Equine Journal (May 2011) by Equine Journal

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Sound Advice A walk through the basics of equine joint health and the supplements designed to help keep our horses performing at their best. By Natalie DeFee Mendik

The First Step Equine Educational Programs Take a look at some programs that can help you get started in a career with horses. By Ellen Rosenberg

Pests in the Paddock The many pests and skin problems horses can face. By Carol Frey

Easy Living Building your barn for comfort and climate. By Audrey Humphrey

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Features

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Gypsy Suitability Five professional trainers describe the challenges and benefits of working with Gypsy horses in different disciplines. By Pamela Mansﬁeld

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Harness & Carriage Care Learn the techniques of keeping your harness and horse-drawn vehicle in tip-top shape. By Kandace York

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Notes from Natalee

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Ask the Vet

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Horse Care: Myths & Tips

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The Review

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ow many times have you heard some variation of the above? Whether it’s your child’s imagination running wild as they realize the many different careers available or a well-intentioned uncle asking what you are going to be when you grow up, at some point we all hear it. For many horse crazy kids, the first answer might be trainer or veterinarian. But what about all of the other fields available within the equine industry? Across the country, various colleges and schools are allowing students to explore all of their options. Maybe you have even decided that a career outside of the equine industry is the best option for you, but you aren’t ready to let go of your horse time while gaining an education. In that case, many schools offer an intercollegiate riding team (hunt seat, dressage and western depending on the school), where you will still get to ride! My daughter Jenn’s experience as part of Endicott College’s IHSA team is one that she still talks about with fondness. It was the first time that riding was truly a team sport for her, and the friendships she created are still strong today. Over the years, many students have found their way to our office through an internship program. Internships offer a unique opportunity to experience your future career and make long-lasting contacts within the industry – a huge bonus when you graduate and look for a full-time job. As advancements are made within our vast industry, one segment that continues to grow is supplements. New studies continue to educate us on how to better condition and maintain our horses for peak performance. This month, Natalie DeFee Mendik spoke with Dr. Omar Maher of New England Equine Medical & Surgical Center to get the low down on the various joint supplements, how they work and what you can expect when administering them to your horse. As with most things, hindsight is always 20/20. If I were given the opportunity to rebuild my house or barn, I would choose the barn hands down. Given that luxury, there are many things I’d do differently. On the top of my list would be Dutch doors at the back of each stall with direct access to the paddocks for turnout. The wash stall that I insisted on having has been used as additional hay storage for quite some time – neglecting to install hot water made an indoor wash stall useless. I’d expand the size of the tack room since it never seems there is enough room for everything, and I’d add heat. These little tweaks are what makes a barn easy to use so that I can spend more time actually enjoying my horses. Audrey Humphrey spent some time speaking with barn builders to share how you can make your barn comfortable for you and your horse. Lastly, to everyone who continues to follow us online at www.equinejournal.com and has “Become a Fan” on Facebook – thank you. Stay tuned for more exciting monthly specials!

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Thank You

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting the write-up about the loss of Hillock Helmsman and Cherry Ledge Daddy’s Girl. I have received such wonderful emotional support from friends that read it and strangers that have lost their own horses. Our equine community is wonderful, and over the years “Fred” was written about many times in your publication for his winnings at the Morgan and open shows, he was a true ambassador for the Morgan breed. Again my heartfelt appreciation. Karen Swanberg of Cherry Ledge Farm Woodstock, CT

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First I want to thank the Equine Journal for the help and support over the years for shows I have managed and done PR. As the saying goes all good things must come to and end and 2011 will be the beginning of the end. With all the horses gone and my life taking a signiﬁcant turn it’s time for more new adventures. In 2009 I started to travel more than I had in the previous 33 years. Africa was a big interest and I have since been there twice. This last time, I took my college sweetheart, who I got back together with in the end of 2009; we hadn’t seen each other in almost 40 years. In the middle of the Masai Mara, Kenya, with animals all around us, I asked her to marry me; thankfully she said yes. In planning for the future I felt it was time to let go of some of my responsibilities, so at the March meeting of PAHA I gave my resignation as manager for the Eastern Arabian Horse Show, East Coast Youth Championships and East Coast Championships and 2011 will be my last. I am going to continue to announce as I can schedule travel around those dates so will probably see you at Region 16 and the Syracuse shows. Again, many thanks for all your help and support and I wish everyone the best! Martin E. Kleiner

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Gypsy MVP and Magnolia Ranch

By Audrey Humphrey Photos: Gerald R. Wheeler

Katy, Texas and Bellville, Texas

select few people can truly hold bragging rights of helping to establish a breed in the United States to the highest standards and qualities, and Doug Kneis of Gypsy MVP and Magnolia Ranch is one of those deserving individuals. Based out of Katy, Texas, Kneis’ life as an oil businessman took a sharp turn during one casual errand he ran 10 years ago, when he picked up a box of horse treats at a grain store. The box was illustrated with a gorgeous Baroque-style horse standing tall with billowing feathers and a long, profuse mane falling down an arched, rainbow neck. “I just freaked,” Kneis recalls. “I ended up calling the company and asking if this horse was real. They said it was, and I immediately asked where I could get it!” As a child, Kneis was “the kid sitting in the back of the baseball field picking grass,” and as he tells it, horses became a way for his parents to increase his activity level. Well, Kneis became hooked. “I started showing horses as a child in the 1960s and loved working around them,” he explains, “but as I grew older, I lost touch with riding. It was only after my marThe foal, Lone Star, by Ghost Rider, a spotted Gypsy Vanner stallion, and out of a Dutch Friesian mare, is the perfect cross. His movement riage that I got back into and conformation are next to none, and his coloring is one of a kind. horses.” Captivated by the Baroque-style breeds, Kneis was drawn to Friesians The popular stallion, Sundance Kid, is a rare buckskin and Gypsy MVP UK, who now approves and buys horses for white Gypsy Vanner. and Andalusians, so when Kneis all over Europe, including at the Appleby Fair. Bevan’s he stumbled upon the Gypsy keen eye for specialty is owed to a lifetime of connections Vanner, he was eager to become involved. Kneis had a story and with Gypsy horses, and her inside into the most unique and specvision of the way the horses should look, the kind of temperaments tacular horses in the European communities has been paramount to they should possess; and, in looking for these traits, he realized that the development enjoyed in the United States and at Gypsy MVP. he was not finding the horse on the treat box. In fact, Kneis found The first Gypsy stallion ever bought by Kneis is Dazzle Dance, some imported horses that, according to him, were downright a lovely piebald from the UK with classic conformation and a talpitiful. “They didn’t look like the horse that got me excited, and I ent for dressage. He stands at Magnolia Ranch with other notable was so upset about the breed becoming devalued and not held to stallions. Ghost Rider is a spotted Gypsy Vanner stallion that, at standards. So my wife, Elaine, said to me, ‘Well, why don’t you do two years old, will take your breath away. A true rarity in his form, it then?’” So he did. he is kind and willing, and he has a whole crop of babies due to A founding member of the Gypsy Horse Registry of America, arrive this year. When his first offspring arrived, born from a Dutch the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society, and the Gypsy Cob and Drum Friesian mare (the only non-Gypsy he was bred to), nobody could Horse Association, Kneis began making connections abroad with speak for a few minutes. “While the purists are saying its bad, bad, people who had owned stock for years. When these friends found bad and while we don’t do a lot of this, this baby (named Lone Star) something spectacular, Kneis would get a call, and he began imis the perfect cross, and his movement and conformation are next porting horses from the UK, Germany, France, and Ireland. “When to none. His coloring is unlike anything I have ever seen before,” we started registering our horses,” Kneis says, “we were horse numsays Kneis. “A bay with a white blanket and brown and black spots ber 15, then 35, then 50 – we really were in the beginning stages in a swirl pattern; he’s a tri-color that somebody is going to have out of getting the breed going here.” As the ranch developed, several there showing for sure!” Another popular stallion is Sundance Kid, key players emerged, one of them being Anne Bevan, President of a rare buckskin and white Gypsy Vanner. “He’s a very muscular, 28, Equine Journal, May 2011

COVER STORY powerful horse with a temperament like an angel,” says Kneis. 50 horses available for sale – up to 30% are consignment horses In keeping with the utmost standards, all horses on the website from friends and associates. “We advertise in other countries and are registered (some double- and triple-registered). The website is sell horses all over the world. We do it right, and we like to have frequented by close to two million viewers, and those logging on the horses at our ranches because then we know the horse through can scan references a mile long, client testimonials, and a link to and through,” says Kneis. “We do this as a favor to our friends and their 100% record with the Better Business Bureau. The website is also because they are wonderful horses – and our customers are translated into over seven different languages and updated frequent- friends for life.” ly, and over 1,000 photos are taken every month by two full-time With the conformation and temperament aspects mastered, photographers. Kneis attributes part of the farm’s success to these Kneis offers the public more than just excellence in breed stanworld-class photographers – longtime phodards. He’s breeding exciting color comtographer, Gerald R. Wheeler, and newer binations and offers a distinctive array of addition, Jennifer Wilkening. “Sometimes exceptional horses. “We like to show off,” you go on these websites and see horses in he admits, “and if the horse doesn’t have a herd, head down grazing, or standing in a ‘wow’ factor – we don’t want it. That’s mud,” says Kneis with disdain. “I need to our motto.” He then jokes, “Sometimes see the horses moving; I need to see their we buy the young ones that we know heads, their conformation,” he explains. will have the ‘wow’ factor but hide them Kneis does keep awareness in his around the back of the barn until they are mind of his ideal Gypsy Vanner horse. two!” A jovial, unmistakably happy per“The temperament needs to be phenomson, Kneis exudes affection for his horses enal. I need a horse that can have children anytime he speaks about them. “I get the running in circles around it and hanging biggest kick out of putting a new horse off of it. Then, we want a Baroque-looking on the website that everybody goes nuts horse that has a sweet pony head, medium about. It’s the biggest thrill of my life. We ears, a rainbow neck, a short back (but not have something really unique, and that is With the conformation and temperament aspects too short), and ample hindquarters with something to be proud of.” mastered, Gypsy MVP offers the public more than just excellence in breed standards. They are breeding exciting the apple-tight butt. Important are a good For more information on Gypsy MVP, color combinations and offer a distinctive array of excep- visit www.gypsymvp.com. ■ round chest, straight legs, good bone and tional horses. profuse feathers on both front and back feet, and a pair of kind eyes,” lists Kneis, who understands that his version of the perfect Gypsy horse is not always another person’s – and that’s ok. He’s even working on an upcoming movie with a world-renowned judge explaining what people are looking for in their Gypsy horses. “Some want less bone or a slightly longer back, and I can understand that,” he says. An important overall necessity? “Goosebumps,” says Kneis. “We want you to lose your breath by the horse standing in front of you.” Clients of Gypsy MVP have experienced this exact sensation – as a matter of fact, Kneis’s Texas ranches are the destination for any Gypsy horse-lover and are frequented by celebrities and breed followers from all over the world. Fueled by repeat and referral clients, Kneis has reformed the idea of selling horses by inviting his clients into a family of support and commitment. This could not be possible without Erica Barton-Holliday, Operations Manager and President of Sales and Marketing. Kneis describes Barton-Holliday as having a gift for matching horses with owners. “She knows each horse, inside and out, does most of the delivering, helps get the horses settled in and will help with ﬁnding appropriate trainers,” says Kneis. “Believe it or not, 70% of our clients are ﬁrst-time horse owners, so we help them every step of the way with whatever aspirations they have,” says Kneis. “Erica knows every horse has their good points and weak points,” Kneis explains. “We want every customer to be happy – we lay it all out there, we are honest, and we want everybody to know what they are getting.” Because Gypsy MVP is committed to the happiness of their horses and clients, if for some reason a client is not happy with a horse they buy, Kneis’s policy is to trade it back or take it back and work the situation out. “The music doesn’t stop just because the dance is over,” he says. “We don’t want anybody unhappy and not loving the horse as much as we do. We are a hands-on help center, and that’s why we have so many repeat customers. Between the two facilities of MVP Gypsy and Magnolia Ranch, there are about May 2011, Equine Journal, 29

National News Pink-Out

Kentucky Oaks, the Kentucky Derby’s companion event for threeyear-old ﬁllies, will once again feature a “Ladies First” theme and a day of events to raise money and awareness for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Churchill Downs has pledged to donate $1 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every person in attendance on Kentucky Oaks Day. Last year’s Oaks attracted a recordbreaking crowd of 116,046, and the hope is to again shatter the attendance record to raise maximum funds for the cause. The Survivors’ Parade, presented by Kroger, will be held again this year and has provided some of the most memorable and emotional Kentucky Oaks Day moments, as breast cancer survivors, invited by Churchill Downs and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, paraded Churchill Downs’ main track shortly before the running of the Kentucky Oaks. Since the ofﬁcial color of both the Kentucky Oaks and breast cancer awareness is pink, Churchill Downs is also staging a “Pink Out” at the track on Oaks Day and is encouraging all Oaks attendees to wear pink or to incorporate pink into their attire for the day to show their support. As an additional fundraising opportunity, Komen supporters will have the chance to purchase tickets to join their fellow breast cancer advocates in Section 111. The Kentucky Oaks is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 2011, one day before the “Run for the Roses.” The Kentucky Oaks race and activities will be broadcast live from 5:00-6:00 p.m. EST on VERSUS, in partnership with its parent company, NBC Universal. Tickets may be purchased at http://tickets.churchilldowns.com/Komen.

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Chris Cox won his third Road to the Horse Championship this February.

Road to the Horse Legends

It was, without a shadow of a doubt, the most electrifying event in the eightyear history of Road to the Horse – The World Championship of Colt Starting. The nation’s three largest equine clinicians shared the dirt for the ﬁrst time, February 25-27, in front of sold-out crowds at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. Pat Parelli brought his horsemanship Savvy. Clinton Anderson displayed his Downunder thunder. But, in the end, it was the earnest determination

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The stable doors to the exclusive world of competitive horse shows are bursting open with the debut of Horse Show World, an educational and interactive experience for horse owners, riders and enthusiasts to compete online. This dynamic website is a creative combination of social networking, fantasy stable games, online video competitions and prestigious awards. Horse Show World members can compete in horse shows from the comfort of their own barn, at a fraction of the cost. They simply select a class to enter, videotape their performance according to class speciﬁcations, upload the video and compete against individuals from around the world. Each week, new shows and classes will be offered, and members can choose to compete in popularity contests – where winners are determined by the number of online votes; or, in judged shows – where winners are chosen by licensed judges. Riders will gain feedback from the judges to consistently improve their performances. In addition to the online competitions and fantasy stables, Horse Show World will also feature a directory of vendors and service providers from around the globe, including trainers, brokers, veterinarians, appraisers, farriers, tack shops and clothing stores. Enter Horse Show World at www.horseshowworld.com.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Resource Center for the Pure Spanish Horse (P.R.E.)

From the Track to New Careers

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the P.R.E.’s history? How about learning more about the breed? If so, then you’ll be interested to know that the Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse recently opened an International Resource Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is the first of its kind in the United States. The International Resource Center, or I.R.C., is home to hundreds of books, training videos and other educational material on the Pure Spanish Horse. Also available is a database that gives detailed information from a list of trainers to horse show results and more! Additionally, the center houses files on thousands of individual P.R.E. horses. This new facility will showcase a walk of remembrance to commemorate a special loved one in your life. For more information, please contact the foundation via phone at 505-294-0800, or by email at foundationabq@qwestoffice.net.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has developed guidelines to help veterinarians and adoption groups successfully transition retired racehorses to new homes and new careers. Transitioning the Retired Racehorse: Guidelines for Equine Practitioners, Adoption Organizations and Horse Owners provides an overview of the common physical challenges affecting some former racehorses and helps establish expectations for a horse’s future capabilities. The guidelines are available on the AAEP website at http:// www.aaep.org/images/ﬁles/Trans itioningGuidelines2011.pdf.

International Equine Symposium

Few animals possess as long a history with humans as horses. From work to war and play to performance, these animals have claimed the hearts of many individuals around the globe. Alltech wishes to attract these equine enthusiasts to its 27th International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium to gain more knowledge regarding the horse industry, in addition to the various other animal industries that will be represented at the event. The Symposium, entitled The Game Changers: Creative Concepts for Agribusiness to Respond to Relentless Commoditization and to Innovate for a Greener Future, will be held at the Lexington Convention Center in Lexington, KY, from May 22-25, 2011. To secure your place at the 2011 Alltech International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium, visit Alltech’s Symposium site: www.alltech.com/symposium. For more information, email symposium@alltech.com, and be sure to join in the conversation on Twitter by using the hashtag: #AlltechSymposium. Follow Alltech Symposium-related news on Alltech’s agriculture and science blog.

Get Certified World-renowned clinician and horseman, Clinton Anderson, is offering an opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a clinician certiﬁed under his name. This spring, Clinton is introducing the Clinton Anderson Clinician Academy – an institute to turn out worldclass clinicians and horsemen empowered to teach the Downunder Horsemanship Method. 32, Equine Journal, May 2011

For more information, contact Academy Coordinator, Jennie Wentworth, at jenniew@downunderhorsemanship. com, or call 254-552-1000, ext. 8120, for application information. For more information about Clinton Anderson and Downunder Horsemanship, visit www.downunderhorsemanship.com.

Relive the Magic

On September 25, 2010, the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park watched magic unfold under the blanket of a brilliantly pink sunset. The World Equestrian Games had crossed an ocean for the ﬁrst time in its history with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, and the Opening Ceremony was dedicated to celebration - of Kentucky and the United States - but most of all of mankind’s love for the horse throughout history and the world. Global Creative Connections, the production company behind the Opening Ceremony, is calling the magical evening to memory with the availability of an Ofﬁcial DVD of Opening Ceremony. The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Opening Ceremony DVD may be purchased at www.globalcreativeconnections.com for $25.00, plus $4.50 for shipping and handling.

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Sound Advice for Joints

orse owners will do just about anything to keep their horses sound, leading the equine joint supplement industry to be a multimillion dollar business. Dr. Omar Maher of New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center walks us through the basics of equine joint health and the supplements designed to help keep our horses performing at the top of their game.

The Lowdown on Joints When horse owners think about equine joints, they are usually concerned with the joints in the limb, which play a large role in soundness. There are three types of joints in the horse’s body: synovial, ﬁbrous and cartilaginous. Fibrous joints are essentially immobile osseous joints, such as those found in the skull. Cartilaginous joints are found between the vertebrae and in the pelvis. Fibrous joints don’t experience movement and cartilaginous joints experience limited movement, so for the purpose of this article we’ll talk about synovial joints. These are 36, Equine Journal, May 2011

the joints horse owners agonize over when trying to keep their horses sound. Think hock, knee, fetlock and so on.

Joint Anatomy 101 Synovial joints are joints that move, flex and bend. They are termed synovial joints as all mobile joints contain a viscous synovial fluid that lubricates the joint, allowing it to move. In addition, explains Dr. Maher, the synovial fluid supplies nutrients to the cartilage within the joint. The synovial membrane encapsulates this fluid. The joint consists of the point where two bone ends meet. These bone ends are covered by smooth articular cartilage. “Cartilage provides a gliding surface,” says Dr. Maher, “which glides seamlessly better than anything that has ever been engineered.” The bone beneath the cartilaginous layer is referred to as the subchondral bone. The subchondral bone provides support for the articular cartilage. The combination of supporting bone structure, smooth cartilage, lubricating synovial fluid,

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encapsulating synovial membrane, ﬁbrous joint capsule and collateral ligaments allows the joint both mobility and stability. Imagine each component forming a layered, encapsulated whole that works together in total synchronicity.

The anatomy of a synovial joint

Inflammatory Cascade Problems within the joint tend to be interrelated in what Dr. Maher refers to as an “inflammatory cascade,” in which an issue in one part of the joint causes degeneration in another structure within the joint. Dr. Maher offers some examples of the complexity of joint structure interactions: • Inflammation from a subchondral bone injury can lead to reduced nutrients reaching the cartilage. In addition, the bone injury will further weaken the cartilage as the underlying bone structure is unable to provide adequate support. These factors can lead to the joint’s inability to sustain even normal stresses. • Inflammation of the synovial membrane can cause the production of a synovial fluid rich in a pro-inflammatory cytokines that will effect the rest of the joint and lead to further inflammation. Arthritic process can result from such injuries.

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• Initial injury to the cartilage can also inflame the joint. Cartilaginous debris can then cause further damage, resulting in more extensive cartilage damage and ultimately to in a bone injury. • In the event of synovial capsule or membrane injury, the synovial fluid may not be as viscous and lubricating as it should be, which can then cause cartilage trauma. • A Ligament injury or injury to the fibrous capsule, which supports the structure of joint, can lead to a loss of stability in the joint. This causes abnormal movement, stress and concussion, which affect the other structures in the joint. “Issues within any structure of the joint can create a cascade which affects other parts of the joint,” explains Dr. Maher. “Inflammation in any part of the joint will ultimately affect other joint structures.”

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The 4-H organization has been around for over a century and focuses on hands-on, practical programs. Clubs can be found all over the country, and many concentrate on horse-related activities. Melinda Birch is the Extension 4-H Education Director at the University of Vermont for Orleans and Essex County. “There are 4-H groups in every county,” Melinda says. “They help youngsters who want to make horses their life work through a variety of events – contests, clinics, lessons, training seminars, horse shows. We’re all about experiential learning – learning by doing. “4-H clubs give people a great base to build on for continuing in equine science. A lot of our members, who go on to successful equine careers, come back to volunteer as leaders and share their knowledge and experience. We stress life skills as well, like public speaking and job interview techniques. Through 4-H you get exposed to a lot of successful people in the industry and make useful contacts, which can later open doors.”

teach at other Pony Clubs. Their junior board members have the opportunity to develop leadership and team skills to help shape a club or region’s programming, fundraise, or organize rallies for younger Pony Club members: experiences that will surely come in handy later on in life and also look great on a college transcript.

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The United States Dressage Federation The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is more than horse shows. According to Vice President Beth Jenkins it also offers many opportunities for young riders to learn more about showing, judging, riding, and form valuable associations. Kathie Robertson, Senior Education Program Coordinator of the USDF, says, “We offer the FEI Junior Young Rider Series and an Instructor Certiﬁcation Program. We have general workshops on a variety of subjects and a national symposium that features top-level amateur or international clinicians with live demonstration riders. The USDF also sponsors a university accredited program where riders can earn credits for youth and adult classes.”

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association The Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) uses horse therapy to help treat mental and emotional problems. They offer basic and advanced certification programs. Mental health professionals need college-level training and a degree in a mental health field. Equine Specialist professionals must have three years experience hands-on work with horses and at least 100 hours of continuing education in the horse field. The basic comprehensive certification involves two three-day training seminars and submission of a Professional Development Portfolio. The advanced program requires additional training and participation in the mentoring program. Both require renewal every two years, which involves continuing education. They also host annual conferences.

Pony Club The U.S. Pony Club has groups throughout the country and offers members a wide variety of learning and networking opportunities such as the Championships Internship Program, National Youth Congress, and Visiting Instructors Program, where members 16 or older can travel around the country and

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The American Riding Instructors Association The American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) exists to promote excellence in the profession of horseback riding instruction, based on the principles of safety, knowledge and integrity, with the health, happiness and well-being of students and horses being of primary concern. ARIA offers certification credentials if you’re planning to make teaching or training your profession. Candidates are evaluated through written and oral testing and require a teaching video for higher-level certifications. Recertification is required twice more, every five years, and tests are administered throughout the year at different locations around the country. There are minimum age and experience requirements for each of the three levels: instructor in training, instructor of beginner through intermediate, and instructor of beginner through advanced. The different specialties include distance riding (endurance and competitive), dressage, driving, eventing, hunt seat, mounted patrol training officer, recreational riding, reining, riding to hounds, saddle seat, show jumping, side saddle, stable management, and western equitation/pleasure. “Our tests are stringent and comprehensive,” says Director Charlotte Kneeland. “Our system has been developed over 27 years to give a fair and consistent evaluation of each candidate’s ability. Once you’ve taken the ARIA exams, you will know where any of your weaknesses lie and what to work on.”

Certified Horsemanship Association Another certification organization is the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) whose mission is to promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the entire horse industry by certifying instructors, accrediting equine facilities, and publishing educational resources.

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By Abby Bloxsom Director of Equine Programs Post University

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h, you know it when you hear it. The Big Question that every high school senior dreads to hear: “So what are you planning to do next?” You hate it because there’s no good answer. Your parents and teachers say “follow your passion,” but they also say “choose a job with flexibility,” and “choose a job with security.” And what the heck is “upward mobility” anyway? You and your fellow barn rats (aka horse oriented youth) have as many different interests, motivations, preferences, and aptitudes as any other group of people. What you share is a love of the genus Equus (horses, donkeys, zebras). You’re lucky though, because anything you can do in the big world you can do in the horse business. Think about different types of businesses – design, manufacturing, sales, service, or professional. They all exist in the horse world ... and they come in almost any size from one person to hundreds. This is good because you’re likely to find a personal niche (a what? It’s a job that is Totally Yours), but it also means you need specialty training. Even though jobs in the horse business often go to people who “speak horse” over those who don’t, it’s also more and more true that to really nail that Perfect Job you need BOTH solid equine knowledge AND real career skills. No wonder that Big Question throws you for a loop. The grownups have great advice but seriously. Is it really going to land you a career? Not. It just lands you as a college freshman in my office with an Equine Business Management major and four short years to turn an education into that all-important first job. Believe it or not, college will be really different from high school. It will be less about learning facts and figures, and more about becoming the competent, confident professional that we know you can be. And yes, about finding direction. No, no, hang on. Don’t panic on me yet. No pressure. 56, Equine Journal, May 2011

Let’s start with being a competent, confident professional. You can get a job mucking stalls today, or sticking on price labels. If you’re really good at it you might become Chief Stall Mucker or Head Label Sticker, but to get one of those Real Jobs people want you to get means something called 21st-Century Skills, which actually change your career options. At a good school, you will learn all those things people are after you about. You’ll be a better candidate when you go job hunting. You’ll find a better job. The job you get will probably pay better, with a chance to move up sooner. One day your direction will hit you out of the blue. You will suddenly (well, for some people it’s more gradual and sneaks up on them veerrrrryyyy slooowwwlyyyy) realize that one course, experience, or internship that you’ve had stands out from all the rest. You’ll notice that it has become This Thing, that it gets you out of bed every day and you can’t stop thinking about it. You will know it. This is the thing that has the power to change your life. That, my friend, is your Personal Niche. It will not serve you wrong. Yes, you need strong skills in a field you are well suited for. Add professional standards and the motivation to meet them, and the rest will fall into place. Special Advertising Section

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Competing on a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) equestrian team can lead to scholarship opportunities as well as broaden your base of contacts within the horse industry. You don’t need your own horse to compete in hunt seat equitation, western horsemanship, or reining. The NCAA Varsity Equestrian was classiﬁed as an emerging sport in 1998. Currently 23 colleges and universities offer equestrian as a varsity sport.

“We’re proud that our organization welcomes riders at every skill level,” says Jim Arrigon, National Secretary. “You can ride and grow with us, and the contacts you make through this program go way beyond the show ring. The IHSA turns out many professional horsemen and leads to work in this ﬁeld after college. Many member schools offer scholarships, especially to students majoring in equine studies, which cover the costs of lessons, showing, and related travel expenses.”

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And if you’re still in middle school or high school and want to join a riding team, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is a good choice. Started in 2002, the IEA is an affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation, the United States Hunter Jumper Association, and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. They offer classes in English, western and saddle seat. As with the IHSA, none of the riders supply their own horses or tack. The host team arranges for the horses and equipment. Essentially, the horse is new to the rider, and scores are based on horsemanship. “A lot of kids start out with us,” says Jennifer Eaton, National Secretary. “This is a gateway to moving up to an equestrian team in college or going on to a professional life in the equine industry. It’s a great way for kids to get used to riding on a team and prepare for riding as a collegiate sport. “The thing about most riding is it’s often isolated. It’s just you and the horse working alone. Riding on a team adds a whole different aspect. It’s not just about your riding ability. We emphasize teamwork, cooperation, good sportsmanship, people skills that will take you far in whatever field you eventually choose. “In most shows you have people with unlimited funds. A lot of times the person with the most money – which translates to the newest tack, the trendiest outfits, the best horse – wins. In our classes everyone’s equal. You learn to make the best of what you have, and that really levels the playing field. “I’ve been a coach for seven years. I’ve watched our kids grow in leaps and bounds. They think more when they ride. No one is out there on a push-button horse. They have to problem-solve. It expands their world, not just in riding, but way beyond. Participating in the IEA does a lot for kids.” In addition to these organizations, if you have a specific equine career in mind, there are many schools that offer a variety of courses. Horse management and equine studies, equine business degrees, therapeutic riding programs, equine massage therapy schools, creating sustainable trails for equestrian use, back-country horsemanship – which features wilderness rides and pack horses – and courses about the Thoroughbred racing industry are just some of the many directions you can take. Volunteering at a local horse rescue or therapeutic riding center may open your eyes to some possibilities as well as provide you with valuable industry contacts. ■

Introducing

William Woods University William Woods University boasts an Equestrian Studies Division rich in history and success. The riding program started in 1924, and in 1972 WWU was the ďŹ rst school to offer a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in equestrian science (EQS). An equine administration major (EQA) was instituted in 1992. This year, William Woods announced a new major â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a B.S. in equine general studies, with concentrations in therapeutic riding, art, equine media and equine leadership. WWU offers students a traditional American approach to horsemanship that includes Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage. Graduates beneďŹ t from a broad foundation in horsemanship, as well as a strong liberal arts education. EQS is designed for students interested in such careers as training and managing horses and/or teaching. EQA is for students pursuing careers in equine business organizations, breed associations or as facility managers, event managers or entrepreneurs. The university has a reputation for providing one of the ďŹ nest equestrian studies programs in the country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ďŹ lling a national, regional and local demand for graduates holding a four-year degree. This demand is heightened by a thriving equine industry that contributes about $112 billion to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product each year.

The seven fulltime instructors are actively involved in their respective equestrian ďŹ elds. They have international experience and a variety of professional qualiďŹ cations, including judging certiďŹ cations with national associations, governing board appointments on state and national associations, publication in industry journals and active participation in recognized and rated horse shows. Because of their involvement in the eques-

trian industry, faculty members are able to place students in enriching summer employment opportunities and help them locate full-time positions after graduation. The equestrian studies program is the most popular ďŹ eld of study at William Woods, with 158 equestrian science majors and 45 equine administration majors currently. The graduation placement rate is nearly 100 percent. Equestrian facilities encompass a city block, with 150 large box stalls in four stables, two heated indoor arenas, a lighted outdoor ring and a 40-acre cross-country riding course. Breeds include American Saddlebreds, Appaloosas, Arabians, Morgans, National Show Horses, Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, Friesians and warmbloods â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all donated to WWU. Participation in horse show competitions is a vital part of the equestrian science experience. These shows range from on-campus and local shows (within 100 miles) to national â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? rated shows, such as the American Royal and Quarter Horse World. Want to learn more about William Woods University? Contact the OfďŹ ce of Admissions. Call 573-592-4221 or email admissions@williamwoods. edu.

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Competition Sweet Briar’s program is designed to allow you to focus on your academics while still giving you the opportunity to participate in a full calendar of competitions, on and off campus, throughout the school year. The College hosts several prestigious riding competitions including hunter/jumper shows, hunter trials, a hunter pace and the annual Sweet Briar Horse Show, which began in 1926.

Room to Roam Sweet Briar commands 3,250 spectacular acres, including miles of trails through wooded countryside, foothills, dells, and open ﬁelds. Riders enjoy Virginia’s long, mild falls and springs for outdoor riding. Sweet Briar’s Harriet Howell Rogers Riding Center ranks among the best in the country on a college campus. The riding center is set on 130 acres of rolling hills, just a mile from the main quad. It is within walking distance along a beautiful country lane or a wooded trail. A shuttle bus is also provided for students’ convenience. The Robin S. Cramer Hall, measuring 120 feet by 300 feet, is one of the largest indoor college arenas in the nation.

Leadership Opportunities Students in the riding program have leadership opportunities that include internships, independent studies, the Sweet Briar Riding Council and teaching assistantships. You can also expand your knowledge and experience by serving as trail guides or in activity management positions such as a horse show coordinator.

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Programs More than 20 innovative courses combine lecture and discussion with mounted instruction based on the principles of modern forward riding/hunter seat equitation. Classes average four to eight students. The program has three areas of emphasis: hunter/jumper/equitation, training/schooling young horses and hunter-oriented hacking cross-country.

The Equine Studies Certificate The equine studies certificate is offered if you’re thinking about a career in equine-related enterprises such as stable management and riding instruction. The certificate has two concentrations: management and teaching/schooling.

Stable Management The Riding Center stables about 45 college-owned horses and 35 student-owned boarders in large box stalls. Horses are turned out in abundant spaces, including more than 26 one-acre grassy, board-fenced paddocks, four smaller paddocks, and 13 large ﬁelds ranging from ﬁve to 15 acres.

Beyond the Fourth Year Sweet Briar graduates are women of remarkable accomplishment, both in the riding ring and in their professions. They have found that it’s possible to continue to ride while pursuing rewarding careers. Alumnae pursue their riding interests in showing, judging, riding to hounds, veterinary studies, business and sales, public relations, training, teaching and hacking for pleasure. The careers and interests of Sweet Briar’s talented alumnae riders reﬂect the options open to women who choose to balance a liberal arts education with a passion for horsemanship.

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our sleek companion suddenly is not so sleek. He’s bumpy, scabby, itchy, flakey, balding or even (shudder!) oozing. What to do? There may be some guesswork involved. Similar symptoms are shared by many causes, and even veterinarians often need lab tests to make a complete diagnosis. I learned about horse cooties when Eddy, my riding buddy, started sporting flakes behind his ears, on his withers, and under his throat. Eddy was itchy, distracted and paying even less attention than usual. I grabbed a book on equine care. It looked like dandruff, or, more correctly, seborrhea. Seborrhea, caused by overactive sebaceous glands, results in oily or crusty scabs on the skin. It’s triggered by skin infections, nutritional deficiencies, various diseases or hormonal imbalances. Dry seborrhea is a flaking of relatively healthy skin, and oily seborrhea has crusty scales that peel off, leaving bare patches of thick and toughened skin. Eddy had dry flakes. I used special shampoos and lots of grooming, the treatment for all types of seborrhea. Eddy remained itchy and inattentive. I called veterinarian Dr. S. Dr. S gave me an introduction to skin problems as we led Eddy into bright sunlight to examine his skin. She explained that the delicate skin around the face and anus can be affected 62, Equine Journal, May 2011

by internal problems, while insects or irritating plants usually affect the neck, legs and belly. Bumps caused by biting insects are usually small, round and soft. Some determining symptoms include itchiness, secretions and crusted, matted hair. While we examined Eddy, Dr. S gave me a rundown of the nightmarish pests that can invade the paddock. A skinny little worm (onchocerca cervicalis), no bigger than a hair, can create big problems. An allergic reaction to an immature stage of the worms shows up in itchy red patches, wet and oozing sores, crusting, scales, and hair loss. The sores attract gnats and ﬂies, which carry the parasites to other horses. These

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worms can even cause blindness if they spread to the horse’s eye. Modern deworming programs that include ivermectin control this pest. Eddy wasn’t losing hair and receives regular deworming. I was happy to rule out this cootie. Mange, by comparison, sounded good. Mange shows up as small red bumps like pimples or scabby reddish-brown lesions. There can be spots of hair loss. It usually concentrates around the head, neck, shoulders and/or legs. It’s very itchy and is caused by a microscopic parasite. A veterinarian can identify mange from skin scrapings and provide topical medications. It’s rare in the United States, but, if

discovered, must be treated aggressively by cleaning all shared tack or equipment and isolating affected horses, as it’s very contagious. Eddy didn’t have mange. No bumps, no lesions, just big, dry, itchy flakes. Dr. S explained that if Eddy wasn’t itchy, just losing hair, the condition could be caused by inflammation in the skin and hair follicles, called alopecia. Seasonal alopecia is when the horse sheds winter hair before growing a summer coat, and the bald or thin patches fill in within a few weeks. Ringworm is caused by a fungus that leaves crusty, scaly leMay 2011, Equine Journal, 63

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Varieties of horse and deerďŹ&#x201A;ies also attack horses and humans with painful bites that can leave sizeable welts.

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Suitability Five professional trainers describe the challenges and benefits of working with Gypsy horses in different disciplines.

t’s a breed that turns heads. People want to see the majestic Gypsy horses in motion, want to ride and drive them. But, what do professional trainers think when a client brings them one to train for disciplines ruled by other, more traditional breeds?

Hunter/Jumper/Equitation Sport horses and sport ponies are the typical equine athletes that Morgan Carr trains at Encanto Valley Farm in Auburn, Washington, where he helps students riding at levels ranging from short stirrup to Grand Prix. Morgan had never seen a Gypsy horse until owner and breeder Shannon Johnson of Glenn Rainier Farm came to him six years ago to learn to ride hunter/jumper. She started trotting poles with her Gypsy mare, Caprial or “Cappy,” whom she imported in November 2001. He found the horse to be “an angel,” giving her rider the conﬁdence she needed. But where Cappy “kind of stepped over things,” a young Gypsy mare that Shannon brought along for company immediately took to jumping “like a ﬁsh takes to water.” The ability of the untrained companion mare named Clononeen Misneach, or Mish, was a surprise to Morgan. “I didn’t know what to expect. She was a powerful looking animal for sure.” He points out that, within every breed individual horses will perform better at different styles of riding than others. “Shannon was lucky enough to have a Gypsy horse 88, Equine Journal, May 2011

who rides easily and nicely to the fences, who gains her own balance, and jumps well and in good form.” While the mighty 14.1 hand mare jumps .75 - .8 meter in the show ring, she has schooled over 3’6” and 4’. Of her overall appearance he says she has pony strides and a thicker body, more like a cob. Being a heavier breed, the Gypsy horse likely wouldn’t have the same stamina for the sport that a Thoroughbred would, but Morgan ﬁnds the peaceful temperament – even when Shannon travels to shows – to be exceptional. “They’re very reliable. They are the same day in and day out, which makes them a great amateur horse.” Of course when you commit to riding a Gypsy in the hunter/jumper ring, “they have all that hair to keep clean,” he warns. They aren’t the classic hunter horse, which might surprise some judges who aren’t familiar with the color or the hair. But Mish’s performances are what keep her in the ribbons with her amateur rider. She has been Hunter Champion and Jumper Reserve Champion twice.

In-Hand and on the Flat Shannon also took her stud colt, Westmoreland Come Fly with Me, to Tom Demyon at Country Lane Arabians and Friesians in Enumclaw, Washington, to start him in-hand and on the ﬂat, and he has since won Reserve Champion Stallion in the breed shows. Tom has trained the higher strung Arabians and ﬂashy

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but more laid back Friesians for more than 20 years in saddle seat, show hack, dressage, hunter, western pleasure and halter. His first encounter with the Gypsy horse was three years ago. “Having worked with Friesians so long, I figured there would be similarities between the two breeds as both are of the draft breed. Most draft breeds tend to be gentle and kind, but also a little lazy. They don’t react the same way to stimuli as much as the Arabian, for example. Each breed has its own characteristics and you just have to take those into account when training.” Of showing them in-hand, Tom says, “Just like any horse, if they are properly trained, in-hand is fun and looks effortless. Ground manners are critical and training should be based on using their natural herding instincts. For example, because horses are ‘in to pressure’ animals we have to teach them how to release to pressure, which is their reward. They are also masters at reading body language, so by understanding and properly applying body control techniques you will have a horse that handles easily, with little effort. Again, if all of this is applied correctly, the Gypsy horse will show beautifully. “The Gypsy breed is finally becoming more competitive at the A level. Owners are beginning to seek profes-

sional trainers to help both the owner/rider and the horse to show at a higher level and be more competitive in the show ring. I found the Gypsy horse to be bold and majestic with a very strong presence, yet kind and gentle.”

Suited for Dressage A dressage competitor and trainer for 24 years, Stacy Sutton of Oak Creek Farm Dressage and Performance Gypsy Horses in Placerville, California, has now found her passion working with Gypsy horses. “I had the pleasure of evaluating a young Gypsy horse mare in 2008 for a client wishing to have her trained for dressage. I thought she deﬁnitely had the ‘cute’ factor and had a good light draft conformation, but I was uncertain just how suited she would be for the mental discipline and physical requirements to be successful in dressage. I really underestimated her talent and demeanor until I brought her home to my training barn and started working with her,” Stacy said. “After starting hundreds of young horses over the years, this was one of the easiest and most enjoyable horses I had ever worked with. I found this breed to be better than I expected, although I must say I feel this is due to particular bloodlines that are speciﬁcally bred for performance. The May 2011, Equine Journal, 89

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Gypsy horse can greatly vary in body type, from the shorter and stockier cob to a little larger, more graceful and athletic body style.” The demands of the sport of dressage may cause them to overheat in hot, humid weather, so the dressage rider will want to take extra precautions and ensure the Gypsy horse is properly conditioned. As with any horse, if a rider wants to compete in the sport, all three gaits must be of good quality. “I find [the Gypsy Horse] can become a bit quick in their tempo, so it is important they are taught to keep a steady and regular rhythm during training. They are surprisingly athletic and can be very supple with proper stretching and suppling exercises. The result is an amazing partner and friend to share Tom Demyon, shown here with Westmoreland Come Fly with Me, says the Gypsy horse is finally becoming more competitive at the A level. Owners are beginning to seek professional trainers to the rider’s passion for not only the sport of dressage be more competitive in the show ring. but for the joy of life.” Their demeanor is refreshing for dressage. “Often difficult to “ride the big movements and feel confident handling I only have to teach a Gypsy something new once, the sometimes tricky warmblood behaviorisms.” Additionally, and they remember. Each day is positive progress and this the expense and effort required to keep a high maintenance makes the training process very rewarding and fun.” or upper level horse in full training can be unrealistic. With an Echoing the sentiment of several trainers interviewed, Stacy easier-to-handle Gypsy horse, amateur dressage riders can enfelt that middle-aged adults would value a partnership with a joy the sport as well as experience other activities such as trail Gypsy horse. In dressage, where warmbloods rule, it can be

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Driving Singles, Pairs, and Four-in-Hand Bob and Brenda Giles had trained just about every type of horse to drive, but they were in for an unusual experience in 1997 when they were asked to train 11 Gypsy Vanners in just two months for a performance at Equitana. The horses were imported to the U.S. from England by Dennis and Cindy Thompson. The Giles, originally from Maine and now at Winter Hill Driving Center in Morriston, Florida, are reputed to be the ﬁrst trainers in the U.S. to work with the breed in harness. Stacy Sutton says the Gypsy is so new that they really have not yet had the time to achieve their full potential in the sport of dressage, but feels they have a bright future, particularly for the amateur rider.

