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December/January 2010

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features 62 The Holidays: Equestrian Style – The holidays are about sharing, family and friends, food and traditions. And when it comes to the equestrian world, there is no shortage of any of those wonderful things. We spoke with some of the country’s top riders in their respective disciplines to find out how they spend their holidays. Their stories and memories are a wonderful reminder of just what a special time of year it is…consider it our gift to you.

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At the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS): 1. Betty Oare attends the Equestrian Aid Foundation’s (EAF) opening event. 2. A focused spectator…kids 12 and under got in free all week. 3. Jamal Brown was the Honorary Youth Chair. 4. Steven Spielberg was on-hand to watch his daughter, Destry, compete. 5. R. Scot Evans hosted the EAF fundraiser, alongside Diana Hosford, WIHS Marketing Community Relations Director. At the CSI-W at the L.A. National: 6. Linda Allen and Tess 7. Marnye Langer. 8. Ashlee Bond. 9. Harley Brown during the course walk. 10. Arturo “Speedy” Diaz announcing the back gate. 11. Helen McNaught. 12. Will Simpson.

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FEI Honors the Year’s Top Equestrians in Inaugural Awards

Klaus Sletting Jensen

In a glittering ceremony in Copenhagen on November 19, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) honored five heroes of the equestrian world by presenting them with the inaugural FEI Awards. The awards were designed to reward the fair play, team spirit, inspiration and prowess that equine competition espouses, as well as celebrating the outstanding achievements of our often-underrated athletes from all over the globe. There were over 1,200 nominations for the five awards. Show jumper Meredith MichaelsBeerbaum of Germany received the Best Rider Award. The recipients of the first ever FEI Awards. From left to right: Michelle Robson (Australia); Darlene Milord (Haiti); Alex Hua Tin (China); and Wendy Gidlow (South Africa).

The awards were designed to reward the fair play, team spirit, inspiration and prowess that equine competition espouses, as well as celebrating the outstanding achievements of our often-underrated athletes from all over the globe.

“It’s a great honor for me to win this award, particularly as it’s the first time it’s been awarded. It’s an accomplishment every rider would consider very important, and it’s so nice to have my achievements recognized,” said the 39-year-old German rider, who has won the last two Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Finals on her superlative horse, Shutterfly. She was not present in Copenhagen. Michelle Robson, a 25-year-old Australian, won the Best Groom Award. Robson has worked for Olympic event rider Shane Rose for six years, caring for his competition

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horses and also working with young racehorses. Darlene Milord from Haiti is the very worthy recipient of the Against All Odds Award. A severely handicapped orphan, Milord’s love for horses and determination to succeed has led her to perform in Special Olympics events. Known as “one in 1.3 billion” in the Chinese media in the lead-up to last year’s Olympic Games, 19-year-old Alex Hua Tin is China’s first ever international event rider—and the winner of the HSBC Rising Star Award. Wendy Gidlow, who owns and manages Heritage Equestrian in South Africa’s Transvaal, received the Alltech Development Award for her work with children from extremely underprivileged backgrounds, giving them

opportunities to become involved with horses. The judging panel, headed by FEI President HRH Princess Haya, who herself show jumped at Olympic level, had a very hard job in deciding who should receive these inaugural awards—all of the short-listed nominees would have been worthy recipients. The judges also included eventing and show jumping Olympian and multiple medallist Mark Todd, Dominican Republic dressage rider and judge Diana Ramos, Italian show jumping organizer Eleonora Ottaviani and German vaulting champion Kai Vorberg, along with representatives from key FEI sponsors Alltech and HSBC. ■ Malina Gueorguiev

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USEF Names Morris and Dutton 2009 Coaches of the Years Their names are synonymous with excellence in their respective disciplines, and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has honored two legends for their commitment to coaching and developing equestrian sport. George Morris is one of the most accomplished coaches in the world. He has coached back-to-back Olympic Gold-medal teams and consistently guides the U.S. show jumping program to victory across the globe. In 2009, he commandeered a runnerup finish in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup, with his teams winning two legs of the most prestigious jumping tour in the world. His expertise and steadfast determination in the most intense competition is legendary, and his faith in his athletes delivers huge success. Individually, U.S. show jumping athletes won classes at the most prestigious horse shows on the calendar. Ashlee Bond, in only her second season of representing the U.S., won at CSIO Aachen in July, and McLain Ward (a member of both Gold-medal winning Olympic teams) scored a major victory at CSIO Spruce Meadows in September, winning the $1 million CN International. For his success in 2009, Morris has been named the USEF National Coach of the Year. Phillip Dutton is one of the most storied eventing riders on the circuit and is a tour de force on the field of play. His commitment to ensuring the future of the sport is intact and evident by the time he spends coaching, teaching and training. Dozens of the top up-and-coming riders in eventing train with Dutton, who has been named the USEF Developmental Coach of the Year for 2009. His will to win and dedication to the sport is contagious. His students produce re-

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sults at every major competition, and three of the top 10 riders in the country train with Dutton—standings which he himself leads by nearly 300 points. As a result of this honor, Morris and Dutton are the USEF’s nominees for the 2009 United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Coach of the Year Award. This is an important part of the USOC’s Coaching Recognition Program, which acknowledges coaches for their contributions to teams’ successes throughout the year. The USOC will review nominees from all National Governing Bodies and select a winner in each category (National and Developmental).

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.

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USEF Offers New Varsity Lettering Program for High School Equestrians You don’t have to be a recordsetting quarterback to letter in high school sports anymore. USEF is writing a new chapter in the recognition of high school sports—one that honors equestrian athletes. The USEF’s High School Equestrian Athlete Program will offer specially designed emblems and pins, exclusively for equestrian athletes in grades 9-12. “High school equestrians have earned their place among the most dedicated athletes,” said John Long, USEF Chief Executive Officer. “Not only are they putting in long hours to train for and compete in the sport they love, they do so while taking the concept of teamwork to the highest

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level, forming a partnership with a horse to achieve their goals. “We look forward to the beginning of a new tradition, where equestrians are able to earn the recognition they deserve, alongside their fellow athletes and classmates,” Long continued. The new High School Equestrian Athlete Program is open to equestrian athletes in all breeds or disciplines who are enrolled in grades 9-12, and are currently USEF members or become USEF members. The program will run June 1–May 31 of each year, and will honor those who document their training and competition involvement by awarding emblems and

pins. These are designed to be worn on existing high school letterman’s jackets, or any jacket of the athlete’s choosing, as a rite of passage and symbol of achievement. This new program requires enrollment and documentation prior to lettering. For more information, visit this link on the USEF Youth Programs page at http://www.usef.org/documents/Youth/High SchoolAthlete.pdf or contact Lauren Fahey at lfahey@usef.org. Note that current seniors are offered the opportunity to enroll by January 29, 2010, and complete the requirements by May 31, 2010, to earn their letters on a shortened schedule. ■ Sarah Lane

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breeds &disciplines Ontario’s Caledon Equestrian Park to Host 2015 Pan American Games/Para Pan American Games - On Friday, November 6, the 2015 Pan American Games and Para Pan American Games were awarded to Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe region. The Caledon Equestrian Park’s reputation for hosting world-class equestrian competition secured its position as the equestrian venue in the bid process. All equestrian events will be held at Caledon Equestrian Park with only the cross-country portion of eventing being held off-site at nearby Will O’Wind Farm. (5093) USEF Announces Date and Location for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships Pending Final FEI Approval - Pending final FEI approval, the USEF announced the following date and location for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). Pending this approval, the NAJYRC will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park July 28-August 1, 2010. (5080)

