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BARNS Elements of Design Make Your Barn Be�er Beneﬁts of STEAMED HAY Handling A SPOOKY HORSE By Lynn Palm

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34 Barns Updating Yours 36 Elements of Barn Design 63 Must Haves Farm & Barn

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Elite Equestrian magazine is proud to celebrate 10 years of publication in 2018 �� Publisher: Bill Vander Brink Editor in Chief: Noelle Vander Brink Advertising Sales, N.E.Region: Kathy Dress 610-420-9964 kathy@dressmedia.us Advertising Sales, S.E. Region Karen Eagle 352-812-1142 Advertising Sales, National: Diane Holt 713-408-8114 diane@eliteequestrian.us Editorial Advisor: Rebecca Larkin Art & Antiques Editor: Dr. Lori Verderame Equine Art Editor: Jeanne Chisholm Health Editor: Marilyn Miller-Heath Fashion Editor: LA Sokolowski-Pomeroy Legal Editor: Avery S., Chapman,Esquire Saddle Specialist Editor: Jochen Schleese

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Contributing Writers: John Borys Lindsay Brock, Jump Media Cindy Butler Jessica Cooney Alessandra Deerinck Dr. Amy Hayek Callie Heroux Photography Kim F. Miller Dr. Bill Ormston Lynn Palm Manuela Stefan Contributing Photographers: Andrew Ryback Photography Jump Media Manuela Stefan Don Stine Social Media: Vanessa Ashton Photography: Steven Edward

Celebrating The Equestrian Lifestyle

Volume 18 Issue 4 Complimentary

BARNS Elements of Design Make Your Barn Be�er Beneﬁts of STEAMED HAY Handling A SPOOKY HORSE By Lynn Palm

RIDING THE

RAILS

Western Dressage

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RITISH CONTEMPORARY ARTIST

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Established contemporary artist, Lottie Cole, launched her new collection of equestrian-inspired work at an exclusive private viewing in Chelsea, London last night, in front of a distinguished crowd covering the entire equestrian spectrum. Hosted by Quintessentially Equestrian and supported by Cricket Fine Art, the Collection entitled ‘Living with The Tetrarch And Other Horses’ A Celebration reveals Cole’s vision of “imagined interiors of art collectors” and reﬂects her abiding love of horses. Inspired by the artist’s vision of equestrian’s abodes, the work explores the homes of leading jockeys, champion trainers and owners, amongst others.

to the renowned English sculptor and painter Adrian Jones with his painting of the Irish-bred stallion ‘The Tetrarch’ depicted as a piece of art on the wall.

Gold Medalisrt Para Dressage rider Natasha Baker, left, with international polo player Heloise Wilson-Smith at the London private viewing of Lottie’s new work.

The artist also created a piece for the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund which she presented to the charity on the night. The watercolour original has been donated to help raise funds for the only UK Charity which focuses on helping those injured in horse-related accidents & their families. The art will be auctioned at one of the Charity’s forthcoming autumn events.

Subtle nods towards their lifestyle choices and inner equestrian passion are explored throughout the new body of work. In one painting ‘Interior with Elisabeth Frink and Alton Barnes Chalk Horse’, Cole features an Elisabeth Frink Horse sculpture;

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“I imagined it to be the cottage of a retired jockey or stud groom. The Frink Horse was a purchase with a big betting win.” The artist explains. Other pieces have clever racing connotations weaved within; a patchwork antique chair akin to jockey silks appears in one painting, and a country cottage bedroom scene pays homage

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CAROLINE TOWNING: Bringing Art To Life Caroline Towning has built up an enviable reputation as an equine artist, receiving commissions from celebrities, art collectors, and Saudi royalty. Edward Enninful, Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue exclaims; “Your artwork is amazing! Ru & I love it!” Caroline’s paintings depict realistic yet stylised horses, in to which she passionately breathes character, life, and emotion. Caroline grew up in Yorkshire surrounded by horses. From the tender age of four, she could often be found drawing her mother’s horses. Her professional creative career moved into the realms of animation and design before becoming the creative director and curator of a private members club in London’s Soho. Caroline then returned to her true calling in life; becoming a painter. Caroline’s connection with horses has never faded and gives her paintings a true sense of authenticity. Now based in London, Caroline specialises in equine portraiture in a multitude of disciplines; including horse racing, polo, show jumping and dressage. Her large-scale oil on canvas works depicts each intricate detail of the superb specimens she paints – bone structure and muscles, every ripple and individual hair.

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Caroline’s attention to detail results in an astonishing realism, balanced with an expressive character within each canvas, with the animals appearing present and alive. Talking about her art Caroline explains; “Each canvas captures a moment in time; a movement, a reaction and an expressed emotion, bringing the animals to life.” Caroline has traveled the world to discover, study and observe the most superior and magniﬁcent creatures to paint. As well as oil, Caroline is an accomplished artist in pencil and watercolour – studies in these mediums are often an important part of her painterly process. 28

Creating her own series’ as well as juggling commissions, Caroline has also found time to create a limited edition range of premium gift products. The range includes exclusive velvet cushions, tote bags, and mugs. With a limited run on each, Caroline ensures each gift is not only exclusive but also only available for a limited time. www.carolinetowning.com

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& �� Leaving the Wild

with Author Gavin Eheringer ��

Denver journalist and photographer Gavin Ehringer is the author of eight books, most recently ‘Leaving the Wild: The Unnatural History of Dogs, Cats, Cows and Horses,’ as well as ‘Rodeo Legends,’ and ‘Rodeo in America,’ co-written with sociologist Dr. Wayne Wooden, and more than 3,000 articles. He has written for America’s Horse, Chronicle of the Horse, Horse & Rider and Western Horseman, Dog Fancy/Dogster, and The Dog Channel Online, and is a manytime American Horse Publications award winner for feature and column writing. Gavin lives by the writing tenet ‘write what you know,’ based on years of practical experience working as a ranch cowboy, animal trainer and competitor (his dogs compete in herding, agility, obedience and canine disc). We saddled up to learn the story behind this modern day Renaissance man. HERS: What never got the chance to be included on your résumé? HIS: Musician. I love playing guitar, but I pretty much suck. HERS: How old were you when you had your first paying job and what was it? HIS: I was 12 when I got my Social Security card. I mowed the lawn at The Little Church on the Prairie and had to pay taxes! HERS: On a scale of one to 10, how weird are you? HIS: At least a seven. HERS: Give me an example of a time when you solved a difficult problem. HIS: Is this a job interview? I solve problems each day! Writing involves a lot of thought about fitting pieces together. Like solving a puzzle. HERS: What’s your superpower or spirit animal? HIS: Hmm. I’ve always been moved by owls. Owls are mysterious. HERS: What is your favorite quote? HIS: “You can only impress so many people in life, so choose them carefully,” by my dad, Bill Ehringer. HERS: How would you describe yourself in one word? HIS: Unique. HERS: If we’re sitting here a year from now celebrating what a great 12 months it’s been for you, what do you hope you achieved? 30

HIS: I’d really like my new book, ‘Leaving The Wild,’ to reach bestseller status. I worked long and hard to make the book a reality. HERS: What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? HIS: The need to make a living, and the fact that I really like coffee. HERS: What would the closest person in your life say if I asked them, ‘What is the one characteristic that they totally dig about you and the one that drives them insane? HIS: I’ve had an adventurous life and have good stories. On the ﬂip side, I am absent minded and forget people’s names all the time. HERS: If you worked outside the horse world what would you be doing? HIS: I write about lots things; I sometimes wish I’d pursued surﬁng stories more. Fiji in December is a lot more welcoming than Oklahoma City! HERS: If I were to ask your friends, ‘Give me three adjectives that best describe you,’ what would I hear? HIS: Intelligent. Persistent. Helpful. HERS: Tell me something that’s true that almost nobody agrees with you on. HIS: According to Neil deGrasse-Tyson, ‘Toilet bowls drain however they’re designed to circulate water. It’s irrelevant whether you live above or below the equator.’ But most people believe the myth.

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HERS: What was the last costume you wore? HIS: I wore a biker getup for Halloween. It’s not that much of a stretch from my regular cowboy clothes. HERS: Can you tell me about a time when you almost gave up, how you felt about that and what you did instead of giving up? HIS: I guess there were times I felt like quitting on my last book, but I never gave in to that little voice inside telling me I couldn’t do it. HERS: What would you do in the event of a zombie apocalypse? HIS: Run!

