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Chester Weber 15 Time Champion!

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From too small, too frail and bouts with laminitis to Intermediate Single Pony Champion at Live Oak International!

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Must Haves For You & Your Horse Charlotte Dujardin’s Impeccable Looks Sassy & Classy Vintage Hats Chisholm Gallery Rollin McGrail Beautiful Bling Dr. Lori Wedding Trends

People & Places

34 His & Hers Liam Charlton-Killen 38 Western Travel Experience 46 Visit West Indies 50 52 56 58

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Equine Health

Salt Licks Lameness Exams Equine Entrepreneurship: Broken to Branded Zeppo, Combined Driving Pony Champion Triumphs over Laminitis

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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

Contributing Writers Dr. Ted D. Anders, PhD Kat Chrysostom Alessandra Deerinck Dr. Amy Hayek Diane Holt Dr. Bill Ormston Lynn Palm

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

Contributing Photographers: Lisa Cueman Photography Pics of You Social Media: Vanessa Ashton Photography: Steven Edward

Health Editor: Marilyn Miller-Heath Fashion Editor: LA Sokolowski-Pomeroy Legal Editor: Avery S., Chapman,Esquire Saddle Specialist Editor: Jochen Schleese

On The Cover: Chester Weber at Live Oak International, March 2018. Photo by Elite Equestrian

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An 10 niv Ye ers ar ary

Celebrating The Equestrian Lifestyle

Volume 18 Issue 3 Complimentary

Chester Weber 15 Time Champion!

Stunning Looks For The Show Ring

Zeppo’s Fairytale

NEXT ISSUE: July/Aug 2018 Deadline: June 13, 2018 Editorial Deadline: June 1, 2018

From too small, too frail and bouts with laminitis to Intermediate Single Pony Champion at Live Oak International!

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& �� Liam Charlton-Killen: Equestrian Creative Network. �� Liam Charlton-Killen is synonymous with the online directory and news site he created nearly a decade ago: Equestrian Creative Network. And he’s an impishly charming networker. The founder of the Equestrian Creative Network (sponsors of the EQUUS INTERNATIONAL Film Festival) and late, great Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMAs), grew up on a family farm in County Down, Northern Ireland, where his family still keeps a small stud, breeding ﬂat-racing Thoroughbreds, and his mother’s family own studs in Kildare. So yes, it was “almost inevitable’ that he would have a horse career, albeit a circuitous bridle path that began with interning in Washington DC for Habitat Humanity, then back across the pond to the Belfast City Council before Cupid’s arrow struck and united him with a director of a software agency that made a website tool known as PagePlay. “I instantly saw its use within the equestrian industry. Fast forward eight years and roughly a third of all PagePlay sites are horsey!” Today, Equestrian Creative Network is an online showcase for the creative side of our industry: the photographers, writers, publicists, designers, etc., who may not be in the arena spotlight but whose talents make horse sport worth watching. We caught up with Liam shortly after the adoption of their daughter to learn what spurs him to action.

HERS: What never got the chance to be included on your résumé? HIS: I worked in a call centre when I was 18 for a summer… horrendous! HERS: How old were you when you got your first paying job? HIS: When I was 16 my mum found a pack of cigarettes in the space between the panels under a saddle in our tack room. She said nothing at the time, but waited to see whose they were. She watched me go into the tack room then followed me down the fields and caught me having a cheeky cig behind a hedge. She said she wasn’t paying for me to kill myself so I had to get a part-time job if I wanted to smoke. I took a job as a waiter in a local hotel… and smoked my brains out! HERS: On a scale of one to 10, how weird are you? HIS: If I say 1 you’ll not believe me. If I say 10 you’ll think I’m trying to be original. 5, let’s go for 5. Everyone is weird… Oh, wait. I may need to up that. I’ve kept the first cutting from the tail of a pony I bred 15 years ago. I keep it in the inside pocket of my winter coat. It’s my good luck charm. I’m still alive aren’t I? Or, maybe that was quitting smoking. Either way, it works for me!

I’m a great ideas person.

HERS: Give me an example of a time when you solved a difficult problem. HIS: I was in a bar in DC back in 2005 with my host family while I was interning there. We were playing silly games, one of which was to make our favourite book out of tin foil for everyone else to guess. My host sister (in her late twenties at the time) decided to cut the tin foil with a steak knife. In doing this she managed to slice her hand along the palm, from her thumb and forefinger all the way to her wrist. Her family freaked out. I grabbed a napkin held it on her hand and lifted her hand above her head. While everyone else was flapping I shouted to the bar staff to call 911. She survived with a few stitches and her family thought I was some sort of hero.

HERS: What’s your superpower or spirit animal? HIS: I’m like Batman. I don’t have superpowers. I just have cool gadgets! HERS: What is your favorite quote? HIS: ‘We’re all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.’ Oscar Wilde. HERS: How would you describe yourself in one word? HIS: Optimistic. HERS: if we’re sitting here a year from now celebrating what a great 12 months it’s been, what do you hope you achieved? HIS: I’m really excited to welcome lots of new members to the Equestrian Creative Network. Oh, and my son ﬁnally being potty trained! He’s nearly ﬁve.

