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For horse and country lovers Sarah and Jeff, choosing a wedding venue was easier than they expected. The couple are avid fans of show jumping and the horse. Sarah, an amateur rider, rode at Spruce Meadows ever since she could remember and it was her dream to have this world-class facility be a part of her future. As the years went by, her dream became a reality, not only having a summer work position, but becoming engaged to Jeff during the Friday night of the most prestigious tournament — the ‘Masters’. For their wedding, the couple wanted a “one stop shop,” where they could entertain family and friends in style while being assured that every detail would be exquisite. They hoped for “a classy sit-down party with great food, fabulous wine, entertainment and, of course, riding in on a horse.” They visited the wedding venue two months after they got engaged and discovered that it was the perfect place to start the next phase of their lives together. With demanding jobs, the couple hoped to turn over the details to professionals, believing that if you hire the pros, you should step back and

let them work their magic. What Sarah remembers most about her big day were the vibrant flower arrangements, the absolutely scrumptious food and, of course, including her horse in this special day. A grand entrance by the couple, both riding in on their horses through the Meadows on the Green Ring, kicked off the evening celebrations. In addition, Sarah and Jeff wanted a wedding where they would know each guest well, so a carefully selected guest list ensured they were sharing their day with their closest family and friends. A stunning backdrop with a number of beautiful venues to select from, Spruce Meadows is elegance and sophistication at its finest. Whether your wedding has 50 or 430 guests, the Spruce Meadows Team will help make your special day a most memorable experience The picturesque grounds, bathed in the shadows of the Canadian Rockies, will captivate you and our guests while you enjoy the peacefulness our unique venues have to offer. Come and explore Spruce Meadows where a warm smile from our friendly staff awaits you.

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WEDDINGS 2018: NEW TRENDS AND CLASSIC TRADITIONS

The renaissance of classic wedding traditions of years past are being uniquely updated with today’s popular trends. Six Wedding Trends to Watch

38 A Classic Hunt-Country Affair

40 The Year of the Dog

42 Rings that Illuminate

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43 Capture the Moment

44 Six Romantic Inns

46 A Hint of Blush

48 ALISON ROBITAILLE’S NEWSTEAD FARM SOUTH

EQ photography director George Kamper captures the lush landscape and character of the Wellington, Florida, barn. THE ART OF BEING GOCHMANS

Meet the free-spirited family successfully balancing horse-show life, school, travel, and avid ping-pong matches, while keeping it all in good fun. RESTORING THE HISTORIC STAR BARN

Flawlessly restored to its former glory, the historic Pennsylvania landmark stands prominently as a showcase of Gothic Revival architecture. HORSE WHISPERINGS

Photograher Bob Tabor, known for his large format equestrian prints, vividly captures horses’ essential personalities.

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The Longines Masters Series debuted in New York with world-class style and competition.

Charlotte Dujardin shares her inspirational journey to the top of her sport in The Girl on the Dancing Horse.

Hacienda at the River blends horses and assisted living.

The Emerging Athletes Program is helping to shape the future of equestrian sport. FASHION

Kingsland, the Norwegian equestrian apparel brand, honors the classic equestrian style season after season. FOOD + DRINK

Capture the flavors of Nicaragua’s Rancho Santana with chef Brian Block’s recipes for horteleno and ceviche.

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Cultivate your green thumb with unique gardening essentials.

Western attire is a treat for the eye at the 2018 IHSA National Championship Horse Show. GIVING BACK

Thoroughbred racehorses display their artistic talents for charity.

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IN EACH ISSUE Cover shot on location at the Anne Norton Sculpture Garden in West Palm Beach, Florida, by EQ photography director, George Kamper. From left: Sophie Gochman, Mimi Gochman, Amanda Derbyshire.

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EDITOR’S NOTE 10 Welcome to Equestrian Living. RESOURCES

Look for CONTACT INFO | PAGE 91 to find the products and services in this issue. BARN DOGS 98 Cooper, Alison Robitaille’s rescue dog, isn’t quite as innocent as he looks.

Meet Mark Dial, the Chef d’Equipe of the United States Endurance Team.

Considered the voice of polo, Tony Coppola talks about becoming president of the U.S. Polo Association.

Former Canadian Equestrian Team member Jay Duke has dedicated himself to teaching the next generation of riders. EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES

Fabulous farms and ranches.

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CORRECTION An article by Allie Layos titled, “The Home Horse: An Exercise Tool for Equestrians,” in the February/March 2018 issue of Equestrian Living was mistakenly published without reprint permission from the author or the original publisher. We apologize for this oversight.

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s I write this letter, people around the world eagerly await the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. While the pomp and circumstance surrounding their wedding may be considerably more lavish than that of most brides and grooms, the fundamental choices they have been making about the elements of their wedding are remarkably similar to those of everyday couples. The initial journey that Harry and Meghan will take as husband and wife will be in an Ascot Landau carriage drawn by a pair of Windsor grey horses. Barring a team of palace horses, there’s no reason the same charming tradition can’t be modified and factored into one’s own special day. In this, our fifth annual wedding issue, senior editor Jill Novotny has assembled a feature that introduces fresh new trends that are exciting wedding planners and photographers across the country. The meshing of classic traditions with modern approaches to reception themes, floral displays, ring designs, dress colors, and overall palettes are inspiring brides to create uniquely personal and memorable tie-the-knot events. On a recent jaunt to Florida, the EQ team enjoyed a madcap day with the freespirited Gochman family in Palm Beach and Wellington. It was a day of composing imaginative photo shoots at their home and the lushly landscaped Anne Norton Sculpture Garden in West Palm Beach. Through their visual and written narratives, EQ photography director George Kamper and contributing editor Sue Weakley have combined forces to bring the refreshingly original character of this

horse-show family to life. As a charming side note, and in homage to our wedding issue, we discovered that Becky and David Gochman married, divorced, and married each other again. Indeed, romance is alive and well. The timing of our feature “Restoring the Historic Star Barn” serendipitously coincides with our wedding issue. The majestic Gothic Revival barn and outbuildings have been painstakingly disassembled, rebuilt, and restored to their original character. Breathtaking once again, the Star Barn is a much-desired wedding venue. This issue’s book excerpt from The Girl on the Dancing Horse introduces us to a different kind of pairing—that of Olympic dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin and her champion Dutch warmblood, Valegro. It’s an inspirational story of a middle-class outsider, an unconventional horse, and an unbreakable connection that took them to the top. Additionally, we’ve curated a fascinating mix of practical and visually stimulating content ranging from handcrafted gardening tools to Moneighs, paintings rendered by famous Thoroughbred racehorses. Looking ahead to our upcoming issue, we will reveal the much-anticipated results of our fifth annual Gold List, featuring your choices for the best of equestrian life. It will be chock full of equestrians’ long-time favorites as well as unexpected newcomers. We’ll be just as surprised as you are when we finally tally the votes.

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HORTELENO AND TRADITIONAL PACIFIC CEVICHE Horteleno Ingredients 2 ounces Jalapeño Tequila 3 slices cucumber Small bunch of cilantro 1 ounce lime juice ¾ ounce Cointreau Preparation We infuse silver tequila with fresh jalapeño peppers, adding muddled cucumber and cilantro as well as lime juice and Cointreau. The drink is shaken and served in a Collins glass over fresh ice and garnished with fresh cucumber and cilantro.

Ceviche Preparation Depending on the season, we use the freshest mild white fish available. We prefer to use snapper, mahi mahi, or mackerel. The fileted fish are cut into small cubes that are about a quarter inch. For one portion, we use about a half a cup of fish and mix it with diced jalapeño chile, julienned red onion, diced spring onion, and finely diced cilantro. We then add the juice of a lime, season with salt, and let sit for a minute before plating. Finally, we place a large scoop of avocado over the ceviche. Because we have an abundant supply of fresh plantains, we serve our ceviche with tajadas, or thinly sliced and fried plantain chips. But you could serve this with regular tortilla chips or even yucca chips.