‘Leaving the Wild:The Unnatural History of Dogs, Cats, Cows and Horses’ is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other national booksellers. Learn more about Gavin and follow his blog about life among domestic animals at www.leavingthewild.com.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori

Antiques at President Trump’s First State Dinner ��

Chief calligrapher, Pat Blair, was busy hand-writing place cards for President Donald J. Trump’s ﬁrst State Dinner. She wasn’t the only one. President Trump invited President Emmanuel Macron, France’s youngest President at age 39, and approximately 150 guests to the White House for the ﬁrst State Dinner of the Trump administration on April 24. Previous administrations hosted large numbers of guests on the White House grounds, sometimes beneath a tent. When it comes to the President and Mrs. Trump, a couple who know a thing or two about hospitality, tents were not discussed. The Trumps decided that this State Dinner would be an elegant, understated, and small affair. The Washington National Opera was the featured entertainment along with a delicious menu prepared by White House Executive Chef, Cristeta Pasia Comerford, a Filipino-American who has been in that position since 2005. Wines, a popular collecting niche today, recall the historic relationship between the United States and France dating back to the American Revolution. One of the wines served at the State Dinner was Domaine Serene Chardonnay Evenstad Reserve 2015 ($68/bottle) made from Dijon’s plants grown in Oregon’s rich soil. While President Trump likes chocolate cake and President Macron is a discerning eater, the setting for the dinner was the State Dining Room. First Lady Melania Trump, who is so very well-known for her impeccable style, good

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taste, and fashion sense, organized the event and decided on its many details ushering in both style and grandeur. The decisions of the First Lady in concert with her social secretary, Rickie Niceta and staff ranged from the dinner menu and seating chart to the décor’s color scheme and table linens. The antiques on display for the event included late 19th Century gold and wooden chairs, seasonal centerpieces, Presidential china drawn from two previous administrations, vermeil flatware, gold rimmed etched drinking glasses, and other decorative accessories. As guests entered the State Dining Room, they walked through Cross Hall. The hall was lined with oversized classical urns hosting Washington’s famous cherry blossoms, an annual sign of spring in our nation’s capital. Visitors flock to Washington each year to see the lovely buds, for the State Dinner, the interior was filled with more than 1,200 cherry blossom branches. The scene was reminiscent of Europe’s promenades as the White House decorations highlighted grand classicism in Western culture.

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White House display of Presidential china in china cabinet

The State Dinner’s color scheme was cream and gold which should come as no surprise to those who have been watching President Trump working from the Oval Office over the last year or so. Like the gold décor found throughout the grand palaces of Europe and in the Oval Office’s curtains, gold is the color of choice for the Trump White House. The table settings for the State Dinner included use of the Clinton Presidential china for the baseplate, and pieces from both the President William J. Clinton and President George W. Bush china services for the dinner service. First Lady Melania Trump chose the Bush china which has a green border to highlight each table’s floral centerpieces. China from both the Clinton and Bush services offer a quiet yet elegant feel. Other pieces on display were from the White House’s famous vermeil collection. The White House’s vermeil collection numbers more than 1,000 pieces of gilt objects including flatware, pitchers, salvers, plates, chalices, and tureens. Gilt silver objects, known as vermeil, have a 1/1000th of an inch of gold overlay atop a base of silver. The White House vermeil collection was bequeathed by Margaret Thompson Biddle during the Eisenhower administration with an undisclosed estimated value. The collection includes works by artisans Paul Storr (1771-1844) and Jean Baptiste Claude Odiot (1763-1850).

The historic event demonstrated America’s history, position, and style on the world stage. Other accessory objects in use during the State Dinner and on display in the State Dining Room were by Tiffany & Company and S. Kirk & Sons of Baltimore, MD adding to the overall ambiance of the event. The ﬂoral centerpieces were made of white sweet peas and white lilacs. The table centerpieces were sweet smelling and low to the table top yet grounded by a central candelabra. The arms of the candelabra were positioned above eye level so that as to not disrupt conversations between guests seated at the room’s round tables. The historic event demonstrated America’s history, position, and style on the world stage. It is certainly also a ﬁne opportunity to view some of our country’s most coveted antiques and collectibles. ��

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Updating Your Barn Working with What You’ve Got Sometimes building a new barn isn’t an option. Perhaps you purchased property with an existing barn and while the structure is sound and in good repair on the outside, the inside could use some help. Take a cue from popular HGTV design shows and renovate. One of the most common problems with older barns is that they may come with 10’x10’ stalls. Many were built before the influx of Warmbloods and drafts and most of the horses were between 15hh-15.2hh. Today, most horse owners want at least a 12’x12’ stall. There are a couple of ways to handle making stalls bigger- or at least feel bigger.

over. Take down all the 1. Start inside stall fronts and partitions

and reconﬁgure for the correct dimensions you want, whether 12’ x 12’ or even 12’ x 14’. You will end up losing a couple of stalls, but all the new stalls will be bigger. Take down the parti2. Combine. tion between every two stalls.

This turns a 10’x10’ stall into a 10’ x 20’ stall – plenty of room for horses to move around, though not in a perfect square. Again, you’ll lose the number of stalls and each stall with have two doors – you may want to permanently close one on each stall to avoid confusion about leaving doors open. This is also a great way to turn any stall into a foaling stall with room for both the mare and foal. 34

outside “the box.”Rather 3. Think than reconﬁguring the stalls,

add paddocks to each stall – the larger the better. Even adding a 10’ x 10’ paddock can make any stall bigger with more room and more light. However, if possible, make the paddock as long as possible – while it may only be 10’ wide, make it 30’ or longer to give your horse plenty of room to walk around and socialize with his neighbors. Given a choice, most horses want to be outside, even in what we think is cold and wet weather, and will usually only come in at feeding time or at night. Adding a 10’ x 12’ overhang just outside the stall will give your horse extra protection from the elements when outside. www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

Create an illusion. There are other ways to make a small stall at least feel bigger. Use stall fronts and partitions that let in light and air, like those made of mesh. European style stall fronts with low arc or yoke fronts allow horses to hang their head and give them more freedom and less boredom. Consider using stall partitions that are wood ﬁll on the bottom, but have a metal grill in the upper section. When you want to keep your horse in from his paddock, consider using Dutch-door style paddock doors so he can still see outside. If paddock doors aren’t an option, adding a window can help.

If you’ve decided to reconﬁgure your barn and make larger stalls, remember that this is also a good time to look at any other improvements you might want to make. Can you change the lighting or electrical wiring? Is now a good time to add automatic horse waters? Do you want to turn one of the smaller stalls into a grooming or wash stall? Do you still want the tack or feed rooms where they were originally located or does it make more sense to move it one way or the other? Visit our Classic Equine Equipment website for great ideas on stall fronts, partitions and much more.

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The

Floor Plan

�� The old adage “form follows function” is at the heart of every horse barn I design. First and foremost, before beginning any design work, I want to know about the horses, their people, and their daily or weekly activities.

Why?

Because a personal barn has different needs and considerations than a commercial barn and, among commercial barns, a boarding barn has somewhat less demanding requirements than an active training and showing facility.

Above all, the safety and comfort of the horses is my priority, so there are some standards I try to incorporate into every barn: a) horses on outside walls for better access to natural light and ventilation; b) Dutch doors (not windows) for easy access in case of fire or other emergency; c) high finished ceilings to allow more natural light and ventilation, better appearance and far less maintenance (in a lofted barn, 11 ft); d) ventilation shafts to exhaust hot or damp air; e) use one wash stall for every five horses as a rule of thumb for a training/ show barn; f) locate the work area next to the arena whenever possible – the horses can get more rest in their stalls when there’s more separation, g) slip free flooring. Also important: hay drops to each stall, cross aisles for better air flow, group all of the water in the same area, and a barn can never have too much storage. The floor plan pictured illustrates a good floor plan for a boarding/training facility – the owner has three horses she actively shows, and there are several boarders who show at selected regional shows. This facility has three wash/groom stalls with recessed shelving and, when it’s not in use, the farrier/ vet/dentist stall serves as an additional grooming area. Note that this stall has a full access door, allowing trucks to back up to the building so the forge, medications and tools will be readily available, and there are cabinets for 36

vet supplies, counter space, a recessed sink, and storage under the high side of the staircase. The ideal location for the tack room is directly across from the wash/groom stalls and, as a second choice, immediately next to them. The tack room shown is large enough to house the tack for the horses in the barn, while having enough space for a few lounge chairs. The room will also have a cabinetry on the end abutting the farrier/vet stall, providing space for clean storage, appliances and a tack cleaning area.

