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AT H O M E W I T H GEORGINA BLOOMBERG Discover where Georgina chooses to relax when she isn’t on the “A Circuit.”

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THE BARN PEOPLE: GIVING ANTIQUE BARNS A SECOND LIFE Meet Vermont craftsmen conver ting crumbling structures into elegant new dwellings.

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LIVING THE WICKED GOOD LIFE WI T H A N N A N D D E N I S L E A RY Take a tour of the inviting Connecticut home of Denis and Ann Leary.

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T H E DAYS O F W I N E AND HORSES Enjoy the perfect blend of wine and horses in the scenic Santa Ynez, CA valley.

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H ORSE COUNTRY TRAVEL What to do in the Santa Ynez Valley.

ANDREA KENT An ar tist’s passion for horses, history, and painting produces masterful works.

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THE LION’S ROA R With the excitement around show jumping at the London Olympic Games, Peter Leone recalls his road to Atlanta.

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STYLE Discover creative and whimsical methods of displaying your many winning ribbons.

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DECOR Transform your kid’s love of horses into an imaginative bedroom theme. The possibilities are endless.

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FAVO R I T E S Feel good about shopping for yourself, your horses, or your friends with “gifts that give back.” See how two of our featured equestrians are suppor ting their favorite causes.

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FA S H I O N Do you prefer a classic approach, or is a touch of bling more your style? The equestrian apparel industry is booming with innovative products and cuttingedge designs.

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BARN DOGS Meet Humphrey who found his way into a comfor table California lifestyle. Find out why he’s earned the reputation of “a dog on a mission.”

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REAL ESTATE REPORT The consumer psyche of horse farm buyers seems to be shifting from “wait and see” to “now may be the time” to make a move.

I N E V E RY I S S U E 12 Editor’s Note 82 Marketplace and Directory 85 Resources (Look for to find the products and services in this issue.)

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Welcome

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elcome to the Inaugural Issue of Equestrian Quarterly, an exciting new magazine dedicated to the equestrian and country life! The pages of EQ will celebrate our shared passion for horses, farms, ranches, animals, and the fabulous outdoor lifestyle.

In future issues we will bring together the worlds of polo, hunter/jumpers, dressage, western, reining, driving, hunting, eventing, and racing. We’ll meet exciting people–from celebrities to blacksmiths–and visit their homes and barns. We will share the finest in horse-country style, travel, and the arts.

IN THIS ISSUE we have the rare opportunity to be invited into Georgina Bloomberg’s farm (page 34) and visit her cozy home that is perched above her indoor arena. The New York Times recently wrote, “Those who inhabit the rarefied world of Michael Bloomberg…have long adhered to a strict code of silence, but perhaps no single sphere of Bloomberg’s life has been as thoroughly walled off as his family. They occupy a realm that seems...unknowable.” We beg to differ, as you’ll see.

We invite you along on a private tour of the Connecticut farm of Ann and Denis Leary (page 48), talk to her about her books, blogs, and NPR radio show, and meet their charming mix of horses and dogs. We found Ann to be amazing. Ann enjoyed the experience so much she agreed to write the Bloomberg article for this issue, and if that wasn’t enough, she graciously agreed to become EQ’s Editor at Large.

We also take a behind-the-scenes tour of Bridlewood Estate Vineyards and horse farm in the Santa Ynez Valley of California, meet Vermont craftsmen giving antique barns a second life, and glean ideas about showcasing winning ribbons…and there’s even more!

Launching EQ magazine required a tremendous amount of collaboration from a team of

creative artists, photographers, writers, and editors who share the same vision and commitment to excellence.

In addition, we’ve assembled an exceptional Advisory Board, comprised of premier experts in their disciplines–experts such as Carol Cohen, Margaret Duprey, Melissa Ganzi, Peter Leone, Colleen and Tim McQuay, Robin Parsky, Mason Phelps, and Chester Weber to name just a few (page 14). They will help to ensure we present our readers with the most interesting and accurate information across the equestrian arena. I want to personally thank all of our advisors and consultants for joining the Equestrian Quarterly team.

Equally as important to our success comes from the generosity of time and effort exhibited by our wonderful interns from college riding teams across the country (page 16). Look for them, and say hello at an event near you!

It’s been an exhilarating and inspiring process. There have been a few bumps along the way, but our copy editor phrased it nicely, “working out the details takes time, even up to a year before a new magazine settles in to who it really is.” We look forward to sharing that discovery with you!

We would love to hear from you and invite you to send your letters, comments, and suggestions to info@equestrianquarterly.com.

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President of the Equestrian Team at Cal Poly Pomona and a seasoned competitor, ERIN LEON has competed in the Medal Finals, taught lessons to young children, and worked as a horse camp counselor.

TAYLOR LAATCH studies Strategic Communications at Miami University in Ohio, where she is the Hunt Seat Captain of her school’s IHSA team. She star ted riding when she was six years old, and has worked her way up from Shor t Stirrup to the Adult Eq.

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Having just graduated with a degree in Creative Writing from Hamilton College, where she was the President and Captain of the IHSA team, ABIGAIL ­GOOGEL works at Ray of Light Farm, which specializes in horse rescue.

CHERYL ­MOVSESIAN is ­Captain of the IHSA team at the University of Buffalo, where she is an honors student, and has worked as a stablehand, barn manager, and camp counselor.

Member of the University of Tennessee Equestrian Team and a long-time horse lover, AUTUMN QUILLEN volunteers at Saddle Up!, a facility for therapeutic riding.

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those precious ribbons, symbolizing all your hard work and the resulting success? Suddenly, though, after just a few shows, there are more ribbons than you know what to do with. But they are still meaningful symbols of your accomplishment.

What to do with all these ribbons?

RIBBON BELTS Mjoydesign on Etsy.com will take four to six of your favorite ribbons and custom-make a belt for you.

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Having your ribbons woven into quilts is an inventive and fun way to enjoy your awards, without having to build a whole room to display them all! Too often those hard-earned ribbons are stored away in boxes

or simply tossed in the trash. Ribbon quilts are the perfect conversation piece and can serve as a reminder of your hard work, those fun times, and your dearest horse companions.

Creative ways to display your winning style

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LAMPS A N D GINGER J A R S An elegant way to display ribbons are in over-sized apothecary jars and clear glass gingerjar lamps.

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If you’re out of wall space, but just can’t stand to pack away those ribbons, Melissa Mallet offers one of the more inventive ways to utilize your old ribbons. She

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sews your ribbons into stuffed horses, which can make an adorable decoration on the awards shelf, or an adorable present for a young rider.

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Decor Where sweet dreams are made for pony kids (and their parents) IS IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE to drag your kids away from their ponies and out of the barn? Bring that

enthusiasm home by decorating your child’s bedroom with rustic charm that you can enjoy as well. There are endless ideas for tying a bedroom’s decor to the horse sports your child loves, whether it’s a pink bedspread with prancing ponies, a fox-hunt wall stencil, or rodeo-themed furniture.

A large wall mural can give the illusion of being out on the farm, while rustic, unfinished wood walls can make you feel like you’re stepping into the stable’s tack room.

Subtle details can emphasize your child’s love of horses, and a full-room concept can

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extend to each and every aspect of the decor. Horsey doorknobs, wall hooks, clocks, and string lights can add to whatever decor you choose! Don’t forget the focus of the bedroom, with any of a huge variety of horse-themed bedding.

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Favorites C O F F E E W I T H A CAUSE For horse-lovers who also love their morning coffee, a company in Kentucky offers gourmet java with a cause. My Racing Heart Coffee is a line of artisanblended coffee dedicated to raising funds for various Kentucky equine charities. “The idea of coffee for charity is not new, but gourmet coffee is. This coffee is specially crafted for us to be rich and flavorful, but mild enough to have a second cup,” says president Kate Richards Wilt.

The charities aided by the company range from therapeutic riding programs that offer hippotherapy to disabled children to the rescue and care of mistreated horses. Says Wilt,“The goal is to bring the Kentucky horse community together and to make it better by helping people and horses, as well as strengthening the image of the horse industry.”

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Two of the equestrians featured in this issue of EQ have found interesting ways to help important causes.

GEORGINA BLOOMBERG (see page 34) supports both The Rider’s Closet and Pegasus Therapeutic Riding in Brewster, New York. The Rider’s Closet aims to make often expensive riding clothes more accessible to therapeutic riding programs, pony clubs, intercollegiate riding programs, and riders who are in need.

Georgina (center) is shown with two Rider’s Closet volunteers, Judy Williams (left) and Kim Dow. CHRIS PRATT and Epic Stables (see page 86) hosted a fundraiser in Los Angeles for Wildlife Waystation, an organization dedicated to providing a safe home to exotic animals that may have been circus performers, members of animal exhibits, or orphaned or abandoned by their parents. Many of the animals were adopted by owners who thought they would make ‘novel’ or ‘cute’ pets – until the pets grew up and became unmanageable. Chris is shown with founder Martine Colette and a furry friend.

