Elite Equestrian magazine Fall issue 2009 by Elite Equestrian LLC

Elite Equestrian Fall 2009

Formerly Bucks County Equestrian

Dressage At Devon Fall Farm & Barn Tours Jumper Talent Search

Do Equine Liability Signs Really Protect You?

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CONTENTS 10

10 Dressage at Devon Competition, Activities, Educational Opportunities 14 Equine Liability Signs How to protect yourself 20 Show Jumping Talent Search 24 What’s New Padded tack your horse will love from ThinLine® 27 Equine Business Builder Seminar Short course for running your equine business

28 Adopting a Wild Mustang Soleil, A Mustang’s Story book review 30 Barn Tours Saucon Valley, Northampton County, Lehigh County 33 Farm Highlight 36 Equestrian Real Estate Showcase 42 Fine Art & Antiques Historic Weather vanes 46 Bucks County Horse Park Happenings 48 Saddle Up! Fall Trail Riding in Clearﬁeld County 50 People Behind Dressage at Devon Anne Moss 53 Tinicum Park Polo Club Fall Schedule 54 Exquisite Events State Theater, Mercer Museum, Summer Equine Social 56 Events Shows, Trail Rides, Other Fun Stuff 59 Equine Organizations 60 Classiﬁed 62 Rates & Deadlines

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A rider at the Dressage at Devon show. Photo by Terri Miller

Editor Noelle Vander Brink Marketing Director Bill Vander Brink Contributing Writers Heather Barett Dr. Lori Timothy M. White, Esquire

�� Bucks County Equestrian magazine has been reaching and serving eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey since its ﬁrst issue in March of 2008. The publisher’s goal is to provide a quality medium for the equine community that features general topics of interest as well as highlights of people and topics from our region. Although centered around Bucks County, it was already serving an area beyond those limits. The great interest and support generated by readers (local hard copy readers as well as on-line readers from all over the country) and advertisers has created a great amount of growth in geographic range as well as page count. The publishers of Bucks County Equestrian have also branched into producing and managing Horse Expos, another avenue that is needed in this region. In January, an Equine Business Builder Seminar is planned as well. After experiencing all this growth and support, the publishers felt it was necessary to move to a more generic name that could encompass their entire menu of equine media products. After much consideration, Elite Equestrian was settled upon. “Horses are majestic animals, and anyone who is passionate about these noble creatures, no matter what their discipline, is an “elite equestrian”. We look forward to continuing to serve the equine community of this region with interesting and relevant information and opportunities with quality products/productions that are as valuable as they are affordable.” – Noelle Vander Brink, Editor

Contributing Photographers AC Custom Photography Elite Equestrian Photo Services Sophie Ghedin Terri Miller James Leslie Parker Vidal Photography Wilson Black Photography Elite Equestrian is a registered name owned by NEPA Marketing Group, Inc. No article, photo, or part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent. Management reserves the right to approve or refuse any advertiser or contribution for any reason. ©2009

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For more than 30 years Dressage at Devon has been one of the most important dressage and sport horse breeding shows in North America. As the event has grown, the breed show has expanded to include nearly 70 classes and is considered one of the most prestigious sport horse shows outside of Europe. With world-class competitors, the event showcases the talents of horses such as Idocus, the 1994 Breed Show Grand Champion. The KWPN stallion competed in the Olympic Games and the World Cup Finals and returned to Dressage at Devon in 2006 to win the Grand Prix. He is also the sire of numerous Dressage at Devon winners. This year, the featured presenter at the Dressage at Devon Forum will be International dressage rider, USET member and USDF Vice President George Williams, pictured above with Rocher. More... Page 10

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�� The Dressage at Devon Forum will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Williams’ presentation dubbed Saturday Nights at Devon With Rocher--The Rocher Experience, will detail his international Grand Prix experiences on Rocher, the charming black mare who had fans around the world. “I plan to cover aspects of the training I received with her, as well as competing in Europe,” Williams says of his Forum presentation. “I will also discuss things she taught me, including the importance of striving for a higher level of throughness and straightness. Finally, I want to describe how she touched my life and those of others.”

The Dressage at Devon Forum has become one of the most popular features of the The session will be interactive with guests show, with hundreds of encouraged to ask questions. Williams continues, “These Forums provide wonder- participants ﬂocking to The Devon Club to meet ful opportunities to learn more about horses major international and dressage. Hopefully the audience will players in the sport of walk away knowing more about training, dressage.

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ments and why the judges give the scores they do. Headsets may be rented for one, two or three days with prices ranging from $35-$60. Place your order online or contact Fran Keller at frbrkeller@verizon.net for more information. ��

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In 2003, the Dressage at Devon Committee developed the Born in the USA Breeders’ Awards to recognize and reward the achievements of American breeders. More than $25,000 in prize money has been awarded since the program’s inception. “We are very proud of the Born in the USA Breeders’ Awards,” says Lori Kaminski, President and CEO of Dressage at Devon. “American breeders have always supported Dressage at Devon and have made our breed show one of the largest in the world. These breeders are producing world-class horses and we wanted to showcase their accomplishments.” Horses of any breed that were conceived and born in the United States are eligible to receive a Born in the USA Breeders’ Award. The highest scoring horse from the open classes is the overall winner, and prize money and special awards are distributed in 14 categories. Complete rules can be found on the horse show website.