As Rancho Santana’s culinary director, BRIAN BLOCK takes his experience working in New York City’s vibrant restaurant scene and combines it with a passion for sustainability and organic practices. Overseeing both the food and beverage program and the farm and garden project, he strives to showcase food that is as fresh and delicious as it is mindfully grown. Featuring dishes such as coffee-rubbed bone-in pork chops, fresh fish tacos, and raspas (a playful take on paella), the menus at Rancho Santana are carefully curated to bridge the worlds of sophisticated cuisine and rustic fare. From the local staff of chefs and servers working at each of Rancho Santana’s four restaurants, to the gardeners and farmers tending to an ever expanding farm, it is Brian’s goal to leave each guest with an understanding of Nicaragua’s rich culture of cuisine and hospitality. CONTACT INFO | PAGE 91

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MONEIGHS Horse artists helping THOROUGHBRED adoptions.

ome of the most famous Thoroughbred race horses are finding a second moment in the limelight. Showcasing their artistic talent, the horses use their muzzles, tails, and hooves to create artworks called Moneighs, which are auctioned off to raise money for ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption, a nonprofit organization that works to rehabilitate, retrain, and rehome racehorses when their careers on the track are over. These beautiful paintings are auctioned off to support ReRun in their eBay store. Moneigh artists include some of the greatest horses of all time, including Storm Cat, Cigar, Zenyatta, and triple crown hero American Pharoah.

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he Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) held its National Championship Horse Show at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in May. Nearly 450 hunter seat and Western riders qualified from across the U.S. and Canada to compete in horsemanship, equitation, jumping, and reining. Riders drew and competed with horses, sight-unseen. The hunter-seat riders dressed conservatively, often subtly recognizing their schools by the uniformity of their apparel. The Western horsemanship riders were a treat for the eye. Their attire included ornately bejeweled and bedazzled tops paired with color-coordinated chaps.

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he innovative Longines Masters Series added a stop in New York as the top-level show took over NYCB Live, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, April 26-29. A luxurious lifestyle took center stage in the Prestige Village, which featured live music, DJ sets, artistic performances, boutique shopping, and art displays as top riders from all over the world jumped, providing a unique experience. Top-ranked riders from Europe flew here to go head-to-head with the best of U.S.

Opposite: 1. Georgina Bloomberg signs autographs. 2. Jessica Springsteen. 3. Christophe Ameeuw and Kate Winslet. 4. UFC fighter Chris Weidman and Beezie Madden. 5. McLain Ward. 6. Libby and Sam Edelman. 7. David and Ariana Rockefeller. 8. Masters Club.

riders in competition that kept the crowds on the edge of their seats. New Yorker McLain Ward scored a popular win with the crowd as he topped the $382,300 Longines Grand Prix, while the Riders Europe team eked out a win over the Riders USA team in the creative Riders Masters Cup. Ward was full of praise for the show. “They’re really making this an entertainment spectacle, which is phenomenal,” Ward said. “It’s something that’s been missing in promoting our sport, making it more exciting to a more diverse audience.” CONTACT INFO | PAGE 91

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THE GIRL ON THE DANCING HORSE

CHARLOTTE DUJARDIN and her charismatic horse, Valegro, burst onto the international sports scene with their record-breaking performance at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The world was captivated by the young woman with the dazzling smile and her dancing horse. The YouTube clip of their freestyle performance has since had over 1.7 million views, and Dujardin is considered the dominant dressage rider of her era. When Valegro (affectionately called Blueberry) retired from competition at the end of 2016, his farewell performance at the Olympia Grand Hall sold out, and the dark bay gelding

received a standing ovation. Dujardin began riding horses at the age of two, but dressage was the domain of the rich, not the life a girl from a middleclass family was born into. Her parents sacrificed to give her as many opportunities as they could, and she left school at 16 to focus on equestrian competition. At 22, she was invited to be a groom for British Olympian Carl Hester, and she met the equine partner that would change her fortune. This is the story of an outsider, an unconventional horse, and the bond that took them to the top.

EFORE CARL AND I flew out ourselves we Then we went for a trip to Palm Beach, and all you could see had to do a photoshoot for the competition were Ferraris. programme at Carl’s house. I had my hair and Having had a few days’ rest to recover from the flight, make-up done, then I had to get dressed up in Blueberry was raring to go. The atmosphere for the grand prix lots of weird clothes that I’d was electric, and he was so excited I could never have chosen to wear: barely hold him. By the time we’d comI HADN’T BEEN TO frilly shirts and skirts and things that pleted the first movements, he was already AMERICA BEFORE, weren’t me at all. The girls who were there pulling my arms out, and I almost had to to help us were lovely, but I was so out of my stand up in my stirrups for the half-passes, AND ONE OF THE comfort zone, I just wanted to dig a hole and he was so strong. It definitely felt like he FIRST THINGS I get in it. By the time I found myself havhad taken charge, and although we finNOTICED ABOUT ing to pretend to kiss a frog ornament I was ished second with 78 percent, I was pretty just about dying inside, especially playing disappointed, because I knew we could do IT WAS THE FOOD: the sidekick to Carl, who was obviously the much better. For the freestyle, I wanted THE PORTION supermodel of the pair of us. to make sure I was the one in control, but SIZES WERE I hadn’t been to America before, and for some reason we had started struggling one of the first things I noticed about it was with clapping. Blueberry had done quite a INSANE. the food: the portion sizes were insane. I few prize-givings by now, and the noise of ordered a salad for dinner one night and had applause when we entered the arena would to ask if it was really all for me; calorie-wise, I might as well get him so excited he wouldn’t always remember he was meant have ordered a burger and chips, the amount of sauce it had on to be doing a test. it. The facilities were like nothing I’d ever seen before, either: Given how fresh he was, I was worried going into the the luxury out there is unbelievable. The stable yards look like freestyle about whether I’d actually be able to halt him to do Continued on page 86 people’s houses, and the houses go for millions and millions.

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MEET THE CHEF D’EQUIPE Part Five of a Series.

Each United States Equestrian Team is led by a Chef d’Equipe who is a combination leader, coach, and manager. Meet them in this series of features created in collaboration with US Equestrian.

Mark Dial became Chef d’Equipe of the U.S. Endurance Team in April 2015. He spoke with Equestrian Living magazine from the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Endurance Test Event about preparing U.S. Endurance athletes for this year’s WEG.

vote on the horse; all the vet inspections are a threepanelist vote. So if they think the horse has an issue that’s severe enough, or maybe a career changing issue, they will eliminate the horse. The rules and vetting are a lot stricter than at national rides. It’s very tight. It’s the difference between playing high-school football and playing professional football.

How did you first become involved with horses?

The World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North Carolina, is a 100-mile course. Can you describe it?

My first real memory is sitting on a big black and white paint horse horse with my dad. I was maybe 3 or 4.

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There’s a minimum of 300-meter elevation change on INTERVIEW BY C.W. MEDINGER each loop And of the WEG endurance? course. It’s straight up and down. You go up, you go A friend of mine had started doing endurance, and down, then you go up, then you go down again. It he invited me to come to a ride, and I was hooked. looks like a rollercoaster ride. It’s a lot like Vermont. I grew up in East Texas, and we had quarter horses. It has some trails like Old Dominion. It has some When they told me that they were doing these 25, trails like Big Southport and Yellowhammer and 50, 75, 100 mile races on Arabians, I thought I had Leatherwood. This is what we in the U.S. consider a to go see this, because all the Arabians I had ever real endurance ride. We have creek crossings. Parts of seen couldn’t trot out of their own shadow. So I went this course are old foxhunting trails that people have to this endurance ride, and we did a 50 [mile ride], not necessarily used for years. of which I did 35 [miles], and I said, “I think I like this sport.”

Meet the CHEF D’EQUIPE of the United States Endurance Team.

What does your role as the U.S. team’s Chef d’Equipe entail?

You take your knowledge of the sport and apply it to the different riders in different courses to select horses and riders for a particular course, help manage the crewing, help with the training and the team staff, and work with US Equestrian and with the selectors and the team vets. We have four team vets, and together we watch the horses over the course of a year. Plus, right now we’re starting an emerging athlete program, so we’ll be trying to bring along new riders and new horses. It’s a long process. How does international competition work?

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How does the team selection process work? Are there qualifying races?

