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The Self-Employed Equestrian Running Your Freelance Business Profitably By Karen E. Baril
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In Your Words
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Collecting Thoughts
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Notes from Natalee
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Ask The Vet
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Letters to the Editor
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Real Estate Showcase
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Cover Story
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Marketplace
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Now You Know
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Stallion Paddock
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In Summary
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Advertisers Index
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Going Green
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Last Laugh
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In Your Words Q: With this warm weather, the mud is starting to pop up everywhere! How do you keep your horse and your barn clean during mud season? rsefeathers
Courtesy of Wild Ho
You can keep things clean in this season?!
We keep our horses in large pastures with run-in sheds so they can have shelter if they want it. The large pasture size also
-Marion Lent I use a soft toilet brush to take the mud off their feet.
Let the mud dry; then use a cactus
keeps the mud down due to a lower
- Cassie Phelps
impact on the ground.
A cactus cloth is gentle enough to use
- Kathy Trum-Searah Get a handle on mud issues once and for all! Use some sort of footing in paddocks and other high traffic areas such as
From our Staff
on the head and lower legs, and even
Create buffer strips of grass, trees
texture!
sensitive horses love its scratchy-soft
or shrubs to filter water from the
-Jaye Fisher
paddocks.
watering points and gates. The purpose for
Kelly Ballou
Keep a sheet on horses; keep long tails
Editor
braided and up so mud cannot cake in
the footing is to build up the area to keep horses up out of dirt and allow rainwater
the bottom; and, use a damp sponge/
to drain through. - Dominique Sala
cloth to break up the clumps of mud.
towel to clean legs as necessary. Not only do I keep my girl blanketed, but
- Nancy Johnson
also on the warm days, her legs get hosed. If Keeping up with the manure in
it’s too cold to hose, then her legs get wiped
paddocks, especially near the gate and
down on a daily basis.
where they get fed. Manure makes the
their legs off with warm water before
- Sarah Schmidt-Micola
mud so much worse. I also frequently
grooming. Then, I go home to dream of one day living in a mud-free world!
hose my horses’ legs after riding in
Keep a sheet on horses, clean and sweep
muddy weather and scrub them clean.
the barn daily, and clean horses daily when
- Molly Nelson
We keep blankets on ours and hose
- Kristine Ferguson Fox
they come inside. - Leanna Bellinger
I can’t be at the barn every day, so my
For next month…
methods are keeping a sheet on, keeping the tail braided and put up, and spraying
When I groom my horses, I use the Vetrolin®
legs with Cowboy Magic® when possible.
shine spray. It seems to repel the dirt and
I also pre-treat their legs to keep scratches
helps give them a shiny coat.
away. Scrape mud off when wet, unless it’s warm enough to hose legs. A soft, rubber curry works best for sensitive areas. - Judy Rozbicki
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Notes from Natalee A Fresh Look id you notice? We have a new, fresh look for spring! It
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jumper circuit for the wonderfully clever bios he writes each year
was time for an update and when better to unveil it than
for the New England Equitation Championships program, and
with our March issue? We know that your days are just as
we always enjoy running into him at shows and other events. I
busy (if not more so!) than ours. You are juggling families, careers,
believe many of you will find yourselves laughing as hard as we
housecleaning, cooking, relationships, hobbies and horses on a
did with the candid answers given by Sean Rogers. We hope to
daily basis. You want to keep on top of the latest developments in
bring an intriguing individual each month – junior, amateur or
horse health, news in your breed or discipline and more. Oh, and
professional – who is not only inspired by the horses in their lives,
sleep is necessary at some point, but when?
but inspires those around them as well. Of course, if you know
Our entire staff has been working diligently over the winter months to make the Equine Journal even better by delivering the same valuable content you have come to expect in an easy,
someone that is deserving of being featured in an upcoming issue, let us know! While we have burned the midnight oil on occasion to get
quick-to-read format. Thanks to all of our readers and advertisers
this first phase of our new look completed, it hasn’t stopped us
for your feedback and thoughtful suggestions; I think we have
from attending trade shows and banquets and hiding new horses
achieved just that.
in the barn (if my husband is reading this, I’m just kidding honey!).
So, if you hadn’t noticed until now, turn back to page
We are also completing our annual special edition, Dateline,
six where you will find the first of many new additions to our
a calendar of events. If you haven’t sent us your dates yet, get
pages. This month’s quote and photo are already pinned to the
them in. You can enter them yourself through our website, (www.
inspiration board in my office, and my hope is to one day walk
equinejournal.com, click Calendar, Submit an Event) or email
into your barn or office and see it there too. It’s obvious that
them to editorial@equinejournal.com. Last year’s edition had over
horses inspire each and every one of us. Our lively interactions
2,300 dates. Let us know about your clinic, trail ride or horse show
with you each day via phone, email and social networking proves
so this year’s edition can be an even more complete listing.
that over and over again. We hope to continue inspiring you through the pages of Equine Journal as well. Another highlight is our Collecting Thoughts column on page 90. As the kick-off to this column, we selected a person whose wit and determination have inspired us on many occasions. This individual is well-known throughout the hunter/
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Letters to the Editor The Slaughter Debate I don’t actually understand the assumption that reopening
rather than trust to luck by putting it on the auction merrygo-round, knowing that it’s not going to end up in a good
slaughter yards means that horsemeat will suddenly appear on
home because it has some problems that make it impossible
restaurant menus. We are a British family who moved here five
to place.
years ago, and we are appalled that horses that were no longer
Deryn Singleton
wanted, for whatever reason, had to face an appalling journey to
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slaughter yards in Mexico or Canada if their owners couldn’t find homes for them or afford to pay for euthanasia. That is not in any way helping horses and is a very poorly thought-out idea. Britain has slaughter yards within reasonable traveling distance of most people, but it is not a country that eats horsemeat. Yes, there are complaints on occasions about the way animals are handled, but on the whole, they are well policed by independent authorities, and I have heard of horses and ponies being treated far more harshly by people purporting to be experts in general handling and training situations. It’s a sad, but true, fact that there are currently too many animals for the demand; many are unhealthy or unmanageable; some are just not really well suited to anything that the average rider wants. There just aren’t enough charitable places out there to take them all – maybe it would be better if charities could actually raise money to help pay for sick animals to be euthanized when owners can’t afford it. Closing the slaughter yards hasn’t stopped millions of horses from being destroyed every year; it has just made their suffering far greater by forcing them on these horrific journeys with little or no control of what happens to them en route or on arrival. Whether they end up on a menu or not is irrelevant; what actually matters is that their final journey be made as easy, pain free and stress free as is absolutely possible. Responsible owners should be able to take their horses directly to a yard and be sure it is treated correctly
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Cover Story
Classic Equine Equipment “We go to great lengths to make sure our passion
Enhancing your equine experience is what Classic Equine Equipment is all about. For over 20 years, they have been creating beautifully styled barn components and earning a reputation as a leading producer of innovative and high-quality stalls and equipment. The company was started on the philosophy of manufacturing the best
for quality and love for horses shows in the details of
horse stalls available, and that belief still holds true today. All of Classic Equine’s
the products we produce,” says Christy Schulthess,
products are made to the customer’s specifications. With an extensive list of
Classic Equine’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “From
options, from style and size to finishes and accessories, customers can easily
stalls, flooring and accessories to custom entrance
make their barn an expression of themselves.
gates and even treadmills, Classic offers the widest product line in the industry.”
“All of Classic Equine’s products are manufactured at our 140,000 square foot facility located in Fredericktown, Missouri. This allows us to control quality while creating beautiful, safe and functional products,” explains Christy.
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Photos Courtesy of Charlie Kolarik, Populous Architect (Above) Classic Equine products are constructed from powder coated, pre-galvanized steel, providing the ultimate in rust protection. (Right) Classic Equine offers an extensive list of options, which allows customers to easily make their barn an expression of themselves.
Classic Equine’s product lines are expansive. The Integrity series stalls are the ultimate component system and fit most budgetary
In today’s economic times, consumers are looking for not only aesthetics, but also
requirements. Mix and match door, feed or
value. Christy emphasized this concept by stating, “At Classic, we understand that no
watering options to create your perfect stall.
longer can a company rest on its laurels – being the best simply isn’t good enough
Their fully-framed Legend series is versatile and
anymore. We must provide exceptional service, innovative products and demonstrate a
durable. At the other end of the spectrum are
marked value to our customers.”
the elegantly styled European stalls, with graceful
Value comes not only in the form of the final sales total, but also in the longevity
sweeping curves and brass accents. One of their
and safety of the products themselves. Classic Equine products are constructed from
newest product lines is the Kimberwick stall series.
pre-galvanized steel, which is then powder coated, providing the ultimate in rust
It exhibits similar styling to the elegant European
protection. All pieces are fully welded, solid-framed, and made with tubular steel, which
stalls, but at a fraction of the cost.
is a minimum of 14-gauge. This makes for a rigid frame that will not warp or break over
Outfit the exterior of your barn with prehung, fully-framed Dutch doors, windows, and loft
time and use. Stall and barn components come with a five-year limited warranty. Other examples of products that exhibit Classic value are our Tru-Step® individual
doors. Barn end doors are the ultimate final touch
aisle pavers and stall mats. The individual pavers offer the perfect solution for a safe,
for your barn’s exterior – from standard sliding
non-slip aisle and are made to stand up to years of hard use. Tru-Step stall mats reduce
glass tops to hinged and arched top double Dutch
bedding costs and provide cushioned comfort for the horses. The edges of the stall
doors, Classic Equine can do it!
mats are interlocking to prevent rolling or curling.
Classic Equine also offers top quality treadmills
Their pursuit of excellence has been duly noted and recognized, as for seven years
and free-run exercisers. “The FullStride Treadmill is
in a row, Classic Equine has received the Gold Key of Excellence. Sharon Thatcher, of
the official treadmill of the United States Equestrian
Rural Builder magazine, explains, “The Gold Key of Excellence is the gold standard of
Federation. After extensive research of treadmill
the rural builder industry. Businesses that receive it, earn it. They earn it through good
technology, we developed a treadmill that stands
service and good products that have taken years of dedication to build. The award is
up to daily use and provides a safe environment for
most significant because the winners are nominated by customers, speaking volumes
the horse. Farriers and veterinarians alike can utilize
for how seriously these companies take their products and better yet, the people who
an on-farm treadmill, as the treadmill provides a
use them.”
consistent speed and surface and allows evaluation from any angle,” she adds.
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Now You Know Fun trivia and interesting facts about everything horses
1
The number one horse name of
460,000 The number of full-time jobs that are directly provided by the equine industry.
2011 was “Buddy.” The Top 10 List was drawn from the more than 50,000 horses that are fed their supplements
and “Beau.” Standouts not making the
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Top 10 List for 2011, but deserving
The age of the oldest Olympic
recognition for their uniqueness are
rider, Arthur von Pongracz of Austria.
“Terrorizer,” “Sweet Cornflake,” and “Divas
He competed in the 1924, 1928 and
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1936 Summer Olympics in dressage.
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The Austrian team placed fourth at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, when von Pongracz was 72.
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The number of years Breyer Animal
Creations® has been holding their annual BreyerFest® Festival. Don’t miss their 23rd-year festival, which will be held July 20-22 at the Kentucky Horse Park. This year’s festival will be in honor of the London Olympics and will celebrate everything we love about horses and Britain! From Will and Kate to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, to tea, tweed and Tatler, and to Harry Potter and everything in between, BreyerFest British Invasion will be a
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fun frolic for all ages! Tickets are on sale now at www.BreyerHorses.com.
The average number of minutes it takes to answer 42 questions in
10 categories about your farm and rate your individual bio-security risk. Possible scores include: green for go (keep doing what you’re doing), yellow for caution (consider improvements), and red for stop (reassess to reduce serious risk). This interactive tool is an educational resource of Equine Guelph (University of Guelph), developed in collaboration with Colorado State University and sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation and Vétoquinol Canada Inc. Go to www.equineguelph.ca/Tools/biosecurity_2011.php to see how you score.
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A Spoonful of Sugar Does your horse hate taking medication in pill form? Try mixing your horse’s crushed medication with maple syrup, molasses, crushed peppermint candies, yogurt, applesauce or carrot baby food. If he still refuses, mix the crushed pills with a small amount of water to make a paste and use a clean syringe to administer it like you would a paste wormer. The paste can also be flavored with a sweet
Photo of the Month
In Summary
syrup or puree. Jane Bartosik sent in this photo of her horse, Sug an Twist, out of Dun it with a Twist. Jane says, “Twister is a four-year-old Quarter Horse that I bought in Arizona last summer while on a business trip. I decided to take advantage of being out west to just “look” at some nice horses, and next thing I know, he’s being shipped to his new home in Connecticut! “Now, at almost 60, I’m working with a trainer, learning reining and am hoping to show in Green Reiner this spring after 30+ years of just pleasure riding. He’s the nicest, sweetest, coolest horse I’ve ever known, and I’ve known a
Cushing’s Research
few in my lifetime of being around horses.”
Cushing’s disease is considered one of the most
University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary
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Dun/Buckskin
Cushing’s disease will become unnecessary.
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The ultimate goal of the research is to develop a onetime treatment for the disease so daily medications for
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veterinarians about the survey.
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Clinical Sciences, is urging horse owners to inform their
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Dr. James Carmalt, an equine surgeon and associate professor in the WCVM’s Department of Large Animal
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for the next six months.
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No Wrong Color
which was launched in January 2012, is available at
To be a part of our Facebook page.
Percentage of Readers
international equine practitioners. The online survey,
color was. Here are your answers. polls, “like” us on our
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Medicine (WCVM) are addressing through a survey of
We asked what your favorite horse
Palomino
It’s one of the questions that researchers at the
Color Preference
Chestnut
just how common is the disease internationally?
Paint/Pinto
commonly-diagnosed endocrine disorders of horses. But,
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In Summary Real-Time Stall Design Lucas Equine Equipment, Inc. of Cynthiana, Kentucky, recently launched an advanced web application where users can configure their own custom horse stalls in real time. The Lucas Equine StallBuilder™ offers hundreds of custom combinations of designs, colors, features, and upgrades, giving users the ability to select the exact elements they want. The Lucas Equine StallBuilder can be accessed by visiting www.LucasEquine.com and clicking on StallBuilder.
Top Shows of 2011 The North American Riders Group (NARG), recently ranked the top 25 North American
One of 23 Para-Dressage riders from 23 nations have qualified
horse shows of 2011. The top five ranked shows
to take part in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The
in order were Spruce Meadow (Alberta, Canada),
qualification process, which began in October 2010, finished
Thunderbird Equestrian Show Park (British
on January 31, 2012. The USA is one of the 23 nations that
Columbia, Canada), the Alltech National Horse
qualified. A total of 78 Para-Equestrian riders will be battling it
Show (KY), the Devon Horse Show (PA), and the
out for the 11 sets of medals available in Greenwich Park over
Hampton Classic (NY).
six days from August 30 to September 4.
The complete list can be found at narg.org.
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Going Green By Equine Facility Architect, Ellen Whittemore
Vermicomposting: Worms Helping with Manure Management Composting on site seems like a good green approach to manure management, but with so much to do and with limited funds, the question is: How do you do this and is it worth it? Nik Beisert, of Earthworm™ Soil Company
can be readily processed by plants,
partially pre-composted manure and
(www.earthwormsoil.com),
which improves their rate and quality of
bedding (fresh manure will get too hot)
growth, and the mucous produced in
is set on a screen with the worms. When
the process helps to retain nutrients and
ready to harvest, a crank is turned on
prevent them from being washed away.
the side of the drum, causing the final
would like to show you how to do this and convince you that it is well worth it.
The Beauty of Creepy, Crawly, Slimy Things Nik’s company specializes in vermicomposting, a simple process
Nik’s company works with a
product to be sifted to the bottom of
manufacturer to build the ideal unit for
the barrel. Don’t worry; no worms are
each client based on budget and needs,
hurt in the process as they migrate to
and will set up the equipment on site,
the top. The finished material can then
provide training for basic daily operation,
be removed through an access door.
and provide ongoing maintenance and
For a horse farm, Nik recommends
support. The company will even retail
units that are larger and use electric
the final product for you so you can
winches to harvest the material for
actually turn a profit.
efficiency. A single 5’x8’ unit is enough
in which worms consume organic
for one to two horses and costs
material, digest it and excrete a kind
A Visit with Nik and His Worms
of “super” compost or vermicompost
I visited with Nik in Hamilton,
approximately $4,500 ($5,000 including the worms) installed. While this may
that is extremely rich in nutrients and
Massachusetts, where he has a
seem like a lot of money, keep in mind
microorganisms and has been found
prototype set up. The system consists
that you can take care of all of your
to be superior to typical compost. It
of three large plastic drums into which
manure this way and end up with a
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Going Green Continued
valuable fertilizer that you can use on
a huge environmental step forward
your property or sell to offset the initial
and can add significant value to an
cost of the equipment, usually in one to
organization’s brand. This is something
three years.
that Nik feels is priceless.
“Closing the Loop”
vermicomposting, Nik recommends
For more information on According to Nik, “Vermicomposting
http://equineextension.colostate.edu/
on site can be rewarding from many
files/articles/Vermicomposting.pdf.
perspectives.” It is not just that you can generate
I would love to feature
cash from waste products to offset
YOUR green ideas and projects.
fertilizer and soil amendment costs,
Contact Ellen Whittemore at
or the cost of the equipment, but the processing of all waste on site into a valuable asset that is used on site is
ellenmwhittemore@yahoo.com Vermicomposting, composting with worms, produces a compost rich in nutrients.
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Running Your Freelance Business Profitably By Karen E. Baril
The best part of being self-employed is answering only to yourself, but that also means you’re the chief cook and bottlewasher. The danger in choosing to do what you love for a living is failing to separate “hobby” from “business.” But the good news is, you really can make money doing what you love. Staying organized and being realistic about your profitability are keys that will keep you in business for the long haul. Photo: Carien Schippers equinejournal.com ❙ March 2012 37
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Be sure to keep business and personal records separate. If you are ever audited by the IRS this is one of the nine factors they use to determine whether you are a business or hobby.
Create a Marketing Plan “I know a lot of people don’t want to create a marketing plan because it’s not all that much fun, but marketing is the single, largest issue entrepreneurs and small businesses deal with throughout the life of their businesses,” says Lisa Derby Oden, owner of Blue Ribbon Consulting (www.blueribbonconsulting.com) and author of Growing Your Horse Business and Bang for Your Buck: Making $ense of Marketing for Your Horse Business. To create a marketing plan, identify a few key components. What
Establish your business as a separate entity, a corporation, an LLC, or a legal partnership, and register your business name with your state offices. Lisa
type of service or product are you offering? Who is your target market?
recommends establishing a good relationship with an
Where is your target market located? Establish both long- and short-term
attorney. “He or she can help you protect your personal
goals for your business, research the competition, and decide on pricing
assets now and down the road,” says Lisa. “Although
and other factors like travel expenses if they apply. Make sure you are as
there are online services that can help you establish your
specific as you can be in every aspect of your marketing plan.
business entity, I like the individual consulting that an
“Giving thought to the plan, doing the research, and getting it down on paper give insight into areas not previously considered or known,” says
attorney provides for me.” There is a fee associated with registration that
Lisa. “Just by creating a plan, you can make better and more informed
varies depending on where you live. “In New Hampshire,”
decisions about your business.”
says Lisa, “the fee starts at $50. If you don’t register
Once you’ve created a plan, follow it, and track your results so you
your business name and down the road you discover
know what is working for you and what isn’t. This allows you to improve
someone else is registered under the same name as
on the plan and use your marketing resources to your best advantage.
yours, you’ll have to change your name and all your marketing. That will get expensive!”
Keep Business and Personal Records Separate “If you’re ever audited by the IRS,” says Lisa, “this is one of the nine factors they use to determine whether you’re a business or hobby.”
“Once you have your name established, set up a checking account in your business name, separate from your personal account,” says Lisa. “All your business income and bills should be paid through this account.”
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Be creative when it comes to reducing expenses. If you travel a lot choose a vehicle that offers good mileage, and schedule appointments in the same area all on one day or offer group services.
income and expenses. Save all your receipts, track your mileage, and meet with a tax professional to help you best understand the tax code and to keep yourself on the up-and-up.”
Stick to a Budget Every business owner needs a plan for handling cash, whether it’s coming in or going out. “A good thing about a budget,” says Lisa, “is that it forces you to look at what you need versus what you want.” Ask yourself how you’ll finance the most important elements of
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Lisa advises taking advantage of situations where lots of horse people gather in one place, including clinics and horse competitions.
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Use the Web “If you don’t have a web presence now, well, you’re crazy,” says Lisa. “ It’s true; there are some (very few!) horse businesses that don’t
means as it relates to your business. “If you’re an instructor, do you require hard hats, proper footwear, and vests?” “In this day and age,” says Lisa, “you should think in terms of
need a web presence. Perhaps farriers are a good example, but the
when you might be sued, not if you might be sued.” Lisa uses the
thing to remember is that whether you’re computer savvy or not,
metaphor of an onion with its variety of layers. “One layer separates
your customers probably are. The good news is, you don’t need to be
your business from your personal assets, another protects your
an Internet guru to have a web presence.”
business from liability.”
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related businesses. Ask dozens of questions until you thoroughly
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“Social media has introduced another element to marketing,” says Lisa. But, she cautions business owners and freelancers to be conscious of the drawbacks. “Lots of people think [social media] doesn’t cost anything, but
to brush off a question. If that happens, it’s probably time to find another agent and possibly another company. “In addition,” says Lisa, “make sure you have all the proper contracts and release forms in place. You might get these online,
it does. Social media costs you time, so you need to monitor this and
but have your attorney review them to make sure they’re relevant to
determine if you’re spending the right amount of time based on your
your state’s laws. You’ll learn the nuances of how they apply to your
business goals.”
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Choose your web provider carefully. Don’t skimp on
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cluttered with advertisements, disorganized, or hard to
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Create a great first impression. Be sure your home
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send it to all your customers via one link. Include specials,
why customers should choose your product or service. In
coupons, and the latest happenings.
other words, “Why are you so special?” Now is no time to
Maintain a blog. A blog gives customers a reason to
be modest. You can also include an About Us page that
visit your site. If every time they come, something is a little
includes more in-depth information on your history
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Bad Weather Trailering Tips We can’t control the weather, but we can control how prepared we can be for changing conditions that might surprise us while trailering our horses. Hauling a trailer adds a whole new dimension of danger when snow, ice, wind, or even rain enter the picture and make driving treacherous.
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez, a horse-rescue expert who wrote the book, Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, and is a world-renowned trainer of equine rescue personnel along with Tomas Gimenez, D.M.V., reports, “We commonly drive across the country with our horses and llama for the TLAER training events. In the 120,000 miles that we have logged in 15 years of doing that, we have minimized our exposure to these
If you’ve ever wondered what to do if bad weather strikes while
situations by closely monitoring the weather stations,
you’re pulling that precious cargo back there in your trailer, it may
weather.com, and of course, we have a NOAA radio
be comforting to learn there are highly experienced people who
too. Sometimes, we had to wait while a wild weather
have sage advice on how to handle such situations. They can’t stress
system came through, or, we changed our course or
enough that it’s important to be fully prepared, no matter whether the
plans to get going ahead of the system.”
trip is short or long distance, on a perfect day, or, perhaps when the worst conditions are predicted and an evacuation is necessary.
Having a “shelter-in-place” plan for long trips can make all the difference by allowing you to wait out a storm or bad conditions in a more comfortable
Tune in Early to Weather Forecasts “Generally – trailers should not be driven in icy/snowy conditions if it can be avoided,” says Dr. Rebecca Gimenez of Technical Large
situation. Plan ahead for potential stopovers where you can seek shelter and possibly even safely unload your horses at a barn or sheltered paddock along the way.
Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER), based in Georgia. “The issues are just compounded for you, and the safety of your horses can be too easily compromised if you have a wreck; then, you will have to wait a lot longer to get assistance.” By closely monitoring weather reports before departure and
Trailer Preparation Before transporting horses in any kind of weather, be sure to have done everything possible to have your trailer in its optimum condition and configuration.
while on the road, drivers may avoid putting themselves and their
Now, that may seem obvious on one hand, but on the
horses in danger.
other, are you really ready to face the elements?
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A properly hitched weight distribution system with safety chains crossed underneath. The breakaway cable is attached properly to the main part of the hitch, not the slide out ball mount.
“The more attention that is paid to hooking up properly will pay off
• Go one step further and “add more reflective strips to the
when the situation gets dicey. Weaknesses in the system will become
sides and back of your trailer – so that you can be seen. Most
more apparent in an emergency and will make the difference between
trailers do not have enough reflective material on them, and
having an inconvenient problem or a tragedy,” says Neva Kittrell Scheve,
the lights are notorious for failing,” Dr. Gimenez says.
of EquiSpirit Trailers in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Along with
• Be sure the trailer brakes are properly adjusted and
her husband, Tom, Neva designs trailers, gives clinics, writes articles,
synchronized so that they come on just ahead of the tow
and has co-authored three books, including Equine Emergencies On The
vehicle brakes.
Road, with Jim Hamilton, D.V.M. Ms. Scheve and Dr. Gimenez offer these basic but oh-so-important safety inspection tips: • All tires on both the tow vehicle and the trailer should have good tread and be inflated to the manufacturer’s specifications. • Always have a spare tire for truck and trailer ready to use; two spares are even better. • Keep your trailer in good working condition and adhere to a
• “Breakaway emergency brake batteries should be charged, and the brake cable needs to be attached to the tow vehicle. Safety chains should be crossed underneath, so if the coupler comes off, the chains will act as a cradle to keep the tongue from hitting the ground. And, last but certainly not least, the tow vehicle must be properly rated to tow the load,” says Ms. Scheve. • Plan on bringing enough hay, shavings, and water for a
maintenance schedule so it is safe for hauling at any time, all trailer
longer trip, as well as a possible layover, while waiting out a
lights are functioning, and the battery is charged.
storm or unforeseen circumstances.
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options for pulling off the road. Meanwhile: • Turn on the flashers on the truck and trailer to make your rig easier for other drivers to see when snow and rain affect visibility. • Drive slowly enough to be able to brake safely – leave plenty of
Scheve. She advises drivers to be vigilant and watch the trailer through the rear view mirrors to be sure it is not starting to sway or slide. “Trailers are a just a flat-sided box – they will turn over on their
distance between your front bumper and the vehicle in front of you
sides if driven in windy conditions over 35 mph. We see this in trailers
– usually six seconds or more.
going over bridges and mountain passes as well as in hurricanes – it
When it comes to skidding and sliding, “If all the brakes are
doesn’t take much to flip it over on the side. Horse people in South
adjusted properly, they definitely should ‘cooperate’ with the truck.
Florida are commonly aware of the issues and usually plan to “shelter
Sometimes, however, the trailer could slide in slippery conditions and
in place� if they cannot evacuate early – because they know that they cannot get out with traffic before the winds get too high,� says Dr. Gimenez. “Do not park under the underpasses and take shelter under
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Evacuating Your Horse
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Your trailer should be able to be seen in the daytime easily if it is stopped on the side of the road or if you are driving in low visibility conditions. This trailer has plenty of reflective to attract notice.
This is the same trailer at night – notice that only the reflective is easy to see. The rest of the trailer disappears. If your lights are not working (a common occurrence in horse trailers) then you cannot be seen on the side of the road.
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Moving horses out of the path of an oncoming hurricane or other natural disaster is not a simple task, but thanks to a nearly nationwide effort to establish evacuation plans and sheltering, there are some procedures in place. “After Hurricane Katrina, everything changed,” says Dr. Charlotte Krugler, Emergency Preparedness Veterinarian at Clemson University in South Carolina. South Carolina, with a large equine population, is no stranger to hurricanes. “The main thing I would tell you is to get out early,” Dr. Krugler says. There are different levels of evacuation, with mandatory being the closest to impact. Don’t wait that long. In the “quagmire of traffic,” a trip that normally takes two hours could take 20 hours, she warns. Working with Dr. Krugler and others in the state, Marsha Hewitt, at the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, has identified numerous barns and facilities along the evacuation routes where horses can be sheltered away from the coast and typical hurricane paths. Ms. Hewitt says their plan is patterned after one of the best, in Ontario County, NY. Thankfully, SCDA lists these locations on their website (agriculture.sc.gov/ equineevacuationsites). However, Hewitt stresses that the owner is totally responsible for the evacuation of the horse, and Dr. Krugler says that although FEMA policies have changed for evacuation of household pets (with the Pet Evacuation Transportation Standards or PETS Act of 2006), horse owners are basically on their own both logistically and financially. Some things to take into consideration should evacuation be necessary include: • Have a plan well in advance – identify two or three barns or facilities that are ready to take your horses, and make arrangements early. Have contact information, cell phone numbers, and directions printed out. Many racetrack barns are empty offseason and are part of this network, as are fairgrounds. • Make sure your horses know how to load onto a trailer. During an emergency is not the time to teach them. • Have all your paperwork with you, including Coggins and a current health certificate. Be up to date on vaccinations. “Persons evacuating to another state need to be aware of the entry requirements and have their paperwork in order. Many times the destination state will waive entry requirements for evacuations, but that is not a guarantee. It is up to the individual
governors and/or state veterinarians to change regulations in times of emergency,” says Dr. Brigid Elchos, Deputy State Veterinarian in Mississippi, another state devastated by hurricanes. • Bring ample hay, water, feed, and shavings to last for a few days at least. While extension offices, barns, and horse people all rally to get supplies to those in need, there are no guarantees. Bring all the halters and lead ropes, bandages, medications, and supplies you would normally take for an “away” horse show, and more. • While in the trailer, the horses need good air flow and air quality. In the event they are stuck on the trailer for hours, allow them to lower their heads to eat, do not keep them attached to trailer ties through the long ride. Give them water and hay. • When you arrive at a safe shelter, consider how to offload your horses in a strange environment so they do not panic and get loose. An enclosed area is best. • “Once at the barn, establish good bio-security habits,” as recommended by Dr. Adam Eichelberger, Field and Extension Veterinarian for the South Carolina State Veterinarian’s office says, noting that horse people are notorious for not taking this seriously. Don’t let your horses intermingle with others. “Keep a perimeter away from other horses – nose-to-nose touching is a primary route of disease. They could be exposed to just about anything. Wash your hands between touching other horses. Do not use a common water trough or a common hose. Bring your own buckets, feed pails and disinfectants, first aid kit, and supplies for your animals,” he advises. Do not share equipment, but if you do, be prepared to disinfect anything that comes into contact with others’ horses. Of current concern is Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), which can be reduced by vaccinating and implementing basic bio-security precautions. If you have to shelter your horses somewhere, do not assume the property owners are there to take care of you and your horses. Everyone rallies together in emergencies, but don’t take advantage and do take responsibility for your own horses. Make sure your horse has identification. Bring all your papers, photos of yourself with your horse, and then put a halter tag on the horse or, better yet, get microchip identification implanted in the horse. You may have to prioritize which horses can go if you don’t have room for them all. In that case, be prepared for leaving them with ample hay and water, and determine the best way for them to ride out the storm – in the barn, or in a paddock. It is important to note that automatic waterers do not function when the power is off, and, that dehydration is a leading cause of death after a disaster. Therefore, do not leave horses locked in stalls. Put identification on all horses that must be left behind (mane tag, halter tag, microchip, leg tag), or write your phone number in livestock paint on their side. Make a very visible sign for your barn with your contact information, number of horses, identification of each horse and any special needs or precautions, and your planned destination. So much was learned after Katrina hit the New Orleans area. Nearly 400 horses were successfully rescued with the help of many volunteers and the facility at Louisiana State University. The chaos and destruction were horrifying, and by getting out early, you won’t have to experience it yourself. Locate your local agencies now if you’ve ever wondered, “What if I had to evacuate my horse?” Find out where to go and what to do. Be prepared, even if you don’t own a trailer. Dr. Rebecca Gimenez, of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, says one veterinarian in the Daytona area of Florida has a group of clients that band together to order a commercial van to deliver their horses to a safe, pre-coordinated evacuation site. With an evacuation network in place, everyone can come out of the event safely.
prepare for),” says Dr. Gimenez. In many cases, people already have issues with unloading and trying to reload their horses safely, issues that are exacerbated in bad conditions. Horses typically feel safer on the trailer. You can add more shavings under them if the horses have to stand for many more hours than a normal trip would take. Keep them eating hay and drinking water – hay releases endorphins in the horse’s brain and will help keep a nervous horse busy or calmer. Dr. Adam Eichelberger, a Field and Extension Veterinarian for the South Carolina State Veterinarian’s office at Clemson University, has much experience with planning for horses being evacuated due to weather disasters and says that a horse can reasonably stay on a trailer for 6-10 hours. The duration of time spent trailering is dependent on the situation and emergency. Trailering during an evacuation can be stressful to the horse and owner. Planning ahead will considerably reduce the stress if you know your route, determine your destination, and made the decision to leave early enough to avoid evacuation traffic. Water is a critical element for your horse’s well-being; make sure you bring water with you or know places on your route where you can access water. Dr. Eichelberger offers another important trailering tip. He says, “Good ventilation is essential. Horses produce a lot of body heat through their metabolism.” Resist the urge to close the windows in the trailer in cold weather. Horses are better off unblanketed or, if they are clipped show horses, lightly blanketed. Ideally, by planning ahead and keeping informed of weather conditions, you’ll know when it’s time to pull off the road. “Of course, if you have a backup barn to let the horses get out of the trailer, that is great! Make plans with some of the online emergency hurricane sheltering and overnight boarding websites,” says Dr. Gimenez. equinejournal.com ❙ March 2012 57
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There are no absolutes when it comes to deciding what you can’t live without in a barn. Once you get past structure and quality, it’s very individual.
By Karen E. Baril
The Savvy Barn Builder: Saving Money Without Compromising Quality
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building must be structurally sound, offer good ventilation,
make a list of what they absolutely need. We all love the
adequate lighting, and other necessities like electricity, water,
look of polished pine ceilings, but those luxuries can
storage, and anything else that keeps the drudge out of
eat up a lot of the budget. So first, make a list of what
horsekeeping. All of that can cost a bit, but with careful planning
you absolutely cannot live without. Get quotes on the
and finding the right barn builder, you can save money without
necessities and then add luxuries if you can afford them.
compromising quality. We asked Dave Zublin, owner and
It’s so much easier mentally to add things instead of
designer of Old Town Barns in Pawling, New York, for his advice
having to take things away.
ur goal in building a barn is to provide safe and comfortable housing for our horses, but we also dream of a place that’s fun for us to hang out in as well. The
on budgeting our dream barn.
