The Plaid Horse- The Holiday Issue

The Plaid Horse

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America’s Premiere Horse Show Magazine November/December 2014 • The Holiday Issue

Inside

Horseman Philip Cillis Holiday Gift Guide Trinity Hammerschmidt Rocks at Indoors

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Do you have a special horse blanket/cooler stored in a trunk?

ReMinkie creates keepsake pillows and teddy bears as a lasting tribute to honor and remember your much-loved horse.

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A HIDDEN LUCKY CLOVER IN ALL OF OUR BOWS!

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Emily Pope &

Seize The Moment Thanks to Team Nikki for an incredible 2014, can’t wait for 2015!

Thank you – Kip Rosenthal, Elzabeth Lampert, Joan Brierley, Scott Lampert, Dr. Rick Urban, Joe Santos, Cyndy Pope, Adolfo Tamayo, Mariano Soles, Placido Pacheco, Bolivar Pacheco, Efrain Tamayo, and all of our friends and family!

PHOTOS © ANDREW RYBACK PHOTOGRAPHY.

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Kelianda Farm McKayla Langmeier and Skyfall

Amanda Groher and Valencia

Ashley Denmark and Vince

Campbell Hudkins and Brownwood Rock N’ Roll

McKayla Langmeier and Maraschino

Connor Murphy and Gladiator

Haley Weiss and San Siro

Hayley Mairano and Ticket to Ride

Jan Davenport and Epic

Kelianda Farm • Linda & Kenny Langmeier, Owners 100 Hatchet Hill Rd, East Granby, CT 06026

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Congratulates Our Riders and Their Horses on a Great 2014!

Jordyn Freedman and Finnick

Jordyn Freedman and Swag

Elle Haymond and Rosmel’s Remarkable

Linda Langmeier and Rafino

Maia Gromadowski and Akita

McKayla Langmeier and Classic Care

Melissa Groher and Quid Novi

Tessa Brown and Land’s End Lady Slipper

Tessa Brown and Rosmel’s Sun Fairy

Joanna Seaver & Kyla Makhloghi, Trainers 860-377-1386 • keliandafarm@yahoo.com

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November/December 2014 FEATURES: Pg. 10 TPH Contributors Pg. 12, 14 TPH Interns Pg. 16 Lessons Cancelled?

Pg. 18 NHS Under 25 Championship Pg. 20 Holiday Gift Guide Pg. 20 Book Reviews Pg. 36 Instagrams to Follow Pg. 46 SLU Derby Finals Pg. 50 Dreamland is Grand Pg. 54 Trinity Hammerschmidt Pg. 56 Just World International Pg. 58 Philip Cillis Pg. 66 Kaitlyn Van Konynenburg Pg. 71 Ask Kimball Pg. 74 TPH Directory Pg. 75 The New Albany Classic

CONTACT THE PLAID HORSE WRITE: Piper Klemm, Ph.D., 14 Mechanic Street, Canton, New York 13617 CALL: 541-905-0192 EMAIL: theplaidhorsemag@gmail.com WEBSITE: theplaidhorse.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/theplaidhorsemag TWITTER: twitter.com/plaidhorsemag @plaidhorsemag INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theplaidhorsemag @theplaidhorsemag PINTEREST: pinterest.com/theplaidhorse

ON THE COVER: PHILIP CILLIS AND WILLOW AT THE CAPITAL CHALLENGE HORSE SHOW 2014.

PORTRAIT BY RACHEL KRUSE EQUINE PORTRAITURE.

NICK SKELTON, LAURA KRAUT, MARGARET DUPREY, & PIPER KLEMM AT THE NATIONAL HORSE SHOW THE PLAID HORSE GRACIE STREET GARDEN PARTY! PHOTO © EMILY RIDEN/PHELPS MEDIA GROUP

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

As the holidays approach, it is a time to think of friends, family, gifts, and food. Starting with gifts, The Plaid Horse strongly encourages shoppers to shop with small businesses and locally-owned stores. This puts money into local economies and will have a direct, positive, and visible impact on your communities, schools, and show circuits.

Small Business Saturday encourages customers to shop at small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving. According to American Express, consumers spent over $5.7 billion at locally-owned stores and restaurants on Small Business Saturday.

So, how do we find the perfect gifts? Start with The Plaid Horse Holiday Gift Guide (p. 20) and keep following for updates on all Plaid Horse social media. According to Crowd Tap, 65% of shoppers use social media to find the perfect gift and 48% of shoppers say that Pinterest content has inspired their holiday gift purchases.

And it’s likely that there will be lots of food on our plates this holiday season. Kimball Willson (Ask Kimball, p. 71) can help with healthy eating decisions and Kim Harries (Lessons Cancelled? p. 16) offers some simple and effective exercises we can do when weather and holiday time commitments keep us out of the saddle.

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS

RACHEL KRUSE, of Kansas City, MO, is an artist who specializes in custom equine portraiture. Blending a rider’s knowledge of anatomy, tack, and equine behavior with an artist’s understanding of paint and other artistic mediums, she brings the best in equestrian art and design to her clients through her custom and unique portraits and products.

CATHY PENROD, of Gilberts, IL, is a professional Performance Specialist with 34 years of knowledge of the equestrian world and has more than 19 years of leadership, mentoring and coaching experience.

MARIA DONOVAN, of Boston, MA, can usually be found ringside with her cameras at shows throughout the Northeast. She shoots most riding shots digitally, but prefers working with film for everything else. Her favorite photography subjects include mudknots, turned-in ears, plain bays, and cranky mares.

LIZA CASNER, of Weston, MA, is currently studying biology at the University of Southern Maine. Liza is also an avid equestrian and photographer and horse show photography allows her to combine both of her passions. She also loves everything Massachusetts, her (slightly) mentally unstable pug, Rodney, and the color pink.

EMILY POPE, of Lauderdale, MN, works in cancer research in Largaespada Laboratory at the University of Minnesota. She graduated from UMN in 2013 and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in cancer biology. She shows Seize the Moment, an 18 year old TB in the open jumpers.

KIM HARRIES, of Santa Ynez, CA, is the Owner/Trainer at Southern Cross Show Horses, a hunter/jumper training program with students and horses competing successfully on the A circuit. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise, Certified Barre Instructor, Pilates Instructor and is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology.

JULIETTE BEAUCHAMP, of Madison, VA, is a photographer of both horses and humans.

She is also a Licensed Veterinary Technician and owns and manages Turtle Mountain Farm, a small breeding and boarding operation.

HEIDI KEENEY, of Troy, NY, has a background in art and works in Information Technology.

You might see her with her camera at equine events in the Northeast. In equine photography three of her favorite things come together­ art, technology and horses.

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Rachel Bort and Sugarbrook Blue Print

Stone McCormick and Sugarbrook Tempo

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OUR INTERNS

JORDAN COBB, 13, of Austin, TX, is an eighth grader. She currently shows on the AA circuit in hunters and equitation. @kj_behind_the_camera

OLIVIA FERRO, 12, of South Hadley, MA, is an 8th grader at the Macduffie School. She currently competes in the small and medium pony hunters. @oliviapony @rowfintinaphotos

JOHANNA SIXL,15, of Bellevue, WA, is currently a sophomore in High School, and competes her horse, Wenda, all around the Northwest in the Hunters and Equitation. @johanna_6l @zone_9_acircuit

OLIVIA STOECKEL, 16, of Chicago, IL, is a junior at the Latin School of Chicago. She enjoys playing on the boys golf team and riding her horses S.S. Couture and Resolute in the equitation and jumpers. She rides with Joanne Kurinsky and Katie Kunk at Littlewood Farm.