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with a beautiful, natural lope. Coupled with a nice, conservative jog, I was chomping at the bit to get one of these Gypsy horses started.” If western riding is the owner’s choice, she says, “I firmly believe that anyone can ride their Gypsy horse with a western saddle, albeit an extra, extra wide one, and enjoy them tremendously! But, excelling in western riding competitively is something altogether different. In my opinion, any breed of horse with powerful hindquarters, deep heart, short back, well-developed front end and a nice high tie-in at the neck will have a better chance of achieving in advanced levels of western riding. In addition to correct conformation, I saw intelligence, durability, and good ol’ fashioned common sense, which are major components of this discipline. Many Gypsy horses have what it takes.” Due to the horse’s dense muscle mass and efficient metabolism, developing a successful nutrition and fitness program for achieving the athletic look she likes took a long time to perfect. Getting the right trainer to work with these special horses is also important to the western rider. She finds them to all have incredible memories. “The intelligence of these horses and their ability to retain difficult elements taught during a single learning session is staggering. And for me, it is a trainer’s paradise.” However, she cautions, “Being that they’re more stoic and non-reactionary horses, you as a trainer must hone your observation skills lest you miss the fact that your student got what you were trying to teach five minutes ago and now you are just getting on her nerves! There were times I was certain I was training a cinder block instead of a horse only to bring her out in the next session and watch her perform beautifully the element I had thought bounced off her head the day before.” “As this breed continues to grow, I am hopeful that we will see classes such as working cow horse, extreme trail, reining, western dressage, roping and team penning included at all our Gypsy horse shows in the years to come.” ■

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Harness & Carriage Learn the techniques of keeping your harness and horse-drawn vehicle in tip-top shape.

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competitions throughout the Northeast and serves as the region’s representative for the American Driving Society (ADS). She enjoys reinsmanship and driven dressage the most. But the information she gleaned came a little at a time, collected from helpful experts along the way.

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hen Gina Handy, of Gansevoort, New York, decided to try driving her Morgan mare, it was tough to learn the ﬁner points of the discipline – even with a horse that already had driving experience. Fifteen years later, Handy competes in several driving

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This month, Equine Journal saves you that slow process by talking with three experts about the “care and feeding” of your harness and horse-drawn vehicle.

Invest Wisely Gina Handy says one of the biggest mistakes she sees people make is buying a low-quality harness. “It’s tempting to go to eBay to save a buck,” she says. “Everyone can appreciate that, but too often the harness you buy there is not safe; it might not be good leather.” The result? “It’s going to break at the wrong moment.” And unlike under-saddle equipment failures, a broken strap on a harness can have catastrophic results for the whip (driver), the horse and other horses or people in the area. A synthetic harness may be a better option for the budgetminded driver. Once shunned as cheap and ugly, the synthetic harness has found its place in the horse industry. “The materials and the workmanship are getting better and better,” Handy says. “It’s getting harder to tell the synthetic from the leather.” She uses a synthetic harness for everyday schooling and saves her leather harness for competition. Even a synthetic harness needs care, though. “You still need to sponge it off or hose it off after use,” she notes. “Make sure it’s hung properly afterward and not thrown in a pile, and make sure the straps are not kinked.” The bottom line, Handy says, is to “buy the best harness 108, Equine Journal, May 2011

you can afford; don’t skimp by going to eBay and getting a $100 Indian leather harness just because it’s a great price.”

A Harness Maker’s Perspective Greg Hunt, of Hunt’s Harness Inc. in Mayville, Wisconsin, agrees with Gina Handy about the importance of quality in any harness purchase. Properly cared for, he says, a good harness can last 20 years or more. With more than 30 years’ experience in harness making, Hunt should know. His company, Hunt’s Harness Inc. specializes in high-quality show and carriage driving harnesses. Keeping your harness in top shape isn’t hard, but it does take time, he says. The ﬁrst step is to wash it off with warm water and a sponge after each use, especially any parts that touch the horse, because the salts in a horse’s sweat can corrode leather. Hunt notes that some parts – like the breeching, crupper, girth billets and lines – pick up more sweat than others. For everyday post-washing maintenance, he recommends saddle soap. “You want something without a lot of oils, because you can super-impregnate the leather with oil, and that just collects dust, dirt and grime.”

Clean, Correct Fit One of the beneﬁts of regular cleaning, Greg Hunt says, is that you’ll notice any wear or damage to the leather before it becomes an issue. “The girth and the billets on the lines are two

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places I look at,” he says. “And look at the leather in any folded areas; folding is usually very hard on the leather. Check the holes where the tongue of the buckle goes through.” Other hot spots: doubled or stitched leather. Although it may seem stronger than single-ply leather, that’s not always true, Hunt says. “If you have a strap that is a half-inch wide, and it has a hole in it, plus stitching, the strength is compromised.” Look for signs of rubbing, even if the horse is normally comfortable in his harness – especially if the horse is a show horse you’re taking out for an occasional pleasure drive on country roads. “An animal may put up with five or ten minutes of discomfort in a show ring,” Hunt says, “but over a few hours, a small rub is going to lead to rubbing, galling or mental refusals.” Unlike well-groomed show ring footing, the varying terrain of country roads will apply uneven pressure, making small problems turn into big problems. Today’s horse owners are becoming more aware of these fitting issues. Hunt has flown as far as Switzerland to fit a horse for a harness, though it is more frequent that customers send him photos of their horses in harness so he can evaluate the equipment’s fit. Including the horse’s measurements can help, but often they are less useful than people think. “Measurements will get you in the ballpark, but you want to be at home plate.” Once the horse is fitted correctly in a clean, safe harness, it is time to look at the second half of the driving ensemble: the vehicle.

Consider Your Vehicle Carriages captivate Ken Wheeling, of Monkton, Vermont. A driving enthusiast since his teens and the author of two books on carriages, he serves as chairman of the Carriage Association of America’s education committee. The names of favorite vehicles roll off his tongue without hesitation. “For pairs, I like a slat-sided phaeton,” he says. “For singles, I like a hackney gig or a Meadowbrook cart.” More important than the type of vehicle, though, he says, is the vehicle’s ﬁt to the horse, its overall serviceability and the ongoing maintenance the owner provides.

Fit and Serviceable The horse’s carriage needs to ﬁt as well as the harness. “The shafts should be relatively level along the horse’s body,” Wheeling says, so the horse is not forced to pull the vehicle at an odd angle. “And the tips of the shafts should be even with the shoulder of the horse.” Wheeling notes that there is some leeway in the traces to help align the shaft tips with the horse’s shoulder. If the traces are a couple inches short, he recommends using a trace extender to keep the shafts properly placed. The American Driving Society’s website (www.ads.org) offers more detailed information about correctly matching vehicle shafts and wheels to a driving horse.

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Three-part Harmony: Horse, Harness, Vehicle Looking at older pictures of herself with her first driving mare, Gina Handy says, “It occurs to me the harness didn’t really fit her. Luckily she was very forgiving.” A harness’s fit includes consideration of not just how it fits the horse, but also what the horse will be doing and which vehicle he will be pulling. Horse, harness and cart need to match each other perfectly. A two-wheeled vehicle, for example, requires a fairly wide saddle, or backpad, because it carries more weight directly on the horse’s back. Every saddle needs to clear the horse’s spine by at least two inches. There’s a lot to learn about driving, and to learn it, Handy encourages newcomers to join local driving clubs. “Attend clinics just to go and audit or volunteer at an event,” she says. “Set cones. Scribe dressage. That kind of experience you just can’t put a price on.” Harness maker Gregory Hunt agrees. “Find someone in the industry you trust, but keep your own head, too,” he suggests. He notes that sometimes what sounds logical does not turn out that way; having expert advice along the way will keep you safer. For example, “someone will go from a single to pairs. They think, ‘I’ve got one harness already; all I need to do is buy another harness.’” But two single harnesses do not make a pair harness. “The way they attach – the collar, the breeching, the backpad, the lines – is not the same.” Better to have someone tell you that than to find out the hard way.

The care continues even after the vehicle’s work is done. Wheeling sums it up this way: “Take care of your horse ﬁrst. Then hang the harness up and wash the vehicle.” That’s particularly important if any part of the vehicle got wet or muddy during the drive. “Carriages have to be kept clean, free of dust and dirt, mud and road dirt from driving.” His cleaning kit includes lukewarm water and “a touch of soap” (Mr. Clean). He towel-dries the vehicle – “Don’t let it drip-dry” – before moving on to any leather parts of the vehicle. “Patent leather is really painted leather, and you need to be very, very careful with it,” he says. “It needs to be dried right away.” For vehicles that include upholstery, he adds, a vacuum is essential.

Storage In between drives, Ken Wheeling covers his vehicles to protect them from dust and dirt. He supports the shafts of his two-wheeled vehicles with wooden shaft stands. Four-wheeled vehicles’ shafts are removed and hung on the wall behind each vehicle. The attention doesn’t end there. He ﬁnishes off the process by spraying the seats with a cedar spray he gets at an area store; it keeps pests away. But he cautions, “Always test a small part of your upholstery ﬁrst before you use a new product, so you know it will be safe.” ■

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Fitting is critical with a two-wheeled vehicle, because the vehicle’s weight falls directly on the horse’s backband or saddle. It is less crucial with a four-wheeled vehicle because that weight rests on its wheels much more than its shafts. A serviceable, well-ﬁt vehicle may be fresh out of a carriage maker’s shop, or it may be 50 years old (or older). Wheeling notes that because carriage design has changed little over the last century, older vehicles can be just as ﬁt for use as a modern vehicle. The main differences he has seen are material improvements. “As these older vehicles are restored, newer materials will be employed: modern painting, metals and fabrics,” he says. “But I am sure that if Mr. Brewster [of New York’s Brewster Carriage Company, a leading carriage manufacturer] was still around, he would be using them, too.” “It always pays to look at your vehicles,” he says. “Every time I get a vehicle out, I examine it before I attach it to the horse.”

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he Norwegian Fjord Horse; many consider them a small draft, others look at them as a sport horse, some just think they are rare and unique. Just what is a Norwegian Fjord Horse and what is it that draws people to them? It’s true that Norwegian Fjords are rare, with only around 5,000 registered in the United States. This may attract some horse lovers that like the “rare breeds,” but it surely can’t be what all Fjord owners see in them, could it? And just what does a Fjord do? Many will tell you, “They are just a driving horse,” or you might have heard, “They are just a good trail horse.” Well, I hope this article will settle a few things, explain a few things and perhaps persuade a few to really look into the breed. They just might be what you are looking for!

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Background There is a rich history behind the Fjord horse, starting with their discovery in the “fjords” of Norway over 2,000 years ago, which led to their use by the Vikings and then to the Norwegian farmer using them for agricultural work and as personal mounts. Today they are used in almost every discipline. In whatever way the Fjord horse has been used, they have always done it in a willing and pleasing manner, for that is the Norwegian Fjord Horse – majestic to look at with willing attitude. This gentle and endearing breed is regarded in high esteem in Norway where it is one of their national symbols. In Europe the breed is overseen by the government, where evaluations are mandatory and lesser quality animals are culled out of breeding programs. Here in America, The Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry (www.nfhr.com) holds evaluations throughout the U.S. striving to keep the standard of the breed high, while educating its members of the importance of quality breeding and training. With just over 5,000 registered Fjord horses, owners of this talented breed want to keep the breed pure and of high quality, as they know how special the breed truly is! The Fjord horse also has a long recorded history of pure breeding without crossbreeding from other sources. There was a small period after WWI that the government experimented with crossing Fjords, but they soon found the purebred Fjord was of better quality and banned all crossing with this breed. This standard of not cross breeding is upheld even today in Europe and in America as well. It is of great importance to keep this breed as it was from the

beginning, a versatile horse that has an outstanding disposition, wonderful smooth gaits, and will work for you all day as a willing and intelligent partner.

Appearance Many people think that Fjords all look alike. In reality, Fjords come in ﬁve colors: 90% of them will be what is a called “brown dun.” The other 10% will be white dun, red dun, gray dun or yellow dun. The Fjord Horse ranges from 13-15 hands and come in a lighter riding frame to a heavy draft frame. The most noticeable feature is their mane, which is trimmed in an upright crest with black down the center and white on the sides. Many young people think of it as a “Mohawk.” The black stripe down the middle of the mane is a natural trait the Fjord horse holds uniquely. This stripe actually starts in the forelock, goes down the mane, is a dorsal strip down their back and ends in their tail. If one would allow the mane to grow out it would fall over, but most prefer to keep it trimmed as a tradition to the breed. Early cave drawings by the Vikings show the Norwegian Fjord’s mane was trimmed in this fashion. Keeping it trimmed in an arc gives a look to the fjord that you cannot forget. It can also accent the head, neck and body. The Fjord has a wonderful head. They have huge dark eyes that melt your soul, a very well-deﬁned jaw line, good sized nostrils but a smaller muzzle, a small dish faced, and small adorable ears. Most can’t get past the eyes and are sold on them right at that point.

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ith a flowing white mane, sleek chestnut coat, and an intelligent expression, there is a certain innate beauty that characterizes the Haflinger. The breed descended from mountain ponies that grazed in the southern Tyrolean Mountains of present day Austria and northern Italy. Because of the harsh winters, the Tyrolean ponies had to exist on meager rations in the winter (making modern Haflingers fairly easy-keepers) and were bred for their endurance and stamina. The farmers who lived in the mountains couldn’t afford to keep several horses, so the mountain ponies needed to be able to plow, clear logs, pull a cart and carry riders. In addition, because the whole family needed to handle the ponies, only the most friendly and calm ponies were kept. The first officially documented Haflinger (so named because he was born in the Tyrolean village of Hafling) was the foundation stallion 249 Folie, who was born in 1874 of the half-Arabian stallion 133 El’ Bedavi XXII and a native Tyrolean mare. All modern purebred Haflingers can trace back to Folie through one of seven different stallion lines: A, B, M, N, S, St, and W. Haflingers, with their surefootedness and resilience, continued to be prized in areas where mechanical farming was difficult. In addition, because of their calm temperament, stamina, and willingness to work, the Haflinger was a sought-after military pack horse during World War II, able to travel to the harshest and most difficult fronts of the war. The first Haflingers were imported into the United States in 1958, and there are currently over 30,000 horses in the database of the American Haflinger Registry. Haflingers tend to be one of two types: the heavier, draft-like type and the pleasure type, which is a more refined, lighter type. Drawing on their history of versatility, the modern Haflinger can be driven with the same ease that he can be ridden. In fact, there is hardly any discipline that the May 2011, Equine Journal, 119

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Haflinger cannot do. Haflingers can be seen successfully competing in dressage, jumping, eventing, combined driving, vaulting, endurance, pleasure or draft driving, reining and gymkhana. Haflingers are quite competitive, holding their own against other breeds and showing exceptional athleticism for their size. Not only can they be seen showing, but because of their unflappable temperament, Haflingers make wonderful trail horses. What makes Haflingers so unique is their extraordinary friendliness and people-loving personality. Naturally cheerful and willing, Haflingers are perfect for everyone in the family. They are strong enough to carry large adults and yet still gentle and not intimidating for small children. Haflingers are the first ones to the pasture fence to say hello and to nudge their muzzle under your hand for a good rubbing. People new to the breed are often surprised by the Haflinger’s intelligence and quickness to learn. Haflingers have an innate desire to please, often working in complete harmony with their owners. All registered Haflingers in North America must be registered with the American Haflinger Registry (AHR). When naming registered foals, colts must begin their name with the same beginning letter as their sire, and fillies must begin their name with the same

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beginning letter as their dam. The only exception to this rule is the “St” stallion line; colts of this line must begin their names with “St.” In addition to AHR, many states also have their own regional groups for the purpose of organizing shows, clinics, drives, picnics, ice cream socials, banquets and trail rides. These organizations provide fun ways for their members to get together with their Haﬂingers throughout the year. Becoming more and more popular every year, a Haﬂinger

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show circuit was formed four years ago called the Haflinger Championship Challenge (HCC). The HCC was created to recognize superior achievement in the Haflinger halter and performance show ring. Points are earned at any qualifying show, and awards are given at the end of each year. In addition to the HCC, there are many other opportunities throughout North America for showing Haflingers. The Haflinger community is a closeknit, fun loving group that takes great pains to help each other out – whether it’s offering up an extra saddle pad or bit before a class, holding a horse, sharing some hoof polish or just simply cheering on other exhibitors. There is a competitive spirit (it is still a show of course), but the atmosphere is one of encouragement and camaraderie. This friendliness extends beyond the shows. Haflinger owners are a welcoming and inviting group who take the time to get to know each member of their community. Attend any Haflinger event and you will see laughter and smiles, hugs exchanged, and a general overall cheer. The natural warmth and amiability that characterizes the Haflinger community is surprising and unexpected in horse organizations. In addition, because the community is a growing one, new members are encouraged to become involved in leadership roles, thus constantly bringing fresh ideas and activity to the organization. It has been said that over time, people tend to resemble their horses. Haflinger owners aspire to be as kind-hearted, good-natured, sweet, and personable as their horses – and as a whole, the community comes amazingly close. You won’t find another breed of horse or another group of people that makes you feel as loved and accepted as Haflingers and their owners.■ 124, Equine Journal, May 2011

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hinking about buying or selling a house this year? If so, you’re probably wondering what the market experts predict for 2011. There’s a lot of information out there, some of it solid, some based on half-truths, and much that is pure fabrication. Let’s take a look at a few of the predicted trends for this year, how they affect buyers and sellers, and why, surprisingly, 2011 might be the best time to buy or sell your property.

Historical Perspective The national housing market is the most important indicator of economic health. Between 1996 and 2006, home prices soared by as much as 56% in some areas of the country. Consumer confidence was at its peak. Homeowners literally “cashed in” on their greatest asset in the form of home equity loans, using the money to buy goods and services. The economy boomed. Times were very good for young couples looking to buy their first home. Buyers that would have been denied just a decade before were suddenly “in the game,” with indiscriminate Interest Only loans, NoDocumentation loans, and adjustable rate mortgages with enticingly low interest rates. Then, with little to no warning, (at least for the average consumer), the housing market took a nosedive, leaving the average homeowner freefalling without any hope of a safety net. Those who were “last in,” buyers on the tail end just before the crash, were in the worst possible shape. Many of them bought houses at highly inflated prices on smallish incomes. Enter the foreclosure mess. The rest is history. Consumer confidence faltered, banks refused to lend money, and suddenly, there was a glut of houses on the market with no-one to buy them.

Finding a Realistic Balance The housing market will always be closely tied to the unemployment rate. Without a job, the likelihood of securing a mortgage is slim to none. Economists agree that unless the national unemployment rate dips below 8%, the housing market is not likely to show a healthy recovery any time soon, although it is creeping in the right direction. Foreclosures play a huge role in the recovery as well. Not only do foreclosures indicate a loss of value, but high foreclosure rates affect consumer conﬁdence. Consumers should know, however, that the glut of foreclosures still affecting the market is not indicative of what is happening right now, but more a result of what has already happened. That’s where the savvy consumer can gain an advantage by getting in the game now that it has bottomed out. The news is actually more hopeful than it has been for several years; national unemployment rates are slowly trending down, interest rates are remaining relatively low (although they are expected to rise this year), and the economy is showing subtle signs of recovery. Keep in mind that the housing market moves in cycles. Highs and lows are part of the game. And, consumer conﬁdence is a funny thing; at the height of the “boom,” consumers soared into unmanageable debt on an overabundance of misplaced optimism. Now, we’re on the other side of all that, suffering from a bout of pessimism that would make Eeyore beg us to cheer up. Some sort of realistic balance needs to be found. Consumers may not believe it, but the current housing market, albeit a little down in the dumps, will likely recover to a much more solid position than it was before the crash. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lesson. Gone are the days when a bank tells us we can afford the giant house on the hill. Consumers are smarter than they were a few years ago and are taking their budgets and paychecks into their own hands.

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Predicted Trends for 2011 Let’s take a look at some of the industry trends that will make a difference to both buyers and sellers this year.

In 2011, size most definitely matters, say industry experts. According to the National Association of Home Builders, supersized homes and McMansions could be a thing of the past as more and more young buyers gravitate to smaller, more manageable homes. The median size of new homes fell from 2,277 square feet in 2007 to 2,135 square feet in 2009 and is expected to drop even more. Right now, big homes tend to stay on the market longer before selling. Homes over 2,800 square feet take 10 months longer to sell (on average) than more modestly sized homes. Consumers are unwilling and often unable to obtain the jumbo loans that super-sized homes require, not to mention concerns over the rising costs of home heating oil. Builders are responding by constructing smaller homes with more open living spaces. These new designs offer the same number of rooms, but they are smaller rooms, and there are two baths as opposed to three or more. Gone are the days when builders construct an entire neighborhood on speculation. These days, they’re putting houses in “pocket” lots in existing neighborhoods. If you’re limited on cash, it’s time to think outside the box. Modular homes, earth-friendly homes and “green” homes will all have a place on the stage in 2011. If you’re considering building a new home or renovating old, don’t overlook unique opportunities in historic areas. Re-purposing old structures like churches, one room schoolhouses, and even old barns can make for an architecturally unique “new” home while still keeping within the confines of a tight budget. Those who prefer rural areas are in an even better position to buy. Many rural areas qualify for no money down or low interest government loans. These loans target areas that might be struggling financially. It’s a way of jump-starting the local economy through home ownership. These loans often don’t require private mortgage insurance and offer low interest rates. Visit the USDA website at www.usda.gov for more information. Today’s buyers plan on spending more time in their homes before buying up. Real estate professionals report that buyers in 2011 are trending away from the buy/sell house flipping that went on just before the crash. While they’re still looking for an investment, they’re also looking for a place to call home for many years. This means buyers will pay closer attention to location, long term investment possibilities, and adaptability to their changing needs. They know they’re going to have to hang in there longer to see a return so they’re buying with the future in mind. Buyers are a lot smarter than they were a few years ago as well. They’re paying attention to things like local mill rates, home values, debt to income ratio, and finding the best mortgage terms. Conditions have never been better in 2011 for buyers. Interest rates are low, there are oodles of choices on the market, and sellers are more motivated than they’ve been in the past. It’s a no-brainer. The advice is to buy now while prices are low 128, Equine Journal, May 2011

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and watch your investment grow, albeit slower than it has in the past, but still grow. Luckily you don’t have to buy a foreclosure or distressed property in order to get the best deal. Worthwhile deals can be found on almost any type of property. That’s good news as most short sales can take up to 11 months to process. By that time, the interest rate might have gone up and you’ll end up paying more over the life of the loan.

Advice for the Seller As a seller, you’ll need to be realistic and price your home according to its true market value. While it’s true that it is a buyer’s market, sellers are not in the dire shape some of the news reports would have us believe. Unfortunately, the surplus of distressed properties is going to keep prices dropping for a bit. In fact, experts predict home values will drop another 5% to 10% by the end of 2011. If you want to sell in a timely manner, put yourself ahead of the pack by setting your price slightly below the market value in your area. You’ll attract more buyers and that generally translates into more money in your pocket. Sellers have to make their house stand out from the rest of the pack. It’s not enough to just get the showing; you’ve got to give potential buyers something to really love. Kitchen and bathrooms should be immaculate. A fresh coat of paint is a must before marketing, even if you have to pay someone to do it. If the kitchen needs a complete makeover, consider doing it before marketing the property. If you’re selling, chances are you’re buying as well. What you lose on the front end you might make up on the back end. Selling your house for less than what you think it’s worth might be good business if you’ve found a house to buy at a good price and the interest rates are still low. If you’re in a negative equity situation, don’t despair. If you like where you live and can afford to stay for a while, our advice is to simply ride out the storm. The housing market is improving and will continue to improve slowly in 2011. That’s great news. Some reports say that we’ll see a gradual rise in prices for goods and services in 2011, indicating a period of inﬂation. While we certainly don’t look forward to rising prices, buying a home when prices are good and interest rates are low is one of the best hedges against inﬂation. We’re bound to see some ups and downs over the next 24 months or so, but overall the stage has been set for a decent housing recovery. There has never been a better time to buy. What are you waiting for? ■

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advance this exercise by riding a figure eight or serpentine with no change of bend. Since your horse is stiff on the right side, you should ride in normal bend to the right and remain in right bend when you go to the left circle of your figure eight or left loop of your serpentine. 3. Riding shoulder-in to the right will also help to bring your horse’s inside hind leg (most likely the weaker hind leg) under himself more and increase his straightness as well as your inside leg to outside rein connection; a proper shoulder-in can be hard to do well, so be sure you have someone on the ground watching for the common faults that occur with a shoulder-in, such as a “neck-in.” If your horse is not yet doing shoulder-in, start introducing this training exercise in small increments and with less angle. You may begin with just a shoulder-fore, which has less angle Photo: Carien Schippers than the shoulder-in and just brings the horse’s outside shoulder in 1. Square turns: when tracking in the about the width of one horse’s leg. direction that your horse likes to bulge In general, you should ride your out on, try turning your horse with your horse’s right side more when tracking in outside aids and no bend. This would be both directions, and after a while, your similar to turning your horse like a bus as horse will become stronger and more opposed to a tractor-trailer truck that has even on both reins. Oh, and by the way, a break in the middle. You should ride a many horses are hollow to the left and straight line and then ride a 90-degree stiff to the right. This, I believe, is due corner; keep a steady connection on your to the fact that we do everything on the outside rein. This will keep your horse’s ground from the left side, and if you have shoulder, head, and neck in line with an ex-racehorse, well, all the more reason his body, and turn your horse from your it will be hollow to the left. outside aids. Bring your horse’s shoulder around with no bend. You will need to Lisa Moosmueller-Terry is the open your inside rein to provide direcAssistant Director of Equine Studies at tion, and have enough inside leg that your Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, horse does not fall to the inside. Begin by VA. Lisa is the Intercollegiate Dressage doing this exercise at the walk first. With Team coach at Intermont and has led practice, your horse will get better at this, the college’s dressage team to 10 reand you can straighten him at any time gional championships and three National and in any gait by riding a moment or two Championships. Lisa also serves as the of square-turn during your rides when you vice president of the Intercollegiate lose his shoulder to the outside. Dressage Association and region “H” 2. Another exercise is to ride your regional representative. horse in counterbend on his stiff side;

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Hunter/Jumper Q: How can I improve my trot jump to a broken line in the handy hunters? Any tips? – Meaghan Cross

: On a handy course, you don’t just canter a series of jumps set at 3’6” to 4.’ This class includes different approaches to jumps, broken and bending lines, and rollbacks and tight turns. You may be asked to open a gate while mounted, or to dismount and lead your horse over a jump. You can be asked to halt and/or back, or you may have to walk or trot a jump on course. This is why the classes are so much fun to ride! One of the biggest challenges for riders in a handy is the trot jump. Funny enough, that’s how many people first learn how to jump! Another difficult test in any hunter class is a bending line. Put the two together, and it can sometimes spell disaster if riders are not prepared. Let’s start with trot fence; you are on course and it is time for you to smoothly make your downward transition and establish your trot. My horses are a bit lazy, so I find that I can just soften my hands and relax my leg and it does the trick. But, if your horse has more of an engine, you can employ a quiet half halt (as strong as required) to slow down the pace and to break to the trot. I like to post so the horse understands that’s the pace I want. Your trot, like your canter, should be fluid and round. The next step is to set your horse up so that he is straight to the fence. Don’t look down. Look up and over. It is all about feeling at this point. Is your horse quick, or do you feel he will break into a canter a few strides out? If so, keep a feel of his mouth and ask him to wait. Is he sucking back and thinking it’s time to walk? Add your leg so that he is moving forward. He will get you to the right distance; just allow it to happen and follow his movement. Once you have landed, you need to re-establish your canter and make sure you have the correct pace for the task

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ahead. This is not a direct line, so there are many more decisions to make for the rider with a broken line. There is the jump, pace, stride, and track, so you must adjust accordingly to make the perfect distance between the two fences. The goal is to be fluid and cadenced, with the line riding as smoothly as the rest of your course. I like to watch a few rounds to see how the line rides; but, you may not have that luxury, so have a plan. If there isn’t a set number of feet marked on the course chart to determine the strides, and the jumps are set far apart, I find it easier to break the “line” up into two separate parts. Remember, your horse should be in front of your leg and moving forward, with your track being key to a successful effort. By breaking it up into two separate phases, you have, in effect, created two single fences. Just make sure that you are straight to each fence, and then you can ride off your eye. I like to ride up, sitting in the saddle to get my horse in front of me, so we are both prepared for the fence. If the distance comes up a bit shorter, I make a small adjustment and move over so that my horse has a little more room to jump. If the distance is longer, I will cut it a bit so that I get closer for take-off. These are not big moves, just small adjustments. You want your ride to look seamless, as if you have done nothing except to be up there for a nice day out on the hunt field. Once you find the distance that works for you to the first fence, you can then get your eyes on the next fence. Now, just set it up in the same way. The judges are taking into account so many things when they give you a score in the handy hunters. Remember, you are not riding a jumper class; you don’t want to finish fast and clean. You want to put in a flawless, fluid, and, well, “handy” round. Relax, breathe, and take your time. There is no need to rush; enjoy it! Sarah Ward is one of the nation’s top Amateur Owner Hunter riders. Ward trains with Jack Towell and Liza Towell-

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Western Q: How do you deal with a horse that occasionally runs off while working a cow? – Stacey Parsons, Kerrville, Texas A: Whether you are riding a cutting horse or a cow horse of any kind, you must do your homework. The single most discouraging thing a horse of this kind can do is to disconnect or run off when working a cow. This is usually the result of a horse not stopping and turning properly. The improper stop leads to a horse out of position, worried, and ultimately unfocused on the cow. The essence of a good cow horse is his willingness and attentiveness to the animal being worked. The game is to control a cow by positioning your mount to head the cow. The meaning of heading the cow is to have the horse ahead of the animal sufficiently to stop or turn the cow. For a horse to accomplish this task he must be confident and willing to accept the rider’s encouragement to go to the cow’s head. When the cow stops or turns, the horse should stop on his hocks, rock back, lift his front, and rotate as the cow pulls him in the opposite direction. If the cow comes to a complete stop, the horse should stop and wait attentively for the cow to commit the move. As the animal moves, the horse loads up on his hindquarters and springs into action. The rider must allow the cow to move first, in most cases, so the horse does not learn to overreact, losing his form and position. Horses that overwork the cow by jumping around or getting on their front end have a major tendency to scare the cows, making them run or scatter. Now we have a “chase” situation that is not desirable and out of control. To train a well-mannered cow horse, you must be patient. The horse should be soft in the mouth enough to allow the rider to stop him without undue restraint. He should flex at the poll and be taught to round his back, drive his hind legs well under his belly, and hold the stop without being stiff. This is only accomplished by spending the hours, weeks, or months to 138, Equine Journal, May 2011

develop a willing, accurate stop. Never scare the horse by putting him in a position that he is not ready or prepared for. During the teaching process, get the stop perfected without a cow present. Teach the horse to back readily on a light rein. This is accomplished by using a give and take motion with your hands. Your legs play a key role in keeping the horse’s feet moving while in reverse, as well as in The essence of a good cow horse is his willingness and attentiveness to the forward motion. When animal being worked. your horse hesitates To develop a good cow horse, it while backing, it’s your legs that should first initiate the continued takes time and patience reinforcing the proper basics that will shape the mental movement, then add your reins. Backing assurance and confidence in his form is essential to working on your stop and teaching a horse to use his hocks properly and position to control the cow. Great cow horses are born that way, but they when turning the cow. must be properly guided and slowly To continue, your horse must melt conditioned to be obedient to our cues. into the stop, back smoothly, then without Only then does the horse want to win as hesitation, roll directly over his hocks much as we do! on a straight line before he is ready to duplicate that maneuver on the cow. You cannot rush this process without shaking the confidence of the cow horse. When initially working cattle do not over match your horse. Working a fast, wild cow might scare your horse and set back the learning process. Today, many trainers use a mechanical cow or flag to teach a horse position, control, and confidence. These machines can be run at a slower speed and are controlled by the rider to develop that all important patience and form in the cow horse. Finally, as a rider, do not be too quick with your cues. Let the cow move first, see what reaction you get from the horse, and then adjust what is necessary to accomplish the desired task. So it’s like this: cow, horse, and then rider. Make the horse believe the cow starts the action.

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: Spring is here and summer show season is not too far away. Hock injections are very commonly carried out on horses of all types. As a horse owner, it is important to have an understanding of why you might decide to opt for this treatment, what options are available once the decision is made, and what to expect afterward. The horse’s hock is a complex joint, which is actually made up of four different compartments. It is the equivalent to the human ankle. The upper two joints are responsible for the flexion of the hock, and the lower two function to absorb and disperse concussion. These lower joints are very narrow but have cartilage surfaces and joint linings just like any other. Repetitive concussion often leads to inflammation, and, in some cases, injury to the cartilage. Arthritis of the lower hock joints is often called bone spavin. Horses with painful lower hocks will sometimes appear lame, but not always. They may simply begin to refuse to canter on the correct lead, may stop getting their changes, or buck before changing leads. Sometimes, riders will notice that the horse finds it more difficult to jump a given height or may refuse. Dressage riders often complain that their horse suddenly lacks impulsion or does not want to work in collection. Often, the only complaint is that the horse no longer shows the same enthusiasm for work. Hock pain may be the most common cause of these signs, but they can also be caused by other problems, such as back, sacroiliac or suspensory ligament pain. Therefore, it is important to have a good diagnosis before proceeding with any treatment. A lameness examination by your veterinarian, including flexion tests and possibly observation of the horse under saddle, is essential. As part of the examination, the veterinarian may choose to temporarily desensitize or “block” the lower hock joints using local anesthetic, to see whether any lameness or other abnormal behavior resolves. This is the best way to prove the lower hock is the source of the complaint. Often, owners request radiographs of the hocks to see whether there are signs of arthritis. Unfortunately, there is no correlation between the appearance of a hock on a radiograph and the degree of clinical lameness. Horses that are lame due to hock pain will often have “normal” hock radiographs and vice versa. Once the source of the pain has been localized to the hocks, there are a number of treatment options. The gold standard in the treatment of arthritis remains direct medication of the affected joints. No other treatment is as effective. Horses that do not respond to hock injections either have severe, end-stage arthritis of those joints, or the true 140, Equine Journal, May 2011

By Enda Currid, D.V.M. Ocean State Equine

source of the pain is elsewhere. Traditionally, veterinarians medicate the lower hock joints using corticosteroids with or without the addition of hyaluronic acid (HA). Corticosteroids are very potent anti-inflammatories. Concerns exist among veterinarians and owners, because corticosteroids are known to be harmful to joint cartilage if used improperly. The hyaluronic acid molecule, on the other hand, is part of normal joint fluid and is present in cartilage. HA has mild anti-inflammatory effects and also supports the health of normal cartilage – it is chondroprotective. Our understanding of the uses and effects of medications in horses’ joints has expanded rapidly over the last several years. There is a large family of corticosteroid drugs, which vary widely in their effects. We know that certain steroids can provide excellent anti-inflammatory effects, without any of the harmful ones, at the correct doses. At least one corticosteroid has been shown to be chondroprotective at low therapeutic doses. Furthermore, the addition of HA to some steroids will provide an enhanced chondroprotective effect. In summary, medication of joints with the appropriate corticosteroid, at the appropriate dose, in combination with HA, will give excellent pain relief, reduction of inflammation and still be supportive of long-term joint health. Joint medication using HA by itself is rarely appropriate, as there is not a sufficient anti-inflammatory effect. Recently, veterinarians have begun medicating joints using biological substances extracted from the patient’s own blood. The most common of these is IRAP®. Blood is collected from the patient and incubated overnight in a special container, where numerous anti-inflammatory molecules normally present in blood are amplified many times. The resulting protein-rich serum, sufficient for one treatment course, is then collected and frozen for storage, if necessary. A course of IRAP therapy routinely consists of three joint injections, done one week apart. IRAP has no known harmful effects on joint cartilage; potency is similar to corticosteroid injection, and duration of effect is about the same. IRAP tends not to be as effective in joints where there is existing cartilage damage as seen on radiographs. A common request for veterinarians at this time of year is to perform preventative hock injections in horses that are not lame and are performing well. No research has shown that such injections will prevent the progress of arthritis, and it is possible that medication of joints that are not inflamed will cause the very problem it was intended to treat. The bottom line is that it is in the horse’s best interest to medicate only joints that are actively causing a problem. We live in exciting times – we are increasing our knowledge of arthritis and its treatment constantly, enabling us to make sound decisions to optimize and prolong the health of our horses’ joints and, ultimately, to extend and enrich their athletic careers. ■

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Tack Track

Daily Care It is imperative to wipe off your tack every day, and it takes only a few minutes. I can’t emphasize this enough. If you keep on top of it, the process is a breeze. When dirt, grime and sweat build up, they are not only difﬁcult to remove, but they also dry out the tack, shorten its life span and rot the stitching. Dirty tack can even rub off the horse’s hair and create sores. The name “saddle soap” is a bit misleading. If you use it before wiping off tack, you only build up grime. Suds actually parch leather. To avoid the drying foam, make sure to get as much water out of the sponge as possible. Squeeze it into a towel if necessary. Typically you only use soap after removing salt and mud. Think of it as moisturizing and protecting the leather.

Here’s a sound daily routine: Clean: When you take the bridle off, drop the bit right into a bucket of clean water. Removing goop before it dries is easy. Try not to wet leather since water will dry it out. Wipe bit rings with a clean sponge and towel dry. Use a slightly damp and clean sponge to wipe salt and dirt off all leather. Get in behind buckles and under keepers. Some people start with a towel to get mud off. However, only a sponge will get into the crevices. Protect: After the leather is clean, I generally coat leather with a glycerinebased soap. Remember, the sponge needs to be almost dry. Some people use a drop of a light saddle conditioner on the bar of glycerine. That way, they are able to get 142, Equine Journal, May 2011

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more soap on the sponge without water, which would make it foam. Do a good job every day and you’ll rarely need to oil or to take the bridle apart.

Setup Make it easy to do a good job. Hang a bucket of clean water with a tack sponge near your tack hook and saddle rack. Securing a bar of soap there will streamline the process. I keep another bucket of clean water in the grooming stall for quick touchups.

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conditioning products available now. Truthfully, you can go a long way with good old-fashioned glycerine soap if you use it on cleaned tack as a daily routine. Others work well, but you don’t need to use them often if you just keep tack clean and protected. Oils need not be heavy or leave tack slippery.

Boots Riding Boots: Wipe boots off daily with water only. Otherwise they wear out and cause RUBS. Gycerine soap after cleaning is ﬁne, but you’ll never get a big shine later. A slightly damp sponge and polishing them when completely dry works better. I put on a lot of polish, let it sit overnight and then buff. Some people have very acidic sweat. There is a product you can mix with water to spray inside riding boots so they don’t break down as fast. Bell Boots: You must clean bell boots before reusing them. Drop them in a bucket or just wipe them, but be sure to prevent rubs with clean equipment. Galloping Boots: Clean boots not only look great, but they help prevent painful abrasions. At the very least, brush and wipe them clean every day. If they have no ﬂeece and will dry before reuse, drop them in a bucket of soapy water,

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ten. Just be sure to wipe them with something clean and dry, so you don’t leave a residue. That defeats the purpose.

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rinse well and hang to dry. An all-in-one shampoo can work really well. Anti-bacterial soap does not kill fungus.

Fleece Sheepskin, whether real or synthetic, needs to be cleaned on a daily basis. Otherwise it looks ratty, causes rubs and wears out. Once fleece dries, use a stiff dandy bush to knock out the salt from sweat as well as fluff up the fibers. You’d never put leather in the wash, but some synthetic equipment can be laundered. Just be sure to use the same soap all the time and double rinse. Fabric softener can

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Prevent rubs with proper daily care.

There is no need to soak tack. Just oil it. If it comes with a wax coating, simply oil it. The wax will separate. The next day you’ll be able to just wipe it off.

If you wipe the mouthpiece clean right after every ride, it will never get unsightly.

help it stay clean longer, but avoid heavy perfumes. Sweating opens pores. You don’t want to irritate skin.

Stirrups Shiny stirrups can make my day. There is nothing like watching a horse when the sun hits the stirrup and they ﬂash. I love that! Every day, wipe stirrups with a clean towel. Brush off pads. Occasionally and certainly before showing, use metal polish. Soak pads in dish soap and scrub them with an old toothbrush. The more often you do this, the easier it is.

Buckles I love shiny buckles, rings and name plates! Use metal polish as directed. Try not to get it on the leather. If you wipe the metal clean every day, you won’t need to polish of-

Rain Clean and condition wet tack before it dries, otherwise it gets damaged. Once you wipe leather clean, a mix of a light oil and gycerine-based soap will emulsify to carry conditioning agents into the leather. That way, it can dry as good as new instead of cracking.

Stripping If you have really gross tack, you may need to start by stripping off the build-up. I recommend taking the bridle apart so you can do the best good job. Add a just a couple ounces of ammonia to a bucket of clean tack water. Use gloves to dunk and ring out the sponge well. Wipe all the tack clean. The guck will come right off. Use an old toothbrush if need be. Then, use fresh water and a sponge to apply oil, conditioner or saddle soap to protect the tack. Remember, it is easier to do things well. So, get and stay on track with your tack. Always put it away clean. Daily care will save you a lot of time and money, as well as maintain your horse’s healthy hair and skin. Let cleaning tack be a required, relaxing and very rewarding part of your daily routine.

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Emerald Valley Receives NASC Seal Emerald Valley Natural Health recently earned the Quality Seal from The National Animal Supplement Council. NASC is an industry group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the health of companion animals and horses. NASC members are industry participants and stakeholders of the finest animal supplements, committed to the highest standards of quality today. NASC members’ products may carry the NASC Seal on the label, providing a symbol of “quality assurance” for consumers and other stakeholders. For more information on the NASC, visit www.nasc.org. NASC initiated its Quality Seal Program as part of its ongoing effort to improve and standardize the animal health supplement industry. When consumers buy a product with the NASC seal, they are buying from a reputable company that has successfully completed a facility audit. Use of the Seal is a privilege for members and signifies the company has been audited for implementation of specific standards. Look for the seal on all of Emerald Valley’s herbal products and treats. Visit www.emeraldvalleyequine.com or call 1-888-638-8262 for more information. May 2011, Equine Journal, 145

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Real Estate Showcase By Karen E. Baril

Listing Lingo Three Types of Seller Listings It’s spring. A good time to put your property on the market. You’ve invited a real estate agent to your home for information on pricing and listing requirements and she’s pushing a contract. It sounds a little restrictive to you, but should you sign anyway? In this month’s real estate tip, we walk you through three different types of listings you’re likely to encounter when you decide to sell your house.