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By Renee Spurge When I was a girl I trained with a distinguished dressage rider from Sweden who emanated a worldly and refined elegance. Lilian Van Dahn was tall and lovely, with a perfectly styled curl of blond hair, and always impeccably dressed in finely tailored clothing. Her color palette was always subtle in nature, never anything darker than an English cup of tea with milk. With her silk blouses and pressed (continued on page 30)

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Mountain Horse Victoria Show Shirt Lightweight stretch microfiber shirt in white with gold diamond pattern

Animo Pazzia Shirt Feminine-cut show shirt in a modern stretchy fabric in white with beige stripe

Kentucky Shadbelly Navy shadbelly with rich bronze colored points, stitching, and gold tone buttons

European Saddlery Metallic bronze belt has a subtle sheen

Cavallo Cara Breech Flattering cottonblend, full-seat breech with front zipper pocket Cavallo Grand Prix Plus Classic dressage boot with extra high Spanish top and a fulllength zipper

Cavallo Galathea Coat Gorgeous kaffee brown coat with Swarovski crystal piping and cognac velvet collar and pocket detail

Kentucky “Kentucky City Strass” Breech Lightweight, breathable breech with Swarovski crystal accents

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(continued from page 28) beige pants, she had a style that was as graceful as it was sophisticated. There was never a wrinkle, crease, or fold, not one spot of dirt – even after a full day of lessons at the barn. She would become my idol, my inspiration for wanting to live the equestrian lifestyle, with all its romance, adventure, and timeless fashion.

I try to convey this idea to my customers, that riding is a discipline, and we should dress accordingly. I also encourage them to incorporate their own personal tastes and style into their equestrian wardrobe. Riding is not only a sport; it is a state of mind, and a vehicle for self-exploration and aesthetic expression.

And there is no better time to evolve our equestrian fashion choices. The equestrian apparel industry is booming, with more and more European brands infiltrating the US market – elevating the quality of products we now have to choose from. This influx of European companies exposes our customer base to a new standard of innovative products, cutting-edge designs, and high-tech performance wear.

Here in the States, however, we are surprisingly conservative in our riding apparel, rarely straying away from our black, white, tan, and navy mind set.

Fortunately over the years, riders have begun to assimilate these new fangled ideas into their apparel repertoire, realizing that these innovative brands not only feel and fit better, but they also allow you to perform better in the arena.

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2. Beautiful bronze points elude to elegant personal style.

possibility for lighter and darker shades of green, blue, maroon, and even purple.

In addition, contrast piping and details have also been deemed “acceptable” at the dressage shows. Of course all of this has to be done in good taste and impeccable style, but it’s refreshing to finally be able to brighten up a classical dressage look with a little touch of bling and flair.

The Shadbelly featured in the article is a classic Kentucky navy tail coat with just a subtle touch of bronzed points and contrast stitching, while the ­Cavallo Galathea coat on our other model is absolutely stunning, and has just enough sparkle on the collar for a true Dressage Diva!

Owners Renee Spurge and Tabitha Knaub LA Saddlery has opened the California equestrian market to companies from all over the world. They present new clothing lines that challenge the traditional riding outfit with fresh ideas, high-performance fabrics, and fashion-forward details. The main store is located in the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA and the mobile boutique frequents many of the top California horse shows. www.lasaddlery.com

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Remembering My Road to the Olympic Games

here is so much excitement around show jumping for the London Olympic Games, with Reed Kessler the youngest person ever to represent any country in our sport and McLain Ward’s dramatic comeback from a significant knee injury. We are rooting for them!

My own story of how I made it to The Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996 was a personal and family dream come true. It was something that we – my brothers, parents, our entire family – had targeted for 30 years.

You only come across an Olympic horse once in a lifetime – maybe twice, if you’re really lucky. I had such a horse in Legato. He was the right age, in the right health, in the right form, in the right year.

With my family’s help, we were able to develop this very talented horse. I bought him as a four-year-old and he was ready to perform for our country in Atlanta in 1996.

The first two out of a total of eight trials were in Wellington, Florida in early April. They were held in the International Arena, which was grass, at the time. The third trial was at Michael Matz’s facility in Pennsylvania, the fourth and fifth were two-rounds on the same day at Old Salem in North Salem, N.Y., then another tworounds at Devon on the same day, with the final Olympic trial at Gladstone, N.J. The first two trials went really well. I was sitting in good ranking at number three or number four. Then, 48 hours before trial number three, I was jumping a young horse in a preliminary jumper class – they don’t even use that terminology anymore – I had a bad fall and shattered my collarbone.

It was just like the movie For the Love of the Game, when Kevin Costner gets hurt. “I need to get to Dr. So-and-So. He’s the most important person in my life right now!” I told my wife, “You’ve got to get me to Florida. You’ve got to get me to Dr. Virgin.”

A Miami orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Charles E. Virgin’s philosophy is to get you back on the playing field – so that you don’t even think about your injury – so you are functioning at 100 percent. That’s exactly what he had done for me, when I had previously broken some bones in my hand.

I flew down to Florida to see Dr. Virgin. So, instead of competing in trial number three, I spent the day in surgery in Miami.

Two weeks later was the next trial. My brother Mark kept my horse going. My brother, Armand, who is a doctor, worked with me in the gym, doing very strategic rehabilitation, getting range of motion and strength back in my arm.

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“You only come across an Olympic horse once in a lifetime – maybe twice, if you’re really lucky.”

designer. Despite my injury, I managed to get one good score in.

The Olympic trial format is different every year. That year the selection trials had eight rounds – you could discard two of your scores. So if something strange happened, like stumbling or slipping on route to a jump, you weren’t necessarily out of the Games.

We did the course walk at Old Salem. Then my brother Armand drove me quickly to Mt. Kisco Hospital. We arranged to have an anesthesiologist locally inject the fracture site. I couldn’t take any pain medication, but I was allowed to have a local. Then he drove me back. In the meantime, my brother Mark had warmed up Legato. I got on, jumped a couple of jumps, went in the ring and put in one good, useful score, a four-fault round.

Two hours later was the second round. I was in a lot of pain and was unable to ride effectively, resulting in three down. So, I used this score as my second and final discard.

The two-round trial at Devon followed two weeks later. This time, we got the anesthesiologist on site. He was in the little medical room underneath the grandstand near the main entrance to the Dixon Oval.

I got the fracture site touched up for round one. Went clear. Then got touched up for round two. My brothers were in this with me all the way, with Armand helping me, and Mark, again, preparing Legato.

I had three weeks before the final trial at Gladstone. We, again, got the anesthesiologist on site, went clear, won the final trial and qualified for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

In one of the most spiritual moments of my life, Legato and I went on to contribute the best scores for the US to secure Team Silver. This achievement could never have been realized without the love, help, and support of Team Leone – my parents, my family, and most of all, my brothers. –With Carrie Wirth.

Peter Leone and Legato on the cover of Leone’s new book, Peter Leone’s Show Jumping Clinic: Success Strategies for Equestrian Athletes. Cour tesy of Storey Publishing. Photo by Arnd Bronkhorst.

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is a billionaire, and she spends her weekends traveling from one horse show to another, competing against the top riders in the country. Some of the mean girls on the show circuit make snide comments about her, claiming that her wins are only due to the fact that her father buys her such expensive show horses. She ignores the mean girls and spends every spare moment at the barn, working hard with her trainer, riding all the horses she can, determined to become one of the top riders in the world, and perhaps to make a career in the horse business, despite her father’s skepticism. No, she’s not Georgina Bloomberg,

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daughter of New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. She’s Thomasina Aaronson, the heroine of Ms. Bloomberg’s delightful new young adult novels, The A Circuit and My Favorite Mistake (co-written with Catherine Hapka). One can’t help drawing comparisons between Thomasina and Georgina – there’s the wealthy father, the New York City upbringing, and the love of horses – but on a recent visit to Ms. Bloomberg’s beautiful upper Westchester farm, Gotham North, she explained to her visitors from Equestrian Quarterly that Thomasina isn’t really meant to be her. “There’s a little bit of me in all the characters in The A Circuit novels,” she said.

Georgina began riding ponies at age 4. By the time she turned 18, she was one of the top junior riders in the nation. Now, at age 29, she has won over 50 Grand Prix titles and competed in 10 Nation Cup teams for the United States. In 2008, she was long-listed for the U.S. Olympic equestrian team. She spends her winters showing in Florida and has spent the past six summers competing in Europe and Canada, where show jumping, and other equestrian sports are much more popular among the general public than they are here in the United States.

“In Sweden,” Georgina explains, “it’s the No. 2 sport after football. In Germany, you’ll hear the results of your ride on the radio as you’re driving back to the barn. Lots of people turn out for the shows, not just riders, but fans.”

In Europe, Georgina would be considered a sports celebrity, but at home she’s known more as the mayor’s daughter than as one of our nation’s top riders. When asked if the lack of notoriety as a rider at home is discouraging to her, Georgina responds that it’s not the lack of personal recognition as a rider but, rather, the poor turnout of spectators at shows that she finds disappointing. “It’s disturbing that you work so hard here, she said, and then you go to horse shows and nobody comes to watch.”

Opposite page: Georgina’s comfy Gotham Nor th apar tment banquette overlooks the indoor arena. This page: Interior view of the airy and spacious training arena. Georgina’s prized champion takes a striking pose.

A R E L A X E D PACE AT G OT H A M NORTH

Although Georgina grew up in New York City and still spends a portion of her time in Manhattan when she’s not traveling to and from shows, she considers Gotham North her permanent home. “Whenever I get here, I don’t want to leave,” she said to her EQ visitors, who were very understanding, as they never wanted to leave either.