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HERS: What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? HIS: A 10-month old needing a feed. HERS: What would the closest person in your life say if I asked what characteristic they totally dig about you and which one drives them insane? HIS: I think I’m a great ideas person. Give me an objective and I’ll give you twenty strategies to achieve it. However, they’ll tell you talk far too much! HERS: If I were to ask your friends to give me three adjectives that best describe you, what would I hear? HIS: Honest. Friendly. Trendy - however my friends would never say this out loud! HERS: Tell me something that’s true that almost nobody agrees with you about. HIS: The fish and chips in England aren’t anywhere near as good as those in Northern Ireland. We don’t have defibrillators in (some of) our telephone boxes for nothing! HERS: What was the last costume you wore? HIS: I dressed as Henry VIII for Halloween. HERS: if you worked outside the horse world what would you be doing? HIS: I’d be working in digital marketing for someone/something. HERS: 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 almost gave up on the Equestrian Creative Network. I was finding it hard to juggle the work/life balance. My other half and I both work so it’s a tricky balancing act, as everyone who has kids knows. The kids always come first and the Equestrian Creative Network was starting to suffer. I took a long hard look at how I spent my time during the day. We decided that anything that could be done cheaper by someone else - except childcare - would be outsourced. The main thing was the house. So we hired a housekeeper. It’s the best thing we ever did! No more worrying about all the stuff we haven’t done. I can’t believe we didn’t hire one sooner. HERS: What would you do in the event of a zombie apocalypse? HIS: Go to the pub! Learn more about Liam and the Equestrian Creative Network at www.equestriancreativenetwork.com ��

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Art & Antiques

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and small scale glass or ceramic bud vases. Grooms are using pieces of their mother’s or grandmother’s lace wedding veils to accompany ﬂoral boutonnieres or as pocket squares. Bridesmaids and groomsmen are wearing antique family stick pins, brooches, and even war medals to remind wedding attendees of the family lineage on this special day.

Vintage Wedding Trends

For weddings that take place far from a family home, couples are selecting wedding decorations that remind them and everyone in attendance of the family home and bygone days. Decorations that recall vacation homes, family cabins, or long ago-sold family homes are being integrated into the design of a wedding gazebo or wedding reception ﬂoorplan, too.

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If you are using precious and cherished antique and vintage objects that are irreplaceable for a wedding ceremony, establish a “keeper of the goods” that is not a member of the wedding party to care for these keepsakes after the ceremony. Perhaps you are wearing the set of black onyx mourning jewelry that was worn at your great grandfather’s memorial in the late 1800s. It will be this person’s responsibility to collect and safeguard these family heirlooms and related objects so the wedding party cannot worry about losing these items and enjoy themselves at the reception.

June is a most popular month for weddings. A new trend in weddings is throwback nuptials that highlight antique and vintage elements that enhance the wedding day experience. We all know about the tradition of wearing something old along with something new, borrowed, and blue but today’s old things at weddings are going beyond the run of the mill pearl necklace that belonged to grandma or a pair of your mother’s earrings. Today’s brides are selecting rare and unusual objects to serve as their something old objects like espadrilles wedged shoes from the 1970s, jewel studded sweater clips from the 1950s, and vintage tortoise shell or rhinestone encrusted hair clips, tiara style headbands, and barrettes.

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We are often asked how we The Dude Ranchers Association can help you the potential guest with the planning stages of your Dude Ranch vacation. Below are 5 real ways that either the DRA web site or the DRA office can help? Please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions or need any help.

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Customized Searchability The DRA’s advanced search capabilities eliminate the stress of having to research and compare hundreds of ranches individually. With the click of a button, you’re able to refine your search by selecting the activities and amenities on your vacation wish list. Or, if you’re looking for a ranch in a specific geographic area, you can narrow your search by state/province, or even proximity to National Parks. One-on-One Guidance Personalized help is important to the DRA both on and off the ranch. If you’re still stumped as to which ranch the best is fit for you, the DRA wants to hear about it. They have a toll-free number staffed with experts that are knowledgeable about each one of their distinct member ranches. They’re available to talk through any and all questions you may have. Warning: they may even offer an unsolicited tip or two! Dude Ranch Experts If it’s your first time (on a dude ranch), you’re sure to have a list of questions and concerns about just how this whole guest ranch vacation is going to play out. What should I wear? Do I need to know how to ride before I get there? What kind of food will there be? Will there be plenty for my kids (and me) to do? From riding and ranch offerings, to travel insurance and what to pack, the DRA is your go-to source for dude ranch insider information. Get a Second Opinion There’s an entire section on the DRA’s website dedicated to what other people have to say about us! This section features accounts from national and regional travel writers and bloggers who have visited a DRA-accredited ranch to see what it’s all about for themselves, providing you with unbiased, second opinions, and answers to many of the same questions you may have. Experience the ‘Best of the West The DRA has been preserving, protecting and promoting dude ranches and the Western way of life since it was founded in 1926. All of its member ranches are required to uphold the highest quality and standards within the industry (membership is actually a two-year process!), so you and your family can rest easy knowing that a trip to one of the DRA’s member ranches will be filled with authentic, Western hospitality and the core principles that haven’t changed for nearly a decade: horses, hats, heritage, honesty and heart.

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The Weber Family spared no expense for this years Live Oak International Driving and Longines FEI World Cup qualiﬁers that took place from March 16th - 18th in Ocala, FL. The entire show campus was pulled together with class and enthusiasm, from the white tents that encompassed the jumping ring to the boutique vendors that sat perfectly perched on the rolling green acres.

It was an extraordinary weekend to be had!

