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Tournament Schedule
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Special Awards offered at Thunderbird
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2016 Hall of Fame Riders
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Visual Diary
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BC Sports Hall of Fame
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Tiffany Foster - What I Can't Leave Home Without
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Artist Profile - Anna Noelle Rockwell
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Ashlee Bond - Top Grand Prix Rider & Mom
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Thunderbird Across the Globe
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Living Well Mindfully with Noel Asmar
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Like Mother, Like Daughter
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Mountain Trail - An Emerging Sport
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Environmental Extremes - Hoof Care
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The Equine Partner & Science of the Heart
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A Guide To Show Jumping
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A Guide To Thunderbird Show Park
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Advertiser Index
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"To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail." - Giorgio Armani Design is a lifestyle. My intention is to find beauty in simplicity while maintaining significance. In my work as a designer and my life as an equestrian, I believe the key is to be focused on excellence right down to the smallest detail. The construction of excellence is built from many small things over time. "To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail."- Giorgio Armani. Work hard, maintain focus, pay attention to details, incorporate new and current information and technologies, and always do your best. I apply the same life principles to my work as to my sport. I work professionally as a Graphic Designer and Equine Photographer. I also own and train my four Arabian performance horses and compete in the North American competition circuit. At Thunderbird, it is our shared goal to create an outstanding quality publication that is equal to our world class facility. I always look forward to sharing this publication with everyone who joins us at Thunderbird Show Park. I am grateful to our sponsors and advertisers for their continued support. We are proud to be a part of your competition circuit and a part of your journey as an equestrian. Enjoy! Editor Ashley Lauren Toye ashley@altogether.ca
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FROM ONE
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Life is filled with moments worth celebrating, including memorable days at the park. As a Proud Supporter of the Thunder Bird Show Park, we encourage you to celebrate with a signature cocktail and mouthwatering steak at the Langley Keg.
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE As we launch into our 44th year we are remembering our founders vision to constantly improve the show experience for our competitors and their horses. To that end, we are so happy to announce that the Pacific Park Jumper Ring is now being re-built to a beautiful 200’ x 300’ signature silica arena. For our hunter riders we are pleased to provide two World Champion Hunter Rider Events, along with fourteen Canadian & USHJA hunter derbys over the course of the eight tournaments in 2017. We have always focused on providing opportunities to develop and support young riders coming up in the sport. This year we are excited to announce a new series, the 1.40m $20,000 under 25 Riders Series. Thank you to Marion Cunningham of MarBill Hill Farm for the sponsorship of this fantastic new program! Last year was Thunderbird’s inaugural FEI Nations Cup Jumping event, and we are so pleased to be the Canadian host for one of only three North American Nations Cup once again in 2017! We welcome back defending champions, Team Mexico; and of course our Team Canada, USA, Ireland and other countries to be announced. Congratulations to Team USA for finishing third in the 2016 finals this past fall. All teams will be riding for the precious points to qualify for the 2017 finals in Barcelona, Spain. The Langley FEI Nations Cup Jumping marks the final qualifier for the North American League before the finals. In August we are honored once again to host the FEI Longines World Cup Jumping presented by Facet Advisors. We are excited to be working with our friends at Longines & Facet Advisors to welcome top riders from around the world for this important qualifying event. Our 2016 winner, Karl Cook, ranked third after the 2016 season and we look forward to seeing Karl compete in the Longines FEI World Cup finals on April 2, 2017 in Omaha. A huge thanks to all of our competitors, sponsors and guests who passionately helped us contribute $40,000 in 2016 to the deserving JustWorld International’s Rice for Families program that has helped to break the cycle of poverty in developing countries. A special thanks to everyone; staff, officials, sponsors, and riders who come together to make it possible to support this worthy cause. We look forward to celebrating Thunderbird Show Park’s 44th season and the opportunity to welcome both new competitors and all our returning friends as part of our tbird family. All my very best wishes for success in 2017! Jane Tidball
President, Thunderbird Show Park
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VICE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE I hope you are as excited about 2017 as I am! We are so thankful for all the support from exhibitors across the globe who came to compete at Thunderbird Show Park last year and we are excited to welcome both returning and new competitors for 2017. This year we are privileged to again host Canada’s Nations Cup in our Odlum Brown BC Open. This unique team competition is an amazing addition to our tournament schedule. We have also added the Children’s Nations Cup event to the show which will allow young riders to compete in a similar setting to their hero’s. We always look to provide opportunities for young riders to experience a team style competition. We are starting our international season earlier this year with our April Season Opener now being both an EC Gold and USEF A rated show. Please join us in welcoming a new sponsor for the Longines World Cup Qualifier in August, thank you to Facet Advisors for their support and we are excited about this new partnership. Construction is underway on our new Thunderbird signature silica footing on the Park Jumper ring. We truly appreciate all the feedback which directs us on our annual capital projects. Please continue to let us know how we can improve year after year. We had a very busy off-season with three of our team members having their first children. Congratulations to Shauna Moule, Caitlan Foden, and Morgan Sewell. We are looking forward to a new generation of Thunderbird babies experiencing their first summer of shows! Thank you again for allowing us to host you and good luck in your 2017 competition season! Chris Pack
Chief Operating Officer & Tournament Manager
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RESOURCES PRESIDENT & TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL
OFFICIAL REALTORS
Jane Tidball jane@tbird.ca
Sandman Hotel 8855 202nd St Langley BC V1M 2N9 | 604.888.7263
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PREMIUM EDITOR Ashley Lauren Toye ashley@tbird.ca
COMPETITION OFFICE MANAGER
MEDICAL Langley Memorial Hospital 22051 Fraser Hwy, Langley BC V3A 4H4 | 604.534.4121
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Glover Medical Walk-in Clinic 101 5796 Glover Rd, Langley BC V3A 4H9 | 604.530.3233
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SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING MANAGER Whitney Sinkewich whitney@tbird.ca
ADMINISTRATION & GUEST SERVICES MANAGER Caitlan Foden caitlan@tbird.ca
PROJECT & FACILITIES MANAGER Randy Bengston randy@tbird.ca
RV Travel Land RV Langley 20529 Langley Bypass Langley BC | 604.530.8141
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ENTRIES & PRIZELIST Exhibitors can find our competition prize list online at www.tbird.ca and entries at www.showgroundslive.com
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THUNDERBIRD SHOW PARK 24550 72nd Avenue Langley, BC V1M 3W8 Phone: 604.888.4585 Fax: 604.888.5585 Toll Free: 1.888.818.2475
VETERINARIANS Paton Martin Veterinary Services 25930 40 Ave, Aldergrove BC V4W 2A5 | 604.856-3351
HORSE TRANSPORT SERVICES Horsepower Inc. Horse Transport 604.358.3994 Foothills Transport 403.560.6677 Thompson Horse Van Lines 604.513.5985
GOLF CARTS Greenside Golf Carts Phone: 778.808.3652 Fax: 604.746.9606 Email: greensidegolfcarts@gmail.com
FARM EQUIPMENT Avenue Farm Machinery 1521 Sumas Way, Abbotsford BC V2T 6Z6 | 604.864.2665
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OUR SPONSORS Every year Thunderbird Show Park welcomes new and returning sponsors who are dedicated to the growth of our facility. Please join us in our commitment to support and promote the many products and services provided by our esteemed industry partners.
CORPORATE SPONSORS
TITLE SPONSORS
ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
Otter Co-Op
Antares Sellier
Archway Equestrian
Sandman Hotel
Cobblestone Farm
BCHJA
Sandman Signature Hotel & Resorts
CWD Sellier
BFL Insurance
Sky-Hi Jump Equipment
Dexter Associates Realty
Brass Ring Farm
Vetoquinol
Fairweather Farms Ltd.
