Elite Equestrian magazine July August issue 2014 by Elite Equestrian LLC

Elite Equestrian Celebrating The Equestrian Lifestyle

Volume 14 Issue 4 Complimentary

Fashion Bling in the Ring! Summer Health Watch Sunburn & Melanoma

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Call or Visit One Of These Retailers For More Information Cedar Grove Farm Store 717-532-7571 1120 Ritner Hwy, Shippensburg, PA Daniels Farm Store 717-656-6982 324 Glenbrook Rd, Leoloa, PA Early’s Farm & Home 315-893-1884 7967 Rte 20, East Madison, NY Equine Supply Trading Co. 607-727-8982 540 Upper Briggs Hollow Rd, Nichols, NY Farmerboy Ag Systems, Inc. 866-453-4001 PO Box 435, Myerstown, PA

Huber’s Animal Health Supplies 717-866-2246 810 Tulpehocken Rd, Myerstown, PA Mill Of Bel Air 410-838-6111 424 N. Main Street, Bel Air, MD Mud Lake Stalls 315-344-2251 3517 City Route 10, DePeyster, NY Nolt Farm & Home 717-899-7400 34 Morgan Drive, McVeytrown, PA Oesterling’s Feed Co,.724-297-3764 671 Craigsville Rd, Worthington PA

Romberger Farm Supply 570-648-2081 21 Wetzel Road, Pitman, PA Seneca Farm & Home 315-568-1772 175 Ovid St., Seneca Falls, NY Steve’s Barn Service 610-298-8209 7437 Behler Rd, New Tripoli, PA Summit Ag, Eastern State Livestock 800-242-3240 1563 Oak Grove Rd, Breezewood, PA

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Editor in Chief: Noelle Vander Brink Marketing Director: Bill Vander Brink Advertising Director, Western Region: Steve Neuman Ph: 303-646-3005 Cell: 303-877-0686 eliteequestrian7@aol.com

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

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First Prize: 24-SET Shires Fly Sheet $119.99 MSRP by Shires Equestrian, INC U.S. shop.shiresequestrian.com; The Noble Outfitters® Riley Polo comes in White, Aqua Sky, and Blue Ribbon, and is available in sizes XS-XL, starting at $34.99 www.nobleoutfitters.com; Glitter boot design in this trendy and comfortable flowy draped sleeve dolman by Equestrianista LLC Retail $54 www.Equestrianista.net Second Prize: Equestrian {ista} Tee-Equestrian {ista} - Show your stylish equestrian side in this modern tee. $34 www.Equestrianista.net Third Prize: Equestrianista Zipper Pull-The Equestrianista logo was designed with the equestrienne in mind, and our timeless zipper pull is no different. You will adore this one-of-a-kind piece that can be attached to clothing, boots or used as a chic bridle charm. Retail $18 www.Equestrianista.net

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Jumper Tee Equestrian fashion meets vintage style in our jumper tee. You’ll love how great you look in this t-shirt while still being comfortable. Versatile enough to wear with your favorite breeches, a great pair of jeans, or pair it with a blazer for instant chic. Available in Plum, Charcoal, Indigo or Army Beige. Retail $34 Equestrianista LLC www.Equestrianista.net

Denita Polo Bracelet Made in sterling silver and sterling silver with 24k gold overlay. Magnet clasp in ball. Made in Italy. See these and her other ﬁne jewelry at www.suzannewerson.com To order call: 917-213-8914 Also available at Couture and More 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach FL 33480 561-835-9979

Eventing Badge T-shirt by ZIKY Boutique, for women, men, and juniors. Heather grey and military green are cotton poly blend, junior shirts are all cotton. Every style is very soft and comfortable. $24.95 www.ZIKYboutique.com

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Exclusively at C. M. Hadﬁeld’s Saddlery: Leather-trimmed snake belts add a touch of class to any ensemble. Crafted at Hadﬁeld Bridleworks, UK. $189.95 1-800-854-RIDE

Ribbon Charm Commemorate your wins with this new sterling silver ribbon charm from Jane Heart. Add to a bracelet or on your favorite chain. $65. Also available as a pendant. www.janeheart.com 1-888-703-0503.

Fior da Liso keeps it classy and charming with their collection of blouses. These beautiful shirts are sure to catch the eye of any woman wanting to “dress to impress.” The design on the collar and cuffs are edgy and feminine. Available at Equine Divine in Aiken SC call 803-642-9772. or visit us at www.equinedivineonline.com

Chocolate Breeches With a modern, elegant look, these breeches have a Euro seat and mid-rise style with a 2’’ wide waistband for added comfort, Clarino knee patches, slant front pockets, hook and loop closures at the ankle. Made of a quality, performance wicking fabric with a Teﬂon coating that makes the breeches stain- and water-resistant. 67% cotton, 25% nylon, 8% Lycra fabric is machine washable. Sizes: 24”–36” Colors: Chocolate, Olive, Tan $119.99 www.shop.shiresequestrian.com

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This beautiful Western Equestrian Snafﬂe Bit Frame by Beatriz Ball was won by Ashley Rose of Dallas, Texas. $122.00 Retail www.beatrizball.com Congratulations Ashley!

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Metlar Premium Performance Saddlery’s line of belts and other fashion accessories take bling to a whole new level. Their gorgeous line of belts range in style from vintage chic to crystal encrusted geometric, and will not fail to catch the eye. For more information visit www.metlar-us.com.

BEAUTIFUL BLING!

