Elite Equestrian July August 15 issue by Elite Equestrian LLC

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Celebrating The Equestrian Lifestyle

Enjoy Summer! Choose The Dude Ranch Vacation Right For You! Learn To Use The Ball As A Training Tool Hot Weather Health Concerns • Water • Heat

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

Social Media: Vanessa Ashton Photography: Steven Edward Contributing Writers Alessandra Deerinck Dr. Amy Hayek Georgia Hickey Mary Sue Jacobs Dr. Bill Ormston Lynn Palm Carrie Wirth Contributing Photographers: Alessandra Deerinck Rachael Murray

On the cover... Red Rock Ranch, Kelly Wyoming info@theredrockranch.com PO Box 38, Kelly WY 83011 307-733-6288

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NEXT ISSUE: September/October 2015 Deadline: August 14, 2015 Editorial Deadline: August 1, 2015 National Show Highlights Health: Colic Fashion: Fall Fashion

Advertising Sales, N.E.Region: Kathy Dress 610-420-9964 kdress@ptd.net Art & Antiques Editor: Dr. Lori Verderame Equine Art Editor: Jeanne Chisholm Health Editor: Marilyn Miller-Heath Fashion Editor: LA Pomeroy Legal Editor: Avery S., Chapman,Esquire Saddle Specialist Editor: Jochen Schleese

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Equestrian Property Specialist Providing quality real estate services to buyers and sellers “Let me put my real estate and equestrian experience to work for you!” 6319 Lower York Road New Hope, Pa 18938

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Windy Bush Road Manor House Exquisite, steeped in history dating to the original William Penn land grant, with three exceptional homes, this 193 acre working horse farm, located in Solebury Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is the epitome of a distinguished estate for gracious living and entertaining and for an equestrian or agricultural business. With spectacular, panoramic long distance views and surrounded by beautiful natural features, including two picturesque ponds, this is one of the area’s most prestigious estates. It is an extraordinary compound of homes and outbuildings in an incomparable setting. The epitome of a gracious country estate, the most discerning buyer will recognize its unique possibilities and the joys of its ownership. Proudly Offered at $10,000,000.

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Bold Steeds Tracy Miller paints horses with a bold abandon and charged color palette. Her paintings are sure to brighten up any wall they are hung on. Please visit www.tracymillerﬁneart.com to see more, and commissions are always welcome. See our ad pg 62

One K Defender Bling One K boasts the perfect synergy between advanced technology and aesthetically pleasing design. Featuring light weight, polycarbonate and ABS composite outer shell, removable and washable liner, comfort padded leather harness and high ﬂow vents to keep you cool and comfortable. Add a little BLING to your ride with the New One K Defender BLING. Available in Brown with Amber stones, Gray with Black stones, Gray with Clear stones, Navy with Navy stones, Black with Black stones & Black with Clear stones. MSRP $399.00 www.englishridingsupply.com See our ad pg 23

TDS Logo Buckle in a contemporary Equestrian look. In Tempi Design Studio typical fashion, this buckle has a raised relief adding dimension and a very high polish to the design. Measures 1 1/8 inch wide x 1 3/4 inch tall available in white jewelers bronze or yellow bronze. Buckle retails for $79 and ﬁts a 1 1/4 inch leather belt. Belts are also available. See our ad pg 22

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More Equestrian Chic “Merry Chase Collection” Ginghams, bright colors and fabulous equestrian prints are always trending at Middy N’ Me. Beautiful collections of shirts, tunics and dresses American Made from premium weight cottons that give structure to the gorgeous ﬁt Middy N’ Me is famous for. Middy N’ Me Riding & Resort collections are found in the ﬁnest boutiques from Palm Beach to Nantucket and the Carolina’s to California. Founder/ Designer Kimberly Barratt resides in Chagrin Falls, Ohio with her husband and horse Middleburg, aka “Middy” her inspiration for the Middy N’ Me brand. Customers can check out all Middy N’ Me has to offer at http://middynme.com

100% Silk, Hand Printed & Hand Made These exquisite ties are a hair longer than most regular ties, cut to 58” long with a 3 1/4” width at their widest spot on the apron. Every tie has a long center~stitched self loop and custom tipping. Silk Neck Ties, Extra Long: $95 Boys Neck Ties: $65 Silk Bow Ties: $65 Silk Pocket Squares: $45 Silk Cufﬂink Pairs in wood gift box: $95 Leather & Silk Key Chains: $28 Shipping not included. Visit www.ChisholmGallery.com or for rush orders call: 845-505-1147

PRETTY IN PLAID! The Equetech Kenton Deluxe Tweed Riding Jacket is brand new for 2015 and is styled in a stunning Green tweed with a striking Navy and Canary plaid. Created to flatter your figure, this jacket features double back vents and clever seam placement, which compliments your curves. Two slanted hip pockets feature concealed zips to ensure valuables stay safe and the jacket is finished with three finely engraved Foxhead buttons, a rich Gold Equetech jacquard lining and Navy velvet collar and trim on pockets. Sizes 8 - 24, Prices start at £125.50 www.equetech.com 01296 688 966

Ladies Berkeley Wide Waist 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” Color Chocolate, Olive Sizes 24”–40” Color Black, Tan $119.99 See our ad pg 29

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Celebrate and show off your horse as a work of art! Equine artist Risa Kent has been creating beautiful custom equine portraits for over a decade for a vast array of happy clients. Have an idea for your horse? Portraits are made to ﬁt within most budgets with a happiness guarantee. Gift certiﬁcates available. See her ad, page 28 www.RisaKent.com 978-857-2529 Starting at $100

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SUMMER Style Looking for more color? Try the Noble Outfitters™ Ashley Performance Shirt! Available in bright colors with a patterned underarm mesh, you are bound to stand out in this top. The moisture-wicking Opti-Dry Technology keeps you even cooler by pulling moisture away from your skin. From princess side panels for a slmming fit, to flat seams that reduce chaffing, you will enjoy every minute in this athletic shirt. Wear your personality with your socks with Noble Outfitters™ Over the Calf Peddies! With so many styles and colors to choose from, you are bound to find the perfect match. Comfort is at the forefront of these socks, featuring a unique ankle shield and extra padded cushion foot bed while still boasting an ultra-thin calf for the perfect fit.

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Step into the ring with style that exudes professionalism for show time and great personality for downtime. Noble Outfitters™ has several pieces that are both fun and functional. The Madison Show Shirt features a four-way stretch fabric body with two breathable mesh panels under arms and on back and comes in three beautiful color combinations. An angled snap collar lies nicely to conceal the colorful print on the interior of the neck that also matches the cuffs. Roll up your sleeves for relaxation and show off with flair of color! Pull your look together with Noble Outfitters™ Show Ready Leather Gloves, available in both black and white. This glove is elegant in appearance for a fantastic look in the arena with all of the great features that a performance glove has to offer. Stretch mesh side panels for fit and breathability work together to provide a comfortable, close fitting feel for the reins.

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FUN STUFF For Summer!

