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ARTICLES RANCHES & FARMS The latest real estate boom is ranches and hobby farms.

Read about this growing trend in our community.

SPORT PSYCHOLOGY Are you letting your expectations get the best of you? Learn how to set (and adjust!) your expectations in a healthy way.

A WILD RIDE IN THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY Horsemanship and adventure go hand in hand with this equestrian outfitter.

WORLD CLASS BRAIDING Groomers Cat Hill and Emma Ford break down braids in this handy trunk-guide for those new to braiding.

TACK ROOM TOO A look at a long-standing business in our community, Tack Room Too. Learn about its storied history.

DEPARTMENTS CLUB NEWS News from our affiliate clubs.

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FLYING CHANGES MAGAZINE Sept | Oct 2021 Volume 35. No 5

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NEWS & views

ADISON STARK of the High Desert Hunter Jumper Association made her debut at Pony Finals in August. HDHJA would like to congratulate her on the achievement.

“Congratulations HDHJA junior member Adison Stark on a successful Pony Finals debut! Adison is the first ever Oregon recipient of the USHJA Gochman Family Grant and she made us all proud in Kentucky!”

Adison’s family commented, “It would be really great to have more exposure about opportunities like this! USHJA has so many -- and we learned so much.”

Congratulations, Adison!

SABINE SCHUT-KERY CLINICIAN FOR ODS Oregon Dressage Society members are invited to the ODS 50th Anniversary Symposium on October 16th and 17th at Sonnenberg Farm, in Wilsonville, OR. Sabine Schut-Kery is the clinician for this event!

Sabine and the amazing Sanceo, were the anchor pair for the US dressage team and scored a career-high 81.596 percent to lift the U.S. past Great Britain, securing the Team Silver medal.

The team; Sabine, Adrienne Lyle, and Steffen Peters, came home with the best U.S. finish in 73 years! Sabine was the highest placing US Individual final rider with a fifth place and a score of 84.300 percent.

Information on how to register is on the ODS website or you can contact Tory at odsinfo.oregondressage.com

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at: www.flyingchanges.com Flying Changes Magazine paired with John Haime, the author of Ride Big to answer questions from the Oregon High Desert Classic. Young riders and professionals asked John about the mental aspect of the sport and John resonded with advice from his recent book. This Q&A was a favorite from the show! Find out more at our website and see the whole Q&A on our Youtube Channel.

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HORSE NETWORK launches #WeRideTogether as a PSA Campaign to bring much-needed awarenness, education, and resources to help counter sexual misconduct and abuse in the sport. Sexual misconduct and abuse have long been an issue in equestrian sport, and is often ignored, minimized, or wrongly blamed on the victim.

Leading digital media platform Horse Network, in collaboration with Wrigley Media Group and the Kehring family, has launched #WeRideTogether, a powerful new series of educational and eye-opening digital PSAs and an in-depth microsite designed to empower, inform, and unite the equestrian community. #WeRideTogether gives a voice to survivor stories, provides resources to report abuse and get help, and offers educational information for athletes, coaches, and families.

Learn more at: www.weridetogether.today

Support From The Equine Community Fosters Equestrian Education and a Special Surprise For One Rider THE OREGON HIGH DESERT CLASSIC took place in Bend, Oregon, in late July. During the second week of the show, equestrian education and media group Noelle Floyd initiated a show-wide scavenger hunt to promote knowledge and learning within our sport.

Brands, participants, and the show all rallied, showing their support for the initiative. Each day, a clue was revealed that was inspired by an element of good horsemanship and fostering a healthy and supportive community.

Noelle Floyd garnered the support of brands at the show, as well as equestrian leaders inour industry.

Equifit, Voltaire Saddles, Kerrits, Sports Psychologist Darby Bonomi, Horse and Rider Books, Horseplay Bend, and Flying Changes Magazine all offered giveaways and products to a winner of the daily challenge.

A show outfit from Kerrits, boots from Equifit, a belly guard girth from Voltaire, a session with Dr. Darby Bonomi, a year’s subscription to Flying Changes Magazine, a book giveaway from Horse and Rider Books, a lifetime membership to the Noelle Floyd Equestrian Masterclass, as well as a $500 gift card to Horseplay were all part of the initiative.

As show attendees hunted the grounds in search of the clues and challenges, a grand prize giveaway was being offered to a participant who showed stellar community support, horsemanship, and excelled (and participated in) the daily challenges.

Noelle Floyd surprised adult amateur rider, Nicole Stern, of Fuerza Equestrian by paying her entire showbill as a thank you and a congratulations for her fantastic support of our community.

It was a pleasure seeing so many brands and show attendees take part and it was very special to see a valued member of our community be acknowledged in this way.

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NOELLE FLOYD: “This lady right here! She’s a real life equestrian superwoman. Last week we did a HUGE surprise and paid for Nicole’s @sternsporthorses entire show bill at @ oregonhighdesertclassics horse show. We knew she was a hard working ammy rider, and her journey in life and with horses blew us out of the water.

Nicole balances working full-time for a tech company and training, caring, and showing her young hunter. It’s not uncommon to find her zipping out of the barn for late night meetings or addressing emails on her phone between rides.

While that might seem a lot for the average person, Nicole also serves on the board of the Washington State Hunter Jumper Association and mentors local junior riders and their parents to help with personal development in and out of the saddle. All we have to say is WOW! We’re so glad we could do a small kind act for such an amazing person in our community. This gives us all the feels.”

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FLYING CHANGES MAGAZINE Cover Contest

Calling All Photographers FLYING CHANGES MAGAZINE We are looking to the many talented photographers in our readership to submit a photo for our next issue!

The Flying Changes Nov/Dec Issue is our annual Holiday Issue, marking the end of the year with announcements, congratulatory ads, a look back at our show year, and a nod to the holidays with our annual gift guide.

We are looking to honor a piece of photography on our cover by holding a Holiday Issue Cover Contest to anyone who would like to submit.

Please send photos in 300dpi or as high-resolution an image as you can get to accounts@flyingchanges.com by Dec 15th for a chance to be featured on the cover.

We are looking for vertically oriented photos that are hoilday or winter themed. The winning photographer will be acknowledged by having the winning photo on the cover, as well as with an interior page if they have other photography they would like to promote.

All are welcome to submit. We will do our best to acknowledge receipt of photos and will try to let all submitters know if they were chosen or not.

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Parkside Stables would like to acknowledge the following riders: 1. Carousel and Evelyn Bay competing at Pony Finals last week finishing 13th Overall in the Medium Pony Division.

2. Evelyn Bay and Whatdoyasay finishing 9th Overall in the Large Ponies at Pony Finals.

3. Maria Genzale and Eastwood were Champion of the Short Stirrup Hunters as well as Short Stirrup Equitation Divisons at the Evergreen Classic.

4. Olivia Aul and Park Avenue jumping in the Large Pony Division in the Rolex Stadium at Pony Finals last week.

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5. Evelyn Bay, Lillian Thomas, Madeline Luddy and Addy Stark having fun at the Kentucky Horse Park during pony finals.

6. Kate Hagerty and Solitude who finished 3rd place in the USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic at Sonoma Horse Park.

7. Zoe Ryder and DaVinci finished 3rd in the Open Equitation Challenge at The Evergreen Classic. Zoe was the top placing junior rider in the class.

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NEWS & views

Welcome NorCal Hunter Jumper Association to Our Club News Section

Emma Lorimer of Clyde Hill, WA recently purchased Chaperone, an 11yo, WB, gelding from Sarah Lambert of Langley, BC. Quinn Partridge and John Turner of Thumbs Up Farm and Sarah Lambert of Highland Farms LLC. were the agents for the sale.

Quinn Brinker-Aschtgen of Seattle, WA recently leased Puzzle, an 11yo, WB, gelding from Emma Lorimer of Clyde Hill, WA. Heidi Snider Kauffman of Hillcrest Training and Quinn Partridge and John Turner of Thumbs Up Farm were the agents for the lease.

Flying Changes Magazine welcomes the Northern California Hunter Jumper Association to our Club News section of the magazine. This region of Northern California is a long-time staple to our Oregon, Washington, and Pacific Northwest shows and our barns and riders are regular attendees to shows in their area. We welcome the addition of this fantastic association to our club news and part of the Flying Changes family as we expand our effort to report on news, riders, barns, events, and awards within our community. Welcome, NorCal riders, trainers, and barns!

From the Disney movie short, The Fox Hunt (1938)

Top 10 Reasons to Go Fox Hunting

From GOFOXHUNTING by Candida Ellis Submitted by The Woodbrook Hunt Club Problem: My horse won’t go forward.

Solution: Go foxhunting, tally ho and make sure breakfast is ready when we get back. Your horse will go without you.

Problem: My horse bucks.

Solution: Go foxhunting. He will get left behind and will be so focused on keeping up, he will forget to buck.

Problem: My horse is afraid of dogs.

Solution: Go foxhunting. No dogs here! (inside baseball joke, we only hunt hounds)!

Problem: My horse is spooky.

Solution: Go foxhunting. He will be so focused on navigating the in-your-face obstacles, he won’t have time for drama.

Problem: I am against hunting.

Solution: Go foxhunting. We do no harm to animals, only the occasional human and they had it coming.

Problem: I have trouble seeing distances.

Solution: Go foxhunting. Every distance is pretty much a hail Mary whether its correct or not.

Problem: I can’t ride well enough.

Solution: Go foxhunting. You will surprise yourself when in fear of your life.

Problem: I need to get my confidence back.

Solution: Go foxhunting, we will give you alcohol if needed.

Problem: My horse won’t load on the trailer.

Solution: It will only happen the first time. Once he knows how much fun he’ll have he will run on. Kind of like sex. Only better.

Problem: My horse is green.

Solution: Go foxhunting, the hunt is colorblind.

In short: Go foxhunting and you and your horse will be happy!

Problem: My horse rears.

Solution: Go foxhunting. Hard to rear while galloping.

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Competitor's Workshop

Eight Demo Riders and over 35 auditors enjoyed watching Paula Lacy take control of the Terrace dressage arena on July 10-11 at DevonWood.

OHJA that member shares could see how changed her perspective as a judge at B. (which is usual for blue-ribbon smiles Championships, qualifying tests, etc.)

This was a great learning experience for all!!

Each demo rider received some pointers from her as they warmed up, working on basics or actual movements in their upcoming test.

Paula then put on her judge’s hat and settled into the judge’s box with her scribe. The test was ridden and the auditors cheered upon completion.

The most fun was Paula coming back to the auditors and riders and posing questions; what did you like about this test? What did you think about this movement? Here’s why I gave this score. Then she spent more time with the rider-helping in some of the areas that could be improved.

On the second day, Paula judged from the side so that the auditors

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Attendees of the Paula Lacy Competitor's Workshop The LPSDC honors member, Jen Nation.

She performs PEMF on a horse, seen here.

Changes to League Show Finals Awards

The League Show Finals date to apply has been changed from August 15th to December 31st of each current year. Please go to the ODS website for updated information under Forms & Documents.

Don’t forget to send your test information in by December 31st, 2021. We will compile the winners of each division from Intro to Second level. These awards status and level. Awards and placings will be announced in January.

Ashland, May 30 2021

By Kim Barker

The 3rd Oregon Dressage Society Youth Outreach Clinic took place on May 30, 2021 in Ashland, Oregon at Rising Hope Stable a wonderful facility overlooking the Ashland Valley. Use of the facility was donated by owner Laura Stutesman.

The clinician, FEI competitor and trainer and L Graduate with Distinction, Kimberlee Barker of Corvallis, Oregon taught a group of 8 young riders hailing from a variety of backgrounds. The event followed the Youth Outreach Clinic format of a lecture followed by a series of semi-private and private lessons and all youth participants staying to audit all the lessons. In the ODS Youth Outreach Clinic Series, facilities and clinicians donate their services for the good of the sport and to help attract and encourage youth riders to the discipline of Dressage.

Eryn Ramshaw, Lakelee Grady, Bella Helm, Jocelyn Pickett, Mia Rollins, and 3rd level Andalusian and everything between.

The outreach goal was well met, as the young riders represented a variety of (Oregon High School Equestrian Team), Rodeo Style Gaming and Dressage. laugh and a smile for this ribbon winner from the WSHJA. The young ridersAshared one great similarity: their shared enthusiasm for learning and their love of horses.

The ODS Youth Clinic in Ashland in early summer was a success!

Equestrian Institute’s Maverick Wright on Windstar Flash

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Melissa Davis from the Bainbridge Island Saddle Club participates in the Mounted Archery clinic .

Bill Fleming from the Bainbridge Island Saddle Club, July Dressage Show. Photo: Kate Fleming

Woodbrook Hunt Club members sharing a laugh

EI’s Dorothy Whiteman, with no penalties in marathon or cones, Dorothy Whiteman and Chiffon won Best Training with a score of 45.32. And, it was Chiffon’s first CDE!

All smiles for this OHJA champion at the Oregon High Desert Classic.

An unusual guest stops by the dressage ring during a USDF show in Alaska. The photo, submitted by USDF Region 6 President, Peter Rothschild went viral this summer.

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TRUNK SHOW Fall Essentials

PENDLETON’S SPIDER ROCK WOOL BLANKET

If you haven’t spent all your money on blankets for your horses this fall, cozy up with any of the Pendleton Woolen Mills blankets. We are a big fan of the Spider Rock print, with its intricate Native American-inspired design. Whether it is for your home, car, tack room, or show tent, you can’t go wrong with this stylish offering. $229

ELLE | THE VERSATILE THERMAL

We love just about everything from Solid Citizen Equestrian, but this termal is high up on the list of fall must-haves. The shirred shoulder, blouson sleeve and breathable waffle knit fabric make it effortlessly romantic and so incredibly versatile. Layer over a show shirt or wear her alone this Fall. www.solidcitizenequestrian.com $72

PURPLE PANDA ComFiTec Essential TURNOUT

We can’t get enough of this collaboration. Weatherbeeta and Tack Room Too coordinated to bring a little fun to the turnout scene. Strong and durable 1200 Denier ripstop outer material, with waterproof shell coating to keep your horse comfortable and dry. Available in 220g and 0g Polyfill, excellent for the rainy and chilly seasons. You can find it exclusively at Tack Room Too. $115

DSB GLOSSY DRESSAGE SPORT BOOTS ASMAR ALL-WEATHER RIDER

Winner of the Most Innovative Riding Apparel Award at BETA in its inaugural year, the All Weather Rider is updated with a new fit and innovative new details this season. And with new colors! This jacket is excellent for transitioning seasons, and it translates from barn to street impeccably. $388 $288 | Asmar Equestrian

Cozy boots for all! The Dressage Sport Boot line is designed to provide excellent protection as well as comfort for the horse.

The Dressage Sport Boot (DSB) features a rugged vinyl exterior with a Coverlight strike area is tear, puncture and abrasion resistant and has excellent overall durability. $54 | Riding Warehouse

letters from the community

LPSDC ‘s “L” Program for Dressage Instructors If you want to become a dressage judge, or just want to learn more, the L Program is the place to start!

Have you ever gotten back a dressage test and wondered what the judge was talking about? What does it take to get a 10? Why did you get the same score for both leg yields even though the comments are totally different? Is “impulsion” just another way of saying “energy”?

Sometimes, it the heat of the moment, we might even think the judge doesn’t know what she is talking about. Most of us have a notion that judges have some training, and that comments are not completely random. But we don’t know what actually goes into them.

Many people don’t understand how much work it takes to become a dressage judge. Getting to “ S” level, to judge through Grand Prix usually takes 10 years or more. But for anyone wanting to judge, whether at schooling shows, lower levels, or eventually continuing up the levels, the L program is the first step.

Part 1 of the L program is open to everyone, giving auditors the opportunity to learn right alongside the aspiring judges. Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club will be hosting a program in the Gig Harbor WA area this winter, and it has been 5 years since this program was last in the area. Usually there are 2 – 3 programs in different parts of the country each year, so we expect to have people traveling from around the country to participate or to audit. It is 3 weekends.

Saturdays are in the classroom, listening to lecture, watching videos, and discussing. Sundays are in the arena watching horses, discussing, and practice judging.

Being a demo-rider is another great opportunity. Demo riders are much appreciated as they help aspiring judges to learn. The demo-riders also hear all the teaching and feedback about their own ride, so it can be a great learning experience too.

Dates For The Upcoming “L” Program Are: Nov 6 - 7: Introduction to Judging and Biomechanics; with Dorie Vlatten Schmitz.

Jan 22 - 23: Judging Criteria For Gaits & Paces, Movements & Figures, with Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez.

March 12 - 13: Basics, Collective Remarks, Impulsion, Submission, and the Rider; with Joan Darnell For full information, and applications for auditor, participant, and demo-rider spots, see the Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club website: LPSDC.com Submitted by Jo Renn | LPSDC 20

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Pacific Northwest’s Latest Gold Rush: Farms and Ranches The real estate craze in the Pacific Northwest is ubiquitous, as increasing prices for single-family homes, an uptick in rent, and historically low inventory for buyers has become common knowledge.

Farmland and ranch properties were once an outlier to normal buying trends due to the value of these properties, the sheer price tag associated the size and acreage involved, and the lifestyle demands owning farmland and livestock put on owners.

And yet, alongside the real estate boom of single-family homes and properties during 2020-2021, demand for space and access to the outdoors has seen a boom in interest in horse properties, ranches, and small-acreage farmland as well.

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like the rest of the real-estate market, is the lack of available quality properties. Just like cities aren’t building enough housing to meet demand, experts say the finite nature of farmland makes those top-tier farm properties — in locations with sufficient rain, irrigation systems and water rights — an increasingly valuable resource as more land gets developed.”

This notion is specifically related to developers, but hobby farm buyers and those seeking lifestyle properties are also seeing bursting trends, as the desire for space and access to the outdoors becomes more and more valuable to home owners looking to upgrade their space in a year where being “at home” took on new meaning.

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Coyote Rock Ranch in Central Oregon | Photo: Blackburn Architects Coyote Rock Ranch in Central Oregon | Photo: Blackburn Architects

rights and proximity to bodies of water and trail systems, are at an all-time high.

and horse farms will affect prices and inventory in the upcoming year.

Washington and Oregon are among the fastest-growing states in the nation for rising home prices and rents, and while that includes more rural parts of the state where farms are more common, the largest interest is concentrated in areas with acreage near towns and cities.

Flying Changes Magazine highlights many real estate offerings from brokers in Oregon and Washington. See our pages for info on recent listings and brokers local to your area.

The migration of homeowners from drought-ridden states like California means that states like Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado are all seeing similar trends.

The lack of high-quality inventory is the main issue, with competitive buyers seeking out the best circumstances, it has translated into some very well-known horse properties going up for sale: Shevlin Stables, Wild Turkey Farm, and Sherwood Forest, are all longstanding equestrian properties recently on the market.

The real estate boom is projected to maintain, and it remains to be seen how the interest in small acreage This small acreage horse property is available for sale through Pacesetter Properties. Located in Woodinville, WA

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Expectations in the Ring: Inspiration, Motivation, or Baggage?

by Darby Bonomi, PhD Darby Bonomi, PhD is a Sport and Performance Psychologist. She works with equestrians in all disciplines, as well as other athletes, to achieve optimal performance in and out of the competition. We are thrilled to include this ongoing element in our publication to help riders improve in all aspects of the sport.

Lauren Billys competed on the US Olympic Team in Tokyo this year. Photo provided by Lauren.

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If you’re in a cycle of disappointment, take a look at your expectations.

Are you measuring yourself by results? Edit your expectations to become aspirations, and then hold yourself accountable for fulfilling the intentions that will make you a more effective rider.

