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SKJ Equestrian Collection - a stunning new diffusion capsule collection featuring equestrian highlights and beautifully delicate pieces. Inspired by the ‘charm’ of equestrian styling, the SKJ Equestrian Collection celebrates our love of horses through beautifully handcrafted stirrups and horseshoes, hung delicately as charms with amethyst stone highlights. Amethyst is believed by some to cleanse one’s energy field of negative influences with purifying properties, a fitting choice of stone and the brand colours of this respected equestrian jewellery brand. Each piece is created with love in Scotland with bespoke options also available. Gallop away with affordable pieces starting from just £44.00

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Tweed With An Exceptional Pedigree Established as the ‘go to’ fashion label of choice for stylish racegoers, British heritage brand Butler Stewart offer a range of gorgeous garments for men and women that ensure you are al-ways dressed in winning style. The Butler Stewart Christopher Waistcoat is a great staple for any gent’s wardrobe. Teamed with the brand’s signature moleskin jeans and tweed or your favourite denim, this waistcoat in-stantly upgrades any outﬁt. Colours: Pear Green, Oxford Blue, Harvest Brown & Dark Brown. RRP: £195 Sizes: 38” - 46”.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori By Dr. Lori Verderame

So, you don’t think the millennial generation are saving objects, collecting vintage pieces, displaying antiques, well maybe you should think again. I have been evaluating the collections of 20 and 30 year old collectors for a long, long time. They are seasoned collectors that know a lot about the market for a special, historic collectible called American Girl Dolls. The three original American Girl Dolls were Molly McIntire, Kirsten Larson, and Samantha Parkington. Each doll was produced by the Pleasant Company prior to the company being acquired by Mattel, Inc. Some dolls have since been discontinued making those particular dolls somewhat rare and typically more pricey and more desirable with collectors. To recognize the American Girl Dolls, collectors have to learn the background of each doll. Arguably the most valuable of the dolls include: Molly, Kirsten, and Samantha. The Molly McIntire doll represents a 9-year-old girl living during World War II, circa 1941-45. Like all American Girl Dolls, Molly has books and accessories based on her story including eye glasses, skirt, blouse, sweater, socks and shoes. Molly, like other American Girl Dolls, has additional accessories called “Meet accessories” including a purse, wartime Steel penny from 1943, and a picture of her father

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American Girl Dolls were produced by the Pleasant Company and came onto the scene in 1986. The first three dolls captured the background of historical figures in the form of 9-year-old girls living at specific times in American history. The first dolls produced from 1986 to 1991 were character dolls Molly McIntire, Kirsten Larson, and Samantha Parkington. These three original American Girl Dolls are valuable collectibles and attract both adults and children audiences today. The dolls are robustly traded online, at American Girl Doll events and on social media sites. The dolls’ collectors are very active on Instagram showing off their varied customization of the figural dolls, fashion outfits, and books. The values for American Girl Dolls vary based on several factors including condition of the doll body, hair, outfits, and accessories as well as the type of doll and the popularity of the doll’s character and story. Some of the doll characters were featured in television and full-length feature movies making those particular American Girl Doll characters better known and thus, more valuable than other dolls including Samantha, Kit, and Molly.

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inside of a locket. A fine example of the Molly McIntire doll is valued in a range between $1,000 to $10,000 in fine condition. Molly is the topic of a line of American Girl Doll books. Also, the character was featured in the American Girl Television Movie entitled Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front which debuted in 2006. Another American Girl Doll of the original three dolls is named Kirsten Larson, a Swedish immigrant living in the 1850s as a pioneer family member in the Minnesota territory. Kirsten has traditional period boots and braided hair looped and tied with ribbons. Based on the related book, “Meet Kirsten Larson”, the character comes with a wooden spoon and a heart-shaped amber necklace typical of the girl’s native Scandinavia homeland. In very good condition, Kirsten dolls are actively traded online. The Samantha Parkington doll was in production from 1986-1991. Samantha was an orphan who lived in the late 19th/early 20th Century. Her accessories that impact the doll’s value include a Victorian dress, stockings and shoes, and a large hair bow. When collecting American Girl Dolls, look for historical figure dolls in original condition with styled hair, original outfits, and character accessories, when available. If you think your favorite millennial isn’t into collecting, then ask them if they have an American Girl Doll from childhood. Odds are, they do. ��

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In the Maasai culture, the beaded creations they wear can tell you something about the person who wears them - age, marital status, social status, special events in their life (like a new bride). With guidance from a talented leather worker/designer, the mamas were given the opportunity to use their natural sense of color and design to create products for the Western market. They live and work near their homes (which allows them to care for livestock and children) where they gather in small groups to share advice and stories as they bead the leather provided. A friend of our collection – Nils Tcheyan – visited the mamas and beautifully captured a few images of their gathering:

Our goal is to demonstrate that products made in Africa can compete in the global marketplace, while at the same time creating employment for the artisans, in the hope that they will have an investment in, and an opportunity to change, their own future and the future of their children.

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Joan Schultz, the founder, was living in Kenya when a group of Maasai herded 13 of their precious cattle to the US Embassy in Nairobi to express their condolences to the families affected by the events of September 11. “The gift of the cattle, which are so precious to the Maasai, was a way to say how wrong that event was and how sorry they were for our losses. It made us realize that we all have ‘gifts’ to share and we do what we can to make a difference to help each other in spite of our own constraints. What we are doing is not charity or a hand-out, but just as the Maasai and many other Kenyans extended their hand in sympathy and concern in their own way, we are reciprocating in our way by providing guidance and presenting their talents to a demanding market.”

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Cindy Lay and Stewart Newman of Exceptional Equestrian, an equestrian life-style boutique, have carried The Kenyan Collection for 5 years and are just as passionate about these gifts as Joan and are excited to take this venture to the next level. Why is The Kenyan Collection NOT a non-profit? Because the Kenyans felt that setting up as a non-profit would suggest donations are required or desired to sustain this operation and customers would need to manage expectations in terms of quality of products. These are both assumptions the Kenyans specifically wanted to challenge….and they have. We don’t want your donation, we want your business which we will earn by ensuring every customer is satisfied with the product purchased with their hard earned money. While there are many who have tried to duplicate some of the work and designs of our artisans, in terms of creativity, consistency, and quality we are sure you will agree there is no comparison.

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I was lucky to have many horses, with the most cherished being an Arabian Stallion named Serrayo. I remember going to the barn, where I would ride and train with him every day for many years. I loved horses more than anything. As I grew older, “life” and an accident got in the way and I stopped riding. In the craziness of life, I barely took pictures of him, and so, as the years have gone by, the memories have faded. I’ve often thought that next time I would do things differently. Serrayo is a distant, but cherished memory. Fast forward to 2019.

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Nowadays, I’m a photographer specializing in horse and pet photography. I‘m lucky enough to spend my days photographing amazing people and their much loved horses. I capture natural, candid moments that celebrate the unique personality of your horse and the relationship you share. My goal is to create beautiful photographs for you to hang on your wall, to remind you to enjoy every moment together and to keep your memories alive. Trote y Galop

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HIS & HERS

Matthew Handal, Ryan Kertanis: Smile for the Camera Matthew Handal and Ryan Kertanis aren’t your typical horsemen. Matthew, a documentary filmmaker in New York City, has worked with Milos Forman and Steven Speilberg. Ryan, a Fulbright Teaching Assistant at Orkhon University in the Mongol capital of Ulaanbaatar, is a guide on the world’s longest (435 miles) charity horseback ride. In March in Montana, the Equus International Film Festival Awards presented Matthew, the producer/ director on Riding with thisABILITIES, with Best Documentary on Equine Therapy and Best Bond Between Children and Horses; Ryan was part of The Gobi Gallop crew that won Best Film for a Cause. We went backstage with both horsemen as they basked in some well-deserved spotlight.

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HERS: What never got included on your résumé? RYAN: A month after getting my license I drove a 30’ RV down the Merritt Parkway, which does not allow vehicles that size. I learned a lot that day that I can’t really put on my résumé… MATTHEW: Resumes are so sterile. They don’t take the less quantitative things that make a person into account. HERS: On a scale of one to 10, how weird are you? RYAN: Probably a seven. MATTHEW: One being not so weird, I would rate myself a two or three. HERS: What is your favorite quote? RYAN: “It must be a poor life that achieves freedom from fear.” Aldo Leopold. MATTHEW: “It takes change to keep things the same.” George Orwell.

