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Large Junior Hunter 3'6" 15 and under Say What • Fox Meadow Farm • Jada Fuleky Banksy • Roberts Stables LLC • Sofia Roberts Large Junior Hunter 3'6" 16-17 Black Label B • Owen Gajoch • Owen Gajoch Fernando VDL • Lindsay Dunlap • Lindsay Dunlap Small Junior Hunter 3'3" Kingston Lane • Katie Rankin • Katie Rankin Opium • Claire Cognac • Morgan Colby Large Junior Hunter 3'3" Marettimo SCF • Madison Brown • Madison Brown Zanzibar • Roberts Stables LLC • Sydney Walls Green Pony Hunter Kissed by the Bay • Gabrielle Phlegar • Gabrielle Phlegar James Dean • Roberts Stables LLC • Sydney Walls Small Pony Hunter Fancy Feet • Elizabeth Rinehart • Luke & Elizabeth Rinehart Canterbrook Whimsy • Isabelle Kaufman • Isabelle Kaufman Medium Pony Hunter Blu Ray • Roberts Stables LLC • Reilly Gogul Miss Bermuda • Lilly Yinger • Lilly Yinger Large Pony Hunter So Dapper • Jessica Zandri • Lilly Anthes Eastwood • Renaud Farm LLC • Maya Rahaim Children's Hunter 14 & under Maximus L • Owen Gajoch • Caroline Nadalin Show Me • Tyler Ferris • Tyler Ferris Children's Hunter 15-17 Atlas Peak • Ashland Farms • Lily Forney First Light • Roberts Stables LLC • Katie Rankin

Children's Pony Hunter Headlines • Fox Meadow Farm • Lydia Howard Fun Size • Emma Williams • Emma Williams

Low Adult Jumper Estrella • Amy Noffsinger • Amy Noffsinger Malte 53 • Kalanov Equestrian • Traci Ribeiro

Adult Hunter 18-35 Kashmir • Roberts Stables LLC • Hannah Eddlemon Light Dance • Stephanie Georgopoulos • Stephanie Georgopoulos

Intermediate Children's/Adult Jumper Serendipity • Sweet Oak Farm • Izzy Beisel Pinckney Hill • Avery Malec • Avery Malec

Adult Hunter 36 and over Abudabi • Kalanov Equestrian • Traci Ribeiro Sancerre • Lisa Rossi • Lisa Rossi

Novice Children's/Adult Jumper Gideon • John Holmes • Cecilia Winfrey Malte 53 • Kalanov Equestrian • Traci Ribeiro

Baby Green Hunter Catch Ur Way • Susan McCarthy • Holly Helbig & Susan McCarthy MTM Bentley • Lori Taylor • David Beisel

Children's Jumper Felitia • Sugar Run Farm • Caroline Nadalin Boujis • Caroline Nadalin • Lindsay Dunlap & Caroline Nadalin

Non Thoroughbred Hunter Mogli • Owen Gajoch • Owen Gajoch & Sam Pegg Carabano • Tiffany Sherwood • Rachel Kotowicz

Adult Jumper Ali Baba De La Pomme • Kevin McCarthy • Keely O'Hara Miniottie de W&S • Keely O'Hara • Keely O'Hara

Non Professional Hunter Kashmir • Roberts Stables LLC • Hannah Eddlemon High Noon 3E • Roberts Stables LLC • Chloe Miller

Low Jr/AO Jumper Ciro • Kate Shaughnessy-Biggar • Kate Shaughnessy-Biggar & Chris Coberley Katmandu L • Owen Gajoch • Owen Gajoch

Thoroughbred Hunter Pink Magic • Meg McTiver • Meg McTiver Eagle Spirit • Eva Duignan • Sarah Meier

Medium Jr/AO Jumper Tangelo VZ • Stacey Friend • Stacey Friend Sassaparilla Kid • Katie Eckert • Katie Eckert

Intermediate Children's Hunter Cavalli • Taylor Johnson • Luke Rinehart RF Legerdemain • Ella Gilbert • Ella Gilbert

Open Jumper by Money Won Kinsella • Charlotte Clark • Charlotte Clark Catch A Star HSS • Kevin McCarthy • Kevin McCarthy

Intermediate Adult Hunter Al Betcha Wanna Look • Samantha Roper • Samantha Roper The Hottest One • Samantha Roper • Samantha Roper

Walk, Trot Equitation Avery Roper Vandercar Zoe Johnson

Short Stirrup Hunter Headlines • Fox Meadow Farm • Ella Howard Gemstone • Brooke Moore • Breanna Moore

Crossrails Equitation Caroline Parker Zoe Johnson

Limit Hunter Vodel • Trista Keefe • Dakota Dun There’s An App For That • Mackenzey Wallace • Natalie Johnson

Short Stirrup/Limit Equitation Ella Howard Breanna Moore

USHJA 2' Hunter Breeze • Annette Spicker • Annette Spicker Fo Shizzle • Marin Latzke • Cassidy Oppermann & Marin Latzke

Equitation 11and Under Allie Rae Hayes Sarah Stary

USHJA 3' Hunter Atlas Peak • Ashland Farms • Cody Lewis-Shultz Show Me •Tyler Ferris • Courtney Newby & Lindsay Yinger

Equitation 12-14 Gabrielle Phlegar Sydney Walls

USHJA 2'6" Hunter Pioneer • Carolyn Kovacs • Kathryn Borden Elouan • Annette Spicker • Annette Spicker & Veronica Nappi

Equitation 15-17 Owen Gajoch Jada Fuleky

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Adult Equitation Kiera Phlipot Emily White

Young Hunter Dalliance • Michaella Gerlacher • Michaella Gerlacher Moonbeam PF • Meg McTiver • Meg McTiver

Children's Equitation Madison Brown Melodie Robitaille

USHJA 2'9" Leroy V • Ashwood Farm LLC • David Beisel Mogli • Owen Gajoch • Owen Gajoch & Sam Pegg

Children's Pony Equitation Lydia Howard Kate Zoidis

Future Hunter James Dean • Roberts Stables LLC • Reilly Gogul & Sydney Walls Countevery Milestone • Bailey Armock • Bailey Armock

Intermediate Children's Equitation Luke Rinehart Ella Gilbert

Low Children's Jumper Amazing • Reilly Gogul • Reilly Gogul Pingree • Caroline Nadalin • Caroline Nadalin

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Welcome to WEC

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Stable Spotlight

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24 Hours in the Life of Andrew Ryback

featuring Fox Meadow Farm

by Juliana Chapman

as told to Emily Papa

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Junior Rider Focus

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Dogs at WEC

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Pei-ing It Forward

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Education for the Serious Equestrian Athlete

featuring The Mendoza Sisters

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by Emily Papa

by Emily Papa

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Ocala is a Small Town with a Big Appetite

by Harriet Daniels

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Sold to the Highest Bidder: Ocala Breeders Sales. The Thoroughbred Marketplace

by Harriet Daniels

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The Tech Equestrian

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Equestrian Style

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Hylofit: Train Smarter

by Juliana Chapman

Ready, Set, Summer! Hottest Trends & Essentials for Summer ‘19

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Welcome to WEC appy Summer! We hope you’re enjoying longer days, warmer weather, family fun and lots of quality time in the saddle this Summer. In this issue of the World Equestrian Center Magazine we meet some of the many wonderful individuals and families who share our love for horses and our passion for equestrian sport.

