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What’s Going On

HITS Special Events And Activities HITS OFFICIAL VIP CLUB – THE OVERLOOK CLUB

ANTARES SELLIER FRANCE PARADE OF CHAMPIONS

New this year to HITs is the Overlook Club’s newest collaboration. The VIP Club overlooks the Grand Prix ring and main hunter ring. Overlook VIP membership is offered for $1,000 weekly or $7,500 for the nine week program. Membership includes: reserved seating for a table of eight, breakfast and lunch served each show day and is open for all nine weeks of the circuit. Catering is provided by Diamond Mills Hotel and Tavern. An extension of the HITS Overlook Club New York location, the chefs will prepare new menus and meals.

Priority table placement is given to Club members than are members at other circuit locations also.

On Sunday, March 17, the HITS Overall Circuit Champions will be recognized by HITS Sponsor, Antares Sellier in the annual Parade of Champions, set to take place in the Grand Prix arena with Country 103.75 THE GATOR on-site.

HITS OFFICIAL FAMILY DAY PURINA MILL'S KIDS DAY On Sunday, March 10 from 11 am - 1 pm , Purina Mills once again hosts family day which is free to all children under 12. The event includes miniature horses, a bounce house, live music, clowns, and crafts with Country 103.7 THE GATOR radio broadcast on-site.

HITS OFFICIAL PARTIES On Friday and Saturday nights, Mega Club at 1227 SW 17th Avenue in Ocala gives party goers variety with three clubs in one with Urban Cowboy, Platforms and OEC. Friday, February 8 is the official Welcome HITS Bash with live music and the doors open at 9 p.m. The Farewell 2013 HITS Concert is in early March and details will be released soon. A cover charge applies for men 21 and up of $20, women 18 to 20 are $10 and men are $15. Before 11 p.m., women pay $5 cover, after $10 cover with free drinks all night. Saturday nights is a $20 cover charge, except for those 18-20 who pay a $12 cover.

SUNDAY NIGHT ON THE SQUARE $50,000 EAST VS. WEST HUNTER CHALLENGE On Saturday, March 16, the final round of the battle of the best East and West Coast Hunter horse and riders is simulcast on HRTV and HRTV.net, the networks for horse sports. HRTV has a special HITS offer, subscribe now and the first month is free, use promo code HITS13. HRTV.com posts past events online, news events as they happen via streaming webcasts and highlights of the best moments on air and online.

Ocala’s hottest new ultra lounge at 11 East Silver Springs Blvd. in downtown Ocala, AJ’s features drink specials and is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and on Saturdays 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. On Sundays, AJ’s is open 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

In addition to AJ’s, Coyote Cantina also features drink specials, has a restaurant and late night dancing. Coyote Cantina is located at 18 Broadway Street, Downtown Ocala.

HITS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION To keep up on the latest happenings, be pick up the only official publication of HITS, Horse Capital Digest, throughout the HITS grounds, offices and nearby businesses. Be sure to visit the many advertisers and sponsors with HITS specials.

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February 8, 2013

HORSECAPITAL DIGEST

CONTENTS COVER STORY Fenney Owns Week II

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Tracy Fenney dominates Week II with another win in the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix

16 Belle and INXS Step Up Shachine Belle and INXS win $5,000 Devoucoux Grand Prix

22 Scenes From the Show

on

24 Hooves and Paws Danette Philpot’s look at the life of a Horse Show dog

26 Fenney Gets Plans Underway Tracy Fenney and MTM Timon take $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

28 Steege Shows Up Big Amanda Steege has a big weekend as Hunters get underway

about the

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Tracy Fenney Dominates Week II of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit With Another Win in the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, Presented by Pfizer Animal Health Photo by ESI

Brought to you by Horse Capital Digest in Ocala/Marion County, The Horse Capital of the World®.

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Use this handy guide to help you plot your own course around HITS Ocala at Post Time Farm.

HITS OC A L A Where do I check in?

At the new Horse Show Office, located near paddocks 1 and 2, just inside the Spectator Entrance off Hwy 27.

Where can I find a shuttle to the airport?

The Horse Show Office can help reserve a service for you. Call (352) 620-2275

Where’s the farrier?

Just north of barn 6.

Where are the HITS Post Time Condos?

Just north of paddocks 9 and 10.

Where’s the veterinarian?

Just north of barn 6, near the farrier.

Where’s the HITS School?

West of the campers and barn 21.

Where’s the restaurant?

Across from the Vendor Courtyard.

Where’s the VIP tent?

Between the Grand Prix and Main Hunter Rings.

Where can I shop?

In the Vendor Courtyard.

Where’s the photographer?

In the Vendor Courtyard.

Where can I send my dad when he gets antsy for some golf?

Superior golf is available at Golden Hills, Golden Ocala, and Juliette Falls.

Where’s the first aid tent?

Between Jumper 3 and Hunter 5 rings.

Where can I find WiFi? In the HITS Restaurant.

Where can I catch up on the news?

In the HITS Restaurant. Horse Capital Digest is updated weekly and available on the magazine stands.

Where can I order shavings?

At the Horse Show Office.

Where are the restrooms?

Located throughout the property, including at the HITS Restaurant, near Jumper 1, Jumper 2, Hunter 2 Schooling, Grand Prix ring, Main Hunter Schooling and the Vendor Courtyard.

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Welcome to HITS Ocala 2013 A brief overlook of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit in 2013

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his year’s show schedule remains nine weeks, January 16 - March 17. The first three showsare rated USEF Local on each Friday (unrated on other days), and count toward Circuit Awards, Marshall & Sterling League, and toward HITS Championship Weekend in Saugerties in September.

The remaining six weeks of the circuit are, as usual, rated USEF AA Hunters and 5*-6* Jumpers.

The early week shows will offer our standard two Grand Prix each week, as well as a full schedule of classes and classics, and we will be using all the main rings including the Grand Prix Ring and Main Hunter Ring.

The Overlook Club will be open all nine weeks this year, and will serve breakfast and lunch on show days throughout the circuit. Catering will be provided by our Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern in Saugerties. We are pleased to be working in collaboration with the chefs at Diamond Mills to bring a new level of service and selection to the Overlook Club this

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This is just a brief overview of the offerings at HITS Ocala this year. Check out the new format of our prize list and find all the details on these classes and more. We are looking forward to a great circuit and can’t wait to see you there! year. Staff from Diamond Mills will be on-site to prepare menus with a whole new look and flavor that we hope you will enjoy. With the nine-week circuit this year, we are offering several long-term stabling options, as follows:

Permanent Stalls November 1 – March 31 $2,000 per stall Series Stall (Tent) December 1 – March 31 $1,500 per stall Circuit Stall (Tent) January 13 – March 18 $1,100 per stall Weekly Stall (Tent) Each Show week $200 per stall We think the new Series Stall season will be a convenient option for those wishing to travel to Ocala before the first of the year, and we are pleased to continue to offer the Circuit stall at a deeply discounted rate of almost 40% off the weekly price for nine weeks.

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Check out our Special Class offerings each week, including big classics for Children’s/Adult Jumpers, Junior and Amateur Jumpers, and the Devoucoux and HITS Hunter Prix each week.

You also won’t want to miss the newest addition, the return of the East-West Hunter Challenge the last week of the circuit.

See the details in this book for the $50,000 simulcast challenge between the top hunters at HITS Thermal and HITS Ocala.

This is just a brief overview of the offerings at HITS Ocala this year. Check out the new format of our prize list and find all the details on these classes and more.

We are looking forward to a great circuit and can’t wait to see you there! HCD

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Check out Who has What to offer

HITS Ocala Vendors 2013 Amberway Equine Brian Lynch 248.431.1875

■ CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES & GIFTS Animo 303.317.3484 USAnimo.com Blueberry Hill Ardath Hastey 561.578.0051

Bead By Bead Anne Haas 303.880.4483 Briar Hill Larry Smith 800.750.6079

The Collection Robin Petix 585.739.7096 TheCollectionOnlineStore.com Der Dau Custom Boots Jose Der 718.336.4513 DerDau.com

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■ BARN & BARN PRODUCTS

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HITS Ocala

Vendors 2013

Design Works Home of the Classic Horse Zorka Pondell 810.678.3537 TheClassicHorse.com Diligence Enterprises Pam Hill 240.626.0129 Gifted Paddock Shirley Crawford 615.512.7007 HITS Souvenirs Located at Mona's Monograms Ronald Ravan Jeweler Ronald Ravan 770.539.3466 Rose Hollow Kendall Clark 936.271.2505 Sophie Belgium Boutique Sophie Geysen 561.531.9557 Wild Horses, Ltd. Elaine Riley 617.734.0408 Willow Tree Equestrian Helen Julianor 303.880.4483

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■ EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING Mona's Monograms Mona Garray 860.649.1272 MonasMonograms.com

■ GOLF CART RENTAL Dever, Inc. 859.455.9586 DeverInc.com

■ LAUNDRY SERVICES Clothesline Laundry Alain Cherney 561.309.6646

The Custom Fox John Pfeiffer 734.854.1111 CustomFox.com CWD Precision Saddles 818.859.7708 CWDSellier.com Devoucoux, Inc. 800.847.7785 Devoucoux.com FarmVet Christian Currey 888.837.3626 FarmVet.com The Hunting Horn Shelly Shaulinski 585.385.9690 TheHuntingHorn.com

■ PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEO Official HITS Photographer ESI Photography Glen Burgess 978.319.3449 ESIphoto@yahoo.com

■ TACK & SADDLERY Antarès Sellier France 800.250.9284 AntarèsSaddle.com

Judy's Tack Shop Judy Orbesen 901.755.5314 Judystackshop.net The Tack Shelter, Inc. Dennis Bermack 732.303.0055 TheTackShelter.com Tenney's Custom Saddlery Jim Tenney 813.780.8016

Fenney Owns Tracy Fenney Dominates Week II of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit With Another Win in the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, Presented by Pfizer Animal Health

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racy Fenney went two-for-two last week with a win in the Jan. 24 $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented

by Pfizer Animal Health and in the Jan. 27 $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health aboard MTM Farm’s MTM Timon.