The Born in the USA Breeders’ Award winners are progressing from sport horse breeding classes to performance careers. One high profile Born in the USA Breeder’s Award winner is Hilltop Farm’s Cabana Boy, bred by Doug and Sharon Langer and shown by Christopher Hickey. The seven-year-old gelding, by Contucci out of Britannia (Bordeaux/ Weltmeyer), claimed the two-year-old colt/ gelding award in 2004 before continuing on to an impressive dressage career that has included two Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships in 2007 and 2008. Cabana Boy continues to move up the levels and qualified for the 2009 U.S. National Dressage Championships at Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire I. Pikko del Cerro HU, by Pik L out of Rohweena (Rohdiamant/ Grundstein II), was the Born in the USA Overall Champion in 2005 with a score of 90.00% as a two-year-old. Last year he returned to earn the four and five year old stallion materiale award and finished fourth in the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championship in the five year old division. Kaminski continues, “Good conformation and movement should translate into success under saddle and both Cabana Boy and Pikko del Cerro HU

The high score Born in the USA Breeders’ Award winner in 2008 was Showgirl, bred by Maurine Swanson and owned by Marianne Butterworth. The mare, by Scimitar out of Acapella by Arrian, also won the three-yearold ﬁlly award. �� Page 13 Elite Equestrian

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The Pennsylvania Equine Activity Statue Does Not Protect You:

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF By Timothy M. White, Esquire

Any equine professional, horse enthusiast, or property owner who believes the Pennsylvania Equine Activity Statute (EAS) protects them is seriously mistaken. By its terms, the law offers little, if any, protection from liability for personal injuries beyond what is already available under general principles of negligence and the assumption of risk. Fortunately, there are some steps which can mitigate the changes of a successful lawsuit. The principles of negligence allow an injured person to recover damages, as compensation for the injury, if the injured person (plaintiff) proves the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty, the defendant breached the duty by failing to act reasonably under the circumstances, and that breach caused the injury. However, in athletic endeavors the doctrine of assumption of risk often provides a negligent party with a defense to a personal injury claim.

For example, a soccer player who is fouled and breaks his ankle cannot generally recover from the offender for the injury, because it resulted from an inherent risk of playing soccer, which the injured player knew was part of the game, and still chose to play. On the other hand, the player does not assume the risk of being intentionally punched in the face during the game.

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The assumption of risk doctrine in the equine context, is well illustrated by considering the ever chaotic warm up ring. If a competitor, while warming up, fell and was injured because another rider failed to properly yield, the negligent rider, and even more likely the show operator may be able to defend a personal injury claim. However, in order to escape liability, the negligent rider, or the show operator, would have to prove that the injured competitor knew that another rider failing to yield was an inherent risk of riding in the warm up ring, and voluntarily assumed that risk by choosing to use the warm up ring. The Pennsylvania EAS does little to modify these principles or provide additional protections. First, the law does not apply to injuries to children. This is important, as people under eighteen make up a signiﬁcant portion of the riding participants and spectators. Second, the statute does not apply unless there is strict compliance with its terms, which requires signs, three feet by two feet, in at least two locations that read:

YOU ASSUME THE RISK OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO PENNSYLVANIA LAW. Third, even if there are signs and the injured person is an adult, the statute only protects a defendant who can prove the injured person knowingly and voluntarily assumed the risk which led to the injury. Finally, the statute expressly states that its protections are to be strictly construed against providing any immunity. Therefore, even if the EAS applies, it provides no real measure of additional protection. The Pennsylvania EAS is lacking in a number of respects. The Pennsylvania EAS does not describe what risks are being assumed and what risks are not. The act applies to adult participants, but does not deﬁne who is considered a participant. Are spectators participants? What if that spectator is leaning on the rail at a show, does the proximity to danger make someone a participant? Moreover, the required signs use vague language and fail to inform the reader where to ﬁnd the law.

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Undoubtedly, the courts will be left to decide what risks are inherent in the activity, and who is a participant under the facts of each case. To date, no Pennsylvania appellate court has interpreted the EAS, leaving signiﬁcant uncertainty and little guidance for equine enthusiasts in Pennsylvania. Therefore, equine professionals, horse enthusiasts, and property owners must protect themselves. Four steps that may provide some protection include: the use of a limited liability entity, maintenance of proper insurance coverage, the use of a well crafted release from liability form, and the development of and adherence to safety procedures to minimize risk. For some it may be advisable to form a limited liability entity, such as a corporation or limited liability company (LLC), under which to conduct equine operations. Where a limited liability entity is formed and respected, the entity’s creditors, including a successful plaintiff, may generally only recover damages from the

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assets of the entity itself. This can provide signiﬁcant protection to an equine enthusiast’s personal assets. Whether a limited liability entity is right for a particular situation is something to discuss with an attorney, who can help you with these decisions, and complete the proper documentation. It is extremely important to follow the required legal formalities throughout the entity’s existence, otherwise its separate legal identity may be ignored and the owner’s personal assets may be exposed to additional risk. Insurance for equine professionals, horse enthusiasts, and property owners is available from a number of companies. Policies are generally based on the scope of a particular individual or business’s activities and operations. There are policies designed for backyard horse owners, as well as for large commercial breeding and training programs. It is best to contact one of these companies to discuss the

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coverage best suited for your situation. The lack of a strong EAS in Pennsylvania makes the release from liability form critical. A good release form will clearly spell out the inherent risks assumed by a participant or spectator. It will also expressly release the facility, the owner, the employees, and any independent contractors from liability for ordinary negligence. Pennsylvania law, however, treats releases with suspicion, narrowly construes the documents, and may invalidate a release if it ﬁnds its terms, or the circumstances surrounding its execution unfair. Therefore, the release must exclude any waiver of liability for recklessness or willful misconduct. If you do not have a release form, you should contact an Attorney to help you draft one. If you have one, it should be reviewed by an Attorney to ensure it complies with all applicable laws. This is particularly important if you “borrowed” your form from the internet or other common source.

