The Whole Equestrian Issue 1 Vol. 1

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WholeEquestrian Fall 2016

Southern Gems WE visits Asheville North Carolina

The Biltmore A National Treasure

Holiday GIFT GUIDE

TRAINING EXERCISES: Keep Your Fall Riding on Track

Issue No. 1

Gypsy

STYLE Fall Fashion + the History of the Romani + their Horses

A Modern Farmhouse

The Future of the Hunt Box

Brunch-ing Serving up Autumn

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Issue No. 1 Fall 2016

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Gypsy Style | The Quest for the Perfect Horse pg.

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Join WE as we learn about the history of the Gypsy horse, and intertwine the richly colorful life of the Romani people into our fall fashion feature.

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Contents

Bon Appetit: An Autumn Brunch

60 Create a gorgeous autumn brunch with these easy but enticing dishes. From Banana Pecan Maple Waffles to Bacon Bloody Marys and Vegetable Topped Bruschetta.

Bre Avery | Designer

84 The hallmark of any great equestrian estate is its horses; but not far behind is the elegance and refinement its home.

New York based designer Bre Avery makes a statement with equestrian inspired home goods & wares. Read our exclusive interview and find out where to purchase her looks.

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It's A Dog's Life

32 Hounds, one of Southern Pines' oldest traditions. And, a look at the A meet up with the Moore County

Thanksgiving Day Open & Blessing of the Hounds tradition.

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Gems of the South

WE checks out local hot spots like Biltmore, Tryon, and the beaches of North Carolina. Get ready to pack your bags after seeing these beauties.

A Perfect Place Se ing IN BLOOM pg. 106

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Crow's Toes

The brilliant creative behind the lens. A look at Fayetteville photographer Lauren Vinoski.

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Learning to Let Go

One rider gives tribute to a very special horse, and shows us that large gifts come from ordinary moments.

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Gypsy Style

Step inside the magic of the Romani people and learn about what makes the modern day Gypsy horse.

Style + Fashion

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Get the Look

Translate the Gypsy style to something wearable every day. From bright bangles to flowy dresses.

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The Gentleman's Club Style and product specially curated for the Equestrian man. Find the 'It' jacket of the season.

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The Gentleman's Club pg. 72

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The Dogeared Page

This season we review the debut novel of author Anne Clermont, Learning to Fall.

Seeing Red

Why the Chestnut is one of our favorites.

Home + Style

Well Being

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Veterinary Care

Dr. Renee Wheeler explains what not to give your pets this holiday season.

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A Sunny Outlook

Not all sunscreen is created equal. Find out why, and make sure to wear an appropriate SPF every time you ride.

Horse + Rider

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The Start Box

Training advice from top equestrian athlete, Whitney Weston of Whitney Weston Eventing, located in Southern Pines, NC.

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Horses on Film

Just how do those horses get in those ads and movies? Meet Scarlet Walker of Horses for Productions.

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Seasoned Warmth

A warm kitchen design and autumn front porch decor make us yearn for cozy blankets and apple cider.

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The Huntbox Redefined

Peek inside a modern huntbox and find out why equestrian style is anything but boring.

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In Bloom

Gorgeous centerpieces and the perfect 'how-to' inspire fall foliage

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Find out where to shop the BEST gifts of the season for all of the horse lovers on your shopping list this year.

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ISSUE No. One | Fall 2016

Lauren Vinoski, Crow's Toes Photography Our fabulous photographer, whose love for horses and views of life through a camera lens inspire.

Our Staff PUBLISHER

Canter Lane Design EDITOR IN CHIEF

Shelly R. Gerritsma EDITORIAL

Renee Wheeler, DVM Quarterly pet care tips from our favorite veterinarian and equestrian. Information to keep your furry family in perfect condition.

Whitney Weston, Trainer and International 3-Day Eventer Quarterly training exercises and riding tidbits to keep your mount excelling. BA Science in Psychology from Bryn Mawr

Shelly Gerritsma Canter Lane Interiors, Interior & Architectural Designer Equestrian Lifestyle and Home tours, ideas, and articles.

Shelly Saaf-Talk, Master Hunter with Moore County Hounds and Riding Instructor Over 30 years experience in the Hunter world, and a passion for tradition. Quarterly riding and training details.

Managing Editor Creative Director Feature’s Editor Senior Editor’s

Senior Writers

Emma Morgan Shelly R. Gerritsma WE at Large Emma Morgan Shelly R. Gerritsma Whitney M. Weston Renee Wheeler, DVM Shelly Saaf-Talk Emma Morgan Leslie Yarbrough WE at Large

ART Photography & Art Photography & Art

Crow's Toes Photography AMG Images Adobe Stock Whole Equestrian Photographers at Large

HOW TO REACH US MAIN OFFICE marketing@thewholeequestrian.com 750 C, Suite 4 NW Broad Street Southern Pines, NC 28387 c/o Canter Lane Design WEBSITE www.wholeequestrian.com © 2016 by The Whole Equestrian. All Rights Reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Printed in the United States of America.

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A Le er From the Editor

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'Take this moment to sit back, relax, & enjoy the stories & features that are within these pages.

Your journey awaits'

hank you is not a sufficient reply to all of the incredible, talented, amazing, people who contributed to this first issue of Whole Equestrian.

My cup runneth over.

It has been a long standing dream to create a publication which encompassed a love of the Equestrian world, along with the classical elegance, grace, and refinement in which its history is steeped. Yes, we are still covered in horse hair and dirt most days, but along with that there is a deeply rooted beauty that often gets lost nowadays.

Perhaps it's the hustle and bustle of the times, cell phone distractions and busy schedules. Whatever the case may be, the goal of The Whole Equestrian is to slow things down, (if only for a moment), and allow our readers to get lots in the beautiful world of horses, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and history. This quarterly magazine is unlike any other, in that it focuses on not only larger mainstream industry, but also the up-and-comers, the small businesses, and the unique.

I hope that you enjoy this inaugural issue of The Whole Equestrian from front cover to back. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being on this journey with me.

Shelly

SHELLY R. GERRITSMA Editor-in-Chief

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Behind the Lens A peek into the life of photographer Lauren Kennedy

Ethereal pieces of art are found in the everyday when Lauren gets behind the lens of a camera.

Crow's Toes Photography can be reached via e-mail at crowstoesphotograph y@gmail.com Or via phone at 910.584.9958

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Crow's Toes Photography can be reached via e-mail at crowstoesphotograph y@gmail.com Or via phone at ....................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Behind the Lens

As told by Photographer Lauren Kennedy

My fascination with photography began with my father's Pentax, purchased during the Vietnam war and lovingly gifted to a camera sick teenager.

In those days I used photography as a means of personal expression. Although I never formally studied photography, I obtained a B.A in both philosophy and religion and studied art history and Jungian psychology in graduate school which both lend heavily to my view on visual art.

After marrying a soldier and relocating to Fayetteville NC, CTPhotography began in 2009 as a landscape and general photography business. In 2012 I began working for Christie and John Snyder of Hightime photography, successfully marrying two of my lifelong passions, horses and photography. During this time I began working off and on for several property companies taking their marketing photos which has since become the cornerstone of my business. I find great pleasure and satisfaction in helping people to market and sell their homes by showing their homes in the best light. Jesse and I began our partnership in 2015 over a mutual conviction to devote ourselves to family (we both homeschool our children) while maintaining a career. Working together has enabled us to realize that goal while maintaining a thriving business.

I was asked to write a few paragraphs on what I love about photography and what inspires me.

Wow, what a task!

I love photography because I love my job, I get excited every time I pick up my camera. I love photography because I am obsessed with light. I most love photography because you can extract the extraordinary and hold it, study it, admire it. Ugly or beautiful, horrible or heart lifting, photos enable you to experience those moments out of time and space. In photography I get to share myself and my vision with you whoever you are. I am inspired by the mundane, by the phenomenal, by the intimate or the dispassionate, in a pop of color somewhere unexpected, or in the way the light plays with shadow. Beauty exists everywhere, it's just a matter of how you face it.