GRAND PRIX SPONSORS
Foxstone Stable
Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society
Foxwood Farm
Caledonia Stables
K & S Elite Sport Horses
Maplebrook Farm
MarBill Hill Farm
New Stride Thoroughbred
The Ashby Group
Torrey Pines Stable
7 UP Stables
MEDIA SPONSORS
Amperage Energy Artisan Farms ATCO Group Avenue Machinery Domino High Voltage Energy Supply Facet Advisors Kubota Canada Longines Maui Jim
Circle B Ranch Classic Equine Equipment Clover Towing Copperstone Ventures Crooks Showjumping Evergate Stables Fairway Farms FEI Imagination Lane
Odlum Brown Ltd
CBC
Joseph Richard Group
Open Road Auto Group
CTV
Moi Photography
Reliable Equipment Rentals
Global
Noel Asmar Equestrian
Steel-Craft Door Products Ltd
Potcreek Meadow Farms
Horse Network
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The Winther Family Thumbs Up Farm
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Twin Oaks Farm Villa Electric Villa Training Weatherbeeta
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Six years ago, Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, British Columbia, adopted the JustWorld Rice For Families Program at People Improvement Organization in Cambodia. Since this partnership began with JustWorld International, Thunderbird Show Park has exceeded the goals they set and expectations for raising awareness and funds for the program. Now there’s a new way you can join Thunderbird in making a difference in the lives of children in need!
JUSTWORLD INTERNATIONAL JustWorld is a nonprofit organization that links the equestrian world with humanitarian efforts to fund and sustain partner projects that provide basic needs to children with little opportunity to receive support from other sources. JustWorld works with local NGO’s in some of the poorest communities in Cambodia, Guatemala, and Honduras. Rider Ambassadors raise awareness and funds for the programs, supporting more than 6,500 children this year alone. In Cambodia, JustWorld works with People Improvement Organization (PIO), founded by CNN Top 10 Hero Phymean Noun, to fund construction and support operational costs for two schools: Stung Mean Chey at a municipal garbage dump and Borey Keila in an urban slum. PIO’s goal is to provide education and training to equip children so they’ll have opportunities for employment and become self-supporting to improve their lives and break the cycle of poverty. As a result of JustWorld's support, this year 850 students are receiving an education, continuously scoring above average on national public school exams; a daily lunch which is often the only meal they will receive for the day; and health care. Additionally, with the Rice for Families Program, each student with good attendance receives 5 kg of rice each month for their family, helping reduce the need for those children to gather food scraps or earn money by picking through trash at dump sites to find recyclables to sell.
THUNDERBIRD MAKES A DIFFERENCE Jane Tidball, President of Thunderbird Show Park, visited PIO in 2013 to see first-hand the effect of the Rice for Families Program on the children who attend PIO. Jane explained that the trip was a "lifechanger." "I arrived to the smiles of more than 800 children who have benefited from JustWorld's programs. I was able to sit and talk to children thei goals for the future, something that about their we are helping to make a reality." With the adoption of the Rice for Families Program, Thunderbird will supply 30,000 kilos of rice this year to 500 students. With the extra funds raised this year at Thunderbird Show Park, Thunderbird will also be sponsoring the cooks’ salaries at PIO.
BELONG TO SOMETHING BE LIFE-CHANGING Now you can belong to something life-changing, powerful and impactful. The JustWorld Membership Program is an easy way for you to contribute what seems like a little, while doing a lot. As a Member, you will receive updates on our projects and on the remarkable impact you are creating. If you prefer to make an even bigger impact, you can choose to give any amount you wish. Becoming a Member is the first step in joining the JustWorld Ambassador team.
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2017 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE CANADIAN PREMIER | May 24 - 28
WESTERN FAMILY | July 5 - 9
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Ashby Group Canadian Hunter Derby Friday July 7th
$10,000 Tbird Open Welcome Classic Friday May 26th
$2,500
Maplebrook Farms Young Horse Showcase Saturday July 8th
$2,500
$2,500
Fairweather Farms Child/Adult Derby Sunday July 9th
Foxwood Farm USHJA National Derby Thursday May 26th
Maplebrook Farms Young Horse Showcase Saturday May 28th
$25,000 7up StablesUSHJA International Derby Saturday May 27th $25,000 Maui Jim Grand Prix Sunday May 28th
ODLUM BROWN BC OPEN | May 31 - June 4
$15,000 Odlum Brown Ltd. Grand Prix Sunday July 9th
FORT CLASSIC | August 16 - 20 $36,500 CSI3* George & Dianne Tidball Legacy Wednesday August 16th
$35,500 CSIO4* Artisan Farms Nations Welcome Thursday June 1st
$4,000
$100,000 CSIO4* FEI Nations Cupâ„¢ Friday June 2nd
$36,500 CSI3* Tbird. Cup Friday August 18th
$2,500
$10,000 Cowell Auto Group Winning Round Presented by Land Rover Richmond, Jaguar Richmond, Cowell Volkswagon,Audi Richmond Friday August 18th
Fairweather Farms Child/Adult Derby Friday June 2nd
$35,500 CSIO4* Friends of Tbird Saturday June 3rd $2,000
CSIOJ* Junior Riders Nations Cup Saturday June 3rd
$1,500
CSIOCH* Child Riders Nations Cup Saturday June 3rd
$4,500
Ashby Group Canadian Hunter Derby Saturday June 3rd
$2,000
CSIOJ* Junior Riders Grand Prix Sunday June 4th
$1,500
CSIOCH* Child Riders Grand Prix Sunday June 4th
$10,000 tbird. 1.30m Winning Round Sunday June 4th $128,400 CSIO4* ATCO Nations Grand Prix Benefitting the Langley School District Foundation Sunday June 5th
$10,000 Classic Equine Equip. Winning Round Saturday August 19th $25,000 Foxstone Stables USHJA International Hunter Derby Sunday August 20th $10,000 Amerpage Energy 1.40m Grand Prix Sunday August 20th $100,000 CSI3* Reliable Rentals Ltd. Grand Prix presented by The Grafton Group Sunday August 20th
FORT FESTIVAL | August 23 - 27 $35,000 CSI3* Maui Jim Welcome Wednesday August 23th $5,000
Maplebrook Farms Young Horse Finale Thursday August 24th
$5,000
Fairweather Farms Child/Adult Derby Friday August 26th
WEST COAST CLASSIC | June 28 - July 2 $10,000 Cobblestone Farm Hunter Derby Saturday July 1st $1,500
New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society Jumper Challenge Classic Sponsored by Hastings Racecourse Saturday July 1st
$15,000 Kubota Canada Grand Prix Presented by Avenue Machinery Sunday July 2nd
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Foxwood Farm USHJA National Derby Thursday August 17th
$35,000 CSI3* Steel-Craft Open Speed Friday August 25th $5,000
Ashby Group Canadian Hunter Derby Saturday August 26th
$10,000 Maui Jim 1.30m Winning Round Sunday August 27th $10,000
Domino High Voltage 1.40m Grand Prix Sunday August 27th
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SPECIAL AWARDS & SERIES
Alf Fletcher Equestrian Excellence Award Established in 2010, the Alf Fletcher Equestrian Excellence Award honors the memory of Alf Fletcher and his considerable lifetime contribution to the horse industry. A $500 tbird bursary will be presented to the rider who accumulates the most points in the CET, Jump Canada Hunter Seat Medal, Thunderbird Good Hands and Seat, USEF Show Jumping Talent Search, ASPCA Maclay, Pessoa Hunter Seat Medal and the WIHS Equitation medal classes held during Thunderbird Show Park’s 2017 Tournaments.
Antares Ride of the Show Antares is proud to participate in the ongoing sponsorship of special awards at Thunderbird Show Park. The Ride of the Show will be chosen by one of our judges each week and will be judged on the criteria of rider excellence or exceptional sportsmanship. The award will rotate to a different ring each week, and the winner will be presented with a piece of Antares tack. Please visit the Antares Tent in Vendor Row for a full range of Antares products and services available at Thunderbird Show Park!
Ashby Group Hunter Derby Series This award will be presented to the overall horse/rider combination, who achieves the most points in the four Ashby Group Canadian Hunter Derby classes held during the April Season Opener, BC Open, Western Family and Summer Fort Festival competitions. Winner to receive a CWD Hunter Style 2G Saddle. Sponsored by Karen and Christina Ashby of Dexter Associates Realty; a mother- daughter team serving the Real Estate needs of the Equestrian community in BC. In the event of a tie, points will be multiplied by the number of horses in the classes.