Yes. We list the observation rides throughout the year. There is usually a selector there, a team vet, and a lot of times, I’m also at the ride. When we’re observing a horse and rider team, we see how they’re managing a particular course and if they’re getting their CoC (Certificate of Capability) speed, which all riders have to have to compete in the international events. A CoC requires that you have to compete the competition maintaining an overall speed of 14km an hour. Who will be the U.S.’s toughest competitors at WEG?

The Middle Easterners are always tough competitors. In reality their top riders compete all over the world, all over Europe, they’ll go to South America to compete, so they see a lot of diverse terrain. A couple of South American countries and France are always

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tough. Spain is about as tough as it gets. They’re really serious competitors, and they have a lot of experience. If you can keep up with them, you’re doing well for that day. What would you tell people interested in attending an endurance event and getting started competing?

Well, all you really see in endurance is the crew areas

if you can have them mentor you. Sometimes you can find some of the bigger riders who have horses for lease for American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) rides. The AERC is our national governing body. You can lease a horse, do a couple rides, and see if this is what you want to do. Tell us about the emerging-athletes program you mentioned earlier.

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It’s one of the things we’re trying to get out this year. We’re working on an emerging-horse program at the same time. We’re trying to identify upand-coming young riders who are transitioning from the young-rider position to the adult position, or other athletes who want to become involved in the FEI and the international portion of endurance, so we can reach out unless you can get on the trails and watch the riders come by, and, of course, the start and the finish. Old Dominion (Virginia) is a big ride. It starts and finishes in the dark. You can see a lot of the start and finish at FITS in Florida. At Biltmore (North Carolina) you can see all the starts and all the finishes, and the crewing is really accessible. Tevis in California has a lot of crew spots, where you can get in and see.

ou can always go up and say “Hey, I’m a newcomer, and I’m thinking about trying this,” and they might ask you to scribe for one of the vets, or you can help on the timers. Volunteering is a very good way to get started in the sport, so you can see how people do things. Also, try to find somebody who’s been doing endurance and see

Volunteering is a very good way to get started in the sport, so you can see how people do things. Also, try to find somebody who’s been doing endurance and see if you can have them mentor you.

to bring them into the program. We’re trying to save them time and money, so they don’t make mistakes. Instead of drawing it out over 5 or 10 years, we put them into the program and ask them to come crew at rides or participate at a larger event at some level, so they can get exposure to the FEI rules and the much tighter standards that you have in international competition. AERC has a new young-rider program, and they’re getting more young riders interested. I do believe that the sport is rising. US Equestrian and I work together on the emerging-horse and athlete programs, and we’re trying to get those online. They are also working on more with the grassroots. We’re trying to go to more of the AERC rides, so we can talk to people and get them started. JUNE /JULY | 20 1 8 | EQ L I V I NG .CO M | 3 3

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THE VOICE OF POLO Wellington’s TONY COPPOLA talks about founding his popular tack shop and becoming the U.S. Polo Association president. Many people know Tony Coppola because of The Tackeria, the tack shop he launched in 1975 in Wellington, Florida. Others know him as the voice of polo. He is a broadcaster on CNN and the announcer at the International Polo Club (IPC), the Argentine Open, and other top matches around the globe. Coppola was recently elected president of the United States Polo Association (USPA).

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more of them. Like any parent, you want to see your children reach their pinnacle. Matt has gotten some great goals, and he is doing pretty well, making a good name for himself. You and your family are known for having the best-cared-for horses in the industry.

How did you begin with horses and polo?

I began riding at 9, and they only played polo where I rode. So I have strictly played polo all my life. How is the U.S. Polo Association brand unique for a sports governing body?

We have a great brand, but we are also an association. That in itself is unique. Think about the U.S. Golf Association (USGA). They sell some branded clothing, but it’s different because there isn’t a USGA brand. Look at our biggest competitor, Polo Ralph Lauren, that uses polo to project an image. But we are the true sport, which makes us more authentic. Has there been a change in the landscape of Wellington polo since the loss of Gulfstream Polo Club? Where are medium- and low-goal players spending their winters?

Well, there is a definite loss, but it has also opened up new avenues. You know, it was a club that served over 100-plus players at one time, and people have had to find new venues. Port Mayaca Polo Club has picked up some of the players. Palm City Polo has, too. It has left a gap that we are slowly filling. Grand Champions Polo Club should be mentioned, too. Gulfstream provided practice

in addition to tournament polo, while clubs like International Polo Club and Grand Champions only provided tournament polo. You started Wellington’s best-known tack shop, The Tackeria, out of the back of your trailer. How did you go from selling polo mallets one-on-one to being one of the equestrian world’s largest retailers for multiple disciplines?

I think timing and location played a big role. I started just to be in the polo business, and then things began to grow around me here in Wellington. We opened during the beginning of Wellington as an equestrian center and the equestrian influx that followed, so we just kind of grew with it. We were very lucky with timing and location. As far as I know, Schaefer Drugs might be the only business in Wellington that has been around longer than we have. Your son Matt is a pro polo player. What are your hopes for polo in the U.S. for young players like Matt?

I’m hoping for more opportunities for young Americans. We are starting to get

We just try to give the horses the best care we can. We’ve been fairly lucky with some home-breds that are starting to do well. We just believe in good care and maintenance. Even though my main discipline is polo, my involvement in horses has grown into racehorses. Do you own racehorses?

I’m involved in about four or five different syndicates with about a dozen horses. Tell us about judging the Thoroughbred Makeover Project in Kentucky and the special horse that won.

She was the most impressive to me. I just thought she had a lot of natural balance and athleticism and liked her enough that I thought she could fit into our program. She ended up turning out really well. Matt is taking her to Texas and use her in the polo season. Do you enjoy announcing at the IPC?

Well, you know, the best thing about announcing is that you’re seeing the best polo that’s played in the United States. I’ve been fortunate that I’ve announced at the Argentine Open, which is the best in the world. This year is kind of special, because this will be my 40th year in a row of announcing the U.S. Open. I missed two finals, but I announced all the preliminary games. So I have announced at the U.S. Open for 40 years! CONTACT INFO | PAGE 91

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hough timeless touches are always a good idea,

sometimes trends are popular for a reason. As equestrians, we may never quite leave behind the idea of a rustic barn wedding, but this year a new wave of concepts is surfacing for wedding planners and couples. A renaissance of more formal indoor affairs may be returning to weddings, combining many of the authentic and customized elements that have been popular in the past few years. There is a return of bolder colors, marble dance floors, and smaller wedding parties.

Of course, the most important part of your

wedding is your vision, so while planning, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose sight of your own tastes or personalities in trying to follow this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trends. Be yourself, and the perfect wedding will follow. KAYLA COLEMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

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HANGING FLORAL INSTALLATIONS/DECOR Various types of greenery, chicken wire, fishing wire, and floral tape are in our production partner’s arsenal. Hardy florals that don’t need to be tubed to stay alive (roses and succulents) fare much better than delicate blooms like sweetpeas and anemones. Installations work well to the left and right of the couple as well as behind them, as these are key areas in guests’ direct sightlines. At receptions, think about the axial view: a stunning entrance, a fabulous band backdrop, a living fixture over the bar, and a fabulous hanging piece over the dance floor are important “wow” factors.

SMALLER GUEST LISTS/ SMALLER WEDDING PARTIES There are two important reasons why couples take a red pen to their early guest list efforts—intimacy and finance. A smaller wedding ensures you’ll know everyone on your dance floor, and it almost guarantees you can steward your budget with greater ease. As for smaller wedding parties, the biggest influence is maturity. Our brides who are 28 and older simply don’t see the relevance or reason to have a wedding party of 38. There’s no wrong or right, although we do share with our clients that a larger party can be overwhelming for many reasons.

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Named a top planner by Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar as well as one of the best planners in the country by Martha Stewart Weddings, Calder Clark has garnered a devoted following for her exquisite weddings and flawless logistics. Calder infuses events with her trademark Southern flair and warmth, developing a sensory experience by layering lush florals, nuanced colors, dressmaker details, and ambient lighting throughout her parties. Nearly two decades of event design have established Clark and her firm as classicists. “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should,” she says. “A curator’s approach, an editor’s eye, and a near-reverence for refinement are the hallmarks of great design.” The best parties are intricate behind the scenes, but effortless in their rollout, she adds, “leaving guests to wonder just how such a night came to be.” From offices in Charleston, South Carolina, and Raleigh, North Carolina, the Calder Clark team plans a limited number of destination affairs annually, both domestic and international. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Veranda, Coastal Living, Town & Country, Elle Decor, and Southern Living. At home in Charleston, Calder loves spending time with her husband and two babies, playing tennis, eating way too much ice cream, and relearning the piano.

