Elite Equestrian Nov Dec issue 2015 by Elite Equestrian LLC

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Volume 15 Issue 6 Complimentary

Celebrating The Equestrian Lifestyle

A Sunday Horse Equus Film Festival

Holiday Gift Guide Rebecca Larkin’s

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Holiday Gifts For Your Horse Saddle Fit Q & A Improve Your Sitting Trot Palm Partnership �� Prepare For Your Test 46 Equine Law: Conservation Easements68 Saddles Soar 62 Safety Lights For Your Horse 73 Inﬂuence Horse Behavior 98 Book Review Stallside 94 Bridle Glitz

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www.EliteEquestrian.us info@EliteEquestrian.us �� Editor in Chief: Noelle Vander Brink Publisher: Bill Vander Brink Advertising Director, Western Region: Steve Neuman Ph: 303-646-3005 Cell: 303-877-0686 eliteequestrian7@aol.com Advertising Sales, N.E.Region: Kathy Dress 610-420-9964 kdress@ptd.net Art & Antiques Editor: Dr. Lori Verderame Equine Art Editor: Jeanne Chisholm Health Editor: Marilyn Miller-Heath Fashion Editor: LA Pomeroy Legal Editor: Avery S., Chapman,Esquire Saddle Specialist Editor: Jochen Schleese

Contributing Writers Alessandra Deerinck Dr. Amy Hayek Dr. Bev Gordon Alek Majtenyi Dr. Bill Ormston Lynn Palm Contributing Photographers: Lisa Peck Photos Lilo Photos PWL Studio/Fulton Davenport Shutterstock Rex for EEM

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NEXT ISSUE: January/February 2016 Deadline: December 11, 2015 Editorial Deadline: December 1, 2015 Equine Travel Destinations Health: Stallions/Breeding Fashion: 2016 Trends

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MUST HAVESHoliday Gift Guide The Pegasus Fleur de Lis pendant is a Classic Horse signature piece. This elegant necklace is created in sterling silver with a wheat chain and lobster clasp. You may choose from either a 16”, 18”, or 20” chain. See our ad on page 31

Custom Farm Signs Give the gift that will last for many years to come. A Custom Farm Sign from EZSignsOnline.com is a sure way to surprise your favorite horse lover this Holiday Season. Easy step by step online ordering and fast, free shipping make this the affordable and unique gift you’ve been searching for. Many sizes styles and options to choose from. See our ad on page 47 www.EZSignsOnline.com 1-800-640-8180

Odin Handcrafted sterling silver silver dressage horse by Jenuinely Jeni inc. The stunning Odin Necklace features a dressage horse positioned in a round frame with the reins of a double bridal gracefully sweeping across his neck. Open detail gives the piece a light look while a contemporary style provides sleek sophistication perfect for riders from training level to grand prix! Order online at jenuinelyjeni.com See our ad on page 33

Great Reading ‘Suffering in Silence - the Saddle Fit Link to Physical and Psychological Trauma in Horses’

Marilyn Boots

Leather equestrian boots in black colour with punched and patent leather, completely created for the woman with an elegant design and with personalized details and a variety of fashion colors. www.FrancoTucci.com See our ad page 4

Author: Jochen Schleese $29.95 (+ taxes S&H) Format: Hardcover Pages: 208 Illustrations: 224 color photos, 41 color illustrations ISBN: 978 1 5707609 653 4 Published by: Trafalgar Square Books Suffering in Silence by Certified Master Saddler and Saddle Ergonomist Jochen Schleese is a comprehensive guide to saddle fi t for both horses and riders. Discover how and why saddle designs need to vary for horses of different breeds, and conformations and riders of different sexes and builds. Learn why poor saddle fit can lead to common equine behavioral issues and back problems for horse and rider. The book includes many and pictures and diagrams to illustrate concepts and explains principles for achieving optimal saddle fit. See our ad page 75

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Garment-Bridle Bag The perfect fusion for traveling with fewer bags while staying organized at horse shows. This bag has a fleece-lined bridle compartment with 4 metal swivel hooks on one side and a space for your show coat and blouse on the other side. The bag is machine washable. Order your custom colors. You can even get it embroidered or monogrammed! Available only at www.ZIKYboutique.com. $139.95 See our ad page 19

Very Heavy Saffle Bit Bracelet (Almost three ounces) Set with 2+ Carats of Black Diamonds This is a show stopper $10,000 VanDell Jewelers Wellington, FL: 561-753-7937 Palm Beach, FL: 561-784-5220 VanDell@msn.com See our ad page 27

Broadway Long Leather Boot These super smart long leather boots make the ideal barn to town winter footwear. In a beautiful brown color which is complimented by classic styling and country loving soles. Inner leg gussets ensure these boots remain waterproof and wicking fabric linings help the boots to breathe and feel comfortable. Leather outer, polyester lining, thermo plastic rubber sole. Color: Brown, Size 6 - 9 Reg, Wide, Extra Wide; 10, 11 Reg, Wide. US Whole Sizes. $219.99 https://www.dropbox.com/s/ cuimws3zu54rp90/933-brown.tif?dl=0 See our ad page 73

Eye Glass holder Tempi has developed a new Logo and to preserve the first one, I have created a Pin/ Eye Glass holder. This contemporary horse is also part of a series, like most all our designs, which has a matching buckle and earrings. the loop holds most eye glasses, and an additional pin with a larger shaped loop holds wider temple pieces. Retails in Ancient Casting Bronze for just $39. Available in other metals. TempiDesignStudio.com See our ad page 33

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Mountain Horse Serengeti Boot Vintage features, woven canvas and supple leather complement each other in this exquisitely designed boot. MSRP $339.00 www.englishridingsupply.com See our ad page 25

INTENSEEQ Gift with Purchase For You Too! Free Gift with Purchase pairs a 16 oz IntenseEQ with a handy 2oz size IntenseEQ, one bottle for the barn and one for you too.

STYLE ON THE MOVE! This ‘Course Specialist’ Apron & Tea Towel Set features the brand’s signature ‘galloping horse and rider’ motif in sequence on both, with a play on race course terminology on the apron. With Christmas just around the corner, there are plenty of gift choices for Chic Chefs in the kitchen or culinary heroes on the move! RRP: £30.00 www.freddieparker.com

INTENSEEQ The first premium cross action line of products for Manes, Tails and People Too! Natural Botanical Oils and Extracts are precisely blended into the perfect shampoo and LEAVE-In conditioning Combing Cream. Proudly made in the USA using Cold Process manufacturing for a smaller environmental foot print and the equine market’s first Paraben Free product line, making things safer for the environment and people too. Beautiful hair so Intense everyone will notice; INTENSEEQ Botanical Volumizing Shampoo INTENSEEQ Leave-in Conditioning Combing Cream with Argan Oil, Always at your Favorite Tack and Feed Store and select Hair Salons. “Because We Love Them Too! “, A portion of the proceeds from sales of INTENSEEQ to benefit equine shelter and rescue organizations. Visit IntenseEQ.com to learn more. See our ad page 89

Fox Hunter Sweater “A conversation piece with epic style.” Inspired by the timeless equestrian pastime of fox hunting; Equestrianista Collection created a sweater with versatile elegance. A charming fox hunter adorns the front, actively in pursuit of a sly fox hiding over your shoulder. The slight contoured fit and flattering vneckline of this lightweight pullover make it a wardrobe essential. $110 Equestrianista.com Equestrianista LLC www.Equestrianista.com See our ad page 30

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Jockey Cap Collection Jane Heart announces the new Jockey Cap Collection to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund....www.pdjf.org. Available in two styles, these sterling charms also come in hand painted enamel colors to identify your favorite racing silks or jockey cap cover. Priced starting at $65.00, the charms are also available as a pendant, on bracelets, as cuff links and also fit collectible bracelets. Custom colors are available. Shop now at www.janeheart.com 1-888-703-0503. See our ad page 33

Brighten your walls Tracy Miller paints horses with a bold abandon and charged color palette. Her paintings are sure to brighten up any wall they are hung on. Please visit www.tracymillerfineart.com to see more and commissions are always welcome. See our ad page 38

Horsewoman Wall Art Classic design never goes out of style. This beautiful handcrafted Horsewoman picture is the perfect piece to add to your equestrian accented home. Perfect on a wall, mantel or on a shelf. Inspired from a vintage painting, the 12 by 16 inch wood picture comes ready to hang. $105.00 Handcrafted in Robin Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Colorado studio, the piece is made to order and features her signature crackle finish. Orders may be placed at my website www.robinkingdesigns. com or over the phone at 303-513-5908. See our ad page 45

Horsey Story A lovely tale of two tween best friends and their horsy adventures together. $10.00 order on line at www.finallyfounditequestrian.com or call 803-640-2339

