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departments Sponsor Page News Winner’s Circle B & D Digest Hot Tickets Team USA Horse Health Horse People 10 Things I Love Licensed Officials News For the Record Classified Advertising Our Style

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features 50 Online Education for Equestrians—Finding time or dealing with distance can be a challenge for those interested in pursuing or continuing their equestrian-related education.

However, in recent years, the Internet has begun to offer up alternatives that are connecting hungry students with the knowledge they desire. And with technological advances developing at the speed of light, it’s easier than ever to “hit the books.”

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56 We’ve Got Spirit: High School Equestrian Programs— A number of national and state organizations are working to make sure that high school equestrians, like any other jock, get the props they deserve. The USEF’s High School Equestrian Athlete program, a national varsity lettering curriculum is booming.

Learn more about what is out there for you.

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United States Equestrian FederationÂŽ Our Vision

The vision of the Federation is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America, promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grassroots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its horses, and embracing this vision, to be the best national equestrian federation in the world.

Officers

President • David O’Connor [doconnor@usef.org • (859) 225-2046] Vice President • Administration & Finance Judith Werner Vice President • FEI Affiliates Janine Malone Vice President • International High-Performance Armand Leone, Jr. Vice President • National Affiliates Bill Hughes Secretary • Chrystine Tauber Treasurer • Keith Bartz

Board of Directors (Seated January 2009) A. Kent Allen, DVM, Alan Balch, Dr. Samuel J. Barish, Keith Bartz, Kevin Baumgardner, Bob Bell, Sheri Benjamin, Linda Bibbler, Susan M. Blinks, Katherine Brunjes, Robert Costello, Archibald Cox III, Mary Anne O. Cronan, Ellen Dibella, Cecile H. Dunn, Andrew Ellis, Margie Engle, Georgie Green, Hope Hand, Ralph Hill, C. Michael Huber, Bill Hughes, S. Tucker Johnson, James Keathley, Jerry Kimmel, Myron Krause, Anne K. Kursinski, Carol C. Lavell, Armand Leone, Jr., Devon Maitozo, Janine W. Malone, Joseph Mattingley, Tom McCutcheon, Debbie McDonald, Beth Miner, Bill Moroney, Shirley M. Nowak, David J. O’Connor, Karen O’Connor, Ronald J. Rhodes, Robert A. Ridland, Fred Sarver, Louise Serio, Howard Simpson, Chrystine Tauber, Dr. C. Mike Tomlinson, Alvin R. Topping, Bernie Traurig, Lance Walters, Chester C. Weber, Judith Werner, George Williams

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Wynonna Judd to Perform at WEG Opening Ceremony lending her voice to our state song.”

Judd will be a major highlight in an Opening Ceremonies program fea-

2010 Alltech FEI WEG

Wynonna Judd will welcome the world to Kentucky with a special performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

On the evening of September 25, the five-time Grammy Award winning artist will perform “My Old Kentucky Home” in a pinnacle moment of the Opening Ceremonies.

“I could not be more thrilled to have the opportunity to return home to my roots. Kentucky holds such a sacred place in my heart and to have this honor to share the home I so dearly love with my friends and family brings me great joy,” said Judd.

As a native Kentuckian, the artist will bring a local flavor to an international audience.

“Wynonna Judd represents what is best about Kentucky and our musical heritage,” said Governor Steve Beshear. “I am so proud that she will be honoring our Commonwealth by

and America’s, equestrian and musical heritage to the world.

“This song, with this artist, in a stadium of 30,000 spectators, is going create a magical moment for everyone, regardless of their home state or country,” said Dr. Everett McCorvey, whose company, Global Creative Connection, is producing the ceremonies.

“Wynonna represents but one of many different genres to be showcased in our ceremonies, and we are so honored to have her.”

Additional entertainment acts for Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be announced throughout the spring.

Tickets for Opening Ceremonies, as well as the competition events of the 2010 Games, are on sale now at www.alltechfeigames.com/tickets.

Tickets for Opening Ceremonies range from $120 to $150.

■ Amy Walker

turing more than 200 horses, a symphony orchestra and chorale, all of whom will showcase Kentucky’s,

USEF’s Latest Rule Changes Now Online; Search Function Available As of Wednesday, January 20, all rule changes for review at the USEF Annual Meeting have been updated with their final votes, and are available under the “Search for Completed Rule Changes” area of the website. Everyone is encouraged to use this search function—it’s the fastest and most up-to-date way to find rule changes.

Please go to www.usef.org and click on “Rules & Regulation,” then “Rule Book,” then “Rule Change” to find the link to the search or visit www.usef.org/_IFrames/Searches/Rule ChangeSearch.aspx.

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at www.usef.org/_IFrames/ RuleBook/Changes/2010.aspx.

These documents are in easy-toprint PDF format for members to use until the spring supplement is printed.

USEF makes the latest rule changes available to members in multiple formats on www.usef.org. The online 2010 USEF Rule Book is updated with the latest changes shortly after any updates are passed, and the completed rule changes search is updated within 48 hours of any new rule changes.

Please take advantage of this. If you have any other questions, please contact Abigail Cook at acook@usef.org.

Qualifying Periods If you would like to know the various qualifying periods and criteria for specific competitions, please check the website at www.usef.org, or contact the breed or discipline representative at (859) 258-2472.

■ Abigail Cook

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Peter Widener Wetherill 1955-2010 Horse owner and accomplished equestrian Peter Widener Wetherill of Wellington, FL, passed away of natural causes on February 19, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL. He was 54.

Raised at Happy Hill Farm in Newtown Square, PA, he had a love of horses and horse sports that carried forward from his parent’s involvement in horses, and won many national championships aboard such horses as Junior League, Desert Storm and Hudson.

In addition, he was a great supporter of the United States Equestrian Team. Most recently his horse, Cedric, was a member of the Gold-medal team in the 2008 Olympic Summer Games,

and his horse, Anthem, was a decadeslong member of the Nations’ Cup efforts. Wetherill also had a great love of racing and owned race horses.

He is preceded in death by the late Ella Widener Wetherill and his late father Cortright Wetherill. He is survived by his brother Cortright Wetherill, Jr., his sister-in-law, Janice N. Wetherill, and their children, Amanda Widener Wetherill Holmes and Cortright Wetherill III, of Malvern, PA. A viewing was held at Palms West Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 24, and the funeral was held at St. David’s In The Pines Episcopal Church in Wellington on Thursday, February 25. Memorial donations may be made to the New Bolton Center University of Pennsylvania, 382 West Street Rd, Kennett Square, PA, 19348.

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news Allen Ross 1908-2010 Allen Ross, one of the most influential persons to shape the Pacific Coast show world, died peacefully in his home on February 23 of natural causes. He was 101.

Born in Boston, MA, he enjoyed the music and theatrical circles. After moving to California in the mid 1940s, Ross entered the world of horse shows through the help of his friend and Hollywood actress Bette Davis. He opened a riding clothes store in Studio City, which furnished attire for movie stars, his most famous being Elizabeth Taylor for the film National Velvet.

Ross helped form the Los Angeles National Horse Show held at the old Ambassador Hotel and then went on to manage and announce for the next

37 years. Some of his horse shows included the Date Festival in Indio, Imperial County Fair, Del Mar National, the Grand National at the Cow Palace in San Francisco and shows at the “Salt Palace” in Salt Lake City, UT. In 1960, Ross moved to Santa Barbara and became general manager of the 19th District Agricultural Association and the Earl Warren Show Grounds. He held this position until his retirement in 1985. Ross produced, managed and announced the Santa Barbara National Horse Show every summer, and created the Santa Barbara National Amateur Horse Show in 1960.

Ross was preceded in death by his wife, Martha, and leaves a son, Robert (New Jersey), three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren (New York).

■ Harriet Landrum

The USEF Equine Drugs and Medications Program Office Has Moved The United States Equestrian Federation’s Equine Drugs and Medications Program Office has moved to a new location. The main phone number of (800) 633-2472 and the email address Medequestrian@aol.com has not changed.

The new address is: United States Equestrian Federation, Equine Drugs and Medications Program, 956 King Ave, Columbus, OH, 43212-2655.

The new local phone number is (614) 299-7707, and the new fax number is (614) 299-7706.

If you have any questions, contact the office.

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Young Reiners Need Your Help!

With the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) presented by Gotham North four months away, reining teams from the various U.S. regions and breed associations are in need of Regional Coordinators and Chefs d’Equipe to help facilitate the success of these reiners at the SmartPak North American Young Rider Reining Championships.

Help these Youth reiners fulfill their potential at the only international championship held annually in North America.

When: July 28-August 1, 2010 Where: The Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY What: FEI Championship (reining, jumping, eventing and dressage) held annually for Junior and Young riders from the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Islands; Team and Individual medals.