BOLD FLORAL VESSELS Anything can be a vessel. One of our favorite designs sprang from one of my antiquing jaunts across the Southeast. I came across a series of gorgeous vintage blown-glass demijohns and bought three on the spot. Once I’d collected 20 of them, I pitched them to a special client for a ceremony altar concept, flooding them with just white French tulips, and that image has since been pinned two million times. That’s what’s interesting to me—using something that has meaning. There are limited major vessel suppliers, so everyone seems to have the same look. We buy everything and completely customize it, so that it becomes ours for our clients. You have to keep things fresh!

UNUSUAL COLORS OR COLOR COMBINATIONS Color is back! After a decade of creams, grays, blush, and gold, it’s time for a shake-up. Our brides are definitely asking for interesting, thoughtful, interior-design-driven palettes like olive green and shell pink or eucalyptus and butter. It’s just a really exciting time to be a creative. French blue, celery green, and crisp white is a favorite palette right now. There are no rules. I would encourage brides to think beyond a Pantone chip or paint deck. It’s really about color and texture—smooth, sleek, crusty, pickled, patinated, hammered. These are ways to consider surfaces, vessels, linens, and installations that will maximize the “oomph” factor.

DIVIDING LARGE SPACES INTO SMALLER, COZIER ONES USING FURNITURE We tend to use giant, custom greenery flats covered in lemon leaf or cocculus to create architectural divides. We flood them with interesting furnishing vignettes and soft goods like draped café tables, always designing with the goal of having one’s eye be able to rove about the space, as opposed to everything in the room being on a 30-inch high plane. Often, people are pigeon-holed into a venue that works for 100 different reasons, except for one: it’s too large. I’d much rather have a New York vibe where people are cozy-to-crowded than a vacuous space where people wonder if the couple saw a giant fall-off on their RSVPs. Breaking up the space allows one to create a guest experience where people are encouraged to roam from moment to moment, as opposed to being devoured by a generic ballroom.

MOVING BACK INDOORS A lot of this is driven by cultural trends and the publishing houses. Magazines started asking us specifically for indoor weddings upwards of three years ago, which could only mean they were positively inundated with the “rustic barn” look. That being said, follow your heart. It’s all been done before anyway, so pick your venue and then build a custom look around the bones of it. I think as an American designer, my eye is always on Europe. Design inspiration is on a cycle much like fashion—with the French kicking it off, New York and L.A. picking it up and pollinating the U.S. with what’s hot and what’s not, from paint palettes to textile trends. Overall, what we’re seeing is a reverence for the classics: garden ceremonies, sunset cocktails, black-tie seated dinners, big bands. These hallmarks of highlevel entertaining never go out of style.

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A CLASSIC HUNT-COUNTRY AFFAIR

On June 3, 2017, Margot Horner became Mrs. Patrick Hoeflinger at a stunning equestrianinspired wedding in Gates Mills, Ohio. As a lifelong equestrian it was only natural that Margot would incorporate her passion for horses into her big day.

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CHOSE THE CHAGRIN VALLEY HUNT CLUB as our reception location because my parents have lived next door to the club for almost 25 years, so it has always felt like an extension of my home. Furthermore, my family’s church, St. Christopher’s-by-the-River, is directly across the street. Patrick shares my heart with the other love of my life: riding horses. I began riding at the age of 2, and by the time I was 7, I owned a pony and began to compete. It wasn’t long before I was showing on the A and AA USEF circuit. I still compete in the amateur owners on my 18-hand Dutch warmblood, Shep. I’m very lucky that Patrick supports my passion for riding and has always welcomed that White North Stables, a farm that my parents founded in 1998, is my second home. It was natural that White North is where Patrick brought me to propose, and it was also the most logical place to spend the most intimate moment of our wedding day: the first look. We carried the equestrian theme to our tented wedding on the back lawn of the hunt club, a country club that was founded over 100 years ago by fox-hunting enthusiasts. The club’s classic décor features strong equine overtones, which we matched throughout the tent. Dripping with white flowers and lush greenery, the tent was decorated in neutral tones with hints of horses and the hunt. I’ve always been a party-planning enthusiast. The summer after my junior year in college, I interned with the Cleveland-based wedding planning firm, Kirkbrides. I saw our wedding as the perfect opportunity to put my love of planning to the test. I leaned on friends and family, especially my sister, Madeline, and was lucky to work with a dream-team of vendors, including Kirkbrides, for day-of coordination. How would I describe our wedding’s style in five words? Classic, lush, vibrant, crisp, outdoorsy.

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THE YEAR OF THE DOG AMANDA @ORGANICBUNNY

You may be marrying your best friend, but what about your canine best friend too? Here are some ideas for making sure your dog is as much part of your big day as he or she is a part of your life.

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DRESS FOR THE OCCASION Everyone else is dressed up, so why not your dog? There are many ways to make your dog look special on your wedding day, but be sure to choose something that will fit the theme of your wedding. For example, a rustic barn wedding might call for a baby’s breath adornment on Fido’s collar, where other times a darling little tuxedo could be just the thing.

CAKE PUPPERS Unique cake toppers have always been a fun way to personalize a wedding, and when your dog is important to you, who better than your pup to top your cake? Laurie Valko makes custom cake toppers of anything from you and your husband to your horses or your dogs. They are realistic and adorable, and they make perfect keepsakes to remember your special day forever.

BARK OUT YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS Save the date announcements and other less formal pieces might be the perfect way to bring your dog into the wedding. When your dogs are a big part of your life as a couple, they can be the perfect way to drop the big news. If the venue might not be a good place for your pooch, or you’re worried you won’t be able to give him or her enough attention during the reception, it is probably best to find a sitter instead of worrying.

FORMAL PHOTOS You’re taking formal portraits with all of your family, from your great aunts to your distant cousins, so why not pose for some professional shots with your very best friend? Wedding photos of you two as a couple will be wonderful keepsakes, but really you’re a family now, so why not bring your dog into the frame?

RING BEARER Bringing the ring down the aisle can be a perfect solution when you want your dog front and center at your wedding. Because it’s a simple job and your dog will be thrilled to be invited to come to you, especially in front of all of those people, it can be memorable, sweet, and amusing to have a four-legged member join your wedding party. 42 | E Q UE S T R I A N L I V I N G | J U N E/ J U LY | 2018

WEDDING PARTY POOCH Wedding rules are made to be broken. As traditions change and weddings evolve, it’s important to do what feels best for you. Is one of your groomsmen unable to walk down the aisle, but you don’t want the bridesmaid to walk alone? Why not send her down the aisle with your dog? Maybe you don’t like the tradition of throwing rice. Instead, you could send your pack of pooches running out ahead of you. There are countless ways to bring your dogs in on the fun. CONTACT INFO | PAGE 91

RINGS THAT THAT ILLUMINATE RINGS ILLUMINATE Jewelers are proposing ENGAGING NEW APPROACHES to wedding-ring designs.

EDDING TRENDS ebb and flow in sync with changing lifestyles. Along with fluctuating dress, flower, venue, and theme directions, wedding and engagement rings also adapt to the changing appeal of today’s bride. While solitaire settings and round-cut stones shimmering against white gold and platinum remain classic, new trends in

2018 are showcasing unique East-West settings, colored stones, mixed metals including rose and yellow golds, and other nontraditional options Also loyal to their four-legged partners, equestrians enjoy additional equine-themed ring choices that elegantly incorporate fine gemstones, metals, craftsmanship, and yes, even horsehair.

The Anna Sheffield Bea threestone ring in 14k yellow gold and peach morganite dazzles with a 2.76-carat emerald cut center and 0.26ctw white diamond trillions set in 14k yellow gold. $4,400. annasheffield.com

Anna Sheffield’s one-of-a-kind Attelage ring in 18k white gold and white diamonds features a 2.12-carat emerald cut white diamond center with French cut white diamond halo set in 18k white gold. $34,000.

