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38 Some of the country’s most prestigious tack shops are setting the pace and pushing the envelope when it comes to equestrian fashion choices.

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48 The dynamic family behind the Dutta Corporation, a business primarily known as America’s leading air shipper of competition horses, are all high-performing equestrians.

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58 In an exquisite fashion photo essay, Marnie, a spellbinding character from a 1960s movie, is re-imagined at the Welbourne Inn, an antebellum farmhouse in the heart of Virginia hunt country.

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70 Rebecca Baldridge visits Kilkea, the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland. Situated on 180 acres of woodland and gardens, her initial fairy tale impression gives way to full-on baronial splendor.

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Painter Malcolm Moran has explored his relationship with horses, control, and connection through his work.

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Spurs, bits, and stirrups embellish leather belts suitable for casual or competition.

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Artist Alexandra Kohl is weaving her love of horses and textiles into a successful career.

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An excerpt from Denny Emerson’s Know Better to Do Better will help you determine where you are on the must-ride scale.

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Two beautiful books for horse lovers bring the beauty of horse and rider to life through illustration and photography.

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Photographer Alden Corrigan showcases one of America’s premier equestrian events in stunning detail.

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Longines Masters of New York, a premier event in the Big Apple, features exhilarating show-jumping action from the world’s top riders.

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Milliner Lisa Battaglia’s individual style adds an artistic bent to her Kentucky Derby fascinator collection.

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Valerie Steele, the curator of a recent exhibition about the shade in the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, tells Faith Salie of CBS News Sunday Morning, “Pink has led quite a colorful life. In the 18th century, an expensive South American dye made pink fabric chic. Paris was the center of fashion, and pink became the ultra-fashionable color,” said Steele.

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girls wore it. Interiors were pink. It was about class. It was about being fashionable and aristocratic.” Over the years, the color has had its ups and downs, but the current consensus tells us; if you want to be noticed, wear pink.

That goes for horses too. The annual Challenge of the Americas (COTA), known for its spectacular Grand Prix Musical Quadrilles, returned to the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida, in early March to continue its fight against breast cancer. In its 16th year, the event drew a who’s who of top equestrian competitors from the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. Horses, outfitted in hot pink ear bonnets and polo wraps, heightened the fund-raising significance of this one-of-akind affair.

It isn’t all pink in the spellbinding fashion photo essay by the creative team of Sandra Ranke, Heidi Niemala, and David Burnett. Photographed during extreme winter conditions, the modernday homage to the Alfred Hitchcock movie, Marnie, transports us to the vestiges of 1960s Virginia hunt country. The Welbourne Inn, a 1770 historic landmark, which served as the lush backdrop, has been in the Dulany and Morrison’s family for eight generations. The Dulany family, steeped in equestrian sport, founded the Piedmont Fox Hounds in 1840 and the Upperville Colt and Horse Show in 1853.

In the “A Step Ahead of the Pace” fashion feature, we switch to a more modern narrative and take a look ahead at what some of the country’s most prestigious tack shops are doing to ensure their

inventory is anything but the status quo.

We hear from several women spearheading these establishments and learn why they are resolute in their mission to carry the best in design, style, and quality.

On our recent visit to Wellington, Florida, Equestrian Living’s editor at large, Carol Cohen-Hodess, introduced us to the Dutta family. We were familiar with the Dutta Corporation, America’s leading air shipper of competition horses, but we were utterly charmed and in awe of the dynamic and tightly knit equestrian family behind the name.

On the other side of the pond, contributing editor Rebecca Baldridge visits Kilkea Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland, which brilliantly fuses fairytale charm with baronial splendor.

Adding to the visual feast of this issue, we showcase the creative textiles of Alexandra Kohl, the whimsical Kentucky Derby fascinators of Lisa Battaglia, and books that bring horses to life through vivid imagery.

Looking ahead, we have quite a lineup of fascinating equestrians slated for our upcoming issues—some you’ll know, and some you’ll be thrilled to meet.

We’ll be well into spring by then and will have shed our winter-riding garb.

Some of us will be reaching for a lighter palette and, if we want to be noticed, we’ll reach for something pink.

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ALEXANDRA KOHL This equestrian and emerging artist is weaving HORSEHAIR and NATURAL FIBERS into minimalist works of art.

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graduated with a Fine Arts degree from Skidmore College in 2015. I started weaving horsehair as part of my senior thesis and exhibited my final pieces at the Tang Museum at Skidmore College. After graduation, I decided to continue weaving and turned my work into a business. I have exhibited Alexandra my work at shows such Kohl as Field + Supply, the Architectural Digest Design show, and in showrooms including FAIR in NY and Hammer and Spear in Los Angeles. I work with interior designers all over the world to create unique pieces for their clients.

I started by creating wall hangings. I then wanted to make my textiles more 3D and moved into furniture and pillows.

I have always been inspired by minimalism and contemporary/ industrial architecture—clean lines and natural materials. The works of Agnes Marin and Annie Albers also inspire me.

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“It came very naturally for me to incorporate horsehair into my weavings.”

Do you describe yourself as a textile designer?

I would describe myself as an artist. The way I work with yarns and horsehair to create textile is more sculptural than practical from the standpoint of a weaver. Each piece is one of a kind. When I weave I lay strands of horsehair by hand; this interrupts the weaving rhythm and slows the process. It is intricate work. Each weft line is an intentional placement rather than a repetitive pattern.

What led you to this medium?

I had studied oil painting and sculpture for many years. In college, I would pass by the textile studios on my way to painting class and felt drawn to the shelves filled with cones of yarn. My curiosity about how the looms worked led me to try a class.

I wanted to create textiles moving forward and switched my concentration to fibers.

Is working on the loom as meditative as it seems?

Working on the loom is extremely meditative.

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Everything from the setup process to the actual weaving takes many hours. You have to be patient and appreciate the slow process.

Was it always your intention to incorporate your love of horses into your art?

It came very naturally for me to incorporate horsehair into my weavings. I was splitting my days between the studio and the stables (I rode on the Skidmore equestrian team). Horses have been a huge part of my life since I was a little girl. They have a healing nature, which is a sensibility that I hope is transmitted through my work.

“It’s always special to produce art that honors someone’s unique bond with their horse.”

How does mathematics or geometry factor into your textiles?

Weaving requires counting and measuring. There is a lot of math that goes into dressing the loom.

(Dressing the loom refers to winding a warp and threading the yarn through the different parts of the loom, ultimately arriving at the warp being tied from one end of the loom to the other with proper tension.)

Your palette is generally neutral. Does this help to highlight the horsehair, or is it strictly your aesthetic?

I definitely lean towards a natural color palette in my aesthetic and think the texture and color range of horsehair shows best against neutral tones.

What are your primary sources for horsehair?

I create many custom pieces for clients who own their own horses. Clients will often trim hair from their horse’s mane or tail and send it to me commissioning a custom-framed textile in honor of their equine companion.

I have also sourced horse-tail hair from Mongolia.

Do you design the furniture in addition to the fabric?

Are you collaborating with furniture artisans?

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I have recently been collaborating with a great friend of mine, J.M. Szymanski, to create one-of-a-kind furniture pieces. Together we design furniture items that incorporate both blackened and waxed steel with horsehair textiles. We are excited to be showcasing new pieces at Venice Design, an international design exhibition at Palazzo Michiel that runs from May through November, 2019.

Are all of your pieces custom designed? Do you prefer to maintain creative control in your commissioned pieces?

Most of the work I create is custom ordered. I often have a few pieces on hand. I try to include my clients in the design process; sometimes they like to be involved and other times they just leave all of the creative control to me. I find the process becomes

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even more meaningful to the clients when they work with me on selecting colors and patterns. After discussing their vision for the piece, I will come up with a few ideas and sketches for them. It’s always special to produce art that honors someone’s special bond with their horse.

Tell us about your most challenging project to date.