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In these pages you’ll meet those who have developed their passion into a thriving family business, an incredible event, an innovative entrepreneurial venture or a desire to provide a forever home for a sweet little dog. We celebrate them all!

The Stable Spotlight features Fox Meadow Farm in Temperance, Michigan. Fox Meadow is the Howard family business of four generations that has produced many toplevel riders and professionals – always with a spirit of fun, horsemanship and love for the horses.

Our Jr. Rider Focus shines a light on the adorable Mendoza sisters, Elisa and Nora. Daughters of Indiana-based trainer Robert Mendoza the two girls are frequent competitors at WEC and dedicated participants in our weekly Cadets Horsemanship clinics.

An affable Andrew Ryback takes us through 24-Hours in his day where we learn about his love for airplanes, sharks and Chipotle. He explains what motivated him to start Andrew Ryback Photography, now one of the top horse show photographers in the country. He shares his daily routine and how he has grown his team and the business to shooting at more than 70 horse shows nationwide!

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In anticipation of our Florida facility opening in January 2021, we continue to explore the Ocala area with a focus on two popular events: the Ocala Breeders Sales and the annual Ocala Culinary Festival.

We round out the issue with a Tech Equestrian column on HyloFit, an innovative wearable that measures both you and your horse’s heart rate and offers valuable real time feedback to aid in horse and rider training / fitness. Our Equestrian Style column gives us the lowdown on how to stay cool in the saddle this Summer with the most stylish and innovative equestrian clothing and accessories.

There’s something for everyone inside this issue and we hope you enjoy it your own way – on the beach, by the lake or ringside – whatever suits your fancy.

God bless,

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For Editorial: Candace FitzGerald | candace.fitzgerald@wec.net For Advertising: Erin McMurry | erin.mcmurry@wec.net

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We take a moment to shine the spotlight on a featured Barn or Stable to learn a bit about their business, their philosophy, and just hear their story ...

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uilt on Four Generations of Horsemen, Fox Meadow Farm continues its legacy as a premier stable for producing quality hunter/jumper and equitation riders.

by Juliana Chapman

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ox Meadow Farm is a family-oriented, full-service hunter/ jumper stable located north of Toledo, Ohio in Temperance, Michigan. Set on nearly 50 acres, the farm includes a 72-stall, climate-controlled riding facility with 15 sand paddocks and 11 grass paddocks along with a grass jumping field and indoor arena. A distinct blackboard fence encircles the farm and two brick pillars welcome visitors as they drive through the main entrance.

But what makes Fox Meadow special, beyond the photos of beautiful championship horse and riders that grace the walls of the observation area, is the family that has built a legacy around horses and producing top-quality riders and professionals based on their philosophy of making the riding discipline enjoyable and fun.

70-year History “It all started with my father-inlaw, Chuck Howard, who back in the 1940’s purchased a farm in Temperance, Michigan and named it Howard Stables,” explained Judy

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Howard, mother to Polly, John, Beth and Meg Howard. Judy is now 78 and is proud to speak of her children and her past that involved riding at Howard Stables and meeting her husband, John. “My sister, Pat, and I would get picked up in town by Chuck who drove a red truck to collect students for their riding lessons. Those truck rides were so much fun,” she recalled.

What soon became two and then three lessons a week turned into leasing a horse and on to owning a horse. “We learned to ride, show, ride cross country, groom, and work hard, but had a ton of fun along the way,” she exclaimed. She also met Chuck’s son John, and at the young age of 14 Judy knew she was going to marry him. He didn’t know it at the time, but that all changed when

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Judy, then age 20, married John.

When Judy and John moved to Toledo they started a family. “Our four beautiful children, Polly, John, Beth and Meg became the ‘Howard’ family,” said Judy.

In the mid 60’s, the Howards moved to acerage that adjoined the Howard Stables and the children came to experience the country life. “They not only enjoyed the freedom of the great outdoors, but they soon ended up with seven ponies, many dogs and lots of children to play with who came from the city for their riding lessons,” she said.

“As kids, we rode from sun up to sundown. We had pony shows and rodeos, you name it we did it!” recalled Polly, the oldest of the four children. “My grandfather, my parents and the Springbrook Riding Club put on the Greater Toledo Horse Show for 46 years, which of course we all helped and we looked forward to it every year,” she added.

Judy soon started taking Polly to local horse shows in Michigan thinking they would be fun and

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affordable to do on the weekends. To her surprise, Polly riding Precious, an Appaloosa horse, won every class they entered. “I then decided we should try a more competitive show and took her to the Bloomfield Open Hunt, and the pair won in the green, junior and equitation

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they built their own barn and named it Fox Meadow Farm. The name of the farm came about when Judy, John and family saw foxes running through the meadow one day.

Career Highlights All three of the Howard girls qualified and competed in the Medal, Maclay and USET finals every year as juniors.

Polly was very succesful in hunter classes at a young age and then graduated to jumpers. “When I was 12 years old I was Reserve Champion at Harrisburg on the horse Childs Play,”

divisions.” This experience set the stage for the Howard girls and their future in the horse world.

“I became a professional because I had three little girls that were showing and I was their trainer,” explained Judy. Once they started to become serious with horses in the late 70’s,

John Coberly and Polly Howard Coberly celebrating Valentine’s Day at World Equestrian Center.

Beth riding Keeneland was champion in the hunter division at the Washington International Horse Show.

stated Polly. She went on to win the Devon Grand Prix at age 22 and showed in The American Invitational riding Summerlite, a $500 Thoroughbred (saved from the slaughterhouse). She later worked and rode with Bucky Reynolds in California and then with John Madden when he first started John Madden Sales.

was really the best time ever.”

As an amateur, Beth rode Keeneland to many hunter victories and shared, “Competing at that level with my family and friends

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I try to give the horse the best care possible.”