“Another opportunity for savings is to research your state’s agricultural rules. Some properties qualify
Plan Well Good planning is critical in any endeavor, but perhaps more
as agriculturally-exempt from property taxes. This can save customers a lot of money. I recommend people get
so when it comes to building a barn. Let’s face it; you’ll probably
quotes from builders first and then ask them to remove
only build one barn in your lifetime. Getting it right is important.
the sales tax on building materials. That could make for
Before you talk to your builder, choose the barn site and get
some substantial savings.”
it approved with zoning. Setbacks from wetlands, property lines, roads and driveways impact where you can build. Things like drainage, prevailing winds, sunlight, vehicle access, and future
Choose a Builder Zublin recommends getting quotes from a variety
expansion will all factor into site placement. Try to imagine
of builders and researching their completed projects.
all the activities that take place in and around a barn as well.
“Do the legwork,” says Zublin. “You don’t want to go for
Easy access for hay delivery and manure removal are essential.
the lowest bidder. Good builders usually have enough
Proximity to utilities should also be considered.
work. They don’t have to bid low just to get a job. You
Once you know where you can put your barn, the fun begins – planning the details. “When planning a barn,” says Zublin, “I tell customers to
won’t know what kind of work the builder does until you see it in person. Visit his barns. Make sure you know what quality means when it comes to construction, and
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Planning is the most important step when building a barn. It helps to ensure a barn you are happy with.
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Luxury or Necessity? “One person’s luxury is another person’s necessity,” Zublin points out. “If you own a show barn and your business is selling horses, you might need that beautifully-polished pine ceiling that looks like it has been on a yacht for 20 years. I had one customer who wanted a flat ceiling in the riding arena because it gave the illusion that his sale horses were jumping even higher. Likewise, if you’re going to run a boarding facility, a climate-controlled tack room might be an absolute must. I find there are no absolutes when it comes to deciding what you can’t live without. Once you get past structure and quality, it’s very individual.”
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Don’t skimp on safety. Electricity is a necessity in all barns.
“One place I wouldn’t compromise,” says Zublin, “is on the
Installing outlets outside every stall allows you to run fans and
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heated buckets safely. Vow never to use an extension cord in
and out that won’t rust or wear over time. It costs you more to
your barn. Choose horse-safe lights (in metal cages) for overhead
replace hardware than it does to buy quality in the first place.”
lighting in the stalls.
Tack rooms can be as simple or as lavish as you wish, and
Consider adding a hot-water-on-demand unit that can run
they’re a fairly easy project for the average do-it-yourselfer to
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finish. If you plan on spending a lot of time in the tack room, you
and give a lot of bang for the buck. Hot water in the barn…now,
might want to add heat, but it’s not necessary. Installing windows
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By Susan Winslow
Making Life Easier
Innovations that help make life with horses a little bit simpler.
horse’s temperature in a dark stall? At one time or another, we’ve all
H
Many of our innovative designs originate from suggestions,
muttered those famous words: “There’s got to be a better way.” Most
requests or ideas that come from horse owners and
of us just grouse, then deal with the aggravation and move on. But, to
farmers. When customers come to us and tell us about
the few who are gifted with creativity and ingenuity, those words are
something we can do better, or a particular issue they
the nexus of invention. From large equipment like the round pen or
have on their farm that they need a remedy for, we
state of the art tractors, to clever gadgets like a lighted baseball cap,
take it seriously.”
ow many times have horse owners wrestled with the large and small frustrations of equine management, whether it’s a weed-filled riding ring, a frozen water tub or taking a
there are always new products on the market that can make life easier, giving us more time to enjoy the animals and sport we love.
One of the most popular John Deere products was created and refined with the specific needs of the horse owner in mind. The Advantage Series of tractors, which includes the 3032E and 3038E, has been designed to serve
Horsepower Malcolm “Mac” McPhail is the road sales representative for
small to mid-sized farms. He says, “These tractors have a
James R. Rosencrantz and Son, a John Deere Dealership in Kensington
simple, safe and easy-to-use design that’s very basic, with
and Derry, New Hampshire. He is an expert on farm equipment and
innovations that are tailored to horse farms. The size of
the products offered by the Deere company. He says, “John Deere
these tractors makes them easy to maneuver, whether it’s
has many products that make farm work easier and safer, and the
moving a manure pile or hauling a dumping trailer down a
company is always striving to bring new ideas to the marketplace.
barn aisle for stall cleaning.” This series of tractors has a bolt-on loader for a round bale carrier and a wide variety of attachments that make
Greystone America will be releasing an attachment to the Paddock Vac that will vacuum up manure simply by driving over it, rather than using the extendable hose.
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Photo Courtesy of Ramm Horse Fencing and Stalls
High Impact Fencing by Ramm Horse Fencing and Stalls has a lifetime warranty and is easy enough to install yourself.
them a multi-use chameleon around the farm. John Deere
spreader, post hole digger, or rotary cutter, also known as a
offers many options that run off the tractor’s PTO (Power
brush hog. Riata has designed several Frontier John Deere
Take Off ), such as a six-foot-wide snowblower, manure
products, including kits like the ripper/shredder that can break up the surface of a riding area, or different blades that can sculpt and drag a ring. These features adapt to vehicles with a three-point hitch, such as tractors or the signature John Deere Gator™.
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Simple and Safe A new innovation in fencing is High Impact Fencing by Ramm Horse Fencing and Stalls. Ramm is always looking for new products, many of which come from customer feedback. Debbie Disbow, Founder and President of Ramm, says, “We do not carry any product unless we have used it to see how it performs and lasts. High Impact Fencing is made for horse owners by horse owners! After listening to our customers’ needs for over 20 years, our latest 10-year tested flexible fencing is the only one with a lifetime warranty that is available today. This fence is unique because it lasts longer and installation is easier. Our installation video is an actual farm fence that is installed by a woman in her 50s! We wanted to show how women can also install this fence, which should give many horse owners encouragement when it comes to putting up fences.”
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Monroe, Washington, is a horse owner who knows her market because
manure, which is really important for horses on
she was a customer before becoming the North American Distributor
small acreage because it keeps the parasite and fly
for the innovative Paddock Vac and Maxi Vac. She says, “I brought
situations to a minimum.”
my horses home and, like many of us, I was constantly cleaning my
This spring, the company will be offering an
barn and paddocks with my pitchfork; and let me tell you, wrestling
attachment to the Paddock Vac or Maxi Vac that
a pitchfork through tall grass to pick out a paddock is no fun. Then,
will vacuum up manure simply by driving over it,
I found the Paddock Vac, and I loved it so much that when I heard they
rather than using the extendable hose.
needed a distributor, I jumped at the chance. Our products make farm maintenance so much easier and more fun.” The Paddock Vac holds the equivalent of four wheelbarrow loads
Warmer Water For those of us who dread spending long
of manure, while the Maxi Vac holds six. The vacuums run on a quiet
winter months chipping ice out of pasture troughs
Honda four-stroke engine, and they are designed to be towed behind
and worrying about our horse’s water intake, Pine
a lawn tractor or ATV while the operator uses the extendable hose
Ranch Products of Santa Clara, Utah, has come to
to vacuum up manure. The clever design also doubles as a barn vac
the rescue. Their BT Suntank is a solar powered,
for cobwebs or stalls, and Nikki reports that the Paddock Vac makes
freeze-free water trough that does not require
stall stripping a breeze for shavings or pelleted bedding. She says, “The
electricity. Depending on the size of the unit, these
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The ideal Friesian moves animatedly from the hind end, with lightness and large amounts of suspension. Friesians are eager to please and find pleasure in performing in front of a crowd.
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To the untrained eye, every Friesian looks similar…striking black coat, luxurious feather and an aura that captivates you. However, to those who know a thing or two about horses, it becomes apparent that well-built Friesians are more than just objects of beauty; they are powerful animals that are capable of competing in a multitude of venues. Let’s take a look at what makes these horses not only uniquely Friesian, but also wonderfully athletic.
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the horse to properly accept the bridle. The neck should be
The striking head of a Friesian should be relatively short, with a width that is proportional to the length of the head.
set high, and it is imperative that the lower neckline does not appear as a bulge between the throat and the chest.
Large eyes offset the comparably small ears that are held alert. Large nostrils and well-spread jawbones allow the horse to
Topline The appearance of an ideal Friesian’s topline should
breathe easily and efficiently.
appear smooth and strong. The neck should tie into well-
Neck
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The head should blend seamlessly into a lightly arched neck. The neck should be well muscled and long enough for
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Movement The Friesian is now being used in various equestrian sports: show driving, combined driving, dressage, western and many more. For the horses to be suitable for a number of disciplines, it is essential that they are bred and trained with quality movement in mind. The gaits should be fluid, emphasized by the feathering on the lower legs. The walk should be straight and springy, with a good length of stride. The hindquarters should swing as they walk, with a generous overstep of the front feet. The trot should power off of the high quarter with elevation and suspension. It should appear light-footed, even though the horse is thrusting through with the hind end. The canter should be lively, with sufficient power coming from the hindquarters. Hock flexion is important at all three gaits.
Harmony The beautiful jet-black Friesian is complemented by full feathering, an impressive mane, and a thick, long tail. The body parts blend seamlessly together, creating not only a stunning picture, but also an impressive athlete. Friesians bring so many positive attributes to the table: stamina, an honest character, and eagerness to work. The Friesian is no longer just an amazing carriage horse…now the Friesian brings a sense of grace and wonder to many of the horse show arenas. ■
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By Jennifer Roberts
Tips for Harness Fit
Taking my morning jog in a pair of my toddler’s sneakers is hardly my idea of a good time. Sometimes, those last few minutes are hard enough…even in my properlyfitting running shoes! Asking your horse to perform at his best in equipment that is too large or too small can have a detrimental effect on his performance and desire to perform. Read this month’s 10 tips to ensure that your harness is properly sized and ready for action!
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What do you plan to do with your harness? Depending on your desire, you will be looking for your harness to perform in different ways. Buying a
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Your expectations for your harness should help you determine what your harness is made out of. Leather and synthetic materials are both popular
choices. Leather gives a classic look, yet requires much more upkeep than its synthetic counterpart. Synthetic materials are very strong with minimal care, yet some people believe the strength of synthetics to be a fault. Whatever material you choose, try to get the best quality harness for your investment; a poor-quality harness will most likely give you more headaches than pleasure.
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the collar when the horse is at rest. Be sure to check the fit of your horse’s collar as he becomes more toned, as his neck will change depending on his level of condition.
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When fitting your breast collar, look for one that is padded and wide enough to give support; it should lie above the horse’s point of shoulder and below the windpipe. A breast collar that is
too high will impair the horse’s ability to breathe, while one that is too low will restrict movement. Be sure that your back pad is balanced and set well behind the withers. It should have ample padding; look for clearance along the spine. The girth should be able to be tightened snugly,
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sufficient throatlatch. The noseband should lie two inches Give consideration to the type of hardware on your
below the cheekbone and should be able to be tightened.
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Watch for rubs on your horse’s face, as these are symptoms
polish; brass requires more work but gives a more
of an improperly fitting bridle.
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a harness. Traditionally, a collar is used for heavy
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for a team of horses, only the “wheelers” (horses closest to
hardware, make sure it is solid and not plated. Choosing between a collar and breast collar is an important decision in fitting and purchasing
collar is used for a variety of driving styles. A collar must be fit
Your breeching should have a total length that measures approximately stifle-to-stifle, with a “fist” of slack to compensate for the horse’s movement. Adjust the breeching so it is placed
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Collecting Thoughts Sean Rogers Age/Division: 43/Amateur Adults Trainer/Farm Affiliation: Woodridge Farm and Cookie DeSimone; Greg Prince; Alixe Schwartz and Sarah Summers
Best Piece of Riding Advice: In the amateur adult division, confidence is king. I think the WRF adults have been so successful over the years because they possess the same common ingredient…when they walk into the ring, they expect to ride well. Sometimes a/a riders go
Favorite Trainer: My own, of course! Although Cookie DeSimone has been
into it expecting the worst and hoping for the best, so as not to be disappointed if it doesn’t go well. Greg Prince and Cookie
my primary trainer for the past 10 years, one of my favorite perks
DeSimone advocate just the opposite: expect to be the winner,
at WRF is that we have a team of four trainers who share their
and if you’re not, you’ll be hungrier next time. For me, it has made
different perspectives: Cookie, Greg Prince, Alixe Schwartz and
all the difference.
Sarah Summers. It makes a difference when they say to me, “I believe in you.” Those are powerful words when you’re on deck
Why Do You Ride?
at an important horse show...it gives me that last minute jolt of
The most important reason is because horses are
determination. Plus, they’re more than trainers…they’re family
amazing...they fascinate me. Unlike us, they never chose the
to me.
sport and yet go about saving our lives on a regular basis... like when we come barreling out of the corner chasing that
Lucky Charm: My folks coming to the shows. I’m crazy about them.
Worst Fall: I’ve fallen off twice in the past 10 years, and while neither hurt physically, mistaking my horse for Pegasus in the second round of the NEEC one year was rather humbling. I remember it being convenient that the jump was near the in gate, because they were able to pretty much just roll me out of the ring so the next rider could go.
Guilty Pleasure: Stealing the cell phone of my bff and stablemate, Melissa Welch, and sending inappropriate text messages to people from it (and she NEVER accepted my apologies afterward – some friend she is!).
When I’m Not Riding, I Like To: Compete in triathlons, lake races and mud runs with my friend, Georgina Coolidge! We both gravitate toward challenges.
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distance we thought we saw, but turned out to be just a shadow or a pigeon or something.
Pro Questions
Dressage Clare Long, Clarity Dressage Q: What are some tips you can give me on how to ride a focused dressage test on a green horse?
homework and you visit other barns regularly to remove the scary or overly excitable element, and you have hauled in to this show facility often
A: Riding a focused dressage test on a
enough before the competi-
green or inexperienced horse can be quite a
tion day, and that you and your
challenge (as I’m sure you can testify to!).
horse are relaxed there, then
The first and, in my opinion, most important thing is to bring your horse to the competition facility as least once before the
you have conquered the hardest part – relaxation. Try to resist the urge to
actual show day. This is the session to relax
haul in to the show with a
your horse and to acclimate it to not only
“buddy” horse to keep your
being off its property and in unfamiliar sur-
horse company. One of the
roundings in general, but to this show facil-
hardest things at a competition
ity in particular.
is having your horse screaming
I have found that having a horse that
for and totally distracted by its
is accustomed to being in new places, and
“friend” when you are trying to
is able to be relaxed in new places, is the
ride a test. I have known many
key to having a good competition horse
a rider that has had to have a
and riding a focused and relaxed dressage
helper hold her horse’s buddy
test. Make hauling out to new places a fun
by the arena that she and her
and entertaining experience. Resist the
horse are schooling or showing
temptation to go to an unfamiliar barn
in just to keep them calm and focused. This
and go to work. Try to make your “field trip”
dependency, or attachment, is not recom-
an enjoyable experience for your horse.
mended and is better not to be formed. In
Relax, and take your time. Lead your horse
the short-run, it makes handling your horse
around the facility, wandering, checking
off the property easier, but in the long-run,
things out. Then, maybe longe it to get rid
it can be quite a nightmare.
of the jitters. Then, take a “trail” ride around,
Other tips that I have to riding a fo-
entering all the arenas. I recommend not
cused dressage test, now that you know
always working your horse every time you
that your horse is comfortable in new sur-
go to a new place. Sometimes, just make it
roundings and at this particular show facil-
like a controlled outing. Other times, when
ity, include trying to stick as close as pos-
your horse is relaxed, do some schooling. In
sible to your regular routine. If possible, haul
my opinion, if you and your horse can ride
your horse in the night before so it is settled
through your tests of choice competently at
the morning of the show. If you haul in the
home, then the trick at the shows is to focus
morning of the show, always try to get a
on your horse’s relaxation. If you do your
stall. Unloading your horse and being able to put it in a stall to pee, nibble on hay, and
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move its feet around, goes a very long way toward relaxing your horse on show day. Make sure that you plan for and allow yourself plenty of time to prepare and warm up for your test time. It is imperative that you are not rushed or in a hurry. This is stressful to a horse and will more than likely make it nervous and tense. Be sure to do all your homework beforehand. Wear your show clothes days or weeks before you show, so that you know that you are comfortable in them. Have your test memorized. The more prepared you are beforehand, the more relaxed you will be on show day. The more relaxed you are on show day, the more focused and relaxed your horse will be in its test, the better you will score, and the better the overall experience will be for you
and your horse as a team.
entering the show arena; keep it walking.
movement, concentrate on the next. Try
Forcing your horse to stand immobile can
not to get ahead of yourself mentally and
longe your horse if necessary. Sometimes,
cause tension. Keep your horse focused on
worry about the right lead canter transition
being able to let your horse work out its
what you are asking it to do. Try to keep
that you have been struggling with, but is
nerves on the longe line is just what the
its attention on you, rather than on its sur-
still nine movements away. You will focus
doctor ordered to have a focused test.
roundings. Simple suppling exercises in the
on riding that movement beautifully, when
Be sure you allow enough time to
Singing or talking to your horse goes a
walk are usually good for this purpose. Ride
you get to it. Forward and positive thinking
long way toward relaxing both of you. In the
bits of leg-yield or lateral work. Ride simple
like this go a long way toward relaxing and
warmup arena, I find that concentrating on
transitions and bending lines. Usually, I will
focusing you and your horse.
a loop of a song, sung in your mind or even
stay in the warmup arena until the horse
better, sung softly out loud to your horse, is
before me does his last halt, salute. Then, I
very beneficial for relaxation.
connect my horse and assertively head into
equine experience gained from: Pony Club and
Clare Long brings to the table 37 years of
Bring someone along with you as your
the arena with positive confidence. This at-
eventing; jumpers; starting youngsters; ground
helper. It is so much easier at the show with
titude will help your horse to be positively
driving; specializing in Friesians and adult am-
an extra set of hands to unload your horse,
confident as well.
ateurs; dressage (competition, instruction and
take care of the office work, hold your horse
When you start the test, simply smile
training through Grand Prix); reining; and ba-
while you visit the restroom, while you are
and do the best you can. Remember, each
sic training. She has been awarded her USDF
dressing and doing your hair. And, if you
movement is scored separately. So, if you
Silver and Bronze Medals, and has competed
are relaxed and focused, you will help your
make a mistake on one movement, you can
successfully through Prix St. Georges. For more
horse to be too.
still get a good score on the next. Focus on
information, call Clare at 707-338-2092, or visit
one movement at a time. As you finish each
her website at www.claritydressage.com.
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Pro Questions
Hunter/Jumper Gary Young of Roger Young Stables
Q: My horse is not jumping in good form, rocking back over his fences, or jumping straight over the fences. What is a good exercise to help correct this? A: One of my favorite exercises to start with is a trot-in and a canter-out gymnastic. I build my gymnastic first. It should include a vertical set 10 feet to a second vertical; then 12 feet to a third vertical; then 21 feet to an oxer; followed by 33 feet to another oxer. Behind the last oxer, about 11 feet from the back rail, I lay a pole on the ground. This will make the horse land inside it after jumping the last oxer. I will also add rails to the third vertical and make a very wide “V” with the poles to begin with. Also, at both oxers, I will put poles running under the front rail and sitting on the back rail, setting them wide at first. From the back standards, I will make a reverse “V” – again wide at first, with the poles inside the landing rail.
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After setting up everything, I will take it down and leave just the poles on the ground. First, I will walk my horse through the combination to relax him and let him see everything. When I feel he’s relaxed, I will set the first vertical. I will pick up a sitting trot and head over the vertical and allow my horse to canter the rails on the ground that follow. I will then halt in a straight line after the landing rail each time I go through the combination. Slowly, I will add the second jump, then the third, and so on, with the fences set low to begin with. I will then add the V rails and reverse V placed wide over the jumps. I never set the V rails all the way in or have them touch. I like to leave them wide enough to keep my horse in between them, encouraging him to jump straight, not to jump to one side or the other of the V. As I increase the height and narrow the V, I also narrow the reverse V at the last oxer and bring the landing rail in a little more. This will make the horse really rock back and use his hind end even more. In this gymnastic exercise, it is also important to not be pulling on your horse’s mouth. I keep a light contact and make them pay attention to the jumps. Widening of the
oxers and increasing the height will vary from horse to horse, depending on their experience and scope; use discretion. It is always best to have a ground person on hand so you can keep working through the exercise with the fences and gymnastic set properly. I have found that this exercise keeps my horses pushing off evenly from their hind end, thus helping them stay straighter in the lines when they are actually on course. By repeating a straight stop each time through the gymnastic exercise, it encourages my horses to be straight and helps them to stop thinking about getting around the corners and not cutting the turns. In the long-run, it really helps everything, from straightness to form over the top of the fences. Gary Young runs Roger Young Stables and Camden Equine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Center with his wife, Michaela, in Camden, SC. He has ridden on USET Nations Cup Teams in France, Luxembourg, Holland, Sweden, Germany; won the World Cup Class in Turkey; and was named Leading North American Rider at CSI in Italy. In addition to being a top rider and judge, Gary is a much sought-after clinician and coach, who has trained such standouts as Laura Kraut and Holly Orlando, as well as qualifying many for the Medal and Maclay Finals.
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Pro Questions
Western Steve Kutie, Kutie Performance Horses Q: I have been to a few shows this spring, and I am unsure of the proper riding procedure in the warmup pen. Actually, I have been run into by a couple of people that were going the wrong way and not paying attention. What can I do? A: The warmup pen is a pretty dangerous place when every rider is concentrating on his or her own program and getting ready for his or her class. I will give you some general rules to follow that will make navigating the warmup arena easier and safer for you and your horse. • Always go with the flow of traffic. If the warmup arena is large enough to allow for two sets of circles, one circle should be loping to the left and one circle loping to the right. They should pass left hand to right hand in the center of the arena. If the warmup pen has only enough space to lope one circle, ask when you want to change direction, as most people will want to go both directions before they show.
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never asked. • Always try to maintain a good sense of humor. People may be tired and nervous.
traffic. If you are at a reining event, there will
Be patient with newcomers and try to
be time to work on fencing and stopping
help them learn by referring them to these
your horse so that you will not have to avoid
guidelines.
other riders that are circling.
It is our job as riders to ensure the safety
• If you need to school your horse on
of horses, others and ourselves. Remember
spins, or adjust equipment, move to the
that some people don’t know that they don’t
middle of a circle so that you’re not in the
know, so take the time to explain to them the
flow of traffic.
proper rules. I would rather them be mad at
• Do not pony your horse in the warmup pen.
me for trying to keep them safe than to have them hurt themselves or someone else.
• Always looks where you are going, and watch out for other riders. You don’t drive
As always, remember: ride hard, be safe and have fun.
your car while looking at the hood ornament, and you shouldn’t ride your horse looking at his head; eyes up.
Steve Kutie graduated from MMEC, attaining his certificate in teaching, and began
• Don’t exercise young or green horses
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in the warmup pen while it’s crowded. If
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to the arena announcer and ring steward.
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EQUINE JOURNAL ❙ MARCH 2012
Ask The Vet By Taryn Gervais, D.V.M., of New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center
Q: What causes summer scab and how can it be treated? A: Summer scab is another term
There can clearly be a great deal of
and rinsed well. Antibiotic therapy should
for folliculitis, or pyoderma, caused by
variation in the severity of this condition,
be initiated, ideally based on the culture
staphylococcal bacteria. The specific
from a mild, superficial infection that may
and sensitivity results obtained from a
causative agent for this pyoderma is
even resolve on its own to a more severe,
fresh lesion. The antibiotic may need
coagulase-positive Staphylococcus
deep-seated infection that has broken
to be altered based on the culture and
aureus. Summer scab is characterized
the hair follicle barrier. It is recommended
sensitivity results. Horses should not be
by papules (raised bumps), which
that a veterinarian be asked to evaluate
subjected to tack, saddle pads or riding
have a hair follicle at their center. The
an affected horse in order to treat each
until lesions are completely healed to
condition is sometimes referred to as
case on an individual basis, based on
prevent aggravation of partially-healed
“saddle scab,” “heat rash” and “acne.” All of
the horse’s history, physical examination
areas.
these terms originate from the fact that
and diagnostics. Treatment for most
staphylococcal folliculitis tends to occur
cases of staphylococcal folliculitis will
and groomed after exercise to reduce
when there is excessive sweating and in
ultimately include NSAID therapy, which
the likelihood of developing summer
areas of friction, such as where the saddle
reduces inflammation, and more critically,
scab. In addition, affected horses should
pad or saddle meets the skin. As sweating
provides pain relief. The areas with lesions
not share tack or grooming supplies
and heat play a role, the condition is
should be clipped, and intravenous
with unaffected horses, as these can be
most commonly seen in the summer
sedation may be necessary to accomplish
fomites that encourage spreading of the
and spring; however, it can also be seen
this due to the painfulness of the affected
bacterial infection to horses that have
in horses that are worked through the
skin. Next, the clipped skin should be
associated risk factors (i.e. skin trauma as
winter in indoor arenas.
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well as stress).
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sports medicine and rehabilitation clinician and Omar Maher, DVM, DACVS joins them as a board-certified surgeon, lameness diagnostician and emergency medicine clinician. Nicholas Cassotis, DVM, DACVO, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and Patricia QuirionHenrion MA, NAVPT, an Equine Rehabilitation Specialist round out the team of primary veterinarians and sports medicine staff. They are joined by a number of additional consulting veterinary specialists, intern veterinarians and students, technicians and support staff.
WHAT WE DO As the premier service provider in New England for state-of-the-art equine health care to both the clients of referring veterinarians from the region and directly to horse owners and professionals, NEEMSC offers a variety of services. Through their talented clinicians and experienced, trained staff, they offer the most up-to-date technological, surgical and medical treatments available in the industry. From performance issues all the way to major lifesaving surgeries, they serve as a fullservice equine care facility. D. Michael Davis, DVM, MS ❘ Jacqueline Bartol, DVM, DACVIM Andris Kaneps, DVM, PhD, DACVS ❘ Omar Maher, DV, DACVS ❘ Nicholas Cassotis, DVM, DACVO ❘ Patricia Henrion, Equine Rehabilitation Therapy ❘ Vicki T. King, Practice Manager
15 Members Way (Route 16, Exit 9) Dover, NH ❘ Phone 603.749.9111 ❘ Fax 603.749.9118
www.newenglandequine.com
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THE TECHNOLOGY WE EMPLOY NEEMSC is home to the most advanced imaging systems available for horses. In addition to computed radiography and digital ultrasound, NEEMSC offers magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs), computed tomography (CT) (including contrast-enhanced CT) scans, video endoscopy, and nuclear scintigraphy (bone scans) to identify the affected areas on your horse. Once the areas of concern have been
identified, the treatments offered are extensive. The management of your horse’s lameness will include the most appropriate regimen using well-known techniques such as joint injections and drug-therapy. NEEMSC also utilizes more advanced remedies including shockwave therapy, platelet rich plasma (PRP), stem cells, IRAP conditioned plasma and mesotherapy.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY I’ve been going to New England Equine for a few years now and working with Dr. Maher and his team have been nothing but a pleasurable experience every visit. They were able to give me strength and hope when I was ready to throw in the towel. Dr. Maher’s was so thorough with everything he did. He always made sure to keep me in the loop with any procedure that was being done. And would always make sure to follow up afterwards. I am very lucky to have found a Veterinarian that is as knowledgeable and caring as Dr. Maher and his team are at New England Equine. I really can’t thank them enough for the work they have put in to making my horses like new again. - Meaghan Macglashing
I can’t say enough good things about the New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center. I have had many years of experience with NEEMSC, with my horse Mikey. My latest experience was regarding a melanoma surgery that was done by Dr. Mike Davis. I put so much trust into Dr. Davis, I have nothing but wonderful words and high regards when it comes to his work and his qualifications. They made it easy for me to visit Mikey and I knew that he was in the best of hands. The staff at NEEMSC is very nice, very professional and very caring. - Marilyn Fischer
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I am totally thrilled with the level of service and professionalism that my horse and I received at the New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center. Dusty could just barely walk when we visited NEEMSC due to complications with ringbone that we have been battling for years. My vet Sarah Jensen worked with me to find them; we ended up travelling almost five hours to get to the clinic. We were very impressed with Dr. Davis when he called and spoke with us. He was interested in our case and was very definitive in our options. In addition to being professional, they were so caring to when it came to Dusty. The clinic gave off such a laidback atmosphere, every horse there had a calm air. It was amazing the level of care that each horse in the clinic received; it really helped me to be confident in the staff and the process. The surgery went beautifully; the care Dusty received was outstanding. The staff went out of their way to keep me involved and make sure that I was a part of the process. I am impressed with the overall level of customer service that was apparent at NEEMSC. - Roberta Barili
As my gelding stood on the cross ties one day I noticed that his right eye looked different than the left. A good friend suggested that I contact New England Equine, so I did. After the preliminary evaluation, it was decided that this was something their ophthalmologist, Dr. Nicholas Cassotis, needed to see. Conveniently, he was coming the next day, so Aidan spent the night. From the time he arrived until he left the next day, the entire staff couldn’t have been more accommodating. They patiently answered my questions during the procedures and explained what they were doing. Upon discharging Aidan, I was given a folder full of information from Dr. Bartol and Dr. Kaneps and told to call with any questions. After weighing all the options, I opted to not have the elective surgery performed. Many thanks to the entire NEEMSC staff for their reassurance and guidance! - Rebecca Eddy
NEW ENGLAND EQUINE MEDICAL & SURGICAL CENTER, PLLC Dover, New Hampshire
D. Michael Davis, DVM, MS ❘ Jacqueline Bartol, DVM, DACVIM Andris Kaneps, DVM, PhD, DACVS ❘ Omar Maher, DV, DACVS ❘ Nicholas Cassotis, DVM, DACVO ❘ Patricia Henrion, Equine Rehabilitation Therapy ❘ Vicki T. King, Practice Manager
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Real Estate Showcase By Karen E. Baril
Tractors: The Farm Workhorse
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admit it; I’m a little bit of a skeptic. So, when my husband
If you’re considering buying used or through an auction,
insisted we needed a mid-sized tractor for our new farm, I
take someone experienced with you to “vet” the tractor. It is
figured it was just his way of fulfilling his boyhood dream.
always a good idea to have a mechanic thoroughly inspect
You know how it is: I get the horses and the riding arena; he gets
a used tractor before purchase. Keep in mind that although
the giant motorized toys. But, as it turns out, he was right on the
vintage tractors certainly have their appeal, they can be hard to
money about that tractor.
find parts for. Our dealership was offering zero percent financing
So far, that “toy” has earned its keep by moving hay, manure, logs, stones, fence posts, brush, and even water all over the
on new tractors, so we chose that route. Our friends cautioned against buying too small. “Make a list
farm. It has hauled a skid of brush, shoveled mountains of snow
of all the things you want your tractor to handle,” they advised.
away from the barn, moved a chicken coop, and drilled all the
How much land you have, what sort of terrain you’re on, and
holes for our new fence line. I’ve fallen head-over-heels with this
how many horses you plan to keep. As I said, I’m a bit of a skeptic,
workhorse. When my husband suggested our tractor needed its
so when my husband suggested looking at a 37HP (horsepower)
own covered shelter, I didn’t so much as bat an eye. “Of course,” I
tractor with a sizable front loader and a post hole digger, I
said. “He…I mean, um…it…definitely needs its own run-in shed.”
got ready to shake my head, until a friend (yes, a guy) said we
Want some good advice? If you’re looking for that perfect
shouldn’t consider getting anything smaller. Of course, don’t buy
farm, don’t put all the money on the deposit. Set aside funds for
a tractor that is too big to fit through gates, barn doors, or in and
the real workhorse, the farm tractor. Here are a few tips on how
around the yard. Even a mid-sized tractor with a mower or rake
to shop smart.
attachment requires a minimum 50-foot turning radius.
Shopping for a tractor is fun, but a little intimidating. After
We chose a tractor with a hydrostatic transmission
all, the tractor represents one of our biggest farm investments.
(comparable to an automatic transmission in an automobile)
It’s right up there with the truck and horse trailer. Friends told us
because it was easy to operate for even the non-tractor types,
to expect to pay anywhere from $10,000 for a very small tractor
like me. PTO, or Power Take-Off, is a must when buying a tractor;
(or used mid-sized) to upwards of $50,000 for a big tractor with a
don’t settle for less than a PTO of 15 for farm chores. Our tractor
few bells and whistles. We were looking for a middle-of-the-road
also came with a tandem hydraulic pump, which preserves
tractor that could handle moving manure, removing snow from
steering even when using an attachment.
the driveway and moving hay around. Pulling out a stump or two along the way would be helpful as well. We started our research by asking our horse friends what tractors they own and why they love them. We found split camps on manufacturers (sort of like the Chevy versus Ford argument),
Speaking of attachments, most tractors come with a bucket loader. We added a forklift and, because we would be putting up our own fencing, a post hole digger. You might need a mower for pastures, a dragger for the arena, or a snow blower as well. Find a dealership that will take you through all the controls
and based our final decision on how easy it was to get parts or
and allow you to test-drive the tractor on the lot. When the
repairs and how well the tractors stood up to the rigors of farm
tractor was delivered, we read the manual carefully before
work. Most tractors are pretty durable and long-lived, so go
driving it. A farm tractor is not going to handle like that tame
with a manufacturer you like and one that offers a dealership
lawn mower you’re used to. Accidents involving tractors include
within easy driving distance. You’ll appreciate that for parts and
rollovers and impact injuries. Please take the time to read the
maintenance.
manual and observe all safety rules. Then, put it to work! You’ll fall in love with your workhorse the first time you use it. ■ equinejournal.com ❙ March 2012 103
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Pre Inspected Brick Home PRE INSPECTED BRICK HOME with 5 bedrooms, 2 stall Barn with 7acres. This is an upscale home that llows the privilege of having your horses at your home. This home has many special touches from the current owners. The main floor of this home has a split floorplan with a wonderful sunroom and deck to overlook the pastures. The master has an extra door to deck. They have added the new barn and set up pastures, completely finished the downstairs with a sewing area, sitting room, den, office and a separate bedroom with bath for company or great for an in-law or teen suite. There is fresh paint in a lot of the home along with beautiful wood floors with carpet in edrooms and a cork floor in the basement. There is LOTS storage over the 2 car
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EQUINE JOURNAL ❙ MARCH 2012
Last Laugh By Ange Dickson Finn
Lost in Space If you’ve ever used one of those GPS direction-giving thingys, you know the results can be mixed. Sometimes, I glide smoothly to my desired location, lulled by the confident voice of my navigator program crooning “your destination is on the right.” Other times, when I hear that lilting phrase, I’m in the middle of a cornfield holding my “smartphone” and screaming to Navigator Girl, “There is nothing on my right but an irrigation ditch, you idiot! And, that ditch is going to be your FINAL destination if you don’t get me out of here!” Well, we all know technology isn’t perfect. But, it’s often less imperfect than real life. And by real life, of course, I mean life with horses. It appears that horses have their own GPS, or Goofy Positioning System. We can try to modify it, but it seems to have some hardwired programs we just can’t erase. So, for example, we train them to do certain things in the show ring. And then, when we go into the ring, we expect these programs to run efficiently. Here’s the program a barrel racer might want to run, for example: Enter the arena at a gallop, shortest route to the barrel on the right, perfectly round circle around barrel, shortest route to the barrel on the left with a flying lead change, perfect circle, head to barrel in the center, perfect circle, and run like the wind for the finish. Here’s how your horse’s Goofy Positioning System might reinterpret that: • Run toward first barrel. Shortest route not shown here.