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It’s looking like summer is going to be scorcher, but even if the weathermen get it wrong the new Timothy Foxx summer collection is bound to send temperatures rising! Their popular Livibum Hot Pants have been giving a fresh summer makeover with two pretty tweeds and fashion styling. The Livibum Hot Pants in Amber Tweed feature a contrasting bottom patch and waistband of Royal Blue tiny polka dot cotton fabric, which compliments the Purple, Lilac, Navy, Baby Pink & Powder Blue plaid on the tweed perfectly! The Livibum Gooseberry Hot Pants celebrate summer with cute vintage rose printed cotton on the waistband and on the lining (Both styles are fully lined for complete comfort against your skin)

These clever Showing Culottes from Equetech offer the elegance of a traditional showing full skirt with all the practicality of trousers.

The contrasting pocket detailing and inside the waistband are both highlighted in complimenting corduroy fabric and both are ﬁnished off with a military style button. A hidden front zip and low rise cut also allow these shorts to sit comfortably the hips with a belt. RRP: £95.00 Sizes: 6 - 12

Cleverly placed darts hide the trousers and allow the garment to fall naturally and elegantly over the hips and down into a full shin length skirt with the effect of a box pleat at the back and front. The Waist band also features a high ‘V’ detail at the back trimmed with luxurious Navy velvet piping.

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EARN YOUR FASHION STRIPES! This gorgeous Freddie Parker shirt in Candy Turquoise Blue will not only help keep you looking cool as temperatures rise, but will also help you earn your fashion stripes with ease! Styled in a crisp, cotton, the Freddie Parker Cheltenham Shirt is beautifully tailored to flatter your figure with smart vertical stripes, which further elongate the body, as well as a complementing your skin tone. The 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.

Created to compliment the Equetech Showing Collection, the Equetech Showing Culottes combine class with comfort! Sizes: 8 - 20, Colour: Navy, RRP: £71.95

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Sizes 10 – 18 Available in Candy Pink Stripe, Pure White, and Candy Turquoise Stripe. RRP: £65.00

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In 2014, a couple who were long time customers, contacted Jeni while planning their wedding. The bride (pictured above) envisioned herself wearing an elaborate tiara rather than a veil on her special day. She described some of the symbolism she wanted to include and a few basic ideas for Jeni to weave into the design which would become one of Jeni’s most ornate custom-made fabricated designs to date. Jeni fills custom orders for her customers on a regular basis, but, this was a truly special order. Two horses, nose to nose would be the main subjects of this piece. The fleur de lis atop the horses symbolizes royalty, and since the brides middle name is Isis, honoring the Egyptian Goddess, she requested that the horses’ eyes be deigned as the ancient Egyptian symbol,“The Eye of Horace.” While wearing her tiara the bride would truly feel like a queen on her wedding day. Half moons, reminiscent of feminine power adorn both horses. Since the bride has also served in the Military and enjoys shooting as a pastime, she requested that 9mm shell casings also be included somewhere in the design. A few other calibers, favorites of the bride, would ultimately be added to the piece as well as genuine blue topaz and black diamonds for an elegant touch. The zodiac signs of the bride and groom would also figure prominently as symbolism in this design for the couple. The entire tiara with the exception of the bullet shells was crafted in sterling silver. Jeni gradually fabricated each element for the tiara in sterling silver wire starting with the outline of the two horses and building from there. Wild manes and tails with well defined swirling lines were crafted from a number of small bits of wire. For example, each mane was created from 18 short pieces of wire. Every piece of wire had to be filed to the proper angle to ensure that both sides of any given swirl or point fit together properly. Although making one mane is quite time-consuming, the real challenge was to make two mirror image symmetrical design elements. In order to make two symmetrical pieces not only did each bit of wire have to be exactly the same, additional care had to be given to solder each one together at the exact same angle. To accomplish this task of matching the design elements in the two horses, Jeni would

typically solder two wire bits together in pairs so the pieces made mirror images of each other. Every point where two wires were soldered together needed some grinding and buffing for a seamless consistent look as well. The shear size of the horses’ eyes made them better candidates for casting rather than fabricating each one separately. This meant that Jeni had to carefully carve the small eyes in wax taking great care not to break them during the carving process because the wax is extremely fragile when carving such fine details. When making a model like this, shrinkage is also a factor; there is a 3% difference in the size of a model and the molded production piece. While 3% may seem minor, particularly on a very small piece, it can make a world of difference, especially when stone setting is involved. Both eyes were to be set with 1mm black diamonds; a very intimidating stone setting indeed! When Jeni initially looked at the small cast eyes her first concern was whether she would have enough space in which to set the stones. To her surprise, and of course under very, very high magnification, Jeni found that she had just enough space to set the tiny stones. The “Eye of Horace” style eyes embellishing these horses give them a powerful, dramatic look and the black diamonds certainly make them pop and give them life.

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Jeni’s patented Pistol Petal Collection, another line she handcrafts, provided a perfect design element in which to incorporate the bullet shells into the tiara. Jeni has been designing and fabricating her unique Pistol Petals for about ten years. and the bride is a proud owner of several of them. A crown of Pistol Petals around the base of the tiara would perfectly tie all the design elements together and fulﬁll the bride’s design wish list. In order to create a greater variety of sizes for the blossoms, Jeni included some other favorite calibers of the bride’s including .223, 5.56 and 30-30. Jeni soldered prongs on the end of all the stamens or in some cases she soldered larger prong settings in the bases of the Petals. Jeni left the stems on these blossoms very long and carefully twisted them around the wire frame of the tiara. Although several ideas for leaves were considered Jeni settled on romantic, linear heart shaped leaves to compliment the design, again leaving the stems long to again enable wrapping around the base. The wrapped stems created a graceful linear look reminiscent of graceful vines encircling the base.

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HIS & HERS with Doug Hundt, of ShowChic Dressage By L.A. Pomeroy, equinista

If you’d asked Doug Hundt, 67, four decades ago if he expected to be at the epicenter of Wellington’s dressage world as half of the enterprising couple behind ShowChic Dressage, Shop Talks and Best Turnout Awards, he’d have confessed he probably couldn’t have spelled ‘dressage’ much less explain the discipline. But the same analytical mind and taste for technology that led first to a job as a high school math and science teacher in Miami before working for the military in a burgeoning new field called ‘predictive maintenance,’ has been instrumental to the success of ShowChic and its new all-discipline, online consignment service, ShopChicEq.com. Thanks to Doug, if there’s a riding need, there’s an app for that. HERS: You and your wife Michelle are known throughout the dressage community for your mobile shop and Wellington boutique, ShowChic Dressage. Is this where you expected to be when you grew up? HIS: Not even close! I started work after college graduation teaching high school math and science in Miami. I truly loved teaching. Still do. But I had to get out. HERS: Why? HIS: I was beginning to feel less like a teacher and more like a survivor in a very tough school. When I had applied for the job, I didn’t realize just how ‘dream’ an applicant I was for a city school system. I’m 6’3” and was in pretty good shape, so they probably saw someone who was smart and could defend himself when they asked me, ‘When can you start?’ HERS: It was that rough? HIS: Let’s put it this way. On my first day I not only met the principals but the sheriff. Who was permanently stationed at the school. Daily. And this was 1972, so violence in schools is an issue that’s been around for a long time. It’s also why I had to leave. HERS: Understandable. What was next? HIS: I’ve always been a geek, so I found a pretty easy transition into a relatively small field at the time in the techno industry, known as Predictive Maintenance. HERS: It sounds like going in and fixing things before they break. HIS: Pretty much. It was defining weaknesses before they occur, which in the long run is more effective than replacing pieces after they break down. Fix the system before it breaks. It was a very young industry and I went into a lot of manufacturing and military facilities to help them save time and money. The military really is the forefather of this field, starting back in World War II, when more planes were lost due to mechanical failures than shot down by the enemy. Somebody said, we need to figure this out and that’s where it all started. Our tools included vibrational analysis and infra-red thermography.

