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52 Welcome! The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games – Years of planning have finally come to fruition. It’s time for the world to make its way to Lexington, KY, for the largest sporting event to be held in the U.S. in 2010. From the exciting sport contested at the Kentucky Horse Park to the warm, Southern welcome that is sure to greet visitors, it’s time for the Games to begin. equestrian looks at the “game plan” for this year’s WEG, including the many tempting attractions and the hot spots for great food and fun. It is sure to be 16 days of non-stop action that will make memories for a lifetime.

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Summer is always a busy time at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL. For fans of dressage, the facility is located just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago and a Mid-West favorite for many. Left to right from above: Stephanie and Kristen Nowak. Karen Phillips and Lauren Wittkop. Scott Hassler. Beverly Rogers, Johanna Gwinn and Sarah Michael. Marty Hunt and Tawney. Enjoying the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions, from left: Todd Flettrich, Katherine BatesonChandler, Tina Konyot and Steffen Peters.

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United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Tests are now available for download from the iTunes Store, through a new agreement with EquiApps.com and parent company Numen Communications, Inc. The “USEF EquiTests” mobile application includes all USEF Dressage Tests for the 2010 competition year and allows the user to view test instructions, view and play animated diagrams, record and play readings of the test that are timed to match the user’s individual horses and the arena in which they are practicing, access references to USEF Dressage Test documents and supporting USEF Dres-

sage Rules and more. “Equestrians are more tech savvy than ever before,” said Kathy Meyer, USEF Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “Mobile applications like these widen the scope of our industry, making learning and training tools available to a larger audience.” “USEF EquiTests” is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. To learn more, visit the iTunes Store at http:// itunes.apple.com/app/usefequitests-1-dressage/id368384108?mt=8. ■ USEF Communications

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2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Trophies Showcase the Bluegrass

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The beauty of the horse and the spirit of the Bluegrass are showcased in the trophies and medals to be presented to the World Champions of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Lexington-based luxury gift store and fine trophy provider, L.V. Harkness & Co., has worked with Moser Crystal of the Czech Republic to create Team and Individual trophies and medals for each of the eight disciplines participating in WEG. The team trophies were designed to showcase each discipline with the true spirit of the Bluegrass; the Kentucky Horse Park skyline and four-plank fencing provide the background for each of the eight trophies. The trophies took over 14 months to create from start to finish and are valued at approximately $50,000 each. “The trophies and medals created

by L.V. Harkness are not only beautiful, but also showcase Kentucky as the Horse Capital of the World,” said Jamie Link, CEO of the World Games 2010 Foundation. ■ Amy Walker

Andre Pater and The Race For Education Celebrate the 2010 Alltech FEI WEG In conjunction with the biggest equestrian event ever held in the United States, internationally renowned artist Andre Pater has created four paintings, depicting

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some of the equestrian disciplines featured in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to benefit The Race For Education. The series includes jumping, dressage, reining and driving. A limited edition of 500 signed and numbered prints, bearing a silver stamp of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, will be made from each painting and will be available as a gift with a $100 contribution to The Race For Education. Proceeds from the sale of the prints will provide college scholarships for equestrian athletes to be awarded in 2011 through the North American Junior & Young Rider program. “It is an honor to work on a project associated with this important international event, but my inspiration

comes from the organization and the help it provides to so many children” said Pater. A gala reception will be held during the WEG at the Lexington Country Club on September 30. Honorary chairs for the event are: reining WEG Gold medalist Tom McCutcheon; World Coaching Club President Misdee Wrigley Miller; USDF Gold medalist Reese Koffler-Stanfield; and ASPCA Maclay National Championship and AHSA Medal Championship winner Nicole Shahinian-Simpson. The reception will host an auction of the four original paintings and a Rolex watch provided by Sheila Bayes Fine Jewelers. Tickets are $250 or $1,500 for a table of eight. For more information, call (859) 252-8648 or visit www.racefor education.org/events-WEG/.

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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.

The 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North was a spectacular success at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, July 28-August 1. Pictured left to right, top to bottom: Jhesika Wells and Intrepid earned the Gold medal and the Young Rider title in the Platinum Performance/ USDF Dressage Championship. Junior Individual Gold medalist and Platinum Performance/USDF Dressage Champion Jamie Pestana aboard Winzalot. Kelly Loria took the Gold medal in the Junior-level CCI1* and the USEA Eventing Championship aboard Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. Kelly Pugh and Copycat Chloe bested the competition in the CCI2* for the Gold medal. Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ben Asselin and Lolita dominated in the USHJA Jumper Championship for the Junior Rider Gold medal win. Ali Wolff and H&M Necoll outperformed 21 competitors to the win in the Young Rider division. Another Canadian to take top honors was Nancy Pratch with her Rooster Kicker. The pair scored a 215 and the SmartPak North American Young Rider Individual Championship. 16

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The 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions was an incredible display of talent. Clockwise from top left: Cesar Parra and Olympia during the Prix St. Georges test on their way to winning the Intermediaire I championship. Tina Konyot and Calecto V on their way to winning the Grand Prix Special with a score of 72.375%. The Brentina Cup was awarded to Kayce Redmond and Latino. The 2010 USEF National Junior Dressage Champions were Jaimie Pestana and Winzalot. Meagan Davis aboard Bentley earned the 2010 USEF National Young Rider Dressage Championship.

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Pony Finals intro sentence. Clockwise, from top left: Champion Small Green Pony Hunter, Grand Jete, ridden by Parker Wright. Champion Medium Green Pony Hunter, Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill Snapshot, ridden by Lindsay Levine. Champion Large Green Pony Hunter, Seven Steps, ridden by Victoria Colvin. Small Pony Hunter Grand Champion, Elation, ridden by Meredith Darst. Large Pony Hunter Grand Champion, For the Laughter, ridden by Victoria Colvin. Sydney Shulman won her second consecutive USEF Pony Finals Individual Jumper Gold medal aboard Set Sail. Highlands Make Believe, guided by Meredith Darst, was named the Medium Pony Hunter winner. 18

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Oral Paste for Horses and Foals NADA 141-123, Approved by FDA Caution Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Description Chemical name: 5-Methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl) methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole. Empirical formula: C17H19N3O3S. Molecular weight: 345.42. Structural formula: H3C

