LAVENDER FIELDS MAY 2021 by lavenderfields.co

MAY 2021

ARTIST Weatherly Stroh

NUTRITION Hoof Health

TRAILER Hacks

JENNIFER AZEVEDO CREATOR

7280 Auburn Folsom Rd. Granite Bay, CA 95746 T. 916 690 2010 E. jen@lavenderfields.co W. lavenderfields.co

ALL THINGS APRIL ARTIST ARTICLES • Arena • A/A Spotlight • Nutrition • Showing • Temperature • Trailer • Training • Water CALENDAR GARDEN RECIPES • Drink • Food • Home

The goal of Lavender Fields is to create a farm that works for the environment and the welfare of the creatures that inhabit it. By working with the land, climate, and animals, we are able to create an atmosphere that is comfortable, thriving, and supports long term ecological balance. Located in The Sierra Nevada region of California, the area is critical to the environment and economy of the state and provides essential natural resources including fresh water, clean power, working lands, and famous wilderness. By embracing the Northern California lifestyle, and working with nature, we are able to create our own little slice of paradise.

JENNIFER AZEVEDO AA Equine Management BS Organizational Behavior with MN Horticulture Permaculture Designer

INTRODUCING

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PRICING STARTS AT $1475 UNIT SIZES: 12X12 12X24 12X30 *RENDERING SHOWS THREE 12X30 UNITS WITH STALLS EXTENDED TO 16X30 AND 10’ SIDEWALL HEIGHT. $2850 EACH POD. STEEL FRAME KIT ONLY.

DIY single steel modular pods to use as a single run in shed, or connect to make your own custom shedrow. Many options available.

FOR DESIGN & PRICING

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Lavender Fields offers a stand-alone equestrian safety fencing, that places the safety of the horse at the forefront of its design. Our #1 priority is a healthy horse and a healthy environment. Our fencing is strong, durable, aesthetically beautiful, easy to clean, stain resistant and virtually maintenance free for years. The rails and posts are manufactured out of recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and combined with a patented bio composite that offers superior strength and longevity. The fence will not shatter or split in extremely cold weather. It will not sag in extremely hot weather. It will not split, crack, or fail like vinyl and PVC fencing. It is also impermeable to acids found in animal wastes, and is therefore, able to be installed in lieu of wood for stall walls.

Our durable bio-fencing is safe for containing all types of livestock and pets. I It will not splinter or fade. You will feel the difference in your hands, and hear the difference when it is struck - it sounds like metal and gives like plastic. Made from 100% recycled products, our bio-fencing will perform as intended. Contact Lavender Fields for your personal fence quote and layout options. jen@lavenderfields.co

Solectrac Electric Tractors are the clean, quiet, zero-emission alternative to diesel tractors. Our tractors can be charged by renewable energy, like wind and solar, and provide all the power of a comparable diesel tractor.

STEEL THE IDEA Lavender Fields is an authorized Versatube dealer. VersaTube manufactures pre-engineered DIY steel building kits. Contact us for ideas, a free design, and a quote for a new steel - arena, barn, shelter, carport, garage...you name it, we can help. EMAIL: jen@lavenderfields.co

ARENA: Sand Sand is the arena footing of choice for many equestrians. But what is actually sand? In order to be considered sand, the particle size ranges from fine sand at 0.05 mm diameter to coarse sand at 2.00 mm diameter. There are two main categories of sand: Natural and Manufactured. Natural sand is rock broken down by natural forces, such as, the movement of glaciers, the expansion of water in cracks during freezing, and the impacts of rocks falling on each other. These relentlessly repeated impacts eventually create spherical grains. The size and shape of the grains creates a soft surface. Advantages include: • Workability • Less Water • Less Dust • Non-packing Manufactured sand is crushed rock fines. The rock is crushed to produce a specific size or shape. The crusher may be a rotating cone type in which the sand falls between an upper rotating cone and a lower fixed cone that are separated by a very small distance. Any particles larger than this separation distance are crushed between the heavy metal cones, and the resulting particles fall out the bottom. This action creates an angular sand that compacts and creates a hard surface. Advantages include: • Cost effective • Fewer impurities • Less disruptive environmentally • Higher compressive strength

