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Longines Masters Behind the Scenes Winter Fashion Greg Best Exclusive Interview www.EliteEquestrian.us

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Departments

Fashion • Home • Art� 20 Holiday Gift Guide 22 Holiday Season Fashion Noble Outﬁtters™ 25 Winter Warmth 3 Way Coat 26 Christmas Rush Slow Down for Traditions 28 Show Season Fashion Tips 30 Angeliki Necklace For Charity 34 Home Fashion China Tips, Polo Serveware 36 Chisholm Gallery Ivana Mlinar 38 His & Hers: Greg Best 50 Dr. Lori Tailgate Tips Destination Florida

44 Florida Shows & Events 46 Website Resource 86 Retail & Services Highlight 56 58 60 66 68 72 54

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Tell Tale Sweat Marks Recruiting Veterans ’ American Gold Cup Hermes Distractions Saddle Fit Q & A No Scale? Palm Partnership Basic Levels 1 & 2 Holiday Gift Guide Tack & Health

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Equine Entrepreneur Jeni Benos Equus Film Festival Nic Roldan, Ambassador Equine Inspired Craft Project Elite Insider Cool Stuff! Tack Box Retail & Service Source More Jewelry & Gift Resources Trotting Around Town

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NEXT ISSUE: Jan/Feb 2017 Deadline: Dec. 12, 2016 Editorial Deadline: Dec. 1, 2016 Florida Show Season Health: Stallions & Breeding Fashion: Cold Weather Looks

Contributing Writers Andra Contantin Alessandra Deerinck Nina Frisby Dr. Amy Hayek Dr. Bill Ormston Lynn Palm Irene Noemi Zalamena Contributing Photographers Dada Sports Chaia King Enrique Urdaneta Juan Lamarca Social Media: Vanessa Ashton Photography: Steven Edward

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�� ... of the Mayans on saddle pads, purses, and totes! Hand-woven and organically dyed. Tribal fabrics come together in unique ways with heirloom quality and craftsmanship. Four basic colors and patterns. English pads start at $89.95 and totes/purses from $24.95 to $350.00. The Tack Shack (303) 794-6741 www.tackshackonline.com See our ad page 69

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The Mountain Horse Sovereign Field Boot is one of the most beautiful boots Mountain Horse has made. Using only premium selected leathers, and incorporating a number of elegant, welldesigned details, the Sovereign has its own uniquely timeless style. Enjoy the forefront of European design and popularity, right here in the USA. www.englishridingsupply.com; http:// sovereign.mountainhorseusa.com/ See our ad page 15

�� The pendant designs include American Pharoah on a pyramid background that complements his name and highlights the three wins of the Triple Crown, on his horseshoe, and as a portrait. The pendants are available in sterling silver and two tone gold combinations. $250 �� www.janeheart.com See our ad page 89

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Perfection, this is what we aim for and it is guaranteed by the expertise and know-how of Franco Tucci skill and heritage. All Design models are available with Swarovski crystals personalizations, monogramming, and different leathers, to accomplish the most exotic of tastes. To create your very unique pair of rising boots visit www.francotucci.com See our ad page12

�� The only fine jewelry house solely dedicated to the highest celebration of eternal love between a person and her beloved pet or horse. Its Capriole collection is dedicated to the equestrian world; the exceptional jewels include diamonds created with the essence from your beloved horse, where each piece is the capture of her natural beauty forever. Each Amity jewel is unique thanks to the combination of high-end Swiss technology with international certifications and the finest craftsmanship in Spain. Amity Diamond offers you a personalized service worldwide from its headquarters in Barcelona, Spain. www.amitydiamonds.com

�� ...with Woven Beads. This stunner is Bronze Horse Shoe, measuring 3/4 inch tall x 5/8 inch wide and accented with 4 rows of a 3mm square flat beads of a green, gold and blue combination. The beads are woven with a peyote stitch and the clasp is a tube lock. Bracelet fit measures 1/2 inch larger than your wrist and feels silky on your skin. TempiDesignStudio.com See our online store for this and more equestrian bracelet combinations. This design retails for $79.

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The 2016 holiday shopping season is upon us! Everyone is on a hunt for something unique, innovative and remarkable — so get the special people in your life something exceptional from Noble Outﬁtters™. Suitable for every budget, we took the legwork out of ﬁnding the perfect gift for the horse lovers on your list.