Of course, the best defense against liability for injury or death is to avoid unsafe conditions in the ﬁrst place. It is important to develop safety procedures and to make sure those procedures are followed every time. These procedures at a minimum should cover: how a rider or participant’s prior experience is recorded and evaluated, health records for the horses involved, riding and training logs, incident reports, notes on any vices or habits, and regular evaluations of a horses abilities and soundness. It should also address what to do if an accident or injury occurs. There are organizations and experts that can help you develop or evaluate your current procedures, and it is important to update your procedures regularly to incorporate industry best practices.

The largest beneﬁt provided by the Pennsylvania EAS may be the perception of immunity as a barrier to litigation, so it is still very important to comply with the statute. Unfortunately, when injuries do happen equine enthusiasts in Pennsylvania cannot In addition to having a good release form, rely on the EAS to protect them. To protect the execution of the form is critical. You themselves, equine enthusiasts should: conmust make sure that the person signing the sider a limited liability entity, get appropriate release has the authority to do so and actu- insurance coverage, carefully draft and ally reads the form. An employee of the fac- properly use a release form, and regularly ility should be present while the particiupdate safety practices and procedures. pant reads and signs the form. To show the Doing so will help assure that you have the participant read the document it may be best possible defense against liability claims. advisable to have the participant initial Timothy M. White is an each page. A difﬁcult problem arises, however, for numerous people who work with minors. In Pennsylvania, a release signed by a minor is not enforceable. Additionally, a parent cannot sign away the rights of a minor child. If a minor is injured they will have until shortly after their eighteenth birthday to bring a personal injury claim. Parents, however, have their own rights with regard to injuries to minors, as they are the ones who would pay the medical bills for an injury. Also, one parent cannot sign away the rights of another parent, unless he or she is authorized to do so. Therefore, it is best to have both parents sign the release, making it clear the each parent is expressly releasing you from liability.

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such as banks and water jumps. The top four competitors move on to Phase IV, which consists of a jump-off that is modeled after the Show Jumping World Championship Final Four format. Each rider must first ride The Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jump- their own horse, and then the other three ing Talent Search Finals are much more competitors’ mounts over the same course. than a class determined by faults for rails down and time penalties. Riders are tested The East and West Coast Finals take place in several phases, including flat work. The each autumn at the USET Foundation first Phase requires participants to demonHeadquarters in Gladstone, New Jersey strate their knowledge of dressage training’s and at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in elementary principles as they may affect a Burbank, California. show jumper’s performance. To qualify for the Finals, riders must accuThe riders then move on to Phase II where mulate points based on their placings in they must negotiate an intensive gymnastic shows between September 1st and August course. Translating the skills shown in the 31st. After qualifying for the Finals, riders flat phase, they are required to make quick may continue to compete to accumulate turns and shorten and lengthen their horse’s points towards USEF Medals of Gold, Silver strides while maintaining rhythm and balor Bronze. Five wins in the Talent Search ance. classes are required for a Bronze medal, ten for a Silver, and twenty for a Gold. Wins are Phase III is a course of Grand-Prix style fenc- cumulative, and are carried forward for as es which can include natural type obstacles long as the rider is eligible as a Junior or Page 20

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Adopting A Wild Mustang

Story by author from our region ��

Lisa Holderby of Monmouth County, NJ tells the story of her experience of adopting a wild mustang from the Bureau of Land Management in a well told, ﬁctionalized account. I think many of us have been enchanted by cowboy movies. Nothing captivates us more than the scene of powerful horses running, manes blowing in the wind, against a back drop of majestic mountains.

Although the book is based on Holderby’s actual experience with Soleil, she chose to use a young girl as the ﬁctionalized main character. In this middle-grade level novel, Soleil and the humans who love and care for her overcome life’s obstacles.

In the west, mustangs are allowed to roam free on public land. However, their numbers need to be managed. The Bureau of Land Management has been capturing and mak- Soleil, A Mustang’s Story offers young reading available for adoption these magniﬁers a look into the experience of breakcent creatures for many years. ing a wild horse. It also introduces young people to the plight of wild mustangs in our Recently, the number of adoptions have country, and the very real possibility of decreased. Lisa Holderby is hoping that her adopting one of these animals. new book, the ﬁrst in a series, will inspire others to adopt a wild mustang.