HERS: Tools, if I’m not mistaken, similar to those used to assess performance horse injury. HIS: Exactly! In fact, in the 1980s, I did try them on horses and had some success. Infra-red thermography is very useful in medical diagnostics. It works. HERS: Speaking of horses and heat... Michelle was riding dressage when you two met? HIS: We’ve been married 31 years and yes, she was a dressage rider, as well as a fashion and art director with a major retail chain. For the ﬁrst 20 years I had more to do with check writing than riding. HERS: When did that change? HIS: We were in Ohio (that’s where we’re from) when woman at her barn who had a mobile tack unit had to put it up for sale. Michelle thought it sounded like a fun thing to do. HERS: And you’ve faithfully reminded her since then how much ‘fun’ you’re both having? HIS: Oh it turned out to be a lot more work than we expected. When she initially took it over, I expected I’d have about as little to do with it as with her riding. But it kept growing and became clear that it needed someone else involved, especially on the electronics and business equipment side. HERS: How did you get from Ohio to Florida? HIS: I’d fallen in love with Florida ever since college spring break and teaching in Miami. Ohio had a wonderful but limited equestrian market so I’d always wanted to move back. Convincing her wasn’t as easy, so I suggested we take the mobile unit to Wellington for a season just to see if we liked it. HERS: And? HIS: A week later we bought a place in Florida! HERS: It’s clear Show Chic found a home among its dressage community and set itself apart from the norm, from monthly Shop Talk lectures, like the one I enjoyed with Canadian grand prix rider,

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Ashley Holzer, and sponsoring Best Turnout Awards at Global Dressage Festival to encourage fashion-forward show style. But the latest news really lets you get your geek on. HIS: That’s right. I like to see myself as active and ‘with it’ – for my age – and pretty tech savvy, but I have to be honest, there’s a 40-year gap between me and the next generation. I can’t possibly have the insight into what a 24 year-old is thinking. That’s why our partner, Mary Cameron Rollins, has been priceless. You need young people in a business and we’ve known her since she was a teenager (she’s in her 20s now). Together we’ve launched ShopChicEq.com, an online consignment shop across all disciplines.

People forget that riding is supposed to be fun. I’m self-appointing myself to remind them about that. Fun is mandatory. HERS: If you’re looking to serve a younger demographic then is ShopChicEq.com available as a smartphone app? HIS: Yes! It’s a free app from the Apple store. I’m really excited about it. It just launched in May and is has been busy listing jackets, breeches and tack. What’s most important is that we’ve designed it for disciplines, not just dressage. HERS: That’s in keeping with Florida’s own diverse horse industry. HIS: Exactly. You know, the Jim Brandon arena was originally a show ring built in the 1930s by a riding group called, The Posse. Western riders had their own facility off Belvedere Road. Today, what’s growing in popularity is Western dressage and there’s a real place for it. Not everyone is going to ride in the Olympics. Other local facilities like White Fences are great niche venues for riders (or horses) who might be intimidated by bigger grounds. Our main focus with ShopChicEq.com is to offer online consignment of apparel, equipment and accessories for all equestrians. It’s not about one discipline or another. It’s about having fun. Sometimes people forget that riding is supposed to be fun. I’m selfappointing myself to remind them about that. Fun is mandatory.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori

Yard Sale Tips from the Expert by Lori Verderame �� Many of us have spent a weekend driving around your favorite neighborhoods to shop on other people’s lawns. Typically you end up buying a few things that you really don’t need but you just can’t leave on a neighbor’s lawn without a watering can, vintage poster, and bunch of napkins. You spend $17 and call it a day. As a well-seasoned Ph.D. art, antiques, and collectibles appraiser, there are many things that people don’t know about yard sales. The ﬁrst thing that most people don’t know about yard sales is that it is big business. You think it is just small time stuff with neighbors cleaning out the basement of old junk, but in reality, yard sales are the source of objects that command six ﬁgure price tags in other markets… markets far away from the front yard. That’s right, the high priced auction and internet markets for art, antiques, and collectibles use yard sales as a major source for inventory. And, many of the major auction houses and smaller estate auction houses regularly send out people known as pickers to get some of their auction inventory from yard sales. These people are sent to neighborhoods where the homes have reached the 50 year mark assuming that their original owners are ready to move on to assisted living facilities or downsized residences.

Most unknowing yard sale hosts just think that you are just offering your items to naïve shoppers and fellow neighbors, well, be warned. You are competing with the pros out there. These buyers know what you’ve got, what it is really worth, where to sell it for top dollar, and they are not in the game to tell you that you just made a big mistake putting out that Eastlake table or vintage Guerlain perfume bottle on the front lawn. And your price is all wrong too! These guys are going to get you down on the asking price and take away something very valuable that was once in your house and was once a treasured family heirloom. Know what you’ve got before you schlep it out to the front lawn. At my mobile website www.DrLoriV.com, you can send a photo of an object from a yard sale and I will tell you its value before you buy it. This is how technology will help you cash in.

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Licensed in New York and Florida GLOVERSVILLE 20 ACRE EQUESTRIAN ESTATE, 25 MILES FROM SARATOGA NY, MAY BE THE BARGAIN OF THE YEAR. Purchased for $1,100,000, Owners invested $250,000 on additional amenities for a total of $1,350,000.

Contemporary Log home: Living room w/2 story stone ﬁreplace, 5 Bedrooms, 3 ½ Baths, Ofﬁce/den, Marble Countered Kitchen, huge Dining area, Geo-Thermal heating/cooling system, spacious Decks, In-ground pool, Log pool house, and 40’x72’ Storage building for the toys. Stable: Indoor Arena, 9 Stalls, Tack/Feed room, washer/dryer, Loft, Viewing room w/kitchenette and ½ bath. Outside wood burning furnace heats all this. Paved roads and parking areas, 100’x200’ Outdoor arena, Round pen, Paddocks w/ waterers, Turn-out sheds, a stocked Pond, and property adjoins NYS land w/trails.

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Here is an example that will have you thinking twice before you have that yard sale. Recently, a $425,000 floral still life painting that now hangs in the Houston Art Museum was originally sold at a California yard sale for $18. Yep, the original owner’s family didn’t know that they had a priceless piece of fine art, so they unknowingly sold it at a yard sale for $20. The picker working for the auction house got them down to $18 and the auction house later sold it to the Texas museum for a whopping $425,000. That could happen to you. Find out first.

Many major auction houses get some of their auction inventory from yard sales.

Tips for Buyers Ok, so you get my point but you aren’t hosting a yard sale. You want to know about buying at yard sales. Here are my tips for buyers. • Bring cash as it will help your negotiating power. • Establish a budget and stick to it. • Be polite but always negotiate. This isn’t friendship, this is business.

