Elite Equestrian magazine November December 2020 issue

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Celebrating The Equestrian Lifestyle

HOLIDAY Gift Guide

FALL Fashion Volume 20 Issue 6 Complimentary

EQUINE HEALTH 1st Place Performance www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

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Fashion • Home • Art

20 GIFT GUIDE For you, your horse and farm 24 Cold Weather Fashion 26 Cozy Hats 28 Fall Fashion Criniere 30 FUN STUFF For Everyone On Your List 32 EXCEPTIONALLY Equestrian Footwear, Jewelry and more 36 AWESOME Accessories 38 HIS & HERS Sco� Evans 40 Art & An�ques with Dr. Lori How To Sell Online 42 Equine Art Gustavo Novoa

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Equine Health

50 INGREDIENTS For First Place Performance 52 Flooring First Stalls 54 Medita�ng With Your Horse 56 Sweat Protec�on For Helmets 58 FIBER NEEDS Beet Pulp 60 ROUND WORMS

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Training, Tack & Showing

62 DRESSAGE PYRAMID Lynn Palm 64 EQUATION Between Horse & Human 66 KATS CORNER 68 TRAILER OPTIONS Part 1

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44 Cover Story Tribute To Larry Prui� 46 Equine Mortality Insurance DESTINATION FLORIDA 72 Polo 74 Misty Morning Hounds 80 TACK BOX Your source for services & great retail finds!

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EQUESTRIAN

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Celebrating The Equestrian Lifestyle

Published since 2008 Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire.

It is a grand passion.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

PUBLISHER Bill Vander Brink Bill@EliteEquestrian.us

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EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief: Noelle Vander Brink Creative Editor: RSD Media Group, Raymond S. Di Maria Art & Antiques Editor: Dr. Lori Verderame Equine Art Editor: Jeanne Chisholm Fashion Editor: LA Sokolowski Legal Editor: Avery S. Chapman,Esquire CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Alessandra Deerinck Kim F. Mller Lynn Palm Tom Scheve Johanna E. Sheehe, Esq. GRAPHICS Fran Sherman

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In tribute to Larry Prui�, A Shadow trailer on Larry Prui�’s Ocala, Florida farm.

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Celebrating The Equestrian Lifestyle

HOLIDAY Gift Guide

FALL Fashion Volume 20 Issue 6 Complimentary

EQUINE HEALTH 1st Place Performance

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Holiday

GIFT GUIDE

A treasure for EVERY DRESSAGE rider.

CURB Your Discipline

Enter at “A” Key Fob 3 1/2 inch overall x 1 1/4 inch wide.

Exclusive at TempiDesignStudio.com Engraveable!!

See our ad page 31

...with this excep�onal curb chain bracelet adorned with charm of choice. Wear. Share.

Celebrate your equestrianism. Visit Swanky Saddle for unique accessories for the most discrimina�ng equestrians. swankysaddle.com See our ad page 33

PERFECT

HANDSOMELY Handmade

Stocking Stuffer

Unique, hand made jewelry. Many designs to choose from. See our ad on page 31

Every equestrian on your list can use boot socks and spur straps! Discover an unbeatable selec�on at Dreamers & Schemers.

See our ad page 35 dreamersnschemers.com

Timeless Style UNBEATABLE Blues Bullet Blues jeans are made in the USA with American made material. Featured in this picture are the popular “Bombshell” bootcut jeans for ladies in the indigo and light washes.

See our ad page 23 BulletBluesCa.com Welcome to the exclusive world of the JK Nordquist Bronze & Beyond Collec�on.

Compliment your fine taste with gi�s to be treasured for genera�ons.

Visit www.jknordquist.com for the complete collec�on. See our ad page 73

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The Brandywine Backpack is our most luxuriously supple leather yet, this fashion-forward debut is all about comfort, style and security. Featuring adjustable and wide shoulder straps, reinforced leather top handle for easy carry, cell phone pocket. Available in chestnut, black or red featuring hunter jumper, dressage, fox hun�ng, signature, and polo embossing op�ons. MSRP: $299 See our ad page 29 Tucker Tweed Equestrian www.TuckerTweed.com 704.236.7061

Give The Gift Of

Youthfullness The Dermatology & Aesthe�c Center at Ocala Family Medical Center offers a complete variety of treatments including Sea Salt Microdermabrasion, Hydra Facials, Facial Fillers, Hand Rejuvena�on and more!

See our ad on page 73 www.ocalafmc.com

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HAVE

Inspiring

FOREVER Lasting

DREAMS From debut author Cheryl Olsten, “Big Wishes for Li�le Feat” is a whimsical picture book about true friendship, following your dreams and the magic of a shoo�ng star.

The large-format, hardcover book is filled with beau�ful illustra�ons. A treasure that is sure to inspire readers and horse lovers of any age. Just released in October, right in �me for the holidays! Purchase at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major booksellers.

Learn more at cherylolsten.com See our ad page 23

NEAT Knits

COLLARS, BELTS and more

Horsehair jewelry and leather that keep a piece of your favorite horse with you always. From bracelets, necklaces, rings, belts, pendants and key chains, there is something for every horse lover.

See our ad page 35 www.ponylocks.com

Stirrup-Ready Silhouette for Versatility on the Farm

When you purchase a The Kenyan Collec�on product, you are opening doors for opportunity. www.thekenyancollec�on.com See our ad page 25

A stunning collec�on of ladies and girls genuine faux fur knit hats and accessories. All our hats and headbands are fleece lined for extra warmth and comfort, also scarfs and snoods are available. www.sabbotheadwear.co.uk See our feature on page 26

Women’s Derby Tall Boot TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • 100% Waterproof • Pull-On Style • 3mm Built-In Footbed for Underfoot Comfort • Steel Shank for Stability • SRA Rated Slip Resistant Outsole Sizes: W 5-11 MSRP: $125.00 See our feature page 32

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Cool COAT

ARABIAN Tassel Necklace Show tassels on this special sterling silver design….the head measures 1ʺ by 1ʺ.

Comes on an 18ʺ sterling silver box chain. Great look for the Arabian horse lover! $255 horsejewelry.com See our ad page 27

The new Dover Saddlery barn coat provides freedom of movement in the barn and around town. Perfect for layering with a fla�ering cut, frayed hem, and corduroy trim. Func�onal with a sense of style.

DoverSaddlery.com See our ad page 25

Perfect for Your POOCH! Durable, prac�cal, a�rac�ve and full of as much personality as your dog! Auburn Leather has a huge selec�on of quality collars, leashes and more to find the perfect fit for your furry pal. Shown hereAmerican Tradi�ons Pheasant AuburnDirect.com See our ad page 31 www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

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Holiday

GIFT GUIDE

Lay-Flat Hose QuickReel QuickReel and allows for a safe and constant rate of hose deployment. Mounts to a cart or vehicle, also available with an ATV trailer cart assembly. Lay-Flat Hose QuickReel from BigSprinkler.com See our ad page 53

VACUUM Options

Make your MARK

Pasture vacuums collect a wide range of material- manure, sawdust, wood shavings, leaves and rubbish around your property, in any condi�ons, wet or dry. The Vacs are also used for stalls, harves�ng nuts.

Clean out your water troughs without bailing just suck out the water, scrub and refill. www.pasturevacuums.com See our ad on page 59

FEED Healthier

... with a beau�ful and affordable customized farm sign.

Our website will guide you through a unique step by step process where you get to choose the op�ons you want and see complete pricing along the way. Free sign proofs, fast turnaround and free shipping! 1-800-640-8180 www.EZSignsOnline.com See our ad on page 43

Super

SNACKS

Your Horse will love a so�er cookie that is wheat, corn, soy and alfalfa free LOW CARB LOW SUGAR GREAT FOR THE MATURE HORSE AND THE YOUNGSTER MADE WITH HUMAN GRADE INGREDIENTS See our ad page 2 A2ZHORSECOOKIES.COM

‘The SLOW BALE BUDDY is the veterinarian approved way to aid your horses diges�ve health while elimina�ng hay waste. Made of knotless nylon ne�ng with 1 and 1/2” openings, closes with a patented safety fastener, available in all bale sizes. Everyone loves a gi� that keeps their horses healthy and saves them money, so order one for your horse lover today! www.bigbalebuddy.com or tollfree: 866-389-9952 -One year warranty See our ad page 57

JUMPING with JOY

Every unique modular WOW saddle is made to order, to fit both horse and rider perfectly, and can be adjusted in many ways so it is truly a saddle for life. WOW uses tradi�onal cra�smanship and materials combined with state of the art design techniques. See our ad on page 49 Contact leaann@wowsaddlesusa.com or 904 591 0540.

SNACK for submission Horse SOX Protec�ng sensi�ve skin from flies and harmful direct sunlight.

Silver Whinnys®

by Sox For Horses, Inc, are socks made specifically for equine legs.

HEALTHY Munching Best On-The-Go Hay Feeding System! The safest and most durable hay bag for a happy, healthy horse!

Reduces risk of ulcers & vices. 25 different styles and sizes. www.NibbleNet.com See our ad page 61 22

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Ac�vates saliva�on and promotes chewing. The treat that eliminates teeth grinding and encourages submission. The Official U.S. Equestrian Training Treat. www.GumBits.com See our ad page 65

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HAVE A PASTURE in your Stall!

Our Stall Grazer family of 3 in 1 feeders sit at ground level allowing your horses to eat comfortably with their head down the way nature intended it to be.

