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A Guide to Beginning Lateral Work

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features 34 Preserving History Amazing barn restorations.

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43 The Northeast’s 10 Best Trail Ride Events

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Hit the Trails THE NORTHEAST OFFERS SOME SPECTACULAR TRAIL RIDING WITH varying terrain and landscapes, gorgeous mountain scenery, and rivers and lakes at every turn. While it’s fun to trek out by yourself or with a friend, sometimes it’s nice to join a whole group of likeminded people. This month, our own Kelley Roche gathered a list of some of the top organized trail rides that offer great people, scenery, and fun for all! Check out the list on page 43.

If you’re more into arena work, Terisé Cole’s article, “Move Over,” is for you. It offers some helpful tips from a USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist FEI rider and trainer on getting started in lateral work. It’s great for the dressage rider, but is also helpful for suppling horses of all disciplines. Read how on page 47.

Also this month we take you on a bit of a history tour as we look at some old barns that have been renovated into fabulous updated facilities. It’s amazing to see the barn builders work their magic and turn hundred-year-old barns into bright, open spaces that the horses are happy to call home.

We hope you enjoy this month’s issue and have a chance to head out on the trails or work on a little training this summer.

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16th-20th Silver Oak Jumper Tournament One of the country’s highest rated, USEF five-star jumper-only shows returns to Halifax, MA, and includes the $75,000 Agero Grand Prix, a favorite among viewers.

20th Boyd Martin’s Birthday Happy 38th birthday to this fantastic four-star eventer.

23rd National Ride The Wind Day Mount up and race the wind with a good gallop on your favorite horse.

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Built By Peppy and Lance Scheffel.

San Jacinto Jullyen V and Gary Ferguson at Scottsdale 2016.

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ELEANOR HAMILTON, OWNER OF Eleanor’s Arabian Farm, of Rogers, MN, has become an icon in the Western Arabian show horse world. A founding member and past president of the Arabian Reining Horse Association and secretary of the Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders board, she has garnered multiple awards and honors throughout her time in the Western Arabian horse show world, both in the saddle and in service to her community. Eleanor is the owner or breeder of 19 National or Reserve National Champions, 46 National Top Ten winners, and 74 Class A Champions as of the end of 2016.

She was presented Arabian Professional and Amateur Horseman’s Association Amateur Western Working Rider awards in both 2007 and again in 2015, the 2012 APAHA Distinguished Service Award, the 2015 APAHA Breeder of the Year Award, and this February she received the 2016 Half-Arabian Working Horse of the Year Award for Built By Peppy (Lance Scheffel).

“Eleanor knew the value of a good horse from an early age. She was raised in the rough and tumble Sandhills area of Nebraska,” explains Christy Egan, a friend of Eleanor’s and part-owner of Arabian Results. “Eleanor is a living testament to her pioneering parents and the many hearty, tough ranchers who raised families, cattle, and horses on that semi-arid piece of the Great Plains in the early 1900s.

She rode horses to school, brought in the afternoon remuda as a kid, galloping bareback, herding horses through chuck holes and jumping prairie brush. Nothing was mechanized on their ranch. They used horses to plow.

She learned hard work early, and about the same time, she fell in love with horses.”

In 1984 she began her purebred and HalfArabian breeding program in Rogers with one goal: to produce great athletic horses with quiet trainable dispositions that anyone could ride. She began building her herd on the solid California breeding program of Miller’s Arabians, once home to the Leading All-Time Arabian Western Working Sire, Xenophonn.

Her first champion was Fire Musc+, a threetime National Reining Top Ten. In 1995, her foundation stallion, Hesa Zee+/ arrived at the farm. For 20 years Hesa Zee+/ was the senior stallion at the farm, producing over 50 champions, half of which were National competitors and winners of 14 National and Reserve National titles. Hesa Zee+/ was an equally

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successful sire in producing purebreds and Half-Arabians. His offspring are as known for their trainability and sweet, gentle temperaments as they are for their solid conformation and athletic ability.

After his passing in 2015, Eleanor reevaluated her program, which had successfully produced reiners and working cow horses, along with some pleasure horses, and decided to add a good pleasure stallion to her farm. That summer, she went to look at Sheila Varian’s horses and found the beautiful Jullyen El Jamaal colt, San Jacinto Jullyen V (x Sweet Klassique V by National Champion *Fairviews Klassique). Under the training of Texas trainer, Gary Ferguson, “Sonny” took Top Ten honors that October in Western Pleasure at the U.S. National Championships.

Eleanor’s national award-winning horses have taken top honors in reining, western pleasure, western side saddle, hunter pleasure, and working cow horse. She is noted for her exceptional purebreds and for her Arabian-Quarter Horse crosses—a program wherein she includes the tried and true bloodlines of Peppy San Badger and Colonel Freckles, and even more current reining Quarter Horse breeding like Whizkey-N-Diamonds, Lil Joe Cash, and A Sparkling Vintage.

In 2016, Eleanor was the breeder and/ or owner of 16 horses entered at the U.S. Arabian National Championships. Here are their placings:

• Hesa Cassanova (Hesa Zee+/ x Surprisn Miss Melody) Jennifer Lauermann • Top Ten HA Reining Jr Horse (Rod Matthiesen) • EAF Storm Warning (Hesa Zee+/ x Little Santana Pep) Cotton McNutt • Top Ten HA Western Trail Jr Horse (Gretchen McDaniel) • Zee Fire Storm (Hesa Zee+/ X Fire Musc) Natasha or Kris Arritt • Top Ten Arabian Reining Rookie Non-Pro (Natasha Arritt) • Top Ten Arabian Reining Horse AAOTR (Natasha Arritt) • EAF Hesa Wizard (Hesa Zee+/ x RV Muscana) Round Barn Ranch • National Champion Arabian Reining Open Derby (Ken Eppers) • Top Ten Arabian Reining Horse (Ken Eppers) • Kissed in the Mist (Hesa Zee+/ x Artymusme) Eleanor Hamilton • Top Ten Arabian Jr Horse (Gary Ferguson) • Top Ten Reining Futurity 5 & Under (Gary Ferguson) • EAF Hesa Artist (Hesa Zee+/ x Artymusme) Gary or Nancy Howard

• Top Ten Arabian Jr Horse (Cody Ralston) • Top Ten Reining Horse Futurity 5 & Under (Cody Ralston) Eleanor’s goal for breeding successful horses remains the same today as it was in the beginning. At the age of 82 she still enjoys riding and showing her horses along with her godchildren Madison and Justin Rose, with everyone riding and showing the same horses together. Eight-time National winner Heza Fire Walker won at Youth, Canadian, and the U.S. National Championship shows in 2015, winning three Reserve National Championships in Walk/Trot with 10-year-old Madison Rose, and taking a National Top Ten in Amateur with Eleanor.

Currently there are reining horses of all ages, colors, and abilities for sale at EAF. The farm produces 12 to 15 foals each year and many (if not all) are available for purchase. Breedings are also available to some of the stallions and and contact information may be viewed at eleanorsarabians.com.

For 20 years Hesa Zee+/ was the senior stallion at Eleanor’s Arabian Farm.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF ELEANOR’S ARABIAN FARM

• Hezas Sweet Dreams (Hesa Zee+/ x Sweet Red Glo) Eleanor Hamilton • Top Ten HA Reining Limited Open (Caitlin Kelly) • Hesa Power Keg (Hesa Zee+/ x Smart Little Sierra) Jill Nelson • Reserve National Champion Working Cow Horse (Kathy Braden) • Top Ten HA Working Cow AAOTR (Jill Nelson) • Heza My Daddy (Hesa Zee+/ x Little Santana Pep) Eleanor Hamilton • Top Ten HA Reining Open Derby (Gary Ferguson) • Built By Peppy (Little Sorrel Peppy x Fae Zee Princess) Eleanor Hamilton • National Champion HA Working Cow Horse (Lance Scheffel) • Top Ten HA Herd Work (Lance Scheffel) • Zee China Doll (Little Sorrel Peppy x Zee Mighty Doll) Eleanor Hamilton • National Champion HA Working Cow Horse Futurity (Lance Scheffel) • Reserve National Champion HA Cutting Futurity (Lance Scheffel) August 2017

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Jax Morgan and Alias B take a break between classes at the 2016 Fieldstone Spring Festival.

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bits & pieces POINTS OF INTEREST

MEDIA REVIEW

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Just as humans have influenced horses, horses have influenced humans and Susanna Forrest has put that into a fascinating book. Broken up into chapters that highlight different ways equines have changed and their role with humans, The Age of the Horse is full of stories that detail the diverse ways horses and humans have worked together over centuries. This well-researched book is laced with glossy photos of horses through the ages that accompany the different chapters.

BOTTOM LINE: The Age of the Horse explores the history of equines and their relations with humans from deep in the past to present time.

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Centennial Celebration In honor of Man o’ War’s 100th birthday, Breyer will be releasing a Classics portrait model of the racing legend originally sculpted by Maureen Love. Breyer’s centennial edition Man o’ War model will feature the iconic black and yellow colors in a contemporary treatment designed especially for the Man o’ War Celebration presented by Windstream. Breyer’s Man o’ War model will first be available through the Kentucky Horse Park, and then will be available to all Breyer retailers.

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App Update No more worrying about having to skip a lesson if your trainer is away!

NickerApp has launched the first three-way live remote training app for the equine world. With NickerApp, the rider and camera are in the ring and the trainer is anywhere there is an internet connection to remotely view live video and give immediate audio feedback to the rider as if they were there in person. The app is available on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac.

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Though cleaning sheepskin can be difficult, a stiff brush plus some cold water and a sheepskin cleanser gets rid of any debris and fluffs the fleece. Our tester loved this shipping halter to keep her accident-prone horse comfortable, padded, and rub-free in the trailer.

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3. KENSINGTON TRAILERING BOOTS WITH TEXTILINE Kensington Trailering Boots are perfect for those accident-prone horses that need some extra coverage while traveling. Built for durability, these boots cover hooves, knees, and hocks, and are heavily padded on the back and the sides. Our tester found the adjustable straps to be thin enough to provide a secure grip on the hook and loop closure, but there is little padding in the front if the horse has a thicker leg and the two sides don’t meet in the front.

These trailering boots come as one size fits all, are available in a variety of Kensington’s signature plaid colors, and are machine washable.

BUY IT: kensingtonproducts.com; $159.95 Non-profit organizations can contact editorial@equinejournal.com to request an item from EJ’s Tack Trunk.

Our testers: This month, our Prepurchase Exam was conducted by: Kelley Roche, Associate Editor; and Terisé Cole, Editorial Assistant/Web Editor.

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bits & pieces INSTRUCTOR’S NOTEBOOK Second in a three-part saddle seat series

So You Want to Show Saddle Seat!

Part II: Winning in the Classic or Country Pleasure Divisions

By Karen Elizabeth Baril

LAST MONTH, CHRIS CASSENTI, TRAINER, judge, and clinician at Chrislar Farm in Rowley, MA, shared that the best way to break into showing saddle seat was in the Classic or Country Pleasure Divisions.

This month, we’ll share tips on how to impress the judge.

Whether you’re showing in Classic Pleasure for Morgans, or Country Pleasure for Arabians and Saddlebreds, the emphasis is on manners. It’s plain and simple; if the horse and rider look calm and confident and like they’re having fun, chances are you’ll impress the judge.

“While animation is part of the whole picture,” says Cassenti, “the most important ingredient in a pleasure division is that the horse looks like a pleasure to ride and the rider looks like they’re having fun.

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judged at the walk, pleasure trot, road trot, and canter. Every gait should look relaxed and enjoyable. Transitions are important. They should be smooth. Riders should avoid anticipating the transition. The best thing a rider can do is to take their time and relax. If you make a mistake, don’t stress over it. All is not lost, providing you’ve done everything else right.”

Cassenti says spectators often want to know why a judge pins a rider who makes a mistake over a rider who does not. “In the Pleasure division, the reason is usually because the judge must evaluate the ride as a whole. If the rider looked cool and confident and their horse looked like a pleasure to ride, that horse and rider combination might pin over others who did everything right, but look as if they’re barely under control.”

Which brings us to choosing the right mount. The Classic and Country Pleasure divisions require a horse that is a joy to ride.

The Pleasure division is not simply a place for horses that lacked the animation for other saddle seat classes.

Most horses that do well in pleasure are confident and willing mounts.

As a judge, Cassenti likes to see a walk that is a square, even, fourbeat walk; groundcovering and natural.

“The horse should look as though he’d be a pleasure to ride outside of the ring.” The pleasure trot is judged on motion, presence, cadence, and willingness. The horse doesn’t need to have a lot of animation.

“The transition to canter is something of a challenge for some riders,” says Cassenti, “but good planning, finding a good spot on the rail, and not over-thinking it usually leads to a soft and cadenced ride.

Judges love that. When it comes to the extended trot (road trot), think extension— any excessive speed will be penalized.”