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On Saturday, those who were invited to the Adena Golf & Country Club invitation only brunch, received quite a treat. Nestled on the west side of the water obstacle invitees had entertainment right at their ﬁngertips. White couches and caviar with a touch of mimosa were some of the things on Adena’s menu, and an interactive white winged mime gave guests a memorable photo (See page 72) 39

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After Fridays’s Combined Driving Dressage and Saturday’s Combined Driving Marathon, James Fairclough was in third place while Allison Stroud sat in second place, and the leader being Chester Weber. When Chetser was asked at press time if he feels pressure to win, he replied with a quote from Tony Horton, “Do your best and forget the rest”. The $35,000 Longines FEI World Ranking Class sponsored by Live Oak International held on Saturday, was an incredible display of effort by those that competed. Kady Abrahamson came in third, Chloe Reid finished second and Lauren Tisbo took first place upon Jeleena de Muze. With such a great ride on a young mare, Lauren was asked how she secured the win during the jump off, she replied, “That I wanted to go as fast as I could, but going double clear to build the mares confidence. The plan was to be as competitive as I can for my horse”. 40

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Chester Weber cleaned up after Sunday’s Final Phase Cones Course for Combined Driving. With his win over the weekend, he has captured his 15th championship. To wrap up Sunday’s event was the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Qualifier Grand Prix presented by Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club. With a difficult course laid out in front of 18 competitors only 3 completed with no faults to move onto the jump off. After a display of sheer heroism, agility and determination USA rider Kristen Vanderveen riding Bull’s Run Faustino de Tili, deserved the first place finish. Coming up behind in second place with a more tactical approach was USA rider Brianne Goutal-Marteau riding Viva Colombia, and in third with a careful yet spectacular ride on Galan S was Swiss rider Beat Mandli. www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

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Great American $1MILLION Grand Prix

HITS POST TIME FARM, OCALA, FL There wasn’t a person sitting during the jump off that took place for the HITS Post Time $1Million Grand Prix sponsored by Great American in Ocala, Florida on March 25, 2018. After the initial 44 riders and their mounts took their chance tackling the very difﬁcult course designed by Alan Wade of Tipperary Ireland. All that was left after an intense jump course, were three top riders. The excitement roared through the bleachers as Beezie Madden and Coach took First place with a 44.47 second run time. Following close for Second place was Lillie Keenan riding Super Sox, with a clean round at 46.229 seconds. Chasing Lillie for Third place was Charlie Jayne and Tou La Moon at 47.092 seconds.

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“Obviously I’m very happy with the day. I was able to uses Coach’s long strides and turning capability. I had a great support team behind me. It’s amazing what he (Tom Struzzieri- HITS President and CEO) oﬀers and the shows he does. We are lucky to have him.” Beezie Madden

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“Today was a great day. This is one of the largest crowds I have ever jumped for. I thank Great American for having this event. Tom (Struzzieri- HITS President and CEO) is outstanding. I appreciate how much money and effort he puts into his facilities and prize money, and it shows.” Charlie Jayne “I’ve participated in many HITS events and it’s most profound that HITS offers the ability to jump at all levels. It’s a great confidence builder.” Lillie Keenan EE www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

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Sometimes, when the ‘bones’ of the structure are still solid, only the outer parts -- roof, siding, windows, doors -- require attention. But when the barn’s foundation or timber framework loses its integrity, the structure may require extensive repair and, in extreme cases, disassembly, repair and then reconstruction. “Restoring historic barns is the most gratifying form of construction we do. It also is the most challenging.”-- Sylvan Stoltzfus Sylvan Stoltzfus Builders (SSB) specializes in restoration and adaptive reuse projects, where agrarian function is modiﬁed for a 21st century use. The scope of these projects can vary widely. Although restoration projects are both laborand time-intensive (and therefore more costly), witnessing the essential character of an old structure take on new life can be deeply rewarding. Barn experts by trade, SSB can accurately and honestly assess the integrity of your barn. If it can be saved, SSB knows what to do and how to preserve or restore its distinctive features. Adapting an old timber frame building to a new use presents other challenges. No individual project is exactly like another. Differences in condition, design, materials, siting, and the intended new use vary widely. Even if the new structure will no longer reﬂect the original design, understanding why it was built the way it was gives valuable insight to the new plan.

Centuries-old barns have been converted to all sorts of new uses: B&Bs and private residences; commercial ofﬁce space; music and art studios; antique or other retail shops; wineries, breweries and tasting rooms; restaurants; chapels; clubhouses and community centers; family entertainment and recreation areas; guest quarters; workshops; equestrian facilities... the list goes on. Although renovating may cost more than building new, seeing the essential character of an old structure take on new life is deeply rewarding. Not sure it’s worth it? Call SSB. They’ll visit your site and help you ﬁnd the answers you seek.

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Equestrian interests vary considerably in scope and function, from a private, twostall horse barn to commercial facilities for breeding, training, boarding or showing. Plans might call for a simple fenced paddock or run-in shed, or deﬁne an extensive multi-building complex, with indoor and outdoor arenas, viewing areas, caretaker residences, and vet and farrier facilities. The common passion that infuses every project, regardless of scope, is the love of horses, horsemanship and the equestrian lifestyle.

SSB brings knowledgeable design support to a wide range of equestrian facilities. Extensive experience with horses informs our designs, resulting in distinctive, traditional style combined with creative functionality.

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Looking for something unique to complete your project? Choose from a selection of custom designed wood products, storage solutions, and wrought iron accessories to add character and beauty to your design scheme. SSB draws upon the skills of many different artisans--masons, cabinetmakers, furniture makers, metalworkers and woodworkers-who regularly contribute to his projects by creating the perfect ‘ﬁnishing touch.’ Cabinets • Original and reproduction millwork • Tack boxes and storage • Blanket racks • Unique stall fronts • Stairways and railings • Custom doors, windows and entries • Cupolas • Wrought iron hinges and hardware ��

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A Time of Celebrating. Leave everything behind and arrive at a place like nowhere else. Anguilla, British Caribbean, West Indies!

Anguilla celebrated 50 years as an independent last year self-Governing, overseas territory of Great Britain. Some 37 years ago that the Anguilla Act of 1980 set in motion the wheels that would ofﬁcially end any association with the Tri-State of St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla. What came to be known as Separation Day ofﬁcially for Anguilla.