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How Supplied GASTROGARD® (omeprazole) Paste for horses contains 37% w/w omeprazole and is available in an adjustable-dose syringe. Each syringe contains 2.28 g of omeprazole. Syringes are calibrated according to body weight and are available in boxes of 7 units or 72 units. Storage Conditions Store at 68°F – 77°F (20-25°C). Excursions between 59°F – 86°F (15-30°C) are permitted. Indications For treatment and prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older. Dosage Regimen For treatment of gastric ulcers, GASTROGARD Paste should be administered orally once-a-day for 4 weeks at the recommended dosage of 1.8 mg omeprazole/lb body weight (4 mg/kg). For the prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers, continue treatment for at least an additional 4 weeks by administering GASTROGARD Paste at the recommended daily maintenance dose of 0.9 mg/lb (2 mg/kg). Directions For Use • GASTROGARD Paste for horses is recommended for use in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older. The contents of one syringe will dose a 1250 lb (568 kg) horse at the rate of 1.8 mg omeprazole/lb body weight (4 mg/kg). For treatment of gastric ulcers, each weight marking on the syringe plunger will deliver sufficient omeprazole to treat 250 lb (114 kg) body weight. For prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers, each weight marking will deliver sufficient omeprazole to dose 500 lb (227 kg) body weight. • To deliver GASTROGARD Paste at the treatment dose rate of 1.8 mg omeprazole/lb body weight (4 mg/kg), set the syringe plunger to the appropriate weight marking according to the horse’s weight in pounds. • To deliver GASTROGARD Paste at the dose rate of 0.9 mg/lb (2 mg/kg) to prevent recurrence of ulcers, set the syringe plunger to the weight marking corresponding to half of the horse’s weight in pounds. • To set the syringe plunger, unlock the knurled ring by rotating it 1/4 turn. Slide the knurled ring along the plunger shaft so that the side nearest the barrel is at the appropriate notch. Rotate the plunger ring 1/4 turn to lock it in place and ensure it is locked. Make sure the horse’s mouth contains no feed. Remove the cover from the tip of the syringe, and insert the syringe into the horse’s mouth at the interdental space. Depress the plunger until stopped by the knurled ring. The dose should be deposited on the back of the tongue or deep into the cheek pouch. Care should be taken to ensure that the horse consumes the complete dose. Treated animals should be observed briefly after administration to ensure that part of the dose is not lost or rejected. If any of the dose is lost, redosing is recommended. • If, after dosing, the syringe is not completely empty, it may be reused on following days until emptied. Replace the cap after each use. Warning Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of ingestion, contact a physician. Physicians may contact a poison control center for advice concerning accidental ingestion. Adverse Reactions In efficacy trials, when the drug was administered at 1.8 mg omeprazole/lb (4 mg/kg) body weight daily for 28 days and 0.9 mg omeprazole/lb (2 mg/ kg)body weight daily for 30 additional days, no adverse reactions were observed. Precautions The safety of GASTROGARD Paste has not been determined in pregnant or lactating mares. Clinical Pharmacology Mechanism of Action: Omeprazole is a gastric acid pump inhibitor that regulates the final step in hydrogen ion production and blocks gastric acid secretion regardless of the stimulus. Omeprazole irreversibly binds to the gastric parietal cell’s H+, K+ ATPase enzyme which pumps hydrogen ions into the lumen of the stomach in exchange for potassium ions. Since omeprazole accumulates in the cell canaliculi and is irreversibly bound to the effect site, the plasma concentration at steady state is not directly related to the amount that is bound to the enzyme. The relationship between omeprazole action and plasma concentration is a function of the rate-limiting process of H+, K+ ATPase activity/ turnover. Once all of the enzyme becomes bound, acid secretion resumes only after new H+, K+ ATPase is synthesized in the parietal cell (i.e., the rate of new enzyme synthesis exceeds the rate of inhibition). Pharmacodynamics: In a study of pharmacodynamic effects using horses with gastric cannulae, secretion of gastric acid was inhibited in horses given 4 mg omeprazole/kg/day. After the expected maximum suppression of gastric acid secretion was reached (5 days), the actual secretion of gastric acid was reduced by 99%, 95% and 90% at 8, 16, and 24 hours, respectively. Pharmacokinetics: In a pharmacokinetic study involving thirteen healthy, mixed breed horses (8 female, 5 male) receiving multiple doses of omeprazole paste (1.8 mg/lb once daily for fifteen days) in either a fed or fasted state, there was no evidence of drug accumulation in the plasma when comparing the extent of systemic exposure (AUC0-∞). When comparing the individual bioavailability data (AUC0-∞, Cmax, and Tmax measurements) across the study days, there was great inter- and intrasubject variability in the rate and extent of product absorption. Also, the extent of omeprazole absorption in horses was reduced by approximately 67% in the presence of food. This is evidenced by the observation that the mean AUC0-∞ values measured during the fifth day of omeprazole therapy when the animals were fasted for 24 hours was approximately three times greater than the AUC estimated after the first and fifteenth doses when the horses were fed hay ad libitum and sweet feed (grain) twice daily. Prandial status did not affect the rate of drug elimination.The terminal half-life estimates (N=38) ranged from approximately one-half to eight hours. Efficacy Dose Confirmation: GASTROGARD® (omeprazole) Paste, administered to provide omeprazole at 1.8 mg/lb (4 mg/kg) daily for 28 days, effectively healed or reduced the severity of gastric ulcers in 92% of omeprazole-treated horses. In comparison, 32% of controls exhibited healed or less severe ulcers. Horses enrolled in this study were healthy animals confirmed to have gastric ulcers by gastroscopy. Subsequent daily administration of GASTROGARD Paste to provide omeprazole at 0.9 mg/lb (2 mg/kg) for 30 days prevented recurrence of gastric ulcers in 84% of treated horses, whereas ulcers recurred or became more severe in horses removed from omeprazole treatment. Clinical Field Trials: GASTROGARD Paste administered at 1.8 mg/lb (4 mg/kg) daily for 28 days healed or reduced the severity of gastric ulcers in 99% of omeprazoletreated horses. In comparison, 32.4% of control horses had healed ulcers or ulcers which were reduced in severity. These trials included horses of various breeds and under different management conditions, and included horses in race or show training, pleasure horses, and foals as young as one month. Horses enrolled in the efficacy trials were healthy animals confirmed to have gastric ulcers by gastroscopy. In these field trials, horses readily accepted GASTROGARD Paste. There were no drug related adverse reactions. In the clinical trials, GASTROGARD Paste was used concomitantly with other therapies, which included: anthelmintics, antibiotics, non-steroidal and steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, diuretics, tranquilizers and vaccines. Diagnostic and Management Considerations: The following clinical signs may be associated with gastric ulceration in adult horses: inappetence or decreased appetite, recurrent colic, intermittent loose stools or chronic diarrhea, poor hair coat, poor body condition, or poor performance. Clinical signs in foals may include: bruxism (grinding of teeth), excessive salivation, colic, cranial abdominal tenderness, anorexia, diarrhea, sternal recumbency or weakness. A more accurate diagnosis of gastric ulceration in horses and foals may be made if ulcers are visualized directly by endoscopic examination of the gastric mucosa. Gastric ulcers may recur in horses if therapy to prevent recurrence is not administered after the initial treatment is completed. Use GASTROGARD Paste at 0.9 mg omeprazole/lb body weight (2 mg/kg) for control of gastric ulcers following treatment. The safety of administration of GASTROGARD Paste for longer than 91 days has not been determined. Maximal acid suppression occurs after three to five days of treatment with omeprazole. Safety • GASTROGARD Paste was well tolerated in the following controlled efficacy and safety studies. • In field trials involving 139 horses, including foals as young as one month of age, no adverse reactions attributable to omeprazole treatment were noted. • In a placebo controlled adult horse safety study, horses received 20 mg/kg/day omeprazole (5x the recommended dose) for 90 days. No treatment related adverse effects were observed. • In a placebo controlled tolerance study, adult horses were treated with GASTROGARD Paste at a dosage of 40 mg/kg/day (10x the recommended dose) for 21 days. No treatment related adverse effects were observed. • A placebo controlled foal safety study evaluated the safety of omeprazole at doses of 4, 12 or 20 mg/kg (1, 3 or 5x) once daily for 91 days. Foals ranged in age from 66 to 110 days at study initiation. Gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels were significantly elevated in horses treated at exaggerated doses of 20 mg/kg (5x the recommended dose). Mean stomach to body weight ratio was higher for foals in the 3x and 5x groups than for controls; however, no abnormalities of the stomach were evident on histological examination. Reproductive Safety In a male reproductive safety study, 10 stallions received GastroGard Paste at 12 mg/kg/day (3x the recommended dose) for 70 days. No treatment related adverse effects on semen quality or breeding behavior were observed. A safety study in breeding mares has not been conducted. For More Information Please call 1-888-637-4251 and please visit our web site at www.gastrogard.com. Marketed by: Merial Limited Duluth, GA 30096-4640

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Real world. Real medicine. In the real world, mos ost horses* will develop painful, damaging stomach ullcers, which can lead to Equ uine Gastric Ulcer Syndrom me (EGUS) that may signiificantly impact performance — or even leave you stuck in the stall. Your veterinarian n can diagnose stomach ulccers and respond with real med dication, GASTROGARD® (omeprazole). GASTROGARD is the e only product approved by the FDA to treat and heal stom omach ulcers in horses. No wonder 71% of veterinarians surveyed recommend GASTROGA GARD for treating stomach ulcer ers.1 Ask your veterinarian for an EGUS screening today before re equine stomach ulcers sidelin ne you.

*Research has detected stomach ulcers in 93 percent of racehorses,2 63 percent of nonracing competition horses3 and even 51 percent of foals.4

CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. GASTROGARD is indicated for the treatment and prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers in horses and foals 4 weeks and older. In efficacy trials, no adverse reactions were observed. Safety in pregnant or lactating mares has not been determined. DO NOT USE IN HORSES INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Market research data on file at Merial. Murray MJ, Schusser GF, Pipers FS, Gross SJ. Factors associated with gastric lesions in Thoroughbred racehorses. Equine Vet J 1996;28:368-374. Mitchell RD. Prevalence of gastric ulcers in hunter/jumper and dressage horses evaluated for poor performance. Association for Equine Sports Medicine, September 2001. 4 Murray MJ. Endoscopic appearance of gastric lesions in foals: 94 cases (1987-1988). JAVMA 1989;195(8):1135-1141.