“I am always excited by a challenge to come up with something completely new and different.”

I recently finished a headboard tapestry, which was the largest piece I have created to date. It was 6 feet by 6 feet. Creating this piece was a challenge because the length of horsehair is 40 inches at most, so I had to figure out a way to make the width 6 feet.

I ended up designing three panels and sewed them together. I used this as an opportunity to create an overlapping pattern of horsehair emerging from each panel end.

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They will move to places that allow them to ride.

They will take jobs that give them the time to ride.

Because riding is such an absolute priority, they are often the ones who ride for a living, teach riding, or run boarding stables, and are the ones who do whatever it takes, even if that “whatever” includes giving up other parts of their life that most people might think of as necessities.

Down a notch on the “must-ride” scale are what I think of as “three-quarter-core” riders. They may have as great a love of riding as their hardcore fellows, but something has gotten somewhat in the way. They may have demanding jobs, demanding children, a demanding family situation, or some rigid economic necessity that prevents them from plunging full-bore into horses. They would like to 20 | EQ UE S T R I A N L I V IN G | APRI L / MAY | 2019

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be full-time riders, but something even more necessary has imposed itself between them and their saddle.

Now we get to the vast mass of riders I call “half-core” riders, those who, while they like to ride and are often quite good at it, can either take it or leave it, or have little choice but to take it or leave it. These include students with stringent time demands, parents of small children, commuters to distant jobs, military personnel, those who may have health issues, those financially challenged—there are so many reasons why many riders must accept this half-core status.

Now “soft-core” riders may actually own horses but rarely ride them. They may take the occasional lesson or be in a school or college riding program.

These riders may go on trail rides with their friends who have that extra horse needing to be ridden.

But whatever the situation, that passion to ride is just not there. These are the people who ride if and when it is convenient. They won’t ride when it’s cold. They won’t ride when it’s raining. They won’t ride early, and they won’t ride late. They can ride; they sort of like to ride. But if something better comes along, the horse can clearly wait.

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So, because money, or the annoying lack of it, is such an impediment, I think it is worth thinking about strategies that allow not just the rich and famous to ride, but also the poor and obscure. Jack Le Goff used to say, “Because I was not born with the wealth I deserve, I have had to work for a living.”

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These are dismissive spouses. Dismissive children. Dismissive parents. Dismissive employers. Dismissive how? Dismissive because they don’t get your passion for horses, and because they don’t get it, or share it, or sympathize with it, they tend to blow it off as something insignificant. And it is insignificant, to them, compared to the hundred-and-one other things in life that they consider more important. All of which can turn into an

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emotional minefield if you aren’t careful. There is no easy answer; if there were one, there wouldn’t be so much conflict.

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nother impediment is the time taken up by your job. You need the job to pay for the horse, but the demands of the job prevent you from spending more time at the barn. Can you get a different job? Can you get a job that takes less of your time without affecting how much you make? Can you find either a place to work nearer the barn or a barn nearer the place you work?

If you are one of the passionate riders, approaching that hardcore status, have you considered a job dealing with horses

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that also lets you ride? A note of caution here: I know several equine veterinarians who became equine vets because they loved to ride, but find that they are so busy that they almost never can ride. Not all horse jobs are riding jobs.

If riding is lower on your list, but you simply crave more access to horses, there are lots of horse-related jobs that put you in contact with the whole riding scene.

Not long ago at our farm, a saddle rep for one of the big German saddlemakers spent half the day fitting saddles to a range of horses. So that’s a job possibility.

Tack shops, especially those with mobile units that go to shows, are another.

Veterinary technicians who travel with vets, still another. Equine dentists, massage therapists, farriers, van drivers, Continued on page 90

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Lisa’s approach to designing hats, called millinery, is that of an artistic bent. She often relates to the period of Impressionism for her avant-garde style of creating free-form shapes.

She adapts shapes of traditional millinery blocks by cutting crowns to create new crowns, and adapting brims with new shapes by utilizing old-school blocks from bygone years to create new looks.

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Lisa’s hats are inspired by Impressionism.

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Author Holly Peterson is the New York Times best-selling author of six books. Photographer Elena Lusenti is a native of Milan, Italy, who is a former champion competitor who spends her winter season at Wellington, capturing photographs that display the essence of both horse and rider.

The proceeds from this book will be donated to the Brooke Innovation Fund, which invests in new ideas to improve the welfare of working animals and the people who depend on them.

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his small-format book by Angus Hyland and Caroline Roberts is a fascinating and quirky collection of equine art and illustration from around the world. It celebrates the horse in all its glory— from its role as a working animal in war and sport to a beloved pet.

The horse’s beauty and majesty is caught by artists as diverse as Stubbs, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Magritte, Frink, and Freud.

This beautiful book presents over 100 paintings of our equine companions. Interspersed through the illustrations are entertaining quotations and short texts on the artworks.

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THE BOOK OF THE HORSE: HORSES IN ART

SETTING THE STANDARD FOR 40 YEARS Complete design services and fine craftsmanship.

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PHOTOS BY JENNY SCHARTNER HOSPITALITY

With more than 10 years experience as a firstclass chef, Mat Allen is a co-owner and the head chef at The Patio At Polo, which he operates with his wife, Sheila Motley.

Classically trained in his home nation of England, Chef Allen worked for the Queen of England and the royal family at Windsor Castle, later adding his unique taste to premier country clubs, restaurants, and catering companies in Virginia. Allen splits time yearly between Charlottesville, Virginia, and Wellington, Florida, where he coordinates the ever-changing menu and oversees the preparation of dishes at The Patio At Polo in the winter.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TRIO OF PEAS, CRISPY BACON, AND BROWN BUTTER A simple recipe that makes you look like a professional.

INGREDIENTS 3 to 4 large dry scallops 3 ounces peas 2 ounces sugar snaps 1 ounce sliced shallots Âź teaspoon chopped garlic Salt and white pepper 1 ounce chopped cooked bacon

PREPARATION 1. Heat 2 frying pans on high heat and add 2 teaspoons oil to both pans. Season scallops with salt and fresh white pepper.

2. Place the scallops in one pan and sear to a deep golden color and flip. Add 1 teaspoon of butter and finish cooking for about 2 minutes.

3. In the other pan, add the sliced shallots and garlic, sauteing for 1 minute. Add the

peas, sugar snaps, and bacon, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. When hot and seasoned, place the pea mix in the center of the plate and place scallops on top of the pea mix. Spoon a little of the butter from the pan that held the scallops over the dish, and garnish with pea sprouts.

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SILVER HILL ON THE GMHA TRAILS NEAR WOODSTOCK, VERMONT $94,950.

8.9 ACRE LOT LOCATED IN THE HEART OF VERMONT HORSE COUNTRY.

Trail and gravel road access to Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) without crossing any pavement.

All disciplines are represented in this equestrian community. 2 hours to Hartford or Boston.

20 minutes to Woodstock or Upper Valley areas.

If you are looking for an affordable parcel to become part of this wonderful network, please contact Dana Waters of Dark Horse Realty 802 291-3299 or dana@darkhorserealty.com and ask about Silver Hill Farm.

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White Fences Equestrian Estates

• A prime location in a gated equestrian subdivision • Ability to build a covered arena and your custom equestrian estate • Competitively prices at $75,000 per acre.

• Just minutes to all of Wellington’s equestrian venues.

