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features 54 Something for Everyone: The Wonderful World of Western Disciplines—The diversity found in the Western disciplines has brought about new riders and spectators. With an array of classes at breed shows, many equestrians have been happily coaxed to give the deep seat of a Western saddle a try. Some of the industry’s top riders and fans spoke to equestrian magazine and shared their passion for their favorite Western sports.
48 Reining in the Spotlight: Matt Mills—Growing up in Southern California, Matt Mills was as likely to pick up a surf board as a set of reins. But, once he gave reining a spin, he was hooked. So began the journey that led him to a spot on the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games team and a shiny Bronze medal. This year, Matt is hoping to return to the Games and earn a podium position when the dust settles in the ring.
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Markel Renews Support of USEF Young Horse Dressage Program Following a banner year in 2009 for the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the continuation of Markel Insurance as title sponsor. The purposes of this program are to encourage the properly structured development of young dressage prospects through the training scale; to identify and recognize outstanding talent and the training of internationalcaliber horses and to prepare these horses for future careers at the FEI level and participation on U.S. High Performance teams. The Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Selection Trials for the FEI World Breeding Championships will be held in late spring at two traditional
sites: Dressage at Flintridge, CA, (Western) and Dressage at Lamplight May (Central). In an exciting development for 2010, the Eastern Selection Trial will be hosted by VADA/NOVA Summer June Dressage, June 4-6 in Leesburg, VA. In addition, horses from across the nation will once again meet at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL, for the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships, July 22-25, where new stars for the four-, five- and six-year-old divisions will be crowned. ■ Jennifer Keeler
Attention All USEF Competition Managers and Secretaries Why not consider adding a new division to your competition in 2010 or beyond? Divisions are available for the following breeds: Connemara, Welsh, Shetland and National Show Horse. National Affiliate staff is available to give you more information about the requirements in these divisions and how to add them to your competition. Contact Mary Vance in the National Affiliates department at mvance@usef.org or (859) 2256951 for more information. ■ Lori Nelson
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AHC 2010 Horse Industry Directory Now Available in Print and Online The most comprehensive national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resources and racing and gaming organizations is now available for purchase. The American Horse Council’s 2010 Horse Industry Directory is a yearly effort to bring to you a definitive source that puts the equine industry at your fingertips. This year’s directory has a staggering 1,200 listings, including equine publications, state sources of information, breed registries and associations, show and sport organizations, racing and gaming
organizations and more. No other publication provides the depth of national horse industry resources. You can purchase the ultimate horse industry resource for $25. The 2010 Horse Industry Directory is also a member benefit at certain levels of membership with the AHC and may be viewed on the AHC’s “member’s page” for the first time ever. You can join the AHC or order the 2010 Horse Industry Directory by visiting the AHC website at www.horsecouncil.org or by phone at (202) 296-4031. ■ Bridget Harrison
The safe use of EQUIOXX® Oral Paste in horses less than one year in age, horses used for breeding, or in pregnant or lactating mares has not been evaluated.
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EQUIOXX® (firocoxib) Oral Paste was safely used concomitantly with other therapies, including vaccines, anthelmintics, and antibiotics, during the field studies. Information for Owner or Person Treating Horse: You should give the Client Information Sheet to the person treating the horse and advise them of the potential for adverse reactions and the clinical signs associated with NSAID intolerance. Adverse reactions may include erosions and ulcers of the gums, tongue, lips and face, weight loss, colic, diarrhea, or icterus. Serious adverse reactions associated with this drug class can occur without warning and, in rare situations, result in death. Clients should be advised to discontinue NSAID therapy and contact their veterinarian immediately if any of these signs of intolerance are observed. The majority of patients with drug-related adverse reactions recover when the signs are recognized, drug administration is stopped, and veterinary care is initiated. Storage Information: Store below 86°F (30°C). Brief excursions up to 104°F (40°C) are permitted. How Supplied: EQUIOXX is available in packs of 20, 72 and 216 individually-boxed syringes. Each syringe contains 6.93 grams of EQUIOXX® paste, sufficient to treat a 1250 lb. horse. For technical assistance or to report suspected adverse reactions, call 1-877-217-3543. NADA 141-253, Approved by FDA EQUIOXX is a registered trademark of Merial Limited, Duluth, Georgia, USA. ® 1050-2012-01 Rev. 02-06 Copyright© 2006 Merial Limited. All Rights Reserved. U.S. Pat. No.: 5981576, 6020343
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Dale Wilkinson 1925-2010 Dale Wilkinson, whose name is synonymous with the sport of reining and known to many as the “Father of Modern-Day Reining,” passed away March 11 in Augusta, GA. At the time of his passing, he was recovering from recent hip surgery and was on dialysis. He was 84. Wilkinson was honored in 1986 as the first inductee into the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Hall of Fame for his many accomplishments, such as becoming the winner of the first NRHA Futurity in 1966 aboard Pocorochie Bo. He was also an American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Hall of Fame inductee and the only rider to win both the NRHA Futurity and NCHA Futurity. With all of his accomplishments, he is proba-
bly best known as a mentor to many of today’s top trainers. He took the education of horsemen and women to a new level when he became the founder and developer of the University of Findlay’s horse program. In 2005, the university recognized Wilkinson by naming an indoor arena in his honor. The arena was one of the original buildings Wilkinson built when he started working with the university in 1976. Wilkinson leaves behind his wife, Lucy; daughters April Weaver and Mavis Garber; son Garry Wilkinson and grandchildren Meaghan, Nathan, Sara and Dakota. Services were held March 16 in Waynesboro, GA. A memorial service took place Saturday, April 17, at the Dale E. Wilkinson Arena in Findlay, OH. NRHA
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Osteoarthritis pain relief with staying power.3 EQUIOXX®(firocoxib). EQUIOXX® (firocoxib) is the next generation of equine pain management that provides 24 hours of pain relief* in just one daily dose3 so it’s convenient to use. It’s also the only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) approved for use up to 14 consecutive days by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)1 and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)2 — compared with only five days for other traditional NSAIDs.1,2 Best of all, you can use EQUIOXX with confidence, because the effectiveness and safety of EQUIOXX have been more thoroughly tested than any other equine NSAID on the market.4,5 Ask your veterinarian for pain relief with staying power — ask for EQUIOXX to help you stay in the competition.