Designed for

safety and comfort of the horses.

The laundry/mechanical room is large enough to house the washer and dryer, along with storage for clean towels, cottons and wraps and is conveniently located next to the wash/groom stalls. The room will house the electrical panel and the water heater ( I recommend tankless). We used a mini split system in this barn to supply climate control to the tack room, laundry, bathroom, ofﬁce and grain room. Mini-split systems are also a good choice for heating and air conditioning in a barn, or radiant ﬂoor heat if the budget will permit. www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

The half bathroom in this barn is centrally located (recessed into a corner of the laundry/mechanical space) and opens directly to the aisle so no one has to go through one room to get to another. The stalls in this barn are 14’ deep x 12’ wide to accommodate larger horses, and stalls 10 & 15 are 14’x14’. All of the stalls have hay drops, hinged feed doors and automatic waterers with consumption gauges. The stall mattresses save on shavings and labor, while keeping the barn smelling fresh and providing the horses with greater cushion and insulation from the ground. All the stalls have Dutch doors with large top-half windows; there are full-length yoked metal screens inside each door so they can be opened fully in the warmer months. For additional light and a nice architectural feature, this barn has large transom windows above each Dutch door. Normally, stalls 10 & 15 would have been in “dead” corners, but by adding the blanket closets on the aisle corners, the stalls are moved over far enough to create space for a Dutch door. The two blanket closets will accommodate 36-38 hanging blankets, which keeps the clutter off the aisle, and they’re conveniently located for both ends of the stall aisle. The recessed trunk spaces along the front entry aisle hold 12 show trunks just inside the main door; they can be easily off-loaded, re-supplied and re-loaded into the trailer between shows. The walls above the trunks provide a nice display area.

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The barn has 3 ft overhangs all around, which provide protection from rain, snow and summer sun; the front entry is recessed and well-protected from the elements. Just inside the main entry, the office is large enough for a desk and seating area, or for two desks, i.e. an owner and a trainer. Across the entry aisle, the grain room bins will keep all of the grain and supplements organized, with space left for extra bags, as well as space for hanging tools, wheelbarrows and feed carts. The floor plan of a horse barn will determine how well it functions -- a good one will provide a more organized space, more convenience and will reduce labor, giving you more quality time to spend with the horses. Once my floor plan is designed, it’s fairly easy to give the exterior any appearance that’s needed to blend with existing buildings, the house, or whatever architectural look is preferred by the owner. But the floor plan is always the key to everything

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DANCES with

HORSES

Stina Herberg’s inspiring journey with a herd of rescues on St Vincent Island. ��

I believe horses are on this planet to help us find our own way back to ‘Source’ (or however one prefers to call the place where nothing but love exists). With remarkable patience for humankind, these incredible animals invite us constantly to join them in a state of oneness and pure connection. In their majestic presence, our hearts synchronize rhythms with theirs and slow down, so we can fully surrender to the moment. All that horses ask of us is to stay open to who they are; to partner with them while respecting their deep need for freedom; to understand that, when treated as equals and seen for their immense sensitivity, they are so very willing to come our way and never leave our side. Then the dance can begin. Meeting Stina Herberg: A dream come true

A few years back I was guided to learn about Stina’s amazing story with a herd of abandoned-turned-feral horses and, as it often happens in my life, I just knew I had to meet her. And I ﬁnally did: this past January I traveled to the lush and scenic St Vincent island. Stina’s experience with this herd, unfolding over a period of more than 10 years, is not easy to describe in a few paragraphs…like any personal journey, it is a complex story of patience, constant search and learning, resilience, openness of the heart and of course, the transformative power of love.

Stina’s Story

Stina’s journey with horses began at the age of ten when she fell in love with her ﬁrst equine friend. Over the years she worked with Icelandics, trained trotters for race, took dressage and Western lessons and rode in India, Morocco and Mozambique. 40

Originally from Norway, Stina was brought to St Vincent in 2007 by a job opportunity: to lead the ‘Richmond Vale Academy’, which is an educational institution. Soon after her arrival on St Vincent, Stina encountered a herd of feral horses. Brought over to the island 8-10 yrs prior and originally meant for trail rides, the horses were abandoned by their owners and left to survive the hard way. The original herd had sixteen members, but nine had already died. The last seven survivors were brought to Richmond Vale. And the journey began. “When I came to St. Vincent I thought I knew quite a bit about horses but...when I rescued the wild herd, I realized I had to start over”, explains Stina.

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their water source, so their hooves would trim naturally. “The horses were dewormed, we got the ticks off, and slowly they gained weight. We started to use their manure in the organic vegetable garden and many local people found the horses very interesting as there are not many of them around”, explained Stina. But the horses were still distant, seemed frightened and even showed signs of aggression at times. Faced with behaviour she had not previously encountered, Stina had to reconstruct her approach and ﬁnd new ways to connect.

Building the connection

For weeks to come, Stina had spent time observing the herd dynamics without interference and began to get insight into the horses’ language. “I did not want to use force. I intended to ﬁnd a way to communicate with the horses. I wanted to help them relax and enjoy my company and the reason-

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I bring horses and humans together in harmony through a connection built on friendship, trust and respect.

able challenges I presented to them. I studied with Carolyn Resnick, but most of all I studied my horses. I learned to wait for them to interact with me. While hanging out with them, I made them move a bit forward, showed them the way to the fruit trees, and sometimes I picked fruit for them. We built mutual trust and I copied their companionship interactions. The bond grew as I was learning their language. I became one with the herd.” said Stina. With the most difﬁcult times already behind them (even though the learning never really ends), this admirable woman and her herd are now at a point of visible harmony, trust and joy in their interaction. They are a delight to watch moving together in synch and offering a spectacle of deep union. “Sometimes I just sit in the moonlight with the horses, watching the stars while feeling their breath and listening to the deep sounds of the rain forest.”, says Stina. I really enjoyed my walks to the

beach with Stina and her herd and captured their playfulness on camera, while contemplating the deep trust they have for each other. More so, these horses are now very open and welcoming of all humans. I felt so much peace and joy around them, I could not wait for the mornings to come, so I could visit them again. I was very touched by their gentleness and could see my own soul in their loving eyes. The horses came this far simply because a human was willing to be there for them in the most understanding and compassionate of ways.

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“I bring horses and humans together in harmony through a connection built on friendship, trust and respect. I teach about how to have better relationships in life from what you learn from horses. I show you how to win a horse’s respect, how to keep a horse interested in learning and performing and how to create a perfect connection with them on a daily basis.”, says Stina. Every December, Stina also offers the unique ‘Sahaja Liberty Training Clinic and Retreat’. To my delight, she invited me to co-host this year’s clinic (December 1-5, 2018). “I am very excited to have Manuela join me to co-teach so we can add more feminine and spiritual elements. Manuela’s amazing photography will also gift the participants with some very unique moments and memories that are likely to be life changing.” exclaims Stina. I look forward to creating magic together! For more information, visit Stina’s website at www.stinaherberg.com

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EQUINE Wound Care Part 1 ��

Horses are curious, and with that curiousness combined with their fight or flight tendency, they tend to routinely aquire an assortment of wounds. Statistically, this makes the horse the number 1 animal for accidental injuries. With that kind of track record, it becomes important to know when to call the vet and when to treat it yourself.

BASIC WOUND TYPES Common basic types of wounds include: abrasions, punctures, and lacerations. 1. An abrasion is a superﬁcial scraping wound on the skin with minimal bleeding. There may be some additional yellowish serum/plasma seepage within and around the wound edges. Moist wound management methods generally hasten the recovery and additionally, decrease the pain signiﬁcantly. Applications of soothing ointments to encourage rapid healing and infection prevention are commonly used.