Fenney of Flower Mound, Texas showed her two longtime mounts on the Sunday, MTM Centano and MTM Timon and produced clear rounds on both, to help shape an exciting jump-off of eight horse and rider combinations over a course designed by Ken Krome of Westminster, Maryland.

“I think this was a really good, forward, confidence building class,” Krome commented. “I was really happy with the way it turned out. The horses jumped great, I thought eight was a good number clear and 12 finished with four faults, which is great. There was not a lot of trouble on the course.”

The weather was beautiful and the stands full of spectators as Aaron Vale attempted the jump-off first aboard Zippo II, owned by 2VR Showjumpers. Vale, of Morriston, Florida, had dominated Week I of the competition with back-to-back wins in the Grand Prix and looked for his third win early in the season. He posted a four fault round in 41.00 seconds to set the pace.

Next to show was Lisa Goldman of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois and Mary Goldman’s Centurion B. Goldman is enjoying her first season at HITS Ocala and has already seen several early top finishes. Her student Grace Knox captured the win in the $15,000 Marshall & Sterling Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic as Goldman tried to emulate that success. She posted a fast doubleclear round in 39.21 seconds to take the lead and post a new Great American Time to Beat.

Goldman’s lead held up for the next several trips until Fenney returned second to last, with her second mount of

the jump-off , MTM Timon.

After suffering a four fault round with MTM Centano, Fenney re-strategized to take the lead. A tight inside turn that nobody else dared gave Fenney the advantage and shaved two seconds off the time to beat in 37.77 seconds.

“The course was great today, it was very friendly for the horses which is nice this early in the season. It was competitive, but we didn’t have to pull out all the stops,” said Fenney, who is primed for another appearance in the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix. “It’s great to be back here on the road to the Pfizer Million again. We work towards that all year long and we start here in Ocala. I haven’t jumped these horses at all the last several

Week II

months, and they’re being fantastic. We just started using Pfizer’s Xylexis on both of my Grand Prix horses and they showed up to Ocala as healthy as can be, so we couldn’t be any happier.”

Goldman ended in second with Patty Stovel in third aboard her own Carigor Z. Jonathon Millar of Perth, Ontario was fourth with Iron Horse Farm’s Cantero Z and Santiago Medina and his own Monterrey in fifth.

$15,000 MARSHALL & STERLING CHILDREN’S/ADULT JUMPER CLASSIC It was another exciting weekend for child and adult jumper riders as 41 competitors made their way to the grand prix ring to capture show jumping glory in the $15,000 Marshall & Sterling Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic. Grace Knox of North Barrington, Illinois and her own Rapidash captured the blue ribbon after an exciting 12 horse jump-off. Lacy Morrone Cramer of Pittstown, New Jersey and Equi-Sport

LLC’s Val De Loir-Imoo took home second place while Alissa Kinsey of Danville, New Hampshire and her own Grisset rounded out the top three.

$5,000 U-DUMP JUNIOR/AMATEUR-OWNER JUMPER HIGH CLASSIC The $5,000 U-Dump Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper High Classic was the prelude to the Jan. 27 grand prix as 20 junior and amateur jumper riders took to the ring. Callie Morgan Smith of Jacksonville, Florida topped the field aboard Smithfield Farm’s Upstaire, while Jordan Coyne of New Port Richey, Florida and her own Cordovo came in second place and Erin Haas of Ann Arbor, Michigan and North Face Farm’s As di Chupito took third, respectively. HCD (above) Tracy Fenney went 2 for 2 during week II of the HITS Winter Circuit aboard her two mounts MTM Centano and MTM Timon. (inset) Lisa Goldman was 2nd place finisher on Centurion B.

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Your Upcoming Events In an effort to ensure that all our friends are made aware of upcoming fun and exciting events that are presented by the FOUNDATION for the Florida Horse Park, we are sending you the attached information.

1) Our first fundraising event of 2013 will be a delightful evening of fne wine & tasty treats hosted at Artinsinal Dish 6998 N. US Hiway 27, Unit 111, in Ocala. This European-inspired fine grocer and deli-style eatery is quickly becoming an Ocala favorite food and drink destination. Tickets are $75.00/person.

2) February 15 - 17 is Sylvia Zerbini's Grande Liberté™ Clinic and Master Class. Ms. Zerbini will be working with 10 Arabian horses, providing training demonstrations and sharing some of her secrets of this beautiful equestrian art form. During the clinic she will work with the class members and their horses individually, guiding them into a more natural, gentle and effective way of communicating together. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up early. The class will be held 9 am to 4 pm, all three days and Auditors are welcome at the Saturday and Sunday classes. To register for Clinic and Master Class, call Grande Liberté Farm at 941.256.1063 or email at mailto:richie@grandelibertefarm.com.

3) Saturday, March 9th, 2013 we will be presenting Sylvia Zerbini, former star of the acclaimed equestrian spectacle Cavalia (2008-2011), in a fabulous one night only, live performance. Be prepared to be amazed as the beautiful Sylvia Zerbini, surrounded by a spellbinding herd of horses "at liberty," transforms them into the ultimate equestrian performing art. So SAVE THE DATE, we will be forwarding further details about this wonderful performance soon!

For some of you, you may be receiving this information for the 2nd time and for other’s this may be the first time you have heard anything, if that is the case we apologize. We are in the process of trying to clean up mailing lists, to ensure good communication and less duplication and hopefully these issues will be eliminated in the near future. Thanks for your continued support and hope we see you soon at one of these lovely events!

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Florida Horse Park Goals and Missions If you are like most people, you’ve probably experienced the sudden burst of motivation that comes in early January, as holiday indulgences make their way to the waistline and New Year’s resolutions force a new look at what we see. At the Florida Horse Park, it’s not resolutions, but our goals and mission that we are focusing on as this New Year begins.

I recently read an interesting article that had some insights into achieving our goals (aka resolutions). The trick to achieving your goals and supporting your mission is to put these simple steps to practice: First, you must choose the right mission, for the right reasons. At the Florida Horse Park, we sincerely believe we have done just that. Our mission is to attract, sustain and grow our viable equine and agricultural interests to provide a support structure for local and statewide economic stimulation. We are committed to helping the businesses and families of Central Florida, Marion County and Ocala; many of whom own and work at the horse farms, feed and tack stores, equipment sales and rentals, veterinary services, restaurants and hotels.

Second, you must create a plan. The Foundation at the Florida Horse Park wanted to harness New Year’s motivation into something that will carry us through this next year and set the stage for continued success in subsequent years; we have planned for both smaller and larger events in 2013. Our first fundraising event will be a fun-filled evening of Whinny, Wine and Nibbles, a blind wine tasting and food pairing, held at the Artisinal Dish in Ocala, on January 31. The cost is $75.00 per person; for reservations, call us at (352) 307-6699, ext. 8.

We are also launching a $2 million capital campaign this year to fund a covered arena, a Triage Center, vendor space and possibly a museum. With a good plan in

hand, making significant progress toward our goal will be much easier.

Third, stay on track and don’t be afraid to ask for help! The Florida Horse Park is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, funded entirely by private donations and corporate sponsorships. Contributions and significant capital investment have enabled us to provide our visitors with fun-filled experiences and will continue to be critical not only for future growth, but for maintaining and sustaining the existing park facilities, including the sound systems, equine barns, RV sites, dressage letters, and even general operating costs.

Fourth, remain flexible, adjust to fit the situation, and keep on going. A realization among goal-setting experts is the need to continually modify the approach—sometimes even changing goals to better meet ever changing circumstances and the needs of the organization and the community. To survive, the Florida Horse Park has tried to be flexible as we continually strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our supporters and donors, both locally and at the State level.

Lastly, the flip-side of setting ambitious goals is that you have to remember to acknowledge partial success, because any success is cause for celebration. Our successes, whether big or small, mean that we are one step closer to meeting our goals; that we have made progress; and we are better off than before we began.

We thank you for your support and wish you success in accomplishing your New Year’s resolutions! And as the Florida Horse Park embarks on an exciting New Year, we ask for your continued support as we strive to fulfill our mission and achieve our goals. Without you, we couldn’t do a thing!

Happy Trails!

Connie Duff Wise, Chairman of the Board Florida Horse Park

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Belle&INXS

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Shachine Belle and INXS Turn a 2013 Goal Into Reality With a Win in Jan. 27 $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix

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transitioned to the hunter ring after winning Thursday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, and piloted Cammy Turgon’s Scoop to third with a final score of 161.

