SHOW YOUR SUPPORT IN This handmade bracelet, made with real horse hair and fine sterling silver accents, retails for $200.00 and has been made available to you at the special price of $140.00. The proceeds from this bracelet directly support the USHJA Foundation and the Horseman’s Assistance Fund, which provides urgent assistance to horses and equestrians in need. The USHJA Foundation was created to provide funding for educational programs, grants, scholarships, and research, as well as emergency assistance to those in need. This Foundation serves a broad base of equestrians who are members of the United States Hunter Jumper Association. These members include dedicated horsemen and horsewomen, equestrian-related organizations and horses. This year the Foundation has provided urgent relief to several USHJA members including: A long time equestrian with stage 4 lung cancer; an aspiring young professional who broke her back; and a braider unable to work due after receiving life-saving surgery. It’s only through donations and fundraising that the Foundation is able to continue its work in supporting those in urgent need and the needs of the industry as a whole. This Foundation also provides research grants, educational scholarships, and support for USHJA programs. The USHJA Foundation provides philanthropic equestrians and industry supporters with the ability to play an important role in the future of our sport. Each contributor to the Foundation will know they personally made a difference. With 90 cents of every dollar going directly to these important programs, the USHJA Foundation encourages every member, as well as all hunter/jumper enthusiasts, to help support the industry we all love. We ask you to help us in Making A Difference in our sport! To purchase your bracelet, contact the USHJA Foundation at 859.225.6707 or visit www.ushjafoundation.org
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80 C onnecticut Horse Shows Association 82 West Greenwich Horseman’s Association 84 Norfolk Hunt Club 85 C onnecticut Trail Riders Association
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86 Tri-State Horsemen’s Association 119 Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association 121 American Saddlebred Association of Maine 126 Saratoga Driving Association 128 Colonial Carriage and Driving Society 136 N ational Barrel Horse Association 140 N ew England Pinto Horse Association
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Kent Farrington riding Calvin to the win in the $75,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix. To read the full story on the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic, turn to page 92. Photo by Greg Meisel/Flashpoint Photography.
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contributing to this month’s issue, as well as coverage on New England Finals competition. First off, Molly Johns caught up with Kristy McCormack, a talented young rider and trainer who has worked with top professionals in the industry, including Frank and Stacia Madden, George Morris, and Aaron Vale. Now flying solo, Kristy bases her business out of two stables in New England. To learn more about this dedicated equestrian, turn to page 30. Next up, writer Ellen Rosenberg talks to college coaches throughout the Northeast to learn about some of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association’s favorite draws. Meet Ciano, a schoolmaster who is a star on both the flat and over fences; Clifford, a big red horse that is the perfect mount for beginner riders; and Best Boy, who is a former Grand Prix competitor. To read about these wonderful horses, turn to page 38. If you enjoy getting to know these IHSA favorites, be sure to check out the full story, which profiles even more horses at www.pedlar.com/education. While at the Pedlar website, you can also view a listing of colleges and universities throughout the nation that boast equine science programs and equestrian teams, offering one-stop shopping for high school students who are starting to think about college. Speaking of shopping, the holidays are just around the corner. If you haven’t already bought presents for the equine enthusiast in your family, be sure to check out our Holiday Gift Guide on page 50. In it, Kathryn Selinga discusses equestrian haute couture that riders can wear at the barn and out on the town. If you haven’t finished your holiday shopping, you can always pick up some great items at Equine Affaire, and be sure to stop by our booth in the Better Living Center!
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EXPERIENCE MAJESTIC LANDSCAPES AS YOU RIDE ALONG THE HISTORIC CARRIAGE ROADS OF ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, A GIFT LEFT BEHIND BY JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER JR. AND FAMILY. What you need to prepare: Acadia National Park offers 45 miles of rustic carriage roads, many of which are still open for horseback riding. There is a fee to enter the park between May 1 and October 31. Parking is available for horse trailers at the Brown Mountain parking lot and Wildwood Stables but the stables charge a fee to use their parking facilities. The 14
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park does have restrooms in different locations, though some of them are closed during the winter. Before you set out, be sure to have a copy of the Carriage Road User’s Map to see which roads permit horses. You can find the map ahead of time at www.nps.gov/acad/ index.htm. Highlights: Philanthropist, John D. Rockefeller Jr. constructed Acadia’s remarkable carriage road system between 1914 and 1940. The state-of-the-art roads, built specifically for horses and carriages, weave around magnificent landscapes of mountains and valleys. Seventeen uniquely designed stone-faced bridges cross over streams, waterfalls and cliff sides along the ride. You can also take a carriage ride with the park concessioner at Wildwood Stables. Take note: Be aware that you may be sharing
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(Top left to right) Mike Carpenter hitches up to enjoy the trails at Acadia.
the carriage roads with bicyclists, pedestrians, and dogs on leashes. Equestrians are not permitted to ride in the cross-country ski tracks during the winter. Also, if you are riding during the winter, keep in mind that snowmobiles are permitted in certain areas. Riders are asked to clean up after their horses in the parking lots before leaving. Send us photos of you and your horse out on the trail and you could win! If your photos are featured in next month’s Rave Rides, you’ll receive a free Mane ‘n Tail gift set! Please email high resolution photos (minimum 300 dpi, at least 4x6 inches) of yourself riding at your favorite state or national park, free access land, or beach, along with why you love riding there, to editorial@pedlar.com.
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THE SMART WOMAN’S GUIDE TO MIDLIFE HORSES by Melinda Folse. 336 pages, paperback, Trafalgar Square Books (www.horseandriderbooks.com), 2011, $22.95. If you are like many middle-aged women, you may be at the point at which you’re ready to turn your childhood dreams into reality. And for so many of us, including author Melinda Folse, that dream revolves around horses. Folse deeply understands the desire to give life new meaning as we grow older, and she is sensitive to the physical, emotional, and mental challenges that go along with starting to ride in mid-life. Folse takes an integrated approach in this book. She first addresses the emotional benefits and considerations related to equine sports, suggests ways to get yourself in shape, and helps you choose a discipline and tack appropriate for you. Other topics include horse care, veterinary care, trailering, conquering your fears, and communicating with your horse. Each chapter takes a personal, friendly tone to provide you with not only a lot of information on all the horsey basics and tips from experts, but also emotional support every step of the way. Folse includes personal stories with a positive message, and offers us plentiful opportunities to reflect on the ways we can transform our dreams into reality. BOTTOM LINE: Proof that riding is for all ages.
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Wedekind is part of the Breyer Horse Collection. In this particular book, intended for young readers (but also enjoyable for adults), we meet Mercury, a Lipizzaner stallion destined for both greatness and hardship as he lives through the tumultuous 1930s and 40s in Austria. The story of Mercury is told from his own point of view, and Wedekind achieves a difficult task by creating an equine character that is thoughtful, eloquent, and yet very much a horse. In addition to developing a meaningful and personal story that revolves around the historical facts of World War II, the author expertly includes a great deal of
information about the Lipizzaner breed. Readers can learn about the naming system of Lipizzaner foals, the Spanish Riding School, the training of Lipizzaners, and more. This book could seamlessly complement kids’ studies in world history class, as Wedekind really brings the history to life. BOTTOM LINE: Fact and fiction unite for an educational and pleasant read. BOOK THE EIGHTY-DOLLAR CHAMPION: SNOWMAN, THE HORSE THAT INSPIRED A NATION,
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WEBSITE www.iequine.com. iEquine is a great new social network created for equestrians—like Facebook for horse-lovers. This easy-to-use site offers a broad directory for many different equine businesses, clubs, events, groups, and farms. Users can also make a page for their horse and even create listings of horses up for sale. BOTTOM LINE: iEquine is a good tool for marketing farms and horses and staying connected in the equestrian community.
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If there were ever a horse that deserved a biography to preserve his legacy, it would be Snowman. This true, and positively remarkable, story of an unlikely show jumping champion is told by author Elizabeth Letts, using many details directly from Snowman’s famed owner and rider, Harry de Leyer. Letts carefully weaves a detailed story of how Harry led Snowman on the equine version of a rags-to-riches story, with the backdrop of the illustrious show jumping world of the 1950s. It may have been fate that brought Harry to spend $80 to save the battered grey plow horse from slaughter. As time passed, Snowman proved himself to be gentle around kids, reliable under saddle, and loyal…so loyal that he found his way back to Harry even after being sold. When Harry finally realized Snowman’s natural talent for jumping, the two became the talk of the equestrian community and soon took Madison Square Garden by surprise. From beginning to end, this true story will amaze and inspire you, and Harry’s own input and storytelling makes you feel like you’ve been invited along for the ride. BOTTOM LINE: A true story that’s better than fiction!
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A Wild Ride The American Competitive Trail Horse Association donated an impressive $32,777 to the mustang Heritage Foundation at the Supreme mustang makeover this fall. ACTHA raised the money at the 2011 Guinness World record ride on September 10, setting the record for the “largest competitive trail ride” with 1,251 horses. The funds were given to the mustang Heritage Foundation to facilitate the adoption of wild horses. (www.actha.us)
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Kudos to BTRC The buffalo Therapeutic riding Center recently received the prestigious Gray & Jerry Fadden Horse Whisperer Grant from the eQUUS Foundation. The $5,000 grant will allow bTrC to continue serving children with disabilities. The grant will be used for scholarships, as approximately 80% of the children who participate are economically disadvantaged and unable to afford riding lessons. (www.thebtrc.org)
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The United States equestrian Team Foundation will be hosting “An english Country evening,” an olympic Games benefit, on January 27 at the International Polo Club in Wellington, Fla. Join honorary chairs matt Lauer and his wife Annette, an avid equestrian, to help raise funds to support U.S. riders at the 2012 olympic Games in London. The event will feature awards, cocktails, dinner and a live auction. (www.uset.org)
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The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center recently received a $5,000 grant to help serve children with disabilities.
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[ helpful hints for horsekeeping ]
Stable Solutions
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STOCKING UP IS A RELATIVELY HARMLESS PROBLEM, BUT SHOULD BE TREATED PROMPTLY BY INCREASING THE HORSE’S EXERCISE SO THAT IT DOESN’T BECOME CHRONIC.
Turning out your horse more often can help prevent stocking up.
Stocking Up By Sue Perry
stoCking up is A tYpiCAl proBleM in horses, But it hAs A siMple AnD free solution—More eXerCise! Q: What exactly occurs when a horse’s legs get stocked up? A: A stocked up leg is easy to recognize. The lower portion of the leg is swollen from the coronary band up to the mid-upper cannon bone/tendon region. The entire swollen area looks round, sort of like a paper towel tube. The leg is normal body temperature—it doesn’t feel warm to the touch—and the area is not painful to the horse. If you push on the swollen area with your fingertips, it feels firm and the horse doesn’t flinch any more than normal. A stocked up horse is not lame—he walks and trots soundly. Stocked up legs generally occur in pairs —i.e. both fore limbs or both hind limbs. The hind limbs are usually affected more often, and more severely, than the fore limbs. Anecdotal experience indicates that horses stock up more severely when the weather is 22
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damp and humid rather than clear and dry. Dr. Suzanne Loheac of Backstretch Veterinary in Norfolk, Massachusetts, gives us an explanation of what happens inside your horse’s stocked up leg. “The horse’s circulation is a complex network of arteries, veins and the lymphatic system. Blood flows easily through the arteries to the extremities, with some fluid leaking from the small capillaries at the end into the surrounding tissues. The lymphatic vessels then act to pick up any unused fluids and nutrients, sending them back up from the extremities into the veins and then on back to the heart.” “The lymphatics are powered by a passive system of pressure delivered by muscular contraction and the pumping action of the digital cushion of the hooves (underneath the frog and sole). When a horse’s distal (lower) limbs become stocked up, it is generally
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because the lymphatics are not working to their fullest capacity, either from a previous insult (such as cellulitis or lymphangitis) or inactivity. This leaves more of the fluid within the tissues of the distal limb, resulting in the edema (swelling) that we refer to as stocking up.” Dr. Jay Merriam of Massachusetts Equine Clinic in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, says, “Horses get dependent edema, or stock up, for one of two reasons. By far, the most common reason is standing still. Stocking up is a symptom of the horse not getting enough exercise. A less-frequent reason is pathology in the lower leg, either an acute or chronic problem.” Stocking up in itself is a benign, reversible condition. It is unsightly but does not cause the horse any discomfort. Dr. Loheac warns owners, “If the horse is showing other signs, such as only one leg being affected (remember that true stocking up is usually bilateral), pain on palpation of the limb, fever or lameness, a veterinarian should be called. It is possible that the edema is caused by another, more serious problem, such an infection or injury to the leg. This needs to be evaluated for a complete diagnosis and proper treatment.” Dr. Merriam says that lymphangitis is the issue that is most likely to be confused with simple stocking up. “It is a devastating problem and the edematous swelling can eventually extend up the entire limb. Lymphangitis can be headed off if it’s treated early. The swelling is most likely unilateral and is very painful to the touch. The leg may be warm and it may also have pitting edema (when you press your finger into the swollen area and then remove it, an indentation remains).” “Lymphangitis is caused by a bacterial infection, which can result from a small skin wound or puncture.” It is treated with hot packs, hydrotherapy, phenylbuta-
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When stocked up, the lower portion of the leg will become swollen.
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warns, “If the horse gets lymphangitis multiple times, the leg will become permanently enlarged and have a severely restricted range of movement.”
zone, and antibiotics. If the treatment is successful, the swelling gradually recedes over days or weeks. Severe or untreated cases often become chronic, with the problem becoming a repeat offender. Dr. Merriam
Q: If stocking up is benign, why is it bad to let this happen? A: If your horse gets stocked up for one day because he stays in his stall during an ice storm, there is no cause for concern. The problem will resolve itself and the swelling will disappear as soon as you turn him out or ride him the next day. However, Dr. Loheac says, “It’s best to address the problem of repeated stocking up. The more that the lymphatic system becomes compromised, the harder it is to clear the excess fluid from the lower legs. The lymphatics are relatively sensitive to insult, so the more this happens, the less it takes for the edema to build up, and the less completely it resolves with exercise.”