I’ve been hearing a lot about expectations recently. To be honest, I hear mostly about unmet expectations, along with disappointment, and frustration. “I didn’t meet my expectations.” “I wanted to win.” “I failed.”

How do your expectations make you feel? Are you inspired and motivated by your goals? Or are you frequently upset and discouraged?

Do you regularly start the show with sky-high expectations and leave on Sunday down in the dumps?

Expectations are a funny thing. They can motivate us to work toward big goals. Like the Olympics, for instance. Or, they can be extremely burdensome, making us feel like failures when we don’t come through.

I find that many people set outcome—or results—expectations and use these as the measure of their success or even competence as a rider. In my experience, this kind of expectation is like an oversize piece of luggage that an athlete drags into the ring. It’s way too heavy, too loaded, and one-dimensional. It’s also unfair and unproductive.

Remember, most Olympians are not medal winners, but they still are the best in the world.

So, how do we use our lofty goals to inspire and drive us, without being weighed down?

First of all, let’s have a mindset and vocabulary shift. I suggest transforming expectations into aspirations. Aspire to win a medal final, a certain classic, or a particular event. Let that aspiration inspire you to prepare, and then motivate you to ride your best on show day.

Second, break down your aspiration into intentions. Make a plan for how you’re going to prepare to ride your best. Think about specific actions that maximize the chance you will have the very best round you can have on that day. They may include setting up your schedule to prepare more thoroughly, doing something specific on course, or having a certain mindset for the weekend.

Here is an example: I aspire to win the 1.10m classic at the year-end show. To maximize my chances, I intend to:

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But if we gave it our all, we walk away with our pride, confidence, and motivation to keep improving.

Here’s a high-level example: an Olympian went to Toyko with aspirations to be on the podium. Her intention was to be fully present and ride every single stride as effectively as she could given all the variables of the day—and there were many. Did she come through for herself and her horse? Absolutely. Did she end up on the podium? No. Nonetheless, she walked away with confidence and pride in a job well executed, and eager to start working toward 2024.

Now, what about other people’s expectations? I find parents’ expectations can add considerable weight and strain to already pressured junior riders’ shoulders. To be fair, parents, especially non rider-parents, may not understand what it takes to master our sport and don’t appreciate the nuances of equestrian performance. I frequently find parents are frustrated with the time, effort, and money they have devoted to the sport and are upset that their child isn’t winning or winning enough.

My advice to parents: try to divest yourself from a focus on your child’s results. Instead, praise your child for effort, being a devoted student and horseman, and a good sport. These are the life skills that set us up for being resilient, productive, and fulfilled—and the best athletes we can be.

Trainers also are heavily invested in their athletes’ success, and sometimes slip into a focus on results over effort. A good coach wants his or her athlete to win, but first and foremost focuses on process, growth, and effort. Coaches know that great athletes are motivated individuals who need to be resilient, dedicated, and inspired. They also have a broad view of what it means to succeed.

If you’re in a cycle of disappointment, take a look at your expectations.

Are you measuring yourself by results? Edit your expectations to become aspirations, and then hold yourself accountable for fulfilling the intentions that will make you a more effective rider, and move you closer to your goals.

“Reframe success as doing your best in the moment you have.”—Lauren Billys, Two Time Olympic Eventer (2016 and 2021)

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work consistently with my trainer up to the show day

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adopt a positive mindset throughout

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arrive at the show 30 minutes earlier than usual to do my pre-ride preparation and walk my course thoroughly

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ride with deliberate impulsion out of my turns

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be quick with my eyes

(You get the idea. The list can go on.)

Remember: you can’t control anyone else’s ride or all the chance factors out there. The key is to stay focused on things you can control and manage those. Let’s face it, there are a lot of things we can’t control, including the results. You can show up fully and ride your horse the very best you can for the day. That’s it. The chips will fall where they fall. Or the rails.

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That’s what makes competition great: we all do our best to pull it out when it matters. Sometimes we win, and most of the time we don’t.

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A Wild Ride on the Willamette Coast Lindley and Justin Leahy offer horsemanship in the form of adventure

by Sarah Crampton

In the day-to-day riding of horses for pleasure and sport, we forget that horses are also a means of transportation.

They can take you somewhere. And “oh the places you’ll go!”

The Willamette Coast Ride in northwest Oregon is an opportunity to go and see and gallop. It is a refreshing escape from the modern-day world of computers and phones, and surprisingly, I found it a healthy break from my own horse and riding goals. It had been a while since I had just galloped for the fun of it, and the horses love it and their happiness with the freedom to GO is contagious.

The ride combines some of the most spectacular scenery in the Pacific Northwest. You climb mountains to forests filled with ferns and a cathedral of trees, traverse sand dunes with coastal pines on one side and the glorious Pacific on the other, and gallop on the seven-mile stretch of Neskowin Beach crashing and splashing through the surf. The variety of the terrain and the views are unique from the back of your newfound equine partner.

The Willamette Coast Ride is hosted by solid horseman and horsewoman, Justin and Lindley Leahy. They have a herd of eighteen horses and match riders up with a suitable mount and comfortable saddle. The horses are solid citizens on the trail, sure footed, and never bat an eye as you go down banks into the river, climb and descend the forest trails, and proceed onward to the wide-open ocean air.

Justin Leahy is from an equestrian family in Ireland and is an experienced show jumper, eventer, and trail rider. He believes horses are innately influenced by their environment and by nature, and trains accordingly.

He explains, “Horses should live in a herd. It is my job to be their leader. I replace the lead horse. If I move; they move. If I correct a horse, the correction should not be associated with me, but with the action of the horse.

“Go forward or kick-on are the most common words used in the English equestrian language,” he continues. “Giving riders the space and place to go forward, whether it be in the forests, on the beach or in the arenas of the Pacific Northwest is of primary importance in the improvement of one’s riding skills as well as the connection to the horse.”

Lindley also grew up trail riding horses and has competed in dressage and eventing. She comments, “We are so grateful to have available to us such great places to explore for the Willamette Coast riders.”

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“Giving riders the space and place to go forward, whether it be in the forests, on the beach or in the arenas of the Pacific Northwest is of primary importance in the improvement of one’s riding skills as well as the connection to the horse.”

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Lindley adds, “I would of course enjoy being able to go out to a few competitions a year, but I also enjoy going trail riding to new places, camping with the horses and my children, getting them on ponies and being out in nature!”

The Leahys, under the name Bally Carlton Horses, also breed Irish Sport horses for show jumping and eventing. They have three quality foals on the ground now that will be put into training when the time comes. With a hint of Irish humor Justin states, “We like to say they are ‘Made in America, with Irish parts.’”

Justin and Lindley are very experienced in matching riders to their horses. On day one you try out the horse picked for you with a quick trot and canter around the grass paddock to be sure you’re a good fit.

Justin instructs you to ride with contact, as you are not just a passenger. He explained that the term soft hands is in practice the timing of the release that is so important to reward the horse and allows him to go forward. After everyone has settled on their new mount, it’s off to the neighboring fields and vineyards as you work up a thirst for wine tasting.

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Justin and Lindley are very experienced in matching riders to their horses. On day one you try out the horse picked for you with a quick trot and canter around the grass paddock to be sure you’re a good fit.

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World-Class Braiding

by Cat Hill and Emma Ford

Ah, beautiful braids. It’s such a treat seeing horses turned out at shows with their manes and tails in perfect order. For many of us, this magic happens at some point in the night or early morning, when the braiding fairies come to the stalls and turn our flat manes into show-ready works of art.

And while showing with a groom and paying a pro to braid is common at shows (and a big relief for riders who are busy preparing for classes) it is a skill set that goes missed among riders. As horsemanship and basic grooming skills go, it is valuable knowledge to know how to braid your own horse’s mane and tail.

A sick groom, an early class, and the value of knowing how to properly turnout your horse. You never know when good 13 braiding knowledge will come in handy.

In this tack trunk guide, grooms Cat Hill and Emma Ford offer specific how-to knowledge of the most common types of braids for the mane and tail. With fantastic pictures and stepby-step instructions, this guide offers you a quick roadmap to stellar turnout, in a handy size that fits right in your trunk.

Hunter braids, jumper braids, or beautiful dressage knots -- they cover it all!

In this excerpt from the book, we focus on Yarn Button Braids and the famous Running Braid. You’ll be a braiding master in no time.

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The authors write:

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“Horses show affection to each other by grooming each other, often on the neck. Braiding a little bit, and doing it often, can increase your bond with your horse, and convince him that it is a fun activity, rather than a tortuous event. That’s a win, even if you aren’t competing!”

We couldn’t agree more.

Big thanks to Horse and Rider Books for this exceprt fromWorld Class Braiding -- Manes and Tails, A Tack Trunk 9 Guide. Check out the full book by purchasing it online at www.horseandriderbooks.com

CAT HILL Cat grew up in upstate New York on a working farm. Her first clear memory is of the day her parents got her a pony for her fifth birthday. She grew up on that pony, who was followed by a series of Arabian show horses.

In college, she started riding show hunters through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Team at the University of Geneseo. After receiving her degree, she followed her love of horses to Ireland. Upon returning to the States, Cat spent time as a working student for a top Grand Prix Dressage Rider, a winter working the Winter Equestrian Festival for a Grand Prix Showjumping rider, and moved on to manage a AA Hunter barn. More recently she began freelancing as a groom in every discipline. Throughout the years she has worked at almost every type of competition, from the local fair to the Pan American Games.

EMMA FORD Emma Ford originated from North Devon England and was brought up in the hunt field with her dad as Master of the Foxhounds. Emma was raised surrounded by horses. She grew up in the Pony Club system, receiving her “B” designation and culminating with jumping at the Horse of the Year Show in 1991. After completing her BS at the University of Wales she moved to the United States to follow her passion with horses.

She has groomed at almost every four-star event in the world, and has been a member of the U.S. Eventing Team at multiple Olympic, World, and Pan American Games. Throughout the years, in addition to eventing, Emma has had the opportunity to turn horses out at many upper level show-jumping competitions including the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington Florida as well as work for a promising young dressage rider at many upper level dressage shows.

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on a variety of manes.

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✦ Yarn Button Braids—The Emma Ford Way

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Very similar to sewn-in braids, this braiding method stays in very well and works Yarn Button Braids (Cont.) on a variety of manes.

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finger of your right hand on the Yarn Button Braids (Cont.)

Yarn Button Braids (Cont.) underside, close to the crest. ✦ Yarn Button Braids—The Emma Ford

✦ Yarn Button Braids—The Emma Ford Way Way

Very similar to sewn-in this braiding works 2 Using your hand,braids, twist the braid Very similar toleft sewn-in braids, this braiding 6method method stays stays in in very very well well and and7A works on a variety of manes.

13 to the right and over the top of the crest. on a variety of manes.

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Push your the yarn into the loop you 14 Place forefinger and middle

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have created finger of your then right pull handthe onentire the braid through the to the right. underside, close toloop the crest.

2 Using your left hand, twist the braid

to the right and over the top of the crest.

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grab theforefinger yarn.

1loop, Place your and middle finger of your right hand onleft thehand 5 Push To keep it tight, use your 4 the yarn into the loop you

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to the right and over the top of the crest.

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underside, to feed the crest. at the baseclose to help it through the have created then pull the entire loop. through the looptwist to the 2braid Using your left hand, theright. braid

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at the base to help feed it through the loop.

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finger of right hand the have created theon entire finger of your yourthen rightpull hand on the underside, close to the crest. braid through theto loop the right. underside, close theto crest.

crest.

6 a pull-through down through 5 Insert To keep it tight, use your left hand 10 the center of the braid, close to the 7at A & B Pull the loose yarn back 10the base to help feed it through the crest. through the braid. loop.

22 Using Using your your left left hand, hand, twist twist the the braid braid

6 Insert Insert a pull-through down through 6 pull-through down through 7 A & B aPull the loose yarn 8 Separate two pieces ofback yarn, the center ofthe the braid, close to the

Place your forefinger 411 Push yarn into theand loopmiddle you Placethe your forefinger and middle

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finger of your right hand on the underside, close to the crest.

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at the base to help feed it through the loop.

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the right.

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9 Pull the loop tight atclose the bottom of 10 Cutto off loose yarn to the other the right.

Maintaining theknot.

9 other to the right. Maintaining the the braid. loop, cross thethe yarn ends twice.

7 A & B Pull loose yarn back loop, cross the yarn ends twice.

11 Emma Ford button braids. through theloose braid.

10 Cutthe off yarnatclose to the knot.

9 Pull loop tight the bottom of 10 9 Pull the loop tight at the bottom of the braid.

8 Separate the two pieces of yarn, the braid.

11 Emma Ford button braids.

11 wrap one piece to the left and the 10 Cut Cut off loose yarn close to the knot.

10 off loose yarn close to the knot.

the centerpiece ofbraid. thetobraid, close the to through the left andtothe to the the right right and and over over the the top top of of the the crest. crest. wrap crest.onethe crest.

33 Using your fingers to maintain the 8 Separate the two pieces ofback yarn, Using your fingers to maintain the 5A 711 &B B Pull Pull the loose yarn 5 & 10 11 7 A the loose yarn back loop, wrap one piece to the left and the loop, grab grab the the yarn. yarn. through the braid. through the braid.

Push yarn the loop you 5 To tight, use your left hand other to theititright.

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the braid.

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10 Cut off loose yarn close to the knot. 10 Cut off loose yarn close to the knot.

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horses with long manes, especially Baroque breeds such as Friesians and Andalusians.

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✦ Running BraidEssentially one 1 Asingle & B Start at the poll and divide French braid, 8A the mane into three sections.

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Andalusians. 2crossing Cross over the right. ing it as close as possible to the crest.

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1 A & B Start at the poll and divide 4 3Section off a small part of the mane 7 Again, bring the left over the center addstart any more hair frompart right.

Next, start the “running” part of the 3not Next, the “running” of the if youCross pull tightly enough, thetightly braid 6 add Using your right hand to the support the braid. the mane into three sections. Cross and it to the section you justcenter without adding hair. braid.

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Cross and add it to the section you just underside of it instead of the side. crossing the left over the center again. keep the braid close to the crest. crossed over the center. right over center. over the center.

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Do the crest. and smooth with your thumbs to braid. Cross the right over the center Using your right hand to support the if you pull tightly enough, the braid add start any more“running” hair from part the right. add any more hairto from right.

3notNext, of the 6 not keep the braid close the the crest. again, then the the left over the right. the braid. Cross the right over the center braid, add new hair with your left hand, will start to “roll” so you can see Continued  underside of it instead of the side. crossing the left over the center again.

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braid, add new hair with your left hand, crossing the left over the center again.

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loop both ends of the yarn around with the of underside clearlypull visible.ends the end of the braid and pull the ends the theend end ofthe thebraid braidand and pullthe the ends 10 When you reach the end of the through the loop to tie it off. through throughthe theloop loopto totie tieititoff. off. mane, add a piece of yarn or thread 13 10 When you reach the end of the 10 10 When Whenyou youreach reachthe theend endof ofthe the 25 to 30 inches long, laying it behind mane, add a piece of yarn orlike thread 13 Your braid should look like this. mane, 13 mane,add addaapiece pieceof ofyarn yarnor orthread thread 13 Your Yourbraid braidshould shouldlook look likethis. this. the braid grasping each end 25 to 30 inches long, laying it behind You can and trim then the yarn and leave it like 14 25 You 25to to30 30inches incheslong, long,laying layingititbehind behind Youcan cantrim trimthe theyarn yarnand andleave leaveititlike like of16B theor strand inthe its own section of hair. the braid and then grasping each end this, tie up end of the braid for a 17 the thebraid braidand andthen thengrasping graspingeach eachend end this, this,or ortie tieup upthe theend endof ofthe thebraid braidfor foraa of the finished strand in its own section of hair. more finished look. of strand its of hair.

12 When youinin are almost out of hair, ofthe the strand itsown ownsection section of hair. more more finishedlook. look.

14 11 Incorporate each end of the yarn loop both ends of the yarn around into the braid.

Incorporate each end of the yarn 14 To tie up the end of your running 11 each end of yarn 14 the end of the braid the ends 11 11 Incorporate Incorporate eachand endpull ofthe the yarn 14 To Totie tieup upthe theend endof ofyour yourrunning running into the braid. braid, push a pull-through (or rug hook) into braid, through the loop to tie it off. intothe thebraid. braid. braid,push pushaapull-through pull-through(or (orrug rughook) hook) into the center of the braid where the into intothe thecenter centerof ofthe thebraid braidwhere wherethe the “running” part finishes. “running” 13 Your braid should look like this. “running”part partfinishes. finishes.

You can trim the yarn and leave it like 18 this, or tie up the end of the braid for a more finished look.

15 Pull the end up through the center of the braid.

14 To tie up the end of your running

When deciding how far down the neck to go with your braids, set your

braid, push a pull-through (or rug hook) saddle pad in the correct position. Mark with a rubber clipfrom where 16 band A & BorNext, below the into the center of the braid where the the saddle pad hits, then braid to that spot.

Some horses can be fussy braid, insert your pull-through into “running” part finishes. about braids on their withers, so be gentle and braidthe a bit looser than youcreated. loop of braid you’ve do the rest of the mane.

Hook the tail of the braid and the yarn above, then pull the tail and yarn back down through the loop of braid.

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16 A & B Next, from below the braid, insert your pull-through into the loop of braid you’ve created.

Hook the tail of the braid and the yarn above, then pull the tail and yarn back down through the loop of braid. and pulling them back up through the running braid.

17 Now move down the braid and insert your pull-through from top 18 Move the pull-through toward the down, hooking just the yarn ends ears by one braid section, and push the pull-through up through the braid instead of down. Pull just one end of the yarn down through the braid, so you have one piece of yarn above the braid and one below the braid. Tie the two yarn pieces together at the top of the braid, creating a tidy finished product.

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ears by one braid section, and push the pull-through up through the braid instead of down. Pull just one end of the yarn down through the braid, so you have one piece of yarn above the braid and one below the braid. Tie the two yarn pieces together at the top of the braid, creating a tidy finished product.

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A Closer Look at Tack Room Too

The O’Brien family.

For nearly 35 years, Tack Room Too has been providing services and products for equestrians in Western Washington. Located in Tumwater, the original store was launched as part of the Trails End event center, providing tack and equipment to a growing community of horse owners. The business operated under its founders, Dan and Carole Rees, for over 30 years, until a changing of the guard took place in 2018.

Tim and Tracie O’Brien are a local horse family who have been visiting and shopping at Tack Room Too for years.

Tracie fondly recalls saving her summer job money as a high schooler to purchase her first saddle from Tack Room Too back in the late 1980’s. Now, raising their three daughters on their nearby equestrian facility in Olympia, Keev Farm, the O’Briens became loyal customers, and also, friends with the founders. When Dan and Carole started discussing what it might mean to sell the store and retire, what began as a joke between the O’Briens turned into a new venture for the young equestrian family.

Tim and Tracie bought the store and have continued to service Tack Room Too’s legacy of supporting their equestrian community. With a balanced skillset of 46

business and horse savvy, the O’Briens hit the ground running. Tim brought with him a background of business and marketing, while Tracie is the family’s “technical equestrian”. She rides, teaches, competes, and runs Keev Farm’s program, which focuses on young riders through lesson programs, workshops, and camps throughout the year.

Tack Room Too sees a diverse set of riders: Western and English enthusiasts, facility owners, new riders and seasoned professionals, are all Tack Room Too customers.

Tim and Tracie’s unique experience in business and horses have allowed them to continue servicing this diverse crowd in the tradition the tack store laid out under Carol and Dan, but with more modern offerings.