Belle isn’t the only one making a debut on the road to qualifying for the Diamond Mills Hunter Prix Final. It seems that $150,000 for first place is attracting many new faces, including several in the event’s top five.

Brook Saltzman of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois rode her own Ariano to fourth, while Hunter Holloway capped the top five with Hays Investment Corp.’s Cascina for their second Devocoux Hunter Prix top five in two weeks.

Devoucoux, the makers of fine French saddles, will continue to present weekly hunter prix, which represent the only way for hunter riders to punch their ticket to the prestigious Diamond Mills Hunter Prix Final during HITS Championship Weekend in Saugerties in September.

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Shachine Belle and INXS (top and inset) Alex Riccio and Alejandro (bottom)

or best friends Robin Swinderman and Shachine Belle, their 2013 goal is off to a picture perfect start. After competing her horse INXS in the amateur- owner hunters for the past several years, Swinderman of Morriston, Florida has set her sights on INXS showing in the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final during HITS Championship Weekend in Saugerties, New York. With trainer Belle in the irons, they started their qualifying efforts Jan. 27 with a win in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter prix at HITS Ocala.

“They have been doing the amateurs together and she [Swinderman] wanted to see him [INXS] do something different,” said Belle, who hails from Farmington, Connecticut.

The Devoucoux Hunter Prix took place on the new Outside Course at HITS Ocala, modeled after the dynamic ring that was home to last year’s Diamond Mills and HITS Hunter Prix Finals at HITS-on-the-Hudson. “We are both very excited – today was awesome. Riding in the new ring was great – jumping the bank made the course fun and the footing was perfect. I think that is a great addition to the show,” added Belle.

Belle and INXS, affectionately called Aiden around the barn, rode to the second highest score of the first round with an 82 and then took control in the second round with an 85 for a 167 total and the win.

“He is always perfect and today was no different,” said Belle of the 10-year-old Warmblood gelding. “Our biggest goal is to get to Saugerties this year and we are off to a great start.”

Jennifer Alfano of Buffalo, New York and Sharon O’Neil’s Rose Hill were one point behind Belle and INXS after the first round and posted an 83 in the second for a total of 164 and the red ribbon. Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, Texas

$1,500 HITS HUNTER PRIX After riding into the top ten in last week’s $1,500 Hunter Prix, Alexa Riccio of Cheshire, Connecticut made a marked improvement with her own Alejandro and boasted the top

score of the day, an 85, to take the win in the weekly qualifier for the HITS $250,000 Hunter Prix Final. The popular new class for junior and amateur hunter riders will again join the Diamond Mills Hunter Prix Final to highlight hunter competition during HITS Championship Weekend.

For Corinne Milbury of Boston, Massachusetts consistent rides delivered another second-place finish to her and her own Kavalier. Carly Corbacho of Wellesley, Massachusetts and her own Blue Highway were third.

After winning last week’s HITS Hunter Prix, Kimberly Maloomian of Needham, Massachusetts piloted Terry S. Maloomian’s Urlala to another top placing in fourth. Rounding out the top five was Lauren Raponi of Toronto, Ontario aboard her own Orlando.

HITS Hunter Prix Final hopefuls will have another opportunity to gain qualifying leverage next Saturday when the $1,500 HITS Hunter Prix returns to the Outside Course at HITS Ocala. HCD

$5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Horse INXS Rose HIll Scoop Ariano Cascina Billy The Kid To The Nines Maximus

Owner Robin Swinderman Sharon O'Neill Cammy Turgon Brooke Saltzman Hays Investment Corp.

Cory Olson Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacKenzie Redfield Farm

Rider Shachine Belle Jennifer Alfano Tracy Fenney Brooke Saltzman Hunter Holloway David Jennings Tracy Fenney Adrienne Iverson

Prize $ $1500 $1000 $700 $500 $400 $350 $300 $250

$1,500 HITS Hunter Prix 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Alejandro Kavalier Blue Highway Urlala Orlando Callaghan Rising Dobonair Easy LIving

Alexa Riccio Corinne Milbury Carly Corbacho Terry S. Maloomian Lauren Raponi Vanessa Uljarevic Emilie Terry Kelsey Hileman

Alex Riccio Corinne Milbury Carly Corbacho Kimberly Maloomian Lauren Raponi Vanessa Uljarevic Helen Kirbo Lillie Kirbo

$450 $300 $200 $150 $125 $100 $100 $75

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PRACTICALLY SPEAKING

The Importance Of Horse Pasture

By Y. C. Newman, E. L. Johnson, J. Vendramini, C.G. Chambliss, and I. V. Ezenwa

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lorida has over 500,000 horses, third only to Texas and California. Marion County, Horse Capital of the World® has more horses than any other county in the U.S. Horse operations vary in terms of the number of horses, from small (1–3 horses) to large commercial operations that breed, train, or stable horses. Large-scale horse operations are presently concentrated in the central (with Florida pastures Marion County as the nucleus) and the southeastern reand forage crops gions (Palm Beach/Broward/Miami-Dade counties) of Florida. can provide a Florida pastures and forage crops can provide a major major part of the part of the nutritional needs of horses almost year-round. nutritional needs Planning for pastures or forage crops to be utilized as horse pasture should consider peculiarities of the equine of horses almost digestive system. Horses are herbivores that can and year-round. Plan- should consume forages and are able to utilize the same ning for pastures pastures as cattle. However, the horse is not a ruminant. It has a simpler, less robust digestive system that is more or forage crops to sensitive to what it grazes than is the case with cattle. be utilized as Horses lack the rumen, the large vat where cattle and other ruminants ferment and degrade poor quality, high fiber, horse pasture cellulosic materials through the action of microorganisms. should consider Horses instead have an adapted and enlarged colon where peculiarities of the fermentative process occurs. Thus, horses, because of the equine diges- the location of the colon, are hindgut digesters and require higher quality, less fibrous forages. tive system.

A pasture serves several purposes for the horse; it is both an area for exercise and a source of high quality forage. A high quality pasture and/or hay can provide a balanced ration of energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins that a horse needs. However, even on a good quality pasture or hay, free-choice vitamin/mineral mix and water are needed to adequately meet the horse's daily nutrient requirements.

Horses not receiving supplemental feed will consume about 1.5%–2.5% of their body UF/IFAS Marion County weight as forage per day. Thus, an Livestock Agent average horse weighing 1,000 lbs Mark Shuffitt would require a minimum of 15– 25 lbs of dry forage or hay per day. Even on fine-stemmed, leafy, high quality pastures, care should be taken to ensure that the horses consume adequate amounts of fiber, which they require for nor18 Horse Capital Digest • February 8, 2013

mal gastrointestinal function. The fiber content of a good horse hay should contain 30%–40% acid detergent fiber (ADF) and 50%–65% neutral detergent fiber (NDF) in order to provide for normal gastrointestinal function. On lush pasture, supplemental hay may be required to ensure adequate intake of fiber.

Pastures for horses can be grown in nearly all locations in Florida. Variations in soil and climatic conditions make some locations and sites better suited to production of particular forage species than others. The role of improved pastures in supplying forage varies from farm to farm, depending on the type of horse, available facilities, quality of these facilities, and personal preference of the operator.

It is possible for horses to receive a large portion of their feed from pastures; however, if this is to be achieved, careful consideration must be given to planning and carrying out a forage production and utilization program. The factors that must be considered in improved pasture production are: site characteristics, production goals, forage varieties, liming and fertilization, and grazing management.

SITE Successful establishment and long-term productivity of a horse pasture will depend on the suitability of the site for the forage species chosen and whether the forage meets the production goals and management abilities of the owner. Soil characteristics and the climate of an area must be considered when selecting the forage for a site. Soil drainage is of particular importance because some forages, like perennial peanut and bermudagrass, do not tolerate poorly drained soils, while others, such as bahiagrass, are adapted to a wide range of soil drainage types. Most Florida soils are low in fertility and pH, and those limitations are generally overcome by using fertilizer and lime, if recommended by a soil test. Forages used in Florida vary widely in cold tolerance.

Before planting, it is important to determine if the forage can survive typical winters in that part of the state. In addition, choice of forage species for a given site must take into consideration whether the owner is relying on the pasture for nutrition or simply as a clean place to exercise. Higher nutritive value forages usually require more management, while those with the primary purpose of maintaining cover often require less. HCD

The full seven page document “Pastures and Forage Crops for Horses” can be viewed at: http://www.ftboa.com/

You are invited!

Honor our 2012 Florida-bred Champions Breeders, Owners and Trainers 6 p.m. Monday, March 11 Circle Square Cultural Center Ballroom Ocala, Florida Our Evening of Elegance includes: Cocktail Reception Silent Auction for Florida Thoroughbred Charities Dinner and Awards Ceremony Tickets $100 Members Members can extend their discount to up to 3 guests $125 Non-Members Sponsorships Available

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on the

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FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Lonny T. Powell, CEO and Executive Vice President 801 SW 60th Ave. • Ocala, FL 34474 • 352-629-2160 Fax: 352-629-3603 • www.ftboa.com • info@ftboa.com

From coast to coast, Florida’s tax-friendly, pro-business environment is poised and ready to attract new companies and create new employment opportunities.

• No personal state income tax.

• No individual capital gains tax.

• National leader in veterinary and equine research.

• Ranked third in the U.S. for number of horses and size of horse industry.

• Horses are exempt from sales tax when purchased from their original breeder.