Q: How do you prevent stocking up from occurring? A: Both veterinarians respond with, “More exercise!” Stocking up is a symptom of the horse not getting enough physical activity, whether in turnout, under saddle, Massage Therapy for Performance Horses or in harness. The Susan C. Perry, BA, CVT, ESMT veterinarian’s prescripWhy Massage tion for stocked up ■ Relieve Muscle Tension and Spasms legs is to put the horse out in the ■ Improve Suppleness and Freedom of Movement paddock or pasture ■ Reduce Risk of Injury for more hours a day and to ride him more ■ Provide Physical and Mental Relaxation often, especially if his ■ All of this improves the performance of horses in turnout area is small. any discipline. Dr. Loheac explains, “Since the whole Why Muscle Magic circulatory system ■ Honors Graduate of the EquiTouch™ equine massage in the legs is basitherapy training program cally driven off of a passive system of pres■ Certified Veterinary Technician with 18 years of experience sure created through in large animal radiology muscular contractions ■ My patients have included Icelandic trail horses, and from pressure on Thoroughbred event horses, and everything in the digital cushions, between. moving the horse is MUSCLE MAGIC the best and most 3 Bradish Farm Rd., Upton, MA 01568 effective treatment.” 508-529-7739 home “If the horse is email: sue.perry@charter.net stall-bound or unable to move around very
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much, standing wraps (i.e. support wraps) while confined may help. The problem with chronically wrapping a horse that tends to stock up is that he can become dependent on the bandages; once they are removed, the sweliing returns with a vengeance. If a horse is wrapped for any length of time (no matter what the reason), the legs should be monitored closely. Change the wraps daily and watch for pressure rubs, skin reactions or, in the worst case, bandage bows of the tendons.” Dr. Merriam agrees, “I prefer not to have horses become wrap-dependent. A wrap on a stocked up leg is just treating the symptom but not doing anything to fix the problem. It is important to restore the normal physiology to the legs through exercise. “When a horse has stocked up legs, it is a visual reminder that the rest of the horse is not getting enough exercise either. The cardiovascular system, muscles, and joints also need to keep moving and working every day to stay strong and healthy. Exercise even helps reduce the incidence of colic. “When I first started practicing veterinary medicine 40 years ago, we tended to keep horses in their stalls more often and for longer periods of time when they were ill or injured than we do today. Now, we realize that some form of restricted exercise is a much better prescription for treatment in almost all of our patients. Being 100% stallbound is only for really extreme injuries and fractures. Every other patient should get out of the stall for several brief periods a day, even if it’s for short, slow hand walks or turnout in a small ‘standing paddock.’ This allows the primary problem to heal while the rest of the horse stays happy and healthy with no stocking up.” Do not attempt to “cure” stocking up with liniments or poultices. At best, they won’t work; and they may cause irritation if the horse is at all skin sensitive. In addition to exercise, Dr. Loheac has found that the Game Ready cold compression system is a great tool for combating stocking up. The combination of cold therapy and cyclic compression helps directly with reducing the edema. Stocking up is a relatively harmless problem, but it should be treated promptly by increasing the horse’s exercise so that it doesn’t become chronic. The treatment is easy, it’s free, and it will make your horse happier and healthier as well. Sue Perry is a Certified Veterinary Technician and equine massage therapist. She lives in Upton, Mass., and runs “Muscle Magic,” an equine massage service.
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[ your horse health questions answered ]
Ask The Vet
By Dr. Alfredo Sanchez-Londono, MV, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
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Sand colic often occurs when horses are fed hay on sandy soil.
I recently moved my horse to a new barn. Although the barn manager is wonderful, I get a little nervous because she’ll sometimes turn the horses out in the outdoor arena, and give them hay while they’re out there. I’ve heard of horses developing sand colic from ingesting hay that is lying in the sand, but I’m not sure how likely it is that mine will be stricken with this. Can you tell me what the symptoms of sand colic are?
This is a very common question that worries many horse owners. Horses that are fed hay on the ground, especially in sandy soil or in an indoor arena, are at risk of ingesting small amounts of sand each time that they eat, and over time this can accumulate in the intestinal tract, more commonly in the large intestine. Another common problem that can occur with sand ingestion is irritation of the surface of the intestine as it travels, which can cause varying levels of diarrhea. The major issue with having small amounts of sand ingested over a long period of time is the possibility of
significant accumulation of it in the large intestine, causing what is called a “sand impaction.” Horses affected by sand impactions will have very similar clinical signs as one with a large intestine impaction, meaning most of the time, they will have low grade signs of abdominal pain. Initially, the horse may respond to medical treatment administered by the veterinarian, but when there is a large amount of sand accumulation, the signs will continue to get worse and he will not respond to pain killers. If your horse shows any of these signs it is important that your veterinarian evaluates him completely and performs a rectal examination to determine the possibility of a sand impaction, which can sometimes be decided by the presence of sand in the feces. A very simple way to determine if your horse is ingesting sand with his feed is to collect several fecal balls, place them in a container, and add water to dissolve them. If sand is present it will be evident at the bottom of the container. In mild cases or if small amounts of sand are identified in the feces, there are different products on the market that contain psyllium. These products will stimulate the intestine to evacuate the sand that is present in the large intestine, but this therapy may not always work to completely eliminate all the sand present. The best thing to prevent this problem is to avoid feeding your horse directly from the ground.
A friend of mine that lives in Colorado has a horse that was recently diagnosed with Pigeon Fever. I’ve never heard of this disease before, but was told that horses are more likely to contract it in early fall. Is this a disease that is found in horses in New England? If my horse were to be diagnosed with it, how could I go about treating it? Also, why is it called Pigeon Fever? Do pigeons carry the disease?
Pigeon fever is also known as “dryland distemper,” and is caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, which can cause different types of diseases in a variety of animals including goats, sheep, cattle horses, and occasionally humans, but there is no cross species contamination. That means, for example, a goat cannot give a horse the disease or vice versa. The affliction is most frequently seen in horses in the western United States, but it can occasionally be seen here in New England. The reason why the disease is known as pigeon fever is not because it is transmitted by pigeons, but because typically abscesses develop in the pectoral muscles, which will give the area the appearance of a pigeon breast. The exact method of transmission to the horse is still under investigation, but insects are believed to be involved. Adequate insect control and isolating infected horses may be helpful in minimizing the spread of the disease. The organism is capable of living in the soil, which most likely provides an ongoing source of infection and also makes complete eradication unlikely. It appears to be most common in the fall, especially after a good rain when the insect numbers are at their highest. The most common presentation is a single abscess under the skin in the pectoral area, but it can occasionally be present in other areas such as the abdomen, the sheath, head, or hips. Initially a large area of edema develops at the site, and as the abscess matures, the area becomes hard and painful. The sore should be drained and the fluid obtained should be submitted for a culture to deter-
About the Author Alfredo Sanchez-Londoño, mv, mS is an assistant professor and clinician at the Cummings School of veterinary medicine at Tufts University, and, specifically, the Tufts Ambulatory Service in Woodstock, Conn. He obtained his mv (medico veterinario) degree from Universidad de La Salle in bogota, Colombia in 1997. In 2000, he completed the requirements of the educational Committee for Foreign veterinary Graduates (eCFvG) at Purdue University, then completed an internship and a Large Animal Internal medicine residency/master of Science degree program at Purdue University in 2005. He joined the Tufts Ambulatory Service in July of 2005. His main interest is equine medicine covering all aspects, from newborns to the growing geriatric equine population. He has performed research on respiratory diseases in horses, focusing on exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (eIPH), inflammatory airway disease (IAD) and recurrent airway obstruction (rAo).
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An outbreak of Pigeon Fever can be prevented by isolating contaminated horses.
mine the organism that is present, as there could be other types of bacteria that can cause very similar abscesses, and may require different treatment. Once it is drained, the majority of cases resolve without
complications within two weeks. Internal abscesses can occur, but are less commonly seen than the external type. This type of infection can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms vary and include weight loss, fever, depression, and colic signs. If the horse has an abscess that has already matured and drained, make sure you use gloves to clean the area and wash your hands very well after dealing with any open sore. Be sure to contact your veterinarian if you suspect that your horse has Pigeon Fever.
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Canine Corner
Keeping Your Dog Safe During Hunting Season By Charlene Arsenault
A FEW TIMES A WEEK, PAM BISHOP—AND SOMETIMES HER HUSBAND JIM—TAKE THEIR DOGS SCARLET AND TUNDRA FOR A WALK STRETCHING ALONG THE PATHS THAT WEAVE THROUGH THE DOUGLAS STATE FOREST.
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gorgeous swath of landintheBlackstone Valley region of Massachusetts, the Bishops live only steps from the mouth of some of the trails in this forest, making it convenient to bring Scarlet and Tundra to those trails. But they often hear gunshots fired in the fall during hunting season. “I am nervous during hunting season,” said Pam. “I look up the dates online to know when it starts, and the worst time is right around Thanksgiving, because it is shotgun season, as opposed to bow season.” It’s a reality that the same beautiful place you walk your dogs may be the same area where it is legal to shoot deer and other animals. There are horror stories of hunters who mistook a dog—or even a human—for a deer during hunting season, and the consequences were dire. Protecting your dog from flying bullets and arrows is clearly crucial. For dogs such as Tundra and Scarlet, two energetic, bounding creatures (one, a German Shepherd mix, and the other a Rhodesian
When walking your dog in the woods during hunting season, be sure to dress him in a blaze orange or reflective vest.
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Hi there! I’m a happy little hound looking for a fun new family to play with. I have lots of energy and I love to run around and play. When I want to relax, I especially enjoy snuggling up with some friendly people. My friends at Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire tell me that I’m a fabulous doggy and I give the best kisses. Since I’m no longer a young pup, I would prefer to move to a home with just adults, like me. I do love to play with other pooches though. If you live with other canine buddies, I would be so happy to romp and wrestle with them. Please give me a chance if you have room in your family for me. If you come meet me at my shelter, I just know that you will love me. I promise I will be your best friend in the world! For more information on how to adopt me into your family, contact my shelter at 603-472-3647 or www. rescueleague.org. The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire is located at 545 Route 101 in Bedford, N.H. They are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. I hope to see you very soon!
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Ridgeback), it can be hard to hold them back, and explaining to them that it is hunting season doesn’t really translate. Karen Gold, “Top Dog” of www.keepdoggiesafe.com, is an expert on dog safety products. In 2004, she was inspired to start a company that focuses on safety. “We took a walk with a lighted dog leash and it saved our lives,” said Gold. “A car screeched to a halt and said the only thing they saw was the lighted leash.” KeepDoggieSafe has a panel of testers throughout the country who try out all of their products, in many kinds of conditions, with different types of dogs. Gold says one of her company’s biggest markets comes from those who live near hunting areas. “They say that dogs in the neighborhood have been hurt,” said Gold. “We recommend reflective dog vests and suggest adding a lighted collar or collar light as a safeguard. There is a new lighted and reflective collar that has a mechanism that senses when it’s dark, and turns on the lights for them.” Gold says there are certain precautions dog owners should take during hunting season. First, find out when the hunting season is, and where. It varies from state to state, and depends on the type of animal. Keep your dog inside, especially when unattended. Tags, too, should be kept on the dog at all times. Gold also highly suggests wearing a reflective vest so your dog is easily identifiable. Again, add lights or a lighted collar as extra protection. “The reflective vest should have a quality reflective striping, high visibility, and the striping should be sewn into the vest…and not show black dots when you bend it,” Gold said. “The same is true for reflective collars.” “I wear orange,” said Pam, “and stay closer to the periphery of the woods, as well as take the dogs to Wallum Lake beach, where I know other dog walkers go during hunting season.” Calls have increased greatly, said Gold, with people seeking lighted collars and leashes, and it spikes even more during hunting season. That, she says, indicates an increased awareness about safety issues. There have been unfortunate incidences even outside of established hunting areas, with hunters straying from the perimeters. You can never be too safe when trying to protect a life.
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FEATURE
By Molly Johns
Determined, Dedicated & Driven
KM A Profile of Kristy McCormack
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Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council Congratulates Our Winners From The
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September 30 – October 2, 2011
★ ★ Jr Medal:
Champion: Haley White, Westport, MA Trainer: Jacqueline White Reserve: Devon Wood, Dover, NH Trainer: Monty Kelly
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Mini Medal:
Champion: Kendra Gierkink Trainer: Kristen Bumpus Reserve: Jordan Stiller Trainer: Christine DeSimone
★ ★ ★ Adult over 30:
Champion: Carolyn Lackey, Wenham, MA Trainer: Mark Jungher & Kristi Smith Reserve: Deborah Marx, Weymouth, MA Trainer: Carl Catani & Abby Greer
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Adult 18 - 30:
Champion: Abby Cook, Duxbury, MA Trainer: Carl Catani & Abby Greer Reserve: Emily White, Westport, MA Trainer: Jacqueline White
★ ★ ★ Person of the Year Recognition Award:
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Sportsmanship Award:
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Congratulations to MHC Raffle Winner Nicole Pizzi Linda Cook Sarina McDaniel Cassandra Vosburg
Pony Hall of Fame
“Partly Cloudy” December 5, 2011 MHC Annual Meeting
March 3, 2012 MHC Annual Awards Banquet
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Kristy (at right) with student Autumn Janesky at the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival.
winning is easy. “My goal is to help my riders be their best. I tell them not to dwell on small mistakes, but to see the big picture and focus on what they did right,” she continues. “I remind them to take everything one day at a time, no matter if they are winning medal finals or learning to post. It’s important to remember to give yourself credit and to stay in the present.”
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“I’ve always loved his pursuit of excellence. He’s really driven—I have a lot of respect for him,” she says. In 2002, Kristy’s hard work and persistence paid off with big wins in both the United States Equestrian Talent Search Finals and as a member of the gold medal show jumping team at the North American Young Riders Championship.
Family Ties
Kristy started coaching her younger sister Kimmy at the age of 16, when she took up riding. “We had very different learning styles,” she recalls. “Kimmy taught me that every rider has their own way of learning and I figured out how to adjust to her. She taught me a lot.” Their partnership proved successful, with Kristy coaching Kimmy to numerous wins, most notably the 2007 USEF Medal and the ASPCA Maclay Finals on her horse Sundance. “She’s an amazing rider,” Kristy says proudly of her sister. Other students’ accomplishments include Kels Bonham’s 2008 USEF Medal Finals win, Zazou Hoffman’s 2009 Maclay Finals victory and Meredith Lipke’s 2011 Winter Equestrian and St. Clement’s championships. “I would describe my teaching style as ‘positive and patient,’” Kristy says. “I want to be a team, as well as someone that my students can look up to. I’ve learned that baby steps are the keys to success. Once you accomplish these small steps everything comes together and the
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After graduating with a degree in English from Rutgers University, Kristy continued to coach her sister and began working as the assistant trainer for Missy Clark and John Brennan of North Run Farm in Warren, Vermont. She stayed there for five years before taking a job with international show jumper Stephan Conter of Stephex Stables in Brussels, Belgium. Kristy describes her time with Stephan as, “The most memorable and best learning experience of [my] career.” She explains, “There were four riders and 80 horses; we had 20 horses each. We were given a lot of independence and responsibility from their feeding programs to training regimens.” Kristy competed throughout Europe, ultimately winning five international European Grand Prix classes in France, Holland, and Belgium. “I’ll never forget showing in downtown Brussels at a CSI 5* show, watching the most famous riders in the world compete in the same classes I was doing,” she says. Kristy’s first Grand Prix win was on “Sadin,” a horse that was later purchased by Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze. However, she became most well-known for her success with “Mouse,” a Belgian Warmblood. “Mouse was challenging, but we were a good match. We started low and moved up. I was really lucky to work with him,”
Fun Fact: Did you know? As a teenager, Kristy was a concert pianist until she made the decision to pursue riding full time. “If I wasn’t riding, I would probably be a piano teacher!” ~Kristy McCormack
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(Clockwise, from top left) Kristy (second from right) with student Zazou Hoffman at the 2009 Maclay Finals; at her new home base, Cerulean farm; and riding Accomplice at the 2011 Winter Equestrian Festival.