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Told in part from Soleil’s point of view, Holderby’s account demonstrates the time, patience and work involved in breaking a wild horse, as well as the regular maintenance involved. I found Soleil, A Mustang’s Story to be a realistic, interesting story that I think would engage any young person who is interested in horses. Autographed copies of the novel can be purchased for $15.79 through Lisa Holderby 40 Independence Road Red Bank, NJ 07701 Information on adopting a wild horse or burro is available at: 800-293-1781 or www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov Other sources: www.mustangheritagefoundation.org www.mustangsofamericafoundation.org www.blm.gov/nm

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BARN TOURS

The Saucon Valley Conservancy will host its Third Annual Barn Tour on Saturday, September 12, 2009. SVC is an all volunteer non-proﬁt organization founded in 1993. The money raised is earmarked for the preservation and restoration of the Michael Heller Barn, located at the Heller Homestead in Lower Saucon Township. We invite you to experience the barns dotting our landscape that tell a story of life on the farm and a way of life of the early settlers. The day begins with registration at 9:30 am at the Beethoven Waldheim Club, 1984 Waldheim Road, Hellertown. At 10:00 am, two widely recognized experts on Pennsylvania barns, Professor Robert Ensminger and Gregory Huber, will discuss the highlights of the barns on the tour. �� Following the morning talks, each participant will get a detailed tour book with map tour starts at 11:30 am and ends at 4:00 pm. to guide them on the self-paced tour of A host at each barn will help visitors to enjoy several barns in the Saucon Valley area. The each barn’s unique features.

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•Our “Off The Track Thoroughbred Rescue” division helps racehorses in need with transitioning from racetrack to riding horse.

Caring for the Lost, Abandoned and Strays of Berks County • Adoption of Cats, Dogs and Critters • On-Site Barn for Large Animal Rescue and Adoption – the only large animal shelter in Berks County • Investigation of Animal Abuse and Cruelty by Certified Humane Officers Shelter Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 AM - 4:45 PM Wednesday 5 PM - 7:45 PM Saturday 10 AM - 2:45 PM, Closed Sunday

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Saturday, September 12th, 11:30am to 4pm, Saucon Valley area

For Tickets, call 610-216-0566 or visit www.SauconValleyConservance.org Use the on-line form to order tickets by mail, or purchase tickets at one of these businesses: Heller Homestead Gift Shop (open Saturdays 1-4 and Sundays 12 -3), Bechtold’s Orchard, Neighbor’s, Saucon True Value, Bergey’s Mall, and the Lower Saucon Township Town Hall.

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Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and 11th, 2009, Noon- 4 p.m.

Agriculture in Northampton County is as diverse as it is bountiful. Enjoy this great opportunity to visit local farms, talk with farmers and learn how your food is produced. Once a year local farms open their gates and we get to see the inside of a working farm. Last year was my first experience with open gate and I was amazed at the number of farms to choose from. If you are interested in how your tasty vegetables are produced, Clear Spring Farm, Reeder Farm, and Buzas Greenhouse will show you their farms including demonstrations of high tunnels, hay rides, and conservation programs. At Smith Krekk and Purple Haze Alpacas you can see spinning demonstrations, baby alpacas and learn about fiber harvest. Don’t forget the cheese. At Klein Farms, tour their cheese house and learn how milk is produced. At Keepsake Farm learn about yogurt and raw milk. Bring the kids, there are corn maize’s and hay rides at Seiple and Amore Farms. Learn what rotational grazing means and visit with the animals at Graver Farmstead. Or join a guided garden walk of unusual plants at Point Phillips Perennials. For horse lovers, Windmill Farm’s Pony Express 4-H Club will help you with horse care & feeding requirements. These are just a few of our farms! Rain or shine, Open Gate is a fun event. Dress casually, bring a camera and enjoy! The Open Gate Farm Tour is part of Penn State Cooperative Extension’s program in Northampton County. For more information on this and other programs, contact Tianna DuPont at (610) 746-1970. Further information is also available at Northampton County Cooperative Extension’s Web site, northampton.extension.psu.edu -- or call (610) 746-1970 and a copy of the flyer will be mailed to you.

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Make this autumn special. Take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to see local agriculture, up-close and personal, during the Open Gate Farm Tour sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lehigh County. This annual event has been conducted in Lehigh County for over 35 years. It’s a great opportunity to learn about agriculture in Lehigh County.There is no charge to go to any of these sites. Bring your family to any of the locations on Sunday, October 18th, between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. It’s rain or shine! Dress casually, bring a camera and enjoy! The Open Gate Farm Tour is part of Penn State Cooperative Extension’s program in Lehigh County. For more information on this and other programs, contact Bob Leiby at 610-391-9840. This informa tion will also be available by October 1st at Lehigh County Cooperative Extension’s Website -http://lehigh.extension.psu.edu -- click on October 18th on the calendar of events.

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ucked away in a private setting, this inviting ten acre farm is as practical as it is charming. Home to two thoroughbreds, the owners of this lovely property have endeavored to make their home as environmentally friendly as possible. When they moved here, one of the ďŹ rst things the new owners noticed was that there were no worms and few birds. Their goal was to turn their newly acquired miniestate into a healthy farm. Consequently, the family has developed their pasture and gardens using no pesticides or herbicides. They import Lime from Lancaster County because it contains a higher amount of calcium. Rainwater is captured with the green barrel on the right side of the barn in the above photo. It is used to water plants. The signs set in on this page decorate the barnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior.

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A pond found at the rear of the property completes a tranquil scene. One of the horses who is fortunate to call this home enjoys a beautiful morning. The stalls open to a small paddock for when he is ready to stretch his legs.

Birdhouses such as this one border the entire property in an effort to attract bluebirds who dine on biting ﬂies.