Showdown Insulated Vest, $99.95 Don’t forget about the men in your life! Noble Outfitters is known for making hard wearing pieces suitable for the toughest barn chores and the new Showdown Insulated Vest is no exception. The perfect lightweight piece for just about every activity, this vest is warm, breathable, and water repellent. Elements Cowl, $54.95 When warm really matters, layer in style with the Noble Outfitters Elements Cowl. Great for any barn buddies, hard-working trainer or simply your bestie; this hoodie made from plush French terry material will quickly become their favorite layering piece for horse riding. Ombre Scarf Sweater, $79.95 The perfect throw-on piece for chilly mornings and crisp evenings. This cozy open front long Sweater features unique ombre yarns, which make every piece one-of-a-kind. Complement your cozy gift with a matching Noble Outfitters Ombre Beanie, Ombre Scarf, and Ombre Headband.

On the Bit Belt, $54.95 Noble Outfitters produces top quality belts that exemplify equestrian fashion. One of these is the classic Noble Outfitters On The Bit Belt, known for its beautiful inlaid snaffle bits accented with traditional padded leather. Available in four new colors, the On the Bit Belt makes a great finishing touch to any look. Kinetic Crew, $44.95 Finally a layering piece for men! The Kinetic Long Sleeve Crew has an athletic fit and performance fabric fit for the hardest equestrian activities. A saddle shoulder design and running side gusset allows for maximum movement. The OptiDry technology and an antimicrobial finish keeps you cool and dry, making it the ideal base layer piece.

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Back to Back Reversible Belt, $34.95 A perfect gift for any equestrian, the Noble Outﬁtters Back to Back Reversible Belt allows you to easily switch up your style based on your mood or outﬁt. This versatile belt reverses easily with a swivel buckle from one color to another! Pick a traditional black or brown or choose from a variety of fun colors.

Pony Print Belt, $44.95 You can never have too many belts! Elevate your equestrian riding look with the charming Pony Print Belt, designed by an authentic English Saddler; Claire Painter. Crafted from genuine leather, the playful belt is embossed with horseshoes. In three vibrant colors, this is the perfect gift for the fashionable equestrian on your list. 22

Show Ready Garment Bag, $44.95 From one horse show to another, the Show Ready Garment Bag is the perfect gift for everyone and anyone! This durable bag made from 600 denier material will keep your show gear looking sharp – and it even comes with a free discipline patch with purchase!

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On the Bit Bracelet, $22.95 Pick one as a stocking stuffer or a combination of colors for the ultimate gift for the horse enthusiast in your life. This classically styled snaffle bit bracelet adds a touch of equestrian elegance to any outfit – and with numerous colors and hardware finishes to choose from, this bracelet will definitely match the style of the lucky equestrian in your life.

Limitless Head Scarf, $22.95 The Noble Outﬁtters Limitless Head Scarf is a unique gift for everyone who loves the outdoors! This versatile scarf can be worn up to 10 different ways for protection and comfort from the elements. Made from lightweight and breathable material, designed from a mix of modal and cotton, the head scarf is durable, yet soft and extremely comfortable to wear. Perfect for use under a helmet or on a hike.

Over the Calf Peddies, $11.95 You don’t have to spend a fortune on a gift that is fun and functional at the same time! Available in tons of styles and colors, the gifting possibilities with Noble Outﬁtters Over the Calf Peddies are endless. Designed for comfort, these socks feature a padded foot bed, breathable panel on the top of your foot and a shear top for a tailored look in tall boots. From your barn buddies to your trainer and everyone in between, the colorful socks will surely brighten their day.

Wine Down Hoof Pick, $22.95 A new twist on a traditional hoof pick — add a corkscrew! The classically styled Wine Down Hoof Pick has an easy access wine opener concealed in its handle. Packaged in a stylish box ready for gifting, surprise a trainer or barn friend with the perfect present.

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WARMTH FOR WINTER

The Equetech 3 In 1 Trilogy Jacket

JUNIORS WITH STYLE! For girls with style, this Equetech Junior Long Quilted Jacket offers warmth and fashion to riding this season! Featuring a technical lightweight Bio-Down insulated inner and wind resistant outer with a showerproof finish, this jacket has some great design details include cute snaffle zip pulls in Silver, two way zip, storm flap and cozy micro fleece lining.