CAROLINE NICKOLAUS, 19, of Dix Hills, NY, is a college student with a passion for the horse show world, especially the hunters. She plans to major in Communications in the Equine Industry. She rides at Hunter’s Moon Farm with her horse, Bentley.

@oliviastoeckel1

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BAILEY FULLER, 21, of Tualatin, OR, is a working student and rides in the jumper ring with her horse, De Novo. She plans on continuing to work in the horse industry while studying at Portland State University. @baileyfuller93

COURTNEY MAY, 17, of North Port, FL, is a senior in high school and is enrolled in LECOM’s Exploring the Human Body program. She currently is a working student at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, FL. She plans to attend USF to become a pediatric surgeon. @iequitation

MONICA DEPAUL, Monica DePaul, 21, of West Chester, PA, is a Junior at Bloomsbury University majoring in Mass Communications and Public Relations. She grew up competing on the A circuit in hunters and equitation, as well as the Arabian circuit at the national level. @Monica_DePaul

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OUR INTERNS

MORGAN BULLOCK 17, of Mt. Ulla, NC, is a senior in high school and is a working student for Daniel and Cathy Geitner.

She aspires to ride for a NCAA riding team and get a degree in marketing and agriculture. @bullockmorgan

IVEY ROTH, 15, of Isle of Palms, SC, is a sophomore in high school. She currently competes in the hunters in local shows on the PSJ circuit. @ivey_roth

LIBBY POLLOCK, 18, of Lincoln, NE, is a rising senior in high school. She takes online classes to travel to horse shows and currently competes in the Equitation on her horse Mack Blue. @lpollock @lpollockphotography

CARLY NASZNIC, 16, of North Kingstown, RI, is a junior in high school. She currently competes in the equitation and hunters on her horse What A Star. She also has a passion for taking equine photos and to someday become a professional photographer. @carlygirl123 @carlynasznicphotography

DOMINIQUE GONZALEZ, 15, of Ocala, FL, is a sophomore in high school and is the daughter of trainer Terry Gonzalez. Riding at TM Hills Farm international.

She’s currently showing in the equitation, hunters, and jumpers and working towards Maclay Finals in 2015. @dominique4142 @dominique_gonzalez4142

EMMA DUBINSKY, 15, of St. Louis, MO, is a Sophomore at John Burroughs School. She currently competes in the equitation and jumpers on her horse Wonderland.

LILY SANCHEZ, 20, of Crown Point, IN, is an incoming Junior at Purdue University studying Animal Science and Pre-veterinary medicine.

She works as a groom over the summers and does the Adult Jumpers with her Thoroughbred Luxery Defined.

KERRY WHITE, 18, of Richmond, RI, graduated from high school and is now pursuing a career in photography. She goes to a lot of horse shows to groom and take pictures! She plans to some day be a professional photographer.

@emma_dubs

@lily27caddy

@kerrywhitephotography

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Calendar of Horse Show Live Streams www.streamhorsetv.com

Lessons cancelled?

Another rainstorm in the forecast can be a real bummer in the winter months, cancelling our regular lesson times, and worse yet, the nasty weather can put a damper on our riding fitness. Here are some great ideas that will keep you fit WITH KIM HARRIES and ready to ride, without your legs feeling like jelly in those eq. flat lessons.

Buddy System: WHY? Working out with a friend keeps you motivated and makes the time go by faster, so start a “Workout Club” at the barn. WHERE? Everyone can meet at the local gym (Tip – most gyms have a “floor trainer” that can show you around). If this is your first time at the gym, take the time to familiarize yourself with the equipment. This will make it fun and effective. Keep the time the same as the lesson so that schedules are kept on track. Circuit training workouts are easy to follow and effective at the same time. HOW? The power of 3. Start with one 10-minute cardio set; pick from the elliptical, treadmill, or stationary bike. Do one lower body exercise and one for the upper body set, repeat for 45-60 minutes. Save 5 minutes at the end for stretching.

Feel the Winter Burn: How about a Barre class? WHY? Barre workouts are hot because they work! Keeping those muscles long and lean in short time frames is appealing to everyone.

WHERE? You’ve got the tools you need right in your own house, no special equipment needed. HOW? Grab the back of a chair or the counter top. Standing tall with your shoulders stacked over your hips, take a slight tuck of the pelvis, raise up on to the balls of your feet and press heels together. Making sure your knees and toes are tracking on the same line, lower your seat to the floor until you have a wide diamond shape with your legs.

From here, lower 1 inch then raise up 1 inch. Vary the rhythm of the movement and the depth at which your seat travels toward the floor. Alternate with sets for your upper body; push-ups on your toes or knees will keep your upper half looking great and feeling toned.

One-on-one: My best recommendation for riders who want to stay strong and flexible is Pilates. WHY? Pilates focuses on core strength with elongating exercises that promote flexibility and back health. WHERE? If you’ve got the time (and you do, because your ring looks more like a lake than a riding arena), get down to your nearest Pilates studio (Tip – grab a friend here also, as private sessions get cheaper when you take a friend or two).

HOW? After you get familiar with the work, you can check out the group classes, making this one-of-a-kind workout even more affordable. Another great option is a website called PilatesAnytime.com.

There are tons of great classes by qualified instructors that you can do at home for the days when it’s just too stormy to go outside.

Follow these tips to stay strong and focused this winter.

Happy Riding!

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The Under 25 Jumper Finals Championship at the National Horse Show Presented by Sleepy P Ranch and Deeridge Farm. Gold: Shawn Casady and Twister (owned by Cavallo Farms LLC), Silver: Michael Hughes and MacArthur (owned by Christina Fried), and Bronze: Nicole Bellisimo and VDL Bellefleur (owned by Bellissimo LLC).

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Our festive handmade, reusable holiday gift bags come packed with our healthy, NO-sugar horse or doggie treats.

Easy to hang on a stall door for secret Santa. Available in select tack stores or online at alittlepetvet.com

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Love the View sweatshirt by Equestrianista.

One of the best views in the world for an equestrian is the one seen through the ears of her horse!

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Berry Pink, Vibrant Sky or Heather Gray at Equestrianista.com

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Book Review: Thoughts on Horsemanship AUTHOR: HUGH CASSIDY III Thoughts On Horsemanship reads similarly to books by Vladimir Littauer or Hans Senn – it is instructional without being preachy and has so much theory behind the advice it gives. After reading this book in one sitting, I feel that it is one that should be on every rider’s shelf.

The book is a typed version of a handwritten manuscript by Hugh Cassidy III that was published after his untimely death at the age of 38. Perhaps because of when and how he wrote it, the book is quite short: about 60 pages, but each page is filled with advice on teaching people to ride, training horses, and focusing on methods that are effective without being abusive.

I found this book particularly interesting in its descriptions of how to teach beginner riders; over the years, I have watched many lessons at the advanced level, but the beginner level is not something that I am able to observe often.

Cassidy’s methods differed from what I recalled in my own experiences, and to compare the two was a learning experience. Cassidy recommends teaching a rider to post by first having them trot in the two-point position, eventually lowering to sitting once they feel the rhythm of the trot. This method saves the horse’s back from an uneducated rider banging on it while trying to learn the rhythm and coordination. Similarly, Cassidy’s book discusses having a rider trot over small jumps before learning to canter; he felt that it was easier to trot a jump and land cantering, thus gradually becoming familiar with the canter and its rhythm, than to learn a new set of skills and coordination at the new gait.

