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2018 WINNER: Favorite Polo Player, Nacho Figueras.

JUST ONE HOUR FROM

owners and their guests the best

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA,

possible riding experience—offering

LIES 5,500 ACRES OF TRUE LOWCOUNTRY PARADISE. Hailed as America’s premier sporting community, Brays Island Plantation offers a unique equestrian experience in a one-of-a-kind setting.

From the rustic gates and mossdraped oaks to the golden quail fields and sparkling saltwater ponds, Brays Island is a masterpiece of nature.

It’s no surprise that the plantation’s equestrian director, Nicole Palazzo, believes the best way to experience Brays Island is via horseback:

programs for every type of rider, at every skill level, including lessons and camps for children. Popular among owners are two annual Ride and Dine events. One is a twilight ride that ends with a fireside catered dinner and cowboy serenade. The second takes place at the end of quail season and finishes with a champagne brunch in the hunt field.

The sporting pursuits at Brays Island Plantation don’t end with horseback riding. The community’s vast acreage is shared among 325 owners— providing more than ample space to pursue a range of outdoor activities.

The lucky few who own property

“OWNERS OFTEN SAY THAT

here can enjoy hunting in 3,500 acres of untouched woods and fields, a

RIDING PROVIDES A COMPLETELY

sporting clays course designed by

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE OF THE

Holland & Holland, first-class saltwater

PLANTATION.”

fishing, an 18-hole par 72 Scottish links golf course, Har Tru tennis courts with river views, and more.

The 60 miles of well-maintained equestrian trails and sand roads at

Combining the finest in outdoor

Brays Island wind through serene

pursuits and the most beautiful of

woodlands and open fields, as well

settings, it’s no wonder Nicole loves

as alongside scenic marsh views

caring for the horses at Brays Island.

and tranquil rivers. In addition to 51

Looking out at a community paddock

stalls, Brays Island offers over 100

with two horses grazing, she muses,

acres of pasture-boarding spread across 35 paddocks.

“WHEN I GO, I HOPE As equestrian director, Nicole works diligently to give all Brays Island

I COME BACK AS A HORSE AT BRAYS ISLAND.”

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PRIDE AND PRESERVATION

PRIDE AND PRESERVATION

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36 North Salem and Bedford are a pastoral paradise for horse lovers in Westchester County, New York.

MODERN CONTRASTS

50 Streamlined silhouettes of black and white became the signature fashion of artist Georgia O’Keefe.

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EQ’S ANNUAL GOLD LIST

In the fifth annual gold list, EQ readers have made their favorites known. Did your selections make the list?

THE REMARKABLE ROBERTS

78 The 30 years that equestrians Robert Dover and Robert Ross have spent together have been filled with horses, philanthropy, and warmth.

THE INTRICATE SCULPTURES OF ANNA-WILI HIGHFIELD

84 This Australian artist engineers sculptures that emphasize the similarities of human and animal forms and conciousness.

Ariat was voted an EQ readers’ favorite in four categories.

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The owner of the Havstad Hat Company makes custom hats steeped in tradition with accents of modern-day flair.

STYLE

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Chuck Pinnell, a self-taught artisan, transforms leather into remarkable works of art.

FOOD+DRINK

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Eau Palm Beach resort’s Bryan Long shares a favorite cocktail recipe.

FAVORITES

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Abby Jones knows real estate in both Lexington and Wellington.

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Tik Maynard discusses his profound experiences with horses in his autobiography, In the Middle are the Horsemen.

TRAVEL

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A city slicker heads West to join the Cowgirl Spring Roundup at the Resort at Paws Up.

PEOPLE

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Alex Boone is the treasurer of the National Horse Show and an important part of the Lexington equestrian community.

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Nacho Figueras, voted favorite polo player in EQ’s Gold List, was shot on location by EQ photography director George Kamper at the 2018 Windsor Charity Polo Cup in Vero Beach, Florida.

EDITOR’S NOTE 10 Welcome to Equestrian Living.

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Look for CONTACT INFO | PAGE 106 to find the products and services in this issue.

BARN DOGS 114 Meet two of Georgina Bloomberg’s foster dogs, Gloria and Igor.

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Meet Erik Duvander, the performance director of United States Eventing.

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Fabulous farms and ranches.

Erratum

Our previous issue included an incorrect photo meant to depict wedding planner Calder Clark.

We apologize to her for the error. It has been corrected on the digital edition.

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PHOTO GEORGE KAMPER

Editor Stephanie Peters (left), and contributing editor Rebecca Baldridge watch real-time photos on an iPad as EQ photography director George Kamper shoots in North Salem, New York.

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t’s not unusual for me to entertain the idea of moving to a vacation spot or business-trip location that has transfixed me in some particular way. At times it may be the staggering beauty or setting, or in other instances, I might marvel at the warmth of a community where people regularly stop to exchange pleasantries with one another. The appeal may not even be anything that’s tangible; I simply know I could call it home.

The horse-centric hamlets of North Salem and Bedford, New York, are two such places. Contributing editor Rebecca Baldridge’s comprehensive article, “Pride and Preservation,” takes us on a splendid journey through this pastoral corner of Westchester County. With skillful writing, she transports us along winding roads edged with ubiquitous stone walls, past expansive horse farms and whitesteepled chapels, and wraps up the tour with side trips to local tack shops, unique restaurants, and elegant inns.

As if following a roadmap of Rebecca’s article, the EQ team traversed the

countryside, visiting and photographing the farms, people, and colorful points of interest that make this enclave of authenticity so welcoming and desirable.

The indefatigable Rebecca also took time to put aside her East-Coast tweeds for a weekend of fringe and friendmaking at the Cowgirl Spring Round Up at the Resort at Paws Up in Montana.

Under the tutelage of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductees, she tackled cattle herding, clay shooting, barrel racing, and a bevy of other Western-worthy activities.

Our fifth annual Gold List, brimming with new, region-specific categories, surpassed past voting by record numbers.

Nacho Figueras, who has been the consistent winner of the favorite polo-player category, graces this issue’s cover. With the exception of Lyle Lovett, he is the only person to appear on our cover twice.

Also in this issue, contributing editor Sue Weakley visits Robert Ross and Robert Dover and shares lesser-known facts about this remarkably successful and philanthropic couple. Horses, houses, and a schnoodle named Simon are at the core of this lively feature.

And in “Modern Contrasts,” the new fashion-photo editorial from the creative team of Sandra Ranke, Heidi Niemala, and David Burnett, modern fashion pays tribute to the bold shapes and streamlined black and white silhouettes of artist Georgia O’Keefe. The backdrop of a pre-Civil War chapel in the midst of restoration adds a lush depth to these ethereal images.

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We are excited to share the magnificent work of artisans Chuck Pinnell and Cate Havstad, who skillfully handcraft their custom items utilizing 18th-century traditions.

We’ll also introduce you to Erik Duvander, the tireless performance director of United States Eventing.

As I review this issue’s final pages and sip coffee from the fox-hunting-themed mug that beckoned me from the checkout counter at Hayfields in North Salem, I recall places that I’ve visited that have tempted me to pull up stakes and relocate. Not really the spontaneous sort, I’ve never done that, but the lure of North Salem may be different. It’s been weeks since I left, and it still has its grip on me.

On behalf of the entire Equestrian Living team, I would like to congratulate our extremely talented editorial assistant, Emily Holowczak, on her recent 2018 American Horse Publications Student Award, presented to her at the organization’s summer conference.

She was selected from a group of students with a shared passion for horses and publishing.

Emily has proven herself to be an asset to the publishing industry and certainly to us.

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THE HATMAKER Cate Havstad, owner of HAVSTAD HAT COMPANY, makes custom hats steeped in tradition with accents of modern-day flair.

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n most days you’ll find Cate Havstad in her Airstream workshop in Bend, Oregon, doing what she loves— making hats. If you ask how she describes her chosen profession, she will joyfully tell you she is a hatmaker.

“Each hat is a custom, one-of-a-kind hat,” says Cate. “I start with raw materials like beaver felt and use the same hat-making process and traditions as those used in the late 1800s.” Her approach honors the techniques of the past while integrating her own flair into her designs.

“I design each hat to suit the person I am designing for, which hopefully

Above: Cate Havstad in her Airstream workshop. Opposite: Hats from Hues of the High Desert, a plant-dyed collection of custom-made hats.

becomes a reflection of that person. They are designed to be investment pieces that will last a lifetime,” adds Cate. “I also encourage people to add something of sentimental value that can be woven into or added to the hat such as horse hair, a vintage silver brooch, or a special quote to be inscribed on the interior leather sweatband.”

Her Hues of the High Desert, a plant-dyed collection (shown opposite) has

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a special seasonality to it and reflects the soft-desert palette. “I refer to this as hat terroir,” explains Cate. Typically associated with wine, terroir refers to the land something is produced on, which imparts qualities that give it its distinct characteristics.

“Designing a hat becomes a satisfying and gratifying gift to me. I enjoy making something for people who inspire me,” muses Cate. “Ultimately, I consider each hat a beautiful and functional piece of art.”

Cate now offers private and group build-your-own custom hat workshops.

To learn more visit: havstadhatco.com CONTACT INFO | PAGE 106

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VOLUME 7 NUMBER 4 EDITOR AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR Stephanie B. Peters SENIOR EDITOR Jill B. Novotny PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR George Kamper EDITOR AT LARGE Carol Cohen Hodess CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Rebecca Baldridge, Sandra Ranke, Judy Richter, Sue Weakley DESIGN MANAGER Mary A. Stroup SOCIAL MEDIA & WEB CONTENT Maggie Carty EDITORIAL MANAGER Rose DeNeve EQ SPECIAL EVENTS Jennifer Pearman Lammer UK & LONDON EDITOR Bridget Arsenault CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Georgina Bloomberg, Summer Grace EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Emily Holowczak PUBLISHER C.W. Medinger PUBLISHING CONSULTANT George Fuller PRINT John Spittle DIGITAL Daniel Flint PUBLIC RELATIONS Carrie Wirth, EQmedia.agency NEWSSTAND DISTRIBUTION Richard Trummer ADVERTISING SALES Debb Pyle, 434-806-6685, pyle@eqliving.com Joyce Jones, 954-796-1809, jones@eqliving.com Dick Holcomb, 770-331-7788, dickholc@bellsouth.net

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EQ LIVING ADVISORY BOARD Bob Cacchione, Founder IHSA Deborah Deutsch, Polo, Beverly Hills, Calif.

Melissa Ganzi, Polo, Wellington, Fla. Peter Leone, Lionshare Farm,Bedford, N.Y. Colleen and Tim McQuay, Reining, Tioga, Texas Mindy Peters, Arabians, Los Alamos, Calif.

Chris Pratt, Hunter Jumper West, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

David Sloan, Conceptual Advisor, Millbrook, N.Y. Renee Spurge, Fashion | LA Saddlery, Los Angeles, Calif.

Chester Weber, Combined Driving, Ocala, Fla.

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PINNELL CUSTOM LEATHER CHUCK PINNELL,

a self-taught artisan, transforms leather into remarkable WORKS OF ART.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHUCK PINNELL

huck Pinnell, owner of Pinnell Custom Leather, has spent over 40 years perfecting his craft with no plans of slowing down. He discovered his passion while hand-stitching moccasins as an 18-year-old and developed his skills over time apprenticing at a harness company, hand making equestrian supplies in the tradition of 18th-century artisans, and opening a saddle-repair shop in Middleburg, Virginia. Eventually, he moved to Crozet, Virginia, and opened his studio in a fittingly unique, pre-Civil War packing house.

Chuck’s original focus was designing customleather items for equestrians such as chaps, half chaps, bags, and belts handcrafted from some of the finest leather from the United States, England, France, Italy, and other worldwide locations. Design, fit, and comfort have always been paramount to each custom item. Pinnell Custom Leather’s expanded product line—some of which showcase hand-forged buckles and subtle gemstone accents—now includes handbags, cuff bracelets, watchbands, and other sporting accessories.