For fashion conscious riders: two jackets in one clever design. Featuring a waterproof, wind resistant outer shell, the gorgeous snug full-length quilted jacket also features a shorter smart lightweight zip out quilted lightweight jacket! Designed to be worn in three different ways, the jacket can be worn in its entirety or the inner jacket zipped out for milder day wear and the outer longer layer for less arctic weather this winter! Featuring other great design details such as snafﬂe zip pulls in Silver, two way zip, storm ﬂap, detachable waterproof hood, long zip to back hem of outer jacket for use in the saddle. A stunning jacket as changeable as our weather!

Grown up fashion for girls that is hot to trot! Sizes: S - XL RRP: £52.95 Colours: Black

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ith the temperature dropping, people migrating to Florida for the Winter Equestrian Festival and polo season right around the corner, the endless abyss that we refer to as our closets can be considered the rivaled enemy. The attire and gear at equestrian events goes beyond the riders. The performance is not the only matter of importance at these competitions.

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For non-equestrians, there are many classic pieces to be added to this winter’s collection. Brianne believes that there is a middle ground of being comfortable, yet chic and classy.

“A personal favorite of mine is the Almé in Dark Navy. This is a great look for both riding in a class at WEF and then running over to Sunday Polo because these are classic pieces that never go out of style, and therefore, are a great investment.” She continues, “Lastly, I could not live without my Nili Lotan Button Down.”

“A must-have item in my closet is the Vince Long-Sleeve Slub Tee. I have them in multiple colors. They are perfect to throw under any sweater for an extra layer, or sport under your favorite fur vest! It is a staple in my winter wardrobe and one of my favorites. I never leave home without it!” explained Brianne. “Another piece that I feel is “in” this season is my American Apparel hoodie. It’s perfect for sitting and watching hours of competitions, or to throw on to run out the door. The versatility and comfort of the piece are not the only reasons why I love it. The hoodie is also

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Brianne does a perfect job of embodying understated elegance both on a horse and off. If you follow her tips for this seasons must haves you too will ﬁt right in with the equestrian crowd.

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Ivana Mlinar has loved art and the process of making art since she was a child. With an early fascination, she focused her academics on the study of Italian Renaissance Art in Florence, Venice, Padua, Pisa, and Verona, Italy from the years of 1975 to 1979. Upon completing this training, she studied at the University of Split in Croatia where in 1984 she earned a Masters of Fine Art in Print Making and the History of Medieval Arts. In 1986, a few years a�er graduating, Ivana became a member of Croatian Association of Fine Artists and since then has participated in a number of major juried ﬁne art exhibitions. Twenty years ago Ivana came to South Florida and continued working and exhibiting her paintings at The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Museum of Modern Art, Fort Lauderdale (MOA/FL) and Cornell Museum, Delray Beach Center for The Arts. She has received awards from Cornell Museum, Delray Beach Center for The Arts and from Zephyr at Royal Palm Beach.

Her work was featured on Home and Garden TV. Ivana has participated in group shows in the USA (Florida, New York, California), France (Paris), and her native country Croatia (Split, Zagreb, Brac). Her solo exhibitions have been held in New York (USA), Brac & Split (Croatia), and Florence (Italy).