Slows the feed intake allowing the horse to digest their feed properly and reduces produc�on of acid on an empty stomach. 1-833-GRAZERS www.stallgrazer.com See our ad on the back cover.

TERRIFIC Tack The original Dr. Cook® Bitless Bridle in English and Western styles.

Prices start at $69.95 877-942-4277 www.bitlessbridle.com See our ad page 65

MICRO-NUTRIENTS FOR HORSES

877-357 - 7187 www.ThePerfectHorse.net See our ad page 59

SUPER Soft Saddler’s TLC removes the dirt and grime from the leather’s pores, then replaces the natural oils in one, fast, easy step.

See our ad page 67 www.jmsaddler.com

Basket of

Favorites

Tied with a bow and ready for gi� giving, this Basket of Favorites is sure to please the most discerning rider on your list: a Kensington tote filled with brushes from Waldhausen, innova�ve Epona grooming tools, Effol/Effax leather and horse care products, plus carefully chosen rider gi�s.

Customiza�on available. www.gi�horsebaskets.com See our ad page 80

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Aubrion Bayswear Light Jacket

Keep warm and look great this winter!

This eye catching jacket combines a stretch so� shell with warm padded panels. Shower proof with lightweight insula�on. Elas�cated cuffs, two-way zipper, dipped rear hem and two zip pockts. Available in Navy or Coral. $119.99

EQUINE Fashion

Aubrion Dalston Insulated Jacket

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This fashionable jacket features a detachable hood with removable faux fur trim. Mid-length to keep you toasty with quilted insula�on, a two-way zipper and two exterior zip pockets and elas�cated cuffs. Available in Navy/Coral or Olive. $159.99

Aubrion Colliers Boot Socks

Merino wool mix fibres and thermal loop knit construc�on will keep you warm! Available in Navy, Mink or Olive. One size: 6-10, $29.99 www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

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Sabbot headwear is a stunning collection of ladies and girls genuine faux fur knit hats and accessories, all manufactured in the Czech Republic. We offer the largest range of styles and colours in Europe to suit everyone. All our hats and headbands are fleece lined for extra warmth and comfort, also scarfs and snoods are available. We are proud that all of our materials are produced in Europe #notmadeinchina, with a beautiful collection of Faux Fur hats, scarfs and headbands, being introduced for Autumn 2021, all made in the UK. Production in Europe allows flexibility in styles and colours, also SMU lines and quality control excellence that cannot be produced or controlled in the Far East.

EQUINE Fashion

Sadly there is still so much real fur in the market place, pouring out from China and much cheaper now than quality faux fur as used in Sabbot products. We are delighted to be an approved Fur Free Retailer www.furfreeretailer.com along with brands such as Gucci, Burberry, Boss, etc, something very close to our heart, ensuring we only bring cruelty free products to our customers. We have a conscience and will always do what we can to highlight the plight of innocent animals slaughtered for the sake of Vanity.

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Sabbot was initially introduced into the premium golf market in 2016, stocked by some of the finest golf resorts in the world, Gleneagles, Turnberry, St Andrews, The Grove and many more. In a short time Sabbot has become the benchmark for ladies knit headwear in golf, offering something completely different to the normal boring offerings from the typical golf brands. We started venturing into new markets in 2019, Equestrian being key to the brands development, hence appointing Shaws Equestrian as our exclusive UK Agents, but we also work with select garden centres and boutiques. After all a lady can never have enough Sabbot hats!

For further details please don’t hesitate to contact We are active on social media, facebook and Instagram us either through our social media or direct to being our focus @sabbotheadwear, please follow us and Stuart Horne, stuart@sabbotheadwear.co.uk spread the word about our incredible products. We also sell on line www.sabbotheadwear.co.uk where you will have access to the full range and more, especially if you sign up as an account, you will then be entitled to the ‘Heart of Sabbot’ program. www.sabbotheadwear.co.uk www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

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This is the story of the modern American equestrian girl.

She is passionate about life and appreciates her quality time spent outdoors with the horses and her community of like-minded equestrians.

Models: Yulia Bratkovskaya (standing), Nazanin Behzad (riding) On Nazanin: Estella Long Sleeves Schooling Shirt Black + Red Black breeches- Samshield; On Yulia: Estella Long Sleeves Schooling Shirt Green + Brown , Green breeches– Aisling Equestrian; , Horse tack – MajykEquipe; Jewelry – Vanessa Quintiliano

Her fast-paced, contemporary lifestyle does not allow for going home to change multiple times a day. The barns she frequents are usually located in wellknown “equestrian zones.” These are communities of horse loving people, so equestrian clothing is a common sight while shopping and eating in local businesses. This compliments her natural passion for fashion, which carries over to her choices in riding wear.

EQUINE Fashion

Women have been expressing themselves through fashion since the beginning of time. Beautiful garments designed for riding horses not only have their own storied history but have also continued to inspire fashion trends for decades.

Times may change but above all, our desire to look and feel our best while displaying our equestrian abilities has never wavered.

Modern producers of equestrian and athletic clothing brands are constantly innovating their work to �nd the perfect balance between style, comfort and performance.

Real equestrians juggle multiple rides and tasks throughout any given day: dressage work, jumping work, schooling, trail riding, lunging and of course therapies and grooming treatments. The weather is always subject to change from perfect to extremely sunny, windy, rainy, hot, cold, etcetera. As equestrians, we also want variety: short sleeves, long sleeves, mesh sleeves, open collar, buttoned up, a higher waist, a stretchy pant, the list is endless. We also participate and compete in clinics, horse shows, exhibitions and other special events. The life of an equestrian requires an extensive wardrobe!

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Social media platforms offer much needed access to those equestrians looking for new pieces to accent their wardrobe. It also offers individual brands the opportunity to showcase their newest products in real-world situations to a receptive audience. Pieces are mixed and matched in the closets of leading equestrian fashion authorities, providing audiences with fresh perspectives and inspiration. At the same time, these creative collaborations open doors to new audiences and equestrian communities for the brands as well.

The central piece showcased in this photo shoot is an equestrian shirt by the brand Criniere Life. Recently in 2019, Victoria Asuaje was struck by the idea of designing a shirt that would serve multiple needs for the modern horse girl.

It needed to be feminine and dynamic at the same time, �������������������������������������������������������� hours and intense wear.

After successfully bringing her vision to life, Victoria invested her time into researching and meeting like-minded equestrians through the vast and in�nite social media networks. Among the many contacts, she met @yulia_brat, a professional show jumper, horse trainer, model and ������������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������� agency called Stable Productions. They currently produce outstanding, eye-catching equestrian content such as the campaign featured here.

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Amelie Long-sleeves Show Shirt in Black Black breeches – Queen Equestrian Black travel bag – Tucker Tweed.

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Photography by @Simplee.focused – Lori Ovanessian Produced by: Stable Productions inc.

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FUN STUFF

FOR CHILDREN– Equetech Unicorn Ear Muffs

For Everyone On Your List

FOR HER– Equetech Revive Long Coat

Equetech Buddie Elf Hat Silk & Unicorn Hat Silk are cute addi�ons for anyone for children and big kids at heart RRP: £14.95

Made from recycled materials, this long, prac�cal padded coat is lightweight and super warm with technical BioDown ethical insula�on.

Worn by interna�onal dressage riders and trainers. Perfect for casual walking and equestrian pursuits.

RRP: £159.95 Sizes XS -3XL

Keep your ears totally warm on cold days with these colourful unicorn earmuffs.

Made from a super so� faux fur, they feature a pair of 3D metallic ears and are topped with a sparkly silver horn!

One size fits all! RRP:£8.95

Last-minute giftsEquetech Spectrum XC Shirt Design your own cross country eventing shirt!

FOR HIM– Equetech Tattersall Check Stock

Design your own cross country even�ng shirt! Choose your complete shirt in 22 colours and 12 pa�erns, including brand logos, for corporate sponsors, clubs, etc.

With colours to suit every rider, you can create a unique event shirt.

RRP: £66.50

Timeless ta�ersall check stock. Ideal for hun�ng, even�ng and pony club ac�vi�es. This tradi�onal self-tying stock is a staple piece in every riders wardrobe. Instruc�ons on how to �e your stock included! One size fits all. RRP: £22.50

FOR DOGS -London dog accessories

Equetech Snaffle Belt

EQUINE Fashion

Genuine leather belt with Equetech exclusive s�rrup buckle. This is an exquisite belt, to add a stylish accent to your wardrobe, for compe��on and casual use. Perfect for dressage, show jumping and on the high street! RRP: £32.95

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London dog accessories brand Buddy & Bone’s new Vegan Leather Dog Collar & Leads are a fashionable take on the classic leather lead.

Collars start from RRP: £26 & Leads from RRP: £28

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Exceptionally EQUESTRIAN

With colder weather upon us, check out our fashionable foot ware selections whether you want to keep warm or look hot!

SEECAAS: SHOES WITH HEART AND SOLE

ARCTIC Sport II

When you’re not galloping on your horse, Seecaas wants you to enjoy classy and comfortable shoes that you feel great wearing! Seecaas has put countless hours into making you the perfect shoe!

The new go-to flat, The Ella Flat ($150 on www.seecaas.com), has just arrived and we know you will love it! Not only are they the new trend in footwear, they are on a mission as well and come in trendy prints (like this snakeskin Ella Flat) and beau�ful solids.

