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A PERFECT PARTNERSHIP

32 Two-time dressage Olympian Adrienne Lyle and her horse Salvino’s owner, Betsy Juliano, have developed a successful relationship focused on unlocking the potential in every horse, whether up-and-coming prospects or horses performing at peak performance. At their core is the combined belief that the care and training of horses is handled with patience and kindness.

A LOW COUNTRY ESTATE

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42 Architect Eric J. Smith skillfully reimagined what was once a Low Country antebellum plantation into a family compound that feels as though it has always been there. With the cohesive design coordination of the primary residence and several outbuildings, the historically informed modern estate now creates a 21st-century Low Country experience.

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50 Nineteen-year-old Hope Arellano, a fourth-generation polo player, has taken the game of polo by storm. Talented beyond her years, she is one of the most recognized and formidable female polo players in the world.

WEDDINGS 2022: RENEWED EXCITEMENT

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This year’s feature is brimming with optimism. Enthusiasm for planning and hosting imaginative, memorable weddings— whether close to home or at distant destinations—is reaching pre-pandemic levels.

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WEDDINGS 2022: RENEWED EXCITEMENT

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78 With uncanny skill and patience and using a modest collection of tools, modern collage artist Lola Dupre creates intriguing works of art that range from depictions of famous artists’ paintings to representations of her favorite muse: her cat Charlie.

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STYLE

A subtle mix of patterns and earthy palettes steeped in the Southwest can add a Western aesthetic to your style.

Be punctual and stylish with a collection of classic timepieces suitable for a day at the horse show or an elegant gala.

FAVORITES

Kim Tudor, a long-time fixture and dedicated contributor in the horse show world and current Director of Marketing for Danny & Ron’s Rescue, shares some of her favorites, from restaurants and competition venues to getaways and books.

Vintage and modern rocking horses are functional toys that double as heirloom décor pieces.

The Gay Polo League embraced their joie de vivre and competitive spirit at this year’s Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament.

In an excerpt from Riders of a Certain Age, Your Guide for Loving Horses Midlife and Beyond, author Fran Severn offers careful guidance and advice for older riders continuing or beginning to enjoy life with horses.

DÉCOR

An array of outdoor accent pieces and furnishings add ambience to outdoor settings.

Display a unique personality on your tabletop with subtle flourishes and equestrian accents befitting casual gatherings or formal events.

ON THE COVER

IN EACH ISSUE Polo player Hope Arellano was photographed on location in Wellington, Florida, by Equestrian Living photography director George Kamper. Makeup by Leslie Munsell. For full feature, see page 50.

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SCIENCE

BARN DOGS 98 Geoff Teall, a renowned trainer in the hunter world, has rescued many dogs, from dachshunds to greyhounds.

The founder of the Tech Equestrian, Juliana Chapman, highlights four trailblazers in the horse-tech sector.

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WELCOME In our Weddings 2022 feature, the title, “Renewed Excitement,” encapsulates the reinvigorated enthusiasm surrounding the planning and hosting of the special day. Senior editor Jill Novotny has assembled a mix of options and ideas for venues, honeymoon destinations, cakes, and details that give a wedding a unique personality, and included profiles of three couples who creatively wove their love of horses into the festivities. Within the feature, we were privy to David Sloan’s innovative design and behind-the-scenes planning of his daughter Lindsey’s Millbrook, New lanning still comes with a York, wedding. David, a member of our degree of uncertainty for me, Advisory Board, a talented and creative particularly when booking designer, and avid polo player, has showtravel or events far in advance. cased his stunning homes and farms in As someone who prefers Equestrian Living on two occasions. standing on terra firma, I sense Earlier in the year, our travels allowed the ground is still shifting beneath me as us to meet several equestrians achievcoronavirus variants linger. ing the unexpected in their respective The challenges of planning a wedding disciplines. within the last two years manifested themFor our cover story, we met Hope selves in innumerable ways—even causing Arellano, the 19-year-old polo player some brides and grooms to postpone taking the sport by storm. The lively their weddings multiple times. This year, fourth-generation player with pinpoint however, is experiencing a wedding boom focus and determination is one of the projected to be the busiest in decades. In world’s top-ranked female polo profesa recent NPR Fresh Air program, a wedsionals. Hope was eager to have some ding planner whose business jumped 30% fun with the styling of the photo shoot. in 2022 referred to the flurry as “the great As she transitioned into various fashion uncorking.” Similarly, wedding napkins looks and settings and we watched her messaged with “We waited an extra year canter onto the field, we realized that she for this. Party accordingly.” required no is a young woman with extraordinary explanation when displayed at a wedding talent and a career ahead of her with expo. unlimited possibilities.

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We were also thrilled to meet twotime Olympic dressage rider Adrienne Lyle and her horses’ owner Betsy Juliano, at Havensafe, Betsy’s Wellington, Florida, training farm. The lush, tranquil setting was an idyllic backdrop for our photoshoot. Writer Sue Weakley, who is exceptionally versed in the dressage arena, penned a compelling feature about the successful dynamic of their partnership. And in the creative realm, architect Eric J. Smith flawlessly transforms a South Carolina antebellum plantation into a cohesive 21st-century Low Country estate. Across the pond, collage artist Lola Dupre, armed with scissors, paper, and glue in her Scotland studio, designs intricate works inspired by renowned artists and writers. After an extended hiatus from travel, our EQLiving team was excited to return to Wellington and other equestriancentric locations this year. We’re making plans to visit more intriguing people and locations this summer, which you’ll soon see in future issues.

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WESTERN PLEASURE Add elements of the Western aesthetic to your style with subtle mixes of PATTERNS and EARTHY PALETTES of the great Southwest. 6 3

1. Huntley Equestrian’s handcrafted Navajo Southwestern Aztec Tote in black is both fashionable and functional. $79.99. 2. The Tom Taylor Sterling Silver Belt Buckle is inspired by the iconic Route 66. Belt sold separately. $625. 3. The wool Fire Legend Blanket in sunset by Pendleton is based on a Native American legend. $279. 4. Inspired by the Western

landscape, the Lucchese White Sands Boots feature detailed inlays and overlays. $1,295. 5. The Zia Bolo by Tom Taylor represents the sun, four directions, and the flag of New Mexico. In sterling silver, mother-of-pearl, and coral inlay. $750. 6. The Kelso Hat by Stetson in soft crushable wool felt is accented with a faux leather band with feather overlay. $105.

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Favorite way to relax: Puttering in the garden, dogs at my feet, tackling the New York Times Sunday crossword.

MY FAVORITES

Favorite town/ place to live: NYC West Village. Lived there for 10 years, the experience of a lifetime. Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada, where some of my family still live.

Another riding discipline you’d love to try: Cutting horses.

Favorite source for fashion: Ralph Lauren. I favor jeans, white oxford shirts, sneakers, Hermès scarves, and straw hats.

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Favorite restaurants: Le Bilboquet in New York City. Canal House Station in Milford, N.J. Sunday Brunch is an allafternoon culinary experience! CANAL

Favorite charity: Danny & Ron’s Rescue. Two men with one mission to change the lives of thousands of homeless dogs, including my adopted boys, Pete and Kayce.

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MONA SNELL

Favorite show/venue: The Hampton Classic, my favorite show for over 35 years. The Grand Prix of Rome in the Piazza de Siena is my choice for most beautiful venue.

Favorite music on your playlist: Pandora. A mix of Ray LaMontagne, Nick Drake, Eddie Vedder, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and too many Windham Hill artists to name.

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Favorite TV show: Most recently: Yellowstone and Ozark.

A fixture in the horse show world, Kim served as director of sponsorship for WEF in Wellington, Fla., for 25 years as well as sponsor coordinator for the American Grandprix Association and USET Festival of Champions for over 20 years. However, her real passion is rescuing and rehoming dogs as director of marketing for Danny & Ron’s Rescue.

Greatest extravagance: Artwork, original pieces created by friends. I’m a fan of painter Mona Snell and sculptor Marsia Holzer.

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THE ENCHANTING ICON Vintage and modern ROCKING HORSES are functional toys that double as heirloom décor pieces.

Apulia Designs custommakes the Murgese Rocking Horse in Italy. $3,810.

This original 1960s vintage Danish midcentury wooden rocking horse by Kay Bojeson is made from solid beech wood. $761. This vintage English handmade rocking horse by Magpie Wood dates from the mid-late 20th century, featuring a real horsehair tail and mane. $2,665.61.

The Antiqued Rocking Horse by Arhaus is hand-carved by Indian artisans from solid mango wood. $229.

The Rattan Rocking Horse made exclusively for Crate&Kids is both a gorgeous toy and a charming décor accent. $229.

This large wooden rocking horse sold by Exotic India Art is handmade in India. $1,295.

The Winston rocking horse was commissioned by Highgrove, based on the rocking horse that HRH The Prince of Wales played on as a child. $7,757.29.

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Add ambience with an array of OUTDOOR ACCENT pieces. Perigold’s Equestrian Square Pillow cover and insert. Linen cover and feather fill. $439.

The Cross Leg Teak Round Dining Table by Terrain seats six comfortably. $2,298.

Frontgate’s Aeryn Cane Planters in grey/blue stoneware are perfect for outdoor areas. $320-$369.

The Cantilever Outdoor Umbrella in Tuscan canvas by West Elm opens easily with a crank mechanism. $1,399.

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The terracotta Palmer Planter by Frontgate features laurel leaves and flower detailing. $169-254.

Perigold’s Laylia Garden Stool in dark gray and solid teak frame blends an urban and organic look. $670.

Terrain’s Sonoma Woven Teak Armless Chair with outdoor fabric is built in a modular fashion. $1,098.

The Terraflame Wave Firebowl by Pottery Barn creates a modern tone to patios. $99.

The Caleb Lantern by Pottery Barn with weathered finish adds an artisanal vintage feel. $69. Inspired by the 1950s, West Elm’s Rattan Bar Cart with a vintage vibe is a garden party must-have. $849.