Open Listing The open listing allows you to sell your property on your own without a contract. For Sale By Owner properties fall into this category. In an open listing you’ll do all the footwork including advertising, showing the property, and securing the closing. You can offer individual real estate agents a commission if they secure a closing. That’s something you’ll mention in your ad to entice real estate agents to show your house to their clients. Scripts for these types of listings usually go something like this: “Owner to pay a 3% commission to realtors.” That ﬁgure is usually half of what you’d pay if you signed a contract with a real estate agency, but don’t get too excited. Most real estate

agents are not interested in the open listing. Without some sort of exclusive right to sell, chances are they won’t work too hard to sell your property. These days, the market is so full of houses to show, yours could get lost in the shufﬂe. The one-time-show contract, in which you sign a contract every time your house is shown goes hand in hand with the open listing. If the realtor’s client purchases the house, you pay a commission to that realtor. This type of contract protects real estate agents from losing out on their commission should you decide to circumvent the realtor and contact the seller directly.

Exclusive Agency Listing In the exclusive agency listing, the broker represents the seller. The agency will list the house in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and possibly have agents show the house, but you reserve the right to nix the commission if you sell the house on your own. For obvious reasons, this is not a popular contract with Brokerages and will most likely not even be offered. Most brokerages that are doing well won’t even consider this type of agreement.

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Exclusive Right to Sell The exclusive right to sell is the most common real estate contract. At ﬁ rst glance it may seem a little restrictive for the seller, but realtors are more motivated to sell under this type of contract. The broker will include a start date and a termination date, commission fees, the listing price, and any other terms and conditions that apply. The good news is all of the above are negotiable. Before you sign the contract, understand that an exclusive right to sell means just that…the agency gets a commission if the

house sells, even if your neighbor decides to buy it. But even if that happens, understand that there’s a lot to be done after the sale; setting inspection dates, closing dates, negotiating home repairs, and writing up extensions will keep your realtor busy earning his commission even if technically he didn’t sell your house. The take home message here is to not be put off by what seems like an exclusive contract. A good realtor will be highly motivated to sell your property. Of course, it’s always a good idea to have your attorney look over the contract before you sign on the dotted line. ■

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If Horses Ran the Barn…

o you ever wonder how things might be different if your show barn was run by the horses instead of the humans? It might go something like this… “Ok, ears forward, everybody! There’s an all-hooves meeting as soon as everyone’s grain bucket is empty. We’ve got some planning to do.” All the horses hurry through their morning chore of eating, then gather around the Boss Hoss to find out what’s going on. “As you know, we’ve got some new teen humans coming in today. First, we’ve got to put them in quarantine and make sure they’re healthy. Be sure to take away their cell phones and iPods as soon as they come in. I want them to be 100% focused on joining the herd. “Maresie, take them under your wing and make sure they know all the basics – you know, how to approach a horse, what our ears and eyes and tails are telling them, proper grooming and tacking up techniques. I don’t know how well trained they are.” Maresie, the lead mare of the barn, nods knowingly. She always does the intake on the young riders coming into the barn. This place has high standards – every rider has a job to do, and Maresie, the old grade Quarter Horse, makes sure they do it. The horses know humans are happier when they have productive work to do. Boss Hoss continues. “And, we’ve got some middle-aged riders coming in next week. They’ll probably require a great deal of retraining. One’s a hotshot businessman who claims he rode a lot as a kid. Well, maybe he did and maybe he didn’t. He wants to get into reining. He probably thinks he can just order his horse around like he does his employees.” The horses snort appreciatively. Yep, they know the type. “Outlaw, I’m assigning you to him. He’s going to act like this ain’t his first rodeo. Well, you can show him he’s not the cowboy he thinks he is. You have my full permission to dump him pretty early, first sign he shows of kicking and yanking on you. Gotta get this guy sacked out.” “Yes SIR!” whinnies Outlaw, the Appaloosa with an attitude. He tosses his black mane and paws the ground. He loves his job! “The other new rider is the timid sort,” mused Boss Hoss. “Daisy, why don’t you see what you can do with her. I think she was a little overfaced at her last place, but she ought to be just fine if we take it slow and don’t spook her. Be sure to keep her away from Outlaw and his guy. And do that running up and whinnying thing whenever she walks up to the gate, it always helps them warm up to you.” Dainty Daisy, the Arabian, bats her long eyelashes and whuffles softly. She has retrained plenty of anxious riders and has her own Facebook page with 5,000 fans. Everyone falls in love with Daisy, and she enjoys making new friends. Her waistline shows it, 162, Equine Journal, May 2011

too, from all the carrots and horse treats she gets. “Now, we’ve got a show coming up in a couple of weeks. First off, let’s talk about how we load the trailer. We need to pair the kids up with the old hands who can keep them calm. Be sure to stock plenty of DVDs for the ride, so the kids won’t get boisterous and start kicking the sides of the trailer.” Maresie reminds everyone, “We’ve got to start early. That little wild child who does walk-trot was a bugger to get loaded last time. And everyone, double check to make sure these absent minded humans have all their show clothes. We don’t want all that drama we had at the last show, it just makes us nervous when they forget things and start dancing around.” The crew agrees with her. “Now, when we get there, we’re going to separate the kids from the grown-ups, so they don’t have to get dressed together. That’s where all the biting and kicking starts, they all go off their feed, and then everyone ends up with ulcers. Speaking of that, make sure the trunk has plenty of UlcerGard packed,” says Boss Hoss. Daisy has a contribution as well. “Yes, and make sure the little ones drink enough water. They never seem to want to drink the water when they’re away from home.” Boss Hoss sighs fondly. “Humans – they’re a lot of work, but ya gotta love em. Nothing like a good ride to make you feel all’s right with the world.”

Ange Dickson Finn is a freelance writer, western pleasure competitor and retired horse show mom whose horse really does rule the barn…just ask him. Visit her at www.theingate.com and www. ridewithoutfear.com, or email her at ange@ridewithoutfear.com.

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Joann Long and her Percheron/Quarter Horse, Shamrock, got quite the workout two to three times a week practicing a variety of techniques in between Gentle Dove Farm’s busy winter schedule.

Gentle Dove Farm Obstacle Training By Joann Long

Gentle Dove Farm has been very active with new ventures and plans for the year. We started and planned for lessons, demonstrations, workshops, the 2011 Obstacle Clinic schedule, and new events, including Gentle Dove Farm Obstacle & Sensory Clinics – Mounted Police Style. Riders work with their mounts in creative sensory and obstacle situations appropriate for their level using proven police horse training techniques. The clinics are presented by myself, Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Services Certiﬁed, and multiple-time International Grand Champion. In December, we were excited and honored to be asked by Nutrena® to demonstrate at the Ithaca Agway Equine Education Seminar on March 23 at the Oxley Equestrian Center. We were proud to be the featured clinician, sharing some tips on obstacle training, mounted police style. By the end of January, all of 2011 was fully booked for obstacle clinics across New York State. Basic and Advanced Obstacles is scheduled for June 11-12, in Nunda, NY, and a Trail Horse Obstacle clinic is set for July 31,

in Marion, NY. Furthermore, we’ll be giving back to our community with the last clinic on July 31 where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Everybody Rides, a therapeutic riding program. In addition to all four clinics, we developed an innovative workshop teaming up with certiﬁed Centered Riding Instructor, Susan Kelley, for a combined Centered Riding and Obstacle Training workshop on August 20, in Geneseo, NY. After reviewing last year’s success with our sold-out charity Trail Trial, we decided to create a new event of our own as a sequel, called a Charity Obstacle & Trail Rally, to be held September 11, in Nunda, NY. We partnered with Oakhill Farm and Ranch to hold this exciting event while raising funds for Habitat for Humanity®. This day will be a complete festival-type event. We’re fortunate to be supported by our great sponsors. Our generous sponsors provide great prizes at our events and giveaways at our clinics. To see the schedule of events and more detailed information, including our sponsor link, please visit www.gentledove.com, visit us on Facebook, or email JKLong@rochester.rr.com.

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Therapeutic Riding and 16th Annual Equine Expo Essex County Trail Association is Carriage Driving Program againThe hosting this year’s Expo on Saturday, The Carriage Barn is now accepting applications for its Spring Horseback Riding and Carriage Driving Programs. The Carriage Barn Therapy Program is a 501(c)(3) Not for Proﬁt Organization. For more information about our programs, contact The Carriage Barn at 603-3780140, email carriage-barn@comcast.net, or check their website at www.carriagebarn.com. The Program is located at Black Magic Farm in South Hampton, NH.

“Mustang Awareness” Visit Horse Play and meet the mustangs – living symbols of the American spirit. Come see them up close as they play, hang out, pose for pics and get some love! Learn the history and help save the future for the Wild Ones! Our nation’s historical icons – The Wild Mustangs – are in danger! You can help. Informational packets

May 7, 2011, in the large indoor arena at the Topsfield Fairgrounds, Route 1, Topsfield, MA. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be about 70 spaces available to sell anything related to the horse and rider/driver. A wide variety of new and used items will be offered, as well as equine services. Several tables will offer lots of free information – land organizations, magazines, trail maps, etc. Demonstrations will be held all day at one end of the arena: Scott Laffey with English and western training; NE Equine Rescue; Denise Bean-Raymond – equine massage; Chris Cassenti – Morgan and Friesian horses; Debbie Ramsey – Paso Fino horses and more. For the eighth year, a silent auction will be going on during the day. There will be many items to bid on – restaurant gift certificates, riding lessons, artwork, gift baskets and much more! The charge for a vendor space of May 2011, Equine Journal Northeast, 165

Northeast News 100 square feet is kept at a reasonable price of $75. Admission is $5 per person. For more information about the expo or rental spaces, please e-mail Kay Joseph at kljoreo@aol.com or call 978-768-6275; or, call Sue McLaughlin at 978-468-7715. For more information on ECTA, visit www.ectaonline.org.

High Hopes Volunteers Pursue Instructor Certification Established in 1974, High Hopes is one of the oldest and most recognized therapeutic riding centers in the United States. High Hopes serves over 1,800 individuals a year through diverse programming that includes therapeutic riding, carriage driving, unmounted learning and an inclusive summer camp. As an integral part of High Hopes’ mission, “to serve the field of therapeutic riding through training and education,” High Hopes Therapeutic has offered a NARHA Approved Instructor Training Course (ITC) for over two decades, one of only six centers in the country that offers this valuable course. The Winter/Spring 2011 was one of the largest ITC classes ever at High Hopes, with 15 candidates including one student from Serbia. During the first part of the program students attended a comprehensive lecture series that included topics such as disabilities, therapy horses, and volunteer and non-profit management. Following the classroom portion of the training, they gained hands-on experience in the ring, working side by side with High Hopes instructors. Five of the 15 candidates are current High Hopes volunteers who have chosen to take their involvement with Equine Assisted Activities to a new level. These “homegrown” instructor candidates are well on their way to becoming NARHA Registered Instructors. High Hopes is proud of their commitment, progress and involvement. Applications are now being accepted for the August 2011 Instructor Training Course. For more information, please visit www.highhopestr.org or contact Susan Shulman, Office Manager, at 860-4341974 ext. 2 or e-mail her at sshulman@ highhopestr.org.

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Stoneleigh-Burnham’s Wall of Fame honorees, (L to R) Joanna Hall Glass, Libby Cowperthwaite Schmittdiel, Mina Payne Williams and Kimberly Cartier Dome.

Stoneleigh-Burnham’s Wall of Fame Stoneleigh-Burnham School inducted five alumnae into the Equestrian Wall of Fame on February 19, four of whom attended the induction ceremony. Established in 2010, the StoneleighBurnham Equestrian Wall of Fame was created to honor alumnae who have made significant contributions to various sectors of the equestrian world and have brought distinction and excellence to the field. The 2011 Equestrian Wall of Fame Inductee class includes: Our own Mina Payne Williams ‘78, Abby Fuller ‘77, Joanna Glass ‘59, Kimberly Cartier Dome ‘94 and Libby Cowperthwaite Schmittdiel ‘84. Local Mina Payne Williams ’78 is the Equestrian Program Director at Stoneleigh-Burnham School and has been working at the School since 1979. Williams was recently named one of the top 50 riding instructors in America by the American Riding Instructor Association. She has been a licensed riding instructor and professional horsewoman for over 30 years and has coached many riders to national recognition. Abby Fuller ’77 has distinguished herself as one of the first and one of the few female jockeys in this country and the world. Fuller was inducted into the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 2007. Joanna Glass ’59 is one of the most well-known sidesaddle riders in the U.S., having won nearly every sidesaddle award in existence, including the championship of the National Horse Show. Kimberly Cartier Dome ’94 is the owner of Cartier Farms in Candia, NH. As a trainer for both horse and rider, Dome travels throughout New England

to provide her services wherever she is requested, focusing ﬁrst and foremost on horse and rider safety. Libby Cowperthwaite Schmittdiel ’84 is an accomplished rider, riding instructor and coach. In 2009, she and her husband established the non-proﬁt Healing Hearts Equine Rescue in Carthage, NC, to provide care, rehabilitation and training for horses and ponies that have been victims of abuse, neglect, surrender or abandonment. Since 1869, Stoneleigh-Burnham School has been preparing girls grades 712 for college and the world. StoneleighBurnham School is an academic community that inspires girls to pursue meaningful lives based on honor, respect and intellectual curiosity. For more information, visit sbschool.org.

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Dressage News Sport Horse Handling Clinic Showing in hand involves speciﬁc knowledge of just how to set the horse up or move the horse in hand in order to show it to its best ability. Take advantage of the NEDA clinic, May 22, 2011, to learn or perfect these techniques. Thanks to the generosity of Bobby Murray, as the instructor, and Brookside Equestrian Center, as the host site in North Smithﬁeld, RI, and NEDA volunteer organizers, they are able to offer this clinic on a very low-cost basis and are inviting participants and auditors. Although handling for dressage sport horse competition is emphasized, this clinic is also suitable for horses going to breed inspections, as well as those competing in other disciplines, such as hunter breeding, Arabian sport horse in hand, etc., or for owners who just want to improve their in-hand technique. For application forms and more information, contact Elizabeth Preston via email at Elizabeth.preston@gmail.com, or call her at 401-742-6104.

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Days (July 22-24), Vermont Dressage Days (August 13-14), and GMHA’s Fall Dressage Show (October 1-2). This exciting new program will be open to any horse and rider combination participating in GMDC shows. Competitors must declare a horse and rider combination and level of competition, and pay a nominating fee in order to be eligible for the GMDC. Horse and rider combinations are only eligible at one level per season. Once declarations are ﬁled, the rider is under no obligation to submit scores or tests, and there are no membership numbers or cards to keep track of! The program will be administered by the Green Mountain Horse Association in cooperation with Vermont Dressage Days. Once a horse and rider combination has been declared, the high score from each competition will count toward the Green Mountain Dressage Championship. The best three out of four scores at the declared level of competition will be averaged to determine the winner of the GMDC. Ribbons and awards will be presented for ﬁrst through sixth place at Training, First, Second, Third, Fourth, and the FEI levels. To learn more about this new program, visit www.gmhainc.org.

Be There! The New England Dressage Association Spring Dressage Show will be held on May 14-15, 2011, in Marshfield, MA. It is an official qualifying competition for the 2011 FEI North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships and 2011 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National Junior, Young Rider and Brentina Cup Championships, as well as an official qualifying competition for the Markel/

The Green Mountain Horse Association and Vermont Dressage Days are teaming up to create a new program for New England dressage riders. The Green Mountain Dressage Championship, or GMDC, is a year-end awards program for riders competing in Vermont’s USEF/ USDF-recognized dressage shows. The goal of the program Shavings/Sawdust is to promote dresBulk Kiln Dry/Green Bagged Shavings sage competition at all levels in the state Arena Footing Trucking - Live Floor Trailers/ Rubber - Leather - Chips Vans Deliver throughout of Vermont, and to New England, NY, PA provide riders with Truck Tire Sidewalls a season-long goal, (for tarp anchors) attainable within the local area. GMDC 1000 Plymouth St., Rte 104, Bridgewater shows for 2011 Bridgewater, MA Farm Supply Co. Inc. will be GMHA’s www.bridgewaterfarm.com June Dressage FARM • LANDSCAPE & PET PRODUCTS Show (June 17-19), 508-697-0357 or 800-665-9328 GMHA Dressage Mon-Fri 8-5:30, Sat 8-4, Sun 10-3

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Ann Guptill and Fox Ledge Farm of East Haddam, CT are hosting Carol Lavell for a clinic on May 8-9, 2011. Carol is well known on the New England dressage circuit as well as internationally. She has been coming to Fox Ledge Farm on a regular basis since the fall of 1996 and is a delight to watch teach and train. Riders will gain insight into their use of correct classical aids to produce better results and understanding from their horses. For more information, contact Ann Guptill at eqarts@snet.net, or call her at 860-873-8108.

Jaccoma in Maine Susan Jaccoma is coming back to Maine for a clinic on May 7-8, 2011, at Spring Creek Farm in Lyman, ME. For

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Wilt Wins! Krystal Wilt, from Sand Lake, NY, was awarded The Dressage in the Fourth Dimension Scholarship. Created by an anonymous benefactor, Sport Equine Marketing, and Dr. Sherry Ackerman, the scholarship is awarded to young, aspiring dressage professionals under the age of 40 who are emerging in their careers. Wilt was one of several individuals to apply for the scholarship. “Krystal’s dedicated partnership with her horses, paired with her intrinsic motivation for pursuing dressage, impressed the selection committee. The committee is proud to provide Krystal the funding to support her goals,” said Sport Equine Marketing President, Kristin Grosso. For more information, visit www. sportequinemarketingclinics.com. Email Kristin Grosso at kristin@sportequinemarketing.com, or call her at 518-339-3690. Want to see YOUR NAME in Dressage News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Dressage news.

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Driving News Congratulations! Congratulations are in order for Susan Koso who is now an “r” Driven Dressage Judge! We look forward to seeing her in the judge’s stand!

USEF Honors The following northeast horses and ponies won USEF Horse of the Year honors for the 2010 competition year in the Driving divisions. Driven Dressage, Training Level: Moses Meadow (Kelly Pesek, MA). Driven Dressage, Preliminary Level: Middlemist Midnight Magic (Susan McLellan, NY).

Plowing for Wilbraham On May 7, the Eastern CT Draft Horse Association will hold their “Plowing the Community Garden” Event in Wilbraham, MA. Invited teamsters from the ECDHA will plow the town’s threeacre community garden with horses and oxen. The event is open to the public, and food and activities are planned. If you would like more information, or if you are an experienced plowman with a good team and would like to plow, call Melissa Graves at 413-244-4934 or visit www. easternctdrafthorse.com.

Pleasure Driving Show GMHA is pleased to announce that their annual pleasure driving show is back on a weekend date for 2011! They will host two days of exciting driving competition on September 10-11, 2011. Be sure to be at the Competitor’s Party that will take place on Saturday night.

Saturday’s classes will include Timed Obstacles, Pick Your Route, Designer Reinsmanship, Working classes, Carriage Dog, and Reverse Psychology. On Sunday, join them for your choice of a Combined Test (Training, Preliminary, or Intermediate) or participating in GMHA’s ﬁrst Continuous Driving Event! The Continuous Driving Event incorporates a dressage test, cones course, and marathon pace into one competition. For more information, visit www. GMHAinc.org.

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Eventing News Enter Online The UNH Horse Trial is excited to announce a partnership with Equestrian Entries. Competitors are encouraged to enter online at EquestrianEntries.com. Entries may be submitted and paid for online, or printed and mailed with a personal check.

Change for Kent There has been a change of secretary for Kent’s May Event. Please send all entries to the attention of Erin Keehan, PO Box 374, Guilderland, NY 12084. Inquiries can be made to irishelk@yahoo. com or by calling 518-428-4386.

Chichester DuPont Foundation towards the continuation and expansion of their youth education programs, aimed at serving juniors facing ﬁnancial hardships. As part of this grant, GMHA is launching a new Competition Scholarship Program. This new program’s goal is to provide ﬁnancial assistance to hard-working junior riders in need, which will allow them to compete or participate in an event at GMHA. Scholarship funds may be designated for GMHA clinics, shows, or educational events. For more information, visit www. gmhainc.org or contact Karey Manner at 802-457-1509, ext. 203 or email kmanner@gmhainc.org.

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On March 12-13, 2011 FEI rider/trainer Diane Ritz of Hidden Spring Farm in Monroe, NC, came to Echo Ridge Farm in Lee, NH, for a two-day clinic. Pictured is Ammy riding Stormy. Many other riders participated and all learned a lot from Diane.

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Ride with Babette For the second year in a row, Rest and Be Thankful Farm will be hosting Two-Star level event rider Babette Lenna for a series of clinics this spring and summer. The clinics will be held May 29-30, June 19-20, and August 21-22. Last year was a great success, and they look forward to another wonderful season with their ever-expanding cross-country schooling ﬁeld. Clinics are available for all levels of riding with the option of dressage, stadium, cross-country, or a combination. Babette and RABT try to tailor lessons to the horse and rider’s needs. The goal for any clinic is for riders to walk away feeling they have come one step closer to establishing a better level of communication with their horse. For more information, visit www.rabtfarm.com.

Ride With Stephie Join Course Brook Farm for a fun one-day cross-country clinic with Stephie Baer. Stephie will help prepare you and your horse for this year’s show season. Stephie has been teaching riding and training horses for over 25 years. She competes at the advanced level and rode in Four Star events at Burghley CCI (England) and Rolex Kentucky CCI. In 1998 she was short-listed for the United States Team looking to compete at the World Championships and trained in England. She has participated in several USET training sessions. Directions and additional information about Course Brook Farm can be found at www.coursebrookfarm.com. For additional information, please contact Laura Chandra at info@coursebrookfarm. com or call her at 617-256-3818.

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Lizzie Reeves-Curtis, age four, on her pony Little Miss Sunshine at Apple Tree Farm South in Aiken, SC, on February 24. Lizzie competed in the leadline walk/trot two-phase division. Lizzie is the daughter of Lelo Reeves-Curtis, event rider and owner of Shepley Hill Farm of Groton, MA.

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Hunter/Jumper Springtide Winners Springtide Farm in Boxford, MA, is on a roll this spring. Kathy Borylo and Steph Andreottola’s students attended their first USEF show of the year at Evenstride Farm in Byfield, MA, where Seymore and Anna Pavlov and Paradox with Megan Piermarini, brought home champion and reserve champion ribbons respectively. Shams Silver Charm and Isabella Jarosiewicz brought home reserve champion honors in the short stirrup division. Making their debut at Evenstride were Gwynn Dent Ellis and her new hunter, Leverage, and Julia Hayden with her children’s hunter, Reminisce. Best wishes for many blue ribbons this season! Their IEA team, coached by Bethany Jones and Carolyn Crosby, qualified four riders (Isabel Bree, Shea Cirbee, Alexa Glover, Kaera Wyse) from the high school team and two riders (Brianna Proulx and Michelle Robidoux) from the middle school team for the IEA Regionals. Isabel Bree had a great ride

at Regionals moving her on to the zone competition. Endicott College IHSA coach, Steph Andreottola, was thrilled with the team’s second place ﬁnish in Zone 1, Region 2. Watch as Endicott riders make their bid for Nationals in Lexington, KY! As if that all weren’t enough, we hear that Steph was the topic of conversation at son Sam’s school when she showed up with two ponies in tow to speak at career day!

EQUUS Beneficiary The EQUUS Foundation is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the beneficiary of the Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show to be held June 21-25, 2011 in Westport, CT, and to recognize the members of the Horse Show Committee. The Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show offers free admission and welcomes the public to come watch national and local equestrians compete, especially at the show’s culminating event, the $25,000 Grand Prix on Saturday, June 25, 2011, presented by Wells Fargo Advisors and George N. Venizelos. All horse show class sponsorships directly benefit The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) national charitable foundation dedicated to securing homes and useful lives for horses, enhancing the lives of people who benefit from horses, and advancing equestrian sport. For additional information on The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., visit the EQUUS website at www.equusfoundation.org or contact The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., at 203-259-1550, or equus@ equusfoundation.org.

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Juliana Starbuck, of Starbuck Equestrian in Ridgeﬁeld, CT, accepts the Classic Equine Stall and Tack Room Award during the eighth week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. The farm won the award, which is sponsored by Classic Equine Equipment, a nationally recognized leader in quality horse stall systems and stable accessories.

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Congratulations are in order for Leaha Connor who recently purchased a 2003 Thoroughbred gelding, Thin Ice, from Andrea Snow. Jake and Leaha will be pairing up for the jumper divisions this year. Good luck!

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education requirement for maintaining your USEF license. It’s only held three or so times a year at various areas of the country, but attending one at WEF was just too hard to pass up. Many horse show people don’t realize how involved and important the USEF Steward is to the operations of a smooth running competition. They are the liaison between the horse, exhibitor, competition management, and the USEF, looking out for the interest and welfare of all. They oversee the safety of horse and competitor and help to assure the correct application of USEF rules and regulations, all of which helps make for a consistent horse showing experience at USEF recognized competitions. The C1 or hunter/jumper portion of the clinic was presented by panelists Larry Langer, Bev Bedard, and Sue Halpern, all well respected USEF licensed ofﬁcials offering a vast wealth of knowledge and years of experience to the clinicians. The clinic agenda covered a solid three days of interactive lecture including case studies, Power Point

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Industry Hunter/Jumper West Palm Beach suburb of Wellington, FL. Over 20 C1 applicants and licensed Stewards attended the first day’s schedule, the class room portions of which was held at the White Horse Tavern on the show grounds, with continental breakfast and buffet lunch provided. Covering the gamut of steward duties in depth, the days were a full eight hours of learning. On the second day the additional C2 or Breed Stewards were instructed by USEF R/C2 & C1 Steward, Cindy Reid at a different location on the grounds. Day three combined all of the nearly 40 attendees for measurement evaluation, and on day four just the C2 applicants were required to attend their class room education with Cindy Reid. Saturday was the much-dreaded Measurement Evaluation Day. All attendees were required to complete a simulated official live pony measurement, starting with finding a level place to stand the pony, assembling the measuring stick correctly, to creating art work by documenting every white spot, ermine spot, scar, whorl, and cowlick on the entire pony’s body accurately both verbally and artistically on the measurement form, prior to the actual measurement. The general consensus among the newbie apprentices is that it’s very difficult to get two directional level bubbles to center up, find the highest point on the withers of a wiggling pony, and accurately read to the eighth of an inch on the measuring stick with shaking hands, all while the USEF equivalent of “The Donald” is evaluating your every move. This part of the clinic was the real deal, a pass or fail situation that would require repeating the evaluation at another clinic if you didn’t get it right. The panelists could not have been more encouraging and patient, constantly reminding you to take your time, take a deep breath and read the measuring stick correctly. Show horse measurement is serious business, it can mean the difference between a fabulous big money large pony or the low valued, smallest horse in the division, and once the official measurement is given, it cannot be “done over.” You better get it right! Taking the clinic is only part of the requirements for gaining a USEF Steward’s license, which include documented hours as an apprentice or learner stewarding with licensed officials at USEF recognized 184, Equine Journal Northeast, May 2011

competitions, being an active USEF member in good standing, and the return of a minimum of 15 references in writing with a number of them required to be from USEF licensed officials. Since only a few of these official clinics are held around the country each year, it might seem logical to complete all the other requirements first and then attend the clinic. However, the in-depth insight into the full job description of a USEF Steward gained from attending the clinic will definitely make you a better apprentice.

Equestrian Scholarship Foundation BHC Management LLC is proud to present a Silent Auction and Fundraiser to benefit the Blue Ribbon Ventures Foundation on Friday, May 13, 2011, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the 121 Restaurant in North Salem, NY. Tickets are $65.00 per person and may be purchased at the door. Come mingle among fellow equine enthusiasts and bid on unique items while enjoying fine wines, beers and delicious appetizers in a beautiful setting deep in New York horse country. The doors open and the bidding begins at 6:00 p.m., continuing until final bids at 8:15 p.m. The auction winners will be announced at 8:30 p.m. The hosting venue will be providing the appetizers, beer, and wine throughout the event. A cash bar will also be available to whip up your favorite cocktail. Anyone interested in donating an item for the silent auction can contact Naomi at Naomi@BHCManagement.com or 203-650-3148.

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Sarah Segal, aboard Ramses, winner of the Putnam Investments $30,000 Grand Prix at the 2010 Putnam Boston Jumper Classic.

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For the second consecutive year, Putnam Investments will serve at the title sponsor for the event, which has a top prize of $50,000 for its showcase Grand Prix event, an increase from last year’s $30,000. The Putnam Boston Equestrian Classic is expected to be bigger and better in 2011, promising new celebrities, new entertainment, and all the excitement from last year, yet much more. For more information, please visit www. bostonequestrianclassic.com. Want to see YOUR NAME in Hunter/Jumper News? Send your information and photos to reddy@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Hunter/Jumper news.

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Arabian News Brian Murch Clinic The Arabian Horse Association of New York will be hosting a riding clinic with Brian Murch on May 14, 2011 at Strawberry Banks Farm. Contact Jen Freeberg at JenniferFreeberg@gmail.com or 716-713-6553.

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Arabian Stables in Dunstable, MA. Lora will be specializing in Arabian and Half Arabian sport horses but welcomes all breeds and levels of riders. Rosewood Farm opens its doors to lessons, boarding and training June 1. The facility includes a 16-stall barn with an indoor wash rack, heated grain and tack rooms, large outdoor arena, and grass and dirt turnouts. Email for her at LCRosewoodFarm@gmail.com more information and availability. Lin Murphy received an Equine Journal cooler for being the High Point Rider at the RIAHA Banquet.

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Rosewood Blooms Lora Collman is excited to announce the opening of her business, Rosewood Farm this summer. Nestled in horse country, Rosewood Farm is at Forest Hill

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Bonne Vivant+++/ and ASA Arabians had a very successful Scottsdale show! “BV,” owned by Cheryl and Andre Showah, is currently in training with Gold-Medalist, Lindsey Anderson O’Keefe, and assistant trainer, Kat DeVol. The show was completed with BV being named the Scottsdale Champion Stallion Sport Horse In Hand, Champion Dressage First Level Stakes, Champion High Score First Level Dressage and Reserve Champion High Score Second Level Dressage. For more information, visit www.ASAFarm.com. Want to see YOUR NAME in Arabian News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Arabian news.

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Morgan News Vermont Wins AMHA announced the winners of the 2010 Club Newsletter Contest. The contest is divided into two categories: local and national service organization clubs. The entries are judged in five areas, including graphic design and quality, educational content, club activity coverage, and general excellence. In the local club category, Vermont Morgan Horse Association took first place with their monthly newsletter. Secondplace honors went to the North Central Morgan Association for their newsletter, The Morgan Horse. Among the National Service Organizations entries, The Lippitt Club’s newsletter, The Lippitt Club News, was first place and the Rainbow Morgan Horse Club received second-place honors.

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20th Annual Open Barn Cherry Ledge Farm in Woodstock, CT, will be holding its 20th Annual Open Barn on May 7, 2011. The event is held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. rain or shine and is free to the public. There will be demonstrations during the day, rides for the children, a new and used tack sale by area horse owners (if you are interested in selling your tack, please call to reserve a spot), refreshments, educational talks with Dennis Thibeault, DVM of Green Valley Vet Services, equine massage therapists

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Quarter Horse A Good Reputation Troy Green Quarter Horses of Taunton, MA, welcomes “A Good Reputation” to the horse show lineup. “Billy Bob” is a 2005 red roan gelding by Certain Potential. This great gelding was purchased by the Fasolo family. Special thanks to Whistlestop Ranch and head trainer, Tony Burris. Watch for Billy Bob this year in Senior Pleasure with Troy and youth events with Alyssa Fasolo.

Brandon to NEC Pam Currier’s son, Brandon Currier, has been accepted at New England College in Henniker, NH, for the fall 2011 semester. He will be playing soccer there, while majoring in photography and graphic design. He will also be working for Holman Photography this summer and showing their gelding, Chasin Skirts, with his mom if he has any weekends off!

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Lounder, MVP The Most Valuable Professional award was presented during the 2011 AQHA Convention Awards Banquet. The award was presented by AQHA Corporate Partner Professional’s Choice. The Most Valuable Professional or “MVP” of 2010 is Wanda Lounder. Wanda serves as the Maine Quarter Horse Association second vice president, as well as the youth co-adviser. She leads with the goals of “bringing the youth in, not as competitors, but as an organization.” Under her leadership, local youth involvement has grown. In a traditionally individualistic sport, Wanda encourages teamwork, saying she wants “the youth not only to compete and grow

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Live Free or Die Sherrye Johnson Trafton of Maine will be judging the ﬁrst leg of the NHQHA Live Free or Die Series, an Open and Novice show held at Townsend’s Training Farm in Pembroke, NH. For more information, visit www.nhqha.com; or, contact Joanne Ives via email at jives@ nhqha.com, or call her at 603-228-1244. Want to see YOUR NAME in Quarter Horse News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Quarter Horse news.

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Katie Yablonsky and Churro participating in an equine program at Prescott College.

Equine-Assisted Learning Gathering The Life Long Learning Center at Prescott College and Centaur Leadership Services present the 8th Annual Gathering on Equine-Assisted Learning and EquineAssisted Mental Health Best Practices on Monday, May 16 through Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Chauncey Ranch in Mayer, AZ. The Gathering is dedicated to bringing committed professionals together to explore, discover, and develop their best practices in the ﬁelds of Equine-Assisted Learning and Equine-Assisted Mental Health. Speakers and presenters will gather from near and far to provide a platform for sharing experiential, theoretical, and foundational knowledge and experiences in their ﬁelds of expertise. The registration fee is $650, which includes ranch accommodations, meals and materials. There is a reduced fee of $450 for Prescott College Students. Registration form and participant agreement, as well as more information can be found at www.prescott. edu/cls. The registration deadline is postdated May 1. For more information about the Gathering, please contact: Paul Smith, psmith@prescott.edu or Nina Ekholm Fry, 928-350-2275, nfry@prescott.edu.

Farrier and Limb Length Disparity Clinic On Saturday May 28, Penn State Equine Extension and the Pennsylvania Professional Farriers Association will be hosting an event to educate farriers, veterinarians and horse owners alike. Dr. Esco Buff of Webster, NY, will be the featured clinician. Throughout the day, Dr. Buff will enlighten the attendees on equine limb length disparity and mechanical treatment. The clinic will run from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and consist of lectures and shoeing demonstrations. The clinic will be held at the Penn State University Snider Agricultural Arena located on the University Park campus, on Park Ave. across from Beaver Stadium. Clinic costs will be $15/day for those that pre-register and $20 at the door. For more information or to register for the clinic, contact Ann Swinker at 814-8657810, email: aswinker@gmail.com or Randy Rider at 814-574-3196 or ridershorseshoeing@gmail.com.

Devastating Fire This March, Brian Chappells barn in Perryville, KY, was destroyed in a ferocious fire. John and Eowyn Gregory lived at the farm and had horses in the barn. Brandy Johnson was fulfilling her lifelong dream of training Saddlebreds and had 11 horses in the barn-space leased from Brian. Brian had two fillies he was working in the barn as well. High winds fed the fire unmercifully, and all horses were lost. It is believed smoke took their lives prior to the barn collapsing on them. Brian lost 30 years worth of memorabilia and all of the equipment he had accumulated over the same course of time. John, Eowyn and Brandy lost all of their equipment as well as personal items stored in the barn. The fire consumed everything – halters, lead ropes, tack, training and showing equipment. John’s shoeing equipment was also lost. A benefit fund has been established for them. Donations can be sent to: Farmers national Bank, PO Box 282, Perryville, KY 40468. Donations of tack and equipment can be sent to: c/o Hart to Hart Stables, Inc, Wyatt & Christine DeHart, 5200 Clark Station Road,

Fletcher was a 16.2 hand bay, un-raced Thoroughbred owned by Madison Dokos, of Beaver Falls, PA. She says, “He was sweet as can be and was the ‘baby sitter’ of the other horses. He would roll his tongue back and keep the peppermints between his tongue until they melted. Fletcher taught me how to ride and he had an amazing personality. He was vibrant and had a loving life as a horse! On February 16, 2011, we made the decision to put Fletcher out of his pain. He was about 26 years old and lived a wonderful life as a cross-rail and 2’ hunter for me.”

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Kentucky Horse Park Events The Kentucky Horse Park has established its Calendar of Events for the 2011 season. As the park returns to its regular hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through October 31, the calendar reveals a season jam-packed with horse shows every weekend, special events and art exhibitions, most of which are included with park admission. College students from across the nation will arrive at the park to compete in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championship, May 5-8, and after a year’s hiatus, one of Kentucky’s most popular social events will resume, the High Hope Steeplechase, May 22.

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Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond News Other season highlights will include the Pyramid Society Egyptian Arabian Event, June 6-11; Festival of the Bluegrass, June 8-12; Silverama Region 14 Arabian Championship, June 28-July 3; Miniature Horse Julep Cup Show, July 8-10; BreyerFest, July 15-17; United States Pony Club Festival, July 18-26; Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships, July 27-31; Kentucky Summer Classic Hunter Jumper Show, August 3-7; United States Equestrian Federation Pony Finals, August 9-4; and many more events throughout the season. In addition to shows and live equine presentations, the park’s museums will host three special exhibitions this season: Vavra’s Vision: The Equine Images of Robert Vavra, Now-May 30 in the International Museum of the Horse – a Smithsonian Afﬁliate; Ancient Bronzes of the Asian Grasslands, June 24-October 9 in the International Museum of the Horse; Celebrities: Saddlebreds and Personalities from the Silver Screen, Cinema and History, Now-January 31, 2012 in the American Saddlebred Museum - The Showplace for Saddlebreds. For more information, visit the park’s website www.KyHorsePark.com or call 859-233-4303.

Classes for Gypsy Horses The Pinto Horse Association of America, Inc., is now offering showing opportunities for the recently added Utility division at the 2011 Pinto World Championship. Under the new Utility classiﬁcation rules, horses that are registered with an approved outcross breed listed in the PtHA rulebook or horses displaying Gypsy characteristics will be considered for registration with PtHA. The Pinto World Championship is set for June 7-18, 2011, at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 12-day show will offer classes for the utility division starting on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Classes offered will include dressage, driving, trail, showmanship, horsemanship, halter, hunter hack, English performance, and western performance. For more information about the 2010 Pinto World Championship and for complete results, please visit www. pintoworld.com. To learn more about the Association, visit www.pinto.org or call

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Trouper and Amber Mathewson.

Trainers were offered a chance to write an essay and win $200-$500 toward the purchase of their mustangs. Before the competition they announced the winners of the grant. I listened patiently as they called the ﬁrst four names out, awarding them amounts from $200-$500. Then, they said that an application had touched them so much they decided to raise the amount to $800. Then, they called out my name! Trouper now lives in our pasture with our other horses and is just one of the family now. Working with a wild mustang has been one of the most rewarding challenges in my life.

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By Amber Mathewson I would like to share my story about how a mustang changed my whole life. You could even say he helped mend a “broken” heart. My family and I attended the very first Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth, TX in 2007, and it inspired me to work with a wild mustang. I ended up needing surgery to correct my heart arrhythmia just five days before I picked up my mustang. Dr. Troup and Dr. Smith from Trinity Medical Center performed my procedure. Dr. Troup is the one that rushed the surgery to get it done before I was due to pick up my mustang. When I got my mustang home I had to take things very slow as I was still healing and regaining my strength from my heart procedure. We ended up naming him Trouper after Dr. Troup. Toward the end of the second week, my husband said to me, “You know we are going to have to find a way to bring Trouper home, don’t you?” Those were the words I wanted to hear! I had promised myself that I wasn’t going to get attached and this was just another horse that I was training, but it was just impossible! On the 41st day, I rode him out of the riding pen for the first time and there was no stopping us after that. When I arrived with Trouper at the competition in Murfreesboro, TN, in October, Trouper did great, despite my nerves. We tied for first place in the body conditioning score, took fifth place in the In-Hand Competition and 17th in the Riding competition placing us 12th overall in the Idols Category.

The University of Maryland’s Equine Rotational Grazing Site held in Ellicott City, MD, has planned four educational pasture walks and one seminar, covering topics that will help you maximize your pastures for optimal productivity. In May the pasture walk is “Using Your Pastures to Reduce Feed Costs.” In June, learn “Best Management Practices for Healthy Pastures” and in July learn about pesky weeds in the “Weed Identiﬁcation and Control” pasture walk. All pasture walks are free to attend, but they do ask that you register so they can have the appropriate materials available. Also, don’t forget to register early for their popular Horse Pasture Management Seminar that will take place on Saturday, September 10, 2011. Visit www.ansc.umd.edu/ERG for more links and information about the work at the Demonstration Site and other University of Maryland Extension Pasture resources. For registration please contact Jennifer Reynolds at jenreyn@umd.edu; 301-405-1547.

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Heading to the U.S. Rock Ranch is delighted to announce that the legend Bob the Blagdon will be joining their highly esteemed Gypsy breeding program in California as of Spring 2011! The importation of Bob the Blagdon is a monumental achievement for Gypsy breeding in the United States. Bob the Blagdon has sired some of the greatest horses in the breed. Bob the Blagdon also has proven himself as a First Premium Preferent Stallion. He’s not just

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Successful Dressage Observation Session By Leah Oliveto

Dressage riders in Florida had the opportunity to hone their skills with USEF Technical Advisor, Anne Gribbons, and USEF Developing Dressage Coach, Debbie McDonald, in a USEF Observation Session on February 14-15. Ten riders and 12 horses took part in the two-day session, which followed a weekend of competition for many at the Wellington Classic Spring Challenge CDIW. Held at Walter and Mary Anne McPhail’s High Meadow Farm in Loxahatchee, FL, the session was formatted to give all riders the unique beneﬁt of gaining expertise from both Gribbons and McDonald. The pair worked jointly with all the riders on Monday and then split the effort on Tuesday, with Gribbons lending guidance to the more advanced combinations and McDonald focusing on the developing combinations. Following a solid performance in

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the weekend’s CDI-W Grand Prix, Susan Jaccoma rode Wadamur on both days of the session. “I enjoyed having the ﬁrst day with Anne teaching and Debbie adding what she saw to my lesson,” said Jaccoma. “Anne and Debbie work well together. I enjoyed having two pairs of experienced eyes on me!”