CWD 1.30 Open Jumper Division Award CWD is pleased to present a state of the art CWD 2G Saddle to the 2017 high point rider in the 1.30m Open Jumper Division. Stop by the Red CWD showcase and see the British Columbia Representative for more information and complimentary test rides. >
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Fairweather Farms
Overall Hunter Owner
The Fairweather Farms Derby Series has been established to foster the development of 3’ Child and Adult riders. Each class winner will receive a prize cooler and there are special ribbons to eighth. The horse and rider pair who accumulate the most points over the series will be awarded at the BCHJA Finale with a tbird signature award. In the event of a tie, points will be multiplied by the number of horses in the classes.
Thunderbird is proud to recognize the owners of outstanding hunters. This award will be presented to the overall hunter owner whose horse(s) achieve the most points based on year long Championship points with the following bonus points awarded ; 7 points for champion and 5 points for reserve. All hunter classes will count toward points, and the owner will be presented with a tbird signature award at the Summer Fort Festival Grand Prix.
Leading Hunter Professional Award This award will be presented during the World Champion Hunter Rider events at the Canadian Premier and Summer Fort Classic Tournaments. Thunderbird is happy to recognize the hard working Hunter Professional Riders! Points will be accumulated in all Open Hunter Divisions. Leading Professional Rider will be acknowledged prior to the start of the Sunday Grand Prix with a signature tbird award.
Little Creek Dressing Leading Lady Rider Awarded to the leading female rider throughout the International Division at the BC Open CSIO4*. The winner will be awarded with a gift basket put together by Little Creek Dressing.
$20,000 MarBill Hill Under 25 League Tbird is proud to be a part of the Jump Canada U25 Young Riders Development Program - Presented by Marion and Bill Cunningham of MarBill Hill Farm. Open to all athletes ages 16 to 25. Deadline to declare to receive qualifiing points towards the National Finals held at the Royal Winter Fair is June 30th. Classes will run at a height up to 1.40m. Classes will be offered at all shows from May to August, with a Series Winner presented at the Summer Fort Festival. To declare and for more information please go to www.equestrian.ca
Maplebrook Farm Young Horse Showcase This series is designed to encourage the development of young show jumping talent by welcoming breeders to showcase supierior prospects at Thunderbird Show Park. Set in the grass Fort Grand Prix Field, these classes are one of the season’s special highlights and give breeders, trainers and prospective buyers, the opportunity to view the results of our industry’s best breeding programs in a competitive setting. The 4, 5, and 6 year olds with the most accumulated points at the end of the Summer Fort Festival will be presented with a signature tbird award. We extend our sincerest thanks to Teri Erickson for her support of this cornerstone program!
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Sky - Hi Jumps Leading Trainer Award Sky-Hi Jumps is pleased to support the High Point Hunter & Jumper Trainer Awards at Thunderbird Show Park. Sky-Hi Jumps will present the winner at each tournament with a beautiful jump set made of durable aluminum designed for top performance, beauty and versatility. Leading Hunter Trainer will be awarded at the Canadian Premier, West Coast Classic, and Summer Fort Classic. Leading Jumper Trainer will be awarded at BC Open, Western Family, and Summer Fort Festival.
Thunderbird Champions Series The Thunderbird Champions Series is designed to recognize and reward outstanding performance for junior and amateur riders. Thunderbird special edition jackets will be awarded to competitors who accumulate top points during the season. .75m Junior/Am Jumper (presented at the Western Family) .85m Junior/Am Jumper (presented at the Western Family) .90m Junior/Amateur Jumper, 1.00m Junior/Amateur Jumper, 1.10m Child/Adult Jumper, Short/Long Stirrup Hunter, Pre Child/Adult Hunter, Green Rider Hunter, Modified Child/Adult Hunter.
Young Horse Hunter Development Series The Young Horse Hunter Development Series consists of two classese at each of the 2017 tournaments. The series will be tabulated as an accumulating score and the leading horse will be presented with a cooler at the Summer Fort Festival.
Pony Handy Hunter Series This award will be presented at the BCHJA horse show to the pony who has accumulated the most points in the tbird Pony Handy Hunter Series. Each tournament will hold a Pony Handy Hunter Special with custom ribbons to eighth, and the series champion will receive a cooler. In the event of a tie, points will be multiplied by the number of horses in the classes. <
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2016 HALL OF FAME RIDERS Nayel Nassar | Egypt $100,000 CSI3* Reliable Rentals Grand Prix and $35,500 CSI3* George & Dianne Tidball Legacy with Lordan
Karl Cook | USA $135,600 CSI3*-W Longines World Cup Qualifier with Tembla
Team Mexico | $85,600 CSIO4* Furusiyya Nations Cup Juan Jose Zendejas Selgado & Tino La Chapelle, Patricio Pasquel & Babel, Fransisco Pasquel & Naranjo, Alberto Michan & Gigolo Van De Broekkant
Will Simpson | USA $34,700 CSI04* Friends of Tbird and $10,000 Open Welcome with The Dude | $25,000 Facet Advisors Cup with E-Unanime De La Haie
Andrew Ramsay | USA
Kyle King | USA
$34,600 CSI3* Steel-Craft Doors Speed with Cocq A Doodle $10,000 tbird. Winning Round with Christian $34,600 CSI3* Maui Jim Welcome with Cocq A Doodle $10,000 Cowell Auto Group with Sig White Chocolate $10,000 Open Jumper with Andiamo VH Kapelhof Z
Ray Texel | USA
Connor Swail | Ireland
$35,500 CSI3* tbird. Cup with Baldira
$34,600 CSIO4* Artisan Farm Nations Welcome with Cita
Brent Balisky | Canada
Morgan Thomas | USA
$20,000 Foxstone Stables USHJA International Derby with Easystreet $25,000 7Up Stables USHJA International Derby with Petit Filou $5,000 Cobblestone Farm Open Derby with Cool Charm
Joelle Froese | Canada
Bryna Closson | USA
$15,000 Kubota Canada Grand Prix with Romeos Child
$15,000 Odlum Brown Limited Grand Prix with Cair Paravel
Lindsay Uyesugi | Canada
Patricio Pasquel | Mexico
$10,000 JB Heart to Heart Foundation with Noble
$10,000 tbird. Grand Prix with Babel
Tiffany Sullivan | USA
Ellie Ostroff | USA
$10,000 Signature Spurs Winning Round with Zilox T
$10,000 Signature Spurs Winning Round with Valentina
Bill Ulmer | Canada $5,000 Jump Canada Clasic with Churchill
Kate Shurtleff | USA $5,000 Open Jumper Challenge with Little Lord
Macy Mitchell | USA $5,000 Cobblestone Farm Jr/Am/Pre Green Derby with Ringmaster
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BC SPORTS HALL OF FAME George & Dianne Tidball Honoured for their Contributions by The Langley Advance
In most discussion of equestrian excellence and worldclass competitions, the names George and Dianne Tidball will inevitably come up. The Langley couple, who passed away just weeks apart in 2014, made an indelible imprint on the global horse community - and likewise on Langley. And for all they did to advance the equestrian world, they will be honoured with an induction into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. During the Banquet of Champions at the Vancouver Convention Centre on April 12, the couple was amongst a number of individuals and teams being recognized for their contributions to the sports world. All four of their children, as well as 16 other family members, were in attendance. "The entire Tidball family is so pleased that George and Dianne Tidball are being inducted into the 2017 BC Sports Hall of Fame for their spectacular contributions to Canadian equestrian sports," their daughter, Jane Tidball, told the Langley Advance. "The Thunderbird Show Park company they started 44 years ago, in 1973, encompasses everything from young children and ponies to Nations Cup and World Cup competition," she explained. "They have personally contributed to excellence in Canadian sport with the passion for horses and a vision for high performance." Jane, who is now president of Thunderbird Show Park, is excited to see her parent's legacy live on, and invites people who haven't ever explored the centre to swing by. "We would love to invite the public out to see this year's Odlum Brown BC Open event presenting Canada's only Nations Cup Jumping on Friday, June 2 and our Longines World Cup event, presented by Facet Advisors, on Sunday, Aug. 27," she said. Induction to the BC Sports Hall of Fame recognizes extraordinary achievement in British Columbia's athletic community in the categories of athlete, builder, team, pioneer, and media. Since 1966, the BC Sports Hall of Fame has inducted 374 individuals and 59 teams. <
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TIFFANY FOSTER What I Can't Leave Home Without Tiffany Foster, Vancouver local, now two time Olympian and equestrian extraordinaire spends a lot of time on the road. So we had to find out what items are essential to life on the road. By Emily Penn
Emily Penn: How many shows do you compete at in a year? How long are you typically away from home? Tiffany Foster: I do around 40-45 shows a year but thankfully there are 12 weeks of showing in Wellington where I have a house so at least I don't have to pack a bag for those weeks! When I am showing in Europe, the shows typically run 3 or 4 days long and start on either Wednesday or Thursday.