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breeds &disciplines Arabian Horse Foundation Announces 2010 Grants and Scholarships – The Arabian Horse Foundation (AHF) has announced it awarded $15,000 in grants and youth scholarships this year. Since the Foundation was re-launched three years ago, the nonprofit entity, which is the philanthropic arm of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), has given over $75,000 in grants and scholarships. The AHF recently awarded $5,000 in scholarships, $5,000 to rescue and rehoming of horses, and $5,000 to equine research. (6008)

Diana DeRosa

The Dressage Foundation Set to Award $85,000 for High Performance Dressage – The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce three major funding opportunities available this fall for high performance dressage athletes and dressage instructors. The purpose of the Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize is to award an annual $25,000 grant to provide financial assistance for coaching and training to a talented, committed, qualified rider whose plan is to reach and excel at the elite, international standards of high performance dressage. Thanks to the generosity of Carol’s father, Gordon Cadwgan, the Foundation is now able to offer up to two annual $25,000 prizes. The application deadline is December 13, 2010. (6007)

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Michael Murphy and Corrado Take Top Prize in Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Medal and ASPCA Maclay at Kentucky Summer Classic – Another beautiful day greeted riders at the Kentucky Summer Classic, presently held at the Kentucky Horse Park. It was a very victorious day for rider Michael Murphy and mount Corrado, earning two back-to-back blue ribbons during both events in the equitation ring. The Covered Arena featured the competitive Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Medal that attracted over 50 riders. Due to such a large entry figure the class was split into two sections (A and B). After a round over fences, the top four riders in each section were invited back into the ring to ride to complete a final test. (6001) Over $20,000 Raised at the 2010 Gold Medal Gala Hosted by the U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup – The U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup hosted a benefit dinner in early July at the beautiful and historic Spindletop Hall in Lexington, KY. The 2010 Gold Medal Gala featured cocktails, dinner and both live and silent auctions. Auction items included stallion breedings, barn visits, rides on very special horses, vacation packages, tack and equipment and other unique items. The event, which sold out for the first time in its history, raised just over $20,000. All proceeds from the event will support the U.S. World Cup in funding the 2010 teams, hosting the international competition, and promoting saddle seat equitation and saddle seat breeds at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). (5939)

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The 2010 USEF Pony Finals National Championships Conclude with The Equisport Insurance/USEF Pony Medal – A mist of Show Sheen, check. A dab of hoof polish, check. A last pat for good luck, check. The clock began to wind down on the six days of excitement that was the 2010 USEF Pony Finals National Championships. Still, as riders gathered for the final contest, the Equisport Insurance/USEF Pony Medal, attention to detail was not lost. Over 190 riders made their way to the Kentucky Horse Park’s Covered Arena for their last shot at “pony immortality,” but only one left with the Gold and the title of Medal Champion. Isabelle Caccamise, 14, of Westport, CT, and her medium pony, Better Than Good, emerged victorious, capturing the top prize in the Medal Finals. (6027) 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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Pirate Lion • 1990 Stockholm (Sweden) World Equestrian Games Individual Bronze medalist At the inaugural WEG, eventing legend Bruce Davidson, Sr., guided a liver chestnut named Pirate Lion to the medal podium. The Irish Thoroughbred, owned by Mrs. Henry DuPont, was the offspring of a well-known mare named Stream Lion known for producing a line of successful event horses and a successful flat horse named Patch. At 17 hands, Pirate Lion possessed boundless gallop and tireless stamina. “In Stockholm that day, it was a very difficult course, and the water was very complicated,” said Davidson. “There was lots of trouble all the way around the course, but the biggest problem was the heat. Horses were exhausted. Pirate came flying home, so much so that he put one usef.org

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Brentina • 2006 Aachen (Germany) FEI World Equestrian Games Team Bronze medalist • 2002 Jerez (Spain) World Equestrian Games Team Silver medalist American dressage superstar Debbie McDonald’s longtime partnership with Brentina includes two Team medals on the World Equestrian Games stage. The Hanoverian mare, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Parry Thomas, had the important ability to be able to thrive on the pressure-filled environment. “She definitely had that extra something that not many horses have,” said McDonald. “She had the ability to listen to the crowd. I think that was really special.” A consummate performer, Brentina entered the ring with the belief that that the spectators were there just for her. Coupled with the mare’s ability to tune out distractions, her reliability was an anchor for any U.S. team on which she was named.

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In the pantheon that is American equestrian sport, there have been some legendary horses that have carried riders (or led drivers, etc.) into the history books. And, since the latest installment of the quadrennial World Equestrian Games is here, we took a look at some of the horses that made their own way into the hearts and memories of fans of American equestrian sport during the previous WEGs.

stride in a 36-foot in-and-out at the second to last. He was never in trouble, he did it easily.” Davidson admired Pirate Lion’s personality and presence. “He was bred to go all day,” he said. “You never got to the bottom of him which meant he was always well within himself doing the sport.”

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Hidden Creek’s Quervo Gold • 2006 Aachen (Germany) FEI World Equestrian Games Team Silver medalist After winning the Selection Trials for the 2006 Aachen WEG, Hidden Creek’s Quervo Gold was ready to take on the world with his then-pilot Margie Engle. It was a new pairing for the 10-time American Grandprix Association Rider of the Year and the then-13-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding. “I had just gotten him. He was very brave, really straightforward,” said Engle. “He had a ton of scope…more scope than any other horse I’ve ridden.” “Nothing bothered him,” she said. “[In the ring] there was a stamp wall with no standards on the side. Lots of horses were spooky, but he never looked twice at it.” “They have to have enough stamina because there is a lot of jumping to do throughout the week,” she continued. “It’s not like other shows. The horses have to be sound, have a lot of heart to keep going and have plenty of scope. And he had all of that.”

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Mr. Nicadual • 2006 Aachen (Germany) FEI World Equestrian Games Team Gold and Individual Silver medalists Tim McQuay brought a then-sixyear-old Quarter Horse chestnut stallion to Germany. Owned by Jerry Kimmel, “Dually” had a reputation as an energetic and show-stopping performer, and he didn’t let the crowds down when it came to competition before the international audience. After the Team competition, the pair left nothing in the tank battling the Top 20 riders for the Individual medals. And there would be more than one trip to the ring for the pair as a tie with Canada’s Duane Latimer and When Hang Ten Suprize set-up a thrilling ride-off. A score of 226.0 from the U.S. duo was bested by the Canadian’s 228.0. In true style, the standing-room only arena rose to its feet and cheered Mr. Nicadual for his heart and hard-earned pair of WEG medals. “He is a horse that let me do a lot of hard runs on him. And you have to have that to go to those FEI shows,” said McQuay. “He has a lot of try in him. He says, ‘OK, you want to try hard? Let’s try harder!’”

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Lyme Disease Q: My mare was diagnosed with Lyme disease. The veterinarian suggested contacting an equine nutritionist about thoughts and recommendations on feeding her. What are your opinions?

A: Diagnosis of Lyme disease in horses is difficult, so the fact that your mare has been definitively diagnosed increases her likelihood for recovery. Nutritional support lies primarily with immune-building nutritional aids. The benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids have been detailed extensively in recent popular press and scientific journal articles. Boosting immunity is just one advantage of supplementing with Omega-3 fatty acids, so this seems a natural choice for an immune-suppressed horse. Another advantage is a body-wide reduction in inflammatory responses. In fact, Omega-3 fatty acids are thought to reduce arthritic pain, and can possibly reduce the dose of anti-inflammatories used for joint pain. Select an Omega-3 product that has been derived from fish oil, as these contain direct sources of eicosapentaenoic

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acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), two long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids. For maximal palatability, marinederived products such as fish oil should be deodorized and flavored. Check with the manufacturer to be sure the product has undergone these processes.

Nutritional support lies primarily with immunebuilding nutritional aids.

A well-known immune-strengthening nutrient is vitamin E. Not all vitamin E supplements are the same, so look for a natural vitamin E product (d-alpha-tocopherol, not dl-alpha-tocopherol). Certain products are designed to be absorbed quickly. In a trial conducted at Kentucky Equine Research, the bioavailability of several vitamin E products was measured. Bioavailability proved greatest in a natural-source vitamin E product that used a process known as nanodispersion to deliver the nutrient throughout the body. Selenium is often discussed hand-in-hand

with vitamin E because it too is essential for proper immune function. A complete diet analysis by an equine nutritionist can verify that nutrient levels, including selenium, are appropriate for your mare. Because your mare is on antibiotic therapy, I would suggest products designed specifically to keep the hindgut in optimal working order. Yeasts and probiotics come to mind. Products with a diversity of yeasts and bacteria are the best choices because these will repopulate a depleted hindgut with a multitude of species. The bacteria that causes Lyme disease has a predilection for striking certain areas of the horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body, and joints are often compromised. To bolster joint health, search for supplements that supply aÂ synergistic blend of glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate to provide broad-spectrum support. Sodium hyaluronate may also be helpful for improving lubrication of the joints. Other useful nutrients or additives include vitamin C, alpha-lipoic acid, magnesium and possibly B vitamins. A strong working relationship with your veterinarian and a nutritionist will help you determine what is best for your mare. To submit a nutrition question, 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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The “Super Owners” There will be a couple of superstars behind the scenes at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. They are the horse owners, people who embody the spirit, passion and patriotism of the WEG.