If ‘bling is your thing’ then premium online retailer Dressage Deluxe is the one stop shop for the seriously stylish equestrian looking to add some sparkle to their performance!

Sponsor of the British Dressage Medium Championships 2014

This gorgeous Otto Schumacher Crystal and Pearl Stockpin (above left) features two generous Swarovski crystals in coordinating colours with a contrasting pearl. Designed to be worn vertically, it features a cap on the end to fasten and is available with Topaz, Platinum, Green, Black, White or Pale Blue coloured crystals, with a Silver toned pin. RRP: £22.00

The Otto Schumacher Crystal Buckle Belt is a striking belt, which features a bold buckle encrusted with Swarovski crystals (above center). Beautiful with breeches but also too good to keep just for your riding wardrobe! Available in Black leather in sizes 75,85 and 95 cm from stock - other colours and sizes are available to order. RRP: £120.00

For those riders who are all fingers and thumbs when it comes to tying the perfect stock, be prepared to be dazzled by this stunning Pearl & Crystal Ready Tied Stock (above right). Delicately embellished with tiny Swarovski crystals and seed pearls, this beautiful stock features a hidden buttonhole for easy attachment to your competition shirt. RRP: £45.00

For further information & other great ideas for a glittering presentation in the competition arena this season go to: www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk Dressage Deluxe Free Phone: 0800 321 3001

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Having previously served some of the top fashion brands in Italy with his own textile house, Equiline owner, Paolo Marchetto who is also an avid equestrian, has a unique understanding of the equestrian’s needs, both for funtionality and fashion. He has really married these two industries successfully. The majority of the designers that work for the company are straight from the general fashion industry, thus they know the art of true fashion design and trend inclusion. EQUILINE has an extremely impressive lineup of Sponsored Riders all of whom test ride in and add value to the ultimate design of all EQUILINE products. All of this culminates in EQUILINE being a product for the elite equestrian.

Hot for this season... Glamour and Shining Rhinestones, crystals, sequins and bling oh my…. The Marilyn Tailcoat and the Gioia short coat are extremely elegant with toneon-tone (ton-sur-ton) crystals highlighting collar, points and waistline martingale. Crystals are embedded into the adorning buttons as well. (Please note that the crystals on the tailcoat in the photo workbook from the fashion show are not the ﬁnal color. They show as red on the black tailcoat but in the ﬁnal product the crystals are tone-on-tone, so black-on-black and likewise for other colorways). Breeches with pocket trims highlighted in sequins and silver studs. Show shirts with lovely crystal, rhinestone and jewelry details.

Those stylish tweed foxy designers at Timothy Foxx have teamed up with iconic British belt maker Mackenzie & George for an exciting collaboration, to create a NEW and EXCLUSIVE Tweed and leather belt. This union marries together Timothy Foxx’s passion for British tweeds with M&G’s luxury nubuck leather perfectly to form a truly British country fashion accessory. The Timothy Foxx Tweed & Leather Belt is a stunning unisex belt is styled in a beautiful pale nubuck leather with a delicious Dark Chocolate Brown edging features a covering of gorgeous Amber tweed, which is both durable and stylish. Finished off with a simple classic squared brass buckle and M&G embossed leather loop, this belt is a timeless addition to your wardrobe.

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Custom Saddlery offers some of the most customizable saddles on the market, as well as being expertly designed and ﬁt to each horse and rider for superior performance. Their saddles not only deliver in the area, they can also be ordered in a wide range of color options, from stitching to patent leather, as well as adding extra sparkle in the form of crystals on the cantle and stirrup loops.

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Take a fresh look at horseback riding gear and wear: ZIKY is a line of limited edition equestrian accessories, travel bags, and casual riding wear in fun colors and trendy style. A passion for horses and fashion led to the design of quality products for the equestrian sports. ZIKY products are individually crafted from the ﬁnest materials and expertly tailored. Each item is made with the utmost attention to detail. Trained as fashion designer and pattern maker in Paris and New York, Nicola Gagliardo started ZIKY in 2012. Fun saddle covers, handmade saddle pads and a few shirt and handbag designs grew fast into a full collection of travel accessories including boot bags, garment bags (regular length and tail coat length bag for a shadbelly), helmet backpack, and more. Riders can choose from the ready-to-ship line of products or design their own custom color combination. Carefully selected materials are used in the construction of every bag and saddle cover. From American thread to brass zippers, only the best quality supplies are hand picked from mostly domestic companies. Luxurious saddle pads complete the look, whether you need it to show, for a photo shoot or to just stand out during your next clinic with your horse.

ZIKY offers individual products that reﬂect the fun of being around horses. It can be bold, it can be classy - it will be fashionable and functional! Shirts are designed in-house and printed locally. The huge demand of fun casual shirts resulted in the addition of kids and men’s tees this year. Hooded sweatshirts for the winter and airy tank tops for the summer take you through the year in nice horse shirts that are comfortable and stylish. After your ride, slip on some horse-themed yoga pants, embroidered cap or pajamas from ZIKY. Brighten up your wardrobe and tack room! Check out www. ZIKYboutique.com to see the complete collection of products and shop American made quality equestrian gear that will let you stand out and reﬂect your personality! � � www.EliteEquestrian.us

Fall 2014 Exclusive Sneak Peek!

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It’s hard to imagine snowflakes let alone the deep freeze of winter when summer is blazing outside but apparel companies are already well on their way to launching their fall product lines. New products, styles and colors are getting ready to roll out onto store shelves. But you don’t have to wait until September to find out what’s new in equestrian apparel! Get an exclusive sneak peek with Elite Equestrian at the trends and influencesthat inspired the Noble Outfitters™ design team for their new 2014 Fall Collection.