The emphasis in both the Classic Pleasure division and the Country Pleasure division, is 75 percent on manners. “The horse that goes around and does his job willingly,” says Cassenti, “has smooth and easy transitions, stands in the lineup with no jigging or head-tossing— that’s the horse that makes the ride look effortless and that’s the horse and rider combination that usually wins the class even if they make a small mistake.”

PHOTO: TERRY YOUNG, COURTESY OF CHRISLAR FARM.

A horse with manners that looks like he is a pleasure to ride is the one that will be earning ribbons.

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“The attached barn was a dairy/milking barn operation,” says Simeon Stoltzfus of White Horse Construction, “and the barn had been modified for that purpose numerous different times and sat empty for quite a few years. The new owner, who was [a member] of the family of the previous owner, bought the farm and had White Horse Construction restore it to more like the original design and fit it out with horse stalls.

“Because of all the modifications and repairs done over the years, the choice was to take the barn down completely and, for the most part, rebuild using some of the usable material from the existing barn. The rest was done in new material. However, the mortise and tenon joinery was still used.”

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amazing barn restorations Although restoring an old barn takes time, money, and a great deal of patience, the rewards far outweigh the challenges. Most of us have a favorite old barn that is part of our rural landscape, even if it doesn’t belong to us. On my route home from work, a dilapidated barn marks my halfway point. The wood siding is a faded red and white. An attached silo is tumbling down, caved in at the top. I’ve often wondered if there were any plans to restore the barn. Last week, I got my answer.

In a single day, the barn had been demolished; nothing was left of the old silo but a pile of wood and timbers on the grass. There would be no restoration for my favorite old barn. The farm was originally owned by Cyrus Wilson, who built the old silo, farmhouse, and barn in 1874. Wilson worked a prosperous dairy farm on the property. A three-story windmill across the street supplied water to the barn and the old white farmhouse; thankfully they were both preserved.

to our rural heritage, there are other equally important reasons to restore rather than demolish.

Restoring is environmentally friendly. Construction materials account for 20 percent of trash in our nation’s landfills. Demolition costs must also be factored in when choosing not to

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A dramatic barn restoration completed by White Horse Construction.

“I think of the farmer in the 1800s,” says Simeon Stoltzfus of White Horse Construction in Lancaster, PA, “as a very unselfish person. When he built his barn, he was building for future generations. He built the barn solid enough to last not just for the length of his own life, but for many generations to come, sometimes 200 years or more.”

While old barns represent a living legacy

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“This old barn was originally for cows and other livestock and had a massive loft,” says Georgia Hickey of King Construction.

“A previous owner had built some rough stalls in part of the cow barn; our customer wanted to restore the barn, create a more suitable housing area for the horses, and add an apartment.” restore. Also, as Georgia Hickey of King Construction points out, there are financial incentives to restore.

“If the barn is listed or is eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places,” says Hickey, “there are federal income tax credits available, up to 20 percent of the total restoration budget. Some states have property tax incentives for preserving old barns and other agricultural structures. One of the best resources for current tax information is the National Trust for Historic Preservation.”

Hickey says most barns can be restored, depending on the budget.

“First, we carefully inspect the foundation, the structural timbers and framing. If there are major issues, we may have to bring in an outside structural engineer to assist in the decision and planning process. But many barns, even with compromised foundations and rotting sills can be saved. There are too many wonderful old handmade timber fame barns that have fallen into disrepair. These barns should be saved. If they’re not a candidate for

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the purpose you have in mind or if the restoration is beyond your budget, there are companies that will buy, disassemble, and relocate your old barn to give it the new lease on life it deserves. Believe it or not, a number of the old New England barns have found a new life in Texas.”

“If the vision is grand enough,” says Stoltzfus, “the condition of the barn doesn’t matter all that much. The best thing a barn owner can do is to get in touch with their local historical society for help. They often will stand in protest against demolition and help farm owners gain access to funds. As a builder, I know that it can be costly. We often don’t know, for instance, if there is termite damage until we take off the first two or three layers of siding. Water damage is easy to assess from the outside, but termite damage happens from the inside out.”

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Barns built in the late 1800s and early 1900s were designed to shelter a variety of animals. Farmers stored a full season’s hay crop so lofts had to be huge. The cattle were kept in spaces with low headroom to preserve heat in the winter and draft or carriage horses were typically stabled in standing stalls. The barns were dark, offering very little natural light.

“By contrast,” says Hickey, “today’s horse barns feature roomy box stalls, wide aisles with ample head room, and lots of natural light and cross-ventilation. Hay is now compressed and tightly baled so our lofts needn’t be as large. Even the materials we use, engineered beams and framing members, offer opportunities for a much more wide open design.” All of this must be considered when restoring, but there are ways around these challenges.

“While many old barns have low ceilings,” says Stoltzfus, “digging out one

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“Even the major window manufacturers now offer a wide array of casing and mounting styles to closely mimic those found on historic buildings,” says Hickey. “With those, it’s now possible to install energy-efficient windows without losing historic character.”

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in the Northeast, it is easy to forget just how lucky we are to have all four seasons in such a beautiful and unique landscape. And what better way to take in the natural splendor of our statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; scenery? Trail riding! Though many of us prefer not to go on trails alone, or we may not have one near our barn, we do have fantastic organizations that work to put on the best events for members and the public. Here are 10 of the top trail rides organized around the Northeast.

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The Bay State Trail Riders Association does a fundraiser and ride each year to celebrate National Trails Day on June 11. In 2017, they changed locations to Apple Knoll Farm located in Millis, MA. Riders get to go through over 300 acres of land with nine miles worth of marked trails. The event is also open to hikers, promoting families to come on foot as well. There is a large parking area available, which after the ride is where everyone joins for lunch, a huge raffle, and an awards ceremony. All funds go toward funding Massachusetts trail projects.

By request, overnight stabling and day stalls are available at Apple Knoll.

September 10 at Profile Falls in Bristol, NH, is where the trail riders of New Hampshire will want to be. Hosted by the New Hampshire Horse and Trail Association and the New England Horse and Trail Association, there are two trails, about eight and 16 miles long. Riders of all ages and levels can enjoy the dense wood roads, and the horses will love the soft footing. This mixed terrain and landscape is a favorite for many of the association and club riders. The foliage is just beginning to change during this September schedule, but the trails are scenic no matter what time of the season you visit.

The NHH&TA Annual Pleasure Ride is a horse and rider favorite with great scenery and soft footing.

When people in Maine trail ride, they ride SMART. Southern Maine Association for Riding Trails, also known as SMART, has been known to put up countless successful pleasure rides throughout southern Maine and Eastern New Hampshire. The SMART trails, according to Judy Lorimer, Vice President of the New England Horse & Trail Association, “are sometimes challenging, depending on local terrain, but are well-marked, and the food is always fantastic, home cooked, and plentiful!”

November holds a favorite for SMART riders, The Turkey Trot in South Berwick, ME. According to member Julia Fortier, the terrain is “a little of everything. Railroad bed, small mountain, wonderful woods trails, and minimal tar—except to cross over and a eighth of a mile on return.” The trail, which is 12-15 miles long, is a club favorite not just for the ride, but also for the delicious turkey dinner that follows.

Among many of the scenic areas of New England, a surprising one many may not expect to find is located in Middletown, CT. Wadsworth Falls is home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls around, they are “breathtaking, especially after a large rainfall!” says Patti Crowther of the Connecticut Trail Rides Association. The trail is open to the public, so you may encounter other riders, hikers, 44

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The hills around GMHA are a sea of pink on Columbus Day.

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The NYSHC fall pleasure ride tends to be during peak foliage season.

runners, and families along the way. If all the routes are ridden, the ride accumulates to about five miles. The simple terrain is great for barefooted horses.

The West Greenwich Horseman’s Association holds various organized trail pleasure rides throughout Rhode Island every year.

One ride in particular that always has a great attendance is their “Go Fish” ride held at the Carolina Trout Pond in the Carolina Trout Management Area in Richmond. It is usually held the first weekend in April, which is the weekend before opening fishing season in Rhode Island.

The club usually marks out a 10-mile loop that can be ridden two times. It consists of various terrains and beautiful scenery. The trail loop is on dirt roads, small wooded trails in pine groves that make great soft footing. Riders get to go around a corn and turf farm that hooks up with the North South Trail. “The various terrains allow the riders to be able to walk, trot, and canter. You will see old cemeteries; lots of foundations and old streambeds that flow over uniquely built ground to dump into a water hole,” says WGHA Vice President Linda Krul. While trail riders are venturing the 10mile loop, they are on the lookout for cutouts that were placed by the ride managers and can receive prizes during a seafood lunch held after the ride.

Each trail varies in length, but most average on 10 miles, with the trail network totaling 400 miles.

For over 45 years, New York State Trail Riders have been marking their calendars for the club’s Fall Pleasure Ride. The Madison Country Fairgrounds is where the ride begins, and continues through the Brookfield Trail system, southeast of Madison County. The trail has a total of 130 miles of connected trails with mild to moderate slopes. “The Fall Pleasure Ride includes many additional fun activities for participants and may vary from year to year,” says Carolyn Moore, NYS Horse Council member and unofficial historian. “Social hours before dinner, poker run, scavenger hunt, fun country pace, obstacle course competition, pumpkin carving contest, jar wars, and an auction.” The ride typically goes from Thursday to Monday, most members camp out at the fairgrounds for the event.

The Landsman Kill Trail Association is a friendly non-profit in New York whose mem-

bers open their land to be part of the club’s trail network. According to club president Paila Vincitore, the club comprises “mostly of folks with backyard horses, who just love to trail ride.” With over 75 miles in total of trails, there is one eight- to 10-mile trail that stands out, the Fall Trail Ride. The ride covers open fields and shaded woods, and hugs the banks of the scenic Hudson River in many cases. The ride finishes with a picnic lunch at beautiful stone barns that were once part of the historic Aster Estate.

Three times a year the Rhode Island Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals SPCA, hosts fundraising rides for their organization. Held in May, September, and October, these rides are great any time of the year. The trail goes throughout Goddard State Park in Warwick, RI, the state’s most popular park. The park has a fenced in ring for people to warm up before heading out on the trail. Along with the 18 miles of bridle paths for exploration, riders also get to enjoy riding on the beach.

Not only do you get to enjoy the beauty of Rhode Island on horseback, you also get to support animals in need!

BSTRA riders enjoying National Trails Day.

As we all know, October is a beautiful time in New England. What’s even more beautiful is enjoying the Vermont foliage with your horse and friends, while riding for a cause. The Susan G. Komen Association hosts a six- or nine-mile ride in South Woodstock, VT, hosted by the Green Mountain Horse Association. The ride’s funds go 100 percent to fun local programs information, screening, research, grants, and treatment for breast cancer. Many of the riders show their support by not only riding, but also wearing pink clothes and tack. Though a bit of fundraising is required for this ride, everyone who attends surely feels great about supporting!

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Many trail riding associations in New England have a staple on their agenda, a fall foliage ride. These are especially great to fully appreciate the peak season of fall when everything is red and orange hued.

The Green Mountain Horse Association’s Fall Foliage Ride, located in South Woodstock, VT, is their biggest hit of the year. It consists of five full days of riding—three are hitting the usual GMHA trails and two are trekking through local trails out of the usual circuit.

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Asking your horse to move laterally can be a daunting step in your trainingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sometimes simply going forward with impulsion is hard enough! Top dressage riders do it with ease and grace, but they all started at the beginning like everyone else. But where do you even begin? And how? Lateral work expert Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen, a USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist FEI rider and trainer of Millennium Dressage, has some tips to make the transition sideways a smooth one.

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Lateral work is more than simply asking your horse to step sideways. The largest benefit of practicing lateral movements is suppleness—a key component of the second tier on the infamous dressage training pyramid and any horse’s movement. “Suppleness throughout the horse’s body as a whole can be achieved with proper lateral work. From suppleness comes throughness and a physical willingness from the horse,” explains Lauritsen. “I like to think of lateral work like yoga for my horses as a way to achieve the utmost flexibility.”

Like everything else in dressage training, lateral work should be practiced starting with the most basic movements and moving upwards—

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from a leg-yield to renvers. To begin, Lauritsen suggests working on a simple leg-yield and turn on the haunches as they encourage the horse to react similarly. “These two exercises go hand-in-hand; teaching the horse to yield from the inside leg to outside rein in a very clear and concise way,” she explains. Varying between these two actions also helps to prevent your horse from getting “stuck” in one particular exercise. You don’t want to drill a certain step or your horse will become resistant.

There is no shame in needing some help while learning these complicated movements! Lauritsen advocates practicing in an arena with mirrors or with a helper on the ground. “These are important for all work but especially

for lateral movements to be sure the horses’ tracks and positioning are correct. If a rider and horse are just beginning this type of work, I highly recommend having either mirrors, a trainer, or educated eyes on the ground,” she says. These will aid in learning the movements correctly from the start and prevent having to make training adjustments later.