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• Veer right around first barrel. Elliptical route only, circular route is unavailable at this time. Overshoot barrel by several feet. • Take 45-degrees-off-straight-line route to second barrel. Forgot lead change. Recalculating. Wide turn on backside of second barrel. Quick! Make lead change here! • Two available routes to third barrel; do you want the fastest, or the one with no freeways? Oops, too late to answer. Sharp left around barrel; careful, barrel is now on the ground. • More or less straight line to the finish, which is where I’ll get a nice rubdown and grain. Your destination is straight ahead. Let’s take it step-by-step with this interaction between a hapless hunter rider trying to take a nice trip around the ring, and her horse’s GPS reinterpretation of her instructions. Rider: Enter gate, trot, pick up rhythmic canter around the rail toward first fence, coming back toward in-gate. Horse GPS: Rush into canter with increasing speed; pay no attention to frantic attempts of rider to slow down. Default program is fastest route to the destination. Rider: Four strides to first fence. HGPS: Three long strides; lurch over first fence. Rider: Resume canter on line to second fence; canter to fence. HGPS: Break gait looking for second fence. Pick up nice cross-canter to second fence. Slight right turn of head to locate source of groaning sound beyond rail. Rider: Approach second fence with nice, even strides to take-off point. HGPS: Chip second fence. Rider: On to third fence; please, please, please canter in even rhythm. HGPS: Ok – cantering to third fence; take-off point approaching in four strides, three,
two…TURN! Turn left NOW! Third fence does NOT look like your destination. In fact, it looks like TWO fences and you did not inform me of that fact. Rider: Get over the fence you miserable NAG!!! HGPS: Recalculating… And, so it goes. Our horses’ internal programming is definitely not like our own. And, yelling at them is just about as fruitful as yelling at our phones or our car’s navigation system. So, it behooves us, as the larger-brained species, to be creative. Let’s look at that hunter round again, and see if the rider could give slightly different input to get a different output. Rider:Boy, I’d love it if you’d speed up as we head toward the first fence. HGPS: Lovely even canter at a consistent speed; got it. Rider: Just take any old number of strides to get over this fence; it doesn’t really matter. HGPS: Four strides, right. Rider: And, here comes the second fence; if you need to, throw in a little short stride. HGPS: Take-off point reached in optimum number of strides; take-off launched and completed. Rider: Oh, wow, forgot to show you the oxer; hope that’s not a problem for you; hmm, I sure wouldn’t be surprised if you… HGPS: Lovely! An oxer! My favorite; thanks for the nice surprise. See, dear riders? You just have to be creative and use a little reverse psychology, and the horse GPS can actually work in your favor. That is, until next time. Ange Dickson Finn is an award-winning freelance writer, western pleasure competitor and retired horse show mom who trusts her horse much more than her GPS. Visit her at www.theingate.com and www.ridewithoutfear. com, or email her at ange@ridewithoutfear.
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Exciting Addition Rhythm of the Rein, a non-profit therapeutic riding program in Marshfield, VT, is very excited to say that they recently installed a Sure Hands mechanical lift to help mount non-ambulatory clients on horses for therapeutic riding and
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Citizens Bank and WTNH News 8 named High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. the first 2012 Champion in Action® in the category of youth initiatives. The award includes a $35,000 unrestricted grant, media coverage and extensive promotional and volunteer support over the first six months of 2012. The official announcement was made at High Hopes where Ned Handy, Citizens Bank president, gave a facsimile of the $35,000 check to Kitty Stalsburg at a special presentation. He was accompanied by Amie Kershaw, Citizens Bank Director of Public Affairs and Jocelyn Maminta, Mary Lee Weber and Roger Hess from WTNH News 8.
hippotherapy. Acquisition of the lift was assisted by a fundraising effort involving many members of the community, and was headed by the efforts of John Primmer and his former law firm, Primmer Piper Eggeleston and Cramer PC of St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Burlington, VT, and Littleton, NH. This donation was done in memory of John’s departed wife, Donna Holmberg Primmer, who was an avid horseperson, artist, and advocate for individuals with disabilities. Rhythm of the Rein, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit program, will hold an open house in the spring to officially commemorate the donation of the lift in Donna Holmberg Primmer’s memory. Visit their website at www.rhythmoftherein.org.
New England Equestrian Center of Athol By Laurie Neely NEECA is looking forward to an exciting 2012! Plans for the year ahead include many of the events NEECA has become known for: the spring and fall trail rides; the horse show in July; and the “Wannabe Cowboy” versatility clinic with Peter Whitmore will all be returning. After last year’s successful first year, we’re looking forward to holding an expanded and improved Equestrian Showcase event at the beginning of June.
Then, later that month NEECA will be hosting its first Mule and Donkey show at the Center in Athol. And speaking of the Center, there are a number of improvements being made to the property over the winter months and more slated for spring. The trails and arena will not only be ready for a season of NEECA events, but for organizations wishing to rent the property for a day, a weekend or more. Finally, we invite everyone to come to Athol on March 21 for the annual, full membership meeting, to learn more about what we have done and will be doing. As always, dates, places and more information are on the NEECA website: www.equinecenter.org. equinejournal.com ❙ March 2012 117
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Robert “Bob” Marvelle lost his battle with cancer on November 29, 2011. He was a loving father to Brandon and a loving husband to Donna. Bob was comforted to the end with them by his side. The Marvelles have been members of the NEFHC for the past seven years. Bob never missed a show that Brandon or Donna were showing at. Even though Bob didn’t ride, he was always there for support for not only his family, but also their friends. He really enjoyed watching Brandon ride and was so proud of his accomplishments. Bob was a great man and will be missed by all that knew him.
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Dressage News Calling All Volunteers! Volunteers are the backbone of most dressage shows, and thanks to the efforts of the New England Dressage Association (NEDA) led effort, in conjunction with other Region 8 GMOs, potential volunteers will now have the chance to receive training in some of the behind-the-scenes aspects of running a dressage show. NEDA is offering a series of traveling workshops that will take the sport of dressage to a higher level by training scribes, stewards, scorers and show The workshops will be held in March, April and May, and so far the schedule includes: Johnson & Wales University in Rehoboth, MA, the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH, Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, ME, The Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ballston Spa, NY,
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The New England Breed Show Series returns to Ten Broeck Farm on June 9-10, 2012. Mark your calendars and plan to be there! Visit www.tenbroeckfarm.net for more information.
the Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock, VT and Cutler Farm in Medfield, MA. The workshops will last four hours and will include 45-minute sessions for scribes, stewards and scorers, as well as a 30-minute session on basic show dynamics and an overview of relevant equestrian organizations. The cost of each volunteer workshop will be minimal, as most materials will be able to be found online and will include relevant materials for each participant. NEDA is working creatively to come up with no cost options to attend that will not only include valuable information, but a snack as well. For more information on the workshops, to host a workshop in your area or help teach a workshop, contact willowdck@ aol.com or 508-539-3534.
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White Star The Hanoverian licensed stallion, White
breeding) and a total of 45 horses selected as Verden Auction horses. As a dam sire,
Star, has been sold to Canadian Dave Thind
White Star has influenced the 2011 Swedish
and will stand in the United States. Born in
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ing champion behind Graf Grannus at the
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2007 six-year old Bundeschampionate bronze medalist White Kiss (under Marion Schleypen). In the United States, Whitney,
Halkett Returns Stoneleigh-Burnham School is
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of George Halkett as the Director of the
White Star has produced eight li-
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censed sons including premium stallion
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Wunschtraumer, 37 State Premium mares
coordination, synergy and success of all
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at Albion College. While at Albion, Halkett designed and oversaw the construction of a state of the art equestrian center, recruited students and helped the school achieve certification as a British Horse Society International Certificate program. Throughout his career, Halkett has been active in competition and instruction. He served as a member of the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Household Cavalry in the British Army, competed internationally and coached students to international competitions including the FEI Samsung International, Volvo World Cup and the International Intercollegiate World Championships. During his previous tenure at Stoneleigh-Burnham School, Halkett helped coach students to four national titles in three years including the Interscholastic Equestrian Association National championship title in 2002, 2003 and 2004 and the Interscholastic Dressage Association National championship in 2002. In addition the Stoneleigh-Burnham team brought home a silver medal at the Northeast Junior/Young Riders Dressage Championships in 2003. Want to see YOUR NAME in Dressage News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com for the latest dressage news.
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Driving News Condolences
Congratulations
Nancy Altrui, one of the founding
Dee were placed first, while Wilson Groves and RG Black Fletcher won the Gentlemen
Lazy Stallion Friesian’s Ytsen has
members of the Connecticut Valley Driving
been racking up an impressive list of
to Drive division, the Pace class, and the
Club, passed away on January 25, 2012 at
accomplishments once again. In 2011, Ytsen
Currier and Ives class. Louise Calderwood
the age of 83. Nancy was, by all accounts,
was awarded the prestigious National Horse
and IOA Otis won the Obstacles - Fast/Slow
a real character. Stories abound of her
of the Year award by the USEF, Champion
class.
exploits, and of course, many of those are
Friesian in Driving for the second year
horse-related. Nancy and her Morgan, Bay
running, as well as third in Friesian In
to Robin Groves and Thor’s Toy Truck, while
State Heather, were frequent participants
Hand, and third in Friesian Specialty!
the Reserve Champion honors went to
at Mary Jean Vasiloff ’s annual Morgan
Plans are for Ytsen to compete in 2012 for
Jenny Kimberly and Dixie Dee.
Versatility Event, where the pair would
the USEF Horse of the Year once again.
road-trot at speed around the rail. She also
Congratulations!
who she rode into the hills when she could.
Sleigh Rally Results
East Aurora News
first Sleigh Rally of the year. In the Open
On January 22, 2012 GMHA held their
Robin Groves and
Directors that she will no longer be able to
Thor’s Toy Truck
serve as Show Manager of the Annual East
took the lead. Gail
Aurora Carriage Drive & Competition, due to
Hepfinger and
family considerations.
Devin brought home the blue
and the many friends of EADS join to
ribbon in Novice
express their appreciation to Liz for her
Working and
immeasurable contributions to carriage
Novice to Drive. In
driving in Western New York.
the Ladies to Drive
Though lessening her workload at EADS, Liz will continue to contribute
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Working class and the Seniors to Drive class,
to the East Aurora Driving Society Board of
The Board of Directors, Membership,
For more information on future competitions, visit www.gmhainc.org.
adored her American Saddlebred, Danny,
Liz O’Donnell recently announced
The Champion of the day was awarded
division, Jenny Kimberly and Dixie
significantly as The East Aurora Driving Society’s Board Treasurer and as the Driving Society’s Liaison to the Village of East Aurora & Town of Aurora. She will also continue to be active in the East Aurora community as a newly elected member of the Friends of Knox Board of Directors. Did you know... GMHA is now on Facebook! Visit them at www.facebook.com/ greenmountainhorseassociation.
Equine Reproduction at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
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he Equine Reproduction Program serves horse owners, veterinarians, students, and researchers throughout New England. Part of the College of Natural Resources Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the Equine Reproduction Program is based at the Hadley Farm and supports applied research and clinical teaching in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.
Assisted Reproduction Services for Client Horses The Equine Reproduction Program’s assisted reproduction services provide the region’s most advanced reproduction techniques. To maximize the reproduction potential of fertile horses and to restore the fertility of subfertile and infertile horses, the program offers: ◗ Fertility work ups ◗ Semen collection (sperm analysis, cooled shipment, semen freezing) ◗ Breeding management ◗ Embryo transfer ◗ Services for performance stallions & mares To learn more about the Equine Reproduction Program’s referral services for owners and veterinarians, contact:
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Eventing News
Area I Annual Meeting By Heidi Beaumont, Area I Chair
Thank you to all that were able to make the Annual Meeting. We had another big turnout. Congratulations to all the year-end award winners who were Photo Courtesy of Kipper Craft
given their ribbons and prizes during the luncheon. Both the Adult Rider and Young Rider Chairs gave updates on their programs, which continue to grow, with many exciting things in store for 2012. There were announcements on our new Area I scholarship program as well as details from Louise Meryman on a new prize program for the New York events through the New York Racing (NYRA) for Second Career
Congratulations to Katie Murphy and Roger Demer on their recent engagement! Roger proposed just days before Katie left to ride in Aiken, SC, for the early spring. For complete details on the proposal (and Katie’s trip south) check out Katie’s popular blog at www.murphyeventing.com.
Thoroughbreds (SCTB). Fernanda Kellog and Sunny Cross
Eventing
contact listings Bevin O’Reilly
tl Brattleboro, Vermont 413-478-1661 borei@hotmail.com
Stoneleigh-Burnham School tl 574 Bernardston Road, Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301 413-774-2711 fax 413-772-2602 www.sbschool.org tls Bevin O’Reilly Dugan 336 River Road, Newfane, VT 05345 802-365-9434 www.winchesterstables.com
Winchester Stables
treated us to a special presentation on
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Area I is pleased to offer a new
the Area I Championships, which will be
educational scholarship program. These
held at Fitch’s Corner again this year. Molly
$250 scholarships are intended to promote
Hutchins and Jane Hamlin brought us
knowledge and skill development and
up to date on the improvements and new
may be applied to lessons and clinics,
Intermediate Course at GMHA, and Peter
conference or convention attendance,
Gray ended the day with an inspiring talk
training for instructors/judges/organizer,
on riding cross-country.
or other educational purposes. All USEA members in good standing are eligible
Young Event Horse
and encouraged to apply by March 15,
Great news! Thanks to the generosity
2012. For more information and application
and hard work of organizers, Area I will be
forms, please see the scholarship web page
hosting two YEH/NEH/FEH events in the
at www.area1usea.org/2012-Scholarship.
2012 season. GMHA will be moving their
htm. Area I is excited to be offering this
event to June, and Stonybrook will hold
opportunity and the scholarship committee
theirs in September. Full details will be
looks forward to seeing your applications!
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New England Horsemen’s Council
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2011 year-end awards banquet, hosted
New England Equitation Championships
this year by the Maine Horse Association
Liaison, Beverly Gifford-Vars, and Olana
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Laffey, who doubled as the USHJA
Paulajean O’Neill, was held January 28,
Representative for zone one awards.
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Chamberlin, Daniel K. Chamberlin, Marilyn
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and Liz Rooney, the first woman to be voted
horsemen from all over New England for a
in as a NEHC President and who received a
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NEHC. As the award presentations progressed,
received a gift of a NEHC horse registration
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Joan Travers, the 2012 NEHC President, Sue
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Arthur did an excellent job of organizing
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all dressed in ‘evening chic,’ creating quite
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sponsored a ‘Meet and Greet,’ offering an
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Hunter/Jumper News
The Mount Holyoke team, C.J. Law (coach), Margaret Swanson, Felicia Harrsch, Lexie Lohrer, Hannah Thornton, Abby Raucher, Samantha Stone, So Jin Lee, Nell Maynard, Maddi Shortt and Flynn Vickowski, celebrate their win.
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After the presentations, coats, ties, and
Holyoke secured the 2012 Tournament of
band began to play on stage and had ev-
Champions Series Championship, which
eryone up and dancing till the end of the
they were leading even before coming to
evening. Over 175 exhibitors, trainers, and
Virginia. This is the second time they have
family members attended this year’s ban-
taken home the big Series Champion cup
quet, and all agreed that it was held in typi-
– they had it last in 2008. Could this be
cal NEHC style, creating a great atmosphere
one of the best teams for Coach CJ Law?
to celebrate the 2011 show champions!
She has coached three National Champion
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teams, the last one in 2006.
awards, visit the NEHC website at www.NEHC.info.
ABF Expands Brooke Ferro, at ABF Equine in
Mount Holyoke Slam Dunks How good was Mount Holyoke at
Walnut Hill Farm
With the Winter Classic win, Mount
shoes came off as the Brian Curtis Johnson
the January 28 Winter Classic? It was Class 11 before one of their riders placed lower than second! Felicia Harrasch started the show with a win in Class 1 Intermediate Flat, followed by Lexie Lohrer winning Class 2 Open Fences, and Holyoke was off and running! Other winners for Mount Holyoke included Hanna Thornton in Open Flat, and So Jin Lee in Walk Trot. Holyoke raced to a 42-point day – the second-highest point total in Tournament history!
Coventry, CT, is excited about the coming year. The farm recently completed an expansion, featuring a new 75’ x 180’ indoor arena with 20 stalls attached. This new addition gives the farm a total of 45 stalls in three barns. Each barn has a grooming stall and wash stalls with hot water. All of this, combined with their two outdoor rings (200 x 300 and 95 x 160), plus a grass hunt course, offers their riders multiple riding options. ABF also welcomed two three-yearold hunter prospects to the farm: a filly by VDL Verone out of a Rio Grande mare, and a gelding by VDL Navarone.
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Wins for Windcrest Armand Chenelle, trainer and owner
Qualified Evenstride Farm in Byfield, MA,
at Windcrest Farm in Hebron, CT, sent us an
would like to congratulate their middle
update recently. Seems like the Windcrest
and high school IEA teams on qualifying
riders finished up 2011 in grand style!
for Regionals. Coaches, Scotty Laffey
Congratulations are in order for Rebekah
and Andrea Mank have had a great time
Chenelle, 2011 National PHA Junior Medal
attending the shows and wish everyone
Final champion; Elysse Ruschmeyer, M&S
good luck at the end of March!
National Adult Medal Final champion; Emma Gorham, CHJA Children’s Hunter Classic Final champion; Emelie Burgess, CHJA Junior Medal Final champion; Jacey Chorlton, CHSA Children’s Medal Final champion; Ashley Minicucci, Modified Adult Medal Final champion; and Maryann Gile, Modified Adult Hunter champion.
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Hunter/Jumper News
Karen Immel participated in the Grant Wilson clinic at Jocelyn Hawe’s Coyote Springs Farm in Lee, NH. September 12-16. As an open show for all zones, the “Big E” will feature the USHJA Zone 1 Classics for each division. Updates
International Clinic New Zealander Grant Wilson, an
to this year’s prize list include the addition of a 3’3” Amateur Owner Hunter division,
international show jumper based in Brussels,
moving the pony classes to the start of
Belgium, traveled to New England this
Saturday, September 15, and short stirrup
January. Courtney Comeau organized this
will be for riders age 12 and under who
tour as Grant was welcomed back to Water’s
have not shown in classes where fences
Edge Farm in Concord, MA; Coyote Spring
exceed 18”. Lastly, the jumper division will
Farm in Lee, NH;
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Washington Depot, CT, will welcome Frank
received by eventers,
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show jumpers and
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hunter riders.
two hours of riding each day, followed by a cocktail party and silent auction on Saturday
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Arabian News
Arabian
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Congratulations! Congratulations are in order for the popular ringmaster and western pleasure competitor, Lisa Robinson of Webster, NY. She has been working hard and is now a nationally licensed massage therapist!
AHCC Banquet
Jesselyn Dugas, was High Point Regional
By Michelle Laudano
Half Arabian. Some of the specialty awards
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given out this year were the Nixon Hills High
Connecticut’s Annual Awards Banquet was
Point Regional Purebred Youth being won
a great success! It was held at the beautiful
by Amanda Baldwin. The Hy-Time High
Lodge at Maneeley’s in South Windsor, CT.
Point award went to Jo-Ellen Lemanski
With great food and a wonderful atmo-
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sphere, everyone had a lovely afternoon. Of
Gagnon Good Sportsmanship award was
course, winning some great awards helped!
won by Jesselyn Dugas. For a complete
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Some of the standout awards were Autumn
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Debussy with Meegan Horan. Danielle
Congratulations again to all of our year-
Laudano and Heirianna took home the
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High Point Local Half Arabian award. Kelsey
ing you and your friends next year and have
Selig and Moon N Son VA were High Point
a happy and successful year!
Regional Arabian, and Symphony RB, with
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Sport Horse Clinic April 7, 2012
Hosted by Crossen Arabians and Warmbloods, Coventry, CT Clinic open to horses and riders of all levels. Suitable for dressage, event, hunter and jumper riders as well as those competing in the Arabian and Half-Arabian sport horse under saddle divisions. Focusing on the basic elements of training to improve performance: position, balance, and effectiveness of the aids. Semi-private and private sessions available. $65 private/$45 semi-private. Bevin O’Reilly Dugan, a USEA ICP Level 2 Instructor emphasizes the importance of maintaining the highest standards of horsemanship in a relaxed and personal atmosphere. Bevin’s teaching approach is centered on the exacting principles of learning or reaffirming the basics before advancing to the next level, which has proven to be effective for all disciplines from novice riders to active competitors. As an accomplished trainer, Bevin can assist in starting your young horse, addressing specific training issues and schooling your competitor for that winning edge. She has trained a number of national and regional champions in both hunter over fences and dressage divisions while competing successfully in eventing divisions.
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Arabian News
Sport Horse Clinic
Cartier, and Little Red Khorvette, and Meg Hall’s JC Heart Throb. Division II’s Half Arabian honors
On April 7, 2012, Tom and
were split between Iris Poland’s
Susan Crossen of Crossen
Long Hope Mr. Sensation, Jess
Arabians and Warmbloods in
Small’s MVA Kahlua N Cream
Coventry, CT, will be hosting
and Amber Durgin’s Constanza.
a clinic with Bevin O’Reilly
Arabian Hunter Pleasure has be-
Dugan. The clinic is open to
come a very competitive division,
horses and riders of all levels and will be suitable for dressage, eventing, hunter and jumper riders as well as those competing in the Arabian and Half-
this year it was won by Haley Congratulations to Jennifer Freeberg on being named in the Top Ten of the 2011 Amateur Achievement Awards. What an honor!
Arabian sport horse under saddle divisions. the master of ceremonies and awards were
tion, balance, and effectiveness of the aids.
presented by Lynn-Marie Bailey, head of
As an accomplished trainer, Bevin can assist
the Awards Committee. five different divisions, members can earn
competitor for that winning edge. She has
awards in competitive trail riding and hours
trained a number of national and regional
in the saddle as well as four different levels
champions in hunter over fences, dressage,
of showing. This format provides opportuni-
and sport horse under saddle divisions.
ties for all members to earn recognition for the time they spend enjoying their horses
available. Contact Bevin at 413-478-1661 or
regardless of their discipline or riding level.
e-mail winchester.vt@gmail.com.
This year’s top Junior riders were Breanna Durgin, Brittany Guilemette, Miranda
By Lee Cheever
Arabian Horse Association of Maine
Each year AHAME recognizes a club member who performs outstanding service to the club and this year’s Member of the
Since AHAME structures awards in
specific training issues and schooling your
Arabian Horse Association of Maine
Holtzman. Competitive Trail Riding awards Brunjes.
of training to improve performance: posi-
Semi-private and private sessions are
reserve going to DTA Mi Serenity and Carol went to Tom Hutchinson and Katherine
Bevin will focus on the basic elements
in starting your young horse, addressing
Spenard’s PW Beauquet with
Year went to Pat LeClerc. Youth Member of the year is Tyler Hodgkins. More information on shows and club events and a complete listing of 2011 award winners are at mainearabian.org. Want to see YOUR NAME in Arabian News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com for the latest Arabian news.
Hodgkins and Tyler Hodgkins. Time in the Saddle awards went to Robin Lovejoy and Lynn-Marie Bailey. Division I winners were Jenn Roberts with Caught Ya Looking, CA
started the year with a fabulous awards banquet celebrating club member’s 2011 show and riding season at JR Maxwell’s in Bath, ME, on January 29. Seventy-two awards were presented in 45 different categories and included plaques, statues, extra tall trophies, customized director’s chairs and of course, beautiful ribbons. Andy Bailey,
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Morgan News
Heather Berner and her Morgan mare, Lexi.
Best Friends Heather Berner, a college freshman attending Southern Connecticut State University, sent in photos of her beautiful 18-
Connie Boutin, of Alburgh, VT, works and boards her 21-year-old Morgan mare, Cariena Command, a.k.a. Carrie, at Toplands Morgan Farm. Carrie was a lesson horse at Taylor River Farm in Hampton Falls, NH. Connie writes, “I have had a lot of fun with her over the past few years. She is broke to ride and drive and is a very gentle mare.”
year-old Morgan mare, MJL Alexus, a.k.a. Lexi. Heather writes, “Lexi is my first horse, and we have been together for two years as of March
surgical boot, she would shift her weight
28th. She means absolutely everything to
to keep me from slipping off. Lexi listened
me. Lexi was a lesson horse, and she did
to all my doubts about getting into college
what she wanted when she wanted. What
and then celebrated with me when I got
others saw as mean and stubborn, I saw as
my acceptance letter. She has been with me
personality, and I worked with her instead of
through so much, and I don’t know what I
fighting with her like the other lesson kids.
would do without her. Not only is she my
They say the Morgan Horse chooses its rider
best friend, but she brings in her fair share of
and that couldn’t be any more true with us.
ribbons! I couldn’t ask for a better horse. She
My parents saw how much I loved her and
has shown me how wonderful the Morgan
how well we worked together, and it didn’t
breed is, and I don’t plan on ever riding
take long for them to surprise me with the
another breed!
news that they had purchased her for me. After a successful show season in 2010, we moved her to a barn closer to home. When my parents got divorced, she was there for me to talk to without judgment, and riding her made me forget all my troubles. After I had broken my leg, she walked slower so I could keep up with her walking with my crutches, and when I started riding with my
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Sanrose Firehawk, a.k.a. Ernie. out to go for a drive. As soon as I pull out his breastplate, he pushes his head right into
Count On Me Stephanie Tanner, of Vermont, sent in
it to get it on as fast as possible. As much as he loves to work, he loves his downtime
photos of her 15-year-old sport Morgan,
with his mom. He knows the sound of my
Sanrose Firehawk, a.k.a. Ernie/Ernesto.
car when I pull in, and if I’m not there right
Ernesto does everything from dressage to
away, I hear a huge whinny coming from the
western to jumping, but he excels at and
barn. He loves kids and has been great when
loves to carriage drive. Stephanie writes,
I bring him to Expo’s to educate people on
“His face just lights up when I bring the cart
the Morgan Breed. That’s what is so great
Morgan News about Morgans one day you can be out working at home and another glammed up in a Meadowbrook cart showing, or going for a leisure drive down the road. I find relaxation and peace when I’m with Ernie. With the extremely stressful career I have, it’s comforting to know that I have a companion that I can always count on to cheer me up or just relax with. The famous quote couldn’t be more true for this amazing breed: “The Morgan horse, the breed that chooses you.” I’ve been lucky enough to be chosen by my life partner and best friend, a stout, 15.1-hand Morgan, named Ernie. Can a lady really get any more lucky?
Corinthian News Todd and Sandy Trushel, of Corinthian Stables in Fairview, PA, are pleased to
Joyce Amidio of Newton, NH, and her heart horse, HyLind Miss Centerfold, an 18-year-old Morgan that Joyce has owned since the mare was a yearling. Joyce writes, “We have been through a lot and have learned so much together. She has done in-hand shows, hunt shows and dressage shows. She has taught beginners how to ride, and she is a great trail horse. We may just see the hunt show ring again this year with one of her other riders, and we most certainly will be seen on the beach many more times in the future. To me, the Morgan horse is the best of all horses, so versatile and willing to try anything asked of them.
announce that Junior Exhibitor client, Laura Kiefhaber of Colden, NY, and her Morgan gelding, SDS Kinsman’s Crusader, collected
highest point total of all Morgan horses in
attending Erie Community College, with
numerous awards at the New York Morgan
the USEF program! This earned them the
plans to become a physical therapist. She is
Horse Society’s banquet in December. Laura
title of USEF Grand National Champion
the daughter of proud parents, Morgan and
was named the Junior Horse Person of the
Morgan. Two individual titles of National
Ed Kiefhaber.
Year, in addition to winning Championships
Champion Horse of the Year were presented
in the English Pleasure division and Pleasure
to Laura at the 2012 USEF Convention and
Driving for Junior Exhibitors. These High
Banquet in Cincinnati, OH. She was awarded
Point awards were boosted by Laura and
the Champion Morgan English Pleasure
“Casey’s” winnings at the Morgan Grand
for Junior Exhibitors and the Amateur
National in Oklahoma. They were National
Championship as well. A Reserve National
Top Ten in both the Junior Exhibitor and
Champion award was presented in Junior
Youth English Pleasure divisions, in addition
Exhibitor Morgan Pleasure Driving. This very
to their title of World Champion Top Ten in
special Morgan and his talented rider have
Junior Exhibitor Driving.
had a brilliant 2011 show season.
The entire 2011 show season was filled
Laura, a recent graduate of Orchard
with victory passes for this pair. When all
Park High School, will pursue a certification
show results were totaled in December,
with the Professional Association of
Laura and Casey had emerged with the
Therapeutic Horsemanship while also
For more information, visit www. corinthianstables.com.
A New Home Congratulations to Linda Kirby and family on the acquisition of Elyse Hanault’s beloved chestnut gelding, Jazz’s Liberty Star (Jazz’s Rusty Ash x Mint Jasmine). Many happy years to you all. Want to see YOUR NAME in Morgan News? Send your information and photos to Editorial@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.co for the latest Morgan news.
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Quarter Horse News
Celebrating a Life On January 26, 2012, after a hardfought battle with ALS, Robert (Bob) L. Carlos, Jr., passed away at home in the arms of his wife with his devoted family by his side. Born in Bridgeport, CT, October 19, 1948 to the late Robert L. Carlos, Sr. and Eleanor (Herman) Carlos, Bob graduated from Chicopee Comp and immediately joined the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam Photo: Shane Rux
as a Supply Boat Captain. Bob and his wife bred, raised and showed American Quarter horses. Their efforts resulted in multiple futurity and class wins. Bob led his homegrown colt, “Be Cool Mister,” to a Congress Reserve Championship, a highlight in his life. He served on the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association and as their
Wannabe Invited, a four-year-old mare by Invitation Only. “Envy” is owned by Cory and Wendy Welch of Salem, NH. Envy was recently purchased at last year’s Reichert Celebration in Ft. Worth, TX, from JR Reichert. The Florida Gold/Gulf Coast circuit was her second time showing and her first time with the Welches. Envy is kept in full time training with Troy Green Quarter Horses of Taunton, MA. Also pictured are Gail, Bob and “Jeep” Lingham.
President for three terms. Bob also enjoyed boating and traveling. His dignity, humor, extraordinary strength of character and daily bravery will be remembered by everyone he came in contact with. Bob leaves to cherish his
MassQHA Scholarships MassQHA is proud to announce the
memory his best friend and soul mate of 16-
recipients of their three merit scholarships.
years, his wife Carol Foster-Carlos.
MassQHA Merit Scholarship: Jocelyn Tanner;
His widow and family would like
MassQHA Presidential Scholarship: Garrett
to thank his special caregiver Melanie
Wasylak; and MassQHA Past-President
Beausoleil for her dedication and
Book Award: Justine Anderson. These
compassion. His widow greatly appreciates
newly created scholarships recognize
all of the help that their wonderful
and reward the hard work and dedication
neighbors and friends offered. These acts
MassQHA members give to the club, by
of kindness provided Bob with such peace
helping to support their academic pursuits.
of mind.
They encourage all MassQHA and MQHYA
Donations in his memory can be
members to apply. The Silent Auction at
made to The American Quarter Horse
their Annual Spring Show in May will once
Foundation, 1600 Quarter Horse Drive,
again be a fundraiser for the scholarships, so
Amarillo, TX 79104.
please help support this great cause. Please
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contact Scholarship Chairperson Samantha Palmer at massqhatreasurer@gmail.com for more information on scholarships or to donate an item to the silent auction.
Winning Weekends By Celeste O’Neill
Our fourth annual “Show & Tell” event to be officiated by AQHA Professional Horseman, Margo Ball, will be held on April 28-29, 2012 at the Fonda Fairgrounds. In addition to classes offered in the nine divisions at all Winning Weekends Horse Show Series events, this show is also approved as an AQHA Introductory Show, with Open, Novice Amateur and Novice Youth AQHA sanctioned classes. New for
Empire State Quarter Horse
“Spring into Su mmer” ESQHA/ESQHYA Quarter Horse Show
JUNE 8-10, 2012 New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY 4 judges, Split-combined over 2 1/2 days Rookie classes running concurrently with Novice Youth/Novice Amateur Horsemanship, Hunt Seat Equitation, & Showmanship All show package to include all AQHA classes, office & drug fees, fence & trail warm-up fees, & stall. $349 if paid before May 25, 2012 Must be entered in at least one halter class to take advantage of the all show fee
Circuit Awards for Novice Classes, High Point awards: Youth, Amateur, select, Sm Fry & Open Classes
“The Heat Is On” Showplex on the Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY
JULY 5-8, 2012 Double Judged / Split Combined (4 shows total) All show package $399 includes: All AQHA classes, Stall, Fence and Trail warm-up fees, drug and office fees. Horses must be entered in at least one halter class to take advantage of the all show fee.