SHOWING: Water Green Is the New Blue encourages responsible water use at horse show wash racks and around the barn. Natural disasters such as wildfires have become increasingly common, as we face environmental conditions such as drought. With a limited supply of fresh water, it is highly valuable to conserve this necessary resource. How can you help? • Strategically place signs in wash racks encouraging users to turn off the water completely when not in use to minimize leakage and overall consumption. • Use a nozzle to control water and improve bathing efficacy. • Ensure all hoses and pipes are free of leaks. If a leak is present, fix it, or alert the staff. • Use a waterless shampoo. (see recipe here)

TEMPERATURE: Boots Sport horses are often equipped with leg boots and bandages to protect against impact and debris. However, an increase in tendon temperature can be a precursor to tendon fiber degeneration. Repeated episodes of hyperthermia within the center of tendons exercising at maximal effort can decrease tendon cell viability and alter the extracellular matrix. A study at the Slovakian University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy reviewed the effects of a variety of bandages and boots on equine tendon integrity [Solheim, T. N.; Tarabová, L.; Faixová, Z. Folia Veterinaria, 61, 4: 17—21, 2017]. Sixteen sound horses were used in the study. Skin temperature was measured using an infrared thermometer in both rear and front cannon bones before and directly after a standardized exercise test. The researchers speculate that skin surface temperature likely mirrors the underlying tissue, although no direct tendon tissue temperature could be measured. The average temperature increases from different boot and bandage material are listed below. Fleece Open Front Tendon Boots Leather Tendon Boots Air Tendon Boots Sympatex Traditional Boots Neoprene Boots No Boot or Bandage

61.7°F 57.74°F 57.74°F 55.4°F 54.14°F 53.42°F 37.4°F

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FIRE: Generators Fire season and power outtages are right around the corner with the impending fire season and heat waves. When the power goes out, so does everything that runs off of electricity, like gas stations and water pumps. Be prepared to power your barn with a portable generator. Gas or Battery? Most power stations are battery operated (with some even able to recharge using solar energy), while gas power sources are generally known as generators. Gas generators are typically less expensive and provide more energy for a longer period of time, they tend to be noisy and can be used only outside because of toxic carbon monoxide exhaust. Gas generators are a great solution for temporarily restoring power during an outage, but they need fuel and are difficult to move. Battery-operated power stations, like the ECOFLOW Delta, are often more expensive, but they also come with a slew of benefits. They are more eco-friendly—particularly when powered by solar panels—they’re quiet, and can be safely used indoors. They are rechargeable, up to 1 hour with an electical outlet, and around 4 hours from solar panels. Best of all, they are easy to move, weighing in around 30lbs, and some models are powerful enough to run a Living Quarters.

WATER: How to Compost As equestrians, we have plenty of manure. We are going to take a look at the benefits of composting manure, how composting works, and the different composting setups you can implement. For this month, let’s take a look at the HOW. Composting is the combining and managing of specific waste materials so that they decompose. Once the materials are mixed together, microbes in the soil will start to breakdown the waste and turn it into the nutrient-rich material that helps plants grow. By composting, you are not only creating something that helps keep plants healthy, but you are keeping compostable waste products like manure, food scraps and yard waste out of landfills. To get started: 1. Select a dry, shady spot near a water source. 2. Add manure. 3. Keep the compost moist, not wet. 4. Turn the pile to provide aeration. 5. Wait for the heat. 6. All done. When the material is dark with no remnants of food or waste, your compost is ready. Add it to lawns and gardens or anywhere that could benefit from some good soil.

A/A SPOTLIGHT: Nicole Wertz Discipline? Dressage and Endurance Level? I have my Gold Medal in Dressage and nearly 16,000 total endurance competition miles and fifty two 100 mile race completions.

