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Contents On the Cover: Haras Dos Cavaleiros is a well-respected source of Lusitano champions. Owners Carmina Zamorano and Rafael Chávez Monzón, dedicated to promoting the new equine sport of working equitation, recently returned from Austria where they cheered Bruno Pica da Conceicao and his coach Pedro Torres to a World Championship title. The upcoming Haras Cup will celebrate this growing discipline with national and international competitors and welcomes horses of all breeds. Come join the fun and excitement, Oct. 24-26, 2014!

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Pointers from Portugal Fitting and Grooming the Lusitano Horse for Show in Halter and Under Saddle An interview with Ana Bessa and Francisco Bessa de Carvalho, Lusitanos D’Atela - Bessa De Carvalho Stud

By Jill Glasspool Malone, Ph.D., and Robert Malone, M.D., M.S.

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IALHA’s Cooperative Ventures

IALHA PRESIDENT Julie Alonzo

IALHA PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE By now, you should have heard that the IALHA Registry Board is offering a limited-duration amnesty program that will enable people to register their older horses with the IALHA at weanling prices. This year’s amnesty program, modeled after successful programs we’ve run in the past, is offered in recognition that the past five years have been particularly challenging for many people financially, prompting some to hold off on completing registrations as quickly as they normally would. In addition, the Board hopes that providing a low-cost opportunity for people who have horses registered with other organizations (ANCCE, P.R.E. Mundial, APSL, ABPSL, Azteca, etc.) may make it possible for them to participate in shows, such as the IALHA Nationals, where we can all come together to showcase the talents of our horses.

The amnesty program is just one concrete manifestation of the various activities in which the IALHA is engaged, fulfilling a resolution passed in January 2011 to cooperate with other organizations that share an interest in the horses we register. If a sufficient number of people let us know they are interested, the 2014 National Show, Oct. 13-18 in Fort Worth, Texas, will offer revision opportunities for ANCCE and the P.R.E. Mundial as well as inspection for adult horses through APSL. Such cooperative ventures need not be limited to horse registries, of course. For instance, member Allison Mathy’s Lyric Dressage has been partnering with the IALHA to provide lovely high score dressage ribbons to IALHA-registered horses competing in select dressage shows across North America. Earlier this year, IALHA members were encouraged to identify key dressage shows in their area for inclusion in the high score recognition program, and Allison has been busy shipping ribbons to shows across the United States and Canada and helping share photos of the winners with their awards via Facebook.

Cooperative ventures can also take the form of underwriting events open to IALHA members. Haras dos Cavaleiros, one of the IALHA’s largest breeders of Lusitanos, has made a concerted effort to support the IALHA and the continued development of the sport of working equitation ever since it moved operations from Mexico to the Houston area in 2010. In addition to having donated over $100,000 to support the IALHA Nationals and the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in the past four years alone, owners Carmina Zamorano and Rafael Chávez Monzón have hosted working equitation judge seminars and riders clinics with some of the world’s leading experts, always careful to ensure that IALHA members are informed of the opportunities for continuing education and are encouraged to attend. A concrete example of their efforts to support the IALHA is their decision to schedule the Haras Cup (harascup.com) the weekend following the IALHA National Show, a date chosen specifically so that it might provide IALHA members an additional reason to trailer to Texas in October: In two short weeks, they’ll have the chance to compete in two high-profile championship events.

There are countless other examples of cooperative support and collaboration. If you know of someone in your area who deserves particular recognition for their work as ambassadors of the IALHA and the breed, please consider nominating them for one of the IALHA Year-End Awards (Professional of the Year, Amateur of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, etc.). Look for announcements about this recognition program in August. ◗ AM 6

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Pointers from Portugal Fitting and Grooming the Lusitano Horse for Show in Halter and Under Saddle An Interview with Ana Bessa and Francisco Bessa de Carvalho Lusitanos D’Atela - Bessa De Carvalho Stud

By Jill Glasspool Malone, Ph.D., and Robert Malone, M.D., M.S. Cielo Azure Lusitanos

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Francisco Bessa de Carvalho’s passion for Lusitano horses began in the early years of his life in Lisbon, Portugal, when as a child he started riding at the Picadeiro do Lumiar. It was here that he met Luis Valença, who served as his Master during Francisco’s early years. Beginning in 1984, Francisco Bessa de Carvalho continued his training and professionalization as a rider at EPAE (Portuguese School of Equestrian Art) under the direction of founder Dr. Guilherme Borba. Since then, Francisco has become one of the members of the school, where he currently serves as picador.

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Since 1992, Francisco (affectionately known as “Quico”) assumed the duties of riding monitor and director of the Quinta da Fonte Santa - Equestrian Centre. From 1999 to 2012, he served as national and international judge of the Lusitano breed and member of the Grading Board to the Stud Book with APSL. Given his huge passion for horses and specifically for the Lusitano horses, he began breeding Lusitanos in 1989. For this purpose, Quico and his wife Ana acquired the property “Paul d’Atela” in Ribatejo, where they are dedicated to breeding the highest quality Lusitano horses while continuing their commitment to several projects related to the Lusitano horse and its development in the world. Their stud farm has a strong commitment to the discipline of dressage. In 2005, Bessa De Carvalho Stud purchased the stallion Soberano (GUB), a horse that is internationally recognized as an excellent example of the Lusitano breed (having won three gold medals and two titles of Champion of Champions). Soberano has a great gift for dressage and is presently competing internationally at Grand Prix Level, competing under the Portuguese rider Carlos Pinto.

Andalusian magazine asked Ana and Quico if they might take a brief respite from their busy schedules to help our readers to better understand the special methods which are used by top Portuguese breeders to prepare their horses for showing in hand and under saddle, and are very grateful that they agreed to participate in this project.

Andalusian: Ana, Francisco, thank you very much for taking time to share your experience and insight with our readers. This issue of our magazine is focused on those that show the Lusitano and PRE horses in the Americas, including the United States, Canada and Mexico. As you know very well, the proper preparation of the Lusitano foal, mare or stallion begins with proper care, feeding and exercise. At Lusitanos D’Atela – Bessa de Carvalho Stud, do you have any special feeding or exercise schedule that you use with those horses that you will show at the International Championship of the Lusitano Breed (Lisbon), and at the National Horse Fair and Expoegua, both in Golega village?

Ana and Francisco: First of all, let us

thank you for the opportunity of letting us share our experience with the fans of the Lusitano horse in the Americas. Now, answering your question, at Lusitanos d’Atela – Bessa de Carvalho Stud we have the concern to ensure three essential factors for all our breeding stock: a good nutritional, sanitary and high handling level. Concerning those horses that we

choose to take on competition, we intensify this three-step procedure in order to achieve peak physical condition and a full acceptance of control by the horses of the presenter.

Andalusian: Francisco, you have had a long professional association with one of the greatest riding schools of the world, the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art. How does EPAE groom their horses for showing in hand and under saddle? Are there special ways that the stallions are trimmed or how they are groomed and braided before they are presented to the public? Is this any different from how the stallion should be prepared for competitive dressage or for competition and presentation at the International Championship of the Lusitano Breed or the National Horse Fair and Expoegua?