4 Halter Judges on Saturday Cut-off date: June 25, 2012 $1000 Huntfield AQHA Derby Series Circuit awards for all novice classes, High Point and Reserve High Point for Small Fry, Youth, Amateur & Open Classes
Door prizes throug the shohout w
Stall Decorating Contest/”Ride for the Cure”
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Quarter Horse News 2012 will be the addition of several Equestrians with Disabilities classes in both the open and AQHA divisions. The Show & Tell weekend is a little different format than rest of the Winning Weekends Horse Show Series events. In special classes each exhibitor will receive a short critique of their performance over the public address system by judge Margo Ball. Those that attended in past years can attest to the detailed feedback that exhibitors receive. This is a must attend Photo: Dillon Photography
event for exhibitors and spectators alike. Additional information about any of the Winning Weekends events scheduled for 2012 can be found on our website www.WinningWeekends.com or by calling 518-466-2445. Want to see YOUR NAME in Quarter Horse News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com for th latest Quarter Horse news.
Jennalinn Teel showing Zips Little Miracle owned by Pryce Patterson. They earned first place overall in the Triple Crown Pleasure Challenge. In addition Jennalinn won the Cowgirl Couture Trainer award and had customers win Champion and Reserve in the Unity Stables Showmanship Championship and Winning Weekends Series awards.
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Ohio Equine Affaire: Elevating the Equestrian Experience Again This April
S
pring is right around the corner, and so
venues, acres of exhibits to browse, and
be able to soak up training and riding tips
is the 45th Ohio Equine Affaire! North
special events on Thursday through Saturday
from a roster of Olympians and World and
America’s premiere equine exposition
evenings, attendees will want to plan to
National Champions, from disciplines as
arrive early and stay late each day.
diverse as reining, dressage, barrel racing,
and equestrian gathering will return to the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, on April 1215, with a wealth of horses and horse-related opportunities for equestrians, including the
eventing, jumping, driving, hunter under
Clinicians Horse people of all levels of expertise,
saddle, team penning and sorting, English pleasure, and gaited horse competition…to
largest horse-related trade show in North
from 4-H riders and those who are just
name a few. Equine Affaire is proud to once
America, an educational program that is
getting started in the horse world, to
again feature a blend of top-notch clinicians
second-to-none, Equine Affaire’s exciting
accomplished equestrians and equine
and presenters that will represent a broad
Versatile Horse & Rider Competition, and the
professionals, will be able to immerse
spectrum of equestrian disciplines at their
ever-popular Pfizer Fantasia. With a schedule
themselves in “all things equine” for four full
highest levels and ensure the presentation
of 230-plus educational sessions in eight
days at the 2012 Equine Affaire. They‘ll also
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and philosophies. Craig Cameron, Linda
rider biomechanics, sessions by renowned
To eliminate the need to choose
Parelli, Mark Rashid, Stacy Westfall, Guy
liberty performers, Sylvia Zerbini and Dan
between attending a favorite clinic at
McLean, and Jonathan Field are among
James, on the training of liberty and trick
Equine Affaire or the Versatile Horse & Rider
the presenters who will provide guidance on
horses, a clinic on riding aside by Mary
Competition, all of the qualifying rounds
general horse training and riding topics.
Rivers, presentations on mountain trail by
for this year’s competition will be held on
Mark Bolender, sessions on lunging by
Thursday evening after all Equine Affaire
represented at the 2012 Equine Affaire
Cathy Drumm, and demonstrations by
clinics, seminars, and demos have concluded
through sessions conducted by Stacy
the Northern Ohio Outlaws on cowboy
for the day. The top 10 horse-and-rider teams
Westfall on reining, Connie Combs on
mounted shooting.
will advance to the Versatile Horse & Rider
The western disciplines will be well
barrel racing, Aaron Ralston on trail and ranch horse training, Drew Emnett on western pleasure, Jeff Wilson on western dressage, Larry Kuyper on team penning
Competition Finals, which will take place on
The Versatile Horse & Rider Competition The Versatile Horse & Rider Competition
Sunday morning during Equine Affaire.
The Pfizer Fantasia – Always a Night to Remember
and sorting, and Jennifer Moshier on
returns! Equine Affaire’s hugely popular
showmanship. Those who prefer the English
Versatile Horse & Rider Competition, which
disciplines will not want to miss sessions
was introduced at the Ohio Equine Affaire
entertainment at Equine Affaire’s flagship
by Todd Flettrich and Terry Ciotti Gallo
last year, promises to be a highlight of the
equestrian extravaganza, the Pfizer Fantasia,
on dressage, Peter Leone on hunters and
2012 event this April. The competition
which will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday
jumpers, Sinead Halpin on eventing, Andy
is a timed and judged race through an
and Saturday nights in the coliseum. As
Marcoux on driving, Jennifer Moshier on
obstacle course that is designed not only
veteran Fantasia-goers have come to
hunter under saddle, and Duane Esser on
to push horse-and-rider teams out of their
know, this special equine musical revue will
English pleasure and hunter pleasure for
traditional “comfort zones,” but also to test
feature a star-studded lineup of professional
gaited breeds. Clinicians presenting sessions
communication between horse and rider
equestrian performers and exceptional
focused on specific breeds and types of
and the horsemanship skills and athletic
horses, choreographed to a wide variety of
horses will include Brenda Imus on easy
abilities of each competing team. Thirty pre-
musical styles. Enjoy the beauty and diversity
gaited horses and Cathy Zahm on draft
selected horse-and-rider teams will compete
of horses of many breeds, as well as the
horses. Equine Affaire’s diverse program
for the title of “Versatile Horse & Rider
excitement of equestrian sports including
this April will be rounded out by clinics
Competition Champion” and $5,500 in cash
freestyle reining, dressage, driving, drill teams,
conducted by Hollie McNeil on horse and
and other prizes.
trick riding, trick horses, and more!
The focus will shift from education to
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Convenient, One-stop Shopping
incredible horses? The Cashmans Breed
most popular educators, demonstrations
Pavilion in the Voinovich Center and the
of horse breeds, daily stick horse rodeos
finest one-stop, horse-related shopping
Horse & Farms Exhibits in the Gilligan
sponsored by Wahl Clipper Corp., model
in North America. Lace up your most
Complex will showcase dozens of breeds
horse painting sponsored by Stone Horses,
comfortable shoes and be ready to explore
of horses from North and South America,
an equine trivia quest, and many other
literally acres of equine-related retailers and
Europe, and beyond. Whether your interest
activities specially for kids. Attendees will
manufacturers in a trade show that will fill
lies in stock breeds, gaited horses, light
also have the chance to get up close and
four exhibit halls and the areas in between.
breeds, warmbloods, drafts, ponies, mules,
personal with several equine stars at the
This year’s event will feature more than 450
or some unique breed – or you’re searching
2012 Celebrity Horse Showcase located in
vendors offering everything from tack and
for a competitive mount or a pleasure horse,
the Youth Pavilion.
apparel to horse-care items and trailers.
you’ll find it at Equine Affaire.
Put simply, Equine Affaire offers the
Whether you’re planning to build a barn, replace a fence, or install a riding arena, or you’re shopping for new tack, attire, artwork, DVDs, or even a horse, you’ll find information,
A Special Place for the Next Generation of Horsemen Horsey kids of all ages will want to
Bring Your Horse With You to Equine Affaire Equine Affaire offers unique opportunities to “Ride with the Best” (or have
manufacturers, retailers, associations, equine
spend time at the Stone Horses® Youth
your horse trained) in clinics on general
service providers, and plenty of other horse-
Pavilion in the Celeste Center. In addition
horse training topics and a wide range of
related sources at Equine Affaire.
to educational and horse-related youth
disciplines. Most of the clinicians presenting
association exhibits, the Stone Horses
at the event will be accepting horses and
Youth Pavilion will feature a full schedule of
riders to participate in their sessions, and
presentations by many of the horse industry’s
clinic fees are remarkably reasonable. If you’d
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like to do more than just spectate this April,
your entry. Winners will be announced on
visit www.equineaffaire.com for details on
Sunday afternoon, and you do not need to
Equine Affaire’s Ride With The Best program
be present to win.
The website, www.equineaffaire.com, contains everything you need to know
and how you and your horse can participate. Clinics have filled quickly, so contact the
Want to Join the Team?
Free is Good! Would you like to win a year’s supply
to make your visit a fun and successful
The production of an event of the size
staff of Equine Affaire now to find out what sessions may still have openings.
Everything You Need to Know to Go
one: admission details, directions, hotel
and complexity of Equine Affaire depends
information, a complete roster of presenters,
upon assistance from a large number of
daily schedules, maps, Ride With The Best
capable volunteers. If you’re interested in
and Versatile Horse & Rider Competition
getting involved in the production, earning
materials, facility information, and tips for
of feed or bedding for your horse, jazz up
free admission and an Equine Affaire
making the most of your Equine Affaire
your horse’s appearance with a western
souvenir, and working with great people,
experience. You can order advance tickets
bling bridle or breast collar, or receive free
contact our volunteer coordinator, Cindy
online or through the mail (through March
tickets to Equine Affaire? Equine Affaire’s
Murphy, cmurphy@equineaffaire.com or
18th). If you’re not web-savvy, our friendly
2012 raffle features a number of great prizes
at 740-845-0085, ext. 102, for details on
staff will gladly take your call and provide
and is both free and easy to enter. Visit www.
our volunteer program. Information on
assistance at 740-845-0085, Monday-Friday,
equineaffaire.com to learn more about
volunteering and a volunteer application
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern. ■
the prizes available in this year’s raffle and
are also available at www.equineaffaire.
enter online. And be sure to visit the Raffle
com. Click on the Ohio event, and follow the
Center in the Bricker Building at the event
“Participate” link to the volunteer page.
to see the prizes on display and complete
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Exhibitor List
Exhibitor List is subject to change. Consult the Equine Affaire website at www.equineaffaire.com or the official event program for the most up-to-date information. 1 Source Publications Inc.
Biotrope
Craig Cameron Enterprises
64 Metals
Bitless Bridle, Inc.
Crazy 4 Ponytails
A Storybook Farm
Black Forest Treeless Saddles
Creations By Cow Patti
A Winning Investment
Blue Ribbon Books
Crest Ridge Saddlery
Aanstadt Das
Blue Sky Sage Horseback Adventures
Crown Jewels Design
Aaron Ralston - Cow Horse Productions
Bonnie’s Savvy Rhythms
CSI Saddlepads
ABI Equine
Borkholder Buildings & Supply LLC
Custom Tails
Action Rider Tack, Inc.
Boss Pet Supplies
Cut Heal Animal Care Products, Inc.
Active Travel, Inc.
Bow River
Deb Little Photography
Advantage Horsemanship - Scott Purdum
Bowtie Press
DeerPath Recyclers
Affaire Wear
Brand Builders, LLC
Direct Action Co. Inc.
Ag-Liner, Inc.
Brute Ropes
DK Saddlery
Air Head Products / EOS
Buckeye Nutrition / MARS Horsecare US Inc.
Doc’s Books
Albion College
Buckley Bros., Inc.
Dog and Frog
Altmeyer’s Trailer Sales, Inc.
Buckley Fence LLC
Double K Tack
American Artists
Buffalo Run Emporium
Dubarry USA, LLC
American Bashkir Curly Registry
Buffalo Trading Post, Ltd.
Dutton Bits
American Farrier’s Association
Bureau of Land Management
E3Live FOR HORSES
American National Family of Companies
Calvin Access Controls, Inc.
East Fork Stables
Andis Company
Canidae Natural Pet Food Company
Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club
Angel Meadow Farm
CANTER Ohio
Effective Marketing Solutions, Inc.
Animal Art Apparel
Cashman Livestock Equipment Outlet
Enchanted Mountains Equestrians of
Ansür Saddlery Northwestern LLC
Caspian Casuals
Cattaraugus
Appaloosa Horse Club
Catalina’s Originals
Engel Architects LLC
Arabian Horse Association - Region 14
Central Life Sciences / Farnam
Engelhaupt Embroidery
Arenus / Equilite
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA)
Equestrian Enterprise, Inc.
Attitude Jack
Chartland Co.
Equine Energyworks
Australian Stock Saddle Co.
Cheval International
Equine Gifts
B & B Golf Carts
Ciralight Global
Equine Medical & Surgical Associates
Back on Track USA, Inc.
Classic Equine Equipment Inc.
Equine Network - Ride Now Tour
Barb’s Beaded Browbands
Classic Saddlery, Ltd.
Equine Technologies, Inc.
Bel Cappelli Hat Company
Claudia Carreon
Equipedic, Inc.
Ben Risney Woodcarving
ClearSpan Fabric Structures
Equisense, Inc
Benedict Metal Artistry
Cleary Building Corp.
Equissentials
Berlin Industries, Inc.
Conklin Co. Inc. - Fastrack
Equitours, Ltd.
Berry Fit Co.
Cook Forest Scenic Trail Ride
Essential Bodywear
Best Friend Equine Supply, Inc.
Cool Medics
Expressions Leather
Best Friend Marketing, LLC
Corzatt Photography
Fairmount Sports & Recreation
Best Shot Pet Products Intl., LLC
Coughlin Trucks & Trailers
Fairy Tails
Bethany College
Cow Horse Productions - Aaron Ralston
Falcon Camp
Big Dee’s Tack & Vet Supply
Cowgirl Glitter
Fantastic Fillies
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Fautras Horse Trailers
Kaeco Group, Inc.
Mid-Ohio Dressage Association
Finish Line Fence Company
KB Custom Kreations / Whinney Wear
Midway College
Finish Line Horse Products, Inc.
Keith Saddle Shop
Midwest Trail Ride
Fleece Corner
Keller-Williams Consultant Realty
Milwaukee Thunder
Foothuggers Sock Company
Ken Davis & Sons, Inc.
Miracle Mountain Ranch
Freelance Design USA
Kent Nutrition Group
Mojo Future Tech
Friesian Horse Association of North America
Kentucky Horse Park
Montero Native Art LLC
Fry’s Equine Insurance Agency, Inc.
Keystone Steel and Wire
Morgan Trinkets
Gaits of Gold, Inc.
Kuhn Turf, Inc.
Morton Buildings, Inc.
Gaptack
Kustom Kritter Fitters
Mountain Feather Originals
Geneva Lakes Jewelry
Land O Lakes Purina Feed, LLC
Mountain Pleasure Horse Association
GLC Direct, LLC
Last Chance Corral
Muddy Creek Rain Gear
Golden Hills Trail
Lazy B Trailer Sales, Inc.
My Draft Horse Super Store /Permanent
Go Spur 1 Apparel
LC Designs
Impressions
Go-N-Show-N-Again
Len Immke Buick / GMC Trucks
National Animal Supplement Council
Graphic Trends
Leonard Truck & Trailer, Inc.
Nelson Manufacturing Co.
Gray Horse Trading Company LLC
Lerch Enterprises
New Horizons RV Corporation
Guaranteed Horse Products
Lester Building Systems
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program
Guy McLean by Priefert / Quiet Way
Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau
Newt’s Hat Co.
Gypsy Vanner Horse Society
Life Data Labs, Inc.
Nutrena
Haflinger Owners Promotional Enterprise
Light ‘N Lasting Vinyl Jump and Dressage
Ohio Arabian and All Breed Trail Society
(HOPE)
Equipment
Ohio Equine Industry Coalition
Happy Hoofwear
Lisa Welch Designs
Ohio Haflinger Association
Harrison Ford
LM Custom Boots - La Mundial
Ohio Horseman’s Council
Hartmeyer’s Saddlery
Loddon Engineering
Ohio University Southern Equine Studies
Harvest Fuel, Inc. / Sweet Pro
Long Branch Lakes in Central Tennessee
Ornaments
Henderson Saddle Shop and Western Wear
Lost Acres Horse Rescue
OSU Equine Program
Herbsmith, Inc.
Lynwood Enterprises, Inc.
Over The Hill Equine, LLC
High Plains Chaps
M & A Photography
Pacapoco Alpaca Company
Hilton Herbs, LTD
M.H. Eby, Inc
Paddock Publishing
Hocking College
M.P. & K.D. Horn & Leather Shop
Palmers Global Magnetic Therapy
HorseCity.com
Mackinac Horsemen’s Association
Parelli Natural Horsemanship
Horseloverz.com
Mahindra USA, Inc.
Park Side Trailers Sales & Service, Inc
Horsemen’s Corral
Mainstreet Apparel Corp.
Pegasus EquiCare, Inc.
HorseTech, Inc.
Majesty’s Animal Nutrition
Percheron Builders Group
How Cute!
Manna Pro Products, LLC
Pet Care Systems / Swheat Stall
Hubbard Feeds, Inc.--OH
Mark Enterprises, Inc.
Photonic Health
I Make Horse Calls
Mark Rashid Horse Training, Inc
PL Gibson Insurance Agency
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, Inc.
Marmon Valley Farm, Inc
Platte Valley Saddle Shop
Jaché Studio
Marti’s Tack Shack
PonyLocks Inc
Jamco Trailers USA
McArthur Lumber & Post
Priefert Ranch Equipment
Jeff Wilson
McDaniel Custom Saddles
Pro Cinch Products
Jonathan Field Horsemanship
MDBarnmaster
Professional’s Choice
JP’s North, Inc.
Meadowlark Arts
Protectowire FireSystems
JUG Livestock Waterers
Merritt Hats etc.
Pyranha, Inc.
JW Western Designs
Metalcraft by K
Quietway USA Inc / Guy McLean by Priefert
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Redmond Rock/Redmond Minerals
Star Lakes Tack
Totally Unique Enterprise
Reeves International / Breyer Animal
StickySeat
Trail and Pleasure Riding Supplies
Creations
Stitches-N-Stuff
Tribute Equine Nutrition
Region 14 Arabian Horse Association
STK Collectibles
Tri-County Trail Association
Reshel’s Pewter Company, Inc.
Stolen Horse International, Inc.
Triple Crown Nutrition
Response Products
Straight Arrow Products, Inc.
Triple J Metal Arts
Ride Now Tour
Straight A’s Ranch Supply
Tub’s Tack
Ritchie Industries, Inc.
Strayer Saddle Company
TWHBEA/MOWA
Rockin “D” Tack
Swett Signs, Inc.
Two-Brothers Leather Masters
Rockin J Equine
Tack Room, Inc.
Uckele Health & Nutrition
Rocky Mountain Horse Association
Tamara Cole Home Furnishings
Ulimate Hose Nozzle
Rocky Mountain Leather
Tangent Square
United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.
Rodeo Boot Company
Tapestry Equine Services
Universal Trailer Corporation
Rodeo Drive Conchos
Tara’s Equine Design
URAD
Rod’s Western Palace
TDI, Inc.
Ursa Wagon, Inc.
Running Wolf Studio
Terra Leather
Valerie’s Gallery
Rusty Spur Couture
Texas Ranger Western Books
Valley Vet Supply
RV Headquarters / Lakota of Ohio
The Bodacious Cowgirl
Varnan Manufacturing, LLC
Saddle Up Clothing Company
The Crothers Way
W.F. Valentine & Co.
Sam Chick Rider’s Outlet
The Ginger Horse
Wahl Clipper Corporation
Saratoga Saddlery & International Boutique
The Horse Closet
Walters Buildings
Satori
The Humane Society of the United States
Wayfarer Farm / Padre
Scheid’s Truc “N” RV Sales & Service, LLC
The Natural Feeder
WC Buildings LLC
Schneider Saddlery of Arizona, Inc.
The Natural Vet
We Cover Structures
Scribble Horse Designs LLC
The Quilt Ranch
Wessco
Select The Best
The Seed Center
West 20 Ranch & Saddle Co.
Shalimar Farm
The Show Pen
Western Horse Company
Sharp Dressed Horse
The Stagecoach West
Western Safety Stirrups LLC
Sheepskin Importers
The Tack Trunk, Inc.
Westfall Horsemanship
Shekinah Western Ranch Camp
TheraPlate Revolution
Whimsy Hill Studio, LLC
Show and Tell Promotions
The Trophy Line
White Pickets Studio
Show Clothes Unlimited
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc.
William Woods University
Sign Barn
The University of Findlay
Windmill Monogrammed Halters
SmartPak Equine
The Wire Horse, LLC
Wire Works
Soft-Ride
Therasage EMC
Wood’s Art Gallery
Sophisticated Equestrian Expressions
Thin Air Canvas, Inc.
Young Living Essential Oils
Southern States Co-op
Thornhill Enterprises, Inc.
Equine Affaire® – The Great American Horse
Spalding Labs
ThorWorks AG
Exposition®
Spunky Point Trading Co.
Timberline Traders
StableComfort by Promat, Inc.
Tipperary Horse Blankets
Standardbred Pleasure Horse Org.
Tizwhiz Sales, Ltd.
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Equine Affaire Columbus, Ohio • Ohio Expo Center April 12-15, 2012 Event Hours:
Competition. To order tickets, visit www.
The Equine Affaire website now offers
Thursday, April 12: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
equineaffaire.com, or call (740) 845-0085.
custom directions for attendees. Go to
Friday, April 13: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
Tickets will also be available at the door.
www.equineaffaire.com/ohio/attend/
Saturday, April 14: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
Cash only at the door. No refunds. OEC will
getting-there/driving-directions and enter
Sunday, April 15: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
charge for parking. No pets.
your starting address. Also, take advantage
* The Pfizer Fantasia will begin at 7:30 p.m.; doors will open at 7:00 p.m.
of special Equine Affaire event discounted
How to Contact Equine Affaire, Inc.: Mail: 2720 State Route 56 SW, London,
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to all clinics, seminars, and demonstrations, as well as the Versatile Horse & Rider
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2012 Pfizer Fantasia Promises to be Another Memorable Event Photos: Michael Beswick
F
or nearly two decades, Equine Affaire’s signature evening event, the Pfizer Fantasia, has showcased the
beauty and diversity of dozens of breeds of horses, the excitement of a great variety of equestrian disciplines, and the extraordinary talent of many of the foremost professional equestrian performers in North America. This year’s show will be no exception. “Our Fantasia production team has worked hard to develop a show that will include just the right mixture of action, drama, and comedy – along with fantastic horses and plenty of great music,” reported Eugenia Snyder, the President of Equine Affaire. The 2012 Pfizer Fantasia will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, in the coliseum at the Ohio Expo Center. “We’re producing the show on just two nights at the upcoming Equine Affaire in order to make room for the qualifying rounds of Equine Affaire’s Versatile Horse & Rider Competition on Thursday night in the coliseum,” explained Snyder. “The ‘VHRC’ has become such a popular event that we need to present the qualifying rounds at a time that Equine Affaire attendees won’t be forced to choose between attending
explained Eugenia Snyder. “At the same time,
show will be rounded out with a grand prix
the competition and attending one of their
we want to share news about the lineup
freestyle dressage ride, some awe-inspiring
favorite clinics, demos, or seminars. Having
because we’re pretty excited about the
Cossack trick riding, Icelandics blazing their
the qualifying rounds of the competition
performers we’ve contracted.” Fantasia fans
way through the arena, and Andalusians
on Thursday night in the coliseum will be
can expect to be wowed by some of the best
bringing the baroque period to life.
ideal for the VHRC – but it will mean one less
performers and acts featured in the 11-year
night of the Pfizer Fantasia and an increase
history of the event including: a freestyle
the show will be three very special and very
in the demand for tickets for the Friday and
reining performance by champion reiner,
different liberty performances presented by
Saturday shows.”
“We anticipate that the highlights of
Aaron Ralston; two all-new drill team routines
Australia’s own Guy McLean, Double Dan
“I always hate to ‘spill the beans’
developed by the incomparable Canadian
Horsemanship, and the incomparable Sylvia
about the specific performers who will be
Cowgirls; vaulting and aerial acrobatics on
Zerbini – fresh from Cavalia. Be prepared
participating in the Pfizer Fantasia because
horseback featuring members of the Zoppe
not only to be entertained, but to be truly
I believe that the element of surprise is part
family; and a special driven drill routine
amazed as these three equestrian artists
of what makes the event so entertaining,”
featuring Ohio’s own Haflinger Drill Team. The
present their various horses at liberty – in
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presentations that will run the gamut from
Thursday, April 12.
humorous to dramatic – and remind us just
“To make the event
how intelligent our equine companions
even more enjoyable
are…and how special our relationships with
for our youngest
them can be,” Snyder advised.
attendees (and for
Tickets for the Pfizer Fantasia range
Visit www.equineaffaire.com, or call
those who are taking in the show after a long
740-845-0085 weekdays, from 9:00 a.m. to
in price from $12 to $25 plus a shipping/
day at Equine Affaire), we have scheduled
5:00 p.m. Eastern, for detailed information on
handling/seat selection fee. Any tickets not
the show to begin 30 minutes earlier this
advance tickets, area hotels, opportunities
sold in advance will go on sale at Equine
year than in past years,” Snyder reported. “The
to ride in clinics, and the clinic and seminar
Affaire at the box office located in the center
doors to the coliseum will open at 7:00 p.m.,
schedule.
lobby of the Celeste Center at 9:00 a.m. on
and the show will begin at 7:30.”
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Save Green by Going Green Please join the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District and Maryland Department of Agriculture for a complimentary “Sweet” and Horse Talk as ways to go green and save money are discussed while dessert and beverages are enjoyed. The talk will be held on April 5, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Baltimore County Center for Maryland Agriculture in Cockeysville, MD. Vendors will be available from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Please RSVP by contacting Ciara McMurtrie at 410-527-5920, ext 112, or by emailing ciara. mcmurtrie@md.nacdnet.net by March 23, 2012.
New National Sales Manager at F.C. Sturtevant. The F.C. Sturtevant Company announced that Jacqueline H. Silverman has joined their Animal Health Division.
American Drum Horse stallion, Mariah’s Boon, owned by Laura Moon, has been chosen as the 2012 Celebration Breyer® Horse. You can visit Boon at this year’s BreyerFest® in Lexington, KY, on July 20-22.
Horse Expo Coming in March Thousands of horse lovers from around the region are getting ready for
“Jackie brings new vitality and a strong
the 20th annual Rocky Mountain Horse
professional presence to our Animal Health
Expo, with four days of horse-related family
division as our National Sales Manager,” said
entertainment, education, exhibits, art and
Steven Rosenfeld, company President. “Her
demonstrations scheduled for March 9-11
expertise in working with both large and
at the National Western complex in Denver.
small animals, and her strong relationships
The Expo, produced by the Colorado Horse
with leading members of the equestrian
Council, is “the largest horse industry trade
community make her a perfect fit to lead
show in the Western United States,” claimed
our product expansion in the category,” he
Bill Scebbi, the Executive Director of the
added.
Colorado Horse Council.
F.C. Sturtevant Company has been
Highlights this year include the
extreme trail, dressage and jumping demonstrations, a holistic horse fair, and nationally-known equestrian artists. The headliners for Expo 2012 are Julie Goodnight, Jane Savoie, Susan Harris, Mark Bolender and Richard Shrake. Each clinician will be teaching a variety of styles and techniques showcasing nationallyknown workshops. For more information, visit www.coloradohorsecouncil.com/rmhe.
Sale to Help Equine Non-profits The year 2012 has been designated
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Friday and Saturday night Mane Event
as the year for the Equestrian Exchange
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performances with professional equine
Tack Consignment Sale to help all local
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entertainers, and over 45 clinics per day
equine non-profit organizations in North
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featuring horsemanship workshops, riding,
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The Ride for a Green World Initiative
Camp Horizons Celebrates 3 0 Years
Award for the KHC Natural Trail Class was presented to Melissa Marcum, riding “I’m
summer camp for children ages 6-17, is
Clean and Sober.” For more information about the Kentucky Horse Council, visit www.
celebrating 30 years of great camp fun
kentuckyhorse.org, or call 859-367-0509.
Camp Horizons, a coed, overnight
this summer. Camp Horizons, located near Harrisonburg, VA, on 300 acres along the Massanutten Mountain, was started in 1983. Back then, Camp Horizons encompassed around 100 acres and had
APHA Makes Changes In preparation for the upcoming 2012
limited facilities and programs. Today,
American Junior Paint Horse Association’s
Camp Horizons has expanded both in size
(AjPHA) Youth World Championship Show,
and in programming options.
to be held June 22-30, 2012, at the Will
In addition to special 30th anniversary
Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth,
camp activities throughout the summer,
TX, the organization put into action
Camp Horizons is planning a 30-Year Staff
suggestions made over the past several
horses and pets is giving a whole new
Reunion on Labor Day weekend 2012.
years to make the Youth World Show more
meaning to “green.” Beyond the individual
The no-cost, fun-filled weekend, open to
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World initiative. People who share the vision of a sustainable planet can join the Ride for a Green World initiative by displaying the “Our Barn is Eco-Friendly” card with simple guidelines on going greener, such as: compost your manure and keep it from contaminating water; use eco-friendly products; recycle and reuse; and conserve water. Find more Eco-friendly Barn tips at Arenus booths during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS) series. SM
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KHC Recognizes Outstanding Service At their annual banquet on January
mean $50 savings per class on late entries, and $37.50 savings per class for those added to a pre-entry. Introductory “World Show Champion”
13, 2012, The Kentucky Horse Council
and “Fun” classes will make kids happy.
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The six introductory-type World Show
support to the equine industry. The 2011
Champion classes are open to youth who
KHC Volunteer of the Year is Brian Rogers of
have never earned a world or reserve
Mercer County. The 2011 KHC Horsemen’s
world championship in APHA competition,
Hero was presented to Tom Tuck of Murray,
and who ride Regular Registry Paint
Kentucky. 2011 KHC Partner of the Year was
Horses. They are: Disciplined Rail English,
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Horsemanship.
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New “fun” classes are meant to be
Resource (ELCR), with Denise O’Meara
just that. They’re open to any youth on
accepting the award. The 2011 High Point
any registered Paint Horse, and boast a
Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Beyond News $20 entry fee. These include: Ride-A-Buck
a standing ovation from the crowd for
Bareback Equitation (no bling), Freestyle
roping a calf while riding bridleless, and
Shankless Showmanship (no bling), and a
the pair was voted Fan Favorite through
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was also the highest adopted horse
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Mustang Magic The top Mustang trainers from the past year received invitations to compete at Mustang Magic at the 116th annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. The best-ofthe-best competition did not disappoint, and
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Logan Leach and Kiowa claimed championship honors at Mustang Magic this January.
including results for the classes and adoption.
with a packed house watching, Logan Leach of Granbury, TX, and Kiowa claimed the championship honors. The trainers traveled from across the United States – from Georgia to California and points in between – to compete with their Mustangs January 19-21. Kiowa and Leach came into the finals two points behind Teryn Muench and Jade. In the compulsories, Muench had earned 68 points while Leach had 66. These scores carried over to the freestyle on Saturday night. Leach and Kiowa wowed the judges with a bridleless freestyle performance. They received a total of 83 points for their freestyle. Kiowa is a five-year-old pinto mare that was gathered from South Steens, OR, and was adopted by Madeline Pickens for $4,500. Leach earned $3,500 for the victory and also received a custom Gist Silversmiths belt buckle, a DS Ranch Alpacas saddle blanket and a JW Brooks Custom 100 X Mustang Series hat. Muench, of Marietta, OK, didn’t ride away empty-handed. In addition to finishing second, the 2011 Mustang Magic champion was also the runner up in the Purina Difference™ You Can See Feed Challenge and received $500. Muench and Jade received
S.C. Horse Council Expo Date Change
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Dressage News Save the Date The 2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions will be held at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ, over two weekends in June. June 8-10, 2012 will feature the first half of the Grand Prix National Dressage Championship (which will also serve as the USEF Selection Trial for the U.S. Dressage Team), the Pony National Dressage Championship, the Junior National Dressage Championship and the Young Rider National Championship. The following week, June 13-17 will showcase the second half of the Grand Photo courtesy of Sue Stickle
Prix National Championship, after which nominated entries for the 2012 Olympic Games will be submitted. The Young Adult “Brentina Cup” National Championship and the Intermediaire I National Championship will also take place that weekend. More information is at www.usef.org.
Equestrian of the Year
International dressage rider and Pan Am Gold Medalist Lauren Sammis, who always wears her helmet while riding and competing, recently took part in the Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium and the USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program in Wellington. Sammis competes Sagacious, owned by Al Guden, at the Grand Prix level.
To cap off a record-setting year, dressage superstar Steffen Peters added one more
Both Ravel and Magic scored at the
record to his résumé at the United States
2011 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National
Equestrian Federation’s Pegasus Awards dinner.
Dressage Championships in Gladstone, NJ,
He became the first person to score the USEF’s
in September sweeping the Grand Prix and
Equestrian of the Year title three times.
Intermediaire I divisions respectively. Peters
Peters won the top honor in 2008 and 2009 based largely on his accomplishments with Akiko Yamazaki’s phenom Ravel – but in
won all six classes in the effort and secured his Pan Am spot with Magic in the process. The trip to Mexico proved worth the
result, he was one of six equestrians in the running for the USEF’s top honor.
World Dressage Masters The 2012 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club
2011, Ravel had some help. Peters capitalized
miles as Peters and Magic dominated at the
Palm Beach exceeded all expectations, from
on his first trip to the Pan American Games
Guadalajara Country Club. The competition
the first horse on centerline in Friday’s Grand
and scored Team and Individual Gold in
was hard fought for Individual honors, but
Prix to the victory lap following Saturday’s
a tremendous effort with Jen and Bruce
Peters led an American sweep. Heather
Exquis Grand Prix Freestyle. Top sport was
Hlavacek’s Weltino’s Magic. From California
Blitz and Paragon won Silver while Marisa
represented by the world’s most exciting
to Aachen, Germany, Peters was undefeated
Festerling and Big Tyme secured Bronze.
horse and rider combinations, some of them
in 2011 with the now nine-year-old
Peters also won the William C. Steinkraus
veterans, others rising stars. When the 2012
Westphalian gelding.