I seek that beauty.

Ugly or beautiful, horrible or heart-li ting, photos enable you to experience moments out of time and space.

Crow's Toes Photography crowstoesphotography.com

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Learning to Let Go Story by Leslie Yarbrough

There is a time in life when our world shifts, when the path we are on suddenly evaporates and we are left mid stride with no place to plant our feet.

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There is a time in life when our world shifts, when the path we are on suddenly evaporates and we are left mid stride with no place to plant our feet.

Three years ago I felt like I was drowning in darkness with no direction and no hope. Our son could no longer stay at his current school of 10 years and it was time for us to find him another.

Normally this shouldn't be such an upsetting scenario, however our son has Asberger's. Those who have a friend or family member with Asberger's knows that life is anything but typical.

Rewarding; yes. Typical; no. My lifelong 'Type A' personality couldn't get past the unnerving helplessness that I felt. I was determined to control it all. But it wasn't just problems with the school. Life loves to throw fast pitches when we least expect them and then likes to follow up with a half dozen more after we've already struck out.

Amidst the chaos, the grueling search for a new school led us to the small town of Southern Pines, North Carolina, where an unexpected friendship was waiting.

Godiva Mitchell was 25 when I met her; a bay Hanoverian standing 16 hands. She was spending her retirement days at Paradise Acres Farm, overlooking the hunt and the deer that often joined her in her paddock. I was shy at first coming into the barn, (being the least experienced of anyone that probably ever stepped foot there). Nevertheless, I still remember that first day. Soon after I was evaluated to ride. I barely said a word as I tacked her up, concerned I would say something silly, or with my luck bonk this sweet horse in the eye with a brush. As I placed my little jump saddle on her back, I noticed it looked far different from the numerous dressage saddles that were in use. During the long walk from the barn to the dressage arena sweat soaked through my shirt as if to exclaim to the entire facility that, "yes, I am that girl...the one who has no idea what I am doing and is pretty sure every one of you are wondering why I am even here touching such a magical creature!"

As my heart nearly beat out of my chest I just kept praying “Oh Lord please help me pick up the correct diagonal and not look like an idiot.�

The barn owner sat in her chair quietly as I mounted and entered the arena. We picked up the trot. Magically, all the negative thoughts slipped from my head and as I trotted around the ring. I felt like I belonged right there in that moment. I was exactly where I was supposed to be. ....................................................................................................................................................................................................

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From one small moment, trotting around an arena, blossomed a friendship unlike any I had ever known.

from some of the riders I had ridden with in the past, happy that both Godiva and I were building a strong friendship.

Whenever I saw Godiva, any outside troubles seemed to vanish. She always looked happy to see me, possibly seeing something in myself that I, at the time, could not. As a timid rider she taught me to trust myself. On days when my self esteem was limited, she taught me to place my trust with her, and to relinquish that perceived sense of control I desperately wanted to have over my life, the world. She taught me that 20 meter circles are really hard and take practice; more practice, and still more practice. She showed me that the saddle type did not matter, as long as her rider put her comfort first. She allowed me to practice simple skills such as leg placement, posture, and holding the reins properly. And she never batted an eye when I had to regroup time and time again.

Her owner put Godiva's needs above her own and showed grace and compassion by keeping her at her Paradise Acres home even when the family had to move. The Mitchell family and the barn owner gave me one of the best gifts one can ever receive; a chance - a chance on a stranger to love and care for a horse in their absence, a chance to feel the kind of soul filling love that cannot truly be described in words.

She taught me to look forward without fear and have a plan. She taught me the difference between a hungry nicker and an “I am happy you are here,� nicker. She taught me that horse licks are indeed the best kind of licks and that a scratch in the right place can almost make a horse purr.

Ultimately, she taught me to truly smile again, not the fake smile we so often give, but the smile that comes from a full heart.

Not only was I learning from Godiva, but the ladies at the barn were also far different

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As the days turned to weeks and weeks to months, the kindness and comfort of others grew and remained ever present. I was being praised for trying, despite my comparatively lower level riding skills. A kind hearted Eventer delighted in the fact that some days I did not ride, but chose to play tag in the paddock. Another boarder showed me that no matter how devastating your circumstance may be, you can get back on that horse again, you may be different, but you can indeed do it. And finally, the charismatic owner of the barn taught me to stand up for myself and taught me to listen to an inner strength I never knew I had. I listen to her words every time I ride.

I was blessed to know Godiva for two and a half years. In her final days, she taught me what pounding pulses felt like, that you keep promises to end suffering, and you learn to let go.

Leslie & Godiva Photo by

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s an orange crested sun peeks longingly over a massive row of hillside, a caravan of rickety-clacking sounds becomes increasingly incessant. The familiar rhythmic jangle of metal buckles and worn leather tapping in a regular pattern, give way to clouds of dust billowing in perfect puffs of smoke; as giant hooves come to rest on the brown soil of new surroundings.

The caravan consists of a dozen or so wooden wagons, painted in rich, saturated, color. Once the wagons draw closer it becomes obvious that their wood and cloth cloaked canvases have been weathered from miles and miles of travel, nevertheless the elegance remains.

A woman, dressed in sparkling spangles and layers of gaudy earthiness walks astride one of the horses. Her equine companion keeping pace slowly and steadily. The pair, together, create the picture of perfect folklore.

The history of the Gypsies is a long and somewhat mysterious one; perhaps this is why they remain such a part of magical folklore and fantastical allure to this day.

These colorful peoples became scattered across the globe after an initial emigration from India some 1,500 years ago, and through centuries of nomadic travels

became known as Romani. The colorful history of the Romani has placed them as outcasts of 'mainstream' society. Given their nomadic lifestyle and refusal to conform to a stationary existence within any given community, it is understandable that many view them as outsiders. Yet, with all of their nuances, there is no denying the alluring beauty that is the Gypsy.

Once the wagons draw closer, it becomes obvious that their wood and cloth cloaked canvases have been weathered from miles and miles of travel, nevertheless the elegance remains.

History

The complete history of the Romani people and how they became what we refer to as "Gypsies" is shroud in as much mystery as the people themselves. Historians know that around the late 13th century and into the 14th century, people from Northern India migrated into Europe and began to spread across Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, and Italy. After this initial migration, the nomadic lifestyle of the Gypsies, along with the persecution that followed them; led them to spread even further across the continent.

GOOD READS: Bury Me Standing, by Isabel Fonseca

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The Modern Gypsy Horse

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The Irish Cob

The Making of the Gypsy Horse

The Gypsy horse, who's name is actually the 'Irish Cob' or 'Coloured Cob', hails from the British Isles. The origins of the Gypsy breed come from the Roma, (Gypsy), peoples of Great Britain. These nomadic people wanted a horse that was sturdy, compact, quiet enough, and striking in style, to complement their colorful vardoes (wagons).

As it is known today, the Gypsy breed, commonly known as the Gypsy Vanner in the United States, emerged fully in after WWII. Because of the fashions of the time, the cast off horses and mules formerly used by the Gypsies dropped out of the mainstream and the new 'spotted' horses became the permanent horse of choice.

In order for the Roma to attain the perfect 'Spotted Horse', they utilized the Shire, which already had the coloring they desired, along with a stockier conformation. But, in order to add the compact sport horse endurance that the Gypsies needed, a variety of Pony breeds were introduced into the bloodlines. The Hackney Pony was initially used, but the breeding did not yield the feathering and bone structure desired. So, the Roma turned to the Welsh Cob to add more animation to the movement and maintain the look they so desired. As breeding standard continued to evolve, the Roma ultimately added the Dales and Fell Pony breeds to the Shire and Clydesdale. This resulted in a stronger overall horse that maintained the feathering and coloring so desired by the Gypsies. These horses are what we now know as the modern Gypsy Vanner.