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The massive and well appointed porch overlooks a paddock and a ﬁeld with cross country jumps, providing a serene view.

A gazebo with seats is a welcome place to rest when you’re done tending the garden it opens to.

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Historic Weathervanes The wind impacts those that farm the land and sail the seas.

As such, weathervanes have a big impact on our existence and our understanding of our place in nature. Weathervanes alerted citizens to changing weather patterns and varied wind direction. While barns are the typical locale for most of today’s weathervanes, the tradition of hosting a weathervane starts at the center of a community— at the community church. A ninth Century papal decree noted that all churches throughout Europe should show a cock on its dome or steeple. This resulted in the establishment of the “weather cocks”. Why a cock or rooster? The cock would act as a reminder of the prophecy that the cock would be silent on the morning after the Last Supper (Luke 22: 34-35).

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Hence, weathervane figures of cocks or roosters have topped church steeples for centuries. Public & Private Weathervanes quickly popped up atop public buildings and private homesteads. For example, a grasshopper weathervane, in the early 1740s, adorned Boston’s Faneuil Hall. And statesmen, Paul Revere, President George Washington and President Thomas Jefferson all had weathervanes on their homes in Boston, Mount Vernon, and Monticello respectively. In the 19th Century, weathervanes were typically and traditionally sculpted in patriotic forms associated with Americana. Often weathervanes featured lady liberty, arrows, banners/flags, eagles, cows, and even famous race horses. Along the seashore, weathervanes with nautical motifs were popular and common in the form of sailing ships, fish, and sea gulls. By the 20th Century, weathervanes in the form of pigs, donkeys, goats, and other animals were

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Depending on condition and materials, many weathervanes command high prices on the secondary market. For instance, a somewhat traditional example of a copper weathervane from the 19th Century featuring a cow form sold for over $10,000. A unique weathervane made of gilded and molded copper in the form of a horse and jockey attributed to the J.W. Fiske ﬁrm of New York sold for $24,000 in 2007. And, to show the weathervane market’s prowess, in 2006, a rare molded copper Indian chief weathervane measuring 62 inches in height made by the Mott Iron Works of New York, circa 1900, sold for $5,840,000.

Look to the rooftops for weathervanes that speak to America’s past. From its ecclesiastical roots, the weathervane (vane from the Anglo-Saxon word for ﬂag) has become of interest with historians and antiques collectors.

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Continued from page 13 are models of that. This is what the Dressage at Devon breed show is about—identifying and rewarding talent.” The breed show classes take place during the ﬁrst three days of Dressage at Devon, September 22-27, 2009 with the Born in the USA Breeders’ Awards being distributed on Wednesday evening. Knowledgeable horsemen and women from North America and Europe attend the event to watch entries from coast to coast and Canada. Kaminski explains, “There isn’t another show like Dressage at Devon outside of Europe. This is the ideal place to see horses from many bloodlines in action.” More learning opportunities at Dressage at Devon are available as well. All ticket holders are invited to attend complimentary educational seminars on Friday and Saturday. Experts will speak about equine and human nutrition, and rider ﬁtness, among other options. A complete schedule is posted on the Dressage at Devon website. Dressage at Devon is one of the most popular international dressage and sport horse breeding competitions outside of Europe. Olympic medalist Robert Dover said that Dressage at Devon is “the standard by which all American horse shows should be judged.” Page 44

Dressage at Devon takes place at the Devon Horse Show Grounds, Route 30, in Devon, Pennsylvania. For more information on Dressage at Devon please visit www.dressageatdevon.org. About Dressage at Devon Dressage at Devon is a 501 (c) (3) PA nonproﬁt organization. Founded by the Delaware Valley Combined Training Association in 1975, Dressage at Devon became a separate organization in 2006. The six-day event attracts more than 700 horses and 35,000 spectators each year. Dressage

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Bucks County Horse Park The late summer and early fall is beautiful time to visit the Bucks County Horse Park. There are a variety of equestrian events for the competitors, and spectators are always welcome to come and enjoy a day in the Park. The Fifth Pink Ribbon Ride, Carriage Drive and Country Walk will be held on Oct 4, 2009. The Horse Park co-sponsors this event with Lehigh Valley Hospital each year at the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The mission is to help the families and Maria Taylor of women cancer patients lessen their burden Prudential Fox and by way of personal grants for, child care, Roach, a champagne medicine, therapy, and groceries, etc durbrunch, free T shirts, ing the patients treatment. Over the last four rafﬂe and prizes. years the event has raised over $47,000 and despite the economy, last year a record The Fall Jumper Classic on October 4th has was set of $18,000. a new sponsor. Blue Bridle Insurance will be sponsoring the $1500 prix. This show appeals The participants, sponsored by friends, fam- to riders and horses of all abilities, it has 5 ily and corporations follow the trails winding divisions ranging in height from 2 to 3’3” in through the best of the Bucks County coun- addition to the $250 Mini and Pony Prix. tryside. They are rewarded for their efforts with a light breakfast sponsored by The Carriage Driving Show held on Septem-