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May 30th, 1967, the people of Anguilla began a revolution, marching on the Police Headquarters and evicting the St. Kitts police and disassociated the island from The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Tucked away in the Eastern Caribbean, Anguilla is the most northern island in the Leeward Island chain, less than ten miles north of St. Martin and 200 miles east of Puerto Rico. Off the beaten path for much of recent history, the island now possesses an airport capable of landing smaller jet passenger liners. Most island visitors arrive via the short ferry boat service from St Martin. The St Martin International Airport offers direct ﬂights from the US and European continent making the region accessible from practically anywhere. Anguillans are protective of the tranquil culture inherent to the island, so if it’s the night life your searching for, perhaps St. Martin would be better choice. Anguilla’s character is perhaps somewhat exclusive, appealing to those of us seeking ﬁve (5) star accommodations, beautiful coral sand beaches and the option of privacy. Approximately 16 miles East End to West End and 3 miles at its widest point, Anguilla is predominantly low-lying. It is comprised of coral / limestone and covered mostly with rock, sparse scrub oak, a few trees and saltwater ponds. One main road runs through the center of the island, making Anguilla easy to travel by car in less than a half an hour.

My ﬁrst visit to Anguilla was 22 years ago where my husband and I exchanged our wedding vows on the beach at the Frangipani Beach Resort, on Meads Bay. Well, 22 years later we decided it’s been too long- the island was calling us. We feared that things may have changed from the unparalleled white sand beaches surrounded by stunning turquoise waters and the contagious happiness on the island that we remember. Surely it must be overcrowded, taking away that tranquility and spirit we experienced during our honeymoon, but we decided to re-visit this paradise and see how it had evolved. Onward to planning of the trip to celebrate our 22 years of marriage. The Frangipani was a must, hoping it would still hold the same elegances, privacy, and tranquility. The Frangipani Beach Resort is family owned and operated, and has set itself apart as the premier luxury boutique resort in Anguilla. The moment we arrived we knew it was going to be the same or even better. Being personally greeted by the Managers/Owners son and daughter in law, Scott and Shannon Kircher, they were so excited to meet us and talk about our experiences from 22 years ago. We visited with the concierge’s Candice and Shanesha to set up some plans for activities, dinner, and of course a car. www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

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Just next to the Frangipani is the Straw Hat, we had reservations the night of our arrival. The Chef brings a unique and eclectic tastes to the menu the staff will make you feel at home in a relaxed, unpretentious and fun atmosphere ocean front. This ﬁrst evening was an evening to remember as it was our 22nd anniversary sitting in the exact same restaurant that we celebrated our wedding with family and friends 22 years ago. We dined on the most incredible fresh grilled Cray Fish and Lobster dipped in melted butter sauce. We had scarcely stuffed the last savory bite in our mouths when we were joined by two of the most gracious amazing people. Lari and Steve Kircher, (right) owners of the Frangipani Resort. They joined us to say congratulations and listen to stories of our ﬁrst trip to Anguilla in 1995. We enjoyed our time throughout the trip with Lari and Steve, the Frangipani Moto is “Come as guest, leave as friends” they obviously take that slogan seriously. They are the most amazing family which is what makes the Frangipani what it is today. The attention to details, service, property care and guest satisfaction is evident throughout the property. They treat the staff as an extension of their family. During our stay, we also had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know some of the loveliest folks also staying at the Frangipani, some staying in the Frangipani Villa and some at the resort. The Frangipani Villa the ultimate in luxury is a specular property it offers elegance and design sophistication just perfect for groups, families, wedding parties or just to have your own 5,000 square feet of space with a private pool and service. We enjoyed meeting folks from Australia, California, Florida, UK, New York, Canada, Puerto Rico all staying at the Frangipani for their 5th, 8th and more times. They just keep coming back for the amazing experience the resort has to offer guest, well heck once your friends and you must go back right. We traveled to several amazing restaurants on the island. One which was Madearinman at Shoal Bay. There we witnessed one of the most extraordinary Anguillian, Auntie Bea, Queen of Shoal Bay. She is a 92-year-old woman that makes jewelry and travels down to the bay for a swim several times a day. Se has the most gentile spirit and authentic human soul I have ever experienced. She is a must visit on your trip to Anguilla. She will indeed look you in the eyes and ask you some very personal questions, and tells you she will see you again. She was such a joy. Another outstanding over the top experience was our dinner at Pimms inside Cap Juluca on Maundays Bay. Inside, Moorish white arches elegantly contrast against the blue Caribbean Sea. Royal blue seat cushions sit atop the white, wrought iron seats. Pimms’ Executive Chef Dean Samuels is a famous name in Anguilla. He is one of Anguilla’s chefs whose team has repeatedly won gold at the prestigious culinary competition in Miami, Taste of the Caribbean. “Dining for two” at Pimms means dining just a foot from the blue, tranquil bay, and romance, all delivered by Pimms for a delight you won’t forget. 48