“The leg-yield is the first lateral movement introduced in dressage and improves all lateral movements going forward,” says Lauritsen. A simple movement to encourage the horse to move off the inside leg and into the outside rein, the leg-yield is a forward and sideways maneuver with a slight

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Riding with an educated helper on the ground assists in ensuring your horse is moving correctly.

bend in the opposite direction of travel.

Just how do you do this? Starting at the walk, sit slightly heavier on your inside seat bone and use your inside leg slightly behind the girth to ask your horse to move to the outside while keeping forward movement.

Keep your horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neck straight or just barely turned to the inside. Master the leg-yield from the quarter line to the wall before practicing wider distances and faster gaits.

Because asking the horse to move sideways is difďŹ cult for both parties, mistakes can be made even with a mirror or educated helper. The most common errors seen are leading too much with the shoulders or haunches and having too much ďŹ&#x201A;exion in the horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Try to ride the horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body completely

aligned with a good feeling of suppleness through the horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poll and jaw to achieve a productive leg-yield. Also be sure to maintain the same tempo in your leg-yields unless you are asking otherwise so the horse remains in the optimal balance,â&#x20AC;? Lauritsen explains.

This basic movement is the stepping-stone for those to follow and is imperative to keep tuned even if your horse is a master. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leg-yield can drastically improve the half-pass for the more advanced horse. Often I will school the very same lines of the Prix St. Georges half-pass with two flying changes through leg-yield rather than half-pass. This gives me a more honest feeling of the horse going sideways and also sets them up beautifully for flying changes,â&#x20AC;? elaborates Lauritsen.

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in every way, from proper understanding of connection and thoroughness to balance and engaging the hind legs.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve mastered the leg-yield, now what? Lauritsen suggests moving on to shoulder-in as the next step toward advanced movements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once leg-yield and turn on the forehand feel easy for the horse and rider, shoulder-in on a circle can be a great next step. The circular shape helps the rider bring the shoulders to the inside and engage the horse in a clear and comfortable way,â&#x20AC;? she says.

Once you master each action, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to move onto a more advanced movement such as haunches-in or haunches-out. Soon enough youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be half-passing around the arena!

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The Palio di Siena, a race of 17 bareback riders, is a main event for Siena.

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Under the Tuscan Sun ➜ in Tuscany, Italy

BY KELLEY ROCHE

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When most think of Tuscany, they think of rolling hills, fine wine, amazing food, ancient architecture, and passionate people. However, Tuscany’s passion expands to horses as well.

The Federazione Italiana Sport Equestri, also known as FISE, is the go to for all things equine in Italy. The federation connects all riding disciplines and territories together and works to keep equestrians connected across the country. There is also, of course, the Palio di Siena. Among many historical places in Tuscany, the Piazza del Campo is one that will peak interests in equestrians. Located in the heart of Tuscany, Siena has a lovely square where twice a year, the Palio di Siena takes place. Riders are mounted bareback, yet are decked out in colorful attire to represent the 17 contrade, or districts, of Siena. Three laps around the Piazza del Campo and the race is over, but its an exciting 90 seconds!

What’s the best way to discover Italy, or any location for that matter? Horseback of course! All throughout Italy there are riding tours and trails for the novice to advanced rider. Riding Ancient Rome is a must when taking in the ancient tourist sites; they have a Riding in Tuscany tour that takes you along picturesque beaches on the Tyrrhenian coast.

As for exploring on just two legs, of course there is much to see, and much to do. Visiting the thermal baths of Saturnia is a must, for these waters are known to have therapeutic and relaxing properties. There are also, of course, spas and wellness centers in Saturnia along with two beautiful waterfalls. All in all, this is the place to go if you are looking to take it easy.

Around every corner, you will find

somewhere to eat, but during the summer months, the best is surely the Summer Sagras. Much like everything else in Italy, the Italians do it right when it comes to celebrating food. Throughout the summer months, tourists and residents can find festivals dedicated to a particular food or dish that is prepared in high volume for all to enjoy. For example, Cortona, Arezzo, celebrates the Chianina beef with a grilling frenzy for the Tuscan people. Some of these are smaller events, others are larger fundraisers, but all have fantastic food.

Last, but not least, we must address wine. South of Florence is the famous valleys of Chianti. Separated into seven sub-zones, Chianti has been producing seven different types of wine for decades.

Viticcio, in Chianti Classico, is a staple on the tourist wine tasting list. With its classic Tuscan landscape, straight from the barrel tasting, and personal blending, a visit is surely a memorable one. When grapes are the country’s theme, surely a moment must be taken to stop at one of its fine vineyards.

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The vineyards of Chianti are not only wonderful for making wine, they are also very aesthetically pleasing.

L’ORTONE Located in Ghiverti, Florence, this lovely little restaurant has a Tuscaninspired menu with favorites such as Florentine buistecca. Come for a meal or happy hour and be sure to enjoy the country feel of Tuscany! lortone.it FONTE GIUSTA Right near the Piazza del Campo is Fonte Giusta, best known for their homemade pasta and rustic, yet elegant, feel. trattoriafontegiusta.com CUGUSI Wine’s best friend is also famous in Italy…cheese!

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romantic date on the farm overlooking Montepulicano. caseificiocugusi.it

tions for lovely on-site farmhouses. borgodicastelvecchio.com

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HOTEL ATHENA If staying in the city suits you, then Hotel Athena is a fantastic choice. This hotel has it all, from allowing pets, to onsite parking, to air conditioning, to beautiful, clean rooms, and a lovely rooftop for photos. hotelathena.com

VILLA IL PALAZZINO When in Italy, one may want to take in the natural bliss of the countryside. Villa il Plazzanio does just that. The peaceful setting of this bed and breakfast will have you feeling the history with its Florence Renaissance style. ilpalazzino.net BORGO DI CASTELVECCHIO For those horse lovers that don’t want to miss a moment away from the barn, this is the place for you to stay. Along with events, weddings, and lessons, this equestrian center also does reserva-

WHAT TO DO VITICCIO WINE TASTING While visiting Tuscany, a stop must be made at the vineyards, not only for the outstanding wine, but also for the landscape and history of Chianti. viticcio.com

GREAT APENNINE EXCURSION The GEA is the hiking trail for adventurists! Trek through the mountains along the ridge that connects the Trabaria pass from Umbria to Liguria.

At about 400 kilometers long, this is Tunscany’s longest hiking trail. caitoscana.it THE SIENA CATHEDRAL Right near the Piazza del Campo is the Siena Cathedral. Filled with art, history, and breathtaking architecture, the cathedral houses masterpieces from artists such as Michelangelo, Donatello, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

This temple of culture can be appreciated by anyone of any age. operaduomo.siena.it

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Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

BY KATIE FARRELL

This Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is perfectly sweet and a refreshing way to get in your daily servings of fruit.

All with the added bonus of a punch of protein to keep you satisfied!

INGREDIENTS ½ cup

Frozen pineapple

½ cup

Frozen strawberries

½ cup

Fat free Plain Greek yogurt (or low fat cottage cheese)

¼-½ cup Unsweetened almond milk (depending on desired thickness)

1-2 pkts Stevia (or sweetener of choice to taste) (optional) 1 scoop Protein powder (optional)

METHOD The estimated total time to make this recipe is five minutes. » Place everything in blender, adding the milk last. Add more or less milk as needed to reach desired thickness. Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!

KATIE FARRELL is a registered nurse and the founder of Dashing Dish, a website dedicated to healthy recipe alternatives to the food you crave! Over the years, Katie has combined her love for cooking with her science-based health knowledge to formulate a balance of healthy eating with delicious comfort foods. She has a passion for teaching people how to make nutritious food choices and prepare healthy meals without giving up any of their favorites!

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THE BASICS HORSE’S NAME: Aria Impresario AGE: 11 BARN AFFILIATION: Sahara Scottsdale, LLC THE FUN STUFF DOES HE HAVE ANY NICKNAMES? His barn name is Impy.

IF YOU COULD RENAME HIM (WITHOUT THE BAD LUCK, OF COURSE) WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE IT TO? No other name would do.

IF HE COULD HAVE ANY SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? He would be able to fly.

WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE TREAT? Carrots.

IF HE WERE A FAMOUS PERSON WHO WOULD IT BE? Clark Kent.

WHAT IS HIS BEST QUALITY? Quality and conformation as a show and breeding stallion.

DOES HE HAVE ANY FUNNY QUIRKS? He loves to rear while out in his paddock and he can stay on his hind legs for a long time.

WHO IS HIS BEST FRIEND (PERSON OR HORSE)? His caretaker—Michael Carpio.

Aria Impresario PHOTO: STUART VESTY

Aria Impresario is an 11-year-old Arabian stallion owned by Aria Impresario Holding, LLC. He has earned three of the most prestigious titles at Scottsdale: Unanimous Senior Yearling Colt, Unanimous Junior Champion Colt, and Scottsdale Supreme Champion Halter Horse. It was the first of two such titles he would win, making Aria Impresario the only horse in Arabian history to achieve two Scottsdale Supreme Halter Horse Championships. He then went on to win the title of 2007 U.S. National Champion Yearling Colt and many other prestigious titles. Not only is Aria Impresario one of the most credentialed Arabian stallions in the world, he also has a great personality.

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WHAT’S THE MOST INTERESTING FACT ABOUT HIM? Impresario is super charismatic and showy, but he is also a very kind and manageable stallion.

WHAT’S THE FIRST THING HE DOES WHEN HE GETS BACK TO HIS STALL? Calls to everyone in the barn to let them know he’s back.

IF HE WAS A PERSON, WHAT WOULD HIS JOB BE? CEO.

INDUSTRY WIDE AFFILIATES p. 64 | FOXHUNTING p. 67 | HUNTER/JUMPER p. 69 | EVENTING p. 77 DRESSAGE p. 81 | DRIVING p. 85 | WESTERN p. 89 | BREED AFFILIATES p. 91

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Triple Crown Excellence Award Presented at High Prairie II Dressage Show AS A PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO recognizing riders who exemplify the ideals of dedication, achievement, and notable contributions within the equestrian community, Triple Crown Nutrition is pleased to bring the prestigious Triple Crown Excellence Award to this year’s Colorado Horse Park summer competition series. The company presented its first award of the summer to accomplished breeder and trainer Ann Sparks and rider Carla Salak at the High Prairie II Dressage Show, which took place this month at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colorado. Both Sparks and Salak are a perfect representation of how commitment to excellence in training and equine development serves as a key ingredient in producing exceptional horses.

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THE 149TH RUNNING OF THE BELMONT Stakes was not a battle for a Triple Crown winner this year, but it was a hard-fought race to the finish line nonetheless. On Saturday, June 10, American Equus Chosen Rider, Jose Ortiz, piloted Tapwrit to the coveted spot in the winner’s circle, finishing two lengths ahead of the crowd

favorite, Irish War Cry. Although Tapwrit was not the favorite in the longest race of the coveted Triple Crown, he ran the 1.5-mile track in 2:30.02, beating out a field of 11 other top racehorses. His jockey, José Ortiz, was just one of five American Equus Chosen Riders to compete in the Belmont Stakes.

First place of the USPC Foxhunting Challenge went to the Arapahoe Hunt Pony Club.

USPC Foxhunting Challenge Award Encourages Pony Clubbers to Try the Sport

The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 11th annual Live Oak Hounds USPC Foxhunting Challenge. The Live Oak Challenge is designed to encourage Pony Club members who do not regularly hunt to try the sport, and to reward members who hunt on a regular basis to act as mentors to the less-experienced Pony Club members. Congratulations to The Arapahoe Hunt Pony Club for their first place win, followed

by Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club and then the Elkridge-Harford Pony Club located in Baltimore County, MD.

PHOTOS: (LEFT) COURTESY OF JRPR; (TOP RIGHT) SUSIE RAISHER; (BELOW RIGHT) ZINA BALASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Tapwrit Takes Belmont Stakes

Tapwrit finishing first at the Belmont Stakes.

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[ABOVE] Amanda Murchison aboard CH Spread The Word won the Robin Hill Challenge Trophy. [RIGHT] McLain Ward takes the Grand Prix aboard Rothchild.

Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Attracts Equestrians from All Disciplines

PHOTOS: (LEFT) ALLYSON LAGIOVANE/PHELPS SPORTS; (RIGHT) THE BOOK LCC.

THIS YEAR’S PRESTIGIOUS DEVON Horse Show and Country Fair, which has been running consecutively since 1896, made its debut on Thursday, May 25 to welcome stellar competition from across the country. For years, the show has been the place “where champions meet” each May to earn top prizes, leading rider titles and bragging rights. For equitation riders, this also means the chance to accumulate points towards year-end finals.

The Dixon Oval welcomed its first international show jumping competition with the $50,000 Devon Welcome Stake CSI4*. Fifty-three horses and athletes went head-to-head for first place, but it was USA’s Andrew Kocher who risked it all to come away with his first Devon win aboard MKO Equestrian LLC’s Navalo De Poheton.