As with any prescription medication, prior to use, a veterinarian should perform a physical examination and review the horse’s medical history. A veterinarian should advise horse owners to observe for signs of potential drug toxicity. As a class, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be associated with gastrointestinal and renal toxicity. Use with other NSAIDs, corticosteroids or nephrotoxic medication should be avoided. EQUIOXX has not been tested in horses less than 1 year of age or in breeding horses, or pregnant or lactating mares. For additional information please refer to the prescribing information or visit www.equioxx.com. *Joint pain and inflammation associated with equine osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease. 1 American Quarter Horse Association. Show rules and regulations. Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations 2008:128. 2 United States Equestrian Federation. Drugs a nd medications guidelines. 2007:2-3. Available at: http://www.usef.org/documents/competitions/2007/2007DrugsMedsGuidelines.pdf. Accessed February 20, 2009. 3 EQUIOXX product label. 4 Based on data provided in FDA Freedom of Information summaries. 5 Data on file at Merial, Safety Study, PR&D 0030701. ®EQUIOXX is a registered trademark of Merial. ©2009 Merial Limited. Duluth, GA. All rights reserved. EQUIEQX924-B (06/09)
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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.
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Darlene Wohlart (1), pipcsofyou.com (2-4), Genia Ply Photography (5-6), Rob Hess (7-8).
Top to bottom, left to right: Chester Weber broke his own record at the Live Oak International (March 28-28) by winning the USEF National Four-In-Hand Driving Championship for a record eight years in a row. Shelley Temple took the FEI Single Pony win with LR Ami B-Line. Robin Groves and Thor’s Toy Truck won the FEI Single Horse division. Misdee Wrigley Miller guided her horses to the FEI Pair Horse victory. At the Festival of the Horse CDI in Burbank, CA, on April 1-4: Marisa Festerling won the Intermediate I Freestyle with Big Tyme (a Young Horse Dressage Program graduate). Jan Ebeling won the Grand Prix aboard Rafalca. At the 2010 Magnolia Classic held in Gonzales, LA, April 1-4: Linda Bowen rode Uncut Jewel to the Adult Three-Gaited Show Pleasure title. Annalise Himmel won the Arabian Ladies Side Saddle honors aboard Da Monica.
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Amy McCool (1), Shannon Brinkman (2), Howard Schatzberg (3-4).
At the Galway Downs International Horse Trials from March 26-28 in Temecula, CA: (Top to bottom, left to right) Tiana Coudray and Ringwood Magister led throughout the CIC***. At the 2010 CIC*** Horse Trials at The Fork in Norwood, NC, from April 6-9: Buck Davidson and My Boy Bobby won the CIC***. At the Oklahoma Centennial, April 8-11, in Oklahoma City: Mary Kris Revard rode Radiance In The Knight to the Morgan Western Pleasure Junior Exhibitor Championship. Ultra’s My Guy was ridden by Sascha Mills to the Morgan Hunter Pleasure Open title.
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breeds &disciplines United States Polo Association Enlists Services of USEF for USPA Equine Drugs and Medications Testing Program – In an effort to implement a pilot program for equine drugs and medications testing for its sanctioned events, the United States Polo Association (USPA) has engaged the services of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equine Drugs and Medications Program. This new pilot program was approved by the USPA Board of Governors in October 2009 and implemented in time for the annual 2010 polo season that includes the annual USPA U.S. Open Polo Championship. (5545) Lexington Junior League Horse Show Adds Western Classes for 74th Year – The Junior League of Lexington is pleased to announce that Lenard Davenport of Springfield, MO, will serve as manager of the 74th Lexington Junior League Horse Show to be held at the Red Mile on July 5-10, 2010. We are also pleased to announce the inclusion of three Western Classes: Western Pleasure Open, Saddle & Bridle William Shatner Western Pleasure and ASB Western Pleasure Championship, as well as the 2010 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final again this year. (5562) United States Equestrian Team Foundation Establishes “International Young Rider Talent Fund” – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the “International Young Rider Talent Fund” that will be used to support the United States Equestrian Federation’s High Performance International Young Rider and Developing programs in the Olympic disciplines. (5536)
USEF Names 2010 Show Jumping Young Rider Tour – Five horse/rider combinations have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to the 2010 Show Jumping Young Rider Tour. These horse/rider combinations were selected based on the criteria outlined in the Selection Procedure for the 2010 Show Jumping Young Rider Tour. These horse/rider combinations will compete at CSIOY Moorsele (Belgium), May 13-16; CSIOY Reims (France), May 28-30 and CSIOY Wierden (The Netherlands), June 3-6, 2010. (5559) 2010 AHHSF Road Pony Camp Scholarship Essay Contest – The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation once again will be offering scholarships to The Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp in Smithfield, KY. Anyone under the age of 18 is encouraged to submit an essay and brief biography. Scholarships will be awarded to the winner(s) of an essay contest titled “Why I Want to Learn More About the Hackney Breed.” (5561) 2010 Equine Roadster Pony Cup – New for the 2010 show season, the Equine Roadster Pony Cup will offer a prize of $10,000 or more. The Equine Roadster Pony Cup will be open to all amateur and open road pony classes and will follow the same rules and point system as the Equine Services Roadster Cup. The final championship classes will be held at the Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show in October. (5560) Get Your Favorite Show with Morgan Classes Star-Rated through the New AMHA Star Rating Program – The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) has created a new program for shows with Morgan classes called the Star Rating Program, which is a way to encourage horse owners to compete on all levels and for smaller shows to expose others to the breed. (5563)
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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114th Annual Devon Horse Show
and equitation, to Saddlebred, Hackneys, harness ponies, Roadsters, Friesians and four-in-hand driving teams. Devon has undertaken a Capital Campaign to raise funds to pay for the new footing, as well as improvements destined for next year.
Devon, PA • May 27-June 6
The 114th Annual Devon Horse Show and Country Fair will boast new, state-of-the-art footing in the Dixon Oval when it opens its 11-day run on May 27.