BEFORE YOU BUY send a photo of an object from a yard sale to www.DrLoriV.com, and Dr. Lori will tell you its value before you buy it

Celebrity items bring big value. If it is in poor condition, leave it on the lawn. If there is a box of old jewelry that looks like junk, there is probably something overlooked in that box like a piece of 14k gold or sterling silver. Bring a magnifying glass, lupe, or at least your reading glasses. Ask the yard sale seller about the item’s background. Even if they don’t know a lot about the item, they still probably know more than you do about it. ��

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Just Unbridled (5/25) Initialed, dated and inscribed ‘5/25’ Bronze 8” H x 17” L x 10 1/2” D. $3,200

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Secretariat Signed, dated and inscribed with edition Bronze 10 1/2” H x 4 1/2” W x 18” L. $12,800

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We are often asked how we, The Dude Ranchers Association, can help you, the potential guest, with the planning stages of your Dude Ranch vacation. Below are 5 real ways that either the DRA web site or the DRA office can help. Please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions or need any help! Customized Searchability The DRA’s advanced search capabilities eliminate the stress of having to research and compare hundreds of ranches individually. With the click of a button, you’re able to refine your search by selecting the activities and amenities on your vacation wish list. Or, if you’re looking for a ranch in a specific geographic area, you can narrow your search by state/province, or even proximity to National Parks. One-on-One Guidance Personalized help is important to the DRA both on and off the ranch. If you’re still stumped as to which ranch the best is fit for you, the DRA wants to hear about it. They have a toll-free number staffed with experts that are knowledgeable about each one of their distinct member ranches. They’re available to talk through any and all questions you may have. Warning: they may even offer an unsolicited tip or two! Dude Ranch Experts If it’s your first time (on a dude ranch), you’re sure to have a list of questions and concerns about just how this whole guest ranch vacation is going to play out. What should I wear? Do I need to know how to ride before I get there? What kind of food will there be? Will there be plenty for my kids (and me) to do? From riding and ranch offerings, to travel insurance and what to pack, the DRA is your go-to source for dude ranch insider information. Get a Second Opinion There’s an entire section on the DRA’s website dedicated to what other people have to say about us! This section features accounts from national and regional travel writers and bloggers who have visited a DRA-accredited ranch to see what it’s all about for themselves, providing you with unbiased, second opinions, and answers to many of the same questions you may have. �� 32

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Experience the ‘Best of the West’ The DRA has been preserving, protecting and promoting dude ranches and the Western way of life since it was founded in 1926. All of its member ranches are required to uphold the highest quality and standards within the industry (membership is actually a two-year process!), so you and your family can rest easy knowing that a trip to one of the DRA’s member ranches will be ﬁlled with authentic, Western hospitality and the core principles that haven’t changed for nearly a decade: horses, hats, heritage, honesty and heart.

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Aiken, South Carolina, widely known as equine country, is also home to Harrison K-9 Security Services, LLC, an elite entrepreneurial venture established in 1975 by Harrison Prather (known in the business simply as “Harrison”). The twenty-five acre world renowned facility has catered to an exclusive clientele for over thirty years, offering a form of security far superior to any alarm system, deadbolt, or bodyguard - the Harrison K-9. In fact, a Harrison K-9 is a superior security system that does not need any batteries, cannot be bribed, and loves you more than you love yourself! German Shepherds in the world. This specialized training allows the There has been a surge of interest recently in the horse industry staff to effectively match clients to the K-9s that are most appropriin this unique form of security. Owners, trainers, and contestants ate for their lifestyles. Their training includes advanced obedience competing in horse shows often find themselves alone late in the both on and off leash, personal and family protection, tracking, Inevening and in unfamiliar surroundings with people they have home search for intruders, and other special skills. Training is tailor never met. A Harrison K-9 gives these individuals the security of designed for each individual family’s needs. The knowing that an exceptionally-trained canine is supplying the companionship and protection �� twenty-five acre compound includes an agility that only a Harrison K-9 can provide. To quote a �� training area, an indoor training building, and a wooded park area for city or suburban training. cutting horse competitor: “I am always on the �� A lot of the training is done off the property in road and I often arrive alone or late at night to a nearby areas. By the time a Harrison K-9 shepherd show. Having a Harrison K-9 gives me peace of leaves their training center, it has encountered mind. I know my K-9 is watching me. My K-9 is well almost every environment and situation in which behaved around multitudes of people, but vigilanthe may find himself when in the “real world.” ly dedicated to me.” Harrison K-9s proprietary training cannot be found in a book and it is not available on DVD. It is an These outstandingly bred K-9s come from the approach that is as individual as each K-9 is. treasured bloodlines of Europe and are handpickEvery single one of their techniques is based on ed by Harrison K-9 for pedigree, intelligence, and positive reinforcement which works to strengthen temperament. They complete their foundation confidence and courage in each dog, and training in Europe and must prove themselves to further deepens the level of trust shared between be proficient on the field of Schutzhund/IPO trials, human handler and canine protector making a which is the standard by which working K-9s are devoted and trusted family watch dog. But such judged internationally. While these K-9s are being careful consideration comes with a price – the campaigned in Europe they are also being exposed average cost of a Harrison K-9 is $25,000 to to the family and extended family environment. “Each K-9 that $50,000 USD. While it is certainly an investment, it’s one that we bring into the country is raised in a home with small children, people, especially those with young children and those who travel older couples, and in busy households,” says Harrison K-9 Presia lot, are willing to make. Harrison says “It’s important to rememdent November Holley. Effectively selected and trained personal ber… 99% of the time, a Harrison K-9 is just a warm and friendly protection dogs are not vicious attack animals. They are first and companion, a trusted side-kick and most definitely one that you foremost obedient, dedicated, and trustworthy companions. can rely on.” The first requirement is a social and friendly European German On the road showing horses late in the barn or just training alone, a Shepherd, which results in a K-9 that is capable of passing rigorous Harrison K-9 is ever vigilant. It is skillfully trained to your needs and a working K-9 tests, but has a gentle, family oriented side too. Once security that provides an un-parallel peace of mind. selected by the staff at Harrison K-9, each K-9 undergoes a rigorous three week evaluation. All graduates proceed through preciHarrison K-9 Security Services, LLC sion training in order to earn the official title of a “Harrison K-9”. Harwww.HarrisonK9.com rison K-9 has designed a training and selection course so unique � Office (803) 649-5936 Fax (803) 649-3034 that it tests the skills and abilities of some of the best European � 36

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Although it seems way too soon to be thinking about the Winter Equestrian Season in Wellington, Florida, now is actually the best time to make your plans. Good Rentals will be extremely hard to find this season and they have increased 25% over last year’s prices! To make matters even worse, Palm Beach County has raised the rental tax to 12% and they are looking on social media and MLS to find out who is renting their homes to make sure they collect their tax. The Village of Wellington is also forcing all home owners who rent out their homes to now have a Rental License! Every year it’s a huge headache for many Snow Birds flooding the Winter Equestrian Capital of the World to find housing not only for themselves, but all their trainers, riders and barn help. Finding a clean, well furnished rental that will allow a truck and dogs has become quite a full time job, with so many HOA and Condo Associations prohibiting trucks and limiting the amount and size of pets in each unit! Plus, you run the risk of fighting with the owner over your security deposit from another State or Country after you have departed. Owners have become increasingly fearful of renting their homes to equestrians because of the damage their homes have suffered over the past years, and with all the added rules and taxes, it’s difficult for it to make financial sense.