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Designed for some of the coldest condi�ons, the Arc�c Sport II works great in nearly every environment. These fun, sporty colors make them perfect for trekking in the back woods or just enjoying the great outdoors.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • 100% Waterproof • 5mm Neoprene Boo�e for Comfort and Performance • Warm Fleece Lining • Extended Rubber Coverage • Comfort Insole • EVA Midsole for Added Comfort • Rugged Outsole • bioDEWIX An�microbial footbed insert topcover with NZYM for odor control and moisture management Price: $175 Also available in mid-height

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At Seecaas they strive to bring awareness to adop�on and help aid in funding adop�ons with their Seecaas Hope For Adop�on Founda�on. A proceed from every sale at Seecaas goes to the founda�on to help families with adop�on costs, which can be a barrier when families are looking into adop�on.

Triangles are a symbol of the adop�on triad! So we made sure to place them all thought out our design process.

With every detail of the Ella Flat perfectly planned — From the triangles on our removable insole for easy washing, to the triangle in Seecaas’ Hope for Adop�on Bracelets. They want everyone to know that when they purchase Seecaas they are helping build families.

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Shiney

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� BRIGHT

Make this handcra�ed sterling silver torque bangle your own by choosing from a choice of sterling silver or solid gold charms and also the op�on to add a personalised disc. They make the perfect unique gi� for someone special or why not treat yourself and add the ini�als of your loved ones.

Prices start from RRP: £100 Comes ‘gi� ready’ in luxury gi� box and bag. www.thesilverstable.co.uk

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Exceptionally EQUESTRIAN

As winter approaches, prepare your self and your horse with these great finds for stuff and your soul!

PREMIER AUSTRALIAN BRAND Each ingredient was selected for its par�cular cleaning or condi�oning OAKWOOD PRODUCTS Makes U.S. Debut with Line of Leather Cleaning and Conditioning Products Oakwood Products, Australia’s 30-year-old premier brand of pet care and leather care products, has launched a line of leather care products in the U.S. The Oakwood Complete Leather Care System consists of five products designed to address the three essen�al areas of leather care, helping users properly clean, condi�on and maintain all of their horse tack, from riding boots to saddle gear.

Founded in 1990, the products are made from ingredients na�ve to Australia including emu oil, lanolin, beeswax, neatsfoot oil, carnauba wax, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil and glycerine.

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proper�es. For example, lanolin penetrates leather’s lower layers to maintain its natural feel while beeswax provides advanced water resistance and protec�on from everyday wear and tear. Emu oil works with lanolin to prevent leather from drying, cracking and fading by penetra�ng its deepest layers with natural moisture that keeps it so� and supple.

• Oakwood Liquid Saddle Soap • Oakwood Glycerine Leather Cleaner • Oakwood Leather Condi�oner • Oakwood Leather Oil Oakwood products are independently tested and guaranteed to meet the highest • Oakwood Everyday Leather & Synthe�c Wipes performance expecta�ons. The line conAlso, Oakwood Pet Grooming And sists of the following products: Pet Care Products. h�ps://oakwoodus.com

Beautifully

JOURNALIST’S Journey My twenty-year journey with my horses has been nothing like I once imagined it might be when I was a little girl growing up on my parents’ farm in Germany.

Clean boots and bandages all winter?

You can with Golly Galoshes: These award-winning gaiters are waterproof and breathable are your tackroom hero’s this winter. Fluro or classic Navy & Black.From RRP: £26.99 www.gollygaloshes.com

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For horses - Give the gi� of health and vitality with Aloeride, an organic, natural aloe vera supplement for hooves, skin and diges�on. £55.20 for month’s supply.

www.aloeride.com

Back then I pictured myself riding with my horse to the highest level in dressage and show jumping, but I never once thought about what it would be like to actually care for a horse. I did plenty of chores around the farm as a kid but I never put two and two together in that respect.

In my imagination my horse would never get sick or need food, there were no medical bills, horses’ hooves needing trimming, or desperate searches for the highest grade of hay. Dreaming about horses will not teach you the responsibility of having one. My horses taught me how to ride, not the other way around; they taught me commitment and trust, how to live life in the present moment, and the right meaning of self-love. Horses don’t judge, but they understand. My dream of having horses could never have prepared me for the life I have with my horses today, because all our dreams must evolve and survive many hard knocks along the way. My horses and I have had many happy moments sometimes followed by sadness and even loss that in a miraculous way was turned into triumph. In this book I have recorded some of my experiences with my horses, in part because of all they have meant to me, and also in the hope they may provide you with some interest, information, and insights on your own journey with your horse or horses. I would not trade my adventures with my horses for anything in the world, for they have shaped me into the person I am today. You can find my book at www.karinmateybooks.com

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AWESOME ACCESSORIES Seecaas was created to bring a comfortable, feminine, classic yet stylist shoe to life. This shoe brand wanted to bring it’s customers the comfort of everyday wear but yet be fashionable for all the places you’ll go, whether you’re on your horse or out on the town.

The Removable strap design has been a favorite amongst customers because there are so many ways you can interchange them between the almond shape, cap toe flats. Or you can choose not to wear the straps at all! So versa�le! From a day at the office to a night out, Seecaas can be worn through it all.

The Elle Flat by Seecaas is made with 100% real leather and the insole is made from recyclable thread with a dash of sparkle, of course.

They’re also kind to the earth, featuring a beau�ful recyclable thread insole to keep your feet comfortable all day- no ma�er how busy you may be!

The triangles are incorporated even down to our gold shimmer, non skid, rubber soles.

When wearing Seecaas the goal is that they want you to feel beau�ful, know that you are helping a mission and to #leavealittlesparkle wherever you go!

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Snakeskin is one of the ho�est fashion trends, you can get into this trend with Seecaas’ Snakeskin with Black Cap Toe online now at www.seecaas.com.

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HIS Talking Trash with

R. Scot Evans, Creative Director

&HERS with L.A. Sokolowski

for GREEN is the NEW BLUE

Dorothy, we’re not in Litchfield anymore. Green Is The New Blue isn’t just a clever riff off the Netflix series but an organization underscoring a growing and relevant concern: what role should American horse shows play in a community’s efforts to reduce, re-use and recycle? Funny you should ask… because GNB creative director, R. Scot Evans, has some suggestions. Two GNB goals are to empower horse show exhibitors and managers about best practices for sustainability and ecological safety, and then to provide them with the tools to make those changes easy and straightforward to implement. From refillable water bottles to recycling ribbons, GNB is spurring change and few horsemen could be handling the reins better. Scot was a founding board member and former president of the Equestrian Aid Foundation, worked in sponsor relations for Stadium Jumping, Inc. and the Hampton Classic, and remains a respected trainer, clinician and USEF “R” judge in hunter, jumper and equitation, who has pinned such major shows as the ASPCA Maclay Finals and IHSA National Championships.

HERS: What do you remember about your first horse or pony?

HIS: It was more like my first donkey! I rode him in my little racing saddle and attempted to teach him to jump over a log. Needless to say I learned to fall off -- and often -- at a very early age.

HERS: What do you like best in a horse? What do you like best in a person?

HIS: In a horse, to be willing to please and work together as a team. I like being trustworthy in a person.

HERS: Is there a job in your past that was never included on your résumé?

HIS: When I was 14 my first paid job was living on the road with horses for a summer, grooming and learning with a top rider like Maryann Steiert Charles.

HERS: If you had to work outside the horse world what would you be doing?

HIS: Philanthropic work, using my voice and energy for the greater good.

HERS: What is your favorite quote?

HIS: The Golden Rule, about doing unto others…

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HERS: Describe yourself in one word? What word might your friends choose?

HIS: Content.

HERS: Share an instance where you faced and solved a difficult problem.

HIS: Working with a horse who had a reputation of being very difficult and, when getting back to the bare minimum, literally riding without a bit, I was able to rebuild his confidence in humans.

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HERS: Where do you see horse sport headed?

HIS: The quality of performance across various horse sports is better than ever. The breeding of modern sport horses is leading to higher quality whether it’s hunter, jumper, dressage or another discipline..

HERS: What can every horse show do to go greener?

HIS: Start with supplying proper recycle bins and work towards reducing single-use plastic at equestrian centers and horse parks.

HERS: What is the single greatest waste byproduct left behind from a show?

HIS: Single-use plastic. It comes in all shapes and sizes.

HERS: What role do you hope GNB plays in a greener future?

HIS: Implementing green practices at horse parks and equestrian centers that will then inspire equestrians to use similar practices at their home and stable.

HERS: What has this pandemic experience taught you?

HIS: When slowing down, one catches more of the details along the way, as well as developing a greater appreciation for my friends and family.

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& ANTIQUES

ART

By Dr. Lori

How to Sell Political Playthings online

By Dr. Lori Verderame

The vintage toy market is nearly as emotionally-charged as the political landscape. During campaign season, which keeps getting longer and longer nowadays, the most popular political —specifically Presidential—collectibles come in the form of playthings, games or toys. From bobbleheads to beanie babies, now is the time to cash in on the campaign memorabilia of yesterday. Take advantage of the broad media coverage surrounding the candidates to sell your stuff and use it to help advertise your online listings of political items.

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Political campaigns have moved away from the functional item giveaways promoting their candidates of the past like William McKinley baby soap and John F Kennedy cigarette lighters in favor of campaign toys. More recently, collectors, political operatives, and even kids have coveted items like Barack Obama and Mitt Romney bobbleheads, George W. Bush jack-in-the-boxes, Donald J. Trump coloring books, Bill Clinton soft plush pillow dolls, and blue pantsuit clad Hillary Clinton “Ready for Action” action figures.