Ladies Day at the Devon Horse Show and County Fair featured a longstanding tradition: the Ladies Side Saddle championship. The hunter hack and over fences classes were featured in the Dixon Oval during the day, and competitors returned later in the evening to compete under the lights for the final under saddle class before pinning the champion. Ultimately, the True Blue Challenge Trophy was awarded to Gillian Beale King and Natalie Peterson’s Alta Mira.

The Adult Amateur Jumper division wrapped up with 23-year-old Lindsey Tomeu of Wellington, FL, winning the championship aboard DBHC, Inc.’s Bonapart after claiming the first two

classes of the division and finishing sixth in the $7,500 NAL/WIHS Adult Amateur Jumper Classic.

Scott Stewart of Wellington, FL, has been coming to the Devon Horse Show for many years to compete in the professional hunter divisions, but despite winning at the event countless times, the prestige of coming to the historic horse show and earning the Devon Leading Hunter Rider award continues to be a special accomplishment for him. Dr. Betsee Parker’s Cameo, one of Stewart’s many mounts, took home the Devon Grand Hunter Championship award and the Fourth Sally Deaver Murray Memorial Challenge Trophy after also earning the championship tri-color in the High Performance Working Hunter division.

Following their second place finish in the $40,000 Devon International Speed Stake CSI4* and their win in the $35,000 Devon Speed Challenge CSI4*, David Gochman’s Lady Maria BH, ridden by Great Britain’s Amanda Derbyshire, was crowned the 2017 Open Jumper champion and winner of the Little Big Man Challenge Trophy with 16 points.

Last year was Amanda Murchison’s Devon debut with her horse CH Spread The Word after waiting nearly 30 years to compete at the historic show grounds. It has also always been one of Murchison’s dreams to win a Devon blue in front of the Dixon Oval crowds.

Murchison fulfilled that dream not once, but twice as she rode away with the Robin Hill Challenge Trophy for the

second year in a row in the Adult ThreeGaited English Show Pleasure class.

In the Junior Five-Gaited Saddle Horse division, Sallie-Mason Wheeler and Ceil and Kenny Wheeler’s Bodidly rode away with the first place prize.

Gabriella Snyder and Callaway’s There’s No Stopping Us earned second place, while Julia Wester and The Paper Girl JJW finished in third place.

In the 51st running of the Carriage Pleasure Drive, Molly Neville of Collins, NY, came away with the coveted Carriage Pleasure Drive Championship award. Neville, piloting Helen Lenahan’s pair ponies in the Relhok Serenity Blue carriage, received the championship apron as well as the Robert and Virginia Weaver Challenge Trophy for best turnout overall. Sunday’s championship was made all the more sweet as Neville accepted her awards in memory of Lenahan who just recently passed away.

In the Two-Wheel Single Harness division, Tanya Mackeand was awarded the blue in her Dog Cart. The blue in the Four-Wheel Single Harness division was awarded to Betsy Demarino Vmd, who was driving her 150-year-old vehicle, the Moor and Sons Ralli Car. Competitors in the Double HarnessPairs-Tandems division were next to receive their awards, where a familiar name earned the Orleton Farm Challenge Trophy, Richard O’Donnell.

O’Donnell, president of the Devon Horse Show, piloted his 1880 original Spider Phaeton carriage to earn top honors. The Carriage Pleasure Drive Amateur Whip Award and Susie S. Buchanan Perpetual Trophy was also awarded to O’Donnell for exemplifying the tradition of carriage driving at the highest level.

Frances and Wayne Baker in the Roof Seat Break carriage earned the

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Third Susan Addis Challenge Trophy in the Four-in-Hand division. The Martin Auctioneers Inc. Perpetual Trophy was awarded to Mrs. Collin F. McNeil in her Saylor Wagon/Governess Cart for her win in the Two-Wheel Single Harness Pony division.

The winner of the Four-Wheel Single Harness Pony division was Zana White in the Sailor Wagon. Carriage Pleasure Drive champion, Neville, also received the individual blue in the Pony Double Harness-Pairs-Tandems division.

The $225,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon CSI4* was taken by McLain Ward, for the ninth time in his career.

Ward rode the 16-year-old chestnut Warmblood, Rothchild, owned by Sagamore Farms, around the famed Dixon Oval in front of a packed crowd, consisting of diehard show jumping fans to Pennsylvania locals, hoping to witness some of the greatest names in the sport of show jumping go head-tohead for the most coveted trophy in the

Richard O’Donnell received top marks in the Double Harness-Pairs-Tandems division.

Devon collection: the Celeste McNeal Harper Perpetual Trophy.

For the third year in a row, Venture Stable’s Richard Taylor of Montpelier Station, VA, was the handler of the winning Best Young Horse, Renoir, owned by Susan Tice-Grossmann, who won the honors in the Dixon Oval on the final day of the historic show.

Sponsored by Renaissance Farm, the class presented the award and the Kenneth Wheeler Perpetual Trophy to Renoir, who is by Rosenthal out

of Parabol. Bred by John Barilar, the two-year-old Oldenburg colt was on his best behavior and impressed the judges throughout the duration of the class.

While Sunday, June 4 marked the conclusion of this year’s Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, the always highly anticipated event looks forward to returning in 2018 on May 24 through June 3.

To read a full wrap-up on this year’s new eventing portion of the show, please turn to page 78.

Annual Decibels Foundation ON SUNDAY, JUNE 11, RED ACRE Farm in Stow, MA, hosted the Eighth Annual Decibels Foundation Horse Show to benefit children with hearing loss and their families. Kathy and Mitch Steege, owners of Red Acre Farm, have a tradition of hosting year-end schooling shows for Red Acre riders and other local farms. This is a great opportunity for riders of all ages and levels to come together and showcase their skills and talents. This year, over 50 riders came to the show from Red Acre, Carillion, Woodgate, and Kristen Bodkin’s Riders.

In 2010, the Steeges decided to make their annual horse show a fundraising event in honor of one of their riders, Bella Dunning. Born with a profound hearing loss, Dunning has lived across the street from Red Ace Farm since she was born. She started riding when she was only three years old. In 2002, her parents, Mark and Julia Dunning, and their friends Jim and Sue Poor of Chelmsford, MA, started the Decibels 62

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Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting children with hearing loss and their families.

Over the past eight years, the Red Acre Horse Show fundraiser has raised over $138,000 to support children with hearing loss and their families. Every year the horse and local community come together to make this day a great success. Businesses, organizations, and individuals donate silent auction and raffle items, become sponsors, and volunteer to bring food, bake, and even cook at the event. This ongoing support has made this event one of the most successful fundraising events for the Decibels Foundation.

Red Acre Farm riders provide their own, unique support to the day.

Every year, several riders at Red Acre Farm sign up to “Ride for Decibels.”

These riders not only ride in the show, but fundraise in honor of one of the children with hearing loss from the foundation’s flagship program, the

Minute Man Arc Early Intervention Hearing Loss Program. This year the following riders are fundraising: Rachel Arena, Rachel Boecke, Isabela Cattafe, Deb Defoe, Bella Dunning, Emma Fraser, Lauren Keilty, Mia Primiano, Mia Solomon, Carloline Talbott, Lauryn Talbott, and Jane Wakefield.

PHOTOS: (ABOVE) EQUISCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY; (BELOW) MARIA FRASER

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Bella Dunning, the girl that sparked the Annual Decibels Foundation and Horse Show, aboard Apollo.

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EACH YEAR, THE AMERICAN Horse Council (AHC) presents the Van Ness Award to an individual who has shown leadership and service to the horse community in his or her state. It is awarded in memory of Mrs. Marjorie Van Ness, one of the founders of the New Jersey Horse Council. Mrs. Van Ness was one of the organizers of the AHCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coalition of State Horse Councils.

On June 12, the American Horse Council presented the 2017 Van Ness Award to Jill Montgomery of Pueblo West, CO. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jill Montgomery has devoted more than 31 years of her professional life to the horse industry and has an incredible influence on keeping equine activities accessible and enjoyable for everyone,â&#x20AC;? said AHC President Julie Broadway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She continually seeks to educate and inform both horse owners and the public of the joys and benefits of horses, and is always working to ensure a favorable environment for the equine industry in the state of Colorado.â&#x20AC;?

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She currently owns and operates a small riding stable and teaches horsemanship to both youth and adults, including servicemen and women in the U.S. Airforce.

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[ABOVE] (Left to right) Gloria Norris, Maya Norris, Nick Iarusso, Cailey Fay, and Fiona Lorenzen of the Flintstones Senior Team received the Fox Ledge Carolyn Guptill Trophy and qualified for USPC Championships. [RIGHT] First place Junior Division Horse Management and Overall MKPC/WMR winners were (left to right) Addie Locke, Clara Locke, Shakira Marquis, Destiny Vickers, and Reese Pike.

New York/Upper Connecticut Pony Club Have Fun at Rally SUBMITTED BY BARBARA KIL; PHOTOS BY BETSY DILL

IT WAS A WONDERFUL, WINDY DAY AS the Connecticut Valley Pony Club (CVPB) hosted the New York Upper Connecticut (NYUC) Regional Mounted Games Rally.

The rally was held Sunday, May 7 at beautiful Mitchell Farm in Salem, CT. A host of volunteers descended upon the farm early that morning to set up the playing field for the various games.

Eleven teams participated in the rally, two Senior Teams, four Junior Teams, and two Grasshopper Teams. Players came from local clubs, Connecticut Valley, Mystic, and Shetucket Valley, in addition to out of region clubs, Pleasant Valley, Western New England, and Mt. Kearsarge.

The teams with ponies in tow rolled onto the farm early and began setting up the Horse Management tents. Parents and guardians can help with the heavy lifting such as setting up tents, but the rest is up to the team members.

After the competitors presented for formal inspection, a very thorough check on cleanliness of horse, rider, and tack, the competition began under blue skies but chilly and windy conditions. Games played included Bending Poles, Carton, Bottle, Stepping Stone, Mug Shuffle, Tool Box, Sword, and Canadian. The crowd was treated to a great show of horsemanship and sportsmanship. Ed Iarusso kept

the crowd entertained with music and a commentary on each game played.

Special congratulations to the Flintstones Senior Team, Gloria Norris, Maya Norris, Nick Iarusso, Cailey Fay, and Fiona Lorenzen from CVPC who won the Fox Ledge Trophy donated to NYUC in honor of Carolyn Guptill, a longstanding supporter of Pony Club. The team finished first in the Senior division in Horse Management and Riding and qualified for the USPC Championships held in Lexington, KY, in July.

The Ann Watson High Score NYUC Junior Platter was awarded to The Ghost Riders, Connecticut Valley Pony Club. The No Guts, No Glory Horse Management Cup for best NYUC Horse Management team score was awarded to The Golden Girls, Shetucket Valley Pony Club, and CVPC. Congratulations to all competitors and a big thank you to all who helped make the 2017 New York Upper Connecticut Regional Mounted Games Rally a great success.

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West Greenwich Horseman’s Association Buys New Timers for Events SUBMITTED BY CAROL FRANK

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in Exeter, RI. After a horrible week of rain, the weather for the ride was surprisingly

perfect. The turnout was amazing with 65 riders. After a great ride through Arcadia, everyone came back to camp for Ida’s famous Taco Bar for lunch. Great job to all our Hunter Pace winners and participants!

On June 10 at Goddard State Memorial Park, we had the annual Clambake Ride Twenty riders were in attendance to enjoy the trail. It was a little warm, but when you get out there, riding along the ocean, it is just perfect. All the lobster cut outs

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were found and prizes were handed out.

Our wonderful cook Ida would like to send a special Thank you to Ray, her wonderful and very helpful husband, Linda Graf, Celeste Santos, and Gabrielle Klensch.

Hunter Pace results Hunter Division: 1. Lory Walsh and Phyllis Alexander; 2. Jeff Gardener and Katherine Gardener; 3. Tammy Lamphere, Vicki Fortier, and Allyson Garcia; 4. Loni Decelles; 5. Sandra Stavens and Becky Griffin; 6. Nancy Austin, Darcey Johnson, and Lisa Gould. Hilltopper Division: 1. Maria Gaudette; 2. Ann Cardoza; 3. Wendy Vican, Madeline Caswell, and Grasa Dimon; 4. Heather Lavoie and Samantha Rayto; 5. Jennifer Hyland; 6. Linda Krul and Celeste Santos-Rivera. Trailblazer Division: 1. Melissa Landry; 2. Denise Anthony and Marcia Stewart; 3. Mary Palumbo and Robert Palumbo; 4. Meredith Johnson and Angela Arelio; 5. Kara Baruti and Theresa Kennedy; 6. Joanne Weber. Junior Division: 1. Alex Sawyer, Vicki Sawyer, and Amanda Sawyer; 2. Genevieve Kennan; 3. Ariel Hanon; 4. Rachel Harris; 5. Sage Witham; 6. Eleanor Pelzel.

[ABOVE] WGHA hunter pace riders.

[RIGHT] (Right to left) Anna, Amanda, Vicki, Rob, and Alex Sawyer.