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“The focus for the fall collection was creating performance apparel that was designed for uninterrupted movement and a barrier against the elements,” explains Noble Outfitters Director of Sourcing & Product Development, Diane Gallagher. The Noble Outfitters’ winter apparel collection has four key concepts: warmth, comfort, protection, and visibility. These core concepts were then enhanced with some of the hottest trends in the fashion world. You will find that every item of the apparel line creatively incorporates each one of these concepts. From stretch fabrics and articulated designs to reflectivity and water repellent properties, the entire collection meets the highest standards of performance and technological advances. However, Noble Outfitters offers you so much more than the standard “keep me warm, keep me dry” philosophy of typical winter riding apparel. This fall you will see tribal designs used in a whole new way! Western riders have long appreciated the unique designs of Native American influenced prints. English riders and the rest of the world are now embracing the bold geometric patterns and the fun use of color that these vintage prints have to offer. Incredibly easy to pair with your current wardrobe, the new motifs add a pop of excitement to your winter riding outfits! The upcoming Noble Outfitters Fall Collection is sure to inspire riders from either discipline with a classic look that is intriguingly paired with these time-honored themes. The entire collection melds both brights and darks with its strength really found in just how crisp the whole look feels. Find hints of this popular trend influence in apparel and accessories come September! Touches of the Wild West don’t stop with Native American patterns! Noble Outfitters is also sprinkling the iconic bandana print across throughout their Fall apparel collection as well. With a custom designed pattern that suits both English and Western riders, the upcoming apparel and accessories are as versatile as they are stunning. From barn-style to active lifestyle, Noble Outfitters apparel makes the transition seamless and easy. The subtle bandana print will appeal to riders in breeches or jeans with its fun yet classic design! � � 30

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www.nobleoutﬁtters.com The key to adding a trendy Wild West feel to a traditional English look is in the upcoming collection; pairing the vibrant primary colors with traditional neutrals. Deep, rich colors like Wine, Navy, and Black accentuate the bright pops of iconic Western prints while toning down the impact of the prints into a very wearable collection. The beautiful combination appeals to all riders and all fashion styles! For those with more horse fancy than fashion focus, the upcoming Noble Outﬁtters also offers traditional looks and style with inviting solid colors that stay in style for years to come! From Asphalt and Black to Wine and Heather Grey, you will see that they have the perfect athletic attire in a universal look that stands the test of time.

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COOL CUSTOMERS!

It’s not only Dressage Deluxe’s fabulous customer service which helps keeps customers cool and composed, their range of summer sizzlers will ensure whilst you look ‘hot to trot’ you’ll still feel icy calm under pressure in the arena! The premium online store has a huge range of summer delights to tempt you…

Roeckl Solar Gloves

are a revolutionary new glove designed to eliminate the problem of tan lines to the hands and wrists during the summer months. The innovative material, allows only a portion of the sun’s rays to penetrate the glove and reach the skin, but with a sun protection factor of 4-8, the glove offers valuable protection against harmful UV-rays. The palm is made of highly functional MicroAIR, a material that is exclusive to Roeckl. It provides the optimum grip on the reins and is micro-perforated for a truly ventilated summer glove. Available in Black or White, sizes 6 1/2 to 8 ½ RRP: £23.00

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The Anky Short Sleeve Show Shirt is a stunning new competition shirt from Anky and is styled in an advanced fabric, which not only has excellent wicking properties but is lightweight and breathable too! Featuring short sleeves and a zip at the neck, which is hidden when worn with a stock, this shirt has been created to offer you optimum comfort in the saddle! Available in White RRP: £42.50

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The Samshield Shadowmatt Helmet

is the entry-level hat of the Samshield range, yet it has all the specialist features and standards as the Premium helmet including a clever air vent at the front, which gives you mobile air conditioning as you ride and with a removable washable lining, hat hair is also a thing of the past! Available in Matte Black, Pearlescent Navy and Brown. Supplied boxed and in a drawstring bag. Certiﬁed to EN1384, ASTM and SEI standards. Sizes 52cm to 55cm also available RRP: £210.00 & Sizes 56 - 59 RRP: £253.00

ADORABLE ALICE! This gorgeous tweed skirt is NEW from the Timothy Foxx spring/summer collection. The Timothy Foxx Alice Skirt in Belle tweed features a clever wrap over panel trimmed with pretty Powder Pink corduroy trim and completed with a parade of three Timothy Foxx embossed buttons. Created to flatter your curves, this skirt drapes over your hips and neatly finished with an invisible zip for the perfect fit. A cool Navy cotton lining and hidden split under the skirt’s flap ensure that this skirt feels as good as it looks! RRP: £110.00 Sizes: 6 - 14