Duties of Regional Coordinators: • Communicate with Youth in region about NAJYRC • Receive applications and collect fees • Designate the Chef d’Equipe • Coordinate travel logistics • Help coordinate team fundraising Duties of Chef d’Equipe: The Chef d’Equipe is responsible for the management and behavior of their teams and/or individuals throughout the event. They and their National Federation (NF) are responsible for their team during the duration of the championships. The Chef d’Equipe must stay with their teams and/or individuals. Please see FEI Art. YR-J-Ch 8.4 for details.

• Chef d’Equipe must attend all technical meetings organized for them in relation to the event.

• The Chef d’Equipe will be responsible for the following: usef.org

° The general management of the horses entered for the event and the observance of the FEI Veterinary Regulations by Team Veterinarians and other official team members. ° The declaration and the scratching of competitors and horses entered for the event. ° The general management and behavior of competitors. ° Notifying the Organizing Committee which competitors and horses have been selected to start in team competitions.

Regions: Northeast – VA, WV, KY, PA, OH, DE, MD, Eastern MI, NJ, NY, CT, ME, VT, NH, MA and RI. Southeast – TN, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL and MS North Central – IN, IL, MN, IA, WI and Western MI South Central – KS, MO, AR, LA, TX and OK Mountain – CO, UT, WY, ID, MT, NE, SD, ND and Eastern ID Northwest Region – WA, OR, Northern CA, Western ID, Northern NV and AK Southwest Region – NM, AZ, HA, Southern CA and Southern NV Associations: American Quarter Horse Association – U.S. riders aged 16-21 American Paint Horse Association – U.S. riders aged 16-21 Appaloosa Horse Club – U.S. riders aged 16-21 Arabian Horse Association – U.S. riders aged 16-21 American Morgan Horse Association – U.S. riders aged 16-21 Questions? Contact Vonita Bowers at (859) 825-6001 or vbowers@usef.org.

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winner’s circle

Across the country and across breed and discipline, each month there are hundreds of horse shows where champions are crowned and winners step forward to claim their prizes.

We celebrate each and every one of them, and make a selection each month to share with our readers.

Doug Shiflet (1-5)

The 2010 Tampa Charity Horse Show, held March 9-13, was a great success and crowned dozens of champions among the Saddlebred, Hackney/Roadster, Friesian and Morgan breeds. Top to bottom: The Roadster Pony Amateur title went to Alexandra piloted by Jessie Pettie. Heir to the Moon bested the competition with Lisa Longman May aboard in the FiveGaited Adult Amateur Championship.

Rachel Roth’s Million Dollar Baby was the Morgan Hunter Pleasure Champion.

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Left to right: Ali DeGray and Starlight Voyager were in top form as the duo took the title in the Three-Gaited Park Adult Amateur Championship. Three-Gaited Junior Exhibitor Champion Jewels Talk About Town was ridden by Savannah Norris.

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scad.edu/equestrian SCAD's Ronald C. Waranch Equestrian Center offers complete, state-of-the-art show horse facilities for boarding, riding and training horses. The center hosts major equestrian events, and it offers two barns with a total of 38 stalls for students

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who want to board their own horses.

Kels Bonham, a second-year undergraduate student, rides to victory as the 2009 ANRC Individual National Champion.

SCAD now offers a degree in equestrian studies. For more information on our exciting new degree program, contact the SCAD admission department at 800.869.7223 or admission@scad.edu.

Bachelor of Arts degree in equestrian studies

breeds &disciplines 2010 AMHA/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction a Success - Nearly $80,000 was raised Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the annual American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA)/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction. These monies will be distributed to the AMHA Marketing Program, World Morgan Futurity, AMHA regional shows and the AMHA Show Grant Program. (5391) Do You Have a Horse for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Your Barn? - The USEF will field a Para-Equestrian Dressage Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), and for the first time this world championship will be run concurrently with the seven other FEI disciplines. (5356)

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USEF Announces Official Reining Team Selection Procedures for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games - For high-performance reining competitors in the U.S., the USEF Reining Team Selection Procedures are an important roadmap for riders who plan to qualify for and compete at the USEF Selection Trial for the U.S. Adequan® Reining Team.

The trial will be held July 6-10, 2010, at Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK. (5397) USEF Competitions Selected for Roadster Pony Heel Measurements - The USEF has selected six competitions to require heel measurements be taken from the first place and fourth place ponies in Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Championship classes, pursuant to USEF Rules HK116.3 and RD112.2. (5402) International Blockbuster Exhibition of Arabian Art Opens in May - The largest and most comprehensive collection of exotic Near Eastern and Arabian equine art and artifacts ever assembled will soon be on view when “A Gift from the Desert: The Art, History and Culture of the Arabian Horse” is presented May 29-October 15 in the Kentucky Horse Park’s International Museum of the Horse—a Smithsonian Affiliate. (5466) 2010 Mid-West Hackney Spring Sale and Clinic Announced - The American Hackney Horse Society announced that the Mid-West Hackney Spring Sale and Clinic will take place April 30-May 1 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL. The Mid-West Hackney Association is accepting consignments of Hackney, Welsh, Shetland and American Sport Pony Registry horses. (5436) Am I Blue +/ Named Arabian Horse Association Distance Horse of the Year for 2009 - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) announced Am I Blue+/ (Red Wings Royalty x Petrovna), owned by Louise and Bruce Burton of Okmulgee, OK, as the 2009 Distance Horse of the Year. The notable award recognizes an Arabian or Half-Arabian with significant accomplishments in distance riding sports. Am I Blue, known as “Ducky,” topped off an excellent year with a championship at the AHA National Championship 100-Mile Endurance Ride in the Half-Arabian division, on October 27 in Stillwater, OK. Ducky and Burton finished the 100-mile ride in 11 hours. (5408)

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Breed and discipline news releases can be found in their entirety online at www.usef.org. Click on the “News and Media” link on the homepage and get directed to the news release archive. Type in the number found in parenthesis above following the news headline you are interested in and be taken to the full story with all the details and contact information.

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Across the country, there are plenty of horse show happenings to seek out. Here is just a sampling of some of the offerings for the months ahead.

Jersey Fresh CCI **/***

The Professional Riders Organization, brought into being by a gathering of some of the nation’s high-performance equestrians, is seeking to support and raise the level of competition. Beginning this year, the Jersey Fresh event has been named a 2010 Pro Tour Event, a move to increase prize money and status at three-star CCI events. It is exciting news for the eventual leader of the series of competitions as he/she will receive a cash bonus. Additional thus-named shows include Millbrook, NY; Southern Pines, NC; and Temecula, CA.

Allentown, NJ • May 5-9

When springtime rolls around, eventers head to the Garden State for the Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event, and this year is no different. The Horse Park of New Jersey opens its arms to both national and international competitors, and there is always a great crowd on hand to cheer them on.

And new in 2010 for the event is the leg up it is receiving from a recently formed group of professional riders.

To learn more, visit www.horseparkofnewjersey.com.

heritage and the influence that the Spanish horse has had and continues to do today. Among the many sites at the show will be the impressive display of the Andalusian, Peruvian Paso, Paso Fino, Friesian and other high-stepping breeds.

Of course, there will be plenty of music to accompany the beautiful horses as Latin and Mariachi music provides the soundtrack for dancing—from flamenco to folklorico. And where there is dancing, there is great ethnic food.

This year’s event will be dedicated in loving memory to one of the event’s great supporters—Donna Hecht. A former board member, Hecht was an important force, and she helped the event grow.

Fiesta of the Spanish Horse Burbank, CA • May 6-9

To learn more about the event, visit www.fiestaspanishhorse.org.

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Since 1998, the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse (or Fiesta de los Caballos Españoles) has been an important equestrian fundraiser for cancer research and a fantastic and fun event on the California show calendar.

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Biltmore Challenge 2010 Asheville, NC • May 1-2

The Biltmore Equestrian Center, located on the grounds of George Vanderbilt’s historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, will host the 16th Annual Biltmore Challenge Endurance Ride on May 1, 2010. Three distances will be offered for competitors—50 miles, 75 miles and 100 miles.

Built in 1895, the estate trails promise a challenging ride along the French Broad River and over rolling hills and low mountains, and the weather, while unpredictable in May, is usually humid with temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s.

All riders will be entered in the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) Open category, and have the option to enter the FEI (open FEI and Young Rider FEI) rides with additional qualifications and rules. Riders will also have the option to enter the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) local ride competitions that have additional qualifications and rules. If entered in the AHA event, sweepstakes points can be accumulated for sweepstakesnominated Arabian and Half-Arabian entries.

To learn more about the event, visit www.biltmoreendurance.com.