In 1896, the Devon Horse Show started as a one-day show. Now, years later, it has become the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States. If you haven’t been to Devon, it’s time you experienced it first-hand. To learn more about the show, visit www.thedevonhorseshow.org.
of Virginia’s scenic horse country. The magnificent and prestigious Grafton and Salem Farms encompass the show, nestled on both sides of Route 50, between the village of Upperville and the town of Middleburg. Long a favorite of horse show competitors, Upperville features full divisions of entries from all corners of the United States and abroad. On the grounds one finds pony rides, arts and craft exhibits, boutiques, children’s games, a wide variety of food offerings and a Basset Hound demonstration preceding Sunday’s premiere event, the Upperville Jumper Classic. Visit www.upperville.com to learn more about this historic show.
Upperville Colt and Horse Show
The new footing, a major undertaking, will be installed by Equestrian Services International, which has provided the footing for the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong and the footing used during the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. This new, all-weather surface will meet the needs of all the various breeds and disciplines that compete at Devon, ranging from hunters, jumpers 26
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Founded in 1853, this year marks the 157th gathering and makes Upperville the oldest horse show in the United States. Steeped in tradition, it extends a full seven days, and involves over 1,500 horse-and-rider combinations from young children on ponies to leading Olympic and World Cup riders and horses. Held under The Oaks, the showgrounds are located 40 miles West of Washington, DC, in the rolling hills
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The Egyptian Event Lexington, KY • June 7-12
Since its inception in 1981, The Egyptian Event has been revered as the world’s premiere showcase for Egyptian Arabian horses. In 2010, the Pyramid Society proudly celebrates the Egyptian Event’s 30th Anniversary with an unprecedented line-up of activities throughout the week.
In addition to the exciting competition, there are several special events taking place in tandem with the show. An art exhibit—“A Gift from the Desert: The Art, History and Culture of the Arabian Horse”—will explore the impact of the horse on Near Eastern civilizations with a journey from the arrival of the first domesticated horse in the Near East to the renaissance of purebred Arabian horse breeding in the Near East today. Sponsored by the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, it is open to the public from May 29-October 15, in conjunction with the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. A cocktail reception will take place June 10 at the International Museum of the Horse inside the Kentucky Horse Park. Tickets are only $25 each. Contact the Kentucky Horse Park for tickets at (859) 259-4303 or www.imh.org.
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Jimmy Fairclough: Driven to be the Best
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With his summer planned around this autumn’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, four-in-hand driver Jimmy Fairclough is off to a good start. In March, his four-in-hand team placed second at the 2010 USEF National Driving Championship at Live Oak International presented by U.S. Trust. Now they are building up to the Garden State CAI in May, and if all goes well, they will travel to Germany to compete at Aachen and Riesenback. Fairclough, 51, of Newton, NJ, said that he has qualified for every single World Equestrian Games since his first one in 1990, though he has not competed at all of them. He was part of the 1991 Gold medal-winning World Pairs squad, and in 2002, part of the four-in-hand Silver medal squad. At Live Oak, he added two new horses to his team, Uniek and Splash, whom Jane Clark is leasing from Keady Cadwell. They proved themselves in all three phases and have become an integral part of his team. His regular horses include Selene, Colletta and Charlie Brown. “I was improving the team for dressage and was looking for a horse, and the two really work well together, so we tried it at Live Oak and it went very well,” he explained. “With a four-in-hand, it’s a little like a football team. You may lose one horse and the chemistry changes. Marathon has always been one of my fortes and that’s going very well. When you have the chemistry working together with a team of horses like I have now, it’s almost instant gratification.” He also said that he purchased new equipment and upgraded his carriages last year. For 2010, the USEF has hired Peter Tischer and Michael Freund as team co-coaches; Fairclough also works occasionally with Felix Brasseur and Koos De Ronde. He said that this is the first time in his 32 years as a competitive driver that he has had so much coaching, and he is enjoying the extra input. He also recognizes the team effort that it takes. “Probably the biggest supporter I’ve had is Jane Clark (President and CEO of the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation and owner of Fairclough’s horses), who started supporting me at The Hague in 1994 at the WEG. Jane understands horse sports.” Fairclough and his wife, Robin, a hunter/jumper trainer, own and operate Top Brass Farm in Newton, NJ. Their son, James, has been a national intercollegiate champion in equitation. Fairclough is also president of his family’s business, MB Fairclough and Son, a heating oil company in New Jersey. His days start at 4:30 a.m., and he spends about five hours a day training his horses during the height of the season. He acknowledges that this also takes a team effort, since his grooms often hand walk the horses for him before he arrives at the barn around noon or 1 p.m. “I have two really great guys helping me now—Piotr Lipinski (Poland) and Lucas Martin (Argentina), as well as Gary Coe, who’s ridden with me in the marathon forever. You’re only as good as the people behind you.”
Jimmy Fairclough at the 2009 USEF National Driving Championships.
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Pete Kyle Aims to Rein in a Spot on the WEG Team
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With two brilliant horses to ride, Pete Kyle is a hot contender for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY. The current chairman of the USEF Reining Committee, he is also a strong advocate for reining as an FEI sport. In 2009 riding Whizs Bronze Star, owned by Kaitlin Townsend, Kyle was one of two riders who represented the U.S. at the FEI World Reining Masters Final held during the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City. They placed third out of a selection of the world’s best reiners. Also last year, he won five FEI recognized CRIOs, or international reining shows. Whizs Bronze Star held top honors in freestyle at the 2009 All-American Quarter Horse Congress where judges and spectators gave the pair an outstanding 230 points for their performance. A young horse, Whizs Bronze Star just emerged from his derby eligibility, having claimed top honors at the 2009 NRHA Derby in the Level 3 Intermediate open. Kyle was also reserve champion on John McElreath’s Gimme Major Bucks. “Having the horse of the year was a big honor,” he said. “He’s a really talented horse. He turns around really fast and is a big stopper. He’s good-minded and never offers any resistance. He’s real supple and a lot of fun to ride. He has a lot of personality too. He’s a really fun horse.” Kyle explained the super competitive selection process for the WEG up to now. “We had 14 CRIOs from April 2009 to April 2010, and each rider had to compete in at least three with a minimum score of 68,” he said. “Thirty-one riders are qualified for the championship selection trials on July 6-10 in Oklahoma City. They’ll have a two-round go-around. The top four and an alternate will go to the WEG.” Kyle competed on the World Championship team in Italy in 2008 and said if he makes the WEG team, “It’s always a great honor to represent your country, but it would be a really big deal on your home turf.” A regular coach isn’t part of Kyle’s training, but he lives down the road from champion reining rider Tim McQuay who helps by being his “eyes on the ground.” Along with his wife of 30 years, Tamra, Kyle owns and operates a horse business in Whitesboro, TX. The couple has two sons, Ryan, 23, who’s a fireman, and Reed, 19, who is in college and showing on the AQHA and NRHA circuits. The Kyle family has a full service operation on 400 acres. “We offer training and showing, and we also train youth and amateurs,” said Kyle. “We help buy and sell horses and have a breeding program where we watch other people’s mares and take care of them when they foal. Tamra also works with a vet doing embryo transfers. Our business is horses, and it keeps us out of trouble most of the time!”