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HERS: How would you describe yourself in one word? RYAN: Irrepressible. MATTHEW: Caring. HERS: A year from now we’re celebrating what a great 12 months it’s been so what do you hope you achieved? RYAN: I completed guide school, worked a full season as a guide in the US, moved into an apartment with my partner and dog, and we are living a happy, adventure-ﬁlled life. MATTHEW: Personal and professional success: the old women-and-work conundrum. HERS: What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? 34

RYAN: I always feel like there is more work. MATTHEW: Life. I have things to do. Don’t need extra motivation. HERS: Tell me something true that almost nobody agrees with you about. RYAN: Wayne Gretzky is the greatest, most dominant athlete in any sport, ever. MATTHEW: Men and women are not so different. It’s all in the socialization. HERS: What was the last costume you wore? RYAN: When I had long hair I dressed up as Thor a lot. MATTHEW: It’s been so long… a suit! HERS: What would you do in a zombie apocalypse? RYAN: I’d grab my best axe, bow, gear, gal, dog and horses, and head for the hills. It’s all I need in real life never mind an apocalypse. MATTHEW: I have no idea. There are too many real things to worry about. ��

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New Jersey

Equine Artists’ Association Show

Opens June 9, 2019 �� 3:30 p.m. Presentation by noted author, Loren Spiotta-DiMare on her latest book, Sergeant Reckless: Hero War Horse DOOR PRIZE- a framed equine print by award-winning artist, Barbara Hornstra, will be awarded at the June 9th event. FREE TO ENTER The exhibit will be open through Sunday, June 23 and will be open Thursdays through Sundays, 11:00 a.m.-4:00p.m. or by appointment.

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Top Trail Team 2018

Do you know someone who likes to ride? I mean—really, really ride? Well I do and her name is Robin Morris and her partner on the trail is her beloved mule, Beau. Robin joined the Top Trail family in late 2015. Top Trail is an online ride program designed primarily for trail riders. Right from the start Robin and her mule, Beau, started winning Top Trail Challenges. To date Beau has won Top Trail Horse Division 1 challenges 20 times and Robin has won Top Trail Rider Division 1 ﬁve times. They are Top Trail Horse and Rider of the Year 2018 just as they were in 2017. To earn that honor, together they logged over 2000 miles on the trail in 2018 and we could not be more proud and honored that they are part of Top Trail.

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We have hundreds of riders and their equines in Top Trail competing for the top spots each month and each quarter. Robin and Beau, because of their consistent high mileage, have always been competitive in what has been called “Division 1” but is now the “Competitor Division.” It’s safe to say we all look at Robin as a role model and great motivator to get out there and ride. Riding Year Round In Montana You would think that living in Montana equates to your riding time being rather limited in the winter months, well that would be the case for me, but not for Robin and Beau. Robin tells us, “Since Beau came into my life, I ride 12 months out of the year. After all, I am a ﬁrm believer that warm clothes allow us to enjoy the beauty that only winter has to offer.” Finding the Right Partner is Critical How did this dynamic duo come to be, you ask? After several years of some sad and disappointing attempts to raise a great trail partner, Robin found Beau through an auction in 2014 and after a nail biting round of bidding against 4 other potential owners, Beau belonged to Robin. 36

Mileage & Time = Strong Bonds Can you imagine, after a journey of over 9900 overall (7400 of them on Top Trail) in about 4-1/2 years, what your relationship with your equine would be like? Robin shares, “My partnership with Beau took time. While I chose him because of his calm and quiet demeanor and exceedingly good looks, we have had our moments. I had issues with him and I am sure, if asked, he had issues with me. But I believe if you have a kind animal that can all be worked out with consistency and time. I expose him to as much as possible. If there is something that he is hesitant about, I never avoid it.” Robin explains her philosophy, “I think it’s important for his ‘continuing education’ to overcome, or at least tolerate, anything that appears scary. It’s called life. He has come so far, and I am proud of him. His ﬂight distance used to exceed a 1/10th of a mile – a very fast tenth of a mile. Now, he seldom offers more than three side-passes away from the subject of his fear. “Recently some friendly cows ran towards him, stopped by the fence, and he was sure they had his number. I decided it was time to stop and share lunch with him, right next to the fence line with the cows. By the way, we share a packet of peanut butter crackers on each ride. He gets three and I get three.” I asked Robin how she goes about bonding with and developing a fantastic trail partner, because it’s quite apparent that she knows how to do it right: “Try camping with them. The ﬁrst time I took him camping in the Wilderness for 8 days — wow — we grew as a team. While I “camped” in

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the tack room of my horse trailer, he was in a small corral right next to me. We rode every day, and logged our ﬁrst two 40-mile rides during that trip. In keeping with full-disclosure, we got lost on both of those rides. “I have shared many nights, several times just the two of us, camping in the Wilderness and I treasure it. When we’re alone, if I get out of his sight he will bray for me. I also think it’s important to ride new trails and give your equine partner a job. Beau loves going to new places just as much as I do. We would both get bored if we rode the same trail day after day. “His one constant is me. I love that he has been exposed to chainsaws, obstacles on the trail, work crews, pack animals, hikers, bicycles and ATV’s. His energy, interest, and harmony simply make me smile — and keeps me going.” Achieving Lofty Goals I had to know, what is it like to have goals and go after them — even so far as exploring 10,000 miles in less than 5 years — in the saddle? “2018 was an amazing year for Beau and I,” says Robin, “we both stayed healthy and sound and were able to accomplish our established goals. I wanted to exceed my 10,000th ‘rider’ mile; for Beau to exceed his 9,700th mile; and, to log more miles on Beau in 2018 than any year in the past,” according to Robin. She continues, “November was a tough month and I was afraid we would not be able to ‘get it done.’ The weather wasn’t cooperating, and in the past I have relied on others to ‘push’ and motivate me by nipping at our heels. By mid- November, I realized we were on our own. If I wanted to obtain my goals, I had to dig deep, and rely on my own drive. Come December, we hit that stride, and rode on – logging 19 rides in the ﬁnal month of the year, and for eighteen of those rides…it was just me and my beloved Beau.” Beauty on the Trail Documented As a member of Top Trail and those following Robin on social media, we get to see her amazing photography. She is “diligent about capturing pictures of every ride. I never realized how much beauty there was, until I took the time to truly ‘see’ it. Beau has become conditioned to stop when I sit heavy and whisper ‘whoa,’ as he knows it is time to take a picture or take a closer look at something within our view 38

He is also a great ‘spotter,’ pointing out wildlife I would otherwise miss without his skill-set.” Data Time! Every month Robin shares her “Data Time” updates with us, too. “I started logging on June 15, 2014 and haven’t missed a ride. My spreadsheet includes all kinds of data. As an admitted data-geek, I collect a lot of information: the trail, the miles from my house, the miles ridden, the speed, the elevation, who I rode with, and more. I look back on my ‘Riding Beau’ spreadsheets or view his GPS tracks and smile.” Winning Ways with Top Trail We are so pleased and happy for this incredible team. As 2018 champs, Robin and Beau have won a tack outﬁt from SpecTACKular Tack, and an Equine Therapy Cooler from Draper Therapies together with Top Trail. If that’s not enough they have also been the recipients of awards from the following Top Trail partners: The Hay Pillow, Inc., Hawthorne Products, and EQyss Grooming Products. Top Trail began in 2013 as a humble little spreadsheet driven mileage program Lifetime Miles Logged for riders to a still humble • Beau’s Top Trail Miles: 7,496 but growing mileage • Beau’s Overall* Miles: 9,901 based program for horses • Robin’s Top Trail Miles: 7,8017 and riders on it’s own web• Robin’s Overall* Miles: 10,215 site with a program doing 2018 Miles Logged the work of the old spread• Beau 2313 sheets! If you would like to check out Top Trail, please stop by for a 30 day free trial at toptrailhorse.com. We invite anyone who is interested in keeping records of your rides and connecting with other riders to share information, motivation, and inspiration to join us and let’s share the journey.