WRITTEN BY Emma Morgan FOR THE WHOLE EQUESTRIAN

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The Gypsy Style

Opulence and color combine with intense texture making the Romani style timelessly earthy and richly ethnic.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY Š Elina Zolotareva

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THE GYPSY LOOK BECAME A MAINSTREAM FASHION TREND IN THE 1970'S AND HAS RE-EMERGED WITHIN THE COUPLE OF DECADES. Hallmark elements like boldly printed skirts and scarves, embroidered blouses and vests, leather and found object jewelry, and worn 22 leather boots, make up the Gypsy look.

Opt for romantically styled pieces, like this floral print shawl with fringe. Layering bangles is another signature Gypsy look.

Think earthy, flea market finds.

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The Romani people, otherwise known as The Gypsies originated from the Indian subcontinent, which includes Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and the Himilayas.

These nomadic peoples dispersed throughout Europe and formed the culture that we recognize today as Gypsy. Travel to many areas within Europe today; including France and Great Britain, and you will still come across descendants of the Romani, who are still very much recognizable.

The Gypsies are known for their transient, mysterious, lifestyle which remains steeped in color and tradition. Family is critical to the Roma people with the hierarchy of the family starting with the eldest men and trickling down to children. Culturally, the Gypsy women earn credibility among the different groups upon marriage and bearing children.

A far cry from the women's rights movements of modern culture; the Gypsy woman's place is within the center of the family and taking care of her husband and children's needs, as well as those of her inlaws, she is more of a subservient figure than modern culture would expect. Yet, there is something ruggedly alluring and mysterious about the Gypsy woman. Her deeply traditional roots are ingrained within her being. Amidst the colorful garments that drape upon her, there is a dense layer of earthly travel and fireside soot that seem to make up her gritty essence.

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Veterinary Care With Dr. Wheeler As the crisp fall air replaces the humid cloak we have been drenched in over the summer months, our moods begin to shift to apple cobblers, pumpkin pies, warm ciders, ghouls and goblins. This time of year brings Halloween which is a favorite holiday for adults and children alike. In recent years, it is becoming increasingly more popular for the pets in our families as well. It is not uncommon to find a wide array of pet costumes available while we are shopping for our own. While most of us know we shouldn’t pass our pail of chocolate to our pooch, there are quite a few lesser known human foods that are equally as hazardous. Read on to see if you know what they are, so you and your pooch can have a fear free fall.

A common ingredient in cookies this time of year, walnuts and macadamia nuts, can cause changes in the nervous system and muscle damage.

Raisins, currants, and grapes can cause kidney failure. Onions and garlic can lead to a type of red blood cell damage causing anemia. Too much dairy can cause diarrhea. Some types of (wild) mushrooms can cause shock and death. Alcohol can cause intoxication but also coma and death.

Avocados contain persin which can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Fatty foods, including table scraps, can cause pancreatitis. Many gums and some candies contain xylitol which can lead to liver failure, low blood sugar and death. While this is not an exhaustive list, hopefully it illustrates there are many items that are not harmful to us, but can be deadly for our pets.

While most of us know we shouldn't pass our pail of chocolate to our pooch, there are quite a few lesser known human foods that are equally as hazardous.

Renee Wheeler, DVM Cape Fear Animal Hospital Fayetteville, NC

Just remember if in doubt, leave it out. This is one of those instances where it is not better to ask for forgiveness than permission. Remember if you have any concern that your pet ingested something that may be dangerous, call your veterinarian right away for advice. Two other valuable resources to have on hand are the numbers to the national pet poison helpline (800) 213-6680 and ASPCA Poison control hotline (888) 426 -4435.

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AUTUMN: A Sunny Outlook Did you know that not all sunscreens are created equal? In fact, some can cause problems beyond lacking sun protection.

Here are some ingredients to watch out for:

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Vitamin A (in form of retinyl palmitate) has been linked to skin lesions and tumors Oxybenzone can cause hormone disruptions Methylisothiazolinone has been deemed unsafe for use in leave-on products by the European Commissions Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

As equestrians, we put our skin through a few more challenges than the average person. For one, we have to combat extra sun exposure that can prematurely age us. Let’s face it; we don’t usually come home from the barn very clean.

At the end of the day after using these products, my face feels refreshed and I see the results from it battling my skin concerns.

After using Rodan and Fields products as a customer for more than a year, I can confidently say that these are the best skin care products I have ever used. That is why I became a consultant, to share the love of these fantastic products with you!

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It's A Dog's Life: The Traditions of the Hunt

There is something incredibly elegant about the hounds. Their soft, kind, eye, and lean, lanky, limbs; tails that point straight like beacons in the grasses of the hunt fields. I have always loved the allure of the Hunt. The refinement of the sport, so steeped in history and so classically timeless, makes it one which tugs at my heartstrings.

The romanticism of Fox Hunting is merely heightened with its bright crimson coats and silk top hats. But, there is a long history of carefully selected reasoning behind every bit of the sport, from stock tie to pin.

Fox hunting began as far back as 1534, in Norfolk England where farmers began chasing down foxes as a form of pest control.

Although its origins stemmed from farmland necessity, the Hunt that we think of today took shape in the eighteenth century, when the sport arose after a decline in the population of red deer in England.

In America, Fox Hunting was introduced in 1650 by Robert Brooke, and Englishman who had hounds and red foxes imported to North America. While historically the sport was carried out to 'hunt' these foxes, this is not the33 case today. (continued on pg. 32)

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Bless, O Lord, rider and horse, and hounds that run Blessing of the Hounds Prayer 35

It is a popular misnomer that Fox Hunting still

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Tradition

yields the death of an animal. Today, the sport of Fox Hunting grants land stewardship and preservation of fox habitat and populations. The sport carries on tradition in every original way, but now adds preserving fox habitat and population to its repertoire.

The traditional dress of the hunt as we know it today dates back centuries, but is not without its mysteries. The red coat, traditionally wore by men who have earned their 'colors' by the Masters, is still the visible symbol of the Hunt. The wearing of the red coat signifies that a huntsman has earned their buttons.

The Masters, who wear the red frock have been awarded their colors by stewardship history. This includes the showmanship of a huntsman (or woman, today) on and off the field, help on field and off, with the hounds, and horses. The refined look we associate with fox hunting really only begins with the hunt. After arriving back at the stable, the huntsman is typically covered in dirt, mud, and horse sweat. Nevertheless, formality remains, as the discipline of clean turnout equals attention to detail and the making of a true horseman.

Photo: Hunt Master, Lincoln Sadler keeps full attention of the Moore County Hounds of Southern Pines, North Carolina. The real test of will? Keeping all of the dog's names straight. (How they do it is the stuff of magical myths and legends).

To The Hounds!

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Gems of the South Trust us, you're gonna want to pack a bag and hit the open road for these adventures. (continued on page 43)

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Join us, as we tour some of the loveliest cities in the Southern US and Abroad.

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Asheville, North Carolina

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Charleston, South Carolina Williamsburg, Virginia Lexington, Kentucky New Orleans, Louisiana EUROPE + ABROAD Queensland, AU South Africa

“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travels sake. The great affair is to move.”

– Robert Louis Stevenson

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Gems of the South No.1 A S H E V I L L E North Carolina

The Whole Equestrian takes a peek into the eclectic city of Asheville, a city that hosts a hippie-southern-vibe with a whole lot of funky charm.

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Honestly, who doesn't love a good old fashioned homemade treat now and then? If you find yourself traveling up Highway 211 in North Carolina and you come to the little town of Eagle Springs, make sure to stop at Kalawi Farm & Ben's Ice Cream.

This roadside farm has been family run for over 80 years and from the look of things, the family has no plans to stop the farming tradition.

We stopped for the famous handmade peach ice cream that Kalawi is famous for. Let's just say, we ate every last bit!

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Where to Stay & Play

If you're after a local scene, and don't mind waiting in line for an early AM nosh sessions, check out BiscuitHead.