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attended. It is one of the IT HAS BEEN A BUSY fundraisers to help with riding season for the the club’s expenses.

Connecticut Trail Rides In other news, Gary Association (CTRA). There Sampieri has purchased has been a scheduled ride a new travel trailer. It almost every weekend since was great to see him camp opening in April. All of riding horses again. the rides are well attended, Also, we would like to and the picnic lunches bring send get-well wishes everyone together after the to Peter Naples, who is trails. recovering from surgery The Memorial Day ride on his arm. On June 10, weekend at Camp Boardman our member, Jennifer had a great turnout. The Ghiroli, had a country potluck dinner, hosted again wedding. The bride and

by Cindy Pelletier and Paul bridesmaids all wore Ann Tilqust, was a great cowboy boots with their success. It proved to be gowns! We wish the filling and a great start to our happy couple a lifetime General Membership meeting, Member Tracy Cormier at a Connecticut Trail Rides Association ride in of happiness. which was held after dinner.

Hurd Park.

To learn more about There was a special meeting the CTRA or see our held on July 1 to discuss the calendar, visit cttrailridesassoc.org, topic of the pavilion roof. Sunday’s Ken Forcier, Kathy Watson, and with or find us on Facebook. breakfast hosted by Patti Crowther, the help of Denise Clark, was well August 2017

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Interscholastic Equestrian Association CORE Clinic to be Held in Texas THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Equestrian Association (IEA), in partnership with the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), initiated a horsemanship clinic series called CORE (Cultivating Our Riders’ Education) in 2016. The program continues with the next clinic on September 1-3, 2017 at Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, TX. These clinics offer opportunities to educate students in grades 6-12 and college riders in a draw-based (catch ride) format.

Each CORE clinic includes instruction and testing in stable management equine care, and mounted riding. Nationally acclaimed equine instructors will give general instruction on equitation and riding skills. Previous CORE clinicians include USHJA Certified Trainer and Clinician and USEF “R” Judge Rita Timpanaro, Gold Medal Olympian, Sportsman of the Year, and Equestrian Television Broadcaster, Melanie Smith

Taylor, and Christopher P. Mitchell, Head Coach at Randolph College and IHSA Director.

Riding spots are open to USHJA Active, USHJA Collegiate or USHJA Scholastic Members and IEA Members who compete at the Intermediate or Open levels.

Auditing must be reserved in advance and is free to any IEA or USHJA Members.

“We are pleased to work with IEA to continue to offer CORE clinics,” said Kevin Price, Executive Director of USHJA. “They aim to give riders educational opportunities that focus on what is most important in and out of the tack, and we believe expanding educational opportunities like this to riders of all skill levels benefits the entire sport.”

The USHJA offers the USHJA Scholastic Membership exclusively to IEA members for $15. Visit ushja.org/membership to join. For more information, visit rideiea.org.

One of many previous clinicians includes Melanie Smith Taylor.

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[ABOVE] Huntsman Heather Player accompanies the Norfolk Hunt Club’s hounds during the halftime demonstration. [RIGHT] Two polo players go for the ball during NHC’s annual Polo in the Country.

Norfolk Hunt Club Looks Forward to Polo in the Country SUBMITTED BY DESMOND O’LEARY, PHOTOS BY RUTH BALTOPOULOS

AUGUST IS KNOWN FOR BEING considered the “dog days,” or in Norfolk’s case, “hound days,” of summer. Whether you are an equestrian or not, it is guaranteed you are savoring the last few weekends of your summer. For Norfolk, the focus shifts from enjoying summer and the perks of leisurely hacking out, to gearing up for the fall season.

In order to maintain fitness for a hunt horse, it is imperative they stay in work both inside and outside of the ring.

Rather than navigate a large spacious flat surface with an array of updated footing of an arena, foxhunting presents horses and riders with different questions. For instance, riders encounter hills, open fields, unlevel terrain, and natural fences such as stonewalls and ditches while on a hunt. Norfolk takes immense pride of the maintenance and state of all our trails.

However, you may occasionally find a surprise stream, a fallen tree, or perhaps a trail that is too overgrown due to weather.

These surprises are why it’s important for hunt horses to become accustomed to it all, regardless of the weather. Fortunately, our land offers opportunities for horses and riders to encounter and learn from these obstacles.

and provides an afternoon of exciting competition for all spectators. The halftime period is designated for a hound demonstration featuring our Huntsman, Heather Player, as well as her staff and the Norfolk Hounds. In this demonstration, the hounds are paraded by all spectators for an up close and personal look, as well as seen working and maneuvering as they would in the hunt field. When the hound demonstration is complete, there will be another feature performance, this time highlighting the art of dressage.

Following Polo in the Country is our usually scheduled season of foxhunts on Tuesday and Saturday mornings of each week at some next level properties and pieces of land. In addition to the hunts, the Norfolk Hunt Club hosts a variety of other events such as hunter paces.

Our unofficial kick-off to the fall hunting season is actually the Sunday that follows the first hunt of the season.

That Sunday is known as Polo in the Country. Polo in the Country is our annual polo match held in September.

This year it is taking place on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Polo is a favorite amongst club members, equestrians of all kinds, and most importantly, the community. Norfolk and its membership work very hard to bring people together through our events, and polo is a wonderful example of that. It is a great way for club members to get back together after Available in a season off, and a 4, 5 & 6 Foot Sizes day for families to enjoy an outing as Slow Bale Buddy well. t Mimics Grazing Festivities for t Eliminates Waste polo begin with the t Available in all sizes gates opening at t 1 year replacement 11:00 a.m. for tailwarranty gating, barbecuing, and socializing. www.bigbalebuddy.com Following that, the (866) 389-9952 match itself begins

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Hunter/Jumper news

[LEFT] Abigail O’Rourke won the Equine Journal Equitation Classic at the Central Massachusetts Horse Show. [RIGHT] Katherine Dade and National Treasure dominated the Pony Jumper division at Devon.

PHOTOS: (ABOVE LEFT) COURTESY OF JAMES CLAFIN; (ABOVE RIGHT) THE BOOK LLC; (BELOW) JANE CARLTON

EQUITATION QUEEN Congratulations to Abigail O’Rourke of Holiday Acres Equestrian Center in Rutland, MA, on winning the Equine Journal Equitation Classic at the Central Massachusetts Horse Show in May! The 12-year-old superstar rode Denise Richards’ Morgan gelding, Hey Jude, to the blue ribbon.

FEILDSTONE FUN The team at Woodgate Farm in West Boylston, MA, came back from the Fieldstone Spring Festival with plenty of ribbons.

Theresa Pinnell rode her own Carolena to great placings in the Opportunity Pre-Child/Adult Equitation division while trainer Frank Perla and the mare took champion in the Baby Green Hunter division. Alyson Mills and Perla’s Omg took top honors in the Training Hunter division and the Bit O’ Straw Hunter Classic blue ribbon. Three Wishes ridden by owner Samantha Perreault had great trips in the Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 division as well as in the M&S Adult Amateur Hunter Classic. Sarah Ober and her own Catch My Drift placed well in the Am/Adult Equitation

division, placing second in the flat and third in the MHC Adult Medal.

Kathleen Mitchell’s Quantum Leap and Samuel both did well with Perla throughout the week.

“Leap” took reserve in the PreGreen Hunter 3'-3'3" and had a beautiful trip in the $2,500 Open 2'9" Hunter Derby, while “Sam” was reserve in the Performance Working Hunter 3'- 3'3" and eighth in the $1,500 Open 3'3" Hunter Derby.

SBS AT SARATOGA SPRINGS Continuing the spring show season in winning fashion, SBS Farms based out of Buffalo, NY, had a hugely successful show outing at the Saratoga Springs Horse Show. Kensington clinched a win in the Green Hunter Championship ridden by Kristy Herrera and owned by Jennifer Alfano.

The pair also took first place in the Green Handy Hunter 3'6"/3'9" class and won the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. Herrera and Girl Crush, owned by Helen Lenehan, had fabulous results in the Green Hunter 3'6"/3'9" classes, earning a win as well as a third and fourth place finish.

Crisp and Emma Walters claimed victories in both Children’s Hunters 15-17 classes.

With assistant trainer Alicia Heberle, Crisp took third place finishes in two Low Hunter classes, as well as a good finish in the Hunter Derby.

Zoe Schaab and Lucky Charm, owned by the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center, had a blast and took home a blue ribbon in the Special Children’s/Adult Hunter 2'6" class and a second place in the Children’s Large Pony Hunter class.

second class of the division in a seven-horse jump-off and were honored with the Leonard Tose Memorial Challenge Trophy.

GRANT RECIPIENTS The USHJA Foundation Board of Directors announced that Logan Blake Crouser of Lewisville, NC, Olivia deStanley of Leesburg, VA, and Ella Doerr of Avon, NC, will be attending the 2017 USEF Pony Finals this month as recipients of the USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant. The USHJA Foundation Gochman Family Grant offers each recipient the opportunity to compete at USEF Pony Finals when they may not have otherwise been able to do so.

DADE DOMINATES DEVON Katherine Dade from Apple Knoll Farm in New Boston, NH, made her mark in the jumper ring and had an incredible first Devon Horse Show.

Dade and her own National Treasure snagged the blue ribbon after going clear in the $1,000 Pony Jumper class with the fastest time of 29.179 seconds in a six-horse jump-off. The duo “Leap” and Frank Perla had a great performance in the Open 2'9" Hunter Derby. then claimed the August 2017

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[LEFT] Sydney Shulman of Greenwich, CT, and Quidam 13 jumped to second. [RIGHT] Katie Tyler and Shet Du Thot soared to first place over the wet track.

Katie Tyler and Shet Du Thot Win $25,000 Ox Ridge Hunt Club Grand Prix

PHOTOS: (LEFT) KELLEY ROCHE; (RIGHT) ANDREW RYBACK PHOTOGRAPHY

MORE THAN 500 HORSES AND ponies were on hand to compete at the iconic Ox Ridge Hunt Club Charity Horse Show in Darien, CT, which culminated on June 17 with the $25,000 Ox Ridge Hunt Club Grand Prix presented by World Equestrian Center. Hundreds of spectators gathered under the tent for a VIP luncheon as 41 riders contested the challenging track by course designer and Greenwich, CT, native Nick Granat. An international field of top riders took on the test, but ultimately it was Katie Tyler of Old Lyme, CT, and her 12-year-old gelding Shet Du Thot who prevailed to take the top honors. Tyler and Shet Du Thot also handily won the $5,000 ‘Welcome Stake’ qualifying class earlier in the week with a lightning fast round.

Anticipation built during the afternoon as horse and rider combinations negotiated the demanding course

and inclement weather, and 11 of the combinations achieved clear rounds to return for the jump-off. In addition to prize money, Tyler was also awarded the Michael S. Griffin Memorial Trophy and a summer lease on a 2017 MINI Countryman, donated

by Callari Auto Group. Second went to Sydney Shulman of Greenwich, CT, and Quidam 13, while Kevin Mealiff of Flemington, NJ, rounded out the top three with Ardente Printaniere.

One of the oldest horse shows in America, the Ox Ridge Hunt Club Charity Horse Show features several perpetual trophies, which are awarded throughout the week. Notable among them is the Charlie Weaver Memorial Trophy, donated by his friends and awarded to the Top Hunter Rider.

Adrienne Iverson and McLovin earned the trophy this year. Ellie Ferrigno was awarded The Lydia F. Theurkauf Memorial Trophy Best Child Rider

on a Horse for her performance with Capitalized and the Callari Auto Group Trophy was awarded to Children’s Hunter Classic winner Ellie McIntyre riding Luxe. For the second consecutive year, the Angel’s Flight Berkley Faul Matthews Memorial Trophy for Small Jr. Hunter Champion went to Eliza Bienstock on Playlist. The R. Memorial Trophy for Best Child Rider on a Pony went to Emilia Richard riding Fairytales, and the Christiana Ley Parker Memorial Trophy for Children’s/Adult Jumpers went to Gigi Moynihan on Golden Dream.

The beneficiary of the annual Ox Ridge Hunt Club Charity Horse Show is the Pegasus Therapeutic Riding program, an equine-assisted activities and therapies program for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities hosted year-round at the Ox Ridge Hunt Club facility.

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Shawn Casady and Valinski S rode to first in the Horseware Ireland Grand Prix.

Shawn Casady and Valinski S Wrap Up a Successful HITS-on-the-Hudson II in a time of 44.411. Casady had not seen Raposa on course, but had his own plan for victory. Casady galloped up to jump one, and upon landing, compressed Valinski S like a cutting horse, and his snug turns bested Raposa’s time by three seconds, taking over the lead, fault-free in 41.376. The two entries to follow, Lauren Fischer and My Pleasure, and Kevin Mealiff and Audi’s Dimple, each pulled rails to finish third and fourth, respectively.