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Distinctly Virginia’s Wine & Hunt Country

Lakeview | Upperville

Rock Ford | Hume

Lakeview, on 166 Acres, is classically Upperville Virginia, located eight minutes from the Upperville Colt and Horse Show Grounds - America’s Oldest Horse Show and the polo fields of Llangollen.

On a knoll in Wine and Hunt Country on 100 acres in the County of Fauquier with almost a mile of Rappahannock River Frontage.

Beautifully crafted estate with gorgeous gardens.

Offered at $4,425,000 Trappe Road, Upperville VA 20184

Offered at $6,300,000 Hume, Virginia 22639

Jericho Land | Flint Hill

Tulip Tree | The Plains

Exquisite Estate parcel with 5 divisions of nearly 300 acres with the most beautiful pastoral views and facing west panoramic views to The Peak and Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Skyline Drive.

Extraordinary Tulip Tree on approx. 150 acres - International Style Farm House is one of a kind & exceptional in design, sited on one of the regions most beautiful parcels in the Orange County Hunt.

Offered at $4,445,000 Jericho Flint Hill, Virginia 22627

Offered at $3,000,000 Logans Mill Rd The Plains, Virginia 20198

Gloria Rose Ott The Middleburg Group Serving the Countryside of Northern Virginia +1 540 454 4394 | wineandhuntcountry.com Gloria Rose can be reached at gloriarose.ott@sir.com

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Set on Palm Beach Island, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is just a short drive to both the charming small town ambience of Delray Beach, as well as the glamour of renowned Worth Avenue shopping in Palm Beach. At the resort’s four distinctive restaurants, guests enjoy attentive service and inventive menus.

The resort’s culinary program is best known for offering hyperseasonal menus, inventive experiences, and refined techniques.

GRAPEFRUIT BASIL MARTINI Ingredients 1¾ ounces Ketel One vodka 2½ ounces fresh grapefruit 1 ounce agave 2 basil leaves Preparation 1. Add grapefruit, agave, and basil leaves into a mixing tin, muddle.

2. Add Ketel One vodka, ice, and shake.

3. Double strain into Martini glass.

4. Garnish with a grapefruit twist and basil leaf.

BRYAN LONG

Assistant director of food and beverage at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. Bryan joined the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa team in 2015 with nearly a decade of hospitality experience. As an expert in both beer and craft cocktails, Long curates custom drinks for Eau’s menus and provides pairing recommendations for guests.

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The Future of Real Estate Since 1888

58 ACRE COMPOUND

T H R E E P O N D S FA R M

ON OVER FIVE ACRES

Full equestrian amenities abutting BRLA with guest house, caretaker’s cottage and pool.

WEB# EL1474185 | Bedford | $8,500,000

One of the most beautiful farms in North Salem with ponds, streams, pastures and woodlands.

WEB# EL1452496 | North Salem | $6,895,000

Magnificent Colonial with museum-quality detailing, pool, guest cottage, and on BRLA. WEB# EL1475333 | Bedford Hills | $4,350,000

Bedford/Pound Ridge Brokerage 914.234.9099

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Views of Titicus Reservoir to Appalachian mountains with pool, barn, tennis and gate house.

WEB# EL1471176 | North Salem | $4,200,000

This organic farm delights the senses in every way. Pool and one-bedroom guest cottage.

WEB# EL1450567 | Bedford Hills | $2,850,000

Nearly 5 acres with broad lawn, pool, 3-stall barn with paddocks and direct access to BRLA. WEB# EL1443386 | Katonah | $2,250,000

Bedford/Pound Ridge Brokerage 914.234.9099

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Private 10 Acre Farm - 4 bedroom main residence with a beautifully landscaped pool & patio area. 1Br/1Bth guest house. 12 Stall barn with 2 wash stalls, grooms apartment, feed, tack & laundry rooms. Oversized riding arena with mirrors, 3 acre grass riding field, 8 grass paddocks, hot-walker and round pen. Plenty of room to expand or build a covered arena. Offered at $2,200,000

Saddle Trail - Lovely pool home with 4Br/5Bths plus den/office - situated on 2.9 acres with 4 stall center-aisle stable with feed & tack rooms. The home boasts center-island kitchen, granite counters, breakfast area and large family room with French doors leading out to the screened pool & hot tub. Great outdoor entertaining areas with built-in grill, cabana with full bath and walk-up bar. Offered at $1,980,000

Loxahatchee Groves - 11 Acre equestrian property with a 3-bedroom home all with ensuite baths & walk-in closets. There are 2 stables totaling 17 stalls, air conditioned feed and tack room, fly system, filtered water to each stall, 12 paddocks & oversized riding arena, 4 RV hookups. Prime location, 1 block over the Wellington line.

Offered at $1,850,000

50th Street - 5.21 acres situated in a prime Wellington location on a paved road with access to public water. Surrounded by beautiful equestrian properties and homes. Only minutes from all of Wellington’s competition venues. One of the best priced 5 acre lots in Wellington. Offered at $1,150,000

Versailles - Lovely 2 story lakefront home with the master and 1 guest bedroom on the ground floor. 3 bedrooms, loft area and theatre upstairs. Large cook’s kitchen with center-island kitchen with prep sink, Viking gas cooking, Wolf double ovens, warming drawer, subzero refrigerator and two dishwashers. Stunning pool and patio with summer kitchen - perfect for entertaining.

Offered at $999,000

Equestrian Club - Beautiful 6BR lakefront home with a large backyard & private resort style pool. Center-island kitchen with new stainless steel appliances & gas cooking. Freshly painted inside & out and new tile floors. Large master suite with screened balcony overlooking the pool and lake. The home also boasts a whole house generator & 6 infrared security cameras. Gated subdivision in a prime Wellington location with great schools. Offered at $799,000

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

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©2018 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 • MattSells.com

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 apts, 10 grass paddocks, round pen, sand riding arena & grass grand prix field. Offered at $11,250,000

Aspen Glen - Private 15 acre custom designed home with top equestrian facilities, 11 stalls, riding arena, underground watering system, hot walker & round pen. The main residence features cathedral ceilings, fireplaces with floor to ceiling stone chimney, wood & marble floors, elevator, screened balconies & infinity pool with private water vistas. Offered at $11,000,000 - SOLD

Southfields - Perfect equestrian enclave on 3.74 acres in a prime location, easy access to bridle paths & within hacking distance to the IPC & WEF showgrounds. Immaculate 4BR, 4.5 Bth home boasting a cabana guest suite. 12 Stall courtyard barn complete with 8 paddocks & riding arena, brick pavered aisle-ways, tongue and groove ceilings. Adjacent 11 acres available. Offered at $4,500,000

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 $4,750,000

40 Acre Equestrian Facility- This property has every amenity a horse person could desire: 3 BR owner's residence with pool, 58 Stalls, covered 90' x 225' arena, 2 outdoor arenas, round pen, exercise walker, large paddocks and room for a stick & ball field or grand prix field. Plus, 4Br/2Bth guest cottage and a club house with meeting room, dining and locker facilities. Prime location just minutes to downtown Stuart, the beaches and 1 hour to Wellington. Offered at $3,950,000. Also available for seasonal lease.

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. The family room has a fireplace (gas or wood burning) & double sided aquarium. Stunning pool & patio with cabana room. Adjacent 5.7 acres also for sale. Offered at $5,500,000

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

Download Matt Johnson’s mobile real estate app To get FREE access to all local listings from your smartphone or tablet

©2018 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.

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MEET THE EXPERT Abby Jones knows equestrian real estate in both LEXINGTON and WELLINGTON.

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bby Jones started riding in South Florida in 1986. She remembers traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Wellington to compete with her large green horse in 1988. “I have seen the Wellington area’s amazing growth over the past 30 years,” she says.

After college, Abby returned to Fort Lauderdale to work for a private commercialproperty appraisal company; she then accepted a job with the Palm Beach County property appraisers office. She has had her appraisal and sales licenses since the early 2000s.

“It wasn’t until 2007, after getting married, that I decided to pursue a career in real-estate sales,” she continues. “My husband traveled the horse-show circuit, and I wanted to be with him. Being an agent gave me the freedom to travel with him.

“I still ride for pleasure, but I don’t compete anymore,” she adds. “However I think horses will always be a part of my life. I have made so many friends through horses, had so many great opportunities through horses, and, most importantly, met my husband through horses. I really enjoy being a part of the equestrian community, even if it’s only watching and cheering on friends.”

Currently, the couple splits their time between Wellington, Florida, and Lexington, Kentucky. Abby says, “If you love horses and the outdoors, we think there is no better place then Kentucky

in the spring and summer. So about six years ago, I decided to get my Kentucky realestate-sales license.”

Although both areas share a horse-centric culture, there are differences. “In Wellington people have been able to make great use of a small space,” she says. “It is common to have a beautiful 3,000-plus-squarefoot home, three or four nice turnouts, a 180-by- 120-foot arena, and an eight-stall barn on only two acres. Local builders and architects have learned to use every inch of a property. People enjoy coming to Wellington for so many reasons besides horses.

During the winter, South Florida has many things to offer that other equestrian venues don’t. I have clients that go boating on days off, and they are able to have their own private docks. Or you can travel 20 minutes and have the most fantastic shopping in Palm Beach. Miami and South Beach are very close as well.

“On the other hand, farms are larger in Kentucky,” Abby explains. “One property that I think is very special is my listing on the Fayette/Bourbon County line. (Photos at left.) Not only is it a beautiful working horse farm, it has a beautiful stone cottage. It’s difficult to find a true sport-horse farm in the small 10- to 15-acre range in the Lexington area. This farm is perfect for a private horse owner or first-time farm owner, because its 14-acre size is easy to manage. People coming into the Kentucky area may feel intimidated to purchase a 40-acre farm, but this property is the perfect first step into farm ownership.

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the country at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana. It makes for an unforgettable weekend as women of all ages and from all walks of life, united by the cowgirl spirit, gather to ride under the vast Montana sky, enjoy programs and activities led by the inspiring cowgirls from the hall of fame, and revel in a unique camaraderie.

Despite arriving in Missoula after midnight, I could tell I was in for something special. It’s a half-hour drive from the airport to Paws Up, but even in the pitch black of the Montana night I could sense the beauty of the wilderness that This page: Herding cattle under the vast Montana sky is just one of the Cowgirl Spring Round Up equestrian activities. Opposite, clockwise: Luxury glamping tents are popular accommodations at the resort; an indoor workshop in the Paws Up equestrian center; the four 2018 hall of fame inductees; an introductory cocktail hour and dinner; barrelracing champion Sharon Camarillo; Veryl Goodnight at a painting workshop.

began where the pavement stopped. On reaching our destination, the Paws Up driver installed me in a two-bedroom, wilderness-themed cabin that could have been conjured from the pages of Architectural Digest. No detail was left unconsidered, and an anonymous angel of mercy had even left a chicken wrap and some crudités in the fridge lest, God forbid, I go to bed hungry.

Indeed, detail is what Paws Up is all about, and it showed in every aspect of the weekend. I arrived early, so I had some time to explore the breathtaking scenery, both on foot and on horseback.

The snow-capped peaks in the distance border on valleys populated by herds of deer and elk, all under a canopy of blue sky. Cabins are dispersed around the property, and each visitor is given the keys to a cunning green Kia to get from here to there. The landscape alone inspires and revitalizes, and that was just the beginning.

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jacket, a garment I acquired especially for this trip, hung from the closet door, mocking me. On the one hand, to ride the range in an honestto-God cowgirl jacket, fringe blowing in the wind, my Ropers dusty from the trail, was a dearly held wish of long standing. On the other, as an obvious imposter I would surely be a figure of ridicule, my New York self a sad sheep in wolf’s clothing. “To heck with it,” I thought. This is my cowgirl fantasy, and if I want to look like I wandered off the set of City Slickers, so be it.