“My parents along with my grandfather, Chuck Howard, were instrumental in my early riding days,” recalled Meg. “The biggest highlight of my junior career was qualifying two very talented, but challenging horses, Precious Relic and Southern Accent for the Harrisburg, Washington and New York indoor horse shows.”

They were in the top five standings for Horse of the Year. Turning professional at 18, Meg also spent time in California and worked for Mike Edrick, Karen Healey, and Linda Hough.

As we grow older, we must

Patricia Haines, Jimmy Fuleky and Judy Howard

A Full-Service Farm “The core of the Fox Meadow team is the Howard family, a wheel with spokes that we all help turn,” said Meg Howard.

There are several employees that also work on the farm who are very important in keeping things running like clockwork. “We are blessed to have a large number of people who work for us and help make our Fox Meadow team complete,” Meg said.

“Daily, consistent, thoughtful care and training provide the building

While the Howard’s have been very successful, they are also very grateful to the many trainers that have helped shape and influence them into becoming the horsemen they have become.

blocks for successful and happy horses and riders,” said Judy.

Nothing can replace dedication, determination and hard work, she points out.

“The large grass field at the farm is an area everyone looks forward to flatting on as the weather gets warmer, and the horses enjoy the variety of all the rings, it keeps them happy,” said Polly. “Having a grass jump field with a variety of obstacles feels like a nod to the old days when you rode the open fields.”

John Howard unloading the horse trailer.

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and trainer, when I ask the horse to do their best then the horse is able to give it back. We have a great team of professionals that play an important role in their care, because each horse requires something different.” While training can be rigorous, they provide a supportive environment to help elevate and excel their riders. Results speak for themselves as the Howard’s prove that ‘Disciplined fun breeds champions.’

important partner at Fox Meadow with his training, sales and show business. Henry’s sister Laura Pfeiffer is now married and is a new mother, also rode as a succesful junior and is active at the farm with riding and training. “As we grow older we must look to the next generation to carry on the traditions of the high standards and excellence set by their predecessors,” points out Judy, “Remember, there is nothing older than the last blue ribbon.”

Training Philosophy: Disciplined Fun Breeds Champions Known for producing top equitation riders, the Howard’s focus on correct position and form in their teaching.

Meg and her sister Polly split the rings at shows and train all disciplines.

“I enjoy working with all levels of riders because it is exciting and fulfilling to see a rider grow and

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Laura Pfeiffer riding Elliot in the Junior Hunter Classic in Ocala – they were Champion in the Division and Circuit in 2009.

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develop,” states Meg. “I try to give the horse the best care possible,” shared Polly, “So as a rider

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The Next Generation Henry John Pfeiffer, son of Beth and John, and a well-known young professional rider is evolving into an

Fox Meadow follows a busy horse show calendar all year with a little downtime. “We start in January at World Equestrian Center and finish in Kentucky with the National finals in November,” said Polly.

“Currently we have a very nice group of family horses showing that include The Huntsman, Fendi, Albert V and Say What who range from 3 years old to 16,” said Polly.

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Fox Meadow enjoys showing at the World Equestrian Center because it offers a great experience for them and their clients. “Being located closer has allowed our clients to show more - both our juniors and adults,” said Meg. “It’s wonderful being able to stay onsite making it super convenient especially being able to cook at the Home Away From Home,” she added.

“I’m really blown away by the great job the staff does with such an enormous facility and keeping everything organized, plus they are always updating the facility.”

said Meg. Fox Meadow keeps their team of riders focused on qualifying for finals and of course making sure their horses are happy and healthy. “Healthy, happy horses are the result of consistent work, turnout, nutrition and a large amount of carrots,” said Meg and added, “Enjoy your horse, enjoy the ride and you are an automatic winner!”

“As a family run business, Fox Meadow Farm is a special place and I’d like to thank everyone who has helped make this possible for our family over the many years.

The horse business is like no other business and what makes it work is the people and horses and all the memories we have made,” shared Polly.

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Although he gives off a laid-back vibe, Andrew’s ambition and zealous personality have earned him the opportunity to chronicle more than 70 horse shows per year since starting his business.

24 Hours in the Life of Andrew Ryback

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ndrew launched his business, Andrew Ryback Photography, 10 years ago. His passion for photography runs deep with many hobbyists in the family. From a young age, Andrew always had a camera in his hand.

He followed his passion through college and to Walt Disney World in Florida shortly after. However, Andrew did not find his love for horse show photography until he met his wife, Stacy. Now a full-time horse show photographer, Andrew takes us through 24 hours in his (preferably comfortable) shoes.

One Hour Before the Start of the Show

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My mornings depend on whether we’re at a horse show or I’m traveling. I like to get up a couple hours before the show starts to get ready and grab a bite to eat and head to the show grounds to start the day. If I’m in a hotel somewhere and there’s cereal available I’ll have Frosted Flakes or Apple Jacks…I really like Cocoa Pebbles, but not all hotels have those. So, if not, maybe a granola bar or a banana. I try to be a little healthier, but that doesn’t always happen. I like to leave plenty of time Quality. Class. Distinction.

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to walk through the courses and get a feel for what the day is going to look like at the show.

After that, I’m either in the ring shooting all day or running the trailer. I really prefer to be in the ring, so I’ll typically be at the ring photographing all of

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and can find them easily. I’m also showing customers our assortment of products.

Noon I’m kind of a creature of habit when it comes to lunchtime and I like to eat right around noon-ish, but there are days where we’re slammed and I won’t even get lunch because my priority is to make sure that people have their photos in a timely manner. As long as our customers are taken care of, I’m happy.

After lunch, we continue to run the horse show day and continue taking pictures, sorting photos and helping customers out as they come in. Throughout the day, there’s a lot of cleaning and tidying of the trailer just to make sure everything looks great. We just want to make sure the experience is good for the customers.

Late Afternoon / Early Evening Sometimes there will be a feature class at the end of the day, either a Prix or a Derby. If it’s a Grand Prix and I’m there, I’ll typically be in the ring photographing

For lunch, I’m pretty much a turkey sandwich with Muenster cheese and mayo type of FROM A YOUNG AGE, person when I’m at the horse ANDREW ALWAYS HAD A shows. But, I’ll be honest,

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the rounds and just having a blast just watching everything. If I’m in the trailer, then I’m collecting cards from the photographers and sorting them and making sure that everyone at the show has photos

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it because I think you get a really unique perspective of the class by photographing it from inside the ring where all of the action is taking place. I kind of have a signature move where, if I have a specific jump available to me, I’ll crouch down low and shoot up at it to get a really cool perspective of the height and the scope of the jump and the horse. With a Hunter Derby, you really can’t do that, but we try to position ourselves in a perfect spot to get some of the best and most

dramatic photographs possible.