The people of Anguilla are what makes the island such a magniﬁcent place. Gentle and gracious, they take pride in their home and pleasure in sharing it with visitors from around the world. Guests and Anguillian’s say friendly “hellos” as we encounter each other across the island, and it’s not long before we know each other by name. Anguilla is an island with reverence for family, love, community and God. The locals are the most amazing! They have this absolute infectious happiness and joy just beaming from them no matter where you meet them. Activities are available all over the island for ﬁshing, skiing, tubing, paddle boards, underwater, day cruising, spa, horseback riding on the beach of course a favorite. The beach rides are incredible in Anguilla. Whether you just want to ‘blaze’ a bush trail or simply splash along the sea shore you can enjoy a horse ride at any time of the day from the early morning (as early as sunrise if you like) to sunset or even during the full moon. Most of the rides are along Cove Bay, an untouched, natural beach located on the southern coastline of the island where there is almost always a pleasant easterly breeze blowing. Anguillians today celebrated their independence of 50th year and their heritage of strength, survival, and determination with Church services, uniformed parades, cultural performances and, of course, the traditional round-the-island boat race. Anguillians are genuinely happy to share their island with visitors, their history, their heritage and their life. Down every road there is something to discover: a bit of their past, a new friend, something in nature, or something new. Guided tours are available but the island lends itself to exploration, as it is easy to get around, and a helpful friend is almost always nearby. It is an overwhelmingly safe place. Just sitting back enjoying the splendor of the island while taking a dip into the textured fabric of Anguillians culture, happiness permeates all. Plan your next visit to Anguilla you won’t be sorry but plan to stay at LEAST 10 days or more to enjoy all it has to offer. They call it “Tranquillity Wrapped in Blue” for a very good reason, wind down, breath, take a break from life. Visit http://www.frangipaniresort.com for planning your next trip. Or (264) 497-6442, Ask for Shannon or Scott Anguilla was hit by hurricane Irma around 8 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 by the eye wall after this story had been written about this amazing place and people. The people of peace, happiness and joy. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all that were affected by the hurricane as they are still working to recover 6 months later, the island is almost completely back and the Frangipani Resort is ready for your reservation. A true time of celebrating for their complete recovery.

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SALT TO LICK OR NOT TO LICK �� Having a source of salt for horses is a no brainer. Whether in the stall or in the pasture, it has been a centuries old practice performed by horsemen across the globe. So…. What’s there to know?

BASICS Even when cold weather has come and the horse is no longer worked as it is in the summer months, salt is required to maintain equine health. Most experts agree that a horse needs a minimum of 10 grams of salt per day, which can be equilibrated to approximately 2 tablespoons of salt. On exercise days and/or on hot humid days, the amount must be signiﬁcantly increased (double or even triple) in order to replace what is sweated out. Where does this salt come from in order to make sure the needs are properly met? Although most of the horse’s mineral uptake can be met with good quality forage, salt content in hay or grass is not near enough to meet the minimal requirements. Even the addition of grain to the diet may not be enough.

WHAT IS SALT?

Common salt is a combination of sodium and chloride and is essential for basic functioning of the body. When eaten and digested, the compound enters the bloodstream, is ionized and become necessary components of the electrical signals and communications throughout the body. In basic terms, it is needed in order for the nervous and muscular systems to function. Additionally, sodium tends to “hold” water in the tissues and performs a major function of keeping everything hydrated within the body. Dehydration occurs if sodium needs are not met. If this begins to occur, the sodium deficient levels are read by the brain and the thirst mechanism is activated. Sodium is additionally involved with the glucose transport system. Glucose is transported across the cell membranes where it becomes a fuel. If unable to fill the quota, the body becomes fatigued with weakness in the muscles and generally poor performance by all systems. It also is connected with blood sugar regulation, hormone balance, weight maintenance and general overall function of the entire horse. A deficiency of salt can be noted over a period of time varying from a week or two to months. Since the deficiency signs are not specific and can be easily be explained away, it is often ignored. A careful observation of the horse can assist in pin pointing the cause. A lack of salt is often depicted by a change in appetite, licking of objects (e.g. wood, metal, stones, bark, hands and soil), a decrease in water intake and potentially colic. Each horse is different in clinical signs and their needs differ not only between horses themselves but the activity level as well. Therefore, 50

salt needs are always in ﬂux making it impossible for humans to control with regularity.

THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION

Start out with a plain white salt block placed within easy reach of the horse as well as near a water source. This could be a 50 lb block in a tray in the pasture or individual block in the stall. The 4-5 pound block mounted in the stall should be kept clean and is usually consumed (by biting or licking) in approximately 2 months. Salt also comes in mineralized form or iodized (although approximately 90% of the content is still sodium). The amounts of added minerals needed to fulfill the horses needs vary with the type of grains, supplements the horse is given and the local soil type. In many instances, these salt blocks are bitter in taste, may be made from substandard inorganic material that cannot be efficiently digested, and the horse may not even need the extra minerals all of which can influence the amount of actual salt taken in. If these types of blocks are used, it is recommended that a plain white block be placed beside it. Another way is to provide the horse with a good source of natural salt. In many instances, if given the option of a salt block or a rock of natural salt, the horse will choose the natural rock and their consumption will increase significantly. Natural salts are not pure white in color but are generally reddish to greyish in hue. This is due, in part, to their natural mineral content. Because of the natural fissures within the salt rocks, a softer licking area is make available rather than the harder white block salt.

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The ďŹ nal methodology to insure your horse in ingesting enough salt is to manually supplement the grain with 2 or more (depending on current needs) tablespoons of salt daily. This can be regular table salt or kosher salt with the courser texture. Start with smaller divided amounts to sprinkle on the twice-daily grain feeding and gradually build up to the necessary amounts. A side beneďŹ t from the salt is the increased water intake, which helps to prevent colic.

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Horses have an innate intelligence about meeting their salt intake needs if the salt is available. Each horse is different and seems to have a preference on how that intake is achieved. Watch their behavior and determine the best methodology to assure intake. Your rewards will be plentiful in good health.

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In 2008, 26-year-old Tik Maynard faced a crossroads not unlike that of other young adults. A university graduate and modern pentathlete, he suffered both a career-ending injury and a painful breakup, leaving him suddenly adrift. The son of prominent Canadian equestrians, Maynard decided to spend the next year as a “working student.” In the horse industry, working students aspire to become professional riders or trainers, and willingly trade labor for hands–on education. Here Maynard chronicles his experiences—good and bad—and we follow along as one year becomes three, what began as a casual adventure gradually transforms, and a life’s purpose comes sharply into focus.