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126th National Horse Show Wrap-Up; Zazou Hoffman Takes the ASPCA Maclay National Championship - The 126th National Horse Show was a great success this year with top hunter and equitation competition. It was during the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament in the War Memorial at the Oncenter Complex in Syracuse, NY. When the 2009 ASPCA Maclay National Championships came to a close, it was 17-year-old Zazou Hoffman of Santa Monica, CA, who prevailed through three rounds to win this year’s coveted equitation final. The Lusitano Collection Partners with Equestrian Aid Foundation - The 2010 Lusitano Collection is proud to announce that the Equestrian Aid Foundation is the charitable partner for the 2010 Lusitano Collection International Horse Auction, which will take place at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL, from February 24 to 27. Cecilia Gonzaga, Managing Director at Interagro Farm, said, “We are delighted with the partnership. We welcome the opportunity to increase awareness of EAF’s charitable efforts among our North and South American buyers.” (5097) American Miniature Horse Registry Submits Recognized Breed Application The American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) has submitted an application to become a Recognized Breed Association with USEF in accordance with Bylaw 222. Pursuant to said Bylaw, USEF may only recognize one national breed/discipline association for each breed or discipline whose competition rules are included in the USEF Rule Book. (5177)

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United States Hunter Jumper Association Announces 2009 Lifetime Achievement Honorees - Larry Langer and Joe Fargis were honored with the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 Evening of Equestrians Dinner during the USHJA Annual Meeting in St. Petersburg, FL. (5086)

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Dressage at Devon Awards $51,000 in Born in the USA Series have had a breeder win this many (Tantris Precious by Piccro), for the Born in the USA Awards,” explained Yearling Colt/Gelding Award with an Lori Kaminski, President and Chief 82.0 and Bijou ISF (Sir Sinclair by Executive Officer of the event. “The Nerrita J Jet Set D), who claimed the overall quality Three-Year-Old was incredible Filly Award with Each year, the program has with eight of the an 80.60. winners scoring Finishing grown, and now the Born in higher than with the Overall the USA Breeders Awards 80.00.” Born in the USA are among the most sought Calypso ISF, Reserve Champiafter rosettes at the show. by Contango out on was Melanie of Toraya (Goodtimes), also received the Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Award. Other Iron Spring Farm-bred and owned winners included Bien Sir ISF (by Sir Sinclair

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Dressage at Devon, one of the nation’s most important dressage and sport horse breeding shows, has awarded more than $51,000 to owners and breeders in the Born in the USA Breeders Awards series since its inception in 2003. Developed by the Dressage at Devon Committee to recognize and reward the achievements of American breeders, the awards are distributed in 14 divisions, and include prize money, rosettes and other prizes. Each year, the program has grown, and now the Born in the USA Breeders Awards are among the most sought after rosettes at the show. This year, American breeders showcased a depth in talent never seen before,

Calypso ISF was quite a star at Dressage at Devon.

with Iron Spring Farm not only claiming the Overall Champion with Calypso ISF’s score of 83.5, but also four additional awards. “This is the first year that we 34

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and also out of Toraya), the winner of the Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Award with an 81.2; El Paso ISF, (UB40 by Toscane, Cabochon), who tied with Alison Head’s Triumph LGF

Pai’s Divinity CR with an 82.5. The youngster, by Donates out of Scarlett (Sevillano), also received the Fillies of 2009 Award. Horses of any breed that were conceived and born in the United States are eligible to receive a Born in the USA Breeders Award. Numerous sponsors make it possible to acknowledge the efforts of American breeders. While sponsors are important to Dressage at Devon, the event also depends on the generosity of its volunteers. More than 700 volunteers make the six-day event a show to remember as they attend to details as diverse as running scores, traffic control and hospitality. Among the volunteer ranks was Carol Eivers, who made the trek all the way from New Zealand where she is a judge, breeder and rider. “I’m absolutely blown away,” she said of her volunteer experience, which included scribing during the performance division. “The organization is phenomenal. The whole volunteer system is very educational.” Eivers was encouraged to make the nearly 9,000-mile journey by FEI five-star judge Anne Gribbons. To learn more about Dressage at Devon and view complete results, visit www.dressageatdevon.org. ■ Christine DeHerrera

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USEF/Performance Horse Registry Promotes American Performance Horse Recognition This fall, the USEF announced that the Performance Horse Registry has a new book for American-bred horses only. Beginning December 1, 2009, the American Performance Horse (APH) was opened to all American-bred performance horses. The goal for the APH is to showcase performance horses bred in the United States. Q. What is considered an “American-bred?” A. For competition purposes, bred means foaled. If there is documentation that states the horse was foaled in the United States, then it can be enrolled as an American-bred.

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Q. How do I enter my horse into the APH? A. You will need to fill out the request on a Federation Horse Recording form and submit a copy of the breed papers or a USEF Breeders Affidavit along with a $10 processing fee. If the breed registry has a data share agreement with the Federation, your horse (if eligible) will automatically be placed in the APH at no additional cost to you. (For more information on this, breed registries should contact Ken Ball, PHR Registrar, at kball@usef.org or (859) 225-2035.) The following breed registries currently have a data share agreement with USEF • American Hanoverian Society • American Holsteiner Horse Association • Belgian Warmblood Breeding Association/NA District

is eligible to enter the registry if they provide proof that they are American-bred. Horses enrolled by submitting breed papers or a USEF Breeders Affidavit will incur a small processing fee ($10). APH horses will appear on APH Rankings Lists and will be eligible for APH Year-End Awards. Unless the horse is also recorded with USEF, it will not be eligible for future Incentive Fund payouts, Silver Stirrup Awards or USEF Horse of the Year Awards. However, the horse will appear on the APH rankings list and will be eligible for the APH Year-End Awards. Q. How is the American Performance Horse recognized? A. APH horses who are also USEF recorded will be designated with a special symbol in the USEF Horse of the Year standings. Additionally, if the APH horse is registered with a breed registry, that logo will appear as well. Recorded and Non-Recorded USEF horses will be recognized on a ranking list for APH horses only. This list will also show the breed registry logo.

All horses enrolled will be eligible for APH Year-End Awards. If recorded with USEF, horses get APH recognition printed on their recording certificate, but will not receive extended pedigree papers like with PHR. APH horses can be enrolled in the Silver Stirrup Awards if they are also USEF recorded. For more information on the American Performance Horse, breed registries should contact Ken Ball, PHR Registrar, at kball@usef.org or (859) 225-2035. ■ Lisa Owens

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Defining the “Return to Play” Rule and Recognizing Apparent Concussion In April 2009, the USEF “Return to Play” Rule (GR1317) went into effect. Any competitor who sustains a possible concussion or loss of consciousness during a USEF competition must supply the USEF with medical release documentation. The competitor may not compete again until this documentation is submitted to the USEF Steward or TD (if released during the same competition as the accident) or to the USEF office.

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feeling “pressure in the head” neck pain dizziness, nausea or vomiting vision problems hearing problems (ringing) generally not “feeling right” confusion drowsiness, fatigue or low energy feeling overly emotional combative behavior depression nervousness difficulty concentrating impaired memory sensitivity to light or sound slurred speech trouble sleeping numbness/weakness in arms or legs

What is a concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. It may be caused by a direct blow to the head, face or neck, or a blow anywhere on the body with the resulting force transmitted to the head. Since a fall from a height of two to three feet has been shown to produce forces strong enough to cause a concussion, it is easy to understand why concussions are a common injury and are of great concern for all equestrian sport.

Resolution of the signs and symptoms typically follows a sequential course, with 80-90% of concussions resolving over the course of seven to 10 days). Though in some cases symptoms may persist for months.