Francisco: The tradition among the Lusitano horse is to

have long horsehair along the left side. At the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, the horses are not presented in model and movement shows, they are only presented in exhibition. Concerning these shows, the horsehair is plaited and if the occasion is a gala, they will wear ribbons on it.

The horses in capriole will have their hair also plaited, and their tails will be tied to allow the jump without touching the legs of the horses. Concerning the saddle, they will take

Cesar d’Atela and Salvador Pessanha, horse with “arreio à relvas” saddle and bridle, and rider with Portuguese outfit. This horse presented in a stallions class.

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Andalusian: Bullfighting on horseback has a long and proud tradition in Portugal, and some think that the demands of the bullfight has played an important role in maintaining both the unbroken tradition of classical riding as well as the quality of the Lusitano horse as a working breed from the period of kings and emperors down to modern times. Are stallions prepared and groomed for the bullfight in the same way that they are prepared for the show ring, or are there differences?

Ana and Francisco: Concerning the bull-

Francisco Bessa de Carvalho at the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art (horse presented in a gala with ribbons in the mane).

a Portuguese saddle and bridle with fully ornamented buckles. The riders will be wearing a casaca (traditional jacket) and a tricornio (tricorn hat).

Regarding the preparation for dressage competition, the horse's saddle and the rider’s outfit will be the English style and according to international rules.

Concerning the model and movements competitions, the horses would have the Portuguese saddle and bridle with simple buckles, and the rider would wear the traditional Portuguese outfit.

If the rules also allow the English outfit for the riders, then the horses will also have to be dressed with an English saddle and bridle.

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Andalusian: The Portuguese have developed special ways of trimming and grooming their Lusitano colts, fillies, mares and stallions for showing in hand. The mane of the young horses are often trimmed rather than braided, and the tails of fillies and mares are often trimmed closely for many centimeters from where the tail joins the croup. How do you trim and braid colts and fillies for showing in hand? At what age do you grow out the mane and prepare the young mare or stallion as you would prepare a mature horse for showing in hand? Is there special clothing that should be worn when presenting the Lusitano in hand to the judge?

Ana and Francisco: Horses are pre-

sented by age and gender and always considering the birth year, regardless of the month in which they were born. That fact alone accounts for the large differences in development that sometimes can be observed. There are one-, two- and threeyear-old classes for females and for males presented in hand. Then, there are fouryear-old classes for ridden mares and four-year-old classes for ridden stallions and ridden stallions class (stallions five years old and more). This division by age is crucial as the Lusitano breed has a late development, and it will assure that we will not compromise a main characteristic of the breed, which is ridability.

Considering colts and fillies up to one years old, they are presented with shaved mane and tail, the fillies with a little “pompom” at the end of the tail.

Bullfighters during courtesies.

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fighting horses, they will have a Portuguese saddle and bit. With the horses of courtesies, they will wear a saddlecloth the same color as the bullfighter’s casaca (jacket) and plumes on the top of the bridle. The stirrup will be “estribos de caixa” (box stirrup).

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Idolo d’Atela, presented in hand, one-year-old class at International Festival of Lusitano Breed, June 2014.

Considering males over one year old, the mane and tail are not shaved any more, and they are plaited to be presented in shows by hand or ridden classes.

Judges are placed at the vertices of a triangle in order to observe front, lateral and back movements of the horses/mares rewarding the impulsion in three gaits, without losing balance and emphasizing expressive movements, good knee and amplitude. In the case of in-hand classes, only walk and trot will be judged. Those who present better quality in the gaits and proximity to breed type will get a better placement in judgment.

Although the rules allow the presenters to wear the English outfit, we think that the Portuguese outfit should be privileged to present the horses in in-hand classes or ridden classes.

Portuguese tack for showing in hand includes a long whip (4 to 6 feet in length) with a short lash, 1 to 4 feet in

Guhapa d’Atela - 1st place, gold medal, International Festival of Lusitano Horse (June 2014) and Feira do Cavalo Ponte de Lima (June 2014) in hand three-yearold class.

length. It is more reminiscent of a driving whip than a lunge whip, but it is definitely longer than the dressage whip. The lead line is long, probably 8 to 10 feet; it is enough to have the horse lunge around the exhibitor. The halter traditionally has square buckles and minimal decoration, unlike the Spanish halters.

The Portuguese inhand attire is very traditional, with conservative colors (usually black, gray or brown) and a very Iberia style. A traditional riding hat, with a wide flat brim, wide hatband, a chinstrap that tightens over the chin and an indented crown, is worn by both Xenofonte d’Atela presented at stallion class at ladies and gentlemen, Feira do Cavalo de Ponte de Lima where he won although occasionally a first place, gold medal and became Champion of Kangol cap is substituted the Champions in June 2009. in the men’s clothing. A traditional single-breasted Portuguese waistcoat or vest (chalequillo) with a deep “V” neck and straight cut back and five buttons at the front is also worn by men and women. The traditional Portuguese riding trouser has a straight cut leg without cuff, finishing above the ankles (yes, you have read that right) and with a high, button-up waistband. The trousers are worn with “braces” or suspenders. Women also wear a traditional Portuguese ladies riding skirt (culottes), with center buttons at the back and front. The riding skirt is ankle length and is Issue 2 | 2014

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Last June 2014, Xenofonte was again presented at Feira do Cavalo de Ponte de Lima at dressage competition, level Grand Prix, with Salvador Pessanha.

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Gloves are not always worn.

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with the rider’s attire and tack matching the style. There is a lot of variety in this, which adds to the fun in watching the stallion classes. Stallions are shown together. For the in-hand portion, saddles are removed ringside, with a groom helping to untack the horse, and then stallions are immediately shown in hand. During the awards portion (which is taken very seriously at the larger shows), the saddle is put back on the horse. Often family members or co-owners come out to pose with the horse and exhibitor, as medals are given. Stallion classes determine the breeding stock for the next generation. A first place prize in a stallion class does not always result in an award of a gold medal.

Sometimes a stallion gets a first place prize and a silver medal, not a gold. The awards are taken very seriously, and it is a great honor to receive a gold medal.

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Andalusian: The Lusitano horse is becoming more popular in the Americas, and registrations are growing rapidly. As experts in breeding, training and showing Lusitanos, do you see important changes happening with the Lusitano horse? Do you have any advice that you would like to share with our readers that are carefully watching the direction that leading farms like the Bessa De Carvalho Stud are taking with their breeding programs?

Ana and Francisco: Perhaps the biggest change that we

have been seeing in the Lusitano horse is that it is becoming more popular all over the world due mainly to its characteristics of versatility and character and to the growing recognition it has received over the years. In fact, the Lusitano horse was world champion twice in the discipline of carriage driving, it was the second most represented breed at the Beijing Olympic Games, and it has systematically been world champion in the discipline of working equitation. With this diversity of results, what we think is the most important is that breeders, within their freedom of choice in the way we manage our studs according to our tastes, are able to ensure the identity of the Lusitano horse, maintaining the characteristics of versatility and character of the Lusitano breed and at the same time empowering the horses to reach their maximum potential of growth and development, enabling them to be top world horses, being it in competition, artistic or leisure purposes.