The elegant 2mm width Interlocking Bands ring by Anna Sheffield in rose, white, and yellow gold delicately incorporate 0.25ctw white diamonds. $5,100.

EQLiving is proud to introduce KARINA BREZ’S newest addition to her equestrian collection. Known for her wearable art crafted from exquisite combinations of exotic gems and top-quality diamonds, Karina’s special edition

This East-West design from the Lizzie Mandler bespoke collection is a 2-carat emerald cut white diamond in an 18k satin-finish, yellow-gold setting. Price upon request.

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The white gold Cassiopeia ring by Nanna Salmi remains a timeless design. The customizable ribbon can be woven with horsehair from the recipient’s horse. The ring, crafted by skillful artisans, incorporates 54-56, 0.015carat diamonds. Price upon request.

centers a round, brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.50 carats within two curving horses’ heads. Set into the 18k white-gold ring, two sapphires form the horses’ eyes. $3,375. karinabrez.com The Classic Horse equestrian jewelry collection’s customizable engagement ring is accented with Mini Classic horse rings in 14k white gold and diamonds. Alter looks by wearing the horse head rings side by side or as single pieces. Prices vary.

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CAPTURE THE MOMENT KAY ENGLISH is a wedding photographer based in New Jersey. She has been taking photos since 2008 and works locally and at destination weddings around the world.

Do you have a particular style or do you find influence from the event design or the couple’s personality? I describe my style as a romantic comedy. I love to capture laughter and joy in the photos and also the amazing natural light during sunset. I definitely use the couple’s personality to gauge the type of photo shoot we can do. If they are more fun and relaxed, the photos turn out a lot better. I give them the “‘ello gov’nor’” test, and if they laugh at my British accent, I know the photo shoot will be amazing.

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What are the challenges in shooting outdoors and also in shooting horses? There are many challenges, including harsh lighting and green reflections from the grass. To compensate for this, I try to shoot during the golden hour, which is typically one hour before sunset. One of my favorite photo shoots was with a bride in a blue dress in the sunset. The horse was so whimsical and strolled through the late summer haze. The horse wasn’t trained very well, so we almost had a few injuries, but thankfully everyone was fine, and the photos are some of my favorites to date.

What can a couple do beforehand to help ensure a successful shoot? Honestly, have some wine. Relax. The more fun you have, the better the photos will turn out. Ninety percent of couples say to me before we start shooting that they feel awkward, but then afterwards they say, “Wow, that was so much fun!” So just have fun, because if you’re tense, it will show in the photos. I often tell my couples to take a deep breath and shake out their shoulders. They can be spontaneous. If the groom wants to randomly pick up the bride, or kiss her, then that’s amazing for photos.

What are some strategies you use while shooting with animals? There are many challenges. I’ve tried to put flower crowns on probably a dozen different animals. I learned that giraffes are absolutely terrifying, and they will charge you. I’ve learned that horses need someone they trust to be there so they are more comfortable. Horses also highly dislike veils. I will always ask my bride to take off her veil or stand on the far side of the horses so as not to scare them. When photographing with dogs, I usually ask my couple to bring snacks and that will make the dogs happy.

Have you noticed any recent trends in wedding photography that you like or don’t like? What I’ve seen recently with millennial weddings are couples constantly taking selfies throughout the day, with essentially no down time to enjoy and be in the moment. Even if you take five to 10 minutes and just sit together as a couple without anyone else, I think that’s amazing and a moment you will really remember.

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or a honeymoon spot or any romantic getaway, one of these inns is the perfect choice. Would you prefer to be enchanted by history in New England or wowed by the view of the Pacific Ocean from a private terrace? Don’t skimp on luxury while enjoying your cozy escape, with amenities from infinity pools to fivestar dining. Bon voyage!

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INN AT CASTLE HILL Newport, Rhode Island From actress Grace Kelly to playwright Thornton Wilder, Castle Hill has captured the imagination of guests from around the world with its enchanting setting, relaxed elegance, and authentic Newport vibe. Today’s Castle Hill continues to evoke the magic of years past while at the same time providing guests with a contemporary luxury experience—one marked by personalized service, world-class cuisine, and attention to detail.

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SIX ROMANTIC INNS POST RANCH INN Big Sur, California High atop the cliffs of Big Sur on the Pacific Ocean sits Post Ranch Inn. Ideal as a wedding venue or for relaxation and rejuvenation, this resort is the ultimate destination for a luxurious escape. With natural architecture embracing the coast’s dramatic beauty, the 39 rooms blend rustic elegance, comfort, and privacy with panoramic ocean or mountain views. Guests can relax by the pools; revitalize with an in-room massage, spa treatment, or yoga class; or explore all that nature has to offer.

Landrum, South Carolina Located in horse country and only 30 minutes from Tryon, North Carolina, and the World Equestrian Games, the inn offers both private rooms and six cozy cottages, five of which have full kitchens and three a hot tub on a private deck. All 12 accommodations have gas fireplaces. The Red Horse Inn has earned numerous plaudits, including Travel & Leisure magazine, Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence Award for 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, and the AAA Four Diamond Award every year since 2006.

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Barnard, Vermont When Nobel prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis proposed to journalist Dorothy Thompson, she promised to marry him if he bought her a farm in Vermont with sweeping lawns, orchards, and “delicious air.” They found their idyll in a 1795-era farmhouse on 300 acres. Today, Twin Farms is Vermont’s only luxury fivestar experience. With 20 uniquely designed accommodations, it’s an adults-only property that customizes every detail. Indulge in superb meals and fine wines. Pursue outdoor adventures. Retreat, relax, and reconnect with people you love.

AMANGANI Jackson, Wyoming With skiing terrain that is among the best in North America and two premier national parks nearby, Jackson Hole is ideally positioned to take advantage of the region’s outdoor offerings in all four seasons. Alpine and cross-country skiing are joined by nature treks and horseback guided tours of Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks, as well as more uncommon options: heli-skiing, dog sledding, white water rafting, fly fishing, photography tours, and more.

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Middleburg, Virginia Set on a 265-acre estate in the heart of Virginia’s wine and hunt country, Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is a romantic Middleburg country inn and award-winning French restaurant only one hour from Washington, D.C. Six historic guest houses, elegantly decorated in English and French country décor, and 18 luxurious guest rooms and suites offer the perfect base to explore Virginia horse country. Goodstone is a beautiful and intimate wedding venue as well. CONTACT INFO | PAGE 91

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A HINT OF BLUSH

Soleil skirt by Leanne Marshall. $2988.

white bridal gown has been a staple for centuries, but when considering your wedding dress, why not think outside the box? Growing in popularity, this light and airy hue offers just the right amount of romance without taking away from the formality or cleanness of the occasion. From playful to sophisticated, these rosy tones offer an elegant outlet for your unique personality.

McKenna in blush, by Leanne Marshall. $1390.

Butterfly-appliqued Tulle A-line in ivory/antique mauve by Melissa Sweet. $1258.

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Embroidered and beaded lace sheath in petal/cashmere by Melissa Sweet. $1058.

Rose lace beaded, style 9714 by Alvina Valenta. $2000.

White by Vera Wang. Ombre tulle in ivory pearl. $1498.

Arden in blush by Hayley Paige. $5170.

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Behind the gates:

AL I SO N RO B I TA I L L E ’ S

NEWSTEAD

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Alison Robitaille and her rescue dog Cooper. (See page 98)

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The rescue story of a FILM ABOUT A RESCUED HORSE thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really swell and we love it.

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ecky Gochman alights from a personalized golf cart. She is clad in a camo jacket, a black-and-white striped longsleeved shirt trimmed with ruffles topped by a plain, long-sleeved t-shirt, riding breeches, and a wide-brimmed hat to shield her from the South Florida sun. Her energy is palpable. She settles at a table in the Farm Stand area she created at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington and peers through green, cat-eye glasses. Passionate about the environment, organic food, sustainable clothing, horses, and her children, the 54-year-old former art teacher emits a positive, cool, hippie vibe. Becky is married to David Gochman, heir to the Academy Sporting Goods empire his father created in Texas. The couple met at the Continental Club in Austin where he asked her to two-step. After a series of dancing lessons, they fell in love, married, divorced for five years, and remarried.