Equipped with the aforementioned outerwear (and several flashy, pearl-snapped shirts), I was off to the 2018 Cowgirl Spring Roundup at the Resort at Paws Up. Every spring the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame brings four hall of fame inductees together with women from around

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The weekend kicked off with an introductory cocktail hour and dinner for the cowgirls and hall of famers to get to know each other. The level of Western bling was such that the fringed jacket I had feared over-the-top appeared woefully restrained. The Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductees participating this year included Sharon Camarillo, a renowned barrelracing champion and equestrian teacher; Western sculptor and painter Veryl Goodnight; Marilyn Williams Harris, a rancher, environmentalist, and champion rider; and award-winning Western ranchlife photographer Barbara van Cleve.

Between lavish dinners and festive cocktail gatherings where cowgirls struck up new friendships, virtually every minute of the day was filled with workshops and programs led by the hall of fame inductees. Imagine a barrel-racing lesson conducted by a world champion like Sharon Camarillo, or the opportunity to explore the nuances of equine photography with a legendary Western photographer like Barbara van Cleve.

Moreover, I, who have never so much as picked up a brush, painted a Montana

Above: A Resort at Paws Up guest tries her hand at cattle driving. Middle: Western accessories are essential to a cowgirl’s ensemble. Bottom: Contributing editor Rebecca Baldridge immerses herself in a weekend full of lessons, workshops, dining, and soaking up some cowgirl spirit.

landscape in oil under the gentle tutelage of Veryl Goodnight. Marilyn Williams Harris not only gave an inspiring keynote address but treated cowgirls to a horsedrawn-wagon tour highlighting the flora and fauna of the Paws Up ranch.

I rode, I herded cattle, I took photographs, I painted, I shot sporting clays.

I hurled hatchets into a tree stump, fired arrows into a bale of hay, ate and drank until I was fit to burst, and discovered the wondrous huckleberry (which plays a starring role at the breakfast table and on the dessert tray). Cowgirls are never idle.

Most importantly though, I was privileged to meet a group of women who inspired me in myriad ways. Nadine Lipson, the owner of the Resort at Paws Up, characterizes the cowgirl spirit as “a passion to be the best person you can be and to overcome any obstacle that comes your way.” Both the hall of fame inductees and the cowgirls in attendance embodied this spirit in spades. Provided I revamp my cowgirl wardrobe with some hand-tooled boots and embroidered shirts, you’ll find me in Montana come roundup time next spring. Yee haw!

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ALEX BOONE A love of Lexington and equestrian sport helps bring success to the NATIONAL HORSE SHOW.

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ne of the most unique aspects of the National Horse Show is its personal connection to its picturesque home of Lexington, Kentucky.

Perhaps one of the closest ties is through Samuel A. B. “Alex” Boone, treasurer of the National Horse Show, and his family, whose legacy has played a significant role in the development of the Lexington equestrian community.

A Lexington native, Boone, like his father before him, is deeply committed to equestrian sports and the community behind it and believes that success can be achieved through two primary forms of support: governance and active participation. Boone learned to ride as a young man and his children, Catie and Ali, are active competitors on the international show circuit, while his wife, Tricia, is a passionate breeder. Most recognizably, the Boones were co-owners, with the Craig Dobbs and James McNerney families, of Up Chiqui, the 2007 and 2008 show-jumping horse of the year, ridden by Kent Farrington.

“We had purchased an interest in Up Chiqui for our trainer from Kent Farrington. She later decided

The Boone family, from left, Ali, Tricia, Alex, and Catie.

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to go to business school, so we sent him back to Kent so that he could resell him. Twentysix grand-prix victories and 24 months later, I guess you could say history was made,” laughed Boone.

The international exposure that Up Chiqui’s success brought to the Boone family inspired Boone to become more involved in the governance of U.S. equestrian sports. Leaning on his skills in finance and oversight, Boone applied to serve on the finance committee for the United States Hunter Jumper Association. Today, he also sits on the board of trustees for the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation, is the treasurer for the National Horse Show, and was a founding member of the North American Riders Group.

“I think if you’re going to be involved in a sport at all, you should strive to have more than just a peripheral knowledge of it and hopefully some input into its future,” Boone said. “I thought the best way to do that would be to accept an invitation to be on the boards of the best organizations the sport had.”

Boone’s partnership with the National Horse Show came to fruition around the time that the show decided to call Lexington and the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park its home.

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Horse Show has really blossomed with his support.”

“It’s a good marriage of a quality car with a quality horse While Boone had been actively involved with the show for show, and we at Audi of Lexington are happy to do it,” he said. many years, the governing bodies of This year’s National Horse Show will the National Horse Show felt it was expand the Audi program by awarding imperative to have a Lexington resident another new vehicle to the winner of the on board to help combine the legacy $50,000 National Horse Show Hunter of the horse show with the equestrian Classic. culture of Lexington.

Boone looks forward to the continued “Lexington has a long tradition of growth and success of the show as well as equestrian sport and over the last 10 to the future of sport-horse competition years has made a positive move towards in Lexington. As for the future of Boone’s including more sport horse events,” legacy, he hopes that if his daughters Alex and Tricia Boone at the 2017 National Boone explained. “I think that if it choose to continue their life focus on Horse Show. can’t be at Madison Square Garden, horses, they, too, will get involved in aidLexington is the next most natural place for the National Horse ing the growth and betterment of the sport.

Show to call home.”

“Participating in an industry should be more than just In addition to acting as treasurer of the National Horse a receiving stature,” Boone affirmed. “The more you can be Show, Boone has been an integral part of ensuring the show’s involved and give, the more you get.” success as one of the best horse shows in the country. As a CONTACT INFO | PAGE 106

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Erik Duvander was named Performance Director of U.S. Eventing in October 2017. He brings 30 years of strategic planning and program development experience at the high-performance level. Duvander spoke with Equestrian Living magazine about preparing U.S. Eventing athletes for this year’s FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018 where he will serve as Chef d’Equipe for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team.

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How did you get the Chef d’Equipe position?

I had been in the sport for a long time, and the only team, except for the ones I had worked with earlier, that I really wanted to work with was the American team. So when that application was announced, it was an absolute must; I had to try to apply for it and see if I could get it. The U.S. is a great country, and I’ve always hoped that I would be able to work in America.

I applied and How did you went through first become an interview involved with process. That horses and took a lot of eventing? time, and I Meet the PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR of I was born had the good in Chicago United States Eventing. fortune to get to Swedish the job. To parents, and INTERVIEW BY C.W. MEDINGER have the role I when I was have now is a 6 years old great honor, and I feel very privileged every day. we moved to Sweden. My mother, who always liked

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horses, took us to the local riding club, and my sister and I began riding there. Later, when I was about 8, we moved again, and we were very fortunate that there was a riding club nearby. It was run by Caroline Asker. She’s just a phenomenal lady. Many Swedish Olympic riders began their careers at her riding school. Her husband at the time was the chef d’equipe for the Swedish team, and he got me interested in eventing. They had team trainings at the farm, so I got to see the best riders close up when they were training.

I think most of my learning probably came from doing it myself and also working with world class riders, which I’ve been fortunate to do over the past 15 to 20 years. I was able to work or be involved with some of the best dressage, eventing, and show-jumping trainers from all over the world.

My first official role was with riders from the Japan Racing Association. They used to have one or two riders that they sent to Europe to train for world competitions and the Olympics. They asked if I was interested, and I got my grounding in going to championships with riders and a small team. I think that was fundamental at my start to be able to go with a team that had, probably, less pressure about trying to win. After that, the Swedish and New Zealand teams invited me. The first job I actually applied for was with the American team.

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What do you do as Chef d’Equipe?

I travel around, work with riders, and get involved with what they do on a daily basis. To me, it’s really important to see how they operate in their home environments because that’s where most of the work gets done. You can pull riders together in a clinic, but it is what happens day-to-day that counts. I’ve been trying to spend as much time as possible overseeing and supporting the riders at competitions.

The key for me is to function within their own support team. They all have their own vets, farriers, dressage trainers, and show-jumping trainers. As I see it, I work at the next layer in an advisory role.

I coach, advise, and help riders plan. I provide outside perspective on their strengths and weaknesses and keep them motivated to work hard. That’s really what it’s all about.

Can you tell us about the selection process for the WEG team?

I’ve arrived here to work with the American team about 10 months before the world games, so a lot of structure was already in place. The selectors are a hard-working group. They’re very focused, and they pulled together the riders that they thought should be part of the squad based on the results after the spring events. Then, it got narrowed down in this

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last selection. There was a conversation between the selectors, and then I was invited to share my view. I had a pretty clear view, but I didn’t know as much about the riders’ history. I came in with fresh eyes and had the opportunity to speak my thoughts about each combination, and then the selectors put together a final list.

What should visitors look for at the WEG?

It’s a beautiful area of the country, so it’s worth traveling to the competition. Tryon itself is a spectacular destination. How they built this whole equestrian complex, it’s mind blowing in my opinion. I haven’t seen many places like it.

The WEG will be an opportunity to see all the best riders in the world come together and fight for medals, so it should be extremely exciting. I hope as many Americans attend as possible. I think the riders thrive on home support. It could help us to get more wind under our wings.

What do you suggest for young riders who want to compete at higher levels in eventing?

That fosters a certain type of character, and I think it needs to be in place early on. My advice would be to find the best mentor you can to help you with the first stages. You don’t have to make all the mistakes, but learning by mistakes is the best learning.

It’s a fine balance of not overprotecting riders but having them be well supported and guided, especially when it comes down to horsemanship.

Horsemanship is a massive part in our sport. If you’re a good horseman, your likelihood of being successful is higher. I think at the end of the day, if you want to be successful, you have to create your own environment. Having the best trainers you can find around you, the best vets, the best farrier, and a very good mentor can help you through the highs and lows. It’s a demanding and tough sport.

I hope as many Americans attend (the WEG) as possible. I think riders thrive on home support. It could help us to get more wind under our wings.

Finally, as an aside, is there a breed of horse that you think is best suited for eventing?

Everyone has their preferences, and a lot of it comes down to personality and the way you communicate with horses. Some riders are better suited on sport horses; some riders are better suited on Thoroughbreds. For me personally, I prefer Thoroughbreds, but if there’s a bit of a mixture with Warmbloods, that’s fine as well. Thoroughbred horses are very well suited to be able to ride quickly around the cross country and have endurance, speed, and agility. However, it’s difficult to find great Thoroughbred horses with the correct technical jump and also with the movement required for dressage. There are not that many of them, but when you get one, it’s a good find.

In our sport you pretty much have to be self-reliant.

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ome people say you can’t have it all. You’re a city mouse or a country mouse. But if you follow Route 22 out of White Plains, New York, into the northernmost reaches of Westchester County, you’ll find Arcadia in easy reach of New York City. Whether you work in Manhattan and come home to rolling green pastures and nickering horses, or you run a world-class equestrian operation and pop into the city for a quick spin through Bergdorf’s, you can have it all. In the towns of Bedford and North Salem, New York, more or less an hour from Grand Central Terminal on Metro North, titans of Wall Street, celebrities, and a legion of professional and amateur equestrians revel in the best of both worlds.

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The town of Bedford, the first stop as you head north into horse country, is as picturesque a New England-style village as you could ever wish to see, complete with a white-steepled church that dates from 1872 and a village green. Bedford was founded in 1680 when a group of Puritans bought the land from Chief Katonah of the Munsee tribe. It served as the county seat for Westchester during the Revolutionary War and was torched by the British in 1779. While you won’t see any pre-1779 buildings given that bit of unpleasantness, Bedford’s colonial origins are nonetheless still apparent.