Going It Alone
In 2009, Kristy invested in a home in Wellington and hung out her shingle. “I was really scared. It was hard to jump in not knowing what would happen,” she says. “I started making contacts and letting people know I was on my own and moving toward starting my own client base.” Before long Kristy was helping Nona Garson with sales horses and riding and teaching for Linda Langmeier. She also began receiving calls from several prospective clients including Jamie Selldorff of Stone Horse Farm in Litchfield, Connecticut, who was seeking a trainer for her daughters Lexi and Samantha. The opportunity was ideal, allowing Kristy the flexibility to continue to run her own business out of their farm. Kristy coached both Lexi and Samantha to 36
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many victories including Samantha’s win on Rocket Man in the Children’s Jumper Championship at Capital Challenge and Lexi’s ride to qualifying for the second round in the USEF Medal Finals her first time there. As head trainer at Stone Horse Farm, Kristy also traveled to Florida with the Selldorffs and showed their horses. “It was a good transition for me. They were really helpful and great to work with,” she says.
Broadening Her Horizons
After a year with Stone Horse Farm, Kristy decided to relocate to the Boston area. “I really enjoyed my time at Stone Horse Farm, but I wanted to grow my business and have my own space,” she explains. That decision led her to tour various farms in the Boston Metrowest area and one facility, Cerulean Farm, a picturesque boarding and training facility, stood out above the rest. The farm, which is only 35 minutes southwest of Boston, was a great fit for Kristy. “Nancy called and invited me to see the farm. The location was perfect and it was one of the nicest places I saw so we decided to go with it,” she recounts. In addition to her time at Cerulean Farm, Kristy also makes weekly visits to Thunder Ridge Farm in Litchfield, Connecticut, where she works with students and schools horses. Kristy’s assistant trainer Sarah Curulla works
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she recalls of the experience. Originally planning to stay in Europe for six months, Kristy extended her stay for a year, showing and trying horses for Stephex Stables. Upon her return to the U.S. in 2008 she reconnected with Missy and returned to North Run Farm. After a successful Grand Prix stint with a Dutch Warmblood named Perle JRF, Kristy decided to shift her focus solely on teaching and branch out on her own. “I always knew that I wanted my own barn and my own business and it was the right time for me to start out on my own. I was ready.”
with her second client base at the farm, frequently rendezvousing together at shows during the season. The two farms make up the Northeast contingent of Kristy’s business, Oasis Inc. She currently splits her year between Wellington and New England, allowing her the ability to reach students in both locations. In addition, she reports that about half of her Northeast riders currently accompany her to Florida during the winter months. The other half of her students keep training at home with Sarah at Thunder Ridge, and with Nancy at Cerulean. “My number one goal is to have a wellrounded and successful show barn,” Kristy says. However, with that being said, she also believes that part of the learning experience is the journey itself. “Winning is wonderful, but don’t forget about the learning process and how you got there. It’s not always the end result that matters most.” At age 27, life has never been better for Kristy. She says with a smile, “Right now I’m in a good place, my client base is growing, and everything feels right.”
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Ciano at the 2011 NEARLY 40 YEARS AGO, I was a member of the
first C. W. Post College Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) team. We competed at colleges in New Jersey, New York, and on Long Island. I had some good mounts and some less successful draws, but I’ve never forgotten one horse I never rode but only watched, at a show in Southampton, N.Y. It was a Novice jumping class, the fences low cross-rails, and the rider was clearly not well prepared. She wobbled all over the horse’s back, throwing herself ahead of him at every jump. The horse was a kind and brave soul, and did his best to steady her, chipping in whenever possible, staying under her. Finally, the pair reached an in-and-out. They came into the combination badly, and there was no way the horse could adjust himself this time. They managed the first fence, but as they approached the second one, the horse hesitated, then jumped, and the extra push thrust the rider straight over his head. She landed on the ground, just ahead of the fence, the horse’s bridle in her hand—she’d stripped it off as she went over. The horse, unable to stop his momentum, continued over the jump—and then stopped dead, standing over the fallen rider, his right foreleg raised to avoid stepping on her, just patiently waiting until she got out
of his way. Then he finally lowered his hoof, and someone put his bridle back on and led him away. The round of applause which normally follows a fallen rider’s recovery was more for that amazing horse than for the rider. My friends and I shook our heads. We’d never seen a horse quite like that. There are many amazing and wonderful horses used by IHSA teams— the ones, as someone put it, that people are ready to kidnap. Here are a few of their stories.
The Schoolmaster
Mount Holyoke’s Ciano, a black Hanoverian gelding is a gem. He’s 13 years old, 16.3 hands, and was donated to the team about five years ago. “He was showing in Prix St. Georges dressage classes in Virginia, but he couldn’t handle going into the arena by himself,” says head coach C. J. Law. “This horse likes being in with a crowd, and he loves people. He’d done a little jumping, but not very much. He’s come right along since he’s been with us, really improved a great deal. He’s very classic over fences, his knees up, a lovely arc. Our students enjoy riding him. “Ciano’s a star on the flat and over fences. He has a wonderful temperament and tolerates less skillful riders. He takes care of them.
He babies the lower Connecticut riders, but he really Hunter/Jumper moves forward with Finals. our more advanced riders and opens up. He listens and actually changes how he jumps to accommodate their abilities. “He can still do all the advanced dressage moves on the flat, especially if it’s cold out and he’s feeling frisky. He’ll get all full of himself and do a passage or a piaffe, and the more advanced riders are thrilled to ride him. He can do turns on the haunches, counter canters, makes great inside turns, and has a terrific extended trot. He’s very obedient. He makes the instructor’s job easier. “Because he’s such a schoolmaster, he’s an excellent teaching tool. Many riders don’t know how it feels to ride a horse so highly trained. He helps them greatly, both on the flat and over fences. He’ll do half-passes, and if you ask him to collect, you’d better know what you’re doing, because he really comes together under you. “We have 30 to 40 school horses, and Ciano stands out. People ask to purchase him all the time. He’s just a lovely, nice, friendly, big horse who loves to snuggle with you. He always puts a smile on his rider’s face.” NOVEMBER 2011
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2011 IHSA Open Flat Collegiate Cup winner Kate Haley of Centenary College aboard Clifford.
The Big, Red Horse
Clifford’s not a big red dog, but a big red horse. This 16.3 hand chestnut gelding Warmblood is 15 years old.
“We got him when he was 10,” says Cornell University team coach Chris Mitchell. “He was donated to a different university department, and they came to me and asked if I thought he’d work out for the team. I tried him, and that was that. This horse is one of my all-time favorites. “Clifford is so wonderful. He goes right
around with any rider. He doesn’t mind anything—good riders, strange riders—he handles them all. He’s gone to six Nationals. “His personality is just the best. He’s always fun to be around and a blast to ride. He’s easy going, and what he likes best is whatever you want him to do. This is a horse who needs structure in his life. He needs to know your plan. He can act like a little boy, a little snotty, but always all in fun. He’s like a kid in a candy store. He always enjoys everything. Except getting his ears clipped. He’ll back all the way down the barn aisle when we try to clip his ears. “When a beginner rides him, he goes as slow as he possibly can. When someone who knows what they’re doing rides him, he gets it right away. Once you tell him what you want, you’ll get everything he’s got. If you’re not sure of what you want, you’ll get Clifford’s version of it, which may not be exactly what you asked for. “He makes a fine teacher for beginners, because he’ll do exactly whatever you tell him to do. If you’re wishy-washy, your results will be wishy-washy. If you ask for something perfectly, he’ll perform perfectly. When a rider complains that Clifford didn’t do something right, I can
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As with the other coaches, Cindy Ford of Skidmore College had several horses she wanted to talk about, but when pressed to name the most special one, it was Best Boy. This 17 hand
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Belgian bay gelding was donated to the team in 2005. “He came to us with an amazing show record,” Cindy says. “He’s been everywhere and done everything at some of the top shows—jumpers, junior jumpers, Grand Prix, hunters, equitation. “Best Boy needs a really good rider to do
well. It’s interesting that most people think that the horses are good or bad draws, but it’s just as important for the horse to get a good draw—a rider who complements him. Best Boy is a lovely horse
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Haute Couture, Hot Styles
Fabrics with a shine or sheen, and fur trims are must-haves, according to Janet Nittmann, Director of Corporate Communications at Dover Saddlery. Cold weather outerwear often combines both, and can be found widespread across many equestrian clothing lines right now. Also, quilted fabrics won’t only keep you cozy in the cold winter months; they’re stylish, too. Neutral shades of browns and grays are the colors to sport this fall. And when switching gears, fashionistas can add a pop of color or a bold accessory to spruce things up. For those who enjoy a more vibrant, “look at me” style, rich reds, oranges, and cranberries are in, according to Nittmann, and also translate well from the grain store to the shoe store at the mall. Whether it’s on full-seat breeches, a western shirt, or a show coat, plaid continues to dominate as the pattern of choice, in a full-array of colors. And let’s
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ue to the nature of the sport, horseback riders rely on layering in the cold weather, breathable fabrics in the warm weather, pockets to store essentials on the trail or on a hack, and of course, patterns and fabrics that hide horse slobber and dirt. Combine the function of everyday barn wear with the beauty of each season’s colors, fabrics, and trends, and you’ve got equestrian fashion riders can take from the farm to the town. Numerous brands now are combining the two, targeting the rider who wants to or has to transition from horseplay to social excursions, and look good doing it. Recently, even the likes of big name riders such as show jumping great Rodrigo Pessoa and eventing superstar Lucinda Green have started their own clothing lines to help point you in the right direction. So, if shopping for the equestrian fashionista—the “equinista”—on your list is about as enjoyable as mucking stalls in sub-zero temperatures, keep reading this article to find out what colors, fabrics, and
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not forget about timeless houndstooth, a louder, yet classic must-have for the fashionista in every equestrian. And the best thing about patterns? They hide horse slobber, too.
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So how have the equestrian clothers brought these current trends together with riders’ necessities? This fall, “We picked some of our favorites and paired them in ways that were less traditional and more inspirational,” says Portnoy. Around the barn, vests are a key layering piece in every equestrian’s closet. They can be found in nearly every color, fabric, or pattern, but the goal here is having a garment that can keep you cozy while filling water buckets, be easily removed after a solid warm-up, then reintroduced après-ride. As for leg wear, whether you’re cleaning stalls, riding multiple horses, or exploring a new city, cargo riding tights and jeans are the must have fashion at the moment. This style is flying off the shelves, both in the tack shop and at the boutiques. Riders can also dismount ready to paint the town red with the luxurious looks of
some of the current fashions. A stunning hunt coat can easily double as a stylish blazer, complete with a show shirt as a crisp button-down. And as if ripped right off Princes William or Harry after a royal match, polo shirts with distinct striping and bold color continue to be the schooling shirt of choice (as they come in both long and short sleeve for men and women) year round, and double as an anchor piece for a preppy, put together look at school, on the weekend, or a casual day at the office.
Fabulous Footwear
Equestrian footwear is so sought-after at the moment, it deserves its own subhead. Both Nittmann and Portnoy agree, riding inspired boots are found all over the mainstream fashion market, and are of course, an essential for real riders. At the farm or out on the town, western boots are the kicks that every fashionista must have this season. Some of the most popular (and can we say comfortable?) brands have graced the streets of New York City, with one famous brand’s fall line making an appearance on the pages of the June 2011 issue of Vogue. Whether
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you prefer a classic brown or camel, or are brave enough to wear ‘em bright, there is the perfect pair of cowboy, or girl, boots for all. Even Kate Middleton, known for her fashion forward and classy style, recently rocked a casual western look—complete with cowgirl boots—at the Calgary Stampede in July. Wellies are still enormously in-demand, as they are versatile footwear that can be used as muck boots, rain boots, and fashion boots. They come in a variety of patterns and heights from a vast population of brands, but the most recent craze for the wardrobe staple are the “cozies” designed for the boot in the colder months. And who can forget the fashion frenzy that is the English riding boot? Ax the knockoffs, Vogue magazine also featured one of the equestrian world’s most well-known tall boot brands
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While bit replicas and prints still cover everything from accessories to blouses in high-fashion, real riders know that the slimey mouthpiece isn’t all that glamorous in actuality. Luckily another, more refined look has become all the rage in the jewelry department—enter the leather bracelet. They can be worn stacked, padded, or simple, but this accessory always adds a touch of flair to an outfit and transitions effortlessly from the
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and always in. Canvas totes are also a must—carry around extra layers and show-day snacks in the fall, then take it on your tropical vacation to hold towels and sunblock. Plaids and stripes are regularly seen on these carryalls. Finally, boot socks are a necessity in riding that can also add a kick to any outfit. Brightly colored and patterned socks help riding boots slide on easier and keep toes warm in the winter, but equestrians can take ‘em to the streets barely peeking out over the top of fashion boots for a fun, modern look.