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AFTER A SERIES OF DANCING LESSONS, THEY FELL IN LOVE, MARRIED, DIVORCED FOR FIVE YEARS, AND REMARRIED.

“That’s why we’re kind of older parents, but we stayed friends the whole time,” Becky explained. “It was our path, but it was actually the right path that we had to take. That just made us stronger and more sure of ourselves.” Becky and David are parents to 15-year-old Sophie and 13-year-old Mimi. “I was adopted and David has his masters degree in Asian studies and speaks fluent Chinese,” Becky said. “We wanted to have kids at 39, so we applied for adoption from China.” Soon after, Becky learned she was pregnant, Above: The family plays on the lawn while their Jack Russell terrier, Fudge, relaxes on a sculpture of a wild boar by Marsia Holzer.

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and their family quickly grew: The couple’s adoption efforts proved successful and gave them their daughter Mimi. The girls are a year and a half apart in age. “They are very yin and yang,” she laughed. “One likes the egg yolk, and one likes the egg white. One goes to Spence in New York City, and one goes to Palm Beach Day Academy.” Throughout the show seasons, the family travels back and forth between Florida and New York, and the parents swap out duties with their two daughters. They never go more than seven days without reuniting. Fresh from a quick trip to Cuba, where Becky’s eclectic passions steered the family to an organic farm, a Cuban food market, art museums, the Tropicana night club, Hemingway’s house, and the home of a Santería practitioner to see the altars scattered about his living space. “I really did find his house pretty charming and the energy good,” she mused. “It was full of a lot of Continued on page 60

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The garage (also below) serves as a gym and playspace for Mimi, Sophie, and trainer Cody Payne.

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natural objects—objects having energy. I thought it was fascinating.” One of the daughters suggested the family do something to help a Cuban school, but Becky explained that people in the U.S. are also in need. “I think we should help everybody, but it bothers me that they think the United States doesn’t have problems,” Becky said. “I realized we need to do more. When we went to Africa, we went to a school, and it’s helpful that we donated money, but we need to take more time to do hands-on help. I think it opened so much discussion in the family. Everything is eye-opening at different periods in your life, and you just have to respect where the kids are, what they saw, and what their ideas are.” She said that although she often looks through rose-colored glasses, she longs to return to Cuba. “I really want to experience more,” she said. “I was glad we asked to go to the real markets to

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THE GIRLS ARE VERY YIN AND YANG. ONE LIKES THE EGG YOLK, AND ONE LIKES THE EGG WHITE. see how they ration their food. I think it’s a pretty smart idea. You get eggs, sugar, coffee, chicken. Each person might get two chicken legs a month, so if you have a family of four, you might get one whole chicken a month. Other than that, you have rice, beans, maybe a little bit of rum. Everybody gets the same no matter how rich or poor, and then you supplement that. They had one of the prettiest fruit markets I have seen. It was very nicely done and beautiful. I really Photos: The Gochman’s Baxter Hill farm in Wellington’s Grand Prix Village.

enjoyed that. The people seemed happy, and then you start to question, ‘What’s happiness?’ Maybe it’s a time of life or having kids. I just want to keep exploring some of these places and try to look at these things with an open mind.”

hile in the Cuban countryside, Becky, Sophie, and Mimi saw a horse, and, as they hurried to hug it, they took their hair ties off their wrists to braid its mane. “I don’t know what the Cuban farmers thought about us, but if you speak horse, you understand each other,” Becky said. “They use the horses in a different way, but it’s still human and animal. It’s still you caring for something. You are using and experiencing different things, but it is true when they say horses are good for the soul. “That’s why we set up Farm Stand at

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WEF—to make more of a community

to connect at the horse show,” Becky continued. “The horse-show culture is interesting because we’re all nomads, and we’re all traveling from place to place. At the horse shows, everybody is so busy. People don’t have time to sit and talk and reflect and enjoy a safe, relaxing place, where they can let down a little bit and discuss what needs to happen.”

s she has watched competition evolve, Becky wanted to bring horse-show food to another level by showing people that healthy offerings can taste good. They leased the area at WEF that had previously housed the original food court, brought in an old French Citroën food truck, and named one of the trendy food kiosks “Tess and Co.” after their housekeeper,

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MAYBE EDUCATION IS OPEN FOR SOME INTERPRETATION RIGHT NOW.

who cooks fresh, healthy food. Offerings include green juices, nut milks, wheatgrass and aloe shots, matcha cookies named after Sophie, and Mimi’s vegan chocolate chip cookies. Flowers from the Gochman’s organic farm on their Wellington property are available. Becky also brought in massage, chiropractic, and yoga practitioners and established a boutique offering FarmStand-labeled clothing created with

Photos: The Farm Stand at WEF offers several healthy food kiosks and a place to relax.

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sustainable fabrics and natural dyes. A ping-pong table and phone recharging stations are set among comfortable groupings of tables and chairs. They invite local artists to add to the microcommunity within the bustle of WEF. Mimi loves the ease of living in nearby Grand Prix Village in Wellington. “It’s so close, so easy. No driving and waking up the family,” Becky said. She admits that she forgets to eat during the day, and it’s nice to come to Farm Stand for a meal. “It’s healthy enough and nourishing enough that I get what I need from that one meal of the day. I love the horse show.” The Gochman women all compete in the circuit in a variety of classes and on a stable full of horses. Becky believes it’s an ideal way to teach her daughters responsibility. “They can get themselves to the ring,” she said. “If they forget something, I don’t help them out any more. We let them bicycle or take their mini-bikes to

the ring, and they make their own decisions. The other day, Sophie was riding with two left gloves, and I said, ‘What are you doing?’ And she said, ‘Don’t worry, Mom, I’ve been doing that for three months.’ I have to remember that they’re teenagers, and the horse show is, to me, a pretty safe place for them to figure it out. I think it can be a real growing place, and it’s been a lot of fun for my husband and me to raise our kids in this setting. We’re all addicted. I find that people who ride and are busy with horses can’t be on their cell phones all day. But, at the same time, it’s technology that makes it so people can work and still be at the show. There’s a positive and negative balance there.” Although the girls ride in many of the same classes, they have found that, as they age, they are a bit less competitive against each other. “We get along very well, and, although we are close in age, we stick together,” Mimi said as she

munched on a packet of seaweed snacks. “We used to be more competitive, but we’re kind of laid back, and we support each other. If she wins, we’re all happy. If I win, we’re all happy.” “But, we’re still competitive people,” Sophie added, “and I want to do the best that I can.”

avid doesn’t ride, but he’s an avid supporter of his family of females. “He’s the world’s best horse show dad,” Sophie said of her father, who reads and catches up with work obligations from his golf cart. “He brings us food. He reads his newspaper. He’s friends with one of my best friends’ father, and they sit next to each other in their golf carts at the show. It’s really cute. They both take naps, and they talk about the weather together. They both have about 10,000 weather apps.”

While David, Becky, and Mimi live in the Wellington area during the three months of the winter show circuit, Sophie stays with a trusted tutor who has a horse at their farm, Baxter Hill, in Wellington. Sophie flies to Florida for the weekend competitions. In the fall, Becky returns to the city with Sophie, and David stays in Palm Beach with Mimi. They meet in Kentucky or Devon or wherever the horse show circuit takes them. “At first, people thought that it was crazy—especially non-horse show people in New York City—but then they see that maybe it’s not so different than sending your kids to boarding school,” Becky explained. “Maybe education is open for some interpretation right now.” The Gochmans rely on a cadre of trainers, including Scott Stewart, Ken Berkley, Stacia Madden, and their trainer of eight years who oversees their 12-acre Baxter Hill farm, Amanda Derbyshire from England.

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I HAVE TO REMEMBER THEY’RE TEENAGERS, AND THE HORSE SHOW IS...A PRETTY SAFE PLACE FOR THEM TO FIGURE IT OUT.