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TO SHOE or NOT TO

SHOE ….. a timeless debate

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The age-old debate as to whether horses should be barefoot or shod has been going on for thousands of years. Early Asian horseman used foot booties that were made from leather. Romans during the ﬁrst century made shoe sandals called hipposandals for their horses. In a tomb dating back to 400 B.C., four bronze horseshoes were discovered. Then by 100 A.D. bronze horseshoes with nail holes were common place in Europe. Finally, by the 13th century, horse shoes were manufactured out of iron and later “hot shoeing” became common place in the 16th century. To his day, no yes or no decision has been made and the debate continues. If an answer is deﬁnitely needed, I can only say that …… it depends.

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Horses with good hoof structure (e.g. as in a solid thick hoof wall and sole depth with a well-shaped frog as well good solid leg conformation) can usually go barefooted considering normal terrain and workload. However, in some cases, even with the most perfect hoof, it cannot be done. Hoof development during the ﬁrst three years can depend on the proper stimulation coming from movement, exercise and turnout. Unfortunately, in many instances, the hoof development is not allowed to progress due to training needs. Shoes are generally placed on performance horses as a cautionary process thus in many instances, not allowing the hoof to fully mature as nature intended. The normal contraction and expansion of a barefoot hoof aids in the ﬂow of blood coming into and out of the hoof area. In the young horse, the capsule and related internal structures are very immature. There are receptors located in the bottom of the foot that when the foot is exercised or moved, it signals a direct development response. When a shoe is placed on the bottom of the hoof, the receptors no longer touch the ground, therefore no longer signal and direct the maturation process of the hoof. Hence, the normal maturation process is halted.

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ALL HORSES ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL As all horses are not created equal, even though as owners we believe our horse is perfect. The horses their feet are more variable than we observe. If barefoot is to be considered, other factors must be reviewed. Factors include the breed of horse, hoof conformation (inside and out), how the horse is housed and where it is turned out, the surfaces on which the hoof will make contact, the type of work or performance requirements that will be needed just to name a few. Considerations must also include whether the horse has ever been barefoot before. Transitioning from shod to unshod can be a lengthy process with no guarantees. Barefoot horses need to be trimmed regularly and maintained accordingly. Proper trimming assures proper alignment and that trim must be done by a knowledgeable farrier. “Taking a little bit off around the edges” by a nonprofessional is a recipe for disaster.

WHY SHOES MAY BE NEEDED Domesticated horses do not graze and forage over great distances such as the wild horses used to and still do. Domesticated horses live on perfect pastures, soft arena footing, deep stall bedding, walk on roadways, get routine baths and generally have a “cushy” lifestyle. Their feet become less resilient. Genetics plays a part in the overall outcome. The old timers used to say no feet… no horse. But when we select the mare and stallion, little priority is given to the foot quality. It is generally the overall conformation, disposition and athletic ability none of which means anything without a good hoof foundation. It is also generally thought that horses can pull more weight, run faster, jump higher and maintain a better gait if they are correctly shod. This is generally true. Therefore, certain considerations should be made in making the shoe decision and not just “because”.

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• Does the horse have tough smooth hooves or are they deformed or injured? • Is the conformation good and there are there any bone or muscular problems? • What is the use of the horse? Is there major forage and pasture time or is the horse more stall contained? If a performance horse, what event? • Does the horse have any diseases or conditions that require shoes to correct or heal the problem? • Does the wear of the hoof exceed the growth?

Shoes vs barefoot is a science in itself and must be carefully assessed by the veterinarian and the farrier. When the two work together as a team, the outcome is positive. Every horse is different and every situation is different. Therefore, the debate will continue for decades to come. It amounts to what is best for your horse and not what is best for others. Shoes and barefoot both require good care, timely professional attention and continual assessment. A good farrier is worth his/her weight in gold as is a good veterinarian. Don’t skimp on either.

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Got Colostrum?

Be prepared. That should be the motto of every horse owner expecting a mare to foal. If you are one of the thousands expecting a foal this spring, are you prepared for the loss of the dam or the possibility she will have no milk? THE WAY OF HORSES By Eleanor Blazer Copyright @ 2018

Colostrum is the first fluid a mare secretes from her udder after foaling. It contains the antibodies which protect the foal from infection. Colostrum also creates a mild laxative effect that helps the foal pass the meconium. The meconium is the first stool and is a thick tarry substance which can be hard to expel. Peak absorption time for the nutrients and antibodies in colostrum is between two and four hours of birth. The protective immunoglobulins in the colostrum are more concentrated in the early hours of lactation. As time goes by milk production will dilute the colostrum and the foal’s ability to absorb the protective immunoglobulins decreases as the foal’s digestive tract matures. An average horse foal should receive 250 milliliters of colostrum every hour for the first 6 hours of life. Between 12 and 36 hours of age, your veterinarian should test the foal’s blood. The blood sample is checked for IgG concentrations. The test will show if the foal has received the proper levels of antibodies. If the foal has not, a blood transfusion of equine plasma should be done to insure the foal is protected. A normal IgG count is 800mg/dl or higher. Below 200mg/ dl and the foal’s life is in danger. Most veterinarians will recommend a plasma transfusion at 400mg/dl or lower…. consult your veterinarian. But what if the mare dies, has no colostrum, or won’t let the foal nurse?

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If the mare dies or won’t let the foal nurse, try to milk her. Let the foal suck from a bottle (use a lamb nipple). Save any extra colostrum you collect for later feedings. If there is no colostrum you should have a backup plan. This is where being prepared pays off. Colostrum products available at feed or farm supply stores are bovine (cow) based. They will not provide the antibodies needed by a foal, but can supply some nutrients. The foal will not be protected from infection when fed a commercial colostrum product. A transfusion of equine plasma will be needed. Make sure your veterinarian has some in stock or it is quickly available.

Months before the foaling date contact large horse breeding farms or a local dairy farm. Bovine colostrum is better than nothing - equine plasma can be given to provide the immunoglobulin. Ask for some colostrum and then freeze it. Colostrum can be frozen for about two years. Frozen colostrum should be stored at -4F (-20C). I have found the best way to freeze it is in ice cube trays. Each cube is about one ounce or 30 milliliters (ml.). You would need about nine cubes every feeding for an average horse foal. Do not thaw colostrum in the microwave! Microwaves kill the antibodies present in the colostrum. If you have a successful foaling with no problems - milk the mare and freeze the colostrum. A healthy mare produces more colostrum than a foal needs. You can collect up to 250 milliliters (8.5 ounces) from a horse mare after the foal has sucked several times. Collect the colostrum within six hours of foaling in order to get the most concentrated amount. Do not collect the colostrum until after the foal has nursed several times. Freeze and save the collected colostrum for future use. Make sure you write a date on the package and what the package contains. The plasma transfusions are not as good as colostrum from the dam. The levels of immunoglobulin are not as high. Plus the plasma transfusions are very expensive. There are colostrum banks throughout the country. Donations of colostrum are welcome, and in some cases if you donate, and then need some at a future date there is no charge.

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FOAL and MARE HANDLING

�� There are many different ways to handle horses, and most often driven by the goals that we pursue that are not meaningful to a horse. When it comes to interacting with mares and foals, in this article we would like to bring you to do it from a relational perspective, that you will be able to tailor to any situation, because it works immediately.

In Human Horse Sensing we interact with horses always basing it on horsemanship, which we consider as a dynamically changing, and instantly manageable process. Our interaction with horses is based on five social concepts we keep monitoring throughout the interaction, and can be reestablished immediately if they disappear. The five concepts are natural for individuals of any age, and work on bridging the gap between human and equine behavior using the natural elements of space, movement, and time. The meaning of the five parameters does not need training because it is instinctual to the horse, which means they are born knowing it. From birth, the senses of a horse are his window on the environment, and they never cease to bring information to the brain, where new data combines also with the memories, and the personality, ultimately determining behavior. A relationship between human and horse begins as soon as we enter the same space, and start perceiving each other’s behavior. Since horses do not talk, but use movement to communicate we need to do so when we intend to communicate with them, and focus on what we do, and on which sense will carry our information to the horse’s brain.