Again, thank you very much for the opportunity you gave us with this interview. It was a real pleasure. â—— AM

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Grooming to Win An Interview with Gareth A. Selwood

Gareth A. Selwood is a USEF judge and competitor, as well as a licensed cosmetologist. He has shown horses in Spain, Morocco, Belgium, Scotland and the U.S., and has judged in Belgium, Australia and the U.S. Gareth holds USEF judge’s cards in Morgan, Friesian, Andalusian/Lusitano and Western as well as for Miniature Horses. He is also a certified equine appraiser.

Gareth was born in England in 1961. From the age of four he grew up in Brussels, Belgium, where he attended the British and International Schools of Belgium. He discovered his love for horses early and eventually received his assistant trainer’s “PC” (Performance Level C) from the Belgian National Centre of Equitation (C.N.V.E.S). In 1976 Gareth and his family moved to Southern California, where he turned professional after graduating from Redlands High School at the age of 16. Gareth opened Selwood Park that year, showing Arabians in the U.S. and abroad for, among others, the Government of Morocco and HRM King Hassan II. The very first Andalusians he showed were Majorio, Mercedes VII and Arrogante. In the show ring, Gareth is best known for showing the stallions Despierto and Davido along with their get to many Horse of the Year awards across the U.S. Gareth was a member of the IALHA Board for many years and was show committee chair twice. He is the past president and national show manager for the International Friesian Show Horse Association.

Over the years he has shown hundreds of horses to IALHA National awards.

Andalusian was able to catch up with Gareth at Lorick Stables in western New York, where he specializes in breeding, fitting and showing Friesian and other Baroque breeds for Lorie Washuta and Richard Butts.

Santiago, U.S. National Champion Senior Stallion, shown in “American Style Turn Out,” groomed beautifully by his then owners Dave and Gloria Hennen.

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under-appreciated, and hooves, like the horses coat, should be clean and free of dirt. Sanding of hooves is a good way to remove dirt, stains and roughness, but should never be done to excess in order to keep horses healthy. Hoof dressings are also optional, but I would recommend reading the current year rulebook to make sure your entry is legal.

Any good pH-balanced shampoo is best and use warm water when possible. Not only does warm water remove more dirt, but the horses enjoy the bath more as they do not resent the water when it is not too cold or too hot.

Avoid spraying your horse in the face as the water easily ends up in their ears which can ruin the bathing experience for you and your horse for years to come. Either use a sponge to shampoo and rinse the head or put your water Selwood Park Norsk, IALHA U.S. National Champion Half-Andalusian Sport Horse and Senior hose on trickle and take your time so as Stallion, is shown free of hoof black but is using clear hoof dressing due to white hooves. not to offend or scare your horse.

Photo: Susan Sexton When the horse is clean, I use only “ShowSheen” or “Laser Sheen” type products on the body and Andalusian: Gareth, thank you for taking time from mane and tail as they are lanolin-based and do not attract dirt your busy schedule to share insights from your many and dust like oil-based treatments. After washing and applyyears as a top competitor showing horses in the North ing a detangler, use a hairbrush through the mane and tail. If American Andalusian Horse show circuit. For the 2014 you do use oil-based products, make sure you remove the issue #2 of Andalusian magazine, we have asked leading products every day after the show as they will continue to Portuguese, Spanish and North American breeders, attract dirt and possibly cause skin irritations and dermatitis. judges and show specialists to share some of their Baby oil, when used conservatively on the nose, eyes and show secrets with our readership. What advice can you inside clipped ears, highlights an already beautiful head. share with those that will be showing their Andalusian horses this year?

Gareth Selwood: I am often asked questions regarding show grooming in general: How do I prepare my horses for particular classes, and how the preparation and grooming might differ depending on the division in which I am presenting my horses.

I would say the most important factors in presenting a show horse are cleanliness, good feeding and worming program, healthy hooves, coat, and keeping your horse up on all vaccinations and a current negative Coggins test.

In halter especially, the horse should be fit and in good condition. Ribs should not show, and I prefer them a little heavier than too thin. Shoeing is IALHA U.S. National Champion Lusitano Stallion Piri Piri shown unbraided with no hoof dressing at optional. The importance of good a USDF in-hand competition. preparation by the farrier is often Photo: Susan Sexton 16

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Andalusian: How do you advise that competitors trim and clip the Andalusian horse for showing in the U.S.?

Gareth: I do not believe any judges I know have ever

penalized an otherwise clean, fit and healthy horse. I prefer for horses’ ears and nose to be free of hair, but it is not essential.

As I said before, however, cleanliness and good health are.

I personally clip hairs on the horse’s muzzle and inside the ears with a #40 blade. All other parts of the body, including the fetlocks and face, I use a #15 on all horses except light grays (white) where I use a #10. One must be especially careful not to cut the horse’s skin, which is easy to do in some areas like the folded skin around elbows and girth. Blades should be kept cool as possible with a Kool Lube spray. If you need to tranquilize an unexperienced horse, make sure it is done a good two weeks before competition so that medication does not show up on blood work.

Andalusian: Fitting out is at least as important as grooming. How do you prepare the horse in the months before the show?

Gareth: It takes me a minimum of three months to ready

a horse from the pasture to the show ring. Diet will be adjusted to accommodate weight gain or loss as well as appropriate exercise and conditioning to achieve the same. I

prefer lunging in caveson/bridle with surcingle, along with turn out to prepare the horse and keep them happy. I will either take the three months, depending on the time of year, to shed out a new coat or body clip the horse to start fresh.

Clipping makes it easier to clean the horse after work outs and allows the skin to breathe easier. Sun-bleached hair is easily removed this way, giving the horse a uniform color and general appearance of good health.

The head and eyes are most important when they show great type, and it is to your advantage to concentrate on presenting that area. If, however, your horse shows a less than perfect type in the head, do not accentuate it with oils. The same can be said for the legs which are equally important.

An industrial patent shine will only attract the judges’ attention to a badly clubbed foot and bad angle of a joint. If the strong point of your horse is his/her strong body and top line, then shine that area up the most. They are called “show horses” for a good reason, and it is your responsibility to show them off.

Andalusian: Thank you for sharing these insights, Gareth. We look forward to your continued support and contributions to advancing the Andalusian and other Baroque breeds in North America and wish you and Lorick Stables the best of luck in 2014 and beyond. ◗ AM

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Equine Art Contest 2014

“El Rey” by Frances Loza

By Kay Laake

If you’ve visited the IALHA Facebook page recently, you’ve been awed by the images of Andalusians and Lusitanos submitted by artists from all over the world, participating in the 2014 IALHA Equine Art Contest. Photography, acrylic, mixed media, watercolor, graphite, oil, sculpture and other media were represented from artists in the United States, Canada, France and Spain. This year, the winning artwork is Frances Loza’s “El Rey,” which was selected to grace the 2014 IALHA National Championship Show program cover as well as apparel, posters and other merchandise. Frances also won a free exhibitor’s booth at Nationals.