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POLO JOIE DE VIVRE Nobody does tailgating better than the GAY POLO LEAGUE. The Gay Polo League (GPL) is the only LGBTQ polo organization in the world. GPL’s Chip McKenney says, “We have a joie de vivre, a lighthearted enjoyment of our sport and community, yet we’re dead serious when it comes to competition and making a difference!” This year’s Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament at the International Polo Club, Palm Beach, was presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, and once again, the tailgating was just as competitive as the action on the field.

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1, 2. Adamsbro’s handmade matt white Dancing Horses Ceramic Vase is hand glazed inside. Short: 32 centimeters. $395. Tall: 40 centimeters. $495. 3. The set-of-four Sferra Acanthus Napkins in sage feature an elegant all-over leaf pattern in Jacquard-woven cotton. $149. 4. The Constance 10-inch Salad Bowl made in Limoges, France, by Bernardaud is also idyllic for mousse

or other desserts. $804. 5. A contemporary shape meets equestrian-inspired saddle leather in Ralph Lauren’s Wyatt Stainless Steel Tray. It’s perfect for serving or staging wine bottles and appetizers. $195. 6. Stylish Equestrian’s Four in Hand Salad Bowl in acacia wood and a four-horses-rearing base in lustrous aluminum is an eye-catching serving piece. $172.

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1. Part of Ralph Lauren’s Wyatt collection, the equestrian-inspired, hand-stitched leather Large Wyatt Tray adds a touch of elegance. $795. 2. The large Logan Hurricane by Stylish Equestrian, includes a polished nickel or brass finish with snaffle-bit detail at the base. $348. 3. Crate & Barrel’s Pryce Champagne Ice Bucket is classically retro and made of blown glass with a hand-painted

platinum band. $39.95. 4. The Silk Road caravans of the Orient and Persian miniatures influence the Cheval d’Orient Large Vase by Hermès. $1,840. 5. The eight-cup Cabas Teapot by Bernardaud stylishly merges heat-retaining porcelain with a leather handle. $495. 6. Valegro, a decorative horse statue by Adamsbro, adds grand style to any room. $200. JULY/AUGUST | 20 2 2 | EQ L I V I NG .CO M | 2 7

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WELLINGTON, FLORIDA This private and peaceful estate is situated on 10.83 acres in the heart of Wellington’s premiere gated equestrian subdivision of Palm Beach Point. The main residence has 4 bedrooms all with in-suite bathrooms, plus a pool-side cabana suite with full bath. The home also boasts stone floors, center-island kitchen with gas cooking, a spacious master suite with his and her offices and a home gym. The riders in the family will love the beautifully landscaped 12 stall courtyard barn with 4 wash stalls, lounge, feed & tack rooms. There are also 8 generous sized grass paddocks, round pen and an arena with world class footing lined by beautiful shade trees and viewing gazebo. The property lends itself to a covered arena and or a grass grand prix field. Every detail of this beautiful farm was painstakingly thought through and must be seen to be truly appreciated. Offered at $14,500,000 Matt Johnson Engel & Volkers Florida Selling Wellington & the Palm Beaches 561-313-4367 • MattSells.com ©2022 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

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WELLINGTON, FLORIDA This awe-inspiring 5.24 acre property brings a breath of fresh air to equestrian architecture & design! Offered furnished, the home boasts open concept living with expansive walls of glass & views to outdoor spaces. The center-island kitchen offers Porcelanosa cabinets, quartz countertops, gas cooking, double ovens & large walk-in pantry with extra refrigeration. The master-suite showcases a luxurious dressing room & bath w/ a double sided gas fire feature, digital shower & soaking tub. Entertain poolside at the summer kitchen or on the 2nd story sundeck bar watching sunsets over the polo fields. Riders will love the 8 stall courtyard stable with stunning tack room & viewing lounges, jumping arena, exercise track, hotwalker, treadmill & more. The adjacent 10.48 acres is also for sale. Offered at $11,500,000

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THE LONG AND SHORT OF A PERFECT PARTNERSHIP

ADRIENNE LYLE and

BETSY JULIANO Two-time Olympic dressage rider Adrienne Lyle and her horses’ owner Betsy Juliano operate on the same wavelength when it comes to horse care and training. They also share a similar sense of humor and a delight in each other’s company, but they rarely see eye-to-eye. After all, six-feettall Lyle and five-feet-four-inch Juliano see things on a different level. Lyle is a veteran of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, where she claimed a Team USA silver medal aboard Juliano’s Salvino, as well as the 2012 London Olympic Games on Peggy and Parry Thomas’ 1999 Oldenburg gelding, Wizard. In March 2022, she and Salvino, a 15-year-old Hanoverian stallion (Sandro Hit—Dynastie, Donnerhall), earned the highest score in the history of Wellington’s Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), a jaw-dropping 85.58% in the CDI4* Grand Prix Freestyle. The ride came the day after the pair posted the highest grand prix score by any U.S. combination since the Tokyo Games. JULY/AUGUST | 20 2 2 | EQ L I V I NG .CO M | 3 3

“He made no mistakes and was super consistent,” Lyle said of the grand prix test. “They changed the venue at the last minute [due to inclement weather], and he hadn’t schooled in the ring, but none of that really seems to bother him. I was feeling a little under the weather with stomach flu. I remember for that grand prix, he took extra good care of me because that’s the kind of horse he is. He knew I was feeling better by the freestyle day.

Overall...that was the best feeling I think I’ve ever had in the ring, in any ride of my life. —Lyle

“Overall in the freestyle, that was the best feeling I think I’ve ever had in the ring, in any ride of my life,” she continued. “So that was incredibly special. He was just positively brilliant. He was boiling with energy but very focused and just wanted to put on a show, and it was really fun. And you’re so focused when you ride it. I could definitely hear the crowd on the last centerline but when I went back and watched all the videos that people had posted, it was really fun to see that they were rowdy!” The duo scored two 10s for piaffe and another 10 for music from FEI5* judge Stephen Clarke. Lyle called it “a magical evening.” After the ride, Juliano was present in the warm-up arena at the AGDF showgrounds, beaming with pride as she hugged Lyle’s coach and mentor, Debbie McDonald. Salvino’s owner is not a seldom-seen member of the partnership but is physically, emotionally, and financially invested in her horses’ training, which suits Lyle just fine. SIM PATICO PARTNERSHIP

Their history began when Lyle and Wizard trained at Juliano’s Wellington, Florida, Havensafe Farm in preparation for the 2012 World Dressage Masters. “At that time, Adrienne and Debbie McDonald were located at the Thomas’ River Grove Farm in Hailey, Idaho,” Juliano remembered, adding that they returned to Havensafe for the following South Florida winter show season with more horses in tow. “I was really fortunate to be able to watch their training and get to know them, and that’s how it started.” In 2015, Juliano had some horses she wanted Lyle and McDonald to work, so she sent them to Idaho. Lyle and McDonald eventually landed at TYL Dressage in Wellington and Greenwood Village, Colorado, where Salvino and some up-and-coming prospects are JULY/AUGUST | 20 2 2 | EQ L I V I NG .CO M | 3 5

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trained. A rider who has competed to the small tour level herself, Juliano spends as much time as possible watching the training process when she’s in Wellington. Juliano’s analytical mindset comes into play as she watches the training of a top-level dressage horse unfold. She created Litigation Management Inc. of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, a firm with more than 600 employees who summarize and analyze medical records for defense lawyers fighting product litigation suits.

Betsy’s an incredible owner. We both have very similar philosophies. —Lyle “Each horse has a different combination to it,” she said. “When working with a rider like Adrienne, the good news is that, between her talent and Debbie’s guidance, they have always been able to unlock the potential in every horse. But what is fun about that is that every horse is different. So, the things that Salvino figured out how to do and ended up doing so well are very different from other horses. It’s important to watch how that unfolds and to see the solutions that they came up with for each horse. “It’s pretty incredible to watch; it’s fascinating and it’s fun,” she continued. “As a rider, I have a sense of what they’re trying to accomplish and what they’re feeling. I really enjoy being part of that and watching the whole process and seeing the horses grow and develop. If you have to rush it, or if you’re in it for a financial reason, then enjoying the process is not as much of an option as it is if you’re in it because you just love horses and love dressage.” Lyle appreciates Juliano’s passion for the horses and the sport, as well as their relationship. “Betsy’s an incredible owner,” she said. “We both have very similar philosophies. We believe the care and the training of the horse needs to be done a certain way and with kindness and patience. She’s also an owner who really enjoys the process, and that’s what is exciting to me about this sport too. I love the training; I love the day-to-day process and watching the light bulbs go off in their minds. And to have an owner that shares that makes it a relationship that works. You know, it’s not just about getting in the ring; it’s about enjoying the whole journey with them.” The pair relish their time together, and Juliano especially appreciates Lyle’s keen sense of humor and powers of observation, but they respect that each of them plays their role in the partnership.” “We don’t cross the line,” the owner said. “I don’t ever hang around the barn during the days of competition. I appreciate the level of effort and concentration it takes for her and other riders to focus.” She also welcomes Lyle’s interaction with her. “She’s a good communicator. We confer about most everything about the horses. There are certain JULY/AUGUST | 20 2 2 | EQ L I V I NG .CO M | 3 7

Meditation room: The peaceful space is Murray’s sanctuary. At right, Sarah’s landscape in progress.