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By Joanie Morris Before a sold-out crowd, the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center continued to play host to World Dressage Masters Palm Beach CDI5* presented by the International Polo Club. After the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special, eight of the top riders from across the United States and Europe rode their freestyles on a cool Florida evening. And, by the luck of the draw, the best was saved for last. Steffen Peters and Akiko Yamazaki’s Ravel were the ﬁnal combination in the ring. The performance, which scored 84.525%, brought down the house. “It’s an amazing honor Nadine Buberl, who rides and trains out of Dr. Cesar Parra’s and pleasure to ride such an Piaffe-Performance Farm, won the Everglades Dressage High amazing horse,” said Peters as Score Award on Wellington Sandro Star at the Wellington Clashe stood on the podium to acsic Dressage Spring Challenge CDI. Everglades Dressage Farm, cept his awards and address the and trainer Bethany Peslar of Wellington, sponsor the award. crowd. 200, Equine Journal Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, May 2011

Dressage Affaire By Lindsay McCall

Closing day of the 2011 Dressage Affaire (CDI3* W/Y/J & CPEDI3*) arrived at the beautiful Del Mar Horsepark on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Following two days of Para-Dressage competition, scores from the Team Test were combined with scores from the Individual Championship Test to determine each country’s overall team placing. Representing the United States of America was Jonathan Wentz and NTEC Richter Scale (Grade Ib), Eleanor Brimmer and Vadico Interago (Grade III), Donna Ponessa and Otto (Grade Ib), and Dena Pate aboard Imagine That (Grade IV). This team ﬁnished second behind the Canadian Team. For complete results, visit www.dressageevents.com.

Behind the Scenes The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions may have completed their 41st Anniversary Tour, but you can still watch them on Equine VIP. Twenty-three million people have watched these famous horses perform, but Equine VIP went ‘behind the scenes’ to ﬁlm them practice for a performance. Visit www.equinevip.com to watch them.

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Impressario Retires Photo courtesy of Al Guden

Impressario, the dark bay KWPN gelding by Darwin out of a Zebulon mare who was ridden by Linda Alycki to team gold at the 1999 Pan American Games, was retired at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby. Rio, as he is called by owner Carol Cohen, is 21 years old. Impressario was bought by Carol Cohen as a schoolmaster at her Two Swans Farm in Wellington, Florida.

Dressage rider, Caroline Roffman, who is based out of Wellington and trains with Danish Olympian, Lars Petersen, won the Young Rider Grand Prix at the International Horse Sport Palm Beach Show aboard Beemer, a 13-year-old Holsteiner.

Ride For Life The Potomac Valley Dressage Association (PVDA) is excited to announce an innovative national fundraiser where all United States Dressage Federation (USDF) group membership organizations (GMOs) can participate, even without being present. The goal is to raise money for The Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center through rider donations and pledges from within the 130 USDF-afﬁliated dressage clubs across the United States. Winners of the Ride for Life High Pledge award will receive a one-day clinic with Dr. Cesar Parra, Olympian and FEI rider and trainer. Having many FEI wins at Devon, the World Games, Pan American Games and the Olympics, Dr. Parra has recently returned from rewarding training in Germany with dressage master, Hubertus Schmidt, and has set his sights on the 2012 Olympic games. Winners of the GMO per Capita High Pledge Award will receive a one-day clinic with Betsy Steiner, a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist. While teaching, training and competing, Betsy also maintains an active interest in the promotion of dressage and developing rider ﬁtness for the sport. The money raised as part of the GMO Challenge will go directly to The Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center. Adds Michele Wellman, “This is a great way for a riding or non-riding breast cancer survivor to participate in and experience the Ride for Life event as part of the healing process.” “The Ride for Life event greatly supports our efforts so that more patients can become survivors of this disease, as well as receive quality of care at Hopkins,” says the Admin-

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Driving News Heel Measurements The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has selected the six Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Championship classes that will be required to record heel measurements, pursuant to USEF rules. The required heel measurements will be taken from the ﬁrst-place and fourth-place ponies in the following competitions in 2011: Asheville Lions Charity, Midwest Charity, Lexington Junior League, Kentucky State Fair, All American Horse Classic, and UPHA/American Royal National If you exhibit, own or train Roadster or Hackney Roadster ponies, please review HK116.3 and RD112.2 for further information about the requirement. These sections of the USEF Rule Book can be found online. Please direct any questions regarding these USEF rules to Jennifer Mellenkamp via email at jmellenkamp@ usef.org or by calling 859-225-6955.

Congratulations! Congratulations are in order for Ted Campbell who is now an “R” Combined Driving Technical Delegate and to Karen Garrett who is now an “r” Combined Driving Judge.

USEF Honors The following horses and ponies won USEF Horse of the Year honors for the 2010 competition year in the Driving divisions. Carriage Pleasure Driving: Single Horse: VPF Nite Reign (Chris Bickford, OR) Driven Dressage, Training Level: Moses Meadow (Kelly Pesek, MA) Driven Dressage, Preliminary Level: Middlemist Midnight Magic (Susan McLellan, NY) Driven Dressage, Intermediate Level: Phil’s Ridge Harry Potter (Kathryn Clarke, GA). For Combined Driving: Single Horse: Laughlin (Kimberly Stover, DE)

Pair Horses: Boy W, Horus Du Bois, and Renow (Chester Weber, FL) Four-in-Hand Horses: Boy W, Grumus, Horus Du Bois, and Para (Chester Weber, FL) Single Pony: LR Ami B-Line (Shelley Temple, SC) Pair Ponies: Dannyloo and Topper (Katrina Becker, SC)

Six-Horse Hitch Classic By Stacie Lynch

Each year, six horse hitches of draft horses across the United States and Canada compete at state and county fairs, as well as, agricultural exhibitions to accumulate points for the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series (NASHHCS). A total of 194 hitches (73 Belgian, 43 Clydesdale/Shire and 78 Percheron) traveled within their region and beyond, competing at 61 qualifying shows throughout North America for a total of $502,655 in premiums. The competition builds to a climax at the end of the series, when the four highest point hitches in each of three breed classiﬁcations are invited to compete for $30,000.00 in premiums at the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series Final Championship. The High Point winners in their respective breeds for the 2009-2010 series were as follows: Belgians; Hammersmith Belgians, driver, Jason Honsberger, owner Craig and Chris Hammersmith from Deﬁance, OH. Clydesdales/Shires; McLaughlin Clydesdales, owner and driver, Ray McLaughlin from Haley Station, ON. Percherons; All Star Farms, driver, Ross Honsberger, owner, Nick and Cherie Wagner of Wayne, OH. The Finals for the 2009-2010 series were held at the National Western Stock Show in the beautiful, mile high city, Denver, CO, January 19-23. The following 12 hitches were invited to compete for the title of the NASHHCS Champion: Ames Percheron Farm, Express Clydesdales, Flat Rock Draft Horses, GlenCal Farms, Grandview Clydesdales, Jackson Fork Ranch, Mark Messenger Memorial Hitch, McLaughlin Clydesdales, Paradise Percherons,

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Shining Stars Percherons, Triple Star Farms and Wilderness Ridge Farms. The hitches compete in three separate classes on three different days under a different judge each day. In the end it was the Flat Rock Draft Horses Percheron hitch expertly driven by Gregory Rowe that took home the 2009-2010 Championship with Jackson Fork Ranch driven by Brian Coleman in the Reserve position. Mark your calendars for the 20102011 NASHHCS Finals that will be held again at the National Western Stock Show, January 18-22, 2012. For more information about the NASHHCS, please visit them online at www. naclassicseries.com.

Arnold Dominates The Little Everglades CDE was held the last weekend in February with the big story being that of Jacob Arnold, who at age 18 won the Single Horse division and drove the only double clear cones phase. Arnold drove Spring Hollow Dark Shadow to third in the dressage, but topped both the marathon and the cones to win by more than eight points over 2010 USEF National Single Horse Driving Champion Robin Groves. Alan Aulson won the Pair Horse division, which served as a Selection Trial for the FEI World Championships; he beat a strong ﬁeld, narrowly winning over Joe Yoder. Randy Cadwell won the FEI Single Pony division with Kabam, Jennifer Matheson won the FEI Pair Pony divisions by four points over Elizabeth Keathley. Silver medalist from the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, Chester Weber, test-drove his new horses, Uniek and Splash and won the Four-in-Hand division handily. Results are available at www. drivingnews.us.

Weber Wins Chester Weber, the eight-time USEF National Four-In-Hand Combined Driving Champion, proved during the Little Everglades International Combined Driving Event that he could add new horses to his team and

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still drive into the winner’s circle. Weber, with the new addition of Jane Forbes Clark’s horses, Uniek and Splash, won the FEI Four-In-Hand Division at Little Everglades, a USEF Selection Trial. Weber was pleased with his win at Little Everglades and said the competition was great preparation for the Live Oak International Combined Driving Event, Team Weber’s next competition. During Little Everglades, Weber competed Reno in the right wheel, Senate in the left wheel, Uniek in the left lead and Splash in the right lead. For more information on Weber and his combined driving team, visit their website at www.chesterweber.com.

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Want to see YOUR NAME in Driving News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Driving news. Chester Weber won the FEI Four-InHand Division at The Little Everglades International Combined Driving Event, a USEF Selection Trial.

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last year. Candace Tribe and Catalina won convincingly from start to ﬁnish, adding nothing to their dressage score in the CIC1* to round out the weekend. Complete results are available at www. rhht.org.

Eventing News Red Hills International The first U.S. CIC3* of 2011 took place at Red Hills International Horse Trials in Tallahassee, FL, as much of the eventing community descended upon this destination event. Allison Springer won a year’s lease on a Mercedes, after she scored a big win in the CIC3* on Arthur. They were second after the dressage, moved up to the lead after the cross country and held on to win in the show jumping, winning by a narrow margin. Boyd Martin and Neville Bardos kept the pressure on to be second and Michael Pollard rode Icarus to the third spot. Phillip Dutton scored in the CIC2* with Mighty Nice on the merits of flawless jumping. This was the horse’s first try at this level after arriving from Ireland late

Nunn Finer than Carolina The Fifth Annual Nunn Finer than Carolina Eventing Series began its 2011 run in Area Three at Paradise Farm on February 18-20 and concludes in Area Two at The Ark on May 7. The two mid-series events were Southern Pines 1 on March 12-13 and FENCE on April 2-3. Horse/ Rider combinations earned points by placing first through fifth at the four North and South Carolina Events at Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, and Preliminary. The lowest scoring Junior/Young Rider and Adult at each level (P, T, N, BN) will win special prizes donated by Nunn Finer. For more information about Nunn Finer, please visit www.nunnfiner. com or call 800342-1723. For more information about the Nunn Finer than Carolina series, visit www.wnaaa.com/ Spring2011-HT.htm or contact the event secretary at each individual event.

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For the second year, Merial is returning as the title sponsor of the Advanced Class at the USEA American Eventing Championships. With Merial’s generous support, $20,000 will be up for grabs in the Advanced Class at this year’s AEC. The 2011 USEA American Eventing Champion-

ships will take place September 8-11 at Chattahoochee Hills in Fairburn, Georgia. Now in its eighth year, the popular USEA American Eventing Championships offers qualiﬁed USEA members of all ages and levels the chance to compete in the only national championships of its kind in the United States. Each September, hundreds of juniors, adult amateurs, and professionals travel from all across the nation to participate in this prestigious competition, vying for the chance to win a piece of the prize money and fabulous prizes.

Why Not Leads By USEA Jan Byyny riding her own Dutch Warmblood gelding, Why Not, led from start to ﬁnish in the Open Preliminary-A division at Paradise Farm Horse Trials in Aiken, SC. Jan and Why Not added only two time penalties to ﬁnish on a score of 27.9. Arden Wildasin took the top two spots in the JYOP while Jennifer Brannigan and Indie won the Open Preliminary-B division and Candace Tribe earned the blue in the Preliminary Rider Division.

High Performance Challenge B.W. Furlong and Associates are delighted to announce that they are sponsoring the inaugural Jersey Fresh “High Performance Challenge.” $25,000 will be awarded to the horse and rider combination that wins the Jersey Fresh CCI2* in 2011 and goes on to win the Jersey Fresh CCI3* in 2012. B.W. Furlong and Associates is proud to be associated with this competition and believes it to be a good stepping-stone to international level success. The cash prize will be awarded ﬁfty percent to the owner and ﬁfty percent to the rider of the winning horse upon completing the “High Performance Challenge.” B.W. Furlong and Associates is a high performance equine veterinarian practice based in Oldwick, NJ, with strong ties to the eventing community and Jersey Fresh. Want to see YOUR NAME in Eventing News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Eventing news.

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Hunter/Jumper National Horse Show

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Amanda Steege and Ashmeadow Farm won the Arenus Performance and Conditioning Award at HITS Ocala. From right to left: Steege aboard Prestigious, Steege’s father, Mitch, and Melissa Bennington, Arenus Sales Specialist for the Northeast. The award is sponsored by Arenus, a premier provider of innovative health and nutrition products for pets and horses.

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Junior jumper champion, Daniela Stransky, was on hand for this year’s Invitational Special Olympic County Games held on March 19, 2011. Pictured here with Daniela is Darlene, one of four of the Chateaublond Equestrian Center’s riders who visited the U.S. to take part in the event. The children reside at Our Little Brothers and Sisters orphanage in the mountains of Kenscoff. The center has taken on 40 amputees who lost limbs during last year’s earthquake.

One of the highlight events during the 128th National Horse Show will be the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals. Junior riders compete throughout the year to qualify for the ﬁnals, which will include a warm-up and will be limited to 200 entries determined by regional qualifying events. Kip Rosenthal and Cynthia Hankins will judge this year’s top junior riders as they compete for the coveted title as the winner of the Maclay. New to the National Horse Show in 2011 will be a full complement of jumper divisions. Three classes of Junior/Amateur Jumpers will total $30,000 in prize money, with a Show Jumping Hall of Fame Classic wrapping-up the weekend’s events. There will also be two Open Jumper classes and Grand Prix event featuring the nation’s top jumper horse and rider combinations. For more information on the National Horse Show Association of America, Limited, please visit www.nhs.org.

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Majestic Playboy (Majestic Dakota X Bubble Butt Barbie), a North American Sport Pony, was named USEF 2010 Reserve Champion HOTY Pony Hunter Breeding, USDF All Breeds Champion Dressage Breeding Champion and Silver Stirrup Champion Pony (Zone 10). Playboy, a colt, is owned and bred by Karen Haverty of Breaking Tradition Farm in Petaluma, CA.

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The National Horse Show Association of America, Limited (NHSAA) is pleased to announce that this year’s event will feature a full array of hunter, jumper, and equitation divisions. The 128th National Horse Show will be held November 2-6, 2011, at the new Alltech Indoor Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. In additional to a full set of ‘AA’-rated hunter divisions, there will be Open Jumper divisions with a Grand Prix event, and as always, the signature event of the National Horse Show, the ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals. This prestigious horse show will be managed by Leo Conroy and Hugh Kincannon of Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC. Each of the hunter divisions hosted during the National Horse Show will offer an incredible $7,500 in prize money. This year’s divisions will include Junior Hunters, Amateur-Owner Hunters, and the High Performance Hunters. Each year, the top hunters from around the country are invited to compete during the National Horse Show. Ralph Caristo and Scott Williamson will judge this year’s event.

McLain Ward and Sapphire competing at the 2010 Washington International Horse Show at the Verizon Center.

WIHS Signs Deal By Diana DeRosa

The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), the leading indoor championship horse show in the country, is pleased to announce a three-year deal with Verizon Center to extend its run at the Washington, D.C. venue through 2013. Verizon Center has been home to WIHS since 2000. The 53rd annual Washington International Horse Show will take place October 25-30.

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Havens Schatt and Humor Me won the Sanctuary High Performance Working Hunter Division during the eighth week of the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. The Sanctuary at PBIEC, a new full horse therapy and conditioning center located at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, sponsors the High Performance Working Hunter Division.

Verizon Center is located in the popular Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, D.C., close to museums and restaurants and within walking distance of the National Mall. Averaging 220 events per year, the arena is home to three professional sports teams and one college team including the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, Washington Mystics and the Georgetown Hoyas. The arena also hosts a variety of concerts, family shows and world-class sporting events. WIHS highlights include the WIHS Equitation Championship Finals for the top junior riders in the country, Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day with free pony riders and activities for children, Barn Night, the Puissance high jump, and the $100,000 Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup Grand Prix, where top horses and riders, including Olympic medalists, compete for the President of the United States Perpetual Cup, donated to the show in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Want to see YOUR NAME in Hunter/Jumper News? Send your information and photos to reddy@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Hunter/Jumper news.

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Reining Dreams Sold! Clinton Anderson congratulates Rhodes River Ranch on the purchase of the stallion Whizkey N Diamonds. The ﬁve-year-old reiner has career earnings of over $118,000 and will continue to be ridden by NRHA $4 Million Rider Shawn Flarida before eventually standing at stud. Whizkey N Diamonds is out of NRHA leading broodmare, Princess in Diamonds, by Topsail Whiz and was bred and trained by Clinton. Thus far, Whizkey N Diamonds resume includes winning the $40,000 High Roller Reining Classic, receiving reserve champion at the 2009 All American Quarter Horse Congress Reining Futurity, and a third place ﬁnish at the 2009 NRHA Futurity. For more information about Clinton Anderson Performance Horses, visit www.

Reining Dreams is the second title in the Equestrian Dreams series about the seven FEI disciplines from equestrian publishers LewisHarding Publications. The book opens up the world of reining by taking the reader from the spectacular performances of the competitive show pen to behind the scenes, to stable and home to capture a unique look at what it really takes to reach the top of this spectacular sport. Written by top International reiner Francesca Sternberg, Reining Dreams bridges the gap between a technical teaching book and a beautiful picture book, using more than 200 stunning images throughout its 208 pages. Each reining movement is analyzed in detail by expert judge and NRHA President Allen Mitchels and illustrated by a top International reining champion. Reining Dreams is available to order direct from www.lewishardingpublications.com.

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Light Hands Horsemanship, LLC Western Dressage Association of America founders, Eitan BethHalachmy and Jack Brainard will be featured horsemen at Light Hands Horsemanship 2011. Light Hands Horsemanship is a one of kind horsemanship event that takes you from early training to the advanced horse. This year the event will be celebrating its ﬁfth year on May 19-22 at Intrepid Farms

in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara, CA. A limited number of guests are allowed assuring a very “up close and personal” atmosphere. Other clinicians include Road to the Horse winner Richard Winters, top hand and colt starter Jon Ensign, highly admired ranch horseman and dressage enthusiast Lester Buckley, much loved author, speaker and veterinarian Dr. Robert Miller, well known author and TV and radio personality Rick Lamb, Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductee and breeder of ﬁne Arabian Horses Sheila Varian and respected author and Vaquero Ernie Morris. Add music, vendors, museum tours, a barbeque and campﬁre story telling at a resort like setting, and you have an enjoyable and powerful four days of horsemanship. For more information, visit www.cowboydressage.com or www.lighthandshorsemanship.com.

Amazing Clinic Opportunities The 2011 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Regional Clinic Series is once again featuring some amazing clinicians. Coming to Santa Fe, NM, on May 14 and 15 are NRHA Professionals Stefano Massigan and Marco Ricotta, and on May 21-22 NRHA Professionals Randy Paul and Tracer Gilson will once again share their expertise to beneﬁt reiners of all ages and experience levels at Skyline Ranch in Carbondale, CO. This is the sixth year the NRHA has organized the clinics to help raise funds for the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA). The clinics are designed to help anyone interested in learning more about reining horses, the reining business and the NRHA. The one-on-one training that attendees receive is tailored to each individual’s needs. Every clinic consists of two, one-day clinics giving participants the opportunity to attend either or both days as they prefer. Space is limited so sign up as soon as possible. For more information or to register for a clinic, please contact NRHA at 405-946-7400 or smegel@nrha.com. Want to see YOUR NAME in western news? Send your information and photos to editorial@equinejournal.com. For more western news, visit www. equinejournal.com.

going to the Supreme Champions. NAAAHA has also implemented a High Point Program for Anglo-Arabians that compete in working hunter, jumper, eventing, dressage, sport horse under saddle, conformation, endurance and competitive trail. All shows/rides whether rated or unrated will count towards these awards. Details are posted on the website. Registration is required to participate. Sponsorships of these awards are available and are tax-deductible, as NAAAHA is a 501c(3) non-proﬁt organization. Current sponsors include Anglo-Arabians.com, Bayview Farm, The Kuchera Family and Starstruck Farms. You can visit NAAAHA’s website at www.NAAAHA.com for more information or call 410-823-5579.

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The North American Anglo-Arabian Horse Association (NAAAHA) will again be honoring Anglo-Arabian horses competing at Youth Nationals and Sport Horse Nationals in 2011. The Top Five winning Anglos in all classes at each show will be awarded a neck ribbon, with a trophy and an embroidered cooler also

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Cologne (7-24-1985 to 3-20-2011).

Condolences Our condolences go out to Springwater Farm of Stockton, NJ, on the loss of their stallion Cologne (Cognac x Mi Daiclare). Cologne was the cornerstone of the Springwater breeding program, leading a long, accomplished life in the both in the show ring and the green pastures that surround the barn.

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Kamal Ibn Adeed.

in July. Kamal will travel to Belgium for quarantine and then to Qatar for the breeding season, which begins in September. This a is a great opportunity for Kamal, as Al Rayyan Farm is known for having some of the best straight Egyptian mares in the world. This will be the ﬁrst time Al Rayyan has chosen to import a stallion from the United States. A & D Arabians is excited not only about the opportunity for Kamal, but also for the quality of foals that Al Rayyan will be producing from him. For more information on A&D’s breeding program, contact Dennis Fournier at dgfour@gmail. com or at 530-432-2636.

Caitlyn Thomas is now engaged to Dave Saranchak.

Greg and Beth Thomas of Johnstown, PA, want to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caitlyn Thomas, of Ellicott City, MD, to Dave Saranchack, also of Ellicott City. Caitlyn is a 2008 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh of Johnstown and is employed by Contech Construction Products of Baltimore as a storm water designer. Dave is a graduate of Villanova with a mathematics degree and two masters from the University of Maryland and is employed by the government. He is the son of Alma Saranchack and the late Michael Saranchack of Catasaqua, PA. Caitlyn is best known for piloting her purebred mare, Angelica Bay+//, around the working hunter rings of Region 15.

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Laura and O Lordy ++//.

Headed to Qatar

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Kamal Ibn Adeed (Al Adeed Al Shaqab X NF Sajha) has been chosen by Al Rayyan Farm in Doha, Qatar, to be leased for a three-year period beginning

By Hilary Nixon It makes sense that the Arabian Horse Association’s Amateur of the Year would be the owner of the High Point

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Industry Arabian Horse of the Year – it’s happened before. Laura Wolsey of Langley, BC, and her gelding O Lordy++// (The Firelord+/ x Hi Passion) were recently given the AHA annual honor. In 2010 however, the AHA High Point Horse was also named Equine Canada’s High Point Horse for Breed Sport, the United States Equestrian Federation’s (USEF) equivalent for breed afﬁliates. Wolsey earned 580 points at 10 shows. The majority of the points Wolsey earned on O Lordy or “Larry,” her 2003 chestnut gelding. Some of the year’s highlights included three wins at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, a championship at Canadian Nationals and a championship at Sport Horse Nationals. Along the way, Wolsey hit ﬁve different regional shows traveling a total of about 11,000 miles to reach places like Monroe, WA, Santa Barbara, CA, and Scottsdale, AZ. “My horse trainer, Brenda Driediger, saw the potential that Larry had and pushed me to reach my goals. Both my mom and I feel so lucky to not only have found an amazing horse, but to also have formed a friendship with Carol Tedrick, Larry’s breeder, and her daughter Jayme,” says Wolsey. Most of the other points Laura earned came from a purebred dressage horse named Unique Echo++, owned by friend Terri Sage.

Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show Photos: Jeff Janson

With the Adult Amateur and High Point Horse prizes combined, Wolsey will receive a $3,000 gift certiﬁcate to Schneiders, two Montana Silversmith belt buckles, a screenprinted briefcase, an embroidered cooler and recognition in Modern Arabian Horse.

Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show By Mary Janson

The 56th Annual Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show lived up to all the reasons we love to flee to Arizona in February; beautiful weather, sunny skies, and compared to most of the rest of the country, no ice or blizzards! The commercial exhibit tents were filled with everything from clothing to jewels to artwork, and toward the end of the show, wall to wall people looking for that last minute bargain. The classes were filled with some of the finest horseflesh in the world. Sales of horses appeared to be up from past

years. The show exceeded expectations if you were a ﬁrst time spectator. It was evident that a great amount of effort and planning on the part of the show committee went into this year’s show. The weather for the 56th Annual Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show had its typical ups and downs. The show started Thursday and Friday in the mid 70s, and then a cold front moved in for the ﬁrst

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Saturday and Sunday with rain, Rain and RAIN! However, as this is somewhat expected for at least a few days of the show each year, the show staff and exhibitors soldiered on. Classes were still held outdoors, while the trail classes were moved under the sport horse warm up tent and ran into the wee hours of the night. One of the standout performances was the winner of the Arabian English

Industry Arabian Pleasure Stallion class, Baskghazi, owned by Smoky Mountain Park Arabians and shown by Tish Kondas. Besting a nice field of English pleasure stallions, Baskghazi kept his good attitude and his ears up during some of the worst of the rain for a unanimous win. Classes for Wendell were moved into the south warm-up ring for the Equidome on Monday. This brought an interesting flavor to those classes as the crowd lined the fence as well as the stall areas right next to the ring. The skies cleared for the remainder of the show, with the exception of rain overnight on the last Saturday after classes had finished. Once again, the show staff did an admirable job of getting Wendell Arena prepared by bringing in extra sand to improve footing. Halter Championships, scheduled for Sunday morning in Wendell, were moved indoors to the Equidome. The afternoon classes were held as scheduled in Wendell, with half the ring being utilized for the Scottsdale Signature Stallion Classic ATH Championships. All in all, the weather for the horse show was its usual wonderful self, with the exception of just a few days.

AEPA and Futurity The Arabian English Pleasure Association held a party for the AEPA and AEPA Futurity at the Arabian Horse Times booth in the Commercial Exhibit tent just off of the Equidome. Graciously sponsored by the Arabian Horse Times and Afires Heir, the party was held after the Finals class on Friday afternoon and well attended. This year $100,000 was up for grabs, with horses competing individually in their pattern class and the finalists competing collectively on Friday afternoon. Winning $30,000 AEPA Futurity Champion was CP Shenanigan, owned by Katherine Kirby and shown by Jim Stachowski. Reserve honors went to Afires Heir Apparent, owned by Dr. Joseph Kinnarney and shown by Joel Kiesner, winning $15,000

Celebrity Slide Monday night in the Equidome had but one class – the Wells Fargo Advisors Invitational Celebrity Slide Reining Classic. Pairing non-reining Arabian horse

trainers with professional reining trainers, six entries braved the judges scoring. The “celebrity” riders were: Wendy Potts, Michael Byatt, Brian Murch, Sheila Varian, John Rannenberg and Mary Trowbridge. A Calcutta was held prior to the actual reining patterns. Brian Murch ran a steady pattern, scoring a solid 139, while John Rannenberg appeared to be “pluss-ing” his circles. Unfortunately for John, he forgot his ﬁrst spins before taking off to start his second set of circles. He would have scored a 142 for his efforts had he stayed on course. The surprise winner was an excited Michael Byatt with a score of 140.5.

New International Arabian Breeders Classic Halter division This year, Scottsdale added the International Breeders Classic Halter division. Anticipating around 80 entries, the show scheduled these classes for Friday night in the Equidome. Response was greater than expected with 160 entries. To accommodate an almost doubling of those entries, these classes were held both Friday and Saturday night. Five judges were utilized for the International Breeders Classic Halter division, using the World Cup Scoring System. A handler could show more than one entry. The horses entered the ring one at a time at a trot, circled in the ﬁrst half of the arena in front of the judges and then preceded to the other end, where many were held by grooms. Each horse was then presented one at a time to the judges. They walked up and past the judges, came back and presented in the typical “halter stance.” Judges then scored the entries with a point basis from 1 – 20 on the following criteria: Type, Head, Neck & Shoulder, Body & Topline, Feet & Legs, and Movement. After being individually judged, the horse then retired to the other end of the arena. Scores were announced for the previous horse as the next one was being judged. Champion Mare in the International division was ABHA Raipur owned by Al Shahania Stud and shown by Michael Byatt. Champion Stallion in the International division was TF Royal Shahbaz, owned by Curtis Westley and shown by Greg Gallun.

A festive atmosphere prevailed for these classes as the entry end and one side of the arena was roped off. Tables, chairs and a bar were set up for all to enjoy the classes and horses close up.

ARHA Reining Futurity Arabian Reining Futurity Champion was TA Mozart, owned by Kimberly Tillman and shown by John O’Hara, winning $20,000. Reserve Champion was Move It On Over owned by James and Susan Meyer and shown by Jesse Chase, winning $10,250. Half Arabian Reining Futurity Champion was JSN Whizzen, owned by Jensen Arabians and shown by Crystal McNutt. JSN Whizzen won $36,000. Reserve Champion was Chic Magnet, owned by Jennifer and Jason Earles and shown by Tyson Randle. Chic Magnet won $15,000.

Signature Stallion Halter Classes The Signature Stallion Halter classes were once again a great success. Always thinking “outside the box,” the Signature Stallion Futurity Committee made a subtle change to the auction itself, moving the auction from the ﬂoor of the Equidome, where it had been held in the past, to Brett’s Barn. No stallions were shown in person this year due to the change, but it could hardly be noticed as large screen televisions showcased each stallion in video and photos. The auction dinner was graciously sponsored by Purina, and 175 stallion services were sent under the gavel. Top selling stallion service was Versace for $17,000, purchased by Jennifer Patterson of Glenbrook, NV. Other notable sire services selling were TF Royal Shabaz for $4,000, Pstrategy for $6,000, El Chall WR for $5,500, and Om El Shahmaan for $4,500. One couldn’t help notice more excitement and buzz this year than in the past, and the stallion services sold on average for higher prices.

Gambler’s Choice The Gambler’s Choice class is one of the most anticipated classes of the horse show. Speed, accuracy and boldness are required to be successful. A competitor enters the ring with 60 seconds in which to jump as many jumps as he can. Each

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jump has a different point value, and the exhibitor may jump them in any order or direction. A successful jump adds that jumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s score to your total, but if you knock it down, no points are taken away. Where it gets dicey is after the 60 seconds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a much larger jump called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Jokerâ&#x20AC;? with a value of 200 points then awaits you. You have your choice to jump The Joker. If you clear the jump, add 200 points to your total. If you knock The Joker down, you must subtract the 200 points. Quite the dilemma! Eight horses braved the course designed by notable jumping competitor Allan Ehrlick. Emerging triumphant in the Farnam Gamblerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice was EVG Allon Dunit, owned by Elaine Enick, and ridden to the win by Kristin Hardin. An interesting side note is the fourth place horse, EVG Gee Dubya, is a full sibling to the winner and also ridden by Kristin Hardin. EVG Gee Dubya is owned by Dana Claywell.

Amish Horse Named Champion Half Arabian Halter Gelding Tish Kondas has always been noted for her keen eye. A few years ago, Tish noticed a handsome chestnut horse pulling an Amish buggy as she drove by. Curious, she stopped and inquired whether the gelding was for sale. He was, she contacted her client, and a deal was struck. That gelding turned out to be Half Arabian Fortune In Brass DN. And now, Fortune In Brass DN is the 2011 Scottsdale Champion Half Arabian Saddle/Pleasure Gelding, owned by Michele and Barbara Capobianco and shown by Michael Wilson. A true â&#x20AC;&#x153;rags to richesâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amish to Championâ&#x20AC;? story!

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Morgan News AMHA Convention The Morgan horse breed was celebrated at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, at the 2011 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Annual Convention, held February 23-26. The event started Wednesday morning with a tour of three local farms, sponsored by the Massachusetts Morgan Horse Club. Educational and entertaining seminars were held on Thursday and Saturday with nationally known presenters with topics ranging from horse health to Morgan history to sports psychology. A special Youth Convention was held for the younger Morgan enthusiasts with fun activities like a pizza party and a horse bowl contest. On Friday, convention goers visited two local Morgan farms, Chrislar Farm in Rowley, MA, and Taylor River Farm in Hampton Falls, NH, where they were able to ride

horses, watch a stallion presentation, and listen and learn from world champion trainers. At the Annual Meeting of Members, Harry Sebring of Richmond, MA, was elected as AMHA president as well as a Director at Large. In other election news, David Earehart of MI and Gayle Singer of IN were elected to represent Region 3; Patricia West of FL was re-elected to represent Region 4; Kris Breyer was re-elected to represent Region 5; and David Bramley of NC was elected to represent Region 10. The event also saw special recognition given to honor those who have dedicated their time and devotion to the breed. The Breeders’ Hall of Fame honor went to Vincent and Kathy DeFazio, Orcland Farm, and Mary Jean Vasiloff. Eitan Beth-Halachmy and Beverley Olson were inducted into AMHA’s Hall of Fame for their many years of devotion to the Morgan breed. John McDonald was selected by his peers to be the recipient of the AMHA Professional Award. The Golden Reins Award is presented to a Morgan

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Alan Aulson and his athletic Morgans.

professional who has a 30-year career in training or instruction. Chris Cassenti, Bob Kellert, and Harry and Carolyn Sebring received this special honor. Kay Thompson was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the Morgan Youth program as the Youth Person of the Year. Jonalyn Gwinup was awarded the Cecil Brown

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Industry Morgan Memorial Sportsmanship Award, which is given to a Morgan exhibitor who has displayed outstanding sportsmanship. Two Morgans received special recognition for their work with people with disabilities. This year’s honorees were Bens Charley Brown from Handi-Riders and Nike Five Time owned by Kathy Saunders. Man and Woman of the Year Awards honor those individuals for their continued support of the breed and Yum Kee Fu and Susan Fu were recognized. World champions Carmen Miranda, Ladys Enticement, and Merriehill Hooligan were inducted into AMHA’s Show Horse Hall of Fame. Connor Chafﬁn Farley earned the 2010 Youth Achievement Award, which is presented to a deserving youth member for his or her commitment to the breed and AMHA. Also honored at the awards banquet were those who represented the Morgan breed at last fall’s World Equestrian Games in Kentucky.

Reduced Registration Fees Recognizing that a number of older Morgans that were not registered were being rescued in recent months, the American Morgan Horse Association’s (AMHA) Registry Committee desired to provide the people rescuing these horses with an opportunity to register the horses at a reduced fee. The AMHA Board of Directors voted unanimously at its February meeting to put the following reduced fee into effect immediately. The fee to register horses 24 months of age and older at the time of registration is to be $210 for members. This fee reduction is effective immediately through December 31, 2011 Registration applications will be accepted for consecutive generations of unregistered Morgans. All other requirements for registration will apply, including DNA, signatures, and stallion service reports.

Morgan Pair Win Little Everglades CAI Morgans came from behind to take the lead, winning at Little Everglades International CAI in Dade City, FL on February 24-27, 2011. With a strong showing of eight advanced pairs, the Morgans continue to put in a strong showing against larger equine competitors who dominate the sport of combined

driving. Standing in sixth place after the dressage and marathon, owner Alan Aulson drove his athletic Morgans with speed and conﬁdence winning the cones competition, pushing him ahead to win the blue in the FEI Pairs Division. Nordby Coalie’s Duke (Caduceus Falcon x Coal Creek Sabra’s Coalie), Nordby Coalie’s Coal Dust (Ortawn Captain Royal x Coal Creek Sabra’s Coalie), and Nordby Shadow’s Sam Spade (Ortawn Captain Royal x Ribbon Shadow SRD) are all registered black Morgan horses. When driving a pair in competition you can alternate three horses in the three phases: dressage, marathon, and cones so all three horses competed. The Morgans are owned by Maureen and Alan Aulson of Georgetown, MA; who are also the owners of the state of the art equine resort Black Equestrian Center in Bronson, FL. This is a very important year for the advanced pair drivers as they are all being observed at competitions by United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) ofﬁcials who will select the best pairs to compete on the United States Team at the World’s Pairs Driving Championship to be held in Conty, France August 24-28, 2011. For more information on Team Black Prong, visit www.blackprong.com/Team or contact BlackProngCenter@aol.com.

Nearly $96,000 Earned More than $95,000 was earned at the 2011 AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction, which took place on February 25 as part of the AMHA Annual Convention. The event took place at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston with Bill Carrington serving as auctioneer and David “Tuffy” Owens reading the pedigrees. The overall top-winning bid went to Dan Kelley of Victory Lane Morgans for his bid of $10,000 for the cover of the November/December issue of The Morgan Horse magazine. Bill and Sammi Hazen generously donated an egg to multi world champion Kim’s Bellegante, which was purchased by Bob Kellert for $8,000. The top stallion’s service was for reigning World Champion Stallion and World Park Saddle Amateur Champion, Dragonsmeade Icon, which went to Kevin Schengrund for $7,500. The monies collected from this auction will be distributed to the AMHA Marketing Program, World Morgan

Congratulations to 19-year-old Samantha Richards of Laramie, WY, who recently was announced as the 2010 AMHA/Team Morgan Win a Morgan Horse Contest winner! Samantha is enjoying her new ﬁlly, CBMF Stolen Kisses (GLB Bell Pepper x Chocolate Kisses), donated by Ann Hailey of Copper Beech LLC in New Albany, OH.

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Club of the Year The Show Me Morgan Horse Club, based in Missouri, was announced as the 2010 AMHA Club of the Year! Nine clubs from across the country competed in this year’s contest. Nominated clubs are judged on their yearbooks that detail the club’s activities throughout the year in eight categories. A prize of $600 is awarded to the Show Me club for their win. Earning second-place honors and a prize of $400 is the Iowa Morgan Horse Association for their notebook. Third place and a prize of $300 went to the Sacramento Valley Morgan Horse Club for their efforts.

U C Cinnamon (1979-2011) By Georgia Denman of Sleipnir Morgan Horse Farm, Delano, TN

U C Cinnamon (UVM Viking x U C Spicy Lass), one of our two daughters of U C Spicy Lass, born in 1979, passed away on March 1st from complications of old age. Cinnie was 32 years old. Until her death, U C Cinnamon was the oldest horse on our farm. When we went to the University of Connecticut to look at U C Spicy Lass in

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U C Cinnamon’s granddaughter, Sleipnir Spice on Top, is part of our herd, and we hope to start breeding her this year, with a planned breeding to Sleipnir Echo’s Finale (Exquisite Sir Echo x Sleipnir Constellation) thus continuing to perpetuate this rare bloodline. U C Cinnamon had a brief show career, predominantly in New England in the 1980s, in training with Les Parker and then John MacDonald. She could do anything from park saddle and harness to western pleasure. A typical Morgan, she floated across the fields, tail flagged. She was the head of our herd and played well with everyone. John, Beth, Michael, and I were with Cinnamon when she passed on. She is buried here on our farm in Tennessee. Her spirit with those of her mother, brothers, son, grandson, and friends, watches over our herd.

Don’t Forget! AMHA Has a New Address Since AMHA moved its ofﬁces six months ago, incorrectly addressed mail to AMHA may be returned to you. To make sure your paperwork is received and processed in a timely manner, please note the AMHA’s new address: AMHA, 4066 Shelburne Road, Suite 5, Shelburne, Vermont 05482

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U C Cinnamon (UVM Viking x U C Spicy Lass).

1980, she was in foal to UVM Viking with Cinnamon’s full brother. Sleipnir Valhalla, when born, became the ﬁrst Sleipnir foal and the inspiration for the Sleipnir preﬁx. U C Cinnamon was in the yearling paddock and peered out at us from the safety of her shed. She looked lovely, but we were not in the market for a yearling, so we did not purchase her then. Three years later, after Spicy’s untimely death in 1983, we bought U C Cinnamon for John as a Father’s Day present.

A newly updated DVD of the AMHA Judging Standards is now available for purchase. With the use of new footage from the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show, the AMHA Judging Standards is brought to life, with each division clearly illustrated and discussed. A perfect educational resource for those who want to learn more about the Morgan show ring. The cost is $29.95 per DVD with $5.50 for shipping and handling (Item #753V). Get a start on the 2011 show season, call Tena at 802-985-4944 extension 203.

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FASH Show Celebrates 30th Anniversary The FASH show committee wishes to invite everyone to attend its 30th Anniversary celebration held May 1215, 2011 in the Warner Coliseum at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, MN. The show is USEF A-rated for Saddlebreds and Morgans and B-rated for Hackney Ponies. The exhibitors and trainers have voted FASH Tri-States Horse Show of the Year for the last four years. FASH features the UPHA Saddlebred Classics, along with some ASB and Morgan Jackpot classes and is known for their hospitality, daily parties, and activities. For more information about the FASH Spring Horse Show, call Show Manager Stephanie Peterson at 763-478-0449 or email info@fashinc.com. Prize lists are available online at www.fashinc.com. Updates regarding the show can be found on the website as well as on Facebook at: FASH Inc. Spring Horse Show.

West Coast Morgans’ Summer Horse Camp West Coast Morgans’ Summer Horse Camp will be held June 13-August 19. That’s 10 weeks of fun with Morgan horses in Odessa, FL. West Coast Morgans (WCM) Horse Camp is limited to 25 students, each assigned his or her own personal instructor. Instruction under saddle or driving is tailored to each student’s experience level, and they teach beginners through advanced students. They even have summer horse camp sessions for adults! WCM Summer Horse Camp offers half days, full days, and weekly options as well as early bird registration specials and group discounts. Check out the details on the West Coast Morgans’ website, www. westcoastmorgans.com, and email Anne Winograd with any questions or creative ideas, AHorseor2@mac.com. Want to see YOUR NAME in Morgan News? Send your information and photos to editorial@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for more Morgan news.

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Quarter Horse Horsemen of the Year The Don Burt Professional Horseman and Horsewoman of the Year awards were presented during the 2011 AQHA Convention Awards Banquet. The awards were presented by AQHA Corporate Partner Professional’s Choice. The 2010 Don Burt Professional Horsewoman of the Year, Sandy Arledge of Rancho Santa Fe, CA, is a true horsewoman and pioneering businesswoman, with success as a breeder, trainer and boarding facility manager. She still teaches as a clinician and volunteers with the American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup. She has served as an AQHA director and was president of the Paciﬁc Coast Quarter Horse Association. The 2010 Don Burt Professional Horseman of the Year, Denny Hassett of Auburn, KS, has served the Quarter Horse industry many years. In fact, Hassett has been to every AQHA World Show since its start in 1974. He is a successful allaround trainer, having shown in halter, reining and western pleasure and other events with many memorable horses. Hassett is also an AQHA director from his home state of Kansas, where he is greatly respected. In 2006, he was inducted into the Kansas Quarter Horse Hall of Fame.