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This page, clockwise: Palladian windows and multi-paned doors flood the arena with natural light. Stone detailing adds warmth to Georgina’s indoor arena. A Gazebo offers shade and a birdseye view of the grounds.

Hugo joins the tour and stops for a refreshing cool-down.

Opposite page: The pergola-covered patio is ideal for outdoor entertaining and family gatherings. The tranquil, glistening pool offers a respite from the rigors of training.

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She shares the farm with her mother and her three dogs: Hugo, a handsome hound mix; Mable, a bull terrier; and Stella, a slightly deranged Chihuahua. (Georgina has adopted two more dogs since our interview.) The dogs are all rescues, and Georgina is so devoted to them that she chooses to live on Manhattan’s upper west side, rather than downtown near all her friends, because she wants to have access to Central Park for her dogs. As we strolled past the magnificent gardens and paddocks of Gotham North, Hugo followed us, his tail wagging amiably, his eyes on Georgina at all times.

“When I school a horse,” Georgina says of Hugo, “he sits and watches me. Then I’ll say, ‘You wanna go for a walk?’ and he’ll follow my horse and me around all the trails on the property.” Georgina has several options when it comes to schooling her horses. There’s the immaculate indoor riding arena; the Grand Prix course, which is magnificently appointed with natural banks and hedges, all set on grass that is as fastidiously groomed as a putting green; and finally the stadium jumping arena, where, on the day we visited, the jumps all appeared to be set around the six-foot mark.

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eorgina is pretty and poised and petite. It’s hard to imagine that the lovely young woman strolling along beside us is the same tenacious rider who competes internationally in the only Olympic sport in which women are allowed to compete against men. As she showed us around the property, she joked about her parents and her lifestyle. The lovely, unpretentious flower gardens planted around the buildings and along the paths reminded us of charming cottage gardens in ­England, and Georgina explained that her mother, who is divorced from Mayor ­Bloomberg, is the gardener in the family and she is, in fact, English. “She always says that there’s no point in her becoming an American.

The only rights that you get are to pay taxes and to vote, and there’s nobody she wants to vote for,” Georgina said. Then she added, laughing good naturedly, “She says that to my father a lot.”

OUTSIDE OF THE RING

Georgina is on the board of the Equestrian Aid Foundation, which was established in 1996 by six-time Olympic Dressage rider,

Robert Dover. Dover started the foundation to assist a friend who was ill with HIV/AIDS and needed help with medical expenses, but now the foundation has expanded its mission to provide support to riders, trainers, grooms, farriers, and other professionals who might need help with medical expenses. Georgina pointed out that while the public may believe that those in the equestrian world are mostly rich and insured, in fact, many riders, trainers, grooms, and other professionals who support the industry lack any medical insurance, though they work around horses and are at a much higher risk of being hospitalized with serious injuries than the average worker. The Equestrian Aid Foundation accepts applications from people in the equestrian industry who need support with medical expenses.

In 2006, Georgina started her own charity called The Rider’s Closet, which seeks to make riding apparel more accessible to therapeutic riding schools, pony clubs, intercollegiate riding programs and other riders who are in need. The Rider’s Closet accepts donations of lightly used riding gear and then offers them to anyone in need who requests the items.

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MY FAVORITE HOTEL is The Four Seasons in Dublin during the horse show.

So much fun and such a beautiful hotel.

MY FAVORITE GETAWAY is Bermuda. We would spend time during the summer there when I was a kid, so I have a lot of childhood memories there.

We have a house there now that is such a great place to go and relax. There is nowhere in the world I would rather go than the beach in Bermuda.

MY FAVORITE CAR. My first car, which was a silver Nissan pathfinder.

MY FAVORITE NY NEIGHBORHOOD. The upper west side, where I live now! I love that you still have good restaurants, bars, and stores, but there is a very residential/family feeling that is very welcoming.

MY FAVORITE HORSE EVENT. My favorite horse shows are the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, the Lake Placid Horse Show, and, the Norten ­Hardenberg in Germany.

MY FAVORITE RIDING CLOTHES are Ariat. They are so comfy, everything stretches and fits well.

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Opposite page: Georgina’s creative blend of texture and lighting add warmth throughout the apartment.

MY FAVORITE HORSE. My two favorite horses are retired at my farm now – my junior hunter Diplomacy and my junior/amateur jumper Action. They were two horses with so much personality and so much talent. They wanted to win every time they went in the ring but always made you work hard and kept you on your toes.

MY FAVORITE PHONE APP. Texts From Last Night. It always makes me laugh. Also, Words with Friends and Hanging with Friends.

My boyfriend and I always have a game going on with each other when we can’t be together. It’s fun and a great way to stay in touch.

MY FAVORITE HANGOUT. The garden at our farm. I love having friends over for cocktails in the early evening and watching the sunset.

MY FAVORITE SADDLE. I only ride in County Saddles; they are comfy for me and my horses.

MY FAVORITE CHARITY. The ASPCA. An amazing organization run by such great people for animals, my favorite cause.

MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT. Mexican Radio in New York City

MY FAVORITE HORSE MOVIE/ BOOKS. Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken, The A Circuit, and My Favorite Mistake, of course!

MY FAVORITE BLOG. PhelpsSports.com for all the latest results and gossip at the horse shows.

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garage at her farm. “I loved packing up the clothes, sending them off, thinking about the people who would be able to use them,” she explains. Eventually, the program expanded to such a degree that Georgina found it difficult to manage along with all the travel and training required by her showing career, so she moved The Rider’s Closet from her home to the Pegasus Farm, in Brewster, New York, which is a therapeutic riding facility. Recently, Ariat, Georgina’s sponsor, donated a bounty of brand new clothes to the charity.

Last year, Georgina had an accident during a show that resulted in a concussion and a broken back. This wasn’t Georgina’s first concussion, and she has broken many bones in her riding career. Though the fracture in her spine wasn’t as serious as it could have been, it exacerbated a congenital spinal condition that Georgina was born with, and it was clear that she would need surgery in order to keep competing. The surgery, scheduled after our visit, would require months of recovery, and we commented that she must be looking forward to this time, as she had been traveling the show circuit from state to state and riding and schooling her horses, as she has done for most of her life.

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es, Georgina was anxious to have some down-time from riding, but not to watch movies and television, as we had suggested. Georgina had another book due – The A Circuit was such a success that her publishers decided to make it a series.

Georgina would also like to get to work designing her own line of equestrian clothing.

For the past several years, she’s been sponsored by the equestrian apparel company Ariat, but now she’d like to design her own riding clothes. “I’ve always been interested in fashion, and I’m excited about the idea of designing riding clothes that are comfortable enough to wear riding but can also evolve into fashionable street wear” she said. She recently completed a fashion design course at Parsons The New School for Design to gain additional knowledge about the fashion industry.

Would The A-Circuit’s Thomasina Aaronson loaf around after back surgery, watching television and being tended to by private nurses? Of course not. And neither would Georgina.

Opposite: Georgina and her devoted friend Hugo pause for a photo.

This page: Charming architectural details abound throughout the English-themed gardens.

A SECOND LIFE FOR ANTIQUE BARNS

Antique Vermont Barns Travel Across America

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N THE MID 1800s there were over 34,000 farms in Vermont. But with few working farms remaining there are numerous barns and outbuildings no longer earning their keep. Many owners simply can’t afford their upkeep or to pay taxes and insurance on them, and the buildings slowly collapse.

In Windsor,Vermont, we visited Ken Epworth (above) and his company, The Barn People, in their cozy office located in – what else? – a barn. Ken and his crew rescue these elegant, yet crumbling structures and relocate and rebuild them all over America as homes, pool houses, studios, guesthouses – and yes, even a few barns.

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A Leeds, Maine cow barn serves as a workshop/ studio on Cape Cod.

A covered bridge made of reclaimed beams connects the master bedroom to a residence made up of nine barns in Sun Valley, Idaho.

An antique hay barn became a residence in New York’s Hamptons.

The open living space of barns can be simultaneously warm and traditional, and modern and sleek.

“We are a small group of Vermont craftsman who have taken our many years as experienced carpenters and designers and applied them to the restoration of old barns,” Epworth told us. “Our guys love working out in a Vermont pasture scrambling around on some barn roof discovering forgotten secrets, looking for clues of origin and construction. Because the frame is modular and held together with wooden pegs, the timbers are not destroyed during dismantling. The wooden pegs are

simply removed and the frame can then be taken apart piece by piece.

“Over the years we’ve found that the same people that took the barn down should be the people that put it back up. Each frame has its own idiosyncrasies.” Because it’s actually surprisingly inexpensive to ship a deconstructed building, an old Vermont cow barn could very easily end up being reconstructed in California or Florida. Epworth added, “Luckily, we love to travel.”

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The Barn People crew dismantling a 30-by-80 foot hay barn in Plainfield, New Hampshire.

The gable peak is reattached as an antique barn takes on a second life in a new home, perhaps a thousand miles away.

Ken’s shop contains reclaimed wood from hundreds of barns awaiting a new home.

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pworth’s barns have been featured in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Los Angeles Times, as well as on the PBS television series This Old House.

Who buys these barns? “Everyone from dot-com millionaires with their own jets to ordinary folks looking to build their dream home,” Epworth said. Although he asked us not to publish the names of his famous

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clients, he showed us projects that range from a Sun Valley, Idaho, house that was created out of nine barns and a covered bridge (which links the master bedroom to the rest of the house), to simple family-room additions.