The difficult selection process for the Show Committee and Board of Directors is guided by the need to choose a work that uniquely represents our breed, shows well on the program cover and grabs the heart of the viewer. “El Rey” does that and more.

Frances, a self-taught photographer, is gifted with an innate ability to stir one’s emotions in the timeless images she captures. Her genuine affection and admiration for her subjects takes center stage in her art images, bringing a new dimension to fine art photography. Frances describes her work in this way: “It comes from the heart, from the moment I click the camera, up to the final detail.”

Frances and her family call Gilroy, Calif., home, where she enjoys her two Aztecas: Soltero and Jitana. You’ll find more of her work on www.francesloza.com.

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artists. This year we had two talented teenage artists, Brenna Litynski, a mere 12 years young from Maryland, and Melanie Waidler, just 14 years old, from Vigo, Spain. We were also excited to see the works of artists returning from prior years.

Returning artists Frederique Lavergne, Cynthia Saenz and Janice Fischer’s work were among the finalists. European native, Ozana Sturgeon, rounded out the finalists with her stunning mixed media work, “Andalusian Study.”

Frances Loza will be at her booth at the IALHA Nationals and her wonderful work, “El Rey,” will be in the Silent Auction. The image will be displayed on t-shirts and other merchandise that can be purchased during the IALHA 2014 National Championship Show in October, and online after the show this fall.

All entries to this year’s Equine Art Contest can be viewed on www.IALHA.org. You’ll find their websites there as well where you can purchase their work. ◗ AM www.ialha.org

“Meant to Be” by Youth Artist Brenna Litynski

“Carousel” by Janice Fischer

“Campeador” by Frederique Lavergne

“Warrior” by Frances Loza

“Desfogado Brio” by Youth Artist Melanie Waidler

“Andalusian Study” by Ozana Sturgeon

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BY XAVIER PIQUE Certified Judge, ANCCE (National Association of Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders of Spain) With translation assistance from Lucero Davidson

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Our ranch, Yeguada Pique Angel, is situated two hours from Barcelona and three hours from Madrid in the province of Huesca, Spain. Breeding and showing the PRE (Pura Raza EspaĂąola) horse began as a hobby at our ranch when I was 10 years old, but over the years it has become a central focus of our lives. Our horses all originate from the Yeguada Militar Stud.

We have bought the mares in their auctions and have used their stallions, while occasionally using stallions born on our ranch. Famous horses like Evento, Ocle, Deco, Lebrijano III, Oleaje, Dergano, and Bizarro XIV are some of the ancestors of our horses. In recent years we have not been competing very much, but in 2005 our horse Jeque XIV won the Best Movement Spanish Champion in Young Horses at the SICAB at Sevilla. We have exported horses all over the world, including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama as well as European countries.

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Preparing horses for competition

The first step towards a successful horse show occurs long before the show date.

Beginning preparation well in advance ensures that the horses can be presented in the best possible condition. At Yeguada Pique Angel, we first select the horses that we will be showing, making sure that we will have enough time to bring them to the best possible fitness, weight, health and coat condition (fitting) through a combination of diet, exercise, handling and regular grooming.

After selecting the horses that will be shown, the next step is to think clearly and carefully about the defects which are present in each horse. No horse is perfect, but in fitting and grooming the horse for show, it is very helpful to have a clear understanding of the horse’s imperfections – ideally a better understanding of the defects than even the judge does – and then to fit and groom to hide what is not perfect. In order to win in a competitive class, it is very important to present the horses in the best possible condition, including all aspects of coat, weight, muscularity, and work.

Focusing on the presentation aspects, the most important parts of a PRE-bred horse are the head and the croup. Obviously the head is where we have the most work to do. It is very important to clean the ears and mouth and then carefully trim the hair that is beside the head. Immediately before the moment of presentation in the show, we will usually use a product to give more shine to the eyes and mouth. We do this by carefully applying a thin layer of baby oil, for example.

Moving down from the head, the horse’s neck is important to groom, striving for a clean and clear appearance. A well-groomed neck will make it much easier to see the insertion between the head and the neck and will emphasize the throatlatch as well as the muscularity, length and arch of the neck. For example, many years ago, mares were always presented with a long, flowing mane. Now all the breeders in Spain are looking for the long necks and the open throatlatch that are better for dressage. If we shear and sculpt the mane, leaving it with very few hairs, it makes the neck seem more 24

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long and refined. Just present a clean neck, following the real line of the body.

In the colts and stallions, the work on the head will be the same. We can shear a little space on the horse’s neck where we put the bridle (bridle path), but otherwise we do not shear the mane. We also often carefully shear along the shoulder blade, just to make it easier for the judge to see the slope of the shoulder, and to make a more visually appealing presentation. This type of trimming of the head, neck and shoulder can also make it easier for the moment we put on the saddle and makes it cleaner and easier to do the braid.

Moving from the head and neck to the feet, we then have quite a bit of work to do in the area of the hoof and fetlock. If we clean all the long hair that the horses always have, both presenter and judge will appreciate the virtues of hoof and fetlock much more. We also need to clean and trim hair around the coronary band and to properly trim the hoof. A clean and well-trimmed coronet will give the appearance that the horse has a bigger hoof, and this helps in the presentation. It is important that all four feet be properly groomed in this way.

With the tail, there are big differences depending on the sex and age of the horse.

In Spain, these days we normally do not show yearlings. In the past when showing young horses, the colts would be presented with the tail completely clean, and fillies presented with some hair at the end of the tail.

For the colts and young stallions older than two years, you only need to brush out the mane and the tail, preserved in good condition and lightly trimmed to a relatively uniform size. For the females, we normally clip completely, more or less to 25 centimeters, and we crop the tail to approximately under the hocks.

Here in Spain we find many products to make the hair shine, to clean the white tails, and many other kinds of cosmetic products.

They are sold in the pet shops (normally for dogs), but we have never had any problems using these products for the horses. We only use these for the competitions, and they help give a professional result to our presentations.

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Opposite Page: Celia Stenfors-Dacre, M.D., M.B.A., is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who started out with horses at a very young age. She bought her first Pure Spanish horse in 1999 named Lunalita, and since then her passion for these beautiful horses has flourished. In 2010 her stallion Ladino GF unanimously won Grand National Champion Senior Stallion at the IALHA National show in Texas and in 2011 won National Champion Senior Stallion for the Spanish Judges at The Foundation Celebration show in Las Vegas. Celia continues to breed and show her horses and volunteers as a board member for The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse.

In May 2014, The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse (FPSH) Board Members Celia Stenfors-Dacre (Celia is also a member of IALHA) and Cameron English, traveled to Chicago to present a proposal for advancing cooperation between IALHA and FPSH to the IALHA Board of Directors at their regularly scheduled May meeting. The proposal focused on ways to simplify the registration of Pure Spanish horses through cooperation between IALHA and The Foundation. The reasoning behind this outreach and initiative was to reduce owner costs, simplify the registration process and improve cohesion and alignment within the Pure Spanish horse community. Furthermore, it was the intent of the FPSH and presenters to also encourage show participation by reducing expenses.