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The Anne Norton Sculpture Garden in West Palm Beach, Florida, was the home of Ralph Hubbard Norton and his artist-wife, Anne Weaver Norton. Anne’s studio (bottom) and the garden (top) are backgrounds for Anne’s 100-plus monumental sculptures. “It’s nice having a woman sculptor’s work being celebrated,” Becky said.

Avaloma BH and Mimi, high junior jumper classic, WEF 2018

“Amanda has been such a dear to us,” Becky said of their trainer, who rides with Nick Skelton and Laura Kraut. “She’s cool, cute, the nicest person, and a really good influence on these girls.”

manda is a grounding force; she also takes the girls on trail rides and hacks out on the bridle paths, and turns out horses together as they do in her native England. “My kids had a typical United States horse show education by getting into the pony hunters and pony finals,” Becky said. “They had great success at that, and then they moved toward jumpers and equitation. We’ve always had our private barn, and now it’s nice for them to be with more kids for the equitation part with Stacia Madden. Mimi is still involved with the hunters a little bit, but Sophie made the decision to just do the equitation and jumpers. They are both in the high jumpers. I think they see themselves as going as far as they can, but I think their track is to work in the world doing something other than horses. Maybe they’ll combine a business that has to do with horses. I think the possibilities are limitless. “This life has served them so well,” Becky continued. “I hope they come back as really great amateur riders. I can’t imagine doing anything too differently because riding teaches them through both success and failure. You can’t ever know if your decisions are the right ones. Sometimes, parents make the wrong decisions, and kids make the wrong decisions and trainers aren’t always right, but as long as you keep learning from your decisions, I think that’s what makes the horse-show world really fascinating.”

Bluf BH and Sophie, high junior jumper classic, Hampton Classic 2017

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Catch Me and Becky, amateur owner hunters, Hampton Classic 2017

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he majestic Gothic Revival Star Barn has been a Pennsylvania landmark since 1877 and is one of the most photographed and artist-painted barns in America. Its unique star-shaped ventilators, designed by Daniel Reichert, are what give this barn its notoriety. Its many high-styled smaller outbuildings were also created in the Gothic Revival architectural style, complete with rare features that make this farmstead a historic treasure.

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The beautiful and historic barn restoration is a showcase of GOTHIC REVIVAL architectural features.

he general contractor, B&D Builders, worked alongside owners David and Tierney Abel to bring the historic building back to life. But first the Star Barn needed to move from Middletown, Pennsylvania, to Stone Gables Estates in nearby Elizabethtown. This required taking apart the American Gothic Revival treasure to make the move. B&D carefully inspected and labeled each piece and then dismantled the aging bank barn, piece by piece. Once the structure was disassembled, they began the rebuilding and restoration using photographs from the National Register of Historic Places. After nearly two years, the Star Barn complex has a new lease on life as a wedding, corporate, and private-events venue. The main STAR BARN (previous page), complete with its five-pointed-star louver and 25 horse stalls, spans a total of 26,000 square feet. The second floor was restored with its 12-ton cupola and cedar roof. Both floors were reconstructed to be completely climate controlled. The original CORN CRIB 1 was located on the opposite side of the road from the barn, where it had been used to store corn for livestock. It was carefully dismantled and rebuilt with as much of its original wood as possible. The HOG BARN 2 was on the verge of collapse before being carefully dismantled. It was completely rebuilt inside B&Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshop, including seven doors, seven windows, and the star louvered vent. A 1920s photo of the original farm guided a massive restoration of the neglected CHICKEN COOP 3 . What makes the reconstructed chicken coop so unique is its octagonal cupola topped with 13-foot fleur-de-lis spire and a period-correct rooster weathervane. The LOAFING SHED 4 was no longer standing when the new owners acquired the property. Originally providing shelter for horses, dairy cattle, and farm equipment, the shed was recreated to what was thought to be the original design. The limestone SPRING HOUSE 5 was originally built over a spring, where the structure kept food products cool as water flowed beneath. With only a rendering of its appearance, the structure was recreated with authentic hand-cut limestone and windows salvaged from 19th-century homes. The Spring House now resides by the Star Barn Village Lake where it serves as sleeping quarters for overnight guests. CONTACT INFO | PAGE 91

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HOR SE WHI SPERINGS Bob Tabor is a creative director and photographer known for his large-format prints of equestrian portraits and stunning seascapes. His respect for the strength and spirit of horses combines with his technical expertise to produce images that are esteemed by art critics and animal lovers alike.

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Photographer BOB TABOR captures the essential personality of each horse.

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BOB TA B OR’ S unique approach to his work creates an intimate, visceral experience for the viewer. With their strong use of negative space, his equine images have room to reveal each horse’s unique spirit, be it calm, wild, strong, or frightened. “You see, I’ve fallen in love with the horses because of their beauty, much of which is in their eyes and also their stature. They have nothing to hide. I strive to capture their souls, the essence of the horses,” he told Soco magazine last year. Bob’s photographs are widely admired not just for their emotional resonance but for his signature minimalistic style, which brings to focus such details as the beautiful arch of a neck, a forelock framed by inquisitive eyes, or a curved

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jawbone. For his equestrian portraits, only natural light is used to illuminate his subjects. The original background is then removed and replaced with either black or white. His images can be found in Polo Ralph Lauren boutiques on four continents, as well as in private collections and galleries worldwide, including locations in New York City, Southampton, and Easthampton, New York; Aspen, Colorado; and Hong Kong, Shanghai, England, Dubai, and Peru. CONTACT INFO | PAGE 91

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he benefits of equine therapy are well-documented, and now residents can take advantage at the first senior-living and memory care community in the country to offer an on-site stable. Though no horses call the property their permanent home, they are regular and welcome visitors to the community at their on-site stable at the Hacienda at the River. The Tucson, Arizona, retirement community is by Watermark, a company that manages over 50 retirement communities throughout U.S. Barbara Rector, who created the equine therapeutic programming called In the Presence of Horses, is the program coordinator and head wrangler. “Through interaction via touch, grooming, and riding horses, we can improve physical and emotional well-being,” she says. “Learning what horses can teach us about life helps awaken our capacity for self-empowerment.” Along with sessions in the stable, the horses are also walked throughout the 7½-acre community. Rector, a pioneer in equine therapeutic programming, along with researchers at the University of Arizona Human-Animal Interaction Initiative are studying the science around the

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In the Presence of Horses program coordinator Barbara Rector with resident Phyllis Naber.

human-horse bond. They are assessing how the equine connection affects patient behavior, emotions, and overall health as well as how this connection can reduce or reverse agitation, depression, and social isolation. Resident Phyllis Naber looks forward to her weekly sessions in which she gets to groom and talk to a 12-year-old mustang named Little Joe. “I love him. He and I could both stand here all day in the stable enjoying this special friendship,” she says. Commenting on her mom’s rapid transformation since working with the horses, Phyllis’s daughter, Sue Rein, notes, “The biggest improvement is in her conversational ability. She used to have trouble finding the right word; now you can see it comes pretty easily to her.” “Several days a week, anyone at our community can join with our residents in assisted living and memory care to be together with the horses and Barbara’s team,” says the facility’s executive director, Brenda Ritter. “Our intent is to integrate everything we do here for the most effective care, and based on feedback from the professional world of psychologists, our equine therapeutic programming is at the forefront of treatment. We’ve seen a lot of life-enhancing moments already.” CONTACT INFO | PAGE 91