Epworth’s advice to people who would like to live in a barn: “Be very careful about what you’re getting. There’s a reason we clean, treat, and restore every timber before we reuse it.

Not every barn restorer goes to the trouble we do.”

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Most of Epworth’s business comes from word of mouth or the many magazine and TV features on his work.

Each beam, plank, and peg is carefully insect-treated, refurbished, and marked for proper reassembly.

Ken says, “I’m lucky to have found a profession that I love.”

O R D I N A R Y F O L K S L O O K I N G T O B U I L D T H E I R D R E A M H O M E .”

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LIVING THE WICKED GOOD LIFE AT TH E CONN E C T I C U T HOME O F ANN A N D D E N I S L E A RY

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I nterviewing an author poses numerous concerns for a writer. Will they be lofty, formal, or potentially critical of my writing style?

Will they be searching for misplaced colons or recognize that participial phrases are not my strong suit? I would soon find out. I was off to meet author Ann Leary.

My apprehension grew as I did preliminary research about Ann, read her books, and listened to her radio show prior to the interview. Ann has authored two books, a memoir, An Innocent, a Broad and a novel, Outtakes from a Marriage, with a third, The Good House, about to be published. She writes a humorous, heartfelt blog at www.annleary.com (formerly a wicked good life) and co-hosts a National Public Radio literary radio show, In House. She and her writer co-hosts wittily refer to themselves as Hash Hags, an ironic twist of the Twitter term hashtags. She is the wife of actor Denis Leary and mother of two children, a daughter, 20, and a son, 22. Quite simply, Ann is wickedly funny, creative, and prolific.

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For the last year Ann has been working with dressage trainer Katja Eilers, who states, “After years of not riding dressage she has been able to pick up right where she left.

Ann is extremely athletic and has been able to ride both of my Grand Prix School Masters with ease.”

Opposite, clockwise from top: Ann’s favorite place to hang out, her classic barn. A quiet pause for a photograph.

Ann’s horses Gabriel and Mark visit with their equine guest.

She volunteers for two equestrian organizations working with physically and mentally challenged children (see Favorites, page 56) and regularly volunteers as an EMT for the community of Roxbury, Connecticut.

Somehow Ann has also found time to earn the status of accomplished equestrian – participating in fox hunting, hunter/jumper, eventing, and dressage.

S U R P R I S E G UEST

When the day of our visit arrived, an unexpected detour prevented our Equestrian Quarterly team from following the precise directions Ann provided to the farm. Had our publisher not had a crack GPS system, we might still be circling the bucolic Connecticut countryside.

Ann greeted us at the top of their secluded drive. But who was the handsome guy with her? Our understanding was we were there to interview and photograph only Ann, take some architectural shots of the house exterior and

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grounds, and be on our way. We had all done our homework and knew that this particular eye candy wasn’t Denis Leary.

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here was a simple explanation. He was a guest of Ann’s FEI dressage trainer Katja Eilers. We couldn’t take our eyes off of him; the alert gaze, the regal stance, a full mane most men would envy. He was, in fact, a magnificent Grand Prix Dressage horse visiting for the day. Our photographer, always quick to recognize a great photo opportunity, put Ann in the frame and started shooting.

Pairing Ann’s good looks and spontaneous nature with this regal horse and the results were magic. Ann amusingly referred to her equine model as the “Johnny Depp” of Horses.

For the last year Ann has been working with Katja, who states, “After years of not riding dressage she has been able to pick up right where she left. Ann is extremely athletic and has been able to ride both of my Grand Prix School Masters with ease.”

FEELIN G W E L C O M E

Spontaneity became the day’s modus operandi.

Ann graciously (and unexpectedly) opened her home to us. She immediately disclaimed the Leary décor by quoting a mantra of her mother’s. “We just can’t have nice things.” Ann elaborated, “if you have kids (two) and animals (four dogs) it’s just not feasible.” We saw no evidence of that – quite the contrary. The Leary house is warm, welcoming and sophisticated.

An inviting mix of art graces their home, some purchased, some painted by artist friends, and all evidence of the Leary’s educated eye and discriminating taste.

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Ann enjoys writing in this sunny spot when not at her much-cherished “Bed-desk” ­ – an environment she describes as “a king size bed, dogs, papers, computer… heaven.”

Ann and Denis purchased the 1850s farmhouse in 1997. She described the original condition as “well-loved and well-worn.”

Additions were made to the home gradually – typically after completion of one of Denis’s movies or TV shows. Ann shared that, “We named each addition after a project.”

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ne of the favorite new spaces is the airy sunroom.

Surrounded by windows on three sides, it is a room that beckons. We found the lightflooded space a perfect spot to chat with and photograph Ann. The rescued dogs Daphne, Gomer, Holly, and Lulu happily joined us.

Ann enjoys writing here when not at her much-cherished “Bed-desk” – an environment she describes as “a king size bed, dogs, papers, computer…heaven.”

In keeping with the light-hearted and relaxed Leary lifestyle there is also a dog room.

Situated next to the sunroom, it is outfitted with a doggie door, dog beds, couches, artwork, sconces, and numerous ribbons from horse shows. Truth be told, Ann seemed to enjoy this room just as much as the dogs.

The open flow of the living spaces took us through a spacious living room, sitting room, and an open dining area that led to a comfortable country kitchen. The room is filled with a rich blend of wood surfaces, including the large work island and ceiling. A grand stone fireplace is just one of many throughout the house.

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Opposite, from top: The spacious warm kitchen is a rich combination of traditional woods, modern appliances, and accent lighting. The stone fireplace, just out of view, and a wall of windows provide a cozy, lightflooded environment.

The earthy-toned sitting room with built‑in sectional seating is part of the original home and an ideal space for large or intimate gatherings.

Clockwise from top: Denis has the full attention of Lulu, a St. Bernard and ­Airdale mix. Gomer, the ­Leonberger, and Holly, a terrier mix, enjoy some time in their personal “dog room.” The casual, open dining area is flanked by French doors on one side and a stone fireplace on the other.

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MY FAVORITE HORSE would have to be my dear draft-cross named Mark.

He’s a flea-bitten grey, half Morgan/ half Percheron (I know, I know) with a short neck, long ears and a great sense of humor. I’ve owned him since he was 3 years old and now he’s a teen and I absolutely adore him. He’s the one horse who nickers to me when I enter the barn and calls to me from his field when he sees me outside the house. Really, a very special, once-in-a-lifetime horse.

Then there’s my dressage horse, Zidane, a 7-year-old Dutch Warmblood who’s a special, once-in-a-lifetime horse as well, because of his tremendous athletic ability, his patience in teaching me, his movie star looks, and his charming disposition. And I wouldn’t want to leave out Gabriel, my dear retired Dutch Warmblood – oh, why must I choose? I love them all.

MY FAVORITE CAR is my Ford F-350 pickup truck, of course.

MY FAVORITE SADDLE. I actually ride in a Butet Dressage saddle. I also have a Butet jumping saddle. Those are my favorite saddles to ride in. But my favorite saddle to admire is an Hermes saddle that my husband gave me for Christmas a few years ago. It doesn’t fit my horse very well, but it’s so beautiful that I often oil it, polish it, and admire it and I show it off to friends, like some women show off their handbags. I don’t know why women spend money on expensive bags, but if this saddle were a little smaller I’d tuck it under my arm and carry it to red-carpet events to compliment my gown. That’s how attractive it is! I’m not sure my husband would approve.

MY FAVORITE HOTEL. Le Sirenuse in Positano, Italy.

MY FAVORITE HANGOUT is the barn, of course. My barn or any barn where the horses are well cared for and content.

MY FAVORITE HORSE STORY. Oh where do I begin? My very first book that I loved was a children’s beginner reading book called Little Black, A Pony, by Walter Farley. Walter Farley wrote the series of Black Stallion books, all of which I adored, but Little Black, A Pony, was written for small children.

The illustrations are beautiful and the

Favorites ANN LEARY

MY FAVORITE CHARITY. So many. My husband’s charity – The Leary Firefighter’s Foundation, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Literacy Volunteers of America.

I’m involved with several local charities involving community health programs and the arts. Also, Pegasus and Little Britches – two therapeutic riding programs that I have been involved with over the years.

MY FAVORITE RIDING CLOTHES. I’m thrilled that “skinny jeans” are currently in vogue because there are some brands that are nice and stretchy and they make great riding pants. I’m not one of those people who likes to parade around town in britches and tall boots, so if I’m just hacking out on a horse, I can throw on a pair of Ariat paddock boots and half-chaps over the skinny jeans. Then when I’m done, I don’t need to change. My dressage boots are Vogel, custom made for me over ten years ago and they still look like new.

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story so precious – about a little black pony who becomes jealous when his boy starts riding Big Red, a tall and very fancy chestnut horse. I bought a copy off eBay when my kids were little and remembered all the photos, though I was a preschooler when I first fell in love with it.

I wasn’t really a Little House on the Prairie kind of girl. Pa had a horse but Laura never rode him, which I found infuriating. I read Anna Sewall’s Black Beauty when I was very young – it was probably one of the first chapter books I ever read. Also The Black Stallion, My Friend Flicka, The Green Grass of Wyoming. I could go on and on. And all of the James ­Herriot books. Horse and dogs books are really responsible for my lifelong love of reading and writing.