An avid, longtime supporter of dressage, Akiko Yamazaki of Woodside, CA, is herself an FEI dressage competitor. Her horses—Ravel and Kranak—will compete in the dressage and para-equestrian dressage championships at the WEG. President of the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation and one of the most actively involved high performance horse sport supporters in the world, Jane Forbes Clark, from Cooperstown, NY, owns horses that will compete in dressage, show jumping and four-in-hand driving in Kentucky. This is the first time in the history of the WEG that a single owner will contest three disciplines.

“He is such a reliable and honest horse, and I have no doubt that he will do his best for Jennifer,” she said. “He always puts a smile on every rider’s face.” Yamazaki also has connections to a third WEG discipline: her eldest daughter has been vaulting since age four and now at six is the youngest member of the Woodside Vaulters Club, (though her younger sister will soon claim that position). The club will have three vaulters in the WEG: Alicen Divita and Katharine Wick in Individual Women and Patrick Stevens in Individual Men.

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Akiko Yamazaki Yamazaki grew up riding in Costa Rica and then attended Stanford University in California. She divides her time between raising two daughters, working with horses and supporting her husband, Jerry Yang, the co-founder of Yahoo! Inc., whom she met while they were both studying in Japan in 1992. The star of Yamazaki’s stable is Ravel, the 2009 Farnam Platform/USEF Horse of the Year, ridden by Steffen Peters of Escondido, CA. As an owner, Yamazaki said, “I want to show the world, through my horse and talented rider, that there is a way of riding that is ‘American.’ The freestyle music choices, for example, may be a little lighter-hearted, but the degree of difficulty is nothing to sneeze at.” For Yamazaki, Ravel’s ascendance is a truly American success story. “America, through its unique history, has been able to produce the best in every field because it draws from the best in the world,” she said. A last-minute change of fortune for para-equestrian competitor Jennifer Baker, 46, of Loveland, OH, drew Yamazaki into a second WEG discipline. When the horse on which Baker qualified for the Games had to withdraw because of injury, she had to find a replacement…fast. Yamazaki’s coach and trainer is Shannon Peters, (Steffen’s wife), who was trained by Baker’s mother, Nancy, years ago. When Peters explained Jennifer’s situation, Yamazaki did not hesitate to pull her recently retired 18-year-old Grand Prix schoolmaster, Kranak, out of the pasture for Baker to ride. usef.org

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Jane Forbes Clark Clark is well known in the horse world as the owner of many horses that have represented the United States in Olympic and World Championship competition. Born, raised and educated in New York, she is also Chairman and Director of the Baseball Hall of Fame that her grandfather established almost 70 years ago in her hometown of Cooperstown. Her involvement in charitable and governmental organizations is also extensive. Growing up in a family that always had a variety of horses, from steeplechasers to fox hunters, it is natural for Clark to be involved in multiple disciplines. “I loved to compete, but also being involved at the highest level of the sport,” said Clark, who first owned show jumpers ridden by Leslie Burr Howard and later also owned horses for six-time Olympic dressage rider Robert Dover, a relationship that spanned many years until Dover’s retirement. In the dressage championship at the WEG, Katherine Bateson-Chandler of Wellington, FL, will ride Clark’s horse Nartan, a 15-year-old KWPN gelding that Clark purchased as a WEG prospect three months before the Selection Trials. A native of Great Britain who became an American citizen seven years ago, Bateson-Chandler worked for several years as a groom and assistant trainer to Dover and took over training and competing Clark’s usef.org

horses when Dover retired. James Fairclough of Newton, NJ, will compete in the four-in-hand driving championship with Clark’s team of horses. Clark’s initial involvement in four-in-hand driving was in 1994 when she sponsored Fairclough and his wife, Robin, at the World Championships in The Hague (The Netherlands). Mario Deslauriers was a Canadian citizen when he started riding Clark’s show jumpers two years ago at Spruce Meadows, though Clark was looking for a U.S. rider to permanently take on her jumpers. Now representing the United States, Deslauriers is competing Clark’s horse, Urico, a nine-year-old KWPN gelding, at the WEG. “My horses loved him, so it was terrific when Mario told me he could and wanted to ride with the U.S. team,” said Clark. One of the highlights of owning horses, recalled Clark, “Was going to the Olympics in Atlanta with Leslie on Extreme and Robert on Metallic. This year going [to the WEG] with Katherine on Nartan, Mario on Uriko and Jimmy with the driving team is the same feeling as going to Atlanta.” She continued, “Our road to Kentucky has been a long one with this many horses and Selection Trials, but it’s really evidence of Katherine, Mario and Jimmy’s commitment to making it to WEG that all of us are going to WEG. They worked so hard and their commitment is so deep.” Describing her own passion for equestrian sport, Clark said, “As President of the USET Foundation, it’s very simple, very straightforward: it’s always about the U.S. Equestrian Team and being able to provide our riders with the best horses possible. That’s what has driven me since 1980 when I bought my first Grand Prix horse. Everyone who has been part of ‘Team Clark’ has always known that.” ■ Amber Heintzberger

Above: Jane Clark has been an owner of high performance horses for years, and she enjoys being involved in the highest level of equestrian sport. Opposite: Akiko Yamazaki congratulates her horse, Ravel, and his rider, Steffen Peters, after their victory at the 2009 World Equestrian Festival CHIO, in Aachen, Germany.

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Chat It Up: Answers at Hand through the USEF Call Center Online Chat Service Over the past two-plus years, the USEF has worked hard to improve customer service for members. In 2008, the USEF Customer Care Center was opened. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, agents strive to offer members the best customer service available. As our agents worked to improve customer service levels, their input into improved services brought about the idea of an online chat feature. Acknowledging that many of our members prefer written correspondence with our office, the idea of the chat feature was born. After much planning and coordination with the Information Technology staff on-hand in the USEF Lexington office, the idea became a reality. On July 20, 2009, the USEF Online chat feature was added as an option of service for all individuals visiting www.usef.org. This option offers quick and immediate one-on-one service to our members while allowing the members to browse the USEF site and chat at their convenience. Once available, a wide variety of questions streamed into the USEF office on a daily basis. Our Customer Care Center agents have chatted with over 1,500 individuals through this service. With immediate answers available, ratings for the USEF chat service have soared. “We made the decision to offer the chat feature during our normal business hours in order to offer the most efficient services to our members,” said Customer Care Center Director Teresa Stephens-Carroll. “We are often amazed at the variety of questions we receive through our online chat.”

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The chat feature also offers members the option of rating the customer service experience. With two quick questions and the option of sharing your thoughts and comments, the agents are offered immediate critiques of their customer service and suggestions for improvements. Comments received by our customer service staff often prove that the chat feature is a very positive option for our members.

On July 20, 2009, the USEF Online chat feature was added as an option of service for all visitors at www.usef.org.

Here are just a few customer comments: “I am being welcomed into a world I might not otherwise have been welcomed into.” (CCC Agent Samantha speaking with an autistic rider about membership.) “My questions were answered, and I was also provided with information on how to look up the information for myself. The representative was very helpful.” (CCC Agent Gayle)

“Elizabeth was great! I like the chat room help because I can keep working while I get help from USEF.” (CCC Agent Elizabeth) “Very friendly and provided an immediate resolution to my problem.” (CCC Agent Luciana) “She gave me a quick and understandable answer.” (CCC Agent Bryn) “I feel he did more than he needed to. He went to another website to get me the link to what I was looking for; He could have just left me to figure it out. It made it a lot easier for me!” (CCC Agent Cavan) “Quick, efficient…I love this system of communication.” (CCC Agent Mary) “Very helpful and upbeat person. Thanks!” (CCC Agent Sonya) “I got quick, polite answers. I’m very pleased with the level of service and support!” (CCC Agent Russell) “Support was very prompt and advised me what was happening while they sought advice from another department about my question.” (CCC Director Teresa) To chat with a USEF Customer Service Agent, visit www.usef.org, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, and click on the “Online Chat” feature option on the homepage. If you have questions or concerns afterhours, and prefer written correspondence, e-mail at customercare@usef.org and our agents will promptly respond to your inquiry. If you would like the opportunity to offer additional feedback to the Federation, visit the Customer Care portion of our site and click on “Feedback.”