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Anne Moss serves as Forum Coordinator and Dressage at Devon Committee member. She’s equally well-known for her incredible riding ability. The Coatesville resident has shown through the FEI levels while riding side saddle. 1. How long have you been involved as a DAD committee enjoyed using member? How did you become involved? side saddle to I started working with Dressage at Devon as a volunteer, further cross train and was invited to join the committee in 2001. Initially, I my horses and was a member at large and enjoyed being a liaison with indulge historical the DVCTA board. (DAD was a committee of DVCTA then.) fantasies aside in parades, reenactments and living history venues. 2. What’s your favorite part of the show? 5. Do you participate in other disciplines like hunters, fox The yearlings are such fun to watch and so full of surprises, hunting or dressage too? I have earned my USDF Silver so they get my vote for best entertainment, but naturally Medal riding aside and have ridden at the Intermediaire Saturday night’s Grand Prix Musical Freestyle is what the 1 level too with my old friend ‘Helium”. Helium may be the show is all about in my eyes. The FEI competition brings only horse in America to have competed in the same year such high quality horses and riders right into our backyard, and that has inspired so many to local riders to try dressage at The Devon Horse Show and American Gold Cup (back when it was at Devon in the fall) in the Ladies Side Saddle and the rest of us mediocre riders to pull our socks up and Hunter Division, and Dressage at Devon (Fourth Level), all reach for the stars. I look at the show as an important aside. I hunted Helium for six seasons aside with Cochran international competition, and an excellent continuing Hunt, have ridden in parades, in civil war reenactments, education resource for spectators. trail rides, equitation, pleasure and trail classes. 3. How did you ﬁrst get involved with horses? 6. What is your favorite memory of DAD? My all time favorMy family had a few driving horses on the farm, and ite memory of DAD is doing a side saddle exhibition there I developed an equine addiction at about age ﬁve. Fortunately, I stumbled upon Pony Club when I was twelve, with Helium, Saturday night under the lights. We rode a which widened my horizons and really introduced me to a third level musical freestyle ride that I designed and my husband John wrote and played the music to. He also made whole new horse world. the Victorian habit that I wore and the tack I was riding with, so there was a lot of love and effort involved in put4. What makes you particularly interested in sidesaddle? ting the ride together. True to form, Helium came through Side saddle combines my interest in history and sense of adventure very nicely. It is an excellent thrill ride out hunting with a wonderful test that night, which truly exceeded my dreams. There is a grin on my face thinking about it. and an intellectual exercise in the dressage arena. I have

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Order online at: www.EliteEquestrian.us See the Pony Pals Pony Bike at the Elite Equestrian Fall Horse Expos! See page 19 Page 52

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Tinicum Park Polo Club 2009 Season Join us for another action packed season!

2009 Schedule Of Events • September 12th, Sportsmanship Cup AND Polo & Pooches • September 19th,British Festival Tail Gate Competition • September 26th, Wine + Polo • October 3rd, Last Game of Season

Become a member! Social Membership includes: • Tented space at each game* • Invitation to our Annual Gala • Entrance/Parking to each game w/ rafﬂe ticket for each person in your group • Post-Game get-together for members

*Social memberships available without tent Games are held every Saturday at 2pm. Call the hotline at 908996-3321 on the morning of the Support “The Sport of Kings” game due to possible cancelation while promoting your business to the for weather or ﬁeld conditions. All right people. A variety of sponsorships games are open to the public with a available in various price ranges. $5/car parking fee for non-members. Individual and Corporate Leashed dogs are always welcome.

Sponsorships Available

For information about sponsorships or memberships, call our hotline at 908-996-3321 year-round, or visit our website at

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EXQUISITE EVENTS State Theater Center for the Arts Priority Member and Sponsor Reception ��

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This year’s event is Friday, October 9th, 7:30pm. $150/pp For tickets, call 215-345-0210 ext. 132 Proceeds beneﬁt education programs at the Mercer Museum and Fonthill.

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We’d love to publish photos of your social event! Call 570-656-0729 for instructions to email, or send by mail to: Elite Equestrian, PO Box 764,Brodheadsville PA 18322. Include self addressed stamped envelope to have photos returned.

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EVENTS Sept 12: Barn Tours, Saucon Valley Conservancy, Lecture & tour, 9:30am registration, Hellertown, PA see article page 30 Sept 12: Buxmont Riding Club Western Show 9am, Buxmont Riding Club, Tylersport PA www.pjhsa.com Sept 12: 4H Horse & Pony Club Show Central Montgomery County, open English & Western show, Creamery PA, 8:30am 610-287-7619 or 610-662-7859 Sept 13: USEA Recognized Horse Trial, Bucks County Horse Park, Revere, PA 610-8478597 www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org Sept 17: LVHC Clinic, Boots & Saddle Riding Club, 7pm, Your Horse’s Neurology & Spinal Cord, and how riders effect it. 610-759-7985 or 610-837-7294 Sept 19: Horsemanship Clinic, Basic info for new horse owners. Serenity Farm, Plainﬁeld Twp, Pa, 610-653-6772 serenityfarmec@hotmail.com Sept 19: Buxmont Riding Club Western Show 8:30am, Gymkhana 4:30pm www.buxmontridingclub.com Sept 20: Buxmont Riding Club English Show 8:30am, www.buxmontridingclub.com Sept 20: NACMO Mounted Orienteering Ride Conashaugh Trail, PA RM: Jean Nonnemaker jen2@Lehigh.EDU Sept 20: Hunter/Jumper Show: Heaven’s Gate Farm, Pipersville PA 215-343-0213 or barn215-766-0133 www.HeavensGateFarmPA.com