MY FAVORITE WEBSITE/BLOG. Well, I spend the most time on my blog, annleary.com, but that’s because it’s my blog. I also love the online editions of my favorite magazines. The New Yorker has a great online edition as does Ploughshares, a wonderful literary quarterly (which will feature a short story of mine in the fall), and the Paris Review.

I’m thrilled that these literary journals are online now, as most of them have archived all previous issues, including interviews with great authors.

The open flow of the living spaces took us through a spacious living room, sitting room, and an open dining area that led to a comfortable country kitchen.

TRANQ U I L I T Y A N D S P O RT S

The outside environment is as charming as the inside. There is a quiet palette of grey stone walls and terraces. Ornamental carriage wheels are strategically positioned at the entrance of the farm, and weathered Adirondack chairs offer tranquil views of the rolling lawns, pond, and woods beyond.

The living room’s vaulted ceiling, french doors, and expanse of vertical bookcases filled with an impressive collection of books, creates the perfect setting for Ann’s passion for reading.

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here are two iconic red barns on the property. The converted barn, closest to the house, serves as Denis’s office, where he does most of his writing. Just up the hill from Denis’s office is Ann’s treasured horse barn, where she keeps her much adored horses, Mark and Gabriel (see Favorites page 60).

During our visit, the stone wall along Ann’s barn provided endless entertainment for the dogs Holly and Daphne, determined to flush out chipmunks who had taken up residence between the carefully placed stones.

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Above: Rolling green lawns, wooded surroundings, a pond, and lush plantings accentuate the Leary’s charming 1850s farmhouse. Below, left to right: The rear of the main house enjoys a full view of the lush landscape. A stone wall leads the way to Denis’s office in the converted barn.

Daphne and Holly team up to locate chipmunks hiding in the hand-laid stone wall. The tennis court which serves as a hockey rink when frozen over in the winter, provides yearround activity for the family.

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This charming farm clearly offers an ideal environment for cultivating creativity, encouraging physical activity, and spending memorable times with family, friends, and colleagues.

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would be remiss if I didn’t mention the tennis court that also serves as a multi-season hockey rink, where street hockey is played during the warmer months and is flooded and frozen for ice hockey in the winter. With Denis’s strong Boston roots, hockey is a sport taken seriously.

The court includes an umpire’s chair, lights for night hockey, and seating for the avid fans that show up.

I asked Ann if Denis enjoys horses. “He loves living with horses,” she said. “He has taken some riding lessons but prefers western

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style.” She told us he is extremely passionate about all animals and finds any stories about animal abuse unbearable. Even Animal Planet, at times, can be rendered off-limits. The entire family shares Ann’s love of horses, dogs, cats, and visiting critters that inhabit the home and grounds of their idyllic setting.

WHY NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT?

Originally Ann boarded her horses in Roxbury.

As she started meeting people in the area and spending more time there, she realized Roxbury would be a great place to raise the kids.

The farmhouse, originally planned as a week-

end getaway, suddenly became their full-time residence. Ann and Denis also maintain a home in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City, and recently remodeled a lake house in ­Connecticut.

This charming farm clearly offers an ideal environment for cultivating creativity, encouraging physical activity, and spending memorable times with family, friends, colleagues, and any lucky dogs that happen to show up.

At the end of the day I realized my apprehension was unfounded. As it turns out, Ann would have neither the inclination nor the time to linger over participial phrases or misplaced colons. She’s much too busy for that.

Clockwise from top left: Rows of daylilies soften the traditional stone walls throughout the property. A teak bench offers a panoramic view of the grounds. A wooden horse-themed folk art game creates a striking image, hung as art against a warm grey interior wall. Rows of hydrangeas add cool color to the warm exterior pallette. The quiet pool setting blends harmoniously with the understated mix of stone and wood throughout the property. A soft, contemporary light fixture adds drama and style to the handsome kitchen.

Opposite: A decorative carriage wheel at the home’s entrance.

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The Days of Wine and Horses BRIDL E WO O D E S TAT E : AN IDYL L I C H O R S E FA R M THAT IS AL S O A WO R L D - C L A S S V I N E YA R D

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s you turn off the Pacific Coast Highway and meander towards Santa Ynez Valley, the soundtrack to the movie Sideways may come to mind. You may not be on a male- bonding trip or a wine tasting outing, but you will inevitably fall in love with this laid-back, central-coast region of California.

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Just 30 miles nor th of Santa Barbara on the eastern edge of the Santa Ynez Valley, the 105-acre Bridlewood estate is home to worldclass wines, hillside vineyards and breathtaking views of the magnificent Santa Ynez Mountains.

In keeping with the equestrian flavor of this winery, horse and carriage tours are offered on the weekends.

Once an Arabian horse farm and equestrian rehabilitation center, Bridlewood now stands as a state-of-the-art, award-winning winery.

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his region of California, just 30 miles north of Santa Barbara, yields some of the finest wines in the country. It is the gentle balance of shifting winds in an opposing flow of warm and cool air that prevent the grapes from ripening too quickly – paving the way for a longer growing season, which enhances the grapes with a crisp balance between acid and sugar. Add to that the natural drift of fog from the Pacific that travels along the east-west Santa Ynez mountain range, and you have ideal conditions for producing a variety of award winning wines.

Santa Ynez was not originally recognized for its ideal grape-growing conditions. The ranchers were first to settle here – appreciating the unique character and rustic appeal of the valley. It was a more recent discovery that the valley offered optimal growing conditions for wine makers. Today there exists a comfortable balance of horse farms and ranches and preeminent wineries.

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A RELAXED CAL I F O R N I A L I F E S T Y L E

Bridlewood’s winemaker, David Hopkins, says, “There is something so enjoyable about taking an evening ride and returning to a perfect glass of wine.”

The ranchers and winemakers share the sentiment that protecting the authentic casual atmosphere and minimizing development of Santa Ynez is essential. There is a nostalgic feel here, similar, the locals say, to what Sonoma and Napa Valleys felt like 20 or 30 years ago. They wish to preserve the appealing character of classic gentleman ranchers sharing the land with emerging winemakers.

There is no better place to witness this blending of wine and horse than at Bridlewood Winery. Once an Arabian horse farm and equestrian rehabilitation center, it now stands as a state-of-the-art, award-winning winery. The Spanish Mission structure with white stucco walls and adobe tile roofs sits beautifully at the end of a tree-lined drive, surrounded by vine-covered hillsides. A Spanish-style bell tower and wrap-around verandas contribute to the welcoming atmosphere of this intimate winery.

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hat could be better than combinMichael Jackson (Neverland) have made SANTA YNEZ, CA ing fine wine, innovative food, scenic the area home, as well as an eclectic mix beauty, and the equestrian lifestyle? The that includes Bo Derek, Fess Parker, Santa Ynez Valley, just a short, gorgeous Steven Seagal, Steven Spielberg, Dolly drive from Santa Barbara and an easy day Parton, David Crosby, Kelly LeBrock, and or weekend trip from Los Angeles sprawl Jimmy Connors.

66 40 +1.4% $600,000 91 53 9 MOS. is known as the Napa Valley of LA. The growth of the valley’s wine indusSALES AV E R AG E AV E R AG E MONTHS OF DINING, AVERAGE But the area offers much more than try began in the early 1970s when Brooks PRICE J A N UA RY J U LY DAY COMFORTABLE A RT S , HOME wine. The New York Times said, “If Firestone, of the tire-making family, TRENDS DAY RIDING C U LT U R E PRICE racehorses dream of greener pastures, planted 260 acres with grapes. Firestone HORSINESS the bucolic Santa Ynez Valley might be Vineyards is still the largest producer in INDEX 101 exactly what they have in mind.” The the valley.

SANTA YNEZ 5 verdant central coast California landscape Today, a wine-tasting visit can last an 154 1 of rolling hills and cooling coastal winds awfully long time – there are over 70 winSANTA P O P U L AT I O N 4,418 is popularly recognized as the setting for eries and tasting rooms. After the famous BARBARA SANTA 101 MONICA M E D I A N FA M I LY I N CO M E $ 84,467 1 the movie Sideways. What few people 2004 film Sideways brought the region’s 405 know is that it has long been an equesNEAREST AIRPORT SANTA BARBARA, 19 MI. wines to national fame, many visitors MALIBU trian paradise.” now follow the “Sideways Wine Trail,” 1. Weather Channel, days between 45 and 85 degrees; 2. Trulia; 3. U.S. Census.

In Santa Ynez, horsey activities share stopping at the various restaurants and The valley is a wonderful place to spend a day, a equal billing with wine tasting. Like the gold stars wineries that appeared in the movie. weekend, or a lifetime. With one of the finest climates embedded in the walkways of Hollywood, the horseIn addition to wine and equine activities, there are in California and a relaxed, laid-back lifestyle, the area shoes of local steeds are part of Santa Ynez sidewalks. lavender farms, apple orchards, a quaint Danish village, attracts people who could live anywhere they choose.

There are equestrian galleries, a local foxhunt, tack a casino, and numerous art galleries to fill your days.

“Horse Whisperer” Monty Roberts (Flag is Up Farms), shops, English and Western horse shows, and a carSanta Barbara is close enough for dinner or a dayRonald Regan (well-loved Rancho de Cielo), and riage museum. time beach visit.