Betsy Juliano’s Havensafe Farm in Wellington is a lush, tranquil, escape from the horseshow. Her farm in Middlefield, Ohio, is 450 acres, with a good portion conserved forever.

things that she makes decisions about that she doesn’t need to run past me, but we talk when anything comes up that’s the least bit unusual.” DANCING WITH THE STARS

The rider and the owner also share a love of music and they both conferred with freestyle designer Terry Ciotti Gallo of Klassic Kur, LLC when she created the music and choreography for Salvino’s high scoring freestyle. She also created Debbie McDonald and Brentina’s iconic “Respect” freestyle. Gallo said Lyle knows her horse so well that she identified exactly what she wanted to highlight. “When you have somebody of Adrienne’s talent and experience, then you have to pay attention to what it is that they want,” Gallo said. ”With her experience, Adrienne knows not only what’s good for her horse, but knows how to maximize her points without jeopardizing the execution.” They sat in the tack room side-by-side for about two hours, drawing up the choreography while optimizing it for Salvino’s talents. “Betsy was there when we actually chose a bunch of music, and then we went out and rode to it,” Gallo added. “I have to make it so that it fits the horse in terms of his tempo and what I think is going to work. And then we go out and actually ride to it to see if, in fact, it does make the horse look good and if it is a good fit.” Lyle knew exactly what to showcase. “I wanted to highlight his piaffe/passage; I knew I wanted to highlight his adjustability. He’s got very big, powerful extensions, and then a super ability to collect. And I think that makes a really pretty program that flows from one end of the arena to the other. It did change a little bit for the 4* this year. I changed the entrance, and we cantered in instead of passaging in. And we changed a little bit of the choreography through the trot/passage/piaffe pattern; I added one more piaffe/pirouette and upped the degree of difficulty a little bit. I just made some little tweaks after I was watching my videos from the [2019] World Cup [in Göteborg, Sweden, with a seventh-place finish in the Grand Prix Freestyle]. I was like, I’m not sure I need to go all the way through that corner to the next movement. What if I just did a piaffe pirouette turn right around and then went right back toward the judges? I think that’s a little bit more dramatic. So we’re constantly tweaking little things like that where I think I can add in a little bit more. It was a lot more difficult than most people realize, especially in an atmosphere that’s so electric and he can be piaffing with such power and enthusiasm and then the next stride you have to be able to drop the reins and walk in a relaxed fashion.” During the March freestyle, Gallo was watching from the grandstands and, when it was over, she said, “I love a smart rider.” When asked what she meant, she said that Lyle was JULY/AUGUST | 20 2 2 | EQ L I V I NG .CO M | 3 9

constantly making adjustments to mesh with the music. “When you see harmony in a freestyle, you have to really appreciate it because that rider is making so many adjustments; it is not the same in the ring as it is in the show. And the difference between riding a standard test and a freestyle is that you still have to be in time with the music.” Lyle doesn’t recall making the changes. “I know the music so, so well and you will get a little ahead, a little behind and you just know where you need to take a stride out or add a stride so that you end up getting right back to it every time,” she said. “You obviously have to ride the movement in a way that’s going to complete the movement well and work well for the horse. And then, in between the movements, you’ve got to make little adjustments so that you stay right with your music.” During the freestyle creation period, she had a general idea of the feeling she wanted for the music, but no specific songs in mind, adding that was unusual for her. “I just kind of came to her [Gallo] with a feeling. I was like, I want it to be really powerful, but he’s also very fluid and elegant, you know? So how do we make it elegant, but still manly and strong and all those things?” After they conferred some more, they came up with

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what Lyle called a ”godly feel” with American-themed music that’s powerful and uplifting.

Juliano believes in keeping the horses instead of selling them. She wanted to use Bruce Springsteen’s “Land of Hope and Dreams,” which created some hurdles. She, Juliano, and Gallo wanted to create an original music track sung by a choir instead of Springsteen’s score, and they had to seek special permission. Juliano is a member of the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation, and through her contacts with the USET, they received the singer’s blessing to use the song. During the 2022 South Florida show season, they were able to thank him in person at an event for the 2020 Olympians and their owners. Springsteen’s daughter, Jessica, is also a veteran

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Adrienne Lyle and Salvino claimed a momentous victory in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI4* on March 25 at the 2022 Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Florida, clocking up the highest score ever seen at AGDF.

of the Tokyo Olympic Games and earned a silver medal for Team USA in showjumping. “I saw him at the event, and I dragged Adrienne over to him, and she’s like, ‘What are you doing?’” Juliano laughed. “We went over and talked to him; he is a very guarded person. At the beginning, I thought he was worried I wanted a picture or autograph or something, and I said, ‘I just want you to meet Adrienne.’ And when she did the performance in Wellington this past March, I made sure I invited them to join us if they were in town or at least to watch the live stream. I don’t know whether they did, but I’ll make sure that they get a video of it, just because I think he’d get a kick out of it.” B AC K TO T H E FU T U R E

Lyle and Salvino head to Europe with hopes of competing on the U.S. Team at the 2022 FEI World Championships in Herning, Denmark. “I just want to focus on training and keep him fresh and enthusiastic at his work,” Lyle said. She is also competing with another Juliano-owned stallion in the U.S., a four-year-old named Fürst Dream. “He’s lovely. I’ve done the four-year-old test with him, and he got some crazy scores in that.” In fact, Fürst Dream, sired by Fürstenball

OLD, received 10s for trot, canter, and general impression,

and nines for walk and submissiveness for a total of 96.00%. They hope to take him to the 2022 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage National Championships held in August at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois. Lyle and Juliano are also closely watching a filly named Starlight to see if she will grow tall enough for Lyle. Through it all, Lyle is lucky to know that she will continue to have these horses to ride, compete with, and love, since Juliano believes in keeping the horses instead of selling them. “I’ve loved horses all my life since I was a little kid,” Juliano said. “I was raised in the suburbs and wasn’t from a horse family, and I love being near them. I love what they do. I love their personalities, and so it’s coming from that place. How they develop and the paths that are taken along the way are really intriguing for me to watch step-by-step to see how they learn and how they grow and how they improve. I think the competition piece is also exciting, and we’ve been very fortunate to have some great results, but really, it’s the relationship with the horse. That is the most important thing to me, which is why I have kept all my horses and never sold one because I want to have them in my life for their lives.” JULY/AUGUST | 20 2 2 | EQ L I V I NG .CO M | 4 1

The main house features deep porches along the front and back facades, exterior staircases to the first floor, and high brick arches to protect the home during hurricane or flood conditions.

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NE W LIFE FOR A SOUT H C AROLIN A RICE PL A N TAT ION

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ARCHITECT ERIC J. SMITH INTERIOR DESIGNER DIANA HAMBLETON PHOTOGRAPHER MIKE KELLEY

DESIGN MASTER CLASS

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he owners of this Low Country plantation called upon ARCHITECT ERIC J. SMITH to design a primary residence where they could spend their retirement years, as well as several outbuildings, five in all, in the local vernacular of the region. Eric’s goal was to create a new family compound that would feel as if it had always been there. Originally part of a larger antebellum rice plantation, owners used the property for hunting, logging, and farm life over the past century. The land still had traces of a network of dikes for channeling water from the river into the various rice fields. The dikes, although in disrepair, were in part what made the property so attractive to the husband. Once he acquired the land, he began a program of restoration so that he could regulate the water’s depth in various dikes and parts of the marshland, creating a more complex habitat to attract a greater variety of birds. Just as the couple reclaimed the ancient dikes for contemporary conservation, they sought to use the Low Country’s historical architectural vocabulary, adapting it for today’s living. The main house demonstrates how beautifully the local architecture’s characteristic elements still respond to this geography

and climate. Eric situated the house at the edge of a field amid ancient live oaks and pine trees, overlooking both the restored dikes and a wide expanse of water and sky. This southwest-facing location was close to the water and promised beautiful sunsets and gentle breezes. It also meant the first floor had to be elevated more than eight feet above the ground to meet local regulations based on hurricane storm surges. Eric and his team took inspiration from some of the area’s earliest homes and built a foundation of raised brick arches. This approach endowed the home with elegance and solidity while at the same time allowing any floodwaters to pass underneath. (In fact, the house survived hurricanes Irma and Matthew without damage.) The arches also allow air to flow underneath the house for cooling during the long, hot, humid summers. In Eric’s opinion, the homes best suited for hosting extended family are ones that also let everyone have their own space. In full agreement, the husband suggested that Eric plan a generous guest suite, but not in the main house; rather in a wing attached to it by a covered, open-air porch. Knowing how much they desired tranquility in the main house, Eric added vestibules with sliding doors outside the master CONTINUED ON PAGE 49

Top: The winding staircase in the main house features a corbel detail, designed by Eric J. Smith, based on the wave motif often seen in sea captains’ homes. Working in collaboration with interior designer Diana Hambleton, the furniture and color palette of the living room are in harmony with the architecture.

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An old carriage house inspired the pool house, which features a wide-arched central walkway, shingle roof, and pergola. Live oak and pecan trees border the secluded pool.

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The game house is clad in sinker cypress clapboard and trim, enabling it to age naturally over time. Inside, it is equipped with a billiard table, board games, and other amusements and serves as a place to gather before and after a day of hunting.

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Eric envisioned the cook house as a separate building where the homeowners could entertain guests.

After dinner or on a non-hunting afternoon, the game room serves as the perfect meeting space for family and friends to enjoy the large sitting room, bar, pool table, TV, raised fireplace, and sunsets on the rear porch.

A small prep kitchen supports the dining room.

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The dining room in the cook house features a large fireplace that evokes a cooking hearth from an earlier time.

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Complete with a brick floor and shepherd’s crook sconces, the barn shelters horses, with supporting space for tack and feed.

The extended roofs on either side of this classic timber barn create loafing sheds, which provide shaded areas to wash down the horses.