The proposal focused on four primary objectives: • Simplify the registration process • Reduce costs associated with registration and shows • Make it easier for members to participate in shows hosted by both organizations • Promote and market the Pure Spanish horse to others

forward to continuing to cooperate with and promote FPSH educational activities. IALHA recognizes and is extremely appreciative of the wonderful dedication and commitment The Foundation has made in promoting the Pure Spanish horse, along with the quality of FPSH publications, and the continued programs supplied to educate the public, horse owners, and breeders about the PRE horse. This element complements and enhances IALHA’s success in promoting under saddle and other disciplines such as driving, working equitation and dressage, and along with IALHA USEF affiliate status, not only bridges the gap between our two memberships but also goes along with accomplishing the four factors listed above.

With this in mind, and in terms of promoting the breed, as well as being openly supportive of one another, the IALHA Board welcomes the possibility of a Foundation Revision opportunity at the 2014 National Show, and has invited The Foundation to provide a clinic for continued education and information to promote the Pure Spanish horse. Also, as in previous years, IALHA has invited FPSH

Although the concepts discussed are in their infancy, the presentation provided a wonderful forum for discussion between IALHA and The Foundation.

Excellent thoughts and ideas were generated and exchanged with the ultimate goal to promote and preserve our magnificent breed.

Although the concepts discussed are in their infancy, the presentation provided a wonderful forum for discussion between IALHA and The Foundation. Excellent thoughts and ideas were generated and exchanged with the ultimate goal to promote and preserve our magnificent breed. It is for this breed that many members of both FPSH and IALHA volunteer hours of time in an effort to give back to the horse that gives us so much.

After carefully considering the presentation, IALHA directors agreed to seek opportunities to collaborate while working towards future endeavors that can benefit the members in both of our groups who are committed to the Pure Spanish horse. IALHA believes that this can be accomplished in a number of ways, for example, The Foundation excels in the area of education, and IALHA looks

to have a booth space in the vendor area of the main arena to provide educational materials and promote the PRE horse.

In another outreach effort, IALHA voted to implement an Amnesty Program to facilitate the registration of any eligible unregistered Andalusian or Lusitano horse one year old or older, irrespective of the organizational membership affiliations of their breeders or owners. This program, which provides a 50 percent discount on the cost of registration and discounts the usual IALHA registration fee of $100 to $50, started on July 1, 2014, and ends on Aug. 31, 2014. All other applicable registration fees remain the same as published.

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order so that newly registered horses would be able to enter the many IALHA/USEFapproved horse shows presented by IALHA throughout the United States every year.

Most recently, Barbara Clark, the executive director of The Foundation, contacted IALHA President Julie Alonzo to ask if IALHA might be interested in working with The Foundation and US-PREA to help encourage people to donate to a fundraising effort aimed at gathering donations to help Susan Treabass (right) with Kamiakan, the first Spanish Horse ever to have the honor to represent get Susan Treabass and Kamiakan (an the United States in an international competition.

Andalusian who is registered with all of our associations, which would be the first Andalusian/Spanish letter of donation you can use to reduce your U.S. income horse to compete for the U.S. in the World Equestrian tax obligations. You can call 505.294.0800 with a credit card Games) to the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Nor- or send a check made out to FPSH to: mandy this fall. Kamiakin is the first Spanish Horse ever to have the honor to represent the United States in an interna115 Elm St. NE tional competition. He and his rider Susan Treabess have Albuquerque, NM 87122 been selected for the U.S. Para-Equestrian Team that is going to the WEG in Normandy, France. Kamiakin is a PRE Susan has also established two other methods to receive horse bred right here in the United States by Ami McHugh donations: of Jackass Mountain Ranch. He is owned by American, 1. You can donate online via PayPal and her website at: Katie Hill, who now lives in Holland, and registered with http://susantreabess.com/support/ IALHA, P.R.E. Mundial and with ANCCE. 2. You can donate with a check made out to USPEA and Susan and Kamiakan need to earn $15,000 to cover the send it to: cost. People can donate the money either through The USPEA Foundation (for which they will receive a receipt for taxc/o Susan Treabess deductible donation) or through the fundraising site that 8680 Wintu Way Susan has set up on her own. With Julie’s strong endorseWinters, CA 95694 ment, the IALHA Board of Directors rapidly endorsed this cooperation between all three organizations to help Susan A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. and Kamiakan compete in the WEG. IALHA is grateful that Celia, Cameron and FPSH took the The FPSH has a Para-Equestrian fund and if you donate time to journey all the way to Chicago to make their preto it, The Foundation has pledged to make sure every dollar sentation, and looks forward to walking a thousand miles donated goes to support the WEG. If you are donating on on behalf of the Spanish horse and to doing so together behalf of IALHA, please make sure to let them know, so that with FPSH and any other organizations that share our Susan and the PRE community will know that IALHA objectives of defending, promoting and advancing the members are supporting this important cause. Donate to interests of Iberian horses and their owners within North the Para-Equestrian fund at FPSH, and you will receive a America and the world. ◗ AM

IALHA looks forward to walking a thousand miles on behalf of the Spanish horse and to doing so together with FPSH and any other organizations that share our objectives ...

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Style, Attitude and Attire for the Doma Vaquera Rider

By John Saint Ryan

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Doma Vaquera is a term used for the Spanish working cattleman. It is the traditional working riding discipline of Spain from which all the working riding styles of the Americas and many of those of Europe appear to derive. Along with "rejoneo" (bull-fighting) and "acoso y derribo" (young cattle pursuit and herding) riding styles, Doma Vaquera is distinct from classical Spanish Haute École or Doma Clásica riding disciplines. Doma Vaquera is a style of horse riding which enables the rider to carry out daily duties on horseback on a working cattle ranch. It developed when horses were used for handling the fighting bulls of Spain, and it grew out of decades of daily work with them in the open countryside.

Opposite Page Left: “The real thing that matters, the true judge of your ability as a horseman is standing next to you. It is the horse who will tell you by his expression, his body and the look in his eye that you helped him, if you showed him how he can be better, and if you have a partner in this dance.”

— John Saint Ryan

Above: The Doma Vaquera rider should present an air of pride and confidence in his performance.

Much of the time the Doma Vaquera men are working with fighting bulls, so a lot of the dress, equipment and horses used were originally developed with those working requirements in mind.

The style of riding, tack, dress and discipline of the working horses has then evolved into what we see today. It is still being used on working ranches, in Doma Vaquera competition and more recently in Doma de Trabajo (working equitation).

Modern Doma Vaquera competitions provide a challenging test for both the horse and rider. Practicality and precision are married together as the rider must be aware of the true nature of these tests which are performed in a 60-meter x 20-meter arena. At the advanced level, the requirements include all the maneuvers a horse would need to make when facing a fighting bull, such as explosive gallops from a standing start, skid stops, lateral yielding and canter pirouettes.

Because Doma Vaquera is relatively new to the U.S., it may be helpful to those interested in the development of the discipline to have the opportunity to have a better overview and understanding of the requisite movements, expression and essence which goes to make a true presentation of Doma Vaquera.