Trophy, awarded to an equestrian in an
WDM Palm Beach Champion was named
Olympic discipline, for the third time. As a
on Saturday evening, it was the experienced
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Dressage News team of Steffen Peters and Akiko Yamazaki’s 14-year-old Ravel of the U.S. who succeeded in defending their title against 26-year-old Charlotte Dujardin of Great Britain and the super-talented 10-year-old Valegro. An incredibly tight contest between Ravel and Valegro gave the WDM Palm Beach all the excitement that had been promised when some of the world’s top ranked riders and event, which is the only WDM competition to take place outside of Europe. “It was great fun to judge here,” said Wim Ernes of the Netherlands, speaking on behalf of the FEI Ground Jury. “It was a great show, with good organization and top riders. We love to judge here.” The WDM Palm Beach is a showcase for the best of the best in the international dressage world, and
Photos: Sue Stickle
horses were invited to participate in the 2012 Germany’s Anja Plönzke competes against the backdrop of a sold-out house. DVDs of this year’s event can be purchased at Steffen Peters, joyful winner of the WDM Palm Beach Exquis Grand Prix Freestyle. an opportunity for fans to get together and celebrate the sport at the highest level. For those who didn’t attend the WDM
www.internationalpoloclub.com. Want to see YOUR NAME in Dressage News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com for the latest dressage news.
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Driving News
Barbara O. Fitzpatrick, 75, passed away on, January 18, 2012 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Barbara was born April 5, 1936 in Columbus, OH, a daughter of Jack and Nora Gostrey O’Donnell. She married Charles Fitzpatrick on September 13, 1978 in Joliet. Other family members include her five children and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Barbara and her husband had supported most of the AHHS programs concerning the breeding and showing of Hackney ponies for the last 25 years. They have also bred, raised, nominated and shown their Hackney ponies in futurities throughout the Midwest. They have owned two outstanding sires, Apollo Spirit of 76 and Merrywill’s Patent Plus. Their present stallion Fitz’s Heart-Throb has become a fine sire. Some of the winners and champions that have been shown in hand are: Fitz’s Wild Orchid, Fitz’s Phantom, Fitz’s On Line, Fitz’s Beyond Imagination and
ing drivers, trainers, coaches and owners from Europe and North America and drawing thousands of people to the area as the show again serves the dual purposes of giving the public a chance to enjoy world class combined driving competition while also supporting many non-profit and charity goals. Photo courtesy of Geoff Oliver Bugbee/USEF
Remembering Fitzpatrick
The 2012 Event will host the USEF National Championships for four in hand horses. The multigenerational love for equestrian sports shared by the Weber family will take another logical step in 2012, with the addition of a jumping speed class following dressage on Friday and a jumping Grand Prix following the marathon on Saturday. They look forward to providing spectators with some
USEF President David O’Connor (left) and Chester Weber. Weber, the eight-time USEF National Four-In-Hand Combined Driving Champion, was named a 2011 USEF Equestrian of Honor and took home the Becky Grand Hart Trophy at the USEF’s recent Pegasus Awards banquet.
of the best jumping competition with some of the best driving competition at the same venue on the same afternoons. For additional information and updates, please refer to www.liveoakinternational.com
AHHS Limited Breeders’ Stake winners Fitz’s Lasting Impression, Fitz’s Juke Box Joe, Fitz’s Allure, Fitz’s Hot Date and 2011 LBS winner Fitz’s Domino.
Champion Weber Chester Weber, the eight-time USEF
Weber was presented the Becky Grand Hart Trophy during the United States Equestrian Federation’s Annual Pegasus Awards ceremony. The prior evening, Weber’s team of horses made a clean sweep of the National Combined Driving Four-InHand Horse of the Year category. Splash, owned by Jane Forbes Clark, took home
National Four-In-Hand Combined Driving
the Championship with Weber’s horse Reno
Champion, had a stellar 2011 on both the
W earning the Reserve Championship.
national and international field, ending the
Uniek, also owned by Clark, along with
year with the highlight of being named a
Weber’s horses Rolex W, Para and Boy W
2011 USEF Equestrian of Honor. As America’s
rounded out the Four in Hand Horse of the
Event (March 22-25, 2012) will celebrate its
most decorated combined driver, Weber
Year honors.
20th year in 2012. Over this 20 year period
also won the Becky Grand Hart Trophy, an
it has been the industry standard for com-
award presented to international-level non-
porting the field of combined driving, also
bined driving competition welcoming lead-
Olympic athletes.
served as the chef d’equipe for the 2011 FEI
Live Oak International The Live Oak International Driving
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Weber, who is well known for sup-
Driving News World Pony Team Championships and the FEI World Pair Championships. “I was thrilled and very honored to win the Becky Grand Hart Trophy,” Weber said. “I was equally pleased that our horses took home the Horse of the Year titles. Everyone associated with Team Weber worked hard throughout the year and it was great to be rewarded for our effort.” To learn more about Weber and his combined driving team, visit their website at www.chesterweber.com.
Condolences Eula B. Hudson, 89, of Jacksonville, IL, died January 17, 2012. The Hudson family is a
group of long-time society pony enthusiasts with the pony pursuits stretching back well more than 50 years. Hudson was born Sept. 17, 1922, in Jacksonville. She was the daughter of George T. and Rose Agnes Taylor Megginson. On October 1, 1946, Eula married Wm. R. Hudson in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death May 22, 1984. The Hudsons owned J-Ville Pony farm and showed Shetland and Hackney ponies. Each summer the Hudson family traveled throughout the Midwest to compete at society horse shows. Mrs. Hudson was the coordinator of all the show-related activities for each family member, making sure each person completed his or her role. Despite
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overseeing that operation, Mrs. Hudson still found time to be a primary exhibitor for the farm. The Hudsons’ J-Ville Pony Farm was home to many noted show champions. The family also raised several well-known winners under the J-Ville prefix including J-Ville Playboy and J-Ville Cherry Boy. Even today, some in the younger generations of the Hudson family work with ponies, and the family had a winner at the Illinois State Fair just last summer. Want to see YOUR NAME in Driving News? Send your information and photos to Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com for the latest driving news.
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Eventing News Official Outerwear
Lilley, Marilyn Little-Meredith, Boyd Martin, Clark Montgomery, Karen
The USEA is excited to announce that Mountain Horse will be the “Official
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Outerwear of the USEA” for the next two
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years. Mountain Horse and the USEA have been partnering together for the past several years to provide USEA members the opportunity to purchase high quality USEA logo wear, and the USEA is delighted to be extending this partnership. The USEA will be featuring a variety of Mountain Horse jackets and fleeces proudly displaying the USEA logo in the USEA trade fair booths at both the Rolex Kentucky CCI4* in April and the Nutrena/USEA American Eventing Championships in September. Of course the logo wear is also available year products are distributed exclusively by English Riding Supply in the USA.
Spring Training Land Rover and the USEF awarded the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team High
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round on ShopUSEA.com. Mountain Horse
Congratulations to the 2011 USEF International Horse of the Year, Neville Bardos.
Performance-listed riders a total of $33,500 in spring training grants for 2012. Sixteen athlete/horse combinations based across the country (and in Europe) received grants to offset training costs throughout the early part of 2012. Several of these combinations have or will be spending time in Wellington, FL, honing their dressage and jumping skills with some of the best trainers in those disciplines. They are preparing for the spring season and ultimately vying for selection for the 2012 Olympic Games. The following riders received grants: Hannah Sue Burnett, Jan Byyny, Will Coleman, Tiana Coudray, Buck Davidson, Phillip Dutton, Will Faudree, Sinead Halpin, Becky Holder, Shannon
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Heart of a Champion He shouldn’t have lived. But he did. He shouldn’t have returned to his life as an event horse. But he returned better than ever. Trapped in a burning barn for 45 minutes, Neville Bardos made a miraculous recovery from injuries sustained in a fire that claimed the lives of six other horses at his rider Boyd Martin’s barn in West Grove, PA. The now 13-year-old Australian Thoroughbred gelding won the USEF National CCI3* championship in 2009 and was tenth at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games – leading the U.S. effort. But his life changed dramatically in the early hours of Memorial Day 2011. Martin pulled him out of the burning barn to safety. Neville Bardos was left with horrific injuries due to massive amounts of smoke inhalation
and the subsequent damage to his throat. Neville, who is owned by 10 members of a syndicate bearing his name, never seemed to feel as badly as he should have and he began making a miraculous recovery. Through the help of his vet (Dr. Kevin Keane), his groom (Lindsey Taylor) and the Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center (where he visited the Hyperbaric Chamber) Neville defied the odds and made a miracle trip to the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials in England in September. He rocketed around the cross-country course clean and fast and finished seventh at the world’s toughest CCI4*. Braver than brave, Neville Bardos’ courage saw him through more than just a difficult cross-country course it helped see Martin through the rebuilding of his own life. Shortly after the fire, Martin lost his father in a bicycling accident in Australia. Shortly after that Martin’s wife Silva lost her father to cancer. It was a nightmare summer for the Martin’s, and Neville’s success helped them find their way through it. In 2011, he was also second at the Red Hills Horse Trials in the CIC3*(in March) and fourth in the Advanced at the Millbrook Horse Trials in August. If Neville Bardos had lived the rest of his life in the field this story would have had a no less incredible and happy ending. But Neville was looking to make a miracle and tonight was the next chapter in that mission.
Jersey Fresh The Horse Park of New Jersey will host the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event on May 10-13, 2012. This year’s event is the 10th anniversary as well as the final stop for the Olympic Trials for London 2012. Along with celebrating 10 years, the competition will build on its huge success from last year with the Introduction of a new
Eventing News
New Feed Program Recognizing the winning formula that horse owners have come to trust over the years, Phillip Dutton will be switching his horses to Triple Crown feed this winter. “I’ve evaluated the Triple Crown product line and believe it provides better nutrition, giving me a competitive edge in the eventing world,” says Phillip Dutton. “In addition, the service and technical support I get from both Triple Crown and Southern States is the best I’ve found in the industry. Service, quality control, and readily available information are essential to my feeding program, and
they truly are on top of their game in all three phases.” For more information, call Triple Crown at 800-451-9916 or visit www.triplecrownfeed.com.
Coach of the Year The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has nominated Capt. Mark Phillips for top coaching honors with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). With this nomination, he has been named USEF Coach Coach of the Year. Capt. Phillips has had a long tenure of medal winning service to the USEF. Beginning in 1993, he has brought medals home from every championship he has coached, except for one. In 2011 his team made history by winning Pan American
Team Gold with all five athletes finishing on their dressage scores. This was the first time in history this had happened. The U.S. Team also won Individual Silver and Bronze. Even more impressively, this was a relatively inexperienced team, only one rider had represented their country previously. He has worked tirelessly on the developing rider program, the results of which are now being utilized. He serves on four USEF Committees and is a top international course designer and technical delegate. His impact on the sport, both in 2011 and throughout his career, has been profound and garnered him the Nomination of USEF Coach of the Year. Want to see YOUR NAME in Eventing News? Send your information and photos o Jenn@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com or the latest eventing news.
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Hunter/Jumper News The St. Christopher’s Horse Show will return to Pennsylvania’s picturesque Lebanon Valley region at the historic Quentin Riding Club in Quentin, PA, May 9-13, 2012. Highlighting this year’s horse show are U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) “AA-rated” Hunter classes, a Hunter Breeding Division, Young Jumper divisions, and the $10,000 St. Christopher’s Mini Prix. Additional featured classes include Marshall & Sterling (M&S), North American League (NAL) and Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) Classics. Riders competing in M&S, NAL and WIHS League classes earn valuable points toward qualifying to compete in their respective League Finals. Judging at the 2012 St. Christopher’s Horse Show will be Rob Bielefeld and Randy Mullins. Serving as jumper course designer is noted international course designer, Guilherme Jorge, who has designed courses for the FEI World Cup Finals and is the designer on an ongoing basis for the Hampton Classic. Paul Jewell will design courses for the hunter divisions. Entries for this year’s St. Christopher’s Horse Show close on April 30. For more information, or to download a prize list, contact Ryegate Show Services at 717-867-5643 or stchris@ryegate.com, or visit Ryegate’s website at www.ryegate.com.
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Horse Show Returns
Emanuel Andrade made a successful debut in the Open Jumper arena. of 44 riders, including Olympic veterans and international riders Debbie Stephens, Candace King, Daniel Torano, and Step By Step Advisory Board member, Margie Engle. Andrade, who trains with Angel Karolyi of Hollow Creek Farm, piloted La Fe Florli to clean and fast trips to place 11th in the class, which was won by Catherine Pasmore aboard Van David, with Andrew Bournes in second, and Olympian Rodrigo Pessoa in third. Not satisfied with just one class, Emanuel also was Champion on the Junior Jumpers Low on PS I Love You, and second in the Junior Jumper Highs on Luky Des Roquelines the same week.
Successful Debut
SCHJA Rule Changes
Emanuel Andrade kick-started 2012 by making a successful debut in the Open Jumper arena in the $25,000 A-T Children’s Benefit Grand Prix at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida, the first weekend in January. The 15-year-old, who champions the children’s charity Step by Step Foundation (www.stepbystepfoundation. com), faced stiff competition from a field
The South Carolina Hunter/Jumper Association (SCHJA) Board of Directors has made some important rule changes: 1) The South Carolina Governor’s Cup now requires only three exhibitors to fill the class. Additionally, a combination is no longer mandatory. 2) If the Palmetto Junior Medal or the Palmetto Pony Medal lack sufficient entries to fill their respective class, they may be
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combined. 3) The top 20 positioned riders will be invited to compete in the Palmetto Junior Medal Finals and the Jimmy Wofford Adult Medal Finals (Previously Palmetto Adult Medal). 4) The top 20 positioned horses will be invited to compete in the Palmetto Derby Finals. 5) The top 15 positioned riders will be invited to compete in the Palmetto Pony Medal Finals. Consult the SCHJA website, www.schja. org, for the complete rules.
Fine Dining When traveling with Stransky’s Mission Farm owner, Liliane Stransky, and her 15-year-old daughter, Daniela (who made her European show jumping debut at the Salon du Cheval), Children’s Jumper rider Jose “Nano” Bonetti had one incredible offer from legendary horseman Nelson “Neco” Pessoa, President of EEM World. As the group dined on the main course, a delicately-prepared fish prepared by twostar Michelin Chef, Jean-Pierre Vigato, the 14-year-old boy couldn’t bring himself to even try a bite.
Hunter/Jumper News “You must come to my stables (Haras du Ligny/Pessoa Stables) in Belgium and yes, I will teach you about horses, riding and horsemanship,” stated Pessoa, who had been talking with Stransky about her charity Step by Step Foundation and his Hong Kong Masters and the debut of his New York Masters in 2013. “But also, young man, we will teach you about good food and how to appreciate fine dining!” admonished Pessoa, whose students include Alvarode Miranda Neto and Athina Onassis Miranda. After nervously thanking the icon, Nano grabbed Daniela as she finished her fish and literally ran off to purchase pasta and pastries at the numerous food stands around the international arena. Want to see YOUR NAME in Hunter/Jumper News? Send your information and photos to reddy@equinejournal.com. Visit www.equinejournal.com for the latest hunter/jumper news.
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Arabian News
Starr Llight Congratulations to Starr Llight on being named a 2011 USEF Horse of Honor. Starr Llight is frequently referred to as both dynamic and a diva. Every time the now 16-year-old Arabian mare enters the ring she rises to the occasion. With her young owner Leah Beth Boyd in the stirrups, Starr Llight ended up winning a spectacular ride-off for the coveted Open Purebred English Pleasure title at the 2011 Arabian National Championships. With that Photo: Jim Wright
victory, Starr Llight became the winningest Purebred English Pleasure mare of all time and is only the second mare since 1988 to win the title. She is also the oldest mare, and second oldest horse overall, ever to garner the coveted prize.
Haley Harrington receiving her Championship roses on her Half-Arabian, Benito Sidiago++// for HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR. Purchased by her young owner in 1999
Association (AHYA) where she served as
from a dispersal sale, this mare has now
vice president in 2011. Harrington’s success
won 11 National or Reserve Championship
in the show ring reflects her love for the
titles. Boyd and Starr Llight are the only
hunter and sport horse divisions where she
Arabian horse/rider team to win a National
earned two unanimous Championships,
Championship in the Junior exhibitor, the
one Reserve Championship and three Top
Amateur exhibitor, and the Open division.
Ten’s at the 2011 Youth Nationals in sport horse under saddle, hunter hack, hunter
Photo courtesy of Lisa Hyslop
Youth of the Year
Fleet Halaaniz, a purebred Arabian who proved to be a dressage star during his lifetime as well as a wonderful ambassador for the Arabian breed, passed away recently at the age of 27. Owned by Lisa Hyslop of Oak Hammock Farms, in Loxahatchee, FL, Fleet was a special horse that will be missed by his many fans.
Haley Harrington of Rolling Hills Estates, CA, was named Arabian Horse Association 2011 Youth of the Year. An outstanding individual with an incredible record of success at just 18, Harrington made her way into the hearts of the Youth of the Year Committee with her ardent involvement with Arabian horses and her unwavering commitment to her school and community. Harrington has been front and center as a leader for the Arabian Horse Youth
seat equitation and working hunter classes. Successfully balancing her time at the barn with her time studying, Harrington earned a 4.4 weighted GPA her senior year and broke into a very elite group of students as a College Board appointed AP Scholar when she earned perfect 5’s on all her Advanced Placement (AP) tests. With a passion for writing and literature, Harrington’s poetry has been repeatedly published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School literary magazine as well as the poetry anthology, A Celebration of Poets.
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Arabian News Region 15 News The Region 15 Championship Horse Show has designated several classes to provide fund raising for the AHDF and AHF.
Photo: Pam Gabriel Photography
audience with prizes to the winner. The final class will be the “Bottoms Up” Class. Beverages will be provided according
friendly and tries to keep everything
to age, and rules will be published on the
relaxed, the new classes that have been
website in the near future and once again
added go in that direction.
prizes to the winner. Entry fees from these classes will
Adult Leadline. This will be an “Anything
benefit the charities, and ghost riders
Goes Class” to be judged by the audience
will not only be permitted, but also
with prizes for the winner.
encouraged.
The benefit classes for the AHDF will feature “Adult Stick Horse Halter”. Participants may provide their own stick horse or blanks will be available with the entry fee. Participants will be able to design
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class and once again judging will be by the
As the show has been known as exhibitor
The benefit class for the AHF will be
Lexie Linebaugh and her 21-year-old Egyptian Arabian, Maraba EL Reymar.
their own “mount” to be presented in the
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Morgan
Della, a Morgan/Percheron mix, is a therapeutic riding horse at Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Washington.
Rachel Patterson, of Carrollton, OH, sent in this photo of the Morgan mare, Crystal Dawn, and her daughter, Savannah. “Crissy” was a park horse in her youth and was shown at the Ohio State Fair in 2010 by Savannah. The pair came away with a third in the English Pleasure Division.
Best of the Breed Lindsey Peterson, of Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Woodinville, WA, sent in a photo of the Center’s Morgan/Percheron mix (and resident diva!), Della. Della has been at Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center as a four-leggedtherapist since the summer of 2010. From an eventing background, she is one of the most-loved horses in the barn. She is patient, gentle, and always seems to know what kind of guidance her riders need. At
new facility, thanks to her calm nature and
ing, featuring Saddlebreds, Hackneys and
reliability. Loyal, dedicated, and always a
Morgans, a special educational video will be
sweetheart, Della exemplifies the best of the
produced promoting the Morgan breed for
Morgan breed.
the www.equestrianlife.com/freelesson dedicated page, Equestrian Life YouTube chan-
AMHA Participates In UPHA Program
nel, and Equestrian Life FacebookSM page.
The American Morgan Horse
websites, YouTube and Facebook pages, as
The videos will be made available to the entire AMHA membership for use on their
a recent instructor certification, her rider
Association (AMHA) is pleased to announce
became unbalanced and fell forward onto
its participation in the Equestrian Life
Della’s neck. Della got down on her knees,
“Learn to Ride and Drive in Style” campaign.
son; check out the commercial on the Learn
waited for her rider to gently roll off, and
Joining forces with the United Professional
to Ride and Drive in Style campaign; and,
then stood up. She backed up three steps
Horsemen’s Association, American
sign up for a complimentary lesson.
and patiently waited for someone to come
Saddlebred Horse Association, and
and collect her. A less-dependable horse
American Hackney Horse Society, AMHA
might have taken off across the arena or
is working to increase awareness of saddle
at least have struck up a conversation with
seat riding and driving.
one of the other horses, but not our Della.
In addition to several commercials
She was even selected by our instructors
featured on HRTV and EquestrianLife.com
to be one of the first horses to move to our
that promote the joys of riding and driv-
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well to help promote their businesses. Visit www.equestrianlife.com/freeles-
Corinthian News Todd and Sandy Trushel, of Corinthian Stables in Fairview, PA, are pleased to announce that their Morgan mare, Dar Vale Savannah, has been named
Morgan Council’s highest honor, the Horse Person Dar Vale Savannah, 2011 USEF Horse of the Year for Morgans in hand. Owned and shown by Todd Trushel of Corinthian Stables.
of the Year, at its annual meeting held in Minnetonka. VeeAnn has been involved in the horse industry for nearly 60 years, not only as a horse owner, breeder, judge, exhibitor, volunteer, and parent, but she also serves on various show committees and boards. She is still active today in various horserelated activities, including serving as a 4-H judge and clinician, a Western Saddle Clubs Association’s judge, showing Morgans,
members, but a Board
Saddlebreds, and Hackney Ponies when the
of Trustees oversees the
opportunity arises, and spreading the love
registering/transfer/pre-
of horses to everyone she meets.
fix services of the pure-
the USEF National Champion Horse of the Year for the second consecutive year! This lovely mare topped the In-hand division with the Trushels showing. Savannah is bred to the Trushel’s stallion, Hot Wheels, and is expecting a 2012 foal. For more information, visit www.corinthianstables.com.
Wood still resides in Plato, MN, on the
bred Lippitt. There are
farm she and late husband, Ernie Wood,
“Friends of the Registry,”
Senior, purchased back in 1968. VeeAnn’s
who simply are those
son, Jay Wood, was on hand to help in the
who support our works
presentation and help celebrate afterward.
and cause by verbal promotion and other
Congratulations VeeAnn!
voluntary means. The LMHR, Inc. is an affiliate of the ALBC (American Livestock Breeds Conservancy) to help protect and promote endangered gene pools of American farm animals. They are currently establishing their DNA database and encourage all Lippitt
Ohio Morgan Horse Association Hosts Equine Seminar The Ohio Morgan Horse Association is
owners/breeders to submit their horses’
hosting a Second Annual Equine Seminar
DNA and be on the “Lippitt Honor Roll.” Their
on March 4. This will be held at the Galaxy
website is www.thelippittmorganhorsereg-
Party Center at 201 Park Center Drive in
Inc. is a DNA-based registry for purebred
istry.org. If people want the true type of
Wadsworth, OH, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lippitt Morgans, organized to protect and
American’s first horse breed, unchanged
Six speakers will address a variety
preserve this endangered and diminish-
for over 200 years, then they want a Lippitt
of horse-related topics, from breeding to
ing gene pool. The Lippitt Morgan has the
Morgan! You may also contact: Jane Myers,
equine dentistry to nutrition. This event is
purest and highest concentration of Justin
Secretary, at ashroyaltymorgans@live.com,
open to all horse owners and enthusiasts.
Morgan (Figure) blood available today with
or call 573-819-3875.
Lippitt Registry The Lippitt Morgan Horse Registry,
no outcrossings in the 20th and 21st centuries. These horses remain the same type, beauty, intelligence and versatility as the original Morgan. It is estimated that there are far less than 2,000 living Lippitt Morgans
The cost is $15 per person, which includes lunch. Check the OMHA website at
VeeAnn Wood Receives Top Honor On Saturday, January 21, 2012, the
in the U.S. and Canada, and of course, even
Minnesota Horse Council announced
fewer are breedable. The Registry has no
VeeAnn Wood as its selection for the
ohiomorganhorse.com for further details and to reserve your spot! Want to see YOUR NAME in Morgan News? Send your information and photos to Editorial@EquineJournal.com. Visit www.EquineJournal.com for the latest Morgan news.
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Quarter Horse News Youth World Cup American Quarter Horse youth riders
more about how American Quarter Horses are
all point-earning exhibitors or horses in each
judged at approved shows.
class in the previous three years combined.
For more information on AQHA’s educa-
will head to Kreuth, Germany, July 21-28,
tional seminars, visit www.aqha.com/showing.
2012, with the hopes of taking gold med-
Once these are tabulated any change in exhibitor or horse level will take effect on January 1 of the following year.
als back to their home countries. The 2012
Leveling System
American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup will be hosted at the Gut Mastheshof, one of
AQHA recently announced the point
the biggest and most comprehensive facili-
ranges that will determine a rider’s or horse’s
tated riding centers in Europe.
competition level for two 2012 test pilot
While in Germany, riders will battle it out
shows per the new AQHA leveling program.
in cutting, reining, horsemanship, western
Full leveling will go into effect in 2013.
pleasure, trail, western riding, hunt seat equi-
Leveling is determined on a class-
tation, hunter under saddle and showman-
by-class basis, and a rider’s level is based
ship. To level the playing field, competing
on his horse’s points or his points in that
Youth World Cup team members do not
class accumulated over the previous three
show their own horses.
years. The leveling program will be tested at
The Youth World Cup is an international
two pilot shows: the Kansas Quarter Horse
event that is held every two years and is
Association Prairie Classic, February 15-19
hosted by a different country each time.
in Oklahoma City; and the Nevada Quarter
However, every fourth year, the event is
Horse Association Silver Dollar Circuit March
hosted in the United States. The 2010 Youth
14-18 in Las Vegas.
World Cup was held in Oklahoma City and
The point range determining each level
boasted a competition between 16 coun-
will be recalculated annually after November
tries. The 2014 competition is slated for
1. The level point ranges are calculated from
Youth, amateur and select amateur levels are determined by the exhibitor’s points. In the open, levels are determined by the horse’s points (except for halter and cattle classes in which levels are determined by exhibitor points, to stay consistent with alliance partner competition). In every division, there are three levels possible for horses and riders. Horse levels are green, progressive and the regular open class. Exhibitor levels are novice, intermediate and the youth, amateur or select amateur. The leveling program will go into full operation January 2013, but throughout 2012, the program will go through testing and refinement before it’s ready for full implementation. This will include getting the computer programming in place, as well as educating show managers and exhibitors. This year will also be a great opportunity
College Station, TX.
for the AQHA competition department to
For more information on the 2012 Youth World Cup, visit the official website, www.
get feedback on the program before it goes
ywc2012.com.
into full operation in 2013. Questions or comments? Contact Patti Carter-Pratt at 806378-4332, or email her at pcpratt@aqha.org.
Judging Seminar AQHA is hosting an educational judging 22, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Irving, TX. If you are interested in how your scores or placing are calculated, how judges are professionally trained, or how to perfect areas before you enter your next American Quarter Horse show, then this judging seminar is for you. AQHA judging and ring steward seminars are open to current AQHA members who are AQHA-approved judges, potential judge candidates and exhibitors wishing to learn
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Photo: Jeff Kirkbride
seminar and ring steward seminar, March 19-
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Lauren Eichstadt of Greenville, PA, was named one of Sports Illustrated’s Faces in the Crowd in the January 23, 2012, issue. Faces in the Crowd, Sports Illustrated’s weekly feature, has been highlighting standout amateur athletes. Eichstadt was nominated by the American Quarter Horse Association because of her accomplishments throughout the year. Eichstadt was named the 2011 Farnam All-Around Amateur at the 2011 AQHA Bank of America Amateur World Championship Show. Eichstadt showed the Quarter Horse, Its My Lucky Detail. The gelding is owned by Madison Eichstadt of Greenville, PA, and trained by Julie O’Brien of Southington, OH.
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Andalusian & Lusitano Equine Journal gives a warm welcome to its new affiliate! Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club Equine Affaire 2011
For the first time we had
of Poulin Grain, a long time sponsor of the
international representation at
New England Classic Open Dressage Show
the booth with Anne Guyere
(formerly called the Region 6 Open Dressage
and her stallion who traveled all
Show) and the New England Classic Breed
the way from Quebec, Canada
Show (formerly called the Region 6 Breed
for the event. Purebred horses
ERAHC was well
representing the breed in the display
represented at the 14th annual
Show) One of the highlights of the “Affaire” is
stall included Anne Guyere’s perlino
Andalusian/Lusitano breed presentation and
November 11-14. For those of you who have
Lusitano stallion. Electra, a PRE Andalusian
ours was again top notch! This year, Patricia
never attended an “Affaire”, it is one of the
mare owned by Tom and Melanie Olajos and
Norcia of Idlenot Farm choreographed the
largest equestrian gatherings and exhibitions
W. F. Arabella a two-year-old Andalusian filly
three part demonstration that took place
in the United States. For four days, there
owned by Lauri Burnley.
on Saturday afternoon. The presentation
Equine Affaire held in Springfield, MA,
are educational discussions, clinics,
Representing the Andalusian part
began with a black and white pas de deux.
demonstrations and exhibitions of numerous
bred horses was the Azteca (Andalusian x
Francesca Edwards of Idlenot Farm rode
breeds and recognized clinicians presented
Quarter horse) gelding, Spartacus (Sparky)
the white the Lusitano horse, Polo H.I., and
simultaneously in four different buildings.
owned by Michele Freeman and two Azteca
Athene Von Hirschberg of the Connecticut
In addition there are approximately 1500
yearlings Alegria de Regaliz, and Cosita De
Equestrian Center rode the black Lusitano
vendors with colorful booths displaying
Regaliz owned by Heather Driscoll. Angela
stallion, Zulu Interagro. The black and white
everything from hoof picks to horse trailers.
Chabot brought Saphira, a palomino Iberian
horses mirrored the maneuvers exquisitely.
The 2011 booth was quite dramatic with a gallery theme. Displayed on an 8’ high backdrop was beautifully illuminated, photos
Warmblood (Lusitano/Belgian Warmblood cross). Members and supporters of ERAHC
The second phase was a “Western style” reining demonstration by Heather Hayes of Fentonbrook Farm who rode her Azteca
of our horses including photos from past
and IALHA available at the booth to answer
mare, Cintas de Seda and wowed the crowd
ERAHC Classic and Region 6 horse shows.
questions during the four day event
with her reining spins and maneuvers.
Our 40” flat screen television drew people
including Lauri Burnley, Angela Chabot,
into the booth as we played DVDs of our
Heather Driscoll, Heather Hayes, Michele
performed by Jorge Gabriel and Maciel
beautiful horses.
Freeman and Joe Torres, Brenda Hammar, Dr.
Raimundo to Spanish guitar music on
Diane Kozwich, as well as Tom and Melanie
the fabulous Lusitano stallions, Ultra de
Olajos.
Castonheir and Quincas. The crowd rose
Members of both ERAHC and IALHA manned our booth distributing literature and answering questions about the club, the
On Thursday, Lauri Burnley and her
The final phase was a pas de deux
to their feet and clapped to the beat as
association, working equitation and more
two-year-old filly, W.F.Arabella, gave an
the duo exited the arena in synchronized
importantly about our fabulous horses. We
educational presentation on the history of
passage! For the remainder of Saturday, and
also offered ERAHC merchandise for sale.
Andalusian horses to children in the Youth
all day Sunday people stopped by the booth
Pavillion.
and told us how much they enjoyed the
Adjacent to the booth is a stall where
Lauri Burnley and Heather Driscoll also
presentation, and how entertaining it was! A
our breed including many part Andalusian
participated in a clinic on the art of showing
credit to all of our volunteers and performers.
horses. The spectators enjoyed the
sport horses with their young Andalusian
chance to get close to our horses and take
and Azteca horses.
owners can showcase beautiful examples of
advantage of many photo opportunities. The
Affaire and the ERAHC booth in 2012.
Visitors at the booth included ERAHC
horses in the stall delighted the crowd as
Business member, Lisa Oberman of El
they begged for more attention!
Sueno Espanol, well as well as Dan Wright
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We hope to see you at the Equine
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Appaloosa Granite State Appaloosa Association
granitestateapps.com and in the
Non-Pro Hunter Hack. Janet rode Rudy in all
Equine Journal dateline.
Our new board is working hard on our annual
the classes herself.
A clinic with nationally
Linda Coyle will be the first member
known Art O’Brien is being
to show at a regional show this year. She
planned for the weekend of
is heading to Texas in February to show at
April 7-8, check the website
a regional appaloosa show. Some of our
for additional details.
regional appaloosa show,
The Krause family lost
in March to show at the Florida Super Eight
her gelding, Lope Me A Fortune.
at Fox Lea Farm. It will be great to get away
which is tentatively scheduled for September. New board member,
New England friends will travel to Florida
Amanda Soffron is the chair of the open
A Perfect Manhattan joins the Krause
when everyone is really getting sick of
show committee and plans to hold at least
household. Watch for Roxanne and Wylan
winter.
one open show this year. Those who have
at the regional shows
Please send any news to murrayjanet@
Janet Murray and M I Everanexample
attended our open shows in the past know we award great day end prizes. Look for
finished 2011 first in the nation in Senior
dates and locations on our website www.
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Scenes from the 2012 AHAM Annual Awards Banquet
Arabians Arabian Horse Association of Maine
showing. This format provides
to the club and this year’s Member of the
opportunities for all members
Year went to Pat LeClerc. Youth Member of
to earn recognition for the time
the year is Tyler Hodgkins. Sharon Carroll
they spend enjoying their horses
was the photographer for this event and
Hosts 2011 Annual
regardless of their discipline or
pictures can be seen on facebook and the
Awards Banquet
riding level. This year’s top junior
AHAME website. JR Maxwell’s food and
riders were Breanna Durgin,
service were outstanding, and our thanks
Brittany Guilemette, Miranda
go out to restaurant partner and club Board
Hodgkins and Tyler Hodgkins.
of Directors member, Meg Hall.
Arabian Horse Association of Maine started the year with a fabulous awards banquet celebrating club member’s
Time in the Saddle awards went to Robin
2011 show and riding season at JR Maxwell’s
Lovejoy and Lynn-Marie Bailey. Division I
Spring Classic Show, June 2-3, 2012 and
in Bath, ME on January 29. Seventy-two
winners were Jenn Roberts with Caught Ya
Autumnfest Show, September 8-9, both to
awards were presented in 45 different
Looking, CA Cartier and Little Red Khorvette,
be held at the Skowhegan Fair Grounds.
categories, and included plaques, statues,
and Meg Hall’s JC Heart Throb. Division II’s
Classes are being added including Ladies
extra tall trophies, customized director’s
Half Arabian honors were split between
Pleasure Championship, Sport Horse and
chairs and of course, beautiful ribbons.