• Or purchase the remaining 300 acres for $22,500,000

Matt Johnson • Engel & Völkers Licensee of Engel & Völkers Florida Residential, LLC 900 E. Atlantic Blvd. #14, Delray Beach, Florida 33483 Mobile +1 561-313-4367 Matt.Johnson@evusa.com ©2019 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. Carr Sollak Realty, LLC licensee of Engel & Voelkers Florida Residential, LLC. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

Wellington, Florida • 561-313-4367 Privately Owned & Operated

Natures Point - 10 Acre equestrian estate with direct bridle path access & within true hacking distance to WEF. 5 BR, 7 BA pool home with top quality detail & finishes. 14 stall center-aisle stable with 3 staff apartments, 10 grass paddocks, round pen, sand riding arena & grass grand prix field. Offered at $11,600,000

Palm Beach Point - 4BR, 4BA pool home in a prime cul-de-sac location. Center-island kitchen, marble & wood floors and fireplace. Situated on 5.68 acres with 8 stall barn, 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment, riding arena & 6 paddocks. Just a short hack to WEF. Offered at $5,200,000

Palm Beach Point - 4BR/5.5Bth home on 7.71 ac. in a prime location just a quick hack to WEF. 8 stall center-isle barn with studio apartment and large riding arena. The home boasts: marble & wood floors, ctr-island kitchen with Thermador gas range, 1,100 bottle wine cellar. Stunning pool & patio with cabana room. Adjacent 5.7 acres also for sale.

Offered at $4,950,000

Palm Beach Point - 5 acre contemporary 4BR, 4.5BA home with beautiful natural light, new impact windows & doors, center island kitchen, gas cooking, fireplace, private outdoor entertaining areas, herb garden & 65’ lap pool.

Stunning half-circle, courtyard barn with riding arena, grass turnout paddocks and up to 12 stalls allowed.

Offered at $3,995,000

Matt Johnson • Engel & Völkers Licensee of Engel & Völkers Florida Residential, LLC 900 E. Atlantic Blvd. #14, Delray Beach, Florida 33483 Mobile +1 561-313-4367 Matt.Johnson@evusa.com ©2019 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. Carr Sollak Realty, LLC licensee of Engel & Voelkers Florida Residential, LLC. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

It’s quickly become one of America’s premier equestrian events.

THE PALM BEACH MASTERS Hosted at Deeridge Farms, a stunning location in Wellington, Florida, the premium event offers riders, spectators, and sponsors unforgettable hospitality, unrivaled facilities, and world-class showgrounds.

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Olympic gold medalist Ben Maher.

Seafood buffet, Berkshire Bank VIP Club.

Stacy & Molly buckles.

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Georgina Bloomberg.

Harrie Smolders and Jennifer Gates.

The Berkshire Bank VIP Club.

Jessica Springsteen and Nick Skelton.

Eugenio Garza Pérez and Victer Finn DH Z.

CWD Saddles.

Eve Jobs and Venue d’Fees des Hazalles.

Alden Corrigan began her career with horses under the tutelage of industry icons Ronnie Mutch and Emerson Burr. After graduating from Garrison Forest School, Alden worked for Champ and Linda Hough while attending Sweet Briar College.

Then she set off on a successful 30-year career in high-end specialty store management at Ralph Lauren, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Hugo Boss on Rodeo Drive.

Alden’s photos are known for capturing the moment, illuminating passion, emotion, and the highly personal bond between horse and rider.

In 2014, Alden combined her love of horses with her business acumen and launched Alden Corrigan Media, specializing in equestrian consulting, bespoke marketing strategies, and curated photography across all disciplines. It counts 46 competitions, associations, corporations, fashion houses, and publications among its clients.

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knows equestrian real estate in KENTUCKY horse country.

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stablished by Bill Justice in 1980, Justice Real Estate has been the leader in farm sales in Central Kentucky since the mid-1980s. Justice says,“All our agents have a direct involvement in different facets of the horse industry—hunter jumpers, Thoroughbreds, saddlebreds, and Standardbreds.” In fact, Justice has sold most of the major sport horse farms in Central Kentucky, including Spy Coast Farm, Kessler Show Stables, Ashland Farms, and Group C Farm.

“I was fortunate that Lisa Lourie took my wife and me to Wellington just after she purchased Spy Coast Farm in Lexington in 2008,” Justice adds. “She gave us a bird’s-eye view of the farms and barns in Wellington, which educated us to what show-horse people wanted and expected in a farm here.”

Justice says he is honored to represent Teri and Murray Kessler in the sale of Kessler Show Stables. “It is absolutely the finest, most complete show-horse

Above: Bill Justice.

Below: Kessler Show Stables, located minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park.

facility in all of Central Kentucky,” he says. The Kesslers’ have transformed this exceptionally well-located farm— literally minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park—into a facility where the

quality of improvements are well-suited for the top tier of sport horse competitors.” Amenities include the ultimate 100- by 200-foot indoor arena, a 180- by 250-foot outdoor ring, and a 400- by 400-foot irrigated derby field, modeled after Spruce Meadows.

“You’ll enjoy the most gracious of living in the classic 7,300-square-foot Greek Revival home that’s perfect for family living and entertaining with its architectural detail, bluestone porches, and gardens,” notes Justice. A total of 48 stalls, two employee houses, and a quaint, restored c.1800s cabin complete the 145-acre equestrian estate.

The firm’s knowledge of the real estate market and the people involved in all facets of the equine industry have contributed to their success. They are internationally known as the most respected and knowledgeable real estate firm in Central Kentucky. Justice agents continually attend major horse sales and shows throughout the country and establish and cultivate relationships.

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LONGINES MASTERS OF NEW YORK The premier event in the BIG APPLE features top jumpers, hospitality, and entertainment.

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he best in the world are coming to New York, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss. The thrilling action of the Longines Masters Series returns to New York on April 25-28 with exhilarating show-jumping action from the world’s top riders along with exquisite hospitality experiences and live entertainment at NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Featured classes include the Riders Masters Cup, where transatlantic teams Riders USA and Riders Europe compete in a series of speed duels to decide a winner, and the Longines Speed Challenge, where the best in the world lay it all on the line to see who’s fastest. The finale is the

Clockwise from top left: Erynn Ballard and Fantast won the exciting Longines Speed Challenge at the 2018 LMNY. McLain Ward and Clinta captured the title in the 2018 $382,200 Longines Masters Grand Prix of New York.

Riders USA and Riders Europe teams will challenge each other for the coveted Riders Masters Cup. Spectacular equestrian artist Santi Serra will enchant the crowd with his remarkable liberty performances of horse, human, and dog.

Longines Grand Prix of New York, a thrilling crowd favorite.

In addition to the stellar competition will be two new additions to the schedule, the inaugural Intercollegiate Horse Show Association’s Metropolitan Equitation Invitational, in which collegiate athletes go head-to-head, and the AKC Agility Premier Cup, presented by EEM, where athletic canines take the spotlight.

Fantastic entertainment is the hallmark of Longines Masters of New York, with the popular Spanish equestrian artist Santi Serra performing with his remarkable horses and dogs. And on Saturday night after the Longines Grand Prix of New York, famed DJ Henri PRF will headline an after-party full of fun.

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Michel Assouline is the US Equestrian Para Dressage Technical Advisor and Head of Coach Development. Assouline joins US Equestrian after nearly 13 years as head coach to the multi-medal winning British para dressage program. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge about para dressage and dressage trainer/ coach development.

MICHEL ASSOULINE Meet the PARA DRESSAGE TECHNICAL ADVISOR AND

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HEAD OF COACH DEVELOPMENT.

D’EQUIPE Part Seven of a Series.

Each United States Equestrian Team is led by a Chef d’Equipe who is a combination leader, coach, and manager. Meet them in this series of features created in collaboration with US Equestrian.

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Tell us a little about your background.

For 13 years, I was the team trainer for the British team, up to the European Championships in Gothenburg in 2017. So, when I got my new job after meeting Will Connell, the USEF Director of Sport Programs, one of our main projects was to develop a strong coaching program. Will and I feel that building a coaching program is not just about making better coaches, it’s about building a stronger community and a coaching network. They’re the ones who are going to develop the sport and are going to be taking a big part in integrating para equestrian into dressage and other disciplines such as jumping and eventing.

The coaches work together, and they can bring their knowledge across disciplines.