EQUINE Health

2. Puncture wounds in the skin or hoof are also common and potentially serious. Sometimes overlooked because of their size and lack of blood and skin ﬂaps, these wounds become a nidus for bacterial growth. Initial examination and observations must be taken to assure that no foreign body is remaining in the site. After cleansing, the wound must be thoroughly cleaned of any dirt and debris. Antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inﬂammatory drugs are generally usually used. Depending on the site, ice packs near the affected area are sometimes recommended as well as controlled movement of the area. These wounds types are serious and need the expertise of a veterinarian. 3. The laceration is the tearing of the skin in an uncontrolled direction (or directions) and can additionally involve bruising. Complicated wounds include not only the skin laceration but also can include the underlying structures such as muscle, ligaments, tendons, bone etc. A veterinarian should examine any lacerations as soon as possible as scarring and functionality of the area depend upon proper healing.

Elbow Wound

PREPARATION

The first step in first aid process is to have a first aid kit readily available. It should include: • Rolled cotton • Clean towels • Self adhesive wraps • Bandage scissors • Stethoscope and thermometer • Flashlight (and glasses, if necessary) • Veterinary records (vaccinations etc.) • Emergency phone numbers including veterinarian and family • Selection of OTC creams, sprays, saline, gauze, wipes, and tape • Notepad with useable pen First off, observations are essential. Know the basic behavior of the horse and what your horse’s normal temperature, pulse and respiration rates are. Take the horse’s TPR and WRITE IT DOWN. You can then inform the veterinarian of the current readings (temperature, pulse and respiration) which can help indicate the general state of the horse with regards to the wound. By comparing the “normal TPRs of the horse with the current readings, you can more accurately assess the situation.

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Nose Wound

calm. Try to get the horse in a well lit and quiet area to assess the damages. Keep in mind that pain trumps everything in horse behavior and logic; therefore, caution on your part is imperative. Forget “the horse knows you and it would never hurt you” attitude. A 180 pound human is no match for a 1200 pound pain laden horse. If you cannot safely examine the wound(s), wait for the veterinarian. Sedation will make the process far less eventful, both mentally and physically for you both. SAFETY FIRST. If the wound is pulsating, apply direct pressure over the exit site. Use clean or sterile towels to apply a steady pressure. The first task is to stop or at least minimize the flow rate so press firmly. Remember that a horse contains around 10 gallons of blood and can loose about 4 gallons and still survive if managed aggressively. Don’t panic, but call the veterinarian immediately. They will advise you as to the next steps. If the wound is slowly bleeding and not pulsating, apply direct pressure but avoid wiping blood from the area as it seeps out. Wiping blood from the area can traumatize the already damaged tissues and may contaminate the wound further. Don’t use loose cotton or wool wipes. These can leave particles within the wound area. If neces-

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sary, trim the hair away from the wound edges and carefully pick out any loose hairs, grass, wood chips, etc. from the wound area. If it is “attached”, do NOT remove it and let the veterinarian take care of its placement or removal. When you are sure that there are no foreign bodies in the wound, cleansing can commence. Under the advice of your veterinarian, you can use an antiseptic wash (e.g. chlorhexidine or betadine). Do not apply sprays, powders, glues, “second skin” products or other wound products until the wound is thoroughly cleaned and examined. If applied before the wound is thoroughly cleaned, the wound may be sealed shut with contaminates still inside. Additionally, do not hose it out with the garden hose. Water pressure from the hose can force contaminates further into the wound and complicate the healing process. Finally, look the horse over carefully to make sure this is the only wound area and that less obvious areas of injury have not been missed. This is very important and is routinely skipped in the confusion of the other wounds present. Remember, one and done is not always the actuality.

TO CALL OR NOT TO CALL THE VETERINARIAN

Leg Wound

• It is severely contaminated with foreign matter • Penetrates the hoof • Is large enough to require stitches or staples • Involves underlying tissues beneath the skin Keep in mind that stitching, if needed, should be done ASAP so that healing is optimal. Once air exposed for any length of time, the outer skin edges dry out and die making the edges unable to heal together. The veterinarian must then freshen the edges by removing dead tissue thus it may not have the same overall healing results.

Most wounds are fairly minor in nature; however certain arPart 2 of this series explains on going wound care. eas of injury always warrant a veterinary examination due �� to the anatomical locations. �� Call the veterinarian when it: �� • Involves the lower limb below the knee or hock �� • Involves a puncture wound �� • Penetrates or is near a joint E

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Steam-Powered Horse Health

Protecting the delicate equine respiratory system is one of hay steaming’s many benefits. �� World Equestrian Games hopeful Lauren Hough can’t quite recall how she learned about the benefits of steamed hay, but when she did, it made immediate sense to the 2000 Olympic show jumper. In addition to travelling to and from her stables in England and Wellington, Florida, Lauren and her horses are on the road most of the year. “It’s a safety measure for us,” she explains. “When you’re travelling a lot, you don’t have the same hay and steaming eliminates the risk of a cough or infection coming from breathable particles. We all recognized it as very beneficial.”

EQUINE Health

idding hay of respirable irritants is exactly what Haygain® Hay Steamers were developed to do. The 50-minute, high-temperature steaming cycle came from a quest for forage that’s free of dust, bacteria, mold and fungal spores that are, to many people’s surprise, prevalent in even the finest quality, most expensive hay. Along with stall bedding, hay of all types is the biggest contributor to respiratory issues in horses. As conditions on the newly defined “Equine Asthma Spectrum” become better understood, so does the recognition of how frequently horses suffer – often without obvious symptoms—from compromises to their respiratory tract. Conditions on the mild end of the Spectrum often present no outward signs. “A horse can have a serious problem with their respiratory system without having obvious symptoms to where the owner can’t pinpoint what’s going on,” explains Emmanuelle Van Erck-Westergren, DVM, PhD, ECEIM. “The horse can have lower airway inflammation and not necessarily have a cough, nasal discharge or heavy breathing.” Multiple studies confirm the presence of Inflammatory Airway Disease in indoor-stabled horses with no symptoms. There’s ample research to confirm hay’s contribution to respiratory health, but a science degree isn’t necessary to figure that out. Shake a flake of even the best quality hay and the visible poof of particles proves this point. These cause or contribute to everything from an occasional cough to careerending Respiratory Airway Obstruction, aka “heaves,” the start and end points on the Equine Asthma Spectrum. That’s why steamed hay is also a must in the stable of Grand Prix dressage rider and veterinarian Dr. Wren Burnley and her husband, FEI trainer and rider JT Burnley. Along with her veterinary

degree and many years experience caring for performance horses, Wren is an asthmatic herself and understands all too well the impact of a compromised respiratory system on an athlete. Clean hay is a staple for their own and client horses at Wrenwood Dressage in Fulton, Kentucky. It’s especially key for middleaged horses competing at the upper levels of dressage. By “middle aged,” Wren means horses that are just hitting their peak from a training and performance standpoint: 10-year-olds and up, generally speaking.

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The Haygain 200: The largest of Haygain’s three steaming units, the 2000 steams a full bale or up to 88 pounds of haylage.

Lauren Hough & Ohlala: WEG hopeful Lauren Hough counts on steaming to feed consistently clean hay no matter where her globe-trotting horses are competing.

Just as in older people, older horses have lungs that have seen a lot more respiratory challenges,

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the United States Dressage Federation Gold Medalist and American Association of Equine Practitioners member explains. “When you look at their respiratory tracts, you see they already have a start on scarring and the tissue has lost some of its elasticity.” This is normal in healthy horses performing at their peak, like Fuerst Falco and Furst Tanzer, FEI-level steeds in the Burnleys barn. With even the earliest scarring and loss of elasticity, dust, spores and other airborne irritants can trigger inﬂammation in the airway and lungs, compromising comfort and performance. Unlike the equine muscular or cardiovascular system, the horse’s respiratory system does not get more ﬁt through training or conditioning, Wren points out. So, protecting it is the best option.