EP: With high pressure events such as the Olympics, did you ever develop any traditions or superstitions? TF: I have a superstition about wearing something new for any big class or event. It has become a very expensive superstition!
EP: What are some key items that you must not forget to pack for a show?
EP: What new item have you picked up in the last year that you love and take everywhere with you?
TF: Lip balm, sunglasses, my Noel Asmar City Vest, a phone charger, sunscreen, and my big black Betmar visor hat.
TF: I love my Noel Asmar City vest. It's a great piece to have because you can throw it on over anything, the cut is fabulous and it's comfortable to ride in.
EP: Why are these must-have items for you?
EP: Do you have any older items that are tried and true that you continue to replace and/or bring everywhere with you?
TF: I'm totally addicted to lip balm and can't go an hour without reapplying, it's bad! The majority of my must-have items are related to sun protection. When you are outside all the time and usually in sunny weather you really have to cover up!
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on a lot of my horses when they are having a relaxing flat day. I find it allows them to stretch down and gives a lot of movement in their jaw.
TF: I have worn the same style of saddle from Butet for the past ten years. My poor saddles look pretty beat up but they just keep on going!
EP: For your horses (minus bridle/saddle) what are the items that you are lost without?
EP: Did you ever forget one of these key items? What did you do/how did you cope?
TF: I really like taking a four ring happy mouth loose ring bit along with me to the shows. It's a nice bit that I use
TF: If any of these things are forgotten they are in an overnight FedEx immediately!
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above: Art at the Ringside: The Hunter, 4.5"h x 6.5"w, watercolor with pencil on paper
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"Connection and thoroughness apply just as much to the painted line as the ridden one" - Anna Noelle Rockwell Horses are a vital part of my life and my art practice. I am attracted to dark tales of the Apocalypse as well as the lighter imagery of the horse as guiding spirit. Many of my paintings show horses in motion through an abstract landscape. The strong, emotive gestures in these images suggest movement forward, a way of getting through and getting beyond one’s own personal history. The horse inspires and perhaps represents my own artistic process. As a rider and competitor though, I am attracted to more than imagery. I want to feel the horse, to ride it vicariously through my art. So, there at the shows, I play around with very quick paintings, smaller works I can cart around from ringside to ringside looking for my muses. I call this series “Art at the Ringside.” Each painting is unique and expresses a moment in time, they are like riding a horse, all feeling and staying in the present. Not surprisingly, it’s really helped my riding too. Connection and thoroughness apply just as much to the painted line as the ridden one. Anna has a degree in Cultural Anthropology and Fine Art from Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont and attended Parsons School of Design, NYC and San Francisco Art Institute. She exhibits both equestrian work and contemporary art in galleries and museums. She lives, paints and rides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her work can be seen at www.annarockwell.com and is available through her Etsy boutique at www.etsy.com/shop/ annarockwell. Contact directly via email at anna@annarockwell.com.
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above: Dad’s Horse, 22”h x 30”w, charcoal, pastel and watercolor on paper
above: Art At the Ringside: Hint of Scarlet, 4.5” h x 6.5”w, watercolor with pencil on paper facing page: Surf Break, 36”h x 28”w, charcoal, pastel and watercolor on Arches board
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ASHLEE BOND Top Grand Prix Rider & Mom, How Does It Work? By Emily Penn
It was the year of babies! Thunderbird welcomed a few little ones into the family as did top Grand Prix rider, Ashlee Bond. We had to sit her down to find out how she planned to juggle a little one and a full show string. Just four months after having her daughter Scottie, Ashlee was back in the winner's circle. Two weeks after welcoming Scottie to the world, Bond was back in the saddle. She hadn't been on a horse since two weeks into her pregnancy and was itching to get back into the ring. Bond remarks on having very limited activity during her pregnancy: “I tried to work out, but I would start cramping, so was only allowed walks, I couldn’t work out”. Despite the lack of exercise, Bond reflects on the wonder of muscle memory as she felt herself almost immediately when getting back in the saddle. Despite almost 70 pounds of baby weight, she lost it quickly and was back to riding full time. Bond found out she was pregnant during Thermal, immediately after finding out, she called Mandy Porter to ride her horses in the upcoming Grand Prix. Porter finished up Thermal with Agro, Cornancer, and Spike. Cornancer then went to Richard Spooner for the season while the other two came home to the farm where Bond’s father kept them fit. Chela, on whom Bond won on in January, was already home rehabbing after suffering a staph infection in both hocks. They weren’t sure if she would ever compete again and so it was an emotional and exciting comeback for them both to be back in the show ring after Bond’s pregnancy. Bond has commented that having a baby has meant a change in priorities, riding comes second to being a mother. Interestingly though, she remarks that the shift has allowed her to be more relaxed in the show ring, “It has made me more focused in the moment, with having a kid it puts life in perspective, what was once so important, has become second. I am riding mentally better than ever because there is less pressure.” Bond also mentions that she is not the first Grand Prix rider who’s noticed this, Karen Cudmore also made a similar comments after having her baby. Bond says that despite new priorities, she will continue her regular showing schedule, “I am going to Thunderbird and Spruce, booking flights and working with a set schedule” We are excited to be welcoming Bond and baby Scottie to Thunderbird this year! <
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THUNDERBIRD ACROSS THE GLOBE The Nations Cup & Longines World Cup Qualifier By Emily Penn Nations Cup In 2016, Thunderbird Show Park had the exciting opportunity to host British Columbia's first FEI Nations Cup Qualifier. It featured teams from Ireland, Mexico, USA; and Canada’s own team, represented by Eric Lamaze, Tiffany Foster, Amy Miller, and Ben Asselin. With exciting rounds from all riders, team Mexico finished with the win, followed by USA in second, and Canada in third. In the fall of 2016, Team USA represented North America in the finals in Barcelona. It was an all women team with Lauren Hough, Audrey Coulter, Lillie Keenan, and Laura Kraut. Team USA came in third with just four faults. The final ended with a thrilling jump off where Germany clinched the win. The Nations Cup Final win for Germany was a perfect send off for German show jumping legend, Ludger Beerbaum who said a farewell to the sport with his final team performance. We are excited to welcome back the defending champions Team Mexico, as well as Teams USA, Ireland, and Canada. The Furusiyya Nations Cup North American League has two qualifiers for each country - east and west. Langley’s Nations Cup Qualifier is the last opportunity for those valuable points on the west coast. This exciting class will feature North America’s top riders as they battle for the opportunity to compete in the finals. >
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“I had to ride as fast as I could with my horse and just hope that it was fast enough. This is my favourite West Coast show, it’s just so nice to be at. You always feel welcome. It’s a great show.” - Karl Cook
FEI Longines World Cup Qualifier and Karl Cook The Longines World Cup Qualifier had it’s second debut at Thunderbird in August 2016. With a field of 40 talented riders, it came down to a thrilling six rider jump off. But it was USA’s Karl Cook and Tembla whose daring round took home the win. Cook saved valuable time by making tight turns and slicing a huge oxer across the diagonal. Nikalaj Hein Ruus from Denmark took a close second, and Delta’s own Bryan Morton was third. We look forward to hosting our third World Cup Qualifier this summer. We are very excited to welcome Facet Advisors as our presenting sponsor for the 2017 Longines World Cup Qualifier. Their continued dedication to the sport is appreciated and we look forward to celebrating this exciting event with them. The Longines World Cup series takes place all over the world throughout the year. In North America, there are seven qualifiers for each region (east and west) where riders accumulate points to qualify for the final in April of the following year. The Langley event is part of the North American League for the west coast sub league. The top three riders for the 2016 North American League were Enrique Gonzalez, Nayel Nassar, and Karl Cook, we are eager to welcome them back to Thunderbird this season. The Longines World Cup series was redeveloped in 2015 and has been working to bring the equestrian sport into some of the world’s largest cities. This partnership with Longines creates unity from competition to competition, delivering not only better competition for the riders but more opportunities for viewership. We are excited to be a part of this project and share show jumping competition to the world. We thank our friends at Longines and Facet Advisors for their support in sponsoring this event. <
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Country Goodness to Enjoy Year Round… Welcome to the Historic Otter 248 Trail The Otter Trail, also known as Warhoop Rd - was named after the verbal battles between the misters Beaton & Bourgane in the 1890’s. Today, the Otter 248 Trail is home to artisan farmers producing fresh produce, meats, poultry, baked goods, luxury items and more. Spend a day shopping the Trail or stay for a weekend at any of the local B&B’s. One Road, 6 Farms 14kms of Farm Fresh Goodness.