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art equine featured artist

HOMAS OSTENBERG

Thomas Ostenberg was born in Nebraska, grew up on a ranch in Colorado and spent his teenage years between Colorado and Palm Beach, Florida. At an early age he learned of the grace, form and psychology of the animals he was surrounded by, both domestic and wild. He studied languages at Principia College then earned a MBA degree from Stanford University. He entered the international financial world where he became a Vice President of Citibank in Brazil and Spain. In 1986 he went freelance as an independent International Financial Consultant. At age 40, Ostenberg exchanged his successful financial career for art school. He earned a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute followed by a MA from the Royal College of Art in London aided by a grant from the Henry Moore Foundation. Now a full time sculptor, he claims his biggest break was “discovering that I wanted to be an artist”. Ostenberg maintains this change was precipitated by “fifteen years of seeing great art on three continents”. In particular he cites a major Velazquez exhibition in Madrid and a visit to the Rodin Museum in Paris. He works primarily in bronze. The power and durability of his finished pieces belie his approach to the medium, which is quite fluid and intuitive. “Sometimes I will have a bit of clay or wax in my hand, and, by playing with this lump, some image or other just begins to appear.” For his large scale works he will have a specific image in mind to represent an emotion he hopes to convey. Using his hands and later, clay tools, he defines the image. “I alternate between building up and carving back until I achieve a result I am satisfied with.” Ostenberg’s sculptures explore the theme of motion and balance. His work reflects his personal search for emotional and spiritual equilibrium. For him, the work “touches on the moment of stepping into the unknown and doing so willingly.” Ostenberg’s sculpture has been called joyful and magical, words not often applied to contemporary art. The works contain human figures and/or frequently horses on a variety of ladders, wheels and spheres, performing acrobatics and balancing acts much like those associated with the circus. This is not to say that his sculptures are frivolous or trivial. On the contrary, what may at first appear only as a feat intended to entertain is, at a deeper level, a wonderous allegory full of hope, strength, stamina, determination. The titles of Ostenberg’s sculptures (Mind Over Matter, In Search of a Clearer Understanding) give a sense of positive action that results in personal and, therefore, public benefit, and an understanding of life as a gift rather than a predicament. The sculptures themselves depict feats of enormous physical control and extraordinary mental focus. To view them is to experience triumph over contemporary malaises such as nihilism and despondency, to receive a message of calm amidst chaos - and ultimately, to feel joy in the pursuit of knowledge and truth. He divides his time with his two sons between Santa Fe, New Mexico and London. He also retains strong ties with Brazil and France where they maintain homes.

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Midwest Trail Ride:

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�� Midwest Trail Ride is nestled in the hills of south central Indiana; among the hardwood and pine trees. 1-½ hours south of Indianapolis and 1-½ hours north of Louisville Kentucky, is a trail riding paradise! Bring your own horse (or rent one of ours), and spend two or three days exploring the beautiful Hoosier National Forest. We are open every day thru the summer season for open camping; 8 weekends a year we have special “organized rides” where we prepare 3 buffet meals per day. See our website for those dates and details www.midwesttrailride.com.

Accommodations: • 12 cedar log cabins (2 sets of bunk beds) • 108 electric and water campsites • 385 horse stalls • 150 miles of trails • Dining hall and kitchen Riding: There are 150 miles of trails within the Hoosier National Forest northern section. Midwest trail Ride is situated between the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area and the Hickory Ridge Trail System. Pick up a trail map in the ofﬁce and plan your adventure on the well marked trails. There are short loops of an hour or two as well as long loops for all day rides. Group Events: Midwest Trail Ride is available for group events, church groups, weddings, 4-H clubs, etc. Our mess hall seats 250 people and we can serve as many from our kitchen. Rental Horses available on a limited bases for planned groups. We also have overnight pack trips to an 1880s camp where you will be treated to chuck wagon cooking and cowboy music by an open campﬁre. Spend the night in a covered wagon or a four-wall tent just like the pioneers! Some of the other activities available in the area are cave tours, swimming or boating in Lake Monroe, and taking a guided kayak trip thru the backwaters of Lake Monroe.

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Perkasie, PA 3 Bedroom Ranch w/2 bedroom in-law/ guest apartment w/separate entrance on 10+ acres. Inground heated pool w/spa. Newer 5 stall barn w/wash stall, tack and feed room. 2nd barn with 2 stalls, tack room and dutch doors to 2 pastures. Pole barn for hay and equipment, 4 additional pastures w/no –climb fencing, fenced arena and grass jumping ﬁeld. Country setting with perennials, vegetable garden, hay ﬁeld and vineyard! New roof installed. Too many details to mention! $630,000 / $3,500

Upper Bucks County, PA Adjacent to the Bucks County Horse Park...just tack up and go! No need for a riding ring or cross country jumps ...join the Horse Park to enjoy the many amenities. Authenic stone farmouse on 4.36 acres includes 2-story bank barn and pond. $470,000

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Three times winner of Badminton Horse Trials, Ian Stark joined World Horse Welfare at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 2014 last week to talk horse safety with British Eventing’s National Safety Ofﬁcer, Jonathan Clissold and Badminton Horse Trials vet, Richard Hepburn. The documentary ﬁlm put together and edited by World Horse Welfare explores how British Eventing data collated over time has helped to improve safety, how vet services are as important as the event itself and just how much thought and preparation goes into horse welfare and safety at events like Badminton.

In an exclusive behind the scenes interview with vet, Richard Hepburn we hear all about the structure of the medical services provided for competing horses on cross country day and across the three-day event.

The ﬁlm underlines World Horse Welfare’s support for the responsible use of horses in sport and experience as independent welfare advisor to the FEI and British Horseracing Authority that safety measures need not detract the spectacle from sporting events – thus Jonathan and Richard talk safety for the beneﬁt of horse and rider and Ian talks of thrilling fences.