What are the signs and symptoms of concussion? Typically concussions result in signs and symptoms which reflect disturbances in the function of the brain as opposed to structural damage or injury. This means that concussions often occur even when a CT or MRI shows no visible damage. Signs of concussion can sometimes be detected by an observer. Such obvious signs include: loss of consciousness, unresponsiveness, convulsions, vomiting, and/or balance problems. Often the symptoms of concussion are more subtle, and may only be detected by the injured person. The symptoms may include one or more of the following: • headache (especially a headache that gets worse)

What factors affect Return to Play decisions? Each person reacts differently to concussions. In some a slight blow may cause serious symptoms while in others a harder blow may cause mild symptoms. Loss of consciousness is not experienced by the majority who suffer concussions and is not an indicator of severity. Scientific evidence now shows the effects of repeated concussions accumulate and can affect intelligence, emotions and thinking ability for years to come. Even mild concussions, suffered repeatedly though separated by months or years, can cause problems. A second trauma to an already injured brain occurring before the symptoms of the first have resolved

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can result in serious permanent damage or even fatality (Second Impact Syndrome). It is crucial that the brain is given enough time to heal. Many factors play a major role in determining the time needed to recover from a concussion. These factors include the severity of the current injury, how long the symptoms persist, whether there has been prolonged cognitive impairment, whether there are any contributing factors in the genetic or medical history, whether the competitor has sustained repeated concussions (if so, the number, severity and proximity to the current injury), whether repeated concussions are occurring with progressively less impact force and the age of the competitor. For these reasons, Return to Play decisions can only be made by a medical professional who can exercise clinical judgment on an individualized basis. ■ Beth Taylor

Thanks for the contributions to this article by Drusilla Malavase, who is the current co-chairman and 25-year member of the ASTM Committee on Protective Equestrian Headgear, Chairman New York State Horse Council Safety Committee and Past Chair USPC Safety Committee.

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2009 IFSHA World and Grand National Championship Horse Show For the third year in a row, the National Equestrian Centre in Lake St. Louis, MO, was home for a week to some of the best Friesian horses in the world. Judges for this year’s finals were Lois Heyerdahl (dressage and Sport Horse in-hand divisions) and Audrey Bostwick (Carriage Pleasure driving horses). Three USEF Friesian judges Gary Mullen, Todd Trushel and Dr. Walter

de la Brosse officiated the balance of halter and performance classes with many a unanimous decision between them. Patty Littman was the USDF Technical Delegate for the show and Shirley Nowak the USEF Steward. Big winners in the dressage arena were the pair of Ate Vander M and Ann Zaharias for owner Sandra Grandquist, who began their weeklong series of victories on the triangle with the championship in Stallions Six and Over. The pair went on to win the National Championships in Third Level, USDF Musical Freestyle, Hunt Seat Open and Dressage Hack Open. Gooitzen Van Teaksyl and Annika Bruggeworth won their 19th consecu38

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tive victory in the exciting English Pleasure Saddle Seat Open class. Clarke Vesty came in a close second on Susan Swope’s Onne. Karen Frickey won many classes at the show, including the World Championship Country Pleasure Amateur title riding Abe and the “Concours d’Elegance” with Tjebbe E. In the part-bred division, Chip Davis of Mannheim Steamroller fame made quite a splash on the scene. His Lusitano/Friesian cross two-year old stallion was undefeated in all his halter and liberty classes, taking numerous World and National titles home to Nebraska. Another big winner all week was 17year-old Ryan Stark and his beautiful mare, Ivy’s Nova, who garnered enough titles and points to be named High-Point Part-bred Friesian of the 2009 show. For the third year in a row Jennifer Hazen and her flawless Western rides on Joshua, of the Friesian Connection, were just what the judges were looking for, and she continued her undefeated record in Western Pleasure Open. The inimitable Otto and trainer Lance Bennet took home the World Championship in Park Saddle Seat for owner Joan Fernandez of Friesian Focus. The show management team of Nancy Nathanson (secretary) and Gareth A. Selwood (manager) were at the helm for the fourth time in as many years and have already been asked back again for 2010.

More volunteer help from members than ever before helped bring a great family atmosphere to all of the week’s events, which could not have happened without them and the many sponsors, patrons and vendors. Cecile Hetzel-Dunn gave a very informative clinic to a large class of 21 judges and applicants. IFSHA members and horses participated and were assisted by the help of USEF’s Chuck Walker. The good cheer and festivities did not end in the show arena as there were nightly parties. Friesian Focus began the week with champagne and treats served by Joan Fernandez and Lance Bennet followed on Friday night with a great party hosted by Carson Kressley, Kim Deola and Bruggeworth. On Saturday, Black Dragon Farms threw a bash for everyone where Joe Lynn Shouse served mead and ale to her guests. Ringmaster Bruce Bennet, Paddock Marshall Gail Bricco and Master of Ceremonies Doug Shane kept everything moving smoothly from the first horse through the ingate to the final victory pass on Sunday afternoon. Although the show was down four horses from 2008, the horses that did enter participated in more events than in previous years, which helped with bigger classes and deeper competition. The new Board of Directors and officers are now charged with deciding on a venue for the 2010 show, and they will be announcing a decision within a few months. Wherever it may be, you can be sure it will be all about the Friesian horse and the fun they bring to so many lives. ■ IFSHA

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Arabian U.S. Nationals Takes Tulsa by Storm The U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (U.S. Nationals) ran from October 23-31 at Expo Square in Tulsa, OK. For the first time, the AHA National Endurance Ride and National Competitive Trail Ride coincided with U.S. Nationals in Stillwater, OK. The following are a few of this year’s champions.

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From left to right, top to bottom: In the Arabian Trail Horse division, it was Lou Roper and Pretty Boi McCoy in the winner’s circle. • Richard Ames guided A Noble Cause to the win in the Arabian Pleasure Driving Adult Amateur Owner Championship. • Stanley White, Jr. and Citizen Fame took the title in the Arabian Western Pleasure division. • Cynthia Burkman and BF Vittorio were named the champions in the Arabian Hunter Pleasure division. • Kim Christy and Ponti RDR were victorious in claiming the Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English Championship. • Joel Kiesner and Afires Heir won the Arabian English Pleasure division. usef.org

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Sinead Halpin is Moving on Up Eventer Sinead Halpin, a 2009 Developing Rider for the USET, was recently named to the 2010 B List. As she climbs the ranks of the high-performance world, she takes a moment to reflect on her year spent training in England, plus her thoughts on moving up the ranks and plans for the future.

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What did you most gain from your experiences training abroad? One of the most important things I learned in England is confidence to believe in myself and believe in my horses. There is not a lot of coaching or hand-holding in the U.K. You just figure it out or you go home. I learned there are a lot of different versions of “right.” Most of the time, I just had to struggle a bit until I found the answers to the questions myself. Was it hard to leave home? What was the toughest thing you encountered? There were definitely some tough things, but it felt like the right thing to do. I am very lucky in many ways, but most lucky with my family and friends. It’s easy to leave when you know you can always come back. But driving the lorry in England was definitely an experience! I figured it out after breaking both side mirrors and the satellite dish! But seriously, as eventers, every day we challenge ourselves to see if we can jump that water jump, do that flying change or keep that darn plank rail up. The feeling you get when you answer that question with a “yes” is why we all keep doing this sport.

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What does being named to the 2010 B list mean to you? It is someone saying to me, “Hey, you’re on the right track...keep at it!” It isn’t like winning the lottery where one day you’re eating the Dollar Menu at McDonalds (which I would eat even if I was a millionaire) and then...BAM! You’re a millionaire. It’s more like starting as an intern at a company, and after years of working your way up, you become a partner. It makes me even hungrier to become a permanent fixture on the high-performance list. What are your goals for 2010 and beyond? My goal is to be a permanent fixture on these lists. I hope to have multiple horses qualified for the Pan American Games and London 2012. I envision spending more time in the U.K. I love to stay active and enjoy the whirlwind life of an event rider. I have a growing business at a barn in Gladstone, NJ. I would like to see it continue to expand, and see my horses and students gain confidence and continue to progress.