Thunderbird Show Park Thunderbird Show Park has been ranked as one of the top jumping facilities in North America. Thunderbird was the first to host one of the Fourteen Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Events, and they did it with splendour. Join us again for the new Nations Cup Event and World Cup Qualifier this Summer. www.tbird.ca
Otter Co-op Welcome to Otter Co-Op! Nowhere else in the Lower Mainland will you find a finer one-stop shopping source for all your needs. We offer unbeatable selection, competitive pricing and fast, friendly service with a flair for customer satisfaction. Shop our extensive aisles for groceries, clothing, home and garden needs,agriculture supplies and more. Everyone welcome and no membership required. You’re at home here.www.ottercoop.com
Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery It started small when Alf Krause planted 1 acre of strawberries back in 1974. Today, Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery has expanded to over 200 acres, growing and producing some of the Fraser Valley’s best berries and vegetables. Owned and operated by Alf & Sandee Krause, their commitment to ethical and sustainable farming has resulted in loyal guests spreading the word and returning year after year. The abundance of delicious fresh berries & vegetables, combined with Sandee’s creativity and passion for baking, led to the development of their ever expanding line of farm-made products available in their Market, Bakery, Fudgery, Creamery, and Porch. Today the on-site farm Harvest Kitchen produces over 100 products from crops grown in their fields. Come explore the new ‘Fresh Family Fun Field’, and saddle up in their Estate Winery for a taste of the old west, and award winning wines. www.krauseberryfarms.com
Bonetti Meats Founded in 1973 by Italo and Jackie Bonetti, Bonetti Meats is now owned and operated by their son, Carlo. It is the good “old fashioned” butcher shop right down to the brown paper wrapping. We offer in house made sausages, bacon, smoked hams, custom cutting and wrapping and a wide range of Italian grocery products. There’s also fresh Alberta beef, BC pork, lamb, chicken, deli meats and cheeses. Bonetti Meats is very proud of what Mom and Dad worked so hard to create and will do everything to uphold the great reputation of Bonetti Meats. This means continuing to provide top quality products as well as exceptional customer service. www.bonettimeats.com
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Discover the luxury of alpaca JD Farms Specialty Turkey The Froese Family invites you to visit the JD Farms Bistro & Store located in beautiful Langley, BC. You’ll find a wide variety of turkey products, fresh deli cuts, as well as wholesome ready-made meals to tempt you. Be sure to pick up some of their famous homemade fresh and smoked JD Farms turkey sausages made with their own secret spice mixes! Jack & Debbie Froese (the JD in JD Farms) have passed the day to day managing of the farm over to their son Jason Froese. For over 30 years, this family run business has been offering a diverse range of nutritious and wholesome meal solutions in the traditional country-style deli and bistro, as well as supplying whole turkeys to families and retailers in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions. Their newly expanded Pet Food selection is sure to make your furry friends happy too! www.jdfarms.ca
Kensington Prairie Farm Catherine Simpson and her partner Jim Dales established Kensington Prairie Farm in 2000 on five acres of land in Surrey, BC in an area historically known as Kensington Prairie County. Originally home to 12 alpacas, the farm quickly grew to 30+ animals and in 2006, Kensington Prairie Farm relocated to Langley, BC and expanded operations from 5 to 45 acres. We invite you to visit and tour Kensington Prairie Farm! In addition to breeding, raising and showing Huacaya Alpacas, we also market and sell a variety of high-quality Canadian made and imported alpaca products from both our on-farm Boutique and online store (www. kpfarm.com). The farm also features homegrown beef and alpaca meat products, artisanal honey, and eggs. We welcome any group tours of 6 or more (charitable donation requested). www.kensingtonprairie.com
N O E L’ S F U N FAC T S MOST MEMORABLE OF 2016 “This year was full of monumental moments! Our youngest daughter started kindergarten, we were honoured to dress the Canadian equestrian athletes at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics and opened our premium pop-up shop boutique.”
MOST MEMORABLE OF 2017 “The launch of our contemporary women’s collection!” @noelasmarcollections MEMORABLE BIRTHDAY “My mom surprised me with a celebration at the Keg at Thunderbird for my 8th birthday. I know I ate dinner, but I can only remember the horses in the ring!” FIRST HORSE “A cheeky Arabian Quarter Horse named “Fantasy Madonna” – with a name like that you can only image her personality!” FAVOURITE PLACES TO TRAVEL “I have been to 32 countries and lived overseas for 10 years – it’s hard to choose one place! Visiting the elephant orphanage in Sri Lanka is one memory that stays with me forever.” FAVOURITE FOOD “I love Lebanese food. Tabbouleh, Labne, and there is never enough olive oil – our family can go through a whole gallon in a month! FUTURE ASPIRATIONS “I would love to add a Mediterranean restaurant to our portfolio one day.”
When Noel Asmar is in New York City, you can be sure to find her tucked away at a small side table at her favourite Mediterranean restaurant. Noel welcomes her guests to the table as if she were serving dinner to family in her own home. A culinary journey of discovery, Noel explains the history and ingredients of each dish, providing a unique and incredibly personal perspective to the meal. A transcendent experience, any preconceived notions of the successful entrepreneur and business woman vanish immediately as a warm and welcoming host exposes you to a glimpse of her family history and traditions. “An evening with good people and good food is good for the soul,” remarks Noel. “In our home with so many busy schedules, balancing school, hockey, ballet and work, our daily meals together are our way of staying connected.” Deeply mindful of living with purpose, the CEO, wife and mother of three reflects her caring and thoughtful attitude within her business practices. From handwritten notes on outgoing orders to thoughtfully inspired design details that make life easier for the wearer, Noel’s personal touch resonates throughout her business.
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Finding balance between home and work life is important to her, and Noel shares her values within her organization, inspiring a community of like-minded and focused individuals. “Our team feels like an extension of family to me,” notes Noel. “Some team members have been with me since I started in 2002. We have travelled together, watched our children grow together and that connection is very meaningful to all of us.”
Understanding that wellness stems beyond diet and physical activity, Noel brings in empowerment speakers, a private trainer and staff luncheons to promote wellness in the workplace. Inspiring the team to embrace a fulfilling balance in their everyday life can mean after work hobbies, retreats, furthering their education or simply spending more time at home with their family. With her busy lifestyle, Noel unfortunately spends less time in the saddle than she would like, but finds comfort in the time she can spend with her horses at home. “I feel centered, calm and happy simply to be in their presence,” notes Noel. “Horses have an ability to force you to find balance, to clear your mind of unnecessary clutter and truly live in the moment. For me, being an equestrian is so much more than just being a rider. It’s a complete lifestyle and they are a part of our family.” Noel shares her values and sense of family with her team, clients and vendors. Approaching every opportunity in a hospitable and caring manner has elevated her brand, known around the world for their incredible customer service. Supported by a passionate team, Noel’s wellness and design philosophies have remained the same, after more than fifteen years in business; to provide purposeful and authentic styles that stem from a genuine passion to create and empower those around her.
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LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER By By Rebecca Berry & Carley Sparks
Whether one is cleaning boots or cleaning faces, playing the part of rider or coach, or acting as groom or cheerleader, there’s a unique bond between mothers and daughters who share a mutual love of horses. We caught up with a few of our favorite mother–daughter duos to talk about that magic.