Since owning Tack Room Too, Tim and Tracie have expanded its ability to sell online, allowing riders to shop 24-7 as well as drawing in new customers outside of the South Puget Sound area. They extensively developed the youth selection, focusing on products and brands for young riders, and they increased the available safety options and equipment as demand for those products increased. The traditions are in place -- English and

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Western saddles for sale – but with an eye for larger selections, and, with emerging brands and products, the store is filled with special touches and fresh perspectives.

The O’Briens like to say, “All disciplines, and all budgets,” which is reflected in the products and services the store provides. There is a little something for everyone at Tack Room Too. One of the store’s main initiatives is their annual Fall blanket sale, which kicks off in mid-September, providing blanket selections from miniature horses to drafts.

Stylistically, there is a lot to applaud as well. The tack store has collaborated with blanket manufacturer Weatherbeeta on exclusive patterns that are only available through Tack Room Too. Like their Purple Panda print, which brightens up even the dreariest winter day. They will also have an exciting new exclusive pattern for Fall 2022, but the design has not been released yet.

The purple panda print, exclusive to Tack Room Too.

The original store, circa 1987.

This family effort feels like the perfect support system to a horse community that also feels like a family. Consider supporting the store for your next purchase as blanket season fast approaches or join them for their annual customer appreciation sale in the second weekend in March. Either way, online or in person, Tack Room Too continues to be a stalwart for Western Washington riders by promoting values and a quality experience appreciated by all.

Tack Room Too has always been known for its support of the local equestrian community, and Tim and Tracie are as committed as ever to that legacy. They invest back by sponsoring shows and events throughout the year, from barrel races to eventing to 4-H and more! With affiliations with over 50 clubs and associations, they are always looking for ways to support the store’s loyal following.

Tack Room Too is “Absolutely one of the finest tack shops around. Friendly service and a great inventory of everything you need for horse and rider,” as one recent Google reviewer put it. And these reviews are easy to find, with hundreds of 5-star reviews from new and old customers alike.

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Tim and Tracie write on the store’s website: “We’re a local horse farm family raising our daughters with the responsibility, care, and respect of horses… We believe strongly that our children should be responsible, hardworking, well-rounded kids. They play an integral role in the operation of our horse farm where we offer lessons, clinics, and camps throughout the year. You’ll also see them around the store too!”

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A Deeper Look at Diagnostic Imaging

By Lauren Richardson, DVM, DACVS-LA from Pilchuck Veterinary Diagnostic imaging is a powerful tool veterinarians can use to diagnose musculoskeletal issues in horses. A variety of imaging technologies, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, allow veterinarians to see what is actually going on under the skin.

With detailed knowledge of the cause of a horse’s discomfort, the problem can be treated more quickly, effectively, and with fewer complications. Learn a bit about the different methods in this article, so you know what is being investigated during your next trip to the vet. is inexpensive, non-invasive, provides quick results, and can be performed on farm. However, images can be inhibited by gas or minerals, sometimes obscuring normal structures and structures deep within the body. It is not particularly useful for evaluating bones.

MRI Magnetic resonance imaging, known as MRI, uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to generate cross-sectional images of structures within the body. These images allow interpretation of three-dimensional structures divided into many two-dimensional images like slices of a bread loaf.

MRI can provide significantly improved detail of soft tissue structures compared to ultrasound. MRI can also assess bones, and provides improved detail of joint surfaces and cartilage compared to radiography and ultrasound. MRI is most often used for distal limb assessment (hoof, pastern, fetlock, and hock areas), but MRI also provides excellent detail of the head and brain. However, it is expensive, may require general anesthesia, and interpreting the images is not straightforward.

Radiographs or x-rays offer a detailed look at structures related to the bones of a horse.

Radiographs Also known as X-rays, radiographs generate images by projecting a radioactive beam through the patient onto a plate that transmits the image to a screen.

Radiographs can be used to diagnose a wide range of issues, including osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, fractures, hoof alignment, angular limb deformities, tooth disease, sinus disease, bone disease, lung disease, enteroliths, and sand in colon. X-rays are relatively inexpensive, noninvasive, can be performed on the farm, and give results quickly. However, they cannot provide detailed information about soft tissue structures or structures deep within the abdomen or chest.

Ultrasound Ultrasound projects high frequency sound waves through the body where they reflect off different tissues and are detected by a probe to create an image of contrasting dark and light areas. Ultrasound is extremely versatile. It works better than radiographs for assessment of soft tissue structures and internal structures such as the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, and heart. It is useful to evaluate musculoskeletal issues such as tendon or ligament injury; cartilage and other joint structures; and to evaluate swellings and masses.

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Ultrasounds, like the one seen here provide information on soft tissues that x-rays can’t pick up.

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This standing MRI allows veterinarians to see structures in the lower leg without full anesthesia.

CT Scan Computed tomography (CT) uses x-rays to generate cross-sectional images of different structures. Similar to MRI, CT generates many two-dimensional images for interpretation. These images can be reconstructed to create 3-D images, allowing for better interpretation of complex anatomy. CT provides the best detail for evaluation of bone. In horses, CT scans commonly evaluate fractures and other orthopedic conditions of the limbs, head, or neck; sinus and dental disease; and some neurologic conditions.

CT provides excellent image detail, excellent evaluation of bone, and fair evaluation of soft tissue. However, it is more expensive than radiographs or ultrasound (but less than MRI), may require general anesthesia, and like MRI, requires significant expertise to interpret images.

Nuclear Scintigraphy

MRIs offer imaging of three dimensional structures.

Nuclear scintigraphy, more commonly known as bone scan, uses tiny amounts of a benign radioactive material to trace to areas of bone, soft tissue, or vascular inflammation.

The radioactive substance is injected into the blood stream and binds to specific types of abnormal tissue to result in gamma radiation emission. The gamma rays are detected by a camera, which produces a black and white image with “hot” areas indicating areas of uptake, or disease.

Nuclear scintigraphy is most commonly used to identify areas of bone turnover, indicating inflamed or diseased regions. It can also be used to assess for soft tissue tumors or infection. Nuclear scintigraphy may be indicated when there is intermittent lameness or when other diagnostic methods have failed to localize lameness; and when other diagnostic methods have failed to identify a suspected fracture. Bone scan is excellent for detecting hairline Sept | Oct 2021

fractures and is very useful for hard to image areas, such as pelvis, neck, and back. However, it does require overnight hospitalization and availability is limited. Further diagnostics are often required after an area of abnormal uptake is identified on nuclear scintigraphy.

Modern diagnostic imaging can require time and money.

But modern imaging technology can locate and identify injury or disease wherever it may be in your horse’s body.

Dr. Lauren Richardson is a large animal referral veterinarian at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in Snohomish, Washington specializing in abdominal surgery, sports medicine, and advanced diagnostic imaging.

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Discovering Horse Cultures Around the World: Buenos Aires

by Cello Lockwood This is the fifth article in the series following Cello Lockwood’s experience investigating horse cultures around the world under a Watson Fellowship.

Ellerstina and La Dolfina playing in the 2019 Abierto final.

After the 18-hour trek back to Buenos Aires with the Scarpatis (trailering eight horses and nine people), I had a 48-hour window to myself. Unfortunately, I spent 47 of those hours feeling like I was on my South American death bed. There’s nothing worse than being ill in a foreign country. Later, I was informed that it was likely I had a small bout of Yellow Fever.

For my last stint in BA, I planned to delve back into the polo world during the famous Argentine Open, the biggest polo tournament of the year...think Wimbledon but horses instead of rackets, fewer hats, and more champagne. In the days leading up to the tournament we (my parents joined me for a brief visit) headed to Pilar where we stayed with Alejandro, an ex-professional polo player and well-known breeder/dealer. Alejandro invited us to private practice polo matches at professional clubs and put me to “work” riding his horses.

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Back in the city, I managed to scrounge tickets for the ‘Abierto’ final on December 14th. The 126th final was a typical rematch between Ellerstina, a team of all brothers, and La Dolfina, one of the most successful polo teams in history. Despite the prestige of the event, the security was amazingly relaxed compared to an event of such stature in the USA. Before the match began, we were able to meander through the La Dolfina area, close enough to touch the 40+ horses lined up neatly under the trees (including the eight clones who would be playing today with Adolfo Cambaiso). Bridles and saddles are carefully laid out over blankets on the ground, and grooms smoked as they re-rolled bandages and braided tails.

The 30,000-person stadium fell silent once play began, but as soon as a goal was scored or a penalty flagged, they erupted with exaltations in many languages. I had seen a preview of this exact game between La Dolfina and

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Ellerstina two months earlier when working at Palo Alto.

The game had been intense, but some laughs were shared between players on both teams in-between chukkers.

(The players are good friends off the field, some are even god-parents to their rivals’ children.)

In this final, though, friendships had been put aside. The competitiveness was palpable. It smelled of broken-in leather, horse sweat, and Latin loyalty. The players charged like warriors down the field, slamming into each other with unapologetic force. The horses snarled and frothed, and I was reminded that this is the animal who fought alongside humans in the most brutal wars of history. These are the gladiators of Argentina.

The battle didn’t pass peacefully. One minute after I had confidently noted “at this level it is extremely rare for the players to fall off,” the tumbles began. They slid off after impacts with other players, tumbled down when a stirrup broke, were wrenched off by opponents’ illegal jousts with their mallets. In the 5th chukker a La Dolfina player charged full speed amid the swarm when his horse stumbled, fell on its chest and did a full somersault. The horse recovered in an amazing writhe of muscles, but the man did not. The crowd was dead-silent as we watched the rider-less horse bolt towards his grooms. The man remained face-down on the field. These worshipped gods of polo are not, in fact, immortal. Ambulances arrived; the crowd let out held breath as the man stumbled to his feet. He was driven back to the tent and, limping terribly, remounted 5 minutes later.

The game continued at full throttle. I am not like the Spaniards watching a bull fight, secretly yearning for a gruesome outcome. For me, the last of the wilting romance of the sport was shattered at the sound of the next impact. Unforgiving, horse on horse. Chest to rump.

A resounding, pulsating SMACK. The minutes counted down and La Dolfina raised the trophy for the 16th year in their 20-year history.

Skipping out on the infamous polo after party, I meandered down the streets of BA, soaking in every bit of my last night in Argentina before heading “down under” the next morning.

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Working out one of Alejandro’s polo ponies. She was sold for $60k the next day to buyers from Nigeria.

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form Team 68! As of today, all four have passed the FEI jog and all appear to be having a wonderful time. Check out the Region 6 Facebook page, Instagram and/ or website for final details on how our four representatives did.

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CLUB NEWS

Peter Rothschild, Director, USDF Region 6 Friday the 13th of August – where has the summer gone?

Well, it has gone to the elections of the Region’s Participating Member Delegates – Five this year.

Our PM Delegates are Nicki Grandia, Snohomish, Washington; Kaye Phaneuf, Canby, Oregon; Amanda Wilgenburg, Shelton, Washington; Jo Renn, Lacey, Washington; and Matt Eagan, Carnation, Washington. They are YOUR representatives to the USDF Board of Governors and the only directly elected officials of the USDF. If you have any comments, questions, concerns, etc. about the USDF, please contact them

(or me) through the Regional Facebook page or directly by email (contact info at 2021-2022 PM Delegates | usdf-region-6 (usdfregion6.org) ).

The North American Youth Championships are currently in full swing in Traverse City, Michigan.

Two Junior riders, Daphne Glen and Reese Wyman, both of Gig Harbor, Washington are competing as individuals (unfortunately, they could not be placed with another to form a team of 3 competitors). Two Young Riders, Jessica Beck, Oregon City, Oregon and Ashley Anderson, Bigfork, Montana have been paired with two riders from Region 8 to

Regional Championships at Devonwood, Sherwood, Oregon, Sept. 23-26, are coming close. Given the number of entries at shows this season, there should be a very good turnout. In addition, I’m hoping to hold an in-person Regional Meeting during the Championships, but that, of course, will depend on factors beyond our control (read “Delta” variant!). If that won’t be allowed, there will be a Zoom Regional Meeting scheduled for shortly after the Championships so that we can discuss issues that will come to the USDF Board of Governors and Executive Board in December.

The December USDF Convention planning is well underway and it would be great to see many of you in Houston at the Convention. It will be a hybrid Convention with some of the educational sessions done virtually to allow as many as possible to participate. At least one of the Regional Meetings may also be virtual, perhaps even before the in-person meetings start on December 1. As mentioned earlier, if you have questions, comments, concerns, etc., please let me or your Delegates (GMO or PM) know of them. Of course you are also encouraged to raise them on the Regional Facebook page which we all see.

As Regional Director, there are many times I need the help of you, the membership and this is one of those times. There are many things I’d like the Region to be able to do/sponsor but we need money for that to happen.

Several years ago, the Region was able to collect $1 per entry for all entries at a Recognized Show but the USEF put an end to that. So, at this time, the Region has no specific source of funds – we need someone to coordinate fund raising.

If you are a person with knowledge, experience and the willingness to help in fundraising, please contact me. OR, if you know someone with the knowledge and experience and would be willing to help, a rider, a USDF member or not, just someone capable, please encourage them to contact me.

I’ll end with an experience I had as a TD at a show in Alaska in late June. You may have already heard about it, it did go viral, and was picked up and published by the U.K. magazine, Horse and Hound.

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OHJA Board Members President Robin Rothe

Oregon Hunter/Jumper Association

Vice President Elise Conlee Treasurer Nicole Bourgeois

nicolebourgeois7@gmail.com

Secretary Sam Shabazi Leah Lively

www.oregonhunterjumper.org

Congratulations to OHJA Members on Junior Hunter Finals, Bend, Bedrock and beyond!

Interested in representing Oregon in Las Vegas?

Reminder!!! USHJA Affiliate National Championship Application

Deadline for submission to OHJA: Sept 15, 2021 Sections:

Membership: Meg Dunne

(503) 442- 2624 lclively@gmail.com 339-223-2356 megdunnetraining@gmail.com

Hunter Representative: Niole Bourgeois Jumper Representative: Kristin McGettigan Equitation Representative: Tressa Blankenship Members at Large Joe Regan Kathy Hall Meg Dunne

Akiko Hamada Tressa Blankenship

Hunter: 2' or 2'6" Equitation: 14 & under (2'), 15-17 (2'6"), or adult (2'6") Jumpers: .70m or .80m or .90m

Please submit rider and horse name, which section they are applying for, contact information, and trainer name.

For more information: https://www.ushja.org/competition/national-championship/qualifying or contact Elise atL eaconlee@yahoo.com

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BISC Board of Directors Officers President: Pam Knudsen Treasurer: Kylee Stanton-Hicks Secretary: Stina Peña

Members at Large:

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Craig Buck Kathy Countryman Melissa Davis Max Kleinman Jenniver Turla Amy Janof

Junior Members Grey Peters Faith Kerrigan Helena Janof

Left: Lily Meyer and Sapphire take their turn on the track. Photo credit Elizabeth Doll Images Below: Bill Fleming at his first dressage show.

Photo courtesy of Kate Fleming

Our summer continued to be full of options and opportunities for our equestrian community to learn new things. The Bainbridge Island Saddle Club has historically been known for its Hunter Jumper shows. This year we have focused on bringing new options to our members and the greater community. We recognize there are so many opportunities to do something different with your horse that increases both rider and horse confidence, deepens the partnership, and expands the horizon.

In June, we held our first ever Mounted Archery Clinic. Riders and auditors enjoyed two days of training with Mounted Archery Assoc. of the America's Registered Clinic Instructor Lisa Badger. The clinic covered ground archery, archery horsemanship, starting your horse and advancing towards competition. Most participants had never shot a bow from their horse before, several had never shot a bow at all. Lisa brought a strong focus on safety of the riders and horse along with her “the horse first” approach. By the end of the first day all participants were able to successfully shoot from their horses. On the second day we held a mock competition with riders trotting or cantering down lane while shooting off their horses. Next step for our mounted archers is the creating of a local chapter of the Mounted Archery Association of the America’s affiliate club. We can’t wait to host more Mounted Archery events at the club!

July 10th and 11th brought us a weekend of Dressage shows. Saturday was the club’s Summer Dressage Schooling Show which saw several riders participating in their first dressage show. July 11th the Lower 62

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Puget Sound Dressage held their Sizzling Summer Dressage Show. Our Dressage schooling show series offers a great opportunity for riders and horses to get experience riding in a dressage court in a low-pressure environment. Both the club and the judges we bring in love seeing these new riders stretch their skills and the comments each rider gets from the judge gives them insight and ideas for what they are doing well and areas of potential focus.

Trying something new is what we are all about and we love sharing our club with the broader equestrian community!

In November, we are hosting the LandSafe Clinic at the Boand Arena, Kitsap Fairgrounds. This clinic only comes to Western WA every couple of years and we are excited that we were able to bring this to Kitsap County. We will be offering a junior class for participant ages 6-11, and the full LandSafe Program for participants 12 and over. The clinic is geared towards helping minimize/prevent injuries when you have that unplanned dismount from your horse. Participants will learn fall and tumbling techniques with a goal of building muscle memory. This is a non-riding event; participants will learn on the LandSafe provided simulator. Space is very limited so sign up now on the Bainbridge Island Saddle Club website.

Above: Melissa Davis and Joe take part in the mock competition on Sunday . Photo credit Elizabeth Doll images Left: Elizabeth Resager takes aim . Photo credit Elizabeth Doll images Below: Lisa Badger walks participants through equipment options. Photo credit Elizabeth Doll images

Our last Hunter/Jumper Schooling show of the year will be held on Saturday, September 18th. The show will include our annual fundraiser tack sale. We will be taking donations of gently used tack to sell at the sale. Past years have proven to be a great place to get some good deals on quality tack.

As the show season starts to wind down, the planning for the future of the club starts to become our focus. We encourage everyone who is interested in the club to attend our board meetings (schedule is on the website) or better yet, look at becoming a board member. Our board election happens in November, and we will have a number of openings. If you are interested in helping to shape the future of the club, please contact the current President, Pam Knudsen at BISCPresident98110@gmail.com. You do not have to be a resident of Bainbridge Island to be on the board.

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WSHJA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021

Washington State Hunter Jumper Association

President: Nora Thomas Vice President: Laina Summers Treasurer: Tye Patrick Secretary: Nicole Stern Hunter Rep: Conner Patrick Equitation Rep: Sammie Smith Amateur Rep: Samantha Cristy www.WSHJA.org Pony Rep: Paige Amundson Washington State Hunter Jumper Association Washington State Hunter Jumper Association Jumper Rep: Danielle Bogardus Thank you to everyone that joined us for the WSHJA Evergreen Classic! It was so great to see 300+ Washington State Hunter Jumper Association Thank you to everyone that joined us for the WSHJA Evergreen Classic! It was so great to see 300+ Junior Reps: Emma Smith & Isabella horses and riders enjoying the sun and coming together as a community! From walk/trot opportunity Thank you to everyone that joined us for the WSHJA Evergreen Classic! It was so great to see 300+ horses and riders enjoying the sun and coming together as a community! From walk/trot opportunity Syverson horses and riders enjoying the sun and coming together as a community! From walk/trot opportunity classes to the blazing fast times in the Mini Prix, this year’s Evergreen Classic was a huge success. classes to the blazing fast times in the Mini Prix, this year’s Evergreen Classic was a huge success.

Members at Large: classes to the blazing fast times in the Mini Prix, this year’s Evergreen Classic was a huge success.

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Contact info available on wshja.org

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Katrina Gillette

Congratulations to the WSHJA Riders that went to USEF PONY FINALS!

Congratulations to the WSHJA Riders that went to USEF PONY FINALS!