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With over 70 wineries and tasting rooms to choose from, selecting which to visit can be difficult. Some of

our favorites include Bridlewood, Beckman, Zaca Mesa, and Carhartt.

The Bella Cavalli (Beautiful Horses) Winery, which is located next to Monty Roberts’ Flag is Up Farms, combines a beautiful horse farm and fine wines. You can walk between them and visit both.

Visit the Horse Whisperer The home of “the man who listens to horses,” Monty Roberts, is open to the public. Flag Is Up Farms is the internationally renowned starting point for some of the world’s most successful performance horses and highest-earning racehorses. It is also the home of the Monty Roberts Equestrian Academy and equine celebrity Shy Boy.

Stroll the Towns The Santa Ynez Valley has several towns, each with its own unique character. Among them:

course, the Danish pastries.

Los Olivos is a charming, understated village with a subtle European feel.

Numerous wine-tasting rooms and ar t galleries line the quiet streets.

Santa Ynez has a western feel, with wooden sidewalks and an Old West historical museum. There are numerous vineyards and a 24-acre Equestrian Center with English and western events.

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Solvang seems to have appeared out of Disneyland. It is a Danish

village with Scandinavian architecture and an interesting array of shops and restaurants.

The highlight is, of

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Take a Day of Wine and Horses Tour Each four-hour tour visits two equestrian facilities and two wineries. A delightful gourmet lunch is served on the morning tour, and sustaining happy-hour style hors d’oeuvres are provided on the afternoon tour.

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Sides Hardware and Shoes Los Olivos, CA A white Victorian dripping with charm and a long-time favorite for great food, wine, and sumptuous deser ts, including home-made ice cream.

Ballard Inn and Restaurant, Ballard, CA Roasted duck breast with sweet potato purée, herb-crusted tuna with Niçoise mashed potatoes, and wild striped bass with potato and ar tichoke hash are

a few of the favorites here.

The Hitching Post, Buellton, CA Sideways-famous the Hitching Post is known for a first-class wine list and steaks cooked on an open grill.

WHERE TO STAY Alisal Ranch, Solvang, CA The resort has 10,000 acres of canyons, brooks, and forests and is best explored on horseback.

Surely you will find the ideal sightseeing partner with one of the 100 horses available on

the ranch. Additional activities include a lake for sailing, swimming, or fishing, a pool, two 18hole championship golf courses, and a restaurant.

Ballard Inn and Restaurant Ballard, CA The rooms at this cozy, elegant inn offer fireplaces and balconies. In addition to cooked-toorder breakfast and a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, you’ll be treated to evening coffee and tea, plus addictive chocolate cookies on your nightstand at bedtime.

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Several Gallo family members are accomplished equestrians and at least a dozen of senior Gallo management own horses and love to ride. Lush, scenic surroundings offer ideal riding conditions.

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The design of the winery pays homage to California’s historic missions with a welcoming Spanish-style bell tower. Breezy verandas, stone cour tyards, and cooling fountains provide ideal settings for relaxed samplings of Bridlewood’s finest. Toy Canto (bottom right), Retail Operations and Hospitality Manager, welcomes guests to the tasting room. Winemaker David Hopkins’ shir t (above) recalls the harvest of 2006.

Uniquely, the mountains run east-west, allowing the fog to roll in from the Pacific, which slows the ripening process.

With more time to mature, the grapes develop a crisp balance between acid and sugar.

The Gallo family purchased Bridlewood in 2004, appreciating the wine David Hopkins, winemaker, was producing – and the sheer beauty of the property. The family shares a passion for wine and horses – several family members are accomplished equestrians and at least a dozen of senior Gallo managers own horses and love to ride. The family keeps some of their horses here, where they can enjoy relaxed rides through 100 acres of Bridlewood and the linking, neighboring farms and vineyards beyond.

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The exquisite remodel and preservation of the original equestrian center also held special appeal to the Gallos. Only minor architectural changes were made to the main structure. Stalls were removed and concrete floors were installed, making way for modern, innovative wine making equipment. Original doors, hardware, and bathing stalls are still

According to Davd Hopkins, “Winemaking is less about the latest technology and more about taking your time..”

in place. David Hopkins enjoys the fact that his office was once the sophisticated equine surgical suite.

The property still boasts a race track, originally used for rehabilitation as well as paddocks, two lakes, and a waterfall. Retired horses bask in the bucolic setting, enjoying the California sunshine and grazing in the shaded paddocks.

In keeping with the equestrian flavor of this winery, horse and carriage tours are offered on weekends. What better way for visitors to enjoy the history of the facility, experience the beauty of the property, and sample some of Bridlewood’s award-winning varietals?

Bridlewood firmly believes that horses and wine go together. David Hopkins states there is something so enjoyable about taking an evening ride and returning to a perfect glass of wine. He fully embraces the concept that life is a celebration.

To reserve a tour, phone 800-467-4100

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THE AMAZING PLAY IS COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU. EQ TAKES YOU BACKSTAGE.

WAR H O R S E G AL L OPS C ROS S C O U N T RY

BY JILL MEDINGER

After years of resounding success at New York City’s Lincoln Center and an Oscar nod for the Spielberg film adaptation, War Horse is packing up its puppets and taking to the road. War Horse on Broadway gained international attention as well as five Tony Awards in 2011, including Best Direction and Best

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Play. Now War Horse puppets will come to life in more than 25 cities around the country throughout 2012 and 2013.

EQ GOES BACKSTAGE

Just as War Horse was about to set off on its nationwide tour this spring, EQ was invited backstage for an inside look at the puppets and the people that transform them. After joining the audience and watching the show, I stepped into the room where the team of puppeteers sat, still wiping away tears and finding my composure after the moving performance.

I had spent the last two hours falling in love with Joey, the horse. Now the lifeless puppet lay in front of me, larger than life-size, and handmade from aluminum, warped cane, nylon mesh, and leather. Made by the Handspring Puppet Company, located in South Africa, a puppet takes a team of ten craftsmen over six months to create. It is not particularly realistic at first glance, but the first time you see it move, its emotion becomes so realistic, you could swear you saw its muscles quiver and eyes widen. It takes a only a few minutes to forget that it is only moveable frame, a sort of three-dimensional sketch, in which our imaginations fill the details.

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s I sit to talk with the puppeteer team, they introduce themselves as the “head, heart, and hind.” The “head,” who stands near the horse’s shoulder on stage, appears to be leading the horse and controls the horse’s focus through its ears, which move separately, and its chin. The “heart” stands within the puppet, and moves the front legs, creating the illusion of the horse’s breath by lifting the body subtly, up and down. Finally, the “hind” stands in the rear of the puppet, attached to the actor in front of him through the aluminum spine of the horse. One of the puppeteers, Joby Earle, explains “The goal is to have every decision of the horse be made as a team, measured in milliseconds. It’s not magic, but it is exhilarating when it happens.

But because we are unable to speak while inside the horse, each horse team solves the problem of

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Four teams of actors rotate through the cast, playing each horse twice per week. The constantly changing combinations of personalities are so varied that each performance is inevitably an interplay of untested dynamics and circumstances.

communication differently. Some use breath cues, shifts in weight, and vocalizations of the horse to help to set a movement into action.”

The skin of the horse, a semi-transparent nylon mesh, allows the interior actors some vision, while appearing mostly opaque to the audience.

This way, when something happens on stage, at least one member of the team can see it and react. The energy transfers from one puppeteer to the next the way a message from the brain is transmitted through the body, and the reaction of a turned ear might follow a hand’s touch to the flanks by only a split second.

THINKING LIKE A HORSE

In effect, each actor is thinking like a horse. I asked how did they learn to portray a horse’s behavior so accurately? “A lot of research,” says Ariel Heller, another of the play’s puppeteers.

“We have visited horse farms, learned to ride, and studied literature and videos.” For example, when Joey is made to pull a heavy plow, the actors must emote the strength required, and believably represent the movement of this power from the horses rear hooves up through the neck and shoulders. The actors found a video of a horse pulling weight, and studied the physics that made it possible. “Still, it’s not just a matter of mechanics,” says team member, Enrico Wey, “A lot of our research focuses on psychology.”

One of the places the cast began was with a documentary about Monty Roberts, the famed Horse Whisperer and expert horse behaviorist.

From this film, the puppeteers learned about the relationship between horses and humans, and about the huge amount of information that a horse sends out through its stance, its ears, its vocalizations, and its movements. “Puppeteer Joby Earle explains, “A horse in distress is looking for a leader. They’re a herd animal and they are looking to join up. So when we’re playing the horse, we are always trying to decide what is the safest place, whether we can trust who we’re with or if we should flee.” In many ways, this behavior shapes the play, and what ultimately makes the story of a boy and his horse so compelling.

As War Horse travels through your town, be sure not to miss the opportunity of experiencing the magic for yourself. Any of us who has loved an animal cannot help but be moved by what is a truly unique production.

See www.warhorseonstage.com for tour details.

“THE GOAL IS TO HAVE EVERY DECISION OF THE HORSE BE MADE AS A TEAM, MEASURED IN MILLISECONDS. IT’S NOT MAGIC , BUT IT IS EXHILARATING WHEN IT HAPPENS.

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n artist Andrea Kent’s library, the scarlet walls speak of times gone by. A steel engraving depicts her kinsman, a Confederate cavalry general; a century-old hunting whip lies on her desk; a faded photo shows her cousin driving a team of Lipizzaner mares.