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Forgetting about being in Los Angeles was possible, after entering the glass doors at the Convention Center on Oct 1 2015. In just the blink of an eye, I entered into a new dimension, the world of horses and jumping. It felt like a separate world, and was created for the second year of the Longines Masters of Los Angeles, by EEM and Longines. Ground level housed the barns, indoors, completely separated from the rest of the areas, to give the horses a quiet and secure place while they were not in the spotlight competing. In fact, the horses appeared with their riders, just like magic, at the time of their competition. The arena and the paddock were on the first level, crowned by the village, where art, fashion and entertainment came together to support the event. In this world, horses and riders were the stars, and jumping their job; jumping at the highest level, in a competition created to be the very best in the world. Broadening this elite event where the best riders from around the globe competed, the organizers also had invitational competitions, where amateurs had the chance to ride together with some of their idols. Charity events, where the prize money was donated to good causes contributed to a spectacular, well-rounded event. Among the amateurs, special attention went to Alice Bittar, a fifteen year old sophomore from Los Angeles, that already competed and won last year. Alice won the first competition on Thursday and won and placed second in her next event on Friday. She rode different mounts, all trained by her father, George Bittar. It was not all just about jumping, in fact Steffen Peters, one of the best dressage riders in the world, brought his horse and expertise to present the equestrian discipline of Dressage to the public that came to see the jumping event. The same organization has worked in Hong Kong and Paris. In Hong Kong they invited professional jockeys, that are a large part of the riders in that country, to show in jumping, in an effort to pull together the human side of the equestrian community. As human beings, we often get carried away more by what we do than by the fact that we are with a horse. The reason for the existence of all the different equestrian disciplines is that each one envelopes the preference of some people, and many riders only know how to ride in their chosen discipline. Strangely enough, a horse’s basic behavior does not change with the disciplines, whether jumping, doing dressage, endurance, trail riding etc. The fact that a very high level organization has realized that equestrian sports need to connect and share their experiences in order to improve is very important, and raising the awareness level for what people can do with horses will improve the well-being of the horses too. While dressage can add to the training for jumping, jumping can do the same to dressage, and riders from both disciplines can definitely benefit from the connection.

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Gifts Horse Lovers

REALLY Want This Holiday! By Alek Majtenyi Every year we set out on a quest to discover the perfect gift for those special people on our holiday shopping list. If you have a few horse lovers on your list you have double duty as it seems you are on an endless pursuit of an elusive item. It is a gift that must not only be unique but practical, innovative, and just downright remarkable… with an equestrian theme to boot! We spend countless hours on the hunt searching though catalogs pages and tack shops shelves for that one exceptional gift. Well, this year you are in luck! No more paper cuts or weary feet. We have 20 gifts that horse lovers REALLY want this holiday!

On The Bit Bracelet $22.99 Classically equestrian Add this beautifully crafted On the Bit snafﬂe bit bracelet to any equestrian riding apparel look for a touch of equestrian elegance. Perfect for all ages!

Over-the-Calf Peddies – Girl Prints $11.99 Make it a matching set Like sugar and spice, the Horseplay Backpack and Peddies socks are the perfect gift when paired together! Over the Calf Peddies™ not only give girls cushion and comfort, but also come in lots of fun colors and prints to show off their unique style!

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Perfect Fit 3 Season Glove $22.99 A true winter necessity Perfect for the changing seasons, the Perfect Fit 3-Seasons equestrian riding glove is designed with soft shell material for wind resistance and provides the perfect ﬁt for riding while providing extra warmth on those chilly days. Machine washable and Touchscreen friendly!

Horseplay Backpack $79.99 For even the littlest horse lover! Play in style! This fun backpack is perfect for going to class or to a riding lesson. The perfect addition to your little equestrian’s riding gear…. even if they don’t have a pony yet! This backpack features a durable canvas fabric with water repellant ﬁnish, padded tablet compartment, a mesh lined helmet pouch, and a low proﬁle stretch water bottle pocket. Add a pair of matching Over-the-Calf Peddies for a truly special present.

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Lauren Quarter Zip $54.99 Useful year round Athletic inspired and performance driven, this top is extremely versatile. It makes a great mid-layer or worn alone, ideal for everything from equestrian riding, to running to grabbing coffee with friends. This incredibly diverse long sleeve features base-layer performance fabric and has design features like princess seam side panels for comfort and style with all the modern touches.

Balance Riding Tight $89.99 Unbelievable performance! Meet the optimum combination of equestrian apparel performance and fit in the Balance Riding Tight. Next level, innovative design and high-recovery stretch fabric that gives the most flattering fit you’ll find in a riding tight. Featuring a secure pocket on front thigh and a hidden stash pocket inside the back waist, this riding tight has all the bells and whistles!

Evolution Jacket $199.99 When warm really matters An evolution in both riding apparel and performance outerwear, the Evolution Insulated Jacket is made for working and riding in the elements. 100% waterproof, this premium jacket will keep you dry and warm. From dual action hand pockets to internal knit storm cuffs for protection from drafts, every detail of this jacket has riders’ needs in mind. Welcome to the next level of winter riding jackets

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Affordable ad comfortable All of the warmth without all of the bulk. Thermolite® is known for its light feel, yet heavy-duty performance ﬁbers, keeping your feet dry and warm from heel-to-toe. This sock slides easily into any boot while keeping your feet nice and toasty.

Girl Tough Canvas Jacket $149.99 Innovative warm western wear Strong enough for a day’s work, and look good doing it, too. The Girl Tough Canvas Jacket works hard to keep you warm so you can deal with the day’s challenges in the best equestrian gear. This jacket, with its water repellant canvas exterior, overshadows any other jacket you may own. Take your music with you wherever you go in an innovative inner mesh zipper pocket with cord management system and wire guide for iPods or cell phones.

MUDS Men’s Cold Front Camo High $119.99 100% waterproof and 100% comfortable Be in on the hunt for the most innovative waterproof boot on the market. Engineered with a completely unique design, inside and out, MUDS® Cold Front Realtree Camo boots keep you ultracomfortable and 100% dry in your equestrian gear. Women’s version also available!

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Men’s Ranch Tough Jacket $139.99 Rough and Rugged! The clean lines and classic colors of the Noble Outﬁtters™ Ranch Tough™ Jacket merges rugged good looks with unbeatable comfort. This hardworking jacket features a water repellant 12-oz heavy canvas exterior with triple needle stitched seams for an incredible combination of abrasion resistance for lasting wear and wind resistance to seal out cold drafts.

Wine Down Hoof Pick $22.99 Stunning Stocking Stuffer Noble Outﬁtters™ has put a new twist on the old hoof pick - a corkscrew! This classically styled hoof pick has an easy access wine opener concealed in its handle. Well constructed as a hoof pick and a wine opener, this will be the hottest gift for horse lovers this year!

New Wave Fork $22.99 The quintessential gift! The innovative breakthrough in stall cleaning has ﬁnally arrived! Clean stalls with ease using the made in the USA Wave Fork. Comes with a 5 year guarantee! Lightweight and unbeatable function, this is one gift they will thank you for over and over again.

From trainers and barn friends to your kids and your spouse, Noble Outﬁtters is your easy solution to holiday shopping. Whether you shop at your local tack store or online, these gifts are sure to impress. Now you can sit back, sip the eggnog, and know that, without a doubt, you have picked the ultimate gift for the horse lover in your life!

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FASHION

EMBRAZIO Reinvents the Belt with the “CURVA”! Making it’s stellar debut this year, Stephanie Boyles & Scott Schaefer created EMBRAZIO with a simple but very appealing concept in mind … “develop authentic high quality leather accessories that include design elements addressing the needs of a modern lifestyle.” Their patented “CURVA” curved belts are redefining the industry standard as this duo understands how to take the classic and add modern convenience. Introducing the “CURVA” belt - Embrazio brings you the first fundamental improvement in women’s and men’s belt design in the past hundred years. Embrazio’s curved belts are shaped to fit the natural contours of your body. Designed to come a little higher over your hips and slightly moving down in front and back, the belt sits perfectly on your body. No gaping, pulling, pinching or tugging that occurs with your standard straight belt. It is available in four basic styles with lots of color options. The result is a look, fit and feel that’s noticeably better than straight belts. Customers comment that the “Curva” prevents the usual gapping in the back that occurs with jeans or pants when worn with a traditional belt. Embrazio was awarded a patent for this elegant design in January of this year, and are certain this natural design may just make straight belts obsolete.