Pete Kyle has his eye on the prize—a spot on the 2010 WEG team.
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Fox-Pitt Remains Flawless to take Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone Dutton Wins Third USEF National CCI**** Eventing Championship the strength of the final phase that moved Woodburn from fourth to second. “He’s a phenomenal horse,” said Dutton on Sunday. “He’s highly strung, and out of the whole weekend, I was most thrilled with today.” Dutton and Woodburn also finished on their dressage score of 47.7—something only three other combinations could do. Becky Holder (Wadesboro, NC) laid to rest her demons in the show jumping. She had been in the top spot twice going into the show jumping with Courageous Comet (in 2006 and 2008) but couldn’t produce a winning result. This year brought a different confidence for Holder in the final phase. Her one rail kept her in third place after Kim Severson (who was second after the cross-country) had a disappointing round on Tipperary Liadhnan and dropped down in the placings. Holder and Courageous Comet finished on a final score of 49.2. “On the day you have to just jump one jump at a time as well as you can,” said Holder. Courageous Comet, owned by Holder’s husband, Tom, is a rangy 14-year-old Thoroughbred. Fox-Pitt was impressed with both the competition itself and the pressure from the Americans. “To be on Cool Mountain sitting on top of Woodburn and Courageous Comet...they are fantastic horses so to pip them to the post was a real thrill,” said Fox-Pitt. ■ Joanie Morris
Clockwise, from top left: William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain and Cool Mountain were crowned the 2010 champions. • Lauren Kieffer and Snooze Alarm, a 13-year-old Anglo-Arabian gelding, made their first appearance at this year’s event. • U.S. eventer Boyd Martin and Neville Bardos ended their effort in fourth place. • The weather was less than cooperative. • At the entrance to the Sheila C. Johnson Arena is a wonderful statue of famed U.S. eventer Bruce Davidson, Sr., and the Irish Sport Horse Eagle Lion. • Becky Holder and Courageous Comet finished in third place. • Shopping and Rolex go hand-in-hand. • The winner of the USEF National CCI**** Eventing Championship was Phillip Dutton and Woodburn. He is accompanied by groom Emma Ford. 44
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Shannon Brinkman (1-3, 6, 8), Amanda Bassett (7), Amber Heintzberger (4-5).
William Fox-Pitt put in a foot-perfect show jumping round to complete a weekend during which Cool Mountain exceeded expectation and made his first CCI**** a winning one at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone in Lexington, KY, April 22-25. Riding for Great Britain, Fox-Pitt was the man to catch all weekend and finished on his dressage score of 42.8. But Rolex Kentucky had always eluded him so his flawless round in the Sheila C. Johnson Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park made the win that much sweeter. “I know my chap tries to jump the jumps,” said FoxPitt. “He tried his heart out.” Cool Mountain, a 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, owned by Teresa Stopford Sackville, is royally bred for eventing by the fantastic stallion Primitive Rising. The gelding lived up to the hype and fulfilled Fox-Pitt’s hope that he would materialize into a serious contender. Phillip Dutton (West Grove, PA), was runner-up once again (for the sixth time) but was crowned USEF National CCI**** Champion for the third time despite only riding for the U.S. since 2007. The Aussie-turned-American was thrilled with the performance of Woodburn, the 14-year-old New Zealand Thoroughbred (owned by Ann Jones, Maurdie Faucette and Acorn Hill Farm). Rerouted from the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials due to travel disruptions caused by Iceland’s volcanic eruptions, Woodburn made his trip to Kentucky worth the last minute shuffle. A fantastic cross-country horse, Dutton was most impressed with the horse’s show jumping this weekend. It was
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The World of Western Disciplines
An equestrian history lesson å la Evelyn Wood: Dressage has its roots in ancient Greece, where a cavalry officer blended the art of philosophy with the art of horse training to teach equines complex military maneuvers. Hunters and jumpers, meanwhile, stem from the tradition of fox hunting in 16th Century Europe (Release the hounds!). But Western riding, that’s American. Born on the open range, it evolved and was influenced by Northern Mexican ranchers that needed to rope, herd and otherwise manage cattle from horseback. Think Billy Crystal in City Slickers. By Cynthia Grisolia
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In the show arena, however, Western riding was long in the biggest classes,” she added. exile, at least into the 1940s. By the 1950s, new breeds and Macfarlane also participates in parade horse competinew enthusiasts began to rise up, as did additional classes tion and exhibitions, a glamorous way to combine history, and more glittering accolades. In some parts of the country, drama, eye-popping style, riding skills and a good deal of however, there was still a great divide between Western and “bling.” English disciplines. One possible reason, said renowned clini“We don’t do parade necessarily for the competition, we cian, trainer and champion horseman Tommy Garland, was do parades to show off our horses and equipment,” said pecuniary. “It was a different economic class of people,” he Macfarlane. “We have lovely sterling silver saddles, and we noted. “At the time, Western riders didn’t have as much mon- wear fancy parade outfits. We work very hard to have cosey as the hunter people seemed to have. And trail riders and tumes or terrific tack and to be interesting to our audience,” people like that usually rode in a Western saddle. But that has she said, adding that show themes have included a circus really changed through the years.” motif, as well as authentic Native American regalia complete In the 21st Century, Western riding is finally getting the with stagecoaches. R-E-S-P-E-C-T it deserves. And while its core characteristics Most horse industry people would agree that Western are the same—deep seat, light contact, nimble animals—its riding was, at one time, the happy trail less traveled. But in variations in the competition arena are abundant, spanning recent years throughout the horse industry, worlds are collidall age groups and riding styles. ing. Hunters, jumpers, even dressage enthusiasts, are finding “In our open Western division, we offer classes in workWestern training and showing has much to offer. ing cow, trail, Western pleasure and “I’ve been riding for over 20 years Western riding,” said Jennifer Meland Western is the first thing I did,” lenkamp, Director, National said California-based competitor JenWhether you’re wearing a Breed/Discipline Affiliates and Youth nifer Earles, who shows her Stetson or a Titium helmet, a Programs and Western Committee liHalf-Arabian mare, TR Gone Hollyaison, at the United States Equestrian wood+, at Arabian shows in amateur Der Dau or a Dan Post, at the Federation (USEF). “And in the equiand open reining classes. “But I had so end of the day, riding is, tation division, we offer Western seat much fun at the horse shows, I wanted well, riding. equitation and Western horsemanto enter more classes, so I took up ship,” she added. There