Your biggest accomplishment in the ring? Being competitive in two horse sports. Your biggest accomplishment in life? Breeding, raising, and training several exceptional horses to their best abilities as my “second job” has to be my greatest accomplishment.

What is your day job? Estimator/Project Manager for Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. I estimate private and public development project infrastructure (earthwork, grading, paving, concrete and underground utilities) for shopping centers, retail developments, roadway improvements, schools, city and county projects. How many years did you train for your day job? I interned at Teichert Construction out of high school to start my construction career. I received my B.S. in Construction Engineering Management with a minor in business in 2000 from CSU Sacramento. I am the first one in my family to get a college degree and I paid for it all on my own working while I attended college. How old are you? 45 years young. How do you fit in riding and competing? I used to ride before work or after work, but during the pandemic, I was able to shift my lessons to my extended lunchtime break. Most weeks I try to take a lesson 4-5 days a week. Riding is my gym workout now that indoor gyms are still closed! Interesting tidbit about yourself? I am truly and endurance horse person who happens to also do dressage. What is your horse’s name? My Grand Prix dressage queen is Ellexus Knight, aka Ellie. My endurance king is Golden Knight, aka G, who lost an eye as a foal in a freak accident. To date he has completed 3,000 endurance rides including ten 100 mile one day endurance rides even winning some. Savannah Knight who is a full sibling to G, who’s a lovely buckskin mare who has become my husband’s favorite riding horse and also has produced a nice Half arabian filly we named Charlotte. And, Tinga, our purebred Arabian mare. Breed? Ellie, G, and Savannah are half Arabian and half Friesian from the same exceptional stallion. Ellie, my GP horse, was bred and raised by me. I saw this filly born in my barn. We knew as a youngster that she had great potential for dressage. There were times I contemplated selling because I didn’t have the time, riding ability, or funds to dedicate to get her to her full potential. Instead, Ellie took some breaks from dressage here and there, when I didn’t have time or money to dedicate to it. Thankfully, my husband encouraged me to keep her, knowing that I would have been very sad if I sold her. The man was right!

Age? Elle 17 G 18 Savannah 17 Charlotte 3 Tinga 13 Advice to other Adult Amateurs? I never in my wildest dreams believed I could get a USDF gold medal let alone on my homebred horse. Don’t give up on your dreams. You may have to take breaks, take longer than planned and sometimes start over but if you can dream it you can do it. It is hard. When you don’t have time, well you can make time. When you have to get a lot done, try to be as efficient as possible. There are only so many hours in a day and other things come up that make you not check off items. That is OK! Find a way to be easier going and not so hard on yourself. Find a way to de-stress and have FUN. Good health and nutrition and happiness for yourself and your horses is paramount! l remind myself everyone has their own timeline. I always tell myself not to become disheartened and to keep working harder which can often be easier said than done! I know our time will come, it just might take a little longer than others, either way I’m enjoying the process with my horses and my friends.

Photo by: Maria Marriott Horse: Farrallon Go 8 year old Holsteiner Mare Third level Dressage. Barefoot.

TRAINING: Barefoot Going barefoot for sport horses is possible and gaining support. Here is a quick how to for you. 1. The Right Trim: Hire an experienced barefoot trimmer, not a farrier. A barefoot trim is very different and requires a different education. Check Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners for a barefoot trimmer near you. https://progressivehoofcare.org/directory/ 2. Nutrition: The hoof is the looking glass into the overall health of the horse. Hire an equine nutritionist to get a thorough, and balanced “meal plan” for your equine. The cost of the consultation is affordable and will save you money in the long run. Plus, it removes all the guesswork and unsubstantiated opinions of well wishers. 3. Sugar. Too much sugar is bad for hooves as well as overall health. Sugars should be regulated as much as possible. This means no sweet feed, no green grass, no molasses, carrots, apples, etc. Get hay tested. Hay containing greater than 10 to 12% NSC should not be fed or soaked prior to feeding. 4. Clean: Keep thrush and abscesses at bay with a clean regime. Pick hooves once daily at minimum. Ivory bar soap and a scrub brush work amazing to keep hooves clean and fungus free. Or, simply a spray bottle with isopropyl alcohol or witch hazel works well too. 5. Movement: Horses who move are going to have better feet than those who don’t. Hoof boots, like Renegade Vipers are a great way for the horse to keep working. Keep the boots on for work, and completely barefoot the rest of the day. Hoof boots are great to protect the hoof trailering, over gravel, and other terrain that could cause discomfort or aggressive wear of the hoof.