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Appetite, Hydration & “Low Carb” Needs

Dr. Burnley also recommends steamed hay for clients’ horses in various phases of life, and not just for respiratory health. Skin allergies, lack of appetite and a tendency toward colic are additional conditions for which she’s seen steamed hay work wonders. “Since I started to use a Haygain hay steamer, I have seen many changes in horses for the better.” Proven increases in palatability over dry or soaked hay make steaming a popular option in veterinary hospitals. Getting horses back on their nutrition plan after a colic bout or surgery is critical to recovery, but that can be tough. “The problem for veterinarians is that horses don’t like to eat immediately after going through colic surgery,” explains Chad S. Davis, DVM of Davis Equine, LLC in The Plains, Virginia. “We have tested Haygain steamed hay against non-steamed hay to see if horses would ﬁnd it more appetizing, and we’ve found that horses routinely go back to eating the Haygain hay before the dry hay post-op. It’s important for us, from a veterinary standpoint,

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Wren Burnley, DVM on Furst Tanzer: As an asthmatic athlete herself, the veterinarian and Grand Prix dressage rider considers hay steaming’s beneﬁts a no-brainer. Photo by John Borys

that horses get back on their nutritional plan, which is critical to their recovery from surgery.” The 50-minute steam cycle uses one-and-a-half gallons of water, which winds up in the horse. As with humans, hydration is important to everyday digestive function and, for horses, it’s especially important in preventing colic because it helps keep things moving through their digestive system. Steaming’s value is also increasingly recognized in helping horses with various health issues that require a diet low in “non-structural carbohydrates.” Excess weight, laminitis and Equine Metabolic Syndrome are a few of the many conditions in this category. It’s a complicated and often-misunderstood topic with highly individualized solutions depending on what condition the horse has. These cases merit the help of an equine nutritionist or veterinarian, but there are some broadly applicable basics involving soaking and steaming hay. Soaking hay in water is the most effective way to signiﬁcantly reduce the water-soluble carbohydrate component of non-structural carbohydrates down to safer levels for horses that need these special diets. One of steaming’s beneﬁts is that it does not leach nutrients from hay. Soaking has been proven to reduce water-soluble carbohydrates by 34 percent, whereas steaming only cuts them by 3 percent. Unfortunately, soaking creates an environment in which bacteria and mold quickly grow. Even just a 10-minute soak has been determined to increase bacteria by a whopping 150 percent. 52

That’s why a post-soak steam is critical for feeding clean, healthy hay. Soaked hay is also just that – soaked hay. It’s wet and a lot of horses don’t like the taste. Steaming restores its palatability. It’s moist and soft, rather than soggy, and it has an appetiteinducing fragrance that infuses the whole barn.

How It Works

Haygain hay steamers were developed about nine years ago in conjunction with the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, England. The steaming happens in a sealed, purpose-built, insulated chest. A patented spike manifold system injects steam, heated to at least 212° Fahrenheit, evenly through the hay inside. The high temperature and even distribution have been shown to reduce all hay pollutants to virtually zero. To be speciﬁc: fungi and yeast to zero; viable bacteria by 99 percent; and respirable particles by 98 percent. In essence, it’s clean hay, a fact to which Dr. Burnley can personally attest. “As an asthmatic athlete myself, I cannot stick my nose into a regular bale of hay, but I can in a bale that has come out of the Haygain machine.” A recent survey found that she’s not alone when it estimated that one in four people who work with horses has some sort of respiratory condition.

Allison Springer on Lord Willing: “Steaming is an extra step that the international eventer describes as “totally worth it.” Photo by Callie Heroux Photography

It’s an extra step, for sure, but one at which most elite equestrians don’t bat an eyelash. “It’s totally worth making it part of the horses’ routine,” says longtime hay steamer and international eventer Allison Springer. “The equine respiratory system is really sensitive and that’s why I feel it’s so important to be proactive in this way.” Haygain is committed to improving equine health through scientiﬁc research, product innovation and consumer education in respiratory and other health issues. With ofﬁces in the USA and England, Haygain distributes products for healthier horses to 19 countries, including its Haygain® Hay Steamers, ComfortStall® Orthopedic Sealed Flooring System, ForagerTM Slow Feeder and Flexineb® Portable Equine Nebulizer. Visit www.haygain.us for more information.

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Horse Care Routines Whether you’re prepping for the next show or soothing tired muscles after a long ride, you want the easiest process with the best results. Two new additions to Farnam’s trusted Vetrolin® line will help streamline your horse care routines. Farnam introduces Vetrolin® Shine Spray and Vetrolin® Liniment Spray in EquiVeil™ 360° continuous spray bottles for unbeatable coverage and efficient application at any angle. This new technology also lets you spray virtually every drop until the bottle is empty, and no more wasted product means you’ll save money. Professionals have long relied on Vetrolin® Liniment with its invigorating aromatic scent to help relieve minor stiffness, soreness and inflammation. Putting the popular original formula in a 20 oz., non-aerosol continuous spray bottle makes applying it more convenient than ever. Pump the nozzle once for a light mist or three times for a continuous spray, then spray exactly where it’s needed. Ideal for post-workout use, Vetrolin® Liniment Spray contains five essential oils that soothe and revitalize, stimulating blood flow to sore ankles, knees and tendons. With the new spray application, your post-workout routine is simple and right on target. Vetrolin® Shine Spray is a high-luster coat polish and conditioner that produces a brilliant shine and is ideal for both horses and dogs. The only way to improve this popular product was to upgrade the packaging, so that’s what Farnam has done. Now you can groom smarter — not harder. The EquiVeil™ 360° continuous spray bottle delivers a uniform misting spray that quickly covers the animal’s coat. There’s no hand fatigue, and the bottle even sprays upside down. For best results, spray on damp hair after shampooing and then brush in the direction of hair growth. Rich in vitamins that keep hair manageable and tangle-free, Vetrolin® Shine Spray enhances the appearance of any color coat while protecting hair from dust and weather. PABA sunscreen shields the skin and hair from damaging UV rays, and the refreshing scent won’t attract insects.

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Riding the Rails,

Western Dressage Style

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If I wanted to ride in Western Pleasure, I wouldn’t be at a Western Dressage show! So, why have rail classes here? Well, there are lots of reasons. First, Western Dressage rail classes offer an opportunity for riders to introduce their horses to the arena in the comfort of a group setting before having to enter alone. Western Dressage promotes a leveled training system beginning with small steps and moving up a challenge at a time. Therefore, the rail classes are included for you to use as part of your training process. The rail classes offered in Western Dressage focus on different goals than Western Pleasure. Let’s look at Western Dressage’s rail classes one at a time and keep in mind that you can substitute saddle gait for jog anytime when considering gaited horses as all these classes can be offered for gaited horses:

Suitability:

Suitability is for the beginner horses learning to balance impulsion and submission at three gaits. It is for horses that have never shown above Basic level or in Hack. The objectives include rewarding the supple mover with a steady and correct way of going. However, 30% of the performance is judged on the rider’s position, seat, and effective use of aids. A horse’s potential as a Western Dressage mount is considered by judges. Personally, I like this class because it gives me the opportunity to learn if the horse I’m riding is suited for this type of work, early in the training process. Horses perform as a group both ways of the arena at the working walk, working jog, and working lope. They free walk on a loose rein at least one direction and may be asked to back. Horses reverse at the working walk or working jog. Transitions in and out of the working lope are through the working jog.

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Hack:

Hack is for horses moving up from Suitability and Basic Level. These horses are beginning to show more balance and self-carriage. They are ready to perform lengthened gaits with a clear difference between a lengthened gait and the corresponding working gait. Hack horses should show more consistent light contact with the bit as well as bending in corners and straightness on straightaways. They are still working on balance, suppleness, and harmony. Any horses may be shown in Hack, but once you go hack, you never go back (to Suitability). So, it is best not to move a horse out of Suitability or Basic Level until you are both ready. The performance is judged on gaits and transitions, with attention to impulsion, willing cooperation, and using the objectives above. Still, 30% of the performance is judged on the rider’s position, seat, and effective use of aids. Horses perform at the working walk, working jog, working lope, and a lengthening of strides at the jog and lope both ways of the arena. They free walk on a long rein at least one direction and may be asked to back. Horses reverse at the working jog. Transitions in and out of the working lope are through the working jog.

There is a ﬂavor for everyone in Western Dressage Equitation and since we are discussing rail classes, I will indulge you a little further here and include explanations of the three types of Western Dressage Equitation classes: 1. Western Dressage Seat on the Rail is the only pure rail class in our Equitation Division. 2. Horsemanship is a pattern class with no rail work. 3. Western Dressage Seat Medal is a combination with both rail work and pattern work.

Western Dressage Seat on the Rail:

Western Dressage Seat on the Rail is a class with such a long name it has a nickname. You will commonly hear people refer to it as “Equitation on the Rail”. Western Dressage Seat on the Rail is for every rider and can be offered as an Open, Amateur, or Youth class. There can also be classes for maiden, novice, and limit riders. It can be offered as a walk-jog class or as the usual walk-jog-lope class. The walk-jog classes are only for horse/rider combinations who have not competed above Intro. Level. In all equitation classes, riders are judged on hands, seat, aids, and on performance of the horse as the culmination of harmony between the horse and rider. The working jog and the collected jog must be ridden seated. Riders perform at the walk, working jog, and working lope both directions and back.