Iris Poland’s Long Hope Mr. Sensation, Jess
mini classes. Both shows feature an All-
Andy Bailey, AHAME club president, once
Small’s MVA Kahlua N Cream and Amber
Breed Versatility award that pays cash to
again acted as the master of ceremonies
Durgin’s Constanza. Arabian Hunter Pleasure
the top three horses that earn points in
and awards were presented by Lynn Marie
has become a very competitive division, this
specified open classes. The 2012 Spring
Bailey, head of the Awards Committee.
year won by Haley Spenard’s PW Beauquet
Classic payout has been increased through
The traditional silent auction displayed the
with reserve going to DTA Mi Serenity and
a generous donation from an anonymous
largest variety of items ever, Representatives
Carol Holtzman. Competative Trail Riding
sponsor. AHAME will hold a Show and Learn
Planning is underway for the club’s
from the Equine Journal attended and
awards went to Tom Hutchinson and
event May 5 where exhibitors will show in
provided horse care and barn supplies for
Katherine Brunjes. We are very pleased that
a class, the judge will provide comments
door prizes.
Arabian/HA Native Costume became even
and suggestions to everyone, and then the
more popular at our shows in 2011 with this
class will be re-ridden and placed. More
five different divisions, members can earn
year’s top honors going to Chip O Skip and
information on shows and club events and
awards in competitive trail riding and
Constanza.
a complete listing of 2011 award winners
Since AHAME structures awards in
hours in the saddle as well as competitive trail riding and four different levels of
Each year AHAME recognizes a club
are at mainearabian.org.
member who performs outstanding service Submitted by Lee Cheever
Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association The Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association has embarked on a new year with a brand new
a horse lover and wish to
all. If you go to our website, you will read all
join a club that is made up
about us and you will find the proper forms
of dedicated individuals
to join; better yet, you will see numbers to
in regard to such, you will
reach individuals that will personally talk to
want to join us. You need
you and be happy to answer any of your
not be a horse owner to
questions.
join. If you live in the
First on our agenda for 2012 was the
slate of governors. 2012 should prove to be
vicinity or even on the upper east coast, you
Installation of Officers for the new year. This
a very active and informative year. If you’re
will be interested to know that we cater to
year, our committee, chaired by Judy Kubiak, equinejournal.com ❙ March 2012 183
Arabians chose to hold the Installation Dinner at Uncle
and have inquired and showed interest in
intervened and had these horses moved to a
Ronnie’s Restaurant in Burrillville, Rhode
acquiring some. Pam Santere, a long time
safer environment.
Island. It was held on Sunday, January 8.
member, volunteered to be in charge of
The weather was great and made it easy for
this committee. She has knowledge in this
trained Lipizzaners for over 300 years. The
members from Rhode Island, Massachusetts
field and would be happy to be the contact
colonel’s granddaughter, Gabriella, is tour
and Connecticut to attend. This is always
person. So, if any of you wish information
director. She explained that teaching these
a pleasant event. Besides enjoying a great
about this, please contact Pam and she will
exceptionally difficult maneuvers requires
dinner, everyone is present to witness the
be glad to give you all the details.
many years, and that only the most talented
recognition of the previous and outgoing
Upcoming events were also discussed.
The Hermann family has owned and
horses are chosen. A Lipizzan is not fully
officers. This year the 2011 officers each
They will be brought up in the monthly
mature until age seven; the breed has an
received a custom designed watch with the
newsletter as they come about and in this
exceptionally long life span, averaging 35
Association’s Logo on the face of the watch.
publication as well. So make sure to read the
years. Gabriella owns a mare that is 41.
It’s a sport’s watch, therefore able to be worn
club articles and stay abreast of what’s going
Foals are usually born dark brown or black,
by both male and female.
on with RIAHA.
gradually transforming to silver or white.
The 2011 slate of governors who were
Now that I have informed you of the
Gabriella led her riders in showcasing
honored for their dedication and services
2012 news, I would like to go back to a
the stallions’ abilities. Demonstrations
were:
special outing that we had in 2011. I would
included: long lines; ridden quadrille; levade
like to submit a report that has been sitting
in hand; shoulders in; courbette (the horse
Russell, Judy Kubiak, Walter Comire,
on my desk for some time now. I’ve been
rears to full height, then hops forward like a
Lucille Guilbault, Nancy Beauvais, Karen
looking for an opportunity to incorporate it
kangaroo); capriole (the horse leaps high into
Richmond, Jen LaPorte, Joanne Jalbert
with one of the monthly articles and I hope
the air, kicking and lashing out at the peak
and Ralph Vossler.
that this is the appropriate time.
of the leap); and piaffe (a cadenced trot in
Anne Cardoza, Lori Murray, Shirley
The new slate of Governors for 2012 are: President: Anne Cardoza; Vice President:
RIAHA offered this event to its members and Ms. Merilyn Bambauer, a dedicated
place). After the performance, spectators were
Lori Murray; Treasurer: Shirley Russell;
member, volunteered to organize the outing.
invited back to the stables area to meet the
Secretary: Karen Richmond; Directors: Walter
I would also like to mention that this report
horses and ask questions of the riders. Truly
Comire, Lucille Guilbault, Nancy Beauvais,
was written and submitted by her as well.
an extraordinary experience! “
Judith Kubiak, JoAnne Jalbert and Ralph Vossler. After the Ceremony, a short business
“Sunny weather, elegant Lipizzan
We thank Meri for her report and hope
stallions, and an historic venue added up
that she can come up with more educational
to a splendid day at the Bowen Estate (aka
events this year.
meeting was held with the new officers at
/the Pink House). Area Horse enthusiasts
the helm. Committees were discussed and
and a group of RIAHA members enjoyed
the RIAHA annual Awards Banquet on March
it looks like we’ll be having a busy year. All
a wonderful afternoon in Woodstock, CT,
11, 2012 at Bella’s in North Smithfield, RI.
members were invited to partake on all
watching these beautiful performers.
Contact Lucille Guilbault at 401-568-8238 for
committees as the association is open to
Colonel Hermann’s Lipazzan stallions
Looking forward to seeing everyone at
more details.
new ideas and always looking to improve
are descendants of a rare, aristocratic breed
the activities planned. President Cardoza
originally owned by the Hapsburg family of
not a RIAHA members, but interested
mentioned that members would like to bring
Austria. Lipizzans are descended from three
in joining our family of horse lovers, you
back the availability of club jackets and shirts
ancient bloodlines: Andalusian, Arab and
will find all the details on our web site...
sporting our logo in order to promote RIAHA.
Vilanos. During WWII, these magnificent
RIARABIANHORSEASSOCIATION.COM
Most of our long time members have and
animals faced extermination from the
wear such; but the newer members do not
Russian and German armies. American
have access to purchasing these garments
General George Patton, an avid horseman,
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If you’re reading this and you’re
Submitted by Pauline M. Comire
Distance Riding
Ohio Arabian & All Breed Trail Society Welcome to Spring! Or at least I hope so. It’s 15-degrees as I write this so I’m thinking positively.
Shelby Moucha.
I don’t have a lot of news at this point. Not banquet and that’s a few weeks away from
Shannon and Morgan Loomis with their awards for completing 250 miles at Shore to Shore.
the deadline.
new software to help keep us in touch in a
much going on in the winter except the
I will say that I’m quite excited about
more efficient manner. So far it’s great and
our new short distance rides, whatever we
will be very helpful if we need to get word
end up calling them. My old man might get
out about ride changes or anything else
to his 2,500 miles yet! And I have several
that needs to be passed along in a timely
friends who don’t want to do long distances
fashion. So if you didn’t include your email
that are ready to join -- or have joined for
on your membership form, please make
the Recreational Riding program -- and are
sure Mollie has it. For those of you without
excited about it too. It should also help our
email access, or who choose to opt out of
ride managers, because the rider numbers
emails, we will still make sure you get your
have been down on quite a few of them.
news the old-fashioned way.
Without enough riders the managers lose
That’s all the news for this month. Since
money, and if the managers lose money the ride can quickly cease to be. So it’s a
this is written before the banquet, and I Annie Whelan.
winning situation for all concerned. Speaking of rides, ride season is coming! By the time you read this, or shortly thereafter, you should have your spring mailing. I’m sure there will be lots for us to do, and I’m pretty sure there’s at least one new ride in the schedule. I know it’s a bit early to be talking about the Crunch, but please remember that this is the club-sponsored ride. This means that if your schedule allows, coming
don’t have current photos, I’m going to share a few that I took at the 2011 banquet
to help is greatly appreciated, even if you aren‘t riding that year. Likewise, if you just ride one day and can come early or
and never got around to using. Submitted by Mickie Newnam
stay over to help on the day you aren’t riding, that’s great. The more help we have the more smoothly things can run, and that reflects well on the club. We have a reputation for hosting a good ride and we’d love to keep that up and even improve on it. Mollie has been playing with some equinejournal.com ❙ March 2012 185
Dressage
Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association The Old Gray Gent As long as I can remember the thought
somehow was not grounded in reality. I
Logic tells one that emotions should never
purchased a newspaper and went to
drive a decision, and I realize this, but I
studying. Somewhere I was going to find
somehow fell in love with this “gentle gray
my “hayburner”. It happened…she was a
Thoroughbred”. I visited two times and
stunning 25-year-old and cost me $ 400.00
finally decided this gelding of thirteen was
with tack and all. Her name was “Candy,” but
going to be mine. Never did I realize, again,
I personally called her “Cane” for short. She
I was purchasing a Master. Here was a
was a gray…not really…age had grayed her
gentleman that had lived many lives before
from the redheaded blanketed Appaloosa
me. He was born in California, tattooed to
that she once was. Yes, there were times I
be on the track. As stated by the Jockey
found the red hair and Appaloosa portrayed
Club, never raced, and somehow over
her personality, but she was a queen.
the many years became schooled in the
Candy babysat me and I must say angels
fine areas of eventing, jumping and even
must have watched over and pointed me to
dressage. Again, in my ignorance, I was
her direction.
guided to purchase a fine “old gentleman”.
of having a horse was something always on my mind. Of course, being the product of Depression-age parents the word “hayburner” was reiterated time and time again. So like most little girls, I read Black Beauty, the Misty of Chincoteague series and hoped someday of having one of those beasts called “hayburner”. Thirty was knocking at the door, and
As time comes and goes my friend and teacher passed. Really only after
my old boy was still a Thoroughbred and
several years, but she gave me confidence
with this comes those moments such as
that I did want to continue in the world of
our first Flatlanders Schooling Camp, at the
“hayburners” or horses. My reading had
University of Findlay. I being a bit more
graduated to Horse Illustrated, Practical
nervous and neurotic then usual, did not
Horseman and when feeling frisky, I would
need my “ gray “ to decide to escape from
pick up a Dressage Today Magazine. Those
his stall and proceed to let everyone know
grays…somehow always caught my eye.
he was there! This escapade brought about
somehow I convinced my dear husband to purchase one of those “fixer uppers” in the country even though it was not a “new old house” which he had wanted. No, being young and ambitious we paraded through the well over one hundred-year-old farmhouse with over four acres and barns. Yes, barns where I could eventually stash a “ hayburner”. Brad, being a martyr, agreed to purchase what at times would be compared to the “great white money pit”. And so the adventure begins. Not only with all of the critters acquired, but also becoming proprietors in the country world. This in itself could be a series of misadventures. As so many newcomers to the horse world, I knew nothing, maybe that is even being kind. The most I could draw upon was my readings of Black Beauty, which
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Now before this ends, I will state that
Time and life can be so ironic. Not only did I lose my wonderful teacher and friend Candy Cane, the same month I lost
many whispers of “how old is he?” Just another “Thoroughbred moment”. So years come and go, and I am now
my wonderful best friend to Breast Cancer.
over fifty, and a grandmother. My husband
She like Candy helped me through many
and I no longer live in the “old fixer-up” and
parts of my life. We had been through
my “old gray boy” passed away several years
various rites of passage; from marriages,
ago at the age of twenty-nine. Artie was
birth, divorce and now death. Life ended
kind and patient with his novice partner…
for both of my best friends. Somehow it did
he was The Old Gray Gent. Karlaction, the
not seem fair, Carla was only thirty-five and
son of Arctic Action and Karlinsan, by Poleax
Candy… I needed her to continue to teach
and nicknamed Artie, I have always found
me.
it so terribly ironic that when I lost both my Grief, despair or just plain ignorance,
best friends, Candy and Carla, somehow
I went to a newspaper again and saw an
another “Karla”ction or Artie came into my
ad for a “gentle gray Thoroughbred”. So I
life to guide and teach me just as my other
traveled …to Waynesfield, OH, in my search.
good friends.
Pulling up to the barn, I saw him. He looked just like my Candy. A pang grabbed my stomach and heart, could this really be.
Submitted by Pat Boutwell
Driving
Western Reserve Carriage Association Off and Trotting Election of the 2012 Western Reserve Carriage Association officers was held during the board of directors meeting January 8. Henry Rish was unanimously re-elected
Thanks Tina for your leadership.
president. Cathy Franks is our newly elected
track concerning liability issues, constitutional
board member. We would like to thank
requirements, insurance, and adequate
Tina Perko for her years of service on the
records. She will also serve as a contact to
board. Ann Peterson and Cathy Rhoades
other affiliated organizations such as the
will continue as treasurer and secretary
Carriage Association of America and the
respectively.
American Driving Society.
Various club appointments were ratified
Several topics for winter meetings
during the meeting. Deb Svoboda will serve
were discussed. Suggestions included
as WRCA Webmaster and continue as the
reporting to members about 2011
club’s insurance liaison. Dave Antes, who has
WRCA accomplishments, a veterinarian
produced the super membership booklet
presentation on various horse care topics,
annually, returns as membership secretary.
and insurance necessary for horse owners. A
Kristin Sullivan will manage the extensive
Our new Board Member, Cathy Franks.
WRCA library, and Mary Thomas will report club news. Two standing committees--safety and
possible clinic to prepare WRCA members for the CAA Driving Proficientcy tests received
and activities were discussed. Big D’s, Streetsboro, OH, will donate 5% of what
considerable attention. For each WRCA function, there
event planning--were formed. Stacey Giere
WRCA members spend at Big D’s to WRCA.
will be someone designated to help
and Peach Schilmiller have been appointed to
Members should sign up at their checkout
those preparing to drive. New members
the safety committee. Henry Rish and Stacey
counter to participate in this fundraiser. US
will be introduced and welcomed. To make
Giere will lead event planning.
Rider, Lexington, KY, will present WRCA with
club drives more interesting, activities such
$10.00 for each new membership acquired by
as a Trace Pace, driven games, or a cones
2012 memberships was passed by the
WRCA members during February. Holding a
challenge could be held.
board. Membership forms will be available
raffle for a driving related item was proposed.
at upcoming events, printed in the Equine
Henry Rish and Mary Thomas were appointed
time for news in the Equine Journal,
Journal, available on the website (www.
to investigate the idea further.
members should check their e-mail and the
A motion to keep dues at $25.00 for
wrcarriage.com), and sent to 2011 members
To ensure smooth transitions from
Since there is about six weeks lead
WRCA website for the latest news about
by Dave Antes. The board agreed that
one board of directors to the next, a new
club events (www.wrcarriage.com). Don’t
a member photo release needed to be
appointed position, Club Administration
hesitate to contact a board member for
included on the new membership forms.
Advisor, has been created. Deb Svoboda
information as well.
Ways to provide funds for club drives
was chosen by the board to keep WRCA on
Submitted by Mary Thomas
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Driving Newman Please contact the Board of Directors if you have any issues or questions along the way. The first event the BSDC had was the Maumee Bay Sleigh Festival. There were several of our members that were very active on this event. Thanks to Jackie Minges and Angie Hohenbrink for taking the lead from the club. The event was very successful and several states were represented. It took a lot of effort, time, and hard work for this event. Thank you to Mike Minges for an
you covered by insurance in case something should go wrong, accidents do happen. Lets be take the time now to avoid an unwanted situation. We do have some upcoming events; some of these are not confirmed, so please watch your BSDC Newsletter for confirmations. As of this issue we have the following dates: Black Swamp Safety Clinic, April 21 or 22, time not defined, dates pending, Hancock County Fairgrounds
excellent job on designing the new brochures. Its great to have a professional looking brochure that really makes a statement. Thanks for a job well done. While on this subject, I would like to thank everyone for coming to the meetings, offering their support, and being an active member of the club. It takes ALL of us, not CO., INC. just a few to make Since 1968 the club successful. Sometime this gets overlooked or taken for granted. So BOARD SLIPBOARD RUSTIC RAIL KEYSTONE PVC thanks everyone… and last but not Over 100 miles of horse fence installed ~ Serving all budgets least, thank you to • Over 40 years experience designing/installing fencing for all all those great cooks kinds of conditions; custom or standard, we know what works! • We can simply sell you quality materials, come auger your who take time to holes, or do the complete installation job. bring the goodies for • We make gates of wood, pipe, wire, PVC and custom forged ornamental iron. We design and make the hardware. the potlucks! Call today for free brochure and price list! • Open Year-Round On a more Compliment your fence with one of our gates. serious note, it is bronze roses most important that you check your insurance. We had some discussion on this subject at the meeting and it’s a good time to make sure you are Serving MA, NH, VT 50 Route 106, PO Box 10 N. Springfield, VT 05150 (802) 886-2221 covered. Take time HOURS - In Season: Mon-Fri 7-5, Sat 9-12, Winter: Mon-Fri 8-5 now to make sure
Parker Bridge Drive, September 16, Upper Sandusky, OH, Hosted by The Emmons Family Murray Drive, September 23, Tiffin, OH, Hosted by Roger and Sue Murray There are a couple of pending group tours under planning also. Plans are underway for a trip to Martins Auction and a trip to Holmes County May 12. As stated these trips are in the planning stages so please watch the newsletter or even a phone call. Roger Higgins Sr. has set up a sleigh ride event in Meeker, OH. This will be a last minute thing, so please expect a phone call on this one. It will be held at the Fellowship Hall in Meeker, OH. If we have enough snow, and the church doesn’t have an event there that day, then we can have that area to sleigh in. It’s a great place. While speaking on the drives, the club now has a form that the host needs to fill out. It gives general information about the drive and will include directions. The forms will be kept on file and those directions will be on record for further use if the drive is repeated. We do have several thing happening and more to come, so please watch for the next issue! We extend an invitation to everyone to come and check us out. All are welcome to come to our meetings, contact us for more information. Until next month, Enjoy!
Black Swamp Driving Club Happy Spring! My goodness, spring is in the air and the Black Swamp Driving Club is ready to spring into driving! But before we do that I need to back up just a bit and go over a couple of things. I now have a complete list of officers for 2012. They are as follows: President: Angie Hohenbrink, 419-274-6435 Vice-President: Mary Elliott, 419-561-1332 Treasurer: Jackie Minges, 419-344-7974 Secretary: Molly Owen, 419-569-6573 Reporter: Roger Higgins Jr., 740-251-7193 Board Members: Kim Mack and Mark
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Fjord even wrote on Kingston’s test, “I love (heart) this pony. He can do no wrong. Give him kisses and carrots for me.” WOW. I was also Show High Score. I have to give my trainer Jane Rodd of Cricket Hill Farm, in Ancram, NY, great credit here,
Northeast Fjord Horse Association Canadian Fjords Do Dressage and Jumping By Wendy Luscombe, Part 2
I bought all my Fjords from Blue Raven
too, as she is a patient, persistent classical trainer, who will be bothered to train Fjords. I know Fjords are extremely cute and very personable but something else was catching
and Beaver Dam Farms in Nova Scotia, except
the judges’ eyes. I thought hard
one who I rescued. They were all bought as
about what the judges liked and
youngsters, and working with a super trainer
I went back over my tests to see
we started showing at Training and First level.
if there was a general theme.
Everyone, including me, was surprised
BDF Quest ridden by Stephanie Kleinbauer.
Judges appreciate the
at how remarkably well I did, considering
harmony between horse and
I was not riding dressage horses! I was
rider (after all I am having a blast and it
having a blast, never felt unsafe, and to this
shows), they appreciate the rhythm and
day I am the only one who shows my own
steadiness which, of course, is the starting
horses in the ring; even the youngsters at
point on the training scale and they
their first show get ridden by me not by my
appreciate the movement. This may surprise
trainer. Think how many young Warm Bloods
some people but the scores I receive for
someone in my condition would take to their
gaits in the collective marks at the end of
first show?
my tests are rarely below 7 and quite often
I am not going to bore you with a list
an 8. The judges are saying they like the
of my winnings, but my Fjords were winning
way these Fjords move! These scores are
at both regional and national levels. All
certainly comparable to what I have seen
my shows were unrestricted recognized
lovely moving Warmbloods earn.
dressage shows and I competed against
So for me, what started out as taking a
mainly very big, brown Warm Bloods. Most
back seat in dressage competitions took me
remarkable to me were my scores, now in
to a level I had never even dreamed of, even
the 65 - 70% range with many in the mid 70s
with my Warm Bloods. I remember smiling
and even one at 81%.
when I saw Fjords, Koriakin and Kingston, in
Contrary to my experience with
the top 50 USDF Horse of the Year standings
the Arabians, where I seemed to be at a
at Training level, Amateur. That was out of
disadvantage, the judges liked my Fjords. I
well over a 1,000 horses of all breeds.
received comments such as “Can I take him
Dressage is not the only discipline
home with me?” and “I can see why you ride
where my Fjords have excelled. BDF Quest
Fjords.” One judge at Saratoga Dressage show
made it very clear to me that he wanted to
jump. He would only humor dressage if he could jump, and jump very big and fast. As I don’t jump, my friend Stephanie Kleinbauer trains and rides him. They have won open jumper classes, horse trials, dressage classes and even a hunter grand championship. Quest recently won a four bar jumping competition. The first jump was 3’ 3”, the second, 3’ 6”, the third, 3’ 9” and the fourth, 4” 3”. He was the only horse to go clear. The last jump was bigger than him! Quest gets very annoyed before going into the ring, when bystanders say, “Oh isn’t he cute. I didn’t know Fjords jumped.” Stephanie swears he always over jumps the first jump by at least 12” to make a point. I am having an amazing experience and a lot of fun with my Fjords as you can probably tell. There’s a Fjord out there for everything. Stay tuned next month for our Annual Meeting recap and what 2012 has in store for the NFHA. Until then Happy Fjording.
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Friesians
American Friesian Association Overview of the American Friesian Association Thanks to a dedicated group of
deserved a registry that they believed in,
other functions. Their offspring may be AFA
one that did not feel so distant and out of
registered. This gives the owner a chance
reach. There was a need for a registry whose
to learn more about the AFA, see where
interest lies in promoting the American bred
the AFA is going, and decide if they want to
and owned horses, offering them attainable
continue with membership and registering
goals, and allowing for equality for all
horses. Recorded horses may at any time
purebred Friesians.
be upgraded to Registered horses, keeping
The AFA is also committed to embracing the Friesian Warmblood (Friesian cross) and giving those horses and owners
all titles and predicates earned from the foreign registry and/or any AFA inspections. Additionally, the AFA meets the
an association that is everything to them
requirements of IFSHA (International
as it is to the purebred horses and owners.
Friesian Show Horse Association) by
individuals who love the Friesian horse, the
Mirrored benefits such as registration, breed
microchipping and DNA testing our horses
American Friesian Association has been
inspection, awards, and more will all be
as a means of positive identification, so that
formed. The American Friesian Association
available to the Friesian Warmblood.
all our registered horses may participate
(AFA) was organized to preserve and
The AFA will honor horses of quality
in the IFSHA and USEF (United States
promote the purebred Friesian horse in
through breed inspections and predicate
Equestrian Federation) recognized Friesian
America, to promote the Friesian Derivative
levels, and we have built these standards
shows. The AFA is also recognized by the
horse in America, and to serve the owners
into our rules. The AFA will view all purebred
USDF (United States Dressage Federation) as
of these horses. The AFA is committed to
registered Friesians as equals, offering the
a breed registry so our members and their
the breed standard of the purebred Friesian
ability to earn predicates and status to all
horses may participate in the USDF Breed
horse, as interpreted from the Friesch
horses based on their individual quality
Year End Awards.
Paarden Stamboek (FPS) with regard to the
and ability. Inspections will be done using
needs of American owners for a healthy,
a “blind judging” system, meaning that the
sound horse suitable for performance in
horse’s pedigree, owner, trainer, and other
the current equestrian world. Our goal is
information will not be disclosed to the
to maintain the beauty and uniqueness
judge(s) prior to their being judged and
of the Friesian horse, as it has been
receiving their scores. For those owners who
known throughout history. The AFA is also
wish to breed their horses, AFA will offer
committed to high standards of quality,
pedigree information, inspection results,
Judges and Blind Judging for all horses,
integrity, honesty, and fairness for all horses
and performance scores to empower
Purebred and Derivatives alike.
and members.
owners to make wise breeding decisions.
The founders recognized the ever-
The AFA understands that many
Here are just a few highlights you can look forward to with the AFA: • Sensible breeding practices – AFA will register all Purebred Friesians equally. • Opportunity to belong to a registry that wants to hear your voice and concerns. • Inspections with licensed American
• Emphasis on breed type, movement, and conformation, with athletic talent and
growing demand for an American-based
purebred Friesian owners may not feel
registry for the Friesian. The AFA wishes
comfortable immediately switching over
to register purebred and partbred
to a new American registry, and with the
by your horse from the foreign registries will
Friesians while providing equal and fair
foreign based registries not allowing dual
be honored by AFA. No removal of earned
representation for all horses and owners
registration, the recording option has
status/predicates. Once earned, always
while maintaining the quality and integrity
been developed by the AFA as a good way
respected and held.
of the breed. The AFA was born out of
for owners to “try out” the AFA without
• AFA Status/Predicate Level earnings.
a need for an American registry with
putting their original registry affiliation in
• AFA Supreme Sire or Supreme Dam
American rules. A registry was needed for
danger. In this way, the Recorded horses
American owners who have felt like they
may participate in AFA inspections and
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ability also considered important. • All honors/status/predicates earned
awards.
Friesians • AFA Friesian Fun Riding and Driving Log Program. • AFA Year End Awards for many competition and promotion categories. • AFA Lifetime Cumulative Awards
Transfer of Ownership, etc. • A place for the Friesian Warmblood (cross) complete with mirrored benefits of a purebred.
• Tracking of Bloodlines, Inspection Scores, and Performance records. • A forum for having fun and enjoying our Friesian or Friesian Derivative.
• Recording of horses belonging to
Please check out the AFA at our
for individual performance as well as
foreign registries, whose owners are not yet
website www.americanfriesianassocation.
for production of quality performance
ready to give up registration within those
com or email info@
offspring.
registries, allowing participation in AFA
americanfriesianassocation.com or call 912-
inspections, as well as allowing the owners
462-6330 and ask for Button Lee for more
to “try on” the AFA.
information.
• Timely response to member inquiries, requests, Registration Documentation,
Submitted by Button Lee
bring dressage shows and combined training events. We hope to compete in the Groton House Farm combined tests in May and of course there’s the spring Photo: Sarah Isherwood
hunter paces! Such fun to look forward to; I can’t believe how far away it seems! I’ve also attached a neat photo I took from the
Northeast Friesian Horse Club Spring is almost here! Here are a few
saddle at the All New England Joint Meet, taken at Appleton Farms, overlooking one of the largest open spaces in the area. Hope winter is treating you all well and I look
news updates from our members to get you
forward to having more things to report in
through that last run of winter weather.
the future!”
An update from Sarah Isherwood:
From Donna Mori, on their recent
“Daatje and I enjoyed hunting at the
Trails win: “I was very excited to hear that
All New England Hunts Joint Meet in
Titan and I won the Trail Miles class for our
November 2011. This meet is the largest
club! Titan and I have been out on the trails
in New England, often with greater than
whenever the weather permits this time of
100 horses and riders in attendance. Truly
year. At the SGP show that happened in
a thing to behold and a thrill to participate
September, we actually got second place
in. It was the highlight of our 2011 hunt
in the W/T class! Not bad I guess, for our
season, which ended all too soon, just
third show!”
prior to Thanksgiving. Winter 2012 will find
Lazy Stallion Friesian’s Ytsen has
us hitting the trails as much as possible,
been racking up an impressive list of
maintaining condition as well as logging
accomplishments once again. In 2011 Ytsen
in the miles! We had a blast keeping track
was awarded the prestigious National Horse
of our 2011 trail miles towards the NEFHC
of the Year award by the USEF, Champion
year-end recognition and hope to exceed
Friesian in Driving for the second year
our 2011 miles in 2012. Spring 2012 will
Saddle-view on Friesian mare Daatje at the All New England Hunts Joint Meet. running, as well as third in Friesian In Hand, and third in Friesian Specialty! Plans are for Ytsen to compete in 2012 for the USEF Horse of the Year once again. Billy and Caren are proud to be Ytsen’s family! Ethel Nye’s Hillside Farm was among a good showing of competitors from New England to venture down to Lexington, VA, for the IFSHA Grand National and World Show in October. Hillside’s newest arrival, Thijs, a first premie star stallion, owned by Delia Fox, having arrived to New Hampshire in May from Holland made his under saddle debut and brought home two World Championships in the Walk Trot Division. He was also crowned World Champion Stallion for his age group in hand. Macht of the equinejournal.com ❙ March 2012 191
Friesians with Jeannie Belcher, took Reserve National Champion in Dressage Suitability , and Reserve World Champion in Costume . Hank P. owned by Laurie and Jodi Motte won World Champion Dressage Sport horse in hand and also Eowyn owned by Sherry and Dave Clark in the two-year-old and under were World Champion Trail In Hand, and World Reserve Champion Dressage Sport NEFHC Trail Miles winner Donna Mori on Titan. WC Thijs, 1st premie Star stallion owned by Delia Fox and ridden by Ethel Nye in his victory pass at the IFSHA Grand National and World Show held in Lexington, VA.
horse in hand. NEFHC member Cindy Deering
Emily O’Neill in the saddle. Nikki Byers and
announces she is moving from her farm
her gelding Hamil came home with an
in Maine to Illinois with her two Friesians,
Open Driving Championship to round out
and has plans to start driving lessons and
the awards.
training at her new home. Cindy plans to
Manor, owned by Lynne and Steve Byers
And a note from Ellen Blake, Ethel
join the local FHANA chapter in Illinois, and
came home with a Reserve World title in
Nye’s sister and owner of Meinsje R.: “Ethel
Liberty and Hunter Pleasure and Meinsje R.
bids a fond farewell to the NEFHC. Goodbye
is such a fabulous rider and trainer! I am so
was the crowned World Champion Friesian
and good luck Cindy!
proud to be her sister! Meinsje has plans to
Country English Pleasure with Ethel in the
become pregnant to Minste this spring! The
saddle and Reserve National and World
NEFHC, please visit our website at www.
foal will be a treasure!”
nefhc.com.
Champion titles in the Amateur Hunter division with 15-year-old, junior exhibitor
From Stony Pine Stables, Rebecca
Submitted by Kelsey Evans
Eccard and her gelding Tsjalling, co-owned
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Photo: James Phifer
Gypsy
GHRA wagonette followed by the Pattersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carriage in the Fort Worth Stock Show Parade
Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. Gypsy Horses in 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show parade
Darren Patterson showed off their Gypsy Horses in the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Parade to thousands of spectators on
Photo: James Phifer
GreensleevesCarriage.com and Bobbie and
Photo: Priscilla Cox
Lyn Jenkins of www.
Bandera Loch Lommond pulling his carriage with the Pattersons driving.
Bandera Loch Lommond waiting to start the parade.
Evenstar pulling a wagonette with her son
drove their four-year-old stallion Bandera
number 132 in the lineup and they met
Joseph riding shotgun. Jan Easter, GHRA
Loch Lommond with Jennifer Alexander
the beginning of the parade coming back
President; Priscilla Cox, GHRA Registrar, and
and Brian Boyle riding in the carriage. After
as they were starting their drive through
her grandchildren; Debra Brooks, Kim Van
the parade the group then drove horse
downtown. The three-mile journey through
Kirk ,Cindy Cattell, Patti and Amy Henderson
trailers and all to a local Mexican restaurant
the crowds in downtown Fort Worth,
rode on the padded benches in the back of
for a celebratory lunch.
TX, was thrilling and wonderful in the
January 14, 2012. Lyn drove her stallion and mare team CDF Quite Frankly and Arwen
the wagon waving to the crowd. The GHRA
This 116-year-old parade is the one
banners were attached to either side of the
of the largest non-motorized parades in
wagon for full exposure to the crowd of
the United States. The GHRA entry was
unseasonable 70-degree weather. It made a great time for all. Submitted by Jan Easter
over 100,000. Bobbie and Darren Patterson
Haflinger Ohio Haflinger Association At the recent 2012 Ohio Haflinger Association annual banquet there were several stallions who have auctioned off a service to benefit the OHA youth:
Excellence TOF, Alex NHH, and Neiman Marcus NTF. Also thank you to Hendershot Haflingers for donating $100 to the youth program. The OHA started a new program this year: the
All American Afghan NTF, Nargo CAF, Waltz with Me
Hall of Fame. We would like to thank the following
MLF, Ahead of His Class 4DA, Nunavik GF, Standard of
members who are the first to enter the OHA Hall of equinejournal.com â?&#x2122; March 2012 193
Haflinger
Jill Sweeting and Shasta.
season. The following shows are part of the Haflinger Championship Challenge, which is a free performance driven
Lisa Schott and Whispers of the Fruit (Will).
lifetime points and annual year-end award program supported by the Ohio Haflinger
Congratulations also are extended to Brian Mitteer driving Bonita Rox.
Association annually.
OHA members Craig and Jill Sweeting for
2012 Haflinger Championship
earning 250 lifetime points and Superior Fame: Dean and Jewel Woodward, Bob Raw, Ed Weber, Ben Winkler, Aden Miller, and Ken and Flora Jane Winkler. Thank you for your dedication to the promotion of the Haflinger breed! Nominations for future recipients are open to member nominations to the OHA board. The criteria for being selected to the Ohio Haflinger Hall of Fame are: the person must have been (or is currently) an OHA member sometime in their lifetime, and up to three nominations
Challenge Show Dates
Award in the driving division. Brian and Dana Mitteer and their mare, Bonita Rox
June 29-July 3 Buckeye Haflinger Show
PA also earned 250 lifetime points and
July 13-15 New York Gold Classic August 17-19 Central Ohio Haflinger
the Superior Award in the driving division.