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U.S. Show Jumpers Take Europe by Storm had the same result – sixth place. In grand prix action, it was a onetwo punch for the Americans in the prestigious Grand Prix Longines de la Ville de La Baule. Ward and his superstar mare, Sapphire, secured an amazing victory while Deslauriers and Urico were hot on their heels to finish second. In Rome, the pair duplicated their monumental performance and won the Rome Grand Prix to make it two consecutive CSIO5* Grand Prix wins. The horses and riders on Tour One gathered an impressive collection of awards at CSIO5* La Baule, Rome and St. Gallen. Spooner rode Pako to become the first American ever to win the Derby in La Baule; Madden and Ward were Leading Riders at La Baule; Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve and Ward won four classes throughout the tour while Dobbs won three classes aboard Marengo and Corlett. Over the three competitions, the U.S. team took home 30 individual Top 10 placings including 11 wins.

Tour Two Rotterdam was the first stop for the second tour of U.S. riders and Lauren Hough, Candice King, Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden and Nicole ShahinianSimpson stormed into The Netherlands. The all girl powered Nations Cup Team delivered phenomenal jumping, including double clear rounds by Hough and Quick Study, King and Skara Glen’s Davos and Kraut and Cedric to finish on a score of zero – an unprecedented feat. After Rotterdam, the team headed to Aachen where they sat in a five-way tie for first place after the first round on a total of four faults. Their solid second round trips, including Simpson and Tristan’s clear round, secured an impressive third-place finish under the Aachen lights. The ladies amassed accolades on their tour with 17 individual Top 10 placings including wins for Madden on Mademoiselle in the Rotterdam Grand Prix qualifier, Hough on Prezioso S in the Prize of Aachen and Madden on

Tour One La Baule, France, was the first stop on the Meydan FEI Nations Cup Series and Mario Deslauriers, Hillary Dobbs, Richard Spooner, Beezie Madden and McLain Ward proved they were a force with which to be reckoned. After a nailbiting second round where Spooner and Cristallo and Deslauriers and Urico produced double-clear rounds, the U.S. earned a well-deserved second-place finish behind France. In Rome after a disappointing first round in the Nations Cup, the U.S. team made a spirited recovery to finish in sixth, just one rail behind Germany and in St. Gallen the Team 46

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After an amazing summer abroad, the U.S. Show Jumping Team, guided by Chef d’Equipe George Morris, finished second in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup Series. Relive the highlights of this past summer’s U.S. Show Jumping Tours as U.S. teams captured numerous victories and racked up the ribbons, proving that they are ready to represent the U.S. at this year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Above, left: Beezie Madden and Coral Reef Via Volo. • Above, right: McLain Ward and Sapphire. • Opposite, from left to right: Chef d’Equipe George Morris, Candice King, Lauren Hough, Nicole Shahinian-Simpson and Laura Kraut.

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Many thanks to the horses and owners… Caetano – Monarch International Alberto – Beverly Widdowson Sapphire – McLain Ward & Bluechip Bloodstock Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve – Louisburg Farm Antares F – Grant Road Partners, LLC Rothchild – Sagamore Farms Coral Reef Via Vola – Coral Reef Ranch Mademoiselle & Danny Boy – Abigail Wexner Erin Cowgill

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Coral Reef Via Volo in the coveted Prize of Europe. Tour Three The third leg of the U.S. tour saw a fresh U.S. squad of Rich Fellers, Bob Kraut, Todd Minikus, Cara Raether and McLain Ward who worked hard to secure a top position in the standings for the U.S. In Falsterbo, Sweden, the Nations Cup Team of Fellers and Flexible, Minikus and Pavarotti, Raether and Ublesco and Ward on Rothchild finished tied for fifth. At Hickstead, the track proved challenging for all teams, but the U.S. Team rallied to finish third with Kraut on Graf Lando jumping in place of Minikus and Pavarotti. Finally, it was time for Dublin where Madden on Coral Reef Via Volo, Raether on Ublesco, Ward on Rothchild and Fellers on Flexible fought hard and finished tied for second with Ireland to seal a second-place standing overall in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup Series behind France. The Tour Three riders had some outstanding individual results, too.

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Ward and Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve added to their long list of victories with two more wins at Hickstead; Madden took home top honors in the Speed Championships in Dublin with Prima and won the Longines Best International Rider Award. Ward topped off a phenomenal summer by winning another CSIO5* Grand Prix: the Longines International Grand Prix of Ireland – aboard new ride Antares F. He also won the Longines Elegance Award for his achievements throughout the summer. Chef d’Equipe George Morris expressed his sincerest gratitude, “I would like to thank the horses, riders, owners and support staff for their passionate and continued support of the U.S. Teams, which made this season such a success.” In the summer of 2010, the U.S. Show Jumping Teams made a tremendous impression on European competitions. They racked up 19 wins, including three Grand Prix and 75 Top 10 placings. Next stop: The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Urico & Vicomte D – Jane Forbes Clark Cristallo – Show Jumping Syndications International Pako – Kaylen Spooner Ace – Richard Spooner Quincy B – Hillary Dobbs Marengo & Corlett – The Dobbs Group Tristan – Ilan Ferder Kilkenny Rindo – Kilkenny Crest Skara Glen’s Davos & Skara Glen’s Naiky D’Elca – Skara Glen Stables Toronto – AAA Equestrian, LLC Cedric – Happy Hill Farm Alberto – Beverly Widdowson Tortola – The Tortola Group Quick Study & Casadora – Laura & Meredith Mateo Prezioso S – Highlife Farm Pavarotti & Little Annie – Todd Minikus, Ltd. Graf Lando – Megan Moran-Kraut Accordian – Summit Show Stables Flexible, McGuinness & Colgan Cruise – Harry & Mollie Chapman Ublesco, Comtess III, Lynoll, Hopes Are High Z, & O’Vol De La Roque – Trelawny Farm

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It has been years in the making. Alas, the time has come for the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest equestrian athletes and horses to join together in the name of excellence in sport. With their years of preparation behind them, these athletes stand ready to challenge each other for the highest achievement in each of the eight international disciplines being contested at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Over 16 days, the world will watch as champions are crowned and history is made. Welcome, world, to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games!

A Few Important Reminders! Ask the weatherman – Autumn in Kentucky is tricky weather-wise. One day it could be warm and humid and the other rainy and cool, so plan for both! It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to climate. Dressing in layers is a good way to be prepared for anything. Wear comfortable shoes – This cannot be stressed enough. Golf carts will not be allowed onsite, so those of us used to putting around show grounds will be in for a lot of walking. Leave Fido at home – There will be no dogs allowed at the Kentucky Horse Park (of course, with the exception of service dogs). Please resist the temptation to bring your animals, as there will be a strict enforcement of this regulation, and there will be no “puppy sitter” service for those who forget. Rain or shine – With the exception of dangerous weather, the events will proceed rain or shine. Note that there will be no umbrellas allowed on the show grounds, so it’s important to plan for inclement weather by either bringing a rain-resistant hat or jacket. Where is the…? – Information services will be in full force at the event. Need to know where to find something? Simply ask any of the thousands (literally) of volunteers who will be more than happy to help. For those who need translation assistance, a multi-lingual team will be ready to assist tout de suite!

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In the Beginning The idea of a “World Equestrian Games” was born in 1983. That year, it was proposed to the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) that each of the various disciplines come together to hold its world championships at one concurrent event. Up until then, these championships were spread across the calendar, and across the world, without a unifying event. Seven years later, through the work of the FEI and the many National Federations, the very first World Equestrian Games was hosted in 1990 by the Scandinavian country of Sweden and its host city, Stockholm. These inaugural Games included six disciplines—dressage, driving, endurance, eventing, show jumping and vaulting. Reining was added in Jerez in 2002. Two decades later, the United States makes its debut as the host country – the first outside of Europe. In fact, the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games is a first in more than one way. It is also the first at which the discipline of para-equestrian dressage will be included. Over the last year, competitors from the eight contested disciplines have been busy with the qualifying process and series of selection trials. While some teams have already been selected or short lists have been named, other discipline teams are not made final until just days before the start of the event. News regarding the naming of teams can be found on the Federation website under the “News” tab at www.usef.org. Besides the incredible sport and all the activities at the Kentucky Horse Park, there will be downtime. That means exploring the area’s many shops, restaurants and sites. There is no shortage of options, but there are some that equestrian feels are standouts and “not to miss” locales. The following are some of our favorites for WEG visitors to check out.