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he final weekend in the Central Mass. Horse Show Series (CMHSS) was held on September 24 and 25, 2011 at Camp Marshall in Spencer, Mass. While the forecast called for showers all day Saturday, everyone lucked out big time, as there was no more than a little mist first thing in the morning—the day remained precipitation free and the rings, as always, bounced back from the rain and were OK to ride on. Over 100 horses participated throughout the day. Officials for Saturday included Steve Lampson in Ring 1, Cher Griffin in Ring 2, and Ann Kirby up in Ring 3. On Sunday, Denise Monks was in Ring 1, Jennifer Tough-E-Nuf Sullivan in Ring 2, and Walk-Trot Classic Karen von Bachelle returned winners Eve for another stint, this time in Robida and I’m Ring 3. Way Too Cool. The winner of the classics, which were held on Saturday, Horsemen’s included Alyssa Marzilli and Yankee Pedlar A Sensational Beaver in the Pleasure Classic Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar winners Alyssa Pleasure Classic, Eve Robida Marzilli and of Highland Equine on I’m A Sensational Way Too Cool in the Tough- Beaver. E-Nuf Walk-Trot Classic, Ashley Bonnette of Four Winds Farm in the
THE STONYHILL EQUESTRIAN Center in Northport, N.Y., held a reunion on August 13 to bring old and new friends together to catch up on news and share memories, which, in some cases, went back more than 30 years. Stonyhill was originally established by Frank and Marie Benedetto, who are now retired and living in Florida. They were unfortunately unable to make it to the reunion, as Frank was hospitalized at the last minute. Stonyhill celebrated its 35th anniversary this year. The Benedettos originally bought the farm when their son James became interested in riding as a youngster and acquired a pony. They moved from Brooklyn to their new property and established a lucrative business. The equestrian center is presently owned by James, who was the first junior in equitation history to train for the Medal/Maclay and regional dressage finals simultaneously in 1979 with home-bred horses. He rode under
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Four Winds Farm Equitation Classic, Brent Cassavant of Camp Marshall in the Two Town Trotters 4-H Classic, Allie Glick of Four Winds Farm on Tonka Toy in the Edmund Ahearn 18â&#x20AC;? Equitation Classic, and Rebekah Hunt of
Holiday Acres riding Sherman won the Holiday Acres Hunter Challenge cooler. Great job to these and all our classic winners this year. A big thank you to the sponsors of classics; it is a tribute to generous donors that many riders participate in these shows. CMHSS hands out 31 day-end awards at each show. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s double winners included Julia Hurlburt of All in Stride Farm, earning the blue in both the 4-H and the English Junior divisions; Julia Conte of Hugo Hill Farm, taking the Adult Hunters and English Adult divisions; Hailey Chmura of Still River Stables winning the Advanced Walk-Trot and the Walk-Trot 12 and Over divisions; Amanda Lord taking the win in both Green Horse
divisions; and Trisha Dunn of Holiday Acres placing first in the Open Eq and the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hunter. Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s double winners included Alyssa Marzilli of Dream Catcher Farm, earning top honors in both the Color Breed division (sponsored by The All American Farm) and the Open division; Kerry Mayer of All American Farm placing first in the Medium Long Stirrup division and the Senior Horse divison; and Hailey Chmura taking both the the 12 and Over divisions and the Hunt division. Special thanks goes to Jeanne Cassavant and Judi Harrington for all the work they did on putting these shows together. Without their hard work, they would not have happened. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year-end banquet will be held November 18 at Union Station in Worcester, Mass. For more information, visit www.cmhss. net. Please check your points carefully, and let CMHSS know at the banquet or by some means if you have ideas for new divisions or classes. We are always looking to stay current with exhibitor wants. Also, if you have judges you would like to see, then by all means let us know that, too. Thanks for coming and if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see you at the banquet, we hope to see you at next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shows.
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Long Island Lines continued from page 56 the tutelage of raul de Leon, who emphasized classical principals, as well as with many other prominent trainers such as Joe Fargis and George morris. After attending Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., James went on to compete internationally, but Stonyhill remains his home base. The 10-plus acres include an indoor arena, large outdoor rings and an outside course, all beautifully maintained. James’ wife, Kristin, is also a rider, but their two sons (James Jr., 15 and John, 8) prefer hockey. The reunion guests dined on delicious hot dishes and hero sandwiches, and there were souvenirs for everyone. many of the attendees started riding at Stonyhill several decades ago, and some joked that they should form a senior citizen riding class. Stonyhill offers instruction in all english disciplines.
Weather Challenges The summer of 2011 will not be long forgotten. August 14, 2011 served as a reminder to Long Islanders of the weather challenges they often face. A huge rainstorm created floods throughout the area and affected the equestrian community. Stanhope Stable held a dressage
show that day, which had to be conducted in the indoor arena because of the weather conditions. The arena was just the right size for a large dressage ring, leaving no place to school. The riders were allowed to go in six at a time to warm up. Somehow, the show went off well, and the judge complimented the organizers on the way they coped. That same day, four horses and a pony had to be rescued from Lakewood Stables in West Hempstead. The animals were used by Camp Coleman, a merrick day camp that had availed itself of the facilities for many years. Stable owner Alex Jacobson got a phone call saying that the water was rising, and he was concerned about the horses, especially the small pony. It took two hours to evacuate them. They were led to higher ground and given temporary housing at Hempstead Lake State Park. According to Jacobson, the horses survived in good shape. In late August, Long Island was hit by both an earthquake and Hurricane Irene within the same week. Forceful winds, flooding, fallen trees and power outages from Irene affected the entire island for almost a week. The Hampton Classic, which has survived many storms in its history, delayed its opening from Sunday, August 28 to Wednesday, August 31. organizers took down their tents after speaking with
Southampton officials about the arrival of the hurricane, and horses were kept off the grounds until Tuesday. Fortunately, the weather cleared and the show was able to proceed. It concluded September 4 with mcLain Ward’s victory aboard Antares F.
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Tragic Car Accident Kills Connecticut Horse SPURS LOCALS TO URGE PASSING OF VULNERABLE USERS BILL BY LAUREN MACCARTHY
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visitors in various state parks and forests. Perry, who has recovered from most of her injuries, still finds it very hard to talk about the incident. In a written statement, she described vividly how she was wearing a lime green shirt and had an orange poncho over her horse’s rump, and that she slowed down to wave at the driver. Then she realized that the truck headed toward her was not going to stop. In seconds, Perry and her horse were struck by the driver’s truck. Perry, who said her horse never went down, broke her leg and was impaled on a tree branch. Part of Trapper’s left front leg was severed by the vehicle at the fetlock joint, and he lost a huge amount of blood. Although a vet, Perry was without the equipment or help needed to euthanize her own animal. She begged police at the scene to shoot Trapper and end his suffering. More than 90 minutes after being struck, she finally convinced an officer to kill the horse. “Four shots later he was gone,” she said. Perry agrees with those who have said most drivers don’t know what to do around horses, or that they don’t think about it. Before the accident, she always felt safe with Trapper, she said. “It’s not often that drivers slow down when they see a horse, in fact most times they don’t,” Perry said. But for the most part, she said, she had no problems when riding on the road because she was careful and Trapper was steady with traffic. Still, she supports the bill because of its strong re-education component. In the 2011 version of the bill, a driver found guilty would be required to attend a driver’s retraining program, perform community service, and pay a fine of up to $5,000. “Reckless drivers need to relearn the rules of the road and this bill makes them do that when they cause injury or death. In my case, it would have made a difference,” Perry said. The proposed new law also has its critics. Kevin Nursick, a spokesman for the Connecticut DOT said he doesn’t think the bill will have much of an impact, even if it does become law this third time out. “I’m not sure creating stiffer penalties necessarily change behavior before the fact. From our perspective, it should be on preventing these accidents in the beginning. Vulnerable user laws are punishing after the fact,” he said.
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“If people did what they were supposed to do, we would eliminate nine-tenths of all the accidents that happen in the state of Connecticut or more,” Nursick said. He blames the “fast paced, somewhat irresponsible lifestyles that we live. Texting, music, email, are all at your fingertips and people ignore the laws that say you can’t use them while driving. We have increased fines for using cell phones but people still use them. You have to stop multi-tasking while driving.” Nursick said the most common causes of accidents are drivers speeding or going too fast for the existing road conditions, drivers who follow too closely, and drivers who fail to give the right of way to pedestrians, equestrians, bicyclists, or others. “Everyone knows when they are doing something wrong but they continue to do it,” he said. In the meantime, the horse council is trying to help riders stay safe by being more aware of the road. They offer a free downloadable and printable Road Safety Brochure available at http://cthorsecouncil.org. According to Stegall, riders are encouraged to hand the brochure out to help drivers remember that in Connecticut, horses on shared roads have the right of way. Nursick, too, has some suggestions, and has offered the DOT’s help to equestrians. “We have signs that can alert drivers to the fact that horses are sharing the road that riders can ask be installed. And we can [install them] if we know about a problem and the road is controlled by the state. As for the roads controlled by the 169 independent Connecticut towns, they can narrow the lanes to create a wider shoulder so riders and others can get out of the way and allow traffic to pass,” Nursick said. He also said the DOT encourages local riding groups to talk with their town traffic authority about specific roads, and then to contact the state to ask for their help with state-managed roads to create the safest conditions possible. To stay up-to-date on the status of the vulnerable users bill, visit the Connecticut Horse Council at www.cthorsecouncil.org.
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he Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) in South Woodstock, Vt., recently sustained extensive damage to its facility due to Hurricane Irene. The storm’s destruction, estimated to be upwards of $200,000, affected barns, arenas, driveways, and roads on the property. Widespread flooding also swept away five pedestrian bridges and caused damage to all three jumping fields, littering the ground with silt, mud, and debris. GMHA, founded in 1926, is the nation’s oldest continuously operating horse association. The nonprofit is among the leading equine competition and equestrian education sites in the U.S. and is a favorite destination of equestrians in the Northeast. The hurricane’s devastation left the facility crippled for three weeks, causing the cancellation of several events including GMHA’s popular 100-Mile Ride, September Horse Trials, and their Fall Driving Classic. When GMHA Executive Director Marty Hunt first saw the extent of the damage, her initial reaction was shock. “I took a tearful walk around the property recounting how much work has been done for so many decades and I realized that it now had all been washed away,” she shared. However, despite the destruction at GMHA, Hunt notes that it is also important to recognize the storm’s impact on the community at large. “To put things in perspective, it’s essential to recognize that other people in the community were affected much worse than we were. They lost lives, homes, and businesses. We lost dirt and all are things that can be rebuilt. It was devastating for us, but all in ways that can be fixed,” she said. The restoration efforts at GMHA have already begun. To date, two successful clean-up days have taken place at the facility with an outpouring of encouragement. “We had a record number of volunteers. They came with Gators and tools, all ready to get to work. We were overwhelmed with the support we received,” Hunt said. “Equestrian folks have been remarkable in their willingness to assist us. We’ve had many offers from horse clubs and groups wanting to help us. Several have volunteered to hold events 64
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and donate the proceeds to our recovery efforts.” In addition, the local community has offered their backing as well. “People in this community have risen to the occasion, reaching out in support of GMHA. The community of Woodstock has impressed me in how they’ve helped people in need,” she said. Fortunately, GMHA’s cross-country upgrade project was just beginning to get underway when the hurricane struck. According to Hunt, “Contractors were already waiting in the wings, (Above) Volunteers help clean up the dressage ring, and (below) ready to start work imme- the cross-country course after Hurricane Irene’s destruction. diately.” This meant that the facility’s recovery efforts could be under- at GMHA’s office. Their mailing address is taken concurrently with the upgrade project P.O. Box 8, S. Woodstock, VT 05071; they work. The cross-country project is currently on can also be reached by calling 802-457-1509. schedule and moving ahead as planned, with Donations of any amount are greatly apprecithe completion slated for the start of the 2012 ated to help get their facility and programs back competition season. “We will be back and we up and running. GMHA is also selling beautiful posters by will be better than ever!” said Hunt. Fundraising efforts are presently in progress local artist Lisa Curry-Mair. The 18'' x 27'' to repair the damage to the facility. An auction prints are created from an original painting by and pasta dinner was held at the GMHA Youth Lisa, depicting the GMHA grounds. All profits Center on October 1 with all money raised going from the sale of the posters will go directly to to support GMHA’s Hurricane Irene Recovery the Irene Recovery Fund. Additionally, GMHA is sponsoring their Fund. Auction items included a variety of lessons and clinics with such well-known riders third annual raffle this season. It’s an opportuas Tuny Page, Stephie Baer, Robert Costello, nity to support the organization while getting and Beth Perkins, horse and rider equipment the chance to win a riding safari for two in and accessories, jewelry, artwork, books, a Red Kenya! The trip includes travel and is valued Sox package, and a variety of luxury vacations. at $20,000 (The winner has the choice of GMHA wishes to extend its gratitude to the the safari trip or $5,000 in cash). Tickets are people and businesses that made these extraor- available for $100 each and only 300 will be sold. The winner will be drawn at the GMHA dinary donations possible. If you would like to aid in GMHA’s recovery Annual Meeting on November 13 and does not efforts, there are several ways you can help. A need to be present to win. If you would like to contribute your time, special account for donations specifically tagged for GMHA’s Hurricane Irene Recovery Fund another volunteer day is currently in the works. has been set up through PayPal for those who Details on how you can become involved will want to contribute. The association’s donation be announced soon on their website. For further information on GMHA and page can be accessed directly at www.gmhainc. org/annual-fund.html#donatenow. Gifts are updates on their restoration efforts visit www. also being accepted by check or credit card gmhainc.org.
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n Epping, N.H., horsewoman was hailed as a hero for trying to stop a runaway team of draft horses at Applecrest Farm Orchards in Hampton Falls, N.H., on September 26. She had been upgraded from critical to serious condition as of press time, according to a spokeswoman at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass. Joan Perkins, 51, was critically injured when a pair of two-horse hayride teams at the orchard went out of control after being spooked. Perkins, who with her husband Lloyd, owns and operates Ledgewood Belgian Farms in Epping, ran in front of the runaway team, preventing the Belgian draft horses from galloping into a crowd of onlookers at the popular orchard. She was trampled by the horses and struck by the hay wagon, witnesses told Hampton Falls Police, who are investigating the cause of the accident in cooperation with New Hampshire State Police,
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according to Hampton Falls Police Chief Rob Dirsa. The operator of the horse team Perkins tried to stop, Gregory Dow, 50, of Nottingham N.H., was taken to Exeter Hospital, in Exeter, N.H., and has been released, according to a Joan Perkins driving her horses prior to the accident hospital spokeswoman. that took place on September 26. In addition to Perkins and Dow, four other New Hampshire residents who had been starting to respond to commands and to nod riding on the two hay carts suffered minor yes or no when they asked questions, “which is a injuries. All were treated at Exeter Hospital and huge step forward,” she said, “but we are taking released. Lloyd Perkins, who was driving the things one day at a time.” Perkins did not grow up with horses, but other two-horse team was not injured in the accident, police said. According to the Perkins began working with them, driving, and riding, family, none of the four horses involved in the when she married her husband 12 years ago. She is devoted to the animals on their 100-acre accident were injured. Police said that people on the hayride reported farm, Downs said. “I know when she can, she’ll hearing a loud snap just before the horses ask if anyone else got hurt and then she’ll ask bolted, but reports that one of the horses was about the horses.” Animals are expected to play some kind of struck by the hay wagon were not confirmed. Erica Downs disclosed that her grandmother role in Perkin’s ongoing recovery efforts. “My was still in a coma, “but grandfather has brought in lots of pictures she is starting to come of the horses and the goats—they have eight to a little every day.” Belgian horses and about 12 Nigerian dwarf Downs said her family goats. There are lots of chickens, and they have had been told Perkins’ ponies for the pony rides. We made a picture doctors consider her to board so she could see them all when she be critical but stable opened her eyes,” Downs continued. Perkins will also be surprised at all the concern as she remained in the trauma intensive care her friends, neighbors, and even complete strangers have shown for her, Downs said. In unit at Beth Israel. “It’s been a long New Hampshire, the Ledgewood Farm horse week,” Downs said teams have appeared in countless parades and with a sigh shortly at community events and attractions offering after the incident. hay rides and sleigh rides. Both Perkins and “My grandmother is a her husband have worked with the Applecrest strong woman but the Farm orchard for many years. “They have been list is shorter on what’s great too—they call my grandfather every day,” not wrong with her Downs said. The horse community has been very encourright now. She has lots of broken bones, and aging as well. “People have been calling and she broke her back. saying ‘I have horses and I want to help.’ She had bleeding on People have been driving my grandfather to her brain and so many the hospital in Boston, offering to help with other injuries. She the barn. They drop off notes and flowers, and really took the brunt that keeps us all strong for my grandmother,” of the whole thing and Downs said. Eventually, the family hopes that Perkins can everyone else was not as badly hurt because be moved to a rehabilitation center closer to of what she did to save their Epping, N.H., home. Downs said her grandmother may need as much as a year of them,” she said. Downs said her rehabilitation and physical therapy before she grandmother was can come back to the farm.