Compliments of the Biltmore Estate

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Shahinian-Simpson Tops USEF Show Jumping Team Selection Trials; Kraut Wins the $150,000 CN U.S. Open

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Team USA

Twenty-two horses remained in the USEF Selection Trials for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games when it came down to the fifth and final test as part of the $150,000 CN US Open at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. A total of 55 horses tackled Guilherme Jorge’s course in the second feature event of CSIO Wellington week, and the competition proved fierce. A difficult related line, a real question of scope and rideablity over the last three fences, caught out many riders, and of the entire field, only six jumped clear.

Despite already being named to the USEF Long List, Laura Kraut (Wellington, FL) let Cedric stretch his legs in the $150,000 class. The tiny grey 12-year-old Dutch gelding jumped for fun around the course, making it look half the size it walked. He secured his place in the jump-off with a wonderful clear first round. Kraut wasn’t going to be outdone, and she put her foot on the accelerator in the jump-off and took home the top prize of CSIO week.

It was only her second Grand Prix win with Cedric, who was part of the Gold-medal team at the 2008 Olympic Games.

“I’ve never gone that fast in my life,” said Kraut. “I’m thrilled. The horse has been so good over the last three weeks. I’m normally jumping in trials or Nations’ Cups, so it was fun to go fast.”

Kraut was only 1/10th of a second faster (48.04 seconds) than her Olympic teammate, Beezie Madden, who set a blistering pace on Danny Boy, stopping the clock at 48.19.

Nicole Shahinian-Simpson (Thousand Oaks, CA) refused to let the pressure off her fellow Californian Richard Spooner, who was leading the Selection Trials after four rounds. Tal Milstein and Ilan Ferder’s Tristan jumped another immaculate clear, the first of the class, to secure their Selection Trials faults at nine. She topped the Trials standings at the end of the day, the added bonus to her two beautiful clear rounds and her third placing in the class.

“He’s come along at the right pace,” said ShahinianSimpson. “He got quite a lot of experience during the trials.

As a horse/rider combination we learned a lot about each other.”

Shahinian-Simpson proved the strength of their partnership as she jumped three clear rounds throughout the trials and added one time fault in the fourth. It was only the second trial where she added jumping faults.

Richard Spooner (Agua Dulce, CA) continued his assault on the Trials with Cristallo. The 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding, owned by Show Jumping Syndications, came into the final trial with six faults. The pair had only one rail down and two time faults over the first four rounds. They finished up second on a five round total of 14 faults.

The trials process lasted 12 days and was a test of jumping, endurance and horsemanship. U.S. Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, George Morris, was pleased.

“The beauty of these trials is they up the ante, it is a pressure cooker for the riders,” said Morris. “It also exposes and lets young horses you don’t know come to the top.”

■ Joanie Morris

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Jumpers Named to Long List The United States Equestrian Federation’s Ad Hoc Committee on Selection has approved naming the following 15 horse/rider combinations to the Show Jumping Long List for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY, September 25-October 10, 2010.

As per the Selection Procedures, the top nine horse/rider combinations are named according to their final overall placing in the Selection Trials. The remaining six horse/rider combinations may be discretionary choices recommended by the selectors. In this case, the selectors exercised their option to use three discretionary choices. In addition, the selectors name and rank up to five substitute horse/rider combinations to the Long List.

Ranking of Top 15 horse/rider combinations: Name/Horse (Hometown) 1. McLain Ward / Sapphire (Brewster, NY) 2 Laura Kraut / Cedric (Wellington, FL) 3. Lauren Hough / Quick Study (Wellington, FL) 4. Nicole Shahinian-Simpson / Tristan (Thousand Oaks, CA) 5. Richard Spooner / Cristallo (Agua Dulce, CA) 6(t).Mario Deslauriers / Urico (New York, NY) 6(t).Beezie Madden / Danny Boy (Cazenovia, NY) 8. McLain Ward / Rothchild (Brewster, NY) 9. Hillary Dobbs / Quincy B (Sussex, NJ) 10. Beezie Madden / Mademoiselle (Cazenovia, NY) 11. Candice King / Skara Glen’s Davos (Wellington, FL) 12. Rich Fellers / Flexible (Wilsonville, OR) 13. Todd Minikus / Pavarotti (Loxahatchee, FL) 14. Cara Raether / Ublesco (North Palm Beach, FL) 15. Bob Kraut / Graf Lando (Oconomowoc, WI)

Opposite: Nicole ShahinianSimpson and Tristan.

Above: Laura Kraut and Cedric.

Alternates in order: Ashlee Bond / Chivas Z (Hidden Hills, CA) Georgina Bloomberg / Fiedi 3 (New York, NY) Jeffery Welles / Armani (Wellington, FL) Nicole Shahinian-Simpson / Kilkenny Rindo (Thousand Oaks, CA) Charlie Jayne / Athena (Elgin, IL) ■ USEF News

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In January, Nancy was awarded the EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award. As the Executive Director of CANTER National, she was singled out for her work to improve the health and welfare of young Thoroughbred racehorses that are injured or noncompetitive. CANTER stands for the Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses.

Originally started in Michigan, CANTER came into Nancy’s life in Ohio in 2001 when she started that chapter of the organization. Having been an exercise rider, it was a natural fit.

“In 2006, I became our CANTER National Executive Director to help expand the program to other areas of the country,” she said.

Her background in sales was also very helpful to her work in making connections. Through those connections—between buyers and sellers—her impact has been strongly felt. Using the Internet, she has found new careers for these horses, and her scope has truly turned into a nationwide phenomenon. It has had an impact on the racing industry and college veterinary equine students who assist in surgery on injured horses that come in to the program. The injured horses receive CANTER paid surgeries,

rehabilitation and retraining. She has influenced the public’s appreciation of horses and educated the public about the ability to retrain Thoroughbreds into dressage, jumping, trail riding and many other equine careers. Plus, she has assisted in finding new jobs for horses in law enforcement mounted divisions and helped mentally and physically challenged children through therapeutic riding.

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One begins with a rider named Tricia Sawdon of Lapeer, MI. On the recommendation of her trainer, Tricia purchased a horse named Madam Vogue (Maddy).

“My trainer encouraged me to ride her [Maddy], and soon I was sold,” said Tricia. “During the prepurchase exam, Maddy was found to have a small chip on her left front ankle. CANTER paid for the surgery, and after her recuperation, she was said to be sound for all uses.”

The family brought Maddy home when she was three years old and began re-training for dressage and eventing. For the last four years, Tricia showed her in dressage at recognized dressage shows in Region 2 from Training through Second Level.

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dy at Beginner Novice, and placed first at all three shows we competed at. This year, I plan on moving up to the Novice Level of eventing with her.”

This is just one of the many stories that Nancy can attest. Creating an opportunity to bring together horses and riders is one she takes very seriously.

Winning the EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award was a moving experience for her.

“It was quite an honor. For CANTER, it gave us an opportunity to promote our mission of helping to rehome racing Thoroughbreds, and to thank the volunteers. Some were in attendance that evening and deserve special recognition: Dr. John Stick of MSU, who has performed hundreds of surgeries on CANTER horses to return them to soundness, Robbie Timmons and Bob Lombardini of CANTER National, who have supported us from the very beginning and Allie Conrad of CANTER Mid-Atlantic, who had the courage to testify at a Congressional Hearing regarding racing in 2008. For me, it was a personal thrill, and to be able to publicly thank my husband, Dave, for all his support.”

Making connections...a very important step in the right direction, indeed.

■ Brian Sosby

Clockwise, from top left: Nancy was all smiles as she received her honors at the USEF Annual Meeting. • The Quin Man, a 10-year-old gelding, is a very confident CANTER horse. • Hubblescope, another CANTER horse, is Nancy’s Preliminary Level eventing partner. • Quin showing his versatility in training.