You and the team had a successful World Equestrian Games (WEG). How did you prepare? What was the team selection process?

When I took this position a year and a half ago, I felt that our riders hadn’t had enough exposure to European judges. The sport is driven by Europe because that is where most top riders are based. You find that the European judges are exposed to the top

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riders. I wanted to expose the U.S. riders to that level, so I came up with the idea of building an online judging system together with Laureen Johnson, who is the US Equestrian para director.

We invited five-star judges from Europe. One of them was Marco Orsini, a highly respected FEI five-star Paralympic level judge.

The riders got more determined to improve.

I think that was one of the best things we did, because I could see them improve in response to the comments. In fact, in taking the feedback to heart, selected riders did well and medaled at the 2018 World Equestrian Games. The online judging system was a strong contributor to our success.

In addition, we offered a suggested list of competitions for them to attend. We organized a final invitational event last June where we gathered the top riders. Originally, eight were invited. So, for one more time, they were under scrutiny of top judges. After that, we made our selection. Once we knew the team we had selected, I made it a point to do intensive home visits together with former Chef d’Equipe Kai Handt, to see them in their home environment. The team vet, Duncan Peters, also made visits. Gradually, the whole

“Judges noticed an improvement in work ethics

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and discipline.”

Michel Assouline and Heather Blitz assist Annie Peavy and Royal Dark Chocolate in the warm-up ring prior to competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018.

team improved, and we ended up with three of the riders medaling at WEG, which was just absolutely fabulous because the U.S. had never medaled in para dressage at the World Equestrian Games.

Do you work with the organization governing therapeutic riding programs? (PATH, the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) Back in the UK we worked very closely with the Riding For The Disabled Association (RDA), the equivalent of PATH in the U.S. Both organizations have been helpful in growing para sport thru therapeutic activities. PATH invited us to present at their annual conference, and we had a very good response.

Many therapeutic riding instructors were excited and signed up for the USEF coaching certificate program.

They saw an opportunity to channel some of their riders into para competition. At the symposiums we hold, instructors learn to be more skilled in paradressage and how to be more effective in supporting their riders to help them negotiate the competition.

We help instructors understand how to work with all the para governing bodies. It is a very complicated system, and coaches need to know how the

classification and grading of competitors work to best prepare their riders.

How are you preparing for the Tokyo Paralympic Games?

We’re fully prepared and have a road map in place.

The qualification period runs until January 31, 2020.

We’re planning to take the horse and rider combinations to four international competitions—possibly more. Some riders are considering going to Europe this summer to get additional exposure and experience. There will be the home visits, the online judging program, training camps, and as we get into next year, we’re going to start streamlining to a narrower group of riders, so we can focus on more specific training.

It’s wonderful to see para sports being taken so seriously and the commitment to growing it.

Yes, even in Wellington we had compliments from the judges noticing an improvement in work ethics and discipline. Riders are working hard at presenting their horses more professionally, while their test riding is becoming more accurate. People can see the difference, and that’s great.

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A STEP AHEAD OF THE PACE Meet and hear from spearheading some of

our panel of founders and managers the country’s most prestigious tack shops.

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factors are crucial to building a desirable inventory. With each of these women’s proven success and loyal following, we know that we’ve reached the premier representatives in this unique and competitive business. Whether vanguards in adopting new technological fabrics, or pushing the envelope with unconventional colors, our panel will be sure to enlighten.

Miasuki’s UNBOUND spring/ summer 2019 capsule collection is composed of a black and white color palette, creating the perfect contrast against sharp tailoring and four-way stretch fabric to maximize movement.

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The Maria Sun shirt in white by RĂ–nner. Inspired by beautiful jewelry, the high-collar top is embroidered with bit necklaces and features stretchy, sun-protection fabric. $169.

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What key features are riders looking for in apparel these days?

Jill Apfelbaum: In all cases, technology and comfort are at the

forefront. With the advent of the technical fabrics several seasons ago, riders have embraced the stretch and breathability that the modern fabrics and designs afford them and are happy to leave the limited option days of compliance in keeping with tradition.

We are able, through our resources, to provide that classic look that is sought after in certain disciplines for the show ring but in a much more comfortable and practical fashion.

Jessie Lochrie: Technical, washable, and comfortable. Riders

have really taken on the attitude that they are athletes, and that they can ride their best when their clothing supports them, rather than distracts them. We are always on the lookout for brands innovating in this arena. Horse Pilot is doing a particularly great job of including technical details in their clothes that only riders would think of.

Renee Spurge: Since we are in Southern California, the weather

is a huge factor in what our riders wear. For example, the lighter weight show coats and shirts with sun protection are a high priority for most of our customers. However, we strive to dress our riders to meet those hot weather needs without sacrificing a polished look. Our go-to for a warm Southern California day is the breathable featherweight Iago Dhalia show coat and Eleonoire Long Sleeve show shirt with SPF 50 built into the form-flattering fabric. No scrim sheet coats here!

Do you cultivate your brands/inventory by what the customer or market dictates, or do you prefer to introduce new trends to your customers? How do you research or find new brands?

Jill Apfelbaum: Our customer is the pulse for most of the

decisions we make in our assortments. Working closely with our clients, we are very tuned into their likes and needs, and we tailor our inventory to best satisfy and pique the interest of

our customer by always having a fresh new option for them in addition to the staples they have come to expect. We work on product development with some of our designers in both the equestrian and fashion markets to create special pieces exclusive to Malvern Saddlery and explore multiple markets in an effort to make the shopping experience all-inclusive.

Renee Spurge: Instead of going to the classical equestrian trade

shows to find new brands, I like to talk with international riders about what brands they are buying in Europe, or even better, when I get the opportunity, travel to European horse shows myself to check out what looks new and interesting.

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also love to shop small boutiques in the U.S., where you can always find cool new brands that are excellent lifestyle companion collections to the riding apparel selection in our store. When I can’t find anything that gets me excited, I find a way to make my own collection or work with one of our vendors to do an exclusive collection for LA Saddlery.

A lot of non-riders like equestrian-influenced streetwear.

Do you carry brands for that customer?

Jill Apfelbaum: From the start, we have addressed the equestrian

lifestyle in home décor and fashion. I had 24 years in the fashion industry before opening Malvern Saddlery, and it was a natural conversion to build a well-rounded assortment with the point of view geared to our unique community. Malvern Saddlery sits on the corner of a rather charming main street and attracts customers who are in town for great food and browsing.

We make certain that there is no horse required to enjoy shopping with us as a part of their trip to town.

Melissa Lu: At ELLA we believe embodying the equestrian

spirit is a way of life, so whether you are a die-hard equestrian,

OUR PANEL

JILL APFELBAUM Owner of Malvern Saddlery Malvern, Pennsylvania

JESSIE LOCHRIE Manager of Manhattan Saddlery New York City, New York

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MELISSA LU Founder and owner of ELLA Palo Alto, California

RENEE SPURGE Owner of LA Saddlery Los Angeles, California

The Equiline Gait competition jacket is made by hand in Italy in breathable, water-repellent fabric and embellished with prestigious details. Royal blue. $879.

Two Bits charcoal Bamboo V-Neck is in sustainable, lush terry bamboo with contrasting ribbing and finished off with embroidered logo.

It’s lightweight and perfect for all seasons. $185.

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Cavalleria Toscana’s Embossed Jersey Jacket with Contrast Stripe waterproof zip. This comfortable, bi-stretch jersey with embossed sleeves features breathable and anti-bacterial materials. $315.

amateur, or enthusiast, we do not discriminate. You don’t have to be a rider to participate in the celebration of horses and create your own style. Key elements of ELLA brands revolve around the technical, but due to innovations in fabrics and advances with technical properties such as anti-UV, stretch, breathability, and dry-fit properties, they have opened the doors for non-riders who also want the convenience and comfort demanded by athletes.