Outside of your discipline, what are your favorite pastimes? I love traveling, music, friends and family. I’m a simple horse person. I still get excited about jumping, and I would rather wear a pair of Pikeur britches than carry a Coach bag. I’d rather sleep in my trailer to be close to my horses than stay at a four-star hotel. I believe to be at the top of any sport or business you have to “be it.” This is not something I “do,” it’s who I “am.”

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Rich Fellers: Striking a Balance Between Work and Family Family man Rich Fellers began riding at the age of 11 when he was given a two-year-old Appaloosa for his birthday. Some four decades later, this Oregonian has challenged the world’s top show jumpers. Most recently, Rich took home the top prize at the $75,000 Sacramento World Cup Qualifier, posting the final’s only double-clear round aboard his star mount, Flexible. The 16-hand Irish Sport Horse (owned by Harry and Mollie Chapman) is smaller than many of his competitors, but that’s okay according to his pilot, who says the horse has the heart and fight to make up for any perceived disadvantages. In a break from training, Rich answered some questions for equestrian magazine. What are your aspirations for 2010? I would like to qualify for the World Cup Finals in Geneva to redeem myself and Flexible after a poor performance the last day of the 2009 Finals in Vegas. The WEG trials are a possibility, although doing both championship events with the same horse raises a bit of concern from a horsemanship perspective, as well as the business end of things. What is the secret to your success? I have no secrets regarding my success. It’s all about hard work and commitment to fundamentals in both flat and over fences training. The rest is up to the horse. What are your proudest moments in 2009? My proudest moments in 2009 were watching my daughter, Savannah, learn and develop in tennis (a new high school sport for her); watching my son, Chris, work on the jump crew at Thunderbird Showpark for his first real job; and helping and observing as my wife, Shelley, developed her newest jumper, Revenge. What do you like to do for fun? I really enjoy just being with my family. It doesn’t matter so much what we are doing, as long as we are together.

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Showing Sensitivity to Soy? I have a horse in my care that is sensitive to soy, so I have been looking for a protein supplement or ration balancer that does not contain soy. Would there be any issues with feeding cottonseed meal by itself as a protein supplement or as an ingredient in a ration balancer?

Cotton is grown primarily for its fiber, yet cotton production yields two important by-productsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;cottonseed oil and cottonseed meal. Cottonseed meal is not commonly used as a protein source in premium horse feeds because it lacks the amino acid profile found in superior protein sources like soybean meal. Protein quality is determined by the amount and balance of amino acids that make up the protein.

The protein quality of cottonseed meal The heat treatment inherent to some is considered low because it has about processing procedures such as pelleting half the amount of lysine normally would most likely inactivate the gossyfound in soybean meal. Lysine is essenpol, making cottonseed meal safe for tial for proper growth and a healthy inclusion in horse feeds. immune system, so its presence is parHigh-protein alternatives to soyticularly critical in feeds intended for bean and cottonseed meal exist. The growing horses. gold standard for protein supplementaThoughts are mixed as to whether tion is milk casein but it is expensive. unprocessed cottonseed meal should be Canola meal is a source of good-qualifed to horses, as it may contain elevated ty protein, and it is used often by feed amounts of manufacturers. gossypol, a Other protein Consultation with a knowledgeable toxin that is sources are thought to sunflower equine nutritionist will alleviate any bind iron and meal, peanut concerns you may have about interfere with meal, distillers providing your soy-sensitive horse protein digesgrains, brewers with an adequate diet. tion. Gossypol dried grains, might cause sudden death if ingested in sufficient quantities. The younger the animal, the more susceptible it is to gossypol toxicity. It should be noted, however, that several studies involving young horses have been conducted using cottonseed meal as a protein supplement. The cottonseed meal fed in those studies had known levels of gossypol, generally less than 0.2%, and no symptoms of toxicity were noted in these trials. Modern processing methods and cultivation of low-gossypol varieties of cotton have reduced this risk. However, before using large amounts of cottonseed meal in horse rations, horse owners should verify that the gossypol content is within an acceptable range. Certain feed manufacturers use cottonseed meal in processed feeds.

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linseed meal, and dehydrated alfalfa. Depending on what other raw materials your local feed manufacturer has available, a combination of different protein sources may provide an appropriate balance of amino acids to a ration balancer. Consultation with a knowledgeable equine nutritionist will alleviate any concerns you may have about providing your soy-sensitive horse with an adequate diet. If you would like to submit a nutrition question, please contact Eileen Phethean at ephethean@ker.com or mail to: equestrian Nutrition Questions, c/o Kentucky Equine Research, 3910 Delaney Ferry Rd, Versailles, KY 40383. â&#x2013; Joe D. Pagan, PhD

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Danielle McGunigal Fort Valley, VA

If you want to talk to an upbeat, fun and active person, just say hello to Danielle McGunigal. You’ll most likely find this 38-year-old mother-of-two at an endurance event. As the daughter of World Champion Valarie Kanavy (1994, 1998) and 1979 National Champion Lawrence Kanavy, it seems only natural that Danielle would get involved with endurance, although she said that her two brothers and their families are nonhorse people. She did her first endurance race at age eight, four years after her mother sat her on a horse. She won her first race at age nine. She was hooked. And at age 10 she won the National Championship. At age 15, she became a member of Team USA, and when she was 25, she captured the World Championship. She admits she actually didn’t mean to win the World Championship in 1996. She and her mom had switched horses so they could both make it on the U.S. team. Valerie was the reigning World Champion with the Arabian, Pieraz (aka, Cash). But in 1996, she opted to ride TK Fire N. Gold so Danielle could compete with Cash. As mother and daughter came to the finish they rode together, waving to the crowds. “When it came to the finish, we didn’t know what to do,” Danielle described. “Cash was the better horse that day, but we knew Fire would win in a sprint. My mom was the reigning World Champion, so I kind of thought my mother should win. We were cross-

ing the finish line together and Cash poked his nose out and I just won. I really didn’t mean to. Cash was a competitive horse, and he really wanted to win.” With only a few breaks here and there for college and the birth of her children, endurance has become a way of life. With over 7,000 miles under her belt, Danielle is working with horses every day she can. A typical day starts with getting the kids—Emma, age nine, and Aidan, age seven—off to school. Of late, while she has been taking a brief break from her job as an ER nurse, Danielle and others have been working about 10 horses a day. The end of the day finds her taking care of her kids and doing many of the activities she loves. “There are a lot of great things in this world to do,” she said “I really like to cook. I like to entertain and work out. I am an avid reader. I really like spending time with my friends and my significant other. I like to travel.” And three things she admits she can’t live without include horses, chocolate and wine. And perhaps her iPod, which is what helps her get through a long race. She said that around mile marker 65 she starts getting bored, so she needs a little pick-me-up. “Sometimes you can solve the economy problems or world peace,” she joked. “I listen to my iPod a

lot. Especially if I am alone I sing to the horse. I listen to songs that keep me motivated because if my attitude remains upbeat, the horse stays upbeat. They absolutely pick up your vibes.” While most of her music is country, she has everything from country to serious rock—from Buck Cherry to Seether to Def Leapard to Poison—a very eclectic mix. And sometimes she even listens to books on the trail or while doing mundane barn work. So why all the hard work? The goal—the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which are slated for 2010 in Lexington, KY. And she is well on her way as the recent winner of the Kentucky Cup Endurance test event in October 2009 with Gold Raven. She calls that race the hardest race she has ever done due to the harsh weather conditions. Even though the race was shortened to 75 miles during the event because of deteriorating footing, Danielle is happy she stayed in the race and didn’t drop out. So with some top horses in her barn and her dedication to a sport she loves, if all goes her way, Danielle may get her chance to compete in the greatest of equestrian competitions. And if you happen to be along the trail past mile marker 65, you may just hear her singing to her horse—and remaining upbeat as always. ■ Sarah Conrad

Clockwise, from top left: Danielle in her rain gear at Kentucky Cup in October 2009. • Danielle and mom, Valarie Kanavy. • Danielle has won a lot of big events. • Danielle competing in the Kentucky Cup • The vets give her horse, Gold Raven, a thorough exam. 50

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I listen to songs that keep me motivated because if my attitude remains upbeat, the horse stays upbeat. They absolutely

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horses Moose (equitation/hunter), Gobi (equitation/jumper) and Belle (first horse) are all such good horses. I love them!