• Feed and animal health items, along with other specific items, are also exempt.

• Florida’s greenbelt exemption provides property tax breaks for Florida horse farms.

• No tax on stallion seasons.

• Physical climate allows for year-round training, racing, showing and business opportunities.

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Scenes from the Show at HITS Ocala Post Time Farm.

PHOTOS BY DANETTE PHILPOT

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1) Teddie Kramer from Indianapolis, Indiana kicks the time until his sister's showtime. 2) Sunday afternoon crowd gather to watch the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. 3) Kaylee Drier of SBS Farms, gives "Arrow" a little individual time.

4) Jodi Czaplick of Ocala, balances coffee as she makes her way to Hunter ring 1. 5) T rack trotting. Canadian riders Nicole Desautels (left) aboard Sargent and Sophie Sigler (right) atop Calvin absorb sunshine and friendship.

6) Carolyn Waters currently from Winter Haven and Cheryl Bradford of Orlando savor the sites of the Grand Prix and the HITS show grounds. Carolyn grew up on this land formerly known as Coulter Farm. "I love coming back here! There are so many wonderful memories. I would never imagined this (HITS) would be this big. We come every year. It's the best kept secret in Marion county and I am not telling anyone", she giggles.

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Florida News NTRA Advantage Partner John Deere to Provide Prize to Needles Small Breeder of the Year

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he Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Associ- that,” said Bryan Pettigrew, Senior Vice President of NTRA Adation (FTBOA) and the National Thoroughbred Racing vantage. “We plan to start similar programs next year in other Association (NTRA), in conjunction with NTRA Advan- states. By working closely with numerous industry associations, tage, is offering an additional benefit to the Needles Small Breeder we can give breeders and owners the type of incentives that help of the Year award winner. NTRA Advantage partner John Deere everyone - including our valued partners like John Deere.”

Since 2001, John Deere, has been the official equipment supwill help recognize the outstanding small breeder in the state of Florida in 2012 by offering the winner the choice of a John Deere plier of the NTRA and a trusted provider of equipment and service to the equine industry for 550 XUV utility gator (retail value: generations. FTBOA members are el$9,300) or a John Deere zero-turn raigible for discounts of up to 28% on dius 910A commercial mower (retail select John Deere tractors, utility vevalue: $9,600). hicles, mowers, commercial worksite The 2012 Needles Small Breeder equipment, implements and more. For of the Year award winner will be andiscounts, members can contact nounced on Monday, March 11, NTRA toll-free at 1-866-678-4289 2013 at the annual FTBOA Awards before making a purchase from parCeremony in Ocala, Fla, where one The Florida equine industry is ticipating dealers in Florida and other of the vehicles will be on display. extremely important to NTRA Adstates where FTBOA members reside.

“We thank John Deere for prevantage and to John Deere, and Through the power of group dissenting this award recognizing the count purchasing, the NTRA Advanmutually beneficial relationship of this award is a reflection of that.

—Bryan Pettigrew tage program delivers substantial cost Florida thoroughbred breeders with savings through local dealers on prodtheir business,” said FTBOA CEO and Executive Vice President Lonny Powell. “It is just the latest ucts and services from such nationally known vendors like John example of how the NTRA Advantage program is an integral part Deere, and others including: the United Parcel Service (UPS), of industry landscape here in Florida, by providing discounts to Sherwin-Williams, OfficeMax, Pfizer Animal Health, Flair Equine our membership and this additional benefit to our award winner.” Nasal Strips, Valvoline, and Hagyard Pharmacy. In addition, “The Florida equine industry is extremely important to NTRA Ocala-based stall and gate producer Double R Manufacturing also Advantage and to John Deere, and this award is a reflection of provides savings to FTBOA members through Advantage. ■

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Hoovesand The horse show dog’s life is a symbiotic relationship of a hoof in paw marriage.

By DANETTE PHILPOT

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t’s a dog’s life! Words that is evident at any barn, horse show or equine function. Many instances the dogs have joined the spectators taking in the sights and sounds.

Horse shows in dog lingo means VACATION. Really look around; pampered pooches bounce with joy and whimsy.

They are escorted around the grounds in golf cart, trucks

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and even scooters. Donning the latest fashions of snazzy collars, warm fuzzy jackets and sunglasses. Vendors recognize the shopping taste of dog owners stocking shelves with an array of outfits to please any liking.

The horse show dog’s life is a symbiotic relationship of a hoof in paw marriage. A beautiful sometimes-jealous trinity involving a human, horse and hound. This brings the essence of family to many. Dogs are fresh, fickle and just plain fun. Their unconditional love manifest in their warm eyes and wagging tails. They trot behind their owners with dedication and cadence. When owners are asked about their four legged fur companion they simply glow with admiration telling stories of their connection. Some rescued, presented as gifts, pet store finds or others merely wandered up. The stories are radiance of grace.

Mike McCormick of MTM Farms beams with joy as he

Paws elders as they gather in front of the store. Employee Jess Barnes touts, “They are fun, they are our family.”

Horse people love their dogs! No doubt they love them for their companionship, unconditional love and comfort.

In the darkest days they are the light of our lives. HCD Mona’s Embroidery’s four month old retreiver, Pearl (above) Caroline Sykes’s overgrown Pomeranian Rascal (left) and Foxy (Far left) sporting her Florida haircut.

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explains how he acquired their treasured pooch, Foxy.

“We found her last year trying to cross HWY 27 near the Ramada. When we caught her, she was so skinny and full of fleas. Now, she is a just the sweetest dog and loves food” Mike McCormick proclaims giving her a mid afternoon dog snack. The look on Foxy’s face is pure happiness greeting each who enters the barn area with an expectation of a treat.

Another unique tale is about an overgrown Pomeranian, Rascal. Owner, Caroline Sykes explains. “My husband wanted to buy me a present to cheer me up after busting my knee. He went to a pick up a Chihuahua and brought home, Rascal. Not quite a Chihuahua. He goes everywhere with me, including trips on the airplane, he loves to fly. Rascal is the hit of the security line, all the kids want to come up and pet him,” as Caroline exudes Rascal with hugs.

In the Vendor Village, Mona’s Embroidery carries a brood of American Golden Retrievers and English Cream Golden Retrievers of expanded ages. The youngest, four month old Pearl, bounds of energy pulling the mane of the

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Fenney’s Plans HITS Ocala’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix Belongs to Tracy Fenney and MTM Timon

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ful season while she and husband Mike McCormick also have 30 horses total on the show grounds this season.

HITS Ocala will continue to feature two weekly grand prix as momentum builds for the $100,000 Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance, during Week VII to close out the 2013 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit on a high note.

$2,500 BROOK LEDGE OPEN WELCOME ESI PHOTOS

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racy Fenney admits to having big plans for 2013, not the least of which include the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix. She and MTM Farm’s MTM Timon got those plans underway on Jan. 24 with a win in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, during Week II at HITS Ocala.

Fenney and her 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding bested eight in the jump-off after a field of 30 rode a 13-obstacle course designed by Ken Krome of Westminster, Maryland. “I thought the course was certainly fair for $25,000, but was not without a few challenges,” said Fenney.

The track included three double Tracy Fenney and combinations – a vertical to an oxer MTM Timon at five, an oxer to a vertical at nine and the final vertical to vertical at 12. It was the last combination – a tight one stride – that dished out the most trouble, according to Fenney.

Of the eight who advanced to the jump-off, five where clear and it was Jared Petersen of Arch, Florida who set an early Great American Time to Beat with a clear round in 38.30 seconds. He piloted Derek Petersen’s Titus 2:11. Fenney was second to ride and was more than ready to wage a battle of speed for the win. Known for their talent of riding against the clock, she and MTM Timon went clear in 37.49 seconds and would not be caught.

“I saw the super tight turns that [Jared] Petersen made and knew that we were just going to have to chase him down and hope that everyone behind us would make some mistakes,” said Fenney.

James Gillam of North Hatley, Quebec was third in the jump-off and was able to produce a clear round with Maggie Webster’s Channol to sit third with a time of 41.99 seconds. He would drop two spots, however, to finish in fifth.

Callan Solem and Horseshow Trail Farm’s VDL Wizard went clear in 40.31 seconds to steal third, but were bumped to fourth by Jenna Friedman of Alpharetta, Georgia in the irons of her own Zidoctro.

Fenney has seen success in surplus in grand prix at HITS Ocala in the past several years and has her two top mounts, MTM Timon and MTM Centano ready for another success-

Lisa Goldman of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois and Mary Goldman’s Centurion B got things started during Week

Get Underway II of competition at HITS Ocala with a blue ribbon in the weekly $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome. Brook Ledge Horse Transportation will present an Open Welcome class every week, and will host many familiar faces as riders use the popular offering as preparation for the big-money grand prix each week. The rider who accumulates the most points in the Brook Ledge Open Welcome classes throughout the circuit will be presented with the Brook Ledge Rider Bonus, which includes a $1,500 shipping credit.

Goldman made two appearances in the top-five as she also piloted her own Morocco to fourth. Goldman and Morocco finished sixth in today’s grand prix.

Jonathon Millar of Perth, Ontario was second with Millar Brook Farm, Ltd’s Calvin Klein and Randi Goble of Friendsville, Tennessee was third aboard his own Platinum.