Kaidyn Griggs

Evelyn Bay

Lillian Thomas Congratulations to the WSHJA Riders that went to USEF PONY FINALS! Kaidyn Griggs

Addy Toman Evelyn Bay

Lillian Thomas Madeline Luddy

Kaidyn Griggs

Evelyn Bay Olivia Aul

Lillian Thomas Madeline Luddy

Addy Toman

Olivia Aul

Madeline Luddy

Addy Toman Olivia Aul

The Dianne Johnson Legacy grant is for those junior and amateurs who exemplify hard work, dedication Dianne Johnson Legacy Grant

Dianne Johnson Legacy Grant

WSHJA is a non-profit, member-run association reliant on generous sponsors, charitable volunteers, and avid participation of the hunter/jumper community to accomplish its mission—championing the achievements of and serving the interests of both its riders and horses—to ensure a thriving equestrian culture in the Pacific Northwest.

Dianne Johnson Legacy Grant to the sport of equestrian, good sportsmanship, and leadership. The applicant must be a junior or The Dianne Johnson Legacy grant is for those junior and amateurs who exemplify hard work, dedication amateur and has plans to show in the upcoming show season. Each term takes place from January 1st to The Dianne Johnson Legacy grant is for those junior and amateurs who exemplify hard work, dedication to the sport of equestrian, good sportsmanship, and leadership. The applicant must be a junior or st December 31 . One junior and one amateur will be chosen as the recipient for each season. The to the sport of equestrian, good sportsmanship, and leadership. The applicant must be a junior or amateur and has plans to show in the upcoming show season. Each term takes place from January 1st to

st . scholarships consist of $1200 in credit for one horse at each WSHJA show for following season December 31 . One junior and one amateur will be chosen as the recipient for each season. The amateur and has plans to show in the upcoming show season. Each term takes place from January 1st to Applications Due August 30, 2021 December 31st. One junior and one amateur will be chosen as the recipient for each season. The scholarships consist of $1200 in credit for one horse at each WSHJA show for following season .

More Information: www.wshja.org scholarships consist of $1200 in credit for one horse at each WSHJA show for following season.

Applications Due August 30, 2021

More Information: www.wshja.org Next Show: Northwest Autumn Classic Applications Due August 30, 2021 More Information: www.wshja.org Celebrate the year-end’s best at this World Championship Hunter Rider featuring the Region 7

Northwest ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals and USHJA Zone 9 Hunter Finals.

Next Show: Northwest Autumn Classic

When: September 15-19 Celebrate the year-end’s best at this World Championship Hunter Rider featuring the Region 7 Next Show: Northwest Autumn Classic Where: Evergreen Equestrian Park Northwest ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals and USHJA Zone 9 Hunter Finals.

Registration: OPEN and Prize list on our website Celebrate the year-end’s best at this World Championship Hunter Rider featuring the Region 7 When: September 15-19 Spectators Welcome!

Northwest ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals and USHJA Zone 9 Hunter Finals.

Where: Evergreen Equestrian Park

When: September 15-19 Registration: OPEN and Prize list on our website WSHJA 2021 Show Schedule Where: Evergreen Equestrian Park Spectators Welcome!

We hope to see everyone in the ring this show season. Please mark your calendars for the 2021 dates Registration: OPEN and Prize list on our website and follow us on social media and the website for up-to-date news about each show.

Spectators Welcome!

WSHJA 2021 Show Schedule • Northwest Autumn Classic September 13-19, 2021 We hope to see everyone in the ring this show season. Please mark your calendars for the 2021 dates •

October Classic October 13-17, 2021

and follow us on social media and the website for up-to-date news about each show.

WSHJA 2021 Show Schedule • October Outreach October 16-17, 2021 We hope to see everyone in the ring this show season. Please mark your calendars for the 2021 dates • Northwest Autumn Classic September 13-19, 2021 and follow us on social media and the website for up-to-date news about each show.

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NORCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021 President: Denize Borges 1st Vice President: Sally Hudson 2nd Vice President: Matt Archer Treasurer: David Thomas Runk, DVM Executive Secretary: Lauren Wasserman

Northern California Hunter Jumper Association www.norcalhunterjumpers.com

The Northern California Hunter Jumper Association is thrilled to be part of Flying Changes, Club News!!

NorCal Medal Finals

Year-End Awards

We are gearing up for our NorCal Medal Finals hosted by West Palm Events at the Sacramento International Welcome Week, September 29-October 3.

The NorCal Hunter Jumper Association will see the return of our year end awards banquet. We are excited to return to The InterContinental San Francisco in January for this fabulous event.

The event is held at the beautiful Murieta Equestrian Center. NorCal offers four medal classes throughout the year; Junior 3’6”, Senior 3’6”, Jr./Am. 3’ and Pony.

We invite our fellow riders from the North West and beyond to become NorCal members. Join today!

Member Clinic With Frank Madden

Directors: Jennifer Lea Lampton Melissa Kalember Tom Rattigan Brian Christian Lambert Reagan Hayes Riley Elaine Benvenuti Nicole DiCorti Bush Sponsors: G2 Insurance Hey & Hey Attorneys at Law Headlands Management Looking Stone Farm Shady Lane Farm Tally Hawk Stables

Contact info available on www.norcalhunterjumpers.com

The NorCal sponsored member clinic is back in 2021! We are very excited to welcome Frank Madden as our guest and clinician.

All NorCal member’s are eligible to apply for the “FREE” clinic.

The purpose of NorCal Hunter Jumper Association is to promote the hunter, jumper & equitation divisions at Central and Northern California horse shows.

Find these and other NorCal event dates on our website:

The southern border of NorCal approved shows is the southern edge of the following counties: San Luis Obispo - Kern -Inyo. NorCal shows may only be approved above that line and within the State of California.

www.norcalhunterjumpers.com

FRANK MADDEN is widely recognized as one of the most successful and dedicated trainers of young and developing equestrian talent in the United States. He has trained several of the most promising junior equitation and junior amateur jumper riders - riders who have the potential to represent the United States at the highest levels of international competition.

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Theresa Lazares named Jt. MFH

Woodbrook Hunt Club Lakewood, WA www.woodbrookhuntclub.com Farewell to Georgina Stewart!

It's always sad to see a great member leave the hunt, but in the case of Dr. Georgina Stewart, we are very happy for her!

"George" left her native New Zealand for post grad school in the US in 2014 and is leaving her job as a veterinary neurologist/neurosurgeon with Summit Veterinary Hospital to go back to Auckland as the only private practice neurologist in New Zealand! Riding from a very early age, her mother never allowed George to hunt, so she joined WHC and earned her colors with us. A self-prescribed "crazy cat lady" George also hopes to do some teaching of local vets and vet students and get back into the local horse scene, find a hunt horse and join a hunt! We'll miss you George, tally ho!

Dr. Georgina Stewart with her lovely mare Zella and her favorite hunt horse Tango, owned by the Parks family.

Lifetime Member Kathy Kolt Recognizes Outstanding Staff

MFH Melody Fleckenstein announced that Theresa Lazares would join the Jt. MFH's staff which includes Sr. Jt MFH Mike Wager, Jt. MFH's Lorna Anderson and Tami Masters, MFH Emeritus Jean Hamblin Brooks and Sr. Advisory MFHs' Joanna Herrigstad and RJ West. Theresa also serves as our Membership Chair/Field Secretary and leads First Flight on her lovely mare Indee. Following years of polo, showing hunters, raising two sons with her husband Danny of 30 years while working as a flight attendant and then a vet tech (did we mention she also owns and manages Bay Ridge Farm) Theresa has wholeheartedly thrown herself into foxhunting and we are very happy she has!

Kathy Kolt pictured in 2019 at WHC with Jt. MFH Tami Masters

WHC is so fortunate to have retired, lifetime and honorary members that continue to give back! Kathy Kolt donated a pair of gorgeous gold and diamond WHC logo earrings and her well-used and loved hunt whip to go to two outstanding staff members in the 2020-21 season. Congratulations to Huntsman Jennifer Hansen who was awarded the earrings for an outstanding season in the midst of Covid restrictions and Kennel Huntsman Sarah Glaser for an outstanding job as a whip and Kennel Huntsman!

Adult and Junior Colors and MFHA Fairly Hunter Awards!

One of the greatest pleasures for MFH Melody Fleckenstein at the Closing Dinner is the awarding of colors and awards. This year the adults who have worked at least two years to earn their colors are Caroline Asbell, Gretchen Biggerstaff, Penny Leggot, Michelle Macartney and Jannie Stowell. Dr. Geoffrey Tyson also received his adult colors in the form of a WHC staff raincoat as Geoffrey is responsible for the majority of the lovely photos we share on Facebook, and he comes out with us rain or shine!

New Jt. MFH Theresa Lazares with her dog Rex

Congratulations from left to right, Jethro Elledge and Oliver Wallace for MFHA Fairly Hunter Awards; juniors Ahni Fiske and Avery Kachmarek for Jr. Colors and Claire Kachmarek for the Junior Staff Award!

Juniors who received their colors include Ahni Fiske whose dad is one of our "foxes" and Avery Kachmarek. Jethro Elledge, Thomas Plesko, Leah Macartney and Oliver Wallace earned the MFHA's Fairly Hunted Award for hunting at least five times in a season. Congratulations to all!

Congratulations to Adult Color recipients Michelle Macartney, Caroline Asbell, Gretchen Biggerstaff and Dr. Geoffrey Tyson pictured with MFH Melody Fleckenstein.

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WOODBROOK HUNT CLUB WILL MEET Early Fall - 2021

September Fri 3rd Tue 7th Fri 10th Sat 11th Sun 12th Tue 14th Fri 17th Sun 19th Tue 21st Fri 24th Tue 28th

9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:00am 10:00am 9:30am 9:30am 11:00am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am

Hound Exercise Training Hunt Hound Exercise Intro to Foxhunting Staff Ride Training Hunt Hound Exercise Shakedown Hunt Hound Exercise Hound Exercise Training Hunt

Kennels TBA Kennels TA 7N TA 13 TBA Kennels TA 8, 10 TBA Kennels Kennels

October Fri 1st Sat 2nd Sun 3rd Tue 5th Fri 8th Fri 15th Sat 16th Sat 16th Sun 17th Tue 19th Fri 22nd Sat 23rd Tue 26th Fri 29th Sat 30th Sun 31st

9:30am TBA 10:00am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am

Hound Exercise Kick Off Tea Hunt Training Hunt Hound Exercise Hound Exercise Fall Horse Show Fall Hunter Pace Hunter Trials Training Hunt Hound Exercise Opening Day Hunt Training Hunt Hound Exercise Gymkhana Halloween Hunt

Kennels TG&CC TA 10, 12 TBA Kennels Kennels WHC Arena TA 7N TA 7N TBA Kennels TA 7N, 8, 10 TBA Kennels WHC Arena TA 13

What's a Fixture Card?

Check out our September/October Fixture Card, which is the way hunts the traditionally communicate a calendar to its members.

For those interested in coming and trying foxhunting, we will be holding an" Introduction to Foxhunting Clinic" on Saturday, September 11th. September 19th is a chance to bring your horse and see how you both would do at our informal "Shakedown Hunt" for green horses and riders, lots of members will be on hand to help mentor! Our Opening Day Hunt will be on Saturday, October 23rd so lots of time to get ready for that!

October kicks off not only the hunt season, but our new competitions! The weekend of September 16th and 17th we'll be hosting a Schooling Horse Show, our very popular Hunter Trials and a Hunter Pace! Then there is a very fun kids AND adult Gymkhana on Saturday October 30th followed by a Halloween Hunt on Sunday (costumes for riders and horses encouraged)!

Come join the fun, email us at woodbrookhuntclub@gmail. com for ANY questions about these events or joining a midweek Hound Exercise, Training Hunt or joining! For more information, read "Top 10 Reason I Want to Foxhunt" at the front of the magazine! Tally ho!

*Times may change due to weather *Schedule changes will be sent by email and posted on Facebook and Instagram Jennifer J. Hansen, Huntsman (253) 377-4892 Melody Fleckenstein, MFH (425) 417-4003

Treasure Hunt Winners!

woodbrookhuntclub@gmail.com www.woodbrookhuntclub.com Kennel Huntsman Sarah Glaser and Huntsman Jennifer Hansen earned the Outstanding Staff Performance sponsored by Lifetime Member Kathy Kolt.

Our July Treasure Hunt was a great success, teams were given a paper treasure map with clues, some were marked on the map while others only had the GPS coordinates! Jacqeline Fritz came up with the idea and her team of Theresa Lazares, Sharon Scott, Margo Forstrom and RJ West created a fun adventure complete with raffle tickets and a prize table! Katie Hennigan won the halter and Taelyn Harris won the saddle pad in the morning flight, and Isabella Herrera won the halter and Kelsey Garrett won the saddle pad in the afternoon flight, congratulations!

2021-2022 Board of Directors Chosen The WHC Board of Directors and members voted in this year's slate of officers, including President Kate Gormally, Vice-President Michaela Hansen, Secretary Michelle Hoedeman and Treasurer Deborah Giddings. New trustees Caroline Asbell, Cathy Elledge and Haley Parks joined current trustees Karen Sargent, Sharon Scott, Dr. Mary Swindale and the current Masters. And a BIG thank you to out-going trustees Margaret Keers, Jen Mecum and Dr. George Stewart!

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Oregon Dressage Society is a USDF Group Member; ODS members are automatically USDF Group Members.

Oregon Dressage Society The Volte

2021 Board of Directors President: Lisa Koch (541) 410-5968 | president@oregondressage.com Vice President: Tedi Paasch (541) 490-7677 | vicepresident@oregondressage.com Secretary: Eileen Parent (360)798-0558 | secretary@oregondressage.com Treasurer: Mary Packard treasurer@oregondressage.com

Directors at Large

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Lisa Koch Michelle Anderson Eileen Parent Tedi Paasch Mary Packard Emily Parks Karen Cheeke

ODS President's Note:

By Lisa Koch

ODS is Turning 50!

There have been so many ODS shows, clinics, banquets, and symposiums that have contributed at some level to educate all current and past members on the joys of this sport.

Committee Chairs

How Do We Celebrate?

Adult Amateur/Trainer Programs— Lisa Koch, Ronda Fitton, Anna Bigwood

ODS members are invited to the ODS 50th Anniversary Symposium on October 16th and 17th at Sonnenberg Farm, Wilsonville, OR.

Marketing and Communications: Michelle Anderson, Anna Bigwood

I am thrilled to have Sabine Schut-Kery as our clinician for this event!

General information, membership, calendar, show approvals and insurance: Tory Kelly, ODS Temporary Assistant Office Manager odsinfo@oregondressage.com | (503) 893-5254

Sabine and the amazing Sanceo, were the anchor pair for the US team and scored a career-high 81.596 percent to lift the U.S. past Great Britain-securing the Team Silver medal. The team; Sabine, Adrienne Lyle, and Steffen Peters, came home with the best U.S. finish in 73 years! Sabine was the highest placing US Individual final rider with a fifth place and a score of 84.300 percent.

Information on how to register is on the ODS website or you can contact Tory at odsinfo.oregondressage.com Happy riding!

Check out the ODS Calendar for upcoming shows and activities

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Finance Committee: Lisa Koch (see president) Mary Packard (see treasurer) Education Committee: Youth Programs — Eileen Parent, Emily Park, Tedi Paasch, Rachel Vandenberg, Kim Barker

Volunteer Outreach: Tedi Paasch, Karen Cheeke

Administration:

Office hours: Monday & Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Thursday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

After hours, leave a message.

Mailing address: Oregon Dressage Society P.O. Box 666 Canby, Oregon 97013

Sabine and Sanceo

ATTENTION! ODS Membership Year Date Change!

Effective immediately, the ODS membership year is January 1-December 31st to coincide with our financial year as well as allow us to have activities into November without having to worry about memberships being current.

Your current 2021 ODS membership will not expire until December 31st, 2021.

Our membership data has been adjusted to reflect this so renewal information will out near the end of this year. www.O .OregOn regonD Dressage ressage..com www cOm

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Competitor's Workshop

Eight Demo Riders and over 35 auditors enjoyed watching Paula Lacy take control of the Terrace dressage arena on July 10-11 at DevonWood.

could see how that changed her perspective as a judge at B. (which is usual for Championships, qualifying tests, etc.)

This was a great learning experience for all!!

Each demo rider received some pointers from her as they warmed up, working on basics or actual movements in their upcoming test.

Paula then put on her judge’s hat and settled into the judge’s box with her scribe. The test was ridden and the auditors cheered upon completion.

The most fun was Paula coming back to the auditors and riders and posing questions; what did you like about this test? What did you think about this movement? Here’s why I gave this score. Then she spent more time with the rider-helping in some of the areas that could be improved.

On the second day, Paula judged from the side so that the auditors

ODS Youth Clinic

Ashland, May 30 2021

Attendees of the Paula Lacy Competitor's Workshop

Changes to League Show Finals Awards The League Show Finals date to apply has been changed from August 15th to December 31st of each current year. Please go to the ODS website for updated information under Forms & Documents.

Don’t forget to send your test information in by December 31st, 2021. We will compile the winners of each division from Intro to Second level. These awards are based on the rider with the highest average test scores submitted at their rider status and level. Awards and placings will be announced in January.

By Kim Barker

The 3rd Oregon Dressage Society Youth Outreach Clinic took place on May 30, 2021 in Ashland, Oregon at Rising Hope Stable a wonderful facility overlooking the Ashland Valley. Use of the facility was donated by owner Laura Stutesman.

The clinician, FEI competitor and trainer and L Graduate with Distinction, Kimberlee Barker of Corvallis, Oregon taught a group of 8 young riders hailing from a variety of backgrounds. The event followed the Youth Outreach Clinic format of a lecture followed by a series of semi-private and private lessons and all youth participants staying to audit all the lessons. In the ODS Youth Outreach Clinic Series, facilities and clinicians donate their services for the good of the sport and to help attract and encourage youth riders to the discipline of Dressage.

Eryn Ramshaw, Lakelee Grady, Bella Helm, Jocelyn Pickett, Mia Rollins, and Rachel Kahane. Riders ranged from “new to” dressage to 3rd level, with horses ranging from a 4 year old Gypsy Cob to a 20+ year school pony to a developing 3rd level Andalusian and everything between.

The outreach goal was well met, as the young riders represented a variety of disciplines and backgrounds including Working Equitation, Eventing, OHSET (Oregon High School Equestrian Team), Rodeo Style Gaming and Dressage.

The young riders shared one great similarity: their shared enthusiasm for learning and their love of horses.

Ashland participants included Madison Sink, Emma Luong, July| 2021 Sept Oct 2021

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Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club www.lpsdc.com

Member Spotlight: JENNIFER NATION

Jen riding on the beach.

We didn’t all grow up taking riding lessons. Jen Nation grew up in Gig Harbor, always loving horses, but she had to choose between ski racing and riding lessons, and skiing won. Nevertheless, she enjoyed attending several weeklong horse summer camps during grade school. The seed was planted! During her ski racing years in middle school and high school, Jen skied for Crystal Mountain Alpine Club.

As a member of Campfire from grade school through high school, Jen created a project to earn the highest award in the organization. This meant she spent her senior year volunteering at Camp Easter Seals (on Key Peninsula) therapeutic riding program as a side walker.

Thirteen years ago, at 26, Jen started riding lessons with Jordan Banks at The Riding Place. She wanted to learn something, and her husband was being deployed, so she needed something to do. After Jordan moved to California, 72

Jen in the show ring.

Jen rode with Delicia Sorensen for years.

Though mostly she has ridden classical dressage, she currently is having a blast riding Western Dressage with Abby Welch.

doctors told her to give up riding because falling off would be very, very bad. So Jen promised the docs that she would not fall off, and looked for a calm, safe horse to lease.