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Deerfield Fair Horse Show Offers Classes fOr Many DisCiplines By Brittany ChaMpa
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t was a mostly rainy weekend at the 2011 Deerfield Fair Horse Show, but that didn’t stop riders and spectators alike from enjoying the event. The show started on Thursday, September 29 and continued on through Sunday, October 2 at the Deerfield Fairgrounds in Deerfield, N.H. It was a very successful weekend for riders in the 173 different classes that took place over four days. John Warner of Versailles, Ky., Diane Sheehan of Manchester, Conn., and Linda Robson of Hanover, Mass., were the judges for the event. Among some of the classes was the Pinto Pleasure Championship, where Jennifer Capone took first place riding GQ Foto Op. Deirdre Shaw went home with second place riding her PW Rumple Minze. Sarah Rines later placed first on Hez So Irresistible in the Appaloosa English Pleasure Horse Championship. Kelsey Tremblay came away with reserve on her horse Truly A Treat. Bill Ritchie won the Quarter Horse Western Pleasure Championship riding Hot Intentions, while Victoria Bernard received reserve champion on Blue Chip Bueno. Out of 14 entries, Deirdre Shaw placed first in the Open Color Breed Pleasure Championship riding PW Rumple Minze. Yuki Maeda took second place riding Bittersweet Symphony.
James Morton drove Envisions Royal Touch to win the blue ribbon in the Morgan Pleasure Driving Championship. Joseph Burke followed in reserve, driving Fury’s Irish Rebel. Linda Taylor drove Callaway’s Steer Me Right to victory for the Saddlebred Show Pleasure Driving Championship. The Circus Master, driven by Elizabeth Levesque, placed next in the class. The Morgan Western Pleasure Championship saw Natalie Maloof on JMF Tijuana Cruise as its victor. Lauren Booth on MEM Virtual Insanity received reserve champion. Robert Turner won first place with You Gotta Have Faith in the 3-Gaited Park Championship. Second place went to Kate Owen and He is The Heir. Tracy MacKillon was the winner of the Arabian/Half-Arabian Native Costume Championship with her horse TWS Fox Dale. Lianna McGauley went away with reserve honors with SB Cookies N Cream. Makayla Heintzelman received the blue ribbon for the Saddle Seat Pleasure Equitation Championship riding Cabot Cover Up. Devynne Rivard followed in reserve on RRG Rein Man. The Morgan Hunter Pleasure Championship saw Sarah Harb as the winner on Firemark Against All Odds. Kate LaRose got reserve on
Tyrone Farm Judged Pleasure Rides Wrap Up three-part series By sUsan BOOne
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yrone Farm hosted a series of three judged pleasure rides this season. Their first ride was on June 4, with 51 riders competing. The obstacles included a simulated checkpoint, opening and closing a rope gate, riding your horse through standards lined with pool noodles, cantering up a hill and halting on command, and stepping over a log, then crossing a wooden bridge. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to get out on a warm sunny day and ride a 6-mile loop around the farm. The second ride in the series was on August 20, a beautiful summer day. There were 39 riders completing a 7-mile course that included wooded trails, hay fields, and a portion of the rails to trails in Pomfret, Conn. Participants were asked to 70
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dismount and spray their horses, circle a cone carrying a flag, walk over poles arranged haphazardly, and cross over a ditch. Most riders guided their horses through these tasks with ease. The final judged pleasure ride was held on September 17, a morning with just a hint of fall in the air. There were 41 competitors out on an 8-mile course that included Tyrone Farm and several private farms in the area. Riders had to pass by a mailbox with windsocks attached, cross a tarp, back over poles in an “L” shape, step down a bank, and negotiate a water-filled ditch. The trails were in good shape, considering there was a hurricane and tropical storm just a few weeks before the ride. Champions and reserve champions for the series were announced after the ride. The high-
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her horse, Garland Rising Star. Tracy MacKillon and TWS Fox Dale won first place again in the Arabian English Pleasure Championship, with Peg Wheeler placing next on NSA Al Shaheen. Riding Future Perfect, Christine Milbury won the Amateur 3-Gaited Show Pleasure Championship. Betts Coup earned the red, white, and yellow ribbon in the division on Designed to Shine. Shawna Sutton on Bourne Obsession won the Morgan English Pleasure Amateur Championship. Buffy Tarr was the reserve champion on Sugarhill’s First Run. Deborah Black rode Coco Kiss to victory in the English Pleasure Horse Championship. Robert Turner took reserve honors on Charm’s Dream Come True. The Friesian Pleasure Championship placed Amy Heath in first on Hattie. Jennifer Amazeen rode X-Calibor to second in the division. Barbara Adams-Grasso won the ASB Country Pleasure Western Championship on Memories of 42nd Street. The reserve championship went to Lisa Gailunas on Celtic Charmer. Nicole Grainger won the Hunter Pleasure Horse Adult Rider Championship riding Fancy’s Noble Knight. Second place went to Jillian Ammann on KSB Wisdom. The 5-Gaited Horse Championship ended the four-day event, with Robert Turner placing first on Charmed Forever. Careen DuBuc received reserve champion for the class. For more information on the Deerfield Fair Horse Show, visit www.deerfieldfair.com. light of the day was the awarding of the Willowmoor So Lovely Memorial Trophy to the champion of the 50-59 division. This beautiful silver plate was donated by Elizabeth Adams in memory of her favorite mount. This year’s winner was Betty Norris, who competed in all three rides on her Morgan horse Teton. Many thanks to the local landowners who generously allowed their property to be used for the event and to the judges who volunteered their time. The series champions and reserve champions were as follows: In 17 and Under, Madison Moynihan took top honors over Jenna Goldsnider, who placed in reserve. Melissa Dragon was the winner in the 18-35 division, followed by Angela Young. It was Michelle Moynihan who beat out Susan Hawkins for the title of champion in the 36-49 division and Betty Norris came out on top over Mary Ellen Briga in 50-59. And in 60 and Over, Joan Adams edged out Al Puerini by just two points in the final tally to claim victory. For more information on Tyrone Farm, visit www.tyronefarm.com.
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Relay For Life Equestrian Trail Ride & Trail Course For Hope Brings horses and people together to support american cancer society
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Relay for Life (RFL) event is the gathering of friends, families, and/ or associates to remember those lost to cancer and in honor of those currently fighting or in remission from the disease. On Sunday, September 18, one was held at Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick, R.I. There was a gathering of equine friends, families, and associates with one goal in mind: to help the American Cancer Society (ACS). The cool and sunny weather welcomed 27 riders, 17 of which are members of New England Horse & Trail (NEHT). All equestrians rode six miles with some others continuing on either 12 or 18 miles by riding loops throughout the beautiful park. Registration began at 8:30 a.m. and everyone was asked to be back at the equestrian area for lunch at 1:00 p.m. Each person who paid a registration fee received coffee and muffins in the morning before their ride and then received a sandwich, beverage, and a piece
of a multi-flavored cake decorated with the Relay for Life and American Cancer Society logos for lunch. Riders out on the trail were asked to find four hot pink cardboard boxes clipped to tree branches. In each box were about 30 letters, each Jean McNeill navigates her Palamino, Feather Dust, used to spell H-O-P-E. They were through the â&#x20AC;&#x153;H.â&#x20AC;? given between one to four raffle tickets for each letter found, and their tickets with orange cones on the sides for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;O,â&#x20AC;? trot were then entered into a raffle drawing for a gift around poles for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;P,â&#x20AC;? and walk over and sidepass cavalettis for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;E.â&#x20AC;? They also played basket of goodies. While some people were on the trails, others egg and spoon, picked up the mail at a mailbox were waiting for their turn to ride the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trail across from a blow-up octopus, jumped over a Course for Hopeâ&#x20AC;? in the arena. Each participant trash bag log, and tried to move a bag of cans had to raise a minimum of $35 to enter this from one pole to another. There were even course of 10-12 obstacles, four of which spelled horses bobbing for an apple in a bucket of water. out â&#x20AC;&#x153;hope.â&#x20AC;? The riders challenged themselves At 1:00 p.m., everyone had returned for lunch, and their horses to ride through, over, and at which time Rosie Terrien, who sponsored and around regulation and fun obstacles such as organized the event, gave a thank you speech. back-up through the â&#x20AC;&#x153;H,â&#x20AC;? walk over a blue tarp continued on page 74 Gray Scale Ad
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through sixth place, respectively. In the Junior division, Alex Bowden was the overall winner. The winner of the free raffle basket of goodies (coffee, creamer, coffee cup, hot chocolate, T-shirt, horse cookies, lunch bag, etc.) was Mindy Schlafman. At the ride, there were several people who had survived lymphoma, breast, lung, thyroid, colon, and melanoma cancers. Congratulations to them all. Over the past two years there has been a small group of female riders taking on the theme of the colors of the pin that Rosie would give out. This year, the color of the melanoma pin was black rimmed in gold and the ladies so happened to wear black and yellow/gold shirts to the ride. Last year some of them wore pink shirts signifying breast cancer. In 2010, Rosie raised over $4,800 from three events that she participated in, of which $1,186 was raised at the August 2010 Relay for Life Equestrian Trail Ride & Trail Course for Hope. More than $1,700 will be sent to the ACS which includes donations raised at the September 2011 trail ride. To learn about the various programs the ACS has, visit www.cancer.org. Learn more about Rosie and her team by contacting Rosie Terrien at athorse@comcast.net.
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he Piscataqua Hounds Hunter Pace, which took place on September 17, 2011, was held at the Houston Horse Farm in North Berwick, Maine. The setting and weather could not have been better! Thanks go to three generations of the Houston Family and Paige Davis for opening six more miles of territory for a cub hunt, this hunter pace, and a formal hunt that was held on October 16. Bill Sr. constantly takes out his machinery to groom the multiple fields and trails while the next generation designs and adds new jumps all the time. Everyone in the family has the poison ivy to show their clearing efforts. Beth Houston capped off the day by hosting an awards tea in their newly renovated farm. The Field division winners were Fran
Sandra Engelsman and Alison Fitting at the Piscataqua Hounds’ Hunter Pace.
McKinney on Gabriel and Joan Ganotis on Kentucky Mr. Buck, “Tucker.” The Hilltop division winners were Jonathan Clement on Misty Rose, Holly Clement on Intensity, and Kimberly Meader on All That Jazz. This was the third in the series of Piscataqua Hounds Hunter Paces held June 12, August 13, and September 17. The 2011 series winners were Sandra Engelsman on The Big Chill and
Alison Fitting on Stylish Legacy. The Piscataqua Hounds’ formal season opened on October 2 with The Blessing of the Hounds at Brookfield Corner Farm in Brookfield, N.H. There’s a lot more to come this fall, including a beautiful countryside setting while riding with hounds. Check out their Fixture Card (calendar) at www.piscataquahounds.com.
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he Connecticut Horse Shows Association held its Fifth Annual Finals on August 26 and 27 at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme, Conn. The popularity of the CHSA Finals has grown significantly to the point that this year, the plan was to expand the show days to three in order to accommodate all who wished to compete in this very popular event. However there was an uninvited guest—Hurricane Irene—who was intent on crashing the party. At the last minute, adjustments had to be made. The show was condensed to two days so that all the competitors were able to make it home before the big storm. The goal of the Finals is to provide a showcase to Short Stirrup Equitation Medal encourage and trifecta Zoe Swayne, Ruth promote interest in Burke, and Madeleine MacPhee. the beginner and intermediate classes for the members. This year’s Registered United States Equestrian judges were Joyce Przebowski of Medford, N.Y., and Doug Raucher of Easthampton, Mass., who judged all of the WalkTrot and Pleasure classes; and Barbara Filippelli of Pawling, N.Y., and Short Stirrup Hunter Champion Kestfar Super Pony, ridden Modified Adult Amateur Hunter winner Splashed In Magic, Ken Whelihan of and owned by Zoe Swayne. ridden and owned by Maryann Gile. Otis, Mass., judged all the Hunters and Hunt Seat Equitation the big Nutrena VIP hospitality tent was the marvelous job of demonstrating their skills. In keeping with the CHSA plan for Finals, Medal classes. Norman Bray of Lincolndale, Whip The Wheel, which was spun all day as spectators and competitors alike took their next year the high scorers and qualifiers will N.Y., was the course designer. The High Hopes facility proved to be just chances at winning all different types of gifts. once again return to the lovely High Hopes perfect for this event, and the staff worked One of the main sponsors, Subway, provided Facility for the sixth Annual CHSA Finals very hard to assist CHSA in every way to free lunch daily. Friday and Saturday offered event—scheduled for August 24-26. All of the profits raised from the show go to make this a very special affair. As always, the splendid old fashioned Ice Cream Socials one of the highlights of the activities under sponsored by Nutrena and Ocean State the CHSA Scholarship Fund.