ELLA carries technical brands that also have crossover to lifestyle pieces as well as brands that are based from equestrian inspirations. Luxury brands based from equestrian roots will always lead fashion circles, which is why both men and women can appreciate the look, but there has been no time more than the recent few years with more options to choose from in equestrian-inspired streetwear coming on to the scene. Whether runway or fast fashion, more people are recognizing the timeless elegance of equestrian details, suitable for barn or bistro.

What decisions go into your buying strategy?

Melissa Lu: It sounds like a golden ticket, shopping the world

for equestrian treasure. Who doesn’t love to shop? But actually, there is a lot that goes into buying for the business. One must consider buying across geographic markets, locking down orders often 10-to-12 months ahead of season, and understanding the clientele you serve, which is continually evolving.

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o matter how discerning the client, I always buy with the mindset that I’m buying for a friend. I get immense satisfaction not only from using great products but from having the privilege to share my finds with friends. It should never just be about the latest fad, it’s about spending the time to understand what people want in different equestrian circles.

Jessie Lochrie: It’s an ever-evolving process and more of an art

than a science. We continuously assess sales data to see what is selling well, along with input from clients and staff, current industry trends, new releases from our vendors, and new brands on the scene. We also take into account which other stores are selling the same brands. We find there’s a bit of a shine effect if a few other high-end stores are also carrying a particular line—a Opposite, clockwise from top left: The Iago Adelle show coat, shown in tortora with brown alcantara collar and pockets. $699.95. Miasuki’s Oberon double-breasted black dressage coat in exclusive four-way stretch, high-performance fabric. $1,750.

Shown with the Poppy long sleeve dressage shirt. $375.

The GP riding jacket by Cavalleria Toscana in four-way stretch jersey.

The alcantara collar and piping in contrast color, classic pockets, and embossed logo create an elegant and comfortable competition jacket. $800. Equiline’s Buffy jacket.

E-volution women’s show coat in x-cool fabric with contrast piping on collar and front pockets. $925.

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Opposite, clockwise from top left: Iago’s Eleonoire short sleeve show shirt with premium Italian fabrics and modern styling is an ideal choice for the show ring. $199.95. Noel Asmar’s Selina ¼ zip sun shirt in primrose with contrasting graphic print has UPF 50 sun protection and moisture-wicking technology. It is an irresistible mix of comfort, elegance, and purpose. $138. RÖnner’s Sol sun shirt is made with sun-protecting fabric offering extra strength and mesh under the arms for added comfort. $179. The Kate performance show shirt by Noel Asmar is a stand-apart with its unique cross back with mesh panels and sleeves, striping back pattern, zip-up front, and branded equestrian medallion on the front. $198.

This page, clockwise from top right: Ariat’s English-inspired leather and suede mule is adorned with polished hardware and a layered leather bit. $228. The Gipsy sandal by Ariat is crafted from beautiful studded leather with a free-spirited, toe-ring design. $178. The Hackamore bag by Adi Kissilevich is composed of topquality Italian leather with two zippered pockets and magnetic closure. $472.

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rising tide lifts all boats! But we don’t want to feel the brand is over-distributed, nor do we want to be the only ones carrying it. The least glamorous but still significant factors are our own budget, minimum-order requirements from our vendors, warehouse locations, and shipping times and rates.

Renee Spurge: First and foremost, I try to buy what most other

shops do not have, or brands and items that our customers have never seen before. So you will not find Tailored Sportsman or Essex at LA Saddlery. You will discover up-and-coming European equestrian brands like Iago Italia, U.S.-made fashion brands like Bird and Vine, and high-end accessories from companies such as Adi Kissilevich. You will also find a wide range of custom items that we create from brands you are familiar with, such as Samshield helmets, and Equiline and Winston Equestrian show jackets. As a mobile store working the Acircuit hunter-jumper shows on the West Coast, our customers expect us to have the wow factor week after week.

They come to our boutique to find those one-of-a-kind items that make horse show shopping an integral part of the whole experience.

Does your clientele impact what brands you carry?

Jessie Lochrie: Very much so. We are located in New York City,

so we are extremely lucky to have superchic clients from the city and abroad. They want the best, and we are happy to carry it.

Melissa Lu: ELLA’s mission is to bring trends, fashion, and the

technical together. So in one respect, I try to be sensitive to the needs of a market, meaning I have to do my homework but also be bold enough to stand up and trust my instincts. When ELLA first launched in Beijing in 2006 there was hardly an equestrian scene in mainland China. Limited choices and understanding of quality and authentic products gave birth to ELLA, which pioneered a way to bring some of the best brands of the equestrian world to the evolving China market.

In 2014, ELLA launched its first U.S. location in Northern California, with the intention of bridging both East and West to create a platform and share international equestrian style.

Interestingly enough, these two markets, worlds apart and so different, had a commonality.

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Europe never made their way to the U.S. market, and for quite some time, riders were limited to the same stuff that was around for over two decades. You know, the traditional boxy shirts, saggy breeches, and limited fabrics for show coats that didn’t often wash or wear well. Today, dry cleaning is a thing of the past that not only saves time but money.

What is the hottest trend in equestrian apparel?

Jessie Lochrie: We are seeing

the pendulum swing back towards color and individualism in the show ring, even in the hunters. French blue, hunter green, and burgundy coats are all big, as well as coats with contrasting piping or collars. I am especially excited that colored and patterned show shirts are coming back, and some manufacturers are now making pinstripe coats in technical fabrics. I’m ready for plaid and I’m not the only one! It is really fun for our customers and us to put together show outfits that reflect their personal sense of style while staying true to the traditions of our sport, showing off their horse, and not giving their trainers a heart attack!

What changes do you see in the preferences of young riders coming up? Any particular brands they migrate towards?

Renee Spurge: Unfortunately I see many of the young rid-

ers persuaded by social media hype when shopping for riding apparel. They tend to overlook durability or quality and focus on who’s wearing what. When choosing a brand, I have to stick with what I know will stand the test of time in terms of design detail, fabrication, and craftsmanship as well as meeting my criteria of being fashion forward. Some of these viral brands tend to be one-hit wonders and then take a backseat to the next big thing. I prefer to grow a brand organically, by building a relationship with the designer and putting quality, stylish product in front of our customers. In the end, I think it’s in the store’s best interest to set the trends in the market instead of constantly chasing what is hot in the moment.

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by Adi Kissilevich in drummed grain cowhide can be worn at the waist, over the shoulder, or carried as a clutch. $225.

This page: Pikeur’s Paulin competition jacket shown in gray, black, and bordeaux. The sophisticated design has bi-elastic and breathable material with stretch lining to the sleeves, ensuring comfort and style.

Shown with Pikeur Meret Grip fullseat breech. Prices upon request.

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THE DUTTA FAMILY

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GIVING HORSES WINGS he Dutta family is well known throughout the horse world. Tim and his son, Timmy, play polo on the Dutta team, and Tim’s wife, Susan, known as Susie, is a champion Grand-Prix dressage competitor. However, most equestrians are familiar with them more because of the Dutta Corporation, America’s leading air shipper of competition horses. The company is the official transport of US Equestrian (USEF) and the U.S. Dressage, Eventing, and Jumping Teams, and it’s a sponsor of the U.S. Dressage Team. Dutta has delivered horses from around the world to and from top international competitions including the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, FEI World Equestrian Games, and FEI World Cup Finals. continued on page 53

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THE HOME SEEMS CREATED FOR ENTERTAINING. SUSIE EXPLAINED, “TIM’S PREMISE WITH THE HOUSE RENOVATION WAS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. YOU INVITE PEOPLE TO YOUR HOME AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER.”

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While visiting with the Duttas at their Wellington, Florida, home and polo barn, we were greeted by the family—and a pack of dogs too numerous to count. We had the opportunity to learn more about the Duttas’ shared love of horses and participation in equestrian sport.