The Bedford Village Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and includes most of the original 1680 hamlet.

Gleaming white Greek Revival and Gothic Revival buildings border the green, lending a chocolate-box prettiness that no lover of history can resist.

While Bedford is a proper village,

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with a charming town center that offers visitors opportunities to eat, shop, and amuse themselves, North Salem, just 11 miles up the road, is very different in character. Primarily an agrarian community from the time the town was founded in 1730, dairy and cattle farming sustained the local economy until the 1940s, when the noble steed began its rise to ascendancy.

While horses have traditionally played an important role in Bedford, the equestrian business dominates North Salem.

Some wags say there are more horses than people, which may or may not be true, but local culture most assuredly revolves around the horse. Massive horse farms, competition barns, and boarding facilities dot the landscape, and every discipline from hunter jumper and dressage to eventing is duly represented.

The jewel in North Salem’s crown is Old Salem Farm. This five-star facility, sitting high atop a hill on June Road, is the site of America’s Gold Cup, which takes place annually in September. The competition includes a number of important FEI ranking events, and top riders Previous page: Old Salem Farm has evolved over the years into a world-class venue. Actor Paul Newman and his actress wife, Joanne Woodward, gave the farm its first makeover.

Later, billionaire Kamran Hakim invested more than $30 million in restoration. This page, top: Old Salem’s trainer and Olympic silver medalist Lucy Davis and manager Alan Bietsch.

The first double-level VIP tent in the horseshow world at Old Salem’s American Gold Cup. McLain Ward competing at Old Salem. Center: Georgina Bloomberg’s Gotham North Farm.

Joshua Meyers at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding.

Bloomberg founded the Rider’s Closet, located at Pegasus, to make riding clothes accessible to therapeutic riding programs, pony clubs, intercollegiate riding programs, and individual riders who are in need. World champion Peter Lutz partners with importers Gallagher/Mellers Sport Horses.

Bottom: Georgina at her barn with Crown 5.

Mattias Tromp and his sister, Emmy, operate the family’s Beyaert Farm. Brigadoon Stable’s head trainer, champion hunter Lainie Wimberly.

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Trainers’ breakfast: Equestrian Living invited some of the area’s trainers to Hayfields for a photo by EQ photography director George Kamper.

L. to R: Judy Richter, Coker Farm; Callie Kuntz-Bauer, Echo Farm; Shelly Burr, Pegasus Therapeutic Riding; Chris DeFilippis, Field Horse Farm; Carol Maloney, Stony Creek; Lyman T. Whitehead, Eight Fences Farm, Linda Van Kooy, Alderbrook Farm; Tracy Freels, Harkaway Farm; Cynthia Williams, New England Farm; Laura O’Connor, Stony Creek.

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fresh from the World Equestrian Games will compete for America’s Gold Cup on September 30 this year, the final day of the competition. It might be said that living so near Old Salem, with not only the Gold Cup but the spring shows, is like having the Badminton Horse Trials in your backyard.

You’ll find plenty of boldface names from the equestrian world too. Georgina Bloomberg’s Gotham North sits on the eastern edge of town, while Olympic gold medalist McLain Ward’s Castle Hill Farm is just to the north, and silver medalist Lucy Davis has just settled in at Old Salem Farm. Bloomberg says, “Since I grew up riding at Kris Ward’s (McLain’s mother) farm, and then at Old Salem Farm, I have so many memories of riding in North Salem, at farms, at Old Salem shows, and even out having fun on the trails. There was nowhere else I even considered wanting to base. North Salem is a place I love, and where I feel at home.”

While the proliferation of five-star facilities and world-class riders is likely rivaled only by Wellington, North Salem’s rural character and vast swathes of open land make the area truly unique.

Breathtaking equestrian properties and centuries-old stone walls give way to verdant fields, forest, and wetlands that are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, coyotes, foxes, and the occasional bear or wildcat. Preserving the town’s rural character is the highest priority for North Salemites, and three local organizations work together to ensure that the fragile ecosystem is protected.

Top: Chris DeFilippis takes on a jump on the North Salem trails. Center: The Baxter Preserve. Bottom: Linda Van Kooy and Tristan enjoy the trails off Vail Road. Linda’s apparel courtesy RIDE, Bedford, N.Y., styled by Courtney Caverzasi.

The Open Land Foundation spearheads the charge to preserve the open land that’s the soul of North Salem. Founded by a group of local residents in 1974, the foundation currently owns 25 parcels of land, comprising nearly 753 acres, and holds conservation easements over another 469 acres. This land, 1,222 acres

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in total, will remain forever pristine and undeveloped. One of the most popular and beloved preserves is the Baxter Racetrack, a 114-acre parcel donated by the Baxter Road Group in 1979. The group was made up of local foxhunters who were deeply attached to the land and wanted to preserve it for future generations of foxhunters, riders, and walkers.

The Open Land Foundation encourages local residents to get involved as volunteers and can offer landowners assistance in donating land or obtaining conservation easements.

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orking hand-in-glove with the Open Land Foundation is the North Salem Bridle Trail Association (NSBTA), which depends entirely on its membership and volunteers to maintain a historic system of more than 100 miles of riding trails in North Salem and nearby Ridgefield, Connecticut. The trails wind through miles of countryside that includes challenging forested and rocky terrain as well as fields suited to a gentle meander past acres of hay and wildflowers. The fields along Vail Road, although privately owned, are open to NSBTA members and offer jumps for lower-level riders as well as log- and stone-wall obstacles that will have the boldest hunter white-knuckling the reins. The graciousness of local landowners in allowing riders access is just another example of the spirit that makes North Salem so special.

The NSBTA works hard to marshal community interest in preserving the horse country and sponsors events such as trail rides, trail cleanup events, and a barn dance in the fall. Another event that’s designed to bring the community together is the Jingle Bell Jog, which was started 10 years ago by Yolanda and Richard Knowlton of Windward Mark Farm. Yolanda says, “We wanted to find a way to bring together riders from

Top: Peter Kamenstein and Hayfields.

Center and bottom: Kamenstein’s landmark home, Mill House.

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different disciplines who might otherwise never see each other.”

On the first Sunday in December, equestrians dress in festive attire to join a trail ride that kicks off the holiday season. (Last year, 70 riders, including one dressed as a gingerbread man and another as a nutcracker, enjoyed a jaunt that ended with a police escort down Route 121 to Hayfields.) Once the last horse is snug in its stall, the riders head back to Windward Mark Farm for the Knowltons’ annual holiday party.

You can’t spend more than half an hour in North Salem without running into Peter Kamenstein, the town’s deputy supervisor. There’s no civic endeavor he’s not involved in: He’s a trustee of the Open Land Foundation, a member of the NSBTA board, a volunteer fireman, and the owner of both Three Ponds Farm and Hayfields, the café that serves as North Salem’s unofficial town center. As a town father of long standing (he moved here in 1985), Peter says that it’s really the people that make North Salem special.

“You can be as involved as you want to be,” he observes. “The town is basically run by volunteers. People participate because they love the community. It’s very democratic here, despite the concentration of wealth. Everyone has an equal voice, without a doubt.”

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G O L D E N ’ S B R I DG E H OU N DS K E E P T RA D I T I ON A L I VE The Golden’s Bridge Hounds (GBH)

is another essential pillar of the North Salem community. Since 1924, horses and hounds have been pursuing the elusive Monsieur Reynard through the hills and dales of the local countryside. While the social aspect of a good day’s hunting with a close-knit group of friends should never be underestimated, the hunt also plays a significant role in conservation efforts. Many GBH members are also farm owners with a deep attachment to the land. While members want to preserve the land for future generations of 44 | E Q UE S T R I A N L I V I N G | AU GU S T/ S EPTEMB ER | 2018

The Sloans’ living room in Wellington.

At right: GBH Master of Fox Hounds Eugene Colley and his son Bruce.

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Top: Bedford’s landmark Sunnyfield Farm.

Bottom: Peter Leone’s Lionshare is based at Sunnyfield (Leone is shown with Cascaval Z owned

by GG Equestrian); Sunnyfield’s Jerry Nielsen, Joanne Nielsen, and Sandra Nielsen Baumann.

Opposite, above: Coker Farm’s Judy Richter.

Below: Martha Stewart’s barn in Bedford.

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BEDFORD LOVES HORSES, TOO

Bedford is so traditionally steeped in equestrian tradition that there is even a local initiative called Bedford Loves Horses to promote the equestrian lifestyle. The town is also famed for its cherished system of riding trails, which are maintained by the Bedford Riding Lanes Association (BRLA). With over 500 members, the group includes both riders and walkers, all of whom are dedicated to preserving and protecting Bedford’s rural and equestrian character. The organization’s president, Barbara Matarazzo, says, “Preserving open land and a love of the equestrian lifestyle are the reasons I and many residents moved to Bedford. I feel

we have a responsibility to this wonderful community to preserve its living history, and I am honored to be given the reins to assist in that continuing effort.”

Indeed, it’s the equestrian character of Bedford that draws so many people to the town, and there is no shortage of stunning farms. One of Bedford’s most famous landmarks, Sunnyfield Farm, greets visitors who arrive via Route 172.

Originally owned by an A&P heiress who named the farm for the company’s popular brand of butter, the capacious barns, situated on 230 acres of gently undulating pastureland, are still painted a warm shade of butter yellow. Joanne Nielsen, the farm’s octogenarian owner, is an enthusiastic breeder of Thoroughbreds, and the farm has seen several of its colts run in the Kentucky Derby. Among the crop of 2017 foals are two progeny of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah.

However, Triple Crown babies aren’t Sunnyfield’s only celebrities. Olympic silver medalist Peter Leone runs his Lionshare training operation from Sunnyfield, and you’ll find him honing the skills of both promising riders and show jumpers at his Bedford base.

Judy Richter, the Grande Dame of Bedford equestrian society and a worldrenowned trainer, show judge, and author, is the mistress of Coker Farm,

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foxhunters and keep their beloved sport alive, the entire community benefits from their efforts. Indeed, it was the GBH that first created North Salem’s trail system.

GBH functions under the stewardship of Masters of Fox Hounds (MFH) Eugene Colley, his son Bruce, David Feureisen, Ed Kelly, Peter Kamenstein, and Yolanda Knowlton. Master Knowlton emphasizes that the hunt is important in maintaining a sense of history and encouraging traditional country pursuits. She also notes, “As well as preserving our beautiful landscape and keeping rural traditions alive, our goal is to give members and guests a day of great sport, with our quarry escaping to continue the chase another day.”

As part of that sport, GBH also sponsors three pace events during the year, the GBH Spring and Fall Paces, held at the Baxter Preserve, and the North Country Pace, which takes place in Amenia, 45 minutes north up Route 22. Of course, there are plenty of social opportunities as well, given the numerous hunt breakfasts and the annual hunt ball. While some might perceive foxhunting and its associated social aspects as elitist, Peter Kamenstein, MFH, emphasizes that the Golden’s Bridge Hounds is very egalitarian and warmly welcomes any rider who’d like to give hunting a try.

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WHAT’S AVAILABLE IN THE REGION?

S & L FARM in nearby Sherman, Connecticut, is the ultimate equestrian property in the Northeast and certainly among the best in the country.

This horse-owner’s paradise, with unsurpassed views, is being sold fully equipped and is owned and was designed by an iconic fashion-design couple renowned for their highly developed aesthetic, with over 50 years of experience with horses and building the best of equestrian farms across the U.S. It includes both indoor and outdoor rings, a renovated antique colonial home, jumping-derby field, guest house, and every possible amenity, including pool, tennis, and a 20-stall stable with wash stalls, grooming stalls, his/hers baths, tack and feed rooms, and a lovely lounge with a bar on the second level overlooking the outdoor riding ring.