Cassidy’s book also focuses, refreshingly, on treating the horse well and finding ways to train horses properly and effectively without ever crossing over the line into abuse. In an age

where winning is so important, it can be easy to get too focused on the color of a ribbon and getting an instantaneous result in training. Training a new behavior can be difficult and frustrating for both horse and rider, but as Cassidy said, “Often our own lack of physical dexterity, or timing, or clarity in comprehending our aids will confuse and discourage the horse. Punishing the horse when our own inability was the cause of the horse’s disobedience is so unfair…” This is a message that is important for every rider, trainer, and horseman to remember, and to perhaps consider trying again another day if things just aren’t coming together.

This book is a gem and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to have a greater understanding of horsemanship and training. As a leisure read, it might be a bit dry – although it does have some wonderful information at the conclusion about the current restoration project at Old Field Farm, which is a worthy cause and one that may not be known about to readers like myself. This book could end up being a classic similar to books written by masters like Littauer, Senn, Wright, and more.

Reviewed by Emily Pope

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Vintage equestrian-inspired pillows by equine artist Rachel Kruse. zazzle.com/rkequineart rachelkruseportraits.com

One-of-a-kind gifts

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Visit KathrynLily.com for all your show and schooling needs – ProAir Show and Competition shirts, belts, bows and accessories.

Shine in the Ring! Get ready for the holidays with the perfect show shirt, belts, bows and, of course, lucky bracelets in fun colors that can be mixed and matched to express your personality “because riding is, after all, serious fun!” Shirts are made of our signature ProAir fabric – super soft and comfortable, keeping you cool on the hot days and warm on the cool. Order these and other great products at KathrynLily.com.

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The Boot & Bridle, Clermont,

NJ. Your tack store at the shore, serving the Southern New Jersey equestrian community since 1984 with top name brands at competitive prices.

Our knowledgeable staff can assist you with what’s current and correct in the show ring. We emphasize customer service and we’re happy to ship purchases. thebootandbridle.com

PonyLocks

Custom horsehair jewelry and leather 919.961.1841 • ponylocks.com ponylocks@yahoo.com

INTRODUCING the EquiFUSE® Mane & Tail Performance Pack – a grouping of CitraFoam™, CitraCreme™ and Gleam® to ensure a bigger, stronger, healthier mane and tail!

The ultimate fall season must have! equifuse.com/dealers

This holiday season… don’t forget the horse!

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Book Review: Unbridled Passion AUTHOR: JEFF PAPOWS, PHD

This collection of short stories captures the essence of the great sport of Show Jumping, with 379 pages of passion for horses, heartbreak, and tales of our greatest riders in the sport. In the foreword by George Morris, he says: “Unbridled Passion is a well-written, up-close, deeply personal, and truly inspirational book that chronicles the incredible achievements, frustrations, and postponed gratifications that are unique to show jumping.”

Mr. Morris could not have said it better. This book put me in the barn and on the sidelines with these legends, and gave me insight into the lives of our top athletes. I especially liked reading about Sapphire and Mclain Ward, since my trainer Daniel Geitner has her brother, Damocles, at his farm. I loved seeing how their personalities are so alike. Sapphire has a thing for doughnuts though, where Damocles loves bananas. As well as being one of my favorites to ride, he is also one of my favorites around the barn. I find it fascinating that we have a horse so similar in character and appearance as the amazing athlete, Sapphire.

The book also touched on some of my childhood heroes, such as Beezie Madden, Margie Engle Goldstein, and Laura Kraut. It also has stories of Peter Wylde, who actually signed my copy of Unbridled Passion when I received it for winning the practicum at Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Finals last year.

This book is heartwarming and entertaining, as well as informative to all who read it, no matter how involved they are in horses. I recommend this to anyone, and hope you all get the opportunity to pick up this wonderful work.

Reviewed by Plaid Horse Intern Morgan Bullock

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4. Plaid Horse Kathryn Lily Pro-Air shirt (KathrynLily.com). 5. Plaid Horse bows from Bows-4-Shows (bows4shows.com).

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Book Review: The Legend of the Pixie Piper AUTHOR: MARC O’BRIEN

The Legend of the Pixie Piper is a great book for children wanting to read their first chapter book. It’s filled with lots of imagery and is written with short enough sentences for young kids to not get lost in. Although it does contain some, this short chapter book does not contain lots of images, so it is a step up from your average picture book. The Legend of the Pixie Piper is about a prince, Emerson, who was born with the curse of no balance. In order to become a king one day, he must learn balance. He does so by learning to ride his pony, Pixie Piper. He successfully learns to ride, and learns balance.

Prince Emerson shows all the towns people that you should never give up trying, even if it seems impossible. Overall, this book is a great read for children wanting a little more than a picture book.

By Plaid Horse Intern Ivey Roth

The Thoroughbred Sandsablaze made history in the 1970s, capturing the AHSA Medal Finals and winning at the grand prix level in less than one year with his young owner/rider, Buddy Brown.

Order your copy today and find out why this new book is the talk of the equestrian world!

By Kimberly Gatto with Buddy Brown, with a foreword by the legendary George H. Morris.

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For more information, visit www.sandsablaze.com or www.historypress.net.

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Give the gift of organization! Our

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Commemorate your much-loved horse!

ReMinkie specializes in beautiful keepsakes and memorials. Call 800-373-6465 with questions about custom pillows for horse lovers. reminkiebears.com

Give the gift of the first subscription box service for horse lovers! A Horse Box is

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Book Review: A Special Person to Ride AUTHOR: MARC O’BRIEN

A Special Person to Ride by Marc O’Brien recounts how therapeutic horseback riding changes the life of Jason Michael Bates. Jason, or “Ducky” as he is nicknamed, has cerebral palsy and as a result has a difficult time remaining balanced and must use metal walking aids as crutches. Three girls, Katie, CC, and Michelle, of the Leprechaun 6 Six-Leaf Clover Equestrian Team work together, under the guidance of their instructor Mr. Hawthorne, to guide Ducky and his therapy horse Mimi.

Ducky gains more than just physical strength and improved balance through therapeutic riding. He establishes a trusting bond with his horse Mimi, develops a great friendship, and gains self-confidence as the three girls challenge him to try new things and show him what he is capable of. The three girls also benefit from the experience. They become closer as friends, gain an appreciation for each other’s riding disciplines, and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with their realization that they have changed Ducky’s life for the better. While this book can be appreciated by all horse people, it is specifically targeted towards a younger audience and explains horse-related terms in such a way that anyone could understand it.

Reviewed by Plaid Horse Intern Libby Pollock

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5. Candice King and Ferron. 6. Kevin Babington and Goodwin’s Loyalty. 7. Devin Ryan and Captain Krutzmann. 8. Power Ranger Lillie Keenan and Balance. 9. Kaitlyn Campbell and Gabriel. PHOTOS © PIPER KLEMM.

Holiday Gifts?

ReMinkie Keepsakes!

By Rita Glosser, Founder, ReMinkie.com • ReMinkie has been creating keepsake pillows and teddy bears from treasured clothing and neckties for over 20 years. My mother’s mink stole hung in my closet – I knew I would never wear it, so I created a teddy bear with it as a keepsake for my granddaughter. My friends saw my unique bear and began to ask me to recycle their furs into special heirlooms as well. Our customers began requesting bears made from other things that were dear to them: sports jackets, shirts, coats, dresses, baby blankets, wedding dresses – anything meaningful.