Over time, Maynard evolved under the critical eyes of Olympians, medal winners, and world-renowned figures in the horse world, including Anne Kursinski, Johann Hinnemann, Ingrid Klimke, David and Karen O’Connor, Bruce Logan, and Ian Millar. He was ignored, degraded, encouraged, and praised. He was hired and fired, told he had the “wrong body type to ride” and that he had found his “destiny.” He got married and lost loved ones. Through it all he studied the horse, and human nature, and how the two can find balance. And in that journey, he may have found himself.

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�� ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tik Maynard began riding with the Vancouver Pony Club, in Southlands, British Columbia. After achieving his ‘A’ rating, he began competing in Modern Pentathlon, where he represented Canada at three World Championships, and the 2007 Pan–American Games. In 2008, Maynard began a journey to improve his riding. From Germany to Florida, from Alberta to Texas, and from Florida to New Jersey, Maynard was willing to go wherever he had to, to learn from the best. Along the way he discovered something more important: horsemanship. It is that idea that continues to motivate him. Today, Maynard searches out knowledge from many sources, but his most important mentors are his parents and his wife. He is married to US Eventing Team Member Sinead Halpin. Together they run Copperline Farm in Citra, Florida. Maynard has always been a passionate book lover. He has written a children’s story, published by REAL magazine, has won the Malahat Review Open Season Award, and has twice been shortlisted for the CBC Literary Awards for his non–ﬁction works.

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Delving into Equine Entrepreneurship �� When I was very young, I remember watching my siblings at riding lessons and wanting nothing more than to learn to ride too, but their riding teacher had one big rule: Children were not allowed to ride until they were 5 years old. Well, my love of horses was stronger than her willpower. After months of begging and convincing, I celebrated my 4th birthday with my ﬁrst formal horseback lesson. After that, I dedicated all my free time to riding horses. In high school, I was invited to be the only junior rider at a prestigious local sales barn, and I would ride about four horses a day, before and after school. My life revolved around horses.

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from the Ground to the saddle. �� In researching equestrian physics one finds a lot about biomechanics applied to riding, often given without even mentioning the voluntary control of the movement, and the importance of the surrounding circumstance on an individual’s state of mind. Physics is considered when talking about horses spooking and when deciding to get the rider out of the saddle. Physics is also considered when a rider is hurting a horse’s back or mouth by sitting, or by using his hands poorly. Another very abundant, and indeed very precise equestrian physics topic is pressure assessments and a comparison of halters (rope/nylon/leather/dually), riding postures, cinches, girths, and saddle pads. There is an ongoing project about building the first and only equine saddletree database to help match horse’s back profiles to the most appropriate saddletree. Exciting stuff, but outside of the round penning techniques, I did not find any details about the physics involved in the dialogue through movement, which is how communication happens naturally between horses. Trying to apply the laws of physics, that work on inanimate objects, does not work, but what can be very useful is to borrow from physics some schemes to describe the mechanics of the dialogue through movement, that can be established immediately, with any horse, from the first moment we are in his presence. Applying physics concepts in horsemanship can be efficient. After all, this is what happens in nature, where horses are free to move and communicate. We must simply consider the most important element: the fact that human beings and horses are live creatures with individual, and social personalities who are in control of their own actions. Horses and people have a natural, instinctual response to movement. When something approaches us, we tend to move away from it. This is even more true if we are surprised by it. When something moves away from us, we tend to follow it, by moving in its direction, or just following it with our eyes. The natural way horses lead other horses is by herding them from behind.. Practicing this kind of interaction with a horse can tell us a lot about their personality. 60

Dominant horses turn around and face us, while submissive horses tend to run away. Lead horses can let us lead them from behind, only if our mind and body are coherent, and we do it by making sure the horse sees us, and we stop when he tries to get away. Being behind a horse’s head is where we are while riding. This should tell us how important it is to be able to assume such a position and have the horse execute our directions. Working with horses in freedom of movement can be a way to establish a social relationship, or a fitness routine. Free movement can also be used for training a horse for strength, or to simply allow him to move in a way that they cannot do under saddle, or in hand. Working a horse in freedom of movement allows him to exercise some of the muscles that would otherwise undergo atrophic changes, because of how we keep the horse confined in small spaces, and of how we exercise him under saddle. Movement is what individuals perceive through the senses. Sight perceives movement in space, Hearing perceives sound waves, Feel perceives pressure. It is all about motion, and if we analyze its component parts, we will be able to finely modulate it, and make sense to our horse in a much more immediate manner than having to train the horse to respond through conditioning.

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In the pictures on these pages, we see a four year old Friesian mare not yet ridden, but learning to respond to the contact through a single line, which will later be applied to the rein contact with the rider.

At this point we will not go in depth in how we interact by the way of smell and taste, but will just mention that they are very important communication channels in the horsemanship, and can powerfully influence the interest of a horse for any interaction. It is important to keep a high awareness of what is happening around us, and to not get caught by surprise by external circumstances. The horse that sees us being aware will feel safe. A horse is very conscious of the space within which we are working, and will always try to have room to move away from us. We always need to be careful not to push a horse in a corner, or a tight spot. The direction we aim our actions has a very precise meaning to horses. They know if our actions are directed at them, and therefore we are acting aggressively, or if we are moving to the empty space, so they are more comfortable. Communication through movement is also what we use while riding. It happens by being aware of our balance, and finely adjusting the contact with the different areas of the horse’s body, when we are sitting on the horse’s back. I am definitely not talking in terms of the strength of bits, and their action, or the

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When moving side by side, human and horse are often in sync.

When riding, it is important to be looking at the same space as the horse we are riding, to be aware of the same situation at the same time.