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bedroom to further insulate their rooms from the patter of highspirited children. While there are several areas in the main house for casual dining, the couple requested that Eric forgo a formal dining room and instead design a “cook house,” a small, separate outbuilding nearby. When they entertain on a larger scale, they have drinks with guests in the living room or on the porch before walking down a winding gravel path through beautifully landscaped grounds to the cook house. With the capacity to seat up to 14 guests, Eric modeled the cook house on the summer kitchen, a building type that was once quite common along the eastern seaboard that separated the functions and risk of fire from the main house. With its rustic, natural cypress facade, working shutters, and bishop’s cap chimneys (a traditional Low Country feature that prevents rain from going down the chimney), the game house serves many functions. Part entertainment space, part hunting support, and part office for the husband, it also has an exercise room. The hub for activities before and at the end of every hunting outing, the game house is where the group meets to pick up or drop off their equipment and gear. After dinner or on a non-hunting afternoon, family and guests can meet here to enjoy its large sitting room, bar, pool table,

TV, raised fireplace, and sunsets on the rear porch.

The horse barn includes spaces for tack and feed, as well as an office for the plantation manager. To achieve the feel that the barn dated to the 19th century, Eric called upon the same timber wrights from Vermont who had worked on the game house. A significant challenge was engineering the structure to meet the hurricane codes and conceal all of the necessary steel connections, preserving the look of a true timber frame. The timbers were cut, adzed, hewn, fit, and pre-assembled in North Springfield, Vermont, then disassembled, labeled, numbered, and shipped 950 miles to the site, where they were reassembled by the same team. The barn is the result of a great deal of effort, which successfully creates the sense of age, handwork, and custom joinery. Eric hopes that, due to the attention he and his team paid to the siting, materials, style, and detailing of each building, guests arriving today will assume that all of these structures have been here for many years, maybe a century or more. This historically informed, modern compound, conceived for a 21st-century couple and their family and friends, treats all who visit to a remarkable Low Country experience. CONTACT INFO | PAGE 95

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Hope may play as hard as any of the sweatiest Argentine pros, but she’s hardly averse to a bit of girly fun. A self-proclaimed fiend for fashion, she had ample opportunity to indulge her tastes during Equestrian Living’s recent photo shoot. Hope experimented with a raft of looks to showcase her more fashion-forward side and delighted in having her makeup done by artist LESLIE MUNSELL of BEAUTY FOR REAL.

H O P E

Nineteen-year-old HOPE ARELLANO has taken the game of polo by storm. She is one of the most talented female polo players in the world and competes in high goal tournaments against both men and women.

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hat do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a conversational opening gambit that every kid hears ad nauseum. For some, it can take a few decades and several aimless years in grad school before an answer to that question materializes. A few rare others, like 19-year-old Hope Arellano, get ahead of the curve early. By the age of 9, she knew that she wanted to be a professional polo player. Today, 10 years later, she’s one of the world’s top-ranked female professionals, playing at the sport’s highest level. A quick squint at the Arellano family tree, and you’ll see that Hope is an apple that didn’t fall far. She’s a fourth-generation polo player and got her start in the game earlier than most. Mother Meghan was fivemonths pregnant with Hope when she played a women’s tournament (against doctor’s orders) and won, leading the opposing team to object that they were playing against a team of five. Father Julio, formerly rated 9 goals, was America’s highestranked professional for many years, won four U.S. Opens, and was inducted into the Polo Hall of Fame in 2021. Hope’s maternal grandfather and great-grandfather also played, and her mom started riding at the age of 5. Given this kind of pedigree, her choice of career comes naturally.

While polo might be in the Arellano blood, both Meghan and Julio were determined not to push Hope in any specific direction. Says Hope, “As a kid, I tried a lot of different sports. I played soccer, I played tennis, and I was a cheerleader. But by 9, I knew that polo was my future, and I was determined to become a professional.” With her ambition made unequivocally clear, Hope’s parents gave her every opportunity to work toward her goal. Until fourth grade, she attended elementary school in her hometown of Aiken, South Carolina, but the nomadic polo lifestyle made a traditional schedule unworkable. Hope notes, “My school was unhappy about absences for tournaments and the winter migration to Wellington, Florida, so homeschooling was the most realistic option.” While Meghan undertook some of the responsibility for teaching, Hope was educated primarily by tutors who traveled with the family. This more flexible arrangement dovetailed with the practice and competition schedule required of a budding player. Refuting any suggestion that she might have missed out on the social elements of a traditional education, Hope says that “Polo people never lack for friends.” She spent a significant amount of time with other kids while competing in children’s tournaments. Continued on page 57

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Both pages: The Franklin, Tennessee, home of Christian’s parents, Agneta and Brownlee Currey. At right, a portrait of Robert Brownlee Currey, the first mayor of Nashville. Lower left, Agneta Currey.

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Benefitting from being coached by both her 9-goal* father and her mother, who played at the 16-goal level, Hope began playing in adult tournaments by age 11. At the tender age of 12, she won the Pete Bostwick Memorial 12-goal in Aiken, playing with her father and two older brothers, Lucas and Augustin. Says Hope, “This will always be one of my most treasured memories because it was the first time I’d played with my father and both of my brothers, the first time I’d played at the 12-goal level, and on top of that, we won!” Two years later, at the age of 14, Hope became the youngest player ever to win the U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship, playing with San Saba (Hope, Dawn Jones, Sarah Wiseman, and Lia Salvo). Continuing to rack up wins, she advanced to playing 18-goal by 2020 and high goal (both 22 and 26-goal) shortly thereafter. Today, her handicap is 8 goals in women’s polo and 2 goals in mixed.

n 2021, Hope reached the pinnacle of women’s polo when La Irenita (Milagros Sanchez, Fatima Balzano, and Izzy Parsons) asked her to play with them in the Argentine Women’s Open. La Irenita defeated La Aguada Rioplatense by 13 to 12 to win the Subsidiary Women’s Open (finishing the Open in third place overall), giving Hope her first taste of success in Argentina. She also took home the Revelation Award, which goes to the standout rookie in the tournament. After this year’s fall season in Aiken, Hope will return to Palermo with La Irenita in November for her second Open.

Playing in the Argentine Women’s Open is an incredible honor. It has allowed Hope to compete playing Argentine-style polo, which is faster and more reactive than the game in the U.S., which has more pauses, thus offering players more time to consider strategy. Hope also notes the differences between playing mixed and women’s polo. “Women’s polo is a change for me, with different positions and shorter plays. Mixed is challenging in that it’s faster and a more open running game. This is the way I played growing up, so it’s very much my style. I’m lucky to play both and have the best of both worlds. But I never think of myself as a ‘woman’ polo player. I’m a polo player. We all have something to contribute on the field. While I may not hit as hard as a man or be able to stop a strong horse, I concentrate on things like accuracy, field awareness, and strategy, which are just as important.” In the past two years, Hope’s moved into the big leagues, playing high goal at both the International Polo Club (22 goal) and with the World Polo League (26 goal). During the 2021 season, she served as an alternate for Tamera’s Alejandro Poma and helped win the match that sent Tamera to the semifinals of the Ylvisaker Cup. Playing with the World Polo League has also afforded Hope the opportunity to compete with and against some of the world’s best players, like 10-goal star Juan Martin Nero. Hope recently celebrated another milestone when she became the first woman shortlisted for the U.S. Federation of International Polo (FIP) World Championship team. Along with

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Hope and her brother Augustin, shortlisted players include Luis Escobar, Nico Escobar, Keko Magrini, Nico Diaz Alberti, Jake Klentner, and Juaquin Arendano. The tournament, which will be held in the U.S. for only the second time in its history, will be hosted by Valiente Polo Farm in Wellington from October 26 to November 6. All eight players will practice together until shortly before the tournament begins when the final team will be chosen. With such an intense competition schedule in 2022, it would be a wonder if Hope has any time for interests outside polo. She says, “I love the outdoors—my whole family does—and we always take time for a family vacation. We have an RV, and we’ve gone to Wyoming, Yellowstone, in fact, just about every major national park. We all love hiking and animals, and at home, we rescue and rehabilitate animals. Right now, we have raccoons, but we’ve had all kinds of different animals. We look after them until they can take care of themselves and then release them back into the wild.”

he admits that most of her friends come from the polo world, although she does count two show jumpers among the group. Both show jumpers have fathers who play polo. “It’s difficult to have a social life with friends outside the horse world because they don’t fully understand the focus and responsibility we have as competitors in equestrian sport. We have very early mornings...” Focus is right. Still at the beginning of her career, Hope emphasizes that she has a lot to learn and achieve. Success

E comes the hard way, working day by day to improve consistently and be the best player she can be. Rather than comparing herself to other players, Hope considers her own performance her best benchmark and strives to improve a little bit every day. Mother Meghan says, “Growing up in the sport and having a professional player as a husband, I didn’t know if I wanted my daughter to become a professional. I’ve seen how hard it is, even for a man. But she has exceeded all my expectations and more. We’ve never been a ‘this is a man’s job, and this is a woman’s job’ kind of family. I’m so incredibly proud of her. When she runs into a difficult situation, she keeps her head up and stays focused.” Admittedly, Hope’s world completely revolves around polo, and she credits the sport with having a significant impact on her character. Knowing that she wanted a career as a professional from a young age gave her the gifts of focus and determination. She readily credits the sport with offering lessons that will serve her well in both business and life. Proud father Julio says, “Hope’s greatest virtue is not her natural talent or that she reads the play well, but that she is willing to put in the long hours training, and she’s persistent. It’s been a gift from above for me to be able to watch her make her way in the sport.” Says Hope, “Obviously, every player dreams of reaching 10 goals and, of course, Field 1 at Palermo. But I’m going to keep doing whatever it takes to be the best polo player I can be.” Hope has a long career ahead of her, and with her talent and determination, it wouldn’t be any surprise to see her on Field 1 someday.

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WEDDINGS 2O22:

RENEWED

lanning a wedding is both exhilarating and overwhelming. The last few years saw a steep decline in the number of couples walking down the aisle, but weddings are expected to explode this year. There is a renewed excitement brewing. The ability to travel more easily and once again visit with our friends and family and gather in larger groups reopens the question of what couples want from their wedding, and how to

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EXCITEMENT go about planning it. Many equestrians, for example, might wish for a wedding with horses galore. But in the absence of having your hooved friend walk you down the aisle, could a small detail in your décor conjure for your guests the same tranquil feeling you have while riding your horse through a meadow? Open your mind to the possibilities, and you will undoubtCONTACT INFO | PAGE 95 edly have a wedding to remember.