The first horse Jen bought, Olivia, didn’t love dressage, so when Jordan moved to California, Jen began dabbling in Western Pleasure and rail classes.

With her next horse, Cody, an Iberian warmblood/Tennessee Walking Horse/ Andalusian cross, they tried many things: trails, cows, eventing. She even used him for therapeutic riding for a friend with a traumatic brain injury.

When she got on Cowboy (QH), she felt the most balanced since before her CVST a month prior. She felt that she could ride, and still feels most balanced on a horse. In September 2019, Jen had brain surgery for the CVST, has been mostly doing Western Dressage with Cowboy, and finds her balance has improved.

Jen has been Secretary for LPSDC for the last two years, and writes half of these articles (but not this one.) After 18 years as a nurse in ER, ICU, and hospice, she currently works part time as an ICU nurse.

Jen badly wanted to earn her Bronze Medal, and was leasing one of Lea McCullough’s horses (a 17HH TB) to that end. Everything changed on Christmas Eve 2018 when she had a blood clot form of stroke in her brain (CVST). After a week in the hospital and expecting to be on blood thinners for the rest of her life, Jen had compromised balance, and her LPSDC

This year, Jen has begun an exciting new business: Balanced Healing Equine. With her medical background, she likes the science behind the PEMF modality. She runs a “Magnawave Julian” and likes that

Sept | Oct 2021

Jen and sweet Cowboy.

Jen conducting PEMF

it finds areas of concern or resistance in the body which can be useful when the issue is not clear. She has seen it improve consistency of picking up canter leads, bringing hindquarters underneath, and lameness. She also works with cold laser, having two class 3B lasers that do different jobs. She finds laser is good for pinpointed work with soft tissue injuries.

Jen is certified in PEMF for equines, small animal, livestock, and humans, and also works with infrared light (Revitavet), and kinesiology tape.

Jen’s beloved Cowboy, a 19-year old Quarter Horse, had a splint fracture causing superficial edema in his knee that was not expected to go away. Using PEMF and lots of laser, his edema is gone, and he flexes well, nor is he lame. After using laser to treat a 20+ year old horse recovering from an injured superficial flexor tendon, the vet was surprised at the improvements in the most recent ultrasound, particularly for his age. Jen also works with people, and is amazed at how well it works for injuries. A couple of laser treatments on a badly jammed finger from a fall has restored the range of motion.

As Jen takes her PEMF and lasers out into the world, she is having a wonderful time. Eventually, she’ll transition to working per diem at nursing, and looks forward to adding other modalities to her practice. Learn more about Jen’s offerings at www.balancedhealingequine.com or on Facebook on her Balanced Healing Sept | Oct 2021

Equine page.

As for her riding, Cowboy’s owner gave him to Jen. He is her favorite horse, ever!

They are showing 2nd level Western Dressage this year, which she discovered is harder than regular dressage. Paying it forward, Jen gave Cody to her friend.

Still working on her balance, Jen says she is most proud to be riding horses, competing, and building a business after her major medical event almost three years ago. She says, “I worked really hard for this. It took lots of blood, sweat, and tears to get back to this.”

Congratulations to Jen for her hard work and determination!

LPSDC Offers “L” Judge Program LPSDC is excited to announce that we have been approved to run a USDF “L” program on the following dates. All sessions will be in the Gig Harbor area.

Nov 6 – 7, 2021: Introduction to Judging and Biomechanics with Dorie Vlatten Schmitz; Jan 22 – 23, 2022: Judging Criteria For Gaits & Paces, Movements & Figures, with Debbie RiehlRodriguez; March 12 – 13; 2022: Basics, Collective Remarks, Impulsion, Submission, and the Rider; with Joan Darnell.

these Sundays. This is a great opportunity to help our future judges learn, and you will probably learn something yourself.

Applications are also on the website.

Everyone is encouraged to apply. Judges need to learn how to judge all types of riders.

We will also need several volunteers for set-up and registration each of these days. A great opportunity to get hours for the new volunteer awards program, plus some positions will include free auditing. Come to the September 14th Zoom meeting to learn more, or contact Jo Renn at jorenn22@yahoo.com.

Upcoming Shows There is still time to join one of our schooling shows, including our new September show!

Last Chance For Champs at Boand Arena, Bremerton - September 19, 2021 Judge: Deborah Spence “R” Entries Close: September 10, 2021 Final Fall Fling 1 & 2 and LPSDC CHAMPIONSHIPS at Aspen Farms, Yelm - October 2 - 3, 2021 Judges: Amanda Wilgenburg “r” and Matt Eagan “L” Entries Close: September 17, 2021

Please see the LPSDC website for participant and auditor information. We will need 9 - 12 demo horses for each of LPSDC

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HDHJA Board Members President | Germaine Dougherty Vice President | Terry Morrison Secretary | D'Anza Freeland Treasurer | Jennie O'Laughlin Show Manager | Lisa Pleasance Membership | Jessica Karriker

High Desert Hunter Jumper Association

For more information on HDHJA shows, memberships and events contact: hdhjasecretary@gmail.com

www.hdhja.com

Horseplay Grand Opening Horseplay, Bend Oregon’s newest tack and equestrian lifestyle store recently celebrated its Grand Opening during Central Oregon’s High Desert Classics. Owner Sam Shahbazi created the Western, English and Dressage focused store with the horse, rider and community involved. “We have something for everyone and are dedicated to supporting the equestrian community because without them, tack stores like Horseplay would not exist.” Shahbazi shared. Horseplay Bend made their debut at the High Desert Classics as not only a welcome addition to vendor row but also as the Prize Barn title sponsor giving horse and riders a fun way to celebrate their winning rounds. The locally owned business is located at 1531 NE 3rd Street in Bend or you can visit their website at horseplaybend.com.

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The Katie Grundeman Junior Rider Grant

In Memorium 2002 - 2020

DONATE TO THE GRANT

HDHJA Katie Grundeman Junior Rider Grant One $1,000 grant will be awarded per year to a junior rider to be used toward furthering their riding education or achieving their competition goals.

This junior rider must demonstrate exemplary horsemanship, sportsmanship, leadership, and work ethic. Rider should be a current HDHJA member to apply, and for the year in which they receive the grant. Applicants must present the activity they wish to participate in and what they hope to learn from the experience as well as a proposal for how they will share what they learned with the membership. In addition, each applicant must submit a separate peer or trainer recommendation statement. Applications may be submitted in written essay format (maximum 500-word), video, or other format pre-approved by the HDHJA Special Award Committee. Awardees will act as HDHJA Junior representative in the year following being awarded the grant. Junior representative duties will be age-appropriate and may include, but are not limited to, assisting with updates for publication in Club News section of Flying Changes, contributing to HDHJA social medial posts, assisting the Special Award Committee with promoting the Katie Grundeman Grant and organizing grant fundraisers, as well as volunteering in the horse show office.

Applications MUST be submitted no later than November 1. Awardees will be selected by the HDHJA Board and active Committee Members. Submissions to be graded 60% presentation of activity, 30% educational merit, 10% trainer/peer recommendation

A donanation was made by Katie Grundeman's mother to start the grant in Katie's honor, but HDHJA welcomes donations to keep the resource available year-over-year.

Donations can be sent to: HDHJA

P.O. Box 1296, Bend, Oregon 97709

Please specify donations to the fund on your check.

Katie, we will always miss you!

SUBMIT: Please have these submitted to hdhjasecretary@gmail.com.

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Board of Directors BoardofDirectors@einw.org Diana Axness Trish Camozzi-Ekberg Gunn Cooper Meika Decher Merridy Hance Penny Leggott Kathryn Lewis Sarah Johnson Chris Bredeson Laurie McLaughlin

diana@einw.org trish@einw.org gunn@einw.org meika@einw.org merridy@einw.org penny@einw.org kathryn@einw.org sarah@einw.org chris@einw.org lauriemc@einw.org

Administration Membership Bookkeeper Volunteers Grants Website/Email

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Join Us at Equestrians Institute’s Adult Camp at the Horse Park, September 24-26th 2021

Driving Events & Clinic driving@einw.org Sarah Johnson Diana Axness Merridy Hance Leslie McGinnis

By Penelope Leggott, EI Boardmember

COVID has had a number of silver linings and for the EI Board it gave us an opportunity to think about our membership: how to grow it, what our memberships wants and what they think of EI. In early 2021, a fairly simple questionnaire was developed and sent out to current and former members and also to the English riding horse community in WA. Key questions included: •

What’s the one thing EI does that it should continue doing?

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What’s the one thing EI does that it should NOT be doing?

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What’s is something EI does not do currently that it should be doing?

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Which platforms do people use/prefer: websites, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.

eventing@einw.org Meika Decher Penny Leggott Heidi Hansen Sara Mackenzie

meika@einw.org penny@einw.org heidi@einw.org

Dressage Shows & Clinics dressage@einw.org Gunn Cooper Markay Kerr Kathryn Lewis Sara Mackenzie

gunn@einw.org markay@einw.org kathryn@einw.org

Sport Horse Breeding Shows & Clinics Chris Bredeson Laurie McLaughlin

This really energized our EI Board and the Multidisciplinary Adult Camp at the Horse Park is our response. Sara Mackenzie and I volunteered to organize this since we both enjoy trying new things! I’ve been a great admirer of Carl Hester for many years and he believes strongly that horses benefit from cross training and being given varied experiences. As I expect most of you know, Valegro (winner of Gold medals in dressage) is hacked out regularly and those of you who follow Ingrid Klimke are familiar with the emphasis she places on cavaletti training for her horses, whether they are eventers or grand prix dressage competitors.

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trying everything so much she is now entered at the EI Horse Trials with him!!!

My partner, Cruiser, is a 23 year old QH who is always up for new experiences.

He thought Working Eq was definitely fun and our new skill of halting at an upturned barrel, picking up a tankard and putting it down again without accident or spillage could have real-world application for us!

We’re hoping to attract riders from all disciplines. We’ve been fortunate to sign up four excellent clinicians who are also excited by this Camp. Debbie Dewitt, Asia Thayer, Chris Jonason, and Liz Tukey all have great experience and expertise. There will be regular dressage lessons, ride and review, as well as cavaletti, quadrille, pas de deux, working equitation, trail riding, show jumping, cross country in the Derby Field with its inviting schooling jumps, ditches, up/down banks and water. If you’ve never been to the Horse Park – now is the time to try it and to ride in the new enormous, covered arena!

If this Camp sounds like something you’d love to try, come and join us!! For more information, biographies of the clinicians and registration – here’s the link:

Sara and I were also encouraged to experiment with the format we have chosen (select your own lessons) by attending the Olympus Pony Club Camp in the Spring. We had so much fun meeting new people and being introduced to Working Equitation for the first time. Both our horses loved it. Sara’s new dressage horse (George, age 4) loved www.EINW.org

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Dressage Report

By Gunn Cooper Dressage Director Our 2021 recognized dressage season is over. And what a season it was. After taking a year off we decided to come back strong by dealing with additional procedures mandated by COVID concerns as well as going paperless with the brand new Foxvillage scoring system. Feedback from competitors and judges were very positive along with many suggestions for improvements. Congratulations to the following award winners!

Chablis/Beaujolais, June 19-20, 2021 Show High Points: OPEN – Paige Ruhl riding Levante De La Luz at First Level Test 2 and earning a score of 70.571% AA – Louise La Rue riding Th Cassian at First Level Test 3 and earning a score of 67.917% Hitters Pride Perpetual Trophy – Fourth Level: Laurie Mclaughlin riding Vogue and earning a two-day average score of 59.861% Royal Ensign Perpetual Trophy – Prix St Georges/Intermediare I: Kathryn Lewis riding Doemaar and earning a two-day average score of 60.660% National Dressage Pony Cup: Champion Pumba ridden by Juliette Cimetiere and earning a two-day score of 129.58 (avg 64.790%) Reserve Champion Duet ridden by Aubrey Asler and earning a two-day score of 127.388 (avg 63.694%)

Louise LaRue riding Cassian

Champagne Classic, July 17-18, 2021 Show High Points: OPEN – Jessica Wisdom riding Damona Hill at First Level Test 3 and earning a score of 75.417% AA – Tammy Borden riding O’Pretty Lady at training Level Test 3 and earning a score of 72.000% JR/YR over 13 – Catherine Schumacher riding Amusement Park at First Level Test 3 and earning a score of 69.861% JR/YR under 13 – Maverick Wright riding Winstar Flash at training Level Test 1 and earning a score of 66.731% Suzy Moery Perpetual Trophy – 2nd Level: Catherine Schumacher riding Amusement Park and earning a score of 60.595% Mary Dodd Perpetual Trophy – 3rd Level: Kenton Wright riding Zar Ris and earning a score of 66.375%

Maverick Wright and Windstar Flash

Kathleen Doyle Perpetual Trophy – Musical Freestyle: Jessica Wisdom riding Falcon at Intermediate I and earning a score of 74.675% National Dressage Pony Cup: Champion Duet ridden by Aubrey Adler and earning a two-day average score of 66.516% Reserve Champion CF Epic ridden by Ellie Aitchinson and earning a two-day average score of 66.250% EI Pony Breed Award: Champion Wistar Flash ridden by Maverick Wright and earning a two-day average of 65.789% All of these awards (with the exception of the National Dressage Pony Cup) are Equestrians Institute members only benefits. EI is a nonprofit membership organization, and this is how we reward competitors who choose to support us by becoming members!

Jessica Wisdom and Damona Hill

MANY THANKS to the army of volunteers, especially competitors, who helped us put on these shows. We couldn’t do them without you.

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EI continued Driving Report

By Diana Axness, Driving Director Our 2021 EI CDE is now in the record books. It was a hot, hot weekend but the Northwest drivers didn't let that dampen their competitive spirits. A huge thank you to the EI Driving committee for doing all of the work to put on an American Driving Society recognized driving event. And, another huge thank you to all of the volunteers who came to scribe, steward, time/judge obstacles, set cones, etc. Without the volunteers we wouldn't have events.

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Preliminary Level - Krista Tanner driving Link

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Intermediate II Level - Paula Hagen driving Chiraz With no penalties in marathon or cones, Dorothy Whiteman and Chiffon won Best Training with a score of 45.32. And, it was Chiffon’s first CDE! Photo Credit: HoofBeats Photography

Mandy Hood and Athena sweep the Intermediate Division with best scores in dressage, marathon, and cones and ending with an overall score of 112.96. Photo: HoofBeats Photography

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Having the best preliminary marathon and cones, Krista Tanner and Link rose to the top of the Preliminary Division with an overall score of 104.57 Photo Credit: HoofBeats Photography

Paula Hagen with Chiraz, won overall Best Intermediate II with a score of 164.59. Jude Spor-Murphy joined her on marathon as her navigator. Photo Credit: HoofBeats Photography

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2021 CALENDAR SEPT 19 New! LPSDC Schooling Show Judge: Debbie Spence "R" Boand Arena, Bremerton. Visit lpsdc.org for details SEPT 25 Meg Dunne Show Series. Hunter Jumper Schooling Show. Oregon. Entries can be emailed to Megdunnetrainingevents@ gmail.com SEPT29 - OCT 3 NorCal Medal Finals hosted by West Palms Events at The Sacramento International Welcome Week horse show.

SEPT 30 USEA Event 10710 S Sherman Rd Spokane, WA 99224 Contact Gail Mackie 509-999-6611 OCT 1-3 FEI CCI1-3*S 10710 S Sherman Rd Spokane, WA 99224 Contact Gail Mackie 509-999-6611

SEPT 1-5 Team NW Spectacular Hunter Jumper Show. USEF Premier-rated show. Held at Hunter Creek Equestrian Center

SEPT 9 - 10 Oregon Dressage Society Open Show | Lisa Koch | (541) 923-0602 | oregondressage.com SEPT 11 Bainbridge Island Saddle Club Dressage Schooling Show.

SEPT 11 Obstacle/Trail Clinic. Victory Acres Farm 62611 Fruitdale Lane, La Grande.

Come have some fun and learn something new on our built in course.

SEPT 11 -12 Cascade Finals | Washington State Horsepark | US Equestrian Regional I (B) | US Equestrian Jumper 2 | Visit www.cascadehorseshows.com SEPT 11-12 HDHJA Schooling Show. Held at Meridian Peaks Farm. www.hdhja.com SEPT 11-12 Woodbrook Hunt Club Intro to Fox Hunting and Staff Ride. Visit the Woodbrook Hunt Club website or contact Melody Fleckenstein, MFH (425) 417-4003 SEPT 13-19 NW Autmn Classic See the WSHJA website for details SEPT 18-19 Fort Vancouver Fall Finale League Dressage Show at Clark County Event 80

center. Info and prize list can be found on the ODS calendar of events.

SEPT 18-19 Quiet Rein USHJA Outreach Show Series Held at Devonwood Equestrian Centre 25033 SW Pacific Hwy Sherwood, OR 97140 SEPT 18-19 Schooling Derby Series at Rainbow Meadow Farm, Rochester, WA Connie Riker Connie@BelmoreEquestrian.com 360-790-6451 SEPT 19 Woodbrook Huntclub Shakedown Hunt. Melody Fleckenstein, MFH (425) 417-4003

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SEPT 9-12 Pacific Rim Arabian Horse Association Fall Classic | This show has breed restrictions | Located in Spanaway, WA | www.pacificrimarabianhorseassn.com

2021 Event Dates

OCT 2-3 ODS League (Adult Team Show) at Devonwood Equestrian Centre OCT 2-3 COCDS Fall Fling Dressage Show at Sequel Farm OCT 2-3 LPSDC Dressage show at Aspen Farms. R and L judges in attendance. Visit lpsdc.org for details.

OCT 13-17 October Classic Hunter Jumper Show One of the final shows of the season. See the WSHJA website for details OCT 16-17 ODS 50th Anniversary Symposium including a clinic with Sabine Schut-Kery.

The clinic will be held at Sonnenberg Farm in Wilsonville, OR. Visit the ODS website for more info.

OCT 17-18 October Outreach. Join WSHJA members

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OCT 21-24 Desert Dressage at the International Desert Horse Park.

OCT 23-24 Quiet Rein USHJA Outreach Show Series Held at Devonwood Equestrian Centre 25033 SW Pacific Hwy Sherwood, OR 97140 OCT 23-24 HDHJA Schooling Show | Held at Some Day Farm. www.hdhja.org

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NOV 6-7 Introduction to Judging and Biomechanics; with Dorie Vlatten Schmitz. The first of the LPSDC's "L" Program. Visit lpsdc.org for details.

NOV 6 Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Course – McMinnville, OR. Yamhill County Fairgounds 2070 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville. OHC is the primary sponsor and host of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue courses taught by world renowned expert, Dr. Rebecca (Gimenez) Husted. These trainings are open to anyone NOV 10-14 National Sunshine Series | Week 2.

Hunter/Jumper Show at the Desert International Horsepark

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OCT 31 Halloween edition! Meg Dunne Show Series. Hunter Jumper Schooling Show.

Oregon. Entries can be emailed to Megdunnetrainingevents@gmail.com

NOV 3-7 National Sunshine Series | Week I Hunter/Jumper Show at the Desert International HorsePark

Clubhouse Event). Devonwood Equestrian Centre JAN 19 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA Zone 9 Event) Devonwood Equestrian Centre

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for Hunter Jumper classes and a costume class. Details on the WSHJA website.

DEC 1-5 Desert Holiday Series | Week 1 Hunter Jumper Show at Desert International Horse Park DEC 2-5 NorCal sponsored clinic with Frank Madden, December 2-5 at The Murieta Equestrian Center DEC 8-12 Desert Holiday Series | Week 2 Hunter Jumper Show at the Desert International Horse Park.