A pair of beanie babies called Lefty, a donkey and Righty, an elephant, were manufactured a few years after the collectible stuffed toys were first introduced in 1993. These red and blue Ty Inc. collectibles were all the rage in 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008. Today, they are among the pricey offerings on auction websites and Facebook marketplace that have emerged from basement storage tubs.

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If you are trying to sell your bygone political toys, post them online no later than October 1 to ride the intense press wave. On my youtube channel, I teach people how to sell stuff, market, and attract buyers.

I advise to use social media pages to highlight your stuff, make sure you tell the backstory of your political playthings, and post tightly cropped photographs with no hands or visual distractions in the background when you are showing potential buyers your online offerings. Attract buyer interest with an interesting anecdote from the candidate or campaign. Answer comments and questions in a timely manner. Ignore online auction trolls posing as helpful shoppers or naysayers. Use this time to market your online political collectibles well before election day arrives. Don’t forget to vote!

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When it comes to market value, the big winners will be political family fun games as families look for new activities during a pandemic that has kept some parents and children home from workplaces and schools. Games like “A house divided” congressional ���������������������������������������������������� Monopoly board game or Trump cards where players ���������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������� try to guess which printed card statements are fake news attract young and old alike to compete this election season.

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For Now and Ever A most unusual gift of love

The Poem Reads:

“There is no moment of my life when you are not a part of me; You hold my heart; you guide my soul; And if my will be done, And all I long for could come true, with perfect joy I would choose to share eternity with you.”

Dear Reader: The drawing you see above is called Now and Forever. It is completely composed of dots and ink. After writing the poem, I with a quill pen and placed thousands of these dots, one at a time, to create this gift in honor of my youngest brother and his wife. Now, I have decided to offer The Promise to those who share and value it’s sentiment. Each litho is numbered and signed by hand and precisely captures the detail of the drawing. As a wedding or anniversary gift, or simply as a standard for your own home, I believe you will find it most appropriate.

Measuring 14” x 16”, it is available either fully-framed in a subtle copper tone with hand-cut double mats of pewter and rust at $145* or in the mats alone at $105*. Please add $18.95 for insured shipping and packing. Your satisfaction is completely guaranteed. My best wishes are with you.

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The Unicorn’s Rhyme (Size 24 x 30) From Jungle Fables Purity is such a high virtue That makes us the purest white.

Whiter than the Easter lily, Whiter than the white cloud In the early morning sky.

Purity is such a high virtue, that We must live in a very high place.

Purity is such a high virtue, that We live here all by ourselves.

We miss the world below us, But we do want to keep in touch.

We have posted sentries in the highest peaks, And also in the lowest.

Awaiting, anxiously for the virgin To come and tame us all.

If you know her What does she look like?

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WHO TO CALL WHEN THE TIME COMES:

By Johanna E. Sheehe, Esquire

Equine Mortality Insurance Notice Provisions

I recently experienced the day that every horse owner dreads – the day my equine companion and partner passed away. With the flurry of phone calls and waves of emotions, it would have been easy to delay informing my insurance carrier of this event. But experience has taught me that the failure to provide timely notice of death or injury can result in a breach of your obligations under an equine mortality insurance policy — and a denial of your claim.

Similar to life insurance, equine mortality insurance policies are designed to pay the insured horse owner a sum of money after the death of a horse by accident, injury, or illness. These mortality policies typically contain a “notice” provision requiring the owner to provide the insurance company with “prompt” or “immediate” notice of death, illness, or lameness. The language of notice requirements varies among insurers, but the proposition is the same: to receive benefits under the insurance policy, the carrier must be informed of the animal’s death as soon as practicable.

The notice requirement is a condition precedent to recovery under the policy.

determine what information is required to process your claim.

To avoid unnecessary stress as you are grieving, be prepared. Read your policy carefully and keep it in a location that is safe and easy to access. Most carriers provide 24-hour “Emergency Hotlines” to assist with your claims. They are prepared to receive calls at all hours and on weekends and holidays. The death of your horse is an emergency and you will want to contact the carrier directly, not your agent. If you are unable to speak to a representative immediately, leave a voicemail with your name, contact information, policy number, and a short summary of the facts. In my experience, an agent will return your call that same day. Often, the carrier will wish to speak to your veterinarian. It can be helpful to allow the carrier that opportunity. And keep in mind, most insurers ask to be consulted before an insured horse is euthanized.

While thinking of insurance at such a difficult time might seem insensitive, it is necessary to safeguard the protections you put in place.

Should you be unable to make the call, have a trusted loved one handle the initial outreach on your behalf.

If you have experienced the death of your beloved animal, please rest assured that the insurance companies are there to help, and the earlier you contact them the better.

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In other words, if you fail to provide “prompt” or “timely” notice, coverage could be forfeit. Why do such provisions exist? A sad reality is that insurance carriers are commonly presented with fraudulent insurance claims. Therefore, an insurance carrier will often require additional information to process the claim. For example, the carrier might request a certificate of health, testing, or necropsy (post-mortem examination), to be conducted by a veterinarian. Prompt notice allows both you, and the carrier, to

For more corporate information or to discuss your contractual issues, feel free to contact attorney Johanna E. Sheehe at Sheehe & Associates, P.A. Miami Office (305) 379-3515. www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

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THE INGREDIENTS FOR FIRST-PLACE PERFORMANCE How to win with equine nutrition

By Russell Mueller, U.S. retail equine marketing manager, Cargill Winning takes hard work. It’s hours of practice, meticulous planning and unwavering commitment that make it possible to go the distance. We revel all the time in elite athletic performance in human sport, praising the work and talent that go into achieving greatness. And it’s these same feats – of skill and will – that we revel in a true champion horse.

Owners of performance horses know well the challenges that lie along the path to greatness. But if getting into the winner’s circle was easy, it’d lose its luster.

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So, the drive to win is there. What is the next ingredient for first place? At the foundation is proper nutrition.

Perform, recover, repeat with nutrition Horses are athletes, just like humans.

Whether in practice or in competition, performing at the level of an athlete requires proper fuel. What goes into the body has a significant impact on what the body can do.

At Nutrena, we design feed that’s specifically geared to meet the high demands of performance horses. We keep two main goals in mind: supply the nutrients needed to be the best, and support the essential recovery that follows hard work.

The science shows that recovery can be well-supported by nutrition. Done right and you can avoid muscle fatigue, more quickly rebound to 100% and get back to training with your horse.

In Nutrena’s ProForce® line of equine feed, we deploy a new Rebound Technology™ that’s tailormade to reinvigorate performance horses. Comprised of a proprietary blend of chromium and branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) to help support healthy exercise recovery, Rebound Technology helps restore energy to muscles after competition or a workout.

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to reduce muscle fatigue from exercise by helping to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness. Additionally, thanks to amped up available protein – especially Leucine – horses supplemented with BCAAs may see an improvement in protein synthesis as well as a reduction in protein breakdown.

Chromium takes a different path to helping improve horse performance. Involved in carbohydrate metabolism and other insulin-dependent processes, chromium helps improve the body’s ability to move nutrients into muscle cells. This helps keep muscle cells functioning efficiently during exercise and allows for ample rebuild afterward. Additional research has shown that chromium supplementation can help with overall protein synthesis, thanks to glucose being more readily available due to improved insulin sensitivity.

Together, these technologies provide the fuel horses need to keep going. After all, it’s more than just the actual competition that can be exhausting and performance limiting.

The winning feed formula To get the leg up in competition, combining the benefits of supplements like BCAAs and chromium can help make it possible.

ProForce feeds make it easy for horse owners to deploy these technologies by making them standard in every bag.

Additionally, ProForce includes Topline Balance® technology – Nutrena’s unique approach to topline health – Nutri-Bloom Advantage® technology to improve total fiber digestion, and marinesourced calcite to support gastric health.

By building a strong nutritional foundation, horse owners can set up their horses for high-power, sustainable performance. In the end, it’s the nutrition that just might make the difference between a champion and second place.

Learn more about how to fuel your next win at NutrenaWorld.com/ProForce.

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FLOORING

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Flooring First

Barn design begins at ground level.

By Kim F Miller Stall flooring isn’t the sexiest subject among the many considerations in building or updating a barn. But leave it to the last at your peril, counsels renowned barn architect John Blackburn. As the title of one of his most popular books, Healthy Stables by Design, suggests, Blackburn and his team at Blackburn Architects PC prioritize horse health every step of the way. The owners’ goals for their stable and the demands of their site are equally important.

Because stall flooring impacts horse health and owner’s goals, it should be determined at the outset. Over 30 years, Blackburn has constantly refined what is now a proprietary questionnaire for owners to complete as step-one in the process. The answers are critical to the firm’s work and in helping owners identify priorities and allot budget accordingly.

Leaving flooring decisions to the last can be a costly mistake. Most options require leveling the base, pouring concrete, compacting the base material and/or laying a grid or creating another means of drainage. Re-doing that after the walls and the rest of the structure are up is an expensive, laborious inconvenience. It’s easily avoidable by planning for how the stall will be used, by what kind of horses and for how much of the day.

How the stalls will be maintained and by whom is another important factor. At-home horse keeping is many a boarder’s dream, but underestimating the time it takes to maintain the stable is a top tarnisher of that dream’s manifestation. Stall flooring choice plays a part in that.