This funky little breakfast cafe, located in the historic downtown area of Asheville serves up traditional breakfast favorites like eggs and bacon, but that's not why most dine here. The real gem is the gravy menu and the jam/butter bar. Yep, you heard that right. You can order an entire 'flight' of gravies, from Sweet Potato Coconut to Veggie 'Chorizo' and Sausage.

Our mouths watered and our stomachs left happy after dining at this southern gem.

As far as accommodations, we chose to use Airbnb, not only to save on travel cost, but also to experience the area from a local perspective. This adorable Arts & Crafts era cottage lists on Airbnb for under a hundred dollars and sleeps up to 5 comfortably. The lovely couple who own the home are empty nesters and provided such a wonderful, cozy, place for us to stay. Along with recommendations for the area, they were there to greet us upon arrival with homemade pumpkin scones! It doesn't get much better than that.

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Make sure you visit Reciprocity, a perfectly stylish secondhand boutique across from BiscuitHead in original downtown Asheville, and browse US made denim and chic pieces in this sister-owned store.

Head down to the main downtown area in Asheville and immerse yourself in the hippie vibe of this funky locale. We cruised around on foot and perused many adorable, eclectic, locally owned shops and restaurants.

One of our favorites was The Mellow Mushroom, a local pizzeria and restaurant with a large outdoor patio and mouth watering menu.

Sample a flight of micro brews on the outdoor patio and enjoy the people watching.

If shopping is your style, check out aSHEville Museum and gift shop at 35 Wall Street, Captain's Bookstore for secondhand and rare edition books, C & Co. All Natural Body Goods, and so much more.

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The Thomas Wolfe Memorial and House at 52 N. Market Street provides tours and history on one of the 20th century's most notable authors.

And then of course, there is the famed Biltmore house, (turn the page to take a peek inside this national treasure).

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The Biltmore

A National Treasure | Asheville North Carolina

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Estate & Garden The Biltmore Estate is a spectacle that is impossibly captured in pictures. One should view this place with all the senses in order to truly understand its enchantment, for it could be toured a hundred times over and still unveil undiscovered treasures.

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A carved stone fountain; one of many throughout the Biltmore property.

Top Right: A Latin verse, "Give peace, O Lord, in our days" resides above the main entry to the residence.

Bottom Right: A partial view of the main residence from the entry side. The ornate elements in the Châteauesque design style of Biltmore create a storied landscape, carved in stone.

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Construction for the Biltmore Estate's main residence began in 1889 and continued into 1896, with portions of the interior decorating completed well after George W. Vanderbilt's death in 1914.

Today, the estate remains in the Vanderbilt family, despite being open to the public for tours and as a national landmark for decades.

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A grand garden room located just off the main entry to the residence and nearly untouched by time.

Many parties and gatherings have been photographed within this architecturally stunning feature of the home.

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The tapestry shown here in one of many living rooms of the residence is the only (known) remaining of its kind; hand woven from the 16th century and featuring biblical events. These tapestries were commissioned by the church and took around a decade each, to complete.

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Part of the Bachelor's Hall, this library and sitting room was used for many a gentleman guest to sit in thought or converse, perhaps with a nightcap after dinner.

Rooms like these are typical of the time, giving separate time for men and women.

One of many eating spaces within the residence. This 'breakfast room' was actually used as a luncheon space, while the Vanderbilt's typically took their breakfast in a separate room between the bedroom suites.

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The gardens and atrium within Biltmore are a spectacle to behold. Acres and acres of pathways and perfectly planted rows of foliage create a rolling landscape of painterly quality. Everything about Biltmore was architecturally designed, which is clearly visible in the here as well. Lingering here is peaceful and fragrant, another enchantment of this sprawling estate.

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We could have stayed days in Asheville to tour the Biltmore Estate alone. This place is magical to say the least. And, if you carry a love of architecture and history, we highly recommend visiting Biltmore, as it will not disappoint.

Beyond the glimpses shown, there are restaurants, shops, a vineyard, vineyard, barn, barn, bass pond, farm, and dozens of additional rooms to see in the main residence. We took in as many sights as possible, but would absolutely recommend the behind the scenes tours offered by Biltmore for a more in-depth look at the estate.

The winery is an unexpected treat. While the east coast is not known for its wine quality, Biltmore does not disappoint. Visit the vineyard within Antler Hill Village on Biltmore Estate and taste more than 20 handcrafted wines.

For more information on the Biltmore, visit www.biltmore.com Tickets available online

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Autumn Brunch Set the table for perfect pairings with this autumn inspired brunch party menu. WE will be featuring a new full menu with recipes and place setting ideas each quarter.

Happy hosting from our kitchen to yours.

ON THE MENU Mason Jar Fruit & Granola with Chia Seed & Mason Jar Fruit & Granola with Chia Seed & Crème Fraîche Crème Fraîche Vegetable Topped Brusche Vegetable Topped Brusche a With Fresh a With Fresh Mozzarella & Honey Mozzarella & Honey Maple Pecan Waffles With Banana & Whipped Maple Pecan Waffles With Banana & Whipped Maple Cream Maple Cream Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese With Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese With Rosemary & Capers Rosemary & Capers Boiled Eg Boiled Eg s With Pink Salt s With Pink Salt Bacon Vodka Bloody Mary Bacon Vodka Bloody Mary Roasted French Press Coffee Roasted French Press Coffee

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Banana Pecan Maple Waffles

Smoked Salmon Lox With Rosemary & Capers

2 eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 1 3/4 cups whole milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

8 ounces (or appropriate amount depending on party size) Smoked Salmon Lox, like SeaBear Smoked Wild King Salmon Nova Lox

Combine ingredients as you would any waffle recipe, pour batter into pre-heated waffle maker.

Topping 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla Combine and mix until whipped cream consistency is reached Top With Ground Cinnamon, Pecans, + Sliced Banana

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1 package cream cheese, full fat 4 tsp. salted capers (from jar), mottled or chopped 1 Tbsp. rosemary, minced 1/2 tsp. ground peppercorn Combine ingredients and mix to a spread consistency Bread & Garnish 1 loaf rosemary bruschetta Whole Salted Capers Sprigs of Rosemary

Soft Boiled Eggs With Pink Sea Salt

Bacon Bloody Mary Mix

Perfect Soft Boiled eggs are merely a matter of freshness and timing. Water must be at a rolling boil before adding eggs. Once gently added to the boiling water, time for 5-7 minutes (5 minutes for 2 eggs, 7 for more).

Remove from boiling water and place in egg cups. Add pink sea salt for taste.

3 cups (24 ounces) tomato juice 1 medium-size lemon, juiced 2 medium-size limes, juiced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon horseradish 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon celery salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

Bacon Vodka Bloody Mary Combine in a Shaker 2 oz. bacon vodka (such as BAKON Vodka, or to make your own bacon infused vodka, search the web! There are many recipes available)

Garnish Green Olive Celery Stalk Sweet Pickle Long String Green Bean Cherry Tomato Crisp Strip of Bacon, fresh but cooled

4 oz. bloody mary mix (shake well) pour over ice

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Mason Jar Fruit & Granola with Chia Seed & Crème Fraîche

Vegetable Topped Bruschetta With Mozzarella & Honey

sliced mango or papaya

1 loaf crisp crust bruschetta bread 1 package fresh mozzarella, (make sure to use true

(or seasonal fruit of choice)

whole fresh blueberries whole fresh raspberries whole pomegranate seeds granola, such as Nature's Path Flax Plus Granola, Pumpkin Combine ingredients in standard Mason Jar by layering as shown in photo. Wait to top with Crème Fraîche and Chia seeds just before serving.