I’m not one to be static when it comes to photographing a class. I like to move around the ring to get different angles and different shots and a multitude of jumps.

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Even before I run the orders, I’ll post the Horse Show Photo of the Day®. We try to get something that tells a story and has a different angle than the typical awesome horse show photo, but sometimes there’s just an amazing photo that we have to post. We try to have some fun with it and hopefully it builds some

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excitement for laugh, I’m going I LIKE TO HAVE FUN SO, IF THERE’S AN everyone to to do it.

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to Fiesta Vercruz. Some of the people on our team like to cook, so sometimes they will cook everyone a meal if we’re able to. We try not to eat out a lot. We try to cook if we can, but it’s not always an option depending on where we’re at.

Typically, everyone will be eating and I’ll have my laptop out filling orders. I like to make sure that the customers aren’t waiting for their orders. We typically tell them that it will be a couple of days before they get their digital photos, but I always like to under promise and over deliver. I really want the customers to be wowed by our service.

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I’ve always had an interest in aviation with my Father and my Grandfather both being private pilots. It’s always something that I’ve wanted to do, I just haven’t had the time. So, when I have some free time while traveling the country with Andrew Ryback Photography, I enjoy going and seeing things that involve airplanes.

Any time I get the opportunity to go to an airplane museum or see something local to that area like a small airport, I’ll go check it out.

go on a hike. It all depends on how early or late the show runs. We usually like to do fun stuff if possible because I want the team to enjoy working for us and I appreciate all of the hard work they do.

I try to get to bed before midnight. I like to get at least six hours of sleep.

About Andrew Ryback Photography I’ve been pretty fortunate that I’ve had some family members that have been pretty serious hobbyists when it comes to photography. My Uncle was a semi-professional photographer; he did a lot of wedding stuff and family photos.

My Grandfather was a fireman, but he was also the photographer for the village of Skokie, Illinois, so he would bring his camera with him to all of the fire events that happened in the village and he would document it. He passed the photography down to my Dad, who was also more of a hobbyist. I would always see them with their cameras and I always wanted a camera, so I got a point-and-shoot film camera in fifth or sixth grade. I would take pictures wherever I could. I couldn’t wait for the film to come back and see what I had gotten. It was a lot of fun. I really got serious about it when I got into college and got a job working at the newspaper

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different. It’s such a vast collection of aircraft; I could honestly spend weeks there and not see it all. When we have some time off and I’m at WEC, I’ll zip over to Dayton. It’s great for people who are there for the horse show and are looking for something to do, too. It’s free

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for the University of Illinois as a staff photographer. I started as a photographer and worked my way up to photo editor for the newspaper and the yearbook. I really found my stride with it when I started doing some of the sporting events at school. After I graduated, I moved down to Florida and I worked for Disney World for a while.

I bought a point-and-shoot digital camera when they first came out around 2003 or 2004. I bought an actual Digital SLR, which is what we use now, and I actually still have that camera body; it was like a beginning of an era for me.

In 2005, I moved back to Illinois and met Stacy a few months later.

I found out that she was interested in horses and I thought, “I’m going to bring my camera and take

I’m fortunate enough to absolutely love what I do! Being able to do what I love every single day and being able to do it with the people that I love and care about the most, Stacy being one of them…that’s what makes this such a cool thing. I get to be with Stacy so much and watch her compete as well. I get to be behind the camera and do what I love every single day. It’s a career for me. It doesn’t ever feel like work because I just love what I do!

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Ansel Ansel is our Australian Shepard. She’s 41/2 years old. She’s named after my favorite photographer, Ansel Adams. She is the best dog in the world. We got her at a horse show. Someone brought a puppy to the show and there was no saying no once Stacy saw her.

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We also have two cats: Cleo and Junior. Cleo is 9 or 10 years old and Junior is just about 2 years old. His name is Junior because he’s the spitting image of a previous cat, Stumpy, that I had for 13 years who was a Hurricane Katrina refugee. He had a missing paw.

He was the best cat in the world. After he passed away, we found a kitten who looked just like him and we named him Junior.

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Trixie is Stacy’s third horse since we’ve been together. We actually still have the other two, Star and Bunny, as well.

We got Trixie on Stacy’s birthday two years ago.

It’s her big Jumper. She’s really a cool animal and I love her. The other horses were great and I love them too, but I can go in Trixie’s stall and just pet her and she puts her head down for me to scratch behind her ears. She’s such a sweetheart. Yeah, horses are a lot of expense, but when you can have that kind of connection with an animal, it makes it so worth it.

asked me to cover one of their shows. It was a two-day weekend schooling show and it was our first time doing it, so we came up with a system and it was pretty successful.

We still kind of do things the same way, just on a much larger scale. It started with that one show and grew from there. We did a few schooling shows, and at one of the shows, the judge happened to be the manager of some of the larger shows in the area, Pat Boyle. He owns and runs Showplace Productions. He asked us to cover the Ledges horse show series in Roscoe, Illinois, which started the whole Andrew Ryback Photography horse show experience.

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so far in such a relatively short period of time. It’s only been 10 years, and now we’re doing over 70 horse shows per year. I’m on the road 75% of the year, which is a little crazy, but I don’t consider this work, it’s just so much fun and I really just enjoy what we do. We’re out there seeing places and meeting people and watching kids go from the ponies to the Grand Prix. It’s such a cool experience.

I have to attribute our growth to Stacy’s dedication to the sport and everything that she puts into it.

Also, I just have a really incredible team. We keep hiring the right people. They all work so hard and do such a fantastic job. I really think it’s mostly them. They’re the ones that are the backbone of everything we do. They turn out some great work and I’m really proud of all that they have accomplished and done for us as a company. I really appreciate everything that my team does for me because I couldn’t do this without them. They’re as much of an important part of this as I am.

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Malia and Pei Pei had a special bond from the moment they met.

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Dragonfly Academy offers all areas of study including Math, English, Science, History and Foreign Language.

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APPETITE THE OCALA CULINARY FESTIVAL SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE CHEFS BLENDING THEIR OWN SPECIAL TASTES TO CREATE A VIBRANT LOCAL DINING SCENE.

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early spring in North Central Florida make it a good time to host the Ocala Culinary

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Our local community didn’t have a strong foodie scene. We were always travelling to other areas for food festivals so we asked, why not host one in our town to promote our local food scene?

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amazing cuisine prepared by talented chefs.

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festival continues to grow each year, attracting foodies and visitors from throughout the region and beyond to embrace the diversity of cuisine.

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promote the local food scene?”