Ranch Horse World Championships Edging out 14 other open exhibitors, Mozaun McKibben and Lil Ruf Catalyst took home the open world championship at the 2011 Pﬁzer AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championship Show, March 10, in Houston, TX. Lil Ruf Catalyst is by Lil Ruf Peppy and out of Foxy Catalyst. He was bred by Werner Hermus of Valley View, TX, and is owned by M. McKibben and H. Zimmerman of Whitesboro, TX. Earning the open reserve championship was Mike Major, riding Black Hope Stik, and taking home the bronze open championship was Fielding Rogers, riding Josephs Catchum All.

Holly Major of Fowler, CO, rode Chica Shine to world championships in all five amateur classes at the Pfizer AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championship Show to ultimately become the amateur world champion. Chica Shine is by A Chic In Time and is out of Shining Smart. The stallion was bred by Rick Langland of Waukon, IA. Chica Shine is owned by Mike and Holly Major. Earning the amateur reserve world championship was Daryl Lund and Sweet Paramour, and taking home the amateur bronze was Jennifer Lieuallen and Chickalena Superstar. For more information and complete coverage of the Pfizer AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championship Show, visit www.aqha.com/versatility.

2011 Executive Committee Peter J. Cofrancesco III of Sparta, NJ, was elected president of the American Quarter Horse Association during the 2011 AQHA Convention in Grapevine, TX. Cofrancesco, the second-youngest AQHA member to serve as AQHA president, and the only past president of the American Quarter Horse Youth Association to serve on the AQHA Executive Committee, is realizing his lifelong dream to serve as AQHA’s president. Cofrancesco has a long heritage in the American Quarter Horse business. Gene Graves of Grand Island, NE, was elected ﬁrst vice president. Graves is auctioneer of Diamond G Auction Co. and is a Realtor for Century 21. Johne Dobbs of Champaign, IL, was elected second vice president. She is the second woman to serve on the AQHA Executive Committee. Johnny Trotter of Hereford, Texas, begins his second term as a board member. Trotter, a director from Texas, is president and chief executive ofﬁcer of Livestock Investors Ltd. The newest member of the Executive Committee is George Phillips, of Sumrall, MI. Phillips is a longtime breeder of American Quarter Horses and past president of the Mississippi Quarter Horse Association.

An App for That The 2011 AQHA Ofﬁcial Handbook of Rules and Regulations is available for download on the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®. The AQHA 2011 Rules digital tool is available through iTunes® to download to the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and is free for everyone.

2010 Frequent Trail Rider Award Katherine Tillison of Wellston, OK, and her 11-year-old black mare, Decks Last Black, or “Saffy,” went on 13 AQHA trail rides in seven states, including Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. Katherine received a Tex Tan® saddle for attending more AQHA rides than anyone else in 2010. She also received an appreciation for the natural beauty that is best seen from horseback. Visit www.AQHA.com for more information.

Bigger Payout! In 2010, horse owners showing American Quarter Horse Association Incentive Fund-nominated horses earned more money per point than in 2009. More than three million dollars was divided among nominated foals that earned a total of 125,706.5 points – making the payout $24.01 per point. This payout is a $2.75 increase from the 2009 payout of $21.26 per-point payout. The increase is primarily due to the elimination of green and introductory points. The Incentive Fund is a multimilliondollar program involving stallion and foal nominations with paybacks to the stallion nominators, foal nominators and owners of the competing horses. The program is owned, managed and operated by AQHA. Want to see YOUR NAME in Quarter Horse News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest Quarter Horse news.

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American Friesian Association ....................................226

Gypsy Vanner Horse Society ..........................................228

Arabian Horse Assoc. of New England ........................219

Lippitt Morgan Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association ........................ 231

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New England Miniature Horse Society .......................231

Training Association ................................................222 New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association ............229 Black Swamp Driving Club............................................224 Northeast Fjord Horse Association .............................225 Equus Survival Trust .......................................................220 Northeast Friesian Horse Club......................................227 Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Assoc. .........................................................223 Foundation of the Pure Spanish Horse .......................232 Friends of Sound Horses, Inc.........................................228

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Arabian Horse Association of New England As most of you read this, the snow and ice will be gone and hopefully the mud will be dried up. Many of you will have already attended a spring show or soon to do so. March certainly does come in like a lion

and I hope it goes out like a lamb. I know much of the East coast got a lot of rain and flooding, here in the north, lots of ice. I have sanded the driveways and paddocks lots more than I shoveled snow. We all think of winter and snow, but I have to say I hate the ice and rain way more than the snow. Anyways, we do not have to worry about that for a while. Hopefully, many of you got to go south for a little vacation and warm weather. I had a plan to go to visit a friend for a few days, and guess what...my maiden mare who was suppose to foal Feb 22 decided to wait two weeks so I could not go… instead I got up two to three times a night for a week and slept in the office. Things we do for our horses. I missed out on our annual snowmobile trip and then my mini vacation... all for a beautiful colt. (he better be a national champion). He was born on March 8, at midnight of course, and in the aftermath of an ice storm . So, needless to say his pending name is Afire’s

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EQUUS SURVIVAL TRUST 2011 EQUINE CONSERVATION LIST Nearly Extinct Less than 100 active breeding mares Critical 100 - 300 active adult breeding mares Threatened 300 - 500 active adult breeding mares

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* Colonial Spanish is a group of related breeds and strains with common ancestors from stock brought to the New World from Spain. See Equus Survival Trust website for a full listing. ** Formerly known as the Mountain Pleasure Horse, contains DNA traceable purebreds only.

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Ohio Arabian & All Breed Trail Society As you read this, ride season will have begun in earnest. As I write it, I am ready to build an ark... Oh well, such is Ohio (and IN, and KY) in the Winter/Spring. At least we are not farther Northeast or we would have gotten hammered even more. Condolences go out this month to two of our members, Maureen Fehrs for the loss of her horse Chance, and Karen Snodgrass for the loss of her horse Sere. I will remind people of this again when it is closer to time, but while it is fresh in my mind I wanted to broach this subject. As of this year, the Board of Directors elections will be done differently. Instead of getting a mailing before the Cracked OAATS Crunch, the biographies will be put on the web site, along with the years each member’s term is due for renewal. The year is when the term starts, so the people labeled 2012 are the ones we will elect at this year’s Crunch. If you do not have internet access, feel free to call me (Mickie) at 937-232-9256 and I will gladly send you a hard copy. Absentee ballots are still available if requested; just call me by the ﬁrst week of September and I will gladly send that out to you. With virtually everyone having internet access these days, this is a much more logical step for the club. We have a new ride added to the calendar: Canter Over the Mountain, Mannington WV, Sep 3-4, Endurance, For more information contact: Samantha Lewis, 304 986 3262, slewis425@hotmail. com Slow news time right now, so I’ll

Annie and Mentor

close. Happy riding! Submitted by Mickie Newnam Our member spotlight for this month is one of our youngest members, Annie Whelan. Annie’s become a familiar site at the endurance rides, with her mom Amy. So thanks to Annie for writing it, and the photos your mom sent are great Here’s her story: My name is Annie Whelan and I am 10 years old. I am a member of AERC (American Endurance Ride Conference) Last month for my birthday I got a new horse. She is a white Arabian mare, her name is Vanna. I started endurance riding when I was eight-years old on my mom’s old horse Mentor AA (he was 24). I rode six limited distance rides that summer. The next year, I borrowed a different horse from our friend, Cindy Young. Her name was Malexia, and I did 300 miles

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Annie at Scioto

last summer on her, including four 50mile rides. My favorite ride was Spook Run at Henryville, IN. I did the 50 really fast and it was a lot of fun. I love to go fast! At home, I sometimes slow down on trail when my mom is trotting and get so behind that my horse will want to gallop to catch back up, and I always let her! My new horse Vanna is very competitive. I am riding her and getting used to her right now. She is a little more competitive than the other horses I rode. She really wants to go! I really hope I can do 350 miles on her this year with my mom. I hope to do a 75-mile ride the next year. So that is my story, Chicken Chase will be my ﬁrst ride on Vanna! You will deﬁnitely see me and Vanna around camp!

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Dressage

Blackstone Valley Dressage and Combined Training Association The Blackstone Valley Dressage and Combined Training Association (BVDCTA) will be hosting the first of it’s three TwoPhase and Dressage Schooling Shows on May 22, 2011 at Camp Marshall in Spencer, MA. The show series will offer divisions from ground poles through 3’3” working in the new 2011 tests. The dressage divisions will offer Leadline, Intro, Training, and Upper Level Test of choice. As always Gaited Horses are welcome. At each show the High Point Dressage Score for both the Two-Phase and Dressage divions. New this year will be a Gambler’s Choice class that offers a payback system. We are looking forward to being able to offer both standard and large arenas for our exhibitors. The other show dates are July 31 and October 2. The first Annual BVDCTA Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Blissful Meadows Golf Club in Uxbridge, MA. The evening started with a lovely Italian Buffet followed by the awards presentation. Exhibitors were awarded with wool coolers, chairs, saddle pads, and gift baskets. Congratulations to all the exhibitors from 2010. Thanks to Awards Banquet Committee, Jennifer Wallace and Missy Tansey, organizing this event. Jennifer Wallace is our BVDCTA member profile of the month. Jenn was one of the founding members of the club and has served as many roles during this time but at present is the Vice222, Equine Journal Affiliations, May 2011

Jennifer Wallace, Becky Kallagher, Heather Lemire, Terry Brennan, Vanessa Butler, and Jill Atherton Nona Bianchi with Cody

Terry Brennan (Secretary), Heather Lemire (Treasurer), Jennifer Wallace (Vice-President), Missy Tansey (President) Jennifer Wallace with KS Madawna+

President and a member of the Board of Directors. She has been active in the horse community for over 30 years with horses in Hunter/Jumper, Saddle seat, Western and for many years has specialized in Dressage. Jenn is a MA licensed instructor and a certified open horse judge in English, Western and Gaited horses. She has been ARIA level II and TWHBEA certified as well. Jenn has competed extensively and some key accomplishments have been; USEF Horse of the year Region 16 Dressage, two AHA Legion of Honor awards, multiple Region 16 championships and top fives. Jenn and her family own and operate BelleMar Farm in Douglas, MA. Nona Bianchi will be offering a “Get Ready To Show” clinic on May 15, 2011 at Beechwood Stables in Sutton, MA. This clinic is set up for the riders to work on tests that they are having issues with … this is great as there are many new tests that riders may not have had the opportunity to get feedback on as of yet. If you have never ridden with Nona you are in for a treat. She is a motivated and

passionate clinician and instructor who will leave you with things to work on at home. She truly cares about everyone she teaches. This clinic is the week before the first BVDCTA show so perfect timing to put the finishing touches on your rides before the first show. As always, the 2011 Progressive Tack Trunk Raffle will be at all the events offering opportunities for people to view the trunk and purchase tickets. Last year the trunk had over $1200 worth of items in it … the raffle is pulled at our November meeting. Visit the website for more information, PayPal is also available. Just a reminder to everyone that BVDCTA meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at Tony’s Pizza; 150 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Sutton, MA at 7:00pm. All are welcome to attend. Please check out our website (www. bvdcta.com) for more information about any of the above events. We also have a fan page on Facebook. If you have any questions please feel free to email (info@ bvdcta.com). Submitted by Missy Tansey

Dressage

Flatlanders Dressage and Combined Training Association Hopefully by the time this is in print, spring has sprung! Unfortunately as I write this, there is still snow on the ground here in Northwest Ohio. This has been one of the coldest winters I remember, and without an indoor, riding was about impossible! But, with spring arriving, so does the busy show season. FDCTA has lots of upcoming events and activities planned. May 22 brings our ﬁrst fun show of the season. This will be held at the home of Marc and Laurie Leyerle. The fun shows are casual events where members get to practice their tests to prepare for showing. With an affordable entry fee, casual atmosphere, and lots of comraderie, they are a great place to work on the next level tests, get your horse out and accustomed to showing, or just have fun! The second fun show will be held at the home of Dale and Dianne Foltz, on August 20. The third show is planned for October 1, at the home of Tom and LeeAnn Kagy. The fun shows are open to current members only. The annual FDCTA Dressage Schooling Show will be held June 18, at the University of Findlay English Farm in Findlay, OH. We offer Intro through First Level, with a percentage class for Second Level and above. We also offer Dressage Equitation, Suitability, and an In-hand Class. More information and an entry

Reid on Flip at a fun show in 2010

Sarah on Reba at a fun show in 2010

form for this show is available on the club website, www.ﬂatlandersdressage.com. The University of Findlay has a beautiful facility, with two indoor arenas with plenty of stabling all under one roof. There is also a large outdoor arena available for warm-up. We hope to have a great turnout, it is always a fun show. This show is open to anyone wishing to attend. July brings the annual FDCTA members only camp. This is a four-day event, held at the University of Findlay Western Farm. The dates this year are July 6-9. Camp is always a great experience with two instructors to help campers work on any problem areas they may have. Registration forms are available on the website. FDCTA meetings are held on the ﬁrst Tuesday of every month. Check the website for the current months newsletter, which will have location and time for the next meeting, and information on any other club events planned. Current membership forms are also available on the website for anyone interested! Hope everyone is getting out there and enjoying their horses. Submitted by Pat Boutwell

Sydney on Raine at the 2010 FDCTA schooling show

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Driving

Black Swamp Driving Club Get ready to roll! Its time to get the carriages dusted off, harness shined, and the horses cleaned up and ready to go! Things are happening and changes are being made. With that being said, lets get started. We had some additional drives submitted, so I am going to start with that. This is the complete listing of the drives as of March 2011. The new drives added will be marked with * beside them. May 14 - Civil War Days in Kenton, OH * May 22 - Independence Dam, Archibold, Ohio Joint Drive hosted by Henry Co Draft Club and BSDC June 3-5 Carriage Roundup at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. June 18 - Higgins Drive at Beechy/ Gingerich Farm, Kenton, OH July 9 - Wyandot County Museum, Exhibition Only, Upper Sandusky, OH *** August 21 - Carriage Display - Cedar Cove, Ada, OH September 25 - Coon Hunters Drive, Tifﬁn, OH October 4-9 - National Drive at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY October 8 - Hites’ Homestead

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Drive, Kenton, OH * October 16 - Parker Bridge, Upper Sandusky, OH November 5 - Maumee Bay State Park Drive, Maumee, OH * December 17 - Christmas at the Farm, Kenton, OH * We still have a few drives and exhibitions still pending, please watch for details and updates in the BSDC newsletter. On Saturday May 14, the Hardin County Farm Museum will have its opening day at the Yost Farm next to the fairgrounds in Kenton, Ohio. There will also be a Civil War Reenactment, soldiers with muskets, actual working cannons, celebrating 150 years. The BSDC will be displaying carriages and sleighs around the authentic log cabin, with dress of the period if possible. Please note there will not be any places to eat at this site. The time of the exhibition is 12:00-5:00pm. Demonstrations will be open to the public, free of charge. Directions to the farm are as follows: take St. Rt. 68 S. thru Kenton, OH to Fairground Rd., turn left to the Yost Farm which is just past the fairgrounds. You can also take St. Rt. 31 S. thru Kenton, to Fairground Rd. and turn right. The Yost Farm is on the left just before the fairgrounds. This is an extraordinary event that takes you back into time, reliving what took place in that era. The log cabin, the carriages, it puts everything together. I also want to keep everyone updated on the highlights from the March board and membership meeting. The board ﬁnalized plans for the Bowling Green Swap Meet in Bowling Green, OH and our Safety Clinic at the Hancock County Fairgrounds in Findlay, OH. There were some other general issues discussed also. At the regular business meeting the updates to the Bi-Laws were approved by the membership. Informative Articles There Current Event Blogs are a

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few changes so please watch for those in the newsletter. If you need a copy of the changes, please let us know. A special “Thank You” to Mike Minges in getting the bi-laws updated. It took a lot of time and patience to get this job accomplished. At the membership meeting we had our usual reports from our officers and at this meeting we had a special speaker. Thom Mezick, publisher of the Driving Digest gave a presentation to the club. He gave us some background of himself and the magazine. “Thanks” Thom for coming to the meeting and your presentation. We appreciate you making time for us. I have also made a request to the hosts of the events this year. If you have a description or any information that would describe your event, please let me know. Directions would be really great, if we don’t get them in the article because of timing, we would like to keep them on file. We are in the process of compiling the information for future use. It has been a busy year for the club so far and we are just getting started. It’s an exciting time of the year, drives are starting, events are being planned and implemented, people organizing and fine tuning their events to make their drives pleasurable for everyone. It takes a lot of time and effort in hosting an event. We appreciate everyone that hosts the drives, the members, and the general public that attend them. If anyone has questions please feel free to call any of the officers (the contact numbers were in the February issue) for additional information. It takes everyone to make these events successful. I do believe that I have reported the most recent happenings of the club. If you would like to send any information that you would like to appear in the article, please email me at higgy122@msn. com , and if anyone would like more information about the club, send me an email as well. As always, everyone is welcome to attend, our doors are always open. Until the next issue, enjoy! Submitted by Roger Higgins Jr, Reporter

Fjord

Northeast Fjord Horse Association April showers bring May flowers right? And what do Mayflowers bring? Why Pilgrims of course! By now the mud is drying up and the weather is getting consistently beautiful for enjoying our Fjord friends. Those of us that were plagued by the snow and mud are able to get out there and ride more and play more. Those winter months tend to find us all looking for things to work on and do with our Fjords. I guess you could say that the winter months encourage us to think more and become more creative as the kids from Red Rock Farm had done with their sleds from a previous article. Well, I do have another such story from Red Rock Farm that I’d like to share. In getting ready for show season one of the things we like to do with our horses is some bombproofing. You see many of the members of Red Rock Farm do competitive trail riding and versatility challenges. On a competitive trail ride or challenge there are obstacles that test the horse’s braveness, boldness, obedience, ability, partnership and rhythm to name a few. One of the biggest obstacles on these rides are the scary ones, so all season we look for things to expose our horses to that’ll help us practice partnership, confidence, understanding, and trust. This year we got our help from the feathered friends of Red Rock Farm. One day member Ben Bankert was in the upper barn speaking with the owner Michelle Moynihan who was grooming her Fjord Anders. In the upper barn lives the rabbit Nobel and two hand raised “hens” (Really roosters) Billy and Bob. While Billy and Bob are not my favorite because I have a thing with chickens, especially roosters, I do admit they are two of a kind and quite comi-

Billy and Pumpkin taking a ride

Benjamin Bankert with Anders, Billy and Bob

cal. Billy and Bob are often held, loved, in a saddle! This obstacle, while a silly kissed, hugged and carried around the one, has come in handy out on the trails farm by their owner Madison Moynihan. when a pheasant has flushed out of the She has her own flock of birds at the woods or chickens have been running farm that she tends to and cares for. They around at their feet. We will not even are used to being handled and don’t talk about the pesky turkeys! You would mind being carried so on this one day be surprised at how many horses have Bed decided to hold a rooster and he never seen a bird on the ground before and Michelle got thinking. let alone flying along in front of them. Anders is a young Fjord just starting While birds, again, are not my favorite out on his trail career and has hit the OH animal they have helped, in many ways, MY GOSH “fives” as we call it. He now to bombproof the horses at Red Rock has noticed there’s a world around him Farm thanks to Ben and his wonderful and wow is it great and scary at times idea! too so he’s on super duty bombproofing. While I enjoy sharing my many stoWell on this night the two, Ben and ries of Red Rock Farm and our horses, I Michelle, decided to see if Anders liked would love to share one of yours. If you chickens, so up went Billy or Bob onto have a story to share please contact me his back. Well Billy, or Bob, decided to at Spookus3@aol.com. In the meantime flap around a bit as he was unsure of his I will continue writing about club news, footing and soon settled in and that was updates, and the goings on at Red Rock because Anders didn’t really seem to Farm. You never know what will happen mind much. Before I knew it both Billy next! Until next time, Happy Fjording. and Bob were atop Anders and getting a Submitted by Angela Young free pony ride. It was the comedy of the night and started the chicken fad at Red Rock Farm. Billy and Bob have each had a turn on all of the horses’ backs at one point or anWe offer delivered: other now. Some We are now able • 20 yards/$240 to $315 of the horses do to offer within 30 miles not like it too deliveries all over • 50 yards/$800 much (of course within 75 miles New England. it’s not the Fjords) • 100 yards/$1200 We also can arrange within 75 miles so it’s another automatic delivery • 100 yards/$1400 obstacle to work on a monthly, semi-weekly within 110 miles on, however, Billy or weekly basis. Ken & Evan Sigfridson and Bob think it’s 125 Fitzgerald Rd, Brooklyn, CT 06234 just great. They sigfridson@juno.com even got to ride

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Friesian

American Friesian Association Overview of the American Friesian Association Thanks to a dedicated group of individuals who love the Friesian horse, the American Friesian Association has been formed. The American Friesian Association (AFA) was organized to preserve and promote the purebred Friesian horse in America, to promote the Friesian Derivative horse in America, and to serve the owners of these horses. The AFA is committed to the breed standard of the purebred Friesian horse, as interpreted from the Friesch Paarden Stamboek (FPS) with regard to the needs of American owners for a healthy, sound horse suitable for performance in the current equestrian world. Our goal is to maintain the beauty and uniqueness of the Friesian horse, as it has been known throughout history. The AFA is also committed to high standards of quality, integrity, honesty, and fairness for all horses and members. The founders recognized the evergrowing demand for an American-based registry for the Friesian. The AFA wishes to register purebred and partbred Friesians while providing equal and fair representation for all horses and owners while maintaining the quality and integrity of the breed. The AFA was born out of a need for an American registry with American rules. A registry was needed for American owners who have felt like they deserved a registry that they believed in, one that did not feel so distant and out of reach. There was a need for a registry whose interest lies in promoting the American bred and owned horses, offering them attainable goals, and allowing for equality for all purebred Friesians. The AFA is also committed to embracing the Friesian Warmblood (Friesian cross) and giving those horses and owners 226, Equine Journal Afﬁliations, May 2011

an association that is everything to them as it is to the purebred horses and owners. Mirrored benefits such as registration, breed inspection, awards, and more will all be available to the Friesian Warmblood. The AFA will honor horses of quality through breed inspections and predicate levels, and we have built these standards into our rules. The AFA will view all purebred registered Friesians as equals, offering the ability to earn predicates and status to all horses based on their individual quality and ability. Inspections will be done using a “blind judging” system, meaning that the horse’s pedigree, owner, trainer, and other information will not be disclosed to the judge(s) prior to their being judged and receiving their scores. For those owners who wish to breed their horses, AFA will offer pedigree information, inspection results, and performance scores to empower owners to make wise breeding decisions. The AFA understands that many purebred Friesian owners may not feel comfortable immediately switching over to a new American registry, and with the foreign based registries not allowing dual registration, the recording option has been developed by the AFA as a good way for owners to “try out” the AFA without putting their original registry affiliation in danger. In this way, the Recorded horses may participate in AFA inspections and other functions. Their offspring may be AFA registered. This gives the owner a chance to learn more about the AFA, see where the AFA is going, and decide if they want to continue with membership and registering horses. Recorded horses may at any time be upgraded to Registered horses, keeping all titles and predicates earned from the foreign registry and/or any AFA inspections. Additionally, the AFA meets the requirements of IFSHA (International Friesian Show Horse Association) by microchipping and DNA testing our horses as a means of positive identification, so that all our registered horses may participate in the IFSHA and USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) recognized Friesian shows. The AFA is also recognized by the USDF (United States Dressage Federation) as a breed registry so our members and

their horses may participate in the USDF Breed Year End Awards. Here are just a few highlights you can look forward to with the AFA: • Sensible breeding practices – AFA will register all Purebred Friesians equally. • Opportunity to belong to a registry that wants to hear your voice and concerns. • Inspections with licensed American Judges and Blind Judging for all horses, Purebred and Derivatives alike. • Emphasis on breed type, movement, and conformation, with athletic talent and ability also considered important. • All honors/status/predicates earned by your horse from the foreign registries will be honored by AFA. No removal of earned status/predicates. Once earned, always respected and held. • AFA Status/Predicate Level earnings. • AFA Supreme Sire or Supreme Dam awards. • AFA Friesian Fun Riding and Driving Log Program. • AFA Year End Awards for many competition and promotion categories. • AFA Lifetime Cumulative Awards for individual performance as well as for production of quality performance offspring. • Timely response to member inquiries, requests, Registration Documentation, Transfer of Ownership, etc. • A place for the Friesian Warmblood (cross) complete with mirrored beneﬁts of a purebred. • Recording of horses belonging to foreign registries, whose owners are not yet ready to give up registration within those registries, allowing participation in AFA inspections, as well as allowing the owners to “try on” the AFA. • Tracking of Bloodlines, Inspection Scores, and Performance records. • A forum for having fun and enjoying our Friesian or Friesian Derivative. Please check out the AFA at our website www.americanfriesianassocation. com or email info@americanfriesianassocation.com or call 912-462-6330 and ask for Button Lee for more information. Submitted by Button Lee

Friesian

Northeast Friesian Horse Club A Message from our President, Michelle Loulakis First of all I would like to say how honored I am to have been elected as the NEFHC President for 2011. It is a true privilege to have been given the opportunity and I look forward to an exciting year for our club. I hope to see all of you at at least one of the club’s many events this year. We are looking for more involvement from our members and there are various opportunities for you to become an integral part of each event and voice your opinion on the various activities promoted throughout the year. I would like to personally congratulate all the 2010 year end award winners on their great achievements. The talent that is encompassed in our club is astonishing! We have quite a group of champion horses and riders that need to be applauded for promoting our beautiful Friesian breed. The judges at the Keur consistently praise the quality of the Friesians from the Northeast. We should be proud that our imports and homegrown horses are amongst the best of the best. In closing, please feel free to contact me with any questions that you have and I will be happy to help in any way I can. E-mail me at msjake429@aol.com. Show Committee Update The ﬁrst show committee meeting was held February 27 at Holiday’s Restaurant in Auburn, NH. The meeting was well attended by NEFHC members and as well as two representatives from the Canadian horse club. The major changes to our show program this year will be that dressage will be held on Sunday, July 24 with the pleasure show starting Friday morning on the 22nof July and continuing with the “Grande Finale” Saturday evening Spectacular on

July 23 the staple of the NEFHC Classic promises all the excitement of years past. In addition to our usual fun atmosphere there will also be a “Farm Challenge” that will be sure to add some fun into the weekend. Stay turned for more. If you would like to volunteer for grounds crew, sponsorship gathering or anything else please contact Pam Moriarty, Show Chairman at moriartyp@graphicpkg.com. Horse of the Year 2010 The NEFHC Horse of the Year for Sandra Beaulieu’s Friesian gelding Douwe along with 2010 was awarded to Friesian gelding two other lucky horses took a prominent role in Macht of the Manor, owned by Lynne and Sandra’s September 2010 wedding. Steve Byers of Manely Friesian Farm in Harvard, MA. Macht is ridden and trained by Ethel Nye of Hillside Equestrian Farm in Auburn, NH. This is Macht’s second leg on the prestigious trophy as he also 2010 NEFHC Horse of the Year, Macht of the obtained the Manor, owned by Lynne and Steve Byers, honor in the ridden and trained by Ethel Nye. year 2007. Macht and upon the back of her Friesian geldEthel have ing, Douwe. Sandra had an “old been a very The redesigned NEFHC Horse of the Year successful Trophy - claimed by Macht of the Manor fashioned country wedding” in Maine with 12 bridesmaids, two team and for 2010! Who will be next? of whom rode in with her on their have won own horses. Sandra describes her many awards over the last five years including being the special day: “Sarah Cabot (daughter of NEFHC member Jody Cabot) rode her first in New England to win the FHANA Fjord gelding Ekko and my friend Lydia Presidents award for Non-dressage. Lynne Rose rode her Lipizzan mare Vienna. I states, “I’m always so proud of both of had a dress made so that it would have a them. They have a bond that is so special large skirt to fit over my horse. It was an to watch - I think Macht would jump the old-fashioned eye-let cotton. My groom, moon for her.” Look for this dynamic duo Katahdin Fitzgerald, rode up on his tracat area shows through the 2011 show tor!” season! Congratulations to Sandra and The NEFHC Horse of the Year is deKatahdin! What a great way to include cided by the highest total of accumulated your love of horses on a such a special points in Model (halter, in-hand), Friesian occasion! Pleasure (riding) and/or Friesian Driving, Thanks for catching up with the and the Open Pleasure Division. The NEFHC! To submit your own NEFHC trophy was redesigned this year and is member news and photos, please email perpetual. It is owned by the NEFHC and them to Kelsey Evans at friesiancrazy@ will never be retired. gmail.com. A Friesian Fall Wedding! Submitted by Kelsey Evans NEFHC member Sandra Beaulieu took center stage last September when she met her fiancé at the alter, seated May 2011, Equine Journal Affiliations, 227

Gaited

Friends of Sound Horses Dear Gaited Horse Enthusiasts, Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) is a nonproﬁt 501(c)(3) sound, gaited horse organization dedicated to providing information and resources for all gaited horse owners through its gaited horse publication, the Sound Advocate, which is printed bi-monthly. FOSH provides competition opportunities for all natural, sound gaited horse breeds, and our Independent Judges’ Association (IJA) rulebook provides exhibition rules for fourteen gaited horse breeds. Our calendar of events page on our website, www.fosh. info, provides information on sound gaited horse shows around the entire U.S., sound gaited horse clinics and listings of various events that gaited horse owners may enjoy. 2011 IJA Annual Judges Training Seminar for Gaited Horses Annual Judge’s Seminar for Gaited Horses, May 26-28, Oak Grove, Missouri. The classroom portion of the clinic is May 26-27, 2011. IJA Judges training focuses on judging all gaited breeds. Auditors are an important component of the IJA clinic and are welcome to

attend. If they choose, they may also participate in the show on Saturday. Please visit www.fosh.info for more information. FOSH Offers $250 Cash Rebate to Gaited Horse Shows FOSH is pleased to announce a $250 cash rebate for show managers that sanction and affiliate their gaited horse shows with FOSH in 2011. Sanctioning a show with FOSH means using the Independent Judges Association (IJA) rulebook which contains rules for 17 different breeds of gaited horses. Here is how it works: If a show sanctions with FOSH and hires an IJA judge, the show is eligible for a $150 Rebate. If a show sanctions with FOSH, hires an IJA judge and uses a FOSH DQP, the show is eligible for a $250 Rebate. Intent to apply for the Rebate must be made to: FOSH Director of Show Sanctioning, Ed Ogg 14610 Rancho Drive Reno, NV 89508 1-775-750-7934 (Pacific Time) FAX 1-775-969-3830 oggone@TurboUSA.com Funds are limited, and requests will be honored on a first come basis. Three Individuals Indicted for Horse Protection Act Violations In March, three individuals were charged by a federal grand jury in Chattanooga, TN with Horse Protection Act violations stemming from a conspiracy to “sore” horses and submit falsified show entry forms. “Soring” is a unlawful practice where items like bolts are driven into horse’s hoofs, foreign objects are attached

to the legs of the animals, or chemicals are used to produce pain and sensitivity to alter the gait of a horse. The four count indictment includes allegations that the names of “nominee trainers” were falsely used on entry paperwork to avoid charges of cruelty and that horses were given shots to reduce their pain reactions to palpation. The soring allegation consisted of placing a bolt in the hoof of a horse. A trial date is not known as we go to press. FOSH President Lori Northrup commented on the indictments, “This is the first indictment in many, many years. This case brings to the forefront the seriousness of the continuing abuse to Tennessee Walking show horses. After forty years of abuse, it will take strong enforcement to finally bring an end to this training and show ring cruelty.” Save the Date The North American Pleasure Gaited Horse Championships are being held in Lake St. Louis, MO at the National Equestrian Center on October 13, 14 and 15, 2011. All keg shod and barefoot gaited horses are welcome, and classes are offered for Tennessee Walking Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses, Paso Finos, Brazilian Mangalarga Marchadors, Missouri Fox Trotting horses and Open Gaited Breed. FOSH is a national leader in the promotion of natural, sound gaited horses and in the fight against abuse and soring of Tennessee Walking Horses. For more information about gaited horses, FOSH or to become a member, please visit www. fosh.info or call 1-800-651-7993. Submitted by Teresa Bippen

Gypsy

Gypsy Vanner Horse Society The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society held its Annual Meeting at the Florida Carriage Museum and Resort in Wiersdale, FL the last weekend in February. A variety of educational seminars and demonstrations were offered 228, Equine Journal Afﬁliations, May 2011

and enjoyed by attending members. The GVHS will hold its 2012 Annual Meeting in Texas. Spring and good weather is upon us. Everyone is getting out and showing and exhibiting their Vanners. Be sure and share all of your news with the rest of us by submitting stories and photos to Pam Litz for the Vanner Banner and to gvbandit04@yahoo.com for the Equine Journal

Gypsy monthly afﬁliate news. On March 19, the Louisiana Equine Council held its Annual Horse Expo. Terri and Paul Martel of Breezy Knoll Farm in Sulphur, LA were on hand with their Vanner mare, Luna to show the Louisiana cowboys there is a new breed in town. Everyone loved Luna and again Vanner magic was experienced by all who stopped by and visited. RFD-TV was there and Terri and Luna appeared on a program sharing the work of the local Equine Council; the local TV news also interviewed Terri and she and Luna appeared on the evening news on that night. A new book has been published and can be found via Amazon. The title is,

“Dreams…Promises…A Vanner Horse Journey”. If you have ever wondered about horses from the gypsies in general, the different names, and as a GVHS member the significance of the name, Gypsy Vanner Horse this is a good book to pick up. Our Canadian members are all excited about a wonderful event they have put together. We share their excitement and gladly announce the first ever Vanner Horse Fair for North America. This event will be held on September 24-25, 2011 at Erin Fairgrounds, ON Canada, in conjunction with Destination Equitation 2011, North America’s first exclusive gathering of Gypsy Vanner Breeders and

Owners to show, educate the public about the breed, and offer their horses for sale. Let’s come together to start a new tradition! For many Gypsy Vanner enthusiasts, an overseas trip to attend the historical Appleby Fair is only a dream. Now a Dream Come True at North America’s First Vanner Fair. Save these dates: Saturday and Sunday, September 24-25, 2011. Additional information and fair details can be followed on Facebook Vanner Fair and at www.VannerFair.com. As always, we invite all who are interested to “Come and share the dream with us!” Submitted by, Joyce M. Christian

Hunter/Jumper

New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association The NHHJA committee is working hard to prepare for our season’s opener at the Cheshire Fairgrounds on May 13-15. We have some exciting additions to the Friday night Jumper night including a three bar knockdown and out and additional jumper classes to complete the divisions. Mark Fromme and Amy Eisen will be judging our list of classes for the weekend. This primarily equitation show is always a wonderful start to the season. Riders can begin to qualify for the New Hampshire

medal, Down East medal and the New England medal at this show. We look forward to seeing our fellow New Hampshire supporters to kick off the season! Indian Meadow, Senator Bell and Different Drummer Farm will also be holding medal-qualifying classes at their home shows. Check their websites for details! The Summer Festival is growing by leaps and bounds with all kinds of additions. A Team Challenge will take place along with several hunter classics, the Stone Pony junior equitation classic, The Eaton-Berube Adult equitation classic and the all-new Different Drummer Farm two-phase equitation classic for riders 21 and under. Also new, an additional hunter

derby for 2’6”-2’9” horses. We are hoping that mother nature will cooperate and we will be able to hold the Derby classes on the derby ﬁeld. The prize list for the Summer Festival is growing daily. There is still time to help sponsor a division or classic. Many thanks to all who have already sponsored divisions, allowing us to put forth a high quality affair! We have joined forces with the NSPCA to have our proceeds go to care for horses in need. Our vendors are also signing on and should provide a real shopping experience! It has been a long winter and I’m sure all of you are with me in wishing for a warm and wonderful season ahead! See you all soon. Submitted by Jodi Fortier

Industry Wide

Southern New England Horsemen’s Association The Southern New England Horsemen’s

Association’s show season is in full swing. The report of our May shows will be in the next issue. Here are our remaining shows for 2011. May 1 – Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, CT Ring – Bill Ritchie May 2011, Equine Journal Afﬁliations, 229

Industry Wide Trail – Ed Golembski May 8 – Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. Ring – David Miller Trail – Melanie Morrison June 12 – Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. Ring – Beth Stone Trail – Melanie Morrison June 19 – Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, CT. Ring – Ed Golembski Trail – Bill Ritchie June 26 – Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, CT. Ring – Kelli Wainscott Trail – Karol Bennett July 24 – Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, CT. Ring – Karol Bennett Trail – Melissa Proulx July 31 – Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. Ring – Jeremy Mimitz Trail – Jo-Anne Hamson August 7 – Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, CT. Ring - Natalie McGowen Trail – Kelli Wainscott September 18 – Colchester Lions Club, Hebron Fairgrounds, Hebron, CT. Ring – Melissa Proulx Trail – Michele Carver September 25 – Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, CT. Ring – Jo-Anne Hamson Trail – Beth Stone Here are our 2011 classes. We will offer ﬁfteen divisions. The following list are those divisions that consist of an equitation or horsemanship class, pleasure

class and trail. Lean Line seven years and under, Beginners English Walk-Trot and Beginner Western Walk-Trot, ages ﬁve to 11 years, Walk-Trot Junior Open ages 12-17, Junior English and Junior Western ages 17 and under, Pre-Junior ages 14 years and under, Open Adult Walk-Trot 18 years and over. Open Western is open to both junior and adult riders. Adult English and Adult Western divisions are open to anyone 18 years and older. Our Saddle Seat and Hunt Seat Divisions are open to junior and adult riders. Saddle Seat classes are Equitation, Pleasure and Road Hack. Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle and Hunt Seat Bridle Path Hack are the Hunt Seat Division Classes. Green Horse Division classes are Walk/Trot Pleasure, Walk/Trot/Canter Pleasure and Trail. This division is also open to junior and adult exhibitors, but they must be experienced riders. Exhibitors in the Miniature Horse Division show in Halter, Hunter In Hand and Trail. We also have individual classes. They are: Adult Open Fitting and Showmanship, Junior Open Fitting and Showmanship, SNEHA Open Equitation/ Horsemanship Classic, SNEHA Open Pleasure, Open Discipline On The Rail, Model Horse, Open Walk/Trot Pleasure and SNEHA Open Walk/Trot Discipline On The Rail (both open to walk-trot riders only, and, new this year, SNEHA Team Classic Pleasure which can be two junior riders, two adult riders, or one ju-

nior and one adult rider. Our Therapeutic Horsemanship classes will be offered at three shows, May 8, June 19 and September 25. Here are our 2011 rule changes: An exhibitor’s assigned number must, at all times, be prominently displayed on the exhibitor’s back or on both sides of the saddle pad/blanket. At no time should the rider’s hair obscure any or all of the number. Without the number properly displayed, the exhibitor will be automatically disqualiﬁed. The use of crops, whips or baiting in order to encourage the horse to perform the pattern in showmanship classes is forbidden. Again this year we are an approved member of PAC, the Paint Alternative Competition. New this year is our participation in the ASHA, the American Saddlebred Association’s High Points Award Program. This is open to registered American Saddlebreds shown in open show classes. This year we again are involved in the Nutrena Club Support Program. Send your tags to Arline Card, 35 Stanton Lane, Preston, CT. 06365. Check our website, www.snehassociation.com for which tags are included in the program. We are looking forward to seeing you at our ﬁrst show Submitted by Cynthia Anne Bowen

“A man on a horse is spiritually as well as physically bigger than a man on foot” - John Steinbeck

A&B

Lumber & Barns Pembroke - Moultonborough - Portsmouth - Nashua

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Jeff Smith

Contacts Bob Austin Charles Noyes III

129 Sheep Davis Rd., Pembroke, NH Route 25, Moultonborough, NH 70 Heritage Ave., Portsmouth, NH 531 Amherst St., Nashua, NH

www.abbarns.com

New England Miniature Horse Society New England Miniature Horse Society Welcomes Foaling and Show Season Foaling season is here at some NEMHS member farms. Karen Rudolph reports a filly “Frost Hill Silent Sephora” (Susie) born February 19 to her mare Investment Farms Mercedes. Susie’s sire is Mccarthys Aloha Silent Partner. Roger, Laurie, Kristina, and Wesley Slobody of Sawmill River Farms report their first foal of the year is a tiny buckskin filly out of SRF Enchantress and sired by SRF Nobility. Additional foals are expected at members’ farms so watch for more photos later in the season. The first of two planned AMHA shows will be held Sunday May 15 at Camp Marshall 4-H Fairgrounds in Spencer Massachusetts. Judges are

Photo Credit: Shannon Troglauer

Miniature Horse

Frost Hill Silent Sephora (Susie), owned by Karen Rudolph of Frost Hill Farm in NH was born February 19.

Gordon Odegard (2011 World Show Judge) and Wendy Weinstein. Please join us for the kickoff to the 2011 Show Season! Full details, class list, and entry forms are on the Club website at www. nemhs.org. Check out the Club website for news, meetings, photos, show details, and for contact information. Please send news (e.g. new foals) and photos for the

SRF Nobility and SRF Enchantress are the proud parents of this as yet unnamed and very shy ﬁlly. Owners are Roger, Laurie, Kristina, and Wesley Slobody of Sawmill River Farm in MA.

Equine Journal and/or the website to Mary Adams, 247 North Stone Street, West Sufﬁeld, CT 06093 (860) 370-9035 or targetsmom@cox.net. Submitted by Mary Adams

Morgan Chantal at 31

Lippitt Morgan Breeders’ Association Dana Wingate Kelley of Royalton, VT, bred Lippitt Morgans under the Royalton preﬁx for forty years from 1946-1986. He produced around 165 pure Lippitt foals with his preﬁx, and many half-Lippitts, in addition. His horses passed on size and intelligence from the blood of Ethan Eldon, and great beauty from the lines of John A. Darling who was at that time, the horse with the highest percentage of the blood of the original Justin Morgan horse. Royalton Ashbrook Darling, a beautiful grandson of John A. Darling, produced over 70 pure Lippitt foals. Royalton Chantal (Royalton Ebene-

Chantal at 10

zer x Royalton Danette) at 31 years of age is one of the last mares alive under the Royalton preﬁx. She is a great granddaughter of Ethan Eldon on her sire’s side, and granddaughter of Royalton Ashbrook Darling on her dam’s side. She has produced eight Lippitt foals, and her blood is carrying on through four of her daughters, and one grandson.