When the horse focuses on us, will interpret our behavior. a big role is played by our gaze which will tell the horse about where we are going to be in the space around him.

positioning, and ﬁtting of a saddle. The horse perceives us by the way we sit, and can actually sync his movement to how we behave. It happens according to how the horse perceives the direction of any pressure we apply, our muscle tension, and how we orient our own body, in relation to the surrounding area. This is true even with the presence of tack between us. Modern biomechanics applied to the horse has gone into depth in the topic, and there is a lot of material that describes it in detail. If we apply the principles of direction and energy, while working on the ground with a horse free to move, we can easily see that the horse responds with the same precision, even when we are not touching him. This is because it is the way he would interact with another horse. Freedom of movement is not precluded by the presence of tack, and it is a mental adjustment to the fact that a horse can choose not to execute our requests. If this is the case, we do not punish the horse. We reformulate our request according to the feedback we receive from the horse. One of the downfalls in horsemanship often happens when a horse experiences fear in the relationship, like when beginning to be put under saddle. A part of Human Horse Sensing horsemanship is about always considering the learning process that happens constantly in the life of individuals, and make it happen correctly. For example, in putting a horse under saddle we have formulated a phase of working on the ground with an English halter connected to one lunge line, not on a circle, but in any position relative to the horse. The action happens when managing the space between the human and the horse. The horse learns to turn right, or left by being held on either side, because they follow when we release the line, and they respect when we hold the line. The horse responds to very light contact, not by being trapped between lines, by a harsh bit, or by the use of headgear. 62

The light contact later gets transferred, and developed into the one by holding the reins, when the horse is ridden. This prevents the experience of getting trapped by side reins, learning to resist to them, and to ﬁxing their head position to avoid feeling pain in their mouths. Horses that underwent this kind of beginning for their training were able to take part in dressage schooling shows, only after being under saddle for a two-month period. While a lot remains to be assessed about the physics of movement, and the use of senses in horsemanship, Human Horse Sensing has a structure for meaningful communication through movement, and social concepts, and the interactions are not trained acts. The horses are not ﬁrst conditioned to perform by being held with lines, nor does this happen just by trial and error. It would be great to see more people working in this direction on horsemanship, truly a true two-way relationship where the horse has freedom of movement, and a choice in his response. ��

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Palm Partnership Training ™ - Get Results You Can Use! Our series on “training outside the box” continues with another training tip for dealing with common trail training issues: dealing with the horse that is “hot” while on the trail. What is a “hot” horse? I am not referring to a horse’s body temperature; I am referring to a nervous horse. This is the horse that is tense and moves quickly. He may toss his head, jump around, rear, and maybe even buck. To use a human description, he appears as if he could “fly off the handle” at any moment. ��

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Real Life Rider: The Perfect Fit I have to be honest -

I grabbed this saddle because I thought the flaps would be too short and it would be a nice comparison with another saddle we brought along for our Real Life Rider photo shoot. It came from another professional who is shorter than me. Turns out it was a perfect fit for both me (ok maybe I can use a 17.5”) and our demo equitation horse, Common Sense, or Sarge. So let’s look at this saddle in more detail. Featured is a full buffalo Antares Connexion, with a 17” seat and a 2N flap. It has M15 (standard) panels with no specialization, on a standard medium wide tree. I am 5’ 4” and wearing size 30 Tailored Sportsmans. Sarge is a 16.3 hh warmblood who wears a size 80 blanket and a 52” girth.

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Looking at photo 1, you can see the flap is perfect for me. My thigh is behind the thigh blocks, my knee hits the middle to lower third of the knee flap and there is some space visible between the edge of the flap and my knee. Looking at the bottom of the flap you can see it hits me on the widest part of my calf about a third of the way down, giving me lots of contact with the horse’s side. Now, if I like a smaller seat, which I do, the seat is great. If I wanted a little more room to move, I would need to go up a half size. Now let’s look at the fit on Sarge. Although a big horse, Sarge has a pretty standard back shape that the standard Antares panels fit perfectly. Looking at photos of his back (photos 2 and 3) you can see that although he has some pretty big shoulders, he gets narrower and slopes in behind the shoulders where the tree points will sit. The wither is moderate and the back, although long, has a gentle rise to it towards the hip. If he did not narrow behind the shoulder he would need either a wider tree, or thinner, sculpted out panels, or some combination of both. If he was more concave behind the shoulder he would need a panel that is more built up under the tree points to support the saddle on either side of the wither. A flatter back would require thicker paneling behind. In the side view photo with the saddle on Sarge (photo 4), you can see the pommel and cantle are level, and that all visible parts of the panel are in contact with his back. When I ran my hand under the panels (photos 5 and 6) there was equal pressure on all parts of the panels and when we girthed up the saddle, the pressure remained equal in all areas and the saddle didn’t sit down onto his wither at all.

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Gooseneck Horse Bumper Pull Trailer?

Tom and his wife, Neva Scheve, have been advocating horse trailer safety since 1984. Both have given safety clinics at many horse expos around the country and have written numerous safety articles for national horse magazines including Equine Journal. Neva has three horse trailer books to her credit including the industry accepted textbook “The Complete Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Servicing a Horse Trailers.” A common question often asked by those considering a two horse trailer is: Bumper pull or gooseneck? We asked Tom to explain the advantages of and disadvantages of both.