Show
Terry and Lisa Schott and their gelding, Whispers of the Fruit CA earned 250 lifetime
Sept 6-8 American Haflinger Registry National Show
points as well as the Superior Award in
Please visit www.ohiohaflinger.
the Western division and are also to be
com or www.haflingerchallenge.com for
congratulated!
more information!
Although it is winter, it is not too
Submitted by Katina Wilson
soon to begin planning for the 2012 show
per year.
Hunter/Jumper New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association It was a lovely ending to a successful season as the NHHJA held their year-end banquet at the Center of New Hampshire on December 3, 2011. A large majority of the membership was present to enjoy the great food, DjJ and wonderful ribbons and prizes. The “Red and
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white” theme carried through from tabletop flowers to the prize presentation. Many generous donations allowed us to have a plentiful raffle table. Special thanks to all who brought baskets and gifts for this cause. In the usual NHHJA style, many special recognition awards were given out to Parent of the Year, Trainer of the year, Gretchen Anderson, High Point Adult rider for the year, Cindy McLaughlin and High point Jr. award
Hunter/Jumper
went to Haley Anderson while Amy Keating was presented a VIP award for her key role in organizing the programs, website and so much more. Well done everyone. The NHHJA gave out three $1500.00 scholarships to deserving recipients, Nicole Pastor, Jesse Fortier and Haley Bell. These high school seniors were chosen for their insightful essay, trainer recommendation and horse show sportsman ship. Fabulous prizes were donated by the
Equitation 12–14 - Elise Albertini, Champion; Sara Severino, Reserve.
Stone Pony Tack shop for the high score riders of the Stone Pony Equitation Classic recipients, Haley Anderson with reserve award going to Elise Albertini. Eaton Berube Insurance provided an equally amazing gift for top riders Christina Severino and reserve Jodi Albertini in the Eaton Berube Adult Equitation Classic. These special equitation classics are offered three times a year at our horse shows and the prizes are well worth fighting for! All of our winners are to be congratulated for their continuing success. It is a real pleasure to watch our youngest members work their way up through the
Stone Pony Equitation Classic - Haley Anderson, Champion; Elise Albertini, Reserve.
divisions. Plans are underway for a bigger and better 2012 show season and we look forward to seeing you all ringside in the
Eaton/Berube Equitation Classic Winners Christina Severino, Champion; Jody Albertini, Reserve.
spring. For a more complete listing of high point riders, upcoming events and more, visit the NHHJA website. Here’s to a Happy, healthy and successful New Year for everyone. Submitted by Jodi Fortier
2011 Scholarship Winners - Nicole Pastor, Jesse Fortier, Haley Bell.
High Point Junior - Haley Anderson, High Point Trainer - Gretchen Anderson, High Point Adult - Cindy Mclaughlin.
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Hunter/Jumper
Equitation 15-17 - Nicole Couture, Champion; Jesse Fortier, Reserve.
Adult Amateur Hunter - Cindy Mclaughlin, Champion; Kelly Parker, Reserve
Industry Wide Southern New England Horsemen’s Association The Southern New England
September 16 – Colchester Lions Club, Hebron Fair Grounds, Hebron, CT. Two divisions that had sparse entries
Registered Quarter Horse Halter Class. Both will be run at the beginning of the show. Dates for the shows offering the
in 2011 have been combined for 2012.
Therapeutic Horsemanship Class haven’t
Beginner walk-trot is now open to English
been decided yet.
Horsemen’s Association is gearing up for the
and Western riders who will show together.
2012 show season.
The Junior English and Junior Western
are Lead Line, Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat On
divisions have also been combined into
The Flat, Adult English, Adult Western, Pre Jr.
one.
open to English and Western riders 14 years
Our 2012 officers and the Board of Directors have instituted major changes for the 2012 show season.
The age limit for our combined
Divisions remaining the same for 2012
and under, Open Adult Walk-trot 18 years
beginner walk-trot division is five-11 years.
and over, Green Horse, Miniature Horse,
of shows, which have been reduced from
The combined Junior English and Junior
Open Western, and Junior Open Walk-Trot
ten shows to seven, six club shows and one
Western division is open to riders 17 years
for riders 12 to 17 years.
affiliate, the Colchester Lions. Three club
and under.
The first major change is the number
shows will be at Woodstock Fair Grounds,
The other major change is the
Our shows this year will feature a High Point day-end award based on the same
Woodstock, CT, and three at Falls Creek
elimination of all trail classes except in the
horse-rider combination. Classic classes are
Farm, Oneco, CT. affiliate show will be at the
leadline and miniature horse divisions.
excluded from this. At our year-end awards
Hebron Fair Grounds, Hebron, CT. Here are
The mini trail will now be held in the main
banquet the highest-scoring combination
our show dates and locations.
ring. In all the other divisions that formerly
will receive a special award.
April 29 – Falls Creek Farm
included trail; the third class will now be
May 6 – Falls Creek Farm
Open Discipline On The Rail. The green
May 27 – Woodstock Fair Grounds
horse discipline class will be walk-trot only.
For more information on our club visit
June 24– Woodstock Fair Grounds
Two new classes have been added to
our web site at www.snehassociation.com.
July 29 – Falls Creek Farm
the 2012 show schedule. There will be a
August 12th – Woodstock Fair Grounds
Registered Color Breeds Halter Class and a
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We will be collecting Nutrena tags again in 2012.
Submitted by Cynthia Anne Bowen
Miniature Horse
Michael Himlin with his surprise Christmas present Allure Ranch Spirits Class Act, a tiny yearling filly known as “Abby”. Watch for Michael and “Abby” at the NEMHS Shows in 2012.
New England Miniature Horse Society New England Miniature Horse Society 2011 AMHA Honor Roll and 2012 Show Season The American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) tracks competitor’s points throughout the year and posts an annual Honor Roll of the winners. The entrant with the highest number of points
Stephanie Himlin with Allure Ranch Spirits Kings Ransom. Kristina Slobody with SRF Noble
least one additional judge. All shows will have the usual AMHA classes plus 4-H and Novice classes open to any miniatures 38”
in each class is recognized, along with up to
Attitude, SRF Silk Stockings, SRF Premier, and
or under. 4-H classes will include Fitting
nine horses/exhibitors with the next highest
SRF Heiress.
and Showmanship (12 and under and age
number of points in that class. First place in each class traditionally wins a coved belt buckle and the others receive a certificate. Several NEMHS members made the Honor roll in 2011. Honor roll first place winners included: Alex Briggs with Poco De Oros Memoirs Trifecta
Wesley Slobody with SRF Gladiator and SRF Noble Heir. Karen Rudolph with Brookhavens Dynaglass Slippers. Bobbie Briggs or Mathew Drown with DSB Exquisitely Buff. Nick or Patty Milano with Fallen Ash Cherish me Eagle. Roger Slobody/Sawmill River Farm
13 and over), halter, hunter, halter obstacle and driving, with High Point Awards for ages 12 and under and 13 and over. There will also be Year End Awards for 4-H, Novice and AMHA exhibitors, with no requirement for number of shows to count. The first two shows will be held May 20 and June 17 at Hidden Acres Farm in Belchertown, MA. The date and location of the final show, plus
Kristina Slobody with SRF Excalibur,
with SRF Noble Attitude, SRF Legacy, SRF
details of all three shows, including judges,
SRF Perfection, De Chevals Windsong of the
Perfection, De Chevals Windsong of the
class list, and entry forms are on the Club
Night, SRF Gladiator, and SRF Noble Heir.
Night, SRF Silk Stockings, SRF Gladiator, SRF
website at www.nemhs.org.
Roger Slobody/Sawmill River Farm with SRF Excalibur and SRF Premier. Members placing on the Honor Roll included:
Noble Heir, SRF Dreamcatcher and SRF Hot Topic. Congratulations everyone! Let me know if I missed anyone; if so, I apologize.
Little Buck and Falcon Ridge Impetuous Lady Hawk.
website to Mary Adams, 247 North Stone Street, West Suffield, CT 06093 (860) 370-9035 or targetsmom@cox.net.
Alex Briggs Megan Herrick with SFM Celebritys
Please send news (e.g. new foals) and photos for the Equine Journal and/or the
2012 Show plans
Submitted by Mary Adams
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Miniature Horse Miniature Horse Show on June 16, 2012, in West Virginia. Details will be on our home page at www.wcmhr.com. Information will be published as it is made available. Congratulations to the WCMHR Blue Ribbon Miniature Horse Breeders of 2011, Bill and Pam Banks of Banks Miniature Horse Farm. From their website: “We specialize
World Class Miniature Horse Registry Greetings, Registration and Membership fees will remain unchanged in 2012. WCMHR has a new and improved online service website for registering miniature horses and memberships online. Visit www.wcmhr.org to view or register. Paypal or credit cards are accepted at this site. Applicable Coupon discounts of $5 are already deducted for the items that are $15 or more. Now one can receive one free registration for each order of five or more original registrations at one time. The fee for the lowest registration is free. For example, register a three-year-old, a two-year old, and three current year foals; receive a registration for one of the current-years foals free. If one submits five hardship registrations, one of the hardship registrations will be free. Two West Virginia Clubs, Wild and Wonderful Miniature Horse Club and the West Virginia Miniature Horse Club are going together this year to hold an Open
in AMHA, AMHR, and WCMHR registered miniature horses. Our goal is to breed the finest black and white pintos. Our horses have foundation lines such as Egyptian King, Richters Apache, Komokos, Music Man and Rowdy to name a few. We have hand selected over 80 horses as part of our breeding program to combine the best with the best. Our horses are friendly and are imprinted from day one to ensure a solid foundation. With great confirmation, athleticism, trainability, and personality we have the best there is to offer. Whether you are looking for a horse for show or pet we have a horse for you. Family owned and operated by Pam and Bill Banks of Clayton, NC. We began traveling around and hand selecting the herd back in 2001. We have over 40 acres of lush pastures for our horses and visitors to roam. We always allow visitors to our farm where you can meet and play with all the horses.” “Reno,” the Bank’s lead herd sire, has sired a large number of top-quality, tiny, black pinto foals. He is a black/white with two bright blue eyes, lab tested
Ministruf Travelin Gambler “Reno,” Homozygous Tobiano, Homozygous For Black. only the black factor gene. He also carries the sabino gene DOB: April 28,2002 He is AMHA A133898, AMHR 232370A and 26002A-P WCMHR reg. As well as DNA tested parentage qualified. He is 31” tall. His sire is Firlight Mickey Smokey and his dam is Goat Hills Peppys Crimson Mira. He produces beautiful foals with very refined heads and necks. He passes on these beautiful bright blue eyes to most of his foals. He has a wonderful personality and passes this on to his foals. The Banks always send great photos of the foals when they submit the registrations and the perfection they are achieving in their breeding program is becoming more and more evident. To learn more about Banks Miniature Horse Farm visit www. banksminiaturehorsefarm.com or call 919-553-7216 or 919-412-1684, email: bbbanks3431@aol.com. Submitted by Ken Garnett
homozygous tobiano pinto stallion with
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Morab properly registered. It was the late 1990’s that I purchased a Lippit Morgan mare named Thankful Farm Celebration to complement my purebred Morab breeding operation. She was a very good mare and has had several foals. Her third purebred Morab was a mare named, Cricket. Cricket displays the typical qualities
Purebred Morab Horse Association
of a Morab of being very affectionate and
Morabs of Mt Toby Center –
mover and was ridden by one of my youth’s
The Northeast Coast
mother for conditioning on the hills of Mt
By Roberta Bryant and Dizarre Lopez
Toby’s conservation forest. Cricket’s ability to
Mt. Toby Morab Center is an equine
the willingness to please. She is a strong
easily master the trek to the top of Mt Toby
operation located in Leveret, MA, situated
conservation forest, at 2000 feet above sea
in a valley surrounded by the foothills of the
level, is a testimony of the strong legs and
Green Mountains.
lung capacity of the Morab. This climb up Mt
The facility started out as a small riding and boarding stable in 1970. The horses we
Toby’s forest is a great way to build muscle and endurance.
started with were varied but a few of them
The 4-H Pandora Pony Pals Club was
had a mix of Arabian/Morgan background
looking for headquarters and I agreed to have
and at that time horses with some Arabian
this club based out of Mt Toby Morab Center
and Morgan blood was called a Morab.
in 2005. As a benefit, I wanted them to
There was a registry during the 1970’s that
enjoy the Morabs here as much as I had. The
registered this breeding background as
daughter of the mother, who rode Cricket
Morabs. It did not take us long to appreciate
up and down Mt Toby conservation forest,
the attributes of this type of breeding
has her own story about the love between a
combination and we had fallen in love with
youth and a Morab. Now enters Dizarre and
Morabs. By 1972, I was so sold on the Morabs’
Cricket. Here is her story:
wonderful traits that I named my facility Mt. Toby Morab Center. Over the years the center had grown
My name is Dizarre Lopez from Millers Falls, Massachusetts. I started riding horses when I was two years old. I began by riding
into a very large facility. A total of five barns,
western and since then have changed to Hunt
several run in shelters and an indoor arena
seat. I am 10 years old and currently an active
now make up the Morab center. I wanted to
member of the Pandora Pony Pals 4-H club
eventually pursue the breeding of purebred
based out of Mt. Toby Stables. I joined the 4-H
Morabs so I purchased a four-year-old Arabian
club six years ago and in the past six years
stallion named SH Kurafi, better known as
I have been Treasurer, snack coordinator,
‘Shadow’ in 1990. He bred several mares to
photographer, and I am currently the Vice
produce half Arabians, which became riding
President. 4-H is a great organization to be
mounts for my youth. It was during the
involved in and I suggest this type of youth
1990’s that the breeding for Morabs had to
centered program for kids like me. This pony
be strictly Arabian to Morgan breeding to be
club has taught me a lot about horses, barn
work and showing and showmanship. With the 4-H club I have attended Horsebowl, Hippology and Horse Judging. When I first started riding with the 4-H club at Mt. Toby Stables I was riding a horse named Sassy, he was a Morab Gelding. But he has since passed away. Due to his passing, I had to find another horse to ride. One day I saw this beautiful bay mare out in the pasture and when I went up to the fence to give her some grass she came running up to me and nickered at me causing me to fall in love with her instantly. I told my mother, who had ridden her on trail rides, I wanted to ride her. My mom spoke to Roberta and the next thing I knew I was riding this beautiful horse, Cricket. Cricket and I bonded as soon as I started riding her. She did not have anyone riding her regularly and so when I rode her she was a bundle of energy. Cricket was seven and had not had any formal training so I realized that she would need some time to learn how to be a good mount. Lots of practice and loving was going to be my plan. When I would ride her she wanted to just race around the riding ring as if she was going up the mountain and was not collected to set her head. Since I was use to a more ‘finished’ horse, I had to take some lessons on her to effectively train her for the show ring. I learned a lot about training from Roberta, such as half halts and how to use my seat to slow her down and to get her collected equinejournal.com ❙ March 2012 199
Morab to work more off her haunches. It took us a
calmed down and then I got back on her. We
within the 75%-25% formula. It is our hope
lot of time and practice but we managed to
completed that class and many others even
to put Palomino or Buckskin color into the
get that accomplished. All of this took a lot of
though we finished last. However, Cricket got
Morab breeding program. Cricket will always
work but Cricket was willing to learn with a
better each time we rode and I was very happy
be available to Dizarre and any of the 4-H
rider who had never ridden or trained a new
on how well we did to complete the show. I
members. Some of the 4 H members have
horse. It was a wonderful bonding experience
am going to keep working with her training
already expressed interest in completive trail
to do this together especially when this was all
and I hope that in a couple of years we will be
and Cricket would be a great prospect for that
done over the cold winter months. By spring I
more polished in the show ring.
endeavor as well. For any information about
was ready to try her at a show. This would be
The future plans for Cricket, since she
Mt.Toby Morab Center please contact:
her first show and there were five other riders
is a50% - 50% Morab, will be to breed Mt
Roberta Bryant
in the first class for 10 and under. When I went
Toby’s new addition, a palomino Morab
Mt.Toby Morab Center
to the warm up ring Cricket got so nervous
stallion. The Morab stallion is a 75% Morgan
Leverett, MA 01054
with all the other horses around her that she
and 25% Arabian. This breeding will still
413-5491213
did a few bucks, so I decided to dismount. We
result in a registerable purebred Morab as
walked around the ring several times till she
the Morgan - Arabian percentages will still be
Paint New England Paint Horse Club Open Show Awards Program (PAC) Many registered paint owners are not aware of the Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) program that the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) offers. APHA approves more than 1,200 open horse shows, races, and trail rides every year. In the New England community alone there are usually over 30 PAC approved competitions that offer plenty of competitive events for horses and riders such as; local 4-H shows, Open Pleasure shows, Hunter Jumper shows, Gymkhana, Reining, Team Penning and Roping events, Dressage and Combined Training Horse Trails. As a result, your accomplishments can be recorded on your registered horse’s official lifetime performance record through APHA PAC and you can earn certificate and achievement. The purpose of the NEPHC Open Show
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Awards Program is to recognize
efforts. If you show at a certain series and
NEPHC members who compete
they are not PAC approved; just ask the show
in local open and 4-H, PAC
secretary to sign up. In 2011 we showed at
approved shows, throughout
many shows throughout New England such
New England with a registered
as; Central Mass Horse Show Series, Horse
American Paint Horse. To
Power Show Series, New England Buckskin
take advantage of this great
Assoc, Oakrise Farm, Silver Heels and a few
opportunity to earn points,
dressage shows.. We made a lot of friends and
recognition and year-end awards exhibitors must be a current member of NEPHC in good
plan to return in 2012! For more information on this exciting
standing and the horse must be registered
opportunity visit our website at www.
with APHA. There is an annual Open Show
nephc.com/pac.htm or email paintpony93@
Awards Program fee of $25 per horse/rider
yahoo.com. You do not need to be an APHA
combination.
member or be enrolled in the APHA PAC
Our farm has been riding APHA PAC for
program to earn NEPHC open show points.
two-years and has been a NEPHC member for
However, if you want to earn national points
many years. In 2011 someone mentioned to
and recognition, as well, than you would need
us that the NEPHC offered their own version of
to enroll in the APHA PAC program. For more
PAC called “Open Show Awards Program”. We
information on the APHA PAC program go to
thought, “More year end ribbons, sign us up!”
www.apha.com/pac/index.html or email pac@
The 2011 show season was a fun challenge
apha.com or call 817-834-2742, extension 249.
to see how many categories we could point in, as well as, earning year-end awards for our
Submitted by Kerry A. Mayer All American Farm
P.R.E. Horse
You are Invited… April 16 Did you ever wonder why those people who own and ride P.R.E. or Pure Spanish Horses always have a smile on their faces, always look content, always seem to be connected physically and emotionally with their horses? Now you can learn all about this and much, much more at the 2012 Annual Meeting of The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse. A fun day of learning through seminars, demonstrations, and roundtable discussion is slated for the event to be held at the exclusive International Polo Club of Palm Beach and the nearby MTICA Farms both in Wellington, FL. The very active Wellington Leadership Committee has lined up an amazing group of equine experts to provide you with an entertaining and educational day. On Tuesday, April 17 there will also be a clinic with Danish international rider and trainer, Mikala Munter Gundersen where riders and horses can develop and hone their dressage skills. The slate of seminars are geared for people who are new to the world of the P.R.E. horse as well as those who are knowledgeable experts and owners wanting to increase the depth of their knowledge. Many of the instructional topics will be of interest to all horsemen no matter what breed they have or how they ride. We will hear the very latest on Laminitis research along with practical applications and what to look for. It has been discovered that early intervention is essential for a positive outcome and you will learn how to determine when your horse might be showing early symptoms. If you ride dressage you will want to attend the seminar about USDF competition rules conducted by Technical Delegate Kelly Farmer. Don’t make simple mistakes that can cost you at competitions.
Photo: Paco Rey
Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse
Learn about P.R.E. Horses.
The amazing horses of Medieval Times and Tom Reed, Master of the Horse at the Kissimmee Castle, will be on hand to thrill us with a demonstration of Alta Escuela and airs above the ground. Medieval Times has nine castles throughout the USA and Canada and is one of the few organizations that is preserving the high level of equine and human skill needed to do the classical airs above the ground. Most owners of Spanish Horses have heard many stories about the correct way to feed them. Who do you believe? One seminar will be devoted the proper feeding principals and techniques for Spanish Horses. Don’t rely on Internet legend or erroneous information from Social Network gossip. Get the latest info and research to keep your horse healthy and performing his best. One seminar sure to be a favorite will be conducted jointly by Spanish Olympic Team Rider and trainer Juan Matute and Dutch International Rider and trainer Mikala Munter Gundersen. They will use their years of experience and expertise to point out the desirable conformation characteristics of the perfect P.R.E. horse to be used for dressage. If you are looking for a P.R.E. horse to compete in dressage this seminar will be a must attend for you.
You have read about it in almost every training book but how do you help train your horse by working in hand with him? Spanish Olympic Rider and trainer Juan Matute will demonstrate just how this is done and you can see results for yourself. It is impossible to learn all the intricacies in one demonstration but it will inspire you to learn more. If you are interested in the P.R.E. horse and confused about all the elements of the Spanish horse industry and what is happening, you will want to attend the P.R.E. 101 educational session. You will learn just what makes a P.R.E. what it is today, the worlds most desirable horse. You will receive honest assessments and information about all the different organizations that are involved the bred so you can make your own mind up concerning your participation. You will be amazed by all the ways owners and riders are enjoying their P.R.E. partners. It will open your eyes to wonderful things you yourself can do with your horse. There will be a round table discussion with a question and answer session about everything P.R.E. Training topics will be addressed along with many other bred specific topics. Novice and expert alike will be able to learn from the exchange of information. Don’t wait to make your reservation for this exciting and informative day of instruction. Attendance is limited so call 505-294-0800 to reserve your space or email info@prehorse.org. Yes, we have even arranged hotel discounts for you! Submitted by Barb Clark
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Quarter Horse
Empire State Quarter Horse Association ESQHA & ESQHYA Awards Banquet and Convention Empire State Quarter Horse Association (ESQHA) and the Empire State Quarter Horse Youth Association (ESQHYA) held their annual Awards Banquet and Convention January 14, 2012. Initial hopes were for mild weather for the weekend, but at the last minute winter set in and temperatures dropped. Winter weather, however, did not keep away the award winners, officers, directors, and youth and adult members of the association from this annual event, and we had great attendance. This year, the ESQHA Convention was back at the Double Tree in Syracuse, NY. The convention activities focused on planning our three major horse shows, team building, youth elections, and holding our annual General membership meetings. Horse show planning is in full swing by each committee, and dates and locations are now set: June 8-10- Spring Into Summer Show at the NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse. July 5-8 - One More Chance Show at the Showplex. Hamburg. September 19-23- Empire Fall Show at the NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse. With the dates set, the committees can now focus on the details of programs, show management, and awards. There was a lot of excitement and growth in our shows last
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year with the all-in-one fees and the move
successfully each year. The great news is
of the July show to Hamburg. All the details
we really aren’t loosing Lauren. She has
for these are posted on the ESQHA website
become a board member for ESQHA. She
at www.esqha.org.
brings all that great youth experience and
When the committee work was done,
enthusiasm to the position. The board is
the youth invited the adults over for some
very excited to have this young leader. See
team building. This was a first this year!
her leading in the conga photo!
The reluctant adults migrated to the youth
The ESQHA and ESQHYA awards
meeting room and were introduced to
banquet was held in the evening, and
an “introduction game” on remembering
the guests enjoyed fun, awards, and
names. After everyone introduced himself
recognition. A silent auction, iPad raffle,
or herself, pairs of adults and youth met
and 50/50 helped with fund raising
on opposite sides of a curtain and as it
and created a lot of excitement. Award
dropped to reveal each other the first to say
presentations included ESQHA and ESQHYA
the other’s name won. It was pretty scary,
high point winners and Open Show
but people learned names and faces and
promotional and Trail promotional high
had a lot of fun.
point winners. Winners will be posted on
Later in the afternoon, general
the website with pictures. Presentation of
membership meetings for ESQHA and
the Nancy Masters award for youth support
ESQHYA were held. During the meetings,
went to Charlotte and Larry Jaynes and the
the youth held their 2012 elections. This
Jim Barton award went to Michaela Best
year, their new president is Erin Webb.
- congratulations! The evening finished
Congratulations! Lauren Tousley, who
with dancing to DJ sounds to the late
held the office for three terms, must step
hours of the night. Another great year for
down and is off to college. Lauren will be
ESQHA thanks to the support of the all the
sadly missed by the youth group where
members and our great quarter horses!
she worked hard and lead the youth
Submitted by Tom Hatch
Quarter Horse
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Quarter Horse Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association Mass Quarter Horse Youth community service and charitable giving have not gone unnoticed. The club recently received a letter from Paul Barabani, Superintendent of the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. He acknowledged and thanked MassQHYA Youth for sending over 230 Christmas cards to the Soldier’s Home. These cards were hand made at the December Youth Meeting. Additionally, more than 250 cards from the Youth members, family and friends were sent to the “Holiday Cards for Heroes” Program. To top it all off the club sponsored two children from Quincy Crisis Center for Christmas. Great job kids! MassQHA is proud to announce the recipients of our three merit scholarships. MassQHA Merit Scholarship: Jocelyn Tanner; MassQHA Presidential Scholarship: Garrett Wasylak; and MassQHA Past-President Book Award: Justine Anderson. These newly created scholarships, recognize and reward the hard work and dedication MassQHA members give to the club, by helping to support their academic pursuits. We encourage all MassQHA and MQHYA members to apply. The Silent Auction at our Annual Spring Show in May will once again be a fundraiser for our scholarships, so please help support this great cause. Please contact Scholarship Chairperson Samantha Palmer at massqhatreasurer@gmail.com for more information on scholarships or to donate an item to the silent auction. MassQHA is busy planning events for 2012; please mark your calendars and join us! First up, is our very popular Novice and Open Show at Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA. Friday April 13, we’ll start off with Reining and a free clinic, AQHA and
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MassQHA Member, Beth Oveka and her horse Merlot. Open classes continue through April 15th with judge Louis “Spike” Holmes. This is a great indoor show to dust off the cobwebs and start off the 2012 season. Come check out the beautiful new barns and show with us! For further information, please contact show coordinator, Cindi Adams at busboss310@aol.com. Later, on April 29, come trail riding with MassQHA at the North Brookfield Sportsman’s Club. A delicious chicken barbeque will be served after a ride through gorgeous trails along a lake. For further information, please contact Don Gillespie at 508-523-3913. We will be back to showing in Northampton for our MassQHA Annual Spring Show, May 3-6. Not on Mother’s Day weekend this year. A second trail ride is being planned for September 16 at Waters Farm in Sutton, MA. We are planning a little something for a lucky horse and rider that attends both trail rides, more to come on this. We are looking to change up MassQHA Meetings and make them fun, informative and really involve our membership. We want to know what you want from your club. General Membership Meetings are
MassQHYA Youth making Christmas Cards for Soldiers Home. planned for Sat Feb 4th at Nevins Farm in Methuen at 6:30pm. Nevins has an awesome Tack Shop with great deals on new and used items. On Sat, March 10th at 5pm MassQHA holds its Pot Luck Dinner at Fasolo’s Pine Hill Farm; if you have attended in the past, you know how great the food is. A mini clinic is planned for this date as well. Sat April 7th finds MassQHA at Cheoy Lee’s in West Boylston at 5:30 for a delicious Chinese Buffet. Meeting to follow dinner. MassQHA members, do you have a picture of you and your horse that you would like to share? We love to show off our members. Please email to cindyanderson43@gmail.com along with your names, what your interests are, and anything else you’d like to share about your equine/ human partnership. Please check out MassQHA.com for further details on these upcoming events. Submitted by Cynthia Anderson
Quarter Pony
Quarter Pony Association The International Quarter Pony Association is offering one free registration, with every 2012 Quarter Pony Association
Our point system is simple. Ponies will
membership! Just join or renew and you
receive half a point for every equine they
will receive your coupon in the mail with
are placed over. To be eligible for points,
your membership packet. Coupons are
an official pony height must be submitted
transferable, but can only be redeemed by a
at the beginning of every year, until the
saved from a farm; where it was believed,
QPA member. Offer expires 12/31/2012. (If
pony is six-years of age. Also, the pony must
according to the breeders standards - that
they need to register at same time they get
be shown by a QPA member for points to
breed combination was an accident. A well
their membership, they should contact the
count. By earning points, you may qualify for
built sorrel, an old time stocky Quarter Horse
IQPA for instructions.)
year-end awards and hold a title in specific
stallion, crossed with a large POA, one with
Show season review - Points can be
categories. Riding hours must be calculated
a great personality. The Quarter Pony was
earned at any open show. This includes Breed
separately. The time spent riding at shows is
again saved when abandoned at another QH
shows, Pony Club, 4-H, Saddle Club shows,
not permitted if you turned in a point sheet
breeding farm. Though they did not really
rodeos, etc.. You must place in a class to get
for the show. One or the other, but not both.
want the young filly, it was noticed that there
points. Placings are typically listed on the
Points forms may be printed from the QPA
was just something about that little horse,
show bill that must be included with your
website.
so they kept her until the right people could
points form. However, if it is not listed, then 10
Quarter pony journeys is an opportunity
be found to own her. That’s when Michelle’s
placings will be assumed. (Ranking is not the
to share about your ponies, what you’re doing,
family came into the picture. “We met this
same as Placing.)
and how you are doing it. Quarter Pony
unbroke, large sorrel pony, and knew that she
Association members; please submit stories
would be something someday. With a lot of
and photos to QPA publishing.
searching I was able to contact the breeder
If you wonder what category a class falls under, you may refer to the Quarter Pony Association website for definitions
Michelle Scran, QPA Vice President and
and get her registered with Quarter Pony
and examples. Halter (Includes Lunge
Events Committee Director, had a nice story
Association. She has come so far in the years
line), Driving (All Driving events), Western
to share about her Quarter Pony mare. Last
that I have trained and owned her.” Angel has
(Pleasure, Riding, Rail, etc), Trail (Show, Judged
November, as a runner up, Angels Image, was
excelled in many disciplines from dressage,
Trail Rides, Endurance, Trail Trials, In Hand),
chosen in a contest for a free breeding to
in hand, equitation to penning and has won
English (Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle,
Larks Oneforthemoney. It was said that her
numerous awards through the years for her
etc. Not Jumping.), Sport Pony (Dressage,
QP could cross well with Larks. Though they
talent. Some awards include New Jersey State
Show Jumping, Cross Country, Hunter Hack,
did not win the final raffle drawing, Michelle
Championships in Model Mare, Equitation,
Hunter over fences, etc.), Gymkhana (Timed
commented - “This was truly an honor to even
Dressage, English Pleasure Pony and Western
gaming events), Working Cow Pony (Must
be chosen as a finalist for a breeding to such a
Pleasure Pony and many QPA awards
involve bovine or Goats), Equitation (Includes
wonderful horse.”
including top sport pony, equitation and
Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation, Leadline, etc.)
Angels Image, a special Quarter Pony
this year Top QP internationally! “I am a true
to Michelle and her family, was apparently
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Quarter Pony
manners and work with them in training to
The Quarter Pony Association expresses
get that.”
thanks to Michelle for her service as QPA
“Through the years she has touched
Board and Committee Member.
the lives of all who have met her. Many had
Website: http://www.iqpa.com E-mail: registration@iqpa.com Thanks are extended to the Equine Journal, for allowing the Quarter Pony
suggested I sell her for “ good money” as
Human Membership
Association and it’s affiliate the International
they call it. I can tell you she will remain here
Quarter Pony Association
Quarter Pony Association, to share the news.
as a part of our family forever! Now that my
P.O. Box 104 ~ Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
daughter is older and not showing as much
Website: http://www.
newsletters, become property of the Quarter
I feel this is the right time to go forward
quarterponyassociation.com/
Pony Association and no compensation, for
with our dream of having the pony bred. I
E-mail:
use, shall apply. Submissions may be sent to
am probably one of the biggest Lark fans
information@quarterponyassociation.com
nickistephens11n@yahoo.com
All submissions for consideration in QPA
around. It’s been a wonderful opportunity to have had a chance toward a breeding
Horse Registration (QPA Affiliate)
give away with a fine stallion such as Larks
International Quarter Pony Association
Oneforthemoney.”
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Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ City_________________________________State _____ Zip__________ Email________________________ Phone ( )_______________________ Annual Dues: Family: Individual: Youth:
$30 ____________ $25 ____________ $20 ____________
Lifetime: $250 __________
NAMES List all in family: Name, DOB, ApHC# ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
See website to nominate youth, N/P, or horses for year end points. Make checks payable to GSAA, enclose all paperwork & mail to:
Julie Dolder, 796 Meredith Center Rd., Laconia, NH 03246 www.granitestateapps.com
arabians
SNEHA
Arabian Horse Association, Inc. of Maine
Southern New England Horsemen’s Association
New Member ______ Renewal ______ Membership Year ______
www.snehassociation.com Offering English, Western, Saddle Seat and Miniature Classes. Youth & Adult Exhibitors!