10 things I

love books Twilight...I love these books! I can’t wait to see the New Moon.

Facebook I could spend days straight on Facebook.

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Devoucoux Biarritz saddles They are so comfortable and put me in the right position riding.

chocolate ice cream I love chocolate ice cream!

Who: Haley Webster Age: 13 Where: Orangevale, CA What: Up-and-coming hunter/jumper who continues to shine with her string of wins and dedication to excellence. Der Dau field boots My boots are so soft, easy to ride in and comfortable... even when I have to wear them all day long.

Sprint Lotus cell phone My mom calls me a texting machine. Thank goodness for unlimited texting or I would be grounded for life. When I don’t have my phone for a day I am totally lost.

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competing I am a very competitive person. When I have a bad round at a show, I get very mad at myself because I know I can do better. I remind myself I won’t make the mistake again.

family My mom, dad, sister and “gampi” are so supportive of my riding. We all travel together when we go to shows. And, my personal chauffer (my brother) that also helps out with the driving. It “takes a village” to put this whole thing together.

Monopoly I am always the car.

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Equestrian Style THE

H O L I DAY S :

The holidays are a special time, indeed. It seems that everyone has a favorite recipe they dust off and prepare for that much-

anticipated buffet or dinner. There are memories of holidays past that flood the mind with warm feelings and fond remembrances. And there are those who look forward to the holidays to come and the many opportunities to create new and lasting stories in which to share and pass down to generations to come. And the many equestrians we talked to were no exception when it came to stories and memories to share. Consider it our holiday gift to youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a window into the holiday habits of some of the horse sport worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high-performance athletes, as well as those who have made a name for themselves over the last competition year. Go ahead. Settle in. Open this gift, and join us in our celebration of the holidays.

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is not surprising that this tradition isn’t taken lightly. Christmas O’Connor Style “It gets to be quite competitive, let’s put it that way,” said Countless Black and Tan Terriers, family, friends, food Karen. “People usually bring festive things, lottery tickets, and general organized mayhem descend on David and Karen and all kinds of different things. Last year, there was quite a O’Connor’s house every year for Christmas. The supporting battle for some sexy lingerie. It was quite memorable, especast changes annually, but the main characters and storyline cially because it was my grandmother who fought so hard for remain the same. it. One year, there was one of those snowman holiday “Almost every year we have the ‘homeless Christmas,’” sweaters—size small. My cousin, Rob, who is a huge guy pasaid Karen. “People that don’t get the holiday off become part raded around in it. He looked like he was wearing one of of the family. We used to be in Virginia, now in Florida.” those cropped-top half-shirts...it barely covered his chest!” It’s not just the crew who work for the O’Connors, but The O’Connor and Lende families, staff, friends and anyone from the surrounding farms is welcome (and expectanyone else who might not have Christmas plans turns up to ed) to show up. The O’Connor family has a far-reaching celebrate, but in 2009 there will be one extended wing—a Tuesday dinner at very important person missing. their house can be pretty memorable, Phil Lende—Karen’s father and a so holidays border on historic. Karen and David ensure that fixture in the life of anyone who had “Usually on Christmas we try to everyone—especially if it is spent a moment with him—passed give everyone the morning off, and their first Christmas away away earlier this year. His absence David and I muck out,” said Karen. from their own family—feels leaves a chasm, not only in the family, “Well, that doesn’t always happen. but also in the lives of all those forturight at home. David mucks, and I end up trying to nate enough to spend a holiday at the do stuff in the house.” O’Connors. Karen and David ensure that “Twenty or so people come, we have an open door,” said everyone—especially if it is their first Christmas away from Karen. “This year, 2009, will be challenging because it will be their own family—feels right at home. So much so that some the first year we won’t have my dad. But we will have lots of of the kids invite their own families the next year. family support and friends...so it is what it is.” “Everyone that comes brings the holiday dish that most portrays their special holiday,” said Karen. “Whatever it is, A California Christmas it’s great, but it’s not potluck because we organize it. We alHannah Selleck of Westlake Village, CA, is one of the top ways have a number of different desserts, eight to 10 different young riders in the country. She won last year’s USEF Show ones, mostly pies. My mother is a great pastry chef, so she Jumping Talent Search Finals-West, and she and her horse, has kind of taken that on.” Bauer, took home the Team Gold medal with Zone 10 and Many families become cast on the couch after Christmas the Individual Gold medal in the 2008 North American Judinner, but at the O’Connor’s the amusement is just starting. nior & Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). This year, “After dinner and dessert, we do a ‘Yankee swap.’ You the 20-year-old Selleck has concentrated on the jumpers with have a limit...no gifts more expensive than $20,” said Karen. her mounts Tosca and Bauer. She has been very successful in “Everyone picks a number which is equal to the number of the high amateur jumpers and in the open jumper classes at gifts. Number one picks first. The gifts are hilarious. Then Spruce Meadows. number two opens their gift. They can trade with number Hannah and her parents, Tom and Jillie, usually stay one and then each number goes and can trade with those behome in California to celebrate the holidays. They play host low them. Then number one gets to go at the end.” to their extended family, which is their Christmas tradition. In a house full of Olympic medals, ribbons and titles, it

Clockwise, from top left: Karen and David O’Connor are one of the eventing world’s star couples. • An organized “bring a dish” dinner serves as the O’Connor holiday feast. • Karen’s mother is chief pie and pastry chef during the holidays. • David and Karen at a black-tie affair in 2009. • Mucking is on the to-do list for David on Christmas day. • With Florida being the home of the O’Connor Christmas, palm trees with lights are a common backdrop. 64