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A TRULY TAILORED WEDDING A daughter returns to her family farm to wed, with an event customized down to the finest details through careful consideration and inventive thinking. Photos by John Gruen

DAVID AND JUDY SLOAN, owners of Roseview Farms in Millbrook, N.Y., (see Equestrian Living June/July 2016) and Wellington, Fla., helped to plan and host their daughter Lindsey’s wedding to her husband at their Millbrook farm in September of 2021. David, a long-time friend of Equestrian Living and an active member of our Advisory Board, has the uncanny ability to transform the ordinary into the sublime. We jumped at the chance when he offered to share the design details of his daughter’s equestrian-influenced wedding with our readers.

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nlike many couples, Lindsey and Ryan settled on the venue before planning even began. Lindsey knew she wanted to return to her family home for her wedding. In fact, when she first mentioned as a young girl that she would someday get married there, David set to work. “I knew we would have a tent in the arena; I knew we would do the interior and trees. So, I’ve been pruning those trees for years to get them really straight with the limbs high enough so people could walk underneath them.” The farm is a former quarry with the house at the highest point. The rest of the

farm nestled below into what was once the working portion of the operation. When the Sloans first moved in, the site was a far cry from the property it is today. The 1960s “builders special” house sat on the rock outcroppings, the soil left barren by the quarry operations. After an extensive home remodel, the couple shifted their focus to designing the formal gardens that now surround the house and barn. In addition to his talent for garden design, David is well-known for his ability to find and repurpose all varieties of old things, transforming them completely, as if by magic, into a new life. His creations

suffuse the property, from an armillary sphere crafted from three large-scale vintage wagon wheel rims welded together; to an elegant fountain that serves as a focal point for the barn courtyard and arena, built from a (new) septic tank. “Our families were among the founding members and the first generation of officers of the Millbrook Hunt, so we collectively have a long history with that organization,” said David. Lindsey started riding at a young age, earned her junior colors with the Millbrook Hunt, and then moved into show hunting and eventing. Though she doesn’t show anymore, she is

always keen to jump on a horse when she returns to the farm and take a polo lesson. Though Ryan, the groom, grew up across the street from the Fairfield Hunt Club in Connecticut, he only enjoyed the horses from afar. “It really wasn’t until he met Lindsey that he had the opportunity to actually give riding a try,” explained Sloan. “He started on the dressage side, and he still occasionally continues to take dressage lessons to develop his seat. Now he’s also moved to the dark side to try his hand at polo,” laughed David. “Being a horse farm, and with a firm eye on the budget, we tried to use what we

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had readily available and close-at-hand, but in ways not expected,” said David. “Through the use of items such as the freshly cut saplings, we worked to create a rare event with a nod to the true use of the site.” Horse jumps in gold and green, the colors of the farm livery, were placed around the perimeter of the tent to define the venue. Strategically placed oversized standards and rails shielded workstations from view while creating “rooms” within the tent. The imaginative use of oriental rugs and campaign furniture, which included antique wooden chairs emblazoned with the farm logo, were positioned around each of

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the large dining tables. Potted topiaries and period steamer trunks softened the mass of the expanse while offering an array of unique spots for guests to eat, relax, and mingle throughout the event. Guests parked their cars in the paddocks while the ceremony took place in the alleé of the main garden. A bagpiper provided music before and after the ceremony, while another musician played a classical version of a well-known Tom Petty hit as the bride was escorted down the aisle by her father. After the ceremony, the guests enjoyed the surrounding gardens as the photographer took

pictures of the wedding party. Meanwhile, champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries were served for all from the c.1938 wine cooler trailer. The couple wanted this time to be enjoyable for all and create an opportunity for the wedding party and the guests to enter the reception together. Once the photography concluded, the bagpiper led the entire group from the house, through the gardens, and down to the horse barn, the site of the reception. Cocktails were held in the barn and adjoining courtyard, complete with stalls filled with polo ponies and dressage horses. The

well-stocked bars included arrangements of carrots for guests to feed the surrounding horses throughout the event. Table seating was displayed on a rack created from repurposed polo mallets. As the bagpiper wrapped up, a band began to play, and the guests were led from the barn area to a translucent tent placed over the dressage arena. The entrance was through a hornbeam hedge with the opening defined by two matching oversized cast-stone urns. Freshly cut saplings from the property wrapped the tent poles, and the ceiling shimmered with softly lit paper lanterns and

a cascade of cafe lights. On the far side of the tent, the dressage mirror reflected the romantic ambiance of the twinkling lights among the greenery drawing the eye further into the dramatically lit venue. “Amongst all of this, we strategically placed our period bar trailers, with their awnings fully extended to further define the areas within the tent,” explained David. Two trailers, with all their accoutrements, were used as working bars, while a third was positioned as if it was a field-side picnic at a polo match. Collectively, the overall equestrian theme of the event was of a high-end period tailgate at a local country

horse show. “On the seats of the head table, we draped blankets embroidered with initials of the bride and groom as future reminders of this special day,” David continued. “On the way to the event, the Maid of Honor stopped by a local farm stand and bought their entire supply of freshly made cider donuts (a Hudson Valley fall staple) and had the caterer intermix them with the more traditional planned deserts. Needless to say, the donuts were the surprise hit of the evening and a reminder that the little things you take for granted can help make an event such as the Sloan/Dillion wedding so memorable.”

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Known for its perfect weather and miles of beaches, San Diego is a paradise for couples planning their big day. The city and its surroundings are home to a multitude of equestrians enjoying top-level competition, incredible trails, and luxury stables. Numerous resorts, hotels, and restaurants make planning a piece of (wedding) cake, and the easily accessible airport is right downtown. Wedding venues range from beachside resorts and hotels, such as the famous Hotel Del Coronado or the Hotel L’Auberge, to rustic ranches, such as Circle Oak Ranch. Because the city caters to visitors, there is a wide variety of top golf and other attractions where couples and their guests can celebrate, play, and relax. You can choose, for example, the famous San Diego Zoo or, of course, any of the beaches and seaside cliffs.

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is choosing the location. Not only will the environment influence the feeling of your day—through its history, architecture, scenery, and culture, but it will also impact the celebration with practicalities like travel time, accommodations, and weather.

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BEDFORD, NEW YORK The lush green forests of the area just north of New York City might be just the thing for a couple in search of elegance, history, or coziness. The area is dotted with hundreds of beautiful farms, dirt roads, and stone walls where equestrians enjoy polo, fox hunting, beautiful trails, and some of the country’s highest level training barns. With easy access to New York City, it can feel like an escape without labeling your wedding a “destination.” Richard Gere’s Bedford Post Inn or a stately mansion such as Lyndhurst Castle or the Briarcliff Manor is an elegant choice if you prefer manicured gardens and stunning surroundings. For something a bit more modest, the Historical Hall in Bedford is equally rich in history and charm. Other venues range from farms, wineries, country clubs, and even boats along the scenic Hudson River.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Nashville’s unique feeling is electric and relaxed all at once. Couples that choose the city will no doubt find the venue of their dreams, whether they look in the historic downtown or out in the Tennessee hills. The area is ideal for hosting weddings, with a wide variety of options such as the elegant Hermitage Hotel, trendy Kimpton Aertson, or boutique Thompson. Nashville boasts a relatively low average cost for wedding services and facilities with a high number of wedding planners, photographers, florists, and other service providers. Plus, Nashville is obviously the place for music. Beautiful farm and barn venues in the area include Cranford Hollow, the Barn at Allenbrooke Farms, and Fiddle Dee Farms, which all offer luxury with a touch of the bespoke and the authenticity that Nashville is known for.

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PALM BEACH, FLORIDA Not far from Wellington, the well-known horse community with the most polo fields in any town in the world, sits the elegant city of Palm Beach, just an hour north of Miami. The winter home for many of the country’s elite, the beachside town can only be reached by bridge. It’s known for its glitzy estates tucked behind manicured hedges and its pristine beaches. Upscale boutiques, galleries, and some of the country’s finest restaurants line Worth Avenue. Along with gorgeous ocean views and numerous hotels, Palm Beach offers everything your wedding party might need. The Breakers, a luxurious resort founded in 1896, encapsulates the attraction of a wedding in Palm Beach. Other options are Eau Palm Beach, The Colony, and The Brazilian Court.

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY The Horse Capital of the World, Lexington, has long been a destination for horse-lovers, and it’s also a lovely place to be married. The area is ranked highly by WalletHub for the low cost of a wedding there, as well as the number and quality of venues available, especially for couples looking for a location with an equestrian element. With a moderate climate, the likelihood of having good weather on your wedding day is a bit higher here than in other parts of the country. And with miles and miles of green pastures and white fences, the photo ops are endless. Some incredible venues in the area include the famous landmark race track, Keeneland, as well as the polo barns at Saxony Farm and historic estates, parks, libraries, bourbon distilleries, and, of course, the incredible Kentucky Horse Park.

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CELESTE AND CODY he day started out with clouds and a downpour. The rain stopped, the clouds cleared, and the sun started to peek through the clouds. “It was perfect,” said photographer Nichole Babiez. “As I arrived, it was still drizzling ever so slightly. The venue looked absolutely stunning with greenery, minimal decorations, and the beautiful property for all the gorgeous bridal portraits! These two had the cutest first look, and had the best time taking pictures. They were rockstars from the second they stepped in front of the camera.” The venue, Tacs Stables in Mundelein, Ill., has a variety of locations for taking pictures, some very unique. “They have an awesome tiki piece created by a friend who came from out of state to build it by hand,” continued Nichole. “It is such a gorgeous piece that stands out and makes the place even more special. Not to mention the beautiful exterior of the stables and forest-like atmosphere all around the property.” Cody and Celeste ended their special night with a fireworks show. “All in all, the day couldn’t have been more perfect,” said Nichole. “Well, not as perfect as them!”