Rounding out the top five was Columbia’s Santiago Medina of Waterford, Virginia and his own Monterrey. HCD

$25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Horse MTM Timon Titus 2:11 Zidoctro VDL Wizard Channol Morocco Yolo Monterrey La Rocco Jun Cantero Z Zippo II

Owner MTM Farm Derek Petersen Jenna Friedman Horseshoe Trail Farm, LLC Maggie Webster Lisa Goldman Hays Investment Corp.

Santiago Medina Kyle Dewar Iron Horse Farm ZV Showjumpers

Rider Tracy Fenney Jared Petersen Jenna Friedman Callan Solem James Gillam Lisa Goldman Hunter Holloway Santiago Medina Kyle Dewar Jonathon Millar Aaron Vale

Prize $ $7,500 $5,500 $3,250 $2,000 $1,500 $1,250 $1,000 $750 $750 $500 $500

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Steege g Shows Amanda Steege Has a Big Weekend as Hunter Competition Gets Underway

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etween riding to first and third in the Jan. 20 $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix and coaching fellow rider Ellen Toon to second, Amanda Steege of Bedminster, New Jersey got the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit started on a high note. After finishing third in last year’s Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final, Steege has lost no momentum and has her sights set on returning to Saugerties, New York this year to again ride in the final.

She piloted Tony Arena’s Majestic to the win after a first round score of 83 was combined with the high score of the second round, an 85, for a two-round total of 168.

“Not only is he [Majestic] an amazing jumper, he is just a good guy and he always tries his hardest,” said Steege of the 12-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding that carried her to the win. “We started together about four years ago and he does everything from International Hunter Derbies to the 2’ Pre-Adult Hunters – it isn’t often that you find a horse that can do it all.”

Arena purchased Majestic from Emil Spadone four years ago and Steege believes that he could be a top contender for the Diamond Mills Hunter Prix Final in September. “We have shown together a lot, but I was really impressed with him today – he went really well despite coming off some rest. He hasn’t shown since October,” said Steege.

Toon, of South Salem, New York. and her own Invincible were called back on top after a first round score of 84, but a rub in the second round delivered a score of 81 and a 165 for second place.

Steege appeared twice in the top three after riding Monica Oliver’s Kryptonite, a newcomer to the hunter prix scene, to third with an 81 and 82 for an overall score of 163. “He has never done anything like this before, so I was ecstatic with how he performed.

Both my horses went extremely well,” said Steege.

Brandie Holloway of Topeka, Kansas was fourth in the Devoucoux Hunter Prix with Hays Investment Corp.’s Cascina.

The pair posted a final score of 156.5. Rounding out the top Amanda Steege and Majestic

Up Big five was Darcy Hayes of Aurora, Ontario aboard Madison Hayes’ Smile with a total score of 155.

“These classes are fantastic,” added Steege. “To win $60,000 last year after coming in third in a hunter class is huge. I hope it sets precedent in our sport and delivers a little bit of well-deserved attention to hunters. Hopefully other shows will begin to follow Tom [Struzzeiri]’s lead.”

$1,500 HITS HUNTER PRIX On Jan 19, Steege coached Kimberly Maloomian of Needham, Massachusetts to a win in the $1,500 HITS Hunter Prix. Maloomian and Urlala, owned by Terry S. Maloomian, kicked off Winter qualifying for the HITS $250,000 Hunter Prix Final, scheduled for this September as part of HITS Championship Weekend in Saugerties, New York.

Maloomian posted the top score in the first round with an 81 and returned in the second with an 82 for a two-round total of 163. Behind her, Corinne Milbury of Boston, Massachusetts. finished in second with her own Kavalier. The pair earned a first round score of 79 and a second round score

$5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Horse Majestic Invincible Kryptonite Cascina Smile Drumline Clear Colours Balaika Du Ry

Owner Tony Arena Ellen Toon Monica Oliver Hays Investment Corp.

Madison Hayes Nicole Lyvere Linda Radigan Abigail Graham

Rider Amanda Steege Ellen Toon Amanda Steege Brandie Holloway Darcy Hayes Nicole Lyvere Linda Radigan Abigail Graham

Prize $ $1500 $1000 $700 $500 $400 $350 $300 $250

of 78 for a total of 152. Rounding out the top three was Raven Weinlein of Palm Coast, Florida in the irons of her own La Vita. Their pair of 76’s gave them a final score of 152.

“The new ring is great to ride in and today’s course was a nice, flowing ride,” said Maloomian of the Outside Course at HITS Post Time Farm, newly designed and boasting innovated course options for hunter and equitation classes. “I love doing the hunter prix – we always have so much fun.”

Maloomian competed with Urlala in last year’s inaugural HITS $250,000 Hunter Prix Final and finished 10th overall with the 11-year-old mare.

“She [Urlala] is awesome – she never lets us down,” said Maloomian of the mare who’s other job is carrying Maloomian’s mother in the Pre-Adult Hunters. “Whenever I am standing at the in-gate with Urlala I know that nothing much can go wrong.”

Steege says that many of the amateur riders in her barn have designed their schedules around qualifying for the HITS Hunter Prix Final and Maloomian admits that she is

$1,500 HITS Hunter Prix Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Horse Urlala Kavalier La Vita Essex Street Surreal Lyons Creek Ciroc Only You Alejandro

Owner Terry S. Maloomian Corinne Milbury Raven Weinlein Monica Hunt Katherine Vonholstein Lyons Creek SportHorses, LTD Charlene Graham Alexa Ricclo

Rider Prize $ Kimberly Maloomian $450 Corinne Milbury $300 Raven Weinlein $200 Alexa Bayko $150 Katharine Vonholstein $125 Anne Molnar-Guthrie $100 Charlene Graham $100 Aleca Riccio $75

one of them. “I can’t wait to get to Saugerties and do it again,” she said.

Capping the class was Alexa Bayko of Salisbury, Massachusetts and Monica Hunt’s Essex Street in fourth with a total score of 151. Katharine Vonhoistein of Mt. Kisco New York finished in fifth with her own Surreal and a final score of 140. HCD Kimberly Maloomian and Urlala www.horsecapitaldigest.com 29

Stallion registration

is important

$2.2 million for progeny!

• Stallion registration includes eligibility for foals of 2014 in the $2.2 million Florida Sire Stakes Program consisting of the $1 million Florida Sire Stakes series (formerly Florida Stallion Stakes) AND over $1.2 million for two-year old and three-year old races supplemented by the FTBOA for FTBOA registered Florida-breds by FTBOA registered sires. *

2013 FTBOA Stallion Registration Fee Schedule Before/on February 15, 2013........................................$2,000 February 16 through August 1, 2013 ............................$3,000 August 2 through November 15, 2013 ........................$10,000

*Foal Eligibility Note: The Florida Sire Stakes Program is open only to horses registered with the FTBOA by Florida stallions registered with the FTBOA who have met all eligibility requirements and made all required payments, postmarked by the indicated dates. Foals of 2014 Fee Schedule: 2015 - Yearling payment required: Before/on May 15 - $250; May 16 through November 15 - $500 AND 2016 – Two-year-old payment required: Before/on January 15- $250; January 16 through February 28 - $500.

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Order your “Home Plate” today Contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles For branch locations, contact Marion County’s Main Office, McPherson Complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, Florida, 34471 Phone: (352) 368-8200 Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm • or Online at mariontax.com For more information: Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority, Inc. 11008 South Highway 475 Ocala, Florida 34480 • 352-307-6699 Fax: 352-307-6799 • flhorsepark.com

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EventsCalendar FEBRUARY February 8 – 10: Ocala – MADTA Dog Agility Competition. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Joan Stewart at 352-465-9380 February 8 – 10: Newberry – Jubilee of Breeds at Canterbury. Canterbury Equestrian Showplace. For more information contact Carlie Evans at (352) 215-0710 February 8 – 10: Ocala – Ocala Horse Properties Winter 2 Horse Trials. Equiventures LLC. For more information visit: http://www.equiventures.com or call 352-425-6302 or email: peter@equiventures.com February 9: West Palm Beach – PBC Mounted Posse Barrel Show. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. For more information contact Renee Kitching at rakitching@aol.com February 10: Indiantown – Treasure Coast Winter Series USEF "C" Rated and USEF "C" Hunter/Jumper show. Sunlight Ranch. For more information visit: www.treasurecoastshowseries.com or call JP Roukis at 516-641-7688, showoffice@tcshowseries.com

February/March 2013

February 13 – 23: West Palm Beach – Lusitano Collection Auction. This is a ticketed event. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The Lusitano Collection horses will be on-site for viewing all week. The auction preview is Friday, February 22 and the auction is Saturday night, February 23. For more information go to www.lusitanocollection.com

February 16: Loxahatchee – International Horse Sport FEI Derby. Equestrian Estates Horse Park. For more information call 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com

February 16: Ocala - Horses for Hospice Trail Ride, Florida Horse Park. 13th Annual Horses for Hospice Trail Ride in memory of Wayne Vaught, beloved Cross Florida Greenway enthusiast and former Trail Ride chairman. The first ride leaves at 9:15 a.m.