Crème Fraîche

1 cup whipping cream 2 Tbsp. buttermilk (only use whole fat options) Combine ingredients and let stand at room temperature for 8-24 hours. Stir well after standing, cover, and promptly refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

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fresh mozzarella that is water packed)

1 jar sundried tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil 1 jar sliced green olives 1 each, red pepper, orange pepper, yellow pepper, grilled without seasoning 1 bunch fresh basil leaves Buckwheat Honey, such as YS Organic Top each bruschetta with sundried tomato, allowing olive oil to seep into bread slightly. This will allow for a more moist, yet crunchy texture. Next, layer with basil and a slice of fresh mozzarella. Drizzle with honey and finish topping with desired ingredients.

Bruschetta may also be warmed in the oven before topping.

Serve guests atop a table of fresh fruit and pumpkins or gourds, left whole upon a breadboard. Flatware can be wrapped in twine with autumn leaves, real or not.

(We prefer leaves that are the real thing!)

Happy Brunching!

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The Gentleman's Club Lifestyle for the Equestrian Man

The gentleman equestrian encompasses a rugged, yet refined nature, strength and poise. He is a man's man, but his gentle nature is exposed through his understand of the horse. We love this man for his chameleon-like ability to go from boots to suit and his uncanny ability to understand us much better than the average Joe. Maybe it's just the fact that he shares a love for the same thing that sets our soul on fire. No matter the reason, there is just something about him.

WE brings The Gentleman's Club to each quarterly issue to chat with our favorite equestrian men.

This section also showcases current style and product features, sports tidbits and a Q and A. Suit up for fall in deep hunter green, paying homage to classical Hunter style.

Deep Emerald evokes a sense of grounded earthiness, sensibility, security, wealth, and is the stone of successful love. No wonder we love this color.

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Never underestimate the power of a well tailored jacket.

The equestrian man looks fashionable in work boots and Levi's, but sometimes shedding the muck and turning out in high-style is so swoonworthy that we guarantee head turns and second glances.

Many men underestimate the power of dressing up. Not only does this eye catching action make you look sexy, it also acts to boost confidence and opens up social doors not opened before. So next time you are headed out to an event, whether casual or not, polish the look with a well tailored jacket. Even paired with jeans, we guarantee sex appeal.

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Proper Fit SUIT AND SPORT COATS 1. Make sure the shoulder seam actually hits at the end of the shoulder, just before the drop of the arm.

2. A jacket sleeve should show 1/2" of shirt cuff - not too long, not too short 3. The collar should lie close to your shirt collar, and lie about 1/2 way up your shirt collar when you are wearing a button up collared shirt.

4. The chest of a well fitting jacket should lie flat - not too tight or too loose. (Show off your sexy self guys!)

5. When buttoned, a proper fitting jacket should not pull or create an 'X' - it should also not gap or tug on the button.

There should be a smooth line from lapel to button and down.

A 1, 2, or 3 button jacket should close 3-4" above the navel. (with the lower buttons being un-done) 6. Length. The jacket should end somewhere between your last knuckle and length of your extended thumb. This creates a long, slim, masculine, line.

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Scents & Sensibility

Must-haves for fall. Woodsy, rustic, refined. WE gets the grit on what makes the equestrian man so darn sexy.

1. Horseshoe tie, Vineyard Vines $125- 2.

Tobacco + Oak hand poured candle, DW Home $12- 3. Monogrammed luxury men's shave kit, Teal's Prairie ETSY $45.99- 4.

Double Leather Equestrian Men's Bracelet, Hampton Ivy ETSY $30- 5. Men's Horse Signet Ring, Rebeka Jewelry ETSY $124-

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1. Fisherman's Sweater, Aran Sweater Market - Ireland. $97.95 2. Quigley Leather Jacket, Orvis. $899 3. Yukon Beanie, Eastern Mountain Sports. $30 4. Prison Boot, Frye's Boots, $358 5. The Mountains Are Calling, Premium fitted tee by Sevenly, $25.99 7% of every purchase supports National Parks and other environmental nonprofits

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This quarter, The Whole Equestrian had the honor of reading and reviewing author Anne Clermont's debut novel, Learning to Fall.

This extraordinary story follows one young woman who, through tragic circumstances, finds herself and her wings.

The story itself is beautifully written and takes the reader inside the world of high stakes show jumping. The wonderfully molded narrative used by Clermont adds to the overall story in a way that places the reader within the world of the novel's protagonist, Brynn.

Brynn's struggles and heartbreaks, triumphs and internal battles mirror those of many in the equestrian world. Because, let's be honest, this sport is not for the faint of heart.

Clermont's ability to intertwine the real life struggles many of us face (within a story which could easily be transformed into a blockbuster flick), reminds each of us that we do not have to face our journey alone. She also reminds us that through perseverance and passion, the rewards of the journey far outweigh the pitfalls.

We love this novel and give it a big thumbs up.

Perfect for the collection of any horse lover, Learning to Fall is our pick for October mustreads.

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Learning to Fall is available on Kindle and in print through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Indie Booksellers Published by SparkPress

Excerpt from Learning to Fall by Anne Clermont As if conjuring my dream, the earth shook. My throat closed, and I knew I should run, or duck, or roll—any one of the things I’d been taught since elementary school to do during an earthquake.

But I stood rooted, watching the horses gallop up from the creek that bordered the redwood forest— their hooves striking the cracked ground as they flew, their tails raised high, their necks extended, their ears flattened against their heads, desperate to keep up with their herd mates. A cloud of dust rose above the ranch, choking me. I wiped at the grit in my eyes with the heel of my hand. Then everything settled. The ground. The horses. The dust. The thunderous noise.

Photo Credit: LSD Photography

And even though I’d been born and raised in earthquake country, and this was not unusual— typical even—from somewhere deep within me, like the tectonic plates colliding beneath the soles of my feet, something shifted and two opposing forces clashed. Courage and fear, logic and absurdity, certainty and fantasy—tearing at me from the inside.

I stood, balancing on the tenuous ground, my helplessness startling me, and I had a sudden urge to taste and smell every bit of our patch of earth. I wanted to touch all the horses, run my hand along the white fence, and pick a few blades of grass, just so the smell would linger on my fingers. “Come on, Brynn. We don’t have all day!” Dad held Jett, my jumper, by a leather lead shank. Pulling a cloth out, the one that always stayed tucked into the waist of his worn jeans, he wiped Jett’s face, muttering under his breath.

Probably cussing out Derek, our groom and my longtime best friend, for missing a spot. I hurried over, my hand trembling as if the earth still shook. “Did you feel it?” “Feel what?” My pulse pounded in my ears. “The earthquake.” “Must’ve been a small one.” Dad stood back, narrowing his eyes as he assessed Jett, then wiped a speck of dust off of Jett’s chest. The restless herd snorted, their nostrils flaring, their hooves pawing at the dry ground

at the dry ground, circling at the gate like they always do when they want to come in. “They must have.

They galloped all the way up from the valley.”

Dad glanced at the horses. “Nothing we can do about it now.” He wiped at the sweat trickling down the back of his neck into the crease of his dusty collar. “Gimme fog over this damned heat any day.” I scanned the barn and house to make sure everything stood as it should. “Should we worry about a larger one?” “Nah. It was probably nothing. Let’s just get them loaded.” I hesitated, but grabbed Jett’s lead shank.

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TRAINING & INSTRUCTION ***

Three Star International Competitor WHITNEY WESTON

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-Robert Costello, US Olympian

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The Start Box With Whitney Weston

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This is a great exercise for every discipline, and you only need 3-4 poles to set it up!

Goal: The poles will resemble a fan from a bird’s eye view. The goal is to be able to ride 3 different sized circles over the fan; the smallest, 10 meter circle, the medium 15 meter circle, and the largest 20 meter circle. The smaller circles will require more balance and bend, while the bigger circles also requires a good balance, but on a longer stride.

Set up: To measure, tape or walk 9 ft. between each pole on the very outer edges for the biggest circle, and 3 feet on the inside edges. Center to center of each pole should be 4.5 or so feet.

This may look simple, but it’s challenging! I suggest just doing the walk work on the first day, understanding each size of circle and what it requires, and doing it both directions. Then add in the trot and canter in later days. The goal is to not rush this, but make sure your horse (and your body!) is relaxed and strong during the exercise.

