stitched and tanned animal hides, Indian dream catchers, and eagle feathers. The look of woven imagery was borrowed from traditional Native American objects like basketry and beaded shaman bags. The painted images of animal forms such as the ﬁsh, a symbol of long life, spoke to the prophetic beliefs and other teachings of the Chippewa tribe. The OCC bike along with others highlighted the revival of our interest in Native American culture, technical innovations and sweet rides. Metalwork, design, and technology were all working in tandem on this major museum display of motorcycles. The Eiteljorg’s exhibit was impressive as it highlighted the American experience through the art of the motorcycle. If you are like me, this exhibit will ‘get your motor runnin’.

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Equine Health Equine Dental Care for Performance Horses By Amy K. McLean, PhD Animal Science, University of Wyoming

Have you had your horse’s teeth floated lately? Most veterinarians will recommend having your horse’s teeth floated at least once a year. Some horses may require their teeth be floated more often especially if your horse works for a living. Floating refers to filing the sharp points off the molars and some times the incisor teeth. The incisors are the teeth located in the front able to develop what’s called a bit seat, often used to tell the age of the horse and by rounding off the first four cheek teeth to the molars are found in the back along the prevent interferences with the bit but this top and bottom jaw. When a horse chews “bit seat” maybe specialized according to grass or hay, the jaws (mandibles) move your horse’s job.(2) side to side and during this movement sharp points can develop along the arcade of Floating can be accomplished using hand teeth in both the incisors and molars. Gener- held tools or electric tools.(1,2) Dentists that ally, most horses’ top jaw will tend to be use electric tools appreciate the fact they slightly longer than the under jaw but a can get a more even surface and possibly severe difference may create additional decrease the amount of stress on the horse problems especially in regards to the horse because the tools are faster than the typical chewing or masticating it’s food and even hand held devices. However, it’s important issues with where the bit may sit when riding that when power tools are being used that a horse with such are cooled Having your horse’s teeth they genetic deformities often to prevent as being parrot or over heating and floated may help your monkey mouth.(1) to the horse’s horse better accept the bit damage Monkey mouth is mouth.(2) A horse that where the under jaw is longer than the top. is only being kept for maintenance or as a The every day wear and tear of how the companion animal will not have the need mandibles move may create discomfort in for a “bit seat” but should still have their your horse that could lead to weight loss or teeth done on a regular basis at least once poor performance when riding them. a year. If you have a performance horse it’s not a bad idea to have your horse’s Having your horse’s teeth floated can help teeth checked more often such as every improve the mobility of the jaw which in 3-4 months especially if you are showing a return may help your horse better accept young horse. Some trainers or professional the bit as well as masticate its food. A study may also require that a young horse have conducted in Europe found that mobility of his teeth checked prior to beginning training the horse’s mandible (jaw) improved after to eliminate any dental issues. In concluthe teeth were floated. (1) They also found sion, have your horse’s teeth floated at least that larger draft and warmblood breeds once a year if your horse is not working for had increased flexion at the poll after hava living and if your horse is a performance ing their teeth floated.(1) In general your horse (show, rodeo, endurance, ranch veterinarian or equine dentist should be horse, etc.) consider a professional checkPage 48

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ing their teeth more often. Also, consider looking at how the bit sits in your horse’s mouth and if your tack (example: headstall) is properly ﬁtted to your horse. References: 1 Carmalt, J.L. H.G. Townsend, and A.L. Allen. 2003. Effect of dental ﬂoating on the rostrocaudal mobility of the mandible of horses. Jrnl Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 223: 5, 666-9. 2 Scoggins, R.D. 2001. Bits, Bitting, and Dentistry. Proceedings of AAEP (47). 138-41.

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EQUINE HEALTH

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Equestrian sports are demanding. Lameness happens. An accurate diagnosis is the first step towards successful treatment. “Some injuries can be diagnosed in the field, with portable imaging equipment, while other will require a visit to a specialty care equine hospital or university facility,” explains Dr. Elizabeth Davidson, a board-certified veterinary surgeon in the Sports Medicine Department of Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center with a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of lameness issues. Understanding the different imaging tools can aid in understanding the type of information a veterinarian obtains with each type of evaluation. Computerized Tomography (CT) delivers a series of cross-section radiographic images