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So what’s the answer? Right now there are numerous well-priced condos and single family homes starting as low as $125,000 in Wellington. Super buys, that can also make you money after-season by being rented during the summer “off months”. You will pay $4500 a month for a 3 bedroom Condo, plus taxes, plus security, plus a dog deposit, plus utilities, plus HOA or Condo application, plus POA back ground check, plus a ﬁnal cleaning fee and damage. For a good, single family furnished 3-4 bedroom rental home, it is going to cost you at least $6000 a month and up this coming season, plus all the added costs. Instead of paying all that, you can take that same money and make a down payment on a great piece of real estate.

Here are some great examples of what you can own for the same money you spend renting in Wellington. This super 3 bedroom condo with 1800 sq ft looking over the lake near the horse show is selling for $125,000 and is the only building in Wellington with an elevator!

This fabulous 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath updated home, with a huge pool, private backyard and water view can be yours for only $399,000 and you can ride a golf cart or bike to the Show grounds. Located next to the Wanderers Club, you can enjoy their seasonal Equestrian Membership for ﬁne dining, golf, tennis, swimming and fun weekly social events.

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Lots of great affordable Condos are available in St Andrews just a mile from the show grounds near great shopping and ﬁne dining starting at $240,000 and up!!! If buying isn’t right for you this coming year, than please make sure you hire a competent EQUESTRIAN Realtor, who knows the area and understands seasonal rentals. So many times the realtors are unfamiliar with the needs of Equestrians and do not realize they have placed their client with a truck or pet in a HOA or Condo association that does not allow them. Start NOW , before the nicer units are gone and be prepared to pay everything up front. Enjoy your stay and have lots of fun this season in Wellington!!! E

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Spotlight on Anna Hanna, Director of Riding at Fountain Valley School of Colorado

It’s not easy to surprise Ann Hanna, Fountain Valley School of Colorado’s longtime director of riding. In fact, Hanna’s daughter Maggie, who graduated from FVS in 2007, said she couldn’t remember a time when someone had managed to so thoroughly astonish her mom. But that’s exactly what Fountain Valley’s Head of School, Will Webb, did when he presented Hanna with the school’s Distinguished Service Award on May 30th. It took a lot of finagling just to get Hanna to the awards dinner during the school’s 85th Alumni Weekend, but it was worth it, as she was honored by both the award and the appearance of her youngest daughter, Emy FVS ’09, who flew in just for the ceremony. Fountain Valley School, a college preparatory, boarding/day high school in Colorado Springs, presents the Elizabeth Froelicher Smith Distinguished Service Award annually for exceptionally meritorious service to the school. The award recognizes those whose actions and deeds help FVS continue its rich heritage of educating talented young minds, and without whom Fountain Valley would not be what it is today. Hanna is the first female recipient of the award. FVS would certainly not be what it is today without Hanna, who joined the FVS riding program in 2003. She built a strong, nationally recognized English riding program at the school from the ground up. Her team’s two wins at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association’s Hunt Seat National Championships put Fountain Valley on the English riding map and have contributed significantly to the school’s enrollment. The success continued this year, as her team won the reserve title at the IEA Zone 8 Finals to qualify for nationals again. And, thanks to Hanna’s leadership, the family of one of her riders donated the school’s beautiful indoor arena—The Hanna Family Equestrian Center—which is one of the largest in Colorado. Along with numerous stables, the arena includes two tack rooms, two viewing lounges and heated wash racks. According to her daughters, Hanna bleeds Fountain Valley School red and gray. Apparently, if one happens to walk into her closet, she has no less than 35 Fountain Valley hats with matching polo shirts and belts. Fountain Valley is more than a job to Hanna; it’s also a calling and a vocation—sometimes to the chagrin of her daughters—who have spent more than one Christmas Day cleaning out the stalls at the school. What’s more amazing about her dedication is that FVS is not her only job; she’s also the manager of Hanna Ranch, Inc., where she raises cattle, trains horses and gives riding lessons. Hanna, who gained her early foundation in dressage, jumping and work ethic from two Prussian cavalry officers, is the ultimate horseman, tough on her students but never tougher than she is on herself. Her priorities are for students to first learn to be good horsemen—knowing how to care for a horse—before they learn to be good equestrians. Maya Kobacker, FVS Class of 2012, speaks for many of Hanna’s former riders when she says, “Ann taught me to be responsible, to be a leader, to set high expectations for myself, to be strong, to never give up. She pushed me harder than I ever thought I needed to be pushed, and that made me go beyond what I thought I could do. It gave me the strength to believe in myself, and I can’t thank her enough.” www.fvs.edu Fountain Valley School of Colorado, founded in 1930, is a rigorous college preparatory boarding/day school for grades 9-12 located on 1,100 acres in Colorado Springs, Colo. The School is coeducational with an enrollment of 250 students from 26 states and 20 countries. Fountain Valley’s equestrian program offers both English and Western riding. ��

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From the 14th to the 17th of May, the beautiful German city of Hamburg hosted the “Deutsches Spring- und Dressur-Derby” (“German Jumping and Dressage Derby”) and the ﬁfth round of the “Longines Global Champions Tour 2015”, one of the most important International jumping and dressage events worldwide.

For this occasion Tucci took part with its own booth, and held organized meetings with world famous riders who wear Tucci boots. Among them, Scott Brash was present at Tucci place. At the age of 29 years old, this skillful world top ranking Show jumper was the youngest rider ever to win the Global Champions Tour in 2013 and 2014. Since December 2013, he has maintained ﬁrst place on the Longines Ranking World List, leadership that he relinqueshed only for one month to his German friend, Daniel Deusser. Nevertheless, Scott Brash was also Olympic and European Team Gold Medalist in 2012.

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Daniel Deusser, who followed closely behind the solid leader, Scott Brash from Scotland, gained the ﬁrst place on the FEI list in the month of April 2015. Around this time, Daniel and his wife welcomed their ﬁrst child as well! The Olympic and World Championship Team Gold Medalist, Marcus Ehning, spent some time at Tucci’s stand as well. A two-time European Team Gold medal winner, Ehning has been riding high for many years. Over his career spanning more than 20 years, he has become an icon of professionalism, reliability and ability. 46

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EQUINE HEALTH

Water,

Nature’s Overlooked Miracle By Marilyn Miller Heath CVT, MS

Water is the fuel that keeps living bodies functioning. To adequately keep horses hydrated, there is more than just “providing access to clean water”. Many times this has been stated in horse publications that have been read over and over again. But do we really understand what it means? But...

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The reality is that water is probably the most important nutrient required by the horse. Without it, the horse’s physiological systems will cease to function. A horse can survive without food for up to 3 weeks but only 3-5 days without water even in the best of conditions. After three days the organs and corresponding systems will begin to shut down causing irreversible damage. Therefore, that intake of 5-10 gallons of water daily is extremely vital to the horse’s existence. Water is involved with numerous and inter-related functions including but not limited to: • Thermoregulation of the body temperature • Making pathways for nerves to communicate between one another and the CNS to function • Lubrication of joints and ﬂuids to protect inner organs • Maintaining skin continuity and elasticity • A necessary component for digestion • Acts as a ﬂush type mechanism for toxins so that they can be eliminated That’s a lot of activity that depends on two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom to join and form the water molecule (H2O).