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The Embrazio collection includes not only belts but handbags and phone cases that are perfect for everyday wear! The “Tasca Cross Body Bag” is a true summer must have with it’s supple lambs skin leather, snug and secure ﬁt and functional pockets. Embrazio features soft and supple leather from an Italian factory that relocated its entire operation from Italy to Mexico several years ago. This allows Embrazio to offer the equivalent of a $600-$800 Italian leather bag for less than $300. Stephanie & Scott carefully select all the materials that go into making their products. Each item is constructed of the highest quality leather and is handmade by expert leather craftsman in Leon, Mexico, the recognized epicenter for leather products in the western hemisphere.

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FALL FASHION

OLO ANYONE?

The ‘Spanish Riding Polo Boot’ is not only popular with polo riders, but they also make a great training boot for style conscious riders and a fashion statement teamed with dark denim and a poncho for the ultimate in equestrian chic. Featuring a central front zip, over-strap with popper for a smart and practical detail and Good Year welted leather sole, these boots are styled in a beautiful quality Spanish leather for stunning good looks and performance! Perfect for life in the saddle or the city! RRP: £280.00, Colours: Black, Tan, Navy and Chocolate Brown. Available in unisex sizing. Sizes: UK 2.5 – 12

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BAMBOO BREECHES WITH BRILLIANCE!

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Premium retailer Dressage Deluxe are stocking a brand new label of breeches, which not only combine high fashion with high performance but are also styled in a natural bamboo material! Bamboo is a natural ﬁbre with has excellent anti-bacterial qualities, odour ﬁghting properties and moisture wicking attributes. It also has it’s own natural temperature control ability, allowing the wearer to be warmer in winter and cooler come spring/summer. Available in competition White & smart Navy, they also feature a gorgeous contrast stitch motif with delicate diamante on the shaped back pocket, complete with useful zip detail, self seat and elasticated ankle cuffs. Available in sizes: 34 – 44, RRP: £99.99

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Thanksgiving Weekend Sale! We will Have Lots Of Drawings For

Great Prizes! Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. November 27, 28 & 29th

This Premium Pikeur Nova Naila Ladies Down Waistcoat is brand new to retailer Dressage Deluxe for Autumn 2015. Featuring a generous stand up collar lined with a luxurious soft ﬂeece, this gilet in Dark Cooper features a ﬂattering vertical side quilting, which also ‘scoops’ in the waist and draws the eye down. A satin band on the edge of collar, quilted lining and decorative zips in Copper complete this high fashion inspired garment. Available in Dark Copper & Dark Navy Sizes: 36 - 44 RRP: £139.00

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Made in Italy... The term ‘Made in Italy’ is traditionally associated with the “beautiful and well made” and it is a fundamental characteristic of the

DNA of the Italian culture, represented by product design, excellence of art, craftsmanship, innovation, originality, style and quality. Italy is a dense web of art icons that live in a natural communion between landscape and culture, history and art, architecture and industry; an emotional journey from the ancient Greek and Roman times to the present day, equally rich of artistic and cultural suggestions.

Rome, Venice, Naples, Florence are amongst the most known art cities of the country, but the whole territory is rich with historic towns of unique beauty; many tourists visit the Peninsula exclusively to experience the real world of “Made in Italy”, where culture, tradition, art and good taste are the essential components.

ince ancient times many historical figures have made Italy unique in the world thanks to their ideas and inventions.

Leonardo Da Vinci opened doors to Renaissance and he is considered one of the greatest painters, scientists and sculptors of all times - the most talented person who ever lived. Galileo, the “father of the model science”, revolutionized our understanding of the world, supporting the work of Copernicus. Michelangelo, painter and sculptor, recognized for the ceiling of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, the “Judgment”, and the “David”.

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Raphael, that painted the Raphael Rooms known as the “Stanze”, influenced the art of the Renaissance, like Bernini influenced the Baroque.

...indelible mark in the culture of the world. To understand the

Power of Italian literature

on the international scene, just think of Dante Alighieri; his major and famous ”Divine Comedy “ is a profound Christian vision of man’s temporal and eternal destiny. As regard the musical field, Verdi and Puccini are the perfect example of famous compositors known around the world, everyone will remember “None shall sleep” of Puccini, interpreted by Luciano Pavarotti, one of the greatest tenors of twentieth Century. Nowadays, Italy is globally known for delicious food and wine, luxurious sports cars and fashion. Italian style is reflected in the automobile culture. Worthy of mention is Enzo Ferrari, who created one of the most famous car brands that became the dream of every person, together with renown designer Sergio Pininfarina as a collaborator.

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Italy takes first place for the high quality of its own textiles and their perfect elegance and refinement. Sophisticated designers like Armani, Valentino, Gucci, have always set the fashion rules creating trends that bring to life the corresponding historical and social period.

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stands for excellence and it is what makes Italy unique among all others. In the equestrian field a model of quality for “made in Italy” is represented by Franco Tucci, whose style symbolizes design and attention to detail, craftsmanship that reflects experience and family tradition, always respecting technical and innovative features of a sport, which is continually changing .

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HIS & HERS HIS & HERS with Italian Saddlecrafter Giuseppe Gianetti with LA Pomeroy, equinista

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is to call to mind a culture steeped in centuries-old craftsmanship. Food. Fashion. Opera. Saddles. Yes, saddles. What Michelangelo was to marble, the Gianetti di Saronno family have been to leather, and since 1881 coaxing perfect saddles from lines and grains of leather that have whispered back to Giuseppe, his father Enrico and father’s father, Angelo. Saddles so beautiful it’s (almost) enough to make one green with envy.

HERS: Gianetti saddles are campaigned like diamonds or works of art. Is that deliberate? HIS: Yes! Making a saddle is an art, like painting, sculpture or photography. Every saddle reﬂects the passion and mastery of its saddler. These are not saddles in a series, where each piece is assembled by someone else, but individual masterpieces. What a brush, canvas and pallete are to the artist, a saddle tree, leather, and tools are to a saddler. Only a saddler can make a good product both pleasing to the eye, good for the rider and most of all, good for the horse.

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HERS: How has making a ‘good product’ translated into keeping up with an evolving sport? HIS: The saddlery has grown ‘up’ with its custumers. In my grandfather’s day, horses were mostly for pulling carts and harness accessories were needed. Sport technology demands considering new materials or changing work modes and change is never easy. For example, years ago, saddle seats were made of horsehair, then wool or wadding, and now it’s often a latex pillow. HERS: Like riding, it sounds like saddle making moves up through levels. HIS: Exactly. Without yesterday’s groundwork, we cannot build on today and tomorrow. Since 1881, my family has been interested in learning everything there is about saddlery. Evolution has brought us from accessories for camp horses to world level saddles. HERS: Your family started making saddles in the 1880s and 20 years later, a lieutenant in the Italian Army, Capt. Federico Caprilli, shortened his stirrups and revolutionized jumping with the ‘forward seat.’ Was the jumping saddle a pivotal design moment? HIS: It asked jumping saddles to create perfect equilibrium without adding pressure or friction. Today we no more imagine walking in a wrong shoe size than riding in the wrong saddle.

HERS: Who are among the riders in Gianetti saddles now? HIS: Fifteen years ago, Juan Carlos Garcia (four-time World and European champion) walked into our showroom and we just clicked. Our collaboration through the JCG Line remains very good to this day. We have Italian CSI3* champions and brothers, Michael and Roberto Cristofoletti, British rider George Whitaker (European Pony Jumping Championships team and individual gold medalist and nephew of John and Michael) and top ranked Denis Lynch of Ireland. We love sponsoring up-and-coming riders because we want to grow up with them. We also value the impressions professional competitors have of our saddles. Expert riders know what they want. HERS: Speaking of knowing what one wants, in the course of your custom saddle requests, have you ever been asked to design anything a little on the outrageous side? HIS: We don’t usually get interesting or strange requests because riders know our focus is making functional saddles. We don’t make art for easels, we make it for horses. But yes, we did make a green saddle. Once. For an endurance rider. ��

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Finding Gems at Fall Flea Markets by Lori Verderame While lots of novice collectors are in the spirit of summer antique hunting, the autumn marks the time for the true collectors to shop for their collections. You can great items and good deals at this season’s ﬂea markets.

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Be prepared with comfortable shoes, a good sun hat or umbrella, canvas shopping bags, bottled water to ward off dehydration, some snack food, and cash in small bills. Get the lay of the land first before you buy. I have coined the phrase “walk with your wallet” when it comes to flea market shopping. Before you buy anything, take a lap around the entire outdoor flea market. I just do not start shopping right out of the shoot. I always look before I leap. I know it sounds like a big job but your personal trainer will commend you for the extra exercise and your financial advisor will be thrilled at all the money you save. This walk with your wallet method will help you see what’s available for sale and stick to your budget, too. Look at each table or booth carefully. Talk to the sellers to see what you might like to negotiate for and how willing they are to deal. Look at how the booth is organized, consider the condition of the sellers’ offerings, and see just how much inventory they expect to sell off at the seasonal flea market. Collect information and get the lay of the land as you look at the antiques offered for sale. Don’t get too invested in any of the objects just yet. Don’t buy too quickly and hone in on quality stuff and good bargains.