As you change positions on the circles, use a spiral out to the next larger circle, maintaining the inside bend - but also a steady outside connection from leg to hand so that the shoulder doesn't slip farther out than intended.

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F A N E X E R C I S E 1- Start at the walk on the smallest circle. Make sure your horse has a short but energetic step, steady rhythm, and enough bend so his head is gently turned to the inside and you can slightly see the inside of his eyeballs. Walking over the poles on the small circle, there should be one step in between each pole. As the rider, sit tall using your core; your seat and legs should be used in a slow and steady rhythm to help your horse stay steady. You can then do the middle circle and the larger circle to get the geometry consistent.

2- At the trot, start on the largest circle. You should get two trot steps in between the poles on the outer edges. If you fall in on the circle, you will get less steps, and if you fall out, you will miss the poles! Then on the middle circle, you will get only 1 step in between each pole, and have more bend.

3- At the canter, you will need a relaxed, open canter (but with your horse in between your aids!) to canter a stride over each pole on the outer circle.

Once that is familiar, a shorter, more organized canter with a shorter stride and more bend can be used on the middle circle.

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Scarlet and Feather on set in Southern California

A scene from Sia's Bang 'My Head' music video, feat. David Guetta

HorsesonFilm A Glimpse Into the World of Horses for Productions Rider & Trainer, Scarlet Walker

At 6 months old I sat on my first horse. Not surprising since my mom had been a part of the equestrian world for years already. It was part of me before I even entered the world.

My parents had been horse lovers for many many years, even my grandparents rode and showed. I was entered into my very first horse show at age one. Yes, it was just a lead line class, but can I just take a moment to brag about bringing home a blue ribbon that day.

The rest, as they say, is history.

Twenty five years later I am still hooked on these four-legged magical creatures. And having parents that have supported this dream 110% has absolutely been imperative.

Especially my mom; I think she actually may be more crazy than I am.

I have been very fortunate to have worked with amazing horses throughout the years, both for production and showing.

Although I grew up on a ranch in Malibu, California, we were never wealthy. My parents worked extremely hard to have an amazing horse filled life, my mom being a farrier and my dad being a professional horse hauler. It was always "hand me down" horses or horses that had handling issues. What I have learned from these particular animals is not something that can be learned in any other way. My appreciation for the horse and what they are capable of, continues to grow.

As a child, I did everything from hunters, equitation, western pleasure, and gymkhana, to dressage, fox hunting, cross country and galloping around the hills near our farm bareback.

I won many blue ribbons, trophies and some money awards on several horses. One of those was Kiwi, who I like to think of as my spirit pony, (at age 30 she was as wild and naughty as they come) who would take off with me at a dead gallop any chance she got, boy did that teach me to hang on! Kiwi passed away at age 43, but months before took off and dumped me just to prove she still had it.

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Once Pringles was sound enough, I threw an old western saddle on, aimed her at a barrel in a field and turned her loose, only to find myself on the ground with a mouth full of dirt and her galloping back to the ranch. We have worked extremely hard over the past few years and she has come farther then I ever imagined emotionally and physically. Although we still have a long way to go in the barrel racing world, she sure does love to turn 'n burn (and lets be honest she looks adorable in all the bling!)

Scarlet and Pringles during a winning barrel round at the Ventura County fair 2016. Photo by Alexis Valavicius

After outgrowing ponies, I progressed to several of my moms retired show jumpers/ steeplechase horses. I became addicted to the jumper world, and showed several big thoroughbreds at our local shows and dominated in the jumper arena, all while on hand me down horses, in an environment where many riders can afford horses costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Several years ago someone gave me a quarter horse named Pringles. She came with the reputation of bucking many Cowboys off, likely due to having a hard handed owner or two in the past. She was lame, skinny, and terrified of humans, but we couldn't say no to taking in what we could tell was a sweet misunderstood horse. Winning her trust has been one of the biggest hurdles I have had to overcome as an equine lover, but it sure has paid off. Three years ago at our local county fair, I saw the barrel racing and decided this must be my next challenge! The bling and matching tack sets was something we were never allowed in the hunter/jumper ring and the cowgirl drive was something I needed to experience for myself.

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For the past 30 years my mom has owned and run a business called Horses for Productions that provides horses for movies, commercials, photoshoots, music videos and live events.

Once I turned 18 and was allowed to work on set I became addicted to the production world.

We now have over 15 production horses that we have trained to be calm on set, around very expensive camera equipment, in large crowds and in extremely stressful situations.

All of our horses have been given to us by people that either could not afford them, could not train them or simply just did not want a horse anymore; and let me tell you we have some pretty amazing horses! All of the production horses are our pets and we only use horses that really enjoy working on set with us. They go through several training steps before we even consider bringing them on set; as our horses safety and the crews safety is our number one priority. Often, we find ourselves on set in situations that would be very difficult for the average horse. Our horses have to trust us 100% as sometimes they are asked to do things that are completely against their normal instincts, like lying down flat for long periods of time with actors and crew running around them; go into dark buildings, be in tight spaces, stand still when there is an abundant amount of smoke swirling around them, galloping or working at liberty. We never know what they are going to ask us to do when we get on set. They can say the horse just needs to "stand there and look pretty" and then change the script to the horse rearing with thick fake smoke and tigers, (yes that really did happen!)

Producers can say that the horse just needs to "stand there and look pretty" and then change the script to have the horse rearing with thick fake smoke and tigers, (yes that really did happen!)

Scarlet on set for a recent commercial doubling the actor for some galloping scenes.

Occasionally, for the safety of the actor, we will have one of our stunt riders or myself double them. I have been very fortunate to get to work on numerous jobs as a stunt rider.

We have had the opportunity to work on some amazing productions and with some very talented people. One of our favorite recent jobs was for a David Guetta music video called "Bang my Head". We needed to recreate a futuristic race scene in an abandoned dark mall in Los Angles. We had 7 of our best horses and rehearsed for weeks prior to the shoot, loading them in a starting gate, choreographing the race and making sure the horses and riders would come to a safe complete stop once the scene was over. We used our stunt riders who knew and were comfortable with the horses. The production purchased large roll out rubber mats and each horse had Dimond encrusted, borium, horse shoes for traction, as the floor was extremely slick and we did not want anyone going down. The finished product came out amazing and our horses and riders could not have done a better job!

It is a crazy business compared to mainstream horse businesses, but we love it and love being able to teach our horses new tricks and grow with them.

Scarlet Walker continues to work in the production world training horses for the family business. The next time you see a print ad or film featuring horses, you can bet that either Horses for Productions or another amazing equine production company spent many passionate hours making these reallife stunt moments possible.

HORSES FOR PRODUCTIONS Malibu, CA 310-961-1584

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Ge ing in Style With

BRE AVERY DESIGNS An Exclusive Interview With The Whole Equestrian

New York based designer Bre Avery explains why horses home are her passion.

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Pelham Bit Print Dog Bed by Bre Avery Designs Made in the USA

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hen Bre Avery designs, she designs for the modern, fashion forward, Equestrienne.

The Whole Equestrian reached out to this New York native to find out just what makes her so fabulous!

WE: What is Bre Avery Designs and how did you get started?

Avery: I design textiles, wallpaper, and home goods that are all eco-friendly and made in the U.S. My mom has always encouraged me to start my own business, and my boyfriend Michael, (who happens to be a successful entrepreneur himself), helped me take the next steps necessary to launch my dream.

WE: Ok, so you live in New York, the mecca of up and coming designers. Are you from the Big Apple?

Avery: I'm a New Yorker through and through! I grew up on the North Shore of Long Island, attended college in Manhattan, and have lived here ever since.

WE: Fantastic! Your style is so elegant, yet has an edgy feel and look; would you say this is an accurate description?

Avery: Thank you! That sums up my intent perfectly. I really aim to create prints that are modern, unique, and refined enough to appeal to city and country residents alike.