Our first ReMinkie Necktie Bear was inpired when a customer requested a specialty bear made from her father’s neckties. Next, after a customer told me she had so many of her husband’s ties stored in a drawer, we began making pillows from neckties.

Customers then started requesting pillows made from their horse coolers. One person had lost her much-loved horse of 15 years. To keep the blanket stored in a trunk out of sight made no sense, but to recycle it into a pillow where she could see it every day in the den honored her horse! ReMinkie also offers a way unique to honor the memory and remember your favorite horse with a pillow or teddy bear created from a horse cooler.

“Each ReMinkie pillow and bear is handcrafted and custom made. We are very hands-on, working with the customer to add personal touches so that this keepsake will be a great reminder of your horse,” said Rita Glosser, ReMinkie’s owner.

ReMinkie bears and pillows are available in all 50 states. Pillows retail at $139-$159.00. Teddy bears (fully jointed) at $199.00 regardless of size.

Visit our web site, www.Reminkie.com or call 800-373-6465 for more information.

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Elizabeth Woods and Hidden Springs Woodstar on a successful first Indoors!

Best of luck in the Large Pony Hunters in 2015!

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Stonewall Farm Congratulates

Mary Katherine Daley and trainer Margaret Clayton of Palladia Farm on the lease of Stonewall Stratus!

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Stonewall Farm Congratulates

Kenna LaBeau on the lease of Masterpiece Theater Thank you Briar Field Farm and the DiBenedetto Family!

Many quality ponies for sale and lease and the occasional horse!

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Vet Science Career Development Event On November 8th, I traveled to Sanford, North Carolina, to compete in the State Future Farmers of America (FFA) Vet Science Career Development Event (CDE). I was asked to compete in this event only 2 weeks prior, when one of the team members found out they had the SAT the next day.

Along with my teammates Abby Martin, Natalie Winecoff, Tyler Myers, and our advisor Tori Cardea, we loaded up in a Rowan County Taurus at 5:45 am to make our trek. We practiced last minute our breed ID’s and procedures over breakfast, and arrived at the Central Carolina Community College campus just in time to register.

We were all given a number and flight section, and were shuffled off to our designated area for our first part of competition. I started off my day with the multiple-choice test, which was based on knowledge of domestic animals and veterinary practices.

Next, I had the math test, which tested our ability to make conversions, find markups, and show percentages. This was a very demanding math test, and was crucial in being a high scorer.

After the test I had to demonstrate how to fill a prescription and count pills properly. This was easy, you just had to be meticulously thorough. We also had to display the correct way to restrain a cat for jugular venipuncture, which allows a vet to safely draw blood.

This was done on a stuffed animal cat of course.

My final test of the day was Identification. Competitors had to identify 5 breeds of animals, 10 veterinary tools, and 10 parasites under microscope.

This was a really challenging and fun competition, and really tested an individual’s understanding of the veterinary field. FFA has done an excellent job in making these competitions fun, challenging, and above all educational and instrumental in shaping a student’s career. I have come to love the FFA organization, and I am proud to say I will be attending their National Convention one last time next year, competing in Vet Science. At the end of the day, my team won the State Vet Science competition and will be advancing to Nationals in Louisville!

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Paige Matthias competes in the Pessoa US Hunt Seat Medal Finals at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (Harrisburg, PA).

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Dreamland is Grand at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show When Dreamland was called in as Grand Pony Hunter Champion at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (Harrisburg, PA) in October, it was the biggest win to date in the career “Cinco” has had with owner, trainer, and breeder (and often braider, photographer, groom), Linda Evans. With Emma Kurtz aboard, Evans found herself in the limelight yet again with Cinco, a place that ponies she has started, bred, and trained appear in frequently.

Evans’ Orion Farm used to breed every year and in one year, seven colts arrived. She explained, “we had seven colts one year that the vet was coming to geld. They called me and said, ‘we were gelding the pony and there was an accident.’ They had cut about ¾ of the pony’s penis off and he was rushed to Tufts Equine Medical Center and didn’t make it. We were rushing the pony there, the vet was distraught, and it was really traumatic.

In all the confusion, they forgot to mention that one of the pony’s tesicles hadn’t dropped, so he hadn’t been gelded. That would be Cinco’s father.”

She continued, “the following spring, he was turned out with all the babies and he bred a 2 year old warmblood mare. He was a small pony and she was a beautiful warmblood mare and now we have Cinco! When Cinco was born, he was special from the beginning. He has always had that ‘check me out’ attitude. We bred him, raised him, broke him, and now here he is.”

Cinco was the last baby she bred, so Evans decided to keep him and enjoy his show success. She explained, “all my life, I’ve done green ponies. We got or bred young ponies, broke them, got them in the greens and sold them. We never did the big shows because we were always bringing along the next pony and sold them when they started to get good. I enjoyed watching them with someone else, but we always had to sell them- that’s how we did our business. I decided to keep a pony and show him and have fun and that was Cinco. I’m going to do that for as long as I can!”

She said, “Cinco has always been fabulous when it comes to ride – once you get the saddle on, he’s great. He loves getting ready for a show – he loves being body clipped – he leans into them and thinks it’s a massage. He’s tough in the sense that he has always had attitude on the ground. He thinks we belong to him and we’re his pets – he’s always playful on the ground.

When you get on him, he’s all business.”

Cinco had done a couple local shows and headed to Florida with the intention of doing the Green Pony Hunters starting in December 2010. Evans said, “we went down in November, but when we got there, he got shipping fever and almost died. He spent 10 days at the clinic and we finally got his temperature down and got him stable. He recovered and started showing in the greens in March and we started him there. He was going so well that we started in the Larges in April and went to Devon

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the next year. We didn’t show much before the greens – he didn’t need it – we got to the Larges and just kept going.”

Choice of riders has also been integral to Cinco’s success. Evans uses it to support young riders she wants to help succeed in the industry. She said, “I like picking nice kids who are working for it to show him. Hayley Iannotti started him in the greens and is a working student at Carriage Hill now and is doing wonderfully – she won the THIS Medal at Capital Challenge this year; Abigail Brayman has ridden a lot of young and green ponies and it’s been really fun to watch her show a consistent one; Ali Tritschler has ridden all types of ponies, but never had one she could stay on for a long time. As a catch rider, she rode them and they were sold or moved on; and Emma Kurtz has also been on him as a long-term ride.”

Orion Farm is there to cheer on all these girls as they advance as well.

Evans said, “we enjoy watching these girls move on too – we watch them show now as much as we can – Emma in the Equitation and Ali Tritschler with 4th in the Maclay and 6th in the USET this year. It’s been good for all of us – the kids, the pony, us – we all have a really good time with it!”

Success is extra sweet for this team because of the behind-the-scenes work they do themselves – from driving the trailer to care to braiding – it is totally worth it for results like this!

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Dreamland’s Highlights: 2014 Emma Kurtz, Abigail Brayman and Katie Jones •C urrently 2nd Nationally, USEF Large Pony Hunter •W inner, Large Pony Handy Hunter – Washington • Grand

Pony Hunter Champion – PA National • Reserve

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Trinity Hammerschmidt Makes it Work at Indoors Their journey to indoors, however, was anything but ordinary. Rhonda had a (surprise) foal in 2013 and Grace started her career as a barrel pony. “Gracie came from a customer of mine who had acquired her from a dealer. She had done all sorts of crazy stuff – pulled carts, jumped in a western saddle, barrel raced, and was used for lessons – all by age 4. We rode her in a hackamore the whole first year,” explains Lisa Hammerschmidt, Trinity’s mother, who is also a trainer.