UPCOMING: 2021 Northern California Hunter Jumper Ass. year end awards banquet. JANUARY 2022. Date TBD JAN 4-5 Blue Ribbon Show (ODS League) at Deavonwood Equestrian Centre

FEATURE AN EVENT Send us your calendar dates for 2021 - 2022 email:

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JAN 11 USDF Region 6 GMO Summit (DW 2021 Event Dates

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TRAINER & STABLES DIRECTORY - OREGON Arbor Grove Equestrian, Inc.

Christus Farm, Inc.

7​ 359 Highway 219 NE, Woodburn, OR 97071 www.arborgroveequestrian.com (503) 981-1978

PO Box 2261, Jasper, OR 97438 (541) 726-1505 linda@christusfarm.com www.christusfarm.com Amy Gau • Linda Kienlen • Melissa Brotz

Rob Perkins - Owner/Trainer Joe Regan - Owner/ Trainer

Premiere Hunter/Jumper facility with emphasis on equitation & horsemanship.

Covered arena & grass derby field. Two miles west of I-5 at exit 271.

Hunters, jumpers, equitation - training, lessons, sales, clinics. School horses available. Large, beautiful barn 90x200 indoor, lovely outdoor arena, turnout.

Quality training, instruction & care for your horse.

Brawley Farms, Inc.

Cornerstone Equestrian, LLC

Hunter • Jumper • Equitation • Dressage • Sales • Leases • Clinics Two Full Service Locations • All Levels Welcome!

8310 NW Kaiser Rd, Portland, OR 97231 (503) 351-3253 farm (503) 351-1002 cell jump@cornerstonehj.com www.cornerstonehj.com Trainer: Linda Worley

South Salem, Oregon @ Brawley Farms Trainer: Judy Brawley • 503-932-9282 Maelle Gery • 760-709-2815 Asst. Trainer Email: brawleyfarm@aol.com www.brawleyfarms.com

A beautiful, full-care hunter/jumper facility specializing in the preparation of horse & rider for the show ring. Quality school horses & lease horses.

Wilsonville, Oregon @ The Sherwood Forest Equestrian Center Trainers: Debbie Brawley • 503-932-9283 Rachel Nicholas • 208-830-4268 Email: brawleyfarmsnorth@gmail.com www.brawleyfarmsnorth.com

Echelon Training, INC

Two Beautiful 100+ Acre Facilities Complete with Indoor & Outdoor Arenas, Grass Jumping Fields, Trails, Grass Paddocks • Specialized, Individually Tailored Programs for Horse & Rider • Quality, Safe, Fun School Horse Lessons Available • Our Virginia Roots Offer you a Three Generation Family Business! Making Beginners into to Champions!

22333 Nelson Rd. Bend, OR 97701 www.elevatsporthorses.com Trainer: Rachael van den Berg: 541-550-8165

60360 Horse Butte Rd, Bend OR 97702 Lindsey Garner • 541-610-4173 Tara Niculescu • 503-702-0880 capstonebend@gmail.com www.capstonehj.com

Hunters, jumpers, equitation, sales and investment horses. Beautiful facility with daily turnout, large indoor arena, and outdoor sand and grass arenas.

Kaitlyn Eigner, Trainer 503-349-4533 • kaitlyneigner@gmail.com www.charltonridgefarm.com

H unte r s , J ump e r, Equit ati o n, S al es , Po ni es .

Premier training facility. Stalls w/runs, large grass turnouts, all weather no mud turnouts. Stableguard system, providing 24hr camera surveillance for individual monitoring and control of your horse’s health and safety.

Crystal Image Farms

Extensive Show Calendar

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Lease & Half Lease Horses

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Riding Academy

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Consignment & Sales Horse Program

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A beautiful dressage & vaulting training facility w/indoor & outdoor arenas, round pens, pastures, trails. We teach in a kind, enthusiastic & compassionate style. Top horse care in large, clean, matted stalls with runs and 3x/day feeding.

The Sherwood Forest 28303 SW Baker Rd., Sherwood, OR 97140 www.flipsidehorses.com Philippa Melski & Kristen Whiteside (503) 516-4965

Crystal Image Farms is a quality, full service hunter, jumper and equitation training facility located in the Bay Area. We are conveniently located to Stanford, Cal Berkley, Saint Mary’s, Santa Clara, San Jose State, University of San Francisco, San Francisco State, UOP and many other schools. We have been in business for thirty three years. “The Best Place to Ride in the Bay Area”

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North Plains, OR 97133 Barn: (503) 647-2755 • FallBrooksFarm@gmail.com www.FallBrooksFarm.com Manager/Vaulting Trainer: Suzanne Detol Dressage Trainer: Ashlyn Waggoner

Flip Side

Denize Borges 3961 Little Valley Road Sunol, CA 94586 Farm: (925)862-0447 Mobile: (925)876-8960

Full Training

Reach for your dreams with Elevate. Offering boarding, training and sales at an elite Central Oregon facility for the Hunter/Jumper and Dressage enthusiast. Be a part of our holistic program that elevates both horse and rider. Enjoy positive instruction, a supportive atmosphere, an indoor/outdoor arena, grand prix field, daily turnout, covered eurociser and more. Lesson Academy available with school horses.

FallBrooks Farm

Charlton Ridge Farm, LLC

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Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Training, Lessons and Clinics. Positive training for both horse and rider. Easy access, located just 2 miles off I-5. Premier training facility, Indoor/outdoor arenas, round pen trails, daily turn out, grass pastures, all weather paddocks, 24/7 on site manager.

Elevate Sport Horses

Capstone Equestrian

We offer the following programs:

Echelon Training, INC

12712 Arndt Rd NE, Aurora, Oregon 97002 (541) 420-9711 www.echelonhunterjumpers.com • echelonhunterjumpers@gmail.com Trainer: Kathy Kerron • USEF “R” Hunter/Equitation Judge

Jumpers, Hunters, Equitation, Young Horses and Investment Horses

French Hill Farm & Riding Academy 15770 NE Eilers Rd, Aurora, OR 97002 (503) 678-6336; www.frenchhillfarm.com Owners: Nancy & Al Jubitz

Premier riding academy for ages 6 & up. All abilities.

Excellent instructors. Experienced lesson horses. Summer Camps. Horse Shows.

Beautiful facility. Board and training with Stellar Sport Horses.

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TRAINER & STABLES DIRECTORY - OREGON Herrold Stables & Farm

Oz Incorporated

32900 SW Wohler St, Hillsboro, OR 97123 (971) 235-4529 call/text www.HerroldStables.com

Premier Facility 100x200, 60x120 Arenas, 60’ Round Pen, 12x12x42’ Stall/Paddock, Adult Hobby Riders, Quite Peaceful Setting, Year around Pasture. Equitation Instruction, Professional Training, Horseback Birthday Parties, Experienced Horse Rental/Leasing.

Hawkins Equine, LLC

22665 S. Central Point Rd. Canby OR, 97013 Mailing: PO Box 843 Canby OR, 97013 ozinc@yahoo.com www.ozincorporated.com Trainers: Jeff & Shelley Campf Rachel Spears, Jessica Gleason, Caleb Cooney Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Investment Horses, Sales, Training, Lessons & Clinics.

Pete’s Place LLC

16030 SW Holly Hill Road, Hillsboro OR 97123 (503) 475-6236 Trainer: Ashley Hawkin hawkinsequinellc@gmail.com www.hawkinsequinellc.com

Shannon Vandermolen, Trainer 22262 SW Stafford Rd Tualatin, OR 97062 (503) 927-7190 madeventer1984@yahoo.com

Disciplined, compassionate, and methodical training to awaken a horse’s love and eagerness for its work as well as lessons and training for beginning through advanced riders of all ages. Full care board of the highest quality.

Full and Partial training packages for hunters, jumpers and eventers. Limited school horse lessons. Quality show barn in relaxed family farm setting. Sales and Leases available. Call Shannon.

Imagination Lane, LLC

Quiet Rein Riding School

25154 NE Butteville Rd Aurora, OR 97002 Nicole Bourgeois (503) 310-9982 Kendall Bourgeois (503) 476-7862 imaginationlanellc@gmail.com www.imaginationlanellc.com

Located at MadKat Farms 13492 S. Warnock Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 Trainers: Trainers: Robin Rothe, Sydney Eastrun and Tracey Whalen • Jill@quietrein.com (503) 544-7999 • robin.quietrein@gmail.com (520) 358-1079 • www.quietrein.com

Hunters. Jumpers. Equitation. Investment. Sales. Daily turnout with a large indoor arena. NCEA riding help. All levels welcome.

Lessons for all ages & skill levels. Quality lesson horses in a safe, fun, family-friendly environment—whether you are preparing for the ‘A’ rated show program or simply want to get your basics down.

Lake Oswego Hunt Club

Rain Creek Farm

2725 Iron Mountain Blvd, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 lohmanager@lakeoswegohunt.com www.lakeoswegohunt.com

Historic LOH provides full service boarding, with 4 feedings per day and daily turnout in all weather paddocks with grass option in summer.

Offering beginner through advanced lesson programs in a variety of disciplines as well as a summer camp. Prime location on 19 acres in the heart of Lake Osweg. Visit us today!

20833 S Redland Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045 Trainer: Vicki Zacharias (503) 631-8000 • (503) 819-7651 cell www.raincreekfarms.com

Hunter, jumper, equitation. School horses available, lease horses also available.

Rolling Rock Farm LLC

Libbi Peltz Training Libbi L. Peltz, DVM, Trainer Located at Venture Farm 20130 South End Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045 Mailing: PO Box 1168, Mulino, OR 97042 (503) 998-7319 cell

PO Box 925 25475 SW Baker Rd Sherwood, OR 97140 (503) 625-9550 (barn) • (503) 702-4215 (cell) www.RollingRockFarm.com

Hunters/Jumpers, Equitation. Lessons & Training for all ages, beginners to show ring competitors. Lesson / Lease horses. Libbi L. Peltz DVM available for your horse’s Veterinary care.

Premier training facility for horse & rider. 2 covered arenas 80 x 200 for hunters & 60 x 90 for young horses & riders. 100 x 200 all-weather outdoor arena. Access to trails. Acres of turnout. Owners on-site

Many Hawks Ranch, LLC

Rich Fellers Stables LLC

33720 NE Corral Creek Rd Newberg, OR 97132 503-538-9022 www. manyhawksranch.com Close in to Sherwood • Tigard • Tualatin • Wilsonville

15065 S Kirk Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 www.richfellersstablesllc.com Rich: 503-781-0413 Shelley: 503-704-1238 Chris: 503-989-9990

Take advantage of a limited boarding opportunity in a peaceful setting. We offer full care with emphasis on the comfort of your horse. Enjoy indoor & outdoor arenas, trail obstacle course, round pen, hot-cold wash rack and daily turnout in large pastures.

Merlin’s Wood Ingrid Thornquist & James Hook, Owners Sherwood, OR 97140 (503) 819-8519 (c) Ingrid@merlinswood.com; www.merlinswood.com

Dressage & basic horsemanship lessons. School horses available. Private, quiet, full-care facility. Rehabilitation & layup care available. 12x12 stalls w/runs, 70x144 covered/lighted arena, pasture turnout, individual or group. 15 min. from I-5 Wilsonville exit, 15 min from 99w Sherwood.

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RFS represents the utmost integrity and quality of training for the horse and rider. World Class show jumping training programs for the serious rider who want to compete at world class levels of the sport. RFS stresses good horsemanship and make decisions based on what is best for the horse. Clients enjoy a first class facility with indoor, outdoor rings, eurociser, grass paddocks, and 12 x 14 stalls. Finding and developing quality show jumpers world-wide for owners who enjoy high level competition.

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TRAINER & DIRECTORY STABLES DIRECTORY - OREGON TRAINERTRAINER & STABLES - OREGON / WASHINGTON & STABLES DIRECTORY - OREGON Savin Hill

Talisman Farm

Sarah Savin • 503-550-9691 ssavin@savinhillfarm.com www.savinhillfarm.com

15988 NE Eilers Road Aurora, OR 97002 503-678-1016 julie@talismanfarm.us malcolm@talismanfarm.us

A Hunter Jumper program tailored to provide a well rounded atmosphere of fun, education, and safety, emphasizing horsemanship and teamwork. Attending both schooling and rated shows in Oregon and on the West coast. A beautiful boutique facility just Southwest of Beaverton and Tigard.

Sleepy Hollow Farm, Ltd

Eventing, Dressage and Vaulting. Full care board, daily turn-out.

Julie Hook, Trainer, USEA Level IV Instructor. Malcolm Hook, Operations manager. Kayde Undraitis, Assistant

Templeton Equestrian Center

775 SW Advance Rd Wilsonville, OR 97070 (503) 682-8897

Dave and Shanna Templeton Owners 21285 S. Lower Highland Rd., Beavercreek, OR 97004 (503) 632.2433 Barn • (503) 388.1809 Megan Pugh – Trainer Clinicians, Alfredo Hernandez + Carrie Harnden

Quality full-care boarding, full-size indoor dressage & jumping arena, turnout, clinics, instruction in basic equitation to CT in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Dressage training & clinics. Full care, daily turnouts year round.

Large mirrored indoor arena, round pen, large matted stalls, & add’l amenities.

Surrounded by over 3,000 acres of BLM land & trails. Trailer parking, gated, & video monitored. Located just 15 min. east of I-205. Owner on site for 24 hour care.

Timberline Farm

Some Day Farm LLC

5608 Brant Dr Bonanza OR 97623 Trainer: Makenzie Harvey 541-301-1245 | timberlinefarm@live.com

20361 Tumalo Rd, Bend, OR 97703 Trainer: Catherine Cruger (541) 848 8519 • catcruger@yahoo.com www.somedayfarmllc.com

Areas of focus include: equitation, hunter jumper training, horseback riding lessons, professional horse training, horse boarding, and also has a variety of horses for sale. We can accommodate your needs and help to shape you into the kind of rider that fits your goals and objectives.

Timberline Farm and Makenzie Harvey take a patient, natural approach in working with horses and riders. Whether they are destined for the hunter jumper circuit, or relaxing on a trail ride, Makenzie customize’s her program to bring out the best in her clients. Overseeing feed, shoeing, turn out and all care In a peaceful atmosphere bringing confidence to both horse and rider.

Stellar Sport Horses

Tracie Bjugan Dressage LLC Located at West Side Stables 17265 SW Swank Rd, Sherwood, OR 97140 Tracie Bjugan • (503) 705-2207 • traciebjugan@gmail.com www.tbjugandressage.com

French Hill Farm 15770 NE Eilers Rd, Aurora, OR 97002 Trainer: Akiko Hamada (503) 678-2025 stellarsporthorses@gmail.com

Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Leasing & Sales. Focusing on complete horsemanship & preparation for the show ring.

USDF Gold, Silver, Bronze medalist. Accomplished competitor with multiple awards. Dedicated instructor, international horse shopping, using technology enhancing instruction, starting horses, retraining difficult horses. Available for clinics and travel.

Stonepony Dressage

Triple Rise Equestrian Center

5553 SW Quarry Ave, Redmond, OR 97756 Trainer: Nancy Stearns • (541) 923 - 6349 stoneponydressage@gmail.com www.stoneponydressage.com

Dressage Lessons and Clinics. Full care facility. Daily Turn-out. Covered arena w/ mirrors, Large Outdoor w/ Dressage Court, Round Pen. School Horse Lessons available. Located Between Bend and Redmond.

85687 Pine Grove Rd, Eugene, OR 97405 (541) 954-5312 Owners: Mike & Mollie Gallaway Trainer: Mike Gallaway Trainer: Lauren Buck • 541-543-1467 www.triplerisehorseshows.com

Hunters/jumpers, equitation, school horses boarding, training, indoor/outdoor arenas.

Strowbridge Stables

Unicorn Ranch

Oregon City, OR 97045 (971) 285- 2144 (503) 631-3289; Katie Gustafson (503) 631-3289 or stubbiedog@ccgmail.net www.strowbridgestablesllc.com

PO Box 60, Lorane, OR 97451 (541) 359-8040 UnicornRanch@msn.com

Dressage training 30 years experience. Relax & enjoy the journey with your horse.

Lessons designed individually for each horse & rider team. Indoor/outdoor arenas w/excellent footing. For more information contact

80 acres of pastures, woods, trails, cross-country course. Outdoor arena & big, mirrored indoor arena w/viewing, tack & club rooms. 2 round pens, big holding paddocks. Birthing stalls w/insulated viewing room. Daily turnout, stall cleaning.

Feeding 2x per day. Blanketing. Special needs horse care. Home of horse therapy nonprofit program operating from the ranch since 1991.

Swan Training

Valley Vista Farm

16091 SW Wilsonville Rd. Wilsonville, OR 97070 (503) 349-0314 Trainer: Rebekah Swan www.swantraining.net

valleyvistafarm.com 11355 NW Valley Vista Road, Hillsboro, OR (503) 647-0444 • valleyvistafarm@gmail.com

Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation. Whip ‘n Spur continues with a tradition of the highest quality training & horse care in the Northwest. Home of Swan Training.

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Self care boarding in Helvetia area. 10 minutes from Tanasbourne or Bethany.

Small, private, mud-free facility. 12’x12’ matted stalls with outdoor covered 12’x12’ paddocks. Covered 80’x160’ arena with Equiloft footing, 60’ all-weather round arena. Summer pastures, winter all-weather turnouts. Quiet country roads for hacks. Daily self care required.

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TRAINER & STABLES DIRECTORY - OREGON / WASHINGTON Venture Farm

Bay View Farm

20130 South End Road, Oregon City, OR 97045 Owner/Trainer: Megan Jordan (503) 539-2283 • meg@venturefarminc Assistant Trainer: Heather Northup • (541) 914-0407 Antonio Castellanos • (503) 209-7109 www.venturefarminc.com

Laina Summers 12121 189th AVE SE Snohomish, WA 98290 206-660-3490 laina@bayviewshowjumping.com

Jumpers, Hunters, Equitation & Sales. Competitive show barn, catering to beginners thru Grand Prix. Full service care w/daily turn-out, indoor arena & all-weather outdoor. Full/Half Lease/School Horse Lessons available.

Located in the Seattle area, Bayview Farm is a boutique program that focuses on the development of hunter and jumper sport horses and their riders for the highest levels of competition. Bayview creates a tailor-made plan for the aspirations of each owner, investor, horse and rider on the team.

Westport Stables LLC

Brick Road Farm

Trainer Wendy Krohn 7501 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, OR 97540 Phone • (415) 377-2855 www.westportstables.com

Westport Stables is a full-service equestrian facility located in the beautiful Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon. We specialize in Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation and Sales.

Absolute Hunter Jumpers

15000 Tester Road Snohomish, WA 425 - 791-0025 www.brickroadfarms.com | brickroadfarmsllc@gmail.com Owner/Trainer: Carol Hinckley Rider: Lindsay Uyesugi-Lacey | Assistant Trainer: Noelle Chandler Brick Road Farms is a high quality Hunter Jumper program with integrity. Specializing in integrated training for horse and rider and superior equine care and management.

Brookside Equestrian

1739 27th Lane NE Issaquah, WA 98029 Lisa Shane, Owner/Trainer Phone: (425) 281-3559 • Email: ljshane@gmail.com

Absolute H/J is an A-Circuit show barn, specilaizing in hunters, jumpers and equitation. Working with horses and riders of all ages and levels.

Teaching clear communication between horse and rider & creating life-long relationships. Teaching from the ground up, to instill confidence between you and your horse.