10 Shows Per Year/ Year-End Awards Thru Sixth Place For more information or to receive a membership form - return this form, call or email:
Karen Sapia, 57 Lathrop Rd., Uncasville, CT 06382 Phone: 860-608-7577 • Email: sapia_paul_karen@sbcglobal.net Name: _______________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City:___________________State:_____________Zip:_________ Phone:_________________________Email:_________________
Application for Membership
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (Belonging to AHAME Only) 1. Individual Associate Membership 2. Family Associate Membership (includes children under 18) 3. Junior Associate Membership (under 18)
$25 $40 $17
FULL MEMBERSHIP (Voting rights in IAHA, Region 16 and AHAME) 4. Full Individual Membership $55 5. Full Family Membership $105 6. Full Junior Membership (under 18) $30
Please Note: Due to IAHA rules, full members MUST submit the date when you first became a member of IAHA in order to renew your Full Membership. Date: ________________________ If you are submitting a Junior Membership, please check here ______ Name _____________________________________ Date of Birth (required) _______________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code_____________________________________________________________ Social Security # ________________________________ Telephone ______________________ Please send this Application for Membership, along with your check made out to AHAME, to: Laurie Emery, 222 River Road, Madison, ME 04950
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Arabian Horse Association of MASSACHUSETTS
breed specific
ERAHC Membership
__/__/__ Date of birth ( Jr.) ____-____-______ Soc. Security# F/AHA ______________________Junior Name(s) ______________________ Horse Name(s)
Name of Applicant (please print) ____________________________________________ Additional family members (Family memberships only) ________________________________________________ Farm Name_______________________________________Website ______________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State________Zip______________ Phone ________________________________ $55* Cell __________________________________ ❑ Family Membership * Email ________________________________ ❑ Individual Membership $45 ❑ Juniors (18 and under) $20* **Please circle any information you do * $5 discount if paid before January 21 NOT want us to print or list on the ERAHC website**
Make checks payable to: A.H.A.M. Mail to: 5A Farm Street, Blackstone, MA 01504 Memberships include a subscription to the Equine Journal
Make checks payable to ERAHC and send this form with payment to: Brenda Hammar, ERAHC Membership, 53 Jeremy Hill Road, Pelham, NH 03076 Phone: 603-635-3868 Email: erahc.membership@hotmail.com
www.massarabianhorse.org Name_______________________________________Date ____________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State________Zip______________ Email _____________________________Phone_____________________________ Membership Fees: __$20 Junior __$45 Jr w/AHA __$25 Individual __$75 Ind. w/AHA __$35 Family __$10 per horse Year End Awards
Arabian Horse Association of New England Name: _____________________________Phone: ____________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City: _________________________State: _____________Zip: __________ Send form and check payable to AHANE to:
DOB: _______________SS#: _______________Email: ________________ New: ______ Renewing:______ AHA#: _______________________ Member Since: __________________
Mary Kay Newton Ash Lane Farm, P.O. Box 192 New Braintree, MA 01531 Membership has increased to reflect an increase in membership from AHA.
____ $80.00 AHA Adult with Competition Card (AHA membership, Competition Card, AHA excess personal liability insurance)
____ $75.00 AHA Senior with Competition Card (AHA membership, Competition Card, AHA excess personal liability insurance) (60 years by 12/31/09)
____ $65.00 AHA Youth with Competition Card (Under 18 years by 12/31/09)
____ $25.00 AHANE Individual Membership
You may also join AHANE online via the AHA website: www.arabianhorses.org
Membership Application RIAHA Affiliate Members: expires the following year on the last day of the month in which you joined. Adult: Includes one membership in RIAHA and AHA. _____ Basic Dues $40.00 _____ Competition Card $35.00
Youth: Includes one membership in RIAHA and AHA. _____ Basic Dues $30.00 _____ Competition Card $25.00
Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________ State:______ Zip Code:___________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________________ SS#: _____________________________ Main Phone: ______________________ Youth DOB:______________________ Alternative Phone: ___________________ AHA#: _____________________________________________________________ Renewal or New Membership (Please circle one)
Any Questions: E-mail: missemma@snet.net or call (860)928-5580 Make Checks Payable to: RIAHA Mail to: Karen Richmond, 246 Freedley Rd., Pomfret Center, CT 06259-1205 208 March 2012 ❙ equinejournal.com
The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Invites You to Join Our Family! Name: ________________________________________________________________ Breeder/Owner Codigo if known or if applicable _______ Do you own? ( ) Stallion ( ) Mare ( ) Gelding Birth Date (optional):_______________ Farm/Ranch: ______________________________ Billing & Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ Zip:_______________ State: _____________ Website: _______________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Fax: ________________________________ Cell: ___________________________ Email: ________________________________
Passage Club - $12/Month See other benefit levels available at www.prehorse.org Please make checks payable and send to: The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse 4001 Juan Tabo NE, Ste. D, Alburquerque, NM 87111 Questions about membership? See www.prehorse.org or call us at (505) 294-0800 or email foundationabq2@qwestoffice.net
NEW ENGLAND PAINT HORSE CLUB EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ~ SAVE $10 if submitted before February 1st (Must be postmarked on or before February 1st) Individual: $40.00 (Deduct $10 if before February 1st) $ ________________ Youth: (18 & Under as of January 1st) $30.00 (Deduct $10 if before February 1st) $ ________________ Youth Name & Date of Birth: ____________________________________________________ Youth Name & Date of Birth: ____________________________________________________ Youth Name & Date of Birth: ____________________________________________________
Please check one: New Member: _____
Renewal: _____ Date: _______
Name: ________________________________________________________________ Street: ___________________________City/Town: ____________________________ State: _______ Zip: ____________ Phone: ___________________________________ Email:_________________________________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: NEPHC Mail to: Karen Roy, NEPHC Secretary, 31 Mayflower Road, Londonderry, NH 03053 603-437-7006 • info@nephc.com
breed specific Northeast Fjord Horse Association “Promoting and Enjoying the Norwegian Fjord Horse”
www.northeastfjord.com
NAME: ______________________________________________________________ FARM NAME: _____________________________ PHONE: ___________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP: ______________________________________________________ E-MAIL: _______________________________ # OF FJORD HORSES: ___________
P Junior Membership – $15.00 P Single Membership (1 vote) – $30.00 P Family/Farm Membership (2 votes) – $40.00 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Northeast Fjord Horse Association MAIL NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS AND DUES TO:
Rita Maccini, 152 Frank Williams Rd, Shelburne, MA 01370
breed specific QUARTER PONY ASSOCIATION Membership Application ❑ Junior (17 & Under) ..... $15 ❑ Single Lifetime ........... $100
❑ Single (Adult) .................. $25 ❑ Family/Farm Lifetime ..... $150
❑ Family/Farm .... $30
Sr. Name: _________________________ Sr. Name: _______________________________ Youth Name: ____________ DOB: ________ Youth Name:_____________ DOB: _______ Youth Name: ____________ DOB: ________ Please list additional family members on separate sheet Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ State: ______________ Zip: ________________ Phone: _____________________ email: ___________________________________________
I hereby make application for membership/renewal in the Quarter Pony Association and agree to abide by the rules of QPA and/or the decisions of the Board of Directors.
Signature: ______________________________________ Dated: __________________
A note about points: Both the exhibitor and the owner of the pony must be QPA members for year end award points to count.
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO QPA & MAIL TO: Quarter Pony Association P.O. Box 297 Leon, KS 67074
distance riding OAATS MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM
Ohio Haflinger Association
Name _____________________________ AHA # (If applicable) _____________
Membership Application
Address ____________________________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ____________________________State: _____ Zip: _____________ Email Address: _______________________________________________ Would you prefer your newsletter emailed to you? P Farm Name: _________________________________________________ How did you learn about the OHA (person/website/event) __________________________________________________________ I/We own _____ (number) Haflingers (ownership is not required) My/Our main interest in Haflingers is: _______________________________ Please fill out the form above and send with $25 yearly dues to: Ohio Haflinger Association, Judy Winkler, 9622 Eby Road, Sterling, Ohio 44276 330-464-2254 • jwink921@yahoo.com • www.ohiohaflinger.com
City _______________________________ State ________ Zip _______________ Phone number _______________________ Email __________________________ ❑ New Member ❑ Renewal Member Membership runs from January 1st of any given year to December 31st of the same year. Membership and Horse registration must be current for any competitions and/or recreational riding hours to be considered for all programs.
❑ Full OAATS & AHA Member - Adult ($80) ❑ Full OAATS & AHA Member - Youth ($65) ❑ Associate OAATS Member - Adult ($30) ❑ Associate OAATS Family - Adults ($50) ❑ Associate OAATS Membership - Youth ($25)
CURRENT AND/OR NEW HORSE REGISTRATION FEES New Horse Recording $15 Renewal Horse Recording $10 One-Time Recreational Riding Enrollment Fee $25
Horse Name ________________________ Breed _____ Age ____ Sex ______ Barn Name ______________________ Check One: ❑ New $15 ❑ Renewal $10 ❑ Rec Riding $25 Please make all checks payable to OAATS and send to:
OAATS, Inc., PO Box 231, Rising Sun, OH 43457 Please check the website for forms, schedules, program rules, news, and updates throughout the year!
WWW.OAATS.ORG
dressage Membership Application
FLATLANDERS
First Name: ______________________ Last Name: ______________________
Dressage & Combined Training Association
Address: _________________________ _________________________________ City:_____________________________
Join Us!
State: _________ Zip: ______________ HomePhone :______________________ Email: ___________________________ Member Type: (__) Individual $30 (__) Family
$45 (__) Corporate
(__) Club
$50 (__) Youth under 18 $15
$100
Renewal #: ____________________
Reg. Prefix: ______________________ Farm Name:______________________ Club N ame: ______________________ Corp N ame: ______________________ Website URL: ____________________ Under 18-Age: ___________________
Please make check payable to: PMHA Mail to: Donna Lassanske, P.O. Box 203, Hodgenville, KY 42748
Contact: Pat Boutwell 18380 TR 51 Bluffton, OH 45817
Phone: 419-231-4688
Annual Membership fee: $36 Family membership fee: $36 + $10 additional fee per family member Visit our website or contact Pat Boutwell to receive a complete membership form.
www.flatlandersdressage.com
Membership Year Runs January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
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english disciplines New Hampshire Hunter Jumper Association
Membership Application Name________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________ E-mail Address _______________________________________________ City____________________________State______ZIP_______________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Type of horse driven____________________________________________ Type of vehicles driven__________________________________________ Membership ( ) $25.00 Names of family members_______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Make check payable to: Black Swamp Driving Club Send completed application to: Jacqueline Minges, Treasurer BSDC, 9048 Summerfield Rd, Temperance, MI 48182 Phone: 734-856-6122 Email: JMinges@hotmail.com
P Individual $30.00 per year - Please circle one: Adult
Junior
Pro
P Individual Life $160.00/yr - Please circle one:
Junior
Pro
Adult
P Family (2 Riders) $40.00/yr - Riders’ DOBs: _________________________________ P Grand Family (3+ riders) $50.00/yr - Riders’ DOBs: _____________________________ Name(s) ______________________________________________________________ Street ___________________________City/Town _____________________________ State _______ Zip ____________ Phone ____________________________________ Email _________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth of Individual Member___________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: NHHJA Mail form & payment to: NHHJA c/o Barb Keating • 46 Indian Falls Rd. • New Boston, NH 03070
friesians THE NEW ENGLAND REGION/ CARRIAGE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA NER/CAA Annual Dues: $20.00/Family or Individual Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City: ______________________State:_________________Zip: ____________ Telephone: (____) _______________ Email:____________________________ Please make checks payable to NER/CAA and send to: Alan Retter, 35 Flagg Rd., Hollis, NH 03049 Phone: 603-465-2720 • Email: alretter@dsadetection.com
American Friesian Association Please print clearly. Send this completed form and fees to:
American Friesian Association, Route 2, Box 60, Nahunta, GA 31553 • (912) 462-6330 Farm/Company:_______________________________________________________________ Your Name:__________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________ City/State: ______________Zip:___________ Phone: _________________________________ Fax:_________________________________ Email:_________________________________Website:_______________________________ Memberships run from January 1st through December 31st • Fee Schedule: All fees are given in US Dollars { } Individual: $40 All households must have an individual or family membership. { } Family: $65
Family memberships available for 2 or more members in a given household (must have same physical address). Please list first and last names of ALL members.
{ } Youth: $15
Youth membership requires one individual membership from an adult residing at the same physical address. To qualify for youth membership individuals must be under the age of 18 on January 1 of the calendar year in which membership is applied for.
{ } Lifetime: $250 Individual membership only. TOTAL FEES ENCLOSED $____________
www.americanfriesianassociation.com • info@americanfriesianassociation.com
Western Reserve Carriage Association Membership Form
www.wrcarriage.com
International Friesian Show Horse Association PO Box 2839, Lompoc, CA 93438 Voice: (805) 448-3027 • Fax: (805) 448-3027 thepark@hwy246.net • www.friesianshowhorse.org
(For name badges, if different than above)
Membership Application Name(s): ___________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________ Alternate Phone: ___________ Mobile Phone: ____________
Address:______________________________________________________________
Email: __________________ IFSHA Membership Number (if renewing):____________
City, State, Zip:__________________________________________________________
USEF Membership No. _________ USDF Membership No. _______ Birth Date (Required for Juniors): ______
Please print clearly: Name(s):_____________________________________________________________ (As they will appear in the membership directory)
Name(s):_____________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________ Cell or 2nd Phone:__________________ Email (Please print):_____________________________________________________ Please send Membership Application, $25 membership fee (payable to Western Reserve Carriage Association) and our signed Liability Disclaimer that you can print from our website to: Dave Antes, 3919 Wyoga Lake Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224-4949 drales@ix.netcom.com • phone: 330-928-6001 • fax: 330-928-1290
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Membership Type: ❏ Junior (under 18) ❏ Adult Professional* ❏ Adult Amateur** *Professional - compensated for training and/or competition **Amateur - not compensated for any training and/or competition Membership Term - December 1 through November 30: ❏ Junior Annual $30.00 ❏ Adult Annual $45.00 ❏ Adult Lifetime $1000.00 See website for horse membership application and Equine Identity Record form.
friesians
Northeast Friesian Horse Club Membership Form www.NEFHC.com The Northeast Friesian Horse Horse Club invites you to join our club formed because of our mutual admiration of the Friesian Horse. We are an official chapter of The Friesian Horse Association of North American (FHANA) & are organized under their rules & regulations. Name: ________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________ Family/Farm Membership: $55.00 • Individual Membership: $45.00 Associate Membership: $35 Please make your checks payable to NEFHC & mail to: Cathy Zine, 115 Waterford Drive, Hanover, MA 02339, 781-829-2086
Thank you!
gypsies The Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association, Inc. Preserving, Protecting & Promoting the Traditional Gypsy Cob Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________________ State:_______ Zip:____________ Phone: (
)___________________ E-Mail:_________________________________
Type of Membership: ___________________________________________________
Voting: Single: $75 Family (2 Votes): $125 Lifetime Voting: Single: $500 Family: $750 No Vote: Associate Adult: $40 Associate Family: $60 Junior (Under 18): $30
Mail to: GCDHA • 1812 E. 100 N. • Danville, IN 46122
317-745-6746 E-mail: gypsycobs@aol.com • Website: www.GCDHA.com
Gypsy Horse Association Membership Application
Name:______________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City:_____________________________State:_________Zip: __________ Email: ______________________________________________________ Telephone: __________________________________________________ Farm Name: _________________________________________________ Website: ____________________________________________________ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
General Membership - One Vote, Subscription to Equine Journal, $75.00 Associate Membership - No Vote, Subscription to Equine Journal, $50.00 Youth Membership - No Vote, $20.00 Founding Lifetime Membership available through Sept. 30, 2008, $525.00
www.gypsyhorseassociation.org Please see website for mailing information
gypsies Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. Membership Application Please complete form and mail with appropriate fee to address below. Please make checks payable to GHRA.
Name:______________________________________________________________________ Farm Name:__________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________Phone:____________________ City/State: __________________________________________Zip:______________________ Spouse’s Name: _______________________________________________________________ Fax:_____________________________ Email: ______________________________________ Website:____________________________________________________________________ Full name of youth member and birth date, if applicable: ____________________________________
Membership Required (Circle One)
Renewal? Yes / No
Lifetime $500 Regular (Annual voting) $40 Associate (Annual Non-Voting) $35 Foreign (check this box for voting membership ❒ ) $50 Youth (One time only, under 18 years old) $10 Would you like to be included in a published Breeder’s List? Yes / No
Gypsy Horse Registry of America, Inc. • 1611 Old Reno Road • Springtown, Texas 76082 Tel/Fax: 817-677-4272 • ghra@flash.net • www.gypsyhorseregistryofamerica.org A tax-exempt, not-for-profit, educational organization, IRS-501(c)(3)
miniature horses The New England MINIATURE HORSE Society PROMOTING, PROTECTING AND PERPETUATING THE MINIATURE HORSE
President: Clinton Jury, cajury01@gmail.com Vice President: Victoria Chalut, classact143@yahoo.com Secretary: Dawn Schabacker, sunrises@charter.net Treasurer: Laurie Slobody, laurieslobody333@aol.com
www.NEMHS.org NEW ENGLAND MINIATURE HORSE SOCIETY, INC. ENCLOSED IS $35 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL OR $50 FOR FARM MEMBERSHIP (2 ADULTS & ALL YOUTH) TO NEMHS FOR CALENDAR YEAR _____.
NAME ________ PHONE____________________ FARM NAME ____ MAILING ADDRESS _____ EMAIL ADDRESS _ CITY __________ STATE ZIP____________ JR’S NAME ___________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH _____ JR’S NAME ___________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ____ MAIL TO: LAURIE SLOBODY, 55 CUTLER RD., WEST BROOKFIELD, MA 01585 EJ
WORLD CLASS MINIATURE HORSE REGISTRY, INC. 12009 Stewartsville Rd., Vinton, VA US 24179
Tel./Fax: (540) 890-0856 www.wcmhr.com Divisions: A-34” & under B over 34”-38” Types of Registration: Open, Qualified & Hardship MEMBERSHIP FEE - US Funds Only $32 US $47 Canada $67 Foreign Countries
Name: ___________________________________________________________ Farm Name: ______________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________ State: ___________________________________________________________ Zip: _____________________________________________________________ Spouse/Partner if included ___________________________________________
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quarter horses Empire State Quarter Horse Association Membership Application
Lippitt Morgan Breeders’ Association
Name: ______________________________________________
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Address: ____________________________________________
Please fill in all applicable information:
City, State, Zip: _______________________________________
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________ City:_______________________________ State: _____________ Zip:_____________
Cell Phone: __________________________________________
Email:______________________________Website: ____________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________
Farm Name:Registered Farm Prefix:_________________________________________ Registered Lippitt Morgan:AMHA #:______________________Foaled: ______________
Membership Options: Voting Membership $30.00 (Registered Lippitt Morgan Owner) Farm Voting Membership $45.00 (2 Votes; Breeder for 4 years or more) Associate/Non-voting Membership $30.00 Mail to: Anne Millett, 25 Knollwood Dr., E. Longmeadow, MA 01028 FOR MORE INFORMATION, BY-LAWS, EVENTS, ADVERTISING, ETC., VISIT:
P One Year Membership (Individual or Family) $35 P Three Year Membership (Individual or Family) $95 P Life Membership (Individual or Family) $250
New for Amateur Select Exhibitors: You must declare how you want your ESQHA points to be tracked for the 2012 season: P Amateur Classes P Amateur Select Classes Make check payable to ESQHA Mail to: Maureen Miller, 1241 Powerhouse Road, Memphis, NY 13112-8779
Dues for January to December: $25 - Family (includes all children 18 & under) $20 - Individual (18 and over) $15 - Junior (under 18 years old) $400 - Life Member Special Memberships: To show your dedication to the Maine Morgan horse and support the activities of the MMHC. These special memberships are published in each newsletter throughout the paid calendar year and on the www.memorgan.com website. Below are the levels available and include a full family membership. Bulrush - $60 Sherman - $45 Woodbury - $35
Mail this form to: Karen Marlin, 10 Sea Grass Farm, Brunswick, ME 04011 Name:_______________________________________________________________ Spouse:______________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________ County:_____________________________________Telephone:__________________ Email Address:__________________________________________________________ Other Family Members (please list date of birth for children under 18 years of age): ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ www.memorgan.com
M E M B E R S H I P
Membership Form
A P P L I C A T I O N
www.lippittmorganbreedersassociation.com
Maine Morgan Horse Club, Inc.
Family includes children under 19
PLEASE SELECT MEMBERSHIP TYPE:
___ Individual $25 ___ Mr. & Mrs. $35 ___ Youth $10 (Aged 18 an under. Must be accompanied by an individual or Mr./Mrs. Membership of a parent or guardian.) Name (Adult Member (s)):__________________________________
___ Family Street: ______________________________________________
$50
(Voting privileges for each Adult member;
City: ________________________ State: ___ Zip Code: ________ this membership for families with 3 more Youth, 18 and under, who are joining.) e-mail address:_________________________________________ (for MassQHA use only; will not be shared)
phone number (____) _____-_______ Check here if you want to receive MassQHA Newsletter electronically: ❑ YES or ❑ NO (Newsletter will not be mailed to you.) Youth Name: _________________________ Birth Date: ______ Youth Name: _________________________ Birth Date: ______ Youth Name: _________________________ Birth Date: ______ USE ADDITIONAL PAPER IF NECESSARY.
For more information contact:
Nancy Moos: 781-536-4119 or nmoos@yahoo.com
Make checks payable to: MassQHA MAIL THIS FORM AND PAYMENT TO: Nancy Moos, 1245 Ferry St., Marshfield, MA 02050-1802
___ Life (per adult) $200 ___ Riding $25 Program
(This is a one time fee, however, if membership lapses in MassQHA this fee must be paid again to resume the Riding Program.)
___ Associate $20 (No voting privileges; does not qualify as accompanying membership for youth. For other limitations contact membership coordinator.)
quarter horses ( (
Membership Form
) Renewal Membership ) NEW Membership
Type of Membership Name:_____________________________AQHA # _____ Occupation: ___________________________________ Spouse: ____________________________AQHA # _____ Occupation: ___________________________________ Youth: _______________ D.O.B. ______ AQHA # _______ Youth: _______________ D.O.B. ______ AQHA # _______
[ ] Adult
$30.00
Individuals, 19 & over, as of January 1st, 2011.
[ ] Joint
$40.00
Name:_________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________
$50.00
Two (2) adults & youths in the same household.
Tel #: ________________________________Cell #: __________________________
[ ] Youth*
Email: ________________________________________________________________
$10.00
City: ____________________State: ___ Zip Code:_______
[ ] Lifetime
MAIL APPLICATION WITH CHECK (PAYABLE TO CQHA) TO:
LISA ROSNER, 57 BOPP RD., CANTERBURY, CT 06331
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❏ Family $30.00 ❏ Single $20.00 ❏ Youth $10.00 ❏ Lifetime Membership $200.00
[ ] Family
Address: _____________________________________
Trainer/Barn: __________________________________
www.vtqha.com Membership Application
Two (2) adults in the same household.
Individuals 18 & under, as of January 1st, 2011. *Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian membership.
Telephone: _______________ E-Mail: ________________
Vermont Quarter Horse Association Inc.
$300.00
Individuals, 19 & over, as of January 1st, 2011.
[ ] Joint Lifetime
$500.00
Two (2) adults in the same household.
CQHA points accumulation will commence with receipt of membership application and dues.
Youth Name: ________________________________________ D.O.B. ___/___/___ (18 and under) Youth Name: _______________________________________ D.O.B. ___/___/___
Membership includes one year subscription to Equine Journal. Please make checks payable to VQHA and mail to : Lucille Evarts, 3796 Green St, Vergennes, VT 05491 802-233-0567 • evartsl@yahoo.com
EQUINE JOURNAL â?&#x2122; MARCH 2012
Dateline March - April 2012
Camps Mid-Atlantic/Midwest March 31 Carriage Driving Clinic with Sterling Graburn, www.ohiocde.com. 330-697-8325. rburrows@ohiocde.com. Sullivan. OH.
Clinics, Seminars, Symposiums Northeast March 03 Spring Equine Seminar, www.cummingtonmustangs.webs.com. 413-628-0152. Cummingtonmustangs@msn.com . Florence. MA. 10 Equine Spring Fling, 845-361-5026. info@ orangecountryhc.com. Campbell Hall. NY. 11 How to be a Dressage Show Volunteer Workshop, www.facebook.com/newenglanddressageassociation. Debbie Carr-Kirk. 508-5393534. membership@neda.org. Rehoboth. MA. 23-24 The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Regional Conference, www.cha-ashe. org. Jo-Anne Young. 585-567-8142. Houghton. NY. 24 How to be a Dressage Show Volunteer Workshop, www.facebook.com/newenglanddressageassociation. Debbie Carr-Kirk. 508-5393534. membership@neda.org. Durham. NH. 25 How to be a Dressage Show Volunteer Workshop, www.facebook.com/newenglanddressageassociation. Debbie Carr-Kirk. 508-5393534. membership@neda.org. Morris. CT.
April 01 Cowboy Mounted Shooting Clinic, www. masixshooters.com. Dina Baratta. redlila@comcast.net. Dunstable. MA. 14 How to be a Dressage Show Volunteer Workshop, www.facebook.com/newenglanddressageassociation. Debbie Carr-Kirk. 508-5393534. membership@neda.org. New Gloucester. ME. 14 How to be a Dressage Show Volunteer Workshop, www.facebook.com/newenglanddressageassociation. Debbie Carr-Kirk. 508-5393534. membership@neda.org. Woodstock. VT.
14 How to be a Dressage Show Volunteer Workshop, www.facebook.com/newenglanddressageassociation. Debbie Carr-Kirk. 508-5393534. membership@neda.org. Ballston Spa. NY. 22 How to be a Dressage Show Volunteer Workshop, www.facebook.com/newenglanddressageassociation. Debbie Carr-Kirk. 508-5393534. membership@neda.org. Hadley. MA. 27-29 NEDA Spring Symposium, www.neda.org. Linda Mendenhall. 978-448-0066. springsym@ neda.org. Millis. MA.
22 TOBA Ownership Seminar, www.toba.org. 859-276-2291. abunt@toba.org. Hallandale Beach. FL. 25 TOBA Pedigree and Conformation Clinic, www.toba.org. 859-276-2291. abunt@toba.org. Hallandale Beach. FL.
April 14-15 Ride Well Trail Training, www.lynnpalm. com. Palm Partnership Training. 352 629-3310. generalinfo@lynnpalm.com. Ocala. FL.
Other Locations March 09-11 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, www.coloradohorsecouncil.com. Bill Scebbi. 303-292-4981. bill@coloradohorsecouncil.com. Denver. CO. 17-22 Photopuncture Certification Course, www.photopuncture.com. Kay Aubrey-Chimene. 520-631-4206. kay@grandadventuresranch.com. Sonoita. AZ. 23-25 Stoecklein Photography Workshops, www.drsphoto.net. 208-726-5191 . tess@drsphoto.net. Mackay. ID. 31-04/01 Steve Kutie No Gimmicks Clinic, www.stevekutie.com. 940-841-0885. Nacogdoches. TX.
Dressage & Eventing Mid-Atlantic/Midwest March 03 Open Dressage Schooling Show, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. 609-259-0170. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 17 Open Dressage Schooling Show, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. 609-259-0170. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ.
April April 12-15 The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Regional Conference, www.cha-ashe. org. Tara Reimer. 204-392-6308. tara@cloud9ranch.ca . Brandon. Canada. 13-15 Stoecklein Photography Workshops, www.drsphoto.net. 208-726-5191 . tess@drsphoto.net. Weatherford. TX. 20-22 Stoecklein Photography Workshops, www.drsphoto.net. 208-726-5191 . tess@drsphoto.net. Elk Creek. CA. 24- 05/05 Clinton Anderson Clinic, www.downunderhorsemanship.com. Stephenville. TX.
Southeast March 03-04 Richard Winters Advancing Horsemanship Clinic, www.wintersranch. com. 423-280-3716. caylorstables@msn.com. Cleveland. TN. 14-17 Ride Well Trail Training, www.lynnpalm. com. Palm Partnership Training. 352 629-3310. generalinfo@lynnpalm.com. Ocala. FL.
07 Open Dressage Schooling Show, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. 609-259-0170. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ. 29 Open Dressage Schooling Show, www. horseparkofnewjersey.com. 609-259-0170. horseparkofnj@aol.com. Allentown. NJ.
Northeast April 12 Mystic Valley Hunt Club Dressage Show, www.MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-464-7934. Gales Ferry. CT. 21 Mystic Valley Hunt Club Dressage Show, www.MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-464-7934. Gales Ferry. CT. 28 Cross Country Schooling Say, www.gmhainc. org. 802-457-1509. South Woodstock. VT. 29 Wentworth Hunt Dressage Schooling Show, www.wentworthhunt.org. Sarah Isherwood. 603-489-8037. sarah.isherwood@lubrizol.com. Durham. NH.
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Southeast March 10-11 Poplar Place Dressage Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 23-25 Poplar Place Horse Trial, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA.
April 21-22 Poplar Place Dressage Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA.
Driving Mid-Atlantic/Midwest March 17 Arena Driving Trial, www.ohiocde.com. 330697-8325. rburrows@ohiocde.com. Sullivan. OH.
10 DHS Winter Fun Show, Jackie Gilbert. 603-9941900. dhsequine@gmail.com. Rochester. NH. 10 Old Salem Farm Show, www.oldsalemfarm. net. 914-669-5610. North Salem. NY. 10 Saddle Rowe Farm , www.saddlerowe.com. 508-533-7108. Medway. MA. 17 Sandy Point Stable Winter Series, www.sandypointstables.com. 401-849-3958. Portsmouth. RI. 17 Old Salem Farm Show, www.oldsalemfarm. net. 914-669-5610. North Salem. NY. 22-25 Old Salem Farm Show, www.oldsalemfarm.net. 914-669-5610. North Salem. NY. 24 Cape Cod Hunter Horse Show, www. CapeCodHunter.com. Nancy Venezia. 508-4282621. Medway. MA. 25 Sandy Point Stable Winter Series, www.sandypointstables.com. 401-849-3958. Portsmouth. RI. 31 Cape Cod Hunter Horse Show, www. CapeCodHunter.com. Nancy Venezia. 508-4282621. Medway. MA.
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Northeast April 24 Wheel Runners, www.gmhainc.org. 802-4571509. South Woodstock. VT. 28 15-Mile Ride and Drive, www.gmhainc.org. 802-457-1509. South Woodstock. VT.
Horse Shows Mid-Atlantic/Midwest March 18 Jack Frost Jubilee Fun Show Series, www. CrescendoTrainingCentre.com. Kriss Phelps. 717354-5585. krissphelps@frontiernet.net. Ephrata. PA. 24-25 Black-Eyed Susan Horse Show Series, www.besthorseshows.com. 410-867-7923. jamie@besthorseshows.com. Upper Marlboro. MD.
April 18-22 Commonwealth National, www.hitsshows.com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Culpeper. VA. 21-22 Black-Eyed Susan Horse Show Series, www.besthorseshows.com. 410-867-7923. jamie@besthorseshows.com. Upper Marlboro. MD.
Northeast March 02-04 Old Salem Farm Show, www.oldsalemfarm.net. 914-669-5610. North Salem. NY. 04 Winter Show Series, www.hillside-meadows. com. Erin Cloherty. 508-248-7599. ecloherty@ charter.net. Grafton. MA.
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07 Mystic Valley Hunt Club Horse Show, www. MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-464-7934. Gales Ferry. CT. 07-08 Old Salem Farm Show, www.oldsalemfarm.net. 914-669-5610. North Salem. NY. 08 Horse Power Show Series, www.wildairefarm. com. Nancy DiGregorio. 508-764-7725 . wildaire@ charter.net . Southbridge. MA. 12 Mystic Valley Hunt Club , www. MysticValleyHuntClub.com. 860-464-7934. Gales Ferry. CT. 14 Sandy Point Stables Horse Show, www.sandypointstables.com. 401-849-3958. Portsmouth. RI. 14 End of Hunt Equestrian Center Horse Show, www.endofhunt.com. 860-668-9990. Suffield. CT. 14 Saddle Rowe Farm , www.saddlerowe.com. 508-533-7108. Medway. MA. 21 Cape Cod Hunter Horse Show, www. CapeCodHunter.com. Nancy Venezia. 508-4282621. Raynham. MA. 28 SEHA Horse Show, www.southeasthunter. com. Jaqui Gazzara. 508-274-5406. jgazz17468@ aol.com. Raynham. MA. 29 Spring Fling: Jumping Derby and Fun Show, sites.google.com/site/ayermountainfarm/home.. Sarah Bell. 860-642-7205. AyerMtFarm@gmail. com. North Franklin. CT.
Other Locations March 06-11 HITS DC VI, www.hitsshows.com. 845-2468833. info@HitsShows.com. Thermal. CA. 07-11 Arizona Desert Finals, www.hitsshows. com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Tucson. AZ.
Southeast March 03 Poplar Place Schooling Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA. 06-11 Ocala Winter Finals, www.hitsshows.com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Ocala. FL. 13-18 Ocala Celebration, www.hitsshows.com. 845-246-8833. info@HitsShows.com. Ocala. FL. 24 Johnston County Horse Show Series, www.ipass.net/blaine_mclaughlin. Michele McLaughlin. 919-934-1344. sileeno@ipass.net. Four Oaks. NC. 28- 04/01 Tampa Bay Classic CSI-W, www.stadiumjumping.com. 941-744-5465. Tampa. FL. 31 Poplar Place Schooling Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA.
April 03-05 Camden Spring Classic, www.psjshows. com. 803-649-3505. psjshows@aol.com. Aiken. SC. 03-07 The Tournament of Champions, www.stadiumjumping.com. 941-744-5465. Tampa. FL. 18-29 Aiken Spring Classic, www.psjshows.com. 803-649-3505. psjshows@aol.com. Aiken. SC. 21 Johnston County Horse Show Series, www.ipass.net/blaine_mclaughlin. Michele McLaughlin. 919-934-1344. sileeno@ipass.net. Four Oaks. NC. 28 Poplar Place Schooling Show, www. PoplarPlaceFarm.com. 706-582-9999. donna@ poplarplacefarm.com. Hamilton. GA.
Miscellaneous Mid-Atlantic/Midwest March 30-31 Buckeye Morgan Sale, Nancy Rebman. 419-289-0835. Ashland. OH.
April 12-15 Equine Affaire , www.equineaffaire.com. 740-845-0085. amcclure@equineaffaire.com. London. OH.
Northeast March 11 RIAHA’S Banquet of Champions, Lu Guilbault . 401-568-8238 . Lugilbo@ cox.net. North Smithfield. RI. 18 BCHA Tack and Equipment Sale, Wendy Wolfe Cardarelli . 508-252-5737. Dighton. MA. 21 Hampshire County Riding Club Meeting, Lise Krieger. lisekrieger@comcast.net. Williamsburg. MA. 25 JP North Tack Auction , azraelacres@gmail. com. Uxbrigde. MA.
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Northeast April 28 15-Mile Ride and Drive, www.gmhainc.org. 802-457-1509. South Woodstock. VT. 29 15-Mile Conditioning Race, www.gmhainc. org. 802-457-1509. South Woodstock. VT.
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