Riders spend 2-3 hours on the trail. Following the ride, participants enjoy lunch by Tommy’s BBQ, live entertainment by Bordertown and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Patient Care Programs. Horse lovers may purchase a $10 ticket to enjoy lunch and entertainment. For more information: (352) 854-5218

February 17: Melbourne – Space Coast Arabian Horse Club - Open/All Breed Buckle Series. Wickham Park Equestrian Center. For more information contact Patricia Richman at 321-266-5934, spoonoftrix@yahoo.com

February 16: Ocala – Mexican Rodeo. Ocala Equestrian Complex. For more information visit: ocalaequestriancomplex.com or call 352-237-4411

February 17: Ocala – STRIDE Dressage Schooling Show. Florida Horse Park. For more information contact Charlotte Trentelman at 352-629-6729, hellenas@mac.com

February 17: Indiantown – Treasure Coast Winter IV Hunter Jumper show. For more information contact JP Roukis at showoffice@tcshowseries.com February 19 – 24: Ocala – Ocala Masters at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845-2468833 or www.hitsshows.com February 20: Ocala - Winter Wednesday XC Schooling Day and Jumper Ring Rental. Hosted by Partners of the Park. Florida Horse Park. For more information visit: www.flhorsepark.com or call 508-612-0224, simonecormier@msn.com

February 12-17: Ocala – Ocala Winter Festival at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845246-8833 or www.hitsshows.com February 13: Ocala – Winter Wednesday XC Schooling Day and Jumper Ring Rental. Hosted by Partners of the Park. Florida Horse Park. For more information visit: www.flhorsepark.com, or call 508-612-0224 or email: simonecormier@msn.com February 13: Ocala - Lynn Palm Ride Well Horsemanship Clinics. Fox Grove Farm. 9:00am. For more information, visit: www.lynnpalm.com/clinics.htm

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THIS WEEK’S RESTAURANT STAFF PICK

ROMA

From Post-time Farm, go East on U.S. 27, Roma is on the left just east of 60th Avenue in the Publix Shopping Center.

“I believe my record is 10 straight days going to Roma – it’s just that good. With the best Italian food in town, great service and Lorenzo cooking up the specialties, it’s a favorite of mine.

Roma also shows both TVG and HRTV. They’ve got great specials with one of the best on Mondays – a large cheese pizza that can feed four for only $7.95.”

Patrick Vinzant, Business Manager, Florida Equine Publications From the local staff of HDC

EventsCalendar February 23: Punta Gorda – Punta Gorda Hunter/Jumper Show. Camalita Park. For more information contact Lisa Johnson at 941-628-5410

March 15 – 17: Ocala – Southern Regional Paso Fino Horse Show. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: John Ocasio at 352-528-2678

February 26 – March 3: Ocala – Ocala Tournament at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845-246-8833 or www.hitsshows.com

March. 15 – 17: Ocala - Ocala Arabian Horse Show.

Ocala Equestrian Complex. For more information visit: ocalaequestriancomplex.com, or call 352237-4411

February 28 – March 3: Ocala - Cavallo Equestrian Arts Presents Ma'Ceo. Ocala Equestrian Complex.

For more information visit: http://ocalaequestriancomplex.com or call 352-237-4411

March 16: Ocala – Florida Horse Park Dressage, Jumper & 3 Phase Schooling Show. Hosted by Partners of the Park. Florida Horse Park. For more information contact Nancy Russell at 386-679-0792, simonecormier@msn.com

February 28 – March 3: Loxahatchee – Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDIW. Equestrian Estates Horse Park. For more information contact 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com

MARCH March 2: Ocala – Ocala Symphony Orchestra. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Sameed Afghani at 352-351-1606 March 2: Punta Gorda – Punta Gorda Horseman's Association Performance Show. Camalita Park. For more information contact Marchlene Tehrani at 941-585-3657 March 2: Ocala – Florida Horse Sales. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Pat Sanders at 352544-0170 Marchch 5 – 10: Ocala – Ocala Winter Finals at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845246-8833 or www.hitsshows.com March 6: Ocala – Winter Wednesday XC Schooling Day and Jumper Ring Rental. Hosted by Partners of the Park. For more information visit: www.flhorsepark.com, or call 508-612-0224, simonecormier@msn.com March 7 – 10: West Palm Beach – $150,000 FEI Grand Prix CSIO 4* Presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. For more information call 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com

March 17: Ocala - Cross Country Schooling Day and Jumper Ring Rental. Hosted by Partners of the Park.

Florida Horse Park. For more information visit: www.flhorsepark.com or call 508-612-0224, simonecormier@msn.com March 21 – 24: Loxahatchee – International Horse Sport Champions Cup CDIW. Equestrian Estates Horse Park. For more information call 561-2271570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com March 22 – 24: Ocala – Southeastern Pro Rodeo.

Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Ruben Lamb at 352-843-1442 March 22 – 24: Ocala – Interscholastic Equestrian Association, Zone 4, Finals 2013. For more information visit: www.stridedressage.org/shows.htm March 23 – 24: Newberry – Horse Shows in the Park.

For more information contact 321-978-0231 March 23: Punta Gorda – Punta Gorda Hunter/Jumper Show. Camalita Park. For more information contact Lisa Johnson at 941-628-5410 March 28 – 31: Loxahatchee – Dressage At Equestrian Estates CDI3*. Equestrian Estates Horse Park.

For more information call 561-227-1570, nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com

RMI shows start at Post Time Farm in April RMI Mid-Florida Spring Premiere – USEF AA Hunter/Jumper Horse Show at HITS Post Time Farm – April 11-15, 2013 RMI Mid-Florida I – USEF AA Hunter/Jumper Horse Show at HITS Post Time Farm – April 1721, 2013 RMI Mid-Florida III - USEF A Hunter/Jumper Horse Show at HITS Post Time Farm – May 17-19, 2013 RMI Mid-Florida IV – USEF A Hunter/Jumper Horse Show at HITS Post Time Farm - May 31 June 2, 2013 For information about these or any other RMI horse shows: www.rushshows.com or rushshows@aol.com or 904-396-4106

March 30: Ocala – 4-H Horse Show. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Kevin Yutani at 352351-9557 March 30: Punta Gorda – Punta Gorda Speed Show.

Camalita Park. Show starts @ 3:00 pm. For more information contact: Brian Dunleavy at 941-9162200, lstjohn@comcast.net March 31: Indiantown – Treasure Coast Winter Finale.

Sunlight Ranch. For more information contact JP Roukis at 516-641-7688, showoffice@tcshowseries.com, or visit: www.treasurecoastshowseries.com

March 8 – 10: Tallahassee – Red Hills International Horse Trials. For more information contact Kati Schardl at 850-933-7054 or email: kittykati.schardl@gmail.com March 9: Ocala - Mexican Rodeo. Ocala Equestrian Complex. For more information visit: ocalaequestriancomplex.com or call 352-237-4411 March 9: Ocala - Charlie Horse Spring Classic Polocrosse Tournament. For more information visit: www.polocrosseflorida.com/home, or call 352-2669326, dycharliehorse@yahoo.com March 9 – 10: Ocala – Master Gardener Spring Festival. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Contact: Master Gardeners at 352-671-8400 March 9 – 10: Ocala – Ocala Spring Dressage. 8am – 4pm. Hosted by Orlando Dressage. For more information visit: www.orlandodressage.com or call 352-357-9696, wittyhorse@embarqmail.com March 9 – 10: Tampa – Clinton Anderson Walkabout Tour 2013. For more information call 888-2877432, http://downunderhorsemanship.com Marchch 12 – 17: Ocala – Ocala Celebration at HITS Post Time Farm. Contact Thomas Struzzieri 845246-8833 or www.hitsshows.com March. 12 – 16: Tampa – Gasparilla Charity Horse Show. For more information contact Beth Snider at 502-647-0076 www.horsecapitaldigest.com 33

ShowResults HITS I OCALA JANUARY CLASSIC JAN 16-20, 2013 Champion & Reserves

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Lyons Creek Ciroc Lyons Creek SportHorses LTD. Linda Radigan

Performance Working Hunter 3'3, 3'6

Low Hunter Champion: Russian Gold Owner: Kimberly Maloomian Rider: Amanda Steege Champion: Remington Owner: Emma Phillips Rider: Fifi Schmidt Training Hunter

Champion: Zidane Owner: Susan Darragh Rider: Amanda Steege Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Waterford VDL Linda Schwartz Paige Sea

Amateur-Owner Hunter

Champion: For The Record Owner: Terry S Maloomian Rider: Amanda Steege

Champion: INXS Owner: Robin Swinderman Rider: Robin Swinderman

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Vipson Alexandra Hendelman Amanda Steege

Promo Nicole Lyvere Nicole Lyvere

Baby Green Hunter

Low Amateur-Owner Hunter

Champion: Stanley Owner: Marcus Gruenthal Rider: Marcus Gruenthal

Champion: Wink Owner: Nicole Lyvere Rider: Nicole Lyvere

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Cavo Renee Gruenthal Amanda Steege

Adequan Hunter Champion: All In Owner: Nicole Lyvere Rider: Cindy Cruciotti Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Wink Nicole Lyvere Cindy Cruciotti

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Swagger Woodhaven Stables, Inc Kelli Cruciotti

HITS Hunter 1 Champion: Tonight Owner: Julie Karpan Rider: Judy Rutkowski Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Half Moon Bay Katie Hoagland Katie Hoagland

Privilege Claire Khuen Claire Khuen

Adult Hunter 18-35 Champion: Russian Gold Owner: Kimberly Maloomian Rider: Kimberly Maloomian Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Untold Jodi Czaplick Jodi Czaplick