Aleron Training Stables

7014 180th St SE Snohomish Wa 98296 Jonnie Brooks-Trainer (425) 269-2605 www.brookside-equestrian.com

Hunter, Jumper, Equitation training program. Located five minutes North of Woodinville. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Individual large grass pastures.

Emerald Valley Stables

5800 125th Lane NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 (206) 295-4122 Trainer: Alexis Taylor www.aleronstables.com

Korina Winkler Owner/Manager 1613 NE 259th St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 (503) 730-7490 office - Jessica Wisdom 253-230-9764 emeraldvalleystables@gmail.com

Seattle’s premier Hunter/Jumper training barn, located minutes from downtown Bellevue and close to Seattle. Owner-trainer Alexis Taylor and her staff offer customized top-level training and quality care for horse and rider.

Equi-librium Equestrian, features a “135x62 newly remodeled, mirrored indoor arena & a newly renovated 235x121 outdoor arena with all-weather footing over 25 newly renovated turnout paddocks. Located on 50 acres with trails.

Archway Equestrian Sports, LLC

Encanto Valley Farm

20722 SE 34th St, Sammamish, WA 98075 Clare Warren • Corene Smith • Payton Smith Clare: 206-669-1287 • cwarren@archwayeqsports.com Located at Rockmeadow Equestrian Center www.archwayeqsports.com

24246 275th Ave SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038 (425) 766-1625 encantovalleyfarm@gmail.com www.encantovalleyfarm.com Trainer: Morgan Carr, USHJA Certified

Archway Equestrian Sports, LLC is a Hunter/Jumper/Equitation training program specializing in developing partnerships between horses and riders to prepare them for the competitive Hunter/Jumper show circuit. We are conveniently located in Sammamish near Seattle and Eastside.

Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Lessons, Leases & Sales. Training program customized to meet your riding goals. Indoor & outdoor arenas, individual paddocks for daily turnout, large stalls & heated viewing lounge.

Crooks Show Jumping

Equestrian Performance At Misty Hollow Farm in Woodinville, WA Vinton Karrasch • 949.795.1104 Ann Karrasch • 949.291.1407 info@equestrianperformance.com www.equestrianperformance.com

International competitors Ann and Vinton Karrasch bring decades of excellence in hunter/jumper training, clinics, showing and sales. Now located in the Pacific Northwest.

Farmhill Equestrian Center, LLC 23118 NE 37th Ave. Ridgefield, WA (360) 887-8087 www.farmhillequestriancenter.com

Proudly hosting instructor/trainers Suzan Davis Atkinson, Rebecca Buehler, and Mikaela Kuiper. A superb care dressage & jump facility located 2 mi. east of I-5 exit 11, FarmHill features a 60x150 mirrored indoor dressage arena, full-court outdoor dressage arena, 100x300 outdoor jump arena, and covered round pen.

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TRAINER & & STABLES STABLES DIRECTORY DIRECTORY -- WASHINGTON WASHINGTON TRAINER Five C Farms

Pacific Moon Equestrian Center

15811 NE 175th St Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 481-7866 • www.fivecfarms.com

Home of Molly Martin Dressage Training, Stones Throw Farm with Sarah Lorenz, & Stephanie Craig and Cherry Blossom Farm Hunter Jumpers. We are a full service boarding facility with large individual turnout paddocks & fields, indoor & all weather outdoor arenas, grass jumping field, & covered roundpen. A positive atmosphere for both horse & rider.

Forest Park Equestrian Center

23600 Wallitner Road Arlington, WA 98223 360-403-3035, Cell 425-530-0124 Kapacific@gmail.com www.pacificmoondressage.com

Dressage training and instruction with owner, Bronze & Silver medalist, Karen Moore. Natural Horsemanship with Meghan Valenti. Retirement and rehabilitation services since 1998.

Parkside Stables

Shannon Morris 6504 44th Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98516 (360) 280-3191 www.forestparkequestriancenter.com

Quality boarding, training, lessons. Incredible facility with 14x14 stalls, individual tack lockers, huge indoor & outdoor rings. Miles of trails. Dressage & jumping lessons offered. Haul-ins welcome.

Harmony Ridge Equestrian Center

Morgan & Nora Thomas Trainers 13020 NE 39th Street, Bellevue, WA. 98005.

(425) 885-5025 Parksidestables@msn.com www.parksidestables.com

Washington’s leading Hunter & Jumper training facility. Easily accessible from Seattle and all points on the Eastside. We provide top level training for horse and rider in a comfortable, family atmosphere. Helping you reach your full potential.

Phoenix Farm Hunters & Jumpers

25722 SE Tiger Mountain Rd, Issaquah, WA 98027 HarmonyRidgeEquestrian@gmail.com www.HarmonyRidgeEquestrian.net (425) 246 6786

Conveniently located just 10 minutes off I-99 and Hwy18, our beautiful facility includes a 90 x 200 covered arena with brand new footing, turn out 7 days a week in our completely dry private paddocks, flexible training schedule, heated tack room, meticulous care and plenty of other amenities for both horse and rider.

8832 222nd St SE Woodinville, WA 98077 (206) 229-2711 Trainer: Teri Duplass www.phoenixfarm.com

Full service providing great care and education at an affordable price. Indoor and outdoor arenas, round pen, locker room, wash rack. Lesson horse program for all skill levels.

Red Gate Farm

Hunters Run Equestrian Center LLC

23836 SE 24th Street, Sammamish, WA 98075 jamie425@earthlink.net / (425) 392-0111 Trainer: Jamie Smith www.facebook.com/redgatefarmtraining

Colleen Armstrong, Owner/Trainer Angie Chamberlin & Meghann Armstrong, Trainers 22216 Sweeney Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038 (425) 432-8962 info@huntersruneq.com www.huntersruneq.com

Hunters. Jumpers, Equitation, Sales, Leases, school horses, boarding, training, indoor/outdoor arenas, daily turnout on grass pastures.

Red Gate Farm is a full service training facility. We offer everything from Lessons to “A” circuit horse shows and have horses and ponies available for lease. We also provide a fun Summer Day Camp for ages 6-12.

Spokane Sport Horse Farm, LLC

Lane’s End LLC 20430 NE 108th St., Redmond, WA 98053 Nancy Thacher, owner/ trainer, USDF Gold Medalist, and retired dressage judge (425) 868-1655 • Nancy_thacher@hotmail.com www.lanesendfarmnw.com

10710 S Sherman Rd, Spokane, WA 99224 Owner: Christel Carlson Manager: Gail Mackie Phone Mgr. (509) 999 6611 Owner(509) 993 6786 www.spokanesporthorse.com

Top-of-the-line establishment with full amenities. Small community but large facility, for dressage, horsemanship progress, and fun. Over-sized stalls, indoor & outdoor arenas, round pen, etc. Variety of turnout options. Beautiful trails.

Training, Boarding, Showing, Breeding Farm on 150 Acres. 7 Level 3 USDF Shows, 2 USEA Events, All levels, Many Clinics, schooling shows and events. Great lay over just off I-90.

Legacy Hunters & Jumpers, Inc.

Summervale Premier Dressage

19802 NE 148th St, Woodinville, WA 98077 trainer@legacyhuntersandjumpers.com (425) 869-1527 Trainer: Shelly Kerron Assistant Trainer: Deisy Jimenez www.legacyhuntersjumpers.com

29722 - 22nd Ave E, Roy, WA 98580 www.SummervalePremierDressage.com dressagespecialties@yahoo.com 253-381-2811

Hunter Jumper training facility operated by third generation horse trainer, Shelly Kerron. Quality lesson horse program. Beginner thru accomplished show rider.

Nodaway Farm 2056 Palo Alto Road, Sequim, WA Denison Rauw, Owner/Manager (360) 582-9514 www.nodawayfarm.com Full quality-care, specializing in retirement, post-surgery, injury, and equine senior care • Tranquil 20-acre farm , a superior climate for horse health • Year-around pasture board or lay-up stall board with state-of-the-art barn and field shelters • Vacation board with close access to Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park • Partners with Still Creek CPR & First Aid Training for Equestrians www.stillcreekcpr.com • Nodaway Farm Horse Care With Heart S e p t | O c t 2021

Summervale Premier Dressage provides an Elite Equestrian Sales experience in dressage horses for sale. We make dreams come true matching top quality dressage horses to their partners.

Sundance Equestrian Industries 18221 236th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98077 (425) 205-3775 USHJA Certified Trainers: Katherine Wade-Easley & Chelsea Crabb Assistant Trainer: Danika Green www.sundanceequestrian.com

We offer training for both the horse & rider looking to compete & have fun in a team environment. Hunters, jumpers, equitation, sales, leases, & clinics. Full care boarding & beautiful covered arena.

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Suzan Davis Atkinson Dressage

Instructor: Deborah Ritchie • USHJA & ARIA level III certified Ridingschoolcoach.com learnhorsemanship@gmail.com • 425-443-0447 ( text please)

@ Farmhill Equestrian Center,LLC 23118 NE 37th Ave Ridgefield, WA (503) 476-4125 SuzanDavisAtkinson@gmail.com

Lessons on your horse or ours, at your farm or ours. Specializing in Hunt Seat Equitation as well as a variety of other classes & camps. Easy scheduling on our website. Helping riders of all ages with customized lessons to help with specific needs from position to confidence. Boarding available. Located within 30 minutes of many eastside and north sound locations.

BHSI certified FEI Dressage. Constructive classical dressage training with ability to create a harmonious partnership for you and your horse. Master in the art of long lining and in-hand techniques through piaffe and passage. All breeds welcome!

Thumbs Up Farm

Blake Dressage

24221 NE Union Hill Road, Redmond, WA 98053 Mailing address: P. O. Box 816, Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 396-2681 John • (253) 686-0221 Quinn Trainers: John Turner, Jack Hammond, Quinn Partridge & Keri Bailey thumbsupfarm@aol.com www.thumbsupfarm.com

Gwen Blake 360 507-9306 Rebecca Blake 360 507-1438

Blake Dressage has over 50 years of training and competition experience on local, national and international levels. We offer instruction, training, clinics and coaching for all levels thru FEI.

Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Sales, Leases, Clinics

View Ridge Farm

Breeland Equestrian School

14050 18th NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Sonja Vracko, S Judge, Dressage Trainer, Clinician (425) 417-3222; sonjavracko@msn.com; www.sonjavracko.com

Corvallis, OR (541) 753-4000

‘S’judge dressage, clinician, trainer. Beginners through grand prix

USDF Bronze medalist, triple-credentialed teacher, former OSU Horse Center Director, offers lessons/training in dressage, jump/trails. Focus on freeing energy blocks in spine & centered riding, releasing true potential. 4H/PC discounts.

Customized clinics, will travel.

Wacky Nut Equestrian Farm

Rebecca Buehler

10821 Wacky Nut Way, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (206)780-1617 Trainer, Emily Sorensen • www.sorensendressage.com/about/ Barn Manager: Marlo Parham manager@wackynutfarm.com • www.wackynutfarm.com

A premier dressage training & boarding facility offering training at all levels through FEI. Regular clinics and active show participation. Excellent individualized care. Resident caretaker.

Windy Ridge Farm Inc.

@ FarmHill Equestrian Center, LLC 23118 NE 37th Ave Ridgefield, WA (503) 719-2795 REBuehler@gmail.com

Jumping and dressage. Kind, beneficial instruction for riders, with careful, effective training for horses. Rebecca has evented to the Advanced level, and holds her Pony Club “A” rating, CHA certification, and “Stage 3” with the British Horse Society.

Centered Riding

38206 SE Gibson Road, Washougal, WA 98671 Owner: Rick Bishoprick • (360)-831-4304 info@windyridgewashougal.com • windyridgewashougal.com

We offer full care boarding, blankets and fly mask changing (weather depending), feeding of Eastern Oregon hay included (grain not included). We are on 86 acres with access to trails, indoor and outdoor arenas, 5/8 mile race track, cross country course, several guest trainers, 60 foot lighted indoor round pen, 12x12 stalls, large group or individual turnout, tack lockers, cross tie tack up areas, and hot water wash racks.

Cathy Mahon cathy@harmonyandhealingwithhorses.com (360)430-0430 www.harmonyandhealingwithhorses.com

Experienced certified Centered Riding instructor offering quality lessons to beginners and experienced dressage riders in balanced, classic riding. Private lessons at your own arena with one on one approach. Improve body posture and awareness with immediate results. Available in Cowlitz, Clark and Lewis Counties.

Kathy Casey Dressage

Woodside Stables 9368 NE Derby Way Kingston, WA 98346 Trainers: Cindy Daniels, Sara Petersen, & Lisa Crittenden (360) 860-1335 • (425) 466-5662 woodsidestables@msn.com; woodsidestables.com

kathycaseydressage@gmail.com Whistle Star Farm 11871 S Riggs Damm Rd Canby, Ore. 97013 971-506-7786

Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Sales, Leases, School Horse Lessons. Full-care facility with indoor & outdoor rings, state-of-the-art footing, & daily turn out.

Close to trails.

Instructor, clinician, small “r” judge, trainer thru Grand Prix Level. Many state & regional championships. Successfully bringing young riders & adult amateurs up thru the levels.

Foxfire Dressage

DIRECTORY - INSTRUCTORS

Nancy Barnes @ Foxfire Dressage P.O. Box 516 Eagle Creek, OR 97022 (503-860-0802)

Dressage lessons using biomechanical techniques & natural horsemanship knowledge to inspire confidence & harmony between horse & rider.

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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS Flying Changes Magazine Heather Oleson Dressage

Mikaela Kuiper

Canby, OR 97013 (503) 887-0995 olesonh@gmail.com, www.heather-oleson.com

@ FarmHill Equestrian Center LLC 23118 NE 37th Avenue Ridgefield, WA (360) 901-2467 mk.eventing@gmail.com

Training and instruction from current CDI trainer and competitor. Developed numerous successful FEI horses from youngsters. Beginners through Grand Prix, all levels and breeds welcome. Also available for clinics.

Dressage and jumping. Positive, constructive training for riders, and kind, productive training for horses. Pursuing a lifelong devotion to horses, Mikaela competes in eventing, jumping, and dressage...currently at the FEI level.

Deborah Ritchie

RiderPilates® LLC

USHJA & ARIA Certified Instructor • Hunt Seat on the Flat & Over Fences www.ridingschoolcoach.com learnhorsemanship@gmail.com • 425-443-0447

Experienced instructor offering programs tailored to your specific needs. Pleasure or showing. Clear, consistent & motivating instruction in an encouraging & welcoming environment. Ride year-round in a spacious indoor arena or a 62’ diameter enclosed round house. All ages welcome. Come visit us at Rosecrest Farm, within 30 minutes of many eastside and north sound communities!

Deborah Spence

19610 NE 116th St Redmond, WA 98053 (425) 246-9033 cell bglosten@gmail.com www.riderpilates.com

Improve body awareness, balance & function for better riding. Beth teaches studio pilates lessons & classes & riding position lessons.

Lisa Weis

849-28 Gore Rd Onalaska, WA 98570 (360) 985-7438 • (360) 269-1119 cell cbds@tds.net

Dressage Training & Instruction (508) 693 1704 lis8weis@gmail.com Stanwood, WA 98292

USEF “R” Dressage judge. Available for private instruction, training & clinics.

Over 25 years experience, USDF L Graduate and medalist, Bachelors of Education, Potomac Horse Center Graduate, Two year apprenticeship with german F.N.Reitlehrer. Available for travel.

JSteffen Dressage

Sonja Vracko

Jana Steffen @ Willowcrest Stables, Redmond, WA (206) 920-2902 • janastef@yahoo.com www.jsteffendressage.com

Current openings available for full or partial training & private lessons. Classical dressage instruction & training offered with an emphasis on relaxation & softness.

Improve your communication & partnership with your horse. Over 35 years of dressage experience. Serving the greater eastside. All breeds are welcome.

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S Judge, Dressage Clinician, Trainer (425) 417-3222 View Ridge Farm 14050 18th NE, Woodinville, WA 98072 sonjavracko@msn.com; www.sonjavracko.com

ADVERTISE

‘S’ judge dressage, clinician, trainer. Beginners through grand prix.

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EQUESTRIAN SERVICES DIRECTORY CLIPPING

ARENAS AND EQUINE BUILDINGS

farm+barn

Linda Royer (503) 789-5650 14432 Livesay Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045 Linda@farmplusbarn.com www.farmplusbarn.com Design of sites+structures for horses+people.

Stacey Sikorski

(425) 501-5997 eqclippingservices@gmail.com 20+ years professional experience clipping horses for show & work. Reasonable rates, references available. Western Washington & beyond. Call or e-mail for appointment.

CUSTOM RIDING BOOTS

ALU Jumps USA 933W. Potrero Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 (800) 287-1738 www.ALUJumpsUSA.com Affordable - Virtually Indestructible - Lightweight but sturdy - Weather Resistant - Easy to Handle and Carry.

Customization available.

The ALU Jumps collection offers something for every taste, from simple white to vibrant colors with many different designs - ideal for training as well as competition.

Arena Rehab Specialists™

Rick Triplett Sultan, WA 98294 (425) 923-7909; www.Arena-Rehab.com Improvements Plus, Inc. IMPROPI 085 J3 Experts in riding arena renovation & construction, with decades of experience in the Pacific NW climate.

Sales of the finest footing additive & indoor dust control that REALLY WORKS. Consultation services. We offer services with your horses in mind, by a lifelong horseman.

Barn Pros Equestrian Facilities Nationwide 14567 169th Drive SE Monroe, WA 98272 barns@barnpros.com 866.844.2276 www.barnpros.com Pre-Engineered Traditional Wood Barns, Equestrian Facilities, Timber Frame Barn Homes, Barn Shops and Recreational buildings, Shipped to your site nationwide!

Quality Riding Arena Bases & Surfaces

Efficient Arena, Inc.

Mark Rowley Canby, OR 97013 (503) 266-1563 CCB#155808; efficientarena.com Expert installation of indoor/outdoor arena bases & footings in the Pacific Northwest. All weather, laser graded, full construction or repairs. The experience of over 385 arenas with corresponding references. Exclusive distributor of Equiloft™ rubber/fiber mixtures, sands, organics, fibers, felts.

Equine Facility Design Matt Johnson, Architect

107 SE Washington St., Ste 265 Portland, OR 97214 (503) 650-1663; office@equinefacilitydesign.com equinefacilitydesign.com Building design, site planning, planning approvals for large & small scale equestrian facilities; private homes, barns & acreage; boarding, training & breeding facilities.

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Wellington, FL (888) 247-8169

www.valuefoams.com sales@valuefoams.com We offer affordable lightweight (30 lb), 4’ x 6’, interlocking, cushioned, and waterproof stable mats for a more comfortable and healthier stable floor matting -- as oppose to hard and heavy to move rubber mats. Reduces use of shavings, aids against hock sores, reduces stocking, and encourages rest and lying down. Our comfortable Performatz™ mats are also ideal for injured horses, older horse with hoof/joint/ arthritic issues, equine hospitals/clinics on concrete floors, trailers, and equine aircraft transportation. With Performatz™ your special horse will be comfortable, healthier, and happier. Performatz™ is a product of Value Foam, Inc., a Southern California based medical and veterinary orthotic foam company.

Katie Nubel Tucci Made To Measure Tel: 503.457.7560 Email: Katie@francotucci.com www.francotucci.com FITNESS TRAINING

Fitness for the workshop Equestrian Improve your posture in the saddle and fitness for riding.

Rubber Granulators, Inc. Rubber Arena Footing Marysville, WA 98271

(360) 658-7754 (360) 653-6430 fax www.rubbergranulators.com We produce ground rubber for athletic surfaces & arena footing. 1/2” granules $225/ton; 1/4” granules $300/ton. Call for more info or plant specials.