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Culinary Festival and self-described foodie. Hunt, who owns Ocala Style Magazine, explained that foodies will travel far to experience the best taste they can afford.

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“We were always travelling to other areas for food festivals, so we asked, why not host one in our town to

Thus the genesis of the Ocala Culinary Festival was born, and new ingredients and flavors are added each year to tantalize the palate of foodies. The artistry of the chefs is the main entrée during the festival. And like

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the 2019 theme suggests, Ocala is a small town with a big appetite.

Murty said there is so much talent and pride in the local food scene that , she and others want to show it off to everyone.

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“We roll out the red carpet for the chefs from the local area, and those visiting for the event,” Murty said.

“They are rock stars.”

` Bon Appetit Each year, the nationally recognized chefs create mouthwatering dishes leaving the crowd looking for an extra helping or two. The 2019 Ocala Culinary Festival opened with “Food for the Soul” featuring Chef Roshni Gurnani serving up a bit of international flair with her signature Indian fusion cuisine. Chef Rosh, as she’s known to foodie fans, is the 2009 winner of Food Network’s “Chopped.” She has also competed in popular Food Network shows “Hell’s

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Kitchen,” “Cut Throat Kitchen,” and “Beat Bobby Flay.” The private, award-winning chef is based in Houston, Texas and set out to “bring something to Ocala that has never been there before.”

“My style of cuisine is totally different than typical Indian food.

I use my roots, I use the flavors that I grew up with and I integrate them in product that’s local or that’s knowledgeable,” Gurani said in a video. “For me, I want to educate people about Indian food, there is so much more than just curry and heat and I don’t think people know that.”

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The event also included cuisineinspired wine and spirit parings by Shelby Goelz of Monin in Tampa and the 2017 Ocala Culinary Festival Official Mixologist, along with Brenda Terry from the Tampa Yacht & Country Club who was the 2018 Ocala Culinary Festival Official Mixologist.

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Planning for the next festival year typically begins immediately. Tickets for the Culinary Festival go on sale by late November or early December each year in time for holiday gift-giving. A big tip is to purchase tickets early because events sell out fast. A popular event is “Feast at the Farm” which is usually the first to sell out each year.

“Feast at the Farm,” hosted at the beautiful Eddie Woods Thoroughbred Training Center, is one of two events at local horse farms. The Eddie Woods Thoroughbred Training Center, a 240-acre facility, is a short drive west of the World Equestrian Center Ocala in the area’s lush horse country.

Woods has operated the farm for nearly 30 years. He is known for selling and training a few notable Thoroughbreds including Big Brown,

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We really have an abundance of beautiful places to set the scene for a fabulous dinner.

the 2008 winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Foodies attending the feast event were treated to the exquisite creations of Randal White, the executive chef at Mark’s Prime Steakhouse in downtown Ocala, and visiting chef Digby Stridiron of AMA at Cane Bay, Kingshill, U.S. Virgin Islands.

The delicious cuisine of both chefs, drawing a lot from their diverse backgrounds, pairs well with the farm’s casual yet elegant ambiance.

The famed Bridlewood Farm is the second site to incorporate the region’s notable connections to the horse industry during “The Local Palate’s Spirits & Smoke” event of the Ocala Culinary Festival. Bridlewood, started

by Arthur and Martha Appleton, is well known for Thoroughbred racing, breeding and sales. Today, Bridlewood is owned by John and Leslie Malone, who purchased the elitefarm in 2013.

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Leslie Malone is an accomplished equestrian and is a major supporter of the U.S. Olympic Dressage Team.

Under a canopy of magnificent oak trees, foodies dined on some of the best smoked meats in the south; plated by local pitmasters Rashad Jones of Big Lee’s Serious About BBQ, Jose Juarez with Barbacuban’s 455 Sauce, and Chef Jackson Rust of Brick City Southern Kitchen.

Other visiting chefs included Chef Sam Jones of Sam Jones BBQ in Winterville, North Carolina, Chef Griffin Bufkin of Southern Soul BBQ in Simon, Georgia, and Chef Kenny Gilbert, owner of Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen in Fernandina Beach, Florida and Gilbert’s Social in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Ocala Culinary Festival 1. Best chance of one-on-one with a chef is during the Grand Tasting or stay at the Ocala Hilton …they are staying there and they have to eat too.

2. While visiting Ocala, you must make time to go to our springs during the day or ride our trails. Do some physical activity so you can eat guilt free during the festival.

3. Visit our only microbrewery – Infinite Ale Works in downtown Ocala.

4. Strike up a conversation with locals, everyone is seated together at events to meet someone new.

Chef Kenny Gilbert of Gilbert's Underground Kitchen

able to put it all on a big table, and for us all to share, I think is what keeps us going and what sums up barbeque.”

Discover Ocala’s Food Scene The combination of local horse farms and culinary festival events is deliberate by the festival board who are intent on highlighting

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5. Give local culinary students some encouragement. They are volunteering during the festival.

6. Post on social media and tag us at #smalltownbigappetite 7. Come with an open mind and try something you’ve never tried before.

8. Drink a lot of water so you can taste delicious food.

9. Come with questions for the chefs and sommeliers.

10. Wear appropriate shoes, especially for the farm events. No fancy footwear!

What is a Foodie?

A foodie is defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as a person having an avid interest in the latest food fads. However, Ocala Culinary Festival co-founder Jennifer Hunt-Murty adds to that and describes a foodie as “someone looking for something they haven’t had before and who wants to find the best taste they can afford and is willing to travel for it.”

what makes Ocala so special. The picturesque settings of both farms creates a unique dining experience during the festival.

“We really have an abundance of beautiful places to set the scene for a fabulous dinner,” said Paula King, advisory board member of the Ocala Culinary Festival and owner of Agapanthus in downtown Ocala.

A sense of genuine hospitality is a

special feature that Murty believes also makes Ocala special. Since festival goers are all seated together, Murty said it’s a great opportunity to easily meet new friends at the table.

“I hope everyone attending the festival and the visiting chefs feel our southern hospitality for sure,” she said. “Our community is really welcoming.” Murty added that while big cities have the same talent, “the chefs here are so dang nice.”

As for who should attend the local culinary festival, Murty said everyone who is wondering what they are missing in their regular staples should come to expand their palate without having to travel far.

The culinary festival schedule also included “High Design – Art, Fashion & Food” in partnership with the Appleton Museum. The museum houses the permanent

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The festival schedule included a couture fashion show of seven designers inspired by the exquisite collection found at the Appleton Museum. Photos: Dave Miller

collection of the Appleton’s who built Bridlewood Farm. The event featured a couture fashion show of seven designers inspired by the exquisite collection.