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Too much water intake can also be dangerous. Various disease conditions (such as Cushing’s) can cause the horse to drink excessively. When flooded with water, the kidneys are placed into a stressed condition as they are trying to eliminate the water to re-establish equilibrium in the animal. Electrolyte imbalance can result which can then cascade into other conditions. This is not a simple quick fix situation and your veterinarian should be consulted immediately. Dehydration Signs of dehydration include an elevated heart rate (normal is 28-40 beats per minute), skin that looses the elasticity and “tents” when pinched, and changes in gum color. This can start to occur when the horse is only 4-6% dehydrated. If the eyes become sunken and the abdomen appears to be tucked up, most likely dehydration has reached 10%. This is where a vet needs to be called immediately to administer IV fluids. It doesn’t take long for a horse to present dehydration signs. Heat, humidity, exercise, and amount of sweat all play an important role in water loss. Generally, as the temperature rises, the horse will drink more if water is available. The key is clean water availability. One study showed that horses that were exercised in high heat and humidity increased their water intake by 79% for 4 hours in order to re-establish hydration levels. That’s more than a sip or two from a leftover half full pail of water. ��

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Encourage water intake Some horses are picky about the water if not from the home turf. Every water supply has different minerals in it so palatability may be nvolved. If your horse is picky, simply arrange to take home water with you. During competition rest periods, be sure to include water offerings. Hay soaked in water and soupy mashes can make additional sources of water for a competing horse. The addition of electrolytes can also be effective when used in the correct manner.

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NEW Noble Outﬁtters™ Wound Care: Scientiﬁcally formulated

Noble Outfitters is excited to to enhance animal announce the newest addition to recovery time and their product line: prevent infection the Noble Outfitters™ Wound Care! This product serves as the first step for Noble Outfitters to service more than just equestrian enthusiasts. This product is the essence of our mission statement: we create products that exceed the needs of our customers with quality and functions, while delivering exceptional value. We continuously strive to expand our horizons; whether it is by introducingnew, innovative items to the industry or by improving the status quo of products already on the market.

The new Noble Outfitters Wound Care will assist in the recovery process of the injured animal. Veterinarian recommended proprietary formulation improves wound cleanliness and enhances recovery time on all animals. Noble Outfitters Wound Care is made from non-toxic, food-grade safe ingredients. It is safe to use in animal’s eyes, ears, nose and mouth, even on the most sensitive animals! This proudly made in the USA product is compatible with other wound treatments, antibiotics and healing ointments. It is fragrance and dye free and is safe if ingested. It does not sting when applied and it tests free for competitive animals. The Noble Outfitters Wound Care will not degrade if frozen and there are no shelf life restrictions. Apply topically to clean skin abrasions, post-surgical sites, hot spots, rain rot, rashes, ring worm, scratches, and mange among other wounds. The new Noble Outfitters Wound Care is available in five different sizes, 4 oz and 8 oz. spray, and 5 oz foam applicator available in February, priced at $14.99, $16.99 and $19.99, respectively. Noble Outfitters wound care comes in a spray and foam form for easy application!

NEW Noble Outfitters™ All-Purpose Stall Wash: The safe, earthfriendly way to clean your Livestock’s surroundings! Noble Outfitters is excited to announce the newest addition to their product line: the Noble Outfitters™ All-Purpose Stall Wash! This product serves as the next step for Noble Outfitters to service more than just equestrian enthusiasts. This product strongly follows the principle of our mission statement: we create products that exceed the needs of our customers with quality and functions, while delivering exceptional value. We continuously strive to expand our horizons; whether it is by introducing new, innovative items to the industry or by improving the status quo of products already on the market. The new Noble Outfitters™ All-Purpose Stall Wash will change the way you think about cleaning your livestock and their surroundings! The deep penetrating formula cleans areas prone to pathogens, viruses, bacteria and fungus. It works to neutralize odor and reduce fly exposure and is laboratory tested as well as Veterinarian, FEI, and USEF approved. Unlike traditional toxic sanitizing steps such as bleach or chlorine, Noble Outfitters™ All-Purpose Stall Wash is made from nontoxic, food-grade safe ingredients. This proudly made in the USA product cleans on contact and is fragrance and dye free. It is safe if ingested and has zero reentry time. It is also biodegradable and is noncorrosive. The Noble Outfitters™ All-Purpose Cleaner is compatible with chlorine and proven to be compatible with most other common cleaning or sanitizing chemicals. The Noble Outfitters™ All-Purpose Stall Wash is available in 3 oz. and 32 oz. concentrate as well as 32 oz. ready to use spray with prices starting at $4.99, $34.99 and $19.99, respectively. �� EE �� www.EliteEquestrian.us

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The summer heat comes with mixed blessings. From a horse’s perspective it means there is more grass to eat. From a rider’s perspective it is a pleasant season to spend time outside with our horses but our horses have an increased chance of getting sun burned and heat stressed. Horses are protected from the ultraviolet rays of the sun unless they are experiencing some changes. The first is lack of pigment in the skin. Pigment causes the coloring of the skin of our horses and acts to filter out the damaging rays of the sun. In pink skin the sun’s rays react with certain chemicals in the horse’s blood causing a photosensitization reaction that we call sunburn. The easiest way to reduce these chemicals in your horse’s blood is to ensure that his liver is able to filter them. This requires that your horse’s BMR allows him to function like a horse, which requires a competent nervous system. Chiropractic care maintains a competent nervous system. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the amount of daily energy expended by animals at rest. Resting rate is defined as existing in a neutrally temperate environment while in the post-absorptive state. The release of energy in this state is sufficient only for the functioning of the vital organs, the heart, lungs, nervous system, kidneys, liver, intestine, sex organs, muscles, and skin. That means just enough energy to survive, not the energy needed to DO anything. Both basal metabolic rate and resting metabolic rate are usually expressed in terms of daily rates of energy expenditure, also known as metabolism. The organ responsible for regulating metabolism is the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is located on the brain stem and forms the floor and part of the lateral walls of the third ventricle of the cerebrum. The job of the hypothalamus is to regulate important bodily functions including: 1. control and integration of activities of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) - The ANS regulates contraction of organ muscle and cardiac muscle, along with secretions of many endocrine organs such as the thyroid gland (associated with many metabolic disorders). -Through the ANS, the hypothalamus is the main regulator of visceral activities, such as heart rate, movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract, and contraction of the urinary bladder. 2. production and regulation of feelings of rage and aggression. 3. regulation of body temperature 4. regulation of food intake, through two centers: - The feeding center or hunger center is responsible for the sensations that cause animals to seek food. When sufficient food or substrates have been received and leptin is high, then the satiety center is stimulated and sends impulses that inhibit the feeding center. When insufficient food is present in the stomach and ghrelin levels are high, receptors in the hypothalamus initiate the sense of hunger. 52