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A SUNDAY HORSE There’s an exciting new horse movie scheduled for release in early 2016 called A SUNDAY HORSE, the first Americanbased movie set in the heartpounding world of Grand Prix show jumping since Disney’s 1968 “The Horse In the Grey Flannel Suit” starring young Kurt Russell. A SUNDAY HORSE is the story of a driven, talented rider from humble beginnings who defies all the odds - first, by becoming a top competitor in a field dominated by wealthy horseowners, and then coming back from a near-fatal riding accident to become the US champion jumper on a horse deemed too small and untalented for serious competition.

�� The ﬁlm stars Nikki Reed (“Twilight”), Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible), Ryan Merriman (Final Destination), and screen legends William Shatner (Star Trek) and Linda Hamilton (Terminator). It’s directed by Vic Armstrong, legendary stunt coordinator and director (Indiana Jones, Terminator 2, Mission Impossible 3, six Bond movies) and lifelong horseman, whose father was coach of Great Britain’s National team for 5 Olympic games. The ﬁlm will have its World Premiere at the Equus Film Festival in New York (Nov. 19-21).

So she trades farm chores for training help, gets backing from an African American entrepreneur who’d also come from nothing and went on to become EntreprenInspired by the true-life experiences of Ocala, Florida rider/jumper/ eur of the Year, and trainer Debi Connor, the word coming out of early screenings of scrapes together the ﬁlm is that it might be the best, most authentic movie ever enough money to made about the Grand Prix show jumping world. buy a couple of inexpensive horses Though the events from Connor’s life that inspired the movie took with no formal �� place primarily in the 1980’s, the movie is set in the present. The jumping skills. ﬁlm’s heroine Debi Walden (Nikki Reed) is caught between a rock None of them – not her, not her backer, not her horses – has the pedigree and a hard place. She’s got the talent and passion for jumping, to win in this sport of elites. It just doesn’t happen that way. Ever. and dreams of becoming an Olympic champion. But she doesn’t have the money to train and compete, much less to buy the number of expensive horses needed to have a shot on the champion- But somehow this team of outsiders starts making a name for themselves. Debi and the two horses she saved – Touch of Class and The Evangelist – ship circuit.

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are stunning the jumping circuit by taking ribbons in every national Grand Prix event they enter. And the talk on the circuit turns from “Who does this blond wannabe think she’s kidding?” to “Who is this country girl and how is she winning with these non-pedigreed rejects?” They earn grudging respect from riders, trainers, and established owners alike, and suddenly they’re the team to beat. Amazingly, Debi is chosen to be on the US Olympic team for the international competition only months away. Then disaster strikes. At an exhibition for inner city students before the Olympics, Debi’s training horse crashes over a jump and falls violently on top of her. For weeks she lies in the hospital, comatose, partially paralyzed, and near death. When she ﬁnally miraculously awakens, doctors tell her there will be no more miracles. If she’s very lucky, she’ll re-learn to walk, but she’ll never ride again. Determined not to let her horse lose its chance, she sells her beloved Touch of Class to her trainer. They go on to win an unprecedented 2 gold medals at the Olympics, without Debi. After months of painful rehab, still partially paralyzed and prone to seizures, Debi enters the Governor’s Cup at the Virginia Horse Show, where most of the Olympic champions (including her own beloved Touch of Class) will compete. Fueled by sheer force of will, Debi pushes The Evangelist to a storybook ﬁnish against Touch of Class, the Olympic champion she trained, with a triumph that is still the stuff of legend in the international jumping world.

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A SUNDAY HORSE is a story of overcoming impossible odds. And like every true story turned into a movie, Debbi Connor’s actual life is more complex than its ﬁlm incarnation, ﬁlled with more triumphs - and more failures - than can ever make it to the screen in a 90-minute re-telling. The big-screen story, in addition to being set in present time, compresses events and characters, and uses Debi’s maiden name (Walden) in the events. What is not changed is the timeless and universal story of the underdog pursuing her dreams against all odds.

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onservation Easements to Equine Properties By Avery S. Chapman, Esq.

Here are two thoughts you normally do not see in the same conversation: Saving money and preserving real estate used for equines. As many of you know, owning a horse farm is next to owning a boat in terms of measuring the cost-to-beneﬁt ratio. That being said, there are several strategies that can be deployed by present owners and potential purchasers of real estate used for equines. Land conservation easements and tax incentive harvesting are the strategies and solutions for saving money that are many times overlooked by the landowner, a prospective purchaser, and their agents and representatives.

Conservation easements are a method of designating some or all of a piece of real estate as closed to future development. It is a voluntary deed restriction which a landowner places on their land. The easement permanently prohibits subdivision and non-agricultural development, although landowners retain ownership of the property and can continue to use it for agricultural purposes as they choose. Public access is not required, and the land can be sold or passed along to heirs. However, future owners must abide by the terms of the easement. . This is called “burdening” the land with an easement which restricts the future use of the land to agricultural, recreational and/or public uses. The “burden” is that placing such a restriction on real estate decreases the market value of the land. So what are the benefits and strategies for harvesting them? They are significant and numerous. First, if you, as a land owner, place a conservation easement on your real estate, you likely will qualify for a tax incentive in the state where the land is located. For example, in 2009, the Florida Legislature passed a law that states that: “Land that is dedicated in perpetuity for conservation purposes and that is used exclusively for conservation purposes is exempt from ad valorem taxation.” “Dedicated in perpetuity” is defined as “land encumbered by an irrevocable, perpetual conservation easement.” The tax exemption is automatic for parcels of 40 acres or more, while landowners of smaller parcels can apply for the exemption as well. Second, a landowner donating his or her conservation easement to a charitable organization , such as a land trust, is entitled to a significant federal tax deductions. The Internal Revenue Code allows an income tax deduction for a qualified donation of a conservation easement. Generally the deduction is up to 30% of the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income (AGI) in a year. Any excess donation over the 30% limit may be carried forward to the next 5 years. Example: An individual donated a qualified conservation easement of $100,000 in value. His adjusted gross income was $50,000 for that year. The landowner can take a conservation donation deduction of up to 30% of his income of $50,000 ($15,000) in the first year. The excess amount of donation, $85,000, can be carried forward to the next 5 years subject to the 30% adjusted gross income limitation in each year.

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There are innumerable land trusts and other charitable organizations you can contact, which are all designed to assist in the conservation of land. However, increased tax incentives for deducting qualified conservation easement donations have been enacted since 2006 and recently, those federal tax incentives under the Internal Revenue Code have been expanded under the Enhanced Easement Incentive Act. First established in 2006, the enhanced incentive expired at the end of 2013. At the end of 2014, Congress reinstated it, but only retroactively for 2014. In February 2015, the House of Representatives voted to make the enhanced incentive permanent, passing the Conservation Easement Incentive Act by a supermajority of 279-127. The House passed the bill as part of a package of legislation supporting America’s charities. A similar measure passed the House twice in 2014. Third, prospective buyers of agricultural land can reduce the impending tax burden of that acquisition by making a conservation easement part of the closing structure. In this manner, the new owner can obtain both the state tax incentives and the federal tax deductions, thus significantly lowering the cost of acquisition. Fourth, there are potentially significant estate planning benefits to a conservation easement made during the landowner’s lifetime. By burdening the real estate with a conservation easement, the landowner significantly reduces the market value of the land; therefore, when the land is valued by the landowner’s estate at a later point in time, there is a strong support for the estate of the landowner to take an aggressive position that the estate is subject only to a much lower tax rate, based upon the reduced value of the land burdened with the conservation easement. Finally, a conservation easement reduces the present and future carrying costs of the land by harvesting and deploying the tax strategies discussed above. Therefore, if your goal is to ensure that your future family generations can continue to own and enjoy the land, and you do not wish or need the family to realize the market value of the land through a sale, then reducing the costs of carrying the land through a conservation easement is a very attractive option for you. If you want to explore some or all of these strategies, start with consulting an attorney familiar with how they operate, who will in turn work with your accountant and your existing estate planning advisor. ��

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cala heats up for the winter season 2015-2016 will be the hottest yet! There is a lot to be excited about in Ocala for this season, which is ﬁrmly expanding into the fall, extending the showing and training season in The Horse Capital of the World. The Ocala Jockey Club, in Reddick, just a few minutes north of Ocala, is developing their 950 acres into a world-class cross country course, and hosting their ﬁrst FEI approved CIC3*, CCI2* and CCI* event to be held at the facility on Nov. 24-27, 2016. HITS Post Time Farm, Ocala, is kicking off their winter season early as well, adding USEF-rated hunter/jumper shows this December.