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By Amber Heintzberger

A typical day in the life of a horse owner might go farm and ranch real estate, photographer and on and on. something like this: wake up, feed horses, turn out, muck Even as a riding instructor, having a degree gives you out, bring horses in, groom, ride, cool out, feed, put on something to fall back on, and can provide the backturn-out blanket, turn out, clean tack, bring into barn, ground to run a business, market yourself and manage feed, change blanket, oh wait—you have to go to work? money. The equine industry is growing and changing Take kids to school? Go to the gym? Run to the feed store? every day, with more and more job opportunities availSpend quality time with your loved able. To successfully run a barn ones? Shower?! Obviously this doesn’t takes more than riding skills; it releave a lot of time for other endeavquires business knowledge and While the style and format ors, which is why online education is people skills. may not suit every personality, becoming a popular alternative for horse people struggling to maintain Online Education the benefits of online learning balance in their lives, but who want Some universities have been ofcannot be denied. to begin or continue their education. fering online degree programs for With a good deal of the populathe past decade or two and some tion packing a Blackberry or an universities even operate completely iPhone and free WiFi popping up at any number of pub“online.” Lately the equestrian community has also begun lic places, modern society is truly connected. As we all to reap the rewards of online studies: flexible scheduling, know, owning horses can be a full-time job, or at least a no commuting and affordability. time-consuming hobby in the hours between a full-time The University of California at Davis and the United job, caring for a family or other obligations. To attend an States Equestrian Federation (USEF) are partnering to online university, all you need is a computer and an Intercreate an online college course for students to learn about net connection. competition management. The course, which will qualify You don’t necessarily have to have a college degree in for college credit, is still in development, but the plan is to order to have a successful career with horses. But there are cover the various aspects of managing an event, including numerous careers with horses outside of riding and trainfacilities, planning an actual competition, dealing with ing that do require a specialized education, including competition personnel, marketing, managing people and equine insurance representative, tack distributor, attorney, risk management. bloodstock agent, equine appraiser, farrier, judge, steward, Chuck Walker, USEF Director of Education, said,

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“What we’re looking to do is a 10-lesson series, and we’re going to ask everyone to develop a competition from the ground up. We’re trying to be somewhat generic and cover hunter/jumpers, dressage and breed shows. Each of these varies a good bit, but what we talk about is the overall view of management because obviously there are a lot of similar things no matter what you’re managing.”

Walker is helping develop the course work for Public Relations, Publicity and People Management; Director of Licensed Officials/Continuing Education Mary Smith is covering the Introduction and Facilities, Assistant Executive Director of Competitions & Horse Services Lisa Owens covers Timeline Development and Director of Competition Licensing, Evaluation & Safety Leigh Ann Claywell will handle Risk Management/Safety.

“The course will take place 100% online,” said Walker. “We took a look at event officials and noticed that a lot As Walker pointed out, “It is less expensive than a of people are coming into the market, so we thought puttraditional degree, and it conserves time as well.” ting it online would get more interest by making it The University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, offers accessible. So far it’s been an in-house thing with semian online diploma in Equine Studies (www.equinestudiesnars and it’s been favorably received, and at some point diploma.com) in which 10 courses, this summer it’ll be up and going including six core requirements and and we’ll really publicize it. We have four elective classes, must be comthe groundwork laid, now it’s just pleted. The core classes include making the final recordings. We’re To attend an online university, Management of the Equine Environrelatively close; it’s just having the all you need is a computer ment, Health and Disease chance to get everything together.” and an Internet connection.

Prevention, Equine Nutrition, FuncThe classes will include audio, tional Anatomy, Equine Behavior video and photos in a PowerPointand Stewardship of the Equine Envitype presentation, walking the ronment. Electives range from Exercise Physiology to student through the lesson with each slide.

Equine Journalism and, yes, Equine Event Management.

At this point, becoming an event manager does not Online learning may in fact be shaping the future of require a certification or license, though Walker noted college education. Students of all ages from all over the that may change eventually. The current online course world can share ideas through the “online classroom.” goes hand-in-hand with some of the other classes offered Traditional college is expensive, and it can be hard to atby UC Davis in the equine field.

Above: The comfort and easy access to the home computer or laptop has opened a door for those who yearn to learn and expand their equine knowledge. • Opposite page: For those with small children, online learning offers flexibility not found in the traditional classroom.

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tend a traditional school and balance other responsibilities. Distance learning enables people to earn an education without having to relocate to or commute to a college campus while they are still able to work, raise children and care for horses during the day.

Classes are accessible not only to people striving to work in the horse industry but also to horse owners interested in furthering their education about horse care, nutrition, conditioning and so on. While kids growing up with horses may learn all about horse care in Pony Club or 4-H, adults who take up riding later in life may not have had these opportunities, and an online education can help fill in the gaps.

On the University of Guelph website, Kathryn Minor is quoted as saying, “I am in my 60s and retired. I have always wanted to learn more about horses and these courses are fun, informative and user friendly. I would encourage all older riders out there to sign up for one or more. They are addictive; like eating peanuts, you just can’t stop at one. You will meet a lot of like-minded students, gain a wealth of knowledge and get a lot of support in learning computer skills.”

Sandy Miller, creator of the entirely online Global Equine Academy (www.globalequineacademy.com) in Beulah, WY, said, “We decided to create our program because there wasn’t anything like that available, and we felt there was a demand for it. We have about 200 students now from all over the world.”

The Global Equine Academy is a North Central Association (NCA) Accredited Equine College whose equine classes will transfer to most colleges in the United States. Their online equine classes include courses from Equine Marketing and Equine Business to Nutrition and Anatomy. The riding courses use lecture notes, collegelevel equine textbooks and video to demonstrate the lessons; students practice each lesson on their horse and

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Breeding enthusiasts in particular might be interested in the continuing education program at Texas A&M University for Horse Production and Management (capso.tamu.edu/all-programs/horse). This program is geared toward people who already have a general knowledge about riding and caring for horses and who want to learn more specialized, science-based skills. This course is also accepted as continuing education for Registered Veterinary Technicians by a list of Veterinary Associations.

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tion’s “USDF University” program, which encourages Opportunities to learn online are not limited to decontinuing education for its members. USDF University gree programs or for college credit. For instance, credit is also obtainable through cooperation with Michi- www.equineu.com offers online courses in Horse and gan State University with a series of core and short Rider First Aid and Emergency Planning. Their mission is courses (www.myhorseuniversity.com/ online_courses). “to bring awareness of safety issues to the equestrian Is an online course adequate? According to the Equine world by providing educational materials through their Studies Institute, (www.equineswebsite and podcasts.” EquineU.com is a tudies institute.com) more than division of Action Safety Education, 94% of the students taking one or which includes online safety training The equine industry is growing more courses through with two-year certification courses in and changing every day, www.horsecoursesonline.com say CPR & AED and a three-year certificawith more and more job they gained confidence in their tion course in Human First Aid. ability to handle and care for Well-known “Horse Whisperer” opportunities available. horses, and 96% were “glad they Monty Roberts is also capitalizing on the To successfully run a barn took the courses.” online trend, having started the “Equus takes more than riding skills; In a blind survey of online Online University” in order to offer his it requires business knowledge students, Equine Studies Institute Join Up™ training methods to a wide auand people skills. found 96% of the students would dience (www.montyroberts.com/ or already have recommended the university.html). program to friends, and 86% will While the style and format may not take additional courses. Students’ number one recommensuit every personality, the benefits of online learning candation to improve the courses was the inclusion of more not be denied. Whatever your interest in horses and demonstration photos. The main reason given, 75%, for whether you are interested in obtaining a diploma or a choosing online courses, was “convenience.” Others reasons certificate or just continuing your education, online proincluded, “affordability,” “more course choices than other grams can be a convenient, affordable and accessible schools” and “personal enrichment.” alternative to a traditional college education.

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The USEF joins a nationwide movement to celebrate the achievements of high school equestrians.

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Here are today’s top stories from the “High School” home page of sportsillustrated.com: An unknown Portland high school football player has burst onto the recruiting scene; The ‘Xcellent 25’ boys baseball rankings are revealed; A top female hoops player is injured during a Region 1 final. Now try entering “equestrian” in the search field. Sorry, no items were returned related to your search....

What? You were surprised?

Equestrians are rarely headline news at any level—and that includes high school. That’s why the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and a number of national and state organizations are working to make sure that high school equestrians, like any other jock, get the props they deserve.

Last fall, the USEF launched the High School Equestrian Athlete Program, a national varsity lettering program that will give ninth through 12th grade riders a chance to earn a “varsity letter” for their equestrian endeavors, understand the training and dedication that is involved to be whether it’s riding, driving or vaulting (the handsome an equestrian athlete,” added Mellenkamp, “and there’s no symbols of achievement are designed to be worn on any recognition for these athletes within their school systems. jacket). “What initiated the program,” said Jennifer MelWe felt we needed to start something to give equestrian lenkamp, Director of National Breed/Discipline Affiliates athletes the acknowledgement they deserve.” and Youth Programs at the USEF, “was simply supply and The requirements for the Equestrian Athlete Program demand. We were receiving phone are uncomplicated: Riders can train calls from parents saying, ‘Is there at any stable or even be “independanything offered that would recognize ent” but they must belong to the high school equestrian athletes? They USEF, complete at least 100 hours of ...Many of the people spend just as much time training or training in a term year, and compete involved in promoting high competing as football and basketball in either two USEF shows or at least players,’” recalled Mellenkamp. five that are affiliated with or sancschool equestrians agree The program quickly found its tioned by a horse show association, that the school systems are stride, and response has been overincluding 4-H. What makes these beginning to take notice. whelming. “Right now we have over students different from, say, the 1,000 students enrolled. And that’s school’s gridiron hero is, well, the within just a few months,” said Melschool part. lenkamp, who adds that the USEF has received numerous In general, high school athletic programs do not requests to expand the program to allow students to earn a consider riding a sport, and administrators have put up letter for prior years of high school, instead of only the curhurdles—okay, more like triple-bar combinations with rent school year. They are now opening the program to a one stride—to programs involving horses. The two allow any current high school student to earn a varsity letter main concerns for school administrators are liability retroactively. Retroactive applications are due June 1, 2010. and expense.