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Regardless of equestrian discipline, when the competition is over and the work is done it’s time to kick back and relax with friends, food and festivities. And Lexington has more than its fair share of spots to come together and have a good time. The staff at equestrian knows the city and surrounding area like the back of our hand, and we’ve come up with our selection of restaurants, bars and local must-visit attractions for your trip to the “big show” at the Kentucky Horse Park. Allow us to make a few suggestions of places we love (as does the “horse set” in the area). We know you’ll have a great time!

Laid Back Comfort Wallace Station Versailles – 3854 Old Frankfort Pike (18 miles Northwest of dowtown Lexington) www.wallacestation.com If the words “mouth-watering” and “unpretentious” describe the food you are looking for, then a trip to Wallace Station is a must. Recently featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives program, this local treasure is now seeing people make pilgrimages for its brilliant sandwiches. The Inside Out Hot Brown flips Kentucky’s signature dish on its ear, and it’s delicious. The Bourbon Trail Triple Crown takes roast turkey to a new level. And if a “good ol’ down home country classic” is in order, the Whitesburg Soup Beans ’n Cornbread is the stuff of legend. Fresh-baked signature breads and homemade sauces are the small details that elevate the deli experience to a memorable (and very affordable) meal. Don’t be surprised to see diners order food to go after finishing their meal. Yes…it’s that good. usef.org

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Malone’s Lexington – Three Locations www.bluegrasshospitality.com/malones

When craving an exceptional steak in Lexington, one of the first spots that come to mind is Malone’s, known for their quality and exacting standards when it comes to Prime Beef. If it’s a taste for seafood, their generous menu provides ample choices, alongside sandwiches and pasta dishes. With a relaxed ambiance, Malone’s is the perfect place for a large group, and the fact it was voted one of “America’s Top Ten Steakhouses” in 2008 speaks volumes. Affordable prices and a welcoming atmosphere are just two of the reasons that Malone’s has become a local favorite, and a place to come back to again and again. Reservations are not necessary.

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Fine Dining and Fun Le Deauville Lexington – 199 North Limestone Street www.ledeauvilleresto.com

Holly Hill Inn Midway – 426 North Winter Street (12 miles from downtown Lexington) www.hollyhillinn.com

From the Foies Gras Poêlé (Seared Foie Gras) to the Moules Marinières et Frites (Steamed White Wine Mussels and Fries), you simply cannot go wrong with an evening spent at downtown’s French bistro. Complete with outdoor sidewalk terrace and open walls that transport you to the Left Bank, Le Deauville is the gathering place in one of Lexington’s historic areas for horse owners and those who enjoy their cuisine and extensive wine list. Visit on any Monday and you can take advantage of the All You Can Eat Crepes; Tuesdays, it’s their Steamed Mussels. Any choice is a meal fit for Julia Child. Interestingly, the name of the restaurant is taken from Lexington’s Sister City in France—Le Deauville. For reservations, call Marc at (859) 246-0999.

Go for a short drive and see the countryside. You’ll be glad you did when you arrive at the Holly Hill Inn – a sure bet when your palate craves Southern cuisine and the freshest of sustainable ingredients. The restaurant is housed in a gracious 1845 Greek Revival homestead that is on the National Register of Historic Places. So, how is the food? In the hands of Ouita Michel—a three-time James Beard Award nominee—the food is transformed into a culinary celebration of the richness and heritage of Kentucky cooking. Crispy Squash Blossom Fritters that have been “picked out back” and stuffed with fresh saffron tomato coulis and deep fried can’t be beat. Neither can the Stuffed Quail, pan roasted with blackberry cornbread and country sausage, served with cheese grits. For reservations, call Donna at (859) 846-4732.

Go for a short drive and see the countryside. You’ll be glad you did when you arrive at the Holly Hill Inn.

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Jonathan’s at Gratz Park Lexington – 120 West Second Street www.jagp.info Located within the historic Gratz Park Inn in one of downtown’s historic districts, there is no mistaking this local favorite of the equine world for anything but a chic epicurean destination for Southern flavors. Bluegrass meets Beijing in the delectable Country Ham Pot Stickers (with Bourbon Soy Dipping Sauce). In fact, the sauces and condiments at Jonathan’s are worthy of their own praise—from the Sea Scallop Hot Brown Sauce to the Mint Julep Jelly to Fire-Roasted Banana Pepper Mayonnaise. Mixing “down home” with “uptown” is child’s play for chef Jonathan Lundy, and it’s proven daily with menu staples like Black-Eyed Pea Crusted Sea Bass and Kentucky’s own classic stew—Burgoo (made with beef, bison and pork) with Cripsy Fried White Cheddar Grits. Sweet tooth? Six words…Jonathan’s Bourbon Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream. Online reservations are accepted exclusively at www.jagp.info. usef.org

Dudley’s on Short Lexington – 259 West Short Street www.dudleysrestaurant.com Dudley’s has been a mainstay on the Lexington scene for almost three decades. Located in one of downtown’s 19th Century buildings, the beautiful two-story restaurant serves award-winning creative American cuisine at lunch and dinner, as well as a weekend brunch. The menu includes a variety of Cold Plates (Beef Carpaccio, Caesar Salad) and Short Plates (Tuna Nicoise) to temp the taste buds before the main course. Both hot and cold seafood menus (Lump Crab Salad to Tasmanian King Salmon) are matched in taste and execution by the pasta and meat selections (Mushroom Ravioli to Filet of Beef). Of course, there is an extensive wine list to create perfect dinner pairings.

The “usual suspects” that call Dudley’s their favorite Lexington eatery include some of the horse world’s biggest names and “movers and shakers.” From ambiance to excellent service, Dudley’s is always a perfect choice. For reservations, call (859) 252-1010.

At Dudley’s, both hot and cold seafood menus are matched in taste and execution by the pasta and meat selections.

Pasta and Vino Portofino Lexington – 249 East Main Street www.portofinolexington.com

Bellini’s Lexington – 115 West Main Street www.bellinislexington.com

If Italian cuisine is on your list, then a meal spent at Portofino is in order. Featuring an inventive Italian menu (with some American classics included for good measure), the restaurant has become a standard on the Lexington scene. With elegant interiors and an extensive wine list, Portofino has earned the Wine Spectator Award for seven consecutive years. Located on Main Street in downtown Lexington, there is always a crowd ready to enjoy signature dishes such as Panzanella Salad, Gnocchi di Casa and Risotto Del Giorno. A night spent at Portofino with a bottle of wine and good food is enough to make anyone say, “Squisito!” (That’s “Delicious!” in Italian, and you’ll want to remember that). Reservations may be made by phone at (859) 253-9300 or online at www.portofinolexington.com.

Since 2003, Bellini’s has been serving its guests classic Italian cuisine to very satisfied diners in its 1869 historic downtown location. From a simple (and simply delicious) Caprese Insalate to the layered flavors of the Pesce (PanRoasted White Sea Bass, Baby Squash and Shallot Ragout, Golden Tomato Confit and Citrus Vinaigrette) there is something for every appetite. The finishing touch? Dessert in the form of a martini, of course. Try the Espresso Martini…it’s addictive! A popular destination for groups and luncheons, Bellini’s offers a full range of services for private events and parties. For reservations or to learn the day’s special, call (859) 388-9583.

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HorseMania! Back in 2000, the local arts group known as LexArts came up with an idea to populate the streets of downtown Lexington with artwork. What was so unique about this undertaking was that it was accomplished using life-size fiberglass horses. These weren’t just any old horses either. Painted and decorated with every color of the rainbow, the exhibits were a smash hit and caused national media to take notice, and in 2010, it’s back again—HorseMania 2010. Bringing back HorseMania for a second exhibit of 89 full-size horses (and 50 foals decorated by local artists and Lexington school children) was a must for the WEG. And after a public viewing on the streets this summer and fall, once again, the horses and foals will be auctioned off to provide support for public art programs, as well as non-profit charities in the region. The auction will take place at the Keeneland Sales Arena on December 11. There’s no better way to spend a day or evening than walking around downtown and seeing up-close and personal, the artistry and whimsy of each piece of art. Photo taking with the creative artworks is an activity that has 58

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brought visitors from every corner of the country. A visit to Lexington would not be complete without at least a few snapshots for the family album next to a fanciful horse of the most unusual design.

There’s no better way to spend a day or evening than walking around downtown and seeing up-close and personal, the artistry and whimsy of each piece of art.