TRAINING: Budget Training is expensive and needs to be tracked in order to meet your goals. Download and print your own budget planner page HERE to track your expenses.

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NUTRITION: Hoof Health How do you optimize your horse’s hoof health? You feed them for it.

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Quality proteins are critical! The primary protein for equine hoof development is keratin. Proper keratinization ( ents, amino acids (the building blocks of protein), minerals like calcium, zinc, and iodine, and vitamins, most no gut will produce all the biotin it can consume as a byproduct of the microbial bacteria. It simply can’t be said with keeping the hindgut healthy.

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The hoof grows slowly, usually about a third of an inch per month. Months may pass before the results of nutri hoof. This slow growth rate means that what your horse eats today will impact the health of the hoof long into overall welfare of your animal is required for a healthy hoof. The age-old adage of “no hoof, no horse” rings tru develop healthy hooves and create an environment in which it can thrive!

Pink Rose Organix Equine Boost & Balance is a USDA Certified Organic feed for an optimized digestive syst scriptive blend of organic proteins, oils, and fiber that works with your pasture or hay to boost digestive efficien focuses on hindgut function; driving animal health, attitude, and positive, cool energy!

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TRAILER: Hacks Horse show season is underway. Trailer travel is upon us. Make your trailer life easier with these simple hacks. Our trailers are prime spots for life hacks because you have to figure out how to pack a lot of adventure and equipment into just a few hundred square feet. Everyone loves a good hack that makes life easier, organized, and fun.

1. Battery or Solar Lights Save precious power and light up your dark spaces with solar powered, or battery operated lights. Take it one step further, and add motion sensor lights to bathroom, trailer stalls, etc. 2. Move-Proof Safely secure items with magnets, Velcro®, and/or Command strips, you can dramatically cut down on the amount of time you need to prep your travel trailer before getting back on the road. 3. Tire Monitoring System If you tow a travel trailer and experience a flat, you could do thousands of dollars in damage before you know it by dragging your trailer on the road. This is why a tire-monitoring system is a necessary travel trailer life hack. The system will help keep you safe and on the road. 4. Hidden Pet Nook Many Equestrians have dogs that would love a cozy spot to call their own. Is there a cabinet door you can remove and insert a puffy bed? A Dinette seat that can double as a dog crate? Doing this will not only help your pet feel happy and secure on the road, but will also free up space. 5. Invest in Linen or Cotton Throws The pinnacle of Trailer-life hacking comes when you can snag multiple uses out of one beautiful item. Linen throws are towels, blankets, and shawls rolled into one. 6. Turn Your Microwave Space into a Mini-Bar If you’re open to ditching your microwave, the space left behind is usually perfect for creating a mini-bar, wine rack, etc. Ditching your microwave might seem like a controversial idea, but many are of the mind that a microwave is a useless device if you have a stove or oven. After all, when space is at a premium, why devote a chunk of it to an energy-hogging microwave if you don’t have to?

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Calla lilies are perennial and despite their name, they are not actually lilies. Calla is a genus of 28 species that hail from Africa. They usually grow one to three feet tall and can be easily spotted by their signature bloom and stamen.