Following the fashion show, the audience enjoyed a champagne brunch with the decadent cuisine of Chef Demitri Pomakis, owner of Feta Mediterranean Restaurant in Ocala and Chef Tony Deras of Katya Vineyards of Ocala.

When it comes to foodies, the mission is to taste the difference, and then chase the best of the best.

And finding the best does not always mean fine dining Murty said, but rather more about the freshest

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ingredients. She points to the late Anthony Bourdain as the mark of a good foodie since he traveled the globe in search of the best cuisine. The Ocala Culinary Festival paid tribute to Bourdain during the “Grand Tasting” to culminate the 2019 event.

The “Grand Tasting” highlights a dozen chefs dishing up samples of signature recipes. The mixture of local and visiting chefs gave foodies

a chance to taste unique flavors included in everything from entrees to desserts. In addition, all proceeds from the “Grand Tasting” event staged at Citizens’ Circle, on the grounds of Ocala City Hall, benefit Ocala Culinary Festival Charities working to improve culinary education and eliminate hunger in Marion County.

It’s not too early to start making plans to attend the Ocala Culinary Festival in 2020. Make sure to bring a big appetite and let the tastings begin; you’ll be glad you did!

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he moniker “Horse Capital of the World” pays homage to Ocala’s rich Thoroughbred horse farm heritage and the thriving industry that grew from it. Ocala Breeders Sales, better known locally as OBS, is an offspring of those founding farms.

In 1974 a group of 10 local Thoroughbred farm owners joined forces to organize Ocala Breeders Sales as a way to market their horses. The group was competing

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with the blue blood breed Kentucky is known for producing. The Ocala group wanted to create a venue to allow buyers a chance to see first-hand the athletic potential and ability of local Thoroughbreds.

By the time the first sale took place in January 1975, membership had grown to 100. The original group of OBS officers included: Joseph M. O’Farrell of Ocala Stud; George L. Onett of Stone Gate Farm; Roy A. Kennedy of Gateway Farm; and Norman E. Casse of Cardinal Hill

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Farm. The initial sale was a two-day auction of 2-year-olds in training.

Over the years the OBS auction calendar has increased to five sales per year. In 1982, OBS absorbed the former Florida Breeders’ Sales to become Florida’s only indigenous Thoroughbred sales company.

The Ocala region is known as the hub for Thoroughbreds with many either bred here or receiving the early phases of training at a local farm. Additionally, a number of other breeds can be found in the area participating in world class equestrian events.

Tod Wojciechowski, OBS director of sales, said the owners of the OBS founding farms “had a vision to market their horses.”

Wojciechowski points out that OBS started with four barns originally, then grew to 12 barns; and today has 29 barns on the sprawling campus. He explained that OBS does not own any of the horses registered for the sale, but

serves as the venue for buyer and horse to come together.

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A majority of OBS’ clientele travels to Ocala from out of town, including a contingent from

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international destinations. The five sales scheduled each year bring buyers from across the country and foreign markets including South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to name a few.

“International trade is important to us,” Wojciechowski said. “We have a diverse international group to buy here with the largest being from Korea and Japan.

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He mentioned that an agent working for foreign buyers recently spent $3.5 million during the March sale. Buyers purchased 300 head of horses during the sale which totaled more than $44 million spent. The March 2019 sale is highlighted by the sale of a horse for $2 million, breaking a previously held record for the event. The highest Thoroughbred ever sold at OBS went for $2.4 million.

“More 2-year-olds are sold here at OBS than anywhere in the world,” Wojciechowski said.

According to the American Horse Council, OBS has earned the reputation of being the top destination to purchase quality 2-year-olds; accounting for the majority of juvenile horse sales in North America.

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WINNING HORSES In the most recent report from the AHC on the economic impact of Florida’s horse industry, Lonny Powell, CEO and Executive Vice President of the Ocala-based Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owner’s Association, said “equines are becoming a strong part of Florida’s brand.”

to hang our state’s collective hat on for some time,” Powell said.

“Florida truly is a horse state. To many, the beach, sun, sand and oranges are synonymous with Florida, but our state has been steadily adding equines to that list

Florida, according to the report, is home to nearly 400,000 horses, of which 1-in-4 is a Thoroughbred in racing, competition and recreation. The breed makes up

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the largest sector of the state’s horse population. Florida ranks No. 3 nationally behind Texas and California in horse population.

Ocala Breeders’ Sales is the place to be. There is really no down time around the facility. Wojciechowski said the staff is either preparing for a sale, in the midst of a sale, or recovering from a sale.

“It’s full speed ahead to prepare for the next sale all year,” he said.

Some owners and horses begin to arrive on site about two to three weeks in advance of an upcoming sale. As an example, OBS anticipated cataloging 1,200 horses for the 4-day sale in April.

SPECTATORS WELCOME Viewing of OBS sales is open to the public. Everyone can pick up a show catalog to learn more about each horse participating in the sale. You will certainly want to keep up with the action by following the hip numbers of horses listed in the catalog. Take a seat in the arena to get a good view of the sales ring or go outside for a glimpse of the back prep area.

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The sale can be quite a show for spectators to witness. The fast-pace of bidding on the floor can happen in the blink of an eye or faster. And the lyrical, entertaining cadence of the auctioneer keeps everything moving toward a final cry of “sold.”

A number of horses sold at OBS have gone on to be standouts in the thoroughbred racing world.

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Most notable may be Silver Charm, who won both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in 1997 in a bid for the Triple Crown.

There is a lot to learn about Thoroughbred horses. For example, regardless of when they foal in a year, they share a birthday since all Thoroughbreds turn age on Jan. 1st each year. In order to be considered a Thoroughbred, the horse’s parents must be full Thoroughbreds.

However, bloodline ancestry is only traced through the male.

Foreign buyers look to make purchases at OBS to enhance their racing stock. In addition to the 2-year-old Thoroughbred market, OBS also fields a sizeable yearling market as well.

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HIGHLIGHTS On January 1st of each year, Thoroughbreds born in the Northern Hemisphere turn age; therefore, a foal born on Dec. 31st will turn 1-year-old the next day.

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beyond that. Today that road, fully paved to the south, serves as a gateway to one of the area’s most popular destinations.

The area surrounding the campus has grown over the years. Today, the Ocala International Airport is located across the street and can accommodate equine cargo planes as needed. The OBS campus is just a short drive from the site of the World

Equestrian Center and Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club.

Since those early days, the company has expanded to operate Ocala Breeders Sales Feed and Supply.

The equine-only mill caters to Thoroughbreds and recently added feed lines designed for other sport horses, which is a growing market.