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fellow riders certainly worked effectively. After each group completed its lessons, it was then time for some practice with poulticing and wrapping legs. Barn-management expert Colleen Reed stressed the importance of safety procedures when working around a horse’s legs. She stated that riders must always stay parallel to the horse. Many people become too comfortable when they work with only nice, quiet horses. “It’s different when you work with a horse straight out of quarantine!” Reed exclaimed. Riders spent virtually every waking hour working with the horses, riding, and learning in the classroom. The intensive program required participants to provide complete care for their horses. This included feeding, mucking, administering medications, in addition to lessons and instruction. Once regional training sessions are concluded, 16 riders and a select number of stable managers are invited to the national training session. When asked about what clinicians look for when selecting riders for the national session, Winkel said, “The Emerging Athletes Program is really about discovering talent that’s under the radar due to financial reasons or due to limited exposure because of where that person might live. As a clinician, and as a team of clinicians at that level, we are looking for that person who is going to be the future of our industry. That doesn’t mean just a good rider, but someone that really cares about the horses.” KRISTIN ROVER/USHJA ARCHIVES

he United States Hunter Jumper Association’s Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) offers a unique opportunity for young riders to kick-start their careers in the hunter-jumper community. Riders aged 25 and under are invited to test their skills in and out of the arena through a weeklong training session guided by well-known trainers and barn-management experts. Regional training sessions are held all over the United States, and riders provide their own horses for the week. EAP alumni go on to become some of the most successful hunter, jumper, and equitation competitors in the country. Last year, the Massachusetts regional training session was held at Mount Holyoke College. On a particularly humid New England day, we caught up with clinician Julie Winkel and riders from all over the East Coast who traveled to the event. The day began with several blocks of riding time. Participants were sorted into groups based on skill level and desired jump height. Normally, riders must be comfortable riding jumper-style courses at 3 feet 6 inches. At this event, as well as a few other regional training session locations, a 3-foot section was added to accommodate riders of different skill levels. Winkel, the featured clinician in Ohio as well as Massachusetts in 2017, offered some insight into why the EAP has expanded the program. “Since some of the areas don’t fill,” she said. “We have opened up a 3-foot section to allow those

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EAP riders at a Massachusetts regional session.

that will hopefully step up and do the 3 feet 6 inches, to be able to experience the same exercises and the same level of intensity for the week. However, even though they are getting to do the same exercises, they aren’t in consideration for one of the slots for nationals, but they still get the experience.” This year, 3-foot sections will be held at the regional training session in Katy, Texas. While one group of riders had a lesson, another group was set to assist. On this day, the participants helping their fellow riders were asked to be “human pylons.” Students were strategically placed on course so that those who were riding had to navigate around them. It sounds simple enough, but the real challenge came when the human pylons were asked to stand in the middle of jump lines. With a few nervous smiles and some laughter from the crowd of onlookers, the students placed themselves accordingly. Those riding were then asked to fit in extra strides between jumps by curving their path around their fellow EAP participants. By providing visual markers, riders were able to navigate several different approaches to fences. Avoiding running into your

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I’VE NEVER SEEN Then the final hour or so before warmmy salute. It ended up being blink-andTHE POINT IN ing up, I’ll spend with Ian in the lorry. you’ll-miss-it—stop, raise your hand, go: Ian has got a playlist on his phone that no hanging around—but we made it, and OVER-THINKING we’ve put together over the years and we’ll although our 83 percent put us second again, THINGS BEFORE have a little boogie together: the tunes I was much happier this time as I knew I’d COMPETITIONS. are all sorts, but one of my favourites is done a better job. n both the freestyle and the grand ‘Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)’ by IT’S BETTER TO prix, first place went to the AmeriBaz Luhrmann. I’d been at school when GO IN RELAXED, can rider Steffen Peters with his it came out and my best friend Kayleigh WITH A CLEAR horse Ravel. The marks the two of had been so obsessed with it she’d copied us were awarded caused some conout all the lyrics, but it’s a philosophy I MIND. troversy, and Steffen had even come like too: don’t worry about the future, over to congratulate me after the freestyle, because worrying won’t get you anywhere. thinking I’d won. However, the I’ve never seen the point in a groom. She was asked to bring CHARLOTTE American judge ended up givover-thinking things before along a young Dutch warmblood DUJARDIN is an elite ing Blueberry and me less than competitions. It’s better to British dressage rider, winner of gelding named Valegro with 80 percent, while Steffen got go in relaxed, with a clear the intention that horse would three Olympic gold medals and a much higher mark. I hadn’t mind. Then Ian pins my eventually be ridden by Hester. a silver (London 2012 and Rio stock on, makes sure my seen his test, so I didn’t really However, Hester and his co-owner de Janeiro 2016), European hair isn’t a mess, and we’re know if that was fair or not, awarded the ride on Valegro to champion, and world chamoff. but as it came down to someDujardin when their partnerpion, and holds all three world In Hagen, Blueberry won thing I had no control over, I records in the sport of dressage. ship and great potential became the grand prix with 81 perwasn’t going to worry about it. apparent. And so began the pair’s —Born in Enfield, England, cent, which felt like a good What mattered to me was that meteoric rise. Dujardin was brought up in result given the combinaI’d done my best and enjoyed Along with her many medHertfordshire and started ridtions we were up against, myself. ... als and awards in the dressage ing when she was 2. By the age but then the warm-up for ... In the build-up to big arena, Dujardin was named of 16 she had won the horse of the special turned into competitions, my preparation BT Action Woman of the Year the year show competition four an absolute disaster. The never varies. It begins the night (2014), Sunday Times and times, and her trainer at the warm-up arena was next or morning before, when I’ll Sky Sports Sportswoman of the time encouraged her to explore to the shade of some trees, watch a DVD of an old test or Year (2014), and Commander the sport of dressage. training session with Carl on and because it was a hot day In 2007, Dujardin had some of the Order of the British my iPad, so I can see where I’m there were flies everywhere. Empire (2017). Dujardin lessons with British Olympian weak and also get the feel in I’d told Alan that Blueberry remains based at Hester’s barn in Carl Hester, and, spotting her my body of what I need to be would need lots of fly spray, Gloucestershire, England. talent, he offered her a job as doing. Sometimes it’s only by but flies were still touchseeing myself that I can coming his nose and his head pletely understand what Carl has been telling shaking came back with a vengeance. He was me, plus hearing him screaming at me means starting to get into a white lather because he that when I am on my own, what I need to do was so stressed out, and even the other horses comes almost automatically because I can still and riders coming at us were scaring him and CONTACT INFO | PAGE 91 hear his voice in my head. making him try to run away.

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“There was no real start to my career with horses,” said ay Duke has been to the top of horse sport Duke, 48, who debuted on the A-rated show jumping circuit at and back again. Now that he is on the back side of 8 years old. “The goal for me, and for many of my peers, was to that journey, the former Canadian Equestrian Team ride on the Canadian team and then go to member has dedicated himself SUCCESS ISN’T ABOUT the Olympics. That was the reason we rode. to channeling the knowledge Unfortunately for me, only part of that and experience he’s gained after THE HEIGHT OF THE dream worked out, but there was never any a lifetime in the industry into helping JUMPS, BUT RATHER doubt in my mind that this sport was where horses and riders be the best versions of I belonged.” themselves. ABOUT AT TITUDE. A four-time Canadian junior champion Born into a family of riders and trainers in both the hunters and jumpers and a rider with a knack for in Calgary, Canada, Duke himself is a competitor turned trainer, developing young horses from the field to the grand-prix ring, clinician, course designer, and all-around horseman. He began Duke earned his fair share of accolades. But in 2014, Duke riding at age 4 under the direction of his mother, well-known hung up his whites for good and retired from competition. He Alberta trainer Cheryl Anderson. Duke’s connection to horses shifted his focus to teaching the next generation of riders, offeralso came from his father, Fred, who was recently inducted into ing clinics that develop confident, capable horses and riders the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. throughout North America. “I feel lucky to have worked with some of the best trainers and riders in the world,” said Duke. “Because I hold some of their wisdom, I think it’s obvious that I should make an effort to give back to the industry that made my career.” For Duke, however, success isn’t about the height of the jumps, but rather about attitude, saying, “Anybody that has a positive attitude and wants to learn can be successful, and that is what I find most enjoyable about clinics. Often the lessons are not so different from the lower level to the higher level. I try to get the most from every horse and rider and produce a positive result, where both did something they didn’t think they were capable of doing.” In addition to traditional clinics, Duke has taken his library of lessons, tips, and maybe even a few tricks and gone digital. He developed a subscription-based service, unveiled in the fall of 2017, that shares his flat and jumping exercises. Mobile-friendly lesson plans are delivered weekly via email with a portion of all proceeds being donated to JustWorld International and Uryadi’s Village charities. Of the theory behind his lesson-plan program and his teaching philosophy in general, Duke says, “In my experience, it’s when the show-jumping community operates as a whole rather than a group of individuals that magic happens.” CONTACT INFO | PAGE 91

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