for a clear, three-dimensional picture of bone. It is extremely useful for pre -and intraoperative surgical fracture repair and for assessing bone just below the joint surface. Contrast-enhanced CT imaging is also capable of assessing soft tissue injuries. Digital radiology is best used to assess bone lesions, developmental bone diseases, arthritis and other degenerative diseases, and laminitis. While portable radiology equipment is a valuable tool, high-powered equipment, found at specialty clinics and teaching hospitals, offers access to large body parts such as the neck and back.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) represents micro-thin slices of a speciﬁc body part, in many planes, to reveal changes in soft tissue or bone. The ﬁrst equine open MRI was at New Bolton Center and is still one of just a dozen large animal open MRIs in the country. It is particular usefully for identifying soft tissue injuries in the foot and proximal suspensory injuries. Ultrasonography is a common tool for evaluating the tendons or ligaments in the leg, requiring expertise to get the clearest, best quality image. In the hands of ultrasound experts, muscles tears in the shoulder, pelvic fractures, and ligament injuries in the back can also be diagnosed.

increased bone activity like a stress fracture or arthritis. It is particular useful for upper limb evaluation such as pelvic, back and neck. “Sometimes,” explains Dr. Davidson, “a single imaging tool tells the story. More often accurate diagnosis is only found after combining information from multiple imaging tools. Each imaging tool providing a piece of the puzzle.” To learn more about Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center, go to www.vet.upenn.edu

Nuclear scintigraphy is a means of evaluating the horse’s bones via an intravenous injection of a radioactive compounded isotope attached to a bone tracer, with the horse positioned in front of a gamma camera. “Hot spots”, also called areas of increased radiopharmaceutical uptake, indicate areas in the horse’s body that have

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The air is turning crisp and cool, trees are shedding their leaves and you might be tempted to breathe a sigh of allergy relief. Not so fast. Fall can be a difficult time for allergic horses, especially those that are sensitive to Ragweed pollen and mold spores.

One of the main contributors to Fall allergies is Ragweed. There are more than 15 different species of ragweed growing in the United States and several varieties can be found growing from coast to coast. Ragweed grows vigorously throughout the summer and, based on the length of daylight, is triggered to pollinate as the days grow shorter. Ragweed pollinates from late summer into the Fall until the ﬁrst frost of the year. In mild climates, ragweed may continue to shed pollen throughout the winter. Experts estimate that a single ragweed plant can produce one billion grains of pollen per season. (1,2) Ragweed pollen is lightweight, easily inhaled and ﬂoats effortlessly into the air current. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), pollen can travel up to 400 miles and has been found up to two miles in the atmosphere. Given the ubiquitous nature of ragweed pollen, it will be challenging to reduce your horse’s exposure. However, it may be helpful to know that less ragweed pollen will be released during cool, moist and humid con-

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During the development of a new breed of horse where middle gaits and Lp gene spotted coats were desired, the hypothesis that there is a gene for gait, was also tested and verified, but not mapped. The work was done by myself, with over 100 horses observed, and blood typed. While various breeds were used to extract the desirable components for the new breed, if qualified, most of their offspring were registered as Tiger Horses with TIGRE, a Registry I created to promote and protect the emerging breed. This new “Tiger Horse” breed should eventually share the phenotype of an extinct one that was once used to hunt the Siberian tiger. In order to create a colorful, and gaited breed that would share an Iberian profile, (horses with Iberian profiles were developed by the Spanish several centuries ago. Some including those with spots and gait were in shipments to the USA during the 1800’s). I located individuals that shared this phenotype from a variety of unrelated breeds. These were homozygous Appaloosas but that did not necessarily gait, and non Appaloosas that did gait. I chose as many breeding prospects as possible that shared certain desirable physical traits, regardless of gait or color. I found some individuals that were already first generation out-crossed, ie., Appaloosa X TWH or Appaloosa X MFT etc.. Gaited horses should perform one or more of the three most commonly recognized middle gaits. Although gaited horses can also trot, they must never perform a hard lateral pace which is outside the realm of middle gait. The on-going work was done over a period of 18 years beginning in 1992, by crossbreeding gaited horses to non-gaited horses. We are currently recording 3rd and 4th generation offspring, and have begun selecting from these where both parents gait, and/or demonstrate copies of the Lp gene. Several have inherited the desirable oriental angled eyes, and a refined Iberian profile with a slightly convex nasal bone, Page 60