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It’s the talk of equine experts all over the world; it’s the event that promises to bring together real life experience with scientific theory, only the 7th of its kind in more than 20 years, that will this time join the dots between improved welfare for working horses, donkeys and mules and improved lives for the people who depend on them. This key event, that will encompass the very unique lives of working horses and their astounding contribution to working families across countries such as Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Mexico and so many more, is hosted by World Horse Welfare and sponsored by SPANA, Donkey Sanctuary, The Brooke and WSPA. Already, 150 delegates have accepted, 27 countries will be represented and 17 speakers will be intriguing us with oral presentations that will highlight specific issues related to working horses and their owners. At the same time, 76 insightful poster displays will present the experiences and research findings of people who have devoted their lives to improving the lives of these hard working animals. To highlight the importance of the topic in international development, the 7th International *Colloquium on Working Equids boasts royal presence as two high-profile princesses, HRH The Princess Royal and HRH Princess Haya, are expected to join the affair and speak on the role that working horses play in human development. World Horse Welfare Chief Executive, Roly Owers, highlights what the collective effort at this year’s International Colloquium seeks to achieve for the world’s horses:

how much more these equids could contribute if their welfare improved and the role the veterinary profession can play, as well as what we can do now to encourage this change.” Key note speakers will explore three pivotal themes. Researcher of veterinary science and animal welfare adviser, Joy Pritchard, will describe the role that working equids play in human livelihoods and how well this is recognised; International human development expert, Tom Morrison, will explore whether a holistic approach to improving equine welfare produces better outcomes and renowned equine vet and professor, Derek Knottenbelt, will explain the role of veterinary science. After the previous two days’ theoretical discussions in London, the Colloquium party will travel to World Horse Welfare’s Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Somerset to put the theory into practice. Here there will be seven interactive zones to learn from: body condition, head and mouth comfort, foot care, disease, future research, UK, owner’s contribution and campaigning. The sections will be run by saddlers, equine dentists, farriers, vets and horse rehabilitation and campaigning teams. For more information on The Colloquium click here: www.worldhorsewelfare.org/colloquium2014 Notes: *A colloquium is a conference at which scholars or other experts present papers on, analyse, and discuss a speciﬁc topic.

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SUN, SUNBURN AND PHOTOSENSITIVITY �� Sunburn We humans fully comprehend the risks to ourselves with the sun and the UV rays but many fail to consider the horse until it is too late. Horses burn due to the sun similar to the human. The lighter the skin, the easier to burn. The consequences as well as the pain are similar too. As the warm reddened skin becomes sore, ﬂakey, cracked, and even blistery, the pain emerges.

The skin is considered to be an organ and is the largest organ in the body. It protects the internal structures from harm resulting from cuts, bacteria, ﬂies and trauma, as well as from the environmental hazards presented to the horse 24/7. Whether the sun, pollen, chemical toxins or a host of other environmental stimuli, the skin is considered to be the ﬁrst line of defense.

Horses most at risk of sunburn are those kept in pastures during the day. This applies to working horses as well as retirees (below). The face and heels are commonly affected due to the non-pigmented areas and less hair coverage. These areas can be affected in all breeds when considering the white facial and leg markings. However, the general breeds and colors more commonly affected include the Appaloosa, Lipizzan, Paint, Pinto, Andalusian, cremelllo, grey, and the albino. It should also be noted that a sudden change in hormones (such as a mare in foal) could cause a horse to develop an extra sensitivity to the sun. Skin redness, scaly appearance, cracking and general soreness can be a direct result of over sun exposure. In severe cases, blisters appear and develop leakage of a clear to yellow ﬂuid called serum. If sunburn is on the head, the horse may appear to be suddenly head shy. This is understandable as the bit, bridle or halter could come into direct contact with painful areas. Additionally, if the horse sheds out

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in clumps and uncovered (hairless) skin is left exposed to the sun while the new coat grows in, the potential for body blistering increases signiﬁcantly.

Secondary photosensitization occurs when the liver is damaged and results in the inability to excrete phylioerythrin, which is a compound formed by microbial degradation of chlorophyll in the gut. Normally removed by the liver and excreted in the bile, when the liver is diseased or damaged, it allows the circulation of it in the blood stream thus interacting at the skin level with the sun. Clover as well as alfalfa has been linked to secondary photosensitization due to existing liver damage. Initially, liver damage can be the result of a bacterial, viral, fungal infection, a liver assault due to a toxin as well as liver cancer or other disease/condition, which may be present.

There are options available to help reduce the potential of sunburn in horses. The easiest is to avoid a lot of sun exposure by stabling during the day at peak sun (UV) exposure time. This allows some sun exposure but not in huge doses. Another preventative measure is sunscreen. There are not many equine specific sunscreens on the market although some fly sprays contain a small amount of sunscreen. Many owners use the human version such as the children’s sunscreen products. Many are even tinted so that the covered area is easily seen. Full-face masks (right) are still another option. Some of these masks come with UV protection as well as muzzle coverings. In cases where the entire body is at risk, a fly sheet may be appropriate. Photosensitization The skin condition known as photosensitization (sensitivity to the sun) is not the sunburn as described above. It differs in that it can affect both pigmented and non-pigmented skin areas. Primary photosensitization is commonly exhibited by ingesting certain plant or chemical toxins. When the horse consumes the agent, it circulates to the skin areas where it is then exposed to the UV rays. For example, buckwheat and St. John’s wort can cause this reaction. Additionally, many medicines such as tetracycline, sulfa antibiotics, and phenothiazine tranquilizers can also act as a primary photosensitization agent. Horses never before having sun issues can now be affected.