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Western Dressage Seat Horsemanship:

Horsemanship is a pattern only class. There is no rail work. The class is available for youth or amateur riders. Allowable patterns may be found in the USEF rulebook, at the end of the Western Dressage chapter. General performance directives for Western Dressage Equitation still apply here so, no posting the working or collected jogs.

Western Dressage Seat Medal:

The medal class is for Basic or First Level youth or amateur riders who like to do it all. Riders perform on the rail as a group and then execute one of the approved patterns individually. Rules and directives from both Western Dressage Seat on the Rail and Western Dressage Seat Horsemanship apply here. The rail work and pattern work are each worth 50% of the total score. Complete rules for all of the classes I have discussed can be found in the USEF rulebook, Western Dressage Chapter, subchapters 10-12. Each of the Western Dressage rail classes can have a unique part to play in your journey to train your horse well. WDAA offers a toolbox full of classes and opportunities. You choose how to use them best for you and your horse. I wish you all the best and I hope Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll run across you sometime out there, riding the railsâ&#x20AC;Ś EE www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

HERE Should MY SADDLE Sit The Saddle

Support Area

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I keep hearing about the “Saddle support area”. How important is it really that the saddle stays within this area and where exactly is it located? Although there are many opinions as to where exactly a saddle should sit correctly, it may depend somewhat on the discipline you are riding in. However, the fact remains that the saddle should always stay off the shoulder and not go past the 18th thoracic vertebra. This is what is called the ‘saddle support area’ (SSA) and is relatively simple to find on your horse. It’s sometimes surprising how small this area actually is even on what seems a long-backed horse, and as the horse matures, it can actually grow smaller as the shoulder muscles grow larger and move the shoulder blade further back. A saddle which goes past the borders of the SSA can cause all sorts of problems, which will be the topic of a further article in the future. The SSA begins about four fingers behind the base of the withers (making sure that the tree points are always behind the back edge of the shoulder blade) and ends at the 18th floating rib. You can easily find this if you follow the hair line up to the spine and feel where the lumbars begin and the ribs end. You can follow the 9 easy steps and determine your horse’s own SSA.

Take your chalk and mark a straight line top to bottom at the widest point of the shoulder.

Mark a 2nd line where the shoulder blade ends, parallel to your first line.

Extend the foreleg and make a 3rd line where the shoulder blade now ends ( having rotated upward and backward during the leg extension)

Behind this 4th line go back another 4 inches (10 cm) and draw a 5th line parallel to the 4th. This is the region where the bucking reflex lies. When the saddle is too long and ends in this area, your horse may exhibit the issues listed above.

Now return to the area between the 3rd and 4th lines and carefully feel for the spinal vertebrae. Mark a horizontal line between the 3rd and 4th vertical line to mark where the transverse processes of the spine end.

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Feel where the last floating rib ends (the 18th lumbar vertebra), or you can see where the two hair directions converge at the hind flank and go up from there, and mark a 4th line.

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From this horizontal line feel downward where the longissimus ends and inserts into the intercostals (rib muscles). There will be more or less distinct indentation here. Draw a parallel horizontal line here as well from the 2nd to the 4th vertical lines (there will be about 4 inches of space between these 2 lines).

Go down 4 inches from the top of the 2nd line and draw a diagonal line to connect the 2nd and 3rd lines back to the base of the withers, then back to the top of the 2nd line. This triangle is the area where there should be absolutely no contact. The trapezius, the rhomboid and the spinalis all insert under this region as well as the nuchal and dorsal ligament system, with all the accompanying nerve ends. This is the most sensitive area of the withers (where the stallion bites the mare to immobilize her during mating).

9. The areas marked in white on the horse’s back are the saddle support areas, which essentially the position of the longissimus muscles.Your horse will tell you if he’s comfortable – as the rider you will feel whether he responds readily to your aids, or seems resistant because something may be ‘off’.

For your own visible information draw red chalk X’s where the saddle and girth should not lie: - Between the 1st and 2nd vertical chalk lines - Between the 4th and 5th vertical chalk lines - In the sensitive area of the withers - Above the 1st horizontal line on the horse’s back/ spine - The girth buckles should avoid the area of the edge of the pectorals and the latissimus at the elbow, and at the sides of the horse

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TIME in Horsemanship ��

As human beings, we measure time, but we also let time measure our life. Time seems never as long, or as short as we would like it to be. When we are with horses we should consider how they perceive time too! And, most importantly, not spend all the time we have together in activities that horses do not appreciate, understand, or are even fearful about. Being conscious of this fact can actually give us great advantages in our horsemanship. Mainly, the horse will not look at us just as a nuisance when we appear in his space. If you ever wondered what is the horse’s concept of time, and researched about it, you would know that is not a subject alien to him. Unlike in human life, for the horse, time is marked by vital needs, and not by a clock, or an agenda. Examples of time instances, that a horse definitely understands, are related to reproduction, seasonal changes (which regulate the length and density of the equine coat), and most definitely to the vital needs, like food and water intake, or social interactions. However, the more interesting question is whether horses are aware Horses that of the passage of time, have confidence and have the concept of episodic memory, also in themselves known as “what, where, learn much when” memory. Obviously, in this case ‘when’ faster than is most relevant. If an those who are animal is able to demonstrate an awareness of always on alert when a particular event occurred, that animal has a ‘conscious’ sense of time. In the case of horses, they are certainly able to remember when an event happened, and definitely alter their behavior accordingly. Therefore, we can conclude that horses do have the capacity to understand time on a conscious level.

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Between human and horse, a form of time that matters is the one used in communication. In this regard, I am not intending to talk about how quickly we should give a reward to a horse that is being trained for an action. Watching a human and a horse work together can have different outcomes. It can look like they are in perfect sync, like professional dancers, or that one executes the other’s directive requests, or that there is a problem in the communication, and the action stops. When communication is not a problem, the flow of the action in time can definitely be helped by a shared common purpose. This is always present, when two individuals are working in sync as a team. In the second instance, the human is communicating an instruction to the horse, and there is a technical

time, during which a horse perceives the communication through his senses, understands, and responds in form of behavior. The more these technical times are taken into account, the more the horse will benefit from it, and will be able to learn from his experience. Each individual has different times, and methods of learning. Horses that have confidence in themselves learn much faster than those who are always on alert, because they cannot concentrate on a situation for significant periods of time. Man and horse have a long history in common, during which the horse has served us, both as a necessary support to our life, and as a source of pleasure. In both cases, the horse had no choice other than executing what he was trained to perform. We should definitely ask ourselves what would happen if instead of proposing to the horse things that he must accept, we give him some room for expression in this regard. It could be surprising to find out that, if we let the horse act spontaneously, we can even have the chance to experiment, and learn together. Obviously, the real obstacle is having an efficient communication. There is a real possibility of spontaneously communicating with the horse, but to do so it is necessary to give the horse an opportunity to express himself openly and relate spontaneously. The time it takes to do this is related to the quality of communication that we offer to the horse and that we are willing to accept from him. To start an immediate relationship with the horse, a good action is to do it with the horse free to move, immersed in the dimension of space and real time. Allowing him to use the language of space and movement, and giving the horse time to decide whether or not to participate in the action always repays our work in a positive way. By letting the horse be free to move, and to

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express himself, we give him the possibility to understand completely, and choose to participate in what’s happening. In addition to that, we can use something a horse understand, like food, as a reason for the action, and set up the situation where the horse can see it, so he will try to reach the food, and perform what we are asking. One of the ways we apply this situation is when we want the horse to do something that can be difficult, like getting on a plastic tarp. If properly used, the tarp is a great training tool when working with horses that are not held with tack. From the sensory perspective, the challenge that we are asking the horse to overcome is to step on something that covers the “true ground”, and that makes noises when he gets on it. The way we make the horse want to get on the tarp is to simply set up the situation in the horse’s presence, and put some hay, or other food on it, and ask the horse to get on. Our tarp needs to be large enough that, in order to reach the hay the horse will need to be on it. Using the tarp is a very versatile and effective way to demonstrate to the horse that what we present to him has a value, and that following our lead is a good idea. Obviously we cannot use force, or words, to convince the horse of this fact, we need to use our behavior, and the senses as vectors for the information we are giving to the horse.