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Sept 20: Pleasure Driving In The Park, ADS recognized, Bucks Cty Horse Park, Revere, PA 610-847-8597 www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org Sept 26: Horsemanship Clinic, Basic 2, info for horse owners w/ some experience. Serenity Farm, Plainﬁeld Twp, Pa, 610-6536772 serenityfarmec@hotmail.com Sept 26: National Wild Horse Adoption Day, see article page 29 817-559-5650 www.nationalwildhorseadoptionday.org Sept 27: Judged Trail Ride, Bucks County Horse Park, Revere, PA 610-847-8597 www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org Sept 27: Shannondell Farm Horse Show Hunters & Jumpers, 2629 Egypt Rd, Audubon, PA, 610-666-6978, show day: 610-247-7797 Sept 27: Judged Trail Ride Sunday, Daniel Boone Homestead, for calendar and registration forms go to www.BerksEquineCouncil.org or call 717-515-5468 Sept 27: Saddle Valley English Show 8am, Saddle Valley Farm, Bangor, PA ww.pjhsa.com Sept 28/29: North American Police Equestrian Championships, Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA www.napecinc.org Oct 3: Pink Ribbon Ride, Bucks County Horse Park, Revere, PA 610-847-8597 www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org Oct 3: Buxmont Riding Club Western Show 8:30am, Gymkhana 4:30pm www.buxmontridingclub.com

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Oct 4: Buxmont Riding Club English Show 8:30am, www.buxmontridingclub.com Oct 4: Fall Jumper Classic, Bucks County Horse Park, Revere, PA 610-847-8597 www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org Oct 10 - 11: Farm Tour Northampton County, noon to 4pm, see page 32 Northampton.extension.psu.edu 610-746-1970 Oct 11: NAMCO Mounted Orienteering Ride Pohopoco Park, Effort PA RM: Noelle Vander Brink horse2@epix.net 570-656-0730 Oct 11: Open House, Linden Hall, Lititz, PA 2pm www.LindenHall.org 717-626-8512 See our ad, back cover Oct 11: Combined Test/Dressage Show, Bucks County Horse Park, Revere, PA 610-8478597 www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org

Oct 31: Halloween Fun Show Central Montgomery County 4H show, Creamery PA, 8:30am 610-287-7619 or 610-662-7859 Nov 1: Horse Expo, Delaware Valley College, Doylestown, PA. 10-5. Live horse demos 12 -2. $6 12 & up, $1 off pp with a canned good. See pg 19 www.EliteEquestrian.us Nov 8: Schooling Horse Trials, Bucks County Horse Park, Revere, PA 610-847-8597 www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org Nov 15: Hunter/Jumper Show: Heaven’s Gate Farm, Pipersville PA 215-343-0213 or barn215-766-0133 www.HeavensGateFarmPA.com Nov 19: Have Horse Will Travel LVHC lecture on traveling using horse hotels, Hanover Twp Community Center, 7:30pm 610-759-7985 or 610-837-7294

Nov 21: Horse Expo, Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown PA. 10-5. Live horse demos all day. Oct 18: Hunter/Jumper Show: Heaven’s $6 12 & up, $1 off pp with a canned good. See Gate Farm, Pipersville PA 215-343-0213 or barn- pg 19 www.EliteEquestrian.us 215-766-0133 www.HeavensGateFarmPA.com Nov 29: Thanksgiving Hunter Pace, Bucks Oct 17: Dressage Show, Bucks County Horse County Horse Park, Revere, PA 610-847-8597 Park, Revere, PA 610-847-8597 www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org Dec 13: Hunter/Jumper Show: Heaven’s Oct 18: Spook-a-rama Hunter Pace, Bucks Gate Farm, Pipersville PA 215-343-0213 or barnCounty Horse Park, Revere, PA 610-847-8597 215-766-0133 www.HeavensGateFarmPA.com www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org MORE... Oct 18: Shannondell Farm Horse Show Hunters & Jumpers, 2629 Egypt Rd, Audubon, PA, 610-666-6978, show day: 610-247-7797 Oct 18: Farm Tour, Lehigh County, 1-5pm 610-391-9840 see article pg 32 http://lehigh.extension.psu.edu

Breeding Sweet-Tempered, Registered Black Morgans

EXETER MORGANS Pamela J. Lea, DVM 1441 County Highway 23 Richﬁeld Springs, NY 13439 (315)858-0086

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Jan 11: Business Building Seminar For Equine Business Owners/Managers 9-4 Eastonian, off Rte 22, Easton PA see page 27 www.EliteEquestrian.us April 10: Horse Expo, Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown PA. 10-5. Live horse demos all day. $6 12 & up, $1 off pp with a canned good. www.EliteEquestrian.us

Events for non-proﬁt clubs and organizations are printed free, space permiting. Email your events to: info@EliteEquestrian.us

BUXMONT RIDING CLUB 2009 SCHOOLING HORSE SHOWS 71 Clump Road Tylersport Pa 18971

WESTERN AND ENGLISH SHOWS: registration starts at 8am, show starts at 8:30am. GYMKHANA SHOWS: registration starts at 4pm, show starts at 4:30pm.