is also the hunt seat. Since then I’ve tried almost ever-flashy parade horse, and the Morevery English discipline offered within gan and Arabian divisions offer medal classes for reining seat the Arabian breed.” Earles noted that while it can be chalequitation. lenging switching between disciplines at any given show, she In addition to open Western classes, individual breed “enjoys showing so much that competing in multiple discishows have also provided ample opportunity for Western plines only makes it more fun.” riders to compete—from Western pleasure to trail—and As the creator of CPR Horsemanship Training (that’s have expanded the frontier once dominated by the Quarter Confidence, Patience, Respect), Garland knows not only a Horse to include Morgans, Arabians, Friesians, National thing or two about starting horses, but also about finishing Show Horses and Saddlebreds. them. Consequently, he has seen a lot of crossover at the “In the Western pleasure division, the Saddlebreds are training level. At his facility in Powhatan, VA, he helps horses doing a great job, and they are just very pretty,” said Michele with issues—regardless of their show discipline. “A lot of Macfarlane, a champion show rider and owner of the San hunters come to me that people are having problems with,” Diego-based Scripps Miramar Ranch, which is famous for he said. “I teach them how to be soft. I use techniques I use breeding impressive Pinto Saddlebreds. When she isn’t rackwith my Western horses, and they get them back and they ing up ribbons in three- and five-gaited divisions, Macfarlane say, ‘Man, this is amazing.’ They love them because they are enjoys competing in Western pleasure, as well. “At the Sadsoft and very responsive.” dlebred shows, frequently, the Western pleasure classes are Garland, in fact, began his career in an English saddle.
Opposite: The call of the Western saddle was answered by California’s Jennifer Earle. Having begun her riding career in a Western saddle, she decided to give a variety of disciplines a try. She returned to amateur and open reining classes to show her Arabian mare, TR Gone Hollywood+. usef.org
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“When I was a kid I showed hunter ponies,” he said. “My dad was a trainer and he showed with Rodney Jenkins and guys like that.” Later, Garland made the transition into Western and specifically to showing Arabians in the Western pleasure and hunter pleasure classes. He now says it’s no longer unusual to see English riders swapping their Pessoas for a Circle S. “I’ve had people that have ridden hunters do some Western,” he said. “And when they are on a good Western horse, they feel what it’s really like. At your upper levels, Western is so very precise. Everything has to look effortless.” Both Garland and Earles agree, however, that the bottom line is a good foundation, regardless of what ring you aim to compete in. “To me, a good rider is a good rider. It doesn’t matter what saddle they’re sitting in,” said Earles. “A rider with a solid foundation is usually very adaptable to new styles.” The Western discipline that may, arguably, be the ultimate combo of the American West and classical horsemanship is reining, where a competitive run consists of a succession of patterns and maneuvers that include dazzling 360-degree spins, flying lead changes and—the hallmark of
the reining horse—the sliding stop. The only Western discipline sanctioned by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), reining was added in the year 2000, and it kicked off a new millennium in international equestrian sports. At the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, Team USA captured the Gold medal, though one competitor feels that was only the beginning. “The sport is relatively new compared to jumping and eventing, but it has evolved very fast,” said Matt Mills, an Arizona-based rider who was a member of the Aachen team, “and it’s continuing to grow.” The recognition by the FEI, he said, helped unlock the sport to many more people, but “Folks haven’t really been exposed. After ‘06 there were only four of us from the U.S. to come back and tell the story,” he said. “What’s so great about the WEG being in the U.S. this year [at the Kentucky Horse Park, September 25-October 10] is that the U.S. is going to get to see it.” And what fans and other riders will likely see is that reining horses, as well as trail horses and cutting horses, are not so different from any other competitive equine. “The preparation level is the same. The care of the horses is as precise. The amount of hours we put into training these horses is the same,” said Mills. “It’s a misconception that’s starting to break down—that it’s just that Western/cowboy discipline where we’re just yahooing around. Folks are starting to see that’s not the case.” You might say the journey of equestrian sport has come full circle, with the art of the American West finding its way back across the pond. “Reining is a worldwide event, and it’s become very strong in Europe,” said Mills, who has taught clinics throughout Germany and the Czech Republic and is
Above: Originally from Israel, Eitan Beth-Halachmy is a perfect example of the international draw of the Western disciplines. He has helped popularize what is called Western dressage. • Below: Famed Saddlebred star Michele Macfarlane delights in mixing it up and showing in a variety of disciplines. • Opposite: Tommy Garland certainly knows a thing or two about Western disciplines. However, he started off in an English saddle showing hunter ponies. 50
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planning trips to Canada, Mexico and Dubai. “But go to just In competition, Western dressage is approved by the USEF, about any continent and somebody is doing it.” with competition offered at any Morgan show. And international influences are now taking Western “A group from the Dressage Committee has been inriding one walk-trot further. Eitan Beth-Halachmy hails from strumental in creating the guidelines for judges. They have Israel, where he learned classical horsemanship from a Hunbeen just awesome,” said Ellen DiBella, who is a USEF garian cavalry officer. But his heart, he said “belonged to the Board Member and one of two Morgan representatives. American cowboy. I grew up watching “We hope this will be just another movies with Audie Murphy, Glenn wonderful way to show horses.” Ford and horses like Trigger. I wanted Other varieties of Western riding to ride on galloping horses until the and competition are growing signifiMost horse industry people wind blew tears from my eyes.” cantly. “Cutting is just about would agree that Western That clash of equestrian titans led everywhere,” said Mills. And team riding was, at one time, the Beth-Halachmy to develop “cowboy penning—where teams of three have happy trail less traveled. dressage” (a.k.a. Western dressage). At 60-90 seconds to separate three his Wolf Creek Ranch in Grass Valley, CA, and at clinics and exhibitions throughout the country, Beth-Halachmy has successfully taught piaffes, pirouettes and half-passes from the deep seat of a Western saddle. “Reining has been considered cowboy dressage, but what I do takes it to another level,” said BethHalachmy. “Western riders have been longing for a place in the dressage world without giving up their beloved Westerntype horse, lifestyle or gear,” he added. “This is not just dressage or just Western, it is a partnership of two passions.”