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THe CLoTHeS HorSe HIGH SCore CHAmPIoN AWArD: Cow Girl, o/b Alicia bessoni, ruth burke. SHorT STIrrUP eQUITATIoN meDAL: 1. Kestfar Super Pony, o/b Zoe Swayne, Zoe Swayne; 2. Cow Girl, o/b Alicia bessoni, ruth burke; 3. rally Kat, o/b melanie Conley, madeleine macPhee; 4. Lincoln Park, o/b Jessica oswald, Jessica oswald; 5. Summer breeze, o/b martha Chenelle, Caroline orzech; 6. oscar, o/b madison Dibella, bailey Dibella; 7. berry, o/b Amy olszewski, Susanne mcGrady; 8. once In A blue moon, o/b Julia Debaise, Julia Debaise; 9. rock Candy, o/b Cheryl Lemoine, Phoebe Williams; 10. Heavenly Zechariah, o/b David bakutis, Kyla Sullivan. SHorT STIrrUP HUNTer: 1. Kestfar Super Pony, o/b Zoe Swayne, Zoe Swayne; 2. berry, o/b Amy olszewski, Susanne mcGrady; 3. Lincoln Park, o/b Jessica oswald, Jessica oswald; 4. my Kinda Guy, o/b madeleine mallon, madeleine mallon; 5. Likely Choice, o/b Trudy Wissel, Kelsey Waskiel; 6. rock Candy, o/b Cheryl Lemoine, Phoebe Williams; 7. oscar, o/b madison Dibella, bailey Dibella; 8. Duckweather, o/b melanie Conley, madeleine macPhee; 9. once In A blue moon, o/b Julia Debaise, Julia Debaise; 10. everything’s rosie, o/b mary Fischer, Carlie Poworoznek. Pre-CHILDreN’S eQUITATIoN meDAL: 1. rigoletto, o/b Jeryl Davis, Amanda Lamore; 2. movado’s Cashmere, o/b Hailey LaForte, Hailey LaForte; 3. Shenendoah Artist, o/b Susan Horn, Katelin onofrio; 4. marketable Assets, o/b michael Altschwager, Heavon Allen; 5. Lincoln Park, o/b Jessica oswald, Kate barry; 6. Take’n It easy, o/b marilyn munzer, michaella Pontacoloni; 7. mac’s bowtie, o/b melissa vogellus, melissa vogellus; 8. Grand Ami, o/b Trudy Wissel, Sarah Weinberg; 9. Can’t Stop Smiling, o/b marilyn munzer, marilyn munzer; 10. Captain’s revenge, o/b Katie Philbrook, Jordana brinckman. Pre-CHILDreN’S HUNTer: 1. Grandios Zuckwolf, o/b Grace Tice, Cali ebersole; 2. Can’t Stop Smiling, o/b marilyn munzer, marilyn munzer; 3. mac’s bowtie, o/b melissa vogellus, melissa vogellus; 4. bittersweet opal, o/b ellyn T. Fritz, Danielle mcIlquham; 5. Glynhafan The magician, o/b Alicia bessoni, Caroline Houston; 6. movado’s Cashmere, o/b Hailey LaForte, Hailey LaForte; 7. Tie me Up In Knots, o/b Samantha borkowski, elisa Zygiel; 8. Spontango, o/b Sally H. russell, Kate Stufano; 9. Take’n It easy, o/b marilyn munzer, michaella Pontacoloni; 10. Double Take, o/b Chelsea
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The following are the results from CHSA Fifth Annual Finals, held August 26 and 27, 2011:
Long Stirrup Equitation Gold Medalist Gail Bolling, Silver Medalist Kristen Curtis, and Bronze Medalist Shea-Lauren Curtis. Nora Andrews, Abigail Perrotti, and Hannah Hogsten took first through third, respectively, in Junior Exhibitor English Pleasure.
Allison, Samantha Hansen; T1. Darby The Wonder Pony, o/b mary Fischer, michaela Dunn; T1. 14 Carrot, o/b Holly rebello, Zachary rebello; T1. Chunky monkey, o/b michelle Delorge, Cadence Delorge; T1. once In A blue moon, o/b Julia Debaise, Natalie Parsons; T1. bailey, o/b Leslie Poirier, Sarah bochan; T1. Cinnamon–m, o/b mia m. mannis, mae mannis. LoNG STIrrUP eQUITATIoN: 1. King of Hearts, o/b Gail bolling, Gail bolling; 2. Cinnamon Twist, o/b Kristen Curtis, Kristen Curtis; 3. Sweet William, o/b Stacey Pierce, Shea-Lauren ryan; 4. movado’s Satisfaction, o/b Sasha W. Sanford, Sasha W. Sanford; 5. Charmed, o/b Wendy brayman, Laura D’Amico; 6. Jumper’s Academy Jersey Girl, o/b Stacey Pierce, rachael Finkelstein; 7. Hobgoblin, o/b Teri L. Henry, Teri L. Henry; 8. everything’s rosie, o/b mary Fischer, michelle Hanerfeld; 9. Zee Couldn’t resist, o/b Thomas J. rogers, melissa rogers; 10. The Impressionist, o/b Heather Hollay-Farr, Chelsea Thomson. WALK-TroT HUNT SeAT eQUITATIoN: 1. Tinkerbell, o/b Weils Centruy, madison Hart; 2. Darby The Wonder Pony, o/b mary Fischer, olivia Adams; 3. Shenendoah Artist, o/b Susan Horn, remy Sasso; 4. bittersweet opal, o/b maria moalli, Alyssa mcIlquham; 5. Jazz N Up my Dreams, o/b Sally Allison, Stephanie marcellina; 6. Lilly Pulitzer, o/b Tiffany bianco, meredith Ward; 7. everything’s rosie, o/b mary Fischer, Hannah miller; 8. rosecroft’s marquee, o/b Sally H. russell, Caroline o. mancini; 9. roxanne, o/b michelle bryansConnery, Alexia Hayward; 10. Just Do It, o/b morgan mancini, Hannah eshenfelder. WALK-TroT HUNT SeAT PLeASUre: 1. Itsy bitsy, o/b Gia Sarkis, Taylor Althaus; 2. brownland’s Cashew, o/b Kate Gibson rand, Natalia Shields; 3. CoCo Puff, o/b Sally H. russell, Catherine mcWilliams; 4. Heavenly Zechariah, o/b David bakutis, Addison Keyworth; 5. Lilly Pulitzer, o/b Tiffany bianco, meredith Ward; 6. my Heart Skips A beat, o/b michelle Wollmershauser, Gianna Scuderi; 7. Tinkerbell, o/b Weils Centruy, madison Hart; 8. Darby The Wonder Pony, o/b mary Fischer, olivia Adams; 9. See me Sparkle, o/b Tina Troiano, Julianne Troiano; 10. Caroline, o/b matthew r. belcourt, Timothy belcourt. HUNTer PLeASUre: 1. Finer Things, o/b Kate marcelina, Kate marcelina; 2. News Affair, o/b Karen Ann von bachelle, Frederick von bachelle; 3. Jokes on You, o/b Stacey Pierce, Stacey Pierce; 4. Sing Freely, o/b Sally H. russell, eleanor myers; 5. Heinianna, o/b Danielle Laudano, Danielle Laudano; 6. Avallach’s Coco Chanel, o/b Gia Sarkis, Gia Sarkis; 7. once In A blue moon, o/b Julia Debaise, Julia Debaise. JUNIor eXHIbITor eNGLISH PLeASUre: 1. movado’s masquerade, o/b Nora Andrews, Nora Andrews; 2. miracles Happen, o/b Abigail Perrotti, Abigail Perrotti; 3. Sing Freely, o/b Sally H. russell, Hannah Hogsten; 4. Sweet William, o/b Stacey Pierce, Aimee Herbert; 5. Sebago’s Gold Charm, o/b melanie Conley, madeleine macPhee; 6. Avallach’s Coco Chanel, o/b Gia Sarkis, Gia Sarkis; 7. Just For Fun, o/b martha Chenelle, Casey o’Dea; 8. make A Wish, o/b mary baribault, rachel roy; 9. rosecroft’s marquee, o/b Sally H. russell, Sydnie mcClusky; 10. Charlotte’s Web, o/b Joyce Woznica, Lauren Woznica. CHSA eNGLISH PLeASUre: 1. Jokes on You, o/b Stacey Pierce, Stacey Pierce; 2. Darby The Wonder Pony, o/b mary Fischer, rachael macGregor; 3. Stonehedge All Win, o/b Catherine Ferri, Caroline Ferri; 4. Sweet William, o/b Stacey Pierce, Aimee Herbert; 5. making The Grade, o/b Alexandra Lupo, madelaine roy; 6. Golden Perfection, o/b Jacey Chorlton, Jacey Chorlton; 7. everything’s rosie, o/b mary Fischer, Carlie Poworoznek; 9. Way Too Hot To Stop, o/b Amanda L. Kean, elizabeth malone. ADULT eNGLISH PLeASUre: 1. News Affair, o/b Karen Ann von bachelle, Frederick von bachelle; 2. Jumper’s Academy Jersey Girl, o/b Stacey Pierce, Stacey Pierce; 3. Hobgoblin, o/b Teri L. Henry, Teri L. Henry; 4. my Heart Skips A beat, o/b michelle Wollmershauser, michelle Wollmershauser; 5. Lyin’ baby blues, o/b Sara misiaszek, Sara misiaszek. CHILDreN’S PLeASUre PoNY: 1. Lots of Dots, o/b rachel roy, Kathryn roy; 2. Lincoln Park, o/b Jessica oswald, Jessica oswald; 3. Lilly Pulitzer, o/b Tiffany bianco, Katie Siegel; 4. Charlotte’s Web, o/b Joyce Woznica, Lauren Woznica; 5. Walk In The Park, o/b Lauren mantikas, Harper Sanford; 6. Darby The Wonder Pony, o/b mary Fischer, Carlie Poworoznek; 7. brownland’s Cashew, o/b Kate Gibson rand, Sarah Law; 8. once In A blue moon, o/b Julia Debaise, Julia Debaise. HIGH HoPeS DemoNSTrATIoN eQUITATIoN rIDING CLASS: 1. Apache, o/b High Hopes, Pearl Lasser; 2. Taylor’s Keepsake, o/b High Hopes, Therese Popinchalk; 3. Penfryadds Petra, o/b High Hopes, Alexa Agostine; 4. Latino, o/b High Hopes, Jordan Thompson. ●
Lemoine, Chelsea Lemoine. moDIFIeD ADULT AmATeUr eQUITATIoN meDAL: 1. Kensington, o/b martha Chenelle, Ashley minicucci; 2. Splashed In magic, o/b maryann Gile, maryann Gile; 3. maxwell House, o/b Stacey Pierce, Kathryn Parkinson; 4. Infiniti, o/b Jennifer burke, Jennifer burke; 5. Animation, o/b bernadette Keyes, Amanda bozack; 6. Layne bryant, o/b mary oaks, Kristen Trimboli; 7. Charmed, o/b Wendy brayman, Claire Gadrow; 8. radar Love, o/b Davinia Saglio, Davinia Saglio; 9. madness, o/b Kayla blanchette, Kayla blanchette; 10. City Place, o/b Kim miner, Kim miner. moDIFIeD ADULT AmATeUr HUNTer: 1. Splashed In magic, o/b maryann Gile, maryann Gile; 2. City Place, o/b Kim miner, Kim miner; 3. Chinook, o/b Stacey Pierce, Shana o’Connor; 4. Lucky Little man, o/b Stephanie Wise, Stephanie Wise; 5. beau reve, o/b Allison Ceplenski, Allison Ceplenski; 6. Hayleys Comet, o/b emily Abbate, emily Abbate; 7. Clifton Fair, o/b Lori A. Palmer, Hannah Gossner; 8. movado’s monet, o/b Annette Komlo, Annette Komlo. CHILDreN’S eQUITATIoN meDAL: 1. Heaven’s Scent, o/b martha Chenelle, Jacey Chorlton; 2. Suncrest Corvette, o/b elaine Leshem, Ariel Leshem; 3. beaulieu’s Alexia, o/b Katie Hoelzer, Katie Hoelzer; 4. Tuchard, o/b Susy Scally, Clara bechtold; 5. miguel, o/b Katie marsh, Katie marsh; 6. Gladiator, o/b maggie L. Anderson-murphy, Connor murphy; 7. Story Time, o/b briley branden, briley branden; 8. Just murphy, o/b Nancy Ferri, Catherine Ferri; 9. outfoxed, o/b Katherine Winchester, Katherine Winchester; 10. Know Diamonds, o/b bayley morton, bayley morton. CHILDreN’S moDIFIeD HUNTer: 1. Foreigner, o/b Laura Secari, Tye Donaldson; 2. beyond belief, o/b olivia marlow, olivia marlow; 3. Know Diamonds, o/b bayley morton, bayley morton; 4. Decked for The Hunt, o/b William raffone, Nikki ventresca; 5. Hollywood’s most Wanted, o/b Heather Hollay-Farr, emily Holowczak; 6. Suncrest Corvette, o/b elaine Leshem, Ariel Leshem. LeAD reIN HUNT SeAT DemoNSTrATIoN: T1. Cute Cousin Stella, o/b Sally Allison, Kylie Hwalek; T1. Jazz N Up my Dreams, o/b Sally
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midway. Everyone loves those twists and turns. The pace was a fast one. Ida surprised all the riders and quests with barbecue ribs for lunch. The raffle table was full with great gifts and the 50/50 collected enough money for the winner to buy a bag or Winners of the third hunter pace line up for a photo two of grain. opportunity. Remember to mark your calendar for the Year-End Awards dinner. If you late Sandy Andrews and her family on the placed at the hunter pace, you may have won an addition of their new pony, given to them award. Please check out upcoming events at our by Lori Hallam. I would have to guess that website, www.orgsites/ri/wgha, for details. the little pony will be busy during the 2012 On July 27, 2011, Denise Anthony hosted ride season. a “Christmas in July” ride. It was the first of its WGHA would like to welcome Jamie kind for WGHA and the turn-out was great. Morgan to the club. Jamie came to the There were over 50 riders, 31 September meeting at the West Greenwich of which decided to try the Jolly Town Hall held on September 11, and joined Obstacle Course. On the course, the club. She has been a horsewoman for riders had to deliver a letter to years and just recently purchased a beautiful Santa, decorate a Christmas tree, Paint mare. walk through a blizzard, deliver presents (in a wheelbarrow), stuff show Results candy canes in a stocking, and throw an ornament into a wreath. The following are the results from our hunter “Although this event fell on the pace held on August 28, 2011: hottest week of the summer, we DIvISIoN: 1. Jeff Gardener; 2. Lory Walsh; 3. Jen Coffey; 4. had a great turnout and everyone HUNTer becky Griffen; 5. Loretta vincz. seemed to have a jolly old time,” HILLToPPer DIvISIoN: 1. Carolyn beekman, Susan Sikes; 2. becky Denise said. Everyone would like Coutu; 3. Todd Snow; 4. Debra Northup, Karen Unsworth; 5. Paula 6. Loni Decelles. to thank her and her helpers for all moke; JUNIor DIvISIoN: 1. Angie Freeman, Tess Coutu; 2. Tatum their hard work and creativity. Karen Unsworth and Blaze try their hand at the Jolly Coutu; 3. mackenzie; 4. Amanda reddick; 5. Anna masson, brittany We would also like to congratu- Carpenter. ● Obstacle Course. ide season is almost over for West Greenwich Horseman’s Association (WGHA) members, and although we are sad to see it go, now is the time to watch some good training DVDs, clean up your tack and trailer, and watch the weather so you can still sneak in a Soup Ride or two. Watch the WGHA Yahoo group to get up-todate bulletins on Eva and Tammy’s Soup Rides. They are usually held on a Saturday and will be hosted at parks that do not allow hunting. Eva makes the best soup anywhere so even if you can’t ride, come for some food and horse chat. On August 28, 2011, Lu and Mike Grafe hosted the third and final hunter pace of the season. Luanne did a great job marking the trail. I just don’t know how she remembers that
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It was the roaring 20s. The country had prospered after the WWI victory (just before the stock market crash and Great Depression), and the Norfolk Hunt Club was thriving. People were in a good mood for a day of fun and excitement including a race dinner at the Club House the night before attended by 125 guests and club members; a drag hunt starting at 7:00 a.m.; a breakfast at the Club House; the Farmers’ Day horse show starting at 9:00 a.m.; a luncheon 1903 Farmers’ Day High Jump winner C.H. Macomber.