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Stall-related decisions include size, stall fronts, doors, walls, lighting, feed and water fixtures and flooring. Flooring ranges from the most basic: clay or stone dust to the most expensive options that include cushioned flooring that is sealed to the stall walls and custom-made interlocking rubber bricks.

Horse health-driven flooring priorities are safety, comfort and how it impacts stable air quality. Safe flooring is a stable surface with traction to prevent slipping when horses walk, lie down or stand up. It should be level at installation and constructed to stay that way even with hard keepers that may paw or pace the floor. Bases made of compacted dirt or stone dust will eventually form depressions, even when installed with plastic grid systems to aid drainage and ease cleaning. Proper maintenance is critical.

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Comfort and joint health are attained by cushioned flooring or the use of enough bedding to create cushion. This is important for rest and sleep and to reduce wear and tear on joints. A level floor also encourages horses to distribute their weight evenly.

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Cross section of ComfortStall flooring & illustration of minimal bedding used.

Surfaces that emulate a gymnasium mat in their degree of give require horses to make tiny muscle movements to maintain their balance. The resulting proprioception has the therapeutic effect of prompting blood flow and minimizing inflammation. Equine physical therapists recommend this flooring characteristic to accelerate healing, whether from everyday work or injury or surgery rehab.

Flooring’s impact on barn air quality is often overlooked.

“Odors and bacteria accumulate in the barn,” Blackburn explains. “The horse’s respiratory system is so sensitive; we do everything we can to protect it.” Situating and designing the whole barn for ventilation and air circulation are crucial for all of Blackburn’s designs.

Cushing and clean air are points in favor of flooring with a one-piece sealed top cover, such as ComfortStall. This system prevents urine and other fluids from seeping through and becoming a bacterial bolloubaise at the stall base.

Even well-snugged stall mats, a less expensive option, allow some fluid to seep through to the base.

Durable, sealed, one-piece top covers also enable sanitization. The Cornell University Veterinary Hospital has had ComfortStall in its post-surgery stalls for 10 years, partly because they are easily sanitized between patients.

Bedding is major contributor to bad barn air. Wood shavings are full of respirable dust and straw was found to promote fungal growth in a recent study of Inflammatory Airway Disease in active sport horses. The need for only minimal bedding is another attribute of flooring with built-in cushion. These systems only require enough bedding to absorb urine, which is then easily removed when soiled.

Less bedding equals less dust and less time, labor and costs of buying and removing bedding. It’s easier on the environment, too.

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Jamie Barge’s show jumper, Luebbo, at her new barn in Malibu, California.

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No flooring lasts forever, but investments up front usually correlate to longer life.

An Installer’s Vantage Point As an independent contractor, Graham Russ sees stall flooring from a different perspective. Over several years of installations in new stables and replacing it in existing barns, he sees more owners making a substantial upfront investment with the realistic expectation of a return in the form of horse health and maintenance savings.

“A lot of my installs are replacing the 4’ by 6’ rubber mat puzzle pieces,” says Russ, who is based in Ft. Worth, Texas.

“They usually have cracks between each mat. They provide little cushion themselves and they are usually put down over concrete or gravel. That lack of cushion really causes problems for horses.” But it’s pocketbook pressure that initially turns many to the ComfortStall installations that he’s doing more of the last few years.

“People go from seven bags of shavings per stall to one bag,” Russ explains. “This product pays for itself in nine or 10 months. It sells itself.” And that’s the case even though its upfront cost is considerably more than seemingly similar brands. ComfortStall’s cushion comes mainly from a layer of proprietary orthopedic foam while other types use geotextiles and a crumb rubber-filled, channeled mattress for cushion. The flooring systems can look the same to the casual observer but not to Russ, who has installed and observed the performance of various methods and materials.

Even without the shavings and labor savings, flooring costs should be considered as amortized over time. ComfortStall, for example, has a six-year warranty and an average life span of 15-20 years. “I work at barns where horses have pawed through the mats all the time,” he says. “I’ve never seen a horse paw through ComfortStall.”

“When you are going to spend the money, you might as well do it right the first time with ComfortStall and not worry about it again,” Russ states. “If you don’t want to spend the money, go with the 3/4” stall mats and a lot of shavings.”

A little bit of research and thought on the front end of a barn building or remodeling project can save a lot of money and headache over the life of the barn, and it all starts at ground level with flooring!

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MEDITATION AND VISUALIZATION BEFORE TRAINING WITH YOUR HORSE

EQUINE Health

Did you know that your horse may know what you are thinking before you do? That’s why you need to be relaxed, focused, and ready to work with your horse partner in a harmonious and productive way.

Meditation helps in the expansion of awareness to bring you into a state of balance. We are energy, and when we are in a more balanced state of mind, we radiate this out to the world, benefiting everyone we come in contact with, animals included, and we feel uplifted and peaceful. Meditation has brought many health benefits into my life. I feel so much more relaxed and connected to my inner self since beginning this practice.

I usually meditate 30 minutes a day, and that’s enough to bring me into a more relaxed state of mind. When I am relaxed, I feel much happier and can focus better, and am more prepared to go into the horse ring.

In order to reap all the benefits of meditation, you must be consistent in the daily meditation practice. Meditation feels like daydreaming and it’s fun! It allows me to think about what I like to have in my life. As I relax, I focus on my breathing. I breathe deeply and count my inhales and exhales. After a few minutes of focusing on my breathing, I notice how relaxed my mind and body have become. Later, with my horses, I am much calmer and more focused in my training. Today, I would not think of entering into a training session with my horses without meditating first and being certain that I am focused and ready to be utterly attentive to my horse.

There are so many benefits to meditation. I am convinced that if everyone, including young children, would learn and include meditation in their daily life, ninety-nine percent of the world’s problems would be eliminated fairly rapidly. There are many forms of meditation and you can find the type that is right for you.

Meditation and visualization are complementary. Together, they are helpful tools that can be used to accomplish a goal in the horse ring or anywhere else you might like to apply them. To visualize, all you have to do is close your eyes, relax while focusing on your breathing, and then focus on something you would like to accomplish 54

and allow your mind to go through the process just like you were really doing it. Later, when you are actually doing the task, you will notice how much easier it can be done if you have taken the time to visualize it first in your mind. Visualizing is not complicated and we visualize all the time anyway.

I learned long ago to use visualization in preparation for my dressage tests. Did you know that your mind does not know the difference between visualizing a test and actually performing it in the arena? The mind sees images or pictures in both instances.

Visualization is a dry run before you engage in some activity. Before I start my training, I close my eyes and see myself moving through the dressage arena. I visualize everything beforehand, in detail. I always visualize that my training sessions go very well, and end with a positive outcome, and so they do!

My practice of meditation and visualization has helped me enormously in the show ring and in training with my horses at home. I was first introduced to meditation and visualization when I trained in the martial arts. Meditation is a practice that has been used in the martial arts around the world for many centuries. In my martial arts training I learned that whatever I wanted to achieve I had to first be able to visualize in my mind’s eye. In order to become a good visualizer, I had to make meditation part of my daily life. Over the many years of my martial arts training, I realized that meditation and visualization go hand in hand.

Meditation can help us reduce or prevent injury to our horses. Horses are flight animals and if the trainer cannot be relaxed and calm while working with horses, that nervous energy is then projected to the horse.

My dressage arena is close to the road. Sometimes motorcycles or a big farm tractor comes driving by making a lot of noise. Sometimes the kids rev their engine thinking it’s cool, and when they do this, I have a hard time staying calm. By breathing deep and relaxing deeper into the saddle and staying calm and relaxed myself, this energy is transferred over to my horse. My meditation helps me turn a bad situation around.

It helps me visualize and think ahead. When I hear a big tractor or motorcycle approach, I calmly ride away from the road side of the arena and stay in a circle with my horse on the bit until the noise and any danger has passed.

Horses are extremely intuitive and can sense your state of mind instantly. It should be easy to understand that any relaxing practice that calms oneself, centers oneself, keeps one alert, and facilitates inner peace would be a natural part of a horse trainer’s daily life.

Karin Matey is the author of My American Horse Family, Sebastian’s Adventures: Diary of a Champion and her newest book Horse Dreams: Horsemanship with Heart. For more information, please visit her author’s web site at www.karinmateybooks.com or email: karinmatey@outlook.com. www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com

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No Sweat Is

Changing

The Way The World Sweats One Hat or Helmet at a Time Disposable headwear liners soak up sweat to prevent stains, odors and burning eyes.

Playing sports, working hard on the job or just walking around town can lead to breaking out in a sweat that interferes with your activities. Getting sweat in your eyes or having it roll down your face can throw off your whole game, ruin your makeup and is just generally annoying. NoSweat has created the first disposable performance liners for hats, helmets, hard hats and visors that absorb sweat instantly while preventing odors, stains and even acne.

NoSweat thin liners simply peel and stick to the inside of headwear and feature SweatLock™ technology engineered to instantly absorb sweat. Moisture is locked inside the liner to help prevent dripping sweat, fogging, sweat stains, acne and odor. Each NoSweat liner absorbs around 2 ounces of sweat.

EQUINE Health

The liners are performance, safety and hygiene based allowing users to perform at their best, without distractions that are associated with sweating. Depending on the person and activities being performed, each liner can last anywhere from one round of golf to two weeks of standard hat usage. The liners also preserve hats and keep the inside looking as fresh as the day it was bought.