ANDREA AND EOIN fter 3,458 days together, countless adventures, and beautiful love, this Irish couple tied the knot in an adorable DIY wedding at Sundance Ranch in Ashcroft, Canada. “Every single item in the room came with a background story,” said photographer Tanja Aelbrecht of Jelger and Tanja Photography. “She blew us away with the number of personal touches and meaningful details she’d handmade. I especially loved the handwritten letters and vows they had written for each other and Andrea’s bracelet made of their favorite horses’ tail hairs—the same ones that they’d ride after the ceremony.

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CARRIE AND KEI arrie and Kei, based in Hong Kong, chose to visit Canada for a pre-wedding shoot. “The logistics were challenging to say the least,” wrote photographer Jelger of Jelger and Tanja Photography on their website. Since the couple would be flying in from Hong Kong, there was no room for error, even with the unpredictability of the end-of-summer weather. Next was to find a suitable shooting location. “Finding horses to ride is one thing. Locating horses that can handle standing still to take photos is a whole different thing—not to mention the fact that Carrie would be wearing a bridal dress. Our previous bride Andrea (above) trained her horse for months to get the feel of a bridal gown on its back. Tanja found the perfect solution: Mustang Stables in Mission, British Columbia, a ranch with horses trained to work in movies. “A few weeks later, under a grey and gloomy sky, Tanja and I drove to Mission,” said Jelger. “I don’t think I’ve ever consulted the Accuweather app so many times in one day.” The photographers scouted the ranch grounds and the surrounding areas, including the nearby Cascade Falls Regional Park, on a tip from the ranch owner. They found stunning locations, such as a suspension bridge next to the roaring falls, the banks of the gushing Cascade Creek, and along the forest trails. The rancher led two beautiful, groomed horses out of the stable and helped Carrie and Kei mount them. They’d only ever ridden smaller Asian horses, so they were slightly intimidated but quickly found their groove. “We strolled around the ranch grounds, hunting for good light and photogenic backgrounds,” said Jelger. “The couple did fantastic, as did the horses except when they decided to snack on nearby greens, which did make for hilarity.”

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“Meanwhile, in the groom’s room, Eoin was over the moon with the gift from his bride: a custom-made belt with the words “Gra Mo Chroi” (Celtic for ‘love of my life’) and a buckle with the branding logo of the Sundance Guest Ranch. And since they lived and worked there as wranglers for the past year, it was extra meaningful.” The ceremony took place at Twin Pines Peak, a mountain top overlooking the nearby Thompson River and Ashcroft valley. “It took Andrea months to train her horse to be used to the wedding gown,” said Tanja, “but it was worth it. They rode gracefully through the prairies like they’d never done anything else in their lives.”

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YELLOW PONY ROSEMARY LAVENDER SMASH Ingredients: 1 serving 2 ounces EG Rosemary Vodka 1 ounce Lavender Simple Syrup* 1 each lavender sprig 1 each rosemary sprig 4 each lime wedges *Lavender Simple Syrup: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup hot water, ¼ cup dry lavender flower Syrup Method: Muddle limes at the bottom of shaker tin. Combine vodka and lavender simple syrup with ice in shaker. Shake at least 5 seconds. Fill collins glass with crushed or pebble ice. Strain into glass, garnish with sprigs of lavender and rosemary.

Yield: 4 servings 8 oz EG Rosemary Vodka 6 oz Lavender Simple Syrup 16 lime wedges

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Ingredients: 4 servings Stirrups Black-Eyed Pea Salad 16 ounces black-eyed peas, cooked** 2 ounces Benton’s bacon, rendered 8 ounces charred vegetables, medium dice 4 ounces Dijon herb dressing ½ ounce cilantro, chopped ½ ounce parsley, chopped ½ ounce chives, chopped 4 ounces farmer cheese spread ½ ounce benne seeds To taste, kosher salt To taste, fresh-ground black pepper Optional: Micro pea tendrils Blue borage flowers Method: In a large mixing bowl, combine black-eyed peas, bacon, vegetables, Dijon dressing, and chopped herbs, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. For serving, use an offset spatula and spread the farmer cheese across the plate. Place the mixed salad right on top, leaving some cheese spread visible around the edges. Sprinkle benne seeds over the salad. If available, place micro pea tendrils and the blue borage flower on top of the salad.

**Stirrups Black-Eyed Peas Ingredients: 1½ quarts vegetable stock 1 pound black-eyed peas 2 ounces Benton’s bacon, sliced 6 ounces yellow onion, small dice 6 ounces celery, small dice 2 each bay leaves 2 each thyme, sprigs To taste, kosher salt To taste, fresh-ground black pepper Method: Rinse dried peas in a colander removing any stones or discolored peas. Soak them for 12 hours or overnight covered in water. Drain the peas the day after and set them aside. In a medium size pot, cook onions, celery, bay leaves, thyme, and the bacon over a low heat. Sweat this for about 2 minutes. Add peas and the stock. The stock should cover all the peas plus an inch more. Increase the heat and bring the liquid to boil for a minute or two. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until peas are tender. Taste peas and adjust seasoning if needed.

EMMA’S PATISSERIE RASPBERRY Pie Dough Ingredients 6 individual tartlets of 3” diameter 300 gr unsalted butter 6 gr salt 95 gr confectionary sugar 95 gr granulated sugar 60 gr almond flour 2 eggs 500 gr flour STIRRUPS DEVILED EGGS Ingredients: 2 servings (5 ea) 10 eggs, hard boiled 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 ounces mayonnaise, Dukes To taste, kosher salt To taste, white pepper 1 tbsp pickled mustard seeds*** ½ ounce pork cracklings, chopped As needed, dill, top part only As needed, bourbon smoked paprika 4 each blue borage flowers Method: Split the eggs in half, remove the yolks and reserve for the mix. Wash all the white carefully to remove any of the yolk that is left. Dry it very well with paper towels and reserve. In a small mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, kosher salt, and white pepper. Mix it thoroughly using a small whisk. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The mix should be very smooth and pipeable. Transfer the mix into a plastic piping bag with a #829 star tip and reserve. For serving, use a small offset spatula and spread some of the mixture across the plate. Place five half eggs over the mixture and fill them in. Go no higher than an inch over each egg. Add your pickled mustard seeds right on top of each egg without worrying if

some falls. Sprinkle with bourbon smoked paprika (should be a very light touch). Finally, sprinkle the pork cracking over the eggs and garnish it with two blue borage flowers. ***Stirrups Pickled Mustard Seeds Yield: 8 ounces (16 portions) Ingredients: 8 ounces yellow mustard seeds 4 ounces white balsamic vinegar 4 ounces red wine vinegar 8 ounces water 2 ounces pickling spice 1 each, small to medium size shallot, thinly sliced 1 ounce sugar 1 ounce kosher salt Method: Blanch mustard seeds five times, with fresh water each time. This must be completed to remove all bitterness from the seeds. For pickling liquid, combine all ingredients except the shallots, and allow steeping for 15 minutes, then add the shallots and allow steeping for another 15 minutes. Remove it from heat and strain using a fine strainer. Place the blanched mustard seeds in a medium-size container and pour the pickling liquid over the mustard seeds. Label it and store in an airtight container at 41F or below.

Method: In a mixing bowl with paddle, combine butter, salt, and both sugars, and mix with electric mixer in first, or lowest, speed for 5 minutes until the mix is smooth.

Chill the tart shells in a cooler for one hour, then bake shells for 13-15 minutes at 350 F. Set aside at room temperature. Vanilla & White Chocolate Cream Ingredients 450 gr heavy cream 1 each vanilla bean 280 gr white chocolate

Next, add the almond flour, mixing until smooth on the mixer’s lowest speed. Then, add the eggs one by one, mixing until smooth on the mixer’s lowest speed, followed by the flour, again mixing on the lowest speed. Remove the dough from the bowl, shape it into a rectangle on a floured sheet pan and store it in the cooler for 2½ hours. in blush RollArden the dough to ⅛byof an inch thick Paige. $5170. and Hayley cut 5-inch rounds with a cutter. Chill again in the cooler for 15-20 minutes.

Method: Boil heavy cream in a saucepan with the scraped vanilla bean. Remove the vanilla bean, pour on white chocolate and blend until the mix is smooth. Chill in the cooler in an airtight container overnight. The following day, use a whisk to whip the mixture until it stiffens but is still soft.

Place the dough round in the middle of a tart ring, push it down gently around the edges of the ring to have a smooth and straight edge of tart shell. Remove the excess dough from the tart ring with a sharp knife.

Assembly: Using a piping bag, pipe the vanilla cream into the tart shell generously. Garnish with fresh raspberry and dust with confectionary sugar, then serve.

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Lola Dupre is a collage artist and illustrator currently based near Glasgow, Scotland. Through working with paper and scissors, her portfolio references the Dada movement of the early 20th century and the digital manipulations of the present day. Over the past decade, projects have included cover art with TIME magazine and Penguin Classics and assignments with Nike Basketball and The Atlantic magazine. Exhibitions include SCOPE New York, Galerie Feinkunst Krüger Germany, FFDG San Francisco, Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey Mexico, Prescription Art England, and Vacant Gallery Tokyo. Dupre is interested in visual communication and exploration, animal portraiture, fashion, technology, and everything beautiful.

Distortion and exaggeration are integral to most of your work. Did those aspects come later in your process, or were they always a signature element in your pieces?

I think it came very early; some of my first memories of art are prints by the likes of Bruegel the Elder, [Frida] Kahlo, [Salvador] Dalí, [Giuseppe] Arcimboldo, and Remedios Varo that decorated the walls of my childhood home. The bookshelves were also full of [Nikolai] Gogol, [Franz] Kafka, and more. The surreal imagery was always very appealing to me; perhaps the most pleasing thing to an active imagination is the encouragement to create freely. In addition to politics and fashion, animals have a strong presence in your work. Do you have a particular affinity for horses?