�� Ocala Jockey Club property in Reddick, Florida is expanding the popular Ocala Eventing Series, managed by Equiventures CEO Richard Trayford for the last three years. OJC owners Erik and Pavla Nygaard are working with Richard to develop the 950-acre facility into a world-class eventing venue that will attract top riders from around the globe. Mike Etherington-Smith, who designed the cross country course for the Bejiing Olympics, toured the grounds with Trayford, and declared that it has the makings for a four-star course. Not only is the hilly terrain and footing appropriate, the expansive land can accommodate a huge amount of spectators. With ample lodgings in Ocala, accommodations for visitors and competitors is not a problem. A large vendor village of quality shops is planned as well. The existing club house seats over 170 guests, and is currently hosting dozens of weddings. It overlooks the grounds that the jumping stadium is being built upon as well as a pond that will include the cross country course’s water hazard. The view is so expansive, that two cross country competitors can be viewed at the same time! Mike Etherington-Smith is designing the cross county course, and renowned designer Richard Jefferies is orchestrating the jumping stadium. With input from world-class experts, the great terrain and footing, and Ocala’s desirable climate and infra-structure, The Jockey Club is sure to be a successful destination for years to come.

Trayford plans to make a bid for a CCI4* event for 2017. “We all agree that the U.S. could have and should have a second four-star, and if someone else comes along and beats us to the punch, that’s OK,” Richard said. “The main thing is that U.S. gets a second four-star, and our intention is to put forth a credible bid to run one.”

HITS Ocala to Add Two Weeks of December Holiday Shows HITS, Inc. is pleased to announce two extra weeks of USEF-rated hunter/jumper shows this December, at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, to kick off the renowned Ocala Winter Circuit a month early. The newest additions to the HITS calendar will be known as the Ocala Holiday Classic, December 9-13, 2015, and the Ocala Holiday Festival, December 16-20, 2015. Both shows will offer USEF National Rated Hunters and 4* Jumpers. After a break for the New Year, the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit returns January 19 for another 10 weeks of world-class competition, starting with the Ocala January Classic. The excitement continues with the winter debut of the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby during the Ocala Masters February 23-28, and a mid-circuit FEI CSI-5* week March 1-6, which includes a $350,000 Grand Prix. Hailed as the Grand Finale of Florida’s winter show circuit, the 3rd annual Great American $1 Million Grand Prix wraps up the season in late March.

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It is lovely to watch a rider sitting in wonderful balance with their horse, rider and horse dancing together to a harmony they both share. This is the result of good training, with both horse and rider in perfect balance. A very special experience for both of them!

For the rider to be fortunate enough to experience this harmony, he must ﬁrst learn to sit the trot by developing ‘muscle independence’, which refers to the ability to use certain muscles while relaxing others. The rider must passively direct the horse’s movement without interfering with it. He must develop ‘closeness’ with his horse’s movement which will allow quiet communication between horse and rider. It’s a beautiful thing to see, though it can be difﬁcult to achieve. For the many riders struggling with this, take heart, there is help.

Learning and Improving Your Sitting Trot Developing the ‘closeness’ of the sitting trot can be an elusive endeavor which encompasses an overwhelming degree of variables. Basically, however, the sitting trot is all about balance and feel. These two primary components of the sitting trot determine the

quality of the aids, and therefore your communication with your horse.

Balance and Muscle Independence In order to achieve successful communication of the aids, a rider must develop functional ‘muscle independence’ which results in “the ability to use any given aid at one time without interfering with the effectiveness of the other concurrently occurring aids”. From early on in their training, all riders are told to relax. While technically correct, this insufﬁcient information often leads to confusion. Example: tense riders make tense horses, and poor communicators, however, if you just relaxed everything you would bounce out of the saddle, and possibly fall off the horse! On the other hand, gripping, bouncing, or puling on the reins doesn’t do anything to improve the situation either. So how does the rider achieve the closeness necessary for sitting the trot? The key is to relax certain muscles while contracting others, and developing ‘muscle independence’ through 1) good posture, 2) strong core muscles, and 3) an understanding of the bio-mechanics of the sitting trot. Here is some essential information you can use to

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improve your seat aids, your muscle independence, and therefore your sitting trot.

Feel and Infinite Adaptability While muscle independence is paramount to skillful riding, in the bigger picture, riding is all about feel. Good trainers cannot actually teach their students ‘feel’, as feel is different for everyone. Nevertheless, good trainers maintain focus on teaching their students how to develop feel, and this is done through appropriate exercises, mental images, understanding and especially, ‘infinite adaptability’. It is of utmost importance that every rider begins to develop ‘infinite adaptability’ from the very start. That is, develop the timing and ‘feel’ to regulate your aids to reflect the immediate needs of the horse, and do this continuously to ensure constant communication with your horse.

Components of a Good Sitting Trot Here are a few things you need to know to help you improve your sitting trot. -Your posture has a direct relationship with balance and successful use of the aids. -Seat bones and pubic bone stay in contact

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soles of your feet. -Stay quiet in your hands and body. Unnecessary movement interferes with horse’s balance and creates tension and stiffness in the horse’s back.

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1. Transitions A great way to help you feel your seat bones in the saddle is through transitions. a) Downward transition: Begin by posting a circle, sit a few strides, and ask your horse to come down into a walk. As you do this, try to feel the saddle with each of your seat bones by alternately dropping them with each stride; ﬁrst right, then left, then right,

your seat into the saddle while you are trotting by holding the pommel with one hand. This helps you feel the saddle movement with your seat. 2. Posting This may seem like an easy exercise but in fact it is not. While you are posting, (do this exercise in both directions) each time you

One ﬁnal note… Most riders would agree that mastering the sitting trot is vital to successful training in the discipline of Dressage. However, the more accomplished a rider is at sitting the horse’s trot, the better prepared they are to ride their horse, regardless of their discipline.

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‘Infinite adaptability’ …….. develop the timing and ‘feel’ to ensure constant communication with your horse. etc. Continue this through entire transition and for a few strides in the walk. Add sitting trot strides as you progress. b) Upward transition: From the walk, grow ‘tall’ (everything from the waist lifts up, everything from the waist down drops down). As you ask for the sitting trot transition, without leaning backward, “feel” the back of your seat bones in the saddle, and imagine ‘lifting’ the horse forward as though you are going up a hill. It is also very helpful to pull

raise up in the saddle bring your left hip forward as far forward over the pommel as you can. Do this for ﬁve strides, repeat with your right hip, then left, etc. **Make sure it is only your hip that moves forward, NOT your shoulder. These two exercises are meant to help you to learn independence of the seat and relaxation of the back muscles as you alternately drop (exercise 1) or lift (exercise 2) each seat bone.

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An effective sitting trot allows us to be one with the horse; close, and communicative. It is about balance, timing, strength, ﬂexibility, quietness, and effectiveness of the aids. Understand the importance of learning to sit quietly in the saddle without interfering with the horse’s movement. The better you can feel your horse from the saddle, the more you will be able to enjoy the beauty of their movement.

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Saddles Soar – with Schleese! This year renowned North American saddle manufacturer Schleese Saddlery Service Ltd. Is celebrating its 30th year in business. Here is the story of how Certiﬁed Master Saddler Jochen Schleese ﬁrst started his company, and several of the highlights of these past 30 years as a key player in the equestrian industry.

But how did this all start in North America?

In 1984 after qualifying for the European Championships, Schleese had to retire his Hanoverian gelding for lameness, and his riding career as a three-day eventer came abruptly to an end. He often says, “I wish I knew then what I know now” At very least Pirat would have been sound a lot longer, at best his riding career would have gone much farther. At the time he was riding with the likes of Bettina Overesch-Hoy and other very talented German young riders. After placing in German nationals in 1982 Pirat began showing signs of lameness – which at the time was not attributed to the saddle, since experts abounded – vets, trainers, farriers who all had a job of keeping the team fit. Remedial applications were used in an attempt to ward off the lameness, including blocking, blistering, re-shoeing and all sorts of pharmaceuticals. It was simply the fact that the construction of the saddle was not in keeping with the requirements of the horse – with every step his shoulders were hit by forward facing tree points, the too narrow gullet impacted his spinal processes, ligaments, and nerves along his back, and the gullet plate likely pinched him and impeded his wither muscle as he tried to jump and move. The advice of the experts was followed, but the result was a ‘textbook case’ of torture for the horse. Since he knows now that his horse suffered from an ill-fitting saddle, Schleese became very determined to alleviate this consequence for other horses. It is his life goal and passion to make a difference by educating riders to help them find optimal saddle solutions for comfort, performance and equine development. The saddle must work with the biomechanics of the horse in motion for complete back freedom. For Jochen, the biggest thank you is when a horse begins to move freely, happily, and well in a properly fitted saddle! Often clients throw their arms around him and his highly trained team of saddle ergonomists and saddle fit technicians, crying with joy, because the difference is that visible and they realize how much harm they had unknowingly done riding in an ill-fitting saddle. Schleese continually works with other equine professionals in many disciplines to increase his knowledge and understanding of making horses more comfortable and protecting their backs. In 2005 the Saddlefit 4 Life® global network was founded with top trainers, physiotherapists, veterinarians, chiropractors, massage therapists, farriers and saddle fitters. Through sharing of expertise and knowledge on products, systems, training methods, they all work together to protect the horse’s (and rider’s) back from long term damage. The philosophy of S4L is taught in lectures, seminars, demonstrations, symposiums and in one-on-one client sessions all over the world. Saddlefit 4 Life® is taught at the German National Riding School and the Berufsreiterverband (Association of Professional Trainers) as part of the certification program, so that trainers can recognize and diagnose suspected saddle fit issues, and then work with qualified fitters or saddle ergonomists to fix them. S4L has accreditation through the USDF, the CHA, and various other equine associations with whom they partner on education. 68