The spaces in the home seem created for entertaining. Susie explained, “Tim’s premise with the house renovation was to build relationships. You invite people to your home and bring people together. It’s a very Indian thing. My husband is a fabulous cook, and everything is like a Kitchen Stadium kitchen.

It’s casual entertaining. We bring in more tables as needed, and set up, and before you know it, you’ve got 30 people here chatting. Then, when you see them next at the game or the horse show, you’re more bonded. My husband is the engine behind the entertaining.”

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im, a native of India, explained how he ended up in Wellington. “I’ve been in America since 1984,” he said. “I came to spend a summer vacation, and I’m still on vacation. I met Susie at the Devon Horse Show in 1992.

“I was always horse-crazy. I wanted to do something with horses as a kid in India. My parents were in the army, so my only chance of doing anything with horses was joining the army and

TIM, A NATIVE OF INDIA, EXPLAINED HOW HE ENDED UP IN WELLINGTON: “I’VE BEEN IN AMERICA SINCE 1984.

I CAME TO SPEND A SUMMER VACATION, AND I’M STILL ON VACATION.”

following my father’s footsteps. I had two-anda-half months of holiday time before being commissioned into the army, so I decided to come here to look at the Wild West and see what America was all about. I never went back.

“Along the way, horses always kept me passionate. I was doing different odd jobs in the industry. I began working for a competitor of mine 30 years ago, but I thought the horse transport business back then lacked horsemen. They were freight forwarders who were deciding to ship horses, so I started my company in 1988 as a freight broker.

I bought one truck, grew that business to 9 or 10 trucks, then I sold it in 1996. We’ve transformed the industry since then.

Now, we exclusively fly horses around the world. We are a global company, and I’m very proud of where the company has gone.”

Susie said, “First of all, I’m very proud of my husband and the success of his company. I believe that he truly loves what he does, and without his company, we would not be able to do what we do. We’ve raised Timmy here.

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and we’re so very lucky to raise our son here. He goes to school here, and it’s our home base.

“Now, in the last five years we’ve gotten into polo,” Susie smiled. “It’s added amazing richness to our lives, because polo brings family together.

Then, before you know it, five years later we’ve got 23 horses and a 20-goal team that’s winning at the International Polo Club. Talk about living a dream!”

Tim added, “I played polo as a kid growing up in India, and I’m really excited that I’m living my passion with my son and having a lot of fun. It’s special. I’m blessed.”

Susie continued, “One of the polo players the other night said to me, ‘We love it that you guys do this for us, that you care so much, and that you bring us into your home. You cook for us, you love us, you support us, you all know about the sport. It makes me play harder for you. It makes me doubleup my best horse to win.’ All of our players play as a team. It’s not just about buying the right horses.

Tim is really good at team building, and I’ve learned it from him. It’s how you make winners.”

When interviewing Susie, Wellington Magazine noted, “The connection with her horses is apparent in how they interact with her, coming over for scratches and cuddles, watching her to see what she is going to do. Susie laughed, ‘I’ve tried to pass that on to Timmy. Tim already had that. He’s the only polo player out there who kisses his horses before he gets on.’”

EQUESTRIAN ATHLETES WITH WINGS FOR THE WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES IN TRYON, NORTH CAROLINA, DUTTA CORPORATION SHIPPED 514 HORSES IN AND OUT OF GREENVILLE SPARTANBURG AIRPORT, 113 HORSES ARRIVED FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

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hile Susie is passionate about the family’s polo pursuits, as an equestrian, she is fully dedicated to the English discipline of dressage. In recent years, she has emerged as one of the top-ranked dressage riders in the United States. Her competitive highlights have included numerous wins and top placings at some of the nation’s most prestigious events in Grand Prix, Freestyle, Open, and intermediate divisions. Her international career has yielded her an individual gold, a team gold, and a team bronze, all at one event, the 2002 Coupe des Ameriques in Blainville, Canada. She has also qualified for the World Cup Games and the Olympic Selection Trials.

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“Two years ago, I started training with both Debbie McDonald and Adrienne Lyle, but Adrienne is my fulltime person now,” Susie explained. “I have to say, it’s great. I’m really lucky, and they’ve done a super job of sorting out my riding and helping me with the horses. I have a full string of horses, and they are the best horses I’ve ever had.

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showing internationally in the last 12 or 18 months. But we’ll go to Europe this summer, and they’ll start to crank up again.” ow a 17-year-old highschool junior, Timmy spoke about his love of polo. “I started as a jumper with Erica McKeever when I was 12 years old,” he said. “One of my horses was getting

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older, and I had a younger one who was lame that day, so my dad’s friend offered to do a polo lesson with us, and I wanted to try it. I picked up the mallet, and it was cool. After I stick-and-balled for the first time, I was hooked. I couldn’t shake it; all I thought about was playing. I took lesson after lesson, and we bought our first polo pony. She’s still here; her name’s Pava. I fell in love, and I started going crazy. From the beginning, it felt easy to

me. I eat, sleep, and think about polo all day long. My dad and I started together, and we created the team.” Timmy mused, “We have career-planning classes in school, and they always ask you what you want to do. My same answer is, ‘I want to be a polo player. I want to run a company and play polo.’”

Timmy’s school friends are supportive of his sport. He said, “I’m lucky I go to school with a bunch of riders as well, but

“MY DAD AND I DO EVERYTHING TOGETHER. HE’S MY BEST FRIEND,” TIMMY SAID. “BUT I’M REALLY A MOMMA’S BOY.”

I believe sometimes they think I’m too serious about it, but that’s just me. I’m dedicated to it to the full extent. My best friends have always supported me and push me to go better and bigger. I can’t ask for better friends.”

The closeness of the family was apparent throughout our visit. “My Dad and I do everything together. He’s my best friend,” Timmy said. “But I’m really a Momma’s boy.”

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TO THE MANOR BORN SET AGAINST AN ANTEBELLUM FARMHOUSE, THE HITCHCOCK FILM MARNIE EVOKES THE VESTIGES OF A BYGONE ERA.

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BY REBECCA BALDRIDGE

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THE OLDEST INHABITED CASTLE IN IRELAND

KILKEA CASTLE

Rebecca Baldridge returns to Ireland’s County Kildare for another luxurious adventure.

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arling, how would you like to go to Ireland with me?”

“Well….”

Darling can speak volumes in a single word.

“It won’t be like last time.”

“No endless stud farms, no tack shops, no muddy gallops, no riding?”

“Well, maybe one ride. I’m only human. But it’s a castle! Built in the 12th century! We’re going to stay in a castle and bask in luxury. You don’t even have to clap eyes on a horse. The castle is called Kilkea. Look it up online. I’ll wait.”

As you may have gathered, Darling is not an equestrian. While his patience with my obsession is that of a saint, every man has his limit. I waited. I had visited the website. I knew what was coming.

“Blimey!”

And so it was that several months later, Darling and I found ourselves speeding through the familiar countryside of County Kildare, this time in the back of an S-Class Mercedes. With Kilkea’s professional driver at the wheel, the chance of spontaneous stops at equestrian emporiums was A PRIL/MAY | 20 1 9 | EQ L I V I NG .CO M | 7 1

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Located five kilometers northwest of Castledermot in County Kildare, Kilkea is the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland.

Built in 1180, it served as the medieval stronghold of the Fitzgeralds, the earls of Kildare. The castle remained in the family’s hands until the 1960s, when it was sold for its first incarnation as a hotel. However, the Fitzgeralds have not entirely given up their claims on the castle. It’s said that Gerald, the 11th Earl of Kildare, a gentleman known for his interest in alchemy and presumed magical powers, returns to the castle every seventh year astride a silver-shod white charger. t the risk of sounding trite, arriving at Kilkea is like entering a fairy tale. The castle sits on 180 acres of woodland and gardens. As we approach the castle from a beech-lined avenue, I imagine archers positioned along the crenellated walls. The drive passes over what I suspect was once a moat and we roll to a stop in front of a surprisingly small wooden door.