Listed by Sally Slater at Douglas Elliman, Bedford, New York sallyslater.elliman.com $14,750,000.

one of the most famous hunter-jumper barns in America. There are few people in the horse world whom Judy doesn’t know, and her knowledge of the equestrian industry is legendary. A protégé of George Morris in her youth, Judy has been a professional horsewoman and trainer all her adult life and has guided countless young riders toward championship rosettes.

Amateurs and professionals alike call Coker Farm home. Olympic medalist show jumper Norman Dello Joio and his son Nick, also a highly ranked show jumper, base their jumper-training operation out of Coker, as does Cynthia Williams’ New England Farm.

Whether you live in Westchester’s horse country or you’re just visiting, the stimulation from so much verdant beauty and prime horseflesh can be overwhelming, albeit in the very best way.

Fortunately, there are other diversions available. Like shopping. Of course, if you’re in Bedford or North Salem, you’re

LE BESTIAIRE. Adjoining the vast trail system of the Bedford Riding Lanes and with 1,000 feet of frontage on the Beaver Dam River, this iconic 58-acre compound is set amid the great estates of Bedford. Supremely private and with multiple dwellings, the property is bucolic, defined by large stretches of fenced pasture, stands of weeping willow, and an allée of sugar maples leading to an internal network of bridle trails. The equestrian center includes two barns totaling 14 stalls and indoor and outdoor riding arenas measuring 205 by 75 feet and 205 by 90 feet. Constructed in the 1920s, the main residence is simple, warm, and unpretentious, with a lovely swimming pool and stone cabana. Pastoral, farmlike, and simply beautiful, the property is offered for the first time in over 50 years.

Listed by David Turner at Houlihan Lawrence, Bedford, New York. davidturner.houlihanlawrence.com $8,500,000.

likely to be in the market for an economy-sized tub of Mrs. Pasture’s cookies or a pair of figure-hugging Equiline breeches. At one end of Bedford’s main drag you’ll find the Horse Connection, where competitive rider Natasha Tarasov offers a wide range of riding attire, tack, and books as well as the ephemera that makes a great gift for your horse-loving friends. At the other end is RIDE, where owner Courtney Caverzasi will be ready to kit you out in the most fashionforward equestrian wear. If you’re pining for a pair of burgundy custom boots with faux-alligator tops, Courtney’s your girl.

Of course, she still offers a broad range of classic clothes for the show and schooling rings. In North Salem, Beval Saddlery offers not only tack and classic riding clothes but also grooming aids, fly spray, barn supplies, and all the equestrian accoutrements you’ll need.

If you’ve just rolled into Bedford and you need somewhere to stay, the Bedford Post Inn offers luxurious

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accommodations and two restaurants— the Barn, for casual dining, and the Farmhouse, for elegant and elaborate fare. Co-owned by Bedford local Richard Gere, the Post Inn also offers a yoga studio, an exceptional wine cellar, and outdoor dining on its flagstone terrace.

For visitors looking for a cozy bed and breakfast, hosts Christina and Abbott Fleur at Honey Maple Grove offer guests a warm welcome as well as delicious home-cooked breakfasts with honey from their very own hives.

It’s also vitally important to know where you’ll find the local troughs and watering holes, as so much horsing around is bound to make a person pretty peckish as well as parched. During the Continued on page 94

Opposite, Top: Beval Saddlery in North Salem and the Horse Connection in Bedford.

Center: RIDE in Bedford and the eight-guestroom Bedford Post Inn. Bottom: The Inn’s owners, Richard Gere and Russell Hernandez.

Hayfield’s offers a nursery and tasteful gifts.

Visitors can enjoy live music on Friday evenings.

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Contributing Editor SANDRA RANKE Photographer HEIDI NIEMALA Fashion Editor DAVID BURNETT

This page: Dress: Victoria Beckham Black cashmere turtleneck worn throughout: Burberry Vintage black velvet shoe: Sigerson Morrison Opposite page: Dress: Jil Sander Belt: Rag & Bone Scarf: Alexander McQueen

“I decided to start anew, to strip away what I had been taught.”

—Georgia O’Keefe

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Contributing editor: Sandra Ranke @sandraranke.com Photographer: Heidi Niemala @heidiniemala.com Fashion editor: David Burnett @davidburnettnyc.com Model: Olivia Jones @modelogic @olivialane @silentmodelsny Hair: Jacqui Davis @prandpartners.com Makeup: Lori Pressman @theartistagency.com Miniature horses, Pascale, Newton, and Bubbles, courtesy of Susan Nixon and Meridian Farm. @susannixon8 @meridianfarmva Thank you to Jane Covington Restoration for allowing us to shoot in the Johnston Chapel in Bloomfield, Virginia.

Special thanks to Patricia Black and her team at Albright Fashion Library @albrightnyc.com For more details see: Resources on page 106.

“To create one’s world in any of the arts takes courage.”

-Georgia O’Keefe

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THE BEST OF EQUESTRIAN LIVING

The fifth annual Equestrian Living Gold List continues its amazing growth. It has become America’s leading survey of equestrians’ favorite brands, people, places, hangouts, fashion, and lifestyles. This spring, EQ Living readers were invited to nominate their favorites in various categories, and this summer, you voted in record numbers.

Did your choices win?

THE 2O18 EQ Contents 61. Favorite Jumper Athlete

70. Favorite Saddles

62. Favorite Dressage, Eventing, Reining, and Polo Athletes

70. Favorite Boots

63. Greatest Equestrian

71. Favorite Brand of English Show Clothes

64. Favorite Jumping, Reining, Dressage, and Eventing Venues

72. Wish-list Travel Destinations

64. Favorite Shows and Venues by Region

72. Favorite Hotel Brands

66. Best Places to Live; Summer, Winter, and Year-round

73. Wish-list Equestrian Events

66. Favorite Realtors by Region

73. Favorites in Air Travel

68. Equestrian-style Fashion for the Street

74. Favorite Barn Dogs

69. Equestrian-style Jewelry

74. Favorite Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

69. Equestrian-style Leather Goods

75. Favorite Horse Trailers

70. Favorite Helmets

76. Local Favorite Restaurants, Hotels, Shops, etc.

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LIVING GOLD LIST ● ELIZABETH ‘BEEZIE’ MADDEN received her first pony as a Christmas gift and began competing at the grand-prix level in 1985.

She has set the standards for show jumping in many ways: Beezie was the first woman to pass the $1 million mark in earnings, and in 2004 she became the first woman and the first American rider to reach the top three in the show-jumping world ranking list. Madden is also the only four-time U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equestrian of the Year. In 2014, Madden became the first woman to win the prestigious King George Gold Cup at Hickstead, U.K., and is only the fifth woman ever to win the FEI World Cup finals. Madden is an individual Olympic bronze medalist and a member of two gold-medal and one silver-medal U.S. Olympic teams.

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F AV O R I T E J U M P E R R I D E R

● Silver Winner: McLAIN WARD ● Bronze Winner: KENT FARRINGTON

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GOLD LIST VOTER DISCIPLINES TOP TEN

Equestrian Living readers enjoy A WIDE RANGE OF HORSE SPORTS. Sixty percent own horses, and almost 20 percent own five or more.

The majority of our readers choose hunter-jumper riding, while many others enjoy trail riding, eventing, dressage, and the Western disciplines, as well as less common sports such as timber racing and fox hunting.

1. Hunter Jumper

6. Polo

2. Dressage

7. Specialized Breeds

3. Trail Riding

8. Endurance

4. Eventing

9. Fox Hunting

5. Western/Reining

10. Driving

FAVORITE ATHLETES

● For the second year, CHARLOTTE DUJARDIN was voted by EQ readers as their favorite dressage athlete. The British rider continues to dominate the sport with her recent wins at the U.K.’s Bolesworth and the Royal Windsor Horse Shows. After her beloved mount Valegro retired earlier this year, she has proven she is more than a one-horse woman.

(See book excerpt in EQ June/July 2018.)

EVENTING

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● BOYD MARTIN has represented the U.S. in competitions around the world, including the Olympics and the World Equestrian Games.

Born in Australia, Martin worked under Phillip Dutton before striking out on his own. Today, he and his wife, Silva, own Windurra Farm in Pennsylvania. He has trained and competed a long list of four-star event horses, including Blackfoot Mystery, Neville Bardos, and Shamwari IV.

● Silver Winner: LAURA GRAVES

● Silver Winner: PHILLIP DUTTON

● Bronze Winner: ROBERT DOVER

● Bronze Winner: WILLIAM FOX-PITT

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Considered the father of hunt-seat equitation, voters selected GEORGE MORRIS, who was the chef d’équipe of the U.S. Equestrian Team for show jumping from 2005 to 2013. In this role, he made an impact on the quality of the U.S. team and the sport in our country. His book Hunter Seat Equitation (1971) is recognized as the definitive work on the subject.

● MANDY McCUTCHEON is part of American reining royalty. Her father is world-famous reiner Tim McQuay, and she is married to another champion, Tom McCutcheon. In 2007, she became the first woman to reach NRHA million-dollar rider status and the only woman and nonpro to surpass $2 million in earnings. Mandy was inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame in 2011. ● Silver Winner: TIM McQUAY ● Bronze Winner: LYLE LOVETT

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G R E AT E S T E Q U E S T R I A N

● It’s no surprise that polo star NACHO FIGUERAS tops the EQ reader’s poll for the the third time. The Argentinian has built a multifaceted career as a top-ranking polo player, a romance-novel writer, and a fashion model and spokesperson for Ralph Lauren. He and his teammate and wife of 20 years, Delfina Blaquier, have four children together, all of whom also play polo. ● Silver Winner: NIC ROLDAN ● Bronze Winner: SALVATORE FERRAGAMO AUGUST /SE PT E MB E R | 20 1 8 | EQ L I V I NG .CO M | 6 3

FAVORITE EVENTS AND VENUES

REINING

● The WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL (WEF) is held each year at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. The 500-acre, 12-week event welcomes over 6,000 horses and offers competition for riders from around the world, including children, juniors, adult amateurs, and professional equestrians in 70 unique divisions with over a half-billion dollars in prizes. ● Gold Winner ● Silver Winner ● Bronze Winner

EQUESTRIAN SPORT PRODUCTIONS

JUMPING

● LONGINES PALM BEACH MASTERS ● INTL. POLO CLUB, WELLINGTON

● AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION (AQHA) ALL-AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS, held in Columbus, Ohio, is the largest single-breed horse show in the world with over 24,500 entries. Over $3 million is given away in cash and prizes, including trucks, trailers, trophy saddles, sterling-silver buckles, and the coveted Don Bell bronze trophies.

● HIGH ROLLER CLASSIC, LAS VEGAS ● NATL. REINING BREEDERS CLASSIC

FAVORITES BY REGION MID-AMERICA & WEST

THE SOUTH

FAVORITE EVENT/VENUE

FAVORITE EVENT/VENUE ● KENTUCKY HORSE PARK, Ky. ● TRYON EQUESTRIAN CENTER, N.C. ● UPPERVILLE HORSE SHOW, Va.

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CALIFORNIA

FAVORITE EVENT/VENUE ● MENLO CHARITY SHOW, Atherton ● BLENHEIM EVENTS, Various ● DEL MAR INTERNATIONAL, Del Mar

● GREAT LAKES Mich. ● WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER, Ohio ● PIN OAKS, Texas

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EVENTING

● DRESSAGE AT DEVON ● DEL MAR NATIONAL HORSE SHOW

FAVORITE EVENT/VENUE

● FAIRFIELD HUNT CLUB, Conn. ● VERMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL, Vt. ● GREEN MTN. HORSE ASSOC., Vt.

M I D - AT L A N T I C

FAVORITE EVENT/VENUE

● DEVON, Pa. ● HAMPTON CLASSIC, N.Y. ● WASHINGTON NATIONAL, D.C.