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Foals just like horses of any age have an instinctual response to movement. They move away from something that approaches them, and they move to things they are interested in and move away from them. Social concepts such as coexistence, trust, respect, willingness and attention in the horse’s mind are based on territory (a meaningful space) and pecking order, and our horsemanship method teaches a system to manage them with movement on the ground as well as while riding. When we ask a horse to do something we do so expecting a certain response, and it is very important to take responsibility of our behavior and consider honestly how the horse responds. If we get what we expected we were correct in communicating, if we do not we need to reconsider our action, restructure it in a way that has sense for the horse and get the response. This criteria is valid no matter what we do with the horse. Something Human Horse Sensing does not compromise with is to leave force, and fear out of horsemanship. It has been scientiﬁcally proven that fear causes changes at the 48

cellular level in the nervous system, that reflect on the behavior of the animal that has experienced it. The resulting behavior can be out of the voluntary control of the animal, undesirable in horsemanship, and very difficult to modify. Horses see a leader as an individual worth following because his behavior makes sense, and the foal chooses its leader just as any other horse does. As with horses of any age, foals learn from what they experience, therefore we need to avoid making them experience fear, if we want them being open to horsemanship and to choose to see human beings as leaders. It definitely is a role that a foal’s mare naturally covers at first, and it is very important that when we interact with a foal we make sure to have the mare’s cooperation to become a positive part of the foal’s life. A good present, or future experience will make him become interested in sharing time and space with us. The focus of our relationship is not on building a “bond” but on modulating the communication through the senses, using social meanings, and developing the horse’s interest for the time spent with people. Being social is a common trait to human and horse and is always present in the horsemanship, with a meaning that is independent from the action that is happening. Interaction through trained behavior uses the horse’s ability to execute a learned action in response to a fixed stimulus that we give him, and cannot cover every instance we live with our horses. Spontaneous interactions are moments when the horse expresses himself, and do not need any training, so they are a great resource with young and untrained, or unknown horses. With young horses, giving them the chance to develop their social skills, and to have freedom of choice in relating with horses and humans, is the first step to develop a balanced mind. Ideally young horses should be all able to share space and time with other mare and foal pairs because it makes for their ability to be social throughout their life. When it comes to weaning, the process should be done in stages, gradually letting the mare and foal experience situations of being held apart through each one of their sens-

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Human Horse Sensing has a structural model for horsemanship, according to which communication happens as a dialogue through behavior without force and fear. Behavior is the most complete expression of any live individual, is performed in response to internal or external stimuli, and perceived by others through their senses during the dynamic and always evolving process of relationship. Human Horse Sensing has established behavior parameters that are monitored, and managed as a “language”, and that are naturally meaningful for man and horse, and It is a comprehensive approach that always keeps in consideration both sides, human and equine. Alessandra Deerinck ��

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Online Courses and Clinics Held Worldwide HH Sensing offers training from starting to competing, problem horse retraining, and horsemanship instruction for any level or discipline, online or in traditional courses. It is a method of horsemanship that focuses on managing the relationship while it is happening, rather than giving riders things to do to train or occupy their time with horses.

Horses see a leader as an individual worth following because his behavior makes sense, and the foal chooses its leader just as any other horse does.

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es. This process works by building in the mare and the foal the skills necessary to stay apart, along with building our relationship, and also avoiding the development of separation anxiety. After being weaned, young horses should live in groups, and even have an older mare as leader. C In Human Horse Sensing we work with horses alone, or in herds to teach them to respect us in terms of space, and interact with us in the presence of food, both relevant issues with horses of any age. We use the same process to teach the young horses to get groomed, to have their hooves cleaned without being contained, to be haltered, and lead properly without being forced. Space and food are naturally meaningful subjects for horses, and allow us to let horses learn in a cognitive manner while we train them, rather than by the classical conditioned training methods, where emphasis is put in the timing and reward, and often the action has no meaning for the horse. There is much more to the learning process than just what we are controlling with training. Input to the brain coming from different sensory receptors, actually develops different behavioral responses. A more evident demonstration of this fact is the inability to train from the ground where communication happens through sight, and elicit the same response through touch, which is the main communication used when riding. The efďŹ ciency of the work done with young horses and horsemanship conďŹ rms even more the determinant role horsemanship plays in any moment between human and horse. Being able to understand in depth, enjoy, and to purposefully manage the human to horse relationship, can make it go from a fearful experience to one that we would always want to have, and this is true for both equine and human, and very important when working with young individuals that are beginning to learn how to relate.

We are dedicated to enhance the potential of horse and rider, always keeping their wellbeing in mind. We provide a method to build a solid horsemanship, which goes beyond training, and can support human and horse to be successful in any equestrian discipline. Our approach is based on classical dressage, behavioral studies, liberty training, and thorough management of the healthcare, allows taking challenges we would not imagine being possible even with good traditional training. With HH Sensing, human and horse work in team, with or without tack, on the ground and in the saddle, through how they perceive the situations. It works whether just starting or repurposing a horse, at any time of his life. We teach human and horse how to establish an active and dynamic dialogue that will assist them in any situation. Your horse can execute without being submissive, and you can become a leader of leaders. We are located in San Marcos, California, but work online and hold clinics worldwide upon request. Email hhsensing@icloud.com Visit www.HHSensing.com Call us at +1 760 715 1554

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SADDLE FIT and the Heavier Rider

�� At the risk of offending any our readers, this is a topic which does need to be addressed again in all honesty. The issue of proper saddle fit is not by any means limited to heavier riders – all riders and all horses can and will benefit from a correctly fitted saddle! However, heavier riders bring with them a whole different set of challenges. Before anyone gets their knickers in a knot about possibly ‘arbitrary’ designations of weight – I absolutely recognize that someone who weighs 180 pounds and is sitting in a gender appropriate saddle may ride more lightly and more balanced than a 120-pound beginner rider who is sitting in a saddle that doesn’t fit her properly.

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My point is that – supported by a recently published study by Dr. Sue Dyson* who examined the effect of light, moderate, heavy and very heavy riders on the horse’s back – heavy riders should (more than anyone) need to be cognizant of their impact to the horse. (Up for further review is her statement that saddles extending past the 18th thoracic vertebra all the way to the 2nd lumbar may be acceptable in the industry – our experience and general anatomy dictates that this is going to cause the horse pain and will result in bucking regardless of rider weight). When a heavier rider chooses a horse, it should really be key to have a horse with a large enough saddle support area/weight bearing surface to accommodate a bigger saddle which will ﬁt this rider’s conformational needs. (Think large warmblood type rather than thoroughbred!).

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It is important, always, that the saddle fit the rider first – because if it doesn’t then no matter how well the saddle fits the horse, the rider’s discomfort due to poor rider saddle fit will always translate down to the horse. This limits both the horse and rider in attaining optimum performance. Of course, there are certain things that need to be considered in saddle fit to the rider – not least of which is that the saddle accommodates the gender of the rider! There are several areas where the saddle needs to fit the rider (just briefly outlined here – and remember that these are ‘in general’ – there are always exceptions!): • Seat size to accommodate the butt cheeks • Seat Width to accommodate the wider seat bones • Seat Waist – the seaming in the crotch area which needs to wider for women so that discomfort in the female genitals can be avoided (and rubbing on the underwear line) • Stirrup Bar Placement (women generally will need extended stirrup bars since their upper legs are usuall longer than their lower legs, which affects where the leg hangs) ��

• Twist (women generally need more narrow twists than men – this is the area of the saddle between the upper inner thighs). This accommodates their hip articulation and angle of the hip socket. Particularly in heavier riders this needs to be super narrow since the thighs may be fairly thick. • Seat Foam – women (with shorter tailbones and higher gluteus muscles) generally need more support from be hind so that they don’t ‘fall back’ in the saddle. Sometimes heavy riders tend to be on horses that are questionable in their load bearing capacity. Rule of thumb seems to be that the rider should be no more than 20% of the horse’s weight, but these riders will absolutely need a saddle that accommodates a bigger butt – let’s say 18 ½” – while also having to accommodate a relatively short saddle support area on the horse’s back (let’s say with a 17 ½” panel) – IF the weight ratio is within acceptable limits. A saddle which is too long for the horse’s back (because most 18 ½ – 19” saddles, which accommodate the heavier rider, likely will be!) can cause bucking, stumbling, rearing, and so on – because the length will be past the saddle support area (which ends at the 18th thoracic vertebra) and onto the ‘bucking reflex’. It will impinge on the kidney area, or the ovaries in a mare. In any case, the horse will react reflexively and instinctively. The back won’t come up; it will be reluctant to move forward. It simply hurts – and horses react to pain by trying avoidance. On more stoic horses, the back will sink into a swayback, effectively doubling the rider`s weight as the rider is unable to swing with the movement of the horse using the natural four curves of her spinal column. Saddle fit should be checked regularly, regardless what the rider weighs. The horse’s conformation will change over time – regardless of the weight of the rider. With a heavier rider, the padding will compress faster – and once the balance is compromised, the rider starts to `clench` and loses the softness of the seat, sitting harder and heavier into the horse`s back. Continued...