The duration of the work with the horse must be commensurate with the difficulty of what we are doing, with the ability to perform that the horse is expressing at the moment, and with the physical effort required. Each of these aspects is equally important, and plays a role in achieving our purpose, and maximizes the time we spend with our horse.

This approach is coming from a very different point of view than making the horse experience discomfort or pain, if he is not performing. No individual would freely consider another, as a leader, when what they experience from him is source of discomfort, or pain. What works is creating for the horse an interest in the action we are proposing. This is what allows us to quickly establish a relationship of collaboration. This kind of relationship is the one we can benefit from, later in other circumstances, because the horse has the ability to connect a situation to an individual, and also do it through time.

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EQUILINE Introduces The Scott Stewart Saddle The stylish brand Equiline has teamed up with one of the most stylish hunter riders of all time. Equiline is proud to introduce Scott Stewart as part of its sponsored rider team. Stewart, a six-time winner of the World Champion Hunter Rider Professional Finals and the two-time defending champion of the WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, has been at the top of the sport for decades, epitomizing classic style along the way. He joins Equiline following a year that saw him ride to three championships at the prestigious Capital Challenge Horse Show, known for being the nation’s premier event for show hunters, and earning the distinction of being the Winter Equestrian Festival’s leading Overall Hunter Rider of 2017.

Scott Stewart Signature Saddle

Adding to this exciting collaboration, Equiline and Stewart have also teamed up to create the signature Scott Stewart saddle. The saddle, available now from Equiline America, features all of Equiline’s premier technologies, coupled with traditional Italian craftsmanship and classic American hunter styling. The saddle is made with Italian calfskin leather and is Scott Stewart approved in its performance and cosmetic appearance.

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It’s the culmination of a little bit of my ideas and their ideas, and I think we have a good product. “Equiline apparel is top quality, and we worked together on the saddle for over a year to put it all together,” Stewart said. “It’s the culmination of a little bit of my ideas and their ideas, and I think we have a good product. The saddles are really comfortable for both horse and rider, and they break in quite easy,” “When you think about the hunter discipline in the USA, the image that immediately comes to mind is Scott Stewart,” said Kelly Molinari, the ofﬁcial United States distributor of Equiline. 62

“Scott agreeing to collaborate with Equiline on the development of a saddle is a most amazing honor. His desire is one with our goal in the Equiline Saddle Division: to make saddles which above all respect the well-being of the horse, provide comfort for the rider, and aid in achieving optimal results for the horse and rider combination. Maintaining tradition in overall appearance as well as craftsmanship in production is another common goal shared by the parties. Together, Scott Stewart and Equiline have crafted a signature saddle, which is a beautiful piece of artwork offering riders proper balance to enhance performance.”

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“It has been a great honor for our company to have the opportunity to create products for the hunter discipline in collaboration with a top rider like Scott,” said Paolo Marchetto, Equiline’s founder. “The Scott Stewart Saddle is a stand-out, with beautiful aesthetics combined with high-level technological components. We think that, just as other products developed for the hunter discipline, the Scott Stewart Saddle will have good commercial success, both in the U.S. and in overseas markets, as well as across The Scott Stewart Saddle’s tree features riding disciplines. I want to personally thank Scott for choosing Equiline for Coreshield Technology, which is excluthis important collaboration and know sive to Equiline in the saddle market. With a lifetime guarantee, the tree is re- his ongoing input will help our goal of silient yet elastic, moving with the horse always striving to make Equiline products the best they can be in support of and allowing for greater shoulder mobility and freedom through the withers. equestrian sport.” With a traditional stirrup bar, a comfort seat with T-foam padding, and ﬂocking “It’s exciting,” Stewart said. “I’ve never done anything like this before. I didn’t available in either T-foam or synthetic wool, the Scott Stewart saddle provides think something like this would happen where I would have a saddle with my ultimate comfort for horse and rider. name on it, but I’m proud it!” Custom options, including stitching and adjustable blocks, are also availTo schedule a ﬁtting for the Scott Stewable. Stewart is already winning in the art Saddle, contact EQUILINE America. saddle; he rode to numerous champiEquilineAmerica.com onships on multiple mounts during the Info@EquilineAmerica.com EE 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival. www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

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Training on the Trail: The

ooky Horse

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We are continuing our series on “training outside the box.” To review, we have important steps to prepare for training on the trail, including reading the horse to recognize his inner energy level and working with him to release it, preparing the rider through warm up and stretching exercises, and building safety and confidence on the trail. We covered training tips for dealing with two of three common trail training issues: the horse that wants to always be in the lead and the horse that wants to run up from behind. When dealing with a spooky horse, go back to the routine we suggested in previous articles before to prepare him for his first trail ride. If he is spooky on a trail, it is better to work on overcoming spookiness issues there rather than moving on to a different trail. If he has been on a trail before and he has spooked or resisted, stop and figure out the reason why this happened. Was he reacting to something permanent that cannot be changed along the trail like a tree stump or a water crossing? Or did he spooked at something temporary, like a gush of wind, a grouse that flushed in front of him, or a sound in the bushes? If it was something permanent, to improve his training on the next ride get off his back and on the ground before reaching the object he spooked at. One key to controlling a spooky horse is that you must stop him before he decides to stop and spook. In this way you keep control so the horse can address the offending obstacle before he stops and spooks in fright. How do you do that? By being alert to the horse’s body language. Watch for these cues that tell you he is getting ready to spook. His ears are alert. His eyes get bigger. His breathing gets stronger. As soon as you hear stronger breathing than normal, this is the point where you want to stop and dismount. While on the ground be sure to give the horse his head to let him study the obstacle and swing his head to see it with both his left and right eye. After he studies it and seems to ignore the obstacle, take a few steps toward it. Stop and let the horse study it again. When he appears to ignore it again, continue the process until you reach the spooky spot. Allow him to smell it. This will really give him confidence.

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Once he seems to accept it, the lesson is not over yet. He must learn to accept the obstacle when 1) it is behind him, and 2) when approaching it from the opposite direction. In the first situation the scary obstacle that he accepted and walked past is now behind him. Horses sometimes show more spookiness when an obstacle is behind him. This is because a horse is a flight animal. His reaction once he has passed a spooky spot may be to flee or overreact to spook away from it. In the second situation, a horse may be spooky approaching an obstacle he has already accepted when he comes at it from the opposite direction. This is because a horse sees things differently from each direction. If you get him accustomed to the scary obstacle coming at it only from one direction, when he approaches it from the opposite direction he may ignore it, spook with the same level of concern as before, or spook even worse. Be sure to accustom the horse to obstacles from both directions! 64

As you start to leave spooky spot, such as walking past a scary stump, take a step or two and stop. Let him look and swing his head and let him look at the spot with each eye. If he moves and does not stand still, reposition him exactly where he was standing. Do not circle to reposition him. If he moves to the right, reposition him to the left. If he moves left, reposition him to the right. If he moves forward, back him and vice versa until he is positioned right back to where he was originally standing. This is very important to do to keep his respect and keep you in charge of the situation. Get him accustomed to approaching the scary spot from the opposite direction. Remember, when on the ground, be ready to use the “move away from me” commands. The horse’s ﬁrst instinct will be to herd or get close to you. This is dangerous, and puts him in control of the situation. Do not let him move on top of you! Make him move away and respect your space as he learns to accept the obstacle. When you are between 15 to 20 feet away from the obstacle you can remount and move on to whatever you were doing prior to the spookiness. Continue with the same short segments if his spookiness returns. Take a few steps, stop, study the obstacle, etc. The more time you take time to let him study an obstacle, the shorter time it will take him to accept it. On the other hand, if you rush this process or force him, it will take you longer to get him to accept it. The way to handle spooky behavior while mounted is basically the same as on the ground. Stop before getting to the spooky object and allow the horse his head so he can see it with both eyes. Once he seems to ignore it, take a few steps towards it, stop, and let him look again. If he does not stop, but starts “dancing” around, reposition him to the exact point where you asked him to stop. Instead of using the “move away from me” command, use your seat, leg, and hand aids to put him back in position. If he goes to the right, use your aids to make him come back to the left and vice versa. If he backs up, send him forward to the spot where you asked him to stop. What to do when a horse spooks? Turn him with the inside rein quickly and just as quickly loosen the outside rein. Keep him turning in as tight a circle as possible until you get control. Be very careful not to keep a tight outside rein. The horse may react to this by rearing. Do not pull on both reins either. The horse will only “run” through the reins. Don’t look down at whatever the horse is reacting to, instead look up and away from it. Hold the saddle horn with the same hand that is holding the outside rein.