Schleese was invited to come to Canada in 1986 as the Official Saddler for the World Dressage Championships, held for the first time outside of Europe. Their first shop was just 100 sq.ft off the side of one of the tractor barns onsite at the competition facility, and placed within the quarantine zone. He and his wife Sabine really couldn’t even meet any of the riding public attending the event, but did have a chance to meet such icons as Dr. Josef Neckermann (the first world dressage champion ever and the father of Eva Marie Pracht), Dr. Reiner Klimke, and Canada’s own Bonnie Bonnello – Schleese’s actual first client! The first dollar earned is framed and hanging in their reception area. Over the course of the next 5 years the company underwent several more expansions (up to 1200 sq. ft.), the first apprentice was hired, another certified saddler came over from Germany, and the first custom saddle was made. Schleese got a contract to build around 100 saddles for Spinneybeck Leather, a company which supplied leather to the interior design industry. They brought out a new line of leather called ‘saddle’ and to promote it, a saddle in every colour and type of leather it came in was built. Ralph Lauren apparently bought the very first one we made in red leather and put it in his flagship Polo store in NYC. Schleese established saddlery as a registered trade in Ontario and became an authorized training facility. In 1991 the company moved to a larger facility (5000 sq.ft) where the staff increased to 12 and a real computer was purchased. It was also where the equestrian boutique “Caparison” was started which became one of the leading retail outlets for eclectic horsey stuff. (It closed in 1998). In 1996 the Schleeses hired their bank manager to take over as General Manager, and this man (Earl Rothery) is now Schleese’s CEO and business partner. In 1999 they bought a property just north of Toronto, Ontario. The company grew to 45 employees at one time (it fluctuates now around the high 30s) and 8000 sq. ft. Over the years close to 80 different saddle models were developed – some of them more successful than others, but each one with an innovative design feature and upgrades to reflect the changes in the needs of the riding public.

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Schleese has been featured on various TV shows – CBC’s “On the Road Again”, Report on Business, Discovery Channel “How it’s Made” and Harrowsmith Country Life. Both Jochen and Sabine were interviewed by local TV personalities and were lucky enough to be the recipient of numerous business and industry awards, with nominations for many more. The most prestigious of these was probably being a finalist in the Canada Export Award, winning an Ontario Global Trader’s Award, and an Award of Merit from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Tack’n’Togs magazine named them Manufacturer of the Year in 2008 and Sabine has been on the Profit Top 100 list of Women Business Owners in Canada almost every year since 2000. This year Schleese is a finalist as Manufacturer of the Year in York Region.

Almost all Schleese employees ride, and every one of them is truly passionate about what they do - from the craftsmen in the production shop who build the saddles to the front line who travel all over North America to service clients at over 550 clinic locations to the in-house administrative staff who deal with logistics, organization, and customer service. Just for fun, here are some interesting numbers from over the past 30 years. For example: • Over 150,000 horses analysed and evaluated for saddle ﬁt • Over 20,000 saddles built • Over ¼ million miles every year ﬂown (Jochen was just inducted into the million mile club with Air Canada) Truly a North American success story – one that is leaving its mark and a legacy in the equestrian industry!

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saw it as a turning point- hard work, time and effort paying off. It was a milestone that helped people realize I was back in the game. I am thankful for that and for the people who have helped me.

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4. How do you handle challenges or problems in the ring? With patience and instinct. I think any situation with horses you have to be quick to react but not over react.

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2.What do you personally prefer: Hunters or Jumpers? I love and appreciate a top quality Hunter but prefer the Jumper Ring. In the jumper ring no one persons opinion determines the result. Your results are determined by concrete factors- jumping ability, speed and efﬁciency within the course. Leaving the rails up and going fast!

1. What inspired you to start riding? My family was very horse oriented growing up. We had a family farm outside of Montreal and I grew up with horses and in the barn. My grandmother was the original horse lover and mother and uncle showed hunters with success on a local level. My mother put me on a pony at age 2 and there was no turning back.

3. What has been the most important win for you these last 5 years? Well, professional show jumping is a humbling sport and there are many fantastic riders who do not have horses. Without horse power and good sponsor support it is difﬁcult to be in the game and “win” as a rider. For many years as a young professional I was “horseless.” Last year I won the $50,000 Tryon Fall 2 Grand Prix and two weeks before I was 2nd by a margin in the $100,000 Salamander Resorts Grand Prix, both with Tamara 296. These were important wins to me because I

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5.How many horses do you typically train at a time? Our own stable consists of about 15-20 horses that we have in training, but I also have a small group of outside clients whom I work with. I would say I am currently training approximately 30 horses, but on a day-today basis it is always one on one. 6.How can people learn more about joining your clinics? My website: WoodsideFarmInc.com has the most up to date information regarding upcoming clinics, horse shows, and on our horses. 7.Out of the shows you compete in, which is your favorite? Why? The Royal Winter Fair is my favorite competition. Growing up in Canada it was the highlight of the year and it is a small style ring with a big atmosphere. It has spectators, history, culture and action! The environment feels important to both horse and rider and always gives me that extra boost of energy

to do my best. I have not been to the Royal in a few years and am looking forward to getting back there to compete this fall. 8. What are your plans for your future in showing? To keep working hard and developing my riding and my horses, the success should follow. The same goes for my students and their futures. 9. How do you manage the riding end of your business? The training end? I opened Woodside Farm in Wellington, FL but have made Lexington our home for the summer season. We all train hard but have fun while doing it. My priority for my customers is making sure these riders and their horses are fully prepared to step into the ring. We have done the hard part-our homework, which should then make the competition itself the easy part. I have always believed if you have done your work as a trainer correctly over time at home, the competition ring falls into place. 10. What attributes create the ideal horse to you? An ideal horse is willing to learn and listen. I like a big horse that is experienced, brave, and has a large stride, but is adjustable. A horse that has scope and is naturally careful is ideal for either a professional or an amateur. 11.What motivates you to be a trainer? To compete in the ring?

As a trainer, I like to see the bond between a rider and their horse develop. More than results, I like to see the joy of a student after a good round. As a rider, I think of competing as a game of chess. Every move must be calculated and answer the course designers questions. 12. Why did you decided to anchor your business in Lexington? I would say our business is realistically anchored in Wellington, Florida but Lexington has been our summer base for 5 years. Lex-

14. What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given? Jan Tops once told me that when you can’t afford the best horses you just have to pull and kick a little harder. 15. What one moment/event would you say is the perfect example of why you do what you do? There isn’t one moment that has shaped my career. I love working with horses, and being able to do that everyday is what drives my passion for this career. 16.What has been the biggest challenge you have faced in your career? The biggest challenge I have faced is how to prepare mentally for competitions. When I’m a little nervous it is easy to channel my nerves into focus. Mental preparation is very important in being successful, but it is often overlooked. It is the times I am super relaxed that it is difﬁcult to re-focus into the frame of mind needed to excel.

ington is a horse centric location where both 17. What do ﬁnd the most rewarding as a trainer? As a rider? the horses and riders love to be. Lexington The most rewarding part about being a has always just ticked all the boxes for me. trainer is when all of your training and hard 13. What was your experience like workwork come together and you win. It isn’t always about winning but when you do win ing with trainers like Missy Clark and Todd and its well deserved, that moment is really Minikus? Riding with Missy and working for Todd both rewarding both as a trainer and a rider. instilled within me a strong work ethic. With their training I learned that results aren’t given to you, you must work hard to get EE results and be successful.

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Happiness is almost an anthropomorphization (assigning human emotions to an animal). You know your horse better than anyone – instinctively, you know immediately when something is amiss, even if you can’t immediately diagnose where the problem lies or what is causing it. How do you tell when your horse is feeling good?