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“It is a fun celebration with about 30 people who are all championships at all three indoor final shows. She also my aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents,” Hannah dewon Young Rider Individual Gold and Team Silver medals scribed. “We all exchange gifts together and have a delicious at this year’s NAJYRC. Christmas dinner with lots of desserts. My mom’s birthday is While Jennifer and her family usually stay home in also on Christmas, so we celebrate her birthday, as well.” Ohio for the holidays, she noted that they have gone on Another Selleck family tradition started because of a vacation before, and sometimes they will travel to their suggestion that Hannah made one year. “My family just has home in Florida. “We go there for some warm weather,” the traditional Christmas dinner, but one year I made a speJennifer said. “We don’t really do anything very exciting, cial request for macaroni and cheese. Everyone loved my but we always spend it together.” suggestion, and we have continued to have macaroni and Jennifer said the holidays have really become a time cheese every year since,” she laughed. when she and her brothers get to bond. “We got along fine Although Hannah has been riding since she was young, when they lived here, but since they have gone to college it was a special Christmas gift that and don’t live at home anymore, we helped cement her passion for the get along better!” she laughed. “It’s sport. She stated that the best Christgreat to have them home.” Hannah and her parents, mas gift that she ever received was her Jennifer and her family celebrate Tom and Jillie, usually stay large pony, Dreamy. Hanukkah, and they do have some home in California to Hannah explained, “She was the traditions that go along with the relicelebrate the holidays. second pony I had. Dreamy was defigious holiday. “We light the menorah nitely the best Christmas gift I have every night. My dad is pretty reliever gotten because she was such a gious. If we travel somewhere for the special pony. She took me through so many divisions, which holidays, we bring a menorah,” she said. “We also play really advanced my riding career and made me realize this dreidel every year. It is our family tradition to spend at sport was something I wanted to commit to.” least one day of Hanukkah together.” Hannah’s favorite holiday memory is from a few years Togetherness, rather than gift-giving, is a big theme ago, and while the term “White Christmas” doesn’t actually for the Waxman family during the holidays. “We don’t reapply, she thinks it is close enough. “One of my favorite ally give too many gifts, but my favorite memory is from holiday memories was a few years ago when it rained on when I was little,” Jennifer remembered. “We used to get a Christmas,” she said. “Since I live in Southern California, small gift for the first few days of Hanukkah, and the last we don’t have snow on Christmas, so rain is the closest you day we would get a big gift. That was pretty exciting. Now, can get!” our family isn’t big into celebrating holidays and birthdays. We celebrate, but not to a huge extreme.” A Hanukkah on Holiday Another Waxman tradition is to make latkes, or potaEighteen-year-old Jennifer Waxman of Chagrin Falls, to pancakes, every year. Fried food is traditionally eaten on OH, celebrates the holidays with her immediate family— Hanukkah in commemoration of the oil that miraculously her parents Gary and Diane, and her two older brothers burned for eight days when the Maccabees purified and Adam (21) and Michael (23). rededicated the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. “It’s a way to Jennifer is one of the best junior hunter/jumper riders celebrate the miracle,” Jennifer explained. in the country. This year, she catch-rode Vida Blue, owned “I eat them plain, but a lot of people in my family put by Elm Rock Farm, LLC, to the “Triple Crown” of champiapplesauce on them,” she described. “They’re kind of like onships in the hunters when they won junior hunter hash browns.”

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Along with tradition and remembrance, Jennifer said that the holidays are a way for her family to celebrate each other. She said, “It’s nice that all of my family gets to spend time together. My brothers are away now, and I’m gone a lot for riding. We don’t get to see that much of each other anymore, so it’s nice that we can all get together.”

downstairs, there were gifts everywhere. Now as a parent, I’m in awe. There was just an abundance of things for us as kids. I’d love for my father to carry that through for his grandchildren. I think he should come up and make it that special.” Breakfast, rather than dinner, was the big Christmas meal for Lauren and her family when she was growing up. Twins and Two Holidays “We weren’t allowed to get dressed in the morning. You Top dressage rider Lauren Sammis of South Orange, had to come down in your pajamas to open your gifts,” she NJ, and Wellington, FL, is finding that new traditions arise recalled. “We always had breakfast in our pajamas. When I with a newly extended family. Lauren is a Pan American think of Christmas meals, it’s more about breakfast than Games Team Gold and Individual Silver medalist. having big dinners at night. More than likely, we had Lauren and her partner, Melanie French toast, scrambled eggs, panSummers, and their twin daughter cakes...that sort of thing.” Ryan, and son, Aidan, who are almost When Lauren was a child in Jennifer and her family a year-and-a-half old, are finding a Wayne, NJ, the Christmas tree was the celebrate Hanukkah, and way to combine Hanukkah and focal point of their holiday celebrathey do have some traditions Christmas. “Since my partner is Jewtions. “It was just really important that go along with the ish, we celebrate both,” Lauren said. that we had a great big tree because “We do some Christmas and some we had a room with a really high ceilreligious holiday. Hanukkah. We do a Christmas tree ing in the house when I was growing on one side of the room, and we have up,” she said. “We had the biggest tree a menorah on the other side of the room. Any reason to and the most lights. All of the ornaments were from our give gifts, we give gifts! And any time to keep eating, we do family; it was a lot of history. We had trains around the family dinners.” tree when I was young—great big old trains with the wide Lauren and her family celebrate the holidays in New tracks. We would sit there for hours and hours and play Jersey before moving to their winter base in Florida, and with those trains.” since their children are still young, their families now travAlthough Ryan and Aidan are too young to remember el to their house to visit. Gift-giving is a major part of their this year’s holidays, Lauren and Melanie hope to make it as holiday experience. “We open presents on Christmas Day. special as possible for them. “This year, the babies still We also open up presents on the first day of Hanukkah probably won’t quite get it. Right now they get as much of and any other day of Hanukkah that we want to. It’s typia thrill getting the box as they do the gift inside,” she cally just us opening presents for the holidays,” she joked. laughed. “I’m excited and thrilled to have them see the tree The best Christmas gift that Lauren ever received was and have them wake up and see that Santa has been here.” a life-changing event. “I found out I was pregnant a few Lauren isn’t too sure that her role as “Santa” will be as days before Christmas, so that was a pretty huge gift,” she much fun. “I didn’t realize Santa’s elves needed so much revealed. help with assembly. I thought the elves had it covered, but Lauren believes that their new traditions of celebratapparently they need some help,” she quipped. ing the holidays draw upon the experiences that she had This article was written with the help of Jennifer Wood, growing up. “As a child, my father made Christmas exJoanie Morris and Brian Sosby. traordinary,” Lauren remembered. “When we came

Clockwise, from top left: Michael, Jennifer and Adam gather for a holiday photo. • Challah, a braided bread, is a Hannakah favorites for many who celebrate the holiday. • Spinning the dreidel is a fun game played during the holiday. • Donuts are a popular sweet treat. • Latkes are a must at Hannukah. • The nine-branch menorah is lit each night during the holiday. Following page. Clockwise, from top left: Melanie Summers and Lauren Sammis shown here in Rio de Janeiro at the 2007 Pan American Games. • The menorah sits across from the Christmas tree in their home. • Trains around the tree was a special memory of Lauren’s childhood. • Their biggest presents in 2008 were twins, daughter Ryan (left) and son Aidan (right). • A big tree is a long-standing Sammis family tradition. • Breakfast was the big holiday meal for Lauren as a child. • Old family ornaments adorn the holiday tree. 68

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licensedofficialsnews 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: February 8 for the April 2010 meeting. June 7 for the August 2010 meeting. October 12 for the January 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. Retired licenses: The following licensed officials have indicated they are retiring one or more licenses. We thank them for their service to the Federation over the years. McDermott, Michael Mayo, John Deceased: We extend our sympathies to the families of the following licensed officials. Vento, Russell - 1960-2009 ■ Mary Smith

fortherecord 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.

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This is official notice of actions taken by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc., Hearing Committee on September 2, 2009. The Committee Members present received and accepted a plea agreement tendered pursuant to Chapter 6, GR617, wherein MICHAEL NEWMAN, KAREN NEWMAN and AUBREY HILL FARM of Pace, FL, violated Chapter 9, GR907.3, Chapter 11, GR1102, GR1105, and GR1107, and Rule HP127 (2008 Rules) of this Federation, in that MICHAEL NEWMAN, KAREN NEWMAN and AUBREY HILL FARM applied for a recording for the pony, Short Story, although the pony already had a recording number under a different name; failed to advise the Federation of the name change from Saltwood Cecily to Short Story; had Short Story re-measured (as small) although there was already a permanent measurement for the same pony under the name Saltwood Cecily (as medium); allowed Short Story to be shown in the Small Green Pony Hunter and Small Pony Hunter divisions during the 2008 competition year although the pony’s permanent measurement was medium; and misrepresented the pony’s identity, age, and height on entry blanks during the 2007 and 2008 competition year. For this violation, it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, KAREN NEWMAN and AUBREY HILL FARM shall be found not in good standing and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for one month, less 5 days for suspension already served, 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 suspension shall commence on December 1, 2009, and terminate at midnight on December 26, 2009. Any horse or horses, completely or in part owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of KAREN NEWMAN and AUBREY HILL FARM, or shown in their names or for their reputations, (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 MICHAEL NEWMAN shall be found not in good standing 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 December 1, 2009, and terminate at midnight on December 31, 2009. Any horse or horses, completely or in part owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of MICHAEL NEWMAN, 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 time period. Furthermore, MICHAEL NEWMAN, KAREN NEWMAN and AUBREY HILL FARM are fined collectively $4,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. This is official notice of actions taken by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc., Hearing Committee on September 15, 2009:

Below are the official rulings reached by the Hearing Committee following hearings held in these matters and/or plea agreements made:

JEAN KINSELLA of Roxbury, CT, violated Chapter 10, GR1034.4, GR1036.1, GR1036.6, and GR1038.1 of this Federation, in connection with the Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show held on August 12-16, 2008, in that JEAN KINSELLA served as Technical Delegate although she was not eligible to officiate until she fulfilled the necessary licensing requirement and also served as scribe. The Hearing Committee members present directed that JEAN KINSELLA be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j.