Submitted by Carol Marie Dzindzio, Twin Oaks Valley Morgans, San Marcos, CA May 2011, Equine Journal Afﬁliations, 231

P.R.E. Horses

Foundation of the Pure Spanish Horse You Deserve It! As horsemen we work hard for our horses! We get up before work to feed, clean stalls, and pamper our best friends. We put their needs first, check on them before bed and stay up all night to nurse them when they are sick. We are a dedicated bunch and used to sacrificing for the privileges of having horses. If we go to shows the grounds are usually far away from the hotel and nothing is convenient so it is even more work! We love to do it for our horses, we expect no less. But, there is one place in the entire world where we hardworking horse people get treated as special and everything is like a dream. Everything for you and your horse is luxurious and only a phone call away. You can enjoy being spoiled with your horse! It is a paradise; once you get there you don’t have to ever leave the property because it has everything for everyone! What is this unique place? This very special, very wonderful, fun, and amazing place is the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV. If you love to spoil your P.R.E. Horses and love to be spoiled while having the time of your life you will want to arrange travel now for the National Celebration Event 2011! It will be held from August 30 through September 4 at the incredible horse show paradise, the South Point Casino and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas NV. Yes, it is really true, you can get room service at your stalls and when you drive up to put your horses in their air conditioned stalls the bellmen will come by to give you your 232, Equine Journal Affiliations, May 2011

South Point exterior

High School moves can be seen at the National Celebration Event 2011

room key while taking your luggage to your room. And when you are there to attend the National Celebration 2011 it is affordable too! It is so wonderful to be spoiled! Horsemen everywhere should get treated like this! With ﬁve restaurants, a bowling alley, movie theater, lounges, ice cream shop, gift stores, boutique, coffee shop, spa, full Vegas casino, fantastic oyster bar, gym, swimming pools and two towers worth of luxury hotel rooms what do you think the horse arenas are like? You guessed it! They spared no expense here either. There is even a security system to insure that your horses are safe and sound. The on site blacksmith shop and vet clinic are convenient too. There is even a feed store. The main arena and barns are modern, clean, climate controlled and well lighted. The arena where The Theater of the Spanish Horse takes place seats about ﬁve thousand people. There is a lovely bar overlooking this arena and a huge four-sided

Jumbotron where the show events are highlighted just like any major sports arena. In fact you can even put your farm commercials on the Jumbotron so that everyone can see your breeding stock and farm even if you did not bring them to the show! The images on the Jumbotron are fed to the hotel rooms so if you are a bit tired from your night activities in Las Vegas you can lie on the large comfortable bed in your room and watch the show on the huge ﬂat screen TVs. As you have no doubt ﬁgured out by now, if your partner or children do not share your equine passions as much as you do this is a perfect place for them to enjoy themselves too. The National Celebration Event is family friendly and so are many of the South Point’s amenities. Although children under 18 are not allowed to dally in the Casino, they can walk through it to access other age appropriate portions of the facility. If you only can go to one horse show this year do your horse, and yourself, a favor and make it The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse National Celebration 2011 event in Las Vegas, NV. It is the only P.R.E. Horse Show where luxury and fun go hand in hand. There is no other P.R.E. Show at this amazing venue. Do not be fooled into going someplace else or attend some other imitation. The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse National Celebration 2011 is the show that counts and is the best! Be warned! After National Celebration is over it is almost cruel to have to go back to reality outside the South Point. But there is always next year to look forward to! Submitted by Barb Clark

Quarter Pony

to “share, and pass the baton”, Quarter Pony Association publisher and Board member, Ronda Lange has stepped down from the position. A special thanks to her, for a willingness to share the adventure, and for the many years of service; bringing forth information and news, to the credit of the Quarter Pony. Thank you Ronda, for representing the Quarter Pony Association. There’s “a lot of horse” in a little Quarter Pony! The Quarter Pony is here to stay, and not just another fad. Thanks to enthusiasts’ motivation, and breeders’ efforts, the QP is recognized as a breed to those who choose to appreciate it. There are a number of outstanding breeders contributing - those who carefully select qualities that are pleasing, complimenting the breed. For many, the Quarter Horse just cannot be beat; as far as looks, athletics, and smarts. The added bonus of the Quarter Pony is it’s alluring height, or lack of. Look around, get involved, inquire within – see what breeders are doing. Fall in love with a Quarter Pony. Get to know the associations, and what they represent. Reports from Europe indicate that interest there is growing toward the Quarter Pony. Efforts are being made in the area of awareness and promotion about the breed. Plans are being made for the ﬁrst European Quarter Pony Congress in Germany, summer 2011. It should be exciting as this comes together. European recognition may be another hurdle, as regulations seem to be much different than those of the United States. Through Karin Tillisch, of Germany, as the QPA,

them as a pet in the pasture is simply a bonus. All submissions for consideration in QPA Newsletters, become property of the Quarter Pony Association and no compensation, for use, shall apply. Submissions may be sent to nickistephens11n@yahoo.com. Human Membership Quarter Pony Association P.O. Box 104, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 www.quarterponyassociation.com information@quarterponyassociation. com Horse Registration (QPA Affiliate) International Quarter Pony Association P.O. Box 230, Lyles, TN 37098 www.quarterponyassociation.com/ IQPA.htm registration@iqpa.com The QPA and the IQPA – Please visit both of the websites, to become acquainted, or learn more about these groups. The sites are full of photos and information about Quarter Ponies. The QPA manages all membership services that pertain to the owner/human aspects. The IQPA (it’s affiliate), takes care of horse registrations. The two may be easily confused. Thank you, all who volunteer your time and services to the Quarter Pony Association. It’s folks like you that give the Quarter Pony and chance to be known. These little horses, deserve to be recognized. Thanks is extended to the Equine Journal, for allowing the Quarter Pony Association and it’s affiliate the International Quarter Pony Association, to share its news. Submitted by Nicki Stephens, QPA Publicist

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Quarter Pony Association QPA Publisher resigns - As a courtesy

2011 Executive Vice President, we may experience a window into how other countries are managing breeding and registry programs. Another exciting journey toward the QPA becoming recognized worldwide. Good things come with time. Keep up the great work Karen. Quarter Pony Journeys is an opportunity to share about your ponies, what you’re doing, and how you are doing it. Quarter Pony Association members, please submit stories and photos to QPA publishing. Personally, as a breeder of small horses, it’s been a wonderful journey witnessing the Quarter Pony become increasingly known as a breed. For many years, in my Idaho region, folks would come to me and ask: “What is a Quarter Pony, is it really a breed?” It’s been a pleasure to share my love of the Quarter Pony with them, and yes, that it is indeed a breed. Often times, it seems that people relate to a pony, in general - as a too small, cantankerous animal, limited in use, only for children. Lifetime experience has shown me that ponies generally get such a bad rap, due to un-equine-educated children being left alone to “train” a pony. Seriously this cannot be the pony’s fault, and should not be considered as “training”. I have met a lot of amazing ponies, of various breed, and only very few that I did not get along with quite as well, yet none that could not be improved upon. The Quarter Pony, for me, is tops by far! It’s really quite nice to see impressions change as individuals learn about the breed and the possible crosses, to obtain desired horse/pony qualities, and that height is really the only thing that makes it a “pony”. A horse is a horse. Ponies are not simply small pasture pets for children, but in fact are quite suitable mounts for adults and kids of varied ages. Having

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affiliation coupons American Drum Horse Association Friends of Sound Horses, Inc. American Friesian Association Granite State Appaloosa Association Arabian Horse Association of Maine Gypsy Cob & Drum Horse Association Arabian Horse Association of Massachusetts Gypsy Horse Association Arabian Horse Association of New England Gypsy Horse Registry of America Berks Equine Council Gypsy Vanner Horse Society Black Swamp Driving Club Lippitt Morgan Breeders’ Association Blackstone Valley Dressage & Combined Training Assoc. Maine Morgan Horse Club Connecticut Quarter Horse Association Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association Equus Survival Trust New England Miniature Horse Society Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training New England Region/Carriage Association of America Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse New Hampshire Horse Council

all breed / all discipline

SNEHA

Berks Equine Council Membership Application (Please check one)

❑ Junior $10 ❑ Individual $15 ❑ Family $30 ❑ Business/Farm $75 ❑ Friend of BEC donation _____ Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________ Family Membership, list members: __________________________________________ Breed/Interests: _______________________________________________________ Farm/Business Membership Farm/Business Name: ___________________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________ Website: _____________________________________________________________

New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association Northeast Fjord Horse Association Northeast Friesian Horse Club Ohio Arabian & All Breed Trail Society Quarter Pony Association Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association Silver Heels Riding Club Southern New England Horsemen’s Association Vermont Quarter Horse Association World Class Miniature Horse Registry, Inc.

Southern New England Horsemen’s Association

www.snehassociation.com

Offering English, Western, Saddle Seat and Miniature Classes. Youth & Adult Exhibitors!

10 Shows Per Year/ Year-End Awards Thru Sixth Place For more information or to receive a membership form - return this form, call or email:

Karen Sapia, 57 Lathrop Rd., Uncasville, CT 06382 Phone: 860-608-7577 • Email: sapia_paul_karen@sbcglobal.net Name: _______________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City:___________________State:_____________Zip:_________

Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________ Your signature gives us permission to send you the E-newsletter and occasional emails that are part of your membership package. Mail completed form with check made payable to: Berks Equine Council, and mail to: P.O. Box 6085, Wyomissing, PA 19610

Silver Heels Riding Club www.SilverHeelsOnline.com

Name:_____________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________

Phone:_________________________Email:_________________

appaloosas GRANITE STATE APPALOOSA MEMBERSHIP FORM Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ City_________________________________State _____ Zip__________ Email________________________ Phone ( )_______________________

Youth Name:______________________ DOB: ____________________

Annual Dues: Family: Individual: Youth:

Family - $30.00 Single - (18 or over) $25.00

NAMES List all in family: Name, DOB, ApHC# ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:___________________________Email:____________________

Junior - $20.00

Lifetime - $200.00

Membership includes a one year subscription to the Equine Journal. All memberships expire on Dec. 31.

Mail form and check payable to: Silver Heels Riding Club, Sheri Paplaskas, 6 Meadow Fox Lane, Chester, NH 03036 Note: to qualify for year-end points, both exhibitor and owner/leasee of equine must be a member of SHRC. 234, Equine Journal Afﬁliation Coupons, May 2011

$30 ____________ $25 ____________ $20 ____________

Lifetime: $250 __________

___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

See website to nominate youth, N/P, or horses for year end points. Make checks payable to GSAA, enclose all paperwork & mail to:

Julie Dolder, 796 Meredith Center Rd., Laconia, NH 03246 www.granitestateapps.com

arabians Arabian Horse Association, Inc. of Maine Application for Membership New Member ______ Renewal ______ Membership Year ______ ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (Belonging to AHAME Only) 1. Individual Associate Membership 2. Family Associate Membership (includes children under 18) 3. Junior Associate Membership (under 18)

$25 $40 $17

FULL MEMBERSHIP (Voting rights in IAHA, Region 16 and AHAME) 4. Full Individual Membership $55 5. Full Family Membership $105 6. Full Junior Membership (under 18) $30

Please Note: Due to IAHA rules, full members MUST submit the date when you first became a member of IAHA in order to renew your Full Membership. Date: ________________________ If you are submitting a Junior Membership, please check here ______ Name _____________________________________ Date of Birth (required) _______________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code_____________________________________________________________ Social Security # ________________________________ Telephone ______________________ Please send this Application for Membership, along with your check made out to AHAME, to: Laurie Emery, 222 River Road, Madison, ME 04950

arabians Membership Application RIAHA Affiliate Members: expires the following year on the last day of the month in which you joined. Adult: Includes one membership in RIAHA and AHA. _____ Basic Dues $40.00 _____ Competition Card $35.00

Youth: Includes one membership in RIAHA and AHA. _____ Basic Dues $30.00 _____ Competition Card $25.00

Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________ State:______ Zip Code:___________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________________ SS#: _____________________________ Main Phone: ______________________ Youth DOB:______________________ Alternative Phone: ___________________ AHA#: _____________________________________________________________ Renewal or New Membership (Please circle one)

Any Questions: E-mail: riaha16@verizon.net or call (401) 783-4227 Make Checks Payable to: RIAHA Mail to: Shirley Russell, 77 Palm Beach Ave., Narragansett, RI 02882

breed speciﬁc Membership Application

Arabian Horse Association of MASSACHUSETTS

www.massarab.org

Name_______________________________________Date ____________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State________Zip______________ Email _____________________________Phone_____________________________ Membership Fees: __$15 Junior __$40 Jr w/IAHA __$20 Individual __$80 Ind. w/IAHA __$30 Family (No IAHA) __$10 IAHA Late Fee after Dec. 15th __$10 per horse Year End Awards

__/__/__ Date of birth ( Jr.) ____-____-______ Soc. Security# Adult ______________________Junior Name(s) ______________________ Horse Name(s)

Arabian Horse Association of New England Name: _____________________________Phone: ____________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City: _________________________State: _____________Zip: __________ DOB: _______________SS#: _______________Email: ________________ New: ______ Renewing:______ AHA#: _______________________ Member Since: __________________ Mary Kay Newton Ash Lane Farm, P.O. Box 192 New Braintree, MA 01531 Membership has increased to reﬂect an increase in membership from AHA.

~ Ride To The Beat Of A Different Drum ~ ADHA Membership Application Name: _______________________________________ Phone: ___________________________ Farm: _______________________________________ Fax: ____________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Email: ___________________________ _____________________________________________ Website: __________________________ Membership categories (please check one): Annual Individual Membership (1 vote) Annual Family Membership (2 votes) Lifetime Individual Membership (1 vote) Lifetime Family Membership (2 votes) Annual Junior Membership (under age 18, Non-voting)

____$ 65.00 Renewal? ____$100.00 Renewal? ____$500.00 ____$750.00 ____$ 25.00 Renewal?

Yes / No Yes / No

Yes / No

Would you like to be included in our published Members/Breeders list? Yes / No Please make check to: ADHA ___________Total Amount Enclosed

Make checks payable to: A.H.A.M. Mail to: 5A Farm Street, Blackstone, MA 01504 Memberships include a subscription to the Equine Journal

Send form and check payable to AHANE to:

American Drum Horse Association

American Drum Horse Association 33822 Bluff Dr., Coarsegold, CA 93614

americandrumhorse@yahoo.com • 559-676-7990 www.drumhorseassociation.com

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Invites You to Join Our Family! Name: ________________________________________________________________ Breeder/Owner Codigo if known or if applicable _______ Do you own? ( ) Stallion ( ) Mare ( ) Gelding Birth Date (optional):_______________ Farm/Ranch: ______________________________ Billing & Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ Zip:_______________ State: _____________ Website: _______________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Fax: ________________________________ Cell: ___________________________ Email: ________________________________

____ $80.00 AHA Adult with Competition Card (AHA membership, Competition Card, AHA excess personal liability insurance)

____ $75.00 AHA Senior with Competition Card (AHA membership, Competition Card, AHA excess personal liability insurance) (60 years by 12/31/09)

____ $65.00 AHA Youth with Competition Card (Under 18 years by 12/31/09)

____ $25.00 AHANE Individual Membership

You may also join AHANE online via the AHA website: www.arabianhorses.org

Passage Club - $12/Month See other benefit levels available at www.prehorse.org Please make checks payable and send to: The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse 4001 Juan Tabo NE, Ste. D, Alburquerque, NM 87111 Questions about membership? See www.prehorse.org or call us at (505) 294-0800 or email foundationabq2@qwestoffice.net May 2011, Equine Journal Affiliation Coupons, 235

breed speciﬁc

distance riding OAATS MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM

Northeast Fjord Horse Association

Name _____________________________ AHA # (If applicable) _____________

“Promoting and Enjoying the Norwegian Fjord Horse”

City _______________________________ State ________ Zip _______________

www.northeastfjord.com

NAME: ______________________________________________________________ FARM NAME: _____________________________ PHONE: ___________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP: ______________________________________________________ E-MAIL: _______________________________ # OF FJORD HORSES: ___________

Address ____________________________________________________________

Phone number _______________________ Email __________________________ ❑ New Member ❑ Renewal Member Membership runs from January 1st of any given year to December 31st of the same year. Membership and Horse registration must be current for any competitions and/or recreational riding hours to be considered for all programs.

❑ Full OAATS & AHA Member - Adult ($80) ❑ Full OAATS & AHA Member - Youth ($65) ❑ Associate OAATS Member - Adult ($30) ❑ Associate OAATS Family - Adults ($50) ❑ Associate OAATS Membership - Youth ($25)

CURRENT AND/OR NEW HORSE REGISTRATION FEES

New Horse Recording $15 Renewal Horse Recording $10 One-Time Recreational Riding Enrollment Fee $25

P Junior Membership – $15.00 P Single Membership (1 vote) – $30.00 P Family/Farm Membership (2 votes) – $40.00

Horse Name ________________________ Breed _____ Age ____ Sex ______ Barn Name ______________________ Check One: ❑ New $15 ❑ Renewal $10 ❑ Rec Riding $25 Please make all checks payable to OAATS and send to:

OAATS, Inc., PO Box 231, Rising Sun, OH 43457

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Northeast Fjord Horse Association MAIL NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS AND DUES TO:

Please check the website for forms, schedules, program rules, news, and updates throughout the year!

Rita Maccini, 152 Frank Williams Rd, Shelburne, MA 01370

WWW.OAATS.ORG

QUARTER PONY ASSOCIATION Membership Application

dressage

❑ Junior (17 & Under) ..... $15 ❑ Single Lifetime ........... $100

❑ Single (Adult) .................. $25 ❑ Family/Farm Lifetime ..... $150

❑ Family/Farm .... $30

Sr. Name: _________________________ Sr. Name: _______________________________ Youth Name: ____________ DOB: ________ Youth Name:_____________ DOB: _______ Youth Name: ____________ DOB: ________ Please list additional family members on separate sheet Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ State: ______________ Zip: ________________ Phone: _____________________ email: ___________________________________________

I hereby make application for membership/renewal in the Quarter Pony Association and agree to abide by the rules of QPA and/or the decisions of the Board of Directors.

Signature: ______________________________________ Dated: __________________

A note about points: Both the exhibitor and the owner of the pony must be QPA members for year end award points to count.

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO QPA & MAIL TO: Quarter Pony Association P.O. Box 297 Leon, KS 67074

Blackstone Valley Dressage & Combined Training Assoc. BVDCTA Membership Application Membership Fees:

Juniors Members (under 18) $25.00 Adult Members (over 18) $30.00 Family Membership (not to exceed 4 family members) $40.00

Name: ______________________________________________________________ (Include All Names if Family Membership)

Street Address: _______________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code: __________________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________________________________ If you are interested in volunteering, please check the form below, we will contact you I am interested in helping out, please contact me by ❑ Email or ❑ Phone Make checks payable to: Blackstone Valley Dressage & Combined Training Association, 87 Purgatory Road, Sutton, MA 01590

conservation organization

For more information, contact: info@bvdcta.com

Equus Survival Trust

FLATLANDERS

Working Together to Save Endangered Equines

Dressage & Combined Training Association

Yes! I want to support the conservation work of the Trust. Name:___________________________________________________

Join Us!

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Contact:

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Phone:

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Annual Membership fee: $36 Family membership fee: $36 + $10 additional fee per family member Visit our website or contact Pat Boutwell to receive a complete membership form.

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driving

friesians

Membership Application Name________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________ E-mail Address _______________________________________________ City____________________________State______ZIP_______________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Type of horse driven____________________________________________ Type of vehicles driven__________________________________________ Membership ( ) $25.00 Names of family members_______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Make check payable to: Black Swamp Driving Club Send completed application to: Jacqueline Minges, Treasurer BSDC, 9048 Summerfield Rd, Temperance, MI 48182 Phone: 734-856-6122 Email: JMinges@hotmail.com

American Friesian Association Please print clearly. Send this completed form and fees to:

American Friesian Association, Route 2, Box 60, Nahunta, GA 31553 • (912) 462-6330 Farm/Company:_______________________________________________________________ Your Name:__________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________ City/State: ______________Zip:___________ Phone: _________________________________ Fax:_________________________________ Email:_________________________________Website:_______________________________ Memberships run from January 1st through December 31st • Fee Schedule: All fees are given in US Dollars { } Individual: $40 All households must have an individual or family membership. { } Family: $65

Family memberships available for 2 or more members in a given household (must have same physical address). Please list first and last names of ALL members.

{ } Youth: $15

Youth membership requires one individual membership from an adult residing at the same physical address. To qualify for youth membership individuals must be under the age of 18 on January 1 of the calendar year in which membership is applied for.

{ } Lifetime: $250 Individual membership only. TOTAL FEES ENCLOSED $____________

www.americanfriesianassociation.com • info@americanfriesianassociation.com

Northeast Friesian Horse Club

THE NEW ENGLAND REGION/ CARRIAGE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Membership Form www.NEFHC.com

NER/CAA Annual Dues: $20.00/Family or Individual

The Northeast Friesian Horse Horse Club invites you to join our club formed because of our mutual admiration of the Friesian Horse. We are an official chapter of The Friesian Horse Association of North American (FHANA) & are organized under their rules & regulations.

Name: __________________________________________________________

Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________

City: ______________________State:_________________Zip: ____________

Telephone: ____________________________________________________

Telephone: (____) _______________ Email:____________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to NER/CAA and send to: Alan Retter, 35 Flagg Rd., Hollis, NH 03049

Family/Farm Membership: $55.00 • Individual Membership: $45.00 Associate Membership: $35

Phone: 603-465-2720 • Email: alretter@dsadetection.com

english disciplines

❏ Individual $20.00 per year

VICE-PRESIDENT Cynthia McLaughlin 109 Lexington Avenue Manchester, NH 03104 603-625-8392

❏ Adult

SECRETARY Melissa Barden PO Box 31 Dublin, NH 03444

Thank you!

gaited horses

New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association PRESIDENT Chelise Storace 38 Frying Pan Road Stratham, NH 03885

Please make your checks payable to NEFHC & mail to: Cathy Zine, 115 Waterford Drive, Hanover, MA 02339, 781-829-2086

TREASURER Kelly Hawkins 23 Cobb Meadow Rd Dublin, NH 03444

❏ Junior (under 18 as of Dec. 1, of previous year)

❏ Individual Life $150.00 (Membership year Oct. 1 - Sept. 30) ❏ Family (2 Riders) $30.00 - Parent(s) & children under 18 (as of Dec. 1, of previous year) ❏ Grande Family (3 or more riders) $40.00 - Parent(s) & children under 18 (as of Dec. 1, of previous year) Name ________________________________________________________________

FRIENDS OF SOUND HORSES, INC. Application for Membership 6614 Clayton Rd. #105, St. Louis, MO 63117 800-651-7993 • www.fosh.info ❏ Annual Individual Membership $30 - Includes bi-monthly newsletter “Sound Advocate” and an Educational Packet ❏ Annual Organizational Membership $50 - For your Tennessee Walker club or association. Includes bi-monthly newsletter “Sound Advocate” & an Educational Packet

Additional Donation to help the horses: ❏ $20 ❏ $30 ❏ $40 ❏ $50 ❏ Patron $100 ❏ Benefactor $300 ❏Life $600 All Donations are Tax Deductable Payment by: ❏ Check ❏ Credit Card

CC Number: ______________________________

Exp Date:______________ Authorized Signature: ________________________________________

Street ___________________________City/Town _____________________________ State _______ Zip ____________ Phone ____________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City/State/Zip:________________________

Date of Birth(s) for children under 18 _________________________________________

Phone:_______________________ Fax:_____________________ Email: ____________________

Make checks payable to: NHHJA

Breed of Horse(s): ________________________________________________________________

Mail to: Melissa Barden, PO Box 31, Dublin, NH 03444

Where did you hear about FOSH? _____________________________________________________

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gypsies The Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association, Inc. Preserving, Protecting & Promoting the Traditional Gypsy Cob Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________________ State:_______ Zip:____________

gypsies

GYPSY VANNER HORSE SOCIETY www.vanners.org

Membership categories are as follows (please check one): General Membership (1 vote) ____ $80 Associate Membership (non voting) ____ $50 Lifetime Membership (1 vote) ____ $750 Youth Membership (non voting) ____ $25 Please mail completed form and make checks payable to: Gypsy Vanner Horse® Society, P.O. Box 65, Waynesfield, OH 45896 Or you can submit your application on our website and pay dues through the GVHS store by using your credit card on paypal.

)___________________ E-Mail:_________________________________

New Member __________________________________ Renewal ________________________________________ I currently DO DO NOT (circle one) own a registered Gypsy Vanner Horse.

Type of Membership: ___________________________________________________

Name ____________________________________ Spouse’s Name ________________________________________

Phone: (

Voting: Single: $75 Family (2 Votes): $125 Lifetime Voting: Single: $500 Family: $750 No Vote: Associate Adult: $40 Associate Family: $60 Junior (Under 18): $30

Mail to: GCDHA • 1812 E. 100 N. • Danville, IN 46122

317-745-6746 E-mail: gypsycobs@aol.com • Website: www.GCDHA.com

Gypsy Horse Association Membership Application

Name:______________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City:_____________________________State:_________Zip: __________ Email: ______________________________________________________ Telephone: __________________________________________________ Farm Name: _________________________________________________ Website: ____________________________________________________ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

General Membership - One Vote, Subscription to Equine Journal, $75.00 Associate Membership - No Vote, Subscription to Equine Journal, $50.00 Youth Membership - No Vote, $20.00 Founding Lifetime Membership available through Sept. 30, 2008, $525.00

www.gypsyhorseassociation.org Please see website for mailing information

Farm Name _______________________________________ Phone ________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________ Fax ____________________________________ Website ____________________________________________________________________________________________ I have read the history, mission, goals and beliefs of the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society and hereby submit my membership to the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society.

Come share the dream with us! Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ________________

miniature horses The New England MINIATURE HORSE Society PROMOTING, PROTECTING AND PERPETUATING THE MINIATURE HORSE

President: Clinton Jury, cajury01@gmail.com Vice President: Victoria Chalut, classact143@yahoo.com Secretary: Missy Tansey, missytansey@gmail.com Treasurer: Laurie Slobody, laurieslobody333@aol.com

www.NEMHS.org NEW ENGLAND MINIATURE HORSE SOCIETY, INC. ENCLOSED IS $35 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL OR $50 FOR FARM MEMBERSHIP (2 ADULTS & ALL YOUTH) TO NEMHS FOR CALENDAR YEAR _____.

NAME ________ PHONE____________________ FARM NAME ____ MAILING ADDRESS _____ EMAIL ADDRESS _ CITY __________ STATE ZIP____________ JR’S NAME ___________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH _____ JR’S NAME ___________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ____ MAIL TO: MISSY TANSEY, 87 PURGATORY RD., SUTTON, MA 01590

Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. Membership Application Please complete form and mail with appropriate fee to address below. Please make checks payable to GHRA.

Name:______________________________________________________________________ Farm Name:__________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________Phone:____________________ City/State: __________________________________________Zip:______________________ Spouse’s Name: _______________________________________________________________ Fax:_____________________________ Email: ______________________________________ Website:____________________________________________________________________ Full name of youth member and birth date, if applicable: ____________________________________

Membership Required (Circle One) Lifetime $500

Regular (Annual voting) $40

Renewal? Yes / No Associate (Annual Non-Voting) $35

Foreign (check this box for voting membership ❒ ) $50 Youth (One time only, under 18 years old) $10 Would you like to be included in a published Breeder’s List? Yes / No

Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. • 1611 Old Reno Road • Springtown, Texas 76082 Tel/Fax: 817-677-4272 • ghra@flash.net • www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org A tax-exempt, not-for-profit, educational organization, IRS-501(c)(3)

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WORLD CLASS MINIATURE HORSE REGISTRY, INC. 12009 Stewartsville Rd., Vinton, VA US 24179

Tel./Fax: (540) 890-0856 www.wcmhr.com Divisions: A-34” & under B over 34”-38” Types of Registration: Open, Qualified & Hardship MEMBERSHIP FEE - US Funds Only $32 US $47 Canada $67 Foreign Countries

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Farm Name: ______________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________ State: ___________________________________________________________ Zip: _____________________________________________________________ Spouse/Partner if included ___________________________________________

quarter horses

MEMBERSHIP FORM Please fill in all applicable information: Name: ________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ City:_______________________________ State: _____________ Zip:_____________ Email:______________________________Website: ____________________________ Farm Name:Registered Farm Prefix:_________________________________________ Registered Lippitt Morgan:AMHA #:______________________Foaled: ______________

Membership Options: Voting Membership $30.00 (Registered Lippitt Morgan Owner) Farm Voting Membership $45.00 (2 Votes; Breeder for 4 years or more) Associate/Non-voting Membership $30.00 Mail to: Anne Millett, 25 Knollwood Dr., E. Longmeadow, MA 01028 FOR MORE INFORMATION, BY-LAWS, EVENTS, ADVERTISING, ETC., VISIT:

www.lippittmorganbreedersassociation.com

Maine Morgan Horse Club, Inc. Membership Form

Dues for January to December: $25 - Family (includes all children 18 & under) $20 - Individual (18 and over) $15 - Junior (under 18 years old) $400 - Life Member Special Memberships: To show your dedication to the Maine Morgan horse and support the activities of the MMHC. These special memberships are published in each newsletter throughout the paid calendar year and on the www.memorgan.com website. Below are the levels available and include a full family membership. Bulrush - $60 Sherman - $45 Woodbury - $35

Mail this form to: Karen Marlin, 10 Sea Grass Farm, Brunswick, ME 04011 Name:_______________________________________________________________ Spouse:______________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________ County:_____________________________________Telephone:__________________ Email Address:__________________________________________________________ Other Family Members (please list date of birth for children under 18 years of age): ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ www.memorgan.com

M E M B E R S H I P

Lippitt Morgan Breeders’ Association

A P P L I C A T I O N

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PLEASE SELECT MEMBERSHIP TYPE:

___ Individual $25 ___ Mr. & Mrs. $35 ___ Youth $10 (Aged 18 an under. Must be accompanied by an individual or Mr./Mrs. Membership of a parent or guardian.) Name (Adult Member (s)):__________________________________

___ Family Street: ______________________________________________

Youth, 18 and under, who are joining.) e-mail address:_________________________________________ (for MassQHA use only; will not be shared)

Youth Name: _________________________ Birth Date: ______

Nancy Moos: 781-536-4119 or nmoos@yahoo.com

Spouse: ____________________________AQHA # _____

www.vtqha.com Membership Application

❏ Family $30.00 ❏ Single $20.00 ❏ Youth $10.00 ❏ Lifetime Membership $200.00 Name:_________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Tel #: ________________________________Cell #: __________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________ Youth Name: ________________________________________ D.O.B. ___/___/___ (18 and under) Youth Name: _______________________________________ D.O.B. ___/___/___

Membership includes one year subscription to Equine Journal. Please make checks payable to VQHA and mail to : Lucille Evarts, 3796 Green St, Vergennes, VT 05491 802-233-0567 • evartsl@yahoo.com

state associations Make a Difference – JOIN TODAY! Membership Types:

Occupation: ___________________________________ Youth: _______________ D.O.B. ______ AQHA # _______ Youth: _______________ D.O.B. ______ AQHA # _______

ASSOCIATION

c $75–BUSINESS/FARM

$40.00

Two (2) adults in the same household.

[ ] Family

NAME:

$50.00

Two (2) adults & youths in the same household.

[ ] Youth*

BUS. NAME:

$10.00

Address: _____________________________________

Individuals 18 & under, as of January 1st, 2011. *Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian membership.

City: ____________________State: ___ Zip Code:_______

[ ] Lifetime

ADDRESS: CITY:

$300.00

PHONE:

Individuals, 19 & over, as of January 1st, 2011.

Telephone: _______________ E-Mail: ________________ Trainer/Barn: __________________________________

[ ] Joint Lifetime

$500.00

Two (2) adults in the same household.

MAIL APPLICATION WITH CHECK (PAYABLE TO CQHA) TO:

LISA ROSNER, 57 BOPP RD., CANTERBURY, CT 06331

c $25–INDIVIDUAL c $75–CLUB OR

$30.00

Individuals, 19 & over, as of January 1st, 2011.

[ ] Joint

(No voting privileges; does not qualify as accompanying membership for youth. For other limitations contact membership coordinator.)

Vermont Quarter Horse Association Inc.

Type of Membership Occupation: ___________________________________

___ Associate $20

Make checks payable to: MassQHA MAIL THIS FORM AND PAYMENT TO: Nancy Moos, 1245 Ferry St., Marshfield, MA 02050-1802

USE ADDITIONAL PAPER IF NECESSARY.

For more information contact:

) Renewal Membership ) NEW Membership [ ] Adult

(This is a one time fee, however, if membership lapses in MassQHA this fee must be paid again to resume the Riding Program.)

Youth Name: _________________________ Birth Date: ______

Membership Form

Name:_____________________________AQHA # _____

___ Life (per adult) $200 ___ Riding $25 Program

phone number (____) _____-_______ Check here if you want to receive MassQHA Newsletter electronically: ❑ YES or ❑ NO (Newsletter will not be mailed to you.) Youth Name: _________________________ Birth Date: ______

quarter horses ( (

$50

(Voting privileges for each Adult member;

City: ________________________ State: ___ Zip Code: ________ this membership for families with 3 more

CQHA points accumulation will commence with receipt of membership application and dues.

STATE:

ZIP:

CELL:

E-MAIL:

Make checks payable to NHHC, mail to: NHHC, P.O. Box 32, Ctr. Barnstead, N.H. 03225

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Dateline May - June 2011

20-22 Women’s Camp, www.friesiansof majesty. com. Sharon Re. 802-365-7526. information@ friesiansofmajesty.com. Townsend. VT. 29-06/01 Eventing Training Camp at Swept Away Farm, www.sweptawayfarm.com. 603863-3821. Newport. NH. 29-06/03 Eric Horgan Summer Camp, www. larkinhill.com. 518-441-2176. mhutch5100@ aol.com. North Chatham. NY.

14 Laminitis and Founder Clinic featuring Dr. Esco Buff, www.escobuff.com. Lynn Coleman. 814-745-3730. coleman958@aol. com. Sligo. PA. 16 Cattle Work Clinic, www.hcsaddleclub.com. New Castle. IN. 21 OAATS CTR and Distance Clinic, www. OAATS.org. Mollie Krumlaw-Smith. 513583-5034. mkrumlaw@webcincy.com. Camp Springs. KY. 28 Farrier and Limb Length Disparity Clinic , Randy Rider . 814-574-3196 . ridershorseshoeing@gmail.com. University Park. PA.

Newton. NH. 21 CVDA Expanding Your Basics Clinic, www. CVDA.org. Sharon. VT. 28 Tyrone Farm Riding and Jumping Clinic, www.tyronefarm.com. Susan Boone. 860-9283647. events@tyronefarm.com. Pomfret. CT. 28 Farrier and Limb Length Disparity Clinic , www.das.psu.edu. Andrea Graeff-Kocher. 814-863-3957. agraeff@psu.edu. University Park. PA. 30 Cross Country Clinic with Stephie Baer , www.coursebrookfarm.com . Laura Chandra . 617-256-3818. info@coursebrookfarm.com. Sherborn. MA.

June

10-12 Horse Fever for the Ladies: Horsemanship Camp, www.crosbyequilibrium.com. Dorothy Crosby. 603-446-3685. crosbyequi-librium@gmail.com. Stoddard . NH. 14-15 CVDA Adult Dressage Camp, www. CVDA.org. Terri Satterlee. 802-228-2103. tfglover@tds.net. S. Woodstock. VT. 19-25 Pony Farm Summer Camp, www. PonyFarm.com. Boo Martin. 603-654-6308. boomartin@ponyfarm.com. Temple. NH. 24-26 Womens Camp, www.friesiansofmajesty. com. Sharon Re. 802-365-7526. information@ friesiansofmajesty.com. Townsend. VT. 26-07/09 Pony Farm Summer Camp, www. PonyFarm.com. Boo Martin. 603-654-6308. boomartin@ponyfarm.com. Temple. NH. 27-07/01 Gelinas Farm Adult Horsemanship Camp, www.GelinasFarm.com. 603-2257024. Joanne@GelinasFarm.com. Pembroke. NH. 28-30 Horse Fever for Kids: Horsemanship Mini Camp, www.crosbyequi-librium.com. Dorothy Crosby. 603-446-3685. crosbyequilibrium@gmail.com. Stoddard . NH.

03-05 Brent Graef Clinic, www.BrentGraef.com. Edwardsville. IL. 16-19 Joe Wolter Clinic at 7 Springs Farm, www.7SFarm.com. Dick McCoy. Lara@7SFarm. com. 908-238-9587. Pittstown. NJ. 24-26 Brent Graef Clinic, www.BrentGraef.com. St. Leonard. MD. 25-26 Scioto Run, www.OAATS.org. Mollie Krumlaw-Smith. 513-583-5034. mkrumlaw@ webcincy.com. Chillicothe. OH. 27-29 Brent Graef Clinic, www.BrentGraef.com. Newton Square. PA. 27-31 O’Connor Eventing Clinic, www. oconnoreventteam.com. Brian and Penny Ross. 540-348-1152. vht@cfw.com. Lexington. VA.

03-05 NYSHC 24th Annual 3-day Competitive Trail Riding Clinic, www.NYSHC.org . Eva Norris. 607-693-4024.. Eva83919@aol.com. Brookfield. NY. 05 Enhancing the Relationship Course, www. JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@ gmail.com. High Falls. NY. 07-09 Tom Curtin Clinic, Ranch Horse Versatility, www.GelinasFarm.com. 603-2257024. Joanne@GelinasFarm.com. Pembroke. NH. 10-12 Tom Curtin Clinic, Colt Starting and Horsemanship, www.GelinasFarm.com. 603-225-7024. Joanne@GelinasFarm.com. Pembroke. NH. 11 Educated Equestrians Fly Spray Making Workshop, www.JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@gmail.com. High Falls. NY. 11 Basic Obstacles Clinic, www. GentleDoveFarm.com. 585-738-7477. JKLong@rochester.rr.com . Nunda. NY. 12 Enhancing the Relationship Course, www. JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@ gmail.com. High Falls. NY. 12 Advanced I Obstacles Clinic, www. GentleDoveFarm.com. 585-738-7477. JKLong@rochester.rr.com . Nunda. NY. 13 Tom Curtin Clinic, Cow Work, www. GelinasFarm.com. 603-225-7024. Joanne@ GelinasFarm.com. Pembroke. NH. 19 Enhancing the Relationship Course, www. JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@ gmail.com. High Falls. NY. 25 Hampshire County Riding Club Trailer Clinic, www.hampshirecountyridingclub.com. Diana Harris. 413-634-0167. Goshen. MA. 26 Dressage Clinic with Lois Yukins, www. snhdcta.org. Karen O’Malley. 603-382-7044. Atkinson. NH. 27-07/01 Different Drummer Farm Equitation Intensive, www.differentdrummerfarm.com. 603-483-2234. jodiddf@gmail.com. Camdia. NH.

Camps Northeast May

Clinics, Seminars, Symposiums Mid-Atlantic/Midwest May 01 Cheshire Competitive Trail Clinic, www. ectra.org. Kim Colket. 610-933-7074. rkcolket@verizon.net. Kennett Square. PA. 02 Before You Call the Vet, Eye Emergencies, www.hcsaddleclub.com. New Castle. IN. 05-09 Barrel Racing Clinic, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. horseparkofnj@aol. com. Allentown. NJ. 13-15 Greg Eliel Clinic at 7 Springs Farm, www.7SFarm.com. Dick McCoy. Lara@7SFarm. com. 908-238-9587. Pittstown. NJ. 13-15 Geoff Teal Clinic, www.bullrunec.com. Lynda Zema. 847-987-7300. lzema@bullrunec. com. Elburn. IL.

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Northeast May 01 Group Introduction to Carriage Driving , www.carriage-barn.com. 603-378-0140. Newton. NH. 01 Introduction to Versatility Ranch Horse Showing, www.nhqha.com. Sarah Russell. 603-753-4262. srussell@nhqha.com. Pembroke. NH. 07 CVDA Critique Day, www.CVDA.org. Jean Sangdahl. 802-484-5914. S. Woodstock. VT. 07-08 Lisa Singer Clinic, www.SeaCoastFarm. com. Wales. ME. 08 Group Introduction to Carriage Driving , www.carriage-barn.com. 603-378-0140. Newton. NH. 08 Mary Gray Driving Clinic, www. WayfarerFarm.com. Danville. NH. 10 Joe Forest Jumping Clinic, www.equine. unh.edu/events. Liz Oertel. 603-862-0027. liz. oertel@unh.edu. Durham. NH. 14-15 Combined Training Clinic with Steuart Pittman Jr., www.snhdcta.org. Lisa Smith. 603-458-5944. Madbury. NH. 14-15 Ranch Versatility Clinic, www. farmheritage.com. 413-527-1612. Easthampton. MA. 15 Group Introduction to Carriage Driving , www.carriage-barn.com. 603-378-0140.

DATELINE

Other Locations May 01 Eventing Clinic at Briar Fox Farm, www. thehorsefarm.com. 316-775-5512. briarfox@ aol.com. Augusta. KS. 13-15 Brent Graef Clinic, www.BrentGraef.com. Davis. CA. 14-15 Lone Tree Farm Cross Country Clinic, www.lonetreefarm.net. 209-874-3401 . lonetree.ca@gmail.com. Waterford. CA. 20-22 Photographer of the American West Photo Workshop, www.DrsPhoto.net. 208726-5191, ext 1. Tess@DrsPhoto.net. Mackay. ID. 20-22 Brent Graef Clinic, www.BrentGraef.com. Rogue River. OR. 21-22 Jan Ebeling Clinic Series, www. derbyfarms.com. Pam Pentz. 425-483-9583 . pam@derbyfarms.com. Woodinville. WA.

June 06-07 Eventing Clinic at Briar Fox Farm, www. thehorsefarm.com. 316-775-5512. briarfox@ aol.com. Augusta. KS. 10-12 Photographer of the American West Photo Workshop, www.DrsPhoto.net. 208726-5191, ext 1. Tess@DrsPhoto.net. Mackay. ID. 16 Obstacles Made Easy Trail Clinic, www. gaitedgala.com. Val Delana. 903-675-2953. tnwalking3@sbcglobal.net. Athens. TX. 30-31 Lone Tree Farm Cross Country Clinic, www.lonetreefarm.net. 209-874-3401 . lonetree.ca@gmail.com. Waterford. CA.