Cheryl & Kassidy Keith of Queen Margaret's School “One of the most memorable moments at a show was when Kassidy’s horse bucked her off in the Grand Prix ring before the start tone rang. It bucked her off hard, ran back to the gate and we were holding it. She was doing the walk of shame, with her head down, back to the in-gate. Then she heard the tone and on the jumbotron, you could see her little head just perked up and she bolted flat out for that horse, jumped on, picked up a gallop and went straight for the first jump and jumped around. That was a great moment.” - Cheryl Keith
Danalyn, Jessica & Chelsea Rooks of Maple Meadows Equestrian Centre “Myself and both my daughters, Jessica and Chelsea, work together as a team. Making this a family business is pretty amazing.” - Danalyn Rooks
Sarah & Megan Champoux of Cobblestone Farm “We’ve had our moments and little spats. When you coach your own kid, you have to separate yourself from a motherdaughter relationship to a coach-student relationship and sometimes it overlaps. You morph back into mother-daughter and it can be like me telling her to clean her room—sometimes she doesn’t want to listen. Megan is very, very good, though. I must say, we have an excellent relationship and we have been able to work together for years.” - Sarah Champoux
Inga, Ayla & Kaylie Martinoff of Ivy League Show Stables “With Ayla, she was in the barn from the time she could walk and totally into the horses. When she was around six-years old she made friends with this other girl that rode here and they would go around my after-school lessons singing, ‘La, la, la, la, la.’ I would have other paying kids in these groups and it
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was like, ‘Oh boy, here we go again.’ Kaylie didn’t want to ride. They are five years apart, and I think that Ayla kind of owned the barn and all the horses were sort of hers. It wasn’t until we got Kaylie her own pony that she took a shine. Before that, I used to have to bribe her with cookies to get on a horse to go on a trail ride. Once we were across the road, she would ask if she could have the cookie. And she was fat. Really overweight. Now she’s a string bean. Somehow she got tall, but it’s hard to believe when you look back at old photos.” - Inga Martinoff “My mom once told Candian Olympian, Jill Henselwood, during a clinic that I beat her at the Spruce Meadows’ Masters and that was pretty embarrassing. It was out of nowhere. Jill was giving me advice and mom just pipes up in the bleachers about how I once beat her. Jill just looked at her and kept talking to me.” - Ayla Martinoff “It must have been five years ago, at Spruce Meadows, and my sister and I got into a big fight with my mom on the way there. I don’t even remember what it was about, but she got really mad and decided to just leave us there. Dropped us off with the camper and our horses and decided just to go home. It was our first show being on our own. My mom was just two hours away before she called us to say, ‘I took your horse passports. I forgot to take them out of the car.’ We can’t show without our passports so she had to drive all the way back. It was something like a five-hour round trip and she still went home! She ended coming back two days early so she could watch us ride over the weekend. We managed on our own just fine. The worst thing about it was there was a big snowstorm and we were stranded in our little eight-foot box of a camper without a vehicle.” - Kaylie Martinoff
Corey & Payton Smith of Archway Equestrian Sports “The most challenging part is worrying that maybe you are pushing too hard sometimes. You share in their aspirations and want to see them reach their fullest potential. But, at the same time, you still want them to have fun doing it. The part that's rewarding for me is sharing this unique sport with my daughter and knowing that working with the horses are just as sacred to her as they are to me.” - Corey Smith “The best thing about having my mom as one of my trainers is that I get complete access to the barn and horses. I am very lucky that I always have horses available to ride and to be at the barn as much as I am. I have lived the life of coming to the barn every day with my mom since I was an infant, that’s what is normal for me. Each horse is so different, needs an individual training program and she has taught me to recognize that. Some of the things that are a little harder are the expectations of me at the barn and around other riders and also the way I present myself at the barn and shows because I am a part of the family business. I feel my mom pushes me a little harder than her other riders, which is a great thing. But, at the same time, when I am at the shows when I am already a bit nervous, it can get a little intense so my grandmother or Laina has to step in to get me ready for my classes.” - Payton Smith
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Jamie, Emma & Sammie Smith of Red Gate Farm “When Emma was younger, Sammie would be showing and Emma would sleep in the RV at Thunderbird. One year when Emma was about three years old, she escaped from the RV and was waddling around the barn aisle looking for us. Sammie, let’s just say she went through a very awkward helmet stage in her younger years. Looking back on it now, I’m not sure what I was thinking when I bought her those.” - Jamie Smith “During a horse show, I went into the ring and instantly my mom yelled ‘YOU’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY!’ I was super embarrassed but I knew that it was my mom yelling, because who else can yell that loud?” - Emma Smith “My mom started crying and jumping up and down when I came out of the handy round with a 92 in the $25,000 Foxstone International Hunter Derby at Thunderbird in August! She was so excited! That was probably the most ‘mom’ thing she’s ever done at a show.” - Sammie Smith
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MOUNTAIN TRAIL An Emerging Sport By Emily Penn
When we think back to a hundred years ago horses were a common mode of transportation, now they may be one of the most pampered animals out there. Horses who were once necessary for travel have morphed into elite athletes bred for specific jobs. When pioneers first explored Western Canada, horses offered the most efficient way to navigate the craggy steep terrain of the Rockies. They pushed through the unexplored forests to open new trading routes during the 1800’s. Today's horses can jump obstacles with precision and perform 'dance' movements to music that could be considered equine ballet. But a new discipline is emerging, one that takes horses and riders back to their roots. Mountain Trail Riding, now not just for the few lucky enough to live in the back country, but a discipline that incorporates natural obstacles within a competitive atmosphere. First founded in 2000, Mountain Trail has grown in popularity exponentially. The success of the sport is due not only to its accessibility to a variety of horses and riders but also due to relationship needed between the horse and rider to train and complete the courses. The emerging sport of Mountain Trail has created an outlet for many riders who don’t want to compete in the typical disciplines such as jumping, dressage, and reining. This allows many dedicated and talented horse owners an opportunity to showcase their skills. A Mountain Trail Challenge involves both natural and man-made obstacles, which horse and rider must navigate in front of one or more judges. Courses consist of anywhere from ten to twenty obstacles and can include obstacles such as bridges (trestle, suspension, rolling and basic bridges), balance beams, saw-buck logs, rock scrambles and water obstacles. More technical challenges
are also included and these may include side passing over obstacles, pivots, backing through obstacles or changes of gait. These courses are created within arenas as well as outdoor settings. Horses are judged on their relaxed attitude and willingness as they complete the course. The horse should approach the obstacles in an alert forward motion, while remaining calm and confident. Each obstacle has a value of ten points. If refusals occur, a zero score will be awarded for that obstacle. A refusal counts as any backward motion. This discipline is an exciting one that tests both the horse and riders’ communication and connection. Training begins in-hand to build confidence in both the horse and rider. In-hand classes are offered to provide an experience for horses that are not yet under saddle or people who prefer to work in-hand. So for anyone bringing along a young horse, it’s a fantastic opportunity to expose them to new obstacles and surroundings. Mountain Trail allows horses to work their mind and body to navigate tricky footing and obstacles. Everyone is welcome to Mountain Trail competitions, all tack is acceptable and it is open to all breeds. Last year, was the Inaugural year of Competitive Mountain Trail in British Columbia. While competition was primarily in Chilliwack and Kamloops, more courses are coming and we see nothing but growth in this fun but challenging discipline. Training and competition for Mountain Trail is a very affordable. The variety of challenges, affordability and partnership of horse and rider appeals to many. For more information you can contact Colleen Meyer, Circle Creek Equestrian Centre in Kamloops circlecreek@telus.net or Debbie Hughes, Hughes Quarter Horses in Chilliwack. hughesqh@telus.net <
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ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMES Can Damage Horse's Hooves By Sabrina Levere The environment plays a big role in the condition of a horse’s hoof. Extremes in either direction (wet or dry) can play havoc on the health of a horse’s hooves. If it is too dry, the hooves will be hard and rigid, which can lead to splits and cracks. If it’s too wet, they will tend to be soft and overly pliable. This can lead to hoof wall separation and leave the sole open to bruising as well as increased fungal or bacterial growth, which can compromise the hoof. Additionally, going from wet to rapid drying can compound the damage even more.