After the class, Casady couldn’t say enough kind words about Valinski S: from his character, to his heart, and to his will to win. The Dutch Warmblood gelding, owned by Wyndmont, Inc., is a

Split Rock Jumping Tour Sees Eve Jobs’ First Grand Prix Win EVE JOBS CLAIMED HER FIRST Grand Prix win aboard Charleville as she beat a field of 38 International riders and horses in the $130,000 CSI 3* Grand Prix presented by Split Rock Farm and Ashland Stables during the 72

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Lexington International CSI 3*, part of the Split Rock Jumping Tour.

Jobs, 18 years old, was the second rider to enter the ring for the jumpoff, over a very testing course by Olympic designer Guilherme Jorge.

new mount for Casady. Casady credits his quick success with Valinski S to the close-knit team Ronnie Beard and Michael Dorman have established at Wyndmont.

Casady said, “everybody [at Wyndmont] knows their horse inside and out, so just walking into it I had everybody giving me all the details, and all the little things, and it really helped a lot.”

The week before, at HITS-on-theHudson I, Casady and Valinski S earned fifth place in their first outing, the $25,000 Smart Pak Grand Prix, and seventh place in the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix.

She put her leg on the 10-year-old gelding and he exploded into action.

Charleville had no trouble handling the tight turn to an imposing black wall, that proved to be the nemesis of a few good pairs, and sped through the timers in 41.09 seconds.

Roberto Teran Jr. and Il Rubicouri, representing Colombia, were the only other combination that would manage

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IN THE GRAND FINALE OF A bustling week at HITS-on-the-Hudson II, Shawn Casady and Valinski S earned first place in the $50,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix on Sunday, June 4.

Only four managed to master the 16-jump course designed by Manuel Esparza, which opened with a ramped Triple Bar and ended with an airy vertical facing the scoreboard. The sprawling track demanded inside turns done at a swift pace, with precise adjustments in two combinations.

David Raposa on S & L Sage, owned

by S & L Farms, were first to go in the jump-off; they produced a smooth, clear round over the shortened course

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first fence, a good pace and tight turns, and I know that my horse is really fast across the ground so I was just trying to go as fast as I could and leave the jumps up. I definitely thought someone could beat me to the last fence, but the horse is really fast so I knew I would be up there in the ribbons. But I also knew that I had some insanely fast riders behind me.”

Jobs was also presented the Sophie Coppedge Walker Perpetual Trophy.

This trophy was created in memory of Sophie Coppedge Walker, and is given to the winner of the $130,000 CSI 3* Grand Prix presented by Split Rock Farm and Ashland Stables, allowing Sophie’s gracious, kind, and generous spirit to live on.

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to complete the shortened course fault free, but their completion time of 42.38 was well above that turned in by Jobs. Three-time Olympian and former World Show Jumping Champion Eric Navet and Basimodo had been having a brilliant week, but their luck came to an end at the double combination as Basimodo, who had the winning time, 40.72, had the first element down for four faults.

“This is my first Grand Prix win so I’m over the moon,” said Jobs. “The horse was so good! I have an amazing team behind me and could not have asked for a better day.

To have your first win be at this level, I am so excited. Going second in such a big class, I was just concentrating on a good

Charleville carried Eve Jobs to her first grand prix win.

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[LEFT] Condolences to Kim Severson on the loss of Fernhill Fearless. [ABOVE] Abby McDonough and Easy Flight won at the Groton Pony Club Schooling Horse Trials.

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RIDING FOR RIBBONS Water’s Edge Farm of Concord, MA, had incredible results at the Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) June Horse Trials. Emily van Gemeren and Carlingford Tullyhappy won Open Novice A, finishing on their dressage score, while Elle Stetson Dibble and Road House won Junior Beginner Novice. Annie Barron and Makin History finished sixth in Junior Young Riders Open Preliminary at their first prelim event ever. Erin Renfroe rode both DeCordova and Porter Creek in Open Preliminary and finished successfully. Renfroe also rode Tanager Hill in the gelding’s first three-phase event, finishing fourth on their dressage score in Open Beginner Novice.

Claudia Caliandro and Shitan finished strong in Junior Beginner Novice, going clean on cross-country.

UPGRADE Congratulations to Fox Hill

Equestrians on their brand new barn and indoor at their facility in Barnstead, NH! A few riders attended the Groton House Farm Two-Phase and did well.

Valerie Pascetta had a wonderful dressage ride on Sharp Dressed Man, landing a 29.2 in Junior Beginner Novice B, while Maria Ortiz and September Storm took fifth. Brenna Roy piloted Gizmo for his second show and took third in Junior Elementary.

WINNING WAYS Riders of Apple Tree Farm of Hollis, NH, had a great day at the Groton Pony Club Schooling Horse Trials!

Beginner Novice A saw Abby McDonough win aboard Easy Flight. In Advanced Elementary, Katherine Marsano and Dodger were second, Jacob Bowers and Morrighan’s Maiden were fourth, Claire Hovasapian on Point and Shoot was sixth, and Sarah Licqurish and Silvery Fern

were seventh. Grace Roy won Elementary A with Rufus while Maia Schneider and Meeko were third. Martha Roberts on Point and Shoot were third in Elementary B and Danielle McIntire and Kokomo were fourth. Julia Federiconi won Pre-Elementary A with Legally Blonde alongside Hannah Stec who was third with Meeko.

Tracie Sales was third with Ebony in Pre-Elementary B.

the 2017 season with Bantry Bays Dublin and finished on their dressage score. Julia Clive and Little Miss America completed their second event and finished sixth in a large Open Beginner Novice division. Maya Gaines and Bantry Bays Winston competed in their first event together, finishing with a second place in Junior Beginner Novice. Great job, ladies!

SEEING GREEN Emerald Isles Eventing Center in Westborough, MA, celebrated another wonderful weekend at the GMHA June Horse Trials. BEAHEREINCOURT stepped up to the plate and ended on her dressage score in Open Preliminary to now deserve herself the title of a “prelim horse!” Paige Crotty had a great run with her new mare, Abecca GS, to finish fifth in Junior Young Riders Open Preliminary. Cecelia Mathon ran her first event of

CONDOLENCES Our thoughts go out to Kim Severson on the loss of her four-star mount, Fernhill Fearless. The 17-year-old Irish Thoroughbred gelding lovingly called “Sparky” debuted with Severson in 2013 and went on to compete at the 2014 World Equestrian Games, Rolex Kentucky ThreeDay Event, and Jersey Fresh International among others.

Recently, Sparky had been competing with young event rider, Gabby Dickerson.

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[LEFT] Emma Donald and Whoa Nellie were the Novice Rider winners. [RIGHT] Diane Thompson and Improper Bostonian took second in Preliminary/Training.

Sees New England Riders Shine WARM TEMPERATURES AND THE burning sun weren’t about to stop Area I riders from flocking to Plymouth, MA, on June 11 for the Valinor Farm Horse Trials. Riders from Intro to Preliminary/ Training competed across three grass dressage rings, a show jumping arena, and the facility’s expansive crosscountry course to win ribbons and prizes from a long list of sponsors.

Preliminary/Training was topped by Sally Davis and Dare To Dream from the start as the pair ended on their 30.50 dressage score for first, while Diane Thompson and Improper Bostonian

came in second. Jennifer Berryman and Goodnight Moon captured the Open Training win alongside second place rider Maddie Gregory and Forever June.

The Novice Junior division title went to Penelope Giesen and Private Dancer who ended on their dressage score.

Second place went to Laura Henderson and Wild Willy. Emma Donald rode the adorable Whoa Nellie to the Novice Rider win just ahead of second place Kim McIntyre and Braveheart. Erin Renfroe and Wicked rose took first in Open Novice after a clean cross-country round with Davis and Dauntless not far

Devon Arena Eventing Wows Crowd at Inaugural Event THE DEVON ARENA EVENTING held Sunday, May 29, at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, highlighted a brand new kind of competition, based on two of the three disciplines that make up three-day eventing: cross-country and stadium jumping. The event attracted a new realm of spectators, including eventing enthusiasts. A total of 23 international horse-and-rider combinations participated in the new event, where USA’s Sarah Kozumplik Murphy and Rubens D’ysieux came out on top to take home the first winning title.

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The Devon Arena Eventing competition, presented by Mid-Atlantic Packaging, was designed to maximize the facilities, showcasing the best of what Devon has to offer.

The course was designed by Captain Mark Phillips, Olympic gold medalist, former coach of the U.S. Olympic eventing team and renowned international course designer. Phillips spent several hours at Devon evaluating the facilities and believes the venue is an excellent host for arena eventing.

“It was actually Boyd Martin’s idea to do two rounds.The first round was to

get people accustomed and not going too fast. Then the second round was against the clock,” explained Phillips.

“It was a great opportunity to showcase the sport. This arena eventing, from a design perspective, is not the easiest.

I think when you can showcase the sport like this and get a good crowd like tonight, you must’ve produced good entertainment to show what it’s all about!”

Horses and riders entered must have attained a qualifying score in a CCI2* or be competing at 1.40m in show jumping to participate in Sunday’s Devon Arena Eventing class. The first round took horses and riders through both the Gold Ring and Dixon Oval over 25 obstacles, and faults were given for knockdowns

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Beginner Novice Junior was split into sections A and B with Gwen Valvano on River and Ally Krohg on Tuck Everlasting winning the former and Jessalyn Owen on Semper Fi and Carlie Cichock on Buddy System topping the latter. I Spy piloted by Paige Crotty won Open Beginner Novice from start to finish only a point and a half ahead of second place Adrienne Iorio and FH Affinian Puggs. Ashlynn Bain and Rock Solid Seven rocked the Beginner Novice Rider division, narrowly edging out Lauren Bigelow and Coffee Break.

The last division to take to the crosscountry course, Intro, saw Francoise Martinolle and Minstral take top honors with second going to Anny Hung and Henry.

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and exceeding the maximum time. Approximately 15 fences were typical obstacles found on a standard cross-country course, while the remaining were show jumping fences. Fences were up to 1.20m in height, brush up to 1.40m and spreads up to 1.60m.

The second round brought back the top 12 to compete in a jump-off over a shortened course in the Dixon Oval. Murphy and the 11-year-old Selle Français gelding, owned by Rubens D’ysieux Syn. LLC, completed both phases with no penalties, finishing the jump-off in 75.03 seconds for the win.

“Obviously I’m delighted! I was really excited when I heard this was being offered for a variety of reasons,” said Murphy on winning. “I have a really cool horse. He’s extremely careful.

He’s a good cross-country horse and has been trained really well. He’s so careful, smart, happy and just a really wicked horse. Before we have to go into that gladiatorial walk into Rolex, it’s nice to be able to have some practice such as this.”

Coming in second place was USA’s Jennie Brannigan and Nina Gardner’s Cambalda. The pair also completed both rounds with no faults and stopped the timers in 79.05 seconds at the end of phase two. “I looked at the clock and knew I wasn’t going to beat [Sarah’s] time so I wanted to be second,” said Brannigan of the second phase. “I knew I was at 75 seconds two strides out and I also watched the first six people, who I respect, go full force down to the last jump and knock it. I’m actually surprised I didn’t get lost in there. I just wanted to make sure I jumped that final jump clean.”

Rounding out the top three was USA’s Erika Nesler and Doug and Cindy Howe’s Right Above It. They crossed the finish line in 80.92 seconds to also end on a final score of zero penalties.

“I figured why not come here and get some more mileage under the pressure,” said Nesler. “Now I’m thinking maybe I should go do some show jumpers, this is kind of fun! Two years ago I didn’t think I was going to be past a Prelim rider. Now I’m sitting here thinking, ‘Bring it on! Let’s go Rolex!’ My horse likes [the atmosphere]. The bigger the crowd, the higher he jumps.”

The Devon Arena Eventing competition was met with the highest standards and was supported by top riders. From the eventing side, Phillips, David O’Connor, the current U.S. eventing chef d’équipe, and U.S. Rio Olympians Phillip Dutton and Boyd Martin. Kevin Babington was also on board and encouraged competitors from the show jumping world to participate.

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Dressage news

[LEFT] Regan Salm and her horse Karat had a successful show at Mystic Valley Hunt Club. [ABOVE] Pineland Farms has been accepted into the USEF Elite Training Center Designation Program.

PHOTOS: (RIGHT) GWYNETH MCPHERSON; (LEFT) COURTESY OF MILLENNIUM DRESSAGE

STEPPING UP The U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Pineland Farms of New Gloucester, ME, has been accepted into the USEF Elite Training Center Designation Program. Pineland Farms, owned by the October Corporation, operates the Equestrian Center out of its 5,000-acre facility run by Gwyneth McPherson, director and lead trainer, and 1992 U.S. Olympic team bronze medalist Michael Poulin, who serves as The Equestrian Center’s head coach.

HIGH PRAISES The Dressage Foundation (TDF) has announced that Adrienne Lyle is the recipient of the 2017 Patsy Albers

Award, established in 2012 in special remembrance of Patsy.

The $1,000 award provides financial support for continuing education and training to a High Performance rider.