- The thirst center operates similarly when certain cells in the hypothalamus are stimulated by the rising osmotic pressure of the extracellular fluid. If thirst is satisfied, osmotic pressure decreases. All of these functions taken together form a survival mechanism that causes animals to sustain the body processes that BMR measures. The easiest way to evaluate your horse’s BMR is to monitor Basal body temperature. Basal body temperature is the lowest temperature attained by the body during rest (usually during sleep). It is generally measured immediately after awakening and before any physical activity has been undertaken. For every decrease of 1.0°F in internal temperature of the body, the BMR decreases by about 7 percent. The chemical reactions in the body occur more quickly at higher temperatures. Just like baking a cake. If the temperature is too low, the cake will still be a cake it just won’t be a great cake. Normal Basal temperature for a horse should be at least 100°F. The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is one of the three parts of the autonomic nervous system, along with the enteric and parasympathetic systems. The general action of the SNS is to mobilize the body’s resources under stress; to induce the fight-or-flight response. It is, however, constantly active at a basal level to maintain homeostasis. The balance between the parasympathetic and sympathetic control your horse’s ability to sweat. Sweating allows your horse to adjust to the heat. Without this balance, your horse can’t sweat or adjust to the heat. Alongside the other two components of the autonomic nervous system, the sympathetic nervous system aids in the control of most of the body’s internal organs. Stress—as in the flight-or-fight response—counteracts the parasympathetic system, which promotes maintenance of the body at rest. As a rule of thumb, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems balance one another. If the central nervous system is flooded with strong inputs of fear, anger or pain, these chemical changes cause the sympathetic stress response throughout the body. This response allows the body to perform physical activities at a much higher level and acts as a survival mechanism. It is the body’s innate intelligence to survive in the current environment to which body, mind and spirit respond. The systems can respond as:

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Acute lifesaving response – which increases epinephrine (adrenaline), norepineprine and dopamine. This allows grandma to lift a car, your horse to escape the lion and your dog to drag you out of the burning building. Chronic potentially life threatening response which increases mineral and glucocorticoids. This is why retired people need a hobby, your horse needs a stall with a window. If the nervous system is not allowed to relax it will remain in a fight and flight mode, leading to fatigue. This overloaded nervous system will not allow your horse to adjust to the increase in ambient temperature appropriately. Loss of regulation will cause the liver to perform at suboptimal levels causing photosensitization issues. Chiropractic is the adjustment of the nervous system. The goal of a certified equine chiropractor is to remove restrictions in movement of the spine. These restrictions create interference with the proper function of the animal’s nervous system leading to loss of E function in the organs of the horse including those that regulate heat.

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The Ball As A Horse Training Tool

Working with the ball is a way to interact with the horse o�en seen in diﬀerent horsemanship schools because it provides the chance for a fun, appealing, and fulﬁlling time.

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ASIDE FROM THOSE FACTS, SOME ASPECTS OF IT THAT are related to physics and behavioral science can make the ball into one of the best horsemanship and training tools to use when interacting with horses. A very important factor is the movement that characterizes the ball, giving to it an almost alive appearance to a horse. Horses react to the ball and its pa�ern of movement in different ways, according to their personality and mood. The simple presence of a ball in a space where a horse is, can influence his behavior even when he is free, and by himself. Horses that have a balanced personality, genetic or acquired, o�en show a calm behavior when near a ball. Those horses can be freely standing still, and not react to the ball moving. Horses that are fearful show a flighty behavior, and tend to keep a certain distance from the ball or to escape when it moves. There are exceptions to the rule, like when the horse is in a situation that surprises him and his survival instinct takes over voluntary control of his actions. In such a case, even a calm horse can start running around. With horses that are very curious, do not have social experience with other horses, or show dominance behavior as a typical trait, we can actually have the problem of “protecting” the ball from being destroyed by the horse playing with it.

Movement is deﬁnitely the most important element of the natural language of horses, and because of that, we adopted it in the communication that HH Sensing uses with horses. At any moment a ball can roll or bounce in any direction, and we can push it with our hands or kick it with our feet, creating a chance to have a spontaneous dialogue with the horse about who owns it. It is a dialogue around territory, social manners and leadership, all familiar subjects for horses. All of this happens without tack, allowing for a chance to safely build horsemanship through social interactions, around concepts like trust (in terms of being able to approach an individual’s territory), respect (being able to hold our territory), awareness of the situation (a�ention for all details), common interest (food hiding under the ball) and teamwork (moving together). Horse’s behavior can be about those concepts, but their meaning is very simpliﬁed and expressed through reciprocal movement instead of words. Another advantage of playing with a horse and a ball is being able to do so without being on a horse’s back, giving non-riders and riders the same chance to interact with horses. This is an advantage in a clinic se�ing, where o�en people have diverse riding skills and abilities.

As we all know, the training of a horse and the so called “horsemanship” can be of various types. O�en the concepts of horsemanship and horse training get confused. To clarify, we intend horsemanship as a situation in which the intention is to interact with the horse accepting his response and responding to it as it would happen in a dialogue, while training is when we are aiming the interaction at conditioning a horse to perform a speciﬁc response to a stimuli.

In the human approach to equine behavior, two of the most common tendencies are punishing the horse if he makes a mistake, and rewarding him if he responds correctly. The two are fundamentally diﬀerent, and conﬂicting and make the quality of the human to horse communication very questionable, while the communication from horse to human is always very clear. In addition to that, almost always the horse is held with tack and limited in its expression, lacking of spontaneous behavior. www.EliteEquestrian.us

Safety is one of the good reasons why, the horse is not free to move in human and horse interactions. However, very few people are aware of the fact that when a horse is not interested in an interaction, or he is scared by something, he will instinctually try to free himself, and move away from it. But how can we positively use this fact in a real life situation?

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not erased even a�er centuries of domestication. It allows domestic horses that break loose to survive in any kind of environment. Because freedom is such an essential trait, I feel that interacting with horses that are free to choose their response is a situation that is important to explore in horsemanship. Freedom does not necessarily mean that there is no tack involved. It is a situation we set up safely, in which we consider that the horse can choose not to execute our request, and if this happens, our response would be to present him our request in other terms, but without punishing the horse. It means leaving intimidation and fear out of the horsemanship. When a horse is free to choose his response, safety is paramount, but we also need to have good communication and the ability to create an interest for the horse in the action, or the horse will just leave and not interact with us. A situation like this is, for obvious reasons, not generally contemplated when the focus stays only on training a horse by conditioning him to respond to a stimuli.

important consideration is to admit that horses have cognitive skills, especially when it comes to knowing what is naturally beneﬁcial for them and what is not. It is important to be able to develop in the horse an interest for what we are presenting to him. By doing so, we will insure that he will look forward to our company and interaction, rather than try avoiding it. Usually, we achieve it by including food in the interaction, but also making sure that our “oﬀering food” will not be intended by the horse as our submission to him. This is, in fact, one of the biggest issues in using a food reward as a tool in horsemanship.

How to put Freedom back into the human and horse interactions? Trying to avoid using negative reinforcement, pu�ing an interest for the horse in our interaction, and giving the horse freedom of choice in training, is not an easy task. It is deﬁnitely worth trying, given the diﬀerence it makes in the horse’s disposition towards horsemanship.

We need a Yoga ball, with at least a two feet diameter, and a rubber pan where we will put some carrots (or other reward), while the horse is paying a�ention to what we are doing. Then, if he has not already stepped in action, and moved the ball to get the carrots, we should show him, by doing it, that the ball can be moved, and the carrots touched. It is critical that the horse watches us, or he will not see us as a guide. This spontaneous interaction makes the horse understand that if he touches the “scary” ball he can have the carrots. This simple interaction has a very strong and immediate meaning for the horse. He sees that he can reach a goal we set, by imitating us. From there we can take the action wherever we want, by teaching him to push or kick, weaving through poles, or passing the ball between us and the horse, and even transferring the action from the ground to the saddle. HH Sensing oﬀers training, problem horse retraining, colt starting, and horsemanship instruction for any level or discipline. We are dedicated to enhance your horse’s potential, keeping his well being and yours in mind. Aside from horse training, we provide you and your horse with the solid horsemanship foundation you need to be successful in any equestrian discipline. Solid horsemanship allows us to take challenges that we would not imagine being possible, even with good traditional training.