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Your Next Step… Here are some tips for the rider when dealing with a spooky horse.

For example, if the horse spooks and moves to the left, quickly shorten the inside left rein to turn him tightly to the left while loosening the outside right rein held in the right hand. Look over your left shoulder as you turn him to the left. Grasp the saddle horn with the right hand. Keep the horse in as tight a circle or turn as possible until he submits to you and control is regained. Then go back and address the obstacle again. If you have a horse that tends to be spooky, go with a rider with a gentle horse who can give your horse conﬁdence. Or teach your horse how to pony on a longe line next to a calmer horse that will give him conﬁdence while he is training outside the box. Make a note that the next time you plan to go out on the trail, exercise the spooky horse by longeing him before riding more than may have been done prior to past rides. The goal should be not to get him tired out, but just to make him more humble to accept his new surroundings while on the trail. If possible make arrangements to out on the trail ride with another rider mounted on a quiet horse or try ponying your horse with a calmer partner.

Team up with a rider with a gentle horse who can give your horse confidence.

Repeat the same trail, but hike it before going out with your horse. Analyze spots where you may need to stop to allow him enough time to accept areas he might be unsure about. By doing this, you will be prepared to help your horse accept spooky obstacles while staying in control of the situation.

Riders must understand that when a horse is taken into a new environment, his level of sensitivity and tendency to overreact will tend to increase. He is being placed in a new situation or being asked to do something he has never done before. Often riders who are surprised at their horse’s spooky reactions will say to me “my horse has never done this before.” Chances are that is exactly what is causing the spooky behavior. Because the horse has no experience with the situation, he becomes overly sensitive and reactive. It is the rider’s responsibility to anticipate that these situations may happen, and be prepared to handle them effectively. Riders must understand that when a horse is taken into a new environment, his level of sensitivity and tendency to overreact will tend to increase. He is being placed in a new situation or being asked to do something he has never done before. Often riders who are surprised at their horse’s spooky reactions will say to me “my horse has never done this before.” Chances are that is exactly what is causing the spooky behavior.Because the horse has no experience with the situation, he becomes overly sensitive and reactive. It is the rider’s responsibility to anticipate that these situations may happen, and be prepared to handle them effectively. 66

Don’t look down at the spooky areas. Always look over and beyond obstacles that could have the potential to spook your horse. Why?Because when you look down and have negative thoughts about the obstacle, the horse picks up these negative feelings. He knows what you are thinking. Give him positive thoughts instead. Say to yourself: “I am going over to the other side of this water crossing.” “I am going to keep my horse responding to my aids and commands.” Be conﬁdent and build your horse’s sense of security.

If you are hesitant about dealing with issues of spooking, or if you are inexperienced, trail ride in a western saddle. The security of a western saddle, with its easy-to-grab horn, will give you more conﬁdence than an English saddle.

3. Take every negative or nervous thought and turn it around to a

positive statement. It is important that the rider has positive thoughts for the horse to be positive, too.

4. When riding away from the barn or trailer, make sure you and

your horse are well exercised and warmed up. The horse should be walking quietly. Schedule “forward” work when going away from the barn or trailer. Forward work includes walk to trot, trot to lengthening trot, trot to canter, and yielding at the trot both to the left and right. The more often you change gaits, and speed within gaits (transitions), the more it will improve the horse’s concentration on you rather than being worried about the outside surroundings.

When coming back to the barn, trailer, or turning around on the trail to return “home,” do “slow down” work to keep his focus on you rather than mindlessly rushing back, and possibly discovering something to spook at. Slow down work includes slow trot to walk, walk to stop, yielding at the walk both right and left, stopping, turn on the haunches and forehand, mounting and dismounting.

6. Don’t get frustrated if a horse continues to spook over an object or

situation. Some horses simply take longer to get over these issues than others. The longer it takes and the more patient you are, the more you are building a foundation for advancing his training outdoors. The key to solving the issue of a spooking horse is not allowing the horse to take charge of his rider. If he does, the horse is being allowed to go out on the trail prematurely. Both horse and rider need to go back to work in a big ﬁeld or arena until they gain more conﬁdence and skill together. Until then, follow your dreams…

Lynn’s Training Tip… Remember… a horse knows what you are thinking. You have to be a positive rider to bring out the best in your horse!

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�� The Vermont Summer Festival is preparing to celebrate an iconic anniversary. Only a select number of horse shows ever reach the 25-year milestone and, during the 2018 season, the Vermont Summer Festival will be one of them.

Connecticut rider Cassandra Orpen riding in the competitive hunter ranks aboard Major Key at the Vermont Summer Festival. By Andrew Ryback Photography

Running for six consecutive weeks from July 3 through August 12 at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT, the event has grown to be a favorite among riders, trainers, and local spectators alike. The 2018 summer series will continue the tradition of competitive in-ring options to please the hunter, jumper, and equitation rider, as well as an ever-evolving dedication to improvement.

A New Era What was once a tiny horse show held in the parking lot of a ski resort in Killington, VT, the Vermont Summer Festival has evolved into a top summer choice for hunter/jumper riders throughout North America and beyond. Show managers John and Dotty Ammerman have been involved with the Vermont Summer Festival from its early beginnings and have since turned Dorset, VT, into its permanent home.

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“We are incredibly proud to be a part of the event during its 25th year,” said John Ammerman, who transitioned into the role show’s manager after ﬁrst attending the event in its early days as a judge. “Twenty-ﬁve years is a testament to the hard work of the people who organize and run the day-to-day operations. We’ve experienced quite the evolution and it’s an honor for me to see it still growing and thriving after 25 years.” Ammerman likes to think of the Vermont Summer Festival as a destination circuit, and the competitors agree. Nestled in the mountains of Southern Vermont, the circuit has always been so much more than a horse show. With endless entertainment, dining, and legendary shopping opportunities, it has traditionally been wildly popular among families, large training barns, and riders from across the country seeking a true horse show experience with a summer vacation vibe.

U.S. rider Lauren Fischer competing her own Rissoa d’Ag Bois Margot at the 2017 Vermont Summer Festival. By Jump Media

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Leadline The Vermont Summer Festival offers competition for riders of all ages from leadline to the grand prix.By Andrew Ryback Photography

Train The iconic train that passes by Harold Beebe Farm inspired one ring to be aptly named the “Railroad Ring.” By Andrew Ryback Photography

Same Beloved Circuit Good footing lends itself to good competition, which is ever-present at the Vermont Summer Festival. Each summer, point chasers and specialized hunter and equitation trainers make their way to Vermont to qualify for prestigious year-end ﬁnals.

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Saturdays at the Vermont Summer Festival see packed stands thanks to a dedicated local equestrian sport World Championship Hunter Rider following. The show peaks each week (WCHR) week welcomes some of with a $30,000 Grand Prix, held the first the country’s top hunter competitors five Saturdays of the six-week circuit, during the third week of competition. before the season culminates with the After gaining points at member horse $50,000 Grand Prix on the final weekshows across the nation, including the end. Admission at the Vermont Summer Vermont Summer Festival, the top 10 Festival is only charged on Saturdays nationally-ranked riders and top six regionally-ranked riders in each category and Sundays and benefits local Mango head-to-head in the WCHR Finals at chester-area charities. the Capital Challenge Horse Show in Entering an exciting new era after October in Upper Marlboro, MD. a quarter of a century of success, Additionally, weekly $5,000 3’3” NEHJA changes for the advancement of competitor enjoyment and thrilling sport to Hunter Derby offerings make their return in 2018 with a $15,000 offering on top it off, the Vermont Summer Festival August 9 during the sixth and final week is primed to continue its reputation as a North American favorite during the of competition. 2018 summer. For equitation riders, the Vermont SumWant to find out more about the mer Festival’s “Equitation Tuesdays” Vermont Summer Festival? Visit www. have developed a reputation as a vt-summerfestival.com, or find it on EE Facebook and Instagram. www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

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