Adult Hunter 46-55 Champion: Penny Lane Owner: Michelle Shapiro Rider: Michelle Shapiro Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Surreal Katharine Vonholstein Katharine Vonholstein

Small Junior Hunter HITS Hunter 2 Champion: Gizmo Owner: Woodrun Rider: Allison Born Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Carmina Cambridge Meadow Farms Patti Hooker

Reserve: Owner:

Silveretto William Guy

Champion: Swagger Owner: Woodhaven Stables, Inc Rider: Kelli Cruciotti Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Westmalle Paige Mawson Paige Mawson

Large Junior Hunter

Pre-Green Hunter 1

Champion: Van Zandt Owner: Thom Trout Rider: Madeleine Swem

Champion: Obsession Owner: Robin Swinderman Rider: Robin Swinderman

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Children's Hunter Pony

Charm Dr and Mrs John Mc Guire Amanda Steege

KEC Felix Emily Zildjian-Bickford Katie Eppinger

Pre-Green Hunter 2

Champion: Be Cool Owner: Jennifer Wheeler-Winborne Rider: Sophie Transou

Champion: Kryptonite Owner: Monica Oliver Rider: Amanda Steege

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

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Cat In The Hat Clare Dayton Erin Cummins

Children's Hunter Horse Champion: Boris Owner: Karen Young Rider: Elle Young Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Cary Grant Eliza Month Eliza Month

Pre-Children's/Adult Hunter Champion: Remington Owner: Emma Phillips Rider: Anna Phillips Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Capitol Image Katriina Ruotsalo Katriina Ruotsalo

Post Time Child/Adult Hunter Champion: Third Day Owner: Kenneth Stovel Rider: Kenneth Stovel Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Tonight Julie Karpan Judy Rutkowski

Modified Child/Adult Hunter Champion: Third Day Owner: Kenneth Stovel Rider: Kenneth Stovel Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Carmina Cambridge Meadow Farms Patti Hooker

Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter Champion: Drumline Owner: Nicole Lyvere Rider: Nicole Lyvere Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Cincinatti Nicole Lyvere Cindy Cruciotti

Equitation 14-15 Champion: KEC Felix Owner: Emily Zildjian-Bickford Rider: Katie Eppinger Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Wunderkind Eliza Month Eliza Month

Adult Equitation Champion: Drumline Owner: Nicole Lyvere Rider: Nicole Lyvere Reserve: Owner: Rider:

La Vita Raven Weinlein Raven Weinlein

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Vipson Alexandra Hendelman Alexandra Hendelman

Advanced Beginner Equitation Champion: Autumn Owner: Heather Callahan Rider: Lauren Schirard Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Butterfly Kisses Isabel Ernst Isabel Ernst

Beginner Equitation (WalkTrot) Champion: New York Minute Owner: Wendy Noseworthy Rider: Ayden Ginder Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Butterfly Kisses Isabel Ernst Isabel Ernst

HITS 2' Jumper - 0.65m Champion: Sunni Bunni Owner: Marianna Mancuso Rider: Marianna Mancuso Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Jammin Caroline Williams Neal Shapiro

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Simply Irresistible Victor Mancuso Victor Mancuso

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Vanilla Ice Caroline Williams Caroline Williams

Level 0 Jumper - 0.80m Champion: Loughnatousa Spaniard Owner: Susan Martin Rider: Susan Martin Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Louis Alexander Andrews Fifi Schmidt

Level 1 Jumper - 0.90m Champion: Proven Theory Owner: Elizabeth Shaffer Rider: Elizabeth Shaffer Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Wubo Rose Karen Young Karen Young

Level 2 Jumper - 1.00m Champion: Amyra R Owner: Stephanie Novas Rider: Stephanie Novas

Maiden Equitation

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Crazy Cool Captivate Farms LLC Erin Ferguson

Champion: Vinchenzo Owner: Katie Hoagland Rider: Katie Hoagland

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Cero II Perier Family Farm LLC Adam Cramer

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Level 3 Jumper - 1.10m

Remington Emma Phillips Anna Phillips

Adult Novice Equitation

Champion: Colina Owner: Lionsway Farm Rider: David Jennings

Champion: Tonight Owner: Julie Karpan Rider: Judy Rutkowski

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Mojito Holly Fox Aaron Vale

ShowResults Level 4 Jumper - 1.15m Champion: Madonna Owner: Ashley Reed Rider: Jacqueline Oliva Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Lyons Creek Hattrick Lyons Creek SportHorses LTD. Linda Radigan

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Walk The Line Laurel Blakemore Laurel Blakemore

Adult Jumper Low 18-45 - 1.00m Champion: Street Fighter Owner: Megan Manubay Rider: Megan Manubay Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Randal Danielle Strauch Danielle Strauch

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Balita Katherine Heywood Katherine Heywood

Adult Jumper Low 46 & Over Champion: Paganini Owner: Tolleshunt Horse Farm, Inc. Rider: Robin Arnaudy Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Nashville Caroline Williams Caroline Williams

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Cruisin John Jacques John Jacques

Modified Children's/Adult Jumper 0.90m Champion: Wubo Rose Owner: Karen Young Rider: Karen Young Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Coloring Book Equine Country Club Hayley Menkins

Pre-Green Hunter 1 Champion: Cayen Owner: Ann Dotoli Rider: Ann Dotoli Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Flickers Robin Swinderman Shachine Belle

Pre-Green Hunter 2 Level 5 Jumper - 1.20m Champion: Platinum Owner: Randii Goble Rider: Randii Goble Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Best Kept Secret Ashley Cristelli Ashley Cristelli

Level 6 Jumper - 1.30m Champion: Snookie Owner: Thinkslikeahorse Rider: Aaron Vale Reserve: Owner: Rider:

UDO D.V. 2VR Showjumpers Aaron Vale

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

MTM Centano MTM Farm Tracy Fenney

Champion: Suntrust Owner: Kristen Brown Rider: Justin Dye Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Cary Grant Eliza Month Jennifer Alfano

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Maximus Redfield Farm Adrienne Iverson

Green / High Perf Hunter Champion: Costes Owner: Jennifer Jones Rider: Jennifer Jones Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Imagine Clover Lane Farm LLC Greg Crolick

Performance Working Hunter 3'3, 3'6

HITS II Ocala January Festival January 23-27, 2013

Champion: Second to None Owner: Donald Sheehan Rider: Donald Sheehan

Adult Jumper High 18-45 - 1.10m

Low Hunter

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Champion: La Chunga Owner: David Richards Rider: David Richards

Champion: Wiroko Owner: Katriina Ruotsalo Rider: Cathy Inch

Amateur-Owner Hunter(Comb)

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Vipman W Kimberly Tobias Kimberly Tobias

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Remix Emily Boyd Morgan Fuchs

Training Hunter

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Mamzelle April Wehle Holly Bachor

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Cross Creek Hilary Riffe Hilary Riffe

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Sunny Days Megan Manubay Megan Manubay

Baby Green Hunter

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Cargano Arbor Dakota Partners Lindsay Dacko

Children's Jumper Low - 0.95m

Legion of honor Frances Robinson Aaron Vale

Champion: Fermanagh Owner: Anne Fay Rider: Cathy Inch Autograph Cambridge Meadow Farms Patty Stovel

Champion: New Orleans Owner: Muny Sunk Stables, Inc Rider: Donald Sheehan Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Truly Robin Swinderman Robin Swinderman

Beyond Belief Clover Lane Farm LLC Greg Crolick

Champion: Cezanne Owner: Dabney Abbott Rider: Dabney Abbott Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Pacino Anna Rea Anna Rea

Adult Hunter 18-35 Champion: Kavalier Owner: Corinne Milbury Rider: Corinne Milbury Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Urlala Terry S Maloomian Kimberly Maloomian

Adult Hunter 36-45 Champion: Contessa Owner: Elizabeth Phillips Rider: Elizabeth Phillips Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Superbad Kimberle Burton Heather Dayner

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Westmalle Paige Mawson Paige Mawson

Children's Hunter Pony Sm/Med Champion: Cat In The Hat Owner: Clare Dayton Rider: Erin Cummins Reserve: Owner: Rider:

On Angel's Wings Emily Scarnechia Emily Scarnechia

Children's Hunter Horse 14 & Under Champion: Castell Owner: Sophia Lothrop Rider: Sophia Lothrop Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Rising Debonair Emilie Terry Helen Kirbo

Children's Hunter Horse 15-17 Champion: Saracen Owner: Lisa Williamson Rider: Jacqueline Oliva Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Bay Ridge Sara Setian Sara Setian

Pre-Child/Adult Hunter Champion: Rainier Owner: Katriina Ruotsalo Rider: Katriina Ruotsalo Reserve: Owner: Rider:

King of Hearts Sheila Murphy Sheila Murphy

Post Time Child Hunter Champion: Romeo Owner: Alyssa Foster Rider: Loren Lettieri Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Carlotta Orchard Lake Farms, LLC Alyssa Mitchell

Post Time Adult Hunter Champion: Carmina Owner: Cambridge Meadow Farms Rider: Patti Hooker Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Third Day Kenneth Stovel Kenneth Stovel