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throughout Florida. The company also operates two local retail stores; one on the OBS campus and the other near Golden Ocala with both stocking a variety of products for horses, livestock and pets.

“If you buy a bag locally, it’s likely the feed was milled that morning so it’s fresh,” Wojciechowski said.

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Currently, OBS is in the final phase of a two year building project to expand the existing building. The new construction includes additional administrative space along with upgrades to the on-site dining section and other public areas.

But make no mistake, a sale event at OBS is all about the horses and the

buyers. The horses are put through the paces under tack on the OBS track so buyers can take a good look.

Pedigree, confirmation and athletic ability are the main components a buyer considers when deciding to purchase a horse.

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In Greek mythology, Hylonome was one of the female centaurs (named Kentaurides), equivalent to a battle warrior princess in today’s Hollywood movies. Hylonome is also the name of the company, founded by women, that has developed an innovative wearable device for horse and rider called Hylofit.

From myth to reality, this product has become a breakthrough solution in the equestrian world. The Tech Equestrian had a chance to get an inside look at the histor y, development, and market reaction with Hylonome Co-Founder, Kate Motley.

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Eliane van Reesema, a competitive international dressage rider from the Netherlands, encountered a common problem for many sport riders – the struggle of bringing a horse back from injury. “A month after her Grand Prix horse was cleared to train, he re-aggravated his injury,” Motley recalled. “Eliane was frustrated and believed there must be a better way to obtain insight and prevent this from happening.” Eliane met Cees van Beckhoven; an equine heart rate specialist from the Netherlands and, with his help, began using heart rate to gain greater insights into her training. The process was extensive, often taking days for Cees to analyze her training sessions and provide feedback.

Eliane loved the data but wanted immediate results. Seeing that there was nothing on the market to meet her training needs, Eliane approached Kate and her business partner, Laxmi Wordham and together they set out on a journey to create a wearable technology product for the equine market.

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TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK Complementing the extensive competitive riding background of Eliane, Kate Motley brings a wealth of experience working on new product development for a range of companies including pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer.

Laxmi Wordham lends her digital innovation expertise to the business from her past role as Chief Digital Officer at The Michael J. Fox Foundation. In August 2016,

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Hylofit is a technology company in the horse space where real-time data provides powerful insights like never before.”

the team started working together and in October 2016 the company was formed.

AT THE HEART OF THE PRODUCT “The beauty of this product is that it allows heart rate to be the voice of the horse,” said Motley.

Hylofit displays the heart rate of both horse and rider in real-time giving a holistic view of optimal performance. The data is gathered from an unobtrusive strap under

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the girth that transmits directly via Bluetooth to an app on the phone. The product is available for iOS and Android. There is also an auxiliary Apple Watch app for realtime heart rate display during the ride. The Hylofit app is available for $9.99 monthly or $99.99 annually.

There is also the option to purchase a lifetime membership to the app for $250.

Over time you can track the intensity level of your rides and take into consideration external factors – weather, temperature, duration and type of training to establish baseline measurements

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The Hylofit product includes an unobtrusive strap under the girth that transmits directly via Bluetooth to an app on your phone. Photo: Hylofit

you and your trainer can review and assess. “Because we know that horses don’t always show their conditions, Hylofit can help reinforce what your gut instinct is telling you,” added Motley.

There are many uses for this product, not just in training, but also in monitoring the wellbeing of your horse. “A horse’s resting heart rate (RHR) is a window into their overall health,” pointed out Motley.

“Frequent monitoring of RHR is a great tool and could help indicate

readiness to train or provide an early detection for injury.”

FULL OF FEATURES Real-Time Feedback During a ride you’ll have the confidence of knowing that Hylofit tracks everything in real-time. As long as the device is on the girth and you’ve got your smart phone or Apple Watch with the app you’ll be able to view horse’s heart rate, your heart rate, speed and distance.

This allows you to adjust your training immediately.

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Ride Alerts You can also customize the app to alert you while in the saddle. Select an alert - heart rate, zone intensity, distance or duration, then choose how you would like to be alerted, either with audio or vibration.

During your ride the app will alert you based upon the feature you selected.

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ride. Select from zones 1 - 5 (which go from 60% - 100% of maximum heart rate) and Hylofit will track how you are doing against a specific goal as you ride. It is important to vary your training and fitness goals to build the strength and coordination that will ultimately aid in recovery and performance and lead to an overall healthier horse.

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Because we know that horses don’t always show their conditions, Hylofit can help reinforce what your gut instinct is telling you.”

Post Ride Insights After a ride you can review your training session either on your phone or on the web. The postride insights deliver an intensity score; ride analytics and a graphical display of performance. Combine that with historical training results and Hylofit becomes a handy digital training log. If you have questions about the information you receive Hylofit will help you understand how to interpret the data and use the information to inform future training decisions.

Zone training accelerates and monitors your training goals.

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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Hylofit gives you piece of mind and offers another way to track the training of everyone who rides your horses. “The product is ideal for people who travel and need someone to exercise their horse in their absence,” said Motley, “Hylofit will log the workout and provide a great overview of the training sessions so you can understand how your horse is being worked while you are away.”

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nervous horses to make them feel confident, Rodrigo said, “Using Hylofit – allows us to see their anxiety level – the tool really helps you understand their mindset; and it gives you an indication that you must re-evaluate how to manage them. Hylofit gives you real-time feedback to what is happening, not just the outward signs of an ear twitch.”

PLANS FOR 2019 Hylofit debuted its product offering in April 2018 during the weekend of the Land Rover Kentucky ThreeDay event and the product was officially available for purchase in November. “We’ve now been in the market a little less than a year and we are excited to see how receptive the equestrian community is to the benefits of Hylofit. It’s been an amazing journey so far and we are proud to have developed a tool that allows riders to become better stewards of the horse,” said Motley.

Hylofit has invested in educating equestrians on the benefits of their product, not only at top events across the U.S., but also at Millstone Farm, their headquarters based in Wilton, Olympic gold medalist Connecticut. In December 2018 Rodrigo Pessoa at a Hylofit clinic they held a clinic titled: ‘Reducing demonstrating the Stress and Building Confidence in effectiveness of having your Horse’ that was led by worldheart rate data to show the anxiety level of the horse. Photo: The Tech Equestrian famous trainer Tristan Tucker, known for his TRT method, JULIANA CHAPMAN and legendar y equestrian and Olympic gold medalist NORWALK, CT Rodrigo Pessoa. As they Juliana is a technology marketing professional and lifelong progressed through ground equestrian who grew up in Rhode Island riding pony and children’s hunter in the local show circuit and later showed adult hunter in exercises and warming up

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riple-digit temps mean the struggle is real during hot horse show days. Simple steps to staying cool in 100+ degree weather is all in the fabrics you wear, keeping the sun’s rays at bay and staying hydrated.