“Rhonda came out of a field. She’s 14 now. Our braider Jim Chaplin owned her and we tried her for a client – she was too green for them, but we really liked her and started showing locally. We took her to VHSA Finals in 2012 and everyone kept commenting on how Two ponies rolled up to indoors for their fat the pony looked. We told everyone, ‘we have lots of first trip this year with 15-year-old Trinity grass.’ She was Grand Champion – she was perfect,” Hammerschmidt of Montpelier, Virginia. Rhonda, said Trinity. a medium pony hunter, and Say Goodnight Lisa said, “She was so fat coming out of the in-gate Gracie, a large pony hunter, looked like pretty that she really looked in foal. I called the vet out the much all the ponies there- beautiful, incredible next day to ultrasound just in case. We went to palpate jumpers, stridey, and breathtaking movers. Their and the vet says ‘I don’t need to ultrasound, the baby just kicked me! She foaled the next month.” top 15 shows had put them in a pack of elite They had planned to do Rhonda’s green year in ponies who qualified for the PA National and 2013, after foaling in January 2013, but it was pushed Washington International and they fit right in. back. One healthy and happy foal later, Rhonda started the greens in December 2013, showing at the local winter A and AA series, The Barracks. Since Rhonda’s level of fitness was so high at the time of birth, they were able to start her back slowly and lightly hack her with the foal by her side in the beginning.

The foal was by a yearling on the property and is now such a beautiful coming 2 year old that the Hammerschmidt’s are excited about his future.

Rhonda is by Penrhyn Sporting Chance out of Toulouse, who was a top pony hunter in the late 80s, so the future performance of this accidental youngster has high expectations.

The Hammerschmidt’s farm has 16 horses and 2022 clients trained by Lisa, whose main focus is babies and breeders. Trinity began riding in the saddle with her mom as a baby. She grew up showing at local Photo © David Bell shows and in 2010, she was given the pony Pumpkin Photo © Maria Donovan

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Patch and started training with Pam Baker, launching her rated show career.

“Trinity had a perfect pony to start with – Tantallon Special Edition – one of those ponies that was so kind and so wonderful.

She was four years old, wandered off at Upperville and she ended up was cantering around the huge schooling ring. This was early in the cantering days! That pony was amazing to her. She took her to the children’s ponies and a little bit in the small ponies. We bred her to Perfect Timing and got a pony named Sparkle,” said Lisa. Trinity went on to show Sparkle in the Small Pony Hunters with Baker training.

The goal for Indoors 2014 came after the points, not vice-versa. Lisa said, “we had to pick the horse shows we could ship in. I had no idea what we had – we were just putting miles on the ponies. It wasn’t the intent and I’m shocked, but she won a lot.

Shipping in, we could afford to do it. The ponies won enough money back that we were able to do it.”

Photo © David Bell

Even more impressive, Trinity is in 9th grade and goes to regular school. She also pulls her weight at the barn. Lisa said, “at the horse shows, we do the care- bathing, grooming, and a couple times, I have turned Trinity loose when I went off judging. She wraps, bathes, and works hard. We live an hour and a half from Pam and we arrive at the horse show ready. Trinity breaks and rides young ponies for our braider, so she works off some of that too – it is a really awesome opportunity for her. She helps in the business because we are sent ponies for her to train and show.”

Looking to next year, Trinity plans to show some large ponies and green ponies and focus on her Small Junior Hunter, Call it Luck (a homebred), as she has aged out of showing Rhonda and Gracie is for sale.

Beyond that, Trinity said, “I definitely want to be a professional. I want my mother to breed me a derby horse. I’m planning on college and spending my summers as an intern at the top levels of different aspects of showing – I haven’t spent a lot of time focusing on the jumpers, for example, so I want to explore that.”

Trinity’s 2014 Highlights: • Leading USEF Zone III Medium Green Pony Hunter – Rhonda • Leading USEF Zone III Medium Pony Hunter – Rhonda • Leading USEF Zone III Large Pony Hunter – Say Goodnight Gracie • Currently 5th USEF Zone III Small Junior 15 & Under – Call It Luck • Qualified Indoors – Call it Luck (Small Junior 15 & Under), Rhonda (Medium Pony Hunter), Say Goodnight Gracie (Large Pony Hunter) Follow Trinity’s success on Instagram @trinity_hammerschmidt1

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JustWorld Ambassador Spotlight: Matthew Acevedo • By Cat Allen

JustWorld International is a unique non-profit organization that focuses its efforts on supporting children’s programs in impoverished communities, while simultaneously empowering children within the equestrian community to give back. JustWorld is successful in its mission of funding education, nutrition, health, hygiene, leadership and cultural development programs for children around the world largely due to the help it receives from our dedicated rider Ambassadors and their families. Matthew Acevedo, a 13-year old JustWorld Junior Ambassador, and his dedicated parents, Maria and Henry Acevedo, are a shining example of how one family’s efforts can make a large impact within the organization.

When I first met Matthew Acevedo and his parents, it was at this year’s Hampton Classic Horse Show.

Matthew had brought his pony, Athena, to show in the Children’s and Large Pony Hunters classes. During their free time, he and his parents kindly chose to assist the JustWorld Staff in raising funds and awareness throughout the weeklong event. Along with countless dedicated volunteer hours, the Acevedo Family shows

For more information on how you can get involved with JustWorld International as an Ambassador or Volunteer, please visit www.justworldinternational.org.

theplaidhorse.com • November/December 2014 • 57 their support for JustWorld by donating hand-made items to our silent auctions (this year, they donated a beautiful wooden ribbon box), assisting in fundraising activities at multiple horse shows on the East Coast, and even transporting our infamous horseless horse show jumps.

Like many others involved in the equestrian sport, Matthew has had to work hard to be able to ride and take his pony to shows. From grooming, to mucking, to feeding, and even pulling manes, Matthew does it all. I was amazed that at such a young age, Matthew somehow manages to balance riding, school, being one of our most dedicated JustWorld Ambassadors, and being a young entrepreneur.

He hand-makes his own horse treats, called “Matt’s Horse Treats”, and sells them at various horse shows. He also sells them at a store close to where he lives in Landing, New Jersey. Matthew started selling his horse treats in order to pay for part of his showing, his pony’s shoes, and his pony’s feed. As a dedicated Ambassador and thoughtful individual, he also donates part of the proceeds to JustWorld International, to help support programs for kids who are facing hardships in developing countries.

“I became a volunteer of JustWorld because I wanted to help raise money and awareness for the children in impoverished countries. Donating a percentage of my horse treats I hope to help make a difference in a kid’s life. I hope to travel and help out on one of the projects in the future,” says Matthew.

Matthew Acevedo currently rides at Chester Riding Club in Chester, New Jersey. His dream is to become a professional rider and continue to help JustWorld by volunteering, donating proceeds from his horse treat sales, assisting in various programs and sporting the signature JustWorld purple and blue in the show ring.

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On the Cover: Horseman Philip Cillis At Indoors this year, Willow CBF walked in the ring like she owned it. Facing the excitement of the Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C., the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, and the bustle of Capital Challenge she was totally relaxed – she marched out and took a ribbon in almost every class in the First Year Greens and Amateur Owner 36 & Over Hunters.