Horsetails 2010 Since the project’s inception in 2000, Horsetails has enjoyed four successful editions combining art, music and the horse to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Artists depict famous horses on the back of a violin with all proceeds going to the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Society’s Partners in Education initiative. Originally, the project involved famous Thoroughbred farms in Kentucky donating tail hair from their best-known stallions to include in the bow. The project has expanded to include well-known equines of other breeds and all WEG disciplines including the likes of Ravel, Toytown, Mr. Nicadual, Lucilla II, Winsome Adante, Wimpys Little Chic, Doc, Gypsy Supreme, Hope Valley, Deweycheatumnhowe and

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features Mintse 384, to name just a few. The 54 unique pieces will be auctioned off during the WEG and will be on display at the Maker’s Mark Bourbon Village, as well as Cross Gate Gallery in Lexington. Depending on what disciplines are taking place in the competition arena, 20 pieces will rotate back-and-forth between the two venues. Co-chair Sara Lord said there is a surprising relationship between music and the horse, one that is often overlooked. “String instruments would not exist without the horse’s contribution, and without this magnificent creature we would have no orchestras, no fiddles, no string quartets,” she said. Each artist was given a child’s size wooden violin back and a small child’s size bow and asked to depict the horse they were assigned in that form. Lord added that two artists created their pieces out of glass, and one metal sculptor created his piece out of metal. To date, the Philharmonic has made $118,000 and hopes to exceed that goal this year. A soft-cover commemorative book about the project will also be available for

purchase during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. To preview these beautiful and unique pieces of art, visit www.horsetails2010.com. Cross Gate Gallery Located in a 1901 Greek Revival building on East Main Street in downtown Lexington, Cross Gate Gallery is one of the largest contemporary sporting art galleries in the country, and likely, the world. Family-owned and operated for 36 years, Cross Gate is hosting and selling the official Leroy Neiman painting for the 2010 Games. They have also recently partnered with the United States Hunter Jumper Association and will be placing rotating artwork in the USHJA lobby over the next two years. In addition, the Horsetails 2010 Collection will rotate throughout their gallery during the WEG. Cross Gate also supported the USET Foundation last winter with some of their proceeds going to the Foundation. “We carry 20 artists that would be considered figurative painters or Impressionists that we’ve gotten to paint equine subjects,” said Field Ladd, Assistant Gallery Director. Ladd said this WEG might be the first to bring together such an international contingency of artists like Cross Gate has been able to do. “We carry Russian, French, British, South American, Canadian and American painters, so it’ll be a serious conglomeration of Contemporary sporting painters. For people who are equine enthusiasts, this is a chance to be exposed to new artists that would be hard for them to see, because they’re from all corners of the world.” “A lot of really respected old sporting galleries carry 19th and 18th Century works, and their prices are pretty exclusionary for the average collector. Here, on average, you could leave spending much less while still purchasing high quality art,” he said. The family has been slowly branching out to include work outside of the Thoroughbred and racing industry. They now travel to Wellington every winter for a couple of months, Saratoga for the horse sales for a month and then the Hampton Classic. WEG-goers can expect to see a wide selection of affordable, quality artwork probably unrivaled anywhere they’ve traveled. “They’ve probably never seen a gallery quite as large as ours with this selection, and we’re just a hop, skip and a jump from great restaurants and nice parks.” Visit www.crossgategallery.com.

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Keeneland Keeneland is to the Thoroughbred industry what St. Andrews is to golf, what Hollywood is to movies. Each has come to define its respective industry. Located in the heart of Central Kentucky’s famed Bluegrass region, Keeneland is a rare combination of high-stakes commerce, genteel sporting tradition and remarkable innovation. From its inception in 1936, Keeneland was intended to be a special place—one that cultivates an enduring appreciation and respect for the Thoroughbred. Today, Keeneland continues to be guided by that original mission, taking a leadership role in the industry by promoting advancements to improve its safety and preserve its history and integrity.

From its inception in 1936, Keeneland was intended to be a special place—one that cultivates an enduring appreciation and respect for the Thoroughbred.

As the world’s largest Thoroughbred auction house, Keeneland is the preeminent market for Thoroughbred racehorses and breeding stock, conducting four sales annually. Consider that among the graduates of Keeneland’s sales there are 48 Breeders’ Cup World Championship winners; 16 Kentucky Derby winners; 17 Preakness Stakes winners; 15 Belmont Stakes winners; seven recipients of the Eclipse Award as Horse of the Year; and five Epsom Derby winners. In recent years, the Keeneland sales have hosted a truly diverse international clientele, with horsemen representing nearly every state and some 40 different countries. The buzz during the annual September Yearling Sale, to be held September 12-26, rivals the electricity of the NBA draft, as owners and trainers huddle to make their selections of the next Thoroughbred su60

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perstar whose contract only demands hay, oats and water. Keeneland is a National Historic Landmark, and its beautifully landscaped grounds are open to the public every day. In addition to the race meetings, fans can watch the horses train on the track from 6-10 a.m. most mornings. After morning workouts, stop for breakfast at the Track Kitchen, where you might dine next to a famous horse owner, trainer or jockey. While you’re at the track, browse the Keeneland Gift Shop for unique equestrian gifts or visit the Keeneland Library, one of the world’s largest repositories of Thoroughbred-related information. Visit www.keeneland.com.

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The International Museum of the Horse For any lover of art, a trip to the Kentucky Horse Park’s International Museum of the Horse is a must. Located inside the Park, the museum is host to an incredible collection of pieces from around the world. And, just in time for the WEG, a very special exhibit has been mounted in celebration of the important role that the Arabian horse has played in world culture. Sponsored by the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, “A Gift from the Desert: The Art, History and Culture of the Arabian Horse” is an unprecedented display of artifacts. In fact, it is the first major exhibition that explores the “dynamic impact of the horse on Near Eastern civilization.” “It is our third major, international art exhibition this decade, and it is one of the most prestigious on the planet this year rivaling anything that can be found in New York, Los Angeles, London or Paris,” said Lisa Jackson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Kentucky Horse Park. Admission is $21 for adults, $11 for children seven to 11 years old and free for those under age six. The exhibit ticket price includes admission to the Horse Park. But the exhibit is not the only aspect in which the Arabian horse is making its mark on the Horse Park’s museum. The Purebred Arabian Horse Trust recently completed and opened its $10 million, 8,000 square-foot addition to the museum. The Al-Marah Arabian Horse Galleries is currently on display and showcases the Arabian breed throughout history with

Carved ivory chariot, late Assyrian period, 8-9th BCE Trustees of the British Museum

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Associations in KHP technologically-enhanced interactive sections. The galleries are named in honor of Al-Marah Arabian Horses—the facility belonging to legendary Arabian horse breeder and owner Bazy Tankersly, a generous supporter of the breed. Admission to the Al-Marah Arabian Horse Galleries is included with admission to the Kentucky Horse Park. To learn more, visit www.purebredarabiantrust.com/ Galleries_Info.asp.

So Much To See! Arabians are far from the only breed or discipline to be showcased at the Horse Park in art work. American Saddlebred Museum A showplace for Saddelbreds, the newly renovated museum and gift shop are a great place to experience Kentucky’s oldest native horse breed. This breed’s storied history and participation in the founding of our nation is on display using film and interactive exhibits that will delight any fan of the American Saddlebred. To learn more, visit www.kyhorsepark.com/ attractions-activitiesamerican-saddlebred-museum/. Hall of Fame Plaques The Show Jumping Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated its grand opening at the Kentucky Horse Park on July 29-30. The Hall of Fame completed its move from its longtime home at Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL, to its new home in the “Horse Capital of the World.” “We are honored to be able to call this fabulous facility home,” said George Morris, President of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. Besides the collection at the indoor museum, the Horse Park’s outdoor stadium features a display of plaques highlighting the careers of the men, women and horses that have been honored with induction into the Hall of Fame. WEG visitors are sure to see them during the events at the stadium. usef.org

The sheer number of national associations and organizations that call the Kentucky Horse Park home is ever growing. The spectrum represented in this list is a testament not only to the facility, but the desire to be located in the “Horse Capital of the World.” American Association of Equine Practitioners American Farriers Association American Hackney Horse Society American Hanoverian Society American Saddlebred Horse Association American Saddlebred Museum Carriage Association of America Central Kentucky Riding for Hope Certified Horsemanship Association Communicating for Agriculture Exchange Program Equestrian Events, Inc. Equine Land Conservation Resource Friesian Horse Association of North America High Hope Steeplechase Irish Draught Horse Society of North America Kentucky Equine Education Project Kentucky Horse Council, Inc. Kentucky Horse Park Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Kentucky Thoroughbred Association/ Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center Morgan Horse Pavilion National Gypsy Horse Show & Faire Association National Walking Horse Association North American Racing Academy (KCTCS) Paso Fino Horse Association The Pyramid Society Rocky Mountain Horse Association United Professional Horsemen’s Association United States Dressage Federation United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. United States Hunter Jumper Association United States Polo Association United States Pony Clubs, Inc. World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc.