Southeast May 21 Farrier Spring Fling, www. caseyhorseshoeing.com . 706-397-8909. RCaseySch@aol.com. Lafayette. GA. 22 GDCTA Hunter Equitation Clinic, www. simplesite.com/newclassichorseshows. Sara Juriceck. 404-386-1651. sadie1@mindspring. com. Cartersville. GA. 28-29 Linda Allen Clinic, www.icon-sporthorses. com. Craig Allen. 865-607-3795. craig@iconsporthorses.com. Friendsville. TN.

June 10-12 Brent Graef Clinic, www.BrentGraef.com. Gay. GA. 17-19 Brent Graef Clinic, www.BrentGraef.com. Bahama. NC. 18 B&M Stables Group Horsemanship Lessons, www.ipass.net/blaine_mclaughlin. Michele McLaughlin. 919- 934-1344. sileeno@ipass. net. Four Oaks. NC. 19 GDCTA Hunter Equitation Clinic, www. simplesite.com/newclassichorseshows. Sara Juriceck. 404-386-1651. sadie1@mindspring. com. Cartersville. GA.

Dressage & Eventing Mid-Atlantic/Midwest May 07 The Meadow Dressage, www. meadowshows.com 609-261-0601 . meadowshows@verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ. 08 Friendly Horseman’s Club Dressage Schooling Show, Alice Hummel. 717-4842222. Denver. PA. 11-15 Jersey Fresh, www.horseparkofnew jersey.com. Jane Cory. 609-259-0170. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 14 Evergreen Farm Schooling Show, www. evergreenfarm.info. 540-955-0529. evergreendors@juno.com. Berryville. VA. 16 ESDCTA Cross Country Schooling, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. Terri Masters. 609912-9401. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 20-22 Virginia Starter Horse Trials, www. VAHorseTrials.com. Brian and Penny Ross. 540348-1152. vht@cfw.com. Lexington. VA. 21 Burlwood at Equine Line, Mary Johnson. 269-664-4223. equineline@mei.net. Plainwell. MI. 21-22 Three Phase at Shaker Village, www. threephaseevent.org. clk1ky@aol.com. 859321-7783. Harrodsburg. KY. 27-29 ESDCTA Memorial Day, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. Terri Masters. 609912-9401. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 27-29 KDA Spring Warm-up Show, www. kentuckydressageassociation.org. Sheila Worth. 859-351-4137. Lexington. KY. 27-29 Mayfest at the Park Horse Trials, www. champagnerun.com. Maggie Wright. 859-6212478. Lexington. KY. 29 ESDCTA Cross Country Schooling, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. Terri Masters. 609912-9401. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ.

June 04 The Meadow Dressage, www. meadowshows.com. 609-261-0601 . meadowshows@verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ. 04 Mystic Marsh, Darla Maybee. 269-623-3878. mystics@mysticmarshfarm.com. Delton. MI. 04-05 NJ Pony Club Dressage Rally and Starter Horse Trials, www.horseparkofnewjersey. com. Cathy Brogan. 908-510-7999. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 11 Evergreen Farm Schooling Show, www. evergreenfarm.info. 540-955-0529. evergreendors@juno.com. Berryville. VA. 12-13 Derbyshire Farms Horse Trial I, www. derbyshirefarms.com. Lucinda Henderson. 269429-7259. henderson@qtm.net. Stevensville. MI. 19 Friendly Horseman’s Club Dressage Schooling Show, Alice Hummel. 717-4842222. Denver. PA. 24-26 Mid South Pony Club Rally, www. midsouthponyclub.org. Nancy Smith. 256-6530997. Lexington. KY.

25 Crossroads at QRC Combined Tests, www.QuentinRidingClub.com. Steph@ CrossRoadShows.com. Quentin. PA. 25 High Point Stables, Lindsey Vanderlaan. 517490-7013. linsdey@highpointstablesllc.com. Charlotte. MI. 30-07/01 Dressage by the Bay, Week 1, www. horseshowsbythebay.com. Alex Rheinheimer. 561-723-6287. alexrheinheimer@aol.com. Traverse City. MI.

Northeast May 01 Sunday Annual Open Combined Test and Open Jumpers , www.mhcriding.com. 413538-2493, ext 1.. S. Hadley. MA. 01 Annual Open Combined Test and Dressage , www.mhcriding.com. Joy Collins. 413-5382493. jcollins@mtholyoke.edu. S. Hadley. MA. 01 Sons of the Wind Dressage Schooling Show, www.LusitanoFarm.com. 978-4239619. vsilva@lusitanofarm.com. Merrimack. MA. 01 Far Meadow Farm Combined Test and Dressage Show, www.farmeadowfarm. com. Katie Rocco. 860-567-9850. info@ farmeadowfarm.com. Morris. CT. 01 TSHA Dressage Shows, www. tristatehorsemen.com. 860-564-4700. Oneco. CT. 01 Flatlands Equestrian Center Combined Test and Dressage Schooling Show, www. Flatlands-Equestrian.com . Rehoboth. MA. 01 Course Brook Farm 2-Phase and Dressage Show , www.coursebrookfarm.com . Laura Chandra . 617-256-3818. info@ coursebrookfarm.com. Sherborn. MA. 07 Horsemen’s Club Benefit XC Schooling Day, www.equine.unh.edu/events. Liz Oertel. 603862-0027. liz.oertel@unh.edu. Durham. NH. 07 Tyrone Farm Cross Country Schooling, www.tyronefarm.com. Susan Boone. 860-9283647. events@tyronefarm.com. Pomfret. CT. 07-08 King Oak Spring Horse Trials, www. kingoakfarm.com. Fran and Tom Cross. 413527-4454 . inquiries@kingoakfarm.com. Southampton. MA. 08 CVDA Spring Schooling Show, www. CVDA.org. Jean Sangdahl. 802-484-5914. S. Woodstock. VT. 09 Member’s Day Dressage, www.gmhainc. org. 802-475-1509. kmanner@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT. 14-15 NEDA Spring Dressage Show, www. neda.org. Paul Cormier. 508-995-5988. SpringShow@neda.org. Marshfield. MA. 15 First Annual Two-Phase Schooling Show, www.woodvilletrailbusters4hclub.org. Sue Lukey. 508-435-4129. slukey07@yahoo.com. Hopkinton. MA. 15 Groton Pony Club Fall Three-Phase Schooling Show, Lisa Doyle. 603-930-7576. Groton. MA. 15 Oak Rise Farm Dressage/2-Phase Show, www.OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 15 Lollipop Farm Schooling Dressage Series, www.lollipopdressage.com . lsigfridson@juno. com. Brooklyn. CT.

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15 Oak Rise Farm Gaited Dressage Series, www.OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 15 SMDA Dressage Schooling Show, www. southernmainedressage.com. Robyn Cuffey . 207-929-6562. robyn@sacoriver.net. Hollis Center. ME. 15 Great Vista Farm , www.GreatVistaFarm. com. Sarah Dalton Morrie. sdmgreatvista@ wildblue.net. Fort Plain. NY. 15 Woodville Trailbusters Annual Combined Test, Melissa Remillard. 774-641-5112. mlukey79@yahoo.com. Hopkinton. MA. 15 Independence Stable Dressage Schooling Show, www.indepencencestablellc. com. Dottie Brittingham . 413-2840371. independencestable@yahoo.com . Belchertown. MA. 21-22 Horses and Hounds Dressage Schooling Show, www.HorsesandHoundsStables.com. 845-895-9376. DM@hvc.rr.com. Gardiner. NY. 22 BVDCTA Two-Phase and Dressage Show, www.BVDCTA.com. Missy Tansey. 508-9178488. info@bvdcta.com. Spencer. MA. 22 Annual Foss Farm Two Phase, www.onbpc. ponyclub.org. Katherine LoChiatto. 781-2575551. vlochiatto@comcast.net. Carlisle. MA. 22 MRF Dressage Schooling Show, www. mrfdressage.com. Michele Routhier. 603-4908958. mrfdressage@aol.com. Nottingham. NH. 28 Mystic Valley Horse Trials, www. MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-464-7934. mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.net. Gales Ferry. CT. 28 Hitching Post Farm Schooling Horse Trial, www.HitchingPostFarm.com. Laurie Hudson. 802-763-8164. laurie@hitchinpostfarm.com. South Royalston. VT. 28-29 Dressage at Saratoga, www.enydcta.org. Regina Cristo. RCristo@nycap.rr.com. Saratoga Springs. NY. 29 Horse Power Dressage Series, www. WILDAIREFARM.com . Nancy Digregorio . 508765-0641 . Southbridge. MA. 29 Spring Combined Tests, www.gmhainc.org. 802-475-1509. kmanner@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT.

12 Larkin Hill Horse Trials, www.larkinhill.com. 518-441-2176. mhutch5100@aol.com. North Chatham. NY. 12 Stadium Practice Event, www.wndrc.com. Kathryn West McLeod. kwest978@comcast.net . West Newbury . MA. 17-19 June Dressage Show, www.gmhainc. org. 802-475-1509. kmanner@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT. 25-26 UNH June Dressage Show, www.equine. unh.edu/events. Liz Oertel. 603-862-0027. liz. oertel@unh.edu. Durham. NH. 26 Great Vista Farm Schooling Horse Trials, www.GreatVistaFarm.com. Sarah Dalton Morrie. sdmgreatvista@wildblue.net. Fort Plain. NY. 26 TSHA Dressage Shows, www. tristatehorsemen.com. 860-564-4700. Oneco. CT.

Other Locations May 14-15 Summer Dressage I at El Sueno, www. elsuenoequestriancenter.com. Suzi Kuykendall . 818-269-2911. Somis. CA. 15 Prix Caprilli Test and Combined Test, www.LakeOswegoHunt.com. 503-636-0674. generalmanager@lakeoswegohunt.com. Lake Oswego. OR. 28-29 Spring Horse Trials, www.thehorsefarm. com. 316-775-5512. briarfox@aol.com. Augusta. KS.

June 10-12 QPEE Horse Trials, www.QPEE.org. christy@powersourcemidwest.com. St. Louis. MO. 18-19 Summer Dressage II at El Sueno, www. elsuenoequestriancenter.com. Suzi Kuykendall. 818-269-2911. Somis. CA. 24-25 WDHA Dressage and Sport Horse Show, www.region10arabians.com. Candy Ziebell. 262-363-3640. Waukesha. WI.

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May

03-05 VADA/Nova Summer Dressage, www. vadanova.org. Bettina Longaker . Vadvirag8@ gmail.com. Leesburg. VA. 04-05 June Horse Trials, www.gmhainc.org. 802-475-1509. kmanner@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT. 05 Horse Power Dressage Series, www. WILDAIREFARM.com . Nancy Digregorio . 508765-0641 . Southbridge. MA. 10-12 Mystic Valley Dressage Show, www. MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-464-7934. mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.net. Gales Ferry. CT. 12 Oak Rise Farm Dressage 2-Phase Show, www.OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 12 Oak Rise Farm Gaited Dressage Series, www.OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 12 SMDA Dressage Schooling Show, www. southernmainedressage.com. Robyn Cuffey . 207-929-6562. robyn@sacoriver.net. Hollis Center. ME.

06-08 Poplar Place Horse Trial, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 07 GDCTA Dressage/Combined Tests Series, www.simplesite.com/newclassichorseshows. Sara Juriceck. 404-386-1651. sadie1@ mindspring.com. Gainesville. GA. 07-08 Carolina Region Pony Club Rally, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. Sue Meier. 919-2008004. Raeford. NC. 14 Red Horse Stables One Day Three-Phase and Dressage Schooling Show, www. RedHorseStables.com. 770-258-0444. Carrolton. GA. 21 Oxer Farm CT and Three-Phase, www. OxerFarm.com. 770-654-3934. Sandra@ OxerFarm.com. Clermont. GA. 21-22 Gold Coast Dressage , www. wellingtonclassicdressage.com. Noreen O’Sullivan. 561-227-1570. nosullivan@ wellingtonclassicdressage.com. West Palm Beach. FL.

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21-22 Poplar Place Dressage Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 22 Oxer Farm Dressage on Sunday, www. OxerFarm.com. 770-654-3934. Sandra@ OxerFarm.com. Clermont. GA. 28 May Starter Horse Trials, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. 910-875-2074. Raeford. NC. 29 Cross Country Schooling, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. 910-875-2074. Raeford. NC.

June 04 Oxer Farm Dressage and CT, www. OxerFarm.com. 770-654-3934. Sandra@ OxerFarm.com. Clermont. GA. 04-05 Poplar Place Horse Trial, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 11 GDCTA Dressage/Combined Tests Series, www.simplesite.com/newclassichorseshows. Sara Juriceck. 404-386-1651. sadie1@ mindspring.com. Gainesville. GA. 11 Red Horse Stables One Day Three-Phase and Dressage Schooling Show, www. RedHorseStables.com. 770-258-0444. Carrolton. GA. 12 Lumber River Horse Trials, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. 910-875-2074. Raeford. NC. 13 Cross Country Schooling, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. 910-875-2074. Raeford. NC. 18-19 Summer Time Blues, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. Kay Whitlock. 910692-8467. Raeford. NC. 18-19 Poplar Place Dressage Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 19 Gold Coast Dressage Schooling, www. wellingtonclassicdressage.com. Noreen O’Sullivan. 561-227-1570. nosullivan@ wellingtonclassicdressage.com. West Palm Beach. FL. 23-24 Wellington Classic Dressage in the Tropics I & II, www.wellingtonclassicdressage. com. Noreen O’Sullivan. 561-227-1570. nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com. West Palm Beach. FL. 25 Poplar Place Schooling Dressage Show, www.PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA.

Driving Mid-Atlantic/Midwest May 06-08 New Jersey Competitive Trail Ride and Drive, www.ectra.org. Lyn Kamer. 856-7402869. mustangdr@att.net. Shamong. NJ.

June 03-05 Carriage Round-Up, Charles Poppe. 513315-7143. Lexington. KY. 12 Brandywine Carriage Driving Show, www. bvdc.org. Margaret Gillet. margaretgrillet@ yahoo.com. Elkton. MD.

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We offer full divisions of both the English Pleasure and Country English Pleasure with Coliseum Judge, Gayle Lampe of Fulton, MO. More Sport Horse under saddle classes and an extended In-Hand division complete with ATH. Plus an ALL NEW Hunter Hack division with Janet Henderson of Ontario, Canada. Dressage through fourth level “R” Dressage Judge, Lisa Hyslop of Loxahatchee, FL.

Win Big! $100 random draw classes in each performance section. Annual Walk/Trot/Jog Benefit Class, all seats and all ages in memory of John Cinelli. All proceeds from class entries go to the Cure Starts Now Foundation.

New this year! A stick horse benefit parade for those non-horse owners/spectators to help our benefit class!

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DATELINE

RIDING ESSENTIALS lessons • show • camp

17-19 Columbus Carriage Classic, www.columbuscarriageclassic. com. Nancy Osterhaus. 920-623-4925. nancy@ ColumbusCarriageHouse.com. Columbus. WI.

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14 Brown Bag 15-Mile Drive, www.verda.org. Deb Fisk. debra.j.fisk@dartmouth.edu. S. Royalton. VT. 14 Driving Two Phase Event, www.gmhainc.org. 802-4751509. kmanner@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT. 15 Bare Bones 30-Mile Drive, www.verda.org. Deb Fisk. 802-763-8551. debra.j.fisk@ dartmouth.edu. S. Royalton. VT. 15 Arena Driving Trial, www. gmhainc.org. 802-475-1509. kmanner@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT.

June 12 GMHA 25 Competitive Trail Ride and Drive, www.ectra. org. June Hamel. 802-4571509. june@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT. 18-19 Orleton Farm 13th Annual Pleasure Driving Show , www. colonialcarriage.org . Carol Frank. 518- 459-1235. carol. frank@saratogadriving.com . Stockbridge. MA.

Other Locations June 24-26 Summer Festival CDE 2011 , www.claystationhorsepark.com. Debbi Packard. 916-687-7948. claystationhorsepark@frontiernet. net. Wilton. CA.

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02-05 Vermont Dairy Festival, www.vermontdairyfestival.com. Robert Mats. 802-933-5921. Enosburg Falls. VT.

Other Locations June 10-11 Burnett Fair and Rodeo, www.urodeo.com. Burnett. TX.

Horse Shows Mid-Atlantic/Midwest May 01 Hidden Haven Horse Show, www.hdnhvn.com. hdnhvn@ earthlink.net . Mechanicsville. VA. 01 The Meadow Horse Shows, www.meadowshows.com. 609261-0601 . meadowshows@ verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ. 04-08 Lexington Spring Encore AA, Leslie Brown. 540-4642961. birnamfarm@rockbridge. net. Lexington. VA. 04-08 Garden State Horse Show, www.gardenstatehorseshow.org. Mary Norris . Maryenorris@msn. com . 201-210-8517 . Augusta. NJ. 05-08 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championship, www.ihsa. org. Erin Siegel. 606-783-2800. Lexington. KY. 05-08 Sedgefield Horse Show, Martin Schlaeppi. 336-822-4313. mchlaeppi@dixon-hughes.com. Greensboro. VA. 06 $10,000 Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA Hunter Derby, www.HorseCenter.org. Leslie Brown. 540-464-2961. birnamfarm@rockbridge.net. Lexington. VA. 07 Friendly Horseman’s Club Fun Show, Alice Hummel. 717-4842222. Denver. PA. 07 Baymar Farms Show, www. BaymarFarms.com. 732-5919600. Morganville. NJ. 07-08 Keystone Classic Horse Show, www.QuentinRidingClub. com. Curt Melick. 717-877-8798. Quentin. PA. 07-08 Pennsylvania PHC Spring POR, www.pphonline. com. Michelle White. mthomas4horse@aol.com. Shartlesville. PA. 07-08 MSPB&O Pinto-O-Rama, www.pinto.org. Betty Dennis. 989-843-6838. Corunna. MI. 11-14 Bonnie Blue National Horse Show, www.HorseCenter.org. 540-464-2950. Lexington. VA. 11-15 St. Christopher’s Horse Show, www.QuentinRidingClub. com, www.RyeGate.com. Quentin. PA. 11-15 Kentucky Spring Hunter Jumper Show, www. kentuckyhorseshows.com. Kentucky Horse Shows LLC. 859233-0492. Lexington. KY. 13-15 Far and Away Farm Show Series, www. farandawayfarmhorseshows. com/. Marysville. OH.

DATELINE

13-15 NIAHAC May II Show, www.aha11.com. Pamela Scoggins. 217-253-4937. Springfield. IL. 13-15 Chicks Dream Show, www.njqha.com. Gloucester County. NJ. 14 Baymar Farms Show, www.BaymarFarms. com. 732-591-9600. Morganville. NJ. 14 Michigan Spring Fling, www.whamonline. com. Marilyn Daigle. 517-375-1215. circledfarm@sbcglobal.net. Mt. Pleasant. MI. 14-15 Black-Eyed Susan Horse Show Series, www.besthorseshows.com. 410-867-7923. jamie@besthorseshows.com. Upper Marlboro. MD. 15 The Meadow Horse Shows, www. meadowshows.com. 609-261-0601 . meadowshows@verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ. 15 Hear the Beat Horse Show , www.HoofBeats.com. Deb Work. 540-464-2953. dwork@ hoof-beats.com. Lexington. VA. 15 Sussex County Benefit Horse Show, www. sussexcountyhorseshow.com. Lucille Pagano. 973-875-9548. Augusta. NJ. 17-22 Keswick Horse Show, L. M. Sandy Gerald. 540-377-5750. lmsandy@rockbridge. net. Keswick. VA. 18-22 Blue Rock Horse Show, www. QuentinRidingClub.com. Trish Scott. 610-4866864. Quentin. PA. 18-22 Kentucky Spring Classic Hunter Jumper Show, www.kentuckyhorseshows.com. Kentucky Horse Shows LLC. 859-233-0492. Lexington. KY. 20-22 NJ Half-Arabian Horse Show, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. Joan Mitch. 610767-3039. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 21 HRCNJ Open Horse Show, www.hrcnj.com. Linda Downin . 973-903-6769 . Augusta. NJ. 21 Briarwood Farm Horse Show, www. briarwood-farm.com. 908-534-8833. jackkate@aol.com. Flemington. NJ. 22 Hidden Haven Horse Show, www.hdnhvn. com. hdnhvn@earthlink.net . Mechanicsville. VA. 22 Baymar Farms Show, www.BaymarFarms. com. 732-591-9600. Morganville. NJ. 22 Washington Bridles Trails Assn, Anne Wynne Taylor. 202-289-6655. atayol@cogr,edu. Chevy Chase. MD. 25 KDA Breeders Classic I, www. kentuckydressageassociation.org. Sheila Worth. 859-351-4137. Lexington. KY. 26 KDA Breeders Classic II, www. kentuckydressageassociation.org. Sheila Worth. 859-351-4137. Lexington. KY. 26-06/05 Devon Horse Show, www. thedevonhorseshow.org. 610-964-0550. info@ devonhorseshow.org. Devon. PA. 26-29 Buckeye Sweepstakes Show, www. aha14.com. Jean Hedger. 937-434-6114. Columbus. OH. 27-28 Maryland Summer Classic, Alan Lohman. 410-596-2051. alohmanjr@gmail.com. Owings Mills. MD. 27-29 Showtime Series at Delaware, www. delawarehorseshows.com. Delaware. OH. 28 Mid-Atlantic Friesian Horse Classic, www. mid-atlanticfriesian.org. Jill Jakulevicious . jill. jak@gmail.com. 571-331-6725. Laytonsville. MD.

28 Warren County Show, www.centralstate.net. CSHSA@woh.rr.com. Lebanon. OH. 28 ODGHA One-Day Show, Nina Siedel. 570437-3268. Timberville. VA. 28 Pennsylvania Pinto Horse Club Show, www.pinto.org. Denise Paver. 717-245-9979. Carlisle. PA. 28-29 House Mountain Horse Show, Molly Trimble Moore. 540-291-6928. Lexington. VA. 28-29 MSPB&O Memorial Weekend Show, www.pinto.org. Betty Dennis. 989-843-6838. Corunna. MI. 28-30 Gloucester 4-H Horse Show, www.njqha. com. Mullica Hill. NJ. 29 PHC Client Show , www.potomachorse.com. 301-208-0200. N. Potomac . MD. 29 McDonogh Spring Show II, Mimi Brandau. 410-581-4782. mbrandau@mcdonogh.org. Owings Mill. MD.

June 02-05 Region 11 Dressage, H/J, Sport Horse Offsite Championships, www.aha11.com. Donna Auber. 330-274-2039. Springfield. IL. 03-05 Southern States Showdown, www. justhorseinround.com. Beth Tew. 252-7538069. btew2@nc.rr.com. Lexington. VA. 03-05 Showtime 2011, www.region13.net. Sally Epps. 920-992-3293. E. Lansing. MI. 03-05 NE Feathered Horse Classic, www. gypsyshowhorse.org . Greensburg. PA. 03-05 Boumi Temple, W. Gary Baker. 540-6873455. wgbrosecroft@aol.com. Owings Mill. MD. 04 HRCNJ Open Horse Show, www.hrcnj.com. Linda Downin . 973-903-6769 . Augusta. NJ. 04 Friendly Horsemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Fun Show, Alice Hummel. 717-484-2222. Denver. PA. 04 Michigan Region 1 Fun Show, www. whamonline.com. Sue Scott. 231-269-3262. sueburtscott@gmail.cm. Big Rapids. MI. 05 The Meadow Horse Shows, www. meadowshows.com. 609-261-0601 . meadowshows@verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ. 05 Hear the Beat Horse Show , www.HoofBeats.com. Deb Work. 540-464-2953. dwork@ hoof-beats.com. Lexington. VA. 05 PHC Hunter Schooling Show , www. potomachorse.com. 301-208-0200. N. Potomac . MD. 06-11 Egyptian Event, www.pyramidsociety.org. 859-231-0771. Lexington. KY. 06-12 Upperville Colt & Horse Show, www. upperville.com. 540-687-5740. uchs@crosslink. net. Upperville. VA. 07-10 Region 11 Championships, www.aha11. com. Gary Paine. 641-466-3320. Springfield. IL. 08 QRC Open Fun Show, www. QuentinRidingClub.com. Hannah Salvadore. 610-693-8228. Quentin. PA. 08-12 Country Heir I, www.countryheir.com. Frankie Stark. 513-875-3318. Lexington. KY. 10-11 Michigan Little Celebration, www. michiganlittlecelebration.com. Pierrette Dagg. info@michiganlittlecelebration.com. Mason. MI. 10-12 Mason Dixon Spectacular Paso Fino Show, www.masondixonpfha.org. BJ Shuler. 215-723-8499. bjshuler56@comcast.net. Lexington. VA.

10-12 Thoroughbred Celebration Horse Show, www.HorseCenter.org. Chris Kelly. 540-4603390. ckelly@horsecenter.org. Lexington. VA. 10-12 Jersey Classic Horse Show, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. Joan Booth. 908995-9807. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 11 On Course Hunter Show Series, www. oncourseriding.com. 973-875-8780 . katie@ oncourseriding.com. Lafayette. NJ. 11-12 Tennesee Walking Horse Show, www. QuentinRidingClub.com. Maria Perez. 301477-2225. Quentin. PA. 12 Medallion II All Arabian, www.region13.net. Jean Hedger. 937-434-6114. Wilmington. OH. 12 On Course Jumper Show Series, www. oncourseriding.com. 973-875-8780 . katie@ oncourseriding.com. Lafayette. NJ. 12 Briarwood Farm Horse Show, www. briarwood-farm.com. 908-534-8833. jackkate@aol.com. Flemington. NJ. 15-19 Country Heir II, www.countryheir.com. Frankie Stark. 513-875-3318. Lexington. KY. 15-19 Loudoun Benefit Horse Show, W. Gary Baker. 540-687-3455. wgbrosecroft@aol.com. Upper Marlboro. MD. 16-19 Shenandoah Arabian Classic Championships, Sherri Re. 281-513-5745. sherrire101@yahoo.com. Lexington. VA. 16-19 Hoosier Horse Classic, www.region13. net. Donna Auber. 330-274-2039. Edinburgh. IN. 16-19 Region 13 Dressage/Sport Horse Off Site Championships, www.region13.net. Donna Auber. 330-274-2039. Edinburgh. IN. 17-19 Far and Away Farm Show Series, www. farandawayfarmhorseshows.com/. Marysville. OH. 17-19 North East Peruvian Horse Show 25th Anniversary Championship Peruvian Paso Show, www.neperuvianhorseclub.com. Dave Ryan. 561-212-4980. ryans2@aldephia.net. Lexington. VA. 18 Sussex County Benefit Horse Show, www. sussexcountyhorseshow.com. Lucille Pagano. 973-875-9548. Augusta. NJ. 18-19 NJ Half-Arabian Horse Show, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. Joan Mitch. 610767-3039. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 19 The Meadow Horse Shows, www. meadowshows.com. 609-261-0601 . meadowshows@verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ. 19-20 Pennsylvania Jumper Association Horse Show, www.QuentinRidingClub.com. Cathy Latsha. 717-652-4458. Quentin. PA. 20-25 Roanoke Valley Horse Show, www. RoanokeValleyHorseShow.com. L. M. Gerald. 540-3=520-5564. Salem. VA. 22 Region 13 Pre Show A/B Concurrent, www. region13.net. Donna Auber. 330-274-2039. Indianapolis. IN. 22 Sussex County Benefit Horse Show, www. sussexcountyhorseshow.com. Lucille Pagano. 973-875-9548. Augusta. NJ. 22-25 Mid-Atlantic Morgan Horse Show, www.MidAMorgan.com. Kent Moeller. 804-363-3085. kentmoeller@netscape.com. Lexington. VA.

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22-26 Deep Run Horse Show, Scott Nunnally. 804-784-3245. elizabethtompkins@comcast. net. Manakin-Sabot. VA. 23-26 Middlesex County Horse Show, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. June Marsh. 609448-3492. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 23-26 Region 13 Championships, www. region13.net. Donna Auber. 330-274-2039. Indianapolis. IN. 23-26 Mid East Quarter Horse Association Horse Show, www.kyqha.com. Raymond Toole. 859-620-0138. Lexington. KY. 23-26 NJQHA Show, www.njqha.com. Gloucester County. NJ. 24-25 Virginia Gaited Jubilee, www. gaitedjubilee.com. Jim Scullin. 540-248-5479. info@gaitedjubilee.com. Lexington. VA. 24-26 Showtime Series at Delaware, www. delawarehorseshows.com. Delaware. OH. 25 Sunday Hunter Series at QRC, www. QuentinRidingClub.com. Steph@ CrossRoadShows.com. Quentin. PA. 25-26 Ohio Classic, Maria Redmond. 513-6087058. jredmond1@fuse.net. Springfield. OH. 25-26 Sussex County Benefit Horse Show, www.sussexcountyhorseshow.com. Lucille Pagano. 973-875-9548. Augusta. NJ. 26 The Meadow Horse Shows, www. meadowshows.com. 609-261-0601 . meadowshows@verizon.net. Mount Holly. NJ. 26 FDCTA Schooling Show, www. flatlandersdressage.com. Sarah Potts. 419-3694989. sarah@etpfarm.org. Van Wert. OH. 26 Derbyshire Farms Summer Shindig, www. derbyshirefarms.com. Lucinda Henderson. 269429-7259. henderson@qtm.net. Stevensville. MI. 26 June One Day Horse Show, W. Gary Baker. 540-687-3455. wgbrosecroft@aol.com. Owings Mill. MD. 28-07/03 Region XIV Silverama, www.aha14. com. Cindy Clinton. 937-962-4336. Lexington. KY. 28-29 House Mountain Horse Show, Molly Trimble Moore. 540-291-6928. Lexington. VA. 29-07/03 Brandywine Valley Summer Series Week 1, brandywinevalleysummerseries.com. Mike Rheinheimer . mwrheinheimer@msn.com. Devon. PA. 29-07/03 Warrenton Pony Show, Tommy Lee Jones. 540-788-4806. cur4157@aol.com. Warrenton. VA.

Northeast May 01 Silver Heels Riding Club Horse Show, www.silverheelsonline.com . Fremont . NH. 01 Oak Rise Farm Pleasure Show Series, www. OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@ Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 01 Gardnertown Stables Rated Show, www. GardnertownFarm.com. 845-564-6658. tdencker1@aol.com. Newburgh. NY. 01 Old Field Farm Show, www.OldFieldFarm. net. 845-294-6339. JustImagine1134@hotmail. com. Goshen. NY. 01 Ambassador Horse Program Horse Show, www.sphomaine.net. Brenda Bryant . 207-9859144 . bbriona@gmail.com. Hollis Center. ME.

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01 Castle Neck Farm, Micheal Keough. 978-7687998. castleneckfarm@aol.com. Essex. MA. 01 Heritage Equestrian Center Horse Shows, Mark DeBlasio. 401-884-6773. E. Greenwich. RI. 01 GFF Horse Show, www.grazingfields.com. 508-759-3763. liz@grazingfields.com. Buzzards Bay. MA. 01 Schooling Show , www.gmhainc.org. 802-475-1509. kmanner@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT. 01 Blue Ride / Bella Rosa Schooling Show, www.Bluerideshowstables.net . 508-561-5829. jjillroz@aol.com. Wrentham. MA. 01 Berkshire Equestrian Center, www. theberkshireequestriancenter.com. 413-6983200 . berkshireequestriancenter@hotmail. com. Richmond. MA. 04 Stepping Stone Farm, Janie Weber. 203-4387749. Ridgefield. CT. 06-08 Empire State Arab Show, Gaylon Medley. 716-655-1536. GaylonM@frontiernet.net. Syracuse. NY. 07 Fairfield County Hunt Club, www. huntclubonline.org . Westport. CT. 07 Western Massachusetts Horse Show Series, www.wmhss.org. info@wmhss.org. Goshen . MA. 07 Cape Cod Hunter, Nancy Venezia. 508-4282621. hollyhill7@aol.com. Medway. MA. 07 Stoneleigh Burnham, Mina Payne Cooper. 413-773-8333. mcooper@sbschool.org. Greenfield. MA. 07 Senator Bell Farm, Jessica Hunt. 603-8875404. Chester. NH. 07 Wind Crest Farm Horse Show, Armand Chenelle. 860-288-9480. achenelle@comcast. net. Hebron. CT. 07 Fairfield Hunt Club, www.BHCManagement. com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ bhcmanagement.com. Westport. CT. 07-08 Spring Horse Show, Kraig Obermiller. 570-685-7521. knotafarm@ptd.net. Syracuse. NY. 08 Folly Farm Horse Show, www.follyfarm.us. Simsbury. CT. 08 Cape Cod Benefit Horse Show, www. capecodbenefithorseshow.com. Corey Eldredge. 508-428-3163. corey@coybrookfarm. com. E. Falmouth. MA. 08 Ocean Communities Classic, www. mainesaddlebredhorse.com. Ricky Drew. 207272-0082. asamnews@yahoo.com. Hollis. ME. 08 Gardnertown Stables Rated Show, www. GardnertownFarm.com. 845-564-6658. tdencker1@aol.com. Newburgh. NY. 08 ASAM 16th Annual Ocean Communities Credit Union Classic Horse Show, Ricky Drew. 207-272-0082. asamnews@yahoo.com. Hollis Center. MA. 08 GFF Horse Show, www.grazingfields.com. 508-759-3763. liz@grazingfields.com. Buzzards Bay. MA. 11-15 James River Horse Show, Nardeen Henderon. 757-357-1775. jamesrivershow@ aol.com. Spotsylvania. VA. 13-15 Hudson Valley Arabian Horse Show, www.hvaha.org. Marlene Kriegbaum. 716-655-1536. ArabShows@mac.com. W. Springfield. MA.

13-15 New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association Show, www.nhhja.com. info@ nhhja.com. Swanzey. NH. 13-15 Bridle Path Manor Junior/Amateur Show, Kathy Zimmer. 315-673-1072. Syracuse. NY. 13-15 NEPtHA Spring Fling, www.Pinto.org. Meredith Daignealt. 860-564-3252. Oneco. CT. 14 Willow Hill Farm, www.WillowHillFarmNY. com. 845-457-1414 . Montgomery. NY. 14 Biscuit Hill Farm, www.BiscuitHillFarm.com. John Manning. 413-625-9967. manning@ crocker.net. Shelburne. MA. 14 The Pines, Paul Foohey. 860-633-5964. pinesfarm@aol.com. S. Glastonbury. CT. 14 Saddle Rowe Horse Show, www. saddlerowe.com. Tina Geoghegan . 508-2691044. Medway. MA. 14 Stepping Stone Farm, www. BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203650-3148. naomi@BHCManagement.com. Ridgefield. CT. 14-15 NEPHC Paint-O-Rama Spring Show, www.nephc.com. Cindy Kovach. 413-3866823. buckskin97@yahoo.com. Northampton. MA. 14-15 Indiana Pinto Spring Show, Joe Grissom. 765-424-4644. Rochester. IN. 14-15 River Wind Farm, www.riverwindfarm. com. Carl Catani. 781-826-8543. erinpowell70@hotmail.com. Pembroke. MA. 15 NEMHS Summer Kickoff Show, www. NEMHS.com. Missy Tansey. 508-917-8488. MissyTansey@gmail.com. Spencer. MA. 15 South Shore Horsemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Council Horse Show, www.sshconline.com. Jennifer Sullivan. 781-545-8945. jenn.sullivan382@gmail.com. Raynham. MA. 15 Sly Fox Farm at Gardnertown Stables , www.GardnertownFarm.com. 845-564-6658. tdencker1@aol.com. Newburgh. NY. 15 Horse Power Hunter Jumper Series, www. WILDAIREFARM.com . Nancy Digregorio . 508765-0641 . Southbridge. MA. 15 AQHA Novice and All Breed Show, www. nhqha.com. Joanne Ives. 603-228-1244. jives@ nhqha.com. Pembroke. NH. 18-21 Vermont Spring Classic Morgan Horse Show, Pam Turner. 607-739-3341. pfturner584@verizon.net. W. Springfield. MA. 19-22 NYSHBA Breeders Horse Show Section I, www.nyshba.org. 315-673-4104. jmather@ twcny.rr.com. Syracuse. NY. 19-22 Buffalo Showtime Horse Shows, www. tsgequineevents.com. Liz Keller. 585-2508968. Hamburg. NY. 20-22 CQHA Horse Show, www.cqha.com. Ellie Keene. 401-231-1241. Keenskip@aol.com. Oneco. CT. 21 Hollis Area Equestrians Spring Fun Show, Lori Clark . 603-465-3101. Hollis. NH. 21 Carriage Town Horse Show, www. boblynstables.com. Felicia Knowles. 603-474315. fdknow@juno.com. Amesbury . MA. 21 International Hunter Derby, www. oldsalemfarm.net. Daniel Fitzsimmons. 914669-5610. dksl99@optonline.ner. North Salem. NY. 21 Brook Edge Farms, www.brookedgefarms. com. 845-292-5311. Ferndale. NY.

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21 North Atlantic Buckskin Association Open Horse Show Series , kellimarie43@yahoo. com. Granby. MA. 21-22 Winning Weekends Horse Show, www. winningweekends.com. WinningWeekends@ empireone.net. Fonda. NY. 21-22 CHF Show Series, www. carouselhorsefarm.org. 860-564-7892. carouselhorsefarm@yahoo.com . Sterling. CT. 21-22 Spring Hunter/Jumper Show, www. gmhainc.org. 802-475-1509. kmanner@ gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT. 21-22 Carousel Horse Farm Open Show , www.carouselhorsefarm.com . Lisa LeDoux . 860-564-7892. carouselhorsefarm@yahoo. com. Woodstock. CT. 22 Oak Rise Farm Pleasure Show Series, www. OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@ Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 22 PVTRA Spring Benefit Horse Show, www. pioneervalleytra.org. Gillian Ellis. 216-403-4174 . gillian.m.ellis@gmail.com. Amherst . MA. 22 North Shore Horsemen’s Association Pleasure Show, www.northshorehorsemens. org. Lee Bernier. 978-462-3732. Chester. NH. 22 Cheshire Fair Summer Show Circuit, www. CheshireFair.com. Sue Weston. 603-903-0102. sevenspringsfarm@ne.rr.com. Swanzey. NH. 22 ASAM Hollis Equestrian Park Benefit Horse Show, Ricky Drew. 207-272-0082. asamnews@yahoo.com. Hollis Center. MA. 22 Western Massachusetts Appaloosa Association Open Show, www. westernmaapp.homestead.com. MassAppy2@ comcast.net. Westfield. MA. 22 WNEPHA Show at Heritage Farm, www.farmheritage.com. 413-527-1612. Easthampton. MA. 22 Schooling Show Series, www. greenefieldfarm.com. Rick Thell. 401-2556568. greenefieldfarm@yahoo.com. Greene. RI. 22 River’s Edge Farm, www.BHCManagement. com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ BHCManagement.com. Bethany. CT. 22 DCF Horse Show Series , Kristine Stephenson. 914-475-4206. Welwyn@ frontiernet.net. Rhinebeck. NY. 23 Members Day: Jumping, www.gmhainc. org. 802-475-1509. kmanner@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT. 25-29 HITS-on-the-Hudson I, www.HitsShows. com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Saugerties. NY. 26-30 NYSHBA Breeders Horse Show Section I, www.nyshba.org. 315-673-4104. jmather@ twcny.rr.com. Syracuse. NY. 27-29 AHCC Arabian Horse Show, www. arabianhorseclubofconnecticut.org. Marlene Kriegbaum. 716-655-1536. arabshows@mac. com. W. Springfield. MA. 27-29 Greater Boston Charity Horse Show, John Lampropoulos. 603-770-1884 . sheri2517@hotmail.com. Topsfield. MA. 28 St. Lawrence Summer Horse Show Series, 315-379-0205. mburnham@twcny.rr.com. Canton. NY. 28 Tack Shack Hunter Jumper Show, Kristen Tomalison. 617-719-2524 . kristentomalson@ comcast.net . Fremont. NH.

28 Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Show, Sue Henley. s_henley@mcttelecom.com. Warner. NH. 29 Sandy Point Stables Horse Show, www. sandypointstables.com. John Bahret. 401-8493958. jebahret@hotmail.com. Portsmouth. RI. 29 Fox Hill Farms, www.bhcmanagement.com. Pleasantville. NY. 29 Equine Events Holiday Classic, www. ManageWithEquineEvents.com. Missy Tansey. 508-917-8488. EquineEvents@gmail.com. Foster. RI. 29 Greystone Stables, www.GreystoneStables. net. 845-355-7433. greystonestable@ optimum.net. New Hampton. NY. 29 Fox Hill Farm, www.BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ bhcmanagement.com. Pleasantville. NY. 30 Stepping Stone Farm, www. BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203650-3148. naomi@BHCManagement.com. Ridgefield. CT.

June 01-05 HITS-on-the-Hudson II, www.HitsShows. com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Saugerties. NY. 03-05 TSHA Open Horse Show, www. tristatehorsemen.com. 860-564-4700. Oneco. CT. 04 Folly Farm Horse Show, www.follyfarm.us. Simsbury. CT. 04 Western Massachusetts Horse Show Series, www.wmhss.org. info@wmhss.org. Goshen MA. 04-05 Winning Weekends Horse Show, www. winningweekends.com. WinningWeekends@ empireone.net. Fonda. NY. 04-05 AHAME Spring Classic, www. mainearabian.org. Lee Cheever. 207-676-8529. lcheever@usm.maine.edu. Skowhegan. ME. 04-05 Fairfield Hunt Club, www. BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@bhcmanagement.com. Westport. CT. 05 Mystic Valley Hunter Seat Rated Show, www.MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-4647934. mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.net. Gales Ferry. CT. 05 Sandy Point Stables Horse Show, www. sandypointstables.com. John Bahret. 401-8493958. jebahret@hotmail.com. Portsmouth. RI. 05 Silver Heels Riding Club Horse Show, www.silverheelsonline.com . Fremont . NH. 05 Oak Rise Farm Pleasure Show Series, www. OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@ Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 05 AHAM Open Fun Show, Sanday Crowe. 508-473-2545. Spencer. MA. 05 Lucky C Stables, www.luckycstables.com. 845-255-3220 . luckycstables.com. New Paltz. NY. 05 New Boston Farm Show, Paulajean O’Neill. 207-657-3274. paulajeanoneill@yahoo.com . Gray. ME. 05 Different Drummer Farm Equitation and Hunter Schooling Show Series , www. differentdrummerfarm.com . Jodi Fortier . 603483-2234 . Jodiddf@gmail.com . Candia. NH. 05 GFF Horse Show, www.grazingfields.com. 508-759-3763. liz@grazingfields.com. Buzzards Bay. MA.