She expects that alteration to increase registration dramati“They all say, ‘Oh, riding, that’s a liability,’” said Roxcally. “Parents have told us the school systems don’t anne Lawrence, Executive Director of the Interscholastic

Opposite page (l-r): Stone Bridge Farm’s trainer, Lilly DeSousa, with IEA team member, Elizabeth Campbell, after a show. Grace Glover is an example of an IEA team member that has gone on to national-level competition. • Above: The traditional letterman’s jacket looks even better with the new USEF High School Equestrian Athlete Program achievement badge sewn on it. usef.org

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Top: Last year’s Edina High School Equestrian Club members. • Above: Members of the Stone Bridge Farm IEA team ready for competition.

• Opposite, top: Liza Towell Boyd, yet another IEA rider, is shown with partner, Brunello, in their victory at the AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular of Palm Beach. The rider had many great memories alongside other IEA athletes. • Opposite, below: The newly created badge of the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program is a gaining attention across the country.

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bility or liability, and our program doesn’t cost them money, it allows us to continue. Now, when we approach schools it’s not that difficult to gain approval. Nine years ago it could take up to three years.”

The USEF program will also not be officially affiliated with any specific learning institutions, but does provide schools with updates and information about the students.

“We’re hoping this will initiate conversations with the Equestrian Association (IEA), a schools,” said Mellenkamp, “and that they will start taking national organization launched in 2002 that also promotes notice of the equestrians who are enrolled.” riding and competing for middle and secondary school kids.

While there are still trouble “But you know, football is a liability spots, many of the people involved in too,” she added. “It’s a very easy penalpromoting high school equestrians ty flag to throw.” agree that the school systems are beKids who become members of ginning to take notice. “They are IEA instead (students and coaches coming around,” said Katrina Weinig, pay a small annual membership) set ...The United States Equestrian owner of the Virginia-based Stone up teams at any barn or stable willing Federation (USEF) and a Bridge Farm, which participates in to participate that can consist of kids number of national the IEA program. “Last year I found from different schools but must have and state organizations are the county school board was excited at least three people to compete. working to make sure that about it. They viewed it as a real as“When we started IEA we wanted the set, something they couldn’t do teams to be school affiliated,” said high school equestrians, like within their publicly funded PE proLawrence. “Unfortunately we found any other jock, get the props gram, so they were thrilled to have a we couldn’t just walk in the front they deserve. private entity step in and help.” door and say please let us put teams Weinig points out that intercollein your school. So a team can certaingiate competition, now an integral ly have a school affiliation, but it’s not part of college sports, faced the same a requirement for IEA.” obstacles 15 or 20 years ago, and feels programs like IEA Similarly, the Minnesota High School Equestrian Assoand others are on the same track. ciation (MHSEA), one of the many individual statewide organizations (California, New Hampshire, Oregon, Michigan and Washington also have programs), helps high school riders set up “athletic clubs” that represent the school—an approach that has proved successful.

“We are an independent provider, not administered or sanctioned by the school district,” said Executive Director Laura Moran. “We’re considered a sport but we’re called an athletic club with varsity recognition.”

The MHSEA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has more than 30 clubs statewide (members also pay small annual dues) and has come a long way since its inception in 2001. “We need to gain approval at each school every year,” said Moran. “But since the school has no responsi-

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“I have found that most school administrators are happy to listen. I just keep them informed. We have to show them that we are legitimate trainers and that we have legitimate teams, and the kids are getting a lot of benefits from it.”

In addition to recognition, there are numerous other advantages for high schoolers. And benefits, it seems, are the one topic upon which everyone agrees.

For starters, there’s better horsemanship. Kids participating in the interscholastic teams show a different horse at each competition (it’s based on a draw) with little to no warm-up allowed. This helps build skills and instinct in a way individual riding often can’t. The kids also learn the value of teamwork, get good preparation for future intercollegiate competition, and enjoy the team spirit. “Riding with the team makes me push myself,” said Andrew Kalasky, 15, a Stone Bridge rider who competes in the IEA program, as well as individually on his local “A” circuit. “Being part of a team means riding your best because you’re not only riding for yourself, but for your team, and you can’t let them down.”

Membership has its monetary privileges, too. Kalasky is one of several Stone Bridge students who were helped financially by the program when he was awarded a Stone Bridge/IEA scholarship that was donated to the team. “The scholarship helps me pay for additional lessons,” added Kalasky, who also works as jump crew at many shows to help fund his sport.

Many of the country’s high school equestrian programs work to offer cash scholarships to graduating seniors, too. “We offer them to those who make it to the National Finals,” said IEA’s Lawrence. “Last year the lowest amount we gave was $400 to a beginner rider and $1,000 to an upper level rider.”

California’s Orange County Interscholastic Equestrian League (OCIEL), a statewide program launched in 1993, also offers graduating seniors scholarships that range from $500 to $3,500, but has chosen to make the awards as much about citizenship and academic achievement as they are about riding. “There is a criteria that the students have to meet,” said Diana Ramsey, OCIEL’s Founding President. “It’s based on years in the program, their SATS, their grades. Also, what USEF Archive

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they’ve done in the community is extremely important to us. We also require a letter from their trainer, a school counselor and there is an essay the students have to write.”

And there are other ways interscholastic programs foot the bill. “It’s a relatively affordable way for young riders to train and compete,” said Weinig. “Riders don’t need their own horse or equipment and so their expenses are minimal compared to horse showing generally.”

Each high school team program throughout the country is working in its own way to acknowledge equestrians, and each is growing faster than the wall at a Puissance Stakes. “We have gone from three clubs in 2001 to more than 30 clubs today and have a waiting list,” said MHSEA’s Moran. “I have received many requests from people across the country inquiring about how to set up a program.”

“We started this idea with a single invitational event with 60 riders,” said Lawrence. “Now we’re at regional, zone and national levels and have 3,000 members.”

For some, though, there are more significant ways to measure success than facts and figures. “It’s extremely rewarding,” said OCIEL’s Ramsey. “When those kids come in with their blue ribbons and they get their prizes, and say, ‘Oh, my gosh, we’ve had so much fun,’ that’s it. The kids are fabulous, just fabulous.”

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The Licensed Officials Committee (LOC) meets in person three times each year to review applications for enrollment, promotion, and re-enrollment as well as any other Committee business. Future meeting deadlines are: June 7 for the August 2010 meeting.

October 12 for the January 2011 meeting.

February 7, 2011, for April 2011 meeting.

The LOC invites current members of the Federation to submit comments regarding applicants for licensed official status as a judge, steward, technical delegate or course designer. A "List of Applicants" is posted on the Licensed Officials portion of www.usef.org approximately five to six weeks prior to the next LOC meeting. This list is arranged by breed/discipline and includes the names of applicants for the various licenses, including FEI status.

We extend our sympathies to the families of the following licensed officials: Geisel, Barbara 1947-2010 Category 1 Steward: 2003-2010 Keville, Barbara “Bobby” 1936-2010 Category 1 Steward: 1991-2010 Dressage Technical Delegate: 1995-2010 Hunter, Hunter Seat, Jumper Judge: 1985-2008 Mc Evoy, Jim 1942-2010 FEI Jumping Steward: 2000-2010 Category 1 Steward: 1971-2010 Past FEI Steward General

CONTRIBUTED BY REGULATION DEPARTMENT UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. Only newly arising suspensions to be added to the existing list of suspensions are published in each issue of equestrian. For the complete list, contact the Regulation Department or check the United States Equestrian Federation’s (hereinafter referred to as the “Federation”) website at www.usef.org (see LICENSED OFFICIALS, subsection SUSPENSIONS).

ATTENTION ALL READERS No suspended person will be permitted on competition grounds from the time participants are admitted on the competition grounds until their departure. For example, suspended individuals may not be on Competition grounds during schooling or other such days prior to the start of the Competition for any purpose, including such things as: coaching riders, training or schooling horses or trailering horses on or off Competition grounds.