Modified Child Hunter

Champion: Proven Theory Owner: Elizabeth Shaffer Rider: Elizabeth Shaffer

Adequan Hunter

Adult Hunter 46-55

Champion: Romeo Owner: Alyssa Foster Rider: Loren Lettieri

Champion: Antonio Owner: Amanda Shaffer Rider: Amanda Shaffer

Champion: Capi Rossi Owner: Kelly Soleau Rider: Kelly Soleau

Champion: Vintage Ink Owner: Judy Root Rider: Judy Root

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Children's Jumper High - 1.10m

HITS Hunter 2

Modified Adult Hunter

Champion: Aretina M Owner: Stephanie Novas Rider: Stephanie Novas

Champion: Gizmo Owner: Woodrun Rider: Allison Born

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Let's Go Jacqueline Oliva Jacqueline Oliva

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Pretty Women Jodi Czaplick Jodi Czaplick

Cuvee' Sheila Slack Sheila Slack

Saracen Lisa Williamson Jacqueline Oliva

Junior Hunter (comb)

Champion: Insight Owner: Donna Struve Rider: Donna Struve

Champion: Gotta Dance Owner: Alexis Anderson Rider: Alexis Anderson

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Third Day Kenneth Stovel Kenneth Stovel

ShowResults Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter

Rider:

Anna Phillips

Rider:

Lisa Goldman

Champion: Boris Owner: Karen Young Rider: Elle Young

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Tarrazu Mariel Montgomery Khloe Diamantes

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Lauriston II Juri Ito Juri Ito

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Novice Equitation

Thoroughbred Hunter

Champion: Mylo Owner: Mary Mead Rider: Carson Harper

Champion: Geofferys Mon Owner: Frances Robinson Rider: Aaron Vale

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Fabrege Serenity Farm Abigail Graham

Apache Quicksilver Debra Wagner-Kane Lauren Schweppe

Carlotta Orchard Lake Farms, LLC Alyssa Mitchell

Adult Maiden Equitation

Equitation 11 & Under

Champion: Snickerdoodle Owner: Eric McCarthy Rider: Eric McCarthy

Champion: Stormy Weather Owner: Addison Reed Rider: Addison Reed

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Adult Novice Equitation

On Angel's Wings Emily Scarnechia Emily Scarnechia

Redstone Carrie Dahmer Wesley Schroeder

Equitation 14-17

Champion: Rainier Owner: Katriina Ruotsalo Rider: Katriina Ruotsalo

Champion: Castell Owner: Sophia Lothrop Rider: Sophia Lothrop

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

HITS 2' Jumper - 0.65m

Phantom Rhian Murphy Rhian Murphy

Champion: Junior Owner: Kimberly Tobias Rider: Kimberly Tobias

Adult Equitation 18-35 Champion: Lincoln Park Owner: Ann Dotoli Rider: Haleigh Landrigan Reserve: Owner: Rider:

La Vita Raven Weinlein Raven Weinlein

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Simply Irresistible Victor Mancuso Victor Mancuso

Level 0 Jumper - 0.80m Champion: Vanilla Ice Owner: Caroline Williams Rider: Caroline Williams

Adult Equitation 36 & Over Champion: Cezanne Owner: Dabney Abbott Rider: Debi Peloso Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Wordsworth Tamara Morse Elizabeth Ann Iseler

Superbad Kimberle Burton Heather Dayner

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Sun Cathy Evans Cathy Evans

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Junior Kimberly Tobias Kimberly Tobias

Level 1 Jumper - 0.90m

Maiden Equitation

Champion: Colonius Owner: Sarah Scarnechia

Champion: Remington Owner: Emma Phillips

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Nashville Caroline Williams Caroline Williams

Level 2 Jumper - 1.00m

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Cruisin John Jacques John Jacques

Champion: Jetski Owner: Frances Robinson Rider: Aaron Vale

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Dixie Kimberly Jungherr Kimberly Jungherr

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Alyaska Casey Halbrook Casey Halbrook

Adult Jumper High 18-45 - 1.10m

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Celtic Fancy Christine French Christine French

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Lady B Lucky Louisa Brackett Lisa Goldman

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Mexicano Elisa Shapiro Brittany Kriegstein

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Orion Foxridge Farms Stables Corry Smallegange

Level 3 Jumper - 1.10m Champion: Vivaz Owner: Michael Doyle Rider: John Giza Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Dreaming Out Loud Nicole Loochtan Lisa Goldman

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

MTM BFF MTM Farm Tracy Fenney

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Rapidash Grace Knox Lisa Goldman

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Madonna Jacqueline Oliva Jacqueline Oliva

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Claus Mark Mc Kone Mark Mc Kone

Level 4 Jumper - 1.15m Champion: Camirage Owner: Christina Kelly Rider: Christina Kelly Reserve: Owner: Rider:

East Bound And Down Hays Investment Corp.

Hunter Holloway

Venture Nikki Diamantis Nikki Diamantis

Children's Jumper Low - 0.95m Champion: Adeline Owner: Kathryn Carbiener Rider: Kathryn Carbiener Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Colonius Sarah Scarnechia Sarah Scarnechia

Children's Jumper High - 1.10m Champion: Dreaming Out Loud Owner: Nicole Loochtan Rider: Nicole Loochtan Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Papageno Maggie Levy Jackie Wood

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Aretina M Stephanie Novas Stephanie Novas

Modified Children's/Adult Jumper Champion: Wubo Rose Owner: Karen Young Rider: Karen Young Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Toddy Roman Kelley Norton Kelley Norton

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Bardolino Mitchell Haddon Mitchell Haddon

Level 5 Jumper - 1.20m Champion: Fidelina Owner: Andrea Torres Guerreiro Rider: Manuel Torres

Adult Jumper Low 18-45 - 1.00m

Distant Star 3E King Ridge Stables Hugh Graham

Champion: Street Fighter Owner: Megan Manubay Rider: Megan Manubay

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Envy Lisa Stripllin & Sulu Rose Reed Sulu Rose-Reed

Rascal Mary Mead Mary Mead

Adult Jumper Low 46 & Over

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Champion: Pilgrim Owner: Diana Gonzalez-Villamil Rider: Diana Gonzalez-Villamil Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Lord Henry Dr Sara Monroe Dr Sara Monroe

Level 6 Jumper - 1.30m Champion: Ushuaia van de Wolfsakker Owner: Christina Kelly Rider: Christina Kelly Reserve: Owner: Rider:

UDO D.V. 2VR Showjumpers Aaron Vale

Reserve: Owner: Rider:

Churubusco LS Barbara Disko Lisa Goldman

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ello to all! As the New Year gets under way, I want to once again spend time talking about the equine Best Management Practices (BMP) Manual, however, this discussion is not going to be about the large manual meant for professional farms, produced by FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services). The manual I am discussing will be completed in the near future and will apply to many more farms in Florida-it is the FDEP’s (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) “Smallscale Horse Operations” Manual. Still in draft form, it also contains BMPs for horse farms, but the intent is meant for the bulk of the farms in Florida, which are facilities not meant to be run as a commercial operation. The large majority of farms in the state fall into this category, as many facilities can be considered to be something of a “family farm”. While some commercial operations don’t have large numbers of animals at their facility, most are classically larger and have a capacity for a much greater number of animals, meaning their environmental impact can potentially be greater. It is essentially because of this that both manuals exist.

It’s important to note that, unlike the required adherence of the FDACS Manual for farms established near impaired water bodies, this manual is completely “voluntary” for farms and is only intended to be an educational tool/guide for good environmental stewardship. Its goal is to help teach farm owners how to minimize nonpoint source pollution, which will protect Florida’s surface and ground waters.

Local and state regulations will take precedence over anything contained in the manual, meaning that any legislation in your area specific to manure management, fertilization, etc., will supersede any guidelines set by the FDEP manual. One need not be worried about getting MORE restrictive information put forward to horse farm owners and managers because this “new” information is essentially the same that has been previously disseminated. It is also an excellent tool that can assist you and your farm in adhering to and complying with already stated BMPs. Similar to the larger FDACS manual, many of the

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same topics are going to be covered in this smaller version. It is user friendly, only about 20 or so pages in length and contains excellent information on topics such as: manure management, composting, pasture management, pesticide use and pharmaceutical use. Additionally, there are good explanatory sections on Florida’s water resources, nutrients, erosion and water quality impacts.

Because there is plenty of very useful, good information, its usage can benefit any farm’s daily management practices. Pictures and diagrams will also be found within, meant to help the user “visualize” some of the management practices suggested.

Like previously mentioned, the FDEP Small-Scale

The manual is user friendly, only about 20 or so pages in length and contains excellent information on topics for equine small scale horse operations Horse Operations Manual is still in draft form and no formal date for completion has been determined. Regardless, all farms in the state, whether commercial or not, should be using these BMPs on their farm. Extension agents are located in every county in the state and can assist you, free of charge, with a consultation on how to get your farm in compliance with these practices. University of Florida has assisted both FDEP and FDACS with the already implemented commercial operation manual and the upcoming manual meant for smaller operations. Please remember that BMPs are practical, science-based practices and are meant to be economically feasible for farms to properly implement. Additionally, many BMPs may already be in practice on your farm.

After this manual has been completed, I will be sure to let all know.

Don’t forget that you can always conSchedule a Farm Call: tact me, or your local Extension Agent, to get help in answering questions Jamie A. Cohen about either of the manuals, or any ad- Farm Outreach Coordinator ditional topics. As always, keep up the UF IFAS/Marion County Extension Service 352-671-8792 • jamiecohen@ufl.edu good management practices! HCD

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