specifically identified cattle from a herd of 30—is one of the fastestgrowing Western horse sports in the U.S., as well as Canada, Australia and Europe. Whether you’re wearing a Stetson or a Titium helmet, a Der Dau or a Dan Post, at the end of the day, riding is, well, riding. “If people can open their minds, and look at what other people do, they may learn something from each other,” said Garland. “A horse is a horse, you know?”
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The youngest member of the Gold medal-winning U.S. reining team at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, Matt Mills, now 31, showed that he had the skill and focus to compete with the best in the world. Today, he trains out of Bobbie Cook’s OutWest Stallion Station and Performance Horses in Scottsdale, AZ, and is devoted to promoting the sport that he loves. In 2010, Matt hopes to represent the United States at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Kentucky and show the world that he is only getting better. Matt and Easy Otie Whiz, a Quarter Horse stallion by top sire Topsail Whiz, are strong candidates for the Adequan U.S. Reining team.
to me because of the judging system. There’s a strict way of judging an event, and the speed gives you a real adrenaline rush,” he said. “It really is exhilarating! Even though I do it every day, getting on a great horse gives you that pumped-up feeling. Because of the precision you really can see results with each competition you go to.” A Supportive Family At age 18, Matt spent a summer Growing up in Southern Califorinternship working for Dell Hendricks, nia, surfing was more popular than a National Reining Horse Association horseback riding, but Matt’s parents (NRHA) professional. The internship “The big thing for me is to be got a package of basic riding lessons turned into a job, and since then Matt’s consistent and be in the top for him at the one stable in his homelife has been defined by his passion for 10 everywhere I go.” town of Long Beach when he was horses. In 2006, he and Hendricks were about nine years old. Little did they teammates in Aachen, along with know that their son would grow up to Aaron Ralston and Tim McQuay. At be a world-class equestrian. the 2006 WEG, Matt and Easy Otie “I took right to it and never looked back,” he said. Whiz scored a 224.5, helping earn the U.S. team the Gold He was not alone in his interest in horses. His sister, medal while placing fourth in the Individual competition. Alissa, is an L.A. County Sheriff and part of the mounted patrol, and his mother enjoys trail riding. Even though his The Balancing Act father, a Baptist minister, is not interested in horses, Matt It was also during his apprenticeship, which lasted from said that both his parents have always been very supportive, 1997 to 2001, that Matt met his wife, Karen, a horse enthusiwhether offering advice or actually buying prospective horses ast who rode at Hendricks’ ranch. Today, the couple has three for him to ensure that he remained competitive in his riding. children: sons Alec and Ryan and a daughter, Emma. As a teenager he had to choose between basketball and Being a competitive horseman is not just a career, it’s a horses, and he said that reining won hands down. “It appeals lifestyle, and one that requires long hours at the barn, in the
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saddle and on the road. When he has time, Matt said that he enjoys exercising and working out, and he plays golf. For entertainment, he said, “I’m definitely an ESPN freak, and I’m always up-to-date on my sports. I like all kinds of movies, except chick flicks.” His need for speed translates into his fun time, as well. “I love to ride my dirt bike, and I have a motocross track in the back yard; sometimes I do that with the kids, too,” he said. “I love hanging out with my family.” He acknowledges that being a world-class athlete and a dad takes a lot of hard work from both him and his wife. “Karen does a lot of running around and is great at taking them to all their school activities,” he said. “We try to bring them to the shows sometimes, too; it’s tough because in or-
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der to be competitive you have to put a lot of time into it. On my days off, I try not to talk about horses all the time. My wife likes to ride, so that’s nice because she’ll come to the barn, too. We try to take a couple vacations a year. We’ve been to Mexico and Hawaii, and we try to go to Disneyland once a year with the kids.” As far as maintaining his enthusiasm for horses, he said, “It’s easy for me because I enjoy what I do so much that it’s a pleasure to get up every morning and ride the horses. It’s so gratifying. I’m a goal-oriented person, and there’s always a show coming up. The whole process is fun.” It Takes a Village Not every horse that Matt has ridden has been a world champion, but he takes the good times and the challenges in stride. “I’m fiercely competitive, so the fire to be the best is always burning,” he said. “I’ve acquired a never-give-up attitude; I’ve had some good show horses that didn’t start so well or were passed around from trainer to trainer. I’m convinced that if you are patient you can get a horse to do a lot of amazing things.” He also acknowledges that his competitive success is the result of a team effort. “I have a great team that includes
Above: Matt is known for his charming smile and approachable personality. • Below: Matt riding The Sargeant Dunnit owned by Joe and Cindy Johnson of Topeka, KS. • Opposite: Matt Mills Reining Horses is his training operation that operates from Bobbie Cook’s OutWest Stallion Station and Performance Horses in Scottsdale, AZ. He feels that there aren’t more African American reiners because “…not only have they not been exposed to it, but getting your hands on a horse as opposed to picking up a basketball or a bat represent two very disparate realities.” 54
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physical therapy, icing, wrapping, anything to help the horses do their job better. The horses still need to be worked when I’m away. To run a good training operation takes more than riding the horses. My mom, Debbie, also has a lot of good ideas outside of the box, so to speak, and my wife is good at getting things done from the office side so I can focus on the horses. Karen’s basically a full-time mom, but she makes sure the entries are done, schedules clinics and so on.” The facilities at OutWest feature Southwestern style architecture and landscaped grounds. Matt was introduced to Bobbie Cook when Karen, who used to work as a hairstylist, discovered through a client that there was a job opening for a trainer. “Bobbie is a great owner and customer and supporter in the industry,” he said. “She provides me with the amenities needed to succeed—the footing is great, everything is set up to be successful with the horses.”