It is essential that both horse and rider be aware of the “aire vaquero,” the important attitude and posture which distinguish the true vaquero. The rider should present an air of pride and confidence in his performance. The judges look for individuality and flair. There should be a quality of spontaneity and brilliance which flows through horse and rider. In training, the horse should not become anticipatory of the movements, otherwise the three standardized tests used in show can look dull and monotonous. Although a high percentage of the score is made up from the basic movements of walk, trot, canter and gallop, a rider can tip the balance in his favor and improve his overall score by his presentation and style.

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All Doma Vaquera outfits have black spurs with white or tan spur straps.

All three gaits are important. The walk must be with impulsion, straightness on a line and with curvature on a circle. The mosquero should swing and move in rhythm with the horse. The canter and gallop must be steady and true, with impulsion and cadence.

The reins are held in the left hand with the little Mercedes Gonzalez Cort enters the royal stables of Cordoba riding Triton XIV. Señora finger between them. It is permissible to adjust the Cort is one of the very top experts in Spain on riding and an Alta Escuela judge. rein length with the free hand. The free hand (right) (Photo courtesy of Mercedez Gonzalez Cort) is placed on the thigh with the thumb forward in the walk and This is something that needs to be practiced. Children in the trot. At the canter and gallop the hand is a gently closed fist, Spain begin practicing this attitude before they can walk. placed at the level of the sternum. The rider may provide appropriate music (Spanish or Latin guitar without vocals) to be Working Cattleman Attire played during the test. Junior horses (up to five years old) may The hat that goes with the working attire is called the sombrero de ala ancha. It is accompanied by the guayabera, be ridden in a snaffle with two hands on the reins.

Proper grooming style of the horse is also important. The which is a short jacket with a Nehru collar. Underneath the tail hair is either cut square and short or tied into a field knot. A guayabera is a vest and white shirt that is either plain or gelding or mare would have the forelock shaved. Manes are may have a few ruffles. A silk scarf is worn around the either cropped or braided into small tight buttons. No colored waist, with leather suspenders and pants with the white ribbon is used, only matching colored yarn. The horse may be cuff showing. Only the first button is fastened on the shod or unshod. Martingales, leg protectors and sliding shoes guayabera. All colors should be subdued so as not to show are prohibited. Any long hairs along the cheeks and jawline dirt. Everything is for a practical reason. There are a few should be removed. The ears should have any long protruding places in Spain where the rider wears a red scarf around hairs trimmed level with the rim of the ear. Removal of the long the waist, but that is not acceptable for Doma Vaquera.

Colors like grays and browns are acceptable and perhaps a tactile feeler hairs around the muzzle is unnecessary.

Concerning the riders, there are three types of dress that cream jacket in summer. The pantalones de vuelta blanca are used in competition. The most popular is for the working (pants) are worn with knee-high boots that are made out cattleman. The next is for the dueño or owner of the ranch, of natural colored leather. They are called botas camperas. and the last would be for a woman riding astride. Mixing the Dueño different styles is absolutely unacceptable for showing.

Even if a person is properly dressed, they may be per- The dueño style is for the owner and is a more dressy style. ceived as improperly dressed if the right attitude is not It has a few more choices and colors. The hat can be either attained. When wearing these clothes, it is very important to a catite or the sombrero de ala ancha. The jacket can be think like a dancer or bullfighter. It is imperative to maintain either the guayabera or the jaqueta de solapas. A vest is in impeccable posture both while riding and on the ground. order as well as suspenders and a scarf around the waist.

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The pants are called pantalones de caireles. Pantalones de caireles have five cufflink-like accoutrements attached to the cuffs of the pants, and only the top two are to be buttoned. The botas camperas are never worn with these pants. The only acceptable footwear are polainas (Spanish half chaps) that are held together with a leather-like ball and a loop of leather. They also have a tassel at the top.

There are some modern ones that are Velcro, but the design still shows the old system. They are worn with leather shoes or short jodhpur boots of the Spanish kind.

This outfit is most often misunderstood. The catite hat, for instance, is only worn with the pantalones de caireles and the jacqueta de solapas.

Woman Riding Astride

A woman, when riding astride, dresses the same as a man. Women riding sidesaddle have a whole different set of requirements. Women are supposed to wear a bun in the back and pearl stud earrings. The shirt can have a little bit more ruffle if wearing the jaqueta de solapas.

Accessories

It is optional for the men to carry a gold pocket watch with the gold chain showing. All outfits have black spurs with white or tan spur straps. White spur straps are generally used only by advanced riders/trainers. The guayabera

jacket always has the edge of a white handkerchief sticking out of the right pocket. If you forget your handkerchief, a white paper napkin will also do the trick.

When you go shopping, make sure you understand what you need. Don’t depend on the salesman to tell you, because they are notorious worldwide for selling you the wrong thing in order to earn some money. This happens in Spain as well as the U.S. There are always a few who know, but they are a minority.

Many have developed a deep affection and commitment to the Doma Vaquera riding tradition, and I am excited to see more and more American riders embracing this exciting style, which is simultaneously both new and ancient. I hope that this brief article will help to introduce the style and tradition to those who appreciate the classical riding arts but may not be aware of this discipline, and I humbly hope that I may have provided a few useful tidbits for those who already share our passion for Doma Vaquera.

Please remember for the sake of your horse, simply buying all the attire will not make you a Doma Vaquera rider any more than buying a Doma Vaquera saddle for your horse will turn that horse into a Doma Vaquera horse. Everything takes time and effort – on the part of the rider and the horse.

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Name: Aragon GAF Breed: PRE Andalusian Size: 16.0H (& growing) Color: Heterozygous Black (carries red) Sire/Dam: Invasor III x Habana XXV Stud Fee: $1,900 Purebred (Mult. Mare Disc.)

Bio: Aragon is accomplished in halter, movement, and performance - open dressage. Throughout his career he consistently earns numerous champion halter and best movement titles from IALHA, ANCCE, and FPSH. Aragon is the full package: presence, correct conformation, exceptional movement, wonderful temperament, and talent.

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Name: Arturo KG Breed: Andalusian Size: 16.2H Color: Heterozygous Gray Sire/Dam: Majorio II x Lebrijana XI Stud Fee: $1,000 Purebred / $750 Cross Bio: Arturo KG a grandson of the legendary bay Cartujano stallion, Poseido V, has a kind, loyal temperament and is very gentle with the disabled. Arturo is charismatic - always attracting an audience. His extended trot is huge - rivaling the warmbloods. Arturo passes his charisma, temperament, and movement.

Owner: Avalon Farms Address: Milford, MI • www.avalonandalusians.com Contact Info: 248.982.3420 • kaygreenbury@gmail.com

Name: Carisma do Aretê Breed: Lusitano Size: 16.2H Color: Bay Sire/Dam: Ninfo x Taca HI Stud Fee: $1,500 Bio: Imported from Brazil, APSL Revised, of Alter Real bloodlines with extensive Andrade breeding. Carisma is a phenomenal young stallion who has a very kind and giving temperament. His gaits are awesome and he has an aptitude for dressage. He is in full training and working Third Level.