Contact Sensitivity Although sometimes confused with sunburn and photosensitivity, direct contact sensitivity is a result of a chemical or mechanical reaction to the skin or skin injury. Some horses are very sensitive to various chemicals in ﬂy sprays. Saddling up over the application site thus compressing the irritant into sweaty skin can then acerbates the reactions. Buttercups in the pasture can also cause a local irritation at the muzzle, as can other irritant weeds. Because of the extensiveness of contact sensitivity, it will not be evaluated in this article and is not generally considered to be a direct partner to sun related conditions.

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Prevention and Treatment Minor reactions can be treated with skin creams and ointments as recommended by your veterinarian. What can be used is directly related to the type and severity of the sun related disorder. Treatments generally include eliminating sun exposure and direct wound treatment. This can take from several days to weeks, depending on severity, in order to return to a normal routine. Additionally, constant lesions occurring over a period of time can lead to skin cancer, not unlike that of the human. Prevention is the key to sun related conditions. The pain and distress associated with sunburn and photosensitivity can be eliminated or at least minimized thus making the summer enjoyable for both you and your horse. Think about it and make everyone more comfortable.

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It is not unusual to see grey horses with lumps under their tails, around their lips and over other areas of their body. Not as commonly we ﬁnd similar lumps on chestnut or sorrel horses as well, in the same areas. Melanomas are linked to hair color by the same hormones that determine which hair or skin color will be expressed in the animal and where the patterns will be. Those hormones are similar to hormones that determine many other activities within the horse, including which sex the animal will be and how well it will express that trait.

In addition to the need for protein production, the Hormones, particularly estrogens, inﬂuence many cells also need input from the nervous system. We functions in the body and can be mimicked by many can for the sake of simplicity call that the SPARK that other substances. In our environment, prior to the turns them on or off. Animals whose nervous systems 1970’s there were about 750 known estrogen mimare not working smoothly will be more likely to develics that could be found naturally occurring in plants op melanomas than animals that live more peaceful and animals (including bugs). Because of the boom lives. in manufacturing of manmade chemicals, including plastics and pesticides, many more have been introduced. Animals and humans Here is how it works. are exposed on a daily basis; Prior to the 1970’s there were about 750 When hormones begin signalnow there are approximately known estrogen mimics; now there are ing cells to turn on the color 75,000 estrogen mimics. With approximately 75,000 gene, the cell produces a certhis many compounds that tain amount of color pigment can attach to the estrogen called melanin. Melanin can be black or brown (redreceptor site in the cell, often the cell is confused as dish). Different levels of melanin and kinds of melanin to which protein chains to turn on. produce different colors. Lack of melanin production produces white skin seen in truly white horses. A little The job of each cell is to produce protein. These promelanin produces a “skin” color seen in some horses teins lead to the expression everything in the body: with white markings. Slightly different melanin prohair color, eye color, smoothness of skin, size of blood duces a mousey color somewhere between black vessels, shape of markings, strength of muscles, size of and grey usually associated with yellow or buckskin muscles, etc. 56

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horses. Large amounts of melanin produce the black skin often associated with black and grey haired horses. Chestnut or sorrel horses have skin color somewhat between the grey mousey color and the true black skin produced by brown melanins. There are some in-between melanins as well. The black/brown melanins can act as oxidizing and reducing agents, while lighter melanins are tightly bound to proteins, and can also act as a binding agent for drugs and chemicals.

activity serves as a unique molecular sensor and transducer of noxious signals and as regulator of local homeostasis. In keeping with these multiple roles, melanogenesis is controlled by a highly structured system, active since early embryogenesis and capable of superselective functional regulation that may reach down to the cellular level represented by single melanocytes. Indeed, the signiﬁcance of melanogenesis extends beyond the mere assignment of a color trait.” Andrze, 2004 The most common pigment disorders are not disorders of melanin quality, but rather of the pigment-producing cell itself, which may be reduced in number, absent, or hyperactive and commonly, with regional localization. As already discussed, this pigment excess (hypermelanosis) can be associated with inﬂammatory responses, as in keloid scars, or with local abnormal melanocyte function, as in dysplastic nevi or malignant melanoma.

Levels of natural hormone production change over the course of the animal’s life. They are affected by many things including weight, nutrition, reproductive stages (pregnant vs. open mares), and season. So far you can see that how the skin responds to the environment of the animal depends on a lot of seemingly different factors. (More in depth information about how the seasons affect your horse can be found in our 18 hour course “Cellular Healing” at www.animalchiropracticeducation. com.) For the sake of getting to the bottom line on melanomas, let’s expect that there are many exceptions to the basic rules I am going to put down here, but that for the most part these rules usually apply.

Can Too Much Sunlight Cause Melanomas? Sunlight, or better UV light acts as a stimulant to the production of melanin. In humans throughout evolution the amount of UV light to which they were exposed regulated not only how much melanin the cells could produce, but how much vitamin D was produced.