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It does help if a mounting block is used for the rider to get on the horse – but it`s not about the weight; the rule is that the higher the mounting block, the less torque and strain for saddle and horse. We talk a lot about making sure the saddle ﬁts the horse, but there are some ways to make sure the human ﬁts the saddle. This will only happen if the saddle is made under consideration of the human’s anatomy. Male/female; leg length, leg position (hip articulation), hip circumference, weight – these are all variables that need to be considered when the saddle is built. Obviously, a balanced rider has a better chance of not impacting the horse negatively. Almost more important is truly that the saddle is then adjusted to the horse and its needs are taken into consideration! You need to ensure that the gullet gives the horse enough room all around the withers, so that when the horse is in motion and the muscles begin to ‘grow’ (contract and expand) the saddle doesn’t pinch. The tree points need to have the same angle as the shoulder to allow freedom of movement here as well (think ‘sliding doors’) and not injure the horse by chipping off the sensitive shoulder cartilage. We have all seen horrifying pictures of people riding in saddles that are way too small for them. This will cause damage not only to the horse, but also to the rider. Horse damage can include lameness, sacro-iliac subluxations, vertebrae damage, pinching of nerves along the spinal column and behavioural issues that result from these painful results such as bucking, stumbling, and refusing to work. Human damage can include slipped discs, constant backaches, recurring bladder infections, impotence, and hip

damage to the point of requiring hip replacement. The best analogy of what happens when a saddle is too tight – you will get a blood blister faster on the heel with too tight shoes than if you wore shoes that are too big. If a heavier rider sits in a saddle which is too small, the rider has no chance for a pliable seat and therefore doubles her natural weight. She is not able to swing through her back nor harmonize with the swinging of the horse`s back. Considering the 9 points of saddle fit, saddle length is critical, as is tree width (not to be mistaken with tree angle). Heavier riders will need softer padding in their panels and sometimes even additional saddle pads (as long as the tree is wide enough to accommodate this extra padding.) Seat size and full panel contact are also important. The heavier the rider – the more of an issue it will be if the saddle bridges. There needs to be accommodation for some ability for the saddle to `rock` with banana-shaped stuffed panels to take care of the extra weight of the rider to avoid digging into the loins or shoulder if the panel is too straight. Let’s remember that horses were not meant to be ridden – we have forced this on them. It is crucial to ensure proper saddle fit to maintain their back health, and it is crucial to ensure the correct saddle for the rider to assist in this. People need to understand that saddles will need to be fitted on a regular basis because due to this unnatural activity and weight on the animal`s back the horse`s conformation will change – and the heavier the rider, the more often the saddle will need to be refitted to the constant change in the shape of the horse`s back.

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Working In-HandYielding Left ��

We’ve been discussing tips for teaching your horse three in-hand maneuvers that are extremely important for the horse’s future from beginning work under saddle to advanced training. They are the forehand turn, turn on the haunches, and yielding. By teaching the horse these maneuvers on the ground, he will already be familiar with them when asked to do them under saddle. You will learn how to use your sight on the ground to evaluate the horse’s response to your commands and keep his body straight position during the maneuver. You will be able to apply these skills when you execute these maneuvers under saddle. Now I will give tips for teaching your horse “yielding to the left”. For those readers who are just joining this series, I’ll repeat some important tips to prepare you to teach this lesson. As with all of in-hand lessons, outﬁt your horse with a properly ﬁtting halter, with a longe line attached, and leg protection. For this lesson attach the longe line on the halter’s side ring on the side you are leading. Like other in-hand lessons, I recommend introducing it in a smaller secure area like an enclosed paddock or round pen. I’ll describe this lesson as if teaching it in a small paddock. Once your horse is solid in this lesson, you will be able to execute it anywhere. When starting this lesson, practice it in the same spot each time. By doing this, the horse will be familiar with what you will be asking him to do. Once he is consistent, add additional spots until he can perform it anywhere within the training location you are using.

In-Hand Lesson: Yielding- Left

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I consider my good friend and Olympic dressage rider Jane Savoie one of today’s top female equestrians. Through this series I’ve been introducing each maneuver with a deﬁnition from her wonderful books Cross Train Your Horse and More Cross Training. I want readers to appreciate how important each of these maneuvers are to their horse’s training, no matter what discipline they ride. Jane describes yielding as a: “ …lateral movement in which the horse’s inside front leg and inside hind leg pass, and cross in front of, his hind legs. His spine is straight and he is [slightly] ﬂexed at his poll in the opposite direction from the way he is moving”. In other words, with the horse staying straight the forehand and hindquarters work together so he can move laterally. This maneuver builds on the lesson learned in the forehand turn, that is, moving away from pressure. I recommend using a simple pattern to properly position your horse for yielding. Find a section of straight fence line that ends in a left hand corner or bend. Stand so that you 54

are leading your horse from his left side with him positioned between you and a fence. You will be “tracking” or moving to the horse’s left. Walk him straight along the fence line and turn him through the left hand corner. Continue turning away from the fence, making a ½-circle to the left, until you are positioned in the middle of the paddock and facing in the opposite direction than you started. Ask him to whoa, making sure he is straight and square. Change longe line or lead and your position to the horse’s right side. You will be working from the right side for yielding left following a diagonal line back toward the fence. Stand close to your horse, facing him, between the middle of his neck to his shoulder. Hold the excess longe line in your left hand Extend your right hand to lightly grasp the halter’s side ring, at the horse’s jaw, with just enough contact to guide the head. Do not hang on the halter or steer his head from underneath it! During the maneuver, use this hand to encourage him to move forward and very slightly bend his head toward you (away from the direction he will be traveling). Extend your left hand to apply the aid or “cue” for this maneuver to move the hindquarters laterally. The “target area” for this cue the same location we used in the turn on the forehand: the lower half of the horse’s barrel within a zone approximately 10 inches behind his heartgirth. This is where your lower leg contacts the horse’s lower barrel when your foot is in the stirrup. Be consistent where you apply this cue! The cue is not given up high on the ﬂank, up on his sides, or back on his hip. Look at your horse and ﬁnd the target area before

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starting this lesson. If your horse is sensitive to this touch, you may need to gently stroke him from his withers down to his shoulder to get him accustomed to the contact. Apply the cue using a cupped hand with a pulsating pressure, rather than poking the horse with your knuckles or fingers. Start the maneuver by extending your right hand and giving a “cluck” to ask the horse to walk forward and straight. If he is first learning this maneuver, very slightly bend his head toward you as you apply the cue with your left hand. Later, as he becomes more schooled in this maneuver, he will be able to do it with little or no bend. Use your peripheral vision to see if his right front and hind legs are crossing over the left front and hind legs while he stays straight in his topline. If he does not stay straight, bring him forward and straighten him using the right hand on his halter, before asking again. When the horse moves laterally, lighten the pressure and follow his movement as he moves diagonally toward the fence. If he does not respond vibrate the pressure with the right hand, to keep him moving forward with a slight bend, and with the left hand to ask him to move his hindquarters laterally. When he reaches the fence, finish the maneuver by asking him for a few steps forward and straight alongside the fence. Ask him to whoa and praise him.

Teaching this maneuver is as much about learning how to coordinate your actions as a handler as it is teaching your horse to move laterally to your commands.