EE: Is a gooseneck horse trailer safer than a bumper pull trailer? Tom: First, let me clarify that “gooseneck” means a trailer that hitches to a ball in the bed of a truck and bumper pull refers to a trailer that attaches to a hitch that is behind the axles of a tow vehicle. What is commonly called “bumper pulls” we prefer to call “tag-alongs.” It’s just semantics, but the idea is that you should never hook a horse trailer to the actual bumper of a tow vehicle. The term “bumper pull” might suggest it’s OK to use a ball installed on the bumper. All tag-alongs should attach to a ball on a frame mounted hitch. EE: Good points. So back to the question: is a gooseneck safer than a tag-along trailer? Tom: The answer is “yes” for three or more horses but it’s a common misconception that two horse gooseneck trailers are safer than tag-alongs. But it gets tricky. EE: How so? Tom: A two horse tag-along can be just as safe and tow just as well as a gooseneck trailer but this doesn’t involve just the trailer. It has to take in account the tow vehicle and hitch system. EE: Okay. I get it. So why would one choose a tag-along trailer over a gooseneck? Tom: Let’s talk about tag-alongs first because there are quite a few benefits. For one, it cost a lot less and if it’s the same brand as the gooseneck, the horse and tack area will be the same except for the space in the gooseneck itself – and, of course, how it’s hooked to the tow vehicle. Another benefit is that it’s shorter if storage space is a problem. Since it’s lighter weight and can be pulled by an SUV, the gas mileage will be less. Not everyone wants to drive a truck as an everyday vehicle. An SUV can function as both. Also, a tag-along will track closer to the path of the tow vehicle when turning whereas a gooseneck will cut corners more severly. And a rather big advantage to the tag-along is that it can be pulled by an SUV and a truck so if your tow vehicle happens to break down somewhere, there are more possible vehicles to draw from to tow it.

EE: And the gooseneck? Tom: The gooseneck area provides a good area to snooze or sleep. Most goosenecks will accommodate a queen size bed and have windows on each side for ventilation. If one wants a living quarters, the gooseneck area puts the bed up and out of the way. The gooseneck area also gives extra space for storing tack and equipment. A gooseneck has a heavier tongue weigh, which is good for tracking, and the truck can more easily handle the weight since it is directly over the axles. It’s important to note that heavy tongue weight is a good thing for non-sway tracking on both goosenecks and bumper pulls as long as the tow vehicle is rated to handle the weight. Another advantage is that a gooseneck is heavier and the heavier weight can be an advantage if your only tow vehicle is a substantial sized truck. The stiffer springs on a heavy duty truck can give a rather rough ride to a non-dressing room tag-along, especially if you are only hauling one horse EE: I’ve heard it said that bumper pulls, sorry, tag-longs are not as stable as goosenecks. One of the reasons people believe a tag-along trailer is not as stable is because mistakes are more often made when putting the tow vehicle/frame mounted hitch combination together. The tongue weight on a tag-along has less room for error over a gooseneck since it’s hitched to the rear of the vehicle. As I mentioned before, tongue weight is a good thing for a trailer to track well, but if the tow vehicle can’t handle it, it will push the back of the tow vehicle down causing the front to lift up, reducing control. As long as the tow vehicle has a good weight, good wheel base length, and correct towing capacity, it will be very stable and track safely. EE: Which is easier to hook up? Tom: Now remember, we’re talking about a two-horse gooseneck vs. a two-horse tag-along. The tag-along tongue weight is lighter maybe by 1000 lbs. or more, so if the jack is in good working order it can be easier to jack up and down the lighter tongue weight. And you don’t have to crawl up into the truck bed as you do for a gooseneck to fasten the safety chains or in some cases, secure the coupler onto the ball.

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EE: How about backing up to line up the coupler and ball? Tom: Both are tricky and can be mastered with practice. If you don’t have a built-in tool chest in your truck you can see the gooseneck ball from the cab when lining up. Because you can’t see the coupler or ball on a tag-along, you might need someone to guide you will have to do a “hit and miss.” With experience, it’s possible to hitch a tagalong alone with no problems. There are, however, some innovative devices on the market that can help, and some tricks I’ve learned that can help with either style trailer that don’t cost anything. EE: EE: What about length? Do some like to pull tag-along because it’s not as long or big? Tom: Actually, a two-horse tag-along with a dressing room is an average of 17 ½ feet including the tongue. So, you are pulling 17 ½ feet behind your truck. An average length for a goose neck with dressing room is 21-1/2 feet, but the gooseneck area, which is usually around 7-1/2 feet, is over the truck. So, you really only have about 15 feet, give or take, that you’re pulling behind your truck. So in that sense, the overall rig is shorter hitched to a gooseneck. Of course, a tag-along without a dressing room is really the shortest option.

Steel and steel framed trailers hold up much better than aluminum construction in accidents.

EE: Which do you think would fare best in an accident? Tom: There are a lot of opinions on this, but I’d say it would depend on the type of accident. EE: How so? Tom: If it’s a major accident, let’s say a head on collision, there’s a chance the gooseneck could pop off the ball, and if the safety chains break the trailer is heading straight for the cab where you are sitting. By the way, this is why you always want to use safety chains. In a minor accident, where you might have to do a severe swerve to avoid

hitting something, the heavier gooseneck would be a bit more stable than being hitched behind the vehicle. That’s why it’s important to have the proper hitch. A weight distribution system on a tag-along adds quite a bit to the safety factor. So, a lot of it depends on the circumstances and the quality of the trailer. I think either type of trailer should be strong enough to hold up as well as possible in an accident. There are no requirements for trailer strength, and no crash testing is done, so we only have to go on the information we get from examining accidents after they happen to see which type of construction holds up better. In my many years of experience, steel and steel framed trailers hold up much better than aluminum construction in accidents. EE: Any other insight you might want to add about gooseneck vs. tag-along? Tom: The best choice is a trailer that makes one feel the most comfortable. Many of my customers over the years like to see the horses in the trailer while they are traveling. So, a tag-along with big windows gives them that ability which results in a feeling of comfort. Others just like the feeling of a gooseneck because they feel safer or more secure. In that case, a gooseneck is the best choice. The point I’ve tried to make today is that, for a two-horse trailer, that safety should not necessarily be the consideration in one’s choice.

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