Moisture: Friend & Enemy Excessive moisture in hooves is often worse than having dry hooves. While hooves need to have some moisture to remain healthy, too much moisture can cause the foot to lose its structural integrity and become soft, which can lead to serious problems. Horses that live in wet, muddy environments, or that are bathed repeatedly, are more susceptible to microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. Horses that already have poor-quality hooves are at an even higher risk in these environments. Studies by Dr. Susan Kempson, of the Royal School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh, show that poor-quality hooves can become even more permeable with prolonged soaking, whereas normal hooves did not become more permeable with prolonged soaking. Additionally, hoof cracks, chipped areas, and horseshoe nail holes create perfect environments for fungal or bacterial growth. Horses’ hooves are like a piece of untreated wood. If you spray the wood with water once, you will most likely see little difference in it. However, if you submerged the wood in water for an extended period of time, the wood will absorb the water and become soft and weak. Additionally, if you were to dry the wood out rapidly, it would become overly brittle and crack. This constant battle of wet and dry can compromise the integrity of the hoof, much like the wood, which can also lead to cracking and chipping and making it brittle.
Drying Out Wet Hooves If your horse lives in a wet environment, it’s important to reduce the amount of moisture their hooves are exposed to daily. This can usually be done by making a few management changes such as keeping stalls clean and using dry wood shavings. Wood shavings are absorbent and will help dry your horse’s feet. It might also be necessary to adjust your turnout schedule to avoid or limit exposure to moisture. For instance, many horse owners will turn their horses out at night during the summer to avoid the heat of the day and insects. However, this can mean horses are standing in dew soaked grass for 12 hours or more each night. Horse owners can shorten night turnout time or adjust the times when their horses go out to avoid prolonged exposure to the dew soaked grasses. Again, this is especially a good idea for horses with poor quality hooves. If horses live outside full time in wet, muddy conditions, it’s important to provide a well-drained, dry area, such as a run-in shed or a raised pad for them to stand on. This will give them a break from the wet conditions and allow their feet to dry during the day. If a horse has problems with excessive moisture, the last thing a horse owner needs to do is add to even more moisture by constantly bathing. This is especially a problem for show and race horses that are bathed or hosed off daily. Instead of bathing, horse owners can sponge horses off, which will help them avoid soaking their horses’ hooves. Additionally, using Hypona’s Hoof Balsam® can help provide a barrier from excess moisture helping keep the hoof sanitary and free from bacteria and fungi.
Too Dry Isn't Good Either Horses that live in hot, dry environments are especially susceptible to brittle or cracked hooves. Dried, brittle hooves can become painful and cause lameness if they split or deeper cracks develop. The ideal moisture level for horses hoof is around 25%. >
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Proper hoof care is essential to keeping hooves healthy and horses sound. An application of a hoof dressing that maintains the internal moisture balance, such as Hypona’s Hoof Balsam® might be necessary to help the hooves return to or maintain normal health. It might also be necessary to include additional vitamins or minerals (such as Hypona Hoof Maker®) in the horse’s diet to promote healthy hoof growth.
Rapidly Changing Conditions When the hoof goes from one extreme to the other (wet to dry) too quickly or too often, it can compound the problem presented by both. This is typical of wet climates and when horses are bathed often. When a hoof dried out too quickly, the protein molecules that make up the hoof structure partly go back into place. However, when they go back in place rapidly, there are gaps between the molecules weakening the hoof structure. This causes the hoof to crack and split under stress. When this wet/dry cycle is repeated over and over, it continues to weaken the integrity of the hoof. Products, such as Hypona Hoof Balsam® can help protect horses from the damages associated with this type of cycle. Rich Fellers, a US Olympic Show Jumper said, “We have been using Hypona hoof oil for years. Our farrier suggested it. We live in a moist climate and at the shows, the horses get their feet wet everyday. He said it would help prevent the moisture from getting into the nail holes of the shoes. Not only does it look nice going to the ring or out for a ride, but it is also helps protect the hoof.” Each horse is different, one horse might adapt better to a certain situation, while another horse might suffer from hoof problems. It’s important to work with your veterinarian and farrier to make sure you are providing proper management and nutrition for your horse to ensure good hoof health. <
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THE EQUINE PARTNER and Science of the Heart By Antonia J.Z. Henderson, Ph.D, Equine Psychologist of Langara College in Vancouver, BC Condensed from an article originally appearing in Horse Sport magazine
As your jumper moves into the jump-off, seemingly of his own volition he cuts corners, gallops hard, and backs up before the next obstacle. As he flattens out for the last surge through the timer you feel that your horse wants this victory as much as you do. Riders often claim that their horses understand and share their competitive goals. Yet there is no evidence to suggest that ribbons, coolers, or national anthems have intrinsic value for horses. I argue that horses do so not because of a desire to win or to please us, but because we have been able to capitalize on their evolutionary propensities to be cooperative.
Do Horses Want to Win? Research suggests that horses, like many other animals, experience primary emotions such as joy, fear, sadness, anxiety, and even loneliness. However, horses probably do not experience the kinds of complex emotions that develop in children throughout their second year and beyond, such as pride in winning, shame in losing, or jealousy of a victorious opponent. These more complex emotions emerge from family interactions and cultural expectations of human, but not equine, socialization.
Do Horses Want to Please Us? Possibly, horses do not necessarily desire these goals for themselves, but do so out of a willingness to dig deep to please the rider â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what is often referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;heartâ&#x20AC;?. Through training the horse understands the behaviours that will lead to a desired outcome. And, if the horse had a sense of future events (a questionable premise) we might argue that the horse understands that performing certain behaviours will make his rider pleased, and that a pleased rider results in positive outcomes for the horse. But the next leap, that the horse is driven to please his owner assumes that the horse 1) is able to take the perspective of his rider and understands what motivates him, and 2) that the horse has a reason to want to do this. Well-trained horses will perform similar spectacular feats for most skilled riders (albeit not always at the same peak levels). Did Hickstead jump four consecutive clear rounds at the 2010 World Equestrian Games for four different riders to please Eric? (If so, there was a serious communication breakdown!). >
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Preprogrammed to be Partners Why then do horses jump higher, run faster, and dig deeper often at considerable cost in energy resources, physical and emotional discomfort, and even pain? Fortunately, horses have evolved a unique set of behaviours that make them ideally suited to be extraordinary social “partners.” Hardwired to be social: First, since group cohesion was integral to herd survival, horses have adapted a strong propensity to form lasting social bonds with specific others. When we reduce or eliminate horses’ opportunities to form bonds with other horses (the norm in modern show stables), horses will make do with us. As equine researcher Budiansky notes, our horses’ affection for us “is unquestionably real, grounded in a basic instinct to form friendship bonds; it is slightly bruising to our egos, to realize that they bond with us only for lack of better company” (Budiansky, 1997, p. 85). Respect for dominance hierarchies: Also working in our favour is that horses are hard-wired to do what they are told. Bloody battles are energy costly; figuring out where you stand in the hierarchy, and following your leaders is adaptive. Given the choice, it is less “expensive” to acquiesce. Masters of body language: Horses are also extraordinarily adept at reading subtle body cues, which may explain their purported abilities to understand our intentions. This fact was demonstrated in the early 1900’s by the horse “Clever Hans”, so named because of his astounding intellectual feats (spelling, counting, mathematics, etc.) through tapping out the correct number with his hoof, or shaking or nodding his head. After an investigation by a Berlin commission of highly educated experts who were unable to explain Hans’ extraordinary abilities, psychologist Oskar Pfungst (through months of exhaustive testing) finally discovered that Hans was responding to an imperceptible muscle tension in the shoulders of the questioner, which was relaxed when Hans arrived at the correct answer. So subtle was this movement that none of the examiners, Hans’ owner, nor Pfungst himself, were aware that they were making it. Pfungst’s conclusions that Hans was not capable of thought, overlooked Hans’ very real intelligence – one that was critical and adaptive for his species. A similar phenomenon may be at work in a sport horse’s apparent competitiveness during a jump-off.