large well placed eyes, and triangular shaped heads. A total of 41 mares and 15 stallions (parent horses and offspring) are recorded here, consistently exhibiting verifiable evidence that there is a gene for Gait, and that Gait is gender related. The only exception involves a specific type of LP/LP (homozygous) horse, and some of their offspring that inherit the leopard spotted coat pattern, for which there is a separate study underway.) Gaits described: “Gaited horses” are commonly known for performing the following middle gaits: a) Running Walk. Referred to as an evenly timed square gait, where each foot moves independently of the others, in what is described as an “evenly timed 4-beat rhythm,” ie, 1,2,3,4 repeated by 1,2,3,4 b) Stepping Pace. Referred to as, “an unevenly timed lateral gait.” Ie,1,2 & 3,4 & c) Fox Trot. Referred to as, “an unevenly timed diagonal gait.” Ie 1,2 & 3,4 & There is a newly discovered middle gait we have named; d) The Glider Gait. Also referred to as a shuffle, “an unevenly timed lateral or, diagonal gait,” this is the least comfortable to ride yet provides a comfortable sitting type of trot for the rider and resembles the jog-trot of the Quarter Horse breed.

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Some gaited horses are capable of performing more than one of the above “middle” gaits. Gaited horses are described as always having at least one foot on the ground therefore eliminating any bounce to their forward movement. They sort of “crawl” like a spider might, but at speeds ranging from 1327mph. Often referred to as an arm-chair ride, no special rider skill is required to sit most gaited horses and they drive off naturally from behind, collected and on the bit without training. As a comparison, it is necessary to recognize and describe horses that are outside the realm of “middle gait.” There are two types of “non-gaited” horse, both exhibit an evenly timed 2-beat rhythm. a) The Trot. Referred to as an evenly timed diagonal gait, opposite pairs of legs lift together, move forwards together, and strike the ground simultaneously, followed by the opposite pair in a perfect 2-beat rhythm. The Trot causes the horse to bounce in order to transition from one diagonal pair to the other. It is a stable and efﬁcient gait, but requires rider skill to enjoy. b) The Pace. Referred to as an evenly timed lateral gait, where same side pairs of legs lift together, move forwards together, then strike the ground simultaneously then followed by the opposite same side pair creating a perfect 2-beat sound, or rhythm. The Pace causes the horse to roll from side to side in order to move forwards. It is an unstable but extremely fast gait, best suited to other than rider use. In conclusion, When one parent is gaited and one parent is not gaited, parent gait is inherited by the opposite sex foal. ie, daughters inherit gait type from their sires, while sons inherit gait type from their dams. The inherited “middle” gaits are usually, but not always identical to that of the opposite sex parent. Example: Lateral middle gaiters bred to diagonal middle gaiters have proPage 62

duced foals that tend to be more perfect in their way of going, than that of either gaited parent. Foals born from Hard Pace X Hard Trot horses, are either Hard Pacers or Hard Trotters having inherited their gaits from the opposite sex parent, and with no obvious variations in strength. This conﬁrms that there is a gene for gait and that depending on the sex of the foal, gait inheritance is predictable. This information is valuable to breeders and buyers of all types of equine. The stallion is often given great credit for desirable breeding results when in fact the mare is entitled to 50% of the credit and/or 100% depending on the sex of foal. Interested people who would like to own an entire copy of this paper may contact the author at email: VictVarley@aol.com There will be a charge of $150.00. Visit www.tigerhorse.com to learn more about The Tiger Horse.

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the place to purchase top show horses and select breeding stallions for the coming season. Arabian horse people come here from around the nation and the world to renew and establish industry relationships and promote their breeding programs. All Tour events are open to the public. We invite people to join the fun and learn more about Arabians.” The annual ArabHorse New Year’s Farm Tour is an event truly unique to Scottsdale, no where in the world can one visit so many highly regarded Arabian farms on a long weekend. Participating farms enjoy a well deserved reputation for throwing great parties and are ready to share their passion for the Arabian horse with their guests. “Arabians are very people oriented horses, they

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Shows • Showing • Training love attention and mood is festive at every stop,” says Bailey. “All of our participating farms are enthused about supporting the benefit again this year,” continues Bailey. “We know the economic downturn and drought have increased feed costs, puttying a lot of stress on the rescue groups. We particularly support the mission of Healing Hearts because the animals they rescue are provided a home for life if no adoptive home can be found. Most horse people also have dogs and cats and we are happy to introduce our guests to Healing Hearts and simply ask that they show their appreciation for our hospitality by participating in our daily raffles and the special benefit auction on Sunday night. Last year our event raised some $31,000 for this group.” The Tour is scheduled with clusters of nearby farms staging events on the same day from late morning through evening. Each farm presentation lasts about two hours. This allows guests to visit several farms during a Tour day with only minimal driving. Guests