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An Advocate for the Sport Matt is a popular instructor and teaches clinics all around the world. He points out that competing in Aachen opened a lot of doors for him as a rider and trainer, but rather than reserving his teaching skills for teaching ambitious competitive riders, Matt tries to encourage everyone he can to learn about reining. “There’s a good clinic at OutWest called ‘Rookie Day’ for new riders to the sport of reining,” he said. “I’ll help them with their skills, and the proceeds go to the National Reining Horse Youth Association. Any time I can help the association, I try to do that.” One of the few African-Americans participating in reining as a professional trainer, Matt works hard to raise awareness of reining by hosting clinics and speaking fre-
quently in schools. He also tries to be a good role model for the next generation. “I definitely try to make sure I carry myself a certain way at events and make myself available to up and comers,” he said. “I try hard with my own business to work with people who are new to the sport. I can appreciate wanting to concentrate on what you’ve got going on, but if everybody has that mentality, the sport’s not going to grow.”
As the world gets more connected and news is posted instantaneously to the Internet via wireless devices and social networking sites, Matt recognizes that he has to keep up with the times. “Everything’s changing right now, and I think if you’re too hard-headed or stubborn to realize what’s going on, you’re going to get left behind,” he said. “I enjoy the whole process: the networking, speaking with people and on behalf of the NRHA.” He continued, “I think the sport of reining is not just a
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Western event, it’s going places fast. Nothing can describe how enthusiastic I am about it. I think we have just as much appeal, if not more, than any other sport.”
The Games With his focus on this year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, Matt is starting to get “Easy” tuned up and ready to go to the WEG qualifier in Oklahoma City this July. “Easy” is also a breeding stallion and is in the middle of his breeding season. “This horse doesn’t take a lot of preparation to get ready to show; he’s a pretty seasoned horse,” explained Matt. “He’s been semi-retired since the WEG in ‘06, and he’s been getting
exercise but hasn’t been showing. He’s one of the best horses I’ve ever ridden, and in my opinion, he’s perfect for this kind of event. We have to do two runs and be in the top four, and he’s really consistent.” As a WEG veteran, Matt knows what to expect in 2010. “The qualifying is going to be just as tough, if not tougher, than the Games itself because there are so many great horses and riders in the U.S.,” he reasoned. “Since there was so much publicity about the last WEG and people know what a special, prestigious event it is, I think there will be a lot more people gunning for it this year. Especially with my story, being the young guy and doing well, people are inspired. You never know until you go try. I really try to encourage people to give it a try; I gained so much from that entire experience. The team experience was really fun. It’s different than every man for himself.” Even if he doesn’t qualify for the team, Matt plans to attend the WEG as a spectator to cheer on the American team. “If I happen to not make it this year, I’m going to go watch, regardless,” he said. “I like to watch the other disciplines, as well. The show jumping is really my favorite after Aachen. You’re watching the best of the best.” Beyond 2010, Matt is striving to be number one on the money list every year and ultimately become a million-dollar rider. “If you’ve made it there, it’s kind of the unwritten mark of success in reining,” he explained. “They even have a little ceremony at the end of the year in Oklahoma City. The big thing for me is to be consistent and be in the top 10 everywhere I go. I’d love to be the most winning rider in the NRHA; I’ve got a long way to go, but if you don’t have goals you never get started.”
Matt and Mark This Cloud represented the U.S. at the FEI World Reining Championships in Manerbio, Italy, in 2008. Here they are shown competing much closer to home. 56
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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. HEARING COMMITTEE RULINGS Below are the official rulings reached by the Hearing Committee following hearings held in these matters and/or plea agreements made: This is official notice of actions taken by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc., Hearing Committee on January 25, 2010:
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JENNIFER ROBERTS of Hampstead, NC, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1d, and Chapter 9, GR913.3 of this Federation, in connection with the Ocala Winter Finals Horse Show held on March 3-8, 2009; Winston National Horse Show held on August 12-16, 2009; and the Constitution Classic Horse Show held on August 19-23, 2009, in that JENNIFER ROBERTS was reported three times for making nonnegotiable payments toward entry fees. The Hearing Committee members present directed that JENNIFER ROBERTS be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $250 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. LORI BENNETT, ASHLEIGH CLAIRE BENNETT and LYNN CLAIRE, LLP, of Williston, FL, and Winter Park, FL, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1d, GR702.1j and Chapter 9, GR913.3, of this Federation, 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, in that LORI BENNETT, ASHLEIGH CLAIRE BENNETT and LYNN CLAIRE, LLP, were reported three times for making nonnegotiable payments towards entry fees and failed to pay their indebtedness to the Federation and the above mentioned Competitions. For this violation, it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, LORI BENNETT, ASHLEIGH CLAIRE BENNETT and LYNN CLAIRE, LLP, 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 the day following the termination of their automatic suspension, which requires submitting to the Federation proof of full payment to the above competitions as well as paying all outstanding fines owed to the Federation. Any horse or horses, completely or in part owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of theirs, or shown in their name or for their 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 LORI BENNETT, ASHLEIGH CLAIRE BENNETT and LYNN CLAIRE, LLP, be fined collectively $2,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j.