This is official notice of actions taken by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc., Hearing Committee on September 14, 2009.

MELANIE GARDY of Doylestown, PA, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1d; Chapter 9, GR907.3; and Chapter 11, GR1101, of this Federation, in connection with the

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WENDI SCHNITTJER of Watkinsville, GA, violated Chapter 4, GR410-411 of this Federation, in connection with the 2009 Zada Cup, USEF-Q Horse Show held on February 14-15, 2009, in that WENDI SCHNITTJER, as trainer, exhibited the horse CHAPMAN after it had been administered and/or contained in its body caffeine. For this violation of the rules, the Hearing Committee members present directed that WENDI SCHNITTJER be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that WENDI SCHNITTJER, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by CHAPMAN at said competition and must pay a $200 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15.

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fortherecord Quentin Riding Fall Horse Show held on September 4-7, 2008, in that MELANIE GARDY misrepresented the identity of the horse, SUMMER SENSATION, on entry blanks, a Horse Identification Application, and the EIA Report. For this violation, it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, MELANIE GARDY shall be found not in good standing and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for three 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 three month suspension shall commence on July 1, 2010, and terminate at midnight on September 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 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 MELANIE GARDY be fined $3,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. KATHERINE DESANTIS of Richmond, MA, violated Chapter 10, GR1032.1 of this Federation, in connection with the River Wind Horse Shows held on August 17, 2006; August 23, 2007; and August 21-22, 2008, in that KATHERINE DESANTIS officiated as Steward for more than two consecutive years at the same Competition. The Hearing Committee members present directed that KATHERINE DESANTIS be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. BOBBY BURGESS and STOCKWOOD SADDLEBREDS of Pulaski, VA, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1d, and Chapter 9, GR913 of this Federation, in connection with the ASHAV Horse Show held on September 26-29, 2001; North Carolina State Fair Horse Show held on October 3-21, 2001; and the Raleigh Spring Premier Horse Show held on March 26-28, 2009, in that BOBBY BURGESS and STOCKWOOD SADDLEBREDS were reported three times for making nonnegotiable payments toward entry fees. The Hearing Committee members present directed that BOBBY BURGESS and STOCKWOOD SADDLEBREDS be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $250 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. PAMELA OTIS of Glen Head, NY, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1g, GR702.1k and GR703.1b of this Federation, in connection with the Hunter Isle November I Horse Show held on November 8-9, 2008, in that PAMELA OTIS was on competition grounds and showed while suspended; thereby failing to obey a penalty imposed by the Federation. For this violation of the rules, the Hearing Committee members present directed that PAMELA OTIS be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that PAMELA OTIS 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, GR703.1.g. JESSICA SMITH of Suffolk, VA, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1g, GR702.1k and GR703.1b of this Federation, in connection with the Shenandoah Valley Arabian I Horse Show held on June 19-20, 2008; Shenandoah Valley Classic Championship Horse Show held on June 21-23, 2008, and Region XV Championships held on July 2-6, 2008, in that JESSICA SMITH was on competition grounds and showed while suspended; thereby failing to obey a penalty imposed by the Federation. For this violation of the rules, the Hearing Committee members present directed that JESSICA SMITH be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $1,100 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that JESSICA SMITH must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won at said competitions and must pay a $200 fee to each competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1.g. HEATHER MAYFIELD of Baton Rouge, LA, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1g, GR702.1k and GR703.1b of this Federation, in connection with the Magnolia Classic Arabian II Horse Show held on March 26-29, 2009, in that HEATHER MAYFIELD was on competition grounds and attempted to compete at the above mentioned competition while suspended; thereby failing to obey a penalty imposed by the Federation. For this violation of the rules, the Hearing Committee members present directed that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b, GR703.1f and GR703.1j, HEATHER MAYFIELD shall be fined $1,100 and immediately be found not in good standing, suspended from membership and be forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition, and is

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excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions: (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 suspension shall commence as of October 2, 2009, and will terminate once her indebtedness to the Federation has been paid in full. 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. This is official notice of actions taken by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc., Hearing Committee on September 16, 2009. NORMAN DELLO JOIO of Wellington, FL, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1d, and GR702.1e; and Chapter 13, GR1304.13 of this Federation, in connection with the WEF 11 Horse Show held on March 18-22, 2009, in that at the conclusion of his clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class in the Denemethy Ring, NORMAN DELLO JOIO, approached the judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tower without the permission of the Steward or Show Committee; and upon entering the tower he began to shout and cast aspersions on the character and integrity of the judges. For these violations of the rules, the Hearing Committee members present directed that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f , NORMAN DELLO JOIO 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 January 1, 2010, and terminate at midnight on January 31, 2010. Any horse or horses, completely or in part 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 time period. The Hearing Committee further directed that NORMAN DELLO JOIO be fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. 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: Please check the next issue of equestrian for Administrative Penalties pursuant to Chapter 4, GR412 and Chapter 6, GR616. 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: HAVINS, KAREN - Trenton, TX KOHART, MARY - Ambler, PA MURPHY, JENNIFER - Delray Beach, FL PHILLIPS, KATHARINE - Ambler, PA JAIME CAMACHO - Summerfield, FL KATHY ROSARIO - Summerfield, FL ELISABETH CASNER - Weston, MA SAMUEL PAROT - Sag Harbor, NY (10/6/09-10/23/09) 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.