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�� Jeni attended an arts oriented high school where one art teacher in particular constantly criticized her for the lack of diversity in her subject matter. An assignment was given to make a collage featuring an amoeba. He specifically noted that Jeni should not make a horse. So she made an amoeba, which was definitely not a horse. When she arrived at school the following day, the art teacher looked at her collage and asked why she made yet another horse. Jeni was puzzled until he pointed out the abstract outline of a horse’s ear, eye and other features. Subconsciously it seemed, Jeni could not escape her enthusiasm for the equine spirit despite her effort to make something different. Horses have always been an important source of inspiration for Jeni. They embody grace, power, loyalty and beauty. She has found riding and working with horses to be both tremendously fulfilling and quite humbling. The strong bond that develops between horse and rider is unlike any other. For Jeni, the bond that is established on the ground is just as important as the partnership created in the saddle. A long-time entrepreneur, Jeni loves to incorporate the nuances of various equine personalities into her artwork. Although she continues to enjoy numerous mediums, Jeni found her niche as a silversmith. She has been working with metal for more than half her life and continues to develop new concepts and techniques constantly. As a true artist, Jeni carves every one of her wax models by hand, ( green horse, left ) meticulously crafting each detail to perfection. Many of the tools she uses to create her models are tools she made herself out of necessity. A jewelry design that requires carving at an awkward angle or contains very fine detail may demand a unique tool in order to carve a specific shape. Jeni will then grind a dental pick or bike spoke down to craft the required instrument for her project. Some of her most elaborate filigree designs can take up to 100 hours of hand carving on the original model to be molded. All of Jeni’s designs are cast in sterling silver and hand polished for a brilliant finish. Jeni founded her business in 2004 with the release of the Zodiac Ponies, a set of 12 sterling pendants that relate to their signs by personality traits or symbolism. Initially, she brought these whimsical ponies to local tack shops and was delighted by her success with the line. Gradually, Jeni began to travel further; opening wholesale accounts throughout the eastern half of the country and beyond. Life on the road could be quite challenging during those early days with her longest road trip covering 7,000 miles in just under a month. In addition, she attended trade shows and worked on developing new designs any time she wasn’t traveling. When the silver market rose drastically in 2011, Jeni focused her efforts on retail sales, as wholesale became somewhat cost prohibitive for a few years. She explored other niche markets and products lines as well during that time. Today, Jeni’s work is found in many tack shops and gift shops throughout the country. She also built an extensive website to showcase her various collections of jewelry and artwork. From humorous bucking ponies to refined dressage masters, Jeni creates them all with stunning detail in sterling silver! Visit her website at https://www.jenuinelyjeni.com.

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Also working with Trayford is Lee Carter, the Executive Director of Equestrian Events, Inc., and their Director of Competition, Vanessa Coleman. Their company manages the Rolex International Three Day Event in Kentucky. At the CEP breakfast, to illustrate the meaning of this event to the community, Carter explained that there are only six four-star events in the world. He stated that the economic impact of the Rolex 3-Day on Kentucky is $14.2 million over the four day period, with $3 million of that being retail sales. Carter’s background is in tourism and hospitality. He admits that he knows nothing about horses. He credits his ability to cultivate the success of Kentucky’s Rolex 3-Day by working to create an experience, and one that includes non-horse people. His goal is to extend visitors stays from three to ﬁve days, and to encourage them to return next year. Trayford echoes this strategy. He explains that while his father was obsessed with horses, his mother thought they were a waste of money. However, she loved going with the family to horse shows, because the quality shops of the extensive vendor village insured she didn’t even have to see a horse! This is the world-class experience that Trayford has planned for the Ocala Jockey Club. He explained to the CEP membership that equestrian events are a great place

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A landmark 12-month Associate of Science Equine Management degree program will soon debut at Al-Marah Equine School LLC of Florida International College and it’s opening horse industry careers to Veterans. “Education about horses is in our DNA. We feel it’s one of our missions,” said Mark Miller, owner of Al-Marah Arabians, where students will gain extensive hands-on experience at the world-famous farm in Clermont, Florida, in a new Equine Management program. “For half a century, Al-Marah had probably, the most successful apprentice program in the United States,” added Miller. “This is a degree, not a certificate. We’re going to turn out people who are qualified both academically and in terms of practical experience. A lot of them are going to be Veterans. Some will not be,” explained Miller, who owns Al-Marah Equine School. “However, we feel the kind of discipline and mission that Veterans have learned is going to be a great marriage with a horse career.” (www.amequineschool.com) Featuring a “rolling enrollment” with new sessions beginning each quarter, the school will welcome its first students starting January 2017. Small classes with a low studentteacher ratio (no more than 20 per class), will happen on-site at Al-Marah in a newly constructed classroom with an expansive picture-window view of the entire 80-acre farm. The majority of student time, however, is spent in the ultimate hands-on environment with the horses.

“We are honored to be working with Al-Marah and Mark Miller,” said Jessica J. Kim, JD, President at Florida International College in Orlando. “There are other programs out there, but students are not able to start working like ours will be on Day 1 after graduation. We thought we needed a program that is not only academic and theoretical, but modeled closer to an apprenticeship and put that all together in an Associate of Science Degree,” described Kim. “You can’t be on the farm without loving every moment. I really see the passion in all the staff. That’s one of the things that inspired me about this program. It wasn’t just a job to pay your bills. This is something you love to do. I think there’s value in that, especially from an educator’s perspective. Not only are we teaching ... but really helping people ﬁnd careers that they will love to do the rest of their lives.” 58

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NO SCALE? – NO PROBLEM

Here are a couple of easy ways to gauge a horse’s weight or evaluate his condition.