In scientiﬁc studies, subjects with higher serum estrogen concentrations tend to develop increased skin pigmentation, suggesting that estradiol may be involved in the pathogenesis of melisma. The effects of estrogens on melanogenesis are uncertain. When a horse with higher levels of black melanin has a high level of exposure to manmade estrogens, and a nervous system that provides a lot of stress signals to the body, that horse has more chance of producing cells that go on producing excess melanocytes. “Cutaneous melanin pigment plays a critical role in camouﬂage, mimicry, social communication, and protection against harmful effects of solar radiation. Melanogenesis is under complex regulatory control by multiple agents interacting via pathways activated by receptor-dependent and -independent mechanisms, in hormonal, immunological fashion. Because of the multidirectional nature and similar character of the melanogenesis modifying agents, describing them is complex as they work in protecting the skin but are regulated by many of the factors that stimulate and inhibit their production. Within the context of the skin as a stress organ, melanogenic 58

In the horse, skin color and hair color differ widely among breeds and within a breed thanks in part to human cross breeding of animals. Hair shaft color reﬂects not just the quantity and quality of the pigments produced by hair bulb melanocytes, but also the manner in which they are transferred to the hair shaft. Coat color mutations, besides being associated with differences in melanin synthesis, can also be due to abnormalities in the formation of the melanosome and their transference to keratinocytes (hair producing cells). Abnormal transfer of melanin granules into the hair shaft can also lead to variation in pigmentation of the animal. In studies done on mice, where reduction in coat color is due to mutation of the gene encoding for myosin scientists learned mature melanosomes in normal mice can transport melanin while mutated cells cannot transport melanin. This discovery stimulated a new ﬁeld of study in humans whereby the

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diluted color of hair occurs in immunodeficiency patients. In animals, it is not uncommon for greys to derive from a darker color. This is commonly referred to as “the greying gene” and often seen in Appaloosa horses, but can also be seen in other breeds such as Arabs and Lipizzaner horses. In the Appaloosa breed the immunodeficiency is later noted as other ailments such as moon blindness. These greying gene horses can also develop melanomas as a part of their immunodeficiency.

How can you prevent development of melanomas?

While the cause of melanomas is part genetic and part environmental, you can reduce the likelihood of them. Here are some methods that are available to horse owners: 1) Remove as many environmental chemicals that will affect the production of melanin in a negative way. This includes using ﬂy sprays and shampoos that do not contain estrogen mimics. 2) Keep your horse away from pastures that have used glyphosate to reduce weed growth. Read all your weed control products to ﬁnd which ones use this. 3) Be sure to give your grey or greying horses plenty of horse environments like lots of pasture and room to move around. Keeping them in the stall can be more stressful. 4) Make sure to feed balanced omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as these help to reduce the effects of UV light on melanocytes. 5) Vitamin D works with melanocytes to encourage Calcium to cross the intestinal membrane. This is important for animals in reducing and avoiding production of melanomas. Animals in precancerous states will have a tendency to excrete more calcium into their hair than normal animals. Hair tests can determine how much calcium is being excreted into the hair shaft. Ask your veterinarian or request a nutritional consult below. 6) Normal levels of calcium can be depleted by eating grains. All grains contain phytic acid, which reduces calcium uptake in the G.I. track. Calcium is important in cellular function and normal melanin production. 7) In some animals serotonin has been shown to reduce the activity of melanomas and reduced the amount of melanin within melanocytes. Ask your veterinarian about treatment with serotonin. References: Melanin Pigmentation in Mammalian Skin and Its Hormonal Regulation Andrzej Slominski , Desmond J. Tobin , Shigeki Shibahara , Jacobo Wortsman Physiological ReviewsPublished 1 October 2004Vol. 84no. 1155-1228DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00044.2003 ��

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“[This DVD] takes education to a whole other level.” That’s how The International Equestrian Shop describes the new series of DVDs called Advanced Equine Studies. It seems everyone is more visually oriented these days and I was frustrated that so much of what was called educational material, print or video, just scratched the surface of the topic at hand. Whether I read a magazine article or watched video, I usually came away with little more than sound bites on very complicated subject matter. Like most busy people, I found myself bored or I would simply run out of time trying to ﬁnd useful and accurate information. I got thinking about how to bring a better educational experience to horse lovers and how to format it in a way that would make learning fun and easy. �� I’m Andrea Steele and I a few years ago I formed Mouse Hole Farms Productions with a mission of artful and in-depth DVD learning experiences for equestrians worldwide. Our ﬁrst program in the series of DVDs called Advanced Equine Studies is The Horse’s Respiratory System. Similar to show that you might watch on The Discovery Channel, we bring together top experts from all aspects of the equine industry to explore topics of interest to riders and equine caregivers. Viewers come away with a well-rounded base of knowledge to be better horse people and make more informed decisions for their horse’s care on a daily basis.

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The in-depth nature of Advanced Equine Studies takes viewers to Washington D.C. architect John Blackburn at one of his worldclass equestrian facilities. John talks about how his barn and arena designs promote respiratory health. He also explains how many of these features can be easily incorporated into existing structures. Then, Canadian equine nutrition expert and author, Karen Briggs, discusses how to feed horses for sustained respiratory health. On the lighter side, Abigail Nemec, director of the equine program at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut, presents a variety of “Horse Chat” topics, including equine breath holding, how to take the horse’s respiration rate, and understanding the horse’s sense of smell. Our focus on beautiful horses and locations is purposeful. Like paging through a picture book, design ideas seen onscreen will inspire viewers to improve the health and safety environment for their own animals. As a consistent friendly face throughout the respiratory program, long-time rider and wild horse advocate, Maureen VanDerStad displays a keen ability to interact with each professional and ask pertinent questions to make topics accessible to every level rider.

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Horses use their senses to relate, keeping that in mind will make our horsemanship better. Horsemanship is by definition the relationship between a man and a horse. The senses are everyone’s open window on the environment. Different stimuli reach individuals through specific receptors located in the sense organs. Based on what is perceived, and with the filter of the personality, everyone carries out behavior, expressing their thoughts and relating to others, who will perceive and will respond alike. Some information, like the stimuli that cause instinctive behavior, are more immediate in eliciting responses; other stimuli need to be learned to work, and usemore complex neural paths. This is true for human beings and horses, but with the very important difference implied in the fact that we belong to different animal species. We need to always keep this in mind in horsemanship.

proposed situation. The biggest problem in horsemanship lies within the meaning of the actions, which can be different for human and horse, both social individuals, but with very different lifestyle. An example is when man offers a carrot to a horse as a reward; the action can be perceived by the horse as an act of submission. For this very reason, the importance of a clear communication is paramount, and knowing how to utilize the equine senses is fundamental, because they are the only truly immediate vehicle of the information that reaches the individual.

We belong to different In an open and spontaneous communication between human and two main situations can be animal species. horses present: the horse voluntarily takes

Work and Relationship H2H distinguishes between work and relationship in the interactions amongst human beings and horses. This fact brings a new dimension in the game, that lays half way between science, which observes horses from afar, and traditional horsemanship in which man closely interact with horses. The innovation that we want to highlight is the fact that the horse is free and can choose whether to participate or not in the 70

part in the action, because he understands the situation, beneﬁts from it and is interested, or the horse gets away from the action.

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Sight The horse has a wider field of vision, due to the position of the eyes on the individual’s head, and has the ability of efficiently employing a monocular mode and a binocular mode. Horses will primarily use the sense of sight to communicate in a detailed fashion with other individuals, while man uses sound and the sense of hearing to get information across to others. The sense of sight is paramount when working with a horse without tack, it is our only connection to him. If a horse is looking at something he is also paying attention to it. Hearing The sounds that horses can articulate are very simple, but they can definitely control the intensity and rhythm when they “talk” with their keen. When we talk to them, the intensity and rhythm of a sound matter more than the meaning of the words we use. The equine ear is not just able to passively catch sounds. It has a very pronounced ability to move which helps horses in localizing the source of a sound, and gives them the ability to express their personality and mood in a certain situation. When communicating with a horse that is not tied to a rope it is essential to pay attention to the horse’s ears in detail. Feel In horsemanship, the sense of feel becomes the primary channel of communication when we ride, given that the horse cannot see us because of our position. In other situations horses use the sense of feel to explore things that look safe enough to touch, action that they carry out after having blown on the object to explore it. Timid horses stretch their necks to feel something with the tip of their nose. This part of the horse’s head is very capable of collecting detailed information; it also helps in the selection of food.

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Have you ever thought about being able to communicate with a horse as immediately as you do with your friends? Have you ever wondered about what really happens when horses and human beings openly meet? Consider the possibility of a new approach to an old topic. H2H is for horse owners, riders, breeders, amateurs and professionals, or just anyone who is interested in horses. Come and learn about how horses live, think, learn, communicate and play, from their point of view, a dimension still widely unexplored in traditional horsemanship. The purpose is to build a solid foundation for the Human to Horse relationship, and put it in practice in any situation we find ourselves interacting with horses on the ground or in the saddle, with and without tack. Through feel a horse perceives, in a very detailed way, things that are as subtle as the weight of a fly on their skin. When we rely on feel for communicating with horses we need to very finely gage our cues, because the horse can be that aware.

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Smell and Taste Horses combine the use of smell and taste, and use these senses when they are far or close to the source of the information, but most of the time human beings do not keep in mind the information they can convey to a horse through it.

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Show Snaps HITS Ocala

Adrienne Iverson and Huehuetenango were the ones to beat as hunters took to the expansive Ocala Horse Properties Stadium this weekend at HITS Ocala. The pair won the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix as the stakes grew in Diamond Mills Hunter Prix Final qualifying. ©ESI Photography

Sara McCloskey and Austin highlight 3’ hunter competition at HITS Ocala with a win in the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix, a qualiﬁer for the $250,000 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix Final, which will day place during HITS Championship.©ESI Photography

Aaron Vale and his ﬂashy stallion Spirit of Alena have found a streak of luck at HITS Ocala after winning their second grand prix in a row with a blue ribbon in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis. With another grand prix on Sunday, Vale is hoping for three in a row. ©ESI Photography

Tracy Fenney is riding at the top of her game at HITS Ocala this season. She picked up her fourth grand prix win Thursday on MTM Timon in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis. She was also second on MTM Centano. ©ESI Photography

HITS Thermal

Nick Haness characterized Edgewood’s Cilantro as the underdog in Sunday’s $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Thermal, but it didn’t stop them from winning the class as Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final qualifying continues. ©Flying Horse Photography

John Pearce was battling the ﬂu on Sunday, but was still able to pilot Son of a Gun to an impressive win in the $50,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, at HITS Thermal to top a ﬁeld of 33 and three other jump-off contenders.©Flying Horse Photography

Karl Cook wins the $10,000 HITS Junior/Amateur-Owner High Jumper Classic, presented by Bayer’s Legend, at HITS Thermal.©Flying Horse Photography

Here is a picture of me with my trainers Sean McCook and Alicia Marchele McCook at HITS Ocala Week 4. My horse Quetzal de Razel, owned by Whitney Lind, and I were champions in the 3’ Adult Equitation 18-35 and won this neat saddle pad. Thanks! Erica Glancey

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Elizabeth Gingras maintained that representing Canada in the winner’s circle of the $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition CSI-W2* Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, on Saturday was nothing short of awesome. She piloted her own Floreen SFN to the blue. ©Flying Horse Photography

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