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DENISE BACORN of Jackson, NJ, has failed to settle her indebtedness in connection with the Middlesex County Horse Show held on June 18-21, 2009. DENISE BACORN, MEGAN BACORN and horse I’VE BEEN SPOTTED are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed Competition until further notice. LORI BENNETT and LYNN CLAIRE, LLP, of Winter Park, FL, have failed to settle their indebtedness in connection with the RMI Mid-Florida IV Horse Show held on May 29-31, 2009; The Skidmore College Saratoga Classic I Horse Show held on June 10-14, 2009; and The Skidmore College Saratoga Classic II Horse Show held on June 17-21, 2009. LORI BENNETT, ASHLEIGH CLAIRE BENNETT, and LYNN CLAIRE, LLP, are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed Competition until further notice. AMY GENTRY of Bremo Bluff, VA, has failed to settle her indebtedness in connection with the Keswick Hunt Club Horse Show held on May 13-17, 2009. AMY GENTRY, HANNAH GENTRY and horse CASTLE ELLEN are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 15, GR1508, from participating in any Licensed Competition until further notice. JUDY HARDING of Simla, CO, has failed to settle her indebtedness in connection with the Colorado Arabian Estes Park Horse Show held on July 3-5, 2009. JUDY HARDING, KELLEY HARDING and horses HLL CAMIRA and HLL ALLYCZYK, are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed Competition until further notice. JEFFREY MARTIN of Denver, CO, has failed to settle his indebtedness in connection with the Estes Park Hunter/Jumper Festival I Horse Show held on July 22-26, 2009. JEFFREY MARTIN, SAMMY MARTIN, NICOLE WEBB and horse MAE WEST are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed Competition until further notice. (Nicole Webb; (9/23/09-9/29/09) FRANCISCO MARTINEZ of Weston, FL, has failed to settle his indebtedness in connection with the Estes Park Hunter/Jumper Festival I Horse Show held on July 22-26, 2009. FRANCISCO MARTINEZ and horses ALLY and WALDINA are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed Competition until further notice. (Waldina - 9/23/0910/16/09; Francisco Martinez - 9/23/09-10/20/09) JENNIFER ROBERTS of Durham, NC, has failed to settle her indebtedness in connection with the Winston National Horse Show held on August 12-16, 2009 and the Constitution Classic Horse Show held on August 19-23, 2009. JENNIFER ROBERTS and horse ORPHEUS are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed Competition until further notice. (10/7/09-10/13/09) AUTOMATIC SUSPENSIONS (Chapter 10, GR1034.3j) 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, GR1304.3j. 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 ASTOR - Jennifer Roberts (10/7/09-10/13/09) BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE - Nicole Webb (9/23/099/29/09) BOOTS - Nicole Webb (9/23/09-9/29/09) CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI - Mary Kohart CIAO BELLA - Nicole Webb (9/23/09-9/29/09) DAKOTAS ENDEAVOR - Kelley Harding DIXIE CHICK - Sammy Martin HELLON - Francisco Martinez (9/23/09-10/20/09) IMPRESS - Francisco Martinez (9/23/09-10/20/09) LCS HIDDEN GODDESS - Nicole Webb (9/23/099/29/09) PHASE - Francisco Martinez (9/23/09-10/20/09) SECRET WEAPON - Francisco Martinez (9/23/0910/20/09) TEQUILA - Francisco Martinez (9/23/09-10/20/09) TROUBLE MAKER - Hannah Gentry

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BARRED FROM COMPETITION (Rules HU177.6 and HU177.9) The following horse/pony is barred for the remainder of the 2009 competition year due to its height exceeding the limit for the animal’s section. Please check the next issue of equestrian issue for barred from competition due to Rules HU177.6 and HU177.9. AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL STATUS Amateur status: The following individuals were reinstated as Amateurs by vote of the Hearing Committee pursuant to Chapter 13, GR1308. Please check the next issue of equestrian. Professional status: The following individuals have relinquished their Amateur status and declared themselves Professional pursuant to Chapter 13, GR1307.2. ABERNATHY, JULIE - Jefferson, GA ALBERDA, ERIN - Woodinville, WA BARTEL, JULIA - Henderson, MD BERGMANIS, KIM - Alexander, AR BERRY, AMELIA - North Hollywood, CA BOCK, AMY - Wellington, FL BOLES, DAN - Greeneville, TN BURNLEY, MELANIE - Fulton, KY CAMPIONE, ANNE - Clifton, VA COLLINGS, SHERRE - Hugo, MN GRIFFITHS, KATHRYN - Shadow Hills, CA HAMMACK, TIFFANY - Hawthorn Woods, IL HARRIS, NANCY - Lowell, FL HOFFMAN, HEIDI - San Carlos, CA HOMOLA, STACY - Rochester, NY HOUNSEL, CARTER - Austin, TX HUGHES, ALLYSON - New Port Richey, FL KANE, NICOLE - Newport Beach, CA KLEHM, LAUREN - Irving, TX KENNEDY, MORGAN - Petoskey, MI KUCINSKI, BRENNA - Amherst, MA LATTIG, HEATHER - Sparta, NJ LOWE, DAVID - Phoenix, AZ MALMQVIST, DAVIN - Calgary, AB, Canada MERONI, DENISE - Montville, NJ NOVAK, NICK - Poplar Grove, IL OLSHIINA, JODI - Cottonwood, AL PIERCE, AMANDA - Reno, NV STANDISH, AUSTIN - Hammond, LA TORRES, PEDRO - Dover Plains, NY VACEY, JESSICA - Lexington, KY WHITAKER, CASEY - McDonough, GA ■ Compiled by Regulation

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Employment Opportunities EQUESTRIAN FACILITY DIRECTOR. Gloucester County Improvement Authority is seeking applicants for an Equestrian Facility Director of the Gloucester County DREAM Park in Logan Twp., NJ. Individual must possess a four year degree in Agriculture, Equine Science or Farm Business Management or an Associate’s Degree with 4 yrs. experience can be substituted for educational requirements; an understanding of soundboard, light board, spotlights and other equipment in arena/equestrian park preferred. Applicants can be obtained at http://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/ Government/Departments/Personnel/vacancies.cfm. Please submit completed applications and resumes to: Gloucester County Human Resources, PO Box 337, Woodbury, NJ 08096. GCIA is an equal opportunity/ADA compliant govt. agency. M/F. THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCES AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS EQUINE SCIENCES (a 9-month tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor consisting of 35% administration, 35% instruction and engagement, 30% research). The Director will determine strategic direction of all undergraduate programs in Equine Sciences, and oversee undergraduate curriculum development and program delivery and assessment. Active involvement in undergraduate instruction, student recruiting, industry outreach & education, and research/graduate education is expected. A complete position announcement is available at ansci.colostate.edu/. Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2009 or until the position is filled and may be sent to J. D. Tatum, Search Committee Chair, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1171; Telephone: (970) 491-6530; FAX: (970) 4910278; email: J.Daryl.Tatum@Colostate.edu. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado state laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates. WWW.FINDAJUDGE.COM Looking to judge more? Looking for horse show employees? Go to findajudge.com the one stop shop for horse show staff. APPRAISAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY Recession proof business. Our top appraisers earn over $100,000/year appraising horses. Equine background required. Classroom or home study courses available. (800) 704 7020 or visit: www.equineappraiser.com.

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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 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 WIN LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS FOR 4-6 IN A FURNISHED HISTORICAL GUESTHOUSE NEAR LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY during the Keeneland Races and Rolex, last week of April, 2010. Bids accepted by mail. Proceeds to benefit Kerr Arts and Cultural Center in Kerrville, Texas, a non-profit organization. View full details at www.kacckerrville.com/auction.html. 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.

Photographic Services PORTRAITS FOR TIMELESS MEMORIES OF YOUR HORSE OR FOR SALE PURPOSES. Quality. Affordable. Call Michelle at (215) 721-4403. SEPA and Leigh Valley areas.

Real Estate FOR SALE, EXQUISITE 200 ACRE WATERFRONT equestrian estate on the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. Visit: www.cedarpointestate.com SOUTHERN PINES/PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA Horse farms for sale and lease, local experts. Keller-Williams Realty www.HorsefarmPartners.com, (910) 235-0208, (910) 603-5300, (910) 315-4100. OCALA, FLORIDA FARM EXPERTS: Your search is our passion! We’re horse people who search for your farm as if we were searching for our own. Unparalleled service and commitment! www.ocalahorseproperties.com. Call Chris Desino (352) 615-8890. Ocala Horse Properties, LLC. FINE HOMES AND HORSE PROPERTIES available at Aiken and Camden, South Carolina’s oldest sporting communities. Call or write Courtney Conger, The Carolina Company, 333 Park Ave, SW, Aiken, SC 29801 or (800) 880-0108. E-mail: courtneyconger@carolinacompany.com. Website: www.carolinahorseproperties.com.

Real Estate for Lease WEG (LEXINGTON, KY) BARNS AND HOUSE FOR LEASE. 3BD 2BA ranch house, 11 stall barn, 4 stall barn, equip. sand arena, trailer hookups, and excellent turnout. WELL maintained. Will lease all or separately. (859) 5835733.

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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.

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