Adrienne Lyle of Ketchum, ID, competed Salvino in the Grand Prix division at the USEF High Performance Championships held at the Festival of Champions in Gladstone, NJ, on May 18-21. The Patsy Albers Award is given to the highest placing Grand Prix rider at the Championships who also competed for the U.S. at a previous North American Junior/Young Rider Championship.

are pleased to announce that the “Dollars for Dreamers” supported by Duprey have reached the halfway point of their fundraising goal. For every dollar raised, Duprey will match the amount up to $10,000 to support the TDF’s Young Rider International Dream Program.

The “Dollars for Dreamers” campaign will fund four top young American riders’ trips to Europe for a weeklong introduction to the elite standards of international dressage through observing and meeting with top dressage riders, instructors, and judges from around the world.

HALFWAY THERE Margaret Duprey of Cherry Knoll Farm of West Grove, PA, and the Dressage Foundation

VICTORIOUS RIDE Regan Salm and her gelding Karat of Millenium Dressage located in Harvard, MA, won

both days at the Mystic Valley Hunt Club show. On the first day she scored over 67% in the Team Test and over 68% with a 70% from one judge in the individual test. Regan is one of two young riders from Millennium Dressage vying for a spot on the Region 8 young rider team!

FARM SHOW Puckerfish Farm in North Newburgh, ME, held a great schooling show on June 3.

Sandra Beaulieu judged the show and Meg Black was the scribe. Congratulations are in order for Rebecca Reed who successfully piloted her own Simply Sinatra around his first time at Third Level. Matt Akers also had his debut at First Level with Princess Mia. Well done, all!

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New Hampshire Dressage & Eventing Association Clinic with Bill McMullin a Success SUBMITTED BY REMY SPRAGUE

NEW HAMPSHIRE DRESSAGE & Eventing Association’s (NHDEA) highly anticipated dressage clinic took place on May 27. The event was hosted at Oak Rise Farm in Goffstown, NH, with USDF “R” Dressage Judge and USDF Certified Instructor and Faculty Member through Fourth Level, Bill McMullin.

The experience for riders and auditors exceed expectations of an in-depth learning opportunity. Despite the variance in levels, ranging from a newly under saddle five-year-old mare, to a horse ready to show Third Level, McMullin emphasized suppleness, the rider’s position, and the Training Scale in each lesson. For example, in postural aspects, he encouraged one 82

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rider to use a lighter seat to allow the horse to come under with the hind end more easily. McMullin explained and used exercises that included techniques such as turn on the forehand, voltes, and turn on the haunches to aid the riders in bettering the suppleness of their horse. Through the use of these various exercises the engagement of each horse improved. In each lesson, McMullin referenced the Training Scale and used it to explain where riders were and where they are going. He applied different aspects of the Training Scale to explain the short- and long-term journeys the rider would take through their training.

Through these tactics, improvements were seen from start to finish

throughout the day.

My own experience with McMullin gave me many new tools to continue my training. In my lesson, he started by focusing on my position and we worked to align my head, shoulders, hips, and heels to aid in my suppleness as a rider. We then continued to work on encouraging my horse, Hannah, to submit more to my leg. We did this by walking a leg-yield from quarter line to quarter line. In this, he stressed the importance of not overflexing. Once I reached the quarter line on the opposite side of the ring, he had me halt and turn on the forehand. This allowed me to feel more hind end engagement and allowed Hannah to relax through the back, improving her overall movement.

In general, McMullin gave each rider something to take home with them to work on. Whether it be finding a true First Level frame, learning to control a young horse’s extravagant trot, or learning to set your horse up just right for a flying change, McMullin improved aspects of each rider that set them on a newfound path in training.

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Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association Member Shares Reasons Why She Shows SUBMITTED BY TRISH PANICO

WHY DO I SHOW WHEN I OFTEN will say, when asked, that I don’t like showing? I love riding. I love training my horse. I love learning about horses, their care, and my current obsession, dressage. But I still struggle with showing. I have been stuck at a particular level with my horse, trying to break through some training difficulties, which mostly involve contact and connection. After making some progress with our connection, I decided to sign up for the Mother’s Day Show with the Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association (CDCTA) at The Westbrook Hunt Club. I signed up in

hopes to see how much progress my horse and I have really made. I get everything ready, the horse is clean and braided, the tack is cleaned and oiled, and I pull out my summer show clothes. That’s when I remember why I show: the people.

It’s the chance to show off my horse in this community of people who understand my dressage obsession.

And the best part, everyone else here is doing the same thing. They have trained hard, put in the time, paid the expense, and go to the show to test their skills. As always, I watched the weather forecast the days leading up to the show until the morning of.

I have been part of this particular show since 2013 and for all five years of my participation, it has rained the night before. I have developed a sense of humor about it at this point. The mud and puddles and the windy cool temperatures the rain brings is a great way to get used to showing in all conditions.

The morning of the show, I get myself up early and get the trailer loaded. I am up, dressed, and ready to show this magnificent creature that I feel so privileged to ride among these people who are my friends and competitors. They have won classes and ribbons and made the best of what started out as a messy day that turned into a beautiful Mother’s Day after all. Hampton and I decided we made the progress we had hoped for, and are on to the next show.

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Driving news [FAR LEFT] Helen Dent Lenahan, an acclaimed equestrian in both the hunter/jumper and driving disciplines, will be missed.

[LEFT] Molly Neville earned top honors in Pair Turnout and Overall Pony at the Devon Country Fair and Horse Show.

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to hear of the passing of Helen Dent Lenahan, a nationally acclaimed equestrian, philanthropist, and the daughter of the founder of the former Durez Plastics and Chemical Company, passed away on Friday, May 19 at Buffalo General Medical Center after a short illness at the age of 91.

A devoted equestrian since early childhood, Lenahan owned more than 100 horses and ponies through the years, including three national champions.

Her accolades include being inducted into the equestrian community’s National Show Hunter Hall of Fame at Old Salem Farm in 2000, receiving the Mrs. A.C. Randolph Legacy Award from the United States Hunter/Jumper Associa-

tion in Lexington, KY, earning recognition as a horse owner and competitor with the Wells Award at the National Horse Show in Lexington, and driving her Welsh ponies to numerous championships in competitions throughout the United States and Toronto. Additionally, she served on the boards of the Harry M. Dent Family Foundation, her own Helen Dent Lenahan Foundation and the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center (the former Buffalo Saddle and Bridle Club).

BRAGGING RIGHTS Congrats go to Molly Neville, who took home the champion ribbon for Pair Turnout in the pleasure drive at Devon with the beautiful pair of Section A Welsh Ponies, Stonecroft Lida

Rose and Relhok Serenity Blue.

Neville then went on to win the Overall Pony division at Devon as well. Great job!

SHOUT OUT Shout out to World Coaching Club member, Frances Baker, who won first place in the Fourin-Hand class in the Pleasure Marathon at the Devon Horse Show.

WINNER, WINNER In other news from Devon, John White from New Jersey won the hotly contested Coaching Appointments class.

DEVON COACHING CHAMPION Congratulations also go to Paul Z Martin Jr., and Karen Jordan Martin on winning the 2017 Devon Coaching Championship.

TANDEM BACK IN TIME This year at Orleton Farm, spectators were taken back in time as Kelly Casella and crew recreated a sporting tandem with sidesaddle. Casella said, “so many people have worked countless hours in many ways for us to be able to accomplish this feat. I would like to say a special thank you to my best friend and partner in crime, Mary Stokes Waller. It was both our dreams to show the sporting tandem with sidesaddle, and I am thrilled we were able to make it happen in an amazingly short amount of time.”

TEAMSTERS CHALLENGE During the Town of Conway, New Hampshire’s 250th Anniversary Celebration the teamsters came together for a competition involving an Obstacle Course and Log Scoot.

Draft horses and Oxen competed. Admission was free and the location along scenic Route 116 was perfect to bring in that first time spectator.

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[LEFT] Paul and Karen Martin won the Devon Coaching Championship. [RIGHT] Kelly Casella on the box seat.

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[ EQUINE JOURNAL AFFILIATE ] [LEFT] Colton winning the Utility Division at Orleton Farm Pleasure Show. [RIGHT] Gina Handy and Heyday Blackhawk received a 38 in dressage.

Hosts Multiple Events to Meet Members’ Needs SUBMITTED BY CAROL FRANK

MANAGING CHANGING expectations is always a challenge. With horses, one year you have a goofy baby and the next you’ve got one ready to work, and you’d better have a plan. If not, your trusty partner suddenly has issues and enters a declining cycle. For the Saratoga Driving Association, this presents a challenge to offer or provide opportunities that hit the many changing needs of our members. We are very pleased to present an assortment of opportunities for all members.

In June, many Saratoga Driving Association (SDA) members attended the

Orleton Farm Pleasure Show as competitors and/or volunteers. We are always eager to share equipment and support with our neighboring club. Gina Handy had her personal best with Luke getting a 38 in dressage. It may have been the best dressage score in the show. Barbara Akers won the championship ribbon in the Utility Division with a third in Progressive Obstacles, second in cross-country, and first in Single Horse Reinsmanship Section B. Jeff Morse and Sue Mallery competed in Derby Driving and flew through the course.

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Southern New England Carriage Driving Association Hosts Mug Tomany Memorial Trace Pace SUBMITTED BY KRISTEN RICHARD AND KELLY PESEK, PHOTOS BY KRISTEN RICHARD

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AFTER A WEEK OF UNPREDICTABLE weather, the sun finally came out for the Southern New England Carriage Driving Association’s (SNECDA) Mug Tomany Memorial Trace Pace on May 20 at the Dickson Rings in Weston, MA. Ten people came out for the light competition. There were six competitors in the Horse and Pony division, including a pair of Haflingers, along with four competi-

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John Greenall and look forward to the return of Marc Johnson’s Cones Clinic on August 5. These skill building clinics are intended for all levels and provide the opportunity to practice getting your horse off the trailer and ready to work, manners in company, and patience as you wait your turn. We hold these clinics at Jeff Morse’s Green Meads Farm because of the fabulous ring, the breathtaking view, and access to an indoor at Berkshire Equestrian Center in case of rain.

We have had requests for more beginner events. We have added components to our clinics for you. The goal of the Saratoga Driving Association is to promote driving for beginners out there, experienced people with new horses, or older folks that want a little more help. Speak up or come and watch Marc Johnson’s Cones Clinic, just for the fun of it. Sitting by the rail and watching others go through the steps is a wonderful learning experience.

Lyn Howard has done a great job with the Recreational Drives and response keeps growing. We are very thankful that the club’s membership is enthusiastic about participating.

The SDA Combined Test and Driving Trial will be held on October 7 and 8 with a Muffy Seaton Clinic on October 9. If you plan to compete, don’t delay signing up, or come and volunteer. Having volunteers is the essence of having a horse show. We are contemplating adding an announcer and planning to sponsor dinner Saturday night with the wonderful caterer from last year. With the perfect foliage, you could not find a more beautiful place. Bring a friend, a chair, a jacket if it is cold, and plan to spend the day. We hope to see you there!

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tors in the Very Small Equine (VSE) division. Cynthia Bliven and her pony, Spencer, won the Horse and Pony division and Janice Meszoely and her pair of Haflingers came in second. Dot Rourke won the VSE division with her Miniature horse, Mojo. Kathy Richard and her VSE, Poco, finished in second place.

Everyone completed the course around noon and gathered together for a picnic lunch after. The horses munched on hay as well as carrots as there was a blue bucket with regular size carrots for the horses and baby carrots for the Miniature horses. Competitors swapped stories and fond memories of Mug while enjoying a cake, which read, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Celebration of Muggy.â&#x20AC;? As many may remember, Mug was our SNECDA president who tragically passed away on September 6, 2014.

All of the proceeds from the Trace Pace were donated to Blue Star Equiculture in Mugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name. Blue Star is a draft horse sanctuary located in Palmer, MA, with the mission of providing â&#x20AC;&#x153;compassionate and loving care for horses whether they

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Since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start in 2009, Blue Star has retired over 100 urban carriage horses, farm horses, logging horses, and police horses. They have adopted out over 200 horses.

In other SNECDA news, our annual Pleasure Driving Show will take place September 17 at Celtic Cross Farm in Dudley, MA. The Scurry Challenge will also take place there on September 16.

[TOP] Cynthia Bliven and Spencer won the Horse and Pony division.

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Western news

[LEFT] Elizabeth Veale with I Pay The Chex. [ABOVE] Katie Black, one of the many competitors at the Silver Spurs Classic.

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COLLECTING RIBBONS The girls at Townsend’s Training Farm of Pembroke, NH, had great rides at the Maine Quarter Horse Association (MeQHA) Pine Tree Classic. Erin Barrett and Who Is John Galt swept the Amateur Aged Geldings, taking Reserve Grand Champion. She and her sister Caitie also rode well in the Open and Novice Amateur Pleasure.

Ali Townsend and Maxine Sexton traded off placings with first and second in Novice Youth Pleasure and second and third in Novice Youth Horsemanship on So Hot N Slow and Found The Invitation.