Curious about her, I looked into her story and was impressed to learn that she is only six years old.

Then, I was happy and excited to find out that she was bred and raised in the United States (Oakwood Farm in Indiana). So, what made Willow CBF such a success so young? She was trained by Philip Cillis.

“I have gone very slowly with all the young ones I have. I try to encourage good behavior more than discourage bad behavior,” explains Cillis, who humbly credits being fortunate enough to choose good horses.

“They have all risen to the occasion. Willow has always been happy to please – she has done everything we’ve asked her and we have made sure to not ask anything of her she can’t handle and that has paid off. We keep asking her things to do that she can handle,” Cillis continued.

Team Willow’s success has been a trifecta – a great horse, a great trainer, and a great owner in Julie Hancock. Hancock said, “The great thing for me is that Philip is always setting up horses for me – he’s not trying to win the professional classes ever at the expense of teaching the horses something they might need to know for me that weekend.”

Cillis echoed this, “It is always about the amateur winning the ribbon. In the hunters or the jumpers, I prepare the horses during the week not to win ribbons with me, but to win that weekend with their amateur. I’ve had my fun – now my fun is when the amateurs win! I always make the horses comfortable and confident and jump in the middle of the jumps, so they’re ready.”

While green horses and amateurs might seem like a tough combination for some professionals,

WILLOW CBF AND PHILIP CILLIS AT THE MENLO CHARITY HORSE SHOW

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Cillis sees fun and opportunity. “Make sure the horse is confident.

If anything does happen with their amateur, the horse needs to be pretty comfortable with what they’re doing. Green horses with amateurs need to be comfortable and confident. I always make sure they have more scope than they’ll ever need. I want them to have the scope to do a division more than they’ll ever have to do with their amateur,” he said.

Willow was exceptionally suited as an amateur horse from early on. Cillis said, “we have had nothing but fun with her – we got her at 4 years old and did the Pre-Greens as a 5 year old. She was doing the 3’3’’ Pre-Greens and the 3’3’’ Amateur Owners by the end of her 5 year old year. She went to Capital Challenge and was Champion in the Future Hunters and also did the Low A/O’s with ribbons that year too.”

Cillis was born in British Columbia and has been a horseman all his life. He started Westwood Show Jumping Stables after spending almost 20 years working for and traveling around the world with Hap Hansen. His career has included Grand Prix victories around the world and Nations Cup appearances, as well as many big hunter victories, but he is now focused on his amateur clientele and bringing along young horses.

He keeps around 12 horses in training in Southern California.

Cillis said, “I have a really wonderful facility at Marc Grock’s place – we have very-big-for-California grass turnouts. We are very lucky – our horses are very happy there. They can all stick their heads outside when in their stalls – they are so much easier to handle and take care of when they’re happy in a great facility.”

Cillis’ horsemanship is apparent as his eyes shine when he talks about his horses being happy. Willow, for example, prefers mints to carrots, and got to enjoy her time between Harrisburg and Washington turned out in a big field in Middleburg, Virginia.

Hancock has trained with Cillis since 1995 and credits his horsemanship and good humor about just about everything for her success – which has included everything from grand prix classes to big hunter rings to coming to Indoors on her 6 year old horse with more Amateur Owner 36 & Over points in 15 shows than anyone else.

Hancock said, “I’m a goal oriented rider – I set my goals for the year and Philip never says ‘that’s unattainable’ – he maps out with you how to get there. I’ve done everything I have ever dreamed of doing. It has been such a fun ride. I like the experience of new shows and new places.”

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“Wherever we go, no matter where in the world, everyone knows Philip. They love him because he is a consistently nice, happy, and upbeat person.

Being his student, it always makes you feel good how well liked your trainer is. Being a good sport – all these lessons – he teaches by example,” she continued.

Cillis, well-known for his sunny upbeat style, commented that “Archie Cox was telling me one day that I should judge and said, ‘you’d be good at it’.

Then he said ‘no, you wouldn’t! You would want to give everyone a blue ribbon!’”

Coming to Indoors, Cillis knew he could rely on Willow. He said, “Capital Challenge is so fun because of the depth and quality of horses. You see one good horse after another after another. Capital Challenge was really fun. For WIHS, you have to have a really special horse to be able to handle all of the extras. Willow is such a trooper – she came in to WIHS and settled right in. I’ve never had to worry about Willow and that makes it so much fun!”

Trainer Mark Bone echoed the sentiment.

“Willow is such a professional – she goes in the ring and her mind knows her job so well.”

Looking forward to 2015, Cillis has three PreGreen horses that he is excited about, including a full sister to Willow also owned by Hancock. Cillis looks forward to heading up to Thunderbird, where he worked in his younger days in British Columbia and Hancock looks forward to experiencing new horse shows and venues.

Willow CBF’s 2014 Highlights (ES Widmark x EM Cassie) 2008 Hanoverian US-bred Mare • HITS Thermal: Circuit Reserve Champion, First Year Green Hunter Circuit Champion, Amateur Owner 36 & Over- Julie Hancock •D el Mar National Horse Show, Flintridge Spring Classic, Blenheim, Showpark: Amateur Owner 36 & Over Champion •M enlo Charity Horse Show: Amateur Owner 36 & Over USHJA Zone HOTY Finals Champion Class Winner- First Year Green Hunter •D evon, WIHS, Capital Challenge, & PA National Ribbons in the First Years and A/O’s – • Amateur Owner 36 & Over point leader headed to Indoors

Cover art: This issue’s original cover art of Willow CBF and Philip Cillis was painted by Rachel Kruse, a Kansas City-based artist specializing in custom pet portraiture. Rachel found her passion early on with horses and art. She graduated from Kansas City Art Institute in 2013 with a BFA in Painting, and since then, Rachel Kruse Equine Portraiture has led her to paint, draw, and photograph dozens of people, horses, dogs, as well as the occasional pig. She enjoys each project as a completely unique challenge to translate each subject’s own individual beauty. For more info contact Rachel at Rachel Kruse Equine Portraiture, www.rachelkruseportraits.com, 972-342-1014, rkequineart@gmail.com.

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Your Greatest Potential for Success

BY CATHY PENROD It is said that if you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there. What path will you be taking in 2015? Give yourself the greatest potential for success by creating goals that are clear from the inside out. Without the confusion of doubt and the thought process that there are solutions and opportunities for everything good and bad that crosses your path, success is usually not a matter of it, it’s only a matter of time.

The process of mastery is a combination of planning, commitment, and evaluation/feedback – and then, if warranted, modification. How are you planning and creating powerful goals, so you can move in the direction of mastery? Are your goals based on performance expectations, outcome or mastering your ride?

YOUR IDEAL PERFORMANCE

Start with the end in mind by looking at your ideal performance. Imagine that you are riding at the top of your game. You are absolutely and completely satisfied in all ways including how you internally showed up for this performance.

With as much detail as possible, what would you have done and accomplished? How would you feel before and after your performance? Now, imagine your performance is over, what feedback would you receive? How important are these comments?

Now, think about the qualities, beliefs, attitudes, and skills you would need to have/ exhibit for this ideal performance to occur.

With the above in mind, what goals and mind shift do you need to have to ride to your ideal performance?

DIFFERENT TYPES OF GOALS

Since we are all different and what motivates one versus another can vary significantly, set goals that work for you and will help you perform better.