OFFICIAL NOTICES: THE FOLLOWING OFFICIAL NOTICES ARE ONLY INTENDED TO GIVE PENALTY INFORMATION FOR A GIVEN CASE AND NOT TO DISCLOSE THE FACTUAL BASIS FOR EACH VIOLATION OR PENALTY. THE HEARING COMMITTEE DECIDES EACH CASE BASED ON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED AT THE HEARING, AND TAKES INTO ACCOUNT MANY FACTORS THAT MAY RAISE OR LOWER A GIVEN PENALTY. FOR EXAMPLE, THE HEARING COMMITTEE TAKES INTO ACCOUNT SUCH THINGS AS WHETHER THE VIOLATION WAS INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL, THE NATURE OF THE VIOLATION, THE CREDIBILITY OF WITNESSES, PENALTIES IN SIMILAR CASES, PAST VIOLATIONS OF FEDERATION RULES BY A RESPONDENT, AND MANY OTHER MITIGATING FACTORS. HEARING COMMITTEE RULINGS Below are the official rulings reached by the Hearing Committee following hearings held in these matters and/or plea agreements made:

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NEW USEF LIFE MEMBERS Katie Anich - Pacific, MO Gabrielle Arlotta - Montville, NJ Laura Connolly - Rye, NY Emma Cullen - Berwyn, PA Carolyn Cullen - Berwyn, PA Andrew Ellis - Southern Pines, NC Alyssa Ericson - New Canaan. CT Paula Frohring - Annapolis, MD Emily Goodman - Las Vegas, NV Maxi Gumprecht - Mercer Island, WA Anne Heyman - New York, NY Shirley Houchin - Arroyo Grande, CA Madison Jabara - Irvine, CA Emma Casey Jones - Andover, NH Samantha Kasowitz - Bedford Corners, NY Lori a Kasowitz - Bedford Corners, NY Kamaria Kuhn - Dublin, CA Lael Laning - Elmhurst, IL Rhonda Lizewski - Alexandria, VA Jazz Mace - New York, NY Olivia Magliochetti - North Andover, MA Elena Mc Sherry - Richmond, VT Sophie Michaels - New York, NY Mary-Cameron Rollins - Wellington, FL Hillary Sapanski - New Canaan, CT Kate Saunders - Oviedo, FL Allison Scott - Wellington, FL Cynthia Scott - Dublin, NH Michael Smith - Winchester, VA Sarah Snell - Bennington, NE Maura Thatcher - Bluffdale, UT Vanessa Wells - Palo Alto, CA Misdee Wrigley-Miller - Lakewood Ranch, FL ■ Mary Henson

This is official notice of actions taken by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc., Hearing Committee on January 4, 2010.

The Committee Members present received and accepted a plea agreement tendered pursuant to Chapter 6, GR617 of the rules in connection with the Egyptian Event Horse Show held on June 1-6, 2009, wherein GARY MCDONALD of Scottsdale, AZ, violated Chapter 4, GR410 and Rule AR101.5 of this Federation, in that GARY MCDONALD, as trainer, exhibited the horse ABRAXAS NEJD MOON after it had been administered and/or contained on its body capsaicin. For this violation of the rules, the Hearing Committee members present directed that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, GARY MCDONALD, be found not in good standing, suspended from membership, and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for two months, and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions for that period: (1) as an exhibitor, participant or spectator; (2) from participating in all Federation affairs and activities, (3) from holding or exercising office in the Federation or in any Licensed Competition; and (4) from attending, observing or participating in any event, forum, meeting, program, clinic, task force, or committee of the Federation, sponsored by or conducted by the Federation, or held in connection with the Federation and any of its activities. The two month suspension shall commence on May 1, 2010, and terminate at midnight on June 30, 2010. Any horse or horses owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of his, or shown in his name or for his reputation, (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended, pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c; and that GARY MCDONALD be fined $2,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, AL ASIL ARABIANS of Howland, OH, as owners, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by ABRAXAS NEJD MOON at said competition, and must pay a $300 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15 and Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES This is official notice of the imposition of Administrative Penalties pursuant to Chapter 4, GR412 and/or Chapter 6, GR616 offered by the Federation and accepted by the following parties, and approved by the Hearing Committee in lieu of hearings: MATTHIAS HOLLBERG of Apex, NC, violated Chapter 4, GR410 of this Federation, in connection with the Duke Children’s Hospital Benefit Horse Show held on Novem-

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ber 3-8, 2009, in that MATTHIAS HOLLBERG, as trainer, exhibited the horse FORMAL after it had been administered and/or contained in its body phenylbutazone in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level. For this violation it was determined that MATTHIAS HOLLBERG be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, CINDY and NADIA TOMA of Apex, NC, as owners, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by FORMAL at said competition and must pay a $300 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15.

DEBORAH CONNOR of Reddick, FL, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1a and GR702.1d; and Chapter 9, GR907.3 of this Federation, in connection with the Ocala Tournament Horse Show held on February 24, 2009 - March 1, 2009, in that DEBORAH CONNOR misrepresented the identity, name, and age of a horse on entry blanks. For this violation it was determined that DEBORAH CONNOR be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that DEBORAH CONNOR must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won at said competition and must pay a $200 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

UPHA CHAPTER 19 of Parker, CO, violated Chapter 12, GR1211.4c of this Federation, in connection with the UPHA Almost Summer Horse Show held on June 12-14, 2009, in that UPHA CHAPTER 19, as Competition Management, failed to have a written agreement with a veterinarian to be on call during the competition and after hours. For this violation, it was determined that UPHA CHAPTER 19 be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $250 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j.

REGION 2 OF AHA of Placerville, CA, violated Chapter 12, GR1211.4a of this Federation, in connection with the AHA Region II Championship Horse Show held on June 16-25, 2009, in that REGION 2 OF AHA did not have a veterinarian on the grounds throughout the Sport Horse Section of the competition, although there were more than 200 horses entered at the previous year’s overall competition. For this violation, it was determined that REGION 2 OF AHA be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j.

TAMI HOAG of Pacific Palisades, CA, violated Chapter 13, GR1306.1d, GR1307.5, GR1308.1, and GR1308.3 of this Federation, in connection with the 2009 Competition year, in that TAMI HOAG maintained and competed with amateur status although she is or was sponsored at one time by corporate vendors in connection with her association as an amateur equestrian rider. For this violation, it was determined that TAMI HOAG be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that TAMI HOAG must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by her at any 2009 competition in classes which amateur ribbons were awarded separately and must pay a $200 fee to each competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7, GR703.1g. Furthermore, TAMI HOAG shall forfeit her amateur status for the period of one year from January 20, 2010, at which time she may reapply for amateur status if she becomes qualified for such under Chapter 13, GR1306.

SCOTT NUNNALLY of Crozet, VA, violated Chapter 12, GR1202.1 of this Federation, in connection with the Deep Run Horse Show held on June 17-21, 2009, in that SCOTT NUNNALLY served as Competition Manager without having USHJA or Senior Active USEF memberships. For this violation, it was determined that SCOTT NUNNALLY be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $300 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j.

ANNE CAMPIONE of Clifton, VA, violated Chapter 13, GR1306.1i, GR1307.5, GR1308.1, and GR1308.3 of this Federation, in connection with the 2009 competition year, in that ANNE CAMPIONE maintained and competed with amateur status although she advertised on her website the services of training, lessons, horse sales, and coaching at shows. For this violation it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f ANNE CAMPIONE be found not in good standing, suspended from membership and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for one month, and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions for that period: (1) as an exhibitor, participant or spectator; (2) from participating in all Federation affairs and activities, (3) from holding or exercising office in the Federation or in any Licensed Competition; and (4) from attending, observing or participating in any event, forum, meeting, program, clinic, task force, or committee of the Federation, sponsored by or conducted by the Federation, or held in connection with the Federation and any of its activities. The one month suspension shall commence on April 1, 2010, and terminate at midnight on April 30, 2010. Any horse or horses, completely or in part owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of hers, or shown in her

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licensedofficialsnews name or for her reputation, (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c for the same time period. It was further directed that ANNE CAMPIONE be fined $500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j and that ANNE CAMPIONE must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by her in amateur classes at competitions during the 2009 competition year, and must pay a $200 fee to each competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7, GR703.1g. Furthermore, ANNE CAMPIONEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s status shall remain professional for the period of one year from January 20, 2010, at which time she may reapply for amateur status if she becomes qualified for such under Chapter 13, GR1306.