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● JERSEY FRESH INTERNATIONAL ● FAIR HILL INTERNATIONAL

FLORIDA

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NEW ENGLAND

● Known as the “best weekend of the year,” the LAND ROVER KENTUCKY THREE-DAY EVENT is a thrilling weekend of eventing held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.

The CCI**** event is the highest level of competition in the sport, equal to the Olympics and the World Equestrian Games. It is held in April during the week before the Kentucky Derby.

EQUESTRIAN SPORT PRODUCTIONS

● Held in the stadium at the Palm Beach Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida, the ADEQUAN GLOBAL DRESSAGE FESTIVAL (AGDF) is one of the world’s largest dressage circuits. The 12-week program brings the world’s top dressage riders to seven FEI dressage events, including a 5* and the only nonchampionship Nations Cup in the western hemisphere.

EQUESTRIAN SPORT PRODUCTIONS

DRESSAGE

FAVORITE EVENT/VENUE ● WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL ● LONGINES PALM BEACH ● LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS

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LOCAL FAVORITE REALTORS CALIFORNIA

● SEAN CADDELL, Del Mar ● SUZANNE PERKINS, Santa Barbara ● CAREN KELLEY, Del Mar

SOUTH

● ZACH DAVIS, Lexington, Ky. ● LILLIE BROWN, Tryon, N.C. ● JACK ROTH, Aiken, S.C.

NEW ENGLAND ● DANA WATERS, Reading, Vt. ● RUTH SUDDUTH, Landvest, Various ● STANLEY EDWARDS, Landvest, Various

MID-ATLANTIC

● GLORIA ROSE OTT, DC Area ● SALLY SLATER, Bedford, NY ● SUE McELROY, Malvern, PA

FLORIDA

● ROBERT ROSS, Wellington ● MARTHA JOLICOEUR, Wellington ● MATT JOHNSON, Wellington

● Gold Winner ● Silver Winner ● Bronze Winner

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BEST PLACES

WELLINGTON,

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Florida, is known as the equestrian capital of the country. During the winter season, thousands of riders come from around the world to compete in highlevel competitions in nearly every discipline. Voters also chose Wellington best for year-round living.

● WELLINGTON, Florida ● LEXINGTON, Kentucky ● SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEST FOR WINTERS

● WELLINGTON, Florida ● OCALA, Florida ● SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEST FOR SUMMERS

● LEXINGTON, Kentucky ● THE HAMPTONS, New York ● TRYON, North Carolina LEXINGTON, Kentucky, is home to more horses than people.

Limestone provides the soil with the nutrients that support the lush bluegrass on which the horses graze. “Not all grass is created equal,” says Steve Stewart, a Standardbred breeder.

“People don’t realize how good our grass is until they go somewhere else.”

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FASHION FOR THE STREET

● RALPH LAUREN was voted by EQLiving readers as their favorite fashion brand for equestrian-style street wear. The company makes comfortable, durable, and fashionable clothes in both English and Western styles that make it easy to go from the barn to almost anywhere your day takes you. ● Silver Winner: HERMÈS ● Bronze Winner: BARBOUR

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Hermès is synonymous with luxury, and it’s clear that EQ readers agree. Founded in Paris in 1837, Hermès may specialize in leather, but the French high-fashion brand is a favorite for scarves, perfumes, home decor items, and more.

JEWELRY

● EQ readers voted HERMÈS a repeat

favorite in the category of jewelry. Its designs often combine leather and precious metals, and the fine craftsmanship and exquisite style are unmatched.

● Silver Winner: DAVID YURMAN ● Bronze Winner: RALPH LAUREN

L E AT H E R G O O D S

● For the fourth year in a row HERMÈS leather goods were chosen by Equestrian Living readers as their favorite. The French firm’s expert craftsmanship and rich equestrian heritage have made its purses and bags a favorite of high-end collectors and fashionistas around the world. ● Silver Winner: COACH ● Bronze Winner: GUCCI

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HELMETS

● Combining the best of technology with

style and comfort, SAMSHIELD won the most votes from readers this year. The topquality materials used in its helmets ensure safety and a perfect fit.

● Silver Winner: CHARLES OWEN ● Bronze Winner: GPA

ENGLISH SADDLES

● The saddle-making workshops of HERMÈS in Paris are the epitome of precision and craftsmanship. As such, their fine saddles offer comfort, balance, and precision to riders.

W E T W E AT H E R B O O T S

● Silver Winner: CWD ● Bronze Winner: BUTET

●

HUNTER/WELLIES were the winning wet-weather boot. A staple of the equestrian lifestyle, they keep you dry in style.

● Silver Winner: L.L.BEAN ● Bronze Winner: MUCK

WESTERN BOOTS

● ARIAT has the distinction of earn-

ing the top spot in both English and Western boots, no doubt for their classic style, fine craftsmanship, and rich leather.

TA L L B O O T S

● With over 30 years of experience, PARLANTI’S famous quality and innovation are available in both custom boots or ready-made styles.

● Silver Winner: LUCCHESE ● Bronze Winner: FRYE

● Silver Winner: DER DAU ● Bronze Winner: ARIAT

FIELD BOOTS

● ARIAT field boots are stylish yet durable and crafted to support the athleticism of show jumping.

PA D D O C K B O OT S

● For five years, ARIAT has topped EQ’s Gold List for favorite paddock boots. Their iconic look offers both comfort and durability.

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● Silver Winner: PARLANTI ● Bronze Winner: DER DAU

SHOWING ENGLISH SHOW CLOTHES

● Silver Winner: TAILORED SPORTSMAN ● Bronze Winner: EQUILINE

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● ARIAT was voted by EQLiving readers as their favorite brand for showing. Ariat products blend classic equestrian style with the latest sports technology to provide riders with comfort and poise in the show ring.

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CASTLE LESLIE, one of the top luxury castle hotels of Ireland, has long been a private escape for distinguished ambassadors, poets, and celebrity guests such as Bono, Mick Jagger, and Paul McCartney. For equestrians with a penchant for an aristocratic experience and unlimited riding options, Castle Leslie has become an ultimate equestrian destination.

The 1,000-acre property maintains two stables, full-service equestrian facilities, and an indoor arena.

TRAVEL HOTELS Voters chose their dream destinations from those seen in the pages of Equestrian Living:

● CASTLE LESLIE, Ireland ● GIRAFFE MANOR, Kenya ● DOMAINE DE LA BAUME, France M I D -T I E R B R A N D S

● MARRIOTT (MID-TIER BRAND)

● MARRIOTT ● HAMPTON INN ● HILTON LUXURY BRANDS

FOUR SEASONS GUANGZHOU-GUA

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MARRIOTT ORLANDO FLORIDA

● FOUR SEASONS ● RITZ CARLTON ● J.W. MARRIOTT

● THE FOUR SEASONS (LUXURY BRAND)

WISH LIST

● Silver Winner: AACHEN, Germany ● Bronze Winner: THE OLYMPIC GAMES

P R I VAT E J E T S

DOMESTIC AIR

INTERNATIONAL AIR

A suprisingly large number of Equestrian Living readers enjoy the benefits of flying in style.

EQ voters selected the top three domestic airlines for their travels in the U.S.

For travels abroad, readers selected these as their top three international airlines.

● NETJETS ● NICHOLAS AIR ● SENTIENT JET

● DELTA ● JETBLUE ● SOUTHWEST

● BRITISH AIR ● DELTA ● EMIRATES

● Gold Winner ● Silver Winner ● Bronze Winner

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CHRISTOPHE TANIERE

● The LONGINES MASTERS OF PARIS, where the series began, has become a not-to-be-missed event on the sporting and cultural calendar. Held in the Salon du Cheval, the unique atmosphere of the event comes from the enthusiasm of the spectators.

BARN DOGS F AV O R I T E D O G S

● Once again, RESCUES won the favorite dog-breed category by a huge margin. It is more and more likely that your loyal friend has come from a shelter and that you and your dog have given each other equal amounts of happiness. ● Silver Winner: JACK RUSSELL TERRIER ● Bronze Winner: LABRADOR RETRIEVER TIMBER

KINGSTON

At press time, these are among the dogs in need of homes available for adoption at dannyronsrescue.org/dogs/available/

FAVORITE

F AV O R I T E C A R S For cruising in style, trips to the barn, or luxury comfort, EQ readers voted for these three as their favorite cars.

● BMW ● MERCEDES ● AUDI

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F AV O R I T E S U V S Need some extra space for tack?

Muddy off-roading? These SUVs offer versatility and luxury.

● RANGE ROVER ● CHEVY/GMC SUBURBAN ● AUDI Q3, Q5, Q7

PARSON

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● FORD ● CHEVY ● DODGE RAM

● 4-STAR ● FEATHERLITE ● SUNDOWNER

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LOCAL FAVORITES CALIFORNIA

MID-AMERICA & WEST

THE SOUTH

● BUCK’S, Woodside ● IN-N-OUT BURGER, Indio ● JAKE’S/AUBERGE, (tie) Del Mar

● WHITE HORSE INN, Metamora, Mich. ● WHISKEY CAKE, Various ● SCALAWAGS, Traverse City, Mich.

FAVORITE BAR/RESTAURANT

FAVORITE BAR/RESTAURANT ● DUDLEY’S ON SHORT, Lexington, Ky. ● RED FOX, Middleburg, Va. ● HARE & HOUND, Landrum, S.C.

FAVORITE HOTEL ● RITZ CARLTON, Laguna Niguel ● POST RANCH, Carmel ● BACARA, Santa Barbara

● 21 C MUSEUM HOTELS, Various ● FOUR SEASONS, St. Louis, Mo. ● MARRIOTT, Various

FAVORITE HOTEL

FAVORITE HOTEL

FAVORITE TACK SHOP ● MARY’S OF DEL MAR ● LA SADDLERY ● EQU LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE

FAVORITE TACK SHOP ● SPORTHORSE SADDLERY Mich. ● ANN HUBBARDS, Ill. ● EQUUS NOW, Ohio

FAVORITE TACK SHOP

FAVORITE THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM

FAVORITE THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM ● BANBURY CROSS, Mich. ● HORSE FEATHERS, Ill. ● HEARTS & HORSES, Colo.

FAVORITE THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM ● RIDING FOR HOPE, Lexington, Ky. ● FENCE Tryon, N.C. ● GREAT OAK, Aiken, S.C.

FAVORITE BAR/RESTAURANT

● SHEA CENTER, San Juan Capistrano ● RIDE ON, Chatsworth ● REINS IN MOTION, Livermore

FAVORITE CHARITY

● THRIVE, Del Mar ● EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION, National

FAVORITE CHARITY

● DANNY & RON RESCUE, National ● EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION, National

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● BILTMORE, Asheville, N.C. ● WILCOX, Aiken, S.C. ● SALAMANDER, Middleburg, Va.

● TACK ROOM Camden, S.C. ● FARM HOUSE, Tryon, N.C. ● MIDDLEBURG TACK EXCHANGE, Va.

FAVORITE CHARITY ● DANNY & RON RESCUE, National ● THE BROOKE, National ● EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION, National

NEW ENGLAND

FAVORITE BAR/RESTAURANT

● PRINCE & PAUPER, Woodstock, Vt. ● DEPOT CAFÉ, Manchester Vt. ● BENTLEY’S, Woodstock, Vt.

FAVORITE HOTEL

● TWIN FARMS, Vt. ● WOODSTOCK INN, Vt. ● EQUINOX, Vt.

FLORIDA

FAVORITE BAR/RESTAURANT

FAVORITE BAR/RESTAURANT

FAVORITE HOTEL

FAVORITE HOTEL ● THE BREAKERS, Palm Beach ● RITZ CARLTON, Naples ● HAMPTON INN, Wellington

● THE WHIP, Coatesville, Pa. ● GLADSTONE TAVERN, N.J. ● WOLFFER ESTATES WINERY, N.Y.