Here are types of goals, in increasing order of energetic power:

He who fails to plan is planning to fail.

Winston Churchill

REED KESSLER AND CYLANA AT THE NATIONAL HORSE SHOW.

Performance – avoidance: Goals in which you demonstrate and validate your abilities by avoiding looking incompetent or underperforming. These goals can create anxiety and judgment.

Performance – approach: Goals in which you demonstrate and validate your abilities by achieving a specific outcome, or by outperforming others. Performance-approach goals can be useful as motivators, although because they depend on an outcome, they are also associated with judgment.

Mastery Goals: Goals which are designed to increase your competency, understanding, and long-term success. Mastery goals are not dependent of on a particular outcome, as all outcomes can lead to learning and growth.

Core Goals: goals that reflect your ultimate desired results.

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KNOW WHAT YOU REALLY WANT

Most confuse performance goals with ultimate goals. In other words, we believe that what we are looking for is the outcome itself, when in fact, the ultimate goal is the feeling of satisfaction, triumph, peace, happiness, or joy that occurs once the goal is achieved.

For example, if you want to win as champion and you achieved that, you’d probably have a deep sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Or you’d gain respect in the eyes of your fellow riders. Your core goal was what you get as a result of that win – the satisfaction, respect, and sense of accomplishment.

Why do you ride? Explore your true goal. Write your main goal with respect to performing, then write what feeling you will gain from attaining it. Try to pick a single word and finally, write “by when” you will achieve your goal.

GUARANTEED SUCCESS GAME PLAN

Sometimes, we get derailed and stressed because our performance is not going the way we’d hoped it would.

The ABC method of setting performance goals allows us to consciously set goals BEFORE we perform. Having an ideal plan (plan A), a backup plan (plan B), and a backup to the backup plan, called a safety net plan (plan C), ensures that you will ALWAYS be successful in your performance.

Your “A” plan is ideal – that’s the ideal outcome you could experience through any given situation.

Your backup B occurs when you can’t achieve your “A” plan and you then change your focus to gain something more achievable, and still valuable. And if neither your A nor B plans work, Plan C changes the focus again so that you still experience a successful performance. Remember it is up to you to decide what success is, and making a conscious choice in the moment as described here allows you to choose success as you define it in the moment. Think about an ABC plan for your next performance, lesson or ride.

Lastly, make time to celebrate all your accomplishments, no matter big or small.

IN THE JUMP-OFF OF THE $250,000 CANADIAN PACIFIC GRAND PRIX AT THE NATIONAL HORSE SHOW: TOP TO BOTTOM: MCLAIN WARD AND ROTHCHILD (2ND), GEORGINA BLOOMBERG AND JUVINA (3RD), AND BEEZIE MADDEN AND CORTES ‘C’ GOING FOR THE FINAL FENCE AT THE HAIL MARY LONG SPOT (WINNER).

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Leading Your Horse to Water

BY JULIETTE BEAUCHAMP

As the winter months and colder temperatures approach, it is vitally important to stay on top of your horse’s water consumption. The average horse drinks about eight to ten gallons of water per day, and in hot summer months or during intensive work, this number can double. Water contributes about 65% of the average horse’s body weight. As the temperature decreases however, many horses begin to drink less water which can lead to some health issues.

There are six main groups of nutrients; water, fats, carbohydrates, and proteins are considered macronutrients, or those needed in large amounts. Minerals and vitamins are classified as micronutrients since they’re needed in small quantities. Water is crucial to all aspects of horse health.

Dehydration can quickly cause decreased athletic performance and a dehydrated horse can become impacted, leading to colic.

There are some simple guidelines to follow Maintaining your horse’s when it comes to providing water for your horse. be sure water sources and containers are hydration is very important, Always scrupulously clean. Regularly checking to be sure but with careful management water buckets are full and clean is very important.

This applies to horses in turnout as well. It is not and attention you can help uncommon for birds or other small animals to drown in large water troughs, and horses will not ensure your horse’s health. (and should not) drink rancid water.

Horses also prefer their water to be cool; not too cold or too hot. Using insulated buckets or automatic waterers will help prevent water from freezing in the winter and keep it cool in the summer.

Some horses are picky about their water when on the road away from home. There are a few tricks to help keep these horses hydrated. Feeding soaked beet pulp can be an excellent way to include extra water, as well as calories. Simply soaking the horse’s regular ration can also be helpful; most textured grains will absorb a fair amount of water. Many horse owners offer free choice salt blocks, and loose salt can also be added to the horse’s feed. There are many electrolyte supplements on the market which can be administered via syringe or mixed into grain, as well as added to the horse’s water supply.

Adding peppermint oil or Kool-Aid to your horse’s water away from home can help mask the taste of strange water. Be sure your horse has been accustomed to this at home first. Sliced apples or carrots in the water can also encourage a picky drinker to consume more water.

If you suspect that your horse may be dehydrated, there are two quick tests anyone can perform at home or ringside. Pinch a roll of skin along your horse’s neck and count the seconds it takes the skin to lie flat. Less than one second is normal and indicates a well-hydrated horse. If it takes more than one second for the skin to bounce back flat, your horse may be dehydrated. Another quick test is capillary refill time. Pushing on your horse’s gums will blanch the gum tissue. The gums should quickly return to pink once you remove pressure. If it takes longer than two and a half seconds to return to its normal pink color, this is another sign of possible dehydration.

Maintaining your horse’s hydration is very important, but with careful management and attention you can help ensure your horse’s health.

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10. No Limit Soldier with Katy Rinaldi. PHOTOS © HEIDI KEENEY.

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Kaitlyn Van Konynenburg Channels Positivity to the Top at Indoors Konynenburg plans to become a professional rider one day.

At Balmoral, Kaitlyn rides and lessons on anything she is offered to ride.“My horses don’t really jump at home, we save them for the shows, so I ride and lesson on as many other horses and ponies as I can. It is a lot of fun – I get a lot of experience and it helps me to get in the groove when I can’t ride mine,” she explained.

Traci Brooks said,“Kaitlyn works really hard – she comes to the barn every day and does anything that needs to be done – rides extra horses, cleans tack – whatever is in store for that day. All of the younger kids at the barn look up to her – she is a great role model for them. That’s been really great for the barn.”

Brooks is constantly impressed WISH LIST, GRAND CHAMPION LARGE JUNIOR AT THE NATIONAL HORSE SHOW. PHOTO © EMILY RIDEN/PHELPS MEDIA GROUP. by the positive attitude Van What instantly strikes anyone at the Junior Hunter ring is how Konynenburg brings to the barn and excited Van Konynenburg is to be there, about her horses, and about the shows.“Even when she has a the rounds she puts in. While Indoors is so tense and serious, Van bad day, she has a good attitude and Konynenburg’s ever present smile and effusive praise for her horses she turns it around. She knows that cuts through that and scoring a 90 gives the feeling of a girl who is bad days happen and she handles thrilled to be sharing a special moment with her horse. it really well, which is great for the The Pacifica Christian High Junior has made the 0.1 mile commute other kids at the barn to see. She from her house on her bike to Balmoral Farms for the last six years is the leader and the kids follow training with Carleton and Traci Brooks. She can be found at the barn her like she’s their big sister,” said every day and spends as much time there as school allows.