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A horse is not able to lie, to ‘act’ like he’s feeling comfortable, happy, or relaxed, when he’s not. Watch for the feedback your horse gives you and it’s easy to see what his state of mind is. We all know the usual signs; the eyes, the ears, the tail. In nature, the horse – a ‘flight’ animal – it can run full out at a moment’s notice. There is no necessity for the thought process “Okay, I’m being chased by a wolf, I’m going to have to run fast in about 3 seconds, so perhaps I should warm up a bit so that I can go full tilt”. By that time, the horse would be lunch. This is what has always been paradoxical – in a saddle fit evaluation when riders are asked to show their horses under saddle, they usually have to warm up (sometimes for 30 minutes or more!) before they feel their horses are ready to perform and before they feel they’re ready to show the fitter how they move at all gaits. After seeing literally thousands of horses every year we realize that this warm up is basically a ‘numbing’ up. Only after having been ridden to the point that the back doesn’t hurt anymore can the horse actually be asked to work the basic steps. What is wrong with this picture? By Jochen Schleese, CMS, CSFT, CSE ©2015 Saddlefit 4 Life. All Rights Reserved

The whole “circle of inﬂuence” philosophy should be considered when determining what is best for your horse. The complementary efforts of professionals such as your veterinarian, farrier, chiropractor, and saddler, will exert their inﬂuences positively, to enable you and your horse to achieve maximum life expectancy, health and performance. The key principle is to be aware that everything and everyone needs to work together properly.

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LONGINES MASTERS of Los Angeles Continued from page 23 The event has been planned in detail with a very rich schedule of competitions. The glass doors of the Convention Center opened to the paddock area, surrounded by boutiques and art displaying magniﬁcent pictures and statues. When I arrived the horses were warming up for the imminent competition in the adjacent main arena. Pedro, the man with the hat, was the ring leader; he kept everyone on track and the event was on perfect timing! I took some time to visit the Opera Gallery, which displayed some very beautiful paintings. My favorites were from a French painter, Andre’ Brasilier, who can catch some very special moments in the life of human beings and horses and render them with very vibrant colors and details. After a whole day of competition, Thursday evening still had some important accents, with a Red Carpet area that welcomed the guest and press, and gave them the chance to connect for a few moments before the Grand Gala began. I spent a few minutes at the Red Carpet area. with Kevin Babington, who was one of the ﬁrst guests walking the Red Carpet. We spoke about horsemanship. The Irish Olympian and Grand Prix trainer and rider, now based in Pennsylvania, believes horses are individuals and we need to adapt to them. He seems to have a soft spot for Irish horses, and says French ones have somewhat a similar personality.

Good riders are always conscious of what they are experiencing with their horses.

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Jennifer Sims, invitational rider, stopped by too, and spent a few moments with me. She is an equestrian fashion blogger based out of Los Angeles, California. Her blog, Styled Equestrian, combines the passion for horses with a love of fashion, presenting them to the followers in a relatable and wearable way.

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Invitational rider, Daniella Sternberg, was asked how she felt about the fact that she was riding in an event with the best riders in the world. She responded that it was amazing to be able to be so close to her idols and even to get to meet them. Eve Jobs and Jennifer Gates, whose last names are known worldwide, are both excellent riders, and were competing in the event. Jennifer is a sophomore, and a very passionate rider. She is able to fulfill her obligations with school and sports. To my question about what she likes to do best with horses, she responded that she loves spending time with them, but most of all she likes to take perfect care of them, fulfilling their needs and connecting with them. After Jennifer Gates, walked in Destry Spielberg, daughter of Steven Spielberg. She has been an equestrian since before she was able to walk. Even her name, she explained to us, has something to do with horses. It means “Horse Keeper”, and was made popular by the classic Western film “Destry Rides Again”. Her family instilled this passion in her and it transpires from the enthusiastic way she talks about her horses and the time she spends with them. A lot more guests came through, and between them, John Whitaker, who won the most prestigious event of this venue in 2014. In our conversation he reminded me of how good riders are always conscious of what they are experiencing with their horses and care about their well-being. He highlighted the fact that in this kind of venue it is very easy to over-jump horses, and put emphasis on the need to not let this carry you away and keep taking good care of the horses. The four days of competition were amazing, and the organization and the public are already looking forward to next year’s event.

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Western Dressage: Preparing For Your Test

by Lynn Palm

When it comes to practicing your dressage test, you can use a “call person” or memorize the test. The choice is yours. The length of a dressage test can be very intimidating to remember, but I think it is always better to memorize the test. One good thing to know is that when competing a dressage test, if you forget or go off pattern, you will not be disqualiﬁed. You will receive a 2-point penalty and be allowed to regain your correct spot and continue. You will receive a normal score and can still place at the show. Of course, you really don’t want to go off pattern during competition, as it can be disturbing to your test. A call person can serve as extra support during your test. Having a call person may help you concentrate more on your horse and your performance. When you have shown the test a few times, you will feel more comfortable with the test and be able to complete it without a call person. Here are my tips and suggestions on how to learn dressage tests: 1. Learn the test by reading the test and following it on a blank dressage ring. 2. Using an erasable pen, draw the test on the laminated blank dressage ring. Draw each component one by one. The dressage test books that we have will also let you see each component so you can really learn how to be accurate when riding the ﬁgures and transitions.

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3. Walk the test on the ground in the dressage arena. 4. If you are starting to compete or need to improve your scores, you need to have more accuracy in your figures and transitions. When you are at the show and the ring is closed to horses, inquire with the show secretary and see if you can walk your test in the arena. This is a great time to gain confidence, confirm your memorization, and be more accurate when riding the test. 5. You can also use your vision and recite the test looking at the dressage arena. I also start the test over if I come to a spot where I forget what comes next or make a mistake. This is also good to do when you take a break in the warm up ring and when you have your boots wiped off prior to entering the ring. Tips when you use a caller: 1. Practice at home with the caller you are going to use in the ring. 2. Make sure the caller knows you and your horse and that their voice is one that you can recognize and hear. 3. When you practice with your caller, make sure the caller does not call the components too soon or too late. If so, practice until the caller gets the timing right for each component. 4. Make sure your caller will go to E or B with the wind behind their back if the test takes place outside in the weather. 5. The caller can be of great help, or they can mess you up. You have to practice with the caller, and be sure that the caller is very experienced with the test. A caller can be a great confidence booster. If you feel more comfortable with a caller, use one. Whichever method you choose, good luck and have fun! To help you prepare and practice, I have wonderful laminated Dressage Test books that are a perfect tool to learn the tests. You can purchase any level from us by visiting our website. We love to share our dressage backgrounds and knowledge with you and would love to have you come ride with us. You can join us at our farm in Ocala, Florida, or at one of our Ride Well Clinics on our USA Tour at a location near you.

If you would like to train with Lynn & Cyril at home with Western Dressage, take advantage of the following supportive training materials: Books: • Head To Toe Horsemanship • Western Dressage— A Guide to Take You to Your First Show • A Rider Guide to Real Collection DVDs: • “Dressage Principles for the Western Horse & Rider” Volume 1 Parts 1-5 • “Dressage Principles for the Western & English Horse & Rider” Volume 2,Parts 1-3 • “Let Your Horse Be Your Teacher” Parts 1&2 For more information on these training materials and more, as well as clinics, please visit www.lynnpalm.com or call us at 800-503-2824.

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APPEARANCE Bot flies appear like bumblebees with a C shaped tail. They are commonly observed around the horse’s legs in the summer and early fall months. As they do not have mouthparts like other parasites, they can only lay their eggs called nits on the horse’s hair. Their only purpose in life is to lay the eggs. It is the larvae that later hatch from those eggs that can cause the horse problems. In the U.S., there are 3 basic types of bot flies commonly seen. They are generally categorized by where they lay their eggs on the horse. Most common is the Gastrophilus intestinalis. This species likes to lay the yellow eggs on the leg, mane, shoulder and sometimes flank areas. One bot fly can effectively deliver upwards of 500 eggs. ( Refer to Figure 1) Another type of bot fly is the G. nasalis commonly known as the throat bot fly. This species will lay the yellow colored eggs on the horse’s neck and beneath the jawbone.

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have hundreds of these larvae attached to the stomach wall where during the next 8-10 months, they enjoy the buffet of nutrients that were supposed to be feeding the horse…… not the bots.

All of our formulas are Touchless meaning they are spray-on with no rub-on required. Applying creams or ointments to animals can be difﬁcult if the skin is sensitive, in a hard to reach area, or if the animal won’t hold still. Our spray pumps deliver a measured amount of product (~0.2gm) in a uniform circular pattern that then bonds to the skin eliminating any need for rubbing. Other topical spray products deliver a watery diffuse “doughnut” pattern of product that runs and drips down the skin. Many others have a water base, which dilutes the active ingredient, or an alcohol base which stings. Our sprays have a high concentration of active ingredient with very little water and none of our sprays contain irritating preservatives, surfactants, fragrances or alcohol making it a great product for your Equine care needs.