September 19 & 20: 9/19 – Western 8:30am, Gymkhana 4:30pm 9/20 – English 8:30am October 3 & 4: 10/3 – Western 8:30am, Gymkhana 4:30pm 10/4 – English 8:30am October 10 & 11: Rain Date for any show to date

For show questions you may contact Jim at 267-278-0684 or Jessica at 215-264-8050 Buxmont Hosted shows: Penn Jersey dates and judges: September 12, 2009 Judge: Joe Boyle For show questions you may contact Jim at 267-278-0684 or Jessica at 215-264-8050

See www.buxmontridingclub.com for more details! PENN JERSEY HORSE SHOWING ASSOCIATION FALL HORSE SHOWS September 12th: Saturday, Buxmont Riding Club Western Show 9am at the Buxmont Riding Club, Tylersport, PA

September 27th: Sunday, Saddle Valley English Show 8am, Saddle Valley Farm, Bangor PA

Go to www.pjhsa.com for information about the Penn Jersey Horse Show Association events, membership forms, horse & event registration forms, rule book, and more.

COTNERTRAILERS, TRAILERS, INC.INC. COTNER 8521 Easton Road (Route 611) Revere, PA 18953

610-847-2237 or 888-856-3138

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Equine Organizations

Berks Equine Council is a non-proﬁt membership organization that serves as an educational resouce and promotes activities for local equine enthusiast and professionals, thus enhancing the quality of life in Berks County. 717-515-5468 or www.BerksEquineConcil.org

Buxmont Riding Club Schooling horse shows and more! www.buxmontridingclub.com Keystone Miniature Horse Club Club for miniature horse owners, fun shows, clinics, meetings with speakers, etc. Call for info: 570-488-6264 www.keystonemhc.com Lehigh Valley Dressage Association LVDA is a non-proﬁt organization that is devoted to promoting dressage in Eastern PA and Western NJ. We hold seven schooling shows, clinics and an annual USDF Recognized Show at the BCHP each year. See www.lvda.org or call 610-837-7889 for more information. The Lehigh Valley Horse Council is a non-proﬁt organization devoted to promoting equine activities and the educating of the horse owner and the general public. We sponsor clinics or lectures featuring knowledgeable persons on varying aspects of horse ownership and horsemanship. For Info: 610-837-7294

Magnolias & Snowbirds Stables 610-759-1359

www.magandsnow.com or yourgratefulhorse.com

NEW! MOBILE TACK STORE! Let Us Come To You! Visit us at the Elite Equestrian Fall Horse Expo Allentown, PA November 21st

Horseback Riding Lessons Tack Shop • Horse Feed 7.5 Miles of Groomed Trails On Site

Classical Dressage • Training/Rehab Breeding • Centered Riding Boarding • Horse For Lease Gift Certiﬁcates Available Located on Bookshill Road, Pen Argyl, PA www.blueribbonequinereproduction.com

NACMO National Asso. of Competitive Mounted Orienteering www.nacmo.org Penn Jersey Horse Showing Association Visit our web site for information about the PJHSA, events, membership forms, rules, and more. www.PJHSA.com Tinicum Park Polo Club River Rd (Route 32), Erwinna. Matches every Saturday at 2pm. Last game of this season is Oct 3. $5 per car load, guests receive a rafﬂe ticket for drawing. Please keep dogs on a leash at all times. Social memberships with & without tents are available. Call to check for cancelations due to weather or ﬁeld conditions before each game! www.tinicumpolo.org 908-996-3321

Information on Non-Proﬁt Organizations is listed FREE of charge, space permitting. Call 570-656-0730 or email info@EliteEquestrian.us

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Why advertise to the equestrian market? The following are several equestrian statistics that will help to illustrate the beneﬁts of advertising to the equestrian market.

• The estimated consumer yearly expenditure by USA Equestrian membership is $2 billion • 27,000,000 people over the age of 12 ride a horse at least once a year • 14,580,000 people over the age of 12 ride a horse on a regular basis • 2,200,000 people own horses in the United States • 88,000,000 attend horse-related events • The average income of an individual who subscribes to an English style equestrian magazine is $105,900 • The ratio of the horse owners to non-horse owners who have an annual income over $100,000 is 4:1 • The average home value is $412,000 • 15% own a second home • 43% travel on an airplane more than 16 times a year • 78% are members of a frequent ﬂyer program • 97% own one or more credit cards • 55% of the automobiles owned were purchased last year • The average age is 39 • 85% of the participants are female • 80% of equestrians have a minimum of a four-year college degree • The equestrian audience participates in an average of 14 events a year • 40% report an individual income in excess of $150,000 (Source: USA Equestrian: Proﬁle of 80,000 members and on-site audiences)

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All Ad Prices Include: •Full Color •Web Link • Digital On-Line Magazine Ad • 3 Months Of Advertising To Your Target Market Prices per issue for: Prices per issue for premium positions: Full Page: 4.9”w x 7.4”h $500 Pages 2-5:(full page)$600 Half Page: 4.9”w x 3.6”h $290 BackCover:(full page)$650 Quarter Page: 2.4”w x 3.6”h $160 Front Cover: $1,500 Eighth Page: 2.4”w x 1.8”h $100 Includes photo on front cover (mgmt must approve) and two Business Card: 2.4”w x 1.43”h $60 page centerfold feature highlight article of your equine

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Rates are for print-ready ad copy. Ads requiring set-up will be billed as follows: 1/8: $15 1/4: $20 1/2: $25 full: $35 No set up fees for minor changes (expiration date, phone, single line, etc)

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