WE: Interior Designers like Canter Lane Interiors, etc. are taking note of your prints and specifying them in designs. Is this a market you were expecting to target?

Avery: Yes, I am so excited to be a part of the interiors market. I've spent my whole career in the fashion industry, but interiors have always resonated with me. It is someplace I always knew I wanted to end up.

WE: So, how have horses and the equestrian world influenced your design work?

Avery: My mom is a lifelong equestrian and it was important to her to impart her love of horses onto my sisters and I. I believe to her; having horses is the best way to teach young children about responsibility, and other life lessons. There is nothing like starting out in life with a sassy Shetland Pony to teach you patience!

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Horses have been a part of my entire life, from the beginning. They were my best friends growing up, and still are. Horses were the first thing I learned how to draw, and from there the rest is history.

To this day I spend more time at the barn than my own house!

WE: Speaking of houses; you and Michael just bought your first home! What will be the style as you decorate?

Avery: Equestrian meets Urban Modern. I have already hung some hunt scene prints that were my Grandmother's. White leather sofas, paintings of my horses and sheepskin rugs are my must-haves.

WE: Who are some of YOUR design icons, past or present?

Avery: Hermès was always a standout design icon for me and I admire their ability to make equestrian designs appealing to a broader market. I also greatly admire the vivid and colorful equestrian paintings of my Aunt, Denise Every, and the style of one of my best friends Mariana Cantu; she has the best sense of putting anything together whether it be an outfit, home, or editorial shoot.

WE: What inspires you outside of horses and the questrian world?

Avery: Being surrounded by supportive, creative, family and friends, inspires me every day. I'm passionate about painting, choosing the perfect colors for a design, cooking (especially for my dog), reading every psychology book I can get my hands on, and learning Polish since that is Michaels Native language.

WE: What is most important to you as a business owner?

Avery: Social and environmental responsibility. It is so important to me to create products that people want to live with an enjoy, that minimally impact the environment and are ethically produced. I also believe in giving back; and donate to various horse rescues in order to impact lives outside my own.

'Horses were the first thing I learned to draw; and from there, the rest is history.'

WE: As a woman entrepreneur, what is one bit of advice you can share for other up-and-comers?

Avery: My mom always said, "If you don't ask, the answer will always be no". Being an entrepreneur takes a lot of risk and being able to put yourself out there is key. You must believe in yourself and what you are doing, and don't second guess yourself no matter what.

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Inside, the room that most welcomes everyone home is the kitchen, full of delightful scents & warm memories.

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Seasoned Warmth

Days are growing shorter, the air is getting cooler and we get excited to pull out scarves and boots. As the temperature changes, we also want to come home and feel welcomed by a beautiful space that symbolizes the mood of the season. Since seasonal dÊcor obviously follows the seasons, it is only natural that we decorate with natural elements that can carry over, into our homes. But rather than be obvious with your decoration, let’s look at original ways you can embrace the full feeling of autumn and say hello to the coming winter and holiday season.

Fall evokes warm, earthy colors and harvest imagery. The colors you bring in should be warm too. Hues like those we see in nature: fiery red, pumpkin, rust, maple and earthy browns. Mix these natural inspired colors with items that make you feel cozy: deeply textured fabrics, warm metals like gold and copper. Pull in nature from walks around your neighborhood with bouquets of raw branches, berries, and pinecones. Keep all the aforementioned images in mind when choosing decorative items for all your spaces this season.

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Welcoming Decor Fall brings us home for cozy evenings with family & friends, so the best way to welcome the season is by starting outside the front door.

Starting your seasonal decorating outside on your porch can create an expectation of beautiful things to come. Begin by varying the height of the display with an affordable and perfect-for-the-season hay bale and pile a group of gourds in a large basket. To add greenery and more fall color, plant a Croton bush, or similarly fall colored plant, in a terra cotta pot and set it beside the hay bale. Pick up a simple wreath of twigs and leaves to hang on the door and your entry will welcome friends and family through Thanksgiving. Then much of the display can easily adapt for winter with a few changes.

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Explaining the Look A Kitchen Re-Model by Kimberly Sumpter Montante Interiors

Inside, the room that most welcomes everyone home is the kitchen, full of delightful scents and warm memories. This high-style, traditional English country kitchen epitomizes autumn with its color palette and natural finishes. The wine-red walls in a Venetian finish are lit from the traditional brass chandelier which makes the room glow. The proud, colorful rooster is a nod to the owner’s Kentucky farm girl childhood. Walnut cabinetry was left unstained to mellow with age and allow the beautiful wood grain to show off. Drawer and cabinet pulls, towel bars and most of the owner’s serving pieces are pewter. Pewter is a warmer colored metal than stainless steel or chrome. To maintain a traditional look, the Miele dishwasher is hidden behind a matching cabinet panel. Glass front cabinets, designed to match the French windows, display antique ironstone pottery and sparkling crystal. The owner commands her large family dinners from this six burner Bertazzoni range and the genius work-horse pull-out cart is topped with butcher block maple and holds a variety of iron cookware, perfect for true Kentucky fried chicken. The counters, backsplash and island are topped with beautifully veined Yellow River granite which brings in many shades of gold and creams. These creamy colors continue to the travertine tile floor. A built-in coffee station is conveniently designed away from the cooking triangle to keep traffic out and a warming drawer is placed beneath and easily accessed for serving to the dining room. The large island has storage on both sides with cabinets accessed from the dining room storing table linens and serving pieces.

The island also doubles as a serving buffet for large family gatherings, especially during the coming holiday season, to the adjacent dining room.

In the dining room, the striped wallpaper in traditional hunter green, red, and mushroom brown continues the warm colors from the kitchen. A beautiful antique refectory table expands to seat all invited and is perfectly centered on a rich Oriental rug. With a nod to the season, we set her table simply using a paisley table runner in autumn colors. An assortment of colorful pears piled in a creamy ceramic tray is centered on the table and cute pair of glazed birds add more color.

This simple everyday arrangement is easy to swap out for a more elaborate display for a dinner gathering. A matching, colonial style brass chandelier adds ambient lighting. At the end of the room, sits a gorgeous antique fireplace surround with hand painted tiles and beveled glass cabinets. It has been adapted to house more of the homeowners extensive collection of serving pieces. The wine racks and glassware cabinets are a newly purchased necessity to house a growing wine collection and sit conveniently under the antique piece. Fall dĂŠcor is displayed on top with a bouquet of rich colored florals, fruits, branches and greenery and a burled wood tray is filled with flameless candles to add more glowing ambiance. Adding more style are the framed landscapes and hunt scenes that are hung gallery style on the walls This beautiful English inspired home is ready to welcome friends and family home this fall season.

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'All horses are beautiful, as long as they're Chestnut' Unknown

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'Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead'

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While true red headed riders are less common than red headed horses, both have carried many of the same stereotypes throughout the years. Perhaps it is the sheer number of Chestnut horses and the law of averages that have famed these redheads as "spicy", or maybe they really do have a little more sizzle that their grey or black counterparts.

Either way, we love the Chestnut horse for a million reasons.

And it's not just us who are fans; more than half of the horses inducted into the American Quarter Horse Association's Hall of Fame have been Chestnut. But, if you're more of the racing enthusiast, how about Secretariat and Seabiscuit? Dressage lover? Look no further than Olympian Hiroshi Hoketsu's mount Whisper, and Eventing's Blackfoot Mystery (aka Red). Even our own Whitney Weston's famed mare Rock on Rose has copper tresses.

So, really, we could say that the 'root' to success begins with a redhead (cheesy pun intended).

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Chestnut: A reddish body color with no black. Mane and tail are the same shade or lighter than the body coat. The main color variations are: Liver chestnut: very dark brown coat. A liver chestnut is also simply called "brown".

Sorrel: Reddish-tan to red coat, copper penny, and the most common shade of chestnut.