EMILY DOLL of Palos Hills, IL, violated Chapter 13, GR1306.1f, GR1306.1g, GR1307.1, GR1307.4, GR1307.5, GR1308.1, and GR1308.3 of this Federation, in connection with the 2008 and 2009 competition years, in that EMILY DOLL competed in amateur classes although she did not hold amateur status with the Federation and was ineligible to do so, due to her competing on horses owned by clients of her mother and for whom her mother signed as trainer on entry blanks. For this violation it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f EMILY DOLL be found not in good standing, suspended from membership and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for one month, and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions for that period: (1) as an exhibitor, participant or spectator; (2) from participating in all Federation affairs and activities, (3) from holding or exercising office in the Federation or in any Licensed Competition; and (4) from attending, observing or participating in any event, forum, meeting, program, clinic, task force, or committee of the Federation, sponsored by or conducted by the Federation, or held in connection with the Federation and any of its activities.

The one month suspension shall commence on March 1, 2010 and terminate at midnight on March 31, 2010.

Any horse or horses, completely or in part owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of hers, or shown in her name or for her reputation, (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c for the same time period. It was fur-

ther directed that EMILY DOLL be fined $500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j and that EMILY DOLL must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by her at competitions during the 2009 competition year in classes with clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horses and in amateur classes, and must pay a $200 fee to each competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7, GR703.1g. Furthermore, EMILY DOLL shall forfeit her amateur status for the period of one year from January 25, 2010, at which time she may reapply for amateur status if she becomes qualified for such under Chapter 13, GR1306.

MARTHA THOMPSON-HOYT of Palos Hills, IL, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1d and Chapter 13, GR1307.7 of this Federation, in connection with the 2008 and 2009 competition years, in that MARTHA THOMPSONHOYT allowed her daughter to compete in amateur classes although her daughter did not hold amateur status with the Federation and was ineligible to do so, due to her daughter competing on horses owned by clients of Ms. Thompson-Hoyt and for whom Ms. Thompson-Hoyt signed as trainer on entry blanks. For this violation it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f MARTHA THOMPSON-HOYT be found not in good standing, suspended from membership and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for one month, and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions for that period: (1) as an exhibitor, participant or spectator; (2) from participating in all Federation affairs and activities, (3) from holding or exercising office in the Federation or in any Licensed Competition; and (4) from attending, observing or participating in any event, forum, meeting, program, clinic, task force, or committee of the Federation, sponsored by or conducted by the Federation, or held in connection with the Federation and any of its activities. The one month suspension shall commence on March 1, 2010 and terminate at midnight on March 31, 2010. Any horse or horses, completely or in part owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of hers, or shown in her name or for her reputation, (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c for the same time period. It was further directed that MARTHA THOMPSON-HOYT be fined $500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j.

NEVA LA FLEUR of Verona, WI, violated Chapter 12, GR1210.15 and GR1211.1 of this Federation, in connection with the Missouri State Fair held on August 12-15, 2009, in that NEVA LA FLEUR officiated in the Hackney and Roadster classes although she was not licensed in those divisions and a Guest Judge Card was not applied for. For this violation, it was determined that NEVA LA FLEUR be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $300 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j.

WALTER KEES of Norwalk, CT, violated Chapter 4, GR410 of this Federation, in connection with the Hampton Classic Horse Show held on August 23-30, 2009, in that WALTER KEES, as trainer, exhibited the horse PAPILLON after it had been administered and/or contained in its body flunixin in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level. For this violation it was determined that WALTER KEES be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, FRED STEIN of New York, NY, as lessee, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by PAPILLON at said competition and must pay a $200 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15.

FRANKIE BYRNES of Fellsmere, FL, violated Chapter 4, GR410 of this Federation, in connection with the Region 7 Andalusian/Lusitano Championship Horse Show held on September 11-13, 2009, in that FRANKIE BYRNES, as trainer, exhibited the horse SOLITA DE DESVELO after it had been administered and/or contained in its body phenylbutazone in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level. For this violation it was determined that FRANKIE BYRNES be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, SIMONETTA STEYER of Vero Beach, FL, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by SOLITA DE DESVELO at said competition and must pay a $200 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15.

DEBBIE DILLON of Lakeside, MT, violated Chapter 4, GR410 of this Federation, in connection with the Oaks Blenheim Fall Tournament Horse Show held on September 9-13, 2009, in that DEBBIE DILLON, as trainer, exhibit-

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fortherecord ed the horse LEONETTI after it had been administered and/or contained in its body dexamethasone in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level.

For this violation it was determined that DEBBIE DILLON be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, GEORGIA DILLON of Lakeside, MT, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by LEONETTI at said competition and must pay a $200 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15.

DAVID (DAVE) HEISER of Dillsburg, PA, violated Chapter 4, GR410-411 of this Federation, in connection with the Heritage Acres Fall I Horse Show held on September 6, 2009, in that, DAVID (DAVE) HEISER, as trainer, exhibited the horse SPLENDA after it had been administered and/or contained in its body 2-(1-hydroxyethyl) promazine sulfoxide. For this violation it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, DAVID (DAVE) HEISER be found not in good standing, suspended from membership and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for two months and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions for that period: (1) as an exhibitor, participant or spectator; (2) from participating in all Federation affairs and activities, (3) from holding or exercising office in the Federation or in any Licensed Competition; and (4) from attending, observing or participating in any event, forum, meeting, program, clinic, task force, or committee of the Federation, sponsored by or conducted by the Federation, or held in connection with the Federation and any of its activities. The two month suspension shall commence on September 1, 2010, and terminate at midnight on October 31, 2010.

Any horse or horses owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of his, or shown in his name or for his reputation, (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended, pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c for the same period; and that DAVID (DAVE) HEISER be fined $2,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, HANNAH Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ENTREMONT of Middletown, PA, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by SPLENDA at said competition and must pay a $200 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15.

JAIME BENNER of Woodville, WI, violated Chapter 4, GR410 of this Federation, in connection with the Madison County Fall Classic Horse Show held on September 1620, 2009, in that JAIME BENNER, as trainer, exhibited the horse LEO SILVERMAN after it had been administered and/or contained in its body dexamethasone in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level. For this violation it was determined that JAIME BENNER be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, JACKIE FISHER of Still Water, MN, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by LEO SILVERMAN at said competition and must pay a $200 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15.

BILL COY of Marriam, KS, violated Chapter 4, GR410411 of this Federation, in connection with the American Royal Arabian Horse Show held on September 25-27, 2009, in that, BILL COY, as trainer, exhibited the horse VALARIE BEY after it had been administered and/or contained in its body 2-(1-hydroxyethyl) promazine sulfoxide. For this violation it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, BILL COY be found not in good standing, suspended from membership and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for two months and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions for that period: (1) as an exhibitor, participant or spectator; (2) from participating in all Federation affairs and activities, (3) from holding or exercising office in the Federation or in any Licensed Competition; and (4) from attending, observing or participating in any event, forum, meeting, program, clinic, task force, or committee of the Federation, sponsored by or conducted by the Federation, or held in connection with the Federation and any of its activities. The two month suspension shall commence on September 1, 2010, and terminate at midnight on October 31, 2010. Any horse or horses owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of his, or shown in his name or for his reputation, (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended, pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c for the same period; and that BILL COY be fined $2,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j.

It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, KARRIN HUHMANN of Kansas City, MO, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by VALARIE BEY at said com-

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fortherecord petition and must pay a $200 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15.

AUTOMATIC SUSPENSIONS (Chapter 13, GR1301.4) The following persons have failed to settle their indebtednesses with the Federation and each is therefore automatically barred until further notice from participating in any Licensed Competition pursuant to Chapter 13, GR1301.4: HYLAND-PHILLIPS, SHERRY - Colchester, CT (1/27/10-1/27/10) MC CONNELL, JAMES - Littleton, CO (2/4/10) TURNER, KIRSTEN A. - Highlands Ranch, CO (2/11/10-2/23/10) TURNER, MARK A. - Highlands Ranch, CO (2/11/102/23/10) AUTOMATIC SUSPENSIONS (Chapter 9, GR913) The following persons are under suspension and are not in good standing until further notice, unless otherwise specified. A suspended person is forbidden for the time specified to hold or exercise office in the Federation or any Licensed Competition, from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition, and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions as an exhibitor, participant, or spectator. Any Licensed Competition that permits a suspended person or horse to take any part whatsoever in the competition is in violation of the rules of the Federation and is subject to disciplinary action.

SARAH REIS of West Stockbridge, MA, has failed to settle her indebtedness in connection with the MA Horsemen’s Council Days of Champion Horse Show held September 25-27, 2009. SARAH REIS and horse POLAR EXPRESS are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed Competition until further notice.

VICKI RUTKOWSKI of Medway, MA, has failed to settle her indebtedness in connection with the MA Horsemen’s Council Days of Champion Horse Show held September 25-27, 2009. VICKI RUTKOWSKI, JOSEPH RUTKOWSKI and horse MISS INDEPENDENT, are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed Competition until further notice.