NoSweat is a 100% American Made company. NoSweat liners are backed by some of the biggest names in sports including TJ Oshie, Golden Tate, Dallas Keuchel, Brandon McManus, Stewart Cink, Scott Langley, Matt Adams and Kerry Feirman. The company is also an Official Licensed Partner of the PGA TOUR. NoSweat liners are available for hats, helmets, hardhats and visors and start at $6.99 for a pack of three and $34.99 for a pack of 25. For more information and to purchase liners visit www.nosweatco.com.

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Feeding

Beet Pulp

By Eleanor Blazer THE WAY OF HORSES Copyright @ 2018

High in digestible fiber.

Low glycemic index.

10% crude protein.

What is this miracle feed for horses?

Beet pulp!

After sugar is extracted from beets the left over pulp is a form of highly digestible fiber suitable for horses. Beet pulp contains 18.0% crude fiber, which puts it on the borderline of being classified as forage.

The equine digestive system is designed to utilize fiber.

The cecum, which is part of the large intestine, contains microbes. These microbes break down cellulose and fiber.

The fiber in beet pulp is broken down in the cecum and produces energy for the horse to utilize, just like forage.

Another advantage of plain beet pulp is the low glycemic index.

The glycemic index is a numerical number given to a food or feed. This number represents the average increase in blood glucose after a meal. For example, Anne Rodiek of the Department of Animal Sciences, California State University, Davis, published a study. In this study oats were given the glycemic index value of 100, as the average.

Corn came in with a value of 117 and beet pulp (plain with no added molasses) a value of one.

Maintaining a low blood glucose level helps keep some horses calm. Feeds that contain high glycemic levels can spike blood glucose which causes some horses to become full of energy or “hot”.

EQUINE Health

Horses that suffer from the metabolic syndrome known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Cushing’s disease) will also benefit from a diet that is beet pulp and forage based. These horses do not produce insulin normally and blood glucose is not regulated properly. The resulting high levels of blood glucose can trigger a toxic situation resulting in laminitis.

There are two basic forms of beet pulp: shredded and pelleted. Many suppliers of beet pulp add molasses to make it more palatable to the horse. If you are using beet pulp to maintain a low glycemic index do not get the product with the added molasses.

Though beet pulp is high in digestible fiber it does not contain enough long stem fiber to be fed as the only source of forage. Up to 25.0% of the horse’s total diet may be replaced with beet pulp. Keep in mind that at least 5.0% of the horse’s diet must be a source of long stem fiber, for example; hay, pasture or alfalfa/timothy cubes. The long stem fiber is needed to keep the hindgut working properly.

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The fiber pieces should not be less than three quarters of an inch long.

Here are two myths that persist about feeding beet pulp to horses.

Myth number one: it will swell up and rupture the stomach.

The stomach of the horse has the ability to detect when the maximum content level is approaching. A hormone called motilin is released. This hormone causes the stomach to empty - passing the contents into the small intestine and in turn to the large intestine. There is plenty of room and the beet pulp will be utilized very efficiently.

Myth number two: beet pulp needs to be soaked.

Numerous horses have been fed beet pulp dry with no problems. Horses that tend to eat quickly or gulp their feed should have the beet pulp soaked or they may choke.

Horses that choke on beet pulp may choke on other concentrated feeds. These horses usually bolt their feed. A few large rocks in the feeder will slow down their consumption rate. Soaking may help…no matter what the feed is.

Some horses may eat it more readily if it is soaked. The pellet form may also be very hard, so soaking will help break it down.

The amount of time to soak beet pulp varies; many owners will just soak for 15 minutes in hot tap water, while others will soak it for an hour before feeding. Be sure to throw out any soaked beet pulp that is not consumed in a reasonable amount of time, as it will ferment.

Also, soaking helps get more fluids into a horse. Beet pulp can help the horse that has trouble maintaining weight or problems chewing. It can also be used as a hay extender if hay supplies are running low.

There are many products on the market that have a beet pulp base, for example senior feed. These products also contain the needed minerals and vitamins to balance the diet.

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ROUNDWORMS

Controlling roundworms (Parascaris spp./ascarids) has been an on-going challenge for horse breeders.

The 1916 United States Department of Agriculture book “Diseases of the Horse” describes how the roundworm affects the growth and health of horses – unthri�iness, diarrhea or cons�pa�on, colic and respiratory problems. Recommended treatment compounds were tartar eme�c, turpen�ne or carbon bisulphid for the removal of the parasite. Foals were treated with a mixture of the chemical of choice and honey which was placed on the back of the tongue twice a week.

Older horses were fasted for 18 hours and then administered the poison with a stomach tube. The toxic chemicals basically caused severe diarrhea and purged the intes�nal tract. The book warns that the treatments are dangerous to the horse and can cause death or permanent injury to the kidneys or other organs.

Roundworms are primarily a young horse’s nemesis.

EQUINE Health

The newborn foal is free from parasites, but it doesn’t take long for the youngster to be exposed.

Ascarid eggs can live for years in pastures and turnouts on plants, buckets, fences and stall walls – just wai�ng for the exploring foal to find and swallow. The eggs can also become stuck to the mare’s udder and swallowed when the foal nurses.

The eggs travel to the small intes�ne where they hatch. After hatching, the larvae work through the intes�nal wall into the blood stream, reaching the liver and eventually ending up in the lungs. The larvae are coughed up, swallowed and return to the small intes�ne where they complete their lifecycle - maturing into adult egg-laying worms. The new eggs are passed out of the horse in the manure where they wait to be ingested by the next horse. It is es�mated the eggs can live for close to 10 years in a suitable environment. Extreme heat and cold does not effec�vely kill the eggs, which are encased in a hard protec�ve capsule.

As the 1916 book stated roundworms can cause poor growth, coughing, nasal discharge, inflamma�on and colic.

But foal owners must realize that youngsters without symptoms will s�ll have roundworms. Total eradica�on of roundworms in the environment is impossible.

Over last 100 years our choice of chemicals and administra�on has improved but the effec�veness of our modern dewormers is decreasing.

A study done in September 2002 on a farm in Ontario, Canada showed that foals which had been regularly dewormed with ivermec�n since birth had poor roundworm control – they were resistant to ivermec�n. [Patrick D Hearn, F & Peregrine, Andrew. (2003). Iden�fica�on of foals infected with Parascaris equorum apparently resistant to ivermec�n.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Associa�on. 223.

482-5, 455. 10.2460/javma.2003.223.482.]

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To prevent resistance to dewormers the American Associa�on of Equine Prac��oneers recommends for foals and weanlings: “During the first year of life foals should receive a minimum of four anthelmin�c treatments. First deworming should be carried out at about 2-3 months of age, and a benzimidazole drug is recommended to ensure efficacy against ascarids. Second deworming is recommended just before weaning (approximately 4-6 months of age). An extra treatment can be jus�fied before weaning if the �me period between the two treatments exceeds 3 months. At weaning a fecal egg count is recommended to determine whether worm burdens are primarily strongyles or ascarids, to facilitate the right choice of drug class. Third and fourth treatments should be considered at about 9 and 12 months of age, respec�vely, and treatment should primarily be targe�ng strongyles. Tapeworm treatment should be included in the 9-month treatment.” h�ps://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Guidelines/AAEPParasiteControlGuidelines_0.pdf Dewormers are ineffec�ve on roundworms un�l the parasites become adults, so deworming foals before the age of 2 months is not advised. Deworming foals at an early age sets up resistance – resul�ng in dewormers being ineffec�ve later when they can be of use.

Care must be taken when administering the first dose of dewormer. If the foal has a large worm burden the sudden die-off of adult worms can cause a blockage, resul�ng in impac�on colic. It should be done under the supervision of a veterinarian.

By the �me the young horse is two years old resistance to roundworms has developed. Occasionally adult horses will have a low roundworm burden.

In 1916 managing manure was the key to keeping the exposure down. The book recommended stalls and pastures be cleaned daily and the manure not spread on paddocks where mares and foals were kept. Feed was to be offered off the ground.

This is true today - management is key. Overstocking pastures and turnout areas should be avoided. Isola�on of new horses with dubious health history should be implemented un�l a fecal count can be taken and treatment completed before introduc�on to the herd. Manure removal and pasture rota�on can also help in managing internal parasites.

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Palm Partnership Training™ Building a Partnership with your Horse

WESTERN DRESSAGE: LEARNING THE DRESSAGE TRAINING PYRAMID

by Lynn Palm

One of the best things about dressage is that it builds upon itself and every step is based upon a training pyramid. When you understand all the “building blocks” in this pyramid, you increase your ability to achieve your goals.

EQUINE Training & Showing

The Dressage Training Pyramid is a wonderful guideline for the natural training of a horse. We must not forget that dressage is a French word that means “training.” The pyramid is the guideline to which we refer as we develop our horse’s body in order to advance his training through correct collection. The Dressage Pyramid is also our guideline for the physical conditioning of our horses through progressive development. Obedience is achieved with “increasing thoroughness” when using the pyramid. Thoroughness is simply riding the horse from “back to front,” thereby connecting the legs aids to the hand aids, or, in other words, the horse’s hind legs to his mouth.

Let’s take a look at each step of the Dressage Training Pyramid: 1. Rhythm 2. Relaxation 3. Connection 4. Impulsion 5. Straightness 6. Collection

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Rhythm describes the horse’s gait.