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At the risk of sounding trite, arriving at Kilkea is like entering a fairy tale.

Once inside, it’s full-on baronial splendor. The reception area flows into a high-ceilinged gallery where leather sofas and colorful velvet chairs cluster around a capacious fireplace. It’s just the spot to curl up in front of the fire with a good book and a glass of fine Irish whiskey. My explorations reveal a snug in the far corner—a tiny room furnished with a carved wooden table and chairs where a small group of drinkers or a couple can retreat from the more public area.

The castle boasts 11 bedrooms, each decorated in its own unique style, as well as a number of carriage bedrooms attached to the castle and several lodge

accommodations accessible from the courtyard. The lodge rooms are particularly well-suited for families, as children can be expelled directly into the yard for a romp.

We are to be accommodated in a carriage room, which entails a trip up a spiral stone staircase and passage down a long stone hallway lined with small windows.

It’s deliciously medieval and one imagines bodiced chambermaids rushing up and down the passageway. Our room, however, is anything but medieval. The door opens into a small seating area decorated in muted shades of gray. The bedroom is styled in the same muted shades, and a pair of charcoal armchairs are positioned to offer a view of the verdant castle grounds. Although I had been hoping for something a bit more 15th century, the ambience is so restful that I can overlook the stylish modernity.

But restful though the room may be, there’s no time to waste in exploring the castle and grounds. A formal garden surrounds the castle, but pass through a hedge at the rear and yet another fairytale vision appears. The River Greese, larger than a stream but charmingly small to merit the title of river, flows through the

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grounds. Weeping willows bend gracefully over the water, and ducks quack from the underbrush. Follow the river as it flows downstream past the castle and you’ll find the stony ruins of a church and graveyard. Most of the headstones have aged beyond legibility, but the name Fitzgerald can still be read on a few.

While the more romantic may be happily occupied by roaming the grounds and dreaming about knights of yore, Kilkea offers plenty of entertainment for those less inclined to flights of fancy. One of the crowning glories of the resort is the 18-hole golf course with stunning views of the castle. The clubhouse boasts the Bistro with a selection of beers sufficiently varied to please my thirsty English darling, while the more formal Hermione’s restaurant offers a sophisticated dinner menu and is renowned for its Sunday lunch.

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The warmth and camaraderie makes a stay at Kilkea castle truly a visit with friends.

on the nearby Munny Trail, but lessons, a hack or an outing with the Shillelagh Hunt can also be arranged. Traditional Irish country pursuits such as fishing, shooting, archery, and falconry are available for the asking.

Ironically, it’s a pair of Americans we have to thank for the glories of Kilkea.

Boston-based Jay and Christy Cashman fell in love with Kilkea during their travels in Ireland and bought the property with a view to not only turning it into a luxury hotel and resort but making it a second home for themselves and their friends. Jay, a construction mogul, and Christy, an actress, writer, and accomplished equestrian, bought the castle in

2012. After five years and millions in extensive renovations, Jay and Christy have succeeded in preserving an important piece of Irish history, while creating a welcome retreat for their family and their guests.

Indeed, our stay at Kilkea felt like nothing so much as a country house party at a grand estate. When Jay and Christy are in residence (they try to visit about every six weeks), they relish playing host to guests. After a full day of country walks and horseback riding, we dressed for dinner in the grand Restaurant 1180.

The gallery-style dining room is decorated in warm hues of old gold and royal blue and dominated by a long dining table swathed in white linen. Christy and Jay had assembled an eclectic group of family and friends, and the conversation flowed as freely as the wine.

Beautiful countryside, stunning medieval architecture, and a raft of country pursuits certainly combine for a cracking-good weekend. But thanks to Christy and Jay Cashman, Castle Kilkea offers something extra, an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie that makes a stay at the castle truly a visit with friends.

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“ PAINTING IS THE WAY I PROCESS LIFE .”

A horse mishap as a child left an impression on the work of artist MALCOLM MORAN.

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alcolm Campbell Moran, a painter, printmaker, and sculptor was born in 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1979, and prior to that he studied drawing at the Art Students League in New York City. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle Eastern History from the University of the South. Malcolm currently lives and works from his studio in Continued on page 80 Greenwich, Connecticut.

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round the age of 8, Malcolm had a horse run away with him on a family adventure in the wilds of the Sonoran Desert in Mexico. Though it worked out well, in the end it left its impression on him. One minute everything seemed in control, and the next moment his life seemed in the balance. As an artist, he has explored his relationship with horses, control, and communion in his work.

Moran’s background is eclectic. He notes, “I’m proficient in computer science, photography, and foreign language, acquired from an urge to learn things that I needed to make my way in complicated circumstances. I have worked as a cab driver, construction worker building offshore oil platforms, middle-manager in a comic-book publishing company in Mexico, and a lending officer in a New York bank. I learned to speak Spanish 80 | EQ UE S T R I A N L I V IN G | APRI L / MAY | 2019

in a communist language institute in Cuernavaca, Mexico.” In 2000, Moran left his business life and turned full time to painting. “Painting is, and always has been, the way I process the life I experience,” he says. “I never thought that what I was doing was anything other than ‘speaking’ and ‘processing’ in the way that was most natural to me.”

Moran’s work has been exhibited in galleries and venues in Rhode Island, New Orleans, New York City, Connecticut, Vermont, and Ireland, and is in collections in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

“I love art,” he says, “I love to look at it, study it, and especially make it. I also love life and the people in my life, perhaps even more than art.” Moran has been married for 35 years to his wife, Elissa, and they have three sons, a daughter who is married, and three grandchildren.

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5 Bedroom, 6.2 Bathroom Estate | Masterfully Redone | Wood Flooring | Upgraded Kitchen and Bathrooms | Impact Glass Windows and French Doors | Phantom Screens | Tropical Pool Area | Motivated Seller

Ideally Located Close to Palm Beach Polo & Country Club’s West Gate and Community Pool | Light and Bright Polo Villa with Lovely Views | Second-Story 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom | Offered For Sale For the First Time!

PROVIDING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICE

FOR THE GLOBAL EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY 1111 LINCOLN RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139. 305.695.6300 © 2019 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT.

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Sunnyland Lane | Palm Beach Point | $12,000,000

2505 Cypress Island Court | Palm Beach Polo | $7,200,000

6 BD | 5.1BA | | 5.5 Acres | 12 Custom English Style Stalls

6 BD | 7.1BA | New Construction | Fully Furnished | Lake Views

1422 Clydesdale Avenue |Paddock Park II | $2,199,000

12916 Mizner Way | Palm Beach Polo | $2,599,000

4 BD | 5.1BA | Covered Patio | Pool and Spa | Sports Court

4 BD | 5.1BA | Completely Renovated | Private Pool | Smart House

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12080 Sunnydale Drive | Palm Beach Polo | $1,549,900

14878 Grand Prix Village Dr |Grand Pix Village South | $7,995,000

4 BD | 4.5 BA | Impact Windows | Pool and Spa | Golf Course Views 26 Stalls | 3 BD Staff Apartment | 6 Paddocks | Short Hack To WEF

7302 Park Lane | Lake Worth, FL | $7,999,000

2741 Long Meadow Dr | Palm Beach Polo | $1,799,900

40 Acres | 2 Regulation Sized Polo Fields | Close to State Road 7

6BD | 7.1 BA | Pool and Spa | Expansive Patio | Outdoor Kitchen

13195 Southfields Rd | $1,999,900 5.37 Acres | Close to WEF

14655 Palm Beach Point Blvd | $1,799,000 5.57 Acres | Short Hack To WEF

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KIDDS MILL—Situated in a park‐like se�ng on 35 acres and 160 BRADEN LANE—Lovely 12‐acre farm (with a custom‐built overlooking Clear Creek, this custom‐built 4,800 SF house, home and barn) on the outskirts of Corbin (1.5 hours from with its a�en�on to detail, features 4 bedrooms; 4.5 baths; 2 Lexington). The centerpiece of this property is the 3,000 +/‐ story great room; hardwood, �le, and slate floors, crown SF, 3 bedroom, and 2 bath gorgeous home with top‐of‐the‐ moulding, in‐ground salt water pool, outdoor kitchen, exercise line finishes; gourmet kitchen; dining room with a 180‐degree room and large two car garage. Horse facili�es include 4 stalls view of the property; and fantas�c covered pa�o with outdoor in an indoor arena, an outdoor riding area, 6 fenced paddocks kitchen! The property also sports a new 90' x 60' barn with 5 and fields, round pen, 2 run‐in sheds, and gated stalls with rubber mats; four‐board plank fencing; automa�c entrance. This park‐like se�ngs offers privacy, peace, and waterer; nice‐sized pond; RV hook‐up, climate‐controlled dog quiet just minutes from town! house, and free natural gas to the house and barn! This is truly a special property.