On the walls are what appear to be antique paintings.

Slender-legged horses are shown racing, hunting, or performing the elegant dance of dressage.

But rather than priceless works by Stubbs or Velasquez, these paintings are Kent’s own work.

Her studio, The Historic Horse, offers original equine portraits painted with the methods of centuries past. Kent sums up her passion simply: “I want to share the lovely things I’ve seen – the beauties of the countryside, the splendid horses and hounds, the remarkable people. Stubbs, Marshall, and Morier aren’t painting anymore, but their art still speaks to us. I’m trying to carry on in their tradition.”

With Hungarian hussars and Virginia cavalrymen in her ancestry, it was natural that she grew up in the saddle, riding to hounds. Some of her artwork reflects that background with scenes of foxhunting or racing.

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Andrea Kent: “I ride every day. My emphasis now is on rescuing offthe-track thoroughbreds.

Many people don’t realize that racehorses who aren’t running well often get sent to slaughter.

It’s so rewarding for me to teach a former racehorse to be a calm, reliable hunter or dressage horse, and give it a new career.”

A Gentleman with His Favorite Hounds in an American Landscape.

Oil on panel, 18" x 24". In the 18th century, hunt staff did not invariably wear red coats; they wore the beige, brown, or buff long coats that were their daily attire.

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Top: The First Time. An american lady and her child with a chestnut or cream horse Oil on linen, 16" x 20". Poses, attitudes, and facial expressions are those popular in earlier times, and the horse's tack is entirely period-correct.

Center: Schooling Levade. Oil on linen, 20 x 24". Small heads, arched necks, very large eyes, a fine Arabian-type muzzle, long legs–are emphasized, as the 18th-century patron of the arts preferred.

Bottom: A Gentleman of Coburg Dressing His Horse in Trot. Oil on Belgian linen, 12 x 16".

In her late teens she discovered the beauty of dressage and was trained by a German dressage master. She now enjoys painting horses doing the complex movements of this ancient discipline. Daily practice in dressage gives her additional insight for her pictures.

Kent learned the centuries-old techniques of art from her father, a gifted European artist.

He tutored her in the classical methods as if she were his apprentice. He then sent her to art school for formal instruction. Her parents also took her to see the great art of Europe and introduced her to European horsemen in her family.

A turning point came when the National Gallery of Art in Washington exhibited the works of George Stubbs, in honor of Paul Mellon. “Mr. Mellon was tremendously kind,” Kent reports. Inspired by his words, she went

to the United Kingdom to study great sporting art there.

Today she paints landscapes, animals, and portraits in a modern realist style as well as in the manner of the past. She uses the same natural pigments, substrates, and mediums that great artists of past eras used and composes her paintings by precepts established during the Renaissance.

Kent donates part of her profit to horse rescues and historic preservation groups. She sees herself as part of a growing movement to remember old artistic and cultural traditions.

“Our ancestors knew something important: there is value – not just visual pleasure, but spiritual value – in what is beautiful and true,” she says. “Today we too need to see what is beautiful. In my work, I’m just trying to remind people of the beauties of our past, so that they aren’t forgotten.”

A N I N T E RV I EW WITH ANDREA KENT IS MOST OF YOUR WORK COMMISSIONS?

modern work tends toward commissions.

Most of my periodstyle work is done on spec; people buy it because it fits in with their decor, reminds them of a long-dead horse or hound, or brings back memories of some beloved countryside place in Europe, the UK, or America. They buy the dressage-oriented work sometimes because they want the inspiration of the very beautiful horses and riders of the past. The

HOW WOULD ONE GO ABOUT COMMISSIONING YOU TO MEMORIALIZE A BELOVED HORSE?

Send me an email so we can set up a time for a phone consultation. In addition, my website has a PDF file one can download.

It discusses things a client might think about before deciding what sort of painting to commission – what

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period to choose, the setting for the painting, the area it will be placed in, size, lighting, and many other considerations.

HOW DO YOU WORK?

Much depends on whether I’m painting an animal or human who actually exists or existed, and, if alive, where he or she is located. In the mid-Atlantic area – Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware – it’s easy for me to drive out to

take some photos. It’s also nice for me to be able to do some color studies on the spot and mix up the right forumulae for coat colors, vegetation, etc.

There may be a need for additional photos and subsequent visits to check on details as the work progresses. If the subject is far away, I can fly out to visit.

If I’m being asked to paint an animal or human who is no longer alive, I’ll just have to work from photos.

My initial pencil sketches are emailed

as JPG files to the client for approval before the drawing is transferred to canvas or board. At each step of the process, as the painting proceeds, I email more photos. This means that the client is never surprised by the way the work is developing.

Clients in the local area are also welcome to come to my studio to see the work in progress, by appointment.

CAN YOU GIVE ANY GENERAL GUIDELINES OF COST?

At this writing, the smaller pictures (16" x 20") that have been painted in advance, run $1,500-$1,800, depending on how complicated their subject is. Commissions start at $2,000 and go up from there depending upon size and complexity, with extra charges for traveling a long distance and for shipping.

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onsistent with the improving consumer confidence levels, the consumer psyche for horse farm buyers seems to be shifting from “wait and see” to “now may be the time to make a move.”

Roughly six years after the housing market began its longest and deepest slide since the Great Depression, a growing number of experts believe the end has come at last.

Although it is difficult to separate out equestrian properties, the trend is becoming clear. Just ask the Oracle of Omaha, billionaire Warren Buffett about residential real estate as an investment. He recently told CNBC, “…It’s a leveraged way of owning a very cheap asset now and I think that’s probably as attractive an investment as you can make.”

The S&P/Case-Shiller index recently noted that sale prices for existing homes rose in April for the first time this year. Several other measures show that price increases actually began in February.

New housing construction has increased, and the ­National Association of Realtors said recently that pending home sales climbed to the highest level since the credit for first-time buyers ended in September 2010.

F E W E R H O M ES ON THE MARKET

One reason is the number of available properties has been falling for more than a year, according to the National ­Association of Realtors.

Joe Niece, a real estate agent in the Minneapolis suburb of Eden Prairie, told The New York Times in late June that he recently concluded a streak of 13 consecutive bidding wars over homes that his clients wanted to buy. Each sold above the asking price.

“I just had a home that wasn’t supposed to go on the market for two weeks sold before it even went on the market,” Niece said. “It’s definitely a lot different from what we saw” during the last few summers.

Niece said he and his partner had seen their book of listings decline from about 120 properties to 70 properties,

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about 45 of which already are under contract. “I have buyers every single day complaining that they can’t find houses.”

Business Week reported that home prices in New York’s Hamptons, the Long Island oceanside retreat for summering Manhattanites, increased almost 12 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier as the most expensive properties attracted buyers.

“The big boys are comfortable parting with money again,” said Judi Desiderio, president of Town & Country Real Estate, which released a report showing that the dollar value of Hamptons homes that changed hands in the quarter jumped 30 percent to $394.4 million.

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“Buyers want to be sure they have a good value. Sellers have become more realistic in pricing.”

Cour tesy: The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.

Total number of homes in the ILHM sample, on the market for over $500,000 in the top ten zip codes for 31 major metro markets.

See luxuryhomemarketing.com

Large high-end horse properties have always been a good value in Vermont, where 100-lush-acre farms are not uncommon, said Wade Treadway of Sotheby’s Vermont Country Properties. “Prices fell 25% to 30% and have not returned to anywhere near pre-crash levels, but the number of prospective purchasers has been quickly rebounding.”

In Westchester County, New York, Sally Salter of Prudential Douglas Elliman, added, “I put a beautiful horse property on the market and had it sold, over the asking price, in three weeks. It brought on a slew of buyers with similar profiles. Usually it was a family with a daughter that was serious about riding and owned several horses.

All of the buyers were qualified and competed in Florida in the winter season but lived in New York City or the immediate surroundings.”

Hill Parker of Turftown Properties says, “The Lexington Kentucky market is beginning to move through its excess inventory. The number of sales for farms 10 acres or more in the Lexington area are up 75 percent, and the volume of sales are up 60 percent since the same period last year. Here the lower end of the market is recovering while great buys are still available at the upper end. Overall, this is the best year we have had since 2007.”

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POLLYRICH FARMS, SANTA YNEZ, CA Pollyrich Farms is an exquisite, upscale equestrian farm of 34+/- acres and features a fabulous Manor Home, Barns, breeding facility, irrigated pastures, arenas and other incomparable amenities. $6,900,000 www.luxequestrian.com/polly

DEVONSHIRE, BEDFORD CORNERS, NY This stately brick Georgian Manor, in a premier estate area within 45 minutes of New York City, has been restored to its original splendor while adding a wealth of modern improvements. $26,500,000 www.luxequestrian.com/devon

SUNNINGHILL FARM, SOUTHERN PINES, NC One of the most beautifully conceived horse farms in Southern Pines, bordering the Walthour Moss Foundation. $1,995,000 www.luxequestrian.com/sun

SKY BLUE FARM, MILLBROOK, NY Striking vistas, complete privacy and world-class recreational facilities are just a few of the special rewards awaiting you at this beautifully-designed 145-acre equestrian estate situated in a premier locale in the heart of Millbrook Hunt Country. $27,000,000 www.luxequestrian.com/sbf

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DAYS ON MARKET

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“Overall, the current market is being driven by pent-up demand for well‑priced homes in mint condition.”

begins to regain some momentum, the number of homes being introduced to the market is rising significantly, indicating a pent-up selling side. Relative to the same period last year, the number of new listings in the first quarter of 2012 was up 33 percent in Fairfield County, 12 percent along the Shoreline, and 22 percent in Litchfield County. But with the higher number of homes introduced to the market, inventory levels have increased only slightly, due to the greater number of sales.”