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at 12:30 p.m.; and steeplechase races starting at 2:00 p.m. Towering above all, dressed impeccably in tailcoat, spats, and his distinctive grey tall hat was Henry Polo in the Country has been an annual event at the Steeplechase course Vaughan, Master of for nine years. Fox Hounds, greeting practically everyone by their first name. Vaughan nent events at Myopia, The Country Club in was a lawyer from Sherborn with a passion for Brookline, and Medfield. horses and the country. He served as Master of The Medfield course consisted of 9-10 wide Fox Hounds and Huntsman for the North Hunt hurdles covering a distance of 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 Club for 30 years—the longest ever for the club miles (depending on the level of the race) starting and one of the longest periods for the entire at the upper field near North Street, circling U.S., and was the first secretary/treasurer of the around to the lower field, doing a giant figure Masters of Fox Hounds Association. eight around the gravel pit, and ending up near Farmers’ Day started in 1901 and continued the starting line. As many as 8-10 horses would until 1917—when it stopped for a few years race at the same time at incredible speeds; up during WWI—and began again in 1922. By and down the hilly and rough terrain; jumping the late 1920s, Farmers’ Day included a horse solid log fences and stone walls, ditches, water show. The program varied somewhat from year obstacles, and banks; and maneuvering for to year, but always included horse jumping the lead position. Steeplechasing had its own contests with separate classes for men and schedule, but was combined with Farmers’ Day women and organized by horse weight clas- in 1929. It was very exciting to watch but also sifications—heavy, middle, and light. Some quite dangerous—riders would fall off their years farmers brought their work horses that horses over jumps, sometimes a horse would were regularly used on the property over which land poorly and do a somersault with its rider, the Hunt rode, and competed in different and several deaths occurred. types of obedience, conformation, driving, and pulling contests. In other years competitions The Foxhunting Legacy Continues were held for the high jumper that reached an Due in part to these high risks and more directly astounding six feet over a rail fence. The broad the effects of the Great Depression that lasted jump was another contest held with horse and until about 1941, steeplechasing lost interest in rider leaping 28' from the take-off to the point the area, and the Farmers’ Day program changed of landing—about four lengths of a full-sized considerably ending in the early 30s to become horse. Another amusing contest was “lemon a dinner for local land owners in appreciation slicing,” where the rider galloped full speed of the use of their property. By the late 50s the holding a saber and tried to cut a lemon that Steeplechase field was no longer employed for steeplechasing, but the Norfolk Hunt Club was perched on a pole in half. continued to use the property, which today hosts equine activities including fox hunting Steeplechasing Takes Hold and hound schooling, horse shows, Polo in the in Medfield Steeplechasing was born in Ireland in 1752. Country, hunter paces, and hunter trials. The writer expresses his appreciation to David W. Competitors would race from a church steeple in one town to another church Lewis, ex-MFH, and Bob Macleod who provided steeple in the next town typically four to original records and photographs and reviewed five miles away; hence the name steeple- the article. Gil Rodgers is a 20-year resident of chasing or “point–to-point” horse racing. Medfield and a member of the Norfolk Hunt Club. Steeplechasing came to the U.S. in 1834, He can be contacted at gilrodgers@aol.com. For more information on the Norfolk Hunt and became a very popular sport in New England in the 20s and 30s with promi- Club, visit www.norfolkhunt.com.
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he following article captures some of the history of the Norfolk Hunt Club. At Farmers’ Day, the crowds would grow to over 4,000 local farmers, businessmen, spouses, neighbors, and many children gathering from Medfield, Dover, Westwood, Sherborn, Walpole, Framingham, and Boston, Mass. This huge assembly was congregating at the large and spacious field in Medfield acquired by the Wardner Farm Trust for benefit of the Norfolk Hunt Club. It was re-configured and landscaped from its former use as a golf course. Families were dressed in their finest: women wore long dresses, fur coats, mink stoles, and decorative hats for warmth and to protect them from the late fall sun, while men wore dark suits, white shirts, neckties, and top hats or bowlers. Even Medfield’s public schools were closed on this special occasion so students could participate in the activities and enjoy the once-a-year, annual community event. The purpose of the festivities was recognition and appreciation to the farmers whose land was used for drag fox hunting and to throw a giant “thank you” party for the community.
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he Connecticut Trail Riders Association would like to send out get well wishes to Lisa Fox, who broke both her wrists in a horsey mishap at Camp Boardman on Labor Day weekend, and our President, Larry, who is in the hospital and had to have surgery. Our condolences to Jim and Cathy Clouse on the passing of Jim’s dad, “Poppy,” and to Dick Jones, whose brother passed away in August. On Labor Day weekend, the Saturday Night Spaghetti Supper was delicious. There was more food on Sunday for breakfast, including pancakes, eggs, potatoes, bacon, and sausage. The CTRA’s Annual Banquet and Elections will be held on Saturday, November 5, at the Litchfield Fire House on Route 202, Litchfield, Conn. Social hour is at 6:00-7:00 p.m. and dinner will be held from 7:008:00 p.m., with a meeting and elections at 8:15-9:00 p.m., followed by music and dancing at 9:00-11:00 p.m. The cost is $20 per adult, $10 per child age 6-12, and $5 for children under age 6. The menu will include chicken, seafood, pork, potatoes, fresh veggies, cold salads, breads, coffee, tea, soda, and dessert. Don’t forget your grab bag/door prize gifts (one per person in attendance if wishing to participate) and the 50/50 raffle. There will be a direct mailing for the banquet in October to the membership. Board of Director nominees include: Gigi Ouellette for President, Lisa Fox and Fran Torsiello for Vice President, Betty Pokrinchak for Treasurer, Kim Dore for Secretary, and Ann Dominick for Camp Director. Nominations will also be accepted from the membership in attendance, prior to voting for officers. For those of you planning on attending Equine Affaire in West Springfield, Mass., on November 10-13, please stop and visit your fellow CTRA members. Fred Pokrinchak will be at the Saddle Ranch booth in the Better Living Center and myself and Bud Dore will be at the Breed Pavilion in the Stroh Building along with all the BLM volunteers and their mustangs and burros. Show your support and watch the BLM breed demo at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 11 in the Coliseum.
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will join together to bring us a beautiful gaited dressage display. Jenn and her lovely 20-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse gelding, Ranger, have been a team for the past eight years. This will be their seventh year at Equine Affaire. The pair has done extensive nuisance training (gunfire, fireworks, police cruisers, etc.) and are currently working on dressage and sidesaddle. Molly graduated from State Universtiy of New York (SUNY) Cobleskill last year with a major in Equine Sciences and a concentration of classes in equine nutrition. She has been riding since she was little and now enjoys showing gaited horses in dressage. For over eight years, Molly and Aceman, registered as Stash’s Hidden Ace and owned by Julie Dillon, have been a team. At 27 years old, Ace is still competing and winning. In 2007, he was the first gaited horse to win High Point in open dressage competition at Oak Rise Farm in Goffstown, N.H. On Friday evening, November 11 at 7:30 p.m., Yankee Walkers will hold a group dinner and general membership meeting at the Storrowtown Tavern. The cozy tavern with great food and a quaint New England atmosphere is located on the Eastern States Exposition grounds, a short walk from C Barn in the Storrowtown Village. To attend, RSVP to Julie Dillon by November
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possible. Yankee Walkers also appreciates all the 5 at horsefeathersnh@comcast.net. Once again this year, we are sponsored volunteers that are helping with the TWHBEA by the generosity of the Tennessee Walking booth and supporting the demonstration riding Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association team on the ground and in the saddle. For more information regarding the gaited (TWHBEA), who supplies the Tennessee Walking Horse Breed Booth and Breed Stall in horse activities at Equine Affaire, refer to the the Stroh Building, spaces 2212-2213. Please Equine Affaire program. Come see the glide visit our booth for informational materials, ride for yourself and learn more about the an array of T-shirts and sweatshirts, or to world’s greatest show, trail, and pleasure horse. For more information, please visit www. talk about our great American horses. Also plan to visit Walking Horse Row in the horse yankeewalkers.com. and farm exhibit, stall numbers 108-116 in C barn to meet our affiliate news dedicated horse and rider teams. A special thank you goes out to Julie Dillon, Yankee Walkers’ President, Plans Year-end awards Banquet TWHBEA Region 4 Director, and Equine Affaire Coordinator; suBmitted BY Beth stone Ellen Flatley, Yankee Walkers’ Secretary t has been a wonderful awards winners! and Treasurer; and Special congratulations go riding season, although Dr. Christos Erinakes, it’s hard to believe it has to TSHA member Alexandra TWHBEA Region 3 gone by so quickly! That Picard, for winning the Director, for all their chill in the air is a sure indica- Walk-Trot 10 and Under energy and hard work tion that outdoor mounted Championship this summer at to make this event activities will quickly be coming the Region 16 Arabian Show to an end, but things are just in Syracuse, N.Y. Alex is a heating up for the Tri-State talented young rider, who has Horsemen’s Association also competed successfully this year at the TSHA shows on (TSHA) members! The biggest evening of the a green pony named General year is the annual Awards Patton. The improvement Banquet, which will be taking in this young pony has been place on Saturday, November dramatic, due to Alex’s hard work 5 at the Port ‘n’ Starboard and determination. The membership meeting on Restaurant at Ocean Beach in New London, Conn. The October 5 featured an informaBanquet committee has chosen tive presentation by Dr. Alice the theme, “A Red Carpet Ennis, DVM on “Legal vs. Event,” and they have pulled out Illegal Drug Use in Horses,” all of the stops to make sure it followed by a lively discussion. is just that. Chairwoman Alicia Also that evening, nominations Cugini and her committee have were presented for TSHA offibeen working for months plan- cers and board members for the ning the perfect evening, and it coming year. Members should promises to be a special night have received a mail-in ballot for all. Year-End Awards for with the names of all nomithe open show and the dressage nees. Follow the directions shows will be presented, along included if you would like to with several surprise super- vote, but are unable to attend lative awards. Add to that a the November membership great meal, a fun raffle, and the meeting. All TSHA members opportunity to visit with fellow are encouraged to vote! Fore more information on exhibitors while not sitting on a horse, and it truly is an enjoy- the Tri-State Horsemen’s able event! Congratulations Association, visit www.tristateto all of the year-end horsemen.com.
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Hunter/Jumpernews IT’S NICE TO SEE FAMILIAR FACE ALIXE SCHWARTZ back in our neck of the woods! After a successful few years coaching down at the University of South Carolina, she’s returned to New England and is working for Woodridge Farm in Sherborn, Mass. It didn’t take long for us to hear rave reviews from Cookie Desimone, Greg Prince, and several of her students. Welcome back, Alixe! CONGRATULATIONS TO WOODRIDGE FARM adults for a great day at the Southeast Hunter Association (SEHA) Finals. Haleigh Landrigan is on fire, winning her second equitation final in a row, finishing on top in the SEHA 18-35 Final as well as the the 18-35 Classic. Melissa Welch is no stranger to winning finals either as she took the SEHA 36+ group. Amy Cooper, a former SEHA winner, competed in the 36+ Equitation Classic and won that. There were also two familiar WRF faces at the SEHA Finals. Janis (Deagle) Taranto, in her only horse show of the year, finished fifth in the 18-35 Finals and Joanna Prager, who we hear is staging a showing comeback, finished sixth in her first competition in years! JORDAN STILLER, also of Woodridge Farm, can’t seem to stop winning. After a dream week at the USHJA Zone 1 Finals—where she won the Pony Equitation Challenge, the Big E Children’s Pony Hunter Championship, the USHJA Zone 1 Children’s Pony Hunter Finals, and the Emerson Burr Best Child Rider Trophy—she traveled to Medway 12 hours later, and aboard her new horse lease, won the SEHA Mini-Medal Finals! Wow!
Marilyn Shea Memorial Trophy recipient Sandra Ierardi with Bobby Shea and Felicia Knowles.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ANNIE DOTOLI and her husband Aster on the birth of their second child, Carsten Joseph Pieters. He was born on September 15 and weighed in at 10 lbs. Carsten joins big sister Nora. CONGRATS are also in order for Sarah Willeman, who is engaged to Phillip Richter! NANCY MURPHY judged the Zone Finals in Alaska and stayed on for a great week of travel and sightseeing. MEGAN MARTIN AND SAMANTHA GREENBAUM are off and running with their new hunter/ jumper business, White Fox Farm, in Walpole, Mass. They opened their doors in June and have been busy ever since. White Fox congratulates Reunion Farm and the Burnetts on the sale of their talented pony, Wit’s End Court Jester, to his new home in Bridgehampton, N.Y. He’ll debut in the Medium Green Pony Hunters in 2012!
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SANDRA IERARDI of Friesians of Tranquility in Amherst, Mass., was the proud recipient of the Marilyn Shea Memorial Trophy for High Point Rider at the Carriage Town Horse Show held September 4 in Amesbury, Mass. Carriage Town is an NEHC rated show and attracts exhibitors from across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, as well as surrounding towns.
SEHA Champions Haleigh Landrigan and Melissa Welch.