MT HOREB PIKE—State‐of‐the‐art equestrian facility just 3 miles from the Kentucky Horse Park. The centerpiece of this 36 acre farm is its newer 12 stall steel barn with 100' x 200' indoor arena—with its own entrance. Its 4,200 SF French Chateau‐style main residence was renovated by respected Back Construc�on, and its atrium connects to a 2‐car garage and 600 SF lo�ed apartment. �ddi�onal improvements in‐ clude a 5 stall brick barn built by Broadview Buildings with a unique and stunning 1,000 SF post and beam lo� apartment; a 2,000 SF manager's house; and 7 run‐in sheds. 3 entrances. �xcellent loca�on and facili�es! Divisible! �ill lease!

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2142 IRON WORKS—� park like se�ng with mature trees, and landscaping along with a perennial garden offers the backdrop for this charming 7.62 acre farm. The residence offers a two story covered front porch, screen porch, crown moulding, chair railing, fireplace, 3 bedrooms, first floor laun‐ dry room, and a 2 car detached garage. The farm ameni�es include a four stall block barn with a�ached dog run, storage building and 4 plank fenced paddocks. Located just 3.5 miles form the Kentucky Horse Park and minutes from downtown Lexington.

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The current owners have transformed this excep�onally‐well‐located 145 acre farm, that’s literally minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park, into a facility well‐suited for the top �er of sport horse compe��on. Since their acquisi�on, they have constructed the ul�mate 100’ x 200’ indoor arena, an irrigated 180’ x 250’ outdoor ring, and a 400’ x 400’ irrigated Derby Field that is modeled a�er Spruce �eadows.

You’ll discover the most gracious of living in this classic Kentucky style home with over 7,300 square feet. It features a private entrance, copper roof, chestnut flooring, tall ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, and luxurious master suite. Bluestone porches allow you to take in the breathtaking landscaping enclosed by a dry‐laid stone wall. The restored 1800’s log cabin is located at the rear of the main residence. �ddi�onal horse improve‐ ments include four barns with 48 stalls and two covered walkers, in addi�on to manager’s and grooms residences.

Featuring the most luxurious of living accommo‐ da�ons found anywhere combined with the high‐ est quality of equine facili�es one can imagine, this is—without a doubt—a unique opportunity to live and compete at the highest level.

518 East Main Street • Lexington, Kentucky 859.255.3657 • kyhorsefarms.com

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ways. No health insurance. No reliably steady source of income. No job security.

Often no relationship. It’s dangerous, riding lots of horses, and it’s easy to get hurt. And yet, despite all odds, some of these wing-and-a-prayer riders break through and become some of those famous riders we read about in the magazines. Others eventually give up the dream and settle into a safer, more “normal” job. And some will be okay with that, though others will regret it their whole lives through.

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ABOUT DENNY EMERSON Denny Emerson has ridden thousands of horses over many thousands of miles in all kinds of horse sports. He has been president of the U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) and the Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA), and vice-president of the U.S. Equestrian Team (USET). He has been inducted into three Halls of Fame: the USEA Hall of Fame, the Vermont Academy Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Dartmouth College Athletic Hall of Fame.

In 2000, he was named “One of the 50 Most Influential Horsemen of the 20th Century” by The Chronicle of the Horse. He is also the author of How Good Riders Get Good.

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Jupiter Equestrian Estate JUPITEREQUESTRIANESTATE.COM

In the desirable gated community of Ranch Colony, this 50-acre estate is one of southern Florida’s most exceptional properties. In addition to a majestic Mediterraneaninspired residence overlooking a private four-acre lake, it features a heated saltwater pool, a guesthouse, currently an eight-stall barn with living quarters, a riding and jumping arena, eight turnout paddocks, three turnout structures, and riding trails winding through cypress and pine trees. Highlights of the five-bedroom home include living and dining rooms, a chef ’s kitchen, a family and billiards room, a 1,000-bottle wine cellar, a luxurious ground-level master suite, and a lounge and terrace enjoying sweeping views of the property. Every structure exceeds area hurricane-safety specifications, with impact glass; rebar-reinforced concrete roofs, walls, and floors; hurricane shutters; and two commercial Caterpillar generators capable of powering the entire estate. Ranch Colony is surrounded by nature preserves spanning more than 20,000 acres, affording access to parks and horseback riding trails. The property can be divided into two lots, allowing for great versatility. It could accommodate a variety of activities and pursuits, offering space for tennis courts and the highly adaptable barn structure is perfect for a studio for art, music, and other forms of entertainment. For the auto enthusiast, these facilities could easily be converted into showroom space housing 25 vehicles or more with generous shop and restoration space. Superior golfing is steps away at the world-renowned Dye Preserve, which adjoins the property to the west. Restaurants, shops, theater, and other cultural attractions of Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, PGA, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach International Airport as well as the diverse equestrian and social activities of Wellington are nearby. $17,750,000 | jupiterequestrianestate.com

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Your Vermont Equestrian Estate Awaits You! The Winchester Compound sits on a most beautiful site in the West River valley in historic Newfane. The estate is comprised of two original farm houses and barn, an apartment, stables, indoor and outdoor riding rings and pastures, on a total of 682 acres. Spend your summers in cool green pastures only minutes from I-91. Go to: http://bit.ly/winchestercompound

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Devon Kane is a U.S. Dressage Federation gold medalist and grand prix trainer. She is the head trainer of Diamante Farms in Wellington, Florida, and is an in-demand clinician. Devon has earned the title of 2014 U.S. Dressage Finals Grand Prix Champion, and spent this summer earning scores over 70 percent with her young horses at prestigious shows along the U.S. East Coast.

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helby is a two-and-a-halfyear-old Doberman. My boyfriend and I had been looking for a Doberman to rescue for a while, and we met some people at a horse show who had a Doberman. We got to talking, and they said, “Actually, there’s one that needs adoption in Gainesville, Florida.” We got the information and played phone tag a couple of times. The vet that worked at the rescue ended up taking the dog home, because her mange was so bad. So, we got her through the vet.

We took a day off to drive up to Gainesville to get her. She immediately hopped in the back of the Range Rover, and now she comes to the farm with us every day and hangs out at home. She has a pretty good life.

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She was tied to a tree on the side of the road right before the hurricane a couple of years ago. Someone found her and took her over to the rescue, and she’s never been tied up since. She still gets nervous when I’m leaving the barn in the afternoon, because she wants to make sure she gets in the car too. Other than that, she’s a great dog. She’s still nervous, but she’s pretty natural now, and she’s getting happier as she goes.

She’s named Shelby after the Ford Shelby Mustang. My dad has four Ford dealerships, and we’re very big into cars.

My boyfriend is also very into cars. She’s the first dog that we’ve gotten together, and we decided then that all our dogs are going to have car names, muscle car names. Shelby was the coolest Mustang we could think of!

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