WHAT’ S A H E A D ?

A key component to unlocking the market has been the continued stability of prices, with value remaining the guiding principle. While demand is improving, the market is not yet ready to accept any upward pricing. Buyers are exceptionally savvy and want to be sure they have a good value. Sellers have become more realistic in their pricing, but in today’s market will no longer accept the “fire sale” discounts they considered in 2009-2010.

The fact that well-priced farms are selling relatively quickly is encouraging for sellers and also reflects the alignment of buyer/seller expectations, resulting in increased transactions reaching the closing table.

Overall, the current market is being driven by pent-up demand for well-priced homes in mint condition. This is a trend that is expected to continue, reflecting a new, conservative approach to financial decision-making, and also fueled by the relatively low cost of borrowing money.

2012 started out very well and it seems the fundamentals are in place for improved sales activity to continue throughout this year.

Across the country, realtors are encouraged by housing activity that has been the best in several years. While real estate is certainly not out of the woods yet, most experts believe that the worst is behind us and that we are moving in the right direction. It may finally be time to make the move.

MARKETING FINE H OMES, LAND & ESTATES V ALUATION OF COMPLEX PROPERTIES CONSERVATION PLANNING

TIMBERLAND INVESTMENTS

Roxbury, Vermont

A wonderful, completely private, Vermont Hill Farm property. 527 acres with incredible 180 degree Green Mountain views and a comfortable 5 bedroom, 3 bath Cape-style farmhouse sited to take advantage of the views. Sweet Farm is surrounded by conserved land and includes miles of trails, stone walls and a spring-fed swimming pond. $1,750,000 Wade Weathers Jr. • 802-651-5392

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10 POST OFFICE SQUARE, BOSTON, MA 02109

Johnson, Vermont

NH0381

NH0386

160± private acres with spectacular views, 1778 cape was expanded to 6BR shingle-style residence. Guesthouse, cottage, 3BR apt. above barn, 2 add’l apartments & log cabin. Equestrian facility: 26 stalls, indoor/outdoor arenas, cross country course & trails. Hanover/Lebanon: 27 miles, New London: 19 miles. Boston-Manchester Regional Airport: 67 miles. $3,250,000 Kristin Hayes Claire • 603-227-2411

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SWEET FARM

This exquisite 560-acre hilltop property enjoys stunning mountain and valley views including almost 40 acres of pasture, hay and fenced fields and an active stream with waterfall.

The 6,400± sq. ft. Victorian residence features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, an inviting open interior floor plan and wrap around porch. Watershed Farm includes a 20-stall barn, an indoor riding arena and miles of riding trails. $1,690,000 Wade Weathers Jr. • 802-651-5392

Newport, New Hampshire

VT0597

WATERSHED FARM

Uphill Farm is an impeccably renovated, turnkey Gentleman’s farm on 88± acres of stunning Vermont countryside. It includes a beautifully expanded c1805 main residence, barns, outdoor riding arena, all convenient to the village of Woodstock . Additional 15.3-acre parcel available includes a 4-bedroom guest house, barn, outdoor arena and stocked trout pond. $6,900,000 Ruth Kennedy Sudduth • 617-359-5584

Located in the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks, this special 66±acre property has a historic inn and numerous outbuildings with horse pasture, a polo field, trout pond, cross-country trails and frontage on Clifford Brook. The property has views of the high peaks of the Adirondacks. It is well-suited as a family compound, inn, or horse farm and has favorable APA Land Use Area designation for development opportunities. $623,000 Vincent McClelland • 518-576-2297

VT0553

Woodstock, Vermont

SWEPT AWAY FARM

BARK EATER INN

Cabot Farm, a gentleman’s horse farm built on 91± private acres, features rolling terrain, trails, meadows, woods, fenced paddocks and pastures, and frontage on the Miles River. Included in this offering is a gracious, five-bedroom shinglestyle residence with commanding views of the surrounding conservation land, and several barns. $3,695,000 Lanse Robb • 617-357-8996

VT0548

UPHILL FARM

Keene Valley, New York

Wenham, Massachusetts

CABOT FARM

Situated on nearly 80± magnificent acres, Aquila Farm, located 35 miles from Boston is one of the few authentic and fully operational equestrian estates on the North Shore. The property includes a c2002 5-BR manor house, a cape style guest house, several barns with a combined 19 stalls, outdoor riding arena and many large fenced paddocks and pastures. A pool, tennis court, formal gardens, and 4 ponds complete this offering. $4,625,000 Lanse Robb • 617-357-8996

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MA1593

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Hamilton, Massachusetts

AQUILA FARM

Dover, New Hampshire

SEACOAST EQUESTRIAN FACILITY

SKYE FARM

Waterford, Maine

Seacoast equestrian property with Cocheco River views.

13 stall barn with 2 tack rooms, 2 wash stalls, laundry, office, ¾ bath, and 2BR 1BA living quarters. 16.67± acres, grass paddocks - surrounded by 13± acres of open space. Outdoor ring with professional footing, derby field, equipment barn. Close to Portsmouth, easy access to Boston and Portland. $1,600,000

One of the finest meticulously updated Gentleman’s Farms in Maine, Skye Farm’s 180 acres include a 2-story barn with converted media/entertainment area, waterfront cottage and dock on McWain Pond, tennis court, orchards, various barns, paddock and fencing. The 4-BR residence has an open floor plan with the kitchen, dining area, family room and screened-in porch all connecting. $2,350,000

Kristin Hayes Claire • 603-227-2411

John Scribner • 207-874-2057

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Private Equestrian Compound Privately sited above the north end of Lake Morey, there are beautiful views from the property of the lake and surrounding mountains to the south and east.

After turning onto its private driveway, the approach to the main house goes past an heirloom apple orchard, stables and two garages, one attached to a two-bedroom apartment with full basement. The six-bedroom, 4.5bath main house is surrounded by park-like grounds: perennial gardens, another orchard, miles of trails, a swimming and trout pond and acres of woods. There are two parcels: in addition to the 103 acre piece which includes the main house, outbuildings and land, there is a 0.26 waterfront parcel with a cabana on Lake Morey.

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COGI FARM, PAWLING, NY A multi-discipline Olympic-quality equestrian training facility or club. Multiple living quarters and guest cottages, 70 stalls and 5 rings on 85 acres, just north of New York City. $11,900,000 www.luxequestrian.com/cogi

PINNACLE FARM, CORNWALL, CT Reportedly the largest postand-beam structure built in North America in the 20th century, Pinnacle Farm has set the standard by which all horse facilities should be measured. $17,500,000 www.luxequestrian.com/pin

LONGVIEW LANE, DELAPLANE, VA This historic estate dates to 1790, when George Washington was the owner of record. Now completely redesigned and reconstructed. $4,950,000 www.luxequestrian.com/long

SASSAFRAS FARM, SOUTH SALEM, NY Built by a member of South Salem’s founding family, Sassafras blends the immense character and warmth of its 18th century roots with the grandeur of a 1920’s expansion. 10 stalls plus indoor and outdoor rings. $5,900,000 www.luxequestrian.com/sas

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Discover Why S TUDENTS LOVE CAL POLY

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We help them build life coping skills and self-confidence by working with horses.

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Dealers and trainers of fine quality hunters and jumpers.

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Barn Dogs Meet HUMPHREY, a ferocious and fearless dog in a miniature, bow-legged body. Humphrey was adopted by Chris Pratt and Jen Badala Pratt and lives at their Epic Stables in Los Angles.

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wo years ago Humphrey found his way to us at Middle Ranch in Los Angeles. He and another dog were abandoned at the farm, and after two days of trying to catch him, we were successful! After he had a bath we took him home and were pleased to find out that he was housebroken.

He was great with us right from the start, but definitely not good with others–particularly the delivery guys! The UPS guy is terrified of him!

We decided Humphrey was a perfect name for our independent dog with loving eyes, very crooked legs, and tons of personality.

He travels to the shows with us – typically flying under the seat with us in the cabin when we go to Florida and Canada.

He is in his pen when we are busy at the shows. When we get back he does what we call a “yowl” that is so loud people think someone or

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something is hurting him. In reality he is just so excited to see us and wants to get our attention. He doesn’t want anyone to forget he is there!

He easily charmed many of the women working in the horse show offices into feeding him. He drags you there and refuses to wait in line to see them.

He is definitely a “California dog.”

Even when it is just slightly cold he has to wear a puffy coat and cozy up by the heater.

We were lucky to find this little guy.

He has become a fixture around the barn and at the shows, and he sure takes his job seriously!

Chris Pratt had already won over $300,000 in prizes by late Spring, riding Indigo Farms’ Cruise.

He won both the HITS Lamborghini Grand Prix and the Smar t Pak Grand Prix in March, and took the blue ribbon again at the $100,000 Villas at Rancho Valencia Grand Prix of Del Mar in May. Chris and Cruise were nominated for the 2012 Olympics in London.

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