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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.

RYAN WOOD of West Grove, PA, violated Chapter 4, GR410-411 of this Federation, in connection with the Seneca Valley PC Horse Trials held on September 5-6, 2009, in that RYAN WOOD, as trainer, exhibited the horse BALMORAL MIGHTY LEGEND after it had been administered and/or contained in its body fluphenazine. For this violation of the rules, the Hearing Committee members present directed that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, RYAN WOOD, be found not in good standing, suspended from membership, and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for four 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 four month suspension shall commence on September 1, 2010 and terminate at midnight on December 31, 2010. Any horse or horses owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of his, or shown in his name or for his reputation, (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended, pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c; and that RYAN WOOD be fined $2,500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, SIMONE KANN of New Zealand, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by BALMORAL MIGHTY LEGEND at said competition, and must pay a $300 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15.

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

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:

This is official notice of actions taken by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc., Hearing Committee on May 12, 2010.

RENE DICLEMENTE of Palm City, FL, violated Chapter 4, GR410-411 of this Federation, in connection with the Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge Horse Show held on

January 30-31, 2010, in that, RENE DICLEMENTE, as trainer, exhibited the horse WOJO after it had been administered and/or contained in its body 2-(1-hydroxyethyl) promazine sulfoxide. For this violation it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, RENE DICLEMENTE be found not in good standing, suspended from membership and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for two months and is excluded from all competition grounds during Licensed Competitions for that period: (1) as an exhibitor, participant or spectator; (2) from participating in all Federation affairs and activities, (3) from holding or exercising office in the Federation or in any Licensed Competition; and (4) from attending, observing or participating in any event, forum, meeting, program, clinic, task force, or committee of the Federation, sponsored by or conducted by the Federation, or held in connection with the Federation and any of its activities. The two month suspension shall commence on January 1, 2011 and terminate at midnight on February 28, 2011. Any horse or horses 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 period; and that RENE DICLEMENTE be fined $2,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, RENE DICLEMENTE, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by WOJO at said competition and must pay a $300 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15. NICHOLAS DELLO JOIO of Wellington, FL, violated Federation Rule JP117.1a of this Federation in connection with the WEF 4 Horse Show held on February 3-7, 2010, and the WEF 6 Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC Horse Show held on February 17-21, 2010, in that NICHOLAS DELLO JOIO competed in Amateur Owner classes although he competed for a person outside of his family at the same competition. For this violation, it was determined that NICHOLAS DELLO JOIO be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a; and must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by him in Amateur Owner classes at said competitions and must pay a $300 fee to each competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

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fortherecord LOUIS JACOBS of Buffalo, NY, violated Federation Rule JP117.1a of this Federation in connection with the WEF 6 Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC, Horse Show held on February 17-21, 2010, in that LOUIS JACOBS competed in an Amateur Owner class although he competed for a person outside of his family at the same competition. For this violation, it was determined that LOUIS JACOBS be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a; and must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by him in the Amateur Owner class at said competition and must pay a $300 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7, GR703.1g. TODD MACUGA of Romeoville, IL, violated Chapter 4, GR410-411 of this Federation, in connection with the Missouri All Arabian Horse Show held on March 5-7, 2010, in that TODD MACUGA, as trainer, exhibited the horse WR SHAH BASK after it had been administered and/ or contained in its body cyproheptadine epoxide and cyproheptadine n-oxide epoxide. For this violation it was determined that TODD MACUGA 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, LYDIA DUFFY of Downers Grove, IL, as owner, JumpsbyFuzzy.indd 1 must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by WR SHAH BASK at said competition and must pay a $300 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15.

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ANDREW LUSTIG of West Palm Beach, FL, violated Chapter 4, GR410 of this Federation, in connection with the WEF 8 Horse Show held on March 2-7, 2010, in that ANDREW LUSTIG, as trainer, exhibited the horse RIGOLETTO after it had been administered and/or contained in its body flunixin and phenylbutazone. For this violation it was determined that ANDREW LUSTIG be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, JUDY CUMMINGS of South Woodstock, VT, as owner, must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by RIGOLETTO at said competition and must pay a $300 fee to the competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to Chapter 4, GR406.15. LISA MORR of San Luis Obispo, CA, violated Chapter 13, GR1306.1c, GR1306.1f, GR1306.1g, GR1306.1i, GR1307.5, GR1308.1, and GR1308.3 of this Federation, in connection with the 2009 competition year, in that LISA MORR maintained and competed with amateur status although she advertised for professional activities and showed horses that she or her family received remuneration for by means of board or other financial connection. For this violation it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, LISA MORR 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 July 1, 2010, and terminate at midnight on July 31, 2010. Any horse or horses, completely or in part owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of hers, or shown in her name or for her reputation, (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c for the same time period. It was further directed that LISA MORR be fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j and that LISA MORR must return for redistribution all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by her in amateur classes during the 2009 competition year and must pay a $300 fee to each competition in connection with this penalty pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7, GR703.1g. Furthermore, LISA MORR shall remain a professional and shall have the right to seek amateur status no sooner than March 5, 2011, at which time she may reapply for amateur status if she becomes qualified for such under Chapter 13, GR1306. Robyn eden, of Omaha, NE, violated Chapter 10, GR1035.1 of this Federation, in connection with the Two Rivers Summer Festival I Horse Show held on August 5-9, 2010; Two Rivers Festival Summer II Horse Show held on August 12-16, 2009; and the Madison County Fall Classic Horse Show held on September 16-20, 2009, in that Robyn eden officiated as Steward for more than two consecutive competitions run by the same governing body, Board of Directors, or Licensee. For this violation, it was determined that Robyn eden be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a and fined $300 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. AUTOMATIC SUSPENSIONS (Chapter 13, GR1301.4 and Chapter 3, GR309.2) The following persons or licensee have failed to settle their indebtednesses with the Federation and each is

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fortherecord therefore automatically barred until further notice from participating in any Licensed Competition pursuant to Chapter 13, GR1301.4 and Chapter 3, GR309.2: NOVAK, SYLVIA – Salem, AL SANTAFERRA, HOLLY – Kirkville, NY SANTAFERRA, LORI – Kirkville, NY SANTAFERRA, JR., THOMAS – Kirkville, NY HORSE ON COURSE EQUESTRIAN CENTER, INC. – Valencia, PA 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. BRITTA ANDERSON of Wesley Chapel, FL, has failed to settle her indebtedness in connection with the Ocala Winter Celebration Horse Show held on March 16-21, 2010. BRITTA ANDERSON and horses BRAVOMAN and CARNEGIE are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed competition until further notice. CASIE MEZ and CLM SHOW STABLES, LLC, of Timonium, MD, has failed to settle their indebtedness in connection with the Commonwealth National Horse Show held on April 21-25, 2010. CASIE MEZ, CLM SHOW STABLES, LLC, MEGGIE MARGRABE and horses RODAY-O DRIVE and SAINT PATRICK are therefore automatically barred pursuant to Chapter 9, GR913, from participating in any Licensed competition until further notice. AUTOMATIC SUSPENSIONS (Chapter 10, GR1035.3j) The following person(s) are under the suspension for 90 days due to a third offense of filing late Steward/Technical Delegate reports. Please check the next equestrian issue for Automatic Suspensions due to Chapter 10, GR1305.3j. 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 AIM TO PLEASE – Casie Mez AIRES – Britta Anderson ARISTOCRAT – Casie Mez BREWSTER – Britta Anderson CATCH THE DREAM – Lori Santaferra & Thomas Santaferra, Sr. (6/15/10-6/15/10) COSMIC GREEN – Casie Mez DARIAN 8 – Britta Anderson FIDDLER – Britta Anderson GRAND BOY – Britta Anderson HAVEN’S MR E – Lori Santaferra (6/15/10-6/15/10) HENDRIX – Britta Anderson JERSEY SHORE – Casie Mez MAKER’S MARK – Britta Anderson MANDUR – Britta Anderson MILAGRO – Britta Anderson MIKIMOTO – Britta Anderson REYKJAVIK – Britta Anderson ROCKETEER – Britta Anderson SHY BY NATURE – Casie Mez STEP ASIDE – Britta Anderson STETSON – Britta Anderson VESUVIUS – Britta Anderson ZOE – Britta Anderson 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 equestrian issue 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.

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Lexington, Kentucky. The horse capital of the world and now the site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian GamesTM as it leaves Europe for the first time. With the stage set, some 800 professional riders will display their prowess and showmanship as eight disciplines are judged, timed and awarded. A new venue perhaps, but in the end, the best will stand on very familiar ground: victory.

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