Carly’s lessons improved my posture so much that my dressage test scores increased by 10 points.

- Patti G.

BREEDERS & BREEDING SERVICES

Storybook Horse Farm

John Hartley & Alexis Atchinson 5852 Scotts Valley Road Yoncalla, OR 97499 Owners/operators (541) 849-2251 Breeders of outstanding Canadians, Warmbloods & Sporthorses for eventing, jumping and dressage. Bred for quality, raised for performance. www.storybookhorsefarm.com www.facebook.com/storybookhorsefarm

Back o’Beyond Farm

Maggi Clark, B.H.S.A.I. Foaling Service (360) 435 - 0473 21521 Jordan Rd Arlington, WA 98223 Equine Nursery and Maternity Center Unwed Mares Welcome.

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Carly Belle has been in the wellness industry since 1999 and has been riding horses since 1986. Horses are her heart and teaching better mobility is her passion. vitalityforever.cb@gmail.com | 503-449-5739 V I TA L I T Y F O R E V E R . O R G

Chalice Fitness

9390 Orchard Ave. SE Port Orchard, WA 98367 chalicefitness@gmail.com www.chalicefitness.com Why Equestrian Fitness?

Feel stronger and more balanced in the saddle Safety is key. If you are strong, you can be safe!

Be a better partner to your horse. We require them to be athletes in their sport. We should return the favor.

Look GREAT in those white breeches Feel empowered and self-confident Love the skin your in!

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EQUESTRIAN SERVICES DIRECTORY MARKEL

HAY AND FEED SUPPLY & MANAGEMENT

Contact name: Tami George Address: 28150 N. Alma School Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Email: jeta@northlink.com Phone: 800-231-0670 Website: markelhorseandfarm.com Tami George is an exclusive Markel insurance agent, with a lifetime of horse industry experience. Markel offers specialized policies to cover everyone from the private horse owner, to instructor to farm owner.

Markel has over 50 years of insuring horse owners, farms and equine operations.

Union Mills Feed

14822 S Union Mills Rd, Mulino, OR 97042 (503) 829-2386 umfeed@molalla.net www.unionmillsfeed.com English & Western Tack. Horse supplements & supplies. Western Gift items. Custom feed made daily.

Friendly service & custom orders. In business since 1877.

Providing protection for your horse, your farm, your equine liability.

• Mortality • Medical

LEGAL

• Surgical

Equine Legal Solutions, PC

• Colic

38954 Proctor Blvd Ste 186 Beavercreek, OR 97004 Toll free: (866) 385-2972; www.equinelegalsolutions.com A full-service equine law firm licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington, California & New York. See our website for a wide variety of equine legal forms.

• Farmowners • Liability

It’s your way of life…

It’s our business to protect it!

Kathryn A. Hall, PC

Call 800-526-1711 or 908-735-6362 For info visit bluebridle.com Blue Bridle Insurance Agency, Inc. P.O. Box 27, Pittstown, NJ 08867

Licensed in 42 states.

EMO Agency, Inc.

Ecological & Agricultural Consulting Claudia S. Ingham, PhD Salem, OR 97306 (503) 341-0743 Eco.Ag.Consultation@gmail.com EquineEssentialsOregon.com Pasture management for equestrian and small farms seeking to maintain animal health, forage quality & site stability. Meet your farm goals with Claudia’s comprehensive and practical approach developed through her knowledge as ARIA-certified riding instructor and published ecologist.

400 Rosedale Court Warrenton, VA 20186 1 (800) 347-3552 home office (540) 347-5906 fax Daran Lockhart, Agent (541) 513-4776 www.RideEMO.com Insurance services for equine & equine farm & liability & related products.

Kathryn A. Hall Attorney at Law PO Box 771, Hillsboro, OR 97123 (971) 404-5296; khall@pnwequinelaw.com www.pnwequinelaw.com A full-service equine law firm, licensed to practice in Oregon & Washington. Horse sales, leases, & breeding • Boarding, training & riding instruction • Risk assessment & management • Ownership & registration • Business entity formation, governance, taxation, & employment • Veterinary malpractice & negligence • Liability for horse injuries • Debt collection & creditors’ rights • Litigation & appeals • USEF, USHJA, USDF & OHJA member.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO

Mary Cornelius Photography

Serving the Pacific NW & beyond since 1980 Based in Portland, OR (503) 936-4503; mary@marycornelius.com www.marycornelius.com All things Equestrian Sport, portraiture, promotion, equestrian product & Fine Art Imager. Select competitive events. Movement & conformation specialist. Photo Sessions at your location. Accredited international photojournalist.

REAL ESTATE

INSURANCE

“Home Is Where The Hooves Are” Experience Driven Results Servicing OR and WA Equestrians

www.TBREGroup.com 503 862 9601 | 360 342 4033 Ryann Reinhofer, Owner|Principal Broker ryann@TBREGroup.com

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EQUESTRIAN SERVICES DIRECTORY REPAIRS AND BLANKET CLEANING

Barb’s Blankets Selling homes for horses and their people.

Heidi Pace Davalos (425) 870-3334 Raquel Davalos (425) 760-8600 Reilly Ochs (206) 914-5254

Serving Clark County, WA (360) 904-3617; (360) 882-1469 widbarb@msn.com; barbsblankets.com Washing, repairing, & waterproofing of horse blankets. Serving Clark County, WA. Free pick up & delivery at most barns. Quality service, reasonable rates.

Double D Blanket Cleaning & Mending

Hillsboro, OR (503) 781-3954; doubledblankets@gmail.com Pick up & drop off at your barn. 15% discount for volume orders (12+ blankets/sheets). Fast turn around.

Horsewears 25053 S Pike Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 www.horsewears.com (503) 632-1550; info@horsewears.com “Horsewears for what your horse wears” In continuous business since 1994. Horse blanket laundry & repair.

Pick up/delivery (minimums apply).

SADDLE SUPPLIERS AND FITTING

PacesetterPropertiesTeam.com

Schleese Saddlery Service Ltd. 34 Centennial Ave Holland Landing, ON L9N 1H2 800.225.2242 saddlesforwomen.com

At Schleese, we make infinitely adjustable saddles specifically for female riders and their horses to deliver maximum comfort, performance and prevent long-term damage. Custom designed for the physiology of women, riders will experience truly life changing comfort and responsiveness.

Our craftsmanship is world class and our superior fitting practices are unparalleled in the industry.

TACK AND TACK STORES

A Bit Less Consignment

Bend, OR 97701 (541) 323-3262 Facebook: A Bit Less 2,500 sf of gently used tack, clothing, stable supplies, blankets, boots, saddles, & horse related gear, English & Western.

Albion Saddles

Paula Helm www.HelmSaddles.com (425) 457-1105 I believe horse & rider can be comfortable in their saddle. Let my problem-solving skills & the full spectrum of Albion’s options achieve that for you.

Casey Franklin

Real Estate Broker | Licensed in Oregon Thoroughbred Real Estate Group casey@tbregroup.com Direct: 503.539.7709 Office: 503.862.9601 www.casey.tbregroup.com Residential | Acreage | Equestrian

Custom Saddlery

Anja Swenson (208) 841-5730 Based in Monroe, WA anja@mysaddle.com www.mysaddle.com Saddle fitting consultation, re-flocking, tree adjustments, billet straps replaced on most brands. All work done on-site. NW rep for Custom Saddlery. Dressage & Jumping models to test ride. “Simply the best dressage saddles on the market.”—Steffen Peters. Rep for NSC Saddles

Custom Saddlery Carlson & Associates Independent Insurance Advisors

2601 Jahn Ave NW Ste A1, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Stacy Berger (530) 409 3199 stacy@mysaddle.com www.mysaddlefitter.net Saddle fitting consultation, re-flocking, tree adjustments, billet replacements on most brands. All work done on-site. Oregon rep for Custom Saddlery.

Dressage & Jumping models to test ride.

Absolute Horse, Inc.

2221 NE 3rd St, Ste B Bend, OR 97701 (541) 388-3855 www.TheAbsoluteHorse.com The Absolute Horse has been dedicated to providing English and Western riding equipment, apparel, gifts and more to Central Oregon horse enthusiasts. By providing quality products and friendly, expert customer service The Absolute Horse has become Bend’s largest equestrian specialty store!

Check Our Deals of the Week Connect On Facebook @TheAbsoluteHorse

Lemke Saddle Services, Inc.

www.LemkeSaddle.com SDLsaddle.com 925-286-1434 Sheryl Lemke/SDL specializes in fitting New & Used saddles for all riders & horses since 1984. Exams, Reflocking, Consultation & Clinics around the USA.

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Kirsten Conrad or Amy Haugen (253) 292-2268 www.CarlsonAssociatesIns.com Serving the Pacific NW Community, we are a full-service insurance agency offering Commercial, Personal and Employee Benefits. We specialize in farm packages, equine mortality, major medical, surgical and equine liability for trainers, clubs, and associations.

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N2 Saddlery offers custom-fittted dressage saddles designed for a perfect fit.

Linda Poetsch Northwest Contact for custom fitting and purchase.

(503) 830-0337 Linda is located in Portland, OR

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EQUESTRIAN SERVICES DIRECTORY Gid-De-Up Boutique

5 11 North Main Street Phoenix, OR 97535 541-535-1588 giddeupbarkins@aol.com www.gid-de-up.com

Gallops Saddlery 17937 SW McEwan Rd. TIgard, OR 97224 (503) 639-6347 www.facebook.com/gallops www.gallopssaddlery.com Tack shop specializing in Eventing, Hunter/ Jumper & Dressage, with experts on-site for advice & custom saddle-fitting; UPS shipments daily.

Gid-De-Up Boutique is an English tack store located in the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon. We specialize in tack and apparel for Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Eventing, Pony Club and 4-H riders. Blankets, tack, apparel, boots, helmets, horse care, fly care, supplements, and so much more!

TRANSPORT & TRAILERS

Campf Transport, Inc. Jay Campf, PO Box 293, Canby, OR 97013 (503) 329 - 0412 (503) 651-1342 (Fax) campftransport@yahoo.com Local & Long Distance hauling. For show and pleasure, mares & foals. Small trailer or semi trailer.

One to Win Horse

Transportation Portland area

Olson’s Tack Shop

11408 NE 2nd Place Bellevue, WA 98004 Call or Text: (425) 454-9453 Email: info@olsonstack.com shop.olsonstack.com Olson’s is proud to be Bellevue’s oldest business and your premier resource for saddles, tack, boots, helmets, apparel, and more. Whether you’re taking a first lesson or are an experienced professional, their team would love to help find the perfect equipment for horse and rider. Specialists on staff for custom boots, saddles, apparel, and tack.

Please call for custom appointments.

(888) 663-3804 toll free (503) 703-7703 cell Give Your Horse the Ultimate Ride.

Extra care at no extra cost.

Long distance & local shows. Priority service on every horse. Layovers on long runs.

Over 20 years experience.

Referrals available.

VETERINARY AND EQUINE HEALTH

Columbia Equine Hospital 27841 SE Orient Dr Gresham, OR 97080 (503) 663-1515 24 Hrs www.columbiaequine.com Experienced, quality equine are in Portland & SW WA. We offer a full range of services including lameness evaluation, pre-purchase exams, state-of-the-art diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, acupuncture, reproduction, & preventative care.

Equine Sports Massage Therapy Services Rachel Pekala, E.S.M.T. Portland and Corvallis, OR 541-760-3747 Offering experienced, multi-modality equine massage services in the Portland tri-county and Corvallis/ Eugene areas. Serving all breeds and disciplines. Find us on Facebook by searching “Rachel Pekala, ESMT”.

Appointments can be scheduled via call or text.

Heart to Heart Healing Liza Burney, J.D. (503) 502-5186 www.heart-to-heart-healing.com In person & remote healing for you & your horse.

Experience the benefits of energy healing. Personal appointments support physical as well as mental/ emotional health for people and horses. Clinics & classes so you can learn to maintain your horse’s health & well-being, reduce stress, develop inner peace.

High Point Equine Massage Jennifer Lovell, certified LAMP 971 217 8131 www.highpointequinewellness.com Established 2014, now practicing in Washington as well as Oregon! Swedish and sports massage to help your horse feel their best. Clientele includes sport horses, performance horses, pleasure and trail horses, geriatrics, stallions, broodmares and babies.

References available upon request.

Holistic Natural Horsemanship Missy Wryn Info@MissyWryn.com (888) 406-7689

Missy’s Remote Holistic Horse Training teaches and supports you in training your horse yourself, saving you thousands of dollars. All you need is a smartphone or video recorder and access to the internet!

You can choose from two different packages to meet your needs.

Matrix Therapy Products Deborah Powell 503-632-7187 www.therapyproducts.net info@therapyproducts.net

Matrix Therapy Products is your source for therapy equipment. Best-Vet Microcurrent for locating soreness and injury recovery, Infrasound Qi Gong Massagers, VibraVM for COPD, Laser/LED Light Therapy,Thermotex Infrared Blanket, and more.

Courses available for bodyworkers and DIY therapy.

Free catalogs & e-mail newsletter sign-up upon request!

Northwest Veterinary Acupuncture

Megan Wickersham, DVM, CVA Mobile Services based out of Battle Ground, WA Serving SW Washington & NW Oregon (360) 666-9501; www.nwvetacupuncture.com Mobile equine veterinary acupuncture. Acupuncture can be used to ease pain, promote healing & allow your equine athlete perform to the best of its ability or lead a comfortable retirement.

ADVANCED LAMENESS THERAPIES AND DIAGNOSTICS PRP •IRAP•STEM CELL THERAPY•SHOCK WAVE THERAPY• DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY •DIGITAL ULTRASONAGRAPHY• REHABILITATION

541.689.0205 • www.deloeste.vet •Eugene, OR

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Oakhurst EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES

Providing Excellence in Diagnostics and Comprehensive Veterinary Care of the Equine Athlete for over 20 Years 18175 NE Hwy 240, Newberg, Oregon 97132

503-554-0227

Please visit us at www.oakhurstequine.com

Oregon Equine, Inc. Janine Wilson, DVM, CAC (503) 631-4100; www.orequine.com Ambulatory Practice Serving the Greater Portland Tri-County Area Dr. Wilson offers a personalized, experienced approach to diagnosis & treatment of your horse.

Her practice philosophy emphasizes client education, treatment options, & open communication while practicing evidence-based lameness, medicine, & chiropractic care. As a rider, Dr. Wilson understands the relationship between you & your equine partner & welcomes the opportunity to help you with your horse.

Pacific Crest Sporthorse Barb Crabbe, DVM Jennifer Posey, DVM 15056 S. Spangler Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 PO Box 526, Beavercreek, OR 97004 (503) 632-6336; www.pacificcrestsporthorse.com Veterinary care for the performance horse including lameness diagnostics & treatment, dentistry, preventative health plans & emergency care. We offer full reproductive services including breeding with fresh & frozen semen, foaling & limited boarding for broodmares & foals at our farm. Now offering acupuncture.

Warmblood horses for sale.

Peak Performance Equine

Sport Horse Veterinary Medicine Cierra Dedeker, DVM (503) 403-9617 Office/Appointments (503) 403-9617 Cell/Emergencies DrCierra@gmail.com Mobile equine veterinary practice specializing in sports medicine. Mobile digital radiology & ultrasound available. Everything your sport horse needs to perform at their peak! Leave your trailer unhitched & we will come to you. Practice area includes Yamhill, Washington & Clackamas counties in Oregon. Check out our website for more information: Peakperformanceequinepllc.com.

Pegasus Equine Rehabilitation 7620 260th Ave NE Redmond, WA 98053 (425) 898-1060 office www.pegasustrainingcenter.com State-of-the-art rehabilitation center for all breeds & disciplines. Featuring a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, swimming pool, underwater treadmill, eurocizers & more! Great for post surgery recovery, physical therapy & conditioning.

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Performance Horse Massage Therapy

The Wild Thread

Kristi L. Zimbelman, LMP, CCST, LAMP 14325 200th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98059 (425) 922-3919 www.performancehorsemassagetherapy.com Treatment tailored to the horse’s individual activity levels using deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release to decrease muscle pain, increase range of motion, decrease recovery time & promote overall well-being.

Essential Oils and Animal Communication Joanna Bornowski 503-765-6716 www.thewildthread.com Personalized sessions to support overall well-being, address behavioral issues and deepen connection between horse and rider. A natural approach to health for you and your horse. For all breeds and disciplines.

In person (barn calls and/or shows) and remote.

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital

West Winds Equine Massage

360-568-3111 Equine Care & 24/7 ER 11308 92nd St SE Snohomish, WA 98290 www.pilchuckvet.com; www.facebook.com/ pvhequine Founded in 1963, Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital offers comprehensive equine referral & ambulatory services, 24/7 emergency, & specialized care for the sport horse through the Equine Performance Sports Medicine Institute.

Sabina Pariser (206) 661 3263 Equine massage therapist that encourages an organic and intuitive therapeutic process with all of the horses in her care. Sabina specializes in a wide variety of modalities, including, myofascial release, stress point, and trigger point therapy.

Pioneer Veterinary Services, P.C. Medicine & Surgery of the Horse Since 1977 Steven M. Haugen, DVM (503) 648-6472 33845 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy Hillsboro, OR 97123 PioneerVet@att.net; www.pioneervetservices.com Equine ambulatory veterinary practice providing quality, personalized care & practices preventative medicine. We offer dentistry, pre-purchase exams, lameness exams, Cold Laser therapy for lameness, eye, tendon & suspensory problems.

Rocky Bay Equine Veterinary Services 12604 189th Avenue KPN, Gig Harbor, WA 98329 (253) 858-4529 www.rockybayequine.com Quality, compassionate veterinary care for the life of your animal companions.

Your trusted health care partners serving equine and small ruminant patients in Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula, Port Orchard, Belfair, Silverdale, Poulsbo.

S. Moore Training

Shelly Moore 33431 Nieblock Ln Creswell, OR 97426 (541) 895-3196; wisdomhorse@hotmail.com Offering outstanding personalized care and training for both you and your horse. New indoor arena. Clinics, consulting, bodywork, rehab, lay-up, training and lessons.

Systematic Mindful Teaching. TTouch, TTeam, Equine Touch, Horseoneship, Centered Riding, Bio-Scan/Light, Alpha-Sonic, Vitafloor.

Spinnaker Farm Equine Veterinary Clinic Heather J. Wenzell, DVM PO Box 3384, Lacey, WA 98509 (360) 584-3964 Ambulatory equine practice serving WA & OR. Performance dentistry, lameness, reproduction, preventative health care, & emergency services offered.

Comprehensive veterinary care for the performance equine utilizing power dentistry, digital radiography & ultrasound capabilities. See our website for specifics & experience: www.spinnakerfarmequine.com F ly i n g C h a n g e s

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WHERE TO FIND

FLYING CHANGES

HorsePlay

1531 NE 3rd St Bend, OR 97701 (541) 382-2341

OPPORTUNITY Absolute Horse, Inc. 2221 NE 3rd St, Ste 220 Bend, OR 97701 (541) 388-3855

Olson’s Tack Shop 11408 NE 2nd Place Bellevue, WA 99004 (425) 454-9453

The Bony Pony

2423 Old Hwy 99 South Rd Mt. Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 424-3500

Tack Room Too

201 Lee Street Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 357-4268

Gallops Saddlery17937 17937 SW McEwan Rd. TIgard, OR 97224 (503) 639-6347

Union Mills

14822 S. Union Mills Rd Mulino, OR 97042 (503) 829-2386

Gift Horse

13300 NE 175th St. Suite 4 Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 481-2900

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#MYHORSE: A Genuine Joe 16-Year-Old | AQHA

My Horse: A Genuine Joe (Joe)

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