People describe you as a collage artist and illustrator. Did you launch into these focus areas from the onset, or did you migrate from traditional mediums such as painting and drawing?

When I was a young child, I loved painting, drawing, writing, and sculpting. They were all ways to achieve the same thing. In my teens, I also began working with photography and stopmotion animation. It was in my twenties that I started to focus on collage. I was working in studios with lots of other artists working in many disciplines, including fashion, sculpture, and painting. I took inspiration from this melting pot. Do you consider yourself self-taught, particularly in the collage technique?

I had a great art teacher in primary school who encouraged freedom and free-flowing creativity. I suppose this significantly informed my attitudes as an artist and an individual from a young age. My collage technique is self-taught, but, of course, I have inspirations like Jean-Paul Goude. His cover art for “Slave to the Rhythm” was a big inspiration for my earliest collages. Other artists like David Hockney, Hannah Höch, and Max Ernst also inspired my collages. What specifically inspires you about collage? Did you discover your interest in the technique serendipitously?

Even as a young child, I made some small collages and played with “fuzzy felt.” I always loved the accessibility of collage, how you could place just two things together in a pleasing combination, and you have constructed an intricate painting in a moment. Now I am making more cuts, but the principle is still there. Only writing might give you more freedom.

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I have a strong attachment to many animals. Almost all that I ever met made a great impression on me. I greatly admire horses, but I am more used to dogs and cats. I dream that one day I will have the means to live peacefully in the countryside with enough space to shelter a few goats and sheep and perhaps a horse. I am fascinated by the eyes and companionship of animals. Can you elaborate on your collage titled After George Stubbs? Are you fond of his work?

I do admire his work, and I have reimagined several of his paintings—a kangaroo, a dog, and several horses. The collage you mention was inspired by a horse called Amira, who lived near us when we lived in the Sierra Nevada, Spain. I had no photographs to reference and was happy to find the painting by Stubbs, which reminded me of her. Can you describe the basic tools you use to create your intricate work? Is it difficult to estimate the time required to complete a piece when commissioned for editorial work?

I use scissors, never a knife. I have several brushes, small for smaller pieces of paper and large for larger. I sketch a little with a pencil underneath the collage, and sometimes I need a ruler. Those are my tools. Together with paper and glue, I have everything I need. I can make the time work to fit the piece if that makes some sense. I usually have an idea of how long it will take me to finish a piece. I enjoy my work, and sometimes I obsess over details and labor for hours every day. I can be something of a continued on page 84 workaholic.

“SOMETIMES I AM COLLAGING OLD PAINTINGS, AND THE CRACKS MIGHT REMAIN VISIBLE IN THE COLLAGE. I CONSIDER IT A HAPPY ACCIDENT.”

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Your work has appeared in and on the covers of publications worldwide. In most cases, are you given a reasonable amount of creative freedom?

Your work appears to retain the tactile quality when it’s converted to digital imagery. Would you agree with that? Do you have to compensate for the conversion in any way?

Yes absolutely. I am always working with creative directors, photo editors, and art directors who are often artists themselves and encourage creativity and new ideas. I feel fortunate to be able to share my work with a broad audience through these publications.

It is hard to say. I used to photograph pieces aiming to show the texture and cuts. Now I try to keep the image quite flat looking. I think the content must be more important than the technique. The tactile quality, the way the paper cuts have a life of their own, can only really be seen if viewing an original piece. Like brushstrokes on an oil painting, the appearance changes as your viewpoint moves, and it cannot be truly captured in a photograph. I often publish online detail and studio photos that try to show the texture.

What sources inspire the conceptual content of your work?

Everything really; life itself. The natural world, cities, people, the works of others, and the sciences. The things, worlds, and beings that might exist in the depths of space. I think many of my ideas come to me when I shut my eyes at night or when my mind wanders during the day. It is strange that ideas emerge from within spontaneously without being composed. It makes you wonder how much control we have of ourselves. Some of your collages have the appearance of period paintings that have started to deteriorate. Is that intentional?

Thank you. I love to see cracked and peeling paintings, like plaster or old wallpaper, slowly detaching from a wall. It’s evidence of the passing of time. Sometimes I am collaging old paintings, and the cracks might remain visible in the collage. I consider it a happy accident. 84 | EQ UE S T R I A N L I V IN G | J U LY / AU GU S T | 2022

Do you consider your cat Charlie your ultimate muse?

Yes, I think he is. As I write this, Charlie sits by the fire, oblivious to me writing and then deleting this answer a handful of times. I struggle to sum up my thoughts on this! I suppose our paths crossed by chance a few years ago. We adopted a mature rescue cat, and after some time getting used to each other, Charlie now fits right into everything. Now 37 portraits later, and I think there will be more to come. There is something unfathomable about him, which I suppose always leaves open room for imagination and mystery. Right now, at this moment, he is my ultimate muse indeed. CONTACT INFO | PAGE 95

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EASING INTO THE SADDLE Knowing what you can do when you are a RIDER OF A CERTAIN AGE. OK

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important thing for staying secure in the saddle and being able to give clear aids to your horse, but between physical changes thanks s riders, we to menopause, weak muscles from expect our horses childbirth, and inattention to to be physically proper exercise and eating habits, fit and able to our abdominal muscles are often do what we ask weak. with power and On the other hand, active ease. We shouldn’t ask any less of seniors generally have lower blood ourselves. pressure, better heart health, and Whether we hop into the saddle fewer cases of diabetes. We benefit for a casual outing or are serious from the exercise, socialization, competitors, all riders require cerand the restorative effects of being tain physical abilities. We need to outside. Riders have higher levels move fluidly with our horses, relax of serotonin, which regulates sleep, our joints, and use subtle signals to appetite, moods, and sex drive. communicate. We need the balance Not to mention the tonic of mainand flexibility of a gymnast, the taining a sense of independence timing and coordination of a diver, and purpose at a time when society and the stamina of a marathon often seems to channel us to pasrunner. There is no other athletic This excerpt from Riders sive activity and dependent status. of a Certain Age by pursuit that requires so many elements. Starting to ride at any age means a change in your For younger riders, this is not a problem. The rela- Fran Severn is reprinted physical routine. For younger women, the most they’ll with permission from tive lack of mileage on their bodies leaves them able complain about is the discovery of muscles they didn’t Trafalgar Square Books. to maintain a demanding riding regimen and meet know they had. For us, however, age-related issues those physical needs with aplomb. require a more thorough assessment of where we are and what For the rest of us? While our years have graced us with we can do. You may have been a hell-bent-for-leather bareback wisdom and experience, we’ve also collected a host of physiriding daredevil when you were a kid, but your once-limber cal issues that the youngsters who hop onto their 16.2-hand joints and flexible muscles are not as youthfully cooperative Warmbloods without a mounting block can’t imagine. as they once were. You can’t pick up riding from where you Osteoarthritis, heart disease, tight ligaments, loose urinary stopped years ago. muscles, and damage from old injuries and operations are just a Before you get into the saddle, either as a returning rider or few of the complaints. a new one, you need to honestly assess your physical condition There are also some age-related problems that are not as and identify the obvious and potential problems. A caveat here immediately recognizable. Muscle atrophy is one. We lose about to suggest that you visit your primary care physician and give one-half pound of muscle every year after age 25; we also grow her a heads-up on your plans. Don’t be surprised if you get a shorter as our spines start to compress from general aging, not lecture about how you are “too old for that kind of foolishness.” to mention damage from years of poor posture. The neuroYour doctor has legitimate concerns. We are more fragile than muscular connection slows, affecting reaction time, balance, her younger patients. In addition to the general changes in our and recall (aka “senior moments”). Bones start to lose density bodies from age, after-effects from operations and illnesses can and do not rebuild as quickly if broken. We’ve lost flexibility, limit our abilities, and she must point them out. which can make following the movement of our horses a tense As older adults, our “ideal” fitness can’t be pigeonholed. The and uncomfortable experience. A strong, stable core is the most Continued on page 92

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groups that assess fitness and design programs for the general public are still trying to determine how far older adults can go physically. Their research focuses on biking, swimming, and aerobics. They haven’t begun to figure out what’s best for crazy ladies who climb onto the back of a 1,200-pound animal and trot around for fun. Equestrian Canada has long-term development guidelines that call for cross-training three to four times a week for 60 to 90 minutes each time. Non-equestrian fitness programs suggest similar schedules for active adults. Those numbers are targets for younger people. If you haven’t been working out regularly or if you have physical issues, it may take weeks, if not months, to safely and comfortably reach that goal, if ever. Just as it takes time to condition your horse, you need time to build an effective program for yourself, particularly if the most exercise you’ve had in years is walking your dog, strolling to the office break room, or working in your flower garden. The intensity of the fitness schedule and mix of elements depends on your starting point and a realistic assessment of your condition and abilities. There are as many different approaches to developing a fitness routine as there are different riding breeches. And just like the breeches, there is no such thing as “one size fits all.” If you haven’t already, you will meet people who roll their eyes and tell you, “Riding isn’t exercise. The horse does all the work.” Not so, according to Texas A&M, which conducted a study of how many calories riders burn in an hour. The researchers found that a 160-pound adult riding for two hours a week burns about 1,300 calories. That’s the same as a brisk, one-hour walk five days a week. One FitBit user discovered that her one-hour English riding lesson burns as many calories as her hour-long spin class. If much of that lesson is spent posting, that equals a lot of crunches and workouts on the Stairmaster. But wait! There’s more! The regular barn chores are the real fat-burners. Loading and stacking hay bales comes in at 700 calories per hour (not to mention giving you a terrific upperbody workout). Mucking stalls and grooming clock in at around 500 calories an hour, depending on how many stalls need tending and how much mud is caked onto your horse. In comparison, players in a game of pickup basketball burn off a mere 340 calories an hour. Some of us already have a fitness regime and just need to tweak it for riding. Others know enough about physical training to design their own program. Some people use fitness apps to record their workouts and stay motivated. Others sign up for an online exercise program. A few dedicated souls have the discipline to work out regularly without outside motivation. They watch videos or follow