AUTOMATIC SUSPENSIONS (Chapter 10, GR1035.3j) The following person(s) are under the suspension for 90 days due to a third offense of filing late Steward/Technical Delegate reports.

Please check the next issue of equestrian for Automatic Suspensions due to Chapter 10, GR1305.3j.

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Below is a summary of additions to the list of suspended horses. For a complete list, please check the Federation’s website at www.usef.org or contact the Regulation Department.

SUSPENDED HORSES CAVALIER’S CHOICE - Sherry Hyland-Phillips (1/27/101/27/10) EINSTIENYA - Sherry Hyland-Phillips (1/27/101/27/10) LANDOR OO3 - Sherry Hyland-Phillips (1/27/101/27/10) NF PERSONAL BEST - Sherry Hyland-Phillips (1/27/101/27/10) NF MARSHMELLOW MAN - Sherry Hyland-Phillips (1/27/10-1/27/10) NF RUTCHSPUN - Sherry Hyland-Phillips (1/27/101/27/10) STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE - James McConnell (2/11/10-2/22/10) TODDY ROMAN - Sherry Hyland-Phillips (1/27/101/27/10) TWIST AND SHOUT - Sherry Hyland-Phillips (1/27/101/27/10) BARRED FROM COMPETITION (Rules HU179.6 and HU179.9) The following horse/pony is barred for the remainder of the 2010 competition year due to its height exceeding the limit for the animal’s section.

Please check the next issue of equestrian for barred from competition due to Rules HU179.6 and HU179.9.

AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL STATUS Amateur status: The following individuals were reinstated as Amateurs by vote of the Hearing Committee pursuant to Chapter 13, GR1308.

BACKMAN, BRUCE A. - Belgrade, MT BARENS, ALISON - Wellington, FL BATINA, KILEY - Geneva, IL BEETHE, LARRY - Cave Creek, AZ BRADNER, TERRY - Manlius, NY CONNOR, SUSAN - Torrington, WY FLAHERTY, ELENA - San Ramon, CA GRAEWERT, KIMBERLY - Salinas, CA KACZYNSKI, SARAH - Elgin, TX MALLOY, MAGHAN - Ocala, FL MERTENS, MARTINA - Lockport, IL OVERLUND, PATRICIA - Roswell, GA OVERLUND O’BRIEN, PATRICK - Roswell, GA TAYLOR, ROBERT - Belgrade, MT WARES, TERRI L. - Peoria, AZ Professional status: The following individuals have

relinquished their Amateur status and declared themselves Professional pursuant to Chapter 13, GR1307.2.

ADAMS, ASHLEY - Gordonsville, VA ALVARADO, ALEJANDRO - San Marcos, CA ATKINSON, TAREN - Ramona, CA BAXTER, JULIE - Calhan, CO BELL, KAYTLIN - Auburn, NY BARKHAU, JAMIE - Marysville, OH BARTEAU, KASSANDRA - Maple Park, IL BLACKBURN, DEANA - Houston, TX BRETT-KRESS, ELOIS - Simi Valley, CA BUSCHUR, ROBERT - Harrisburg, NC CASON II, TOM - Wellington, FL CHRISTIANSON, BETSY - Seattle, WA CLAYWELL, LEIGH ANNE - Lexington, KY COAD, MICHELLE - Sedgwick, ME COPELAND, SELENA - Princeton, TX COWPERTHWAIT, KELLEY - Southampton, NJ CRAWFORD, MEREDITH - Bothell, WA CROSS, MATTHEW - Union Bridge, MD DANDURAND, EMERAUDE - Chapel Hill, NC FAZZINO, DANIELA - Fort White, FL FELLERS, MICHELLE - Sherwood, OR FENTON, NICOLE - Southwick, MA FINCH, SUTTON - Whitefish, MT FLANAGAN, LAURA - Harrisburg, SD FREDERICKS, KATE - Culver, IN FREIBURGER, ERICA - Liverpool, NY FRIEDMAN, MICHELLE - Northville, MI GEARY, GLENN - Wellington, FL GIESLER, MADCHEN - Reno, NV GRAY, JENNIFER - Woodbine, MD HEINTZ, MEGAN - Richmond, IL HESS, STACY - Grand Junction, MI HIRSCH, SABRINA - Seattle, WA HOFFMAN, WINTER - Santa Monica, CA HOLMES, CHRIS - Canby, OR HOLMES, TREASA - Cincinnati, OH HOYT, ELIZABETH - Cincinnati, OH HUDSON, KATHERINE - Benton, AR IRBY, NANCY - Tucson, AZ JOHNSON, LESLIE - Comfort, TX KALINSKI, CHRISTINA - Roxbury, CT KILMAS, CADY - Miami, FL KING, BLAIR - Ann Arbor, MI KIRCHNER, KASSIDY - Elletsville, IN KOCH, NANCY - Lodi, OH KOHN, EMILY - Chardon, OH KROPF, CHRISTINE - Jamesville, NY KURZ, ELENA - Rochester, NY LANAGAN, CONNOR - Malvern, PA LAURITSEN, MARY - Harvard, MA LAYFIELD-INSLEY, DARYL - Princess Anne, MD MACK, DIANE - Addison, TX MALLORY, EMILY - Santa Rosa Valley, CA MALLORY, MARY KATE - West Point, GA MANFREDA, MORGAN - Eden, NY MCNEIL, KATIE - Crownsville, MD MCNULTY, DIANE - Holland, MI MIGNONE, MARCY - Paso Robles, CA MUSCH, CHRISTIAN - Graceville, FL NASTRI, SARA - Battleground, WA PARKER, LAURA - Vail, CO

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Website: www.carolinahorseproperties.com.

Riding Apparel HARTMEYER SADDLERY, MUNCIE, IN. Complete saddle seat apparel & accessories for men, women & children. We also "rent" saddle suits. Windsor Olympian and Aristocrat saddles.

WWW.HARTMEYER.COM, (800) 225-5519.

HOBBY HORSE CLOTHING COMPANY has winning Western show clothes! Jackets, vests, blazers, slinky tops, chaps and accessories. Shop or find your authorized dealer online at www.hobbyhorseinc.com or call (800) 569-5885 for free catalog.

Trailers for Sale UsedTrailers.com A premiere source for new and used trailers online. Visit us at www.UsedTrailers.com or call (877) 606-0250.

Training STEPHENS COLLEGE EQUESTRIAN STUDIES Dressage, Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat, Western Equine Science or Equestrian Business Mgmt. Ebeard@stephens.edu, (800) 876-7207, www.stephens.edu.

Insurance INDEPENDENT EQUINE AGENTS – Protect your investment! equine, farm & liability insurance contact Marla Moore – (800) 346-8880, www.marlamoore.com.

BLUE BRIDLE INSURANCE AGENCY. (800) 526-1711.

Serving the equestrian community since 1982. Offering mortality, major medical, liability, farm owners, care, custody or control. Visit our website: www.bluebridle.com.

Jumps PVCJUMPS.COM–Equestrian Training Equipment - Standards, 12ft. Poles, Walls, Gates, etc, Timers, Tents. High Quality. Florida. SALES & RENTALS - Call (508) BUY 1 NOW (286-1669) office@sehj.com.

L.J. ENTERPRISES Jump sales and rentals * Wood and PVC * Free catalogue * PO Box 505, East Lyme, CT 06333 * www.ljumps.com * Phone: (860) 859-1070. Fax: (860) 886-0031. * E-mail: LJJumps@sbcglobal.net.

Miscellaneous FRIESIAN SPORTHORSE ASSOCIATION - the official registry of the Friesian Sporthorse. The first and only registry dedicated exclusively to recognizing and promoting the true Friesian Sporthorse. USDF affiliated, IFSHA recognized. www.FriesianSporthorseAssociation.com, FSAFriesianSport@aol.com, (386) 717-0852.

WOW! Wholesale vinyl three-rail ranch fence from $4.99 per ft.! (800) 213-2539, www.ranchfence.com.

equestrian readers own 300,000 horses and spend $1.4 billion annually on equinerelated purchases. For information on advertising in equestrian, contact Crissi White at (859) 225-6936 or

Real Estate for Lease THINK CHOICES IN TRYON, NC HORSE COUNTRY. Equestrian Properties & Land. www.TryonProperties.com Bonnie Lingerfelt, Equestrian Agent, Remax Advantage Realty (866) 691-2291 or (828) 817-0166.

cwhite@usef.org.

Looking For Boarders: 48 acres and 15 stall barn located in Bourbon County. 23 miles North of Kentucky

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Carnaby Boa Tail boots from Hunter. www.zappos.com 3. A fresh take on a classic shoe.

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