Owner: Susan Kearns of Equine Services, Ltd. Address: Tigard, OR Contact Info: 541.979.0175 • carismadoarete@gmail.com

Name: Cinatra Breed: Lusitano Size: 16.0H Color: Cremello (e/e A/A Cr/Cr N/G) Sire/Dam: Saphiro x Seranata Stud Fee: $997 Purebred / $797 Cross Bio: Cinatra’s kind blue eyes match the big sky of Montana. He has three expressive, rhythmic and balanced gaits (video on website). He is of sound mind both in and out of the arena – a perfect combination of talent and temperament. Half-brother, Baronato, was 2013 AllBreeds Reserve Champion in dressage with score of 68%.

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Name: Ali-Baba Breed: Cruzado Portuguese (Lusitano) Size: 16.1H Color: Bay Sire/Dam: Omega x Papoila Stud Fee: $750 Purebred / $750 Cross

Name: Fandango del Sol Breed: PRE Andalusian Size: 15.3H Color: Black Bay Sire/Dam: Don Juna II x Lolita Stud Fee: $1,500 Purebred / $1,500 Cross

Bio: Fandango is a proven working equitation mount, having won Champion & Reserve Champion at Level 3 the last two years. He is a very talented, sweet, and well-put-together stallion that would complement any mare. His work ethic is exceptional and he shows well.

Owner: Mindy Finelli of Cornerstone Andalusian Farm Address: Flemington, NJ • www.cornerstoneandalusians.com Contact Info: 908.489.2069 • cornerstoneandalusians@comcast.net www.ialha.org

Name: Generico II Breed: Andalusian Size: 16.0H Color: Isabelo Sire/Dam: Lebrero XXXII x Genovesa VI Stud Fee: $2,500 Purebred / $1,500 Cross Bio: Generico is a very rare dilute purebred Spanish Andalusian stallion who has the much sought-after double pearl gene.

Imported from Spain, he has tons of mane, chiseled features and plenty of bone.

He is a very eye-catching horse with excellent conformation, expressive movement, and a very willing temperament.

Owner: Hector Rivera of Rivera’s Andalusian Farm Address: Berwyn, IL • www.riverasandalusianfarm.com Contact Info: 708.417.5671 • info@riverasandalusianfarm.com

Name: Majo KG Breed: Andalusian Size: 16.0H Color: Gray Sire/Dam: Majorio II x Illusion de la Parra Stud Fee: $1,000 Purebred / $750 Cross Bio: Majo is the archetypical Andalusian: powerful, round, beautiful, brave, kind, and athletic with abundant mane and tail. As the grandson of national champion stallions, his beauty & athletic ability are genetic. According to three FEI trainers, he has Grand Prix potential and Paul Belasik praised him as a talented Andalusian reminiscent of a Ferrari.

Owner: Avalon Farms Address: Milford, MI • www.avalonandalusians.com Contact Info: 248.982.3420 • kaygreenbury@gmail.com

Name: Melanio EW Breed: Andalusian Size: 16.1H Color: Black (homozygous) Sire/Dam: Genio III x Electra TG Stud Fee: Private Treaty: Purebred / Cross $1,300 Bio: Melanio is a rare black Andalusian stallion.

Melanio inherited the best of his sire, notable Genio III (from Spain) and his dam, Electra TG (from Mexico), a Multi-Champion and Res. Champion Halter Mare.

Melanio is a Halter Champion and earned a Best-Movement Medal. He is a proven top breeding sire with more than 60 percent fillies.

Owner: Craig and Suzanne Furber of Edelweiss Farms Address: Healdsburg, CA 95448 • www.melanioew.com Contact Info: 707.433.7106 or 916.687.6870 • edelweis@sonic.net

Name: Novelisto D Breed: Andalusian Size: 16.3H Color: Gray Sire/Dam: Favorito D x Feliz D Stud Fee: Private Treaty Bio: Listo is Revised and comes from Alter Militar lines. His impressive show record includes: Nat. Horse of the Year, Dressage Champion, Hunt Seat Champion, Best of Breed, and more! Listo was selected to be featured in Warner Bros. film “Winter’s Tale”, for which he went through extensive dressage & stunt training. He is a star in every way!

Owner: Waller Farms Address: Beaumont, TX • www.novelisto.net Contact Info: Ashley Waller • 409.658.7201

Name: Pescador ESF Breed: Andalusian Size: 15.3H Color: Gray Sire/Dam: Silver Solamente x Jimena de la Parra Stud Fee: $1,200 Purebred / $1,000 Cross Bio: Magnificent, athletic, level-headed, open and amateur dressage Champion. Several USDF/All-Breeds Championships, Regional Champion Top 5, USDF Horse of Year Top 5, Regional A/A Competition Champion. Book early – limited breedings available in 2014.

Owner: Pamela and John Pirkle Address: Standing in Southern California • www.RanchoElLucero.com Contact Info: 714.402.7006 • RanchoElLucero@aol.com

Name: Tonico Do Top Breed: Lusitano Size: 15.3H Color: Chestnut Sire/Dam: Mi Emetico x FN Jandaya do Top Stud Fee: $2,500 Purebred / $2,000 Cross Bio: Stunning Lusitano stallion with brilliant movement! Tonico’s top score for 2014 is 76% at Grand Prix and his 2013 top score was 73% at Grand Prix Musical Freestyle. Tonico has earned multiple Champion & Reserve Champion awards at Grand Prix. Talent extraordinaire!

Owner: Joseph & Linda Denniston, Cedar Rowe Lusitanos.

Address: 14526 Bollinger Road, Rocky Ridge, MD 21778 www.cedarrowe.com Contact Info: 301.447.6240 • crqhf@aol.com

Name: Verso Do Retiro Breed: Lusitano Size: 16.3H Color: Buckskin Sire/Dam: Othelo Do Retiro x Harpa V Stud Fee: $1,500 Lusitanos / $1,000 Cross Bio: Verso is a tall, flashy athletic stallion.

Approved for breeding in Brazil, he was highly rated in his stallion testing, his two babies are firmly stamped by Verso with buckskin coats and his wonderful head and neck. Following successful 2009 and 2010 seasons, Verso will compete again in the 2011 show season PSG. He is easy to handle, a joy to ride with a kind, playful temperament.

Address: Santa Rosa Equestrian Center • www.srequestrian.com Contact Info: 707.975.2097 • tracy@srequestrian.com

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2013 (ANCCE) PRE Isabelo colt. Carta in hand.

Cream/Pearl with blue eyes. No gray.

Magnificent movement with good size and conformation. Outstanding show/breeding/ exhibition prospect! Photo at 14 months of age. Video available. $29,000 with retained breedings.

Lily Marlena RB is 12-year-old Spanish Portugese Andalusian IALHA #5311(S/P) with outstanding bloodlines. A gentle family mare from Aberdeen Farms, trained & shown by Bruce Howard, ‘03 IALHA Futurity Winner.

Shown saddle seat, country pleasure. Mature rider for her championship presence. Healthy, eager - real deal @$18,000!