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GOLLY GOSH! Not so many years ago, Jean Hammond, creator of the successful equine gaiter Golly Galoshes was a highflying executive working within AMBAC (Assurance UK Ltd) a large US finance corporation with a head office based in New York. Equine Flair was so fascinated by this journey from highflyer to horse products, that we decided to catch up with Jean to find out more…. ��

“I started at Ambac in London in about 1994 and took responsibility for Financial running of the ofﬁce/ Human Resources, Marketing and Administration” explains Jean from the comfort of her gorgeous period home set in the heart of Scotland.

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Shows • Showing • Training “We tried all sorts of things from polythene and duck tape through to old kagools!” he laughs. “Through trial and error, I came up with a workable design and after trailing it on a number of horses in all conditions and getting fantastic feedback from riders, it was my daughter who recommended that I should think about producing them commercially” Those days are far behind and the gaiters today are styled in the best technical and quality materials available on the market, coupled with top quality zips and bespoke made elastic: School – I was so sad to leave all my four legged friends – I had many rabbits, at least 30 “bad hair day” guinea pigs, hens, a very small pony that I used to be lead on, my beloved dogs Sammy and Sooty (two black Cocker spaniels – whose ears I would peg together when they eat their food) and a baby elephant that I used to follow my father around the outskirts of the golf course on!! Such wonderful happy days” “As I got older I would regularly attend and enjoy gymkhanas with my ponies who slowly got larger, as I grew up. Sadly my father died suddenly and my mother and I returned to England, but it wasn’t long before I returned back to boarding school in Kenya, to ﬁnish my studies and then back to the UK, whereby my mother and I had a short time together before she too passed away. That time spent away from horses, was certainly made up, when I eventually started in the City! I had a number of different horses including a wonderful Anglo Arab ex-racer, called Free Mantelle (Red as he was known at home). We started endurance riding and Red was the inspiration and the ﬁrst ever horse to wear a pair of Golly Galoshes! As we got on the longer mileage rides his neoprene boots sometimes got grit, and dirt coupled with mud underneath the boots his legs would get very sore and so the gaiters was borne …of a fashion styled from an old waterproof mac!”

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“Ask any horse owner the bane of their life and they will probably add skin problems to the lower limb to a very long list (After tack cleaning, mucking out and poo picking!) Having to machine wash their horse’s saddlecloths, boots and bandages constantly, which is why I knew that my product Golly Galoshes, the waterproof and breathable equine gaiter was going to be successful!” Golly Galoshes have found themselves a permanent home in tack rooms all over the world. From busy competition yards, top professional riders such as UK eventer Victoria Bax and international Para dressage rider Natasha Baker through to happy hackers, Jean’s product is used all year around and like all good ideas, started with searching for a solution to a problem and ended up being the successful brand it is today. In 2009 Jean ofﬁcially launched the gaiters and was voted the same year as BETA International Innovations Award winner but as she explains, it was always her passion in horses that was the driving force behind the product: “I really do care about the horses’ welfare and comfort and it was always my mission to create a product that not only offered the ultimate in quality and practicality from a horse owners’ point of view, but one which

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never ever compromised horses’ comfort. Even today, my gaiters are still hand checked for quality control and manufactured here in the UK. I love hearing back from customers, be they everyday horse owners, professional riders and even vets who have used my gaiters for the protection of bandaged injuries – I enjoy listening to their stories”

So ﬁnally does Jean have any good advice for anyone out there thinking of setting up his or her own business? “Make sure that you get the correct advice on product insurance, trade marking and European/Worldwide design and copyrights. If you are designing your own product, make sure you protect it as much as you can legally, as there is a tremendous amount of investment you will have to make at the beginning of this journey. I think I was really lucky to have the wealth of experience that I had in my former career” “Also recognise who your customer is. Golly Galoshes were created to keep boots and bandages clean and dry for riders who hack out but also for professional riders for training and schooling, making them attractive to a real cross section. We also sell a huge amount for medical use as well, for horses with wounds that require the dressings to be kept clean, so think about each selling point and who they might relate to. From head-hunters, high ﬂyers to horses – Golly Galoshes certainly has been and seen places most equine products haven’t! www.gollygaloshes.com � �

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