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While she has a tutor at Indoors, she is in regular school and keeps Van Konynenburg’s goals a balance between education and horse shows.“I really like it because heading to Indoors were to be I get to have the best of both worlds. It is really fun- my school friends consistent and have confident rides text me that they watched me show online and I get to go home and go on all of her horses. Her focus on to football games and stuff,” says Van Konynenburg. the hunters has paid off with Triton It is working so well she plans to choose a college locally Z, her longtime partner. She won and continue riding at Balmoral throughout college as well. Van the Sportsmanship Award at PNHS Kaitlyn Van Konynenburg returned home from Indoors to Pacific Palisades, California with a taste of east coast winter, a big smile, and trunk load of ribbons and prizes. Van Konynenburg, who turned 17 on November 11th, made her second trip to Indoors count with a Grand Champion and Reserve Championship at The National Horse Show, the Equus Trip of the Day Thursday at the Washington International Horse Show, and a win and ribbons on all four of her horses at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.

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Kaitlyn’s 2014 Highlights: • The National Horse Show Grand Large Junior Champion – Wish List Cantitoe Farm Challenge Trophy – Wish List Champion, Large Junior 16-17 – Wish List Reserve Champion, Small Junior 16-17 – Triton Z • Washington International Horse Show Equus Trip of the Day – Thursday – Wish List Top Ribbons, Small Junior 16-17 – Triton Z 2nd – Junior Hunter Stake – Now How Z • Pennsylvania National Horse Show Class Winner – Large Junior 16-17 – Wish List Top Ribbons – Small Junior 16-17 – Triton Z & Now How Z 2nd & 4th – Junior Hunters Winners Stake – Triton Z & Wish List Best Junior Rider – Horse (1 of 4) • Capital Challenge Horse Show 5th WCHR Junior Challenge – Wish List Ribbons- Small and Large Junior Hunters – Triton Z & Wish List • Menlo Charity Horse Show Champion, USHJA Zone 10 HOTY Finals, Small Junior 16-17 – Triton Z Reserve Champion, USHJA Zone 10 HOTY Finals, Large Junior 16-17 – Wish List Reserve Champion, Small Junior 16-17 – Now How Z

2013. Triton Z, Wish List, Homestead, and Now How Z, who does the cross-rails with her mom, all competed at Indoors in 2014 and her hard work was rewarded with scores into the 90’s throughout.

“Triton has the same personality of me – we both get distracted by things outside the ring. He is hilarious and makes me laugh every day I get on him. We really work on staying square because I love to dive right and really have to focus to break out of the habit,” said Van Konynenburg.

Coming to Indoors was a huge highlight for Van Konynenburg, who has made many friends in her trips to horse shows back east. She said, “all of the riders are so good. I like how everyone is a really good rider and also has an awesome attitude. Everyone here is so open and so nice – we can be competitive but still be friends with everyone, ride with all these amazing riders, and compete with them.“

• Devon Horse Show Top Ribbons, Small Junior 16-17 – Triton Z • Circuit Champion- HITS Thermal Small Junior, 16-17 – Triton Z

Kaitlyn’s Indoors Horse Power: Triton Z 2005 Bay Warmblood Gelding, 15.3 3/16 h Now How Z (Nelson 2 x Twister) 2003 Zangersheide Gray Gelding, 15.3 ¼ h Wish List (Acorado I x Scarlett) 2003 bay Hanoverian Gelding, 16.1 ¼ h Homestead (by Quality) 2006 Oldeburg Gelding, 16.2 3/8 h

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ASK KIMBALL: The Equestrian Health Coach Answers Your Questions to slow down, blood vessels to constrict, and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate.

I know this sounds dramatic, but imagine how this type of response would wear you out overtime. Additionally, when stress levels are consistently high, the body’s immunity can also be hindered and that can ultimately lead to other diseases.

Hi Kimball, I’m concerned that I have Adrenal Fatigue - I did an online quiz and I seem to fit a lot of the symptoms. I’m an assistant trainer so I am constantly busy riding and teaching. I feel tired, but can barely sleep - then it’s nearly impossible to get up in the morning so I drink a lot of coffee. Also, I seem to always have a mild cold I can’t get rid of. How can I treat Adrenal Fatigue so I feel better and have more energy?

Thanks, AF Trainer Dear Concerned Trainer, I understand how you must need a lot of energy to be an assistant trainer and how draining the everyday activities can be on your body. To begin, your adrenals are walnut-sized glands that sit on top of your kidneys and produce hormones that respond and help you manage stress.

There has been a lot of attention lately on the term “adrenal fatigue” which refers to the various symptoms that occur in individuals who suffer a sudden, major life stress, or who experience ongoing mental, emotional, or physical stress.

Your adrenal function is part of a larger interconnected system, so it is important to consider the underlying stress that is actually causing your “adrenal fatigue”.

Addressing lifestyle factors now and developing stress coping strategies are the first steps to take in correcting an adrenal imbalance. I prefer to run an actual lab test that assesses hormone levels too. As I mentioned above, there can be many contributing stressors that can cause your adrenals not to function optimally. Taking a good look at your lifestyle, combined with test results can help to establish the connection that is the root cause of your adrenal fatigue.

Dear Kimball, The show season is over and after the holidays I want to do a cleanse. What is the best kind of cleanse to do for weight loss and to get rid of that holiday ‘bloat’?

Thanks, “Holiday” Dear Holiday, Every year we are faced with the dreaded holiday weight gain. Gym memberships skyrocket in January, and nutrition programs fill up too. With the oversaturation of weight loss ads and promises, it can be hard to determine which program is best for your personal needs.

My best advice is to be proactive and not completely let go during the holidays – continue riding, and since the show season has quieted down, maybe challenge yourself with a no stirrups day or an extra lesson In today’s modern world (and especially each week. When it comes to food, don’t in the horse show world), we are overindulge just because it is the holiday bombarded with stress. Whether it’s being season. Enjoy a small portion of your favorite on time for an 8am course walk, running holiday treats, but don’t overdo it. If you do between show rings, or schooling a derail from your normal diet, just get back to naughty pony, these activities may make it the next day and don’t let it be the excuse your body feel like it is in danger (real or to eat poorly all holiday season. perceived). Your body’s chemical reaction As far as cleanses go, they can be an to this “threat” can cause your digestion

excellent way to jumpstart or reestablish good eating habits. I prefer that my clients do an elimination diet, where they cut out the foods that tend cause reactions. Many people discover improvements in their health by eliminating these inflammatory foods.

Some lose weight and decrease that puffy, bloated feeling, while others experience an improved skin condition or better mental clarity. Again, this type of cleanse can help establish habits that support long-term health, not just a crash in weight that is regained when the program stops.

What I don’t recommend is calorie-restrictive cleanses and juice cleansing. Some people swear by them, but for most clients with existing health concerns, cutting out food can create more mental and physical stress.

Some vegetable juices and smoothies can add extra nutrition to a whole foods based diet, which of course can be beneficial.

However, relying on juice alone (or swapping a meal for a smoothie) may temporarily help you lose weight and that holiday “bloat”, but it is not a sustainable way of eating. Be sure to consider your long-term goal when choosing a cleanse program and try to maintain your current healthy habits the best your can during the holiday season!

Would you like your question featured in Ask Kimball? Email info@EqHealthCoach.com “I think it is very important to have a healthy balanced diet, which often requires a lot of effort when you are on the road and travelling a lot. I try to follow a balanced diet which includes protein throughout the day as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. I also think it is very important to stay hydrated while being very active.” - Jaclyn Duff of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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