Through experience, the horse may have learned that his keyed rider’s slightly altered muscle tension in second round means that it is time to turn on the speed. Social Facilitation: Thoroughbreds have been genetically selected for their ability (and presumably their desire) to run quickly, but selection does not explain why they want to be first. Equine researcher Paul McGreevy, proposes that the racehorse’s desire to be in front may be explained by the psychological phenomenon known as social facilitation: What humans, and possibly horses, do well, they are likely to do even better in the presence of others. In company, our arousal increases, which then amplifies and strengthens innate or well-learned behaviours. Racehorses commonly train with other horses of similar ability to capitalize on this tendency.
Work Ethics When we credit horses with the same motivation that drives us to succeed, we also hold them accountable when they fail. We assume that the horse is a moral agent; he knows what we want, he also desires it, and when he fails to provide it, that he is deserving of punishment. Yet, horses perform at a sub-standard level for any number of reasons: because they are in pain, are physically or psychologically ill equipped to fulfill the task, or they do not understand the question. Often I have heard riders complain that their horse has “a poor work ethic”. Indeed, they have no work ethic! Horses were evolutionarily designed to hang out with their friends eating grass. They were not designed to travel in airplanes, live in solitary confinement, jump high fences that could easily be avoided, or dance to music! By deconstructing the fantasy that horses live to please us, we will better understand their inherent nature and create situations that make it easy for them to be the equine “partners” that we desire. And yet, why did Secretariat beat all those horses in the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, and continue to set world records during the final furlongs? Perhaps thousands of years of evolution culminated in this magnificent running machine, genetically programmed to run. And yet, at the risk of losing my scientific credibility, whenever I replay that Belmont video I cannot help but think that this horse was running on that ethereal quality that horse people call heart. <
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A GUIDE TO SHOW JUMPING Show jumping is easy to understand. The aim is to jump the course “clean” (without faults) in the designed sequence within the time allowed. Should a horse lower the height of an obstacle (fence), penalty points, called “faults”, are assessed. Each lowered fence draws a sanction of four faults, as does the first refusal. There is also a penalty for exceeding the time allowed to complete the course, 1⁄4 of a time fault is given for each second or part of a second over the time allowed. The horse with the fewest faults (penalties) is the winner. Some open jumper classes are “time first jump-off” classes. After one round, all horses that have jumped without any penalties are asked to come back for a jump-off round over a shortened course. In the jump-off the same scoring rules apply, except that in the case of equality of faults, the horse with the fastest time will be declared the winner. >
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THE COURSE No two courses are designed the same in Grand Prix jumping. The designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to set up a challenging course that only a half dozen or so horse and rider combinations can complete with no faults. Horses need dimensions to assist them in negotiating a tough course and designers will either try to fill in gaps and spaces under and around the fences with flowers, shrubbery, boxed plants, planking, etc. to help the horse's depth perception, or create airy obstacles to increase the level of difficulty. Good course designers alter their courses according to the level of competition. They seek color and variety in their jumps. The first one or two jumps are often simpler in nature so that the animal can build confidence as he proceeds to the more difficult obstacles ahead. The course is a test of the horse and the rider, making specific demands in timing, judgment and jumping ability. The course designers can present a variety of problems to the riders. This is done by varying the distances between the fences, the type of combinations, (two or more related fences known as double and triple combinations) and also by changing the placement of the fences, which will alter the direction in the course track.
THE JUMPS The general types of jumps used in competition are straight or vertical fences and spread (wide) fences. The degree of difficulty is determined by its height, width, construction and placement in relation to other jumps on the course.
vertical: This is a straight up and down fence of any height without spread or width to it. Although it looks relatively simple, it is actually one of the most difficult
for a horse to jump. In FEI World Cup Show Jumping, verticles are set at heights up to 1.60 meters or 5.25 feet.
oxer: This jump consists of two elements in one jump in order to produce a spread. The parallel oxer, in which the front and back rails are of equal height is the most difficult to jump. The triple bar is another spread fence using three elements of graduating heights. It is a relatively easy jump although usually very wide.
combination: This is a series of fences one or two strides apart. There may be two or three fences involved and they can be of any type. Combinations are very demanding, for if the first element is not jumped correctly, it is very difficult in the short space before the next fence to correct the horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stride to clear the rest of the combination. The number of fences in a combination are marked with the same number followed by the letter of order ie. 1A, 1B, 1C, signifying that they are all part of a combination. If a horse stops at a fence in any part of the combination, the rider must start over again from the first fence of the combination and jump all the elements (A, B and C) again.
water jump: A low hedge of fence usually marks the leading edge of the jump although it may be placed in the centre of the water. The width of the jump â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a distance of 12 to 16 feet makes this a very difficult fence to negotiate. The horse must clear the white tape on the far side of the water or incur jumping faults.
gate: This fence is a vertical made to appear solid and imposing by using planks, balustrades, gates and or brush. table top: An elevated area to which the horse can jump up and off of and where fences can be placed on top of or around to make the obstacle more difficult. >
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WALKING THE COURSE
THE RIDERS
Riders preview their upcoming rides in advance by walking the line they intend to ride. The horse sees the course only when he and his rider enter the ring to compete. Each rider knows the length of his horse’s stride, and walks the course accordingly (roughly 12 to 14 human paces equals one canter stride of a horse). The riders pace off the distance between fences and determine how best to adjust this to their own horse's strides. Riders also take note of the different types of fences offered, their relationship to one another, the course footing and any other potential problem areas. Then they regulate the horses stride accordingly. Furthermore, they try to find where a tighter line can save vital time when jumping against the clock. The rider’s job is to guide his horse to each fence in a controlled and balanced manner, so that the horse may jump easily and land galloping on to the next fence without having to regain balance or break stride.
Today, jumping is one of the few sports where men and women compete as equals, with riders coming from all walks of life. Ages vary from young children to seniors and everyone in between!
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THE HORSES Only recently have horses been bred to jump. A great element of athleticism, conformation and a disposition to jumping is required. Heredity and bloodlines play an essential role in the breeding of a good jumping prospect. Most of the horses that you will see in the Grand Prix ring are known as “Warm-bloods” and are of European decent. Many of them were born in Europe and flown to North America. Canadian and American breeders are starting successful breeding programs and showcasing their young jumper prospects in classes such as the Maplebrook Farm Young Horse Showcase at Thunderbird Show Park. >
TACK Tack is the term used to describe any of the various equipment and accessories worn by horses. Saddles, stirrups, bridles, halters, reins, bits, martingales, and breastplates are all forms of horse tack. Equipping a horse is often referred to as tacking up. Saddles are seats for the rider, fastened to the horse’s back by means of a girth, a wide strap that goes around the horse at a point about four inches behind the forelegs. It is important that the saddle be comfortable for both the rider and the horse as an improperly fitting saddle may create pressure points on the horse’s back muscle and cause the horse pain and can lead to the horse, rider, or both getting injured. Stirrups are supports for the rider's feet. They hang down on either side of the saddle. They provide greater stability for the rider but can have safety concerns due to the potential for a rider’s feet to get stuck in them. Bridles, halters and similar equipment consist of various arrangements of straps around the horse’s head, and are used for control and communication with the animal. Bridles usually have a bit attached to reins and are used for riding. The reins consist of leather straps attached to the outer ends of a bit and extend to the rider’s hands. Reins are one of the means by which a rider communicates directional commands to the horse.
A bit is a device placed in a horse’s mouth, kept on a horse’s head by means of the bridle. There are many types, each useful for specific types of riding and training. The mouthpiece of the bit does not rest on the teeth of the horse, but rather rests on the gums or “bars” of the horses mouth in a space behind the front incisors and in front of the back molars. It is important that the style of bit is appropriate to the horse's needs and is fitted correctly for it to function properly and be as comfortable as possible for the horse. Breastplates attach to the front of the saddle, cross the horse’s chest, and usually have a strap that runs between the horse’s front legs and attaches to the girth. They keep the saddle from sliding back or sideways. They are usually seen in demanding, fast-paced sports. They are crucial pieces of safety equipment for activities such as show jumping, polo, and fox hunting. A martingale is a piece of equipment that keeps a horse from raising its head too high. Various styles can be used as a control measure, to prevent the horse from avoiding rider commands by raising its head out of position; or as a safety measure to keep the horse from tossing its head high or hard enough to smack its rider in the face. <
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"At its finest, rider and horse are joined not by tack, but by trust. Each is totally reliant upon the other. Each is the selfless guardian of the other's very well-being." - Author Unknown
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