05 Open Horse Show, westfieldridngingclub@ hotmail.com, . Westfield. MA. 08-11 Connecticut Morgan Horse Show, Johnna Chenail. 860-663-2495. johnnaNHTC@ hotmail.com. W. Springfield. MA. 08-12 HITS-on-the-Hudson III, www.HitsShows. com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Saugerties. NY. 09-12 Spring into Summer ESQHA & ESQHYA Quarter Horse Show, Double Judged / Split Combined (4 shows total). Charlotte Jaynes. 607-546-7373. Syracuse. NY. 10-12 Shallowbrook Horse Show, www. shallowbrook.com. Sally Allison. 203-7311757. sallison@shallowbrook.com. Somers. CT. 10-12 Vermont Quarter Horse Yankee Classic, www.vtqha.com. Lucille Evarts. 802-233-0567. evartsl@yahoo.com. Northampton. MA. 10-12 Twin State Horse Show, www.TwinState. org. Sue Arthur . 603-887-5937. sarthur110@ aol.com. Deerfield. NH. 10-12 Shallowbrook Equestrian Center, www. shallowbrook.com. 860-749-0749 . sallison@ shallowbrook.com. Somers. CT. 11 New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association Show, www.nhhja.com. info@ nhhja.com. Fremont. NH. 11 Horses and Hounds Stables, www. HorsesandHoundsStables.com. 845-895-9376. DM@hvc.rr.com. Gardiner. NY. 11 Yankee Clipper, Debby Tate. 508-759-9512. lexy3673@aol.com. Marshfield. MA. 11 Stepping Stone Farm, www. BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203650-3148. naomi@BHCManagement.com. Ridgefield. CT. 11-12 Eastern Classic Arabian, Marlene Kriegbaum. 716-655-1536. arabshows@mac. com. Hamburg. NY. 11-12 CHF Show Series, www. carouselhorsefarm.org. 860-564-7892. carouselhorsefarm@yahoo.com . Sterling. CT. 11-12 Carousel Horse Farm Open Show , www.carouselhorsefarm.com . Lisa LeDoux . 860-564-7892. carouselhorsefarm@yahoo. com. Woodstock. CT. 12 Greenwich Horse Show , www. bhcmanagement.com. Greenwich. CT. 12 Clear Brook Classic, www. ManageWithEquineEvents.com. Missy Tansey. 508-917-8488. EquineEvents@gmail.com. Foster. RI. 12 Carriage Town Horse Show, www. boblynstables.com. Felicia Knowles. 603-474315. fdknow@juno.com. Amesbury . MA. 12 Cape Cod Benefit Horse Show, www. capecodbenefithorseshow.com. Corey Eldredge. 508-428-3163. corey@coybrookfarm. com. E. Falmouth. MA. 12 Cheshire Fair Summer Show Circuit, www. CheshireFair.com. Sue Weston. 603-903-0102. sevenspringsfarm@ne.rr.com. Swanzey. NH. 12 Horses and Hounds Stables All Breed Jumper Classic and Standardbred Schooling Show, www. HorsesandHoundsStables.com. 845-895-9376. DM@hvc.rr.com. Gardiner. NY. 12 Seven Meadows Farm, www. SevenMeadowsFarm.net. 845-294-061. Goshen. NY.

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DATELINE 12 Horse Power Hunter Jumper Series, www. WILDAIREFARM.com . Nancy Digregorio . 508765-0641 . Southbridge. MA. 12 GFF Horse Show, www.grazingfields.com. 508-759-3763. liz@grazingfields.com. Buzzards Bay. MA. 12 Biscuit Hill Farm, www.BiscuitHillFarm.com. John Manning. 413-625-9967. manning@ crocker.net. Shelburne. MA. 12 First Company Governor’s Horse Guard, Cheryl Proctor. 203-214-9641. cproctor02@ snet.net. Avon. CT. 12 Cornerstone Farm, Pam Hunt. 978-3734610. huntpm@aol.com. Haverhill. MA. 12 Schooling Show Series, www. greenefieldfarm.com. Rick Thell. 401-2556568. greenefieldfarm@yahoo.com. Greene. RI. 12 Greenwich Horse Show, www. BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@bhcmanagement.com. Greenwich. CT. 14-19 Ox Ridge Hunt Club, Allen Griffin. 203655-2559. Darien. CT. 16 Tack Shack Hunter Jumper Show, Kristen Tomalison. 617-719-2524 . kristentomalson@ comcast.net . Fremont. NH. 16-17 NEPHC Paint-O-Rama , www.nephc.com. Cindy Kovach. 413-386-6823. buckskin97@ yahoo.com. Skowhegan. ME. 16-19 Buffalo Showtime Horse Shows, www. tsgequineevents.com. Liz Keller. 585-2508968. Hamburg. NY. 17 Mystic Valley Hunter Seat Schooling, www. MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-464-7934. mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.net. Gales Ferry. CT. 17 Equine Valley Association AQHA/IBHA Show 1, Sandi Emanual. 518-294-2022. bemanual13@nycap.rr.com. Cobleskill. NY. 17-19 CQHA Horse Show, www.cqha.com. Ellie Keene. 401-231-1241. Keenskip@aol.com. Oneco. CT. 17-19 Western Massachusetts Appaloosa Association Yankee Color Classic, westernmaapp.homestead.com. MassAppy2@ comcast.net. W. Springfield. MA. 18 GRHC’s Open Horse Show, www. GranbyRegionalHorse.org, www. BelchertownCHamperGRHC.com. DeDe Beach. 413-250-4085. thesidesaddlelady@yahoo.com. Granby. MA. 18 Willow Hill Farm, www.WillowHillFarmNY. com. 845-457-1414 . Montgomery. NY. 18 The Pines, Paul Foohey. 860-633-5964. pinesfarm@aol.com. S. Glastonbury. CT. 18 Cape Cod Hunter, Nancy Venezia. 508-4282621. hollyhill7@aol.com. Rayham. MA. 18 Berkshire Equestrian Center, www. theberkshireequestriancenter.com. 413-6983200 . berkshireequestriancenter@hotmail. com. Richmond. MA. 18-19 Equine Valley Association AQHA/IBHA Show 2/3, Sandi Emanual. 518-294-2022. bemanual13@nycap.rr.com. Cobleskill. NY. 18-19 Bridle Path Manor Open Show, Kathy Zimmer. 315-673-1072. Syracuse. NY. 19 NEMHS Summer Celebration Show, www. NEMHS.com. Missy Tansey. 508-917-8488. MissyTansey@gmail.com. Spencer. MA.

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19 Equine Valley Association AQHA Special Events Show, Sandi Emanual. 518-294-2022. bemanual13@nycap.rr.com. Cobleskill. NY. 19 North Shore Horsemen’s Association Pleasure Show, www.northshorehorsemens. org. Lee Bernier. 978-462-3732. Chester. NH. 19 North Shore Horsemen’s Association Hunter Show, www.northshorehorsemens. org. Lowell Murray. 978-500-7453. Georgetown. MA. 19 CRAA Open Fun & Learn Horse Show , www.orgsites.com/ct/connecticutriverarabian. Deb Thomas. dlt8888@aol.com . Feeding Hills. MA. 19 Gardnertown Stables Rated Show, www. GardnertownFarm.com. 845-564-6658. tdencker1@aol.com. Newburgh. NY. 19 SPHOME Spring Fling Horse Show, www. sphomaine.net. Brenda Bryant . 207-985-9144 . bbriona@gmail.com. Hollis Center. ME. 19 Holloway Brook Farm, Brian Conefrey. 508947-8424. brian@hollowaybrookfarm.com. Lakeville. MA. 19 DCF Horse Show Series , Kristine Stephenson. 914-475-4206. Welwyn@ frontiernet.net. Rhinebeck. NY. 19 River Run Farm, www.BHCManagement. com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ bhcmanagement.com. Brewster. NY. 21-25 Fairfield County Hunt Club, www. huntclubonline.org . Westport. CT. 21-25 Fairfield Hunt Club, www. BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@bhcmanagement.com. Westport. CT. 24 Equine Valley Association AQHA/PHBA Show 1, Sandi Emanual. 518-294-2022. bemanual13@nycap.rr.com. Cobleskill. NY. 24-26 Granite State Morgan Horse Show, Sara Foy. 603-642-0125. sarafiremark@aol.com. Deerfield. NH. 24-26 Finger Lakes Arabian Summer Festival, Marlene Kriegbaum. 716-655-1536. arabshows@mac.com. Syracuse. NY. 25 Folly Farm Horse Show, www.follyfarm.us. Simsbury. CT. 25 St. Lawrence Summer Horse Show Series, 315-379-0205. mburnham@twcny.rr.com. Canton. NY. 25 New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association Show, www.nhhja.com. info@nhhja.com. Chester. NH. 25 Weather or Not Show, Kathy Zimmer. 315673-1072. Syracuse. NY. 25 Saddle Rowe Horse Show, www.saddlerowe. com. Tina Geoghegan . 508-269-1044. Medway. MA. 25 North Atlantic Buckskin Association Open Horse Show Series , kellimarie43@yahoo. com. Granby. MA. 25 Folly Farm Horse Show, www.follyfarm.us. Simsbury. CT. 25-26 NEMHS Summer Celebration Show, www.MaineMiniatureHorseClub.com. Missy Tansey. 508-917-8488. MissyTansey@gmail.com. Cumberland. ME. 25-26 Equine Valley Association AQHA/PHBA Show 2/3, Sandi Emanual. 518-294-2022. bemanual13@nycap.rr.com. Cobleskill. NY. 26 Silver Heels Riding Club Horse Show, www. silverheelsonline.com . Fremont . NH.

26 Equine Valley Association AQHA Special Events Show, Sandi Emanual. 518-294-2022. bemanual13@nycap.rr.com. Cobleskill. NY. 26 Oak Rise Farm Pleasure Show Series, www. OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@ Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 26 South Shore Horsemen’s Council Horse Show, www.sshconline.com. Jennifer Sullivan. 781-545-8945. jenn.sullivan382@gmail.com. Raynham. MA. 26 Riding & Driving Club Show Series, www. barreridingdrivingclub.com. Jill Poulin . 978-2578171 . barnesj4@yahoo.com. Barre. MA. 26 North Shore Horsemen’s Association Hunter Show, www.northshorehorsemens.org. Lowell Murray. 978-500-7453. Georgetown. MA. 26 Classic Horse Show Series, Kathy Zimmer. 315-673-1072. Syracuse. NY. 26 Crystal Waters Farm, www. CrystalWatersFarm.com. 845-986-0100. crystalwaterfarm@aol.com. Warwick. NY. 26 Lucky Clover Stables Show, Sue Austin. 207651-1881 . csaustin@metrocast.net. Sanford . ME. 26 Blue Ribbon Ventures, www. BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@bhcmanagement.com. Morris. CT. 26 Azrael Acres Open Horse Show, www. azraelacres.com. Faith Perini. 508-234-2678. azraelacres@yahoo.com. Uxbridge. MA. 28 Fox Hill Farms, www.bhcmanagement.com. Pleasantville. NY. 28 Zephyr Farm, www.BHCManagement.com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ BHCManagement.com. Mahopac. NY. 28-07/03 Lake Placid Horse Show, www. lakeplacidhorseshow.com. 518-523-9625 . lphsa@centralny.twcbc.com. Lake Placid. NY. 29 Twin Lakes Farm, www.BHCManagement. com. Naomi Gauruder. 203-650-3148. naomi@ BHCManagement.com. Bronxville. NY. 30-07/02 New England Arabian Horse Show, www.ahane.org. Donna Conklin. 978456-8628. donna_conklin@yahoo,com. W. Springfield. MA.

Other Locations May 05-08 Fiesta Classic Horse Show, Linda Kirk. 713-782-2942. Katy. TX. 05-08 May Classic, www.SpruceMeadows.com. Calgary. Canada. 05-08 Green County Arabian Classic, www. region9aha.org. Velma Boodt. 918-284-7505. Tulsa. OK. 06-08 Sahara Sands Spring Classic, www. region10arabians.com. Mary Tronson. 763-7551698. St. Paul. MN. 06-08 Red Bluff Arabian Horse Show, www. arabianhorses3.org. Sharon Richards. 916-6452288. Red Bluff. CA. 07 Fat and Fuzzy Horse Show Series, www. silverhorseranch.com. 541-408-4080. Bent. OR. 07-08 Cornerstone Hunter/Equitation Show, www.cornerstonehj.com. Linda Worley. 503351-3253. jump@cornerstonehj.com. Portland. OR. 07-08 Spring Extravaganza, www.pinto.org. Ronda Herndon. 661-589-8948. Bakerfield. CA.

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08 Inland Empire Show Series, www. ieshowseries.com. Chino Hills. CA. 11-15 Mother’s Day Spring Classic, www. TripleRiseHorseShows.com. 541-342-5432. triplerise@earthlink.net. Eugene. OR. 12-15 Pacific Slope Championships, www. ArabianHorses.org. Sharon Richards. 916-6452288. Santa Barbara. CA. 12-15 AHASFV 48th Annual Arabian Horse Show, www.ArabianHorses.org. Sharon Richards. 916-645-2288. Santa Barbara. CA. 12-15 Lone Star Mayfest Horse Show, Robert Barton. 210-378-8365. Katy. TX. 12-15 AHABC Classic, www.region17.com. Marla Patternson. 604-574-3785. Surrey. Canada. 13-15 Green County Arabian Classic, www. region9aha.org. Alan Harmon. 501-330-2272. Texarkana. AR. 14-15 Sun Coast Pinto/ Seven Counties Paint Show, www.pinto.org. Linda Jacobsen. 830630-3028. Watsonville. CA. 18-22 Show Jumping Classic, Patrick Rhodes. 940-240-1207. Tyler. TX. 19-22 Diablo Arab Spring Show, www. arabianhorses3.org. Nancy Goertzen. 559-6252631. Elk Grove. CA. 19-22 Alamo Arabian Fiesta, www.region9aha. org. Sherri Re. 281-513-5745. San Antonio. TX. 20-22 Ozark Feathered Horse Classic, www. gypsyshowhorse.org . Springfield. MO. 21 Nebraska Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show, www.NebraskaHorseShows.com. Sybil Greene. 402-310-2718. Lincoln. NE. 21 Hidden Creek Schooling Show Series, www. horsesense.20m.com. Sue Borders. 719-7401099 . sue@horsesense.20m.com . Peyton. CO. 21-22 Northern Minnesota Arabian, www. region10arabians.com. Jan Lerud. 715-4882834. Sauk Centre. MN. 21-22 Min-I-Kota Spring Fling, www.pinto.org. Colette Caskey. 763-262-2846. Iowa Falls. IA. 22 Ontario Pinto Horse Show, www.pinto.org. Norma Grant. 519-940-8939. Ancaster. Canada. 25-29 Southwest Classic, Patrick Rhoades. 940240-1207. Tyler. TX. 27-29 Spindletop Spring Arabian, www. region9aha.org. Sherri Re. 281-513-5745. Katy. TX. 28 KPtHA Lyons Show, www.pinto.org. Val Burgess. 785-389-1881. Lyons. KS. 28-29 Comstock AHA Desert Spring Concurrent Shows, www.arabianhorses3.org. Shannon Johnson. 775-750-0237. Carson City. NV. 28-29 Bridlespur Summer Horse Show, www. irishfoxstables.com. Beth Korenak. 636-3986868. irishfoxstables@centurytel.net. Lake St. Louis. MO. 28-30 Spring Fling, www.pinto.org. Colleen Maxwell. 763-323-0428. Winona. MN.

June 01-02 Region 1 Pre Show, www.ArabianHorses. org. Jean Beck. 559-642-2072. Del Mar. CA. 01-05 Illinois Arab Inc All Arab Show, www. aha11.com. Donna Auber. 330-274-2039. Springfield. IL. 02-05 Region 1 Championships, www. ArabianHorses.org. Jean Beck. 559-642-2072. Del Mar. CA.

03-05 Woodside Gaited Horse Show, www. woodsideghs.com. Roxanne Hood. 831-6378510. Woodside. CA. 04 Hidden Creek Schooling Show Series, www. horsesense.20m.com. Sue Borders. 719-7401099 . sue@horsesense.20m.com . Peyton. CO. 04 Western Canadian Breeder’s Championships, www.region17.com. Cheryl Sproule. 306-752-4240. Saskatoon. Canada. 04-05 Fiesta Del Sueno Derby & H/J Series 1, www.elsuenoequestriancenter.com. Samantha Valla . 661-618-5659. Somis. CA. 04-05 Indianhead Arabian Horse Show, www. region10arabians.com. Jan Lerud. 715-4882834. Rice Lake. WI. 05 Inland Empire Show Series, www. ieshowseries.com. Chino Hills. CA. 05 Cornerstone Hunter/Equitation Show, www.cornerstonehj.com. Linda Worley. 503351-3253. jump@cornerstonehj.com. Portland. OR. 07-18 Pinto World Championships, www. pintoworld.com. 405-491-0111. Tulsa. OK. 08 Region 10 Pre Show, www.region10arabians. com. Mary Tronson. 763-755-1698. St. Paul. MN. 08-12 National, www.SpruceMeadows.com. Calgary. Canada. 09-12 Wheat State Morgan, www. wheatstatemorgan.com. Peggy Hatfield. 316755-0395. peggyhat@aol.com. Valley Center. KS. 09-12 Region 10 Championships, www. region10arabians.com. Mary Tronson. 763-7551698. St. Paul. MN. 09-12 Blue Ribbon Summer Preview, David Morse. 817-579-1100. Waco. TX. 10-12 AHAEC Summer Sizzler A/B Concurrent, region18.on.ca. Crystal Green. 705-440-9456. London. Canada. 15-16 Region 2 Sport Horse Pre-Show, www. ArabianHorses.org. Sharon Richards. 916-6452288. Santa Barbara. CA. 15-16 Blue Ribbon Summer I, David Morse. 817579-1100. Waco. TX. 15-18 Region 9 Championship, www. region9aha.org. Melanni Hershberger. 480-4433372. Fort Worth. TX. 15-18 Charity Fair Horse Show, www. charityfairhorseshow.com. Harriet Landrum. 805-687-8711. Del Mar. CA. 15-19 The Oregon Trail Classic, www. triplerisehorseshows.com. 541-342-5432 . triplerise@earthlink.net. Wilsonville. OR. 16-19 Continental, www.SpruceMeadows.com. Calgary. Canada. 17-18 Region 2 Sport Horse Championships, www.ArabianHorses.org. Sharon Richards. 916645-2288. Santa Barbara. CA. 17-18 Gaited Gala, www.gaitedgala.com. Paula Sue Swope. 903-489-0294. paulasue@ gaitedgala.com. Athens. TX. 17-19 Region 8 Sport Horse Championships, aharegion8.org. Colorado Springs. CO. 17-19 Red Deer Classic, www.region17.com. Aldona Tracey. 780-986-6731. Red Deer. Canada. 18-19 Island Classics Show, www.region17.com. Wendy Don. 250-722-0162. Victoria. Canada. 21-22 Region 2 Pre-Show, www.ArabianHorses. org. Sharon Richards. 916-645-2288. Santa Barbara. CA.

22-26 Early Summer Classic, www. TripleRiseHorseShows.com. 541-342-5432. triplerise@earthlink.net. Wilsonville. OR. 22-26 Blue Ribbon Summer II, David Morse. 817-579-1100. Waco. TX. 22-26 Skyliner, www.SpruceMeadows.com. Calgary. Canada. 23-24 Pacific Coast Arabian Sport Horse Classic , www.CNASHA.org. Beverly Stevens. RiverswestSH@aol.com. Sacramento. CA. 25 Schooling Show at Briar Fox Farm, www. thehorsefarm.com. 316-775-5512. briarfox@ aol.com. Augusta. KS. 25-26 Region 10 Sport Horse and Dressage Offsite Championships, www. region10arabians.com. Jan Lerud. 715-4882834. Waukesha. WI. 26 Ontario Pinto Horse Show, www.pinto. org. Norma Grant. 519-940-8939. Caledon. Canada. 29-07/03 Lake Oswego Hunt Classic, www. LakeOswegoHunt.com. 503-636-0674. generalmanager@lakeoswegohunt.com. Lake Oswego. OR. 30-07/03 Canada One, www.SpruceMeadows. com. Calgary. Canada.

Southeast May 03-07 Region 12 Championships, www. aharegion12.com. Marilyn Norton. 217-5632487. Perry . GA. 05-08 Sedgefield Horse Show, www. sedgefieldshowgrounds.com. 336-707-2056. info@sedgefieldshowgrounds.com. Greensboro. NC. 06-07 Tarheel Plantation Classic, www. ppwhanc.com. Alice Martens. 540-879-9976. alice@truckequip-va.com. Raleigh. NC. 06-08 Mid-Florida II, www.RushShows.com. 904396-4106. RushShows@aol.com. Ocala. FL. 06-08 RMI Spring Break, www.RushShows. com. 904-396-4106. RushShows@aol.com. Alpharetta. GA. 07 Mid-South Spring Show, Linda Tidwell Harrison. sho2win@yahoo.com. Decatur. AL. 07-08 Barrington Hill Series, www. barringtonhillfarm.com. Alicia Trias. 727-6436128. barringtonhillfarm@gmail.com. Dade City. FL. 07-08 Carolina Mane Event Show Circuit, www. ipass.net/cmesc. Kimberly Daly. 919-464-5915. kad1115@aol.com. Raleigh. NC. 08 Sheriff’s Equestrian Association Gaited Schooling Show, www.SEAShows.org. 941737-5755. SEAShows@live.com. Sarasota. FL. 11-15 Atlanta Spring Premiere, www. EquusEvents.com. J.P. Godard. 803-643-5698. info@equusevents.com. Conyers. GA. 13-15 Pony Club Jumping Rally, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. Jennifer Hood. jennygirlhood@yahoo.com. Hamilton. GA. 14 Woody Williams Saddle Club Horse Show Series, www.woodywilliamssaddleclub. com. Suzanne Butler. 843-538-8927. loft1@ lowcountry.com. Hampton. SC. 14-15 PSJ Series Show, www.PSJShows.com. 803-649-3505. psjshows@aol.com. Aiken. SC. 18-22 Atlanta Spring Challenge, www. EquusEvents.com. J.P. Godard. 803-643-5698. info@equusevents.com. Conyers. GA.

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19-22 Sandhills Spring Classic, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. 910-875-2074. Raeford. NC. 20 4-H Show at Latta Equestrian Center, www. lattaequestriancenter.com. 704-992-1550. Huntersville. NC. 20-22 Mid-Florida III, www.RushShows.com. 904-396-4106. RushShows@aol.com. Ocala. FL. 21 Johnston County Horse Show Series, www.ipass.net/blaine_mclaughlin. Michele McLaughlin. 919-934-1344. sileeno@ipass.net. Four Oaks. NC. 21 Tall Pines Horse Show Circuit, www. tallpineshorseshow.com. Angie Davis. 843607-0026 . angie@tallpineshorseshow.com . Reevesville. SC. 21 GDCTA Schooling Show, www.simplesite. com/newclassichorseshows. Sara Juriceck. 404386-1651. sadie1@mindspring.com. Cartersville. GA. 21-22 PSJ Series Show, www.PSJShows.com. 803-649-3505. psjshows@aol.com. Tryon. NC. 21-22 May Open H/J Schooling Show Series, www.foxleafarm.com. 941-480-1100. FoxLeaFarm@aol.com. Venice. FL. 21-22 The Dogwood Classic, www. showhorsemanagement.com. Connie Hollbrook. 615-207-2754. connie@ showhorsemanagement.com. Unadilla. GA. 27-29 Venice Concours II, “A” Rated H/J Show, www.foxleafarm.com. 941-480-1100. FoxLeaFarm@aol.com. Venice. FL. 28 Pine Rock Farm Show Series, www. pinerockfarm.com. John Monahan. 252-4330117. john@pinerockfarm.com. Kittrell. NC. 28-29 Greensboro Memorial Day Classic, www. sedgefieldshowgrounds.com. 336-707-2056. info@sedgefieldshowgrounds.com. Greensboro. NC. 28-29 Summer Daze Show, www. thecarolinapainthorseclub.com. James Waddell. 704-361-0651. jrwaddel@carolina.rr.com. Arden. NC.

June 02-05 Tryon Summer Classic, www.EquusEvents. com. J.P. Godard. 803-643-5698. info@ equusevents.com. Conyers. GA. 03-05 Mid-Florida IV, www.RushShows.com. 904396-4106. RushShows@aol.com. Ocala. FL. 10-12 PSJ Series Show, www.PSJShows.com. 803649-3505. psjshows@aol.com. Johns Island. SC. 10-12 The Christy Anderson Memorial, www. nwhar3cam.homestead.com. Ali Merritt. 800-768-3023 ext 230. bamerit07@aol.com. Asheville. NC. 17-18 Region 12 Youth Jamboree, www. aharegion12.com. Robert Obermiller. 828-6741758. Clemson. SC. 17-19 Mid June Horse Show, A Rated H/J Show, www.foxleafarm.com. 941-480-1100. FoxLeaFarm@aol.com. Venice. FL. 18 GDCTA Schooling Show, www.simplesite.com/ newclassichorseshows. Sara Juriceck. 404-3861651. sadie1@mindspring.com. Cartersville. GA. 18-19 8th Annual Martin Festival Open Horse Show, www.east-coast-horses.com. Trish. 252799-0334. Williamston. SC. 18-19 Greensboro June Spectacular, www. sedgefieldshowgrounds.com. 336-707-2056. info@sedgefieldshowgrounds.com. Greensboro. NC.

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18-19 Barrington Hill Series, www. barringtonhillfarm.com. Alicia Trias. 727-6436128. barringtonhillfarm@gmail.com. Dade City. FL. 23-25 Charlotte Charity, www. lattaequestriancenter.com. 704-992-1550. Huntersville. NC. 24-26 PSJ Series Show, www.PSJShows.com. 803-649-3505. psjshows@aol.com. Aiken. SC. 25 Johnston County Horse Show Series, www.ipass.net/blaine_mclaughlin. Michele McLaughlin. 919-934-1344. sileeno@ipass.net. Four Oaks. NC. 25 Poplar Place Schooling Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 25-26 NCHJA Summer Classic, www. CarolinaHorsePark.com. 910-875-2074. Raeford. NC. 25-26 June Open H/J Schooling Horse Show, www.foxleafarm.com. 941-480-1100. FoxLeaFarm@aol.com. Venice. FL.

Hunter Pace Mid-Atlantic/Midwest May 14 Maryland Hunter Pace Spring Series, Jason Dudderar. 443-794-4315. jason.dudderar@ mssb.com. Upperco. MD.

Northeast May 01 Spring Hunter Pace, www.bstra.org. 413267-4826. hiddenhollowacres@comcast.net. Douglas . MA. 15 Landsman Kill Trail Association Hunter Pace, www.lkta.org. Paula Vincitore. president@lkta. org . Rhinebeck. NY. 29 Spring Hunter Pace and Trail Ride, www. GreatVistaFarm.com. Sarah Dalton Morrie. sdmgreatvista@wildblue.net. Fort Plain. NY.

June 12 Tanheath Hunter Pace at Hodges Village Dam, www.tanheathhunt.com. Melanie. 508579-4840. Oxford. MA.

Other Locations May 08 Mother’s Day Hunter Pace, www.QPEE.org. christy@powersourcemidwest.com. St. Louis. MO. 22 Lone Tree Farm Hunter Pace, www. lonetreefarm.net. 209-874-3401 . lonetree. ca@gmail.com. Waterford. CA.

Miscellaneous Mid-Atlantic/Midwest May 07 Derby Day Party to Benefit Maryland Therapeutic Riding, www.HorsesThatHeal. com. Kelly Rodgers. 410-923-1187. kelly@ mtrinc.org. Annapolis. MD.

21 ODDHMA Black Belle Farm Fun Day, www. oddhma.org. Cheryl Sgarrella. 703-431-7992. admin@oddhma.org. Culpeper. VA. 22 High Hopes Steeplechase, www. highhopessteeplechase.com. 859-967-9444. Lexington. KY.

June 24 Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction, www.auctionzip.com/ Listings/1038526.html. Amy Wissing. 717-3303149. amywissing@gmail.com. Bird-in-Hand. PA.

Northeast May 01 Gelinas Farm Open House and Tack Sale, www.GelinasFarm.com. 603-225-7024. Joanne@GelinasFarm.com. Pembroke. NH. 01 Spring Consignment Horse Auction, www.farmheritage.com. 413-527-1612. Easthampton. MA. 01 Annual Open House and Tack Sale, www. nhqha.com. Sarah Russell. 603-753-4262. srussell@nhqha.com. Pembroke. NH. 04 High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. Volunteer Orientation & Training, Register today to attend an upcoming training! www. highhopestr.org. Karen Pfeil. 860-434-1974 ext 21 . kpfeil@highhopestr.org . Old Lyme. CT. 07 Educated Equestrians Fun Horse Photo Shoot, www.JulieRobins.com. Julie Robins. JulieRobinsInc@gmail.com. High Falls. NY. 07 Equine Expo and Paraphernalia Sale, www. ectaonline.org. Susanna McLaughlin. 978-4687715. sjmclaughlin@verizon.net. Topsfield. MA. 10-28 UCONN Summer Riding Lessons Session I, animalscience.uconn.edu. 860-486-2413. anscimail@uconn.edu. Storrs. CT. 14 High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. Volunteer Orientation & Training, Register today to attend an upcoming training! www. highhopestr.org. Karen Pfeil. 860-434-1974 ext 21 . kpfeil@highhopestr.org . Old Lyme. CT. 16 Mount Holyoke Summer “On- Course” Lesson Session I, www.mhcriding.com. 413538-2493. awiktor@mtholyoke.edu. S. Hadley. MA. 18 Hampshire County Riding Club Meeting, www.hampshirecountyridingclub.com. Diana Harris. 413-634-0167. Goshen. MA. 31-06/18 UCONN Summer Riding Lessons Session II, animalscience.uconn.edu. 860-4862413. anscimail@uconn.edu. Storrs. CT. June 04 High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. Volunteer Orientation & Training, Register today to attend an upcoming training! www. highhopestr.org. Karen Pfeil. 860-434-1974 ext 21 . kpfeil@highhopestr.org . Old Lyme. CT. 04 Portuguese Lustino Festival, www. LusitanoFarm.com. 978-423-9619. vsilva@ lusitanofarm.com. Merrimack. MA. 04 Windrush Farm Family Festival, www. windrushfarm.org. Jennifer Tartaglia. 978-6827855. jennifer@windrushfarm.org. Boxford. MA.

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06 High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. Volunteer Orientation & Training, Register today to attend an upcoming training! www. highhopestr.org. Karen Pfeil. 860-434-1974 ext 21 . kpfeil@highhopestr.org . Old Lyme. CT. 06 Mount Holyoke Summer “On- Course” Lesson Session II, www.mhcriding.com. 413538-2493. awiktor@mtholyoke.edu. S. Hadley. MA. 12 NEECA Fun Day, www.Equinecenter.org. BryCarMansfield@aol.com. Athol. MA. 15 Hampshire County Riding Club Meeting, www.hampshirecountyridingclub.com. Diana Harris. 413-634-0167. Goshen. MA. 16 New England Equestrian Showcase, www. Equinecenter.org. althea.remax@comcast.net . Athol. MA. 20 Mount Holyoke Summer “On- Course” Lesson Session III, www.mhcriding.com. 413538-2493. awiktor@mtholyoke.edu. S. Hadley. MA. 21-07/09 UCONN Summer Riding Lessons Session III, animalscience.uconn.edu. 860-4862413. anscimail@uconn.edu. Storrs. CT.

15 22nd Glass Memorial Competitive Trail Ride, www.ectra.org. Betty J. Hicks. 814-643-3438. Huntingdon. PA.

June

03-04 Top of the Rock, Lois McAfee. 812-2941776. loisjmcafee@yahoo.com. Henryville. IN. 04 NJQHA All Breed Charity Trail Ride, www. njqha.com. Morristown. NJ. 11 Old Dominion Ride, www.olddominionrides. org. Nancy Sonant. 301-934-3824. longevityfarm@verizon.net. Orkney Springs. VA. 11-12 White River Summer, Wayne Gastfield. 231-924-2605. Little Manistee National Forest. MI. 25 Virginia State Competitive Trail Challenge, www.actha.us. Lexington. VA. 25-26 8th Annual PVDA Ride for Life, www. pvdarideforlife.org. Jeannette Bair . 443-6910390 . jeannettebair@hotmail.com. Upper Marlboro. MD. 25-26 Hopkins Creek, www.hopkinscreekride. com. Dennis Byard. 231-245-4642. dbyard@ netonecom.net. Manton. MI.

04 Tyrone Farm Judged Pleasure Ride, www. tyronefarm.com. Susan Boone. 860-928-3647. events@tyronefarm.com. Pomfret. CT. 05 Landsman Kill Trail Association Trail Ride, www.lkta.org. Paula Vincitore. president@lkta. org . Rhinebeck. NY. 05 Ride for the Ribbon, www. ridefortheribbonma.org . 781-405-4592. Barre. MA. 05 Team Treasure Hunt and Trail Ride, www. NHQHA.com. Cathy Lisk. 603-228-5304. clisk@ nhqha.com. Allenstown. NH. 12 GMHA 25 Competitive Trail Ride and Drive, www.ectra.org. June Hamel. 802-457-1509. june@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT. 12 National Trails Day Ride, www.bstra.org. 508-883-6477. dejins@comcast.net. Oxford. MA. 18-19 ACTHA Trail Ride, www. purecountrycampground.com. Lori Aichele. 607-898-3808. patchwork2@hotmail.com. New Berlin. NY. 24-26 Arcadia RI Campout, www.bstra.org. 508943-5916. jrueledge@charter.net. Escoheag. RI.

May

Northeast

Other Locations

05-08 Fiesta of the Spanish Horse, www. fiestaspanishhorse.org. 818-842-8444. fiesta@ asmanj.com. Burbank. CA. 07 LOH Member Kentucky Derby Party, www. LakeOswegoHunt.com. 503-636-0674. generalmanager@lakeoswegohunt.com. Lake Oswego. OR. 07 Fiesta Charity Spectacular, www. fiestaspanishhorse.org. 818-842-8444. fiesta@ asmanj.com. Burbank. CA. 13-15 Extreme Mustang Makeover, www. ExtremeMustangMakeover.com. Norco. CA.

May

01 RISPCA’s 9th Annual Horse Ride Fundraiser, www.rispca.com. Jim McGee. 401-438-8150. jmcgee@rispca.com. Riverside. RI. 07 Riding & Driving Club Judged Pleasure Ride, www.barreridingdrivingclub.com. Margo Petracone . 978-355-4247 . westwindfm@aol. com. Barre. MA. 07 TSHA Governor’s Day Pleasure Trail Ride, www.tristatehorsemen.com. 860-564-4700. Voluntown. CT. 08 Grace Note Farm Ride, www.bstra.org. 508883-5821. rpquirk@comcast.net. Pascoag. RI. 14 Brown Bag 25-mile Combined Trail Ride, www.verda.org. Deb Fisk. debra.j.fisk@ dartmouth.edu. S. Royalton. VT. 14 NEECA Spring Trail Ride, www.Equinecenter. org. ijogil@aol.com. Winchendon. MA. 15 Bare Bones 50-mile Endurance Ride, www. verda.org. Deb Fisk. 802-763-8551. debra. j.fisk@dartmouth.edu. S. Royalton. VT. 15 Peggy Saninello Memorial Ride, www.GranbyRegionalHorse.org, www. BelchertownCHamperGRHC.com. DeDe Beach. 413-250-4085. thesidesaddlelady@yahoo.com. Belchertown. MA. 22 Scavenger Hunt Trail Ride, www.bstra.org. 508-868-7397. risster38@cox.net. Upton. MA. 27-29 Memorial Day Rides, www.gmhainc. org. 802-475-1509. kmanner@gmhainc.org. S. Woodstock. VT. 28-30 Memorial Day Trail Weekend, www. purecountrycampground.com. Lori Aichele. 607-898-3808. patchwork2@hotmail.com. New Berlin. NY. 28-30 Crooked River Competitive Trail Rides, www.ectra.org. Louise Lester. 207-655-4224. louise1@maine.rr.com. N. Waterford. ME. 28-30 Memorial Day Campout, www.bstra.org. 401-762-4805. rosezinri@cox.net. Carver. MA. 29 Spring Hunter Pace and Trail Ride, www. GreatVistaFarm.com. Sarah Dalton Morrie. sdmgreatvista@wildblue.net. Fort Plain. NY.

07 MNDRA I 50 Mile Endurance Ride, www. region10arabians.com. Theresa Meyer. 763753-5236. Orrock. MN. 08 MNDRA I 25 Mile CTR, www. region10arabians.com. Theresa Meyer. 763753-5236. Orrock. MN.

June

Other Locations

June 10-12 Extreme Mustang Makeover, www. ExtremeMustangMakeover.com. Fort Collins. TX.

Southeast May 14 Florida Horse Sale, www.FloridaHorseSales. com. Ron and Pat Sanders. 352-544-0170. floridahorsesale@aol.com. Ocala. FL. 26-28 AMHA Morgan Horse Judges’ School, www.morganhorse.com. Raleigh. NC. 26-28 IJA Annual Judges Training Seminar for Gaited Horses, www.fosh.info . Oak Grove. MO.

Trail Rides Mid-Atlantic/Midwest May 01 Cheshire Competitive Trail Ride, www.ectra. org. Kim Colket. 610-933-7074. rkcolket@ verizon.net. Kennett Square. PA. 06-08 New Jersey Competitive Trail Ride and Drive, www.ectra.org. Lyn Kamer. 856-7402869. mustangdr@att.net. Shamong. NJ. 07-08 White River Spring, Wayne Gastfield. 231924-2605. Little Manistee National Forest. MI.

June 17 Southeast MN 30 Mile CTR, www. region10arabians.com. Elizabeth Witucki. 507269-2164. Preston. MN. 17 Region 10 Endurance Championships, www.region10arabians.com. Elizabeth Witucki. 507-269-2164. Preston. MN. 18 Region 10 Competitive Trail Ride Championships, www.region10arabians. com. Elizabeth Witucki. 507-269-2164. Preston. MN. 18 Southeast MN 50 Mile Endurance Rile, www.region10arabians.com. Elizabeth Witucki. 507-269-2164. Preston. MN.

Southeast May 07 Biltmore Challenge 50, 75, and 100-Mile Endurance Ride, www.aharegion12.com. Cheryl Newman. 828-665-1531. Asheville. NC. 21 Historic Downtown Aberdeen “Tour de Horse” Pleasure Ride, www.trec-usa.org. Rose George. 910-528-1093. tekslady@yahoo. com. Aberdeen. NC.

June 18 Sandhills Spring Spectacular CTC, www. actha.us. Julie Clare. 803-351-9747. jcliveoak@ yahoo.com. Hoffman. NC.

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DATELINE

Western Events Mid-Atlantic/Midwest May 27-29 Speed Horse Bonanza, Van Manley. 410693-2767. raysears2@hughes.ner. Lexington. VA. 27-29 Kentucky Invitational High School Rodeo, www.kyhsra.com. Mark Patterson. 270-389-0631. Lexington. KY.

Northeast May 08 Oak Rise Farm Gymkhana, www. OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@ Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 15 Riding & Driving Club Gymkhana Series, www.barreridingdrivingclub.com. Tanya Coran . 508-397-5429 . tcoran69@yahoo.com. Barre. MA. 15 Vermont Quarter Horse Gymkhana, www. vtqha.com. Lori Brown. 802-989-9186. kevinb047@comcast.net. Florence. VT. 20-22 Summer Prelude, www.NERHA.com. Cathy Nevitt. 781-690-1032. cathyn17@comcast.net . Topsfield. MA. 28 Hampshire County Riding Club Summer Series Game Night, www. hampshirecountyridingclub.com. Diana Harris. 413-634-0167. Goshen. MA.

29 Oak Rise Farm Gymkhana, www. OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@ Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 29 Cowboy Race at Heritage Farm, www. farmheritage.com. 413-527-1612. Easthampton. MA.

June 11 Cowboy Mounted Shooters Maine State Championship, www. mainecowboymountedshooters.com. Bill Ledoux. 207-282-2821. cowboybill@maine. rr.com. Hollis Center. ME. 17 Open Gymkhana Show, woodvilletrail busters4hclub.org. Sue Lukey. 508-435-4129. slukey07@yahoo.com. Hopkinton. MA. 17-19 Independence Classic, www.NERHA. com. Cathy Nevitt. 781-690-1032. cathyn17@ comcast.net . Northampton. MA. 18 Hampshire County Riding Club Summer Series Game Night, www. hampshirecountyridingclub.com. Diana Harris. 413-634-0167. Goshen. MA. 19 Oak Rise Farm Gymkhana, www. OakRiseFarm.com. 603-656-9730. OakRise@ Comcast.net. Goffstown. NH. 19 Riding & Driving Club Gymkhana Series, www.barreridingdrivingclub.com. Tanya Coran 508-397-5429 . tcoran69@yahoo.com. Barre. MA. 19 New England Stock Horse Show, www.farmheritage.com. 413-527-1612. Easthampton. MA.

25 Mass. Cowboy Mounted Shooting Championship, www.masixshooters.com . Dina Baratta. 781-696-0039. masixshooter@ gmail.com. Dunstable. MA. 25 Summer Sunset Series Games Nights, www.farmheritage.com. 413-527-1612. Easthampton. MA. 26 Vermont Quarter Horse Versatility Ranch Horse Show, www.vtqha.com. Lucille Evarts. 802-233-0567. evartsl@yahoo.com. Northampton. MA.

Other Locations May 19-21 Winnsboro Annual Rodeo 2011, www. urodeo.com. Winnsboro. TX. 28-29 Chisholm Trail Lone Star Pro Rodeo, www.urodeo.com. Hubbard. TX.

June 03-04 Grand Saline Rodeo Association 2011, www.urodeo.com. Grand Saline. TX. 10-11 Kosse Rodeo 2011, www.urodeo.com. Kosse. TX. 10-11 Burnett Fair and Rodeo, www.urodeo. com. Burnett. TX. 17-18 Lampasa 11th Annual Rodeo, www. urodeo.com. Lomasa. TX. 24-25 Boswell Annual Homecoming Rodeo, www.urodeo.com. Boswell. OK.

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