● CARLYLE, N.Y. ● INN AT PERRY CABIN, Md. ● BEDFORD POST INN, N.Y.

● KONTIKI, Wellington ● THE GRILLE, Wellington ● BACKSTREETS, Wellington

● DOVER, Various ● BEVALS, Various ● STAFFORD SADDLERY, Vt.

● MANHATTAN SADDLERY, N.Y. ● BEVALS, Various ● DOVER, Various

FAVORITE TACK SHOP

FAVORITE TACK SHOP ● TACKERIA, Wellington ● DOVER, Various ● OCALA TACK SHOP, Ocala

FAVORITE THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM ● PEGASUS, Connecticut Chapters ● WINDRUSH, Mass. ● HIGH HOPES, Conn.

FAVORITE THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM ● PEGASUS, Brewster, N.Y. ● GALLOP New York City. ● THORNCROFT, Malvern, Pa.

FAVORITE THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM ● VINCEREMOS Wellington ● MARION THERAPEUTIC RIDING, Ocala ● FREEDOM RIDE, Orlando

TRACY EMANUEL

FAVORITE TACK SHOP

M I D - AT L A N T I C

FAVORITE CHARITY

● DANNY & RON RESCUE, National ● NEW ENGLAND EQUINE, Mass. ● EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION, National

FAVORITE CHARITY

● DANNY & RON RESCUE, National ● EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION, National ● NEW BEGINNINGS, N.J.

FAVORITE CHARITY

● DANNY & RON RESCUE, National ● EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION, National ● GOLDEN RESCUE, Deerfield Beach AUGUST /SE PT E MB E R | 20 1 8 | EQ L I V I NG .CO M | 7 7

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They’re wildly successful. They’re driven.

They’re altruistically generous. They’re gorgeous.

They’re madly in love. They’re the Roberts.

he duo of Robert Dover and Robert Ross, known in Wellington, Florida, as “the Roberts,” not only made their marks in their respective careers; they dominate.

Dover, as the chef d’equipe for the United States dressage team, propelled the U.S. to the winner’s podium. He spent the summer bouncing back and forth from the U.S. to Europe for a series of shows used to determine the horse and rider combinations for Team USA at his swan song event, the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Tryon, North Carolina, in September. He will retire after WEG, and what he’ll do next, he’s not sure.

“I’ll take a big breath,” he said. “I’ve been learning Spanish, and I’m really excited about trying to become fluent.

While that’s all happening, I’m hoping that I get an Ross and Dover. epiphany as to what I would like to do with the next chapter of my life.”

Ross is equally as busy as a super-star realtor for the South Florida luxury market. His success has earned him the top spot at Keller Williams Realty in Wellington for the past three years and has ranked him among the top five continued on page 82 78 | E Q UE S T R I A N L I V I N G | AU GU S T/ S EPTEMB ER | 2018

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agents in the South Florida region for the past five years.

“I love finding the perfect home for people as well as for horses and animals,” he said. “I love my job. Both my parents are real estate agents, so, next to riding horses and looking at horses, I love looking at houses and finding my friends—and most of my clients are friends—places they love.”

He successfully sells properties in both Miami Beach and Wellington, where the real estate market is strong.

He saw a particular increase in property sales near the new dressage venue Mark Bellissimo and his partners are building adjacent to the Palm Beach International Polo Club.

“My business keeps growing, and I now have three people who help me,” Ross said. “I have a really good team.

One of them, Andrea Knox, I met the same week I met Robert. Robert’s dog, Half Halt, bit her. I just felt so bad.”

Clockwise from above left: The home is perfect for entertaining and charity events; a Super Bowl party for the Equestrian Aid Foundation; Robert Ross, George Morris, and Robert Dover on Super Bowl night; the Rolls Royce Give Back for Special Equestrians event.

“Not my present dog,” Dover quickly interjected. “He was more growl than bite. He was a protective Jack Russell.”

Their present dog, Simon (See EQ Living, April/May 2017) is a schnoodle, a schnauzer/poodle mix. “He’s the best dog in the universe. He’s fantastic. He basically runs our lives.”

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he duo’s busy lives and hardearned success have allowed them the notoriety and the means to help others. Their newly built home in the Cypress Island area of the Palm Beach Polo Club served as the backdrop for a Super Bowl party to raise funds for the Equestrian Aid Foundation, a nonprofit the two Roberts

helped found along with Gene Mische, Scot Evans, Kim Tudor, and Mason Phelps. The Equestrian Aid Foundation provides emergency financial grants to horsemen and -women coping with loss of income due to catastrophic injury, illness, or other hardship (See Equestrian Quarterly Spring 2014). The Roberts also hosted a December party for Rolls Royce Give Back for Special Equestrians, a new non-profit started by friends to provide funds for therapeutic horse-riding scholarships to children and adults in Florida and New York.

Their home, a contemporary amalgam of Miami Beach and European style that’s on the market, is a perfect venue for entertaining. It opens to allow people to move from room to room with ease.

With a sunken den poolside offering an escape from the Florida sun and a view of spectacular sunsets from the pool and hot tub, the home also features thoughtful Robert-like touches, including a pullthrough garage (because Ross hates to continued on page 98

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PHOTO BY JULIE HEALY

THE INTRICATE SCULPTURES OF ANNA-WILI HIGHFIELD

Anna-Wili Highfield’s art explores the organic qualities and resistance of materials that she says, “Generate a tension between the complex realism of form and the limitations and economy of the materials used. They represent life in an immediate way that conveys the energy, movement, and physical character of different creatures.”

Highfield’s aim is to engineer a moment of contact with nature in a way that emphasizes both the startling differences and similarities of human and animal forms and consciousness.

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orn in 1980 in Sydney, Australia, Anna-Wili studied fine art at the National Art School, in Sydney, New South Wales.

In 2008, after working as a scenic artist for Opera Australia, she began making commissioned sculptures.

Her works are held in private collections around the world and have been featured in numerous publications. Her solo exhibitions include Animals, at Carriage Works in Sydney, and most recently Spirit Faces, her first commercial gallery exhibition at the Olsen Gruin gallery in New York City. Both Hermès and

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Tiffany & Company have commissioned Anna-Wili’s work.

For Highfield, horses and birds as subjects have considerable appeal, and her imaginative renderings of them utilizing materials such as paper, copper wire, freshwater pearls, and feathers are mesmerizing. “I like materials that have a bit of resistance to them. I don’t like things that are so malleable that you can do anything with them,” she told the design website, Yatzer, in an interview. “I like paper and copper because they have an integrity to them that you can not manipulate too much. I like materials that have limitations if that makes sense.”

ALL PHOTOS BY SILVERSALT PHOTOGRAPHY

Horse Brass, freshwater pearls, ink 82 by 50 by 80 centimeters

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Owl Cotton rag, cotton thread, brass rod, watercolor ink, watercolor 87 by 120 by 40 centimeters

Horse Plaster, bandage, steel, cardboard 200 by 120 by 50 centimeters

Right: Parrot Brass, velvet, shell, freshwater pearls, onyx 70 by 40 by 40 centimeters

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Horse Brass, linen, shell, ink, spray paint 80 by 50 by 30 centimeters

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Raven Brass, velvet, freshwater pearls, onyx, ink 60 by 70 by 30 centimeters

Horse Cotton rag, cotton thread, brass rod 80 by 75 by 25 centimeters

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PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS: 10 Acre Equestrian Estate 24-Stall Center Aisle Barn 11 Large Irrigated Paddocks 3 Acre Bermuda Grass Jump Field 160’ x 280’ Riding Arena 4 Bedroom Owner’s Home 4 Bedroom Staff Quarters

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The separate 4-bedroom staff quarters is located only steps away from the barn. Truly one of Wellington’s premier equestrian estates. Offered at $14,950.00

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day, famished equestrians crowd the counter at Hayfield’s, lining up for the café’s famed Frickin’ Chicken sandwich.

Co-owned by Peter Kamenstein and Renea Dayton, Hayfield’s offers much more than a cup of coffee or a sandwich.

The nursery keeps local landscapes supplied with plants and flowers, while the shop offers an array of tasteful gifts, many locally made. On Friday evenings in the summer, you can stop by for live music, while the cold-weather months offer a trivia night that inspires a veritable mania in some regulars.

If you want to grab some healthy organic soy milk or a box of spelt, stop by The Market at Union Hall, where owner Daniel Pereira offers upscale organic products as well as a range of baked goods, snacks and, of course, organic coffee.

He opened the shop and café just over a year ago and says, “I chose North Salem because of the incredible energy. It’s so

Top: The Market at Union Hall and the wellknown landmark, Balanced Rock. Center: Ed Taylor and Michael Kaphan and their Farmer and the Fish restaurant. Below: Midway between Bedford and North Salem, make a pit stop for Westchester’s best ice cream at Bluebird.

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positive with such grounded people.

Every day when I come here it feels like a vacation.”

In the evening, you should find yourself at Purdy’s Farmer and the Fish for a dinner that will delight the

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most insufferable foodie. Located in an 18th-century farmhouse, the restaurant specializes in seafood and vegetables grown on-site. The cozy bar, peanut shells crunching underfoot, is always hopping, and if you’re lucky, co-owner Ed Taylor, still clad in his riding boots from the day’s hunting, might stand you a drink.

The city mouse who declares country life too dull to be endured has clearly never been to this neck of the woods.

Bedford local resident Muffin Dowdle says, “To be able to run, ride, hike, skate, fish, and cross-country ski in your back yard every day is a gift. This is paradise.”

The Westchester horse country has something for everyone, save perhaps the most relentless urbanite. If breathtaking scenery, welcoming people, great food, and fresh air leave you cold, I don’t know what to say. But I’d paraphrase Dr. Johnson. When you’re tired of Bedford and North Salem, you’re tired of life.

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back out) and a dog bath adjacent to the “It took us six months to finally get working, and Ross, a former show garage entrance. together,” Dover said. “I wooed him from jumper and hunter rider who took two Aside from hosting fabulous parties, across the country.” years off after back injuries, plans to be the couple supports a variety of chariThey married on Fire Island in front back in the saddle again soon. ties, including American Equestrians of 14 close friends on September 2, 2013, Obviously, horses play a major role Got Talent, a successful talent show that when same sex-marriages became legal. in their lives. The pair met at George now raises funds for Discover Dressage, “We didn’t have family there, and Morris’ farm in Hunterdon, New Jersey, a program for emerging dressage aththey were all very upset with us,” Ross on July 4, 1988, right before the Seoul letes. They have sponsored 12 children said. “So, we got married again in Olympic Games, in which Dover was throughout the California with world through our entire famiChildFund lies included.

International, Robert’s brother and one of their is a judge, so he favorite benefits married us the to support and second time, attend is the and that was Vinceremos amazing.”

Therapeutic “They were Riding Center both amazannual event in ing,” Dover Florida during said of the the winter show two weddings, season. spaced five “We always months apart.

Robert Dover at the Olympics in Rio, Robert Ross in Wellington, Florida. attend the USET “My sisters annual fundand everybody raiser in Florida were pretty and, this past upset with the year we supported fact that they Polo for a Purpose and Elton John’s Aids weren’t part of the first one, so we did it competing. Ross had come for a weekFoundation event,” Ross said. “Two of again at a family home in Palm Springs. long clinic with Morris at the same our other favorite foundations to give to We both have great families, so it was barn where Dover also conducted are Room to Read to help build libraries nice to have everybody together.” business. across the world and Partners in Health The pair are grateful for their remark“It was kind of funny, because earlier to help build a hospital in Haiti. We able relationship.