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outlines in exercise books, some of which are specifically for equestrians. The rest of us need encouragement. Depending on the quality of your maternal instincts or the stability of your personal relationships, a nagging child or spouse might also keep you working out. Seek out an accountability buddy, maybe someone else at the stable, who will work out with you. Some social media groups, specifically for horseback riders, act as virtual accountability buddies. THE PERSONAL TRAINER QUESTION

If you don’t know your pecs from your hamstrings, consider working with a personal trainer in preparation for riding in midlife and beyond. Even if you understand exercise and have the motivation to work out on your own, booking a few sessions with a trainer helps you pinpoint the best exercises for your specific needs and how to perform them correctly. That’s critical, because if you have bad form, you are not only working the muscles incorrectly, but you also stand a chance of injuring yourself. It’s a big plus if the trainer rides. Most do not, however, and they think that you need powerful arms and legs so that you can pull your horse’s head with your biceps and shoulders and kick his ribs with your heels. They need to understand that you need deep core strength—not the muscles that give you six-pack abs, but the deep internal core muscles that provide you with center strength for stabilization and proper posture. Think in terms of the poise and balance of ice skaters and gymnasts. With that as a basis, you can work on flexibility so you can move more easily with your horse and cardiovascular exercises for stamina. In choosing a trainer, find out her certifications. There are dozens of associations that certify trainers in over 1,500 areas. Even if a trainer is certified by a respected association, it doesn’t always follow that she is a good match for older clients. When you meet, let her know what you are doing and what your physical issues are. Like riding instructors, personal trainers need to know your situation to adjust their training accordingly. Many trainers are not used to working with our limitations. Most of the people at the gym are younger, more supple, and better able to push themselves. With the best of intentions, some trainers’ ideas of easy workouts and slow-building strength and stamina exercises are with the mindset of working with someone with less mileage on them. Don’t feel self-conscious about what people at the gym think of your physical condition. Very few of them will notice or judge you. They have their own concerns. Feel free to wear baggy sweatpants and oversized T-shirts if they make you feel more comfortable. Remember, someday those Spandex-clad honeys will also have varicose veins and will look upon you as a role model. CONTACT INFO | PAGE 95

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s the creator of The Tech Equestrian blog, I’ve covered the horse tech space for more than four years, and I’ve seen solutions come and go. However, a select group took the risk, overcame the challenges, and continued delivering value in a “slow to adopt” horse industry. Equo Equine Transport App: Equine transport redefined

The Equo Equine Transport App was founded in 2016 by a group of grand prix riders and professionals who knew there had to be a solution to the old-school, tedious way of booking horse transport. Faced with reluctance to adopt technology, especially for businesses, they modeled the app after consumer favorites Uber and Expedia. With familiar user interfaces, equestrians quickly fell in love with Equo’s easy-to-navigate, track, and pay solution. As a result, the app has grown rapidly over the years. The team at Equo introduced a twoway rating system for users to provide immediate feedback. This input has allowed Equo to meet the needs of owners and horses efficiently. Equestrian professionals are very discerning about service and providers, in every aspect of their horses’ lives. Equo’s shipping partners are all licensed, insured equine professionals and rely on a vast network of MOT/DOT legitimate transport providers. Equo meets the very high expectations of equestrians who want the best for their horses every single trip. The Equo app is available on iOS and Android. BarnManager: Made for barn managers, by barn managers

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BarnManager came on the scene in 2012 and was re-launched in 2017 by its founder, equestrian Nicole Lakin. Nicole’s mission is to help make life easier for the hardest working people in the horse business by offering an all-in-one digital horse care and management solution. Overcoming the hurdles of adoption and skepticism of product longevity, Nicole believes that people both trust and mistrust technology today. Most people feel comfortable storing information in a database and knowing it is safer than a physical notebook, but at the same time are more concerned about who has access to that database. She feels that the horse industry has become more fueled by technology, but there are few solutions for communication. This is a focus for the future of BarnManager. In addition to offering more features and improving existing ones, her goal is to make the digital experience for equestrians seamless. BarnManager is available as a webbased software/cloud-hosted solution. NIGHTWATCH: The world’s first smart halter

Protequus was founded in 2013 and the innovative NIGHTWATCH launched in 2018. Jeffrey R. Schab developed NIGHTWATCH after the sudden loss of one of his horses to colic. His background as a biomedical engineer shaped the creation of a smart halter that monitors real-time biometric and behavior data on horses to alert caretakers to early signs of colic and other forms of distress. A major challenge at launch was introducing a bleeding-edge technology to a market steeped in tradition along with educating customers on the value and

importance of “getting ahead of” versus “reacting to” problems. Given that Fitbit launched its first device in 2009 as an activity tracker with wide popularity has allowed horse-wearable providers to engage with customers differently by drawing on comparisons. Offered as a subscription-based service, NIGHTWATCH is available for a low monthly fee which includes a free smart halter. The smart halter is an IoT-enabled, AI-driven, edge-computing, predictivehealth wearable. The Equestrian App: Helping people help horses

Founder Patrick Husting launched The Equestrian App in 2018. The app allows users to connect with a community of trainers, veterinarians, farriers, boarders, and other providers. All the information is directly stored in the journal so everyone can stay updated on your horse(s). As a software designer by trade, Patrick created the app to use anywhere including in over 100 countries. By listening to his customers, the user experience with the app has improved year over year. Given the growth and usage, there have been system upgrades to support the increase of data from images to journal entries. Once customers get familiar with the app, they take advantage of the journaling feature, which is very important to maintaining healthy horses. The Equestrian App is available on iOS, Android, and desktop. Juliana Chapman is the founder of the Tech Equestrian, a blog launched in 2018 that focuses on technology in the equestrian world. CONTACT INFO | PAGE 95

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RESCUES, TALL AND SHORT Four dachshunds and two greyhounds are GEOFF TEALL’S pack. Geoff Teall, head trainer and owner of Montoga in Wellington, Florida, is a force in the hunter world. He has trained champions at all major horse shows and several jumper riders from the start of their careers through their first grand prix wins. He has judged most major hunter shows and served as the National Vice President of the USHJA. He lives with his partner, Charlie Moorcroft, also a professional trainer and a conservationist who runs the Moorcroft Conservation Foundation, a nonprofit organization which teaches children and adults about global conservation issues.

’ve always been a dog lover, but I was very allergic to dogs. When I was a kid, I couldn’t have a dog until I was about 8, and then we had a succession of poodles because they were hypoallergenic. My allergies have gotten better since then, so now I’m able to handle short-hair dogs. Charlie and I have had 20 dogs together. We have six dogs at the moment. Pepper, is a dachshund from Danny and Ron’s Rescue. Two greyhounds and a dachshund are rescues saved from the meat trade in China, and the other two are from Dachshund Rescue of South Florida (DRSF). We have adopted or fostered a lot of older dogs or the sick dogs from DRSF. I have always had a keen interest in greyhounds because I think they’re very cool dogs, but I never had one. When the dog tracks in Florida were closing in 2019, I reached out to Sonia Stratemann, who runs a rescue called Elite Greyhounds in Loxahatchee, Florida. She originally started saving greyhounds from the racetracks and then got involved with other rescues across the world and began to save dogs from China. I met with her to learn about 98 | EQ UE S T R I A N L I V IN G | J U LY / AU GU S T | 2022

greyhounds because I was intimidated by their size. I told her, “I don’t think I can handle a greyhound yet. But if you ever see a dachshund in China, I would certainly be interested.” Within a week she had found one in the meat trade in China, and we adopted him. It was the beginning of COVID, so we had to board him in China for 11 months before he could come to the states. While we were waiting for him, I spent time with Sonia to get comfortable with greyhounds. I adopted one and quickly realized that greyhounds really like to run, so I adopted another one to keep up with him. One is a greyhound-whippet cross puppy whose mother was rescued from the meat trade while she was pregnant. The other is an older dog that also ended up at the meat trade. Everybody says, “Why would you use a greyhound for

meat?” But, what’s interesting is the meat trade isn’t really about the quality of the meat or the kind of dog. When anybody in China wants to get rid of dogs, that’s where they send them. It’s horrible. This dachshund’s name was Penny (photo) when she came from Danny and Ron. She’s black and white and has what we call ticking—her little black spots— and so I changed her name to Pepper. Honestly, the last thing in the world we wanted was another dog, but Ron has a way of making things happen. He called and said, “Listen, we have a great, great dachshund, just the best personality, and we really want her to go to a good home. So, if you know anybody...blah, blah, blah.” I finally said, “Well, maybe I’ll come meet her.” And so I drove over five minutes later and brought her home. She is a blue and tan double dapple with ticking, which is very rare because breeders breed to get double dapples. But the problem with that is a majority of double dapples are born either with no eyes or bad eyesight or hearing. So, it really shouldn’t be done, but Pepper is one of the lucky ones. She’s now totally normal and healthy, but she arrived with severe bladder stones that had to be removed, and she had 17 teeth pulled. She was extremely overweight at 14½ pounds but now she’s a fit and trim 10 pounds. Ron was right, she is one of the cutest, sweetest, easiest, dogs we’ve ever had. Just a very happy a dog. I’ve known Danny for years, and he was always an animal lover. Then when Ron came into the picture, he was equally an animal lover. What they’ve done is just beyond description, the number of dogs that they’ve saved, and the number of great homes they’ve been able to find for them. I don’t know how they do it, but we’re all very thankful that they do. CONTACT INFO | PAGE 95

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