With that in mind, we’ve got your back (and front, bottom and top) with our top picks for staying cool and stylish this summer as well as summer trends our clients are loving and we think you will too.

Check out our guide to the hottest equestrian trends and essential accessories that will help you chill out this summer.

Pula Competition Tech Shirt The Horseware™ Alessandro Albanese Ladies Pula Competition Tech Shirt is made from a soft, breathable material with moisture wicking fabric and antibacterial properties. The smooth neck lines and breathable mesh inserts under the sleeves and back make this shirt the ultimate stylish, cool comfort.

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BloqUV Staying cool in the saddle is a challenge, but not if you wear the correct fabric. Enter BloqUV. Keeping riders cool and dry with a look that differs from all other technical shirts on the market.

Wait until you try this shirt on. The fit and style will blow you away and it has a UPF 50 plus rating, blocking out 98% of the sun’s harmful rays.

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The beautiful hues of BloqUV shirts paired with a Tailored Sportsman belt and breeches will give your wardrobe the summer bloom it deserves.

Essex Classics Always on trend, Essex Classics continues to add that pop of excitement to every show shirt in long and short sleeves with trims that include skulls (customer favorite), Peeps (the Foundation), and other inspired trims. Cool, refreshing nano-tech fabric with UV protection will keep you cool in the hottest temps.

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When it comes to fit, function and style, For Horses breeches will rock your world. Imported from Italy, they truly excel in sweltering sun.

Simply put, these breeches flatter every rider that tries them on.

Constructed of the most incredibly comfortable, lightweight, breathable fabric that will compliment every body type, the For Horses Emma and Remie breeches are perfect for any rider in any ring. Also check

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RJ Classics Harmony Hunt Coat Breathable Show Coats are in high demand. Mesh hunt coats are an innovation that is a game changer

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The innovation of mesh hunt coats was all the rage last year offering outstanding ventilation without losing any style points. RJ Classics has joined this trend with the Harmony Hunt Coat. Lightweight mesh fabric provides extreme comfort and breathability while the Italian Jersey front panel adds an element of unique style. The best part of this hunt coat is that it comes regular, long, and short. The fit is perfect with a price point that will delight.

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THE BEST ACCESSORIES FOR Just like sprinkles on an ice cream cone or that extra hour of daylight, accessories make equestrian life easier and add that certain something to wardrobe essentials. We’ve curated a list of the best new accessories for Summer 2019:

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Embrace this trend in the camouflage styled Greyson Tote. This neoprene tote is the perfect blend of style and functionality. Ultra-light weight with side panels that expand for a phantom shape or snap in for a streamline look make this a perfect ring side tote for your helmet gloves and accessories or the perfect overnight bag. Removable wristlet pouch can be used for spurs or any smaller items. If camo isn’t your thing, it is available in a range of other colors.

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EquiVisor The EquiVisor shades your face and ears from the damaging sun and helps prevent uncomfortable glare while riding.

Designed to fit most riding helmets, this visor features a tapered brim that won’t obstruct your peripheral vision. It attaches easily to your helmet and stays secure, even if you gallop!

As the mercury rises this summer, you’ll need to pay close attention to staying hydrated. Increased

summer temperatures combined with long hours in the saddle equals dehydration — through sweating and evaporation—as your body works to stay cool.

Staying hydrated is key.

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5k at 8:00am | Kid’s Run ( approx.400m) at 9:00am

4095 State Route 730, Wilmington, OH Proceeds to benefit the Wilmington High School Cross Country Team

5k $25 | Kid’s Run $10

For online registration and race details visit https://bit.ly/2WDkCQZ $25 Registration Ends 5/31/19 | $30 Registration Ends 6/30/19 | $35 Registration Ends 8/9/19

Packet Pick Up and Registration Saturday August 10th | 1:00pm to 3:00pm in the Paddock Club* Sunday August 11th | 6:00am to 7:30am in the Paddock Club* *Paddock Club is located at World Equestrian Center

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Mayo West Farm. Situated perfectly in NW Ocala. Located directly across from HITS, this large, 108.81-acre training facility is ideal for any operation. Multiple barns on site including a stallion barn, brood mare barns and turn out paddocks, equipment barns, and equine pool with dock.

Many turn out paddocks with great soil and automatic waters. Large perimeter fenced pastures great for cattle or additional paddocks. Track with starting gate included.

The residence boasts a circular drive with inviting fountain, split floor plan with office, large windows throughout home providing natural lighting and a bright, open feel. Situated on property perfectly to look out over paddocks and pasture. This farm is a must see!

Expect to be impressed with this meticulously kept home situated on a 9-acre farm just minutes to HITS and to the World Equestrian Center (WEC). The screen enclosed pool/patio with ceiling mounted heaters provide warmth during the cooler evenings for true outdoor living. The home features Hickory wood floors, chef’s kitchen, terrific fireplaces, and walls of windows for natural lighting. Luxurious second level owner’s retreat has its own fireplace in a loft style setting. Plenty of closet space and shower for two. Adjacent room provides master suite luxury design opportunity with plumbing and AC already in place. Amazing 30x50 block barn/garage/ workshop with high ceilings to house a motor home.

Majestic oaks adorn the fenced pastures. This is a perfect setting for your family in Ocala!

Price: $699,000 | MLS: 548326 Jeff Magoteaux & Mary Luster | 614.578.3278

Price: $2,199,000 | MLS: 548435 Blake Hunter & Cynthia Kerr | 352.286.5574

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CHESTNUT HILL FARM

• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • 10 Acres • Barn Apartment w/Full Bath & Laundry $1,250,000 MLS 554211 Ashley Di Bartolomeo 352.299.0600

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• Well-Built Stone & Block 3 BR, 3 BA • 19.66 Acres, 20 Stalls, 2 Round Pens • Cathedral Beamed, 2 Story Great Room $799,000 MLS 550577 Lisa Guess 386.801.2225

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• Kitchen Features Granite Countertops • Pool/Spa • Breakfast Nook $1,399,000 MLS 554181 Linda Doyle 352.361.0424

GATED EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY

• Custom 4 BR, 4 BA, Pool, Near WEC • Bright Open Floor Plan, High-End Finishes • Granite, Large Kitchen, 50 Amp RV Hookup $599,000 MLS 548943 Lisa Guess 386.801.2225

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As the World Equestrian Center approaches completion, it’s time to claim your prize.

Secure your place now. Custom estate homes for sale. Stables for lease.

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