Here are the key points to remember when teaching “yielding”

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Avoid the common problem of standing too far away from the horse and not moving with him. In this position the handler will lag behind her horse and pull him out of the straight-line body position. Be precise where the cue is applied. If it is given too far behind the target area or too high on the ﬂank, the horse will have the tendency to swing his hindquarters out or resist, rather than move laterally. Don’t look down at the horse’s feet, but use your peripheral vision to monitor the horse’s topline to see if he is staying straight at the same time you note if he is crossing his front and hind legs properly. Your Next Step… The goal is to keep the horse forward and straight when teaching yielding. His forehand (head, neck, front legs, shoulders) should be straight with his body and hindquarters working together to move laterally. Always start this maneuver by walking forward and straight ﬁrst, before asking for any lateral movement!

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Western Dressage a try!

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Western Dressage is one of the most rapidly growing disciplines in the US. There are 3 very distinct associations, Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA), North American Western Dressage (NAWD) and Cowboy Dressage. WDAA most closely mirrors Traditional Dressage and the USDF policies, guidelines, tests, and is the only Western Dressage Association that is an affiliate of USEF. WDAA is subject to all of the rules and regulations set forth by USEF, including drug testing and certifying Judges.

The mission statement of WDAA is: Our Mission is to build equine community that combines the Western traditions of horse and rider with Classical Dressage. We honor the horse, we value the partnership between horse and rider. We celebrate the legacy of the American West.

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From this, it is clear that the Western Dressage discipline is a melding of training methods. Classical Dressage brings the techniques of master European horsemen, techniques that are hundreds of years old and based upon principles which encourage cadence, balance, and carriage. It is technical and it is precise, a rigorous discipline for horse and rider. It is also an art. Western Horsemanship has been practiced on the ranches of the American West since the 1700s and even earlier through the traditions of the Spanish vaqueros. The subsequent advances in Western Horsemanship begun by the Dorrance Brothers and practiced by a new generation of horsemen and women opened the door to the mind of the horse, encouraging patience and understanding. The concept of “lightness” and subtle cues grew from its acceptance. They found that the result was good for both horse and rider. In practice, what we strive for in WDAA tests, is lightness and harmony between horse and rider, suppleness and balance with the horse responding to invisible aids. The horse is required to work on a soft contact, and go forward ! This is not Western Pleasure !! The concepts most valued are ease of movement, and desire to go forward in a good balance. Huge gaits are not required or rewarded, but all three gaits must be clean and pure, with rhythm and suppleness. Horses that are heavy in the bridle, resistant to the aids, behind the vertical, or that show extreme tension are penalized. Any rider using strong or severe aids will also be severely penalized. These qualities are very comparable to what we desire in our WPCSA western classes. Many of the WDAA judges are at least USDF “L” Graduates, and many are USEF “S” judges, which is the highest National ranking. Other judges do come from the Traditional Western Working disciplines, but everyone has to go through a training and testing process that closely mirrors USDF/USEF. Many Welsh owners and riders are competing in Western classes at WPCSA and Open shows. I encourage you to ﬁnd an open minded traditional Dressage Instructor to help you learn about Dressage and how to apply the Classical principles to your Western Horse. 56

I have been able to compete in the 2016 and 2017 WDAA World Championship in Oklahoma with my Welsh Cob Gelding Gallod Ffantastic. I was extremely impressed with many of the horses and riders. I saw good quality horses being ridden softly and with harmony. It would have been easy to imagine most of them going in traditional dressage classes just as they were working for their Western classes. In my divisions, levels 2 and 3, there were several FEI level horses, one accomplished Grand Prix horse, at least 3 USDF Gold medalists, and several “L” graduate Dressage judges. There were also Ranch horse champions, Breed show Champions and AQHA versatility Champions. G. Ffantastic ﬁnished as Overall Champion in both levels, in 2016 and in 2017. And was Reserve Champion High Score Open, all levels combined in 2017. I think this shows that any well trained horse should be able to compete in both Traditional and Western Dressage, as well as the regular Western classes at WPCSA shows. Cowboy Dressage is arguably the most “western” of the three associations, with their principles and guidelines being based on the Spanish/Mexican Vaquero traditions. Those principles have their roots in the Spanish and Portuguese Classical Dressage schools. The Cowboy Dressage arena is different than traditional Dressage, and uses poles in various formations as part of the tests. It is most popular in the Southwest, but I’m sure will rapidly grow to other areas of the country. NAWD offers “virtual tests “ for competition as well as live competitions. For the Virtual classes, you enter like a regular show, have someone video your ride, and upload to their private you tube channel. Your ride is evaluated and scored by a judge, and considered for placing against others in the entire country. All three Western Dressage associations have their own tests and rules. Many Dressage schooling shows offer tests from several associations. I encourage you to try this fun “new” discipline. Joann Williams

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HOW

COURSES have

EVOLVED since the FIRST Cleveland Grand Prix

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We’ve come a long way in the last 50 years since North America’s first grand prix. Before the first Cleveland Grand Prix course was built and jumped in 1965, jumper courses in America were very different. With hundreds of grand prix on the 2019 calendar, it’s a great time to take a closer look back and how the courses have changed since the formative years. Prior to the first grand prix, American show jumping courses were shorter and simpler, and jumps were predominantly built of rails. The courses tended to be circular with only one or two changes of direction.

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The show jumpers who competed internationally prior to the 1950s were active-duty members of the military. One of the first civilian show jumping team members was William Steinkraus. In Cleveland Grand Prix: An American Show Jumping First, he explained that cavalry officers were accustomed to competing under international rules over international-type courses, while the civilians’ experience was confined to very different national rules and courses.

This jumper course at the Cleveland Auditorium preceded the the Cleveland Grand Prix.

“European outdoor courses were (and are) relatively long and complex, using a very wide variety of obstacles including �� ditches, water and banks. Many obstacles were wide as well as high, and typically only knockdowns and disobediences were scored, within a Steve Stephens competes in the time limit. The major competition was called the grand prix. American courses, Cleveland Grand Prix (Wilkinson photo in contrast, were relatively short and simple, built within an enclosed ring courtesy of Cleveland Grand Prix: An with no natural obstacles. Except for one class (the knockdown and out), American Show Jumping First) touches were scored as well as knockdowns, which limited height. Time and spread fences were rarely a factor, and the major class was named the Stake CREATING COURSES TO (Sweepstake) Class. Standards were high, but it was a different game,” said BUILD AMERICAN SHOW JUMPING Steinkraus. As the Cleveland Grand Prix lead the way for new American grand prix that Show jumping rules gradually changed in the U.S. to accommodate spread were added in the late ‘60s and ‘70s at shows around the country, Cleveland fences, speed, knockdowns only, natural obstacles and other more Europeanorganizers continued to add new European-style obstacles to their course like style fences. “By presenting the very first truly European-style outdoor showthe double bank jump and Pulvermann’s Grab. jumping grand prix in Cleveland in 1965, the organizers played a critical role in the development of our domestic show-jumping sport,” Steinkraus added. Steve Stephens was a winning grand prix rider before retiring from the show ring to focus on course design. Stephens was the 1970 winner of the Cleveland The Cleveland Grand Prix course was modified from the European courses deGrand Prix aboard Toy Soldier. “The Cleveland Grand Prix used to be the most signer Laddie Andahazy had seen during his time abroad. The first Cleveland prestigious grand prix on the tour,” he said. Stephens’s last appearance in course was defined by the 844-yard course of 16 obstacles and a total of three Cleveland as a rider was when he piloted the stallion, VIP, to a clear round in rounds, including the jump-off. By today’s standards, the course path was very the 1986 grand prix. His competitive experience gave him a valuable viewpoint straightforward with long lines and only two changes of direction. However, it prior to becoming an international course designer, developing innovative was like nothing the U.S. competitors—or spectators—had ever seen before in courses and obstacles. North America. In Europe, water jumps were 16-feet, and in Cleveland, the water jump for the “In the early years, such as when I won the Cleveland Grand Prix, courses first grand prix was 10-feet. The water jump was considered the most hazardwere very big, very large,” he said. “They weren’t necessarily technical, but in ous because of its width. The fences were very intimidating individually and size, they were bigger than what we jump now.” Stephens explained that decollectively as a course of obstacles to be tackled in succession. The last fence cades ago, fence building greatly contributed to the results a course designer of the Cleveland Grand Prix was the Cleveland Wall, a simulated white stone would find at the end of the class, and he had to consider that factor when wall of graduated sectional blocks with pillars on the sides. The course earned designing. “The jump rails used to be much heavier, and jump cups were the team of D. Jerry Baker and Laddie Andahazy the 1965 American Horse Continued... Shows Association Course of the Year Award. 62

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Taylor Land and Liroy 30 jump the Chagrin Fallsthemed oxer to win the 2018 Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund Cleveland Grand Prix (Anne Gittens photo)

deeper. Today, the rails are machine-rolled, lighter and very uniform, while a vast selection of jump cups are available from the same deep holders to those that are completely ﬂat.”