Rhythm is the energy and tempo in each gait and the speed within the gait. You must achieve control of your horse’s rhythm because without it, you will lose the connection from the horse’s hind legs to his mouth.

Relaxation is the elasticity and suppleness throughout the body of the horse at work. When a horse is relaxed he is confident, accepts the aids, and is willing. Relaxation always tells me that my horse is supple in his muscles throughout the body, especially in his neck and back.

When relaxed, the hind legs swing under the horse with power and allow him to show a natural self-carriage.

Connection is the acceptance of the bit through the acceptance of the aids. This is when the horse responds to the leg and rein aids when cues are given. The rider can control the horse’s body alignment and his frame. When horse and rider have a good connection, the horse will reach for the bit and round his spine correctly.

The horse will bear more weight on the hind legs, bring the back up and break at the poll correctly.

Impulsion is the next step of development.

Impulsion is when a horse will increase energy and thrust from the hindquarters and legs to propel himself forward.

This development is necessary for the horse to bear more weight on the hind legs and lighten the forehand in order to collect his body. A horse that continues to be encouraged to bear more weight on the hind legs will engage his legs deeper under the body, thus having more energy and impulsion for self carriage, balance. He will also have more ability to do advanced movements, such as lengthening the trot and canter. More bend from the horse’s body, lateral training, and lead changes cannot be accomplished without impulsion.

Straightness is a necessity for the horse to be balanced. Correct balance from the horse cannot be achieved without straightness.

Controlling your horse’s body alignment through your leg and rein aids is how you will accomplish ideal straightness and balance in your horse.

To transition your horse’s frame from long and low in training level, to developing an uphill balance and self-carriage frame in first level, you must have straightness in order for the horse to collect his frame.

Collection is what we all want to achieve with our horses. Collection is accomplished by strengthening the horse’s muscles and uphill carriage. The formula of “rhythm, relaxation, connection, impulsion, and straightness” is the only way you can achieve correct collection.

Collection is increased engagement, lightness on the forehand and correct self-carriage.

The most important formula to the pyramid of training is TIME. It takes time to develop the horse’s confidence and understanding. It is important that you take the time to become a correct rider for your horse. You should never blame the horse; only improve what you are doing to achieve positive results from your horse.

You need time to learn and teach your horse the training levels. Take the time to understand that your horse will tell you when he is ready to move to more advanced maneuvers by responding with positive results.

Time is the only formula that can be used to develop the horse’s strength so he can carry himself correctly and with collection.

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BEHAVIOR

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EQUATION between EQUINE and

HUMAN Story & Photos By Alessandra Deerinck

◄ When we are on the ground the horse can see how we respond to a situation and if our relationship is working cooperatively they often are as comfortable as we are. If we have to intervene we can easily help them perceive by letting them control the orientation of their head and body to better cover the surroundings.

TRAINING & Showing

When we interact with horses, we should always aim at establishing a cooperative situation, where we both contribute and have a positive experience. This is even more important if we compete in equestrian disciplines, because our action will allow us to excel and win when the cooperation with our equine partner is ideal.

Interactive behavior is the result of the combination of different individual’s physiological processes such as perception and cognition, and can have a variety of possible outcomes. Perception puts an individual in contact with the surroundings, and after the information has gone past the sense receptors, the rest of the cognitive process is up to each individual. It becomes even more complicated when we add the difference in species between the participant individuals, which requires an adequate meaningful communication between them.

them; as a consequence of our interaction, their behavior became attentive and comfortable even with situations that were new or difficult. Our goal is to always support the horse in his experience during each instance in order to avoid reactions or stressful behaviors and always have a safe situation for both human and horse. The way perception happens is different between animal species, but when they interact, what matters is the behavior resulting from the mutual action, more than the physiological details of the perception.

When we are with horses, we always influence their perception because we hold them by the head, with halter and leads on the ground, or with bridles when we ride.

Learning how to do it in a cooperative manner can make a big difference in our relationship.

We found that the state of attention shown by the horse can be helped by the rider or handler through managing the distance from the focus of attention and by the direction of our approach. This is to augment the possibility of the horse’s perception input by sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. Each stimulus requires different actions depending upon the sense receptor that is perceiving that stimulus.

Time is also a critical factor, and we need to allow the horse to cognitively process the input from his senses at his own speed.

During recent training we monitored the heart rate of a horse and a rider at different moments on the ground or while riding and recorded the experience in written form and video. Our work aimed at documenting and expressing the reasons why we were attaining a cooperative behavior even when the horse was in a state of attention.

Horses are always aware of their surroundings and can become attentive and focused on something at any time.

During the course of the experience, in order to detect the attentive state in the horse, we measured the heart rate.

It actually becomes lower in this instance. When horses focus on an object, the outcome of their perception will be displayed in their behavior. They could feel the need to investigate the subject of their attention, which can result approaching it if horses feel attracted to it and want to use touch, smell, or taste to further their perception. Another outcome could be avoidance, if horses feel they need more distance in order to explore the object, or to be safe.

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Traditionally, the interaction between human and horse happens through training by conditioning horses to respond to certain stimuli. People have even tried to avoid letting horses perceive stimuli by using devices designed for that purpose, ignoring the fact that in horses awareness is more prompt than in human beings. In reality, for the possibilities of the equine behavioral response, the trained actions still coexist with instincts, experience, and emotions; components that can be difficult to control when the horse does not comply with our request.

Human Horse Sensing establishes a dynamic dialogue by behavior that gives us a way to always manage the relationship, and not be limited by the stiff boundaries of training.

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When we ride and face situations that are new or difficult many times we cannot manage what is happening and this is when our cooperative interaction with the horse is most important. ►When we are in the saddle our horse cannot see our body, but can feel it. We need to let them stop at the distance from the object of attentional which they are comfortable with the situation.

Their field of binocular vision requires a certain distance and head orientation, and their emotional state regarding the object is also a factor to consider, especially when the entity is in motion, whether it is an animal or an object.

The relationship between human and horse, both naturally social species, is considered as a spontaneous event where the communication with the horse is purposefully modulated through movement, considering the sense through which it is received, and can be applied in any equestrian discipline on the ground (through sight, hearing and touch) and in the saddle (through touch and hearing). If we receive the response we are seeking in an interaction with the horse, our communication was appropriate; if we get a different response, we reformulate the request, leaving out punishing a noncompliant horse which would end up trying to avoid us. We do not use force and fear because they can trigger a dangerous response through the horse’s survival instincts.

Our experience resulted in the understanding that, if we consider the nature and physical state of motion of the stimuli that are causing the horse to be in the state of attention, and the distance from the object of attention, we can act upon it and establish a cooperative situation even when the horse would normally tend to not cooperate with the human partner.

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KORNER “I’m just a regular

HORSE CRAZY KID who loves & rides horses. I want to share my ups and downs in the sport, and let you know trying is everything. Believe in Yourself.”

Kat Fuqua •Three time Grand Champion JR Hunter KY Summer Series 2020 •USDF Bronze Medalist, FEI Prix St. George Competitor, 3rd 2020 National Dressage Festival of Champions, Childrens •World Championship Hunter Rider, Small Jr Hunter WEF6, Ranked 2nd Southeast WCHR, 2020 •Grand Champion 2018 USEF Pony Finals & Champion 2019, Large Pony •Champion at USEF Pony Medal 2019 •5 Times USEF Horse of the Year Awards 2018

Questions sent in to KatFuquaEquestrian Instagram

Luisa Zieglerova. Do you have any �ps on ge�ng a pony’s head down?

Kat: Make sure that you have your pony going forward before you supple your reins with a light contact. If your pony is green have pa�ence and take your �me.

Dahmoon Alghamdi. How old are you?

Kat: I am 13. I have been riding since my mom put me on my miniature horse that she walked me around in hand at my one-year old birthday party.

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Giagrigorian.eq. What are your �ps about ge�ng into Pony Finals?

Kat: Focus on your training and riding. Keep prac�cing and the ribbons will come. I always watch my favorite riders on video. I study their posi�on. Work with your trainer and you can also get good learning exercises in magazines. Learning & Prac�cing is the key. Remember Never Give Up & Believe in Yourself.

Isabella_poole07. How do you get over your nerves before going into the ring at a show?

Kat: I always make sure I learn my course well and know exactly where I’m going. Try to watch as many rounds before you show. You can learn if the lines are long or short to know how to ride your pony or horse more forward or collected. Be prepared.

McKeena Goodson. How do you afford lots of horses? Do you have a job besides riding & school? Do you want to go to college?

Kat: I’m only thirteen so I don’t have a paying job. My parents leased me my first pony. I could not get a second one un�l I let the first one go back. I cried and cried. Because I kept growing I had to get a medium pony from my small then eventually large ponies. I always cry every �me I have to let go of my ponies or horses. I had trainers who let me ride their ponies. I sold my ponies for the next one up. I learned that 66

nothing is free. That is the hardest part of the sport. I love them each so much. My parents only support me because I work hard prac�cing. I am respec�ul to everyone, my trainers, horse helpers and farm staff. I always jump in to do the work, including tacking up, cleaning tack, bathing my horses, turning them out and pu�ng them on the walker. I even walk my courses alone if I have to in case my trainer is helping another client. I go to regular school full �me. When I take a Friday off I always do the homework or tests in advance. I focus on good grades, a strong work ethic, eat healthy and sleep well. I definitely want to go to college, and maybe one will want me on their Equestrian Team.