HH Sensing is adopting a new approach to communicate with It is a dialogue around territory, social manners a horse based on behavior, moveand leadership, all familiar subjects for horses. ment and spontaneous interaction, an instance that is accessible to anyone, even people with no experience with horses. To avoid the diﬀerence in species and the language barWith HH Sensing, human being and horse work rier, we looked into physics and the cellular and How to introduce the ball in a molecular bases of learning, and we investigated spontaneous interaction “at liberty” together freely, with or without tack, through how they perceive the situations. It works this subject to understand why certain methods with a horse whether just starting or repurposing a horse, at of horse training work be�er than others. any time of his life. We teach human and horse To safely play with a horse using a ball we need how to establish an active and dynamic dialogue In the relationship, more than the reinforcement a fenced area large enough that horses and that will assist them throughout any situation. of the horse’s response, we modulate how we people will be at ease sharing it. We can begin Your horse can execute without being submisconvey our request. This is in fact what we have our activity only when the horse shows to sive, and you can become a leader of leaders. complete control of; what happens inside the respect our space, and to be calm, a�entive and We are located in San Marcos, California, but horse’s brain, a�er he perceives our communicaopen to listening in the presence of the ball. If work online and hold clinics worldwide upon tive behavior, is out of our control. When we use this is not the case, we need to work on these request. reinforcement of a horse’s action, we try includconditions being present, before we start our ing it in our communication, more than giving playing with the ball. In this article we are just Visit www.HHSensing.com it personally (as you can see from the pictures!). focusing on how to play with a ball, and we will Call us at +1 760 715 1554 It is also necessary to pay a�ention to the horse’s not cover how to help a horse to be calm. (That response, and to respond appropriately. Another is a subject we extensively cover in HH Sensing) Email us at HHSensing@icloud.com

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TACK & TRAINING SADDLE FIT Q & A

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By Jochen Schleese, Certiﬁed Master Saddler, Equine and Saddle Ergonomist.

Saddle Fit and Fluid Swelling

What causes fluid bumps on my horse’s back and how can I get rid of them?

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To explain this process we have to go into a little scientific detail. Often, it is a poorly fitting saddle causing a problem called ‘ischemia’ – which is nothing more than a local blood supply deficiency due to obstacles to the arterial flow – i.e., a pinching or pressure point under saddle. Correcting this (through proper fitting, eliminating this pinching or pressure) causes something called “reperfusion” – the re-establishment of fluid passing through the lymphatic system or blood vessels to an organ or a tissue. When this pinching or pressure occurs to the point of ischemia, acidic metabolites accumulate. (examples include glucose in the metabolism of sugars and starches or amino acids in the biosynthesis of proteins). In the extreme, the acidic cell becomes atrophic and gradually loses its function. This is reversible – initially. If present too long, it can lead to complete cell degeneration. It will lose function, which cannot be remedied. When the irritant is removed in time, the acidic metabolites are flushed into the bloodstream, in turn activating the white blood cells. They become ‘sticky’ and get stuck at the vascular walls, moving into the surrounding connective tissues. This triggers inflammatory reactions, setting substances like histamines free which can damage the inside cell layers – allowing fluid to pass inside and resulting in a visible swelling(‘edema’ or blister).

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When the saddle is ﬁtted properly, the horse immediately improves because there is no more pressure or pain. The blood supply to the atrophic muscle increases, but often a visible swelling due to the inﬂammatory reaction described above occurs. This may stay for a couple of weeks, until all acidic materials are gone, and the muscle has started to regenerate and is able to return to normal work. As it regains its normal shape, the swelling will go down and the horse will ultimately move better than before.

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TRAINING Palm Partnership Training™ SHOWING Building a Partnership with your Horse Western Dressage: Preparing to Show By Lynn Palm Dressage is for every rider and any horse, no matter what age, level of education, and what your goals may be. It is simply a natural training method for the horse and rider that leads to great success. So if you are a western rider, dressage training will help you bring out the best in your horse and you as a rider.

Western Dressage

is a huge step in the right direction to improve the western rider’s education and skills. Be careful if you try to ride a dressage test; you will get hooked because it is so much fun. Now that you have studied some of my suggestions about getting yourself ready for the show ring, let’s focus now on the horse. Keep the following in mind as you prepare for your first Western Dressage show. 1. Train with patience and understanding about your horse as an individual and not just comparing him to other horses. 2. Understand what is required in each level and test. Know your horse’s confidence level and how he will handle what would be asked for in a test. Aim for willingness and consistency. 3. Evaluate your horse’s fitness. Become educated so you know what is your horse’s best weight and muscle tone. 4. Evaluate your horse’s soundness, both his overall soundness and the soundness of his legs and feet. Know and work closely with

your vet and blacksmith so that your horse is healthy and sound. It takes a great deal of knowledge and time to make sure your blacksmith is trimming or shoeing your horse correctly and for your vet to know this too. Aim to keep the limbs of the horse sound without medications if possible. 5. Set time lines for you and your horse to prepare for yearly goals. Set them and if you are not reaching them, reevaluate them without getting upset and taking it out on the horse. 6. Don’t give in to peer pressure. Don’t let others, such as family members, friends, trainer/coach, or other competitors talk you into thinking that you need to do more then you are capable of doing or want to do. Don’t attempt to reach goals your horse isn’t ready to handle. Stay on a realistic path and set achievable goals. 7. Prepare for your show at home. Find out exactly what you need

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to do in order to sufﬁciently warm up to practice for the level you plan to show in. 8. Prepare the warm-up you will do before you enter the ring. Practice what to do and what direction to turn down the center line to start your test. 9. Prepare your tack and clothes ahead of time, and know how long it takes you to get ready. You can rehearse at home. 10. Make packing lists for horse feeding and care, tack to show in, and clothes you wear to compete in. This will keep you from worrying that you’ll forget something. 11. Make travel plans and time lines of when you are going and for how long. 12. Prepare your vehicle and trailer for safe travels. Please refer to our traveling DVDS available on the website.

13. Decide with conﬁdence, excitement and what I call “the eye of the tiger,” to go to the show and have a great time and success.

If you would like to train with Lynn & Cyril at home with Western Dressage, take advantage of the following supportive training materials: Books: • Head To Toe Horsemanship • Western Dressage— A Guide to Take You to Your First Show • A Rider Guide to Real Collection DVDs: • “Dressage Principles for the Western Horse & Rider” Volume 1 Parts 1-5 • “Dressage Principles for the Western & English Horse & Rider” Volume 2,Parts 1-3 • “Let Your Horse Be Your Teacher” Parts 1&2

I hope these tips will give you conﬁdence and encouragement to show. Your horse will tell you if he’s not ready by a poor responses if the challenge is too difﬁcult for him. So listen to your horse and go for it. Get out there and tell your friends: Dressage is for everyone in the horse world! Also, 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.

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