DESIGNING FOR THE FUTURE OF THE SPORT

In 2019 the Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic’s $50,000 Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund Cleveland Grand Prix (July 14) is one of hundreds of grand prix on the USEF calendar. Course Designer Eric Mayberry built last year’s grand prix course and will return this year. Unlike the early years, Mayberry isn’t designing for international-bound riders, but for a broader pool that includes up-and-coming riders and grand prix horses. Although the permanent Cleveland Bank, landscaped liver pool and water jumps, and Pulvermann’s Grab are long gone, spectators will enjoy the competition as horses jump rain or shine on the 200-foot x 300-foot state-of-art international footing, not the grassy polo ﬁeld.

“I wasn’t born yet when the first Cleveland Grand Prix was held. I have seen some of the course plans from the early Grand Prixes and they appear pretty straightforward, but I have heard that they jumped some tall jumps. I am very fortunate to be friends with Steve Stephens. He is a mentor and the person who I started to learn designing from… a big part of why I am here today.” “I have heard stories about show jumping from the previous eras. As far as the difference in today’s courses, today’s rails are much lighter and the jump cups are also more shallow so is does not take much of a rub to cause a knockdown. Some of the designers have gone to a very airy look -- a lot of three poles on a vertical or maybe a pole-plank in the middle, pole on top look. And course designs are more technical as far as distances are applied... asking a horse to shorten and lengthen his stride quite often within the course.” Eric Mayberry

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LONG DISTANCE hauling ��

Long distance trailering can be a lot less stressful for both horses or people if you learn how to keep your horse safe, healthy, and if you are prepared for emergencies along the way. Many things can potentially go wrong when trailering horses. The good news is that preparation can prevent problems. The intention is to take a step-by-step approach to the most common problems that can occur when out on the road. Most importantly, you should know what preventive measures you should take, how you would respond to certain situations, and what to discuss with your veterinarian.

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A horse is at risk every time he enters a trailer. Minor bumps and bruises can happen just from being loaded. Injuries may occur from being frightened or from losing balance. Illness or a trailer accident can create a life-threatening situation. You can avoid many of these problems by taking suitable precautions.

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Whenever your horse is loaded into a trailer, whether for a short or long trip, these fundamental measures should be taken: • Training- Train your horse to load calmly and accept the trailer as non-threatening. Forceful training will only teach him that the trailer is a bad thing and he will never be able to trust it completely. • Maintain a safe trailer- Only use the proper hitch, and make sure your brakes and lights are working and conform to legal safety standards. Check the trailer floor and frame. Look for sharp edges and potential hazards inside and out. • Drive carefully- Accelerate and decelerate slowly so your horse can keep his balance. Also, if your trailer is not level, he will always be fighting for balance, and his movement can interfere with your driving, • Inoculations- Current inoculations will protect your horse from exposure to other horses. Have a current health certificate if you are crossing state lines and a current certificate of negative EIA (Coggins). • Wrap his legs- An improperly wrapped bandage can cause injury or come undone in the trailer. Make sure you know how to wrap correctly. • Ventilation- Open the trailer vents and windows. If you are afraid your horse will get cold, use a blanket that is appropriate for the temperature. Do not let him get too hot. • First aid kit- Keep one in your trailer and make sure it is always ready and up-to-date. A proper first aid kit includes an adequate water supply. Learn how to bandage wounds in various locations, control blood loss, and recognize signs of dehydration/heat exhaustion, and colic. Your veterinarian is the best source of information. • Vital signs- Practice taking your horse’s temperature, pulse, and respiration rate when you are both relaxed at home, so you know what is normal. If your horse is sick or hurt, you can give the veterinarian his current vital signs when you call. 64

A rescue teaching session.

Post emergency contact phone numbers in your trailer, or an obvious place, for in the event you are incapacitated in an accident. Include your vet and equestrian friends. • Backup supplies for long trips- Pack plenty of water (for drinking and cleaning), ample hay and grain, blankets, etc. Having an auxiliary light that plugs into the cigarette lighter and a backup ﬂashlight with working batteries is a good idea. • Medical ID- Always carry a durable, visible, medical ID that lists your doctor, veterinarian, and a contact person. If you are incapacitated in an accident, it can be important to contact someone who knows you and your horses.

PREPARING FOR LONGER TRIPS Generally, a trip of 12 hours or longer requires more aggressive precautions to avoid “shipping fever” and other stress-related problems. In a stressed body, nutrients (i.e., vitamins, minerals, and water) are used up at a much higher rate. Therefore, we must preload the horse’s system if we are to help him at all. For instance, if your horse will not drink on the trailer, you may have to schedule stops along the way where you can safely take him off the trailer for a rest and a drink. The following are guidelines, not absolutes. Use them as a starting point for a discussion between you and your veterinarian. • Electrolytes- Increase two to three days before shipping. This is most important when traveling in warm regions. • Vitamins- Add extra for a week prior to shipping. • Antibiotics- When the trip will be longer than 12 hours, discuss the administration of antibiotics with your veterinarian. • Body clip- When taking your horse from a cold climate to a warm one, a body clip is recommended. Since this is a source of stress for the horse, clip at least a week before departure – no sooner. Continued...

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IN ROUTE EMERGENCIES Despite your best efforts, problems can still arise on the road. If you have assembled your emergency kit, and have discussed how to use the items with your veterinarian, you will be in a much better position to handle a crisis. Three of the most common life-threatening problems that may occur on a trip are dehydration/heat exhaustion, colic, and major cuts with blood loss. Dehydration/heat exhaustion If water loss is extreme, dehydration can lead to heat exhaustion and even circulatory “shock.” Initial symptoms are increased body temperature and sweating. These may progress to include increased respiratory rate and, in severe stages, weakness and incoordination. If you suspect your horse is suffering from this condition, take his temperature, check his heart (or pulse) and respiratory rate, do the skin pinch test, and check capillary reﬁll time (CRT). Convey these vital signs to the vet on the phone. A cold water bath (or alcohol and water) is an appropriate treatment until the vet arrives. Colic This is a condition made worse by being on the road. Recognizing the early symptoms -- pawing, increased respiratory rate, lip ﬂipping, looking at sides – will aid you in getting help before the problem gets too severe. If colic arises, you can only help with symptomatic treatment -- a veterinarian should always be called. Lacerations Occasionally, life-threatening lacerations occur. You must act calmly and quickly to get blood loss under control. A well-applied pressure bandage is usually the best response. Take a stack of 4”x4” gauze squares and put them directly over the wound. Hold them in place by wrapping with your roll gauze. Firmly apply a quilt and outer wrap (standing bandage) over the top. If the wound location prevents the use of roll gauze and an outer bandage, then you must utilize a tape-like bandage.

TRAILER ENVIRONMENT

Improve the trailer environment for longer trips by taking a few extra minutes to do the following: • Open the vents and windows. Ventilation also removes hay dust. • Soak hay for at least ten minutes (up to 12 hours) before putting it in the trailer; this will greatly reduce the number of spores ﬂoating around in the trailer. • Remove urine and manure frequently. On long trips, ammonia and other noxious gasses from can build up in the trailer and cause respiratory stress. • If you normally use bedding to soften the ride for your horse, use good, thick rubber mats instead, and consider a trailer with better suspension.