Kennedyki.eq. What’s the highest you have jumped?

Kat: I have shown six �mes at an Interna�onal Hunter Derby with 4’ to 4’ 3” op�ons with CupidoZ, Consent & Cornell22. I have prac�ced up to 4’ 9” with Cornell22.

Dohmoon. How did you get so far in your career?

Kat: I have been showing and riding for at least nine years, and competed at WEF for seven years. While other kids are going to the beach for family vaca�ons or snow skiing, water skiing, camping, or traveling, I am always with my horses prac�cing, showing or just taking care of them.

Katy Hacke�. If your parents are dressage riders, what made you switch to the Hunters.

Kat: I never switched. I started out on a lead line class in the Hunter Discipline when I was four. I love jumping and my mother encouraged me to follow my heart. However, she always brought in top dressage trainers to teach me strong basics in her sport. At three years old my first real trainer was Gil Merrick, my mother’s friend who worked for USEF as the 2008 Dressage Team Leader for the Olympics. He also interpreted with the US Coach Klaus Balkenhol from Germany. He was really nice to me.

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TRAILER OPTIONS PART 1

Story & Photo By Tom Scheve

TRAINING & Showing

Options are extras. At least they should be. The general rule is that options should be those items that provide additional specific conveniences that facilitate the owner’s use of the trailer. In other words, those features that one horse owner finds essential, and another does not, would be logical options. In contrast, standard features should include items that are necessary for the trailer to function correctly. Those items that the trailer cannot function without would be standard.

But not all manufacturers see it that way. Many manufacturers strip down their models to offer low prices, then sell back those stripped-out features as options.

STANDARD FULL DOORS WITH RAMP

What should or should not be an option is open to interpretation by each manufacturer. For instance, it seems that if a trailer has a tack room, it should include the number of saddle racks equal to the number of horses the trailer carries. Logically, bridle hooks and carpet or vinyl on the floor should also be standard. However, to keep prices low to attract buyers, manufacturers may throw these features into the options list. The point is when comparing prices of one trailer to another, list all the features you require on a trailer, then check if they are standard or optional and add up the prices of both. While you are at it, compare the quality of the standard equipment, such as axles and tires. Some manufacturers offer an optional “tire upgrade,” which poses the question, “What’s wrong with the standard tires that they need upgrading?”

Buyers are often frustrated viewing website “laundry lists” of options that offer no explanations of “why” you might need them, or what it entails to add them. For instance, air conditioning might sound like a good idea, not realizing that it requires 30 AMPS to operate, which is not available at most barns. Larger generators will operate AC, but it is an additional expense and something that has to be carted around in a tow vehicle, along with additional gas.

In this article and the next, I will explain in detail some of the more popular items along with comments about the quality of standard and optional equipment. Since optional width, height, and length are the most popular and the most confusing options to choose; I will begin with those and follow up with others in the next issue.

OPTION – LENGTH. There are several reasons to add footage to a trailer. It is usually available in six-inch increments. If a trailer has a tack room, optional footage is beneficial when carrying extra tack and equipment. If considering an optional built-in tack trunk that takes up a foot of needed floor space, consider adding footage to compensate.

Optional length also adds space for larger horses. The stall length of a straight load trailer is typically ten feet, which easily accommodates horses from 15 to 16.3 hands.

Horses 16.3 to 18 hands need extra length. Adding six inches to the stall and six inches to the head area will give adequate room.

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Optional length also adds space for larger horses. The stall length of a straight load trailer is typically ten feet, which easily accommodates horses from 15 to 16.3 hands.

Horses 16.3 to 18 hands need extra length. Adding six inches to the stall and six inches to the head area will give adequate room.

Since stalls run side to side on slant load trailers, adding length to the horse area does not lengthen the stalls. However, if the “length footage option” is used to widen the stalls, it will give horses more stall length because it lengthens the diagonal (corner to corner).

Adding an extra six inches to the head area in a straight load trailer provides a safe area to carry hay bales. (see photo above right) OPTION – HEIGHT. The “rule of thumb” is to add height with the length for larger horses. Standard interior heights and optional height increments vary among horse trailer manufacturers. Seven-foot four to seven-foot six inches are common standard interior heights in straight loads. Interior height on slant loads is often less. Horses approaching 17 hands and up require seven foot eight inches of interior height. Many companies, such as ours, will offer a combination length/height option for larger horses.

OPTION – WIDTH All trailers have a width limit set by DOT (Department of Transportation) of 102” (outside tire to outside tire). Trailer axles are either 102” or 96” wide.

Standard straight load trailers use the 96-inch axle width, which allows for an interior width of six feet unencumbered by wheel wells. Horses approaching eighteen hands require extra width. Since extra width added to a 96-inch wide trailer does not increase the interior width between the wheel wells, manufacturers use the 102’ axle width. This adds 8” to the interior width (80”) without wheel wells inside the stall area.

Adding width to a slant load is a different matter. Since slant stalls run side to side rather than front to back, adding width for stall length gets complicated. Slant load trailer all use 102” axle widths. Adding width to a 102” wide trailers moves the walls out over the wheel wells, but the width between the wheel wells remains at 80”. As stated previously, adding length to a slant load trailer to widen the stalls will give the stalls more length in the diagonal, allowing horses to stand corner to corner. (see lower right photo)

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Giving horses too much room in a stall can get horses into trouble. If a straight load stall is too long, a horse can rear up. If it is too wide, they could fall under the divider. Owners of larger horses often believe that they have to add extra width when adding extra length and height to a straight load. Horses from 16.3 hands up to 18 hands, unless very bulky, will require 11’ foot stalls and 7’8” height, but not necessarily extra width. If the sidewall and center divider are not squeezing them, they effectively use both to help balance. Use the extra width option for horses approaching 18 hands and over.

Note that a 102” wide trailer can be a problem driving on narrow roads or driveways. Unless needed, stay with the 96” standard width straight loads.

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If you’re heading south for the Winter Show Season, you’ll surely want to find some fun equestrian events to watch or even participate in. Here are some great things you should check out!

Look for our special edition Florida Show Season Guide which is the best resource to find all the shows and events at venues across the Sunshine State.

Be sure to look for Ocala Magazine, our media partner. Ocala magazine is the premier lifestyle magazine for Ocala and central Florida. It features what’s hot and current in the Horse Capital of the World, and is great resource for activities, restaurants and more. See their ad on page 48. Visit OcalaMagazine.com

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I would like to introduce the second coming of the Ocala Polo Club. In August of 2020 the United States Polo Associa�on granted Team Resolute the Right to operate the OPC out of the Florida Horse Park a�er over a decade dormancy since the original Ocala Polo Club has operated. The USPA has stringent requirements for facili�es and administra�on of a Club. Team Resolute will be managing the opera�ons while the Florida Horse Park provides the facili�es as a part of their mul� use Equine Park. The club thrived thru the 80’s but dwindled as some of the founding members aged and upkeep of the fields became too expensive. The Florida Horse Park is working to serve Equine enthusiasts of all disciplines and levels which coincides well with Team Resolute’s plan to foster a club where polo enthusiasts of all levels may par�cipate to train themselves, their horses and enjoy the sport. The Ocala Polo Club is open to all members who are willing to enjoy the sport of polo, from beginners to professionals of all ages and backgrounds. The OPC is proud to bring Polo back to the Horse Capital of the World to show them how fun the sport is and share this fabulous sport with other equine entusiasts. Team Resolute has been training aspiring players and fostering a community of polo players that they hope will become the founda�on of the OPC and enjoy polo for years to come.

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Misty Morning Hounds Welcome to drag hunting

Photos by Allene Rachal and Susan Sponenberg Courtesy of Misty Morning Hounds

EQUINE Lifestyle: DESTINATION FLORIDA

If you have never ridden to hounds before, those antique hunt prints that have adorned walls throughout history are about to take on a whole new meaning. For most people, a brisk morning, fresh horses, and baying hounds are indeed a life-changing experience. We hope it will be for you. Stand forewarned, however, no matter what your riding discipline, it can become addictive.

to have a blank day (a day in which no fox was found to run). Today, drag hunting has these same advantages, as well as several others. Since more control can be exercised over the terrain to

be crossed, hunts tend to be safer and more controlled. This, however should not be confused with a slower pace. In fact, drag hunts often move at a faster pace than fox hunts. In areas where territory We hope that your experiences with us are inis limited, full advantage can be taken of the lay of vigorating and inspiring and simulate as closely as the land. Natural and man-made obstacles can be possible the sport of foxhunting. Drag hunting has, in utilized, and a safer run for hounds can be provided fact, been a part of foxhunting for centuries. Then, which guides them out of harms’ way. In the end, as well as today, drag lines were laid to insure sport nothing is killed except a brown bag of meat scraps on poor scenting or ceremonial hunt days when it mixed with dry dog food. would have been deemed somewhat of a disaster

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Please Note: The OHA will be holding the Connections Events with the following Federal, State and County recommended COVID-19 guidelines: Wearing Masks, Social Distancing and Best Practices. The Center for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, State of Florida and Marion County recommend wearing masks and social distancing as a primary means to limit the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing (keeping 6 feet away from another person) and sanitation of common areas and surfaces should be practiced at all OHA Connections Events related facilities to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Common areas such as meeting rooms, outdoor covered arenas, bathrooms, as well as food service areas and event staff will adhere to these guidelines in order to keep our Ocala Horse Alliance Members safe and healthy as we resume this Fall Season.

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