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fortherecord This is official notice of actions taken by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc., Hearing Committee on March 4, 2010. The Committee Members present received and accepted a plea agreement tendered pursuant to Chapter 6, GR617 in connection with the Lake St. Louis Hunter/Jumper Horse Show held on December 12-16, 2007; American Royal Hunter/Jumper Horse Show held on November 5-9, 2008; Two Rivers Summer Festival I Horse Show held on August 5-9, 2009; and the Two Rivers Summer Festival II Horse Show held on August 12-16, 2009, wherein SARAHJANE FRANKLIN, of Bucyrus, KS, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1d and Chapter 9, GR913.3 of this Federation, in that SARAH-JANE FRANKLIN, was reported three or more times for making nonnegotiable payments toward entry fees. For this violation it was determined that SARAH-JANE FRANKLIN be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $250 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: JUDY MARTIN of Tucson, AZ, violated Chapter 4, GR410 of this Federation, in connection with the Tucson Fall Preview Horse Show held on October 22-25, 2009, in that JUDY MARTIN, as trainer and owner, exhibited the horse TOWEE 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 JUDY MARTIN 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, JUDY MARTIN, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons and monies, if any, won by TOWEE at said competition and must pay a $300 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15. SANDI CARLTON of Battle Creek, MI, violated Chapter 4, GR410 of this Federation, in connection with The Kentucky National Horse Show held on September 16-20, 2009, in that SANDI CARLTON, as trainer, exhibited the horse LEROY 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 SANDI CARLTON 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, ELIZABETH PERRY of Kalamazoo, MI, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons and monies, if any, won by LEROY at said competition and must pay a $200 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15. KERTRIN KOHLER of Osteen, FL, violated Chapter 4,
GR410 of this Federation, in connection with the Paso Fino Grand National Championship Horse Show held on September 20-26, 2009, in that KERTRIN KOHLER, as trainer and owner, exhibited the horse ESCOLLO DE ISABEL after it had been administered and/or contained in its body firocoxib in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level. For this violation it was determined that KERTRIN KOHLER 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, KERTRIN KOHLER, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons and monies, if any, won by ESCOLLO DE ISABEL at said competition and must pay a $300 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15. AUTOMATIC SUSPENSIONS (Chapter 13, GR1301.4)
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. Please check the next issue of equestrian for Automatic Suspensions due to Chapter 9, GR913. 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.
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:
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.
HOWLEY, RICHARD - Wellington, FL (2/16/102/18/10) KEARINS, MICHAEL - Wellington, FL (2/16/102/18/10) MURDOCK-KREHL, MERRI - Citra, FL
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AUTOMATIC SUSPENSIONS (Chapter 13, GR1302.2c and Chapter 13, GR1309.2b) The following persons are automatically under suspension pursuant to Chapter 13, GR1302.2c and Chapter 13, GR1309.2b of the Federation Rules with respect to affidavits they filed at Licensed Competition(s) and for having failed to pay the resulting fines and non-member fees and they are not in good standing until further notice. A suspended person is forbidden to hold or exercise office in the Federation or any Licensed Competition, is suspended from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in all Licensed Competitions, and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions, as an exhibitor, participant or spectator. Any Licensed Competition that permits a suspended person to take part whatsoever is in violation of the rules of this Federation and is subject to disciplinary action. Please check the next issue of equestrian for Automatic Suspensions due to Chapter 13, GR1302.2c) and Chapter 13, GR1309.2b. 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
BALTHAZAR - Sligo Fields (2/16/10 - 2/18/10) BLUE CRUSH - Sligo Fields (2/16/10 - 2/18/10) GALILEO FOR 2 - Michael Kearins (2/16/10 2/18/10) LOCH STOCK - Sligo Fields (2/16/10 - 2/18/10) REHNY B - Michael Kearins (2/16/10 - 2/18/10) ROCK AND ROLLA - Sligo Fields (2/16/10 - 2/18/10) ROSMEL’S KODAK MOMENT - Sligo Fields (2/16/10 - 2/18/10) YOUNG ARTIST - Breffni Farm (2/16/10 - 2/18/10) ZODIAC BEY - Merri Murdock-Krehl 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. BENTLEY, REBECCA - Hahira, GA CHERRY, CARA - Harrisburg, PA CARROLL-FRAIM, ELIZABETH - West Palm Beach, FL GRIMES STANFILL, ANSLEY - Arlington, TN HAFFER, MAUREEN - Mentor, OH HALL, KATHLEEN - Mount Vernon, OH HOTT, TIM - Cumming, IA
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fortherecord HUEGERICH, BELINDA - Oxford, GA LINK, CORAL - Puyallup, WA LUKE, KATHRYN - Arlington, VA MARTIN, MEGHAN - Scottsdale, AZ MASTERSON, AMIE - Florence, AZ MAVOR, GINA - Elizabeth, CO O’BRIEN, COLLEEN P. - Sergeantsville, NJ REDLICH, DIANE - Amelia, OH ROBERTS, SAMANTHA - Mesa, AZ SANDER, STUART - Portland, OR Professional status: The following individuals have relinquished their Amateur status and declared themselves Professional pursuant to Chapter 13, GR1307.2. ALVAREZ-APOLLO, DELIA - Swedesboro, NJ ALVORD, ELIZABETH - Gig Harbor, WA BAKOTIC, BETH - Ortonville, MI BORGER, LAURA - Mount Airy, MD BORNINO MILLER, GINA - Paso Robles, CA BRYAN, REBECCA - Union Bridge, MD CASTRO, VERONICA - Centreville, MD CLINTON, JESSICA - Mt. Pleasant, SC DALLIS, JENNIFER - North Hill, CA DEROSA, TRISHA - Frederick, MD DIXON, CRICKET - Wilsonville, OR DOYLE, LAUREN - Adolphus, KY FERNANDEZ, GEORGE - Wellington, FL GARRETT, KIMBERLY - Newbury Park, CA GODSOE, PRISCILLA - Nottingham, PA GORMLEY, STACY - Boca Raton, FL GOULART, WHITNEY - Mendham, NJ HAMILTON, NICOLE - Burlington, NC HASTEY, ADRATH - Georgeville, QC, Canada JOHNSON, SARAH - Seattle, WA LARISCH, JACQUELINE - Barrington, IL
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