A FINAL WORD ON SAFETY

Both human and horse safety can quickly deteriorate in an emergency. An injured, panicky horse(s) can create a very dangerous situation to itself and those around it. To protect yourself and others, stay calm and take control. When help arrives, ask about their experience in handling and rescuing horses and if trained, let them handle it. If not, it’s likely that you will need to make the decisions as to what needs to be done.

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Excellence

is part of our mission here! - Chester C. Weber

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Fabulous weather welcomed another outstanding year for Live Oak International. Fifty Six combined drivers and twenty ﬁve jumpers from twenty countries competed for over $200,000 in prize money. The heart of the combined driving competition is the marathon, held Saturday, with 8,000 spectators in attendance. Chester is quick to credit his sister, Juliet Reid, with their success, “One thing I’m always grateful for is my sister. It’s a great partnership. With Juliet’s efforts, we broke our sponsorship records this year.” Veteran Steve Wilson, who won the FEI Horse Pair Cones was “thrilled with turf in dressage and cone arena. Loved the green grass!” Misdee Wrigley-Miller echoed his assessment of the arena- “It’s 2nd to none in the world. The obstacles were great- they were ﬂagged very well.” Misdee won silver (2nd place) for 4-in-hand USEF Combined Driving. The $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Live Oak, held on Sunday, was won by 17 year old Brian Moggre. His trainer, Tracy Fenney won the $35,700 Longines World Ranking Competition on Saturday. Speaking about the event, she said “Top notch, job well done! It’s hard to see both sides of it, and you (Chester) do a great job.” Pleased with the outcome, Chester said “At Live Oak, it’s always about horses and horsemanship. We had great sport today.”

Paul Maye, Fairﬁeld VA, USA USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Champion

1. Jennifer Keeler and Amazing Grace won FEI Pony Single Cones. 2. Andre Thieme (GER) on Aretino, 2nd place in $100,000 Longines FEI jumping World Cup™ Live Oak. 3. Charlie Jacobs (USA) on Cassinja S, 3rd Place in the $35,700 Longines World Ranking Competition. 4. Shannon and Karen Cobbs of Grandview Clydesdales.

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EXTREME DRIVING premieres at

CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show

Spectators are set to be thrilled by the extraordinary talent of fearless Carriage Drivers as Extreme Driving supported by Karen and Hugh Scott-Barrett, premieres at CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show on Sunday 12 May. World-class competitors will battle it out in the Castle Arena, as they manoeuvre a team of four galloping horses around a technical course that demands exceptionally high levels of skill and speed.

TRAINING & Showing

In an exciting double first for the sport, this will mark not only a Royal Windsor debut, but also the first time the event will be run in an outdoor venue. And, this will be staged in front of the spectacular backdrop of Windsor Castle. The four-in-hand Driving competition brings with it a £10,000 incentive, which combined with the Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix, creates one of the richest prize funds in Carriage Driving. The total prize fund equates to over £22,000 and reaffirms Royal Windsor’s importance within the international equestrian circuit. The increased prize money is expected to attract many of the world’s most skilled Carriage Drivers, promising an unmissable afternoon of entertainment and top-grade competition. Show Director Simon Brooks-Ward said: “The growth of the 2019 Show truly reflects the event’s prominence within the equestrian calendar. Extreme Driving will be a fantastic competition to watch, and one that will be thoroughly enjoyed by both spectators and competitors, and the Show is enormously grateful to Karen and Hugh Scott-Barrett for their generous support of the class. The atmosphere during the Extreme Driving at Olympia is always electric and we expect more of the same at Royal Windsor, and we’re eagerly awaiting to see how the Drivers will fare with the added space of an outdoor arena.”

GBR Carriage Driver Daniel Naprous commented: “It will be a really exciting event this year, not only for spectators but also for competitors. The outdoor space is much bigger than what we are used to at Olympia and most competitions on the World Cup™ tour. It will be really interesting to see the straight-line speeds mixed with the tight turns and manoeuvres of the obstacles. Plus, all the Drivers will be bringing their indoor teams so it will be fast and furious.” Also included in the week’s Carriage Driving programme is the three-phase CAIO4* Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix. Bringing adrenaline pumping, mud-ﬂying action, the competition gives contenders the opportunity to qualify for the FEI Driving World Cup™ Final. Created by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in the 1970s, the competition comprises three phases: Driven Dressage (Thursday 9 & Friday 10 May); the Marathon Stage (Saturday 11 May); and Cone Driving (Sunday 12 May). Tickets to Royal Windsor Horse Show can be booked online at www.rwhs.co.uk or by calling the box ofﬁce on 0844 581 0755 from the UK and +44 (0)121 796 6100 internationally. Windsor residents should call the Windsor Information Centre on 01753 743 589.

“This is one of my favorite shows on the circuit.” - Sharn Wordley

Steve Wilson on marathon.

Sharn Wordley on Casper, 3rd place $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Live Oak.

Ocala welcomed Live Oak International

with a celebration on the down town square and a Parade of Breeds.

The parade commenced with Chester C. Weber driving Clydesdales from Grandview ________ owned by Shannon and Karen Cobbs.

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“The Dressage and Cone arena, is second to none in the world. The obstacles were great- they were ﬂagged very well.” - Misdee Wrigley-Miller

SWEET 16 Chester C. Weber wins his 16th USEF Combined Driving National Championship

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“At Live Oak, it’s always about horses and horsemanship. We had great sport today.” -Chester C. Weber

9. “I had low expectations for myself, but not my horse- he’s amazing!” -Brian Moggre.

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1. Tracy Fenney on MTM Reve du Paradis, 1st Place, $35,700 Longines World Ranking Competition. 2. Steve Wilson, USA, 1st Driving Marathon FEI Horse Pair; Misdee Wrigley-Miller,Silver; Chester C. Weber, Gold; Paul Maye, Bronze. 3. Beat Mandli on Dibstsja, 2nd Place, $35,700 Longines World Ranking Competition. 4. William Nieves on Gracia are ready for the lead line class, lead by Jose Nieves. 5. Kelli Cruciotti on Grandy de Laubry winner $10,000 Waldron Private Wealth Power and Speed. 6. Misdee Wrigley-Miller, competing in cones. 7. Chloe Reid on Luis P, competing in the Longines World Ranking Competition. 8. $35,700 Longines World Ranking Competition winners, Charlie Jacobs on Cassinja S, 3rd Place, Tracy Fenney on MTM Reve du Paradis, 1st Place, Beat Mandli on Dibstsja, 2nd Place. 9. Brian Moggre on MTM Vivre le Reve, USA, 1st Place, $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Live Oak. 10. Brian Moggre accepts his Longines watch presented by Susan Merz, Longines regional sales manager. 11. Tracy Fenney presented with her award for winning the $35,700 Longines World Ranking Competition by Chester C. Weber and Juliet Reid. 12. $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Live Oak winners: Andre Thieme (GER) 2nd place, Brian Moggre (USA) 1st place, Sharn Wordley (NZL) 3rd place.

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reat American

The annual Great American $1 Million Grand Prix, held on March 24, 2019 at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, FL, is a great family event that was very well attended.

$1 Million Grand Prix

Left and above, Nayel Nassar riding Lucifer V owned by Evergate Stables LLC from San Diego, CA placed 1st. He is presented with his award by (L to R) Kathy Coyne, Kathy Sedlack, Beth Leaird and Jim Muething of Great American Insurance, and Chris Mayone of HITS.

2nd Place went to Paul O’Shea riding Imerald Van’t Voorhof, owned by tequestrian Farms LLC of Wellington, FL.

Darragh Kenny of Atlanta, GA riding Important De Muze, owned by Kerry Anne LLC was 3rd place.

Lots of youngsters enjoyed the Lead Line class.

Scott Keach of Reddick, FL on Born To Be Picobello Z owned by Southern Cross Equestrian LLC.

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Thank you to Tom Struzzieri and his staﬀ. This is the pride that Great American has for the equine industry. This is a proud experience for us. Marion County FL is very special to us. -Jim Muething

Elite Equestrian magazine was available in the VIP tent.

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Brian Moggre on MTM Vivre Le Reve owned by Magor Wager LLC from Flower Mound TX.

Left to right: Nayel Nassar, 1st place; Jim Muething of Great American Insurance;Paul O’Shea, 2nd place; Darragh Kenny, 3rd place.

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