ALEGRIA MFR is a 2012 filly of potential! Her dam is AMISTOSA MA. This daughter also shows wonderful movement. Her sire is HEILO MOR, 16.3 hands, proven at halter and performance. Her conformation is correct and she’s refined, brave, and well handled. $19,000.

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AMISTOSA MA is a ZODIACO ll daughter, Contreras bred. She has exceptional movement and presence. This PRE mare stands 16.1 hands, brings experience of a good brood mare and genes for halter, movement, and intelligence. For experienced rider.

Versatility DELUXE! Rinaldo, 2007 IALHA stallion, reg. # 10943(s). Bold jumper, finished reiner, started on mechanical cow. Currently schooling all lateral movements, including halfpass and flying changes. Visit website and YouTube "Rinaldo Andalusian" for more info. & videos.

541.757.7933 robinson@peak.org

Mary Lew Johnston - 828.773.2739 marylewj@gmail.com • www.jfairequestrian.com

LUSITANO FILLY Sweet weanling PSL gray 2014 Lusitano filly, Jacinta (Unico x Esquisita). Stunning Veiga/Andrade bloodlines! Both sire and dam are imported from Portugal and are APSL approved. Sire, Unico, is schooling Grand Prix movements. $15,000 Please contact for more information.

Sasha Dow - Round About Farm, VT 802.765.4818 • dowsasha@gmail.com

Your Image Here LUSITANO COLT APSL eligible 2013 gray (base coat likely smokey black) Lusitano colt will be 16.2H+, lots of bone, competitive gaits, beautiful typey head.

Ready to be your partner! Four-year-old full brother is doing super, dam Amistad is IALHA Nat. Champion mare under saddle, sire Rumbero is competing FEI. $13,000. Other 2013 & 2014 foals also available from $8,000.

Cheryl - 979.865.9886 – brilloso@swbell.net www.owlsnestfarm.com

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Haras Cup Extends the Fun of Nationals Haras Dos Cavaleiros, longtime supporters of working equitation and the IALHA National Show, invite IALHA members to join them at their beautiful facility in Magnolia, Texas, just outside Houston, for Haras Cup, the Working Equitation International Association of the USA (WEIAUSA) National Championship Competition, October 24-26, 2014.

WEIAUSA and Haras Dos Cavaleiros are both proud sponsors of the 2014 IALHA National Show.

“We scheduled Haras Cup for the Friday-Sunday immediately following the IALHA Nationals to help make it easier for IALHA members coming from across the country to participate in both events,” WEIAUSA Vice Chair Julie Alonzo explained. “Stabling will be available at the Haras ranch for the days in between the two competitions, providing the opportunity for those who have traveled from outside Texas to rest up in comfort before heading to the competition arena for their chance at the $50,000 in cash prizes.”

“We are working hard to make Haras Cup something everyone will enjoy,” explained Carmina Zamorano, who owns Haras Dos Cavaleiros with her husband Rafael Chávez Monzón, chair of WEIAUSA. “There is going to be the competition, of course, but that’s not all. We are hosting cocktail parties, exhibition performances, and children’s entertainment, and we expect to have a variety of vendor booths as well. The event will benefit Kids’ Meals Houston (more information about this great program that feeds pre-school aged children living in poverty can be found on kidsmealshouston.org). We hope a lot of IALHA members will join us for the weekend and help raise funds for this worthy cause.”

The event will have up to 80 horses representing a multitude of breeds competing in three days of exciting competition and will include classes for youth, 13 and under; juniors, ages 14-17; as well as open division classes at the novice, intermediate, and advanced levels. If a sufficient number of Masters-level international competitors decide to come to the event, then a Masters-level exhibition class might also be added. Haras Dos Cavaleiros has enlisted the help of Pedro Torres, world-renown guru of the sport and Bruno Pica da Conceicao, 2014 WE World Champion, to help promote the inaugural Haras Cup. IALHA members are warmly welcomed at the event as competitors, spectators, vendors, or sponsors.

Sponsors of the event will receive a multitude of benefits, including a variety of media coverage such as television, magazines, and online promotions. With the expected attention, both domestic and international, sponsoring the event is a great opportunity for exposure to a wide audience interested in Andalusian and Lusitano horses.

For more information about Haras Cup, including a complete listing of the prize money being awarded at each level and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the event website www.harascup.com. ◗ AM Upcoming Events for the Iberian Horse Aug. 28-31 – Oregon State Fair Horse Show. Salem, Ore. Manager/Secretary - Roxanne Hood, rhood@ra220link.com, http://oregonstatefair.org/animals/horse-shows/ Aug. 29-31 – ERAHC Virginia Classic Andalusian/Lusitano Region 6 Championship Breed Show. Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, Va. Show Chair - Linda Denniston; http://www.erahc.org Aug. 29-31 – Baroque Games and Gala. Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, Va.; http://baroquegames.net/ Sept. 5-6 – Fiesta of the Iberian Horse-Schooling Show. Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, Colo. http://www.rmihc.org/ Sept. 25-27 – Andalusian World Cup & Working Equitation Competition. Las Vegas. AndalusianWorld.com Oct. 13 – IALHA Annual Members meetings and Board of Directors Meeting. Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Ft. Worth, Texas.

Oct. 13-18 – IALHA National Championship. Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Ft. Worth, Texas.

Nov. 7-16 – Feira Da Golega: National Horse Fair (Lusitano Show). Golega, Portugal.

Dec. 3-8 – SICAB National Championship for PRE Stallions and Mares. Seville, Spain. http://sicab.org/

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Andalusians de La Parra

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Andaluz

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Cheri Prill Photography & Design

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Fhoenix Soft Tree Saddles

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G Andalusians

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Glen Aryn Farm

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Gloriosa Farms

C1, 5, 20-21

Haras Dos Cavaleiros

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IALHA: Stallion Auction

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La Tienda Española

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Legacy Farms

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McDowell Equestrian, Inc.

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Musa Lusitana

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Peet Equestrian

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Pixelliste

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Rancho del Lago

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Rivera’s Andalusian Farm

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Rothrock Andalusians

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Santa Rosa Equestrian Center

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Sommer Ranch

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Tecolote

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The Iberian Connection

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There Be Dragons Farm

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Twin Creeks Ranch

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Viva Iberica

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Waller Farms

C1, 2-3

Xavier Farms

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International Event Description Golega Horse Fair is the largest horse show in Portugal. It is a show full of amazing performances, equestrian games, working equitation, presentation classes, driving and more. Golega has a number of loyal attendees from the states who return to Portugal to visit the Golega Horse Fair year after year. This year, the Golega Horse Fair is being held Nov. 7-16 (in Golega, Portugal).

SICAB is the Spanish championship show for PRE stallions and mares and is located in Seville, Spain. To participate in this championship show, a horse must have qualified at one of the qualifying contests, held throughout the year at a number of geographical locations in Spain. If you wish to train your eye to what a Spanish horse is in their home country, the best place to do so may be SICAB. SICAB will be held Dec. 3-8, 2014.

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Hielo Mor is being trained and ridden by Mette Rosencrantx in Topanga, California www.McDowellEquestrian.com