Robert was doing a clinic at my barn attended the screening of ‘Life in the “We feel very fortunate to have had in California, and I thought, ‘Why Doghouse’ and we think Danny and Ron’s so many great years together, in a comare all these people at the barn?’ They rescue is something to support forever.” munity where we share great friendships said, ‘We’re here for the Robert Dover Not only do the Roberts stay busy and the horses in common with our felclinic,’” Ross said. “I didn’t know who working and helping others; they are also low equestrians,” Dover said. “We’re just he was. The only dressage person I keen on working out. happy to be 30 years into our amazing knew in California was Hilda Gurney, “Robert and I are in the gym every relationship.” because she had a barn close by. So, I day, and we try really hard to stay fit so “That made my eyes tear up when took the red-eye out to New Jersey that that we can take care of our businesses, he was saying that just now,” Ross said. night. Robert got there two days later, and the dog, and everything else that we “That was beautiful. He knows how and we met at George’s barn.” like to do,” Dover said. much I love him. We’re the perfect team It was love at first sight—for Dover.

Dover rides every day that he is together.”

For Ross, it took a bit longer.

“WE’RE THE PERFECT TEAM TOGETHER.”

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IN THE MIDDLE ARE THE HORSEMEN suffered a career-ending injury and a painful breakup, leaving him suddenly adrift.

Through it all, he studied the horse, human nature, and how the two can find balance.

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would have done that a little differently,” Bruce said, as he shook his head. “I would have gone slower. It’s not a race. And when you do get the rope around his neck, make sure you leave out more slack.”

I nodded. The horse kicked out as he cantered away from us.

“Right now we just have to catch him,” he continued. “One try with the halter is enough. We just want to get him out of here as calmly as possible. It should be whatever is easiest for the horse. Later, when he’s settled in at my place, we can start with the real work.”

The gelding was now at the far end of the ring, looking straight back at us.

One ear was forward and one back, then they switched. But both eyes never left us.

Bruce went to the middle of the corral where he had left his rope and picked it up.

“How we get him in the trailer now depends a lot on what kind of space he’s in. With this size here, the lasso might work best.”

He let the rope slide through the honda knot, creating a cylindrical loop a couple of yards in diameter.

“If you keep him at this end, I’ll see if I can throw this over him.”

“Sure, no problem,” I said, but I was a little skeptical, both of Bruce throwing the loop over the horse, and of this being the best tactic to take in order to quietly catch him.

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Tik Maynard began competing in Modern Pentathlon, where he represented Canada at three world championships, and the 2007 PanAmerican Games.

In 2008, Maynard began a journey to improve his riding. and was willing to go wherever he had to, to learn from the best. But his most important mentors are his parents and his wife, U.S. Eventing Team Member Sinead Halpin.

Together they run Copperline Farm in Citra, Florida.

Bruce walked down the middle of the corral, directly at the gelding. The lasso knocked against his thigh as he moved. He stopped about fifteen feet from the horse.

I stood on the left side of the ring, so that if the horse moved we knew it would be to the right. Bruce brought his lasso into a slow swing over his head.

There are many kinds of throws, and I had learned three: the overhand, the houlihan, and the backhand. Bruce was planning a simple overhand. The horse saw the rope move and bolted down the fence.

Bruce didn’t hesitate. Once more the lasso went behind the man’s back, picking up speed, before leaving his hands and moving, slowly it seemed, toward the fence, slightly ahead of the gelding. The horse galloped on—straight into the trap. As the rope settled around his neck, his speed and momentum tightened it, but he continued down the fence.

Time seemed to speed up. Bruce madly played out rope, letting the horse gallop, giving him a chance to feel the rope and the easy tension in it. I tried to stand out of the way behind Bruce. He let the horse circle the corral twice and settle.

“This is a lot different than roping cattle!” Bruce yelled to me, coiling in the rope.

I thought back to the afternoon when he had taught me how to rope. Bruce showed me the simple overhand first, then the backhand from different angles, and finally the houlihan. He demonstrated the scoop toss and del viento, but I stuck with the basics. I learned how to switch from the backhand to the hula, but how it’s impossible to go from the hula to the backhand. He showed me how the scoop toss soars into the air like a dove freed from your hand, returning to the earth in a deadfall, until suddenly, when the calf steps into the trap, you pull on the rope, and the scene unfolds in double time, the rope quickly, suddenly, ferociously, alive.

After that lesson, when Bruce had left, I had kept practicing. It was hard enough on the ground; Continued on page 102

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I couldn’t imagine riding at the same time. But I had liked the feel of the rope in my hands and set up a bale of hay on its end, playing with the different roping shots until dark.

“Tik,” Bruce said, breathing hard now, “I don’t call this ‘natural horsemanship.’ Once he’s got that rope around his neck, or a halter on his head, that ain’t ‘natural’ anymore.”

The horse turned his head to the outside of the corral, looking to get away from the tension he felt encircling his neck. There was sweat glistening along his flanks. He broke into a trot. Bruce was watching, ready to release the pressure as soon as the horse took one step toward us.

“Look at it this way,” he said, gesturing to the left with his head while managing the rope. “Over here are the ‘natural horsemen.’ And often there is nothing natural about what they do. And over there,” he nodded to the right, “are the, well, whatever the opposite is—the people who don’t take into account the horse and what its capabilities and tendencies are.” Bruce paused for second, thinking. “There are lots of those guys, I guess. In the middle, though, are the horsemen.

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glanced down. I saw the sweat from my face fall on Sapphire’s withers.

It mixed with hers and slid to her shoulders. Her neck foamed where the reins rubbed against the skin.

Drool from her lower lip fell, caught by the wind. We were two strides farther before it hit the ground. I was back in Canada, on Vancouver Island, in full gallop, home from Germany, and enjoying an intermission before heading to Ocala, Florida, to work with Karen and David O’Connor. I looked ahead the way a soccer player looks downfield before chipping the ball to a teammate.

Eventing. Eventing! So this is what it was. This was a thrilling and wild

affair. My parents watched cautiously. It seemed they had hidden this great thing from me. What! How? Now they offered advice timidly. My friends didn’t know where I was. But this was no fling; it was love. It snatched me from my home. It arrested yesterday’s desires and replaced them with new purpose.

I had no idea where this sport might lead me. Would I end up living in Germany? Or maybe competing in Ontario or the Carolinas? But I was getting ahead of myself, and that was the one thing, perhaps the most important thing, I should not do in this situation.

I smelled the air, fresh from the Pacific Ocean. Sapphire’s hooves struck the ground like the thunder of timpani, and we galloped on.

I was halfway through my first course, wondering what I had been doing my whole life before now. I looked to the left—a cord of wood blocked my entrance to the forest. I continued on, my horse’s legs flew in double-time, straight and true, and we turned to be perpendicular to the obstacle. And then we were up and over, and on a new trail. The trees rushed by! A blur. I knew they were evergreens, but they might have been fir or juniper or hemlock. The browns and greens blended together. We sped through; then we were out on the grass again.

The ground was firm, but not too firm. Dry, yet not too dry. Green as the emerald pastures of a picture book. I had no idea that footing like this was not just great—it was rare.

In my childhood, riding happened in a ring. Both my parents were my coaches.

My mother showed me the joys and principles of riding as an amateur. My father explained the obligations and responsibilities of the professional. Although they had both evented themselves, they quit when my mom was expecting.

“Too dangerous,” they explained when I was fourteen, “too many crushed bones.”

“Yeah?” I had said.

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“Too many shattered hearts. Eventing is like trying to outrun a train: eventually it’ll catch up to you.”

“Sure,” I’d replied with a laugh. “But don’t worry, I can leap tall buildings, too!”

And I hurdled, and tripped, over the couch.

The truth was, I was not really interested in eventing—at least not back then.

“You think I’m worried about you? No way!” my mother had said, shaking her head. “It’s the horses. They don’t deserve that.”

Fifteen years after that conversation I found myself at my first event. And my parents were there to support me... ...Cross-country! It was fast! It was my heart in my mouth, tears in my eyes! It was my arteries working like pistons, throbbing in time with Sapphire’s stride. Ba-BOOM. Ba-BOOM. Ba-BOOM! And then there were the two water jumps, the first that left me behind, but the second that was smooth. My leg swung slightly forward, I landed in my heels, and I found my horse’s mouth again. Below us the water splashed, cooling her chest, leaving a tiny rainbow in our wake. And then we were off.

We looked ahead. The Cowichan Valley rose up on my left. There was forest on my right. We rushed forward.

Spectators sat on the hill. They held dogs. They looked for photo ops.

Sometimes they held their breath. I saw all these things, and I saw none of them. The stirrups held me high, out of my mare’s way, but her breathing was more labored now.

The finish line came up. There were two flags marking it: red on the right, white on the left. I crossed through and forgot to glance at my watch. I was breathing hard, along with Sapphire. The stewards glanced at their clipboards. The vet was busy with other competitors. Sapphire put her head low, but her ears stayed pricked and forward. Someone took our photo.

Later I would notice that in the picture, I was smiling.

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loria (left) came to us last fall. A good friend of mine lives in Charleston, South Carolina, and she had seen Gloria a couple times at a rescue where she was volunteering.

She was actually coming up north at some point that summer and said, “Can you take her for a little while and try to get her into a rescue up there?” We, of course, took her and then fell in love with her. We didn’t want her going back into another rescue and being bounced around, so we were going to try our hardest to find her a good home. But in a worst-case scenario, she’ll stay here for the rest of her life.

She’s just such a love! She’s incredibly sweet with kids, with other dogs, cats, and horses. She deserves a family and a bed and couch to sleep on. We think she’s around 4 and a half. I think she may be some sort of bloodhound/Lab mix.

I’m not really sure what she is, but she is everything you could possibly ask for in a dog. She’s sweet, well-behaved, loving, and gets along with everybody and everything.

The other dog is Igor (right). He was at Miami-Dade Animal Services, and I had seen him on Instagram through the group Urgent Dogs of Miami, which tracks dogs who are most at risk of being euthanized. He was on that list. He was

very, very timid. Unfortunately, a lot of dogs like Igor never get a shot at getting out, because people walk by them and they’re either barking and aggressive or timid and in the back of their cages.

Neither Gloria nor Igor are something that people jump at when they’re looking to adopt, especially in a large pound like Miami-Dade that is just slammed with dogs coming in from all over the community.

Igor was there, and he wasn’t thriving. He wasn’t going to get adopted because of his character and nervousness. We decided we would get him out.

When he came here, he was very, very sweet. We had a dog trainer working with him in Florida, and he’s come a long way, but he still needs a little bit more.

We’d love to find him a home with the right person, because I don’t think it’s fair to stick him back into a rescue and go backwards with everything we’ve been able to accomplish with him. We want

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to make sure he goes to the right home that understands he’ll need a little bit of time.

He actually thrives and does better when there are other dogs around. He’s much more comfortable with dogs; people are what makes him nervous. He’s obviously been through a lot.

We think he’s around 4 and a half too, and we don’t know what breed he is either, but he’s a big sweetheart and well-behaved. He just needs somebody who will work with him and make him feel comfortable and understand that he needs to recover from whatever has gone on in his past. Given some time and the right family, he would really come around. I think he would be a great barn dog for somebody, because he’s been so good here. He likes having space to run, and he likes having other animals around.

We do what we can, and we always try to have at least two foster dogs at the barn here. I always say that everybody should be doing as much as they possibly can. If there is a tack room or a stall that we have that’s empty, we fill it up, whether it’s a foster dog or a rescue horse, or whatever it is. It doesn’t matter how much you’re doing, you just have to be doing the most that you personally can. If you can write a big check and fly dogs, great. If you can go and adopt a dog or adopt a horse, awesome. If the most you can do is go and volunteer for half an hour to walk a dog at a rescue, that’s great too. Doing the most that you can do is what matters.

Photo: Taylor Pence/US Equestrian

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