Method 1: Size up his shape. Too fat? Too thin? Just right? One measure of the suitability of your feeding and exercise program is your horse’s body condition. Take a look at his forearms and gaskins - areas that don’t accumulate fat. If they are thin but his torso is heavy, he’s probably carrying more than a few extra pounds. You can also rate his body condition according to the following parameters.

He is in ﬁne (above) shape if: • You can readily feel but only barely see his ribs. • His neck is solid but not ‘cresty’. • There’s no “gutter” down his back. • The bone at the top of his rump can be felt easily.

There have been a number of articles appearing in various publications recently about rider fitness and how to get back in shape if you’ve taken the winter off. Of course, ge�ing your horse back in shape is part of the equation, but how do you even know how fit or out-of-shape he is? What is the ideal weight or condition that your horse should be in?

He is in particularly good condition if his muscles are also well deﬁned, if he has plenty of energy for his activity, if his coat is sleek and his eye is bright. He’s getting too thin (above near right) if: • His rump is ﬂat on both sides of his croup, his ribs are beginning to show and his neck has started to narrow. • His rump is sunken, you can count seven or eight ribs, and he has developed a ewe neck. This horse is well on his way to serious health problems. • His skin is pulled tight over the bones of his pelvis; you can easily see the backbone bumps along his topline. A horse in this condi tion requires immediate veterinary attention. After a winter off of training (or reduced training) most horses we see have the following issue:

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your horse is very large, you’ll need one that’s 120 inches. Step 2: Determine your horse’s girth circumference. Use the tape and measure from just behind his elbow, up over his withers and back under his belly. Write down this number. Step 3: Still using the tape, measure the length of your horse’s body from the point of his shoulder to the point of his buttocks. Write down this number. Step 4: Use the two measurements to calculate your horse’s weight according to the following formula:

(girth2 x length)/330 = bodyweight If your horse’s girth is 70 inches and his body length is 68 inches, his body weight would be (702 x 68)/330 = 1,010 pounds. And of course – the one consideration should always be the ﬁt of your saddle if your horse has gained or lost weight! Your saddle ﬁt expert can assess how much adjustment needs to be made for your saddle to work with your horse during the training period while getting ready for show season again.

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Brooke representatives are not only are busy educating these communities, but they also try to ﬁnd practical ways to help. One of which is that they have been providing people with sample bags of seed of a type of grass which requires very little rain, thus it can grow providing forage for the working equines in the summer when there is nothing to eat. It was wonderful to see the pride with which the residents had in how they did their planting. They showed their meticulously kept vegetable plots often stuck precariously to side of mountains at impossible angles. Nic also learned that in these parts naming one’s equine turned out not to be something they did, although the group did try to introduce this concept. One of the characters they met was

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83 year old “Don Carlos” who deserved a feature ﬁlm all of his own and was fascinated by the concepts the Brooke team was transmitting. On the other end of the age scale, the group stumbled across a 4 year boy following three donkeys who were loaded with wood. He was escorting them from one village to the next. It seemed very far removed from the 5-star equines living in Palm Beach. The second area Nic visited had totally different topography, being almost alpine and lush. However, there was a huge amount of poverty and the U.S.A. does a vast amount of aid work in this area. There he met one of Brooke’s success stories “Don Roberto” who Brooke has taught how to shoe the local communities working animals. A skill he has really taken to. To provide a sustainable solution, he has to remodel a normal pair of pincers into hoof clippers in order to do his work. It was fantastic to see the diligence and pride he put into his work. In this area, Nic also saw how Brooke teams teach owners how to handle their animals better so they can be true assets to the family unit.

Nic was very impressed with the Brooke’s staff in the field, and is so proud to be part of this amazing organisation. Being an athlete, Nic was also pleased to see each community had a football field/basketball court, and with sports being so important in inducing community spirt, he enjoyed joining in. It had been a long week, but an incredible one, in which he met some inspirational people. It was an amazing experience and fabulous to see the Brooke’s work in action first hand, as well as where the funds raised are being used and why. On March 24th next year the Second edition of Nic Roldan’s Sunset Polo & White Party to benefit Brooke USA will take place at the Wanderers Club, Wellington, Florida. www.BrookeUSA.org www.TheBrooke.org www.NicRoldan.com

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