Emily Pollack and RF Dalucks Unlimited took wins in almost every class in the Small Fry Walk-Trot and AQHA Novice Youth Walk-Trot divisions. Great job, ladies!

SHOWING SUCCESS The Massachusetts Quarter

Horse Association Spring Show in West Springfield, MA, held great success for riders of Boulder Brook Stables (BBS) of Lee, NH. Sharon Costa and Make N A Statement were named reserve champions in Novice Amateur WalkTrot High Point. Maria Veale and Remember Ima Loper had a great show together—the duo is a new team to BBS. Elizabeth Veale, who is new to showing in AQHA, competed in the Novice Youth Trail with her mare, I Pay The Chex.

WELCOMING WESTERN The board of directors of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) recently approved a proposal to reorganize the structure of the Western discipline beginning in the 2017-2018 season.

Under the current structure, there are 10 Western Zones across the United States

that include multiple regions within each Zone. Under the new format, there will be one Western Zone splitting into 11 regions that will have more than 160 teams and 2,000 riders. In contrast to the Hunt Seat Zone structure, this unique, non-geographic, discipline-specific zone encompasses all of the United States with an effort to lead to a more successful and equally balanced IEA National Western Finals. The IEA will continue to hold the Western National Finals in Oklahoma City, OK, in conjunction and affiliation with the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA).

During the regular season, there will be no change to the process for qualifying for regional finals and all 11 regions will hold a regionals competition. The change happens in that there will not be

Western Zone Finals as in previous years, but instead there will be two Semi-Finals held to determine which riders will move on to the National Finals competition.

SILVER SPURS CLASSIC The New York Reined Cow Horse Association held their Silver Spurs Classic at Cazenovia College Equestrian Center, in Cazenovia, NY, on May 27 and 28, 2017. Even though the weather wasn’t perfect for a Memorial Day weekend, the crew of exhibitors came out to work cattle. Comprised of three core disciplines— herd work, reining, boxing, and fence work—the event was a huge success, and featured over 40 classes of all levels of competition from Youth, 13 and Under Boxing, Green Rider, Green Horse, Rookie Rider, and Open Bridle classes.

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[1] Molly Wilson won the Ladies 2 class on her horse, Lucas. [2] Sue Frost on Nitro won Reserve Cowgirl.

[3] Overall Cowgirl Sabrina Fecteau on Jet. [4] Overall Cowboy Tom Beckman on Chip. [5] Clean Shooter Gus Carlson on Missouri.

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International Friesian Show Horse Association Region 1 Championship Concludes with Success SUBMITTED BY MALA TYLER

IFSHA REGION 1 CELEBRATED A successful regional championship at the Connecticut River Arabian Horse Association (CRAA) Summer Spectacular and IFSHA Region 1 Championship Horse Show in West Springfield, MA. Friesians and part bred Friesians came from all over the Northeast and beyond to compete in-hand, under saddle, and in harness.

The IFSHA Regional 1 Championship Horse Show welcomed several first-time exhibitors, including Lea MaDueno who had a very successful show. MaDueno won the champion title in Friesian Fantasy Costume aboard Danielle Barrasso’s Friesian gelding, Benjamin From WildWind. The duo also earned Reserve Champion in Friesian Period Costume and Opportunity Open Breed Pleasure (all ages) along with several blue ribbons and top five placings in equitation and pleasure classes.

She also won the champion ribbon with Pam Groom’s eight-year-old Friesian, Dagger L.S.F., in Friesian

Geldings in-Hand ATH and Reserve Champion in Friesian Geldings Sport Horse in-Hand ATH. MaDueno also captured the champion title in Part Bred Mares in-Hand ATH and Part Bred Mares Sport Horse in-Hand ATH with A’Laydia Von Velvet Green.

Congratulations to Lea on an amazing performance—we are certain she will have many more accomplishments in the Friesian horse world!

The part bred Friesians were well represented at the CRAA show. Fiveyear-old part bred mare, A’Laydia Von Velvet Green earned four Region 1 champion ribbons in Part Bred Friesian Mares in-Hand-All Ages (open and amateur to handle) and Part Bred Friesian Sport Horse in-Hand Mares-All Ages (open and amateur to handle). The part Friesian, part Arabian mare owned and trained

by Mala Tyler of Pembroke, NH, also won Reserve Champion in Part Bred Walk-Trot Pleasure and Reserve Champion in Part Bred Liberty.

Congratulations to all of the IFSHA

Region 1 show participants and to the show organizers and officials who presented a successful and well-run horse show.

Region 2, which includes New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Canada, will be hosting their IFSHA championships August 31 through September 3 at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. This show promises to be lively and entertaining amongst the excitement of New York’s largest annual event that draws over a million in attendance, and is an event you will not want to miss.

It’s time to vote! There are three board seats to be filled and members are encouraged to submit their vote

by September 15. Ballots will be mailed to members in mid-August and can be returned by mail or e-mail. Please remember all ballots must contain the members’ IFSHA membership number. The board will be advised of the election results during the September Board of Directors meeting and the newly elected board members will be notified in hopes that they will attend and be introduced to the membership at the IFSHA general meeting held at the October IFSHA World and Grand National Show in Springfield, OH. IFSHA is your organization, be sure to vote and best of luck to all the candidates.

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PHOTOS: TRACY KELSEY PHOTOGRAPHY

[LEFT] Lea MaDueno and Benjamin from Wildwind received the title of champion in the Region 1 Friesian Fantasy Costume class at the IFSHA Region 1 Championship. [RIGHT] Mala Tyler and A’Laydia Von Velvet Green earned the champion ribbon in Friesian Part Bred Mares in-Hand at the IFSHA Region 1 Championship.

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Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association Offers Scholarship, Year-End Awards, and Dressage Clinic SUBMITTED BY CHRIS PICARDI

THE RHODE ISLAND ARABIAN Horse Association (RIAHA) has a variety of activities and upcoming events for members and non-members alike. The Ralph Vossler Memorial Scholarship is available to all Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association members (affiliates and associates) attending, or planning to attend, college in the 2017-2018 school year. The scholarship is also open to those wishing to advance their equine education through obtaining a judge or steward’s cards.

Make sure you have renewed your membership and enrolled in the year-end awards program. You must enroll prior to your first event in order for points or miles to count. Once you’ve enrolled, send in the appropriate form within 30 days of the event for them to count. Don’t forget—year-end awards are open to all

breeds. You must attend two events in each category in order to be eligible for an award. Make sure to read the full program for eligibility requirements. The year-end awards brochure, enrollment forms, and point forms can all be found on our website.

RIAHA is pleased to be hosting a dressage clinic with Renee Surprenant on Sunday, August 13 at PondView Equestrian Center in Pascoag, RI. Renee is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, currently competing her Morgan mare, Touch of Rum, at Fourth Level. Private clinic sessions will be offered to horses and riders of all levels. Sign-up forms can be found online at riarabianhorseassociation.com.

USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, Renee Surprenant working with Andrea Fiore at the 2016 RIAHA dressage clinic.

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Yankee Walkers-Gaited Horses of New England Summer Starts with Many Clinics SUBMITTED BY JULIE DILLON

PHOTO: COURTESY OF REBECCA MURPHY

WHAT A GREAT BEGINNING OF our 2017 summer lineup of clinics and activities for our Yankee Walker club!

Nya Bates of Bates Gaited Horses was our first clinician of the year and everyone had a great time getting to know her! Nya has been training Tennessee Walking Horses, as well as other breeds of gaited horses for more than 30 years. She and her husband, Rocky, have a farm in Idaho where they start and train gaited horses. Nya has received Trainer of the Year and Sound Horse Warrior honors from our affiliate Friends of Sound Horses.

Students and auditors alike appreciated Nya’s straight talk combined

with her dry sense of humor. She trains with consistency, kindness, and within the standards of the industry.

Our first day of the clinic was dedicated to Nya’s “Train the Trainer” program where she worked with several horses on issues pertaining to training techniques to develop, train, and also restore smooth gaits in a variety of breeds. Yankee Walker members Jody Pellecchia, Heather White, Givan Bradley, and Julie Dillon all enjoyed learning new ways to encourage proper footfall in our horses in training.

Friday and Saturday private oneon-one sessions were held in which each horse and rider team benefited

from Nya’s undivided attention. Our three-day event extended into four due to Nya’s popularity! Sunday’s private sessions allowed auditors the opportunity to bring their horses and for some of our folks to return for an extra lesson. Nya is a thoughtful and caring instructor and trainer. We are truly grateful to have her share with us her extensive knowledge and skill!

We are all looking forward to her return to New England!

Our newest Yankee Walker Vice Presidents, Sandy and Leo Rogers, are at it again with introducing new disciplines and activities to the club.

Along with Joan Ballas, they attended the TREC (Adventure Sport for Trail Riders and Drivers) event at Burnshirt Hill Farm in Hubbardston, MA, hosted

by Bob Hatch and Stephanie Frend.

TREC is an equine sport that originated in France and is rapidly gaining in popularity across the country. It combines elements of competitive trail riding, trail classes, equitation,

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and competitive mounted orienteering. This clinic was a great introduction and opportunity to train over beautifully constructed and designed obstacles that Bob and Stephanie installed for

the event. Attendees were guided by TREC certified international judge LeeAnn Bunn and TREC coach Kim Stoddard. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to learn about how this fun and challenging new sport helps develop and improve the trail skills of horse and rider teams.

Ride on the Beach to Help Horses!

Join us for Horses Helping Horses, our Fall Beach Ride Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA

Saturday, October 21st, 8:30am Learn More and Register at

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Nya Bates and Heather White in discussion at the Train The Trainer Session.

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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

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The Opposable Digit

BY MICHELLE LABARRE

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PERFECTING CONTACT WITH THE horse is a lifelong pursuit. Dressage riders quickly learn that “contact” is a complicated term, related to core strength, proper positive tension, and appropriate relaxation. But holding the reins properly must not be neglected.

Technique and feel can be refined by understanding the value of your opposable digit.

Rein length and steady connection are held by pressing your thumb (with the knuckle bent to look like a roof top) down on top of the rein, which is resting either on the first knuckle (the closest to your finger tip) or resting between the first and second knuckle of your forefinger. The nature of the opposable digit means that with very little forearm or hand tension, you can maintain pressure and more easily prevent the rein from slipping through your hand. Your ring finger is where the weight of contact first comes to your hand from the horse’s mouth, so teach yourself to transfer the pressure to your thumb and forefinger and soften the ring finger so it remains available to work the mouth through half halts and softening. Trying to prevent the reins from slipping through their fingers often causes riders to tighten their fists, which in turn clenches the forearms, and when told to soften or supple, the rider ends up losing her rein length.

Once you make use of your opposable digit, you can easily divide the hand into two different jobs: the thumb and forefinger define rein length and carry the weight of the contact and the ring finger (the weakest finger of the hand) can remain sensitive to the horse’s mouth and feel and allow the vibration necessary for the connection.

Michelle LaBarre trained at the Reitinstitut von Neindorff after graduating from college. After returning to the U.S., she met her trainer and mentor Carel Eijkenaar (a student of George Theodorescu) who she has worked under for the past 14 years. Michelle operates her business, LaBarre Dressage LLC, out of Voltra Farm, owned by Carin Mei and located in central New York. She trains horses of all levels and is an active clinician throughout the Northeast. For more information, visit voltrafarm.com.

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13-20 | BSTRA OTTER CREEK CAMPING, New York. CONTACT: Rose, rzariczny@verizon. net.

18-20 | TSHA OPEN SHOW, Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: 860-564-4700, info@tristatehorsemen.com.

20 | CTRA STEEP ROCK RIDE, Washington Depot, CT. CONTACT: Lynn Gogolya, 860-4859092.

27 | CTRA TYLER MILL RIDE, Wallingford, CT. CONTACT: Diana Naples, 860-877-1643.

27 | BSTRA HOOF & SNEAKER POKER RUN, Mendon, MA. CONTACT: Becky, bstra@ charter.net.

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✦ Fitting All Makes ✦ Travel to Your Barn ✦ All Saddle Repairs

(including converting foam panels to wool)

✦ Representing: • DUETT Saddles - For Wide Horses • WOW Saddles - Custom in Minutes not Months

Colin Kimball-Davis

508-397-3800

ckimballdavis@earthlink.net

“Horse Capital of the East” New loads of horses in from the west weekly Top Quality Western & English Performance Horses…..Sold with Guarantee

Your Local Dealer for New Bison, Homesteader, Calico, and Sundowner Trailers!

We do quality repairs and service on all brands horse trailers and PA State Trailer Inspections

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Strain Family Horse Farm

Horse Trailer Dealers Wanted to Handle the Kingston Line

est. 1967

New England’s Largest Quality Sales Stable We Buy Horses and Accept Trade-Ins Consignments Welcome at No Charge

Horseman’s Exchange

All Horses Sold with 3 Week Exchange Guarantee

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Superior Performance.

All American, All Aluminum Horse Trailers

Saddle Shop Horse Transportation

Granby, CT

860.653.3275

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