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KELLIE MONAHAN let us know that by press time, Walnut Hill Farm in Plainville, Mass., will be
unveiling their huge new derby field. It is being designed for all levels, with amazing natural jumps for adults, juniors, and derby horses. Kellie invites everyone to come take a look! SEVEN-YEAR-OLD MADELINE AVERY AHERN of Victory Farm in Stoughton, Mass., enjoyed every second of her Small Pony Hunter round at Pony Finals aboard Just Between Friends, a 20-year-old Welsh gelding on lease from Susan Baginski of Baskin Farms in Missouri. Pony Finals almost didn’t happen for Madeline because the Aherns came close to losing “Bear” back in May after an atypical reaction to a routine vaccination. Bear spent two weeks at Tufts under the care of Mary Rose Paradis, DVM, and Ana Barndollar, DVM, but luckily made a full recovery. Since Pony Finals, Maddie and Bear have continued to pick up top ribbons, including winning a trip at the Fieldstone Summer Showcase and most recently being named champions in the Pony Hunters at The Mystic Summer Festival. FOUR STAR EQUESTRIAN of Pembroke, Mass., had a great outing at the Fieldstone Summer Festival. By the end of the competition, Four Star kids had captured three circuit awards and four Massachusetts Hunter/Jumper (MHJ) Final ribbons, including reserve champion (Elisabeth Moraski riding Indian) and third place (Elizabeth Anderson riding Top That) in the MHJ Mini Medal Final! Caroline Markley (Rise N Shine) and Stephanie Johnson (Sunny Side Up) also won ribbons in the
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sara kelly took the adult medal at the rhode island Horseman’s association equitation championships.
SS mHJ Final. other show highlights included Anderson winning the Child/Adult Special Classic riding Top That and emma Giovannucci winning both the SS Hunter Classic and the SS equitation Classic riding beam me Up Scotty. emma and Scotty also captured the Champion Circuit Award in the Pet Pony division and the reserve Champion Circuit Award in the SS division. emma meschino took home the circuit championship in the WalkTrot division riding Pixie Dust. second generation rider, ailsa o’neil-
dunne, rode Pig in her first ever lesson at rocky Knoll Stables in Charlotte, vt., while mom Julie Hathaway proudly looked on! summer Hill Farm would like to congratulate a slew of their riders for wrapping up the show season successfully. Sara Kelly earned the Adult medal win at the rhode Island Horseman’s Association equitation Championships; Allie Leonard took third place at mHJ Finals and fifth place at the rIHA equitation Championships in the modifieds and won the written horsemanship test; Ava Laplante earned a reserve championship at South Shore Horsemen’s Council (SSHC) and twelfth place at mHJ in the Children’s Pony medal; Hayley bernardo was the SSHC Short Stirrup medal Champion; Cate Demosthenous was named SSHC Walk-Trot Champion; and robin mcNamara earned SSHC Long Stirrup Champion! tamarack Firebelle, aka “Saucy,” will be leaving from Summer Hill and heading down to Farmville, va., to enjoy a much deserved retirement. lastly, courtney dilalla and sandy brown are happy to report that everyone has settled into Summer Hill’s new home, North Star Farm in Plainville, mass. Send your news for future columns to kawhitney@yahoo.com.
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in third aboard Grant Road Partners LLC’s Antares F. “I worried too much about the back rail of the combination and opted for the five strides,” said Ward. “We saw two great riders in the jump-off and I appreciate a good winner.” The first to go clear and the only competition for Thieme in the jump-off was Duncan McFarlane of New Zealand. The crowd waited 20 trips for a clear round and it was McFarlane who finally delivered in the irons of Simone Coxe’s Mr. Whoopy. “I was excited to go clear, but I knew I wasn’t going to be the only one,” said McFarlane. “The course could be ridden and there were a lot of great riders behind me.” He was first in the jump-off, but saw trouble at the repeat of 12a and took down the front rail of the eighth jump-off fence to finish with eight faults and a time of 89.27 seconds. Stephens coupled height with technicality in his course, presenting riders with 13 obstacles, including three double combinations and a wide water jump. “It was important to me that this was not a normal class,” he said. “I wanted it to be a hard class—last year I thought I had too many four faulters and a miss for me would have been to have too many clear.” Stephens’ plan came to fruition as only five riders posted four-fault rounds. “This is the Super Bowl of show jumping,” he said. “I tried to build tests for all horses and stride lengths, and if they made a little error, they were going to have a rail down.” The course was unanimously daunting, but riders agreed that the purse was equally intimidating. “To be successful, you have to put the money out of your head and concentrate on the jumps,” said Ward. Rounding out the top four was HITS veteran Minikus aboard his own Pavarotti. He kept the crowd hopeful of a guaranteed jump-off until the back rail of the b fence at the 11ab combination fell. His first round time was 87.23 seconds. Despite the blue ribbon slipping from his grasp, Minikus was positive about the future of the Pfizer Million. “This class helps to promote show jumping in America and we need to do more of it and continue to create this atmosphere,” said Minikus. “It’s an awesome event and I hope it continues to grow.” HITS took steps this year to promote show
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s the rain subsided at HITS-onthe-Hudson on Sunday, September 11, some of the best equestrians in the world took to the course of the second-ever Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix. But, after a plane ride from Germany, upwards of $20,000 in travel expenses and a long week of nerves, it was Andre Thieme who took home the coveted $350,000 winner’s check. During the qualifying season in Ocala, Fla., Thieme and his own Aragon Rouet earned over $36,000 in prize money and boasted a historic win in Sunday’s class over seasoned American riders like McLain Ward, Todd Minikus, and Margie Engle. Thieme and Aragon Rouet proved that they deserve to be considered one of the best, as they were one of two to advance to the jump-off and the only pair to go double clear. Thieme posted a time of 90.74 seconds in the first round to sneak under the time allowed of 91 seconds and bested the 56-second time allowed in the jump-off with a final time of 48.14 seconds. “I wouldn’t have made the trip and spent the money to get here if I didn’t think I had a chance,” he said. “I didn’t think I was going to win, but I was hoping for a top-five finish.” Thieme and his horse arrived in Saugerties a week before the competition and the wait didn’t relieve any of the pressure. “The course was big,” he said. “I got on [Aragon Rouet] when we were 20 horses away and just walked to relax and prepare.” Forty-five unique horse-and-rider-combinations challenged Olympic course designer Steve Stephens’ first-round track. The buzz circulating the HITS Saugerties show grounds was all about size. Stephens reached for the stars with this year’s course, building some of the biggest jumps riders and horses will see short of the Olympics. Crowds gathered on the berms of the Strongid C 2X Grand Prix Stadium to watch as Stephens unveiled brand new jumps from his trailer and began building Friday night. “This was big as anything,” said Charlie Jayne of the course. “I was in the Super League for the past two months and this is one of the biggest courses I have walked this year.” Jayne, who finished second in last year’s Pfizer Million, returned with The London Group’s Athena and finished in the ribbons at 17th. Thieme went head-to-head with reigning Pfizer Million champion Ward to try and steal the historic victory. Ward finished the first round course with four faults after clipping the top rail on the second fence of the 12ab combination, with a final first-round time of 85.63. He ended the day
jumping in the mainstream media by partnering with HRTV and A Good Show to deliver live streaming and expert commentating to a global audience. During the event, the live webcast attracted over 131,000 visits from 56 countries. A staggering 82% of those views came from the United States. “The quality and attention of HITS coverage for the richest day in U.S. Equestrian Sports and use of the latest technologies and distribution opportunities has paid off beyond our wildest expectations,” said David Kiviat, Director and Producer of A Good Show. Stuart Meikle, Marketing Director of the Equine division at Pfizer Animal Health was present to congratulate all Pfizer Million participants on their performances during a historic moment in elite show jumping. He presented Thieme with winning honors before the top 20 finishers took one last gallop around the Strongid C 2X Grand Prix Stadium. “Our goal is to connect horses and people,” said Meikle. “This accomplishes that with show jumping at its finest. We would love to see it back on prime time TV and Pfizer will be back next year if HITS will have us.” HITS President and CEO Tom Struzzieri was quick to express his eagerness about next year’s event. “In the 24 hours following the class I’ve been contacted by several riders from all over the world, as well as former Olympians and World Champions, who have shown interest in using Thermal and Saugerties as their means to qualify for this class next year,” he said. “This type of response speaks volumes to what we are trying to accomplish with this class and we are excited to continue with it for 2012.” For more information and a complete schedule of classes and events, visit www. HitsShows.com.
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Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic Wraps Up sUccessfUl Week of competition
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The weekend offered spectators a variety of entertainment. A number of Porsche automobiles were on the grounds for patrons to look at during the horse show. PlaneSense aircrafts flew overhead during the PlaneSense Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, prior to the Grand Prix. The University of Maine’s all male group of $75,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix winner Kent Farrington a capella singers performed with Shires Equestrian’s Vanessa Smith, Jumper Classic CEO during The Cayman Melissa Lovasco, Jumper Classic Chairman Jeff Papows, and Fidelity Islands Intermission Investments’ Chris Reynolds. on Sunday and also on Saturday, as well as at the Riders’ Kickoff Party. The winners of the 107.1 WERZ radio National Anthem Contest were two young equestrians who performed for the audience. Matti Burns of Boxford, Mass., a student at Dana Hall in Wellesley, Mass., sang the anthem on Sunday during the opening ceremonies, as skydivers parachuted to the middle of the Grand Prix field with the American flag. Nine-year-old Anthony Ratti of Hanover, Mass., sang the anthem astride an 18+ hand stallion to the delight of the crowds on Saturday, September 17. One of the many Jumper Classic traditions includes the VIP luncheon in ringside tents, with a garden party atmosphere and gourmet dining. VIP patrons were invited to participate in the annual Ladies’ Hat Contest, which was Charlie Jacobs took second in the $75,000 Fidelity judged by Sharron McCarthy, President of Investments Grand Prix aboard Leap of Joy. McLean Communications, publishers of New On Friday evening, sponsors, riders, and Hampshire Home and Parenting New Hampshire magazines. Prizes were awarded for Most Elegant invited guests enjoyed a Riders’ Kickoff Party, Hat, worn by Tammy Ranson of Dracut, Mass., held in the Alpha Flying Hangar in Portsmouth, Most Creative Hat, worn by Carrie Madison of N.H. There was a Porsche Driving Experience Newbury, Mass., and Best Children’s Hat, worn on the airfield, while PlaneSense Fractional by Tess O’Conell of Wilmington, Mass. “We Aircraft Program gave tours of their elegant have been sponsoring the Ladies’ Hat Contest and versatile blue and white Swiss-built Pilatus for three years and those that participate put a PC-12 aircraft. The cocktail reception, also lot of creativity into it. We hope even more will sponsored by Lufthansa and The Cayman Islands, featured chocolate martinis prepared by participate next year,” said McCarthy. Gift certificates and a raffle prize were also Unbridled Chocolates of Marlborough, N.H., as well as a sumptuous selection of light fare awarded to VIP patrons by Links of London. On Saturday, Family Day activities for chil- prepared by Mizuna of Greenfield, N.H. The largest show of its kind in New England, dren included pony rides, a Brittany’s Bran Mash Derby, face painting, and more. Two luncheons offering the $75,000 Fidelity Investments Grand were held ringside in the VIP tents to benefit Prix that attracts top riders from far and wide, it the University of New Hampshire Therapeutic was the perfect opportunity for fans of the sport Riding and New England Equine Rescue of to meet their equestrian idols during the annual West Newbury, Mass., combined with Lucky’s Elite Shavings Meet & Greet. Many children Legacy, an equine rescue from Exeter, N.H. continued on page 94
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orld class equestrian competition, elegant luncheons, children’s games, aerial entertainment, fine automobiles, and shopping for locally crafted and uncommon specialty items were all part of the 2011 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic presented by Porsche on September 14-18, 2011. Held at the show grounds of the Silver Oak Equestrian Center in Hampton Falls, N.H., the event was named one of the Top 25 Horse Shows in North America by the North American Riders Group in 2010. “It was our biggest turnout to date with many of the top show jumping riders in the country headlining the list of competitors,” said Melissa Lovasco, CEO and President of the event. “We had more than 580 horses on the show grounds, more than 40 different classes, local equestrians and many of the nation’s top riders including several Olympic medalists.” On Sunday, September 18, the $75,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix was hotly contested by 47 riders, but it was 30-year-old Kent Farrington who came out on top, claiming victory for the fourth time at this show since 2006. He was the star of the day, also winning the preceding class, the $15,000 Speed Stake sponsored by Equine Insurance Services (presented by Great American). And on the previous afternoon, Farrington was also victorious in the $12,000 Millbrook Ventures Speed Derby. For the first time, the Welcome Stake was sponsored by UBS, with a $12,000 purse, and Jeffery Welles captured first place on Thursday, September 15. For all competition results throughout the week, including the children’s classes and masters’ classes, visit www.jumperclassic.com.
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and young riders came to enjoy having the riders sign posters and a new book featuring their stories. Unbridled Passion was released at the show by author and Jumper Classic Chairman Jeffrey Papows who wrote the book. Children also won prizes for the best questions. The event, sponsored by Elite Equine Shavings, was catered by Hampton’s Bonta Restaurant in the SmartPak Riders’ Tent. The show also brought unique vendors with specialty items, and many sponsors who offer a variety of
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of the rest, and today he did,” she said. “This year’s show was great. Don Little and his team did a great job on the footing and we were blessed with great weather,” she continued. In the jump-off, Burr Howard was first in the order of go and tore into the modified course design of Michel Vaillancourt, renowned Canadian course designer. “Leslie is a pro, whether she is first or last, she is always competitive. She set a pace that was going to be very difficult to match at 36.619 seconds,” said Vaillancourt. Burr Howard, who was appointed to the Advisory Board prior to the Putnam Boston Equestrian Classic’s inaugural year, also triumphed in the weekend’s Jeffrey M. Kohlhas $15,000 Memorial Stake and the Cashman Family $10,000 Hunter Derby, culminating with a triple crown for the entirety of the show. Charlie Jacobs, Principal of the Boston Bruins and competitive amateur/owner rider, took second and third place aboard Flaming Star and Leap of Joy respectively, in the Putnam Investments $50,000 Grand Prix. With Flaming Star, he was last to go and gave a valiant effort coming in less than two seconds behind Burr Howard at 38.064 seconds. Jacobs has been at the top of his game the past two years; in 2010 he was named Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month in February and has won several Grand Prix competitions. On August 25, aboard his beloved Quidditch II, he made history by jumping the 118-year-old products and services. “We’d like to Stanley Cup thank all of our exhibitors, sponsors, trophy to vendors, patrons, volunteers, and staff who made the 2011 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic a very special event this year,” said Lovasco. “It was great fun, and our location in the countryside of Hampton Falls is perfect, with easy access to overnight accommodations, and a classic New England setting with apple orchards nearby. At this time of year, it also marks the end of the outdoor shows, so it’s a great send-off for the summer season.” For information about next year’s event visit www.jumperclassic.com.
icture-perfect weather was the ideal backdrop for the festivities that took place at the second annual Putnam Boston Equestrian Classic, held September 8-11, 2011. The commemorative 9/11 tribute was “very moving and perfectly choreographed,” according to several spectators. There was a moment of silence led by Fire Chief Philip Stevens of Hamilton, Mