Elite Equestrian vol14 is5 sept14 issue by Elite Equestrian LLC

Elite Equestrian Volume 14 Issue 5 Complimentary

Celebrating The Equestrian Lifestyle

Fall Fashion!

National Shows!

Exclusive Interviews With: Thaao Penghlis Jack Hanna Bernie Traurig

Traditions At A Mexican Family Ranch

Your Horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Immune System

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Whoever said “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make them drink” never owned a Miraco waterer. If you want them to drink, just follow the leader.

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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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FASHION Fall Fashion

PLACES Thaao Penghlis’ New Book

Equine Health First Aid & Immune Sytem

National Show Coverage

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Must Haves: Fashion & Accessories Fall Styles: Equiline Cool Weather Necessities: Noble Outﬁtters Shirts With Style Chisholm Gallery Brittany Brett Oregon Artist Debuts At WEG Dr. Lori: Repurposing & Art Terminology

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Places: Thaao Penghlis Jack Hanna: Heart of Africa His & Hers Bernie Traurig Catching Up With Robert Jolicoeur

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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

Advertising Sales, N.E.Region: Kathy Dress 610-420-9964 kdress@ptd.net

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Contributing Writers Glyn Clarke Alessandra Deerinck Lauren Fisher Dr. Amy Hayek Alex Majtenyi Dr. Bill Ormston

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NEXT ISSUE: November/December 2014 Deadline: October 17, 2014 Editorial Deadline: October 1, 2014 Holiday Gift Guide Jewelry & Accessories Winterizing Your Horse NEW! OCALA, FL HIGHLIGHTS! For Media Kit email: info@EliteEquestrian.us

On the cover... Breed class at Dressage at Devon, 2013, photo by Paws and Rewind Photography, www.pawsandrewind.com

Elite Equestrian is a registered name owned by Elite Equestrian LLC. No article, photo, or part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent. Management reserves the right to approve or refuse any advertiser or contribution for any reason. EE does not endorse any product or advertiser and is not responsible for accuracy of information provided by advertisers or article content. Photographs are submitted by writers of each article who assume responsibility for usage approval. ©2009

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; Fashion khaki cotton twill cap with the ZIKY crest. The horses are stitched in a subtle sparkling silver thread. $28.50 www.ZIKYboutique.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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Beautiful Belts These belts are a celebration of color, craft, culture and life. They are all hand made from hand loomed fabrics and colorful yarns. A portion of the proceeds beneﬁt a nonproﬁt organization dedicated to educating, feeding and providing medical care to some of the poorest children in Lima, Peru. Available at Equine Divine. Call us today at 803-642-9772 or visit us online at www.equinedivineonline.com to order yours today. See our ad pg 23

Aisha – Fall/Winter 2014-15 Vest Forecasters are already warning of the early return of the polar vortex this fall. Prepare yourself to stay warm with the Aisha medium weight vest with detachable hood by Equiline. Water resistant and wind proof yet breathable and very comfortable. Special fabric treatment, ‘bubbling’, gathers the fabric into a cluster with extreme stretch allowing the vest to naturally have a very conforming ﬁt for attractive appeal and performance functionality. Aisha comes in cyclamen (shown), atlantic deep (teal), havana brown and night blue. Available in September from select Equiline dealers. www.equilineamerica.com/dealers.html See our ad pg 27

Alene Cuff Shown in the ad on page 25: 925 STERLING SILVER WITH 24K OVERLAY IN CHOCOLATE AND BLACK OXIDIZED GOLD $1995.00 Alene cuff also available (and shown here) in 18k yellow gold and diamonds -price on request. 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

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Sweater-knit Fleece Jacket for cooler fall days. Soft ﬂeece inside keeps you comfy. Raglan sleeve construction and ﬁtted silhouette. Zippered pockets in the front and on the sleeve. ZIKY crest on left chest and sleeve. 100% Polyester. Available in heather aqua, charcoal, and heather berry with matching crests. $74.95 See our ad pg 79 www.ZIKYboutique.com

Polo Buckle. Intricate, correct detail, critiqued by a Polo Team! Tack, leg and tail wraps and typical pinned ears indicative of the best Polo Pony! Measures 2 inches wide x 1 3/4 inches tall and ﬁts a 1 1/4 inch leather belt. Belts also available. Retails $79. www.TempiDesignStudio.com 1-855-KEEPSKE See our ad pg 23

GET A WAIST FOR WINTER! The new Equetech Mursely Gilet is a ﬂattering quilted gilet that will take you through the seasons with ease: Wear with long sleeves and layers with the extended collar worn up for those cold autumn and winter days and short sleeves and the collar down for milder weather. Water resistant with wind proof properties, this gilet has a generous cosy ‘down-feel’ inner offering exceptional warmth yet with an easy care, machine washable label. Sizes: XS – XL Colours: Black/Tan & Fir Green/Tan RRP: £76.95 Faux Fur Mufﬂer: £17.95 www.equetech.com 01296 688 966

“Heels Down” How many times have we heard THAT??!! Whether at the barn or out and about this collection is great for all hunter/ jumpers! This super soft vintage kelly green Scoop Neck is available in size S – XL. Also available in a Grey Tank and a Red V-neck Polo! Call Equine Divine 803-642-9772 or visit us online (www.equinedivineonline. com) to order yours! See our ad pg 23

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LADIES MONTREAL VEST A superb quilted vest with two-way front zip, two outside pockets, one inside pocket, two rear zip pleats and elasticized back for a contoured ﬁt. This vest offers comfort and a very ﬂattering design Sizes XXXS, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL Colors: Turquoise, Dark Pink, Black, Purple, Navy $59.99 www.shop.shiresequestrian.com See our ad pg 28

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Equiline Portrays Bold Colors, Classic Elegance and High Tech Performance among its Moods for Fall Equestrian Apparel

�� It’s hard to believe the waning summer breezes will soon give way to cooler air and fall foliage. Competition season so abundant across the nation during summer leads to regional and national ﬁnals as we begin to move indoors. New champions are crowned and so too new equestrian fashion abounds. Autumn is a very exciting time in equestrian sport. Equiline, a leader in equestrian apparel design, welcomes dropping temperatures and falling leaves as an indicator to launch its latest Fall / Winter 2014-15 collection. The design team at Equiline with a focus on what’s trending in general fashion and on performance enhancement through high technology innovations launches its latest line in ﬁve distinct moods:

Class & Attraction: Prince of Wales plaid delicately sculpted onto technical fabrics and nylon solids with hints of plaid trim give way to an elegantly preppy and classical look. Breeches with all over plaid for her, ‘Elvie’, and for him, ‘Theo‘, or perhaps just a patch on pockets and trim are very much in style this season. Partnered with the oh-so comfortable second skin ‘Jasmine’ that provides moisture wicking and warmth is a must for cool mornings this fall. The latter is available in four colors; white, apple green, Havana brown and sky blue all with a striking copper thread detailed stitching.

Les Broideries: the embroideries provide extra reﬁnement and timeless elegance to beautiful silhouettes. Intricate craftsmanship creates very feminine design as noted on the ‘Annabel’ innovative 3-layer softshell jacket with side panels and across the shoulder ﬁne stitching that creates a soft and graceful appeal. ‘Annabel’ comes in blackcurrant, cyclamen (shown) and apple green. The ‘Rosy’ show shirt has gorgeous embroidered detail between the shoulders for a bit of surprise when the show coat is removed. Embroidery can be sporty too when paired with the youthfulness of a luxurious cotton hoodie as seen on the ‘Mia’ in blue night with contrasting ivory stitching.

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THINK BIG: Bold effects and oversized ton-surton (tone-on-tone) logos create excitement and enthusiasm. Use of color blocking is still trending with this mood as well. The ‘Logan’ men’s quilted vest is an example of thinking big: water resistant, windproof, highly breathable for comfort, and coming in three distinct color ways; Havana brown, Baltic blue and blue night (shown below). HIGH PERFORMANCE: Function is the name of the game; making athletic apparel with comfort and performance in mind. Technical fabrics, anatomic cuts, and high stretch inserted panels that allow extreme flexibility, reducing restriction while still offering a close conforming fit. Elastic panels that run the full length of the breeches provide an added benefit of compression to help minimize muscle fatigue. The ‘Leah’ breech for her comes in five color ways for fall; dark orange, olive green, Havana brown, Baltic blue and white (shown far right) all with Equiline patented X-Grip for stability. The ‘Olivia’ show coat for her is highlighted by edgy, geometric cuts that are trend forward, combined with a slightly fuller fit to allow comfort and good range of motion. This show coat is available in navy, black, grey, Bordeaux (shown left) and dark green allowing the rider multiple options.

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Colors: Gone are the muted dark tones typically known for fall fashion! This autumn, general fashion celebrates color and allows the shades more typical of summer to carry through, so you can layer upon your most fond summer pieces to create the warmth you need into fall with matching tones. Most popular are jewel tones; plus sunny yellow, red and various shades of green. Neon is still a focus, but subdued, as accents are what is trending. ‘Jackie’, the Equiline sporty show coat for men, (shown previous page) has the perfect hint of apple green neon piping along the collar to demonstrate what’s popular now. A predicted best seller is Equiline’s packable, proprietary Light Down, ultralight weight vest for her and him as ‘Tilly’ and ‘Owen’ (above) respectively. Cheerful colors for both genders come in yellow, orange, blackcurrant, apple green, blue night and sky blue. For the colder days of winter this item also comes in a full sleeve, hooded jacket for both men and women. 20

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Noble Outﬁtters™ Fall 2014 Apparel Collection:

Beyond The Basics! ��

Wrap up in warmth and focus on fashion this fall with the new Noble Outfitters™ Fall 2014 Collection. Created for comfort, protection, warmth, and visibility, this season you will want to reinvent your wardrobe with time-honored motifs, rich colors, and fabulous fabrics. While the Noble Outfitters™ design team revs up the street appeal for this season’s line, they stay true to their design foundation in equestrian functionality and fit.

Passionate About Prints

This year the hottest trend in the fashion world is Wild West retro prints. From iconic bandana prints to Native American influenced patterns, the Noble Outfitters’ design team embraces the bold geometric designs and the fun use of color that these vintage prints have to offer. It’s not hard to see the hints of this popular trend’s influence throughout the apparel and accessories collection. Peek inside the Noble Outfitters™ Rollback Reversible Vest in classic Wine and you will find a wild Navajo print (above). But it’s not all about the fabulous color combination that makes this vest an Equestrian favorite, the zip secure pockets with warm brushed lining are ideal for cold evenings and a dropped back hem keeps winter’s chill at bay. The princess seam side panels with their feminine fit will have you taking a second look in the mirror!

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Pair this impeccable vest with either the new Noble Outfitters’ Morning Dreams Henley or the new Noble Outfitters™ First Crush Cowl (next page). These two layering pieces both feature cozy fabrics with thumb holes at the cuff to tuck neatly into gloves for added warmth and princess seam side panels for a flattering fit. The First Crush Cowl has a funnel neck construction which keeps your neck warm and doubles as a hood! The kangaroo front pocket allows you to access your cell phone quickly. Be comfortable and still look splendid with either breeches or jeans! Still can’t get enough of the vintage Western motifs? Check out the Noble Outfitters™ Over The Calf Peddies™! These outstanding riding socks now come in Navajo, Kaleidoscope, Wine Daisy, and Tonal Bandana. However, it won’t just be your friend’s that say wow, your feet will love the ankle shield protection, padded footbed, and Opti-Dry technology. Each of these new prints coordinates perfectly with the entire Noble Outfitters’ Collection. (next page) Even the Noble Outfitters™ Perfect Fit™ Gloves pop with three new prints this season: Tonal Banadana, Kaleidoscope (inset, right), and Wine. In addition to fun prints these gloves also feature SureGrip™ synthetic suede palms, double stitched critical seams, and a stretch jersey material for the perfect fit. These gloves are touch screen friendly so you won’t have frosty fingers this winter and machine washable to keep their colors looking bright all season. Just like an equestrian they are both tough and pretty! 22

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Perfectly Practical

The trick about adding a little vintage flair to your look is pairing the vibrant patterns with traditional neutrals and rich colors. If you are keeping your look classic and timeless this year, you are going to love the new Noble Outfitters Collection this year too. Inviting solid colors like Asphalt, Heather Grey, Black, and White are available for a universal look that stands the test of time. The new Noble Outfitters™ Legacy Coat (shown previous page) is unbelievably elegant and incredibly functional. The waterproof and wind resistant stretch material keeps you warm and dry while the back bi-swing design increases mobility without compromising your flexibility and motion. The princess seam side panels are designed to give this long coat a feminine fit. The Legacy Coat is available in exquisite Wine and timeless Black for a classic appeal that coordinates with any rider’s wardrobe style. If you are keeping it traditional this year, you will want to add the Noble Outfitters™ Essential Vest in Wine to your closet (shown right). This performance vest, with its racer back for ease of movement and drop back hem for added protection, is designed with rider’s needs in mind. The brushed tricot at the back of the neck and brushed lining in each of the zip secure hand pockets, this vest will keep you cozy on those chilly mornings.

Traditional Trimmings

Whether it’s traditional or trendy, ﬁnish your look with accessories from Noble Outﬁtters™. The new leather belts and bracelets are uniquely equestrian with designs that capture the essence of horses and riding. Available in the classic leather colors of Black, Havana, or Oak, there is a color and a style to match your passion and your lifestyle.

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The belt collection (left) features brass hardware and full grain leather for durability and beauty. The Equus Charm Belt features a stirrup shaped buckle and lucky little horseshoe. Inlaid snaffle bits run along the On The Bit Belt. The Double Buckle Belt is modeled after a leather girth and even has fancy stitching for added authenticity. A running martingale was the inspiration for the Running Strong Belt. Find your perfect fit and show off your style with these cleverly designed belts. The new Noble Outfitters™ bracelets (below left) also feature full grain leather and equestrian details. The On The Bit bracelet has lined leather like a halter and a beautiful snaffle bit in coordinating leather and metal colors like Black with Black Patent and Silver as well as Havana with Wine Patent and Brass. The Stirrup Wrap Bracelet wraps around your wrist and is secured with a stirrup shaped buckle. It’s your life so show off your style!

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Fall Fashion

SHIRTS WITH STYLE!

Freddie Parker, the equestrian inspired men’s fashion and lifestyle brand have just launched their very first women’s capsule collection for this autumn/winter 2014 and it’s already looking like a winner in the style stakes! The new Freddie Parker ‘Cheltenham Ladies Collection’ pays homage to the stylish race-going ladies who flock to this great city and focuses on feminine shirting with fashion tailoring. The new range offers the same exceptional attention to detail and beautiful design as in their popular men’s shirting collection, but is translated through a slimmer silhouette with a more feminine cut. The inside of the collar, cuffs and the placket feature the brand’s bold signature ‘galloping horse and rider’ graphic print (harking back to the brand’s graphic designer roots) and is also featured through embroidery on the chest. The Freddie Parker name embroidery on the hem and final contrast button complete this shirt’s allure. Sizes 10 – 18, Available in Candy Pink Stripe (shown), Pure White, and Candy Turquoise Stripe RRP: £65.00

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IN THE HOOD! NEW FOR THIS SEASON! Timothy Foxx have added two new hoodies to their men’s collection this season, giving a welcome injection of colour & class to your summer wardrobe!

The Timothy Foxx Devenport Classic Fit Hoodie is styled in a gorgeous Cherry Red and features some classic ‘Foxxy’ detailing: Antique brass eyelets, cream cotton draw cords, Sky lining to the front pockets and inside of the hood, and discreet printed stag design. Featuring embroidered Timothy Foxx coat of arms in Sky and White on the chest, a printed logo number 2 on the back, an appliqué number 2 stitched to the left sleeve and embroidered stag head and Union Jack ﬂag on the right sleeve, this hoodie is super stylish for anytime! RRP: £65.00

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GIRLS GO FOR GOLD! This beautiful Timothy Foxx Ashperton Classic Slim Fit Ladies Hoodie in a stunning Cobalt Blue ﬂeece features some seriously stylish classic foxxy detailing with it’s antique brass eyelets, Cream cotton hood lining, matching draw cords and luxurious Gold lining to the front pockets.

The Timothy Foxx Pedmore Classic Fit Hoodie is styled in luxurious Forrest Green super soft cotton. Again, featuring those classic ‘Foxxy’ details such as double button fastening at the front with antique brass eyelets, cream cotton draw cords and a Gold cotton lining to the front pockets. This attention to detail is echoed again with a Gold fabric lining in the hood and Timothy Foxx print on the side. Finished with a Timothy Foxx logo embroidered on the front in Gold and White, a bold Gold printed stag logo number four on the back and an appliqué number 4 stitched to the left sleeve, this hoodie has the Midas touch! RRP: £65.00

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The Gold and White theme is echoed again through the signature Timothy Foxx embroidered logo on the chest, sporty Gold and White stripe down the outside of the hood, printed logo number 1 on the back and an appliqué number 1 stitched to the left sleeve and embroidered logo and Union Jack ﬂag on the right sleeve. A gorgeous hoodie worthy of a Gold for its sporty stylish good looks! RRP: £65.00, Sizes: 8 - 16

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OREGON ARTIST TO MAKE EUROPEAN DEBUT Kimry Jelen will showcase work during World Equestrian Games, Normandy, France Central Oregon artist Kimry Jelen is showcasing her paintings at the La Galerie Du Cheval (“The Gallery of the Horse”) during the Alltech FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale) World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Normandy, France, August 23 through September 7, 2014. Jelen, a native Oregonian who resides in Sisters, is the only United States artist invited to join an elite group of six artists to share exhibit space at the WEG Exhibition Centre Games Village. More than 500,000 spectators are expected during the prestigious 16-day event.

The world’s largest equestrian event, athletes from more than 80 nations will complete for medals in the FEI’s disciplines of jumping, dressage, para-equestrian dressage, driving, endurance, reining, and vaulting. “I’ve been working away preparing to show my artwork at the World Equestrian Games for the past year. The encouragement and outpouring of support I have received to make this possible has been incredible. I am full of gratitude. The paintings have been shipped and ﬁnal details on my website are in the works. One foot in front of the other and things happen,” said Jelen. “My art is an opportunity to share with others what nature shares with me…I receive so much joy from interpreting my love of nature with paint, brush and palette knife,” she added. An avid equestrian herself, Jelen demonstrates an intimate understanding of her subject. Her contemporary style ﬂows freely from abstract to representational using playful perspectives and surprising colors to express passion in her art. Her work has found its way into private collections across the globe.

Follow Kimry on her blog at http://kimryjelen.blogspot.com.

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Art & Antiques by Lori Verderame HOME FASHION

Repurposing Ideas

DIYers are enjoying the process of reclaiming, recycling, and repurposing worn out, vintage, and antique objects. I have seen my fair share of vintage tea cups turned into candlesticks or lamps, reclaimed headboards repurposed into benches, and drainage gutters reused for strawberry planters. While not everything should be repurposed, some junk can be reconsidered and made into some cool contemporary stuff. Here are some vintage and antique pieces that have been re-done which may provide a few ideas for those of you who like dumpster diving, yard sale hunting, and rehabbing old treasures. 1. Old library card catalogue cabinet repurposed into a wine rack 2. Old armoire gutted and turned into a liquor cabinet 3. Old clarinets and trumpets made into garden fountains 4. Old but clean ﬁshing creel recycled into a pocketbook 5. Old wicker hamper reclaimed into an oversized garden planter 6. Vintage suitcases reused as coffee table with glass top 7. Old casement window as garden table top 8. Old feed bag material re-sewn as throw pillows

9. Old ball jars as miniature plant terrariums for kitchen shelf 10. Victorian (but clean) chamber pot as magazine rack And my favorite repurposing idea… of course, it has to do with jewelry. Take those old 1950s wrist watches (just the watch, not the entire band) and link them together with a single metal loop. Link each loop to another wrist watch until you have linked enough to reach around your wrist. This continuous chain-link of wrist watches makes a cute bracelet. For those of you who are all ready to recycle that old piece of furniture, be sure you know the origin of what you are re-purposing and its value before you undertake your DIY

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project. It’s no fun if you ﬁnd out that you accidentally repainted an antique library chair with Rustoleum that once belonged to Noah Webster worth $50,000 and completely devalued it. ��

Easy Art Terms

The art world can be a mysterious one. If you learn a little bit about the various media and materials used, you can take some of the mystery out of collecting art. Here are some easy art terms to aid the novice: It was commonly applied to wooden panels and board and later on canvas and linen supports too. Oil paints were introduced in the early 1500s and were used with impressive results by the Northern European artists of the time.

Oil: Paint made with natural oils (linseed, walnut, etc.) used as a binder with the color or pigment. Oil paint can be applied onto canvas, paper, wood panel, or linen support. Acrylic: A synthetic (not natural) resin which dries faster than oil paint and binds the resin with the color or pigment. Tempera: An age old water based paint using egg yolks as a binding agent. American master, Andrew Wyeth was best known for reviving this Renaissance technique during the 1900s. Watercolor: Similar to gouache, however, without the addition of gum. Water is mixed with ground color or pigment. The result is a lighter weight surface texture on paper. Gouache: Similar to watercolor, however, with the addition of gum and water to the ground color or pigment. The result is a heavier surface texture on paper. When it comes to collecting works of art, the material or medium matters but it is not the only aspect which will impact market interest, collectability, and value. A watercolor can be as costly and as sought after as an

oil on canvas depending on the work’s artist, age, condition, subject matter, quality, and other factors.

Watercolors and gouaches are difﬁcult to master and attract many artists and collectors. The delicacy with which these compositions are executed remain of interest to many collectors in various subjects. Watercolor and gouache are among the most difﬁcult techniques to successfully master.

Whatever medium you collect, be sure to review artist’s credentials, sales records, While oil paintings are most traditional and condition, exhibition record (museum status) one of the oldest methods used by studio and subject matter as you build your collecartists, acrylic has become widely accepted tion. by collectors of 20th Century paintings and �� contemporary artists. Acrylic paint enjoyed �� widespread use in the late 1900s and contin- �� ues to be used today by artists internation�� ally. �� Tempera paint dates back to the Renais�� sance period (1400s) and beforehand.

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... a journey in more ways than one. Movie and TV star, Thaao Penghlis talks about his life, travels and growth he’s experienced along the way in his new book, Places.

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Thaao Penghlis has always been intrigued with ancient civilizations as well as historical locations with religious signiﬁcance. This life’s pursuit has not only been to gain knowledge and understanding of world history, but has served as a voyage of self discovery as well.

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captivation with ancient civilizations and cultures, and how modern society has evolved has been his motivation to travel the world. In his book, he explains that he has been interested in exploring the world’s most mysterious places as a path to spiritual awakening from a very early age.

He has been determined to explore and experience these sacred places on his own accord, to gain knowledge as well as understanding of our past and how it has cultivated our modern society. Thaao is quick to admit that all of his life experiences have contributed to making him the extraordinarily deep soul that he has become. Thaao’s new book talks about his life’s journey and his incredible travels. He is also doing live lectures where he can relate his stories to the audience. “People love stories, especially those that have danger to them or have notoriety of some sort” Thaao explains. “I have many stories in my head- being surrounded by mossad agents, being kicked out in airports because I looked like a terrorist. Especially in an airport, they’re always looking around to see if there’s anyone who can cause trouble.” Preparation for visiting some of the most dangerous locations on the planet is key. “When I go to Iran, you better believe I’m going to know about their culture, I’m going to understand about the sects of their tribes, the difference between Suni and Shia. So there’s a lot of stuff you have to learn before you go to these countries. If you go to English speaking countries like Australia, England or Canada, we have the same values, so we understand the values of the same culture.” Thaao’s lectures will include highlights from his book. “I always like to start with a poem called Ithaca. If you listen to that, it’s all about the journey’s we take in life. And at the end, you reﬂect on the wisdom you’ve gained. It talks about experiences you’ve had. It’s not about the things that make you rich or abundant, but about the journey you decide to take, and by taking that journey, what is the price at the end of that journey. What is it you were willing to chase, what fears were you not willing to look at, or have you overcome them? It makes you see things a lot clearer. It’s about a journey and how long it takes you to get home.”

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Thaao begins by telling about how he came to America by way of Mexico City with a ballet troupe. After making his way to New York City, he had several jobs which expanded his horizons while he met people who inﬂuenced him, including Jacqueline Kennedy.

A book on Thaao’s life would not be complete without touching on the role that rocketed him to super stardom, although he had his reservations. “There’s also a chapter on Tony from Days of Our Lives. I wasn’t going to do that, it didn’t appeal to me at the time. It’s just too much- when they’ve killed you six times... and you can reﬂect on thatit’s not a happy time. Those are bad experiences, and I’d rather just look at the good ones, but you can’t have one unless you have the other.”

“Every chapter is different. I go over exploring the Holy Family’s exodus into Egypt, escaping Herod. I explore how I went up into their sacred spaces. I talk about going to Greece, Syria, what happened with that. I talk about how my parents died in the same week and how that changed me. That put me onto a path of the after life, or where do we go from here. I’m very happy with what I’ve discovered.”

The book’s cover- chosen by the publisher, shows a very contemplative Thaao sitting in a statue. The photo was taken at the beginning of his journey to Assisi when he was going to explore St. Francis. Thaao found that ironic, because he is intrigued by monks and monasteries. How these men go into there worlds, I ﬁnd it fascinating because it’s very demanding.

“The book is also about my journey coming to America. I didn’t think I had that much to talk about, but that is the longest chapter I wrote! And also one of my favorites.”

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It’s always a pleasure to chat with my friend, Jack Hanna. From the first time I ever interviewed him, he was friendly, down to earth, and his true love and respect for animals shines through. Columbus Zoo in Ohio, his headquarters, is making new strides with The Wilds, which Jack is very proud of. They are also breaking new ground with their very successful assisted reproduction program for wild equids. �� NV: You always have something new and exciting going on, Jack! Tell me something about The Wilds that my readers will enjoy! Jack: I was raised on a farm with horses, but with The Wilds, there are animals that decended from the horse tens of thousands of years ago, like the Przewalski horse, the Mongolian Ass, you can go out there and see things are now extinct in the wild. And a lot of it goes back to horses. When you go out there and see the Mongolian Ass, which is really like a cross between a donkey and a horse, and the Przewalski horse, you can be out there for hours, it’s over 10,000 acres- it’s the largest conservation center on the North American continent. It’s incredible. Let’s put it that way.

just spectacular, it just goes on. And we’re not done with it by any means. Some people cry when they see it- it looks just like Africa, you don’t need to go! That’s always been one of my dreams- to see an African veldt. A lot of zoos have them, and they’re all beautiful by the way. They’re probably as good as this one, but the problem is, they’re in such cramped areas they can’t go anywhere. You can see buildings, you can see where they house the animals at night. Nothing against that, it’s probably as good as a veldt as we have, but what I wanted to do is, when you look at the plains of Africa, and when you take a picture and show it to someone they say “When did you go to Africa?”! That’s what we’ve accomplished. It took us three years to build this.

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NV: And how do people go through? Do they go through in their own car, do you have trams?

NV: And the African section at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium you just opened is quite extensive and complex, isn’t it?

Jack: No, no, no! In the African section, guests walk through and enjoy it at their own pace. They come up and look over a beautiful walk way. We’ll eventually also have a tram to reach the other side more easily. We’ll also have camel rides. Because camels are used a lot now, there are actually more camels used for safaris than ever before. Australia has more camels now than the Middle East! So the camel is the most used beast of burden on the planet! And some donkeys obviously, but still a camel is such an incredible thing that can carry so much weight! When you ﬁrst walk in you’ll

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Then when you go down further, you can see where the cheetahs live, when they’re not out running. And next you see a base camp, and it looks like the monkies came in a raided my camp! There’s a big window, so you can see the monkey’s that way.

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Jack: When you enter the lodge, we’ll have a big buffet on the left, a big ol’ dining area with windows to look down on the lions, and beyond you can see the African veldt. We actually took a plane- a 1930s transport, that held about 30 people back then, it was inside a barn, and we took and put it in the lion plain so it looks like it went down there! And we’ll have people go into the fuselage of the plane, they can walk through it, and the lions will be sitting on the wing! We air conditioned the wing. So it looks like the plane went down in Africa- no one’s ever done that!

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NV: That’s incredible! What else can visitors look forward to seeing? Jack: When you walk down further into The Wilds, we have one exhibit where you look down into a watering hole. We’ll have a cheetah out with an ardvark, a wart hog, ﬂamingoes, cranes, all different sorts of animals, in this watering hole. And we let the cheetah out to run- 50-60 miles per hour- twice a day.

And right beyond that is a porch overlooking the veldt of Africa, it holds 500 people seated. So we can block that area off from the public for private parties, private meetings. That kind of thing. So that’s our ﬁrst phase. Our second phase hopefully will be hippos, elephants, and more animals.

NV: Well you have a lot planned! Jack: Yea we always have something planned, we always have something going on here. We just continue what we do. Our dream is to bring our gorillas around, and do a habitat in Africa with them. We have the first gorilla in the world born here in 1956 her name is Colo, after Columbus Ohio. She’s alive today. She’s the oldest living gorilla in the world, she’s broken every record for a gorilla living in a zoo. She’s a Lowland Gorilla. And she’s had babies of her own. Now she has five generations, no one in any zooilogical park has ever had five generations!

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HIS & HERS

with HIS Guest, Bernie Traurig, founder of EquestrianCoach.com By L.A. Pomeroy, Equinista

Let’s set the record straight. Bernie Traurig is no slacker. We spoke while he was anchored off Catalina Island on his yet-to-be-renamed 28’ Boston whaler (formerly owned by a Disney World executive) during one of the rare occasions this globe-trotting horseman, clinician and online education visionary isn’t on the go. Soon after, it was back in the saddle for Bernie, the high regard his community holds for him evident in a clinic calendar booked solid every weekend through the rest of 2014. A true Renaissance man who won equitation’s coveted Medal and Maclay titles at Madison Square Garden at age 16, Bernie has been inducted to the Show Hunter Hall of Fame and recognized by the CA Professional Horsemen’s Association with its Lifetime Achievement Award and... (wait for it) … is a certified dive master scuba diver. When we spoke, he was also being a proud papa, sharing his ‘mini-vaca’ with 20 year-old son and fellow scuba enthusiast, Lukas, who obtained his dive master rating last year. From National indoors to kelp forests underwater, this HIS guest is never out of his element. HERS: This is how a California horseman relaxes? HIS: I’ve always loved the water. I’ve been a dive master for 15 years. The kelp forests off Catalina, which is 90 minutes from the farm, are different from coral reefs. Full of sea bass and yellowtail. Night diving is cool because that’s when you find lobster, squid and octopus. HERS: Now your son is going for certification? HIS: Lukas is already a pro diver and amazing underwater photographer, and is going for his instructor rating, so the boat gives us something in common. HERS: Have either of you thought of a name for her? HIS: No. Her old name was E-Ticket, which at Disney meant getting to the head of the line. But nothing’s struck us yet. HERS: Was your dad as supportive of your interest in riding? HIS: I was lucky growing up on Long Island. My dad found a phenomenal master in Syosett, a former Russian cavalry officer named Vladimir Littauer. I was 14 and having trouble with a high-headed, off-track Thoroughbred. He told my dad that he would, ‘Come teach the boy for two lessons and see if he passes my test.’ 40

HERS: And? HIS: I guess I passed! He came every two weeks and the rest I was on my own in my backyard, and expected to do my homework. He almost never came to shows. Everything he wanted to know could be answered in three questions. HERS: Which were? HIS: How did I think my horse and I performed? How successful did I think our training was? And finally, what ribbon did I win? HERS: But he loved to go to the National at New York’s Madison Square Garden. HIS: He loved to go the international competition and complain about the Old World riding systems! He was very strict about riding forward and not interfering with the horse. HERS: It was his system – and a friend’s horse -- that got you to the Garden? HIS: The ‘old Garden’ is still my favorite. You had 10,000 spectators so close you could reach out and touch them. What a spectacle! Red carpet presentations! Truly an iconic show. HERS: For those who missed the heyday of the ‘Minks & Manure set,’ EquestrianCoach. com has a video documentary on the golden days of the National for free on its website? HIS: Yes. Narrated by none other than George H. Morris. And yes, I won the Medal and Maclay on Troublemaker, a Thoroughbred that Vladimir got his friend, Harry deLeyer (of Snowman fame) to send from the Knox School. He was six and cost $1,100 and my previous horse in trade. I trained him for a year and we qualified, the first time, for the Garden and finished sixth and eighth. The next year we won both, and I sold him to Stephanie Steck, who won the Maclay on him the following year. Then we bought him back and retired him.

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HERS: But he loved to go to the National at New York’s Madison Square Garden. HIS: He loved to go the international competition and complain about the Old World riding systems! He was very strict about riding forward and not interfering with the horse. HERS: It was his system – and a friend’s horse -that got you to the Garden? HIS: The ‘old Garden’ is still my favorite. You had 10,000 spectators so close you could reach out and touch them. What a spectacle! Red carpet presentations! Truly an iconic show. HERS: For those who missed the heyday of the ‘Minks & Manure set,’ EquestrianCoach.com has a video documentary on the golden days of the National for free on its website? HIS: Yes. Narrated by none other than George H. Morris. And yes, I won the Medal and Maclay on Troublemaker, a Thoroughbred that Vladimir got his friend, Harry deLeyer (of Snowman fame) to send from the Knox School. He was six and cost $1,100 and my previous horse in trade. I trained him for a year and we qualified, the first time, for the Garden and finished sixth and eighth. The next year we won both, and I sold him to Stephanie Steck, who won the Maclay on him the following year. Then we bought him back and retired him. HERS: Did Vladimir get to see you win? HIS: He was there Saturday to coach me before the Maclay. Afterwards, going down the elevator together, all he said was, “Congratulations, Bernie. Let me know tomorrow how you do in the Medal Finals.” He left it up to me to figure out what we needed to do to win. HERS: Your homework paid off. In fact, your career at the Garden includes winning its Grand Prix three times, on three different horses! So now, EquestrianCoach.com is in its fourth year offering, on a digital platform, the education you received in backyard lessons with a master. HIS: I’ve recreated a digital system of what Vladimir did for me. When riders tell me what a valuable tool it is to improving their skills, that’s music to my ears. We’re picky about who to present. You can’t go wrong with what classical riding masters have done and said before. I encourage learning classical, forward riding first and then go to other systems. HERS: Has recreating his system included homework? HIS: The most important part of a rider’s body is their brain. EquestrianCoach has such a deep library of topics, I can assign videos and personalize homework to each rider. It’s all about education. This fall that includes clinics in New Zealand and Australia. HERS: But right now, it’s back to the kelp forest? HIS: While I can! I had an interesting dive along a sea wall called Long Point, where I met the biggest black sea bass I’ve ever seen. He must have been 7-feet long and 300 pounds, and was looking me right in the eye, a foot away from my face mask. I was still wondering, ‘He’s the size of a bus. What’s he thinking?’ when he slowly turned and swam away. HERS: What do you think was on his mind? HIS: That a guy in an all-black scuba wet suit looks an awful lot like another black sea bass. I think he was checking me out...!

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At the southern foothills of Texas Hill Country between Houston and Austin, a haven for horses and equine enthusiasts is drawing attention from all over the world. Visitors are discovering The Inn at Dos Brisas, a quaint Relais & Chateaux property which was originally conceived as a private family ranch.

“The equestrian lifestyle is such an important part of Texas’ culture and heritage,” states Proprietor Doug Bosch. “It gives me great pleasure to share our world-class equestrian center and programming with guests of all ages and abilities.” Situated on 313 acres of rolling meadows, The Inn at Dos Brisas offers private riding lessons and trail rides as well as training, boarding and equine massage. Corporate leadership skill training is also offered utilizing the horse as a model for behavior techniques. Home to more than a dozen prized horses overseen by an award-winning team of trainers led by 30-year veteran Val Darlington, the center features four barns and the second largest privately owned indoor arena in Texas. Climate controlled, the arena allows riders the opportunity to train year-round in comfort. The facility also includes a large outdoor arena, therapeutic walker in a covered arena, six private grassy paddocks and four expansive turnout pastures with temperature controlled water fountains. State-of-theart boarding for special needs horses and a full-care equine rehabilitation program are also available. The goal of Dos Brisas Equestrian Program is to provide a nurturing environment for riders and their horses, enabling them to form close bonds while developing skills based on each rider’s goals and capabilities. Both English and Western private riding lessons are available. Current disciplines include Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle and Hunter Over Fences, Reining, Equitation and Dressage.

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t The Inn at Dos Brisas, achieving an optimal lifestyle is important for all guests. The Equestrian Center takes a holistic approach to healing and improving the quality of life for horses. General Manager Val Darlington is trained and certified as a licensed equine massage therapist and offers a number of equine massage services in addition to P3 (Electromagnetic Pulse Therapy) and Laser Therapy upon request. These services all help to ensure the Inn’s horses are kept in the best physical condition possible, providing them with health benefits such as increased circulation, enhanced muscle tone, reduced inflammation and injury prevention.

Following an invigorating ride, equine enthusiasts can take advantage of the ranch resort’s bounty of outdoor adventures and amenities. A sampling includes clay target shooting, cycling, yoga, and ﬁshing in one of the property’s many lakes. Evening stargazing, leisure walks amidst the inn’s Rose Garden and golf cart discovery tours of the grounds are also guest favorites. Old-fashioned carriage tours drawn by the inn’s two Clydesdales – Sampson and Monroe – and year-round seminars led by trained professionals including an upcoming essential oils clinic focusing on the raindrop technique. Personalized tours of the inn’s 25-acre certiﬁed organic farm are also popular, culminating with complimentary gift baskets of fresh product to take home. There might even be an extra carrot or two for sharing with a favorite companion.

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To showcase the property’s more than 400 different varieties of fruits and vegetables (most of which are derived from heirloom seeds), The Inn at Dos Brisas’ restaurant offers “pitchfork to plate” tasting menus as well as cooking demonstrations, mixology classes and wine tastings. Lauded as the only Forbes Travel Guide FiveStar Restaurant in Texas, restaurant menus are crafted with locallyraised beef and fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, best enjoyed with handcrafted cocktails or choice from the restaurant’s 7,000-bottle wine cellar. The Equestrian Center’s accommodations are spacious 13’ X 13’ stalls with premium mats, featuring high quality pine shavings and Nelson climate controlled automatic water systems. Large shuttered windows allow horses to view the paddock area and their comrades.

This same care and attention to detail is also seen in guest accommodations. The Inn at Dos Brisas features nine Spanish-style private accommodations: ﬁve Haciendas and four Casitas. Impeccably designed, the Haciendas measure 1,795 square feet and feature their own heated plunge pools. Charming Casitas measure 795 square feet and can be doubled to create a large two-bedroom space. For centuries, horses have roamed Dos Brisas’ picturesque landscape while their trainers basked in the area’s hospitality. That tradition continues today as more and more equine enthusiasts are discovering Texas’ best kept secret – The Inn at Dos Brisas. For more information, visit www.dbequestriancenter.com, www.dosbrisas.com or call 979-277-7750. � �

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hile visiting the charming colonial town of San Miguel de Allende in Central Mexico, I traveled to the spectacular high planes and discovered an absolute gem: Rancho Xotolar, a place where authenticity and family tradition prevail.

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The Morin Ruiz Family: Four Generations Ranchers Back in 1945, the Morin Ruiz family acquired a beautiful piece of land and settled in with their livestock (350 head cattle, 70 horses, 300 goats, a few mules, donkeys, pigs, turkey and chicken). For many years, the farm had assured full sustainability. The climate has slowly changed since and, given the reduced amount of rain, farming has become more challenging, resulting in an increased cost of living. The family decided to downsize and keep less animals. They also started exploring the idea of sharing their ranch with visitors from all over the world, while offering a glimpse into a simple, yet remarkable way of life.

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A day well spent at Rancho Xotolar

I went into this new adventure with no expectations, yet with the feeling that something truly special awaited. Tomas Morin Ruiz, my guide for the day, picked me up at my hotel and right I away I was able to detect so much pride in his voice while he shared his ranch stories with me. After a short drive from the centre of San Miguel, we left the main road and started going uphill through beautiful landscape. Tomas’ family opened their home to me and I was received with warmth, kindness and generosity. Even though my very basic Spanish didn’t allow for clear communication with everybody, seeing their big smiles assured me of their excitement to have me as their guest. After watching Tomas’ brother, Felix, performing morning chores (including cow milking), I had the pleasure of sampling the amazing homemade queso (cheese) with fresh tortillas and ﬂavored salsa. A delight for my taste buds! Later on I was introduced to their horses, regarded as working partners - an indispensable part of the family’s daily activities. The Morin Ruiz men still plow their ﬁelds with the help of horses and the women graciously follow while throwing seeds into the ground. The family grows corn, a few different kinds of beans and squash, fully relying on the rainy seasons for their much needed water.

Pushing cattle with the vaqueros Tomas asked me if I would like to join him and his brothers while they moved cattle. I have to admit, I was a bit nervous about it all, given I am not the most experienced rider. But at the same time, I did not want to miss out on such a rare opportunity. I was assigned Kangaroo, a 25 yrs old gelding who truly helped me ground myself in no time and get past my initial nervousness. Sure footed, gentle yet extremely responsive, he made me feel and look like I actually knew exactly what I was doing!

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I asked Tomas if he offered the cattle moving activity as an option for his visitors and his response was unintentionally ﬂattering: “Yes, we do offer it, but only to experienced riders”… At the end of these exhilarating few hours (during which I was even able to take many of my photographs from the horse’s back), my brave behavior was rewarded with another fantastic culinary experience: a delicious comida (luncheon) prepared from ingredients grown right on the ranch. I left this wonderful place feeling more connected with myself, the land, the animals and a culture that has an inner richness perfectly matched by its extraordinary colors.

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FIRST AID TO GO �� Weekend horse show warrior routines haven’t changed over the years with exception to becoming more technologically advanced and convenience oriented. Basics are still basics, just referred to by a different name or physical look. As fall and winter circuits approach, travel distances and situations will change thus putting the horse more at risk for those ever present “ how in the world did he do that to himself” moments.

For years I traveled the show circuit with my faithful first aid kit in tow and luckily, only had to use it once. No, not on my horses, but on my husband! In an emergency, a mammal is a mammal and it worked beautifully on a horrific wound on my husbands arm until we could get to a doctor. Not everyone is as lucky as I was in never having to use it on my horses. However, for those “ just in case moments”, I am outlining the plans for a simple ready to transport first aid kit. The Container – Properly Labeled As To What It Is A five-gallon bucket with a tight fitting lid is a convenient and safe container for a first aid kit. They can be obtained at farm supply

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store chains have them available for purchase. For those items needing a bit more space, food storage containers that secure tightly are recommended. Whatever you use, make sure it is labeled and dated as to expiration date, if applicable, or assembly date. Other items to be included but not limited to are the following: • Veterinarian’s telephone number (cell and office) • Thermometer (Digital with a big bright read out area) • Stethoscope (Doesn’t have to be an expensive model) • Forceps or tweezers • Hemostat (Curved is easier to use) • Scissors (Pointed end as well as a bandage type) • 12 or 16 inch rolled cotton •Gauze bandages (e.g. Kling) • Small pack of sterile 4x4 or 3x3” Teflon pads • Several Vetwrap® rolls • Packet of 4x4 or 3x3” non-sterile and sterile gauze pads • Roll of Elasticon type tape • Duct tape roll • Several disposable diapers or Maxi Pads (for packing as well as blood flow stoppage) • Non-sterile boxed gloves • Several wooden tongue depressors (Application of topical medications) • Q Tips • Spare glasses (for you if your vision isn’t perfect) • Several 10cc and 20cc syringes without needles still in the hard plastic case. (Both the syringe as well as the case may need to be utilized) Syringes can be used for flushing out wounds

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No ma�er which name you choose to use: Xenoestrogens, environmental estrogens, or simply, estrogen mimics are natural and synthetic compounds found almost everywhere in the environment. They can contaminate humans, animals, plants, soil, water and air.

The widely variable substances are present in plastics, PCBs, pesticides and herbicides, pharmaceutical products, and personal care products. While the amounts found in these products are o�en extremely small, the sheer volume of items containing them makes exposure unavoidable. Making a�empts to reduce your horse’s exposure will help in reducing the number and severity of metabolic issues you may see as your horse ages.

Under US law, chemicals are presumed safe until proven otherwise, and companies are rarely required to collect or disclose chemical-safety data.

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ing-proteins in the blood which makes them easier for the body to direct to which organ systems for eﬀect. Estrogens work in both males and females in many areas of the body, directing blood production, bone mineralization, muscle function, learning events, among other activities. Estrogens are smaller hormones than other hormone molecules like insulin or growth hormones. The larger hormones are stopped at the surface of cells, while estrogens travel through cell walls and a�ach to receptor sites in the nucleus directly on the DNA. This activates the DNA to make RNA and begin programing a function. This is why mimics can turn on DNA that would normally lie dormant.

concentrations of 6-10 mg / kg lead to headaches, nausea, vomiting, confusion and tremors. This suggests the chemical aﬀects the nervous system directly. In horses, similar symptoms would be recognized as photo phobia (staying out of the light), colic, muscle weakness, and training issues. Since its ban, other chemicals even more dangerous have been introduced into the environment.

Propyl gallate Propyl gallate is a food additive used to prevent fats and oils from spoiling during storage. This is o�en used in animal foods when oils are sprayed on the feed prior to bagging as a flavoring agent. Seen o�en in dog foods, it is also being used in horse feeds, particularly in sweet feeds Estrogen mimics do not a�ach to sex-hormone-binding-proteins in the that are a�empting to reduce the amount of molasses used as a binding blood, and are thus available to a�ach to estrogen receptors more readily agent and have switched to the use of oils in the name of making the feed than naturally occurring estrogen hormone. Xenoestrogens have been healthier. The oils would go rancid in a short amount of time without linked to reproductive disorders in humans and animals. some help from propy gallate. Horse feeds are processed so that they can sit on a shelf for many years without going Making a�empts to reduce your horse’s While researchers are working to identify and bad. A good rule of thumb is to look for feeds exposure will help in reducing the number that have a recent manufacture date and a regulate the use of these types of food additives in human food, the agricultural use of many of and severity of metabolic issues you may shorter shelf life. them and other chemicals that are far more dansee as your horse ages gerous for normal metabolism is completely unDiethylstilbestrol (DES) regulated. Even low levels consumed in many different forms from difNational Institute of Environmental Health Sciences have found that ferent substances end up being a large enough dose to change how the adverse effects can be seen in both the granddaughters and grandsons brain’s cells regulate bodily functions. of mice who were developmentally exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES), a synthetic form of estrogen that caused reproductive problems in Dopamine is one of these specialized brain chemicals. Dopamine helps pregnant women and their fetuses. While DES was taken off the market brain and nerve cells communicate with one another. Its actions affect in 1971, there are many other compounds that have similar, estrogenic heart/circulation (blood pressure), hormones (reward/pleasure) and effects. (Environmental News) nerve function (movement).

DDT is one of the longest known estrogen mimics In the 1960’s people became aware that DDT aﬀected all species, birds in particular, but that humans were consuming 0.025 milligrams of DDT per day! Stored body fat is where DDT and other estrogen mimics tend to be stored. Mares in particular will store more of these chemicals in a similar manner to the way it is found in human females. In humans,

Legumes Legumes are plants that naturally produce isoﬂavones in the form of phytoestrogens. This plant family includes soybeans, alfalfa, peanuts and red clover. While these can have some nutritional beneﬁts, in larger quantities such as in the large amounts we see used in horse feeds they can become endocrine disruptors. With disruption of the endocrine

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system we begin to see changes in the ability of the body to carry out normal metabolic functions such as in draining lymphatic tissue. In animals that are over the age of 7 we o�en see them begin to produce the effects of metabolic dysfunction. When these plants were tested for their effects on cancer cells, it was found that they increased cell production. Some other plants of this family can reduce cancer cell production, but the ones listed here are not among those plants. J Agric Food Chem. 2003 Apr 9;51(8):2193-9. Evaluation of the estrogenic effects of legume extracts containing phytoestrogens. Boué SM1, Wiese TE, Nehls S, Burow ME, Ellio� S, Carter-Wientjes CH, Shih BY, McLachlan JA, Cleveland TE Glyphosate This is the main compound found in products like Round Up™. This chemical is pervasive in that it saturates the plant (hay, corn, soybean, oats, etc.) and when eaten by the animal inflames the gut, reducing the animal’s ability to absorb nutrients. The plants grown must be genetically engineered to resist the glyphosate, or they too would die. They have been tested in many different scenarios and found to be mineral deficient, thus leaving the animals that consume them severely mineral deficient as well. In the 1950’s glyphosate was patented as a means of chelating minerals tightly so they were no longer bio-available. Thus animals eating these plant and plant products o�en require expensive supplementation to support normal movement, neural behaviors, reproduction and organ function. With more and more animals consuming more and different plant types saturated in glyphosate, we expect to see more athletic horses exhibit injuries to bone more easily, more reproductive disorders, more learning disabilities, and more cancers. Feeding horses feeds made with these plant products may be inexpensive in the short term but likely will be more expensive over the life of the animal. Heavy Metals Heavy metals can be found in residues everywhere. In the early formation of the United States chemicals like arsenic were used heavily on fields as pesticides. Those same chemicals are still in the soils of almost every state east of the Mississippi. Other heavy metals found in water,

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• Be sure to feed foods with no colors added. Many homeopathic and oil based insect repellants are available, along with fly reducing predators (Fly Predators™) for instance. As with any animal, the healthier the animal’s inside is, the less it will draw flies that are looking for carcasses on which to feed. As you feed more Omega 3 and 6 balanced diets, your horse will a�ract fewer barn flies. Protective clothing for those compromised animals can be found on the market, including Sox for Horses™ to protect their legs. • Feeds that have oils in them should have shorter shelf lives than foods that don’t. If they are able to last more than 12 months on the shelf they are not safe to feed. • Filter your water. There are many good filter systems that are affordable and easy to find at your local hardware stores. These are usually two part systems that filter for particulate ma�er and for heavy metals. thumb is to look for

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Dressage at Devon, the largest CDI show in the US and the largest open breed show in the world, combines world-class international dressage competition and one of the world’s few complete sport horse breed shows with the family fun of an International Fall Festival, featuring food and shopping for all tastes. This year, the show will take place from September 23 through September 28 at the Devon Horse Show Grounds in Devon, PA. The performance division begins on Thursday and will feature Prix St. Georges, FEI Intermediaire I, FEI Grand Prix Qualiﬁers, FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, FEI Young Rider Grand Prix, the amazing FEI Grand Prix Freestyle and much more ﬁlling the schedule right on through Sunday.

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“Guy is an entertainer in the truest form,” says Lori Kaminski, President and CEO of Dressage at Devon. “He is able to engage the crowd with his humor and antics, endear them with his adoration for his animals, and serenade them with his poetry. He is really a class act.”

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Capital Challenge Horse Show Rolls Out the Red Carpet For Nation’s Equestrians By Lauren Fisher Celebrating 21 years of exceptional equestrian competition, the Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) returns to Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, this fall from September 27 – October 5, 2014. One of the nation’s premier indoor horse shows, CCHS celebrates every level of equestrian �� athlete, from children getting their start on ponies to professionals showing top horses, and everything between. No matter the level of horse or rider, one thing remains constant at CCHS, and that it is a fantastic appreciation and recognition of all competitors.

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When horse show managers Oliver Kennedy and Billy Glass created the Capital Challenge Horse Show, they dreamed of an indoor competition that would change the standards and set itself apart from all others. The pair created new classes, came up with innovative divisions and championships, brought amazing new sponsors to the sport, and hosted special presentations for each and every class. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed, and the high-level of competition and wonderful reception at CCHS has drawn top equestrians from coast to coast. Capital Challenge prides itself on being a show for exhibitors. Along with a great range of divisions for all horses and riders, the show offers a fantastic facility, extensive winner’s presentations, and great hospitality. They host more than 1,000 horses, award 27 perpetual trophies including World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) champions, and host special presentations for every winner. In championship classes where riders are judged under saddle, a unique pinning format brings the top competitors into the line-up one by one in reverse order, showcasing the top finishers and leaving the champion on the rail for a special round of honor as places are announced. In addition to special prize giving ceremonies and winning photographs, the triumphant horses and riders all get an exciting victory gallop to show off their ribbons and prizes. From the top echelon of the sport to the emerging young athletes, CCHS tries to make its competition a first-class event where winning a class really means something. The Capital Challenge Horse Show offers competition in two show rings – one outdoor and one indoor, the Show Place Arena. With ample schooling ring space including a large covered arena, and availability to school in the show rings, CCHS makes it easy for horses and riders to compete at their very best. Many of the divisions begin with classes outdoors and continue indoors, which is a great way for horses and riders to get a wonderful warm-up and a great experience as they make the transition to the next indoor competition in the fall season. In addition to the regular line-up of hunter/jumper classes, exciting hunter championships, and special divisions for the exhibition of young horses, the show hosts equitation finals for many levels. ��

The 2014 Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) National Children’s Medal Final celebrates 21 years at CCHS as one of the ﬁrst championship classes that Kennedy and Glass developed upon the show’s inception. The ﬁnal serves as a great stepping stone for young riders moving up to the big equitation classes in their junior careers. The Capital Challenge Horse Show looks forward to welcoming horses and riders for its 21st year of exceptional competition this fall. For more information, please visit www. capitalchallenge.org or visit the Capital Challenge Horse Show page on Facebook and on Twitter at @capchallenge!

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PALM PARTNERSHIP TRAINING ™ Building a Partnership with Your Horse

“Why is Western Dressage Such a Popular New Discipline?” By Lynn Palm This article really begins with a story. In 1997, I tried to upgrade my business of training and competing with horses in multiple disciplines into something else by changing my approach to basic training. I tried to use the term “Dressage Principles” as a basis for Palm Partnership Training’s teaching and education guidelines. Using the word “dressage” hurt our educational merit in the beginning. I would have people come up to me at horse expos, and write letters, emails, and Facebook messages noting that they were Western riders and “didn’t do” dressage. Others said that dressage is too difﬁcult to ride, and they could never achieve it. People would even make comments saying, “I am a trail rider, and I don’t ride dressage!” Hearing this over and over made Cyril, Marie-Frances, and me, all agree we shouldn’t use the term “Dressage Principles” as a basis for our training and teaching methods at that time. So we didn’t.

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Ironically, 15 years later people started coming to us and saying things like, “We take dressage lessons and ride western!” and “I want to learn dressage because I know it is going to make me a better rider for my horse.” We agree it wasn’t the right time back then to introduce such a strong term, but now it is part of the Palm Partnership Training fundamentals. Dressage principles truly allow you to become the best partner for your horse! I am truly blessed to have dressage as my ﬁrst inﬂuence in riding and training horses. Cyril also learned dressage as his basis for riding. Cyril is from Europe where dressage is taught to all riders before they advance to jumping or 3-day event riding. “Dressage” is a French word that means “training” a horse. It is the TRUE natural horsemanship of riding and training a horse, because it allows us to truly understand what the horse is telling us and how to tell the horse what we want.

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These are the main reasons why western riders are so excited about this new discipline. They are realizing all the natural horsemanship techniques that we Americans are coming up with are both good and bad. However, we should also follow the dressage principles of classical dressage because it has already proven successful for centuries. When I learned to ride in the dressage saddle, I would go home and ride Western the same way. NO difference! It really works! Western riders are looking to train a willing horse and not train through submission. Harmony with the horse is what horse owners want whether they are a recreational rider or show ring competitor. This is the beauty of western dressage and why it is going to grow and become even more popular. The best part of western dressage is that it is helps people learn the correct ethics of horsemanship and how to train a willing horse. The bottom line is that people want to learn more about correct riding and training. Dressage will give you the tools to achieve this correctness. It is all in following the Training Pyramid and the dressage levels. There are western dressage tests you can access at http://westerndressageassociation.org/. The perfect way to learn is to practice these tests.

Western dressage is for all breeds of horses. It is for the ﬁrst-time horse owner and for the owner who has had horses all his/her life.

If you would like to train with Lynn & Cyril at home with Western Dressage, take advantage of the following supportive training materials:

I love to hear horse owners say, “the more I ride and learn the more I realize how much more I don’t know!” Dressage will ﬁll that gap and give you inspiration. Lastly, dressage will give you wonderful challenges for riding correctly and with accuracy during riding tests. It is fun and is similar to

Books: • Head To Toe Horsemanship • Western Dressage- A Guide To Take You To Your First Show • A Rider Guide To Real Collection

Harmony with the horse is what horse owners want. the sport of ﬁgure skating. It is done with athleticism, which brings out beauty and grace. It reveals lightness and the ability to harmonize with the horse. I promise, if you ride a test, you will get hooked. Join us, and I promise you will love it. We would love to have you come ride with us. We love to share our dressage backgrounds and knowledge with you. You can join us at our Ocala, Florida, farm or at one of our Ride Well Clinics on our USA Tour at a location near you.

DVDs: • “Dressage Principles for the Western Horse & Rider” Volume 1, Parts 1-5 • “Dressage Principles for the Western Horse & Rider” Volume 2 Parts 1-3 • “Let Your Horse Be Your Teacher” Parts 1 & 2

For more information about training courses, educational materials and much more, please visit www.lynnpalm.com or call 800-503-2824.

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Hay

WET

DRY

By Alessandra Deerinck

One of the many times I used the phone as a camera was when I saw one of the horses I have in training, lifting a flake of hay, dipping it in water, and eating it with “gusto”. The speed and precision of her movements reminded me of when a child eats cookies dipped in milk. In nature and at the barn The horse was Allegria de Los Cielos, a Mangalarga Marchador mare, and her behavior was very interesting. Regardless of the geographic area where they live, horses would choose grass as their food, while for our convenience we give them hay. Certainly, it is easier for us to manage hay rather than grass, but it is not as easy for the horse’s digestive tract to handle our convenience. The lack of water content of hay, and the low frequency of feedings in the domestic state, impacts very deeply the horse. Inadequate nutrition is one of the main stressors, induced on horses by the way we manage their life. Hay is not completely unnatural for horses. They look for twigs or bark to add roughage to their diet, but this happens by choice, and certainly not on a daily bases. Providing food for our horses is a duty we 88

assigned ourselves when we domesticated them, but finding which food is the horse’s preference is not at the top of our list. We are not talking about which flavor of treat to get, but about choosing different kinds of hay to provide as a daily diet. This choice is normally made on human criteria that, more often than not, leave out the individual’s needs and preferences. If providing different kinds of hay is certainly difficult at times, one of the things we could do is observe the individual horses and check if the food we provide is adequate to cover their individual need. Getting back to the time when I took the picture of Allegria de Los Cielos dipping hay in water, like cookies in milk, my consideration went to the very specific need this mare was openly manifesting, the one of having a higher content of water in her food. Whether it was for the better taste, or for the higher digestibility, it was a choice www.EliteEquestrian.us

this horse made in terms of managing what was provided to her as food. Many horses dip they food in water, making it difﬁcult to keep their stall water source clean and adding frustration to their upkeep. The horse I had in training was a Mangalarga Marchador mare. This breed has been recently exported from the original country, where they are normally raised and kept on pasture, not hay. I could assume that their digestive tract is more able to manage fresh forage than it is to handle hay. From the owner/breeder of this horse I learned that, not only Allegria had this habit, but all of the ones that belonged to her family. She was also part the ﬁrst generation of American born horses, and all of them tended to have the very same habit.

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Genetics and learned behavior play a big role in the equine nutrition, which is very important for a horse’s health and performance. My curiosity was more for the cognitive process that Allegria de los Cielos had to make, in order to determine that dipping hay was a solution to the dryness of it. The farm where she was born and raised keeps the horses in herds, and Allegria could have learned this behavior from her mother. Her sire too had the same habit, but stallions were not kept with the rest of the herd. Allegria’s behavior was definitely a learned behavior, and I wanted to be able to teach it to other horses that needed to be fed with wet hay for other more critical reasons than just personal preference. After all, it is about time the horsemanship starts bringing wellbeing to horses, rather than just human beings. HOW TO TEACH A HORSE TO DIP HAY A fast way to teach a horse is doing it by imitation, which is the modality I chose for this experiment. Horses can learn from other horses, but some can do so also from human beings. This happens when the orse has an immediate interest in what we present them. Food is definitely an interesting subject for the horse, so having its attention in teaching this task is not difficult.

�� The horse we worked with was a TB mare, which needed to be fed wet hay because of digestive problems, and seemed to like her wet hay rather than the dry one. We ﬁlled two buckets with water, one as a water source, the other for dipping the hay. The experiment works faster if done far from feeding time, when the horse is mildly hungry. We took a handful of hay while having the horse’s attention, and transferred it into a bucket, submerging it enough to cover it. When the horse tried to get the hay we let her do so, and she tasted the wet forage

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and immediately liked it. We then repeated the action and I left the owner with the homework of doing the same action again, later. It did not take more than a couple of times, for the mare to start appreciating the wet forage, and try to help herself to dipping the hay in the water. In a short period of time the horse gained some weight and the owner kept feeding hay, that the horse dipped in water by herself. While I was working on this project a photographer that saw us said she would try the same exercise, and later reported that she succeeded in teaching her horse to dip hay.

�� This kind of activity can improve a horse’s health and even give us important information on its personality, but requires some education about how horses act around food. Food is very important in the social interactions between horses, in fact the “pecking order” is the core of the herd’s hierarchy.

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In H2H Sensing we consider a big part of horsemanship learning how to interact with horses about food. It is a great tool to create �� an interest for the horse in what we would �� like to do with them, which is a very sought for milestone of horsemanship. � �

The Florida Show Season is just around the corner, and things will be heating up in Ocala! Elite Equestrian magazine is pleased to announce that we are moving our main office to Ocala, Florida! We are also excited to be the Official Magazine of the Florida Agricultural Center And Horse Park. Consequently, we will be including more features and coverage for the Ocala area, including Horse Park events, HITS, Live Oak International, and anything fun and interesting to do in Ocala during the fabulous winter circuit! www.EliteEquestrian.us Our new office address will be announced soon!

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