FOOD: Caprese Crostini with Blistered Tomatoes and Smoked Mozzarella Original recipe from chefsavvy.com INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS: 1. Add olive oil to a large cast iron skillet. Over high heat sear the tomatoes until they are caramelized on the outside and become tender, about 2-3 minutes on each side. 2. Meanwhile, place bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to crisp up. Keep and eye on them so they do not burn. 3. Take out of the oven and spoon some pesto onto each crostini. (You will have pesto leftover). 4. Next place 1 slice of cheese onto each crostini. Place them back under the broiler until the cheese has melted. 5. Take out of the oven and top with the blistered tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. 6. Garnish with extra fresh chopped basil if desired. Serve immediately.

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 12 slices smoked mozzarella 1 pint cherry tomatoes 12 slices of crusty baguette 1 cup basil leaves 1/2 cup pecans Basil Pecan Pesto 2 cloves garlic 1. Add basil, pecans, garlic, and olive oil to a food processor. Pulse 1/4 cup plus 3 tbsp Brightland Awake EVOO until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until salt and pepper you are ready to assemble your crostini. 1/2 cup Brightland Rapture Raw Balsamic 1 teaspoon brown sugar Balsamic Reduction 1. Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half. Keep warm until ready to use.

DRINK: Lavender Gin Sour INGREDIENTS: 2 oz gin ½ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz fresh lime juice ½ oz lavender simple syrup

DIRECTIONS: Combine the gin, lemon juice, lime juice, and lavender simple syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake until the shaker is cold and condensation forms. Pour into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with soda water if desired for a milder drink and garnish with fresh lavender stems and/or a lemon wheel.

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BARN: Waterless Shampoo Recipe 32 oz spray bottle ½ cup of Fractioned Coconut Oil ½ cup shelf-stable Oat Milk ½ cup Witch Hazel 2 Tablespoons Aloe Vera Gel 1 Teaspoon Lavender Essential Oil Water - About 15 oz to fill the rest of the spray bottle Directions: Apply the solution to wet or dry coat, mane, and tail. For a quick cleaning, mist lightly over the body/coat (avoiding eyes) and gently brush in. For tough soiled areas, apply more liberally and rub dry with a towel. Shake well before use. Store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. This all-natural DIY recipe can also be safely used on dogs and people too!

LAVENDER FIELDS ESSENTIAL OIL $20 Smell the difference with the essential oil of Lavender Fields. We offer Lavandula angustifolia “Vera”, a true lavender. This type of lavender is the most coveted essential oil lavender by aromatherapists and prefumers. Many other varieties produce more oil, but sacrifice in fragrance and quality. True and pure L. angustifolia essential oils are used for skin ailments, nervous tension, anxiety, lack of restful sleep, aches, pains, and spasms. L. angustifolia is safe to use undiluted directly on the skin.

Dimensions: 13” wide, 18” high, 8” deep, 3.5” drop, with a 6” x 7” inside pocket. Leather straps with nickel rivets and 100% natural golden jute fiber with water resistant lining that can hold over 100lbs. All bag sales translate directly into jobs, healthcare, and security for a group of mothers working in Bangladesh co-ops.

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ARTIST: Weatherly Stroh

“A deep bond to the rhythms of nature infused her unbridled love of animals. This affinity fuels her ability to connect with her subjects, while many years of experience as a competitive rider augments her intuitive understanding of horses. Emotion and connection are woven through every one of her animal-centered pieces.”

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Alexandrie Brut reflects the culmination of the unique, refined vision of Chloe Bello, a synthesis of her appreciation for wine culture, discriminating palate and superior attention to detail, gained from years of experience working in the fashion industry. Named in honor of her daughter, Alexandrie Brut Sparkling Wine is lovingly produced in small batches at Chloe’s boutique, female-owned winery in Napa Valley.

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SHOPPING GUIDE: ARTIST: Weatherly Stroh BOOTS: Kingsley CHAMPAGNE: Alexandrie Cellars FEED: Pink Rose Organix FENCING: Lavender Fields GENERATOR: EcoFlow LAVENDER: Lavender Fields MARKET BAG: Lavender Fields OLIVE OIL: Brightland SACHET: Lavender Fields SKIN: W/O STEEL BUILDINGS: Lavender Fields TRACTOR: Solectrac

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