Blonde or light chestnut: seldom-used term for lighter tan coat with pale mane and tail

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The Huntbox REDEFINED

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When Interior & Architectural Designer Shelly Gerritsma, of Canter Lane Interiors began planning the layout for a new Equestrian property, it quickly became apparent that a lot had to be squeezed into as compact a footprint as possible to conserve acreage for her horses.

The resulting design combined the traditional shell of a Huntbox, with the luxuries of a stand alone residence. The new home and barn feature airy, light filled spaces, sixteen foot vaulted ceilings, and modern building methods.

You'd never know you live above a barn.

And that is exactly the concept of this traditional meets modern design.

The design started with a 10 stall footprint that allowed for non-essential stall square footage to be used for a custom tack room, guest sleeping quarters, luxurious bathroom, barn office, and spacious feed/laundry room.

With the remaining five stalls for horses, (along with a handful of outdoor stalls around the property), the barn level runs efficiently, elegantly, and smoothly.

Upon entering the home from a side staircase; which Gerritsma purposefully located for more privacy to the owners, you are greeted with a fresh, airy, space that is completely unexpected. A wooden staircase featuring deep blue stair risers leads to a fantastically open, modern, floor plan. The intent was to create a space that appeals to both the true horse lover and the family members whose design aesthetic lies outside the realm of wood shavings, lapboard walls, and dark wood finishes. Of course, being a barn residence, there are still many equestrian touches throughout, but they mingle and play in ways that blend with the nuances of a modern, stylish, home.

The spacious kitchen offers plenty of room for entertaining, with extra width between a contrasting center island. Butcher block was used to stay in budget, but also add warmth to the bright white finishes of the cabinetry and tile.

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The Master Bedroom is simple and serene, with warm touches of reclaimned wood and a neutral palette

The Master Bathroom has a stunning open vanity area with upper cabinetry for streamlined storage

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The Powder Room features wallpaper

by Bre Avery Designs.

The Huntbox structure features over 4,000 sf of barn and living space

Custom tack lockers, an engineered floor, and chic client sitting area are just one small part of this overall design

The owners horse takes a peek at the fall decoration outside her stall window

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A large gathering space greets you at the top of the staircase, with open, bright, and comfortable surroundings. Contemporary decor was the preference of Gerritsmas clients, while still maintaining a bit of rustic nostalgia. This was achieved through the EDWIN CURRAN mixing of new and old, traditional and modern.

Engineered laminate flooring in a 12mm pre-backed, hand scraped, style, makes for virtually maintenance free floors; not to mention their weathered grey coloring hides dirt and dust. A 1950's throwback style Sputnik chandelier hangs above the large farmhouse dining table, and modern tub chairs beckon guests to sit and relax a while.

The lovely patio, just off of the stair landing sits atop the barn entrance offering shelter to the main barn thoroughfare as well as providing a retreat space from for the residence. Gerritsma oriented the home so that the entry spaces and upstairs patio received sunset views and evening twilight, while the master bedroom and large gym receive bright morning sunlight.

To see more of this stunning home, or to discuss your next equestrian estate project, visit Canter Lane Interiors at www.canterlaneinteriors.com INTERIOR + ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

by Canter Lane Interiors Photos by WE at Large

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' Flowers are the music of the ground From earth's lips spoken without sound. '

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In Bloom A F L O R A L J O U R N E Y

Our highest assurance of the goodness of Providence seems to me to rest in the flowers. All other things, our powers, our desires, our food, are all really necessary for our existence in the first instance. But this rose is an extra. Its smell and its color are an embellishment of life, not a condition of it. It is only goodness which gives extras, and so I say again that we have much to hope from the flowers.

- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Credits Floral Design Tritia Nishikawa, Blooming Fields Design Allena Baker, Lilacshack Photography Charles Barry Styling & Products Minnie Uyen Thai, United Wholesale Flowers Each season brings a wonderful bounty. In-season produce bursts with rich flavor and optimal juiciness.

We long for the taste of the local strawberry or fresh ear of corn even after the plant has withered.

Flowers and foliage are no exception. Spring roses are radiant. Mid-summer dahlias dazzle. Winter pines and holly are heavenly. Cockscomb (Celosia cristata) with its brain coral-like texture intrigues and, in this fall arrangement, takes center stage. Its vibrant fuchsia color and velvety petals draws one in and makes quite an impression.

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In this floral composition, the cockscomb flowers are accented by the wrinkly puckers of kale, the draping seed pods of the poke weed, and the tufted heads of the bunny tail grass (Lagurus ovatus), and are anchored in a gorgeous goldcolored footed bowl fabricated from corrugated metal.

Floral designers Allena Baker and Tritia Nishikawa look for these details and are undoubtedly inspired by the seasons when working with blooms. Incorporating fruits and vegetables from the local farmer’s markets in San Jose California keeps their work fresh and unexpected, and buying in-season flowers allows them to keep their costs to a minimum. The two also forage for greenery and use botanicals from their gardens whenever possible—with variegated boxwood and passionfruit vines among their favorites.

The Centerpiece Makes the Table

There is no hard and fast rule, but centerpieces should not be more than 16” tall to allow guests sitting across from one another to converse (unless it’s a wedding, in which case all rules are out the window). Their length and circumference is up to your imagination. A geometric circle, oval, square or rectangle are good shapes to use as the starting point when conceptualizing your centerpiece, and can be decided on by the size of the table, number of guests, type of meal and shape of the container.

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Materials Used or Ideal Flowers & Foliage Spray roses & carnations Tulips Football and spray daisy Chrysanthemums Hydrangeas Viburnum Sweet William Roses Figs Huckleberry Curly willow branches Poke weed Aspidistra or Hosta leaves Kale Pittosporum Italian Ruscus Sword Fern

Create the Look

Steps to creating a beautiful, luscious, wild, organic centerpiece.

Remove all leaves from the lower part of the stems that will be in the water. Cut stems at an angle with sharp scissors, clippers or a knife. This will allow the foliage flowers to drink more water and stay fresh longer. Fill container with foliage and rotate to make sure it looks full and interesting from all angles Add largest flowers first, with at least some of the darkest colored flowers lowest in the arrangement. This will help your arrangement look balanced. Add the longest flowers and foliage to extend to the outside shape of the arrangement.

Fill in toward the center.

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The Flower Girls

As a floral designer, my intention is for the arrangement to last as long as possible using hardy flowers like chrysanthemums and carnations as anchors with plenty of textural greens. This provides a gorgeous base, and as the more delicate blooms expire and need to be removed, allows the arrangement to be replenished or “downsized� by clipping the ends and placing in a smaller container with fresh water.

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Allena Baker is a budding floral artist, long-time jewelry designer and marketing communications professional by training (etsy.com/shop/ lilacshack). Tritia Nishikawa owns Blooming Fields Design Studio, is an avid gardener and home décor enthusiast (bloomingfieldsdesign.com).

Minnie Uyen Thai is the creative director and owns United Wholesale Flowers (UWF), a fresh & silk flowers, supplies and event décor outlet in California’s Bay Area, and is the mother of two young children (unitedwholesaleflowers.com).

The three connected through UWF’s 2016 Bridal Trends & Events Fair and all attended the American Institute for Floral Designers National Symposium earlier this year in Southern California.

In addition to this fall centerpiece collaboration, the ladies are currently teaming up to debut their foray into floral couture fashion.

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Spaces that Speak for Themselves.

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2. Bre Avery Designs, Scarves and Pet Beds. Who doesn't love these beautiful contemporary equestrian prints by bespoke NY designer, Bre Avery.

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7. Pet Portraits, by Barley and Bayley on Etsy.

8. Men's Equestrian-wear by AA, Alessandro Albanese.

9. Custom halter nameplate, Birdcatcher Equine on Etsy.

10. A Year Subscription to The Whole Equestrian Magazine of course!

11. C4 Equestrian Belts, 1,000's of combinations. Plus, purchases give back to a cause.

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