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These infestations can cause damage to the stomach and small intestinal lining as well as in the mouth areas. In large numbers, it has been noted that they can actually block entrance to the small intestine thus not allowing food to exit from the stomach during digestion. The cycle is continued with the larvae excreted in the manure and further developed in the soil until an adult emerges to restart the cycle. (See Life Cycle Chart) PROBLEM SOLVING Once infected, treatment is a two-stage plan. The ﬁrst is a type of prevention in that the eggs are removed from the horse’s hair as soon as they are laid. A bot knife commonly found in tack stores can be utilized to scrape them off. A sandpaper-like block is also commonly used. Other methods include placing baby oil on the legs and literally suffocating the eggs before they can become eaten. Another remedy is to wash the area with a vinegar/water mix, which allows the eggs to be washed off when hosed. When the season is in, this needs to be done at least twice weekly to slow down the cycle. Deworming is needed once there is an infestation into the horse. The dewormer needs to contain either moxidectin or ivermectin to be effective for bots. Deworming is generally done after the ﬁrst frost thus eliminating the potential of more bots to lay eggs. Worming

again in the spring will get any leftovers and continue to break the cycle. Overlooked sometimes but they cannot be forgotten. Bots can be dangerous to the horse and need to be taken care of even though the hype surrounding them isn’t as great as other parasites. They are still destructive and should not be easily dismissed. ��

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allows more surface contact with offending microbes (bacteria, fungi) thus enhancing the bacteria/fungi killing properties. Microfine zinc oxide also results in a smoother skin feel that reduces friction from bandages or other items that may rub the skin. The inclusion of dimethicone at a high concentration (20%) prevents the zinc from drying and flaking on the skin surface thus further minimizing friction. The silver used in our SILVER spray is collodial and ionic which is the most effective form of silver for wound care. Other types of silver, such as silver sulfadene found in many ointments, has a short shelf life and oxidizes to silver oxide which can create a toxicity problem. The silver in our products is impregnated onto the microfine zinc oxide enhancing penetration and allowing for a time-release effect. The facts that sets our product apart from competitors is the not only the high concentration of active ingredients, but also the high quality of ingredients. Other over-the-counter products are mostly water...ours is 96% active ingredients with no surfactants, no preservatives, and no fragrances all of which have the potential to irritate the skin and delay healing. Our products not only kill the bacteria, but they also minimize inflammation and promote healing.

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“The Antifungal Spray is great has worked so well to treat Thrush especially in the Florida climate with the heat. Very impressed with the healing properties. Thank You! Louisa Barton, NBC Horse Talk, Ocala, FL “I have been using the Silver formula of the Touchless Care Spray to treat scratches on horses and ﬁnd that it works “three times be�er” than anything else I have tried including prescription products from the vet. Everything is healed a�er two treatments I have tried many other products and they were all a ba�le - with the Silver there is no ba�le, it heals quickly”. Sco� Smith Illinois

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“I have had great success with the Touchless Care Sprays line on foal diarrhea scald and urine scald” Dr Travis Tull Rood and Riddle, Saratoga Springs, NY I was hesitant to try this simply because of the size and price - but Im very happy I did! I tried it on my geldings hind leg where he had quite a nasty gash. I simply cleaned and dried the wound, applied a decent amount - the nozzle makes it so easy to pinpoint the exact spot and get even coverage - and it not only protected the wound from most dirt and debris, but was also waterproof and allowed it to heal quickly. Within only a week, he was far be�er oﬀ than the previous weeks using other products. Since then, it has shown remarkable results on several minor cuts and scrapes. It is now a must have emergency/maintenance item for me. EE Cassie Big Dees Employee, OH

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Eye wounds seem to occur more frequently in the fall of the year than any other time. They often occur in older animals more than in younger animals, but in all ages corneal abrasion occurs more frequently in the months from late July to early December. Why might that be?, I asked myself. Then Dr. O taught me a lesson I had not retained from veterinary school that made the picture complete. In the horse (and other animals) there is a reflex action between the whiskers on the face and the eyelid. As the animal (in the wild) travels through brush and trees, the whiskers detect branches, grasses and sticks that might brush the face. When this occurs the eyelids automatically blink to protect the delicate cornea from being scraped or punctured, and protects the eye sight of the animal. This reflex occurs at the level of the brain stem. So why does this phenomenon occur in the fall? There are really three situations that can contribute to eye injury in this manner. 1) When the whiskers are shaved short the horse cannot navigate through brush and protect its eyes. 2) Any horse with a subluxation at the atlanto-occipital joint (the first joint in the neck right behind the ears will have slowed reflex because the nerves that create this reflex are impeded. 3) Horses with metabolic issues that have increased inflammation and decreased levels of neurotransmitters that allow the reflex to occur as it should. When we shave the whiskers of the horse we eliminate the first line of defense for them to be able to navigate in long grass, trees or brush. It makes the show horse look nice, but it leaves the eye in

danger of being scratched. Letting those whiskers grow longer allows for the animal to protect its eyes while it eats leaves from trees (yes, horses eat leaves), and protects the eyes when the horse is in a pasture that has long grasses that might have sharp edges. A subluxation is any joint that is not moving in the normal range of motion, especially in the spine. When the ﬁrst joint between the head and neck doesn’t move smoothly and evenly because the muscles that cross that joint are tight, swollen, or painful, then it affects every nerve in the body because that is where the nerves exit the brain stem to travel down the spine to the body. This can impede the nerves of the face including those that sense the changes in the movement of the whiskers. When the sensory stimulation is decreased, the horse can no longer react quickly enuogh

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to protect the eye. This results in damage to the cornea. The best way prevent this from happening is to schedule routine, regular chiropractic examinations for your horse. We recommend checking the spine at least every other month. For older horses this is very important to keep them balanced and doing their best. As the fall comes on, which for animals begins in the early part of July, levels of important neurotransmitters that aid the nervous system in making better responses are reduced. This naturally occurring seasonal change helps the animal prepare for winter by growing hair and gaining weight. As this occurs some animals that have already been a bit slower because of inflammation in their systems will slow down even more. his causes the nerves affected to decrease their function as well. Horses depend on quickly responding to stimulation to stay out of trouble. As a prey animal they evolved this way to survive in the wild rather than becoming the lunch of a predatory animal. Studies show that the weight of a feather can decrease the function of a nerve by 50%, so the weight of inflammation can do even more. Animals with inflammation will have more severely reduced nerve function as fall comes on because as they grow hair and gain weight to prepare for winter, their level of inflammation increases dramatically. These horses are more at risk of eye trauma because of the level of inflammation at the base of the skull. For these horses both diet change and chiropractic care are important.

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Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating that includes elegant grandstand viewing, ﬁeld tailgating, stadium seating, ﬁeld-side champagne brunch at The Pavilion, the Veuve Clicquot Lounge and the new Coco Polo Lounge, and exclusive sponsor boxes. General admission tickets start at $10. For ticketing, reception, and brunch reservations, visit InternationalPoloClub.com or call 561.204.5334.

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�� debut collection of stories offers readers unique insights into the life and times of a young veterinarian. First-time author and long-time horse vet shares amusing and poignant experiences in his new book, Stallside: My Life With Horses and Other Characters. Matthew Eliott, a long-time equine veterinarian and ﬁrst- time author, presents this warm and humorous memoir that will delight lovers of horses and other animals. The tales in Stallside capture the unusual adventures and memorable characters a young vet encounters on his journey to becoming an experienced equine practitioner. Along the way, the author offers his readers cameo descriptions of coming-of-age experiences that contributed to his chosen direction in later life. Full of insights into horse care, animal behavior and human eccentricity, Dr. Eliott sharesstories from the heart. Local artist Susan Dorazio of Colebrook, Connecticut, has enhanced Stallside with her evocative painting on the cover and charming spot illustrations throughout. Her work has been shown in numerous museums including the International Museum of the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, and the Wildlife Experience Museum in Parker, Colorado, as well as in galleries and on magazine covers nationwide. About the author: Dr. Ma�hew Elio� has been an equine veterinarian for more than 25 years, practicing in both California and New York. He lives in North Salem with his wife Alexis, where they own and operate RiverHorse Farm. Ma� actively competes in Combined Training events in the Northeast as well as in Aiken, South Carolina. Paperback: $15.00; 246 pages; ISBN 978-0-615-81488-9 To order, contact Della Mancuso, farmonthelake@gmail.com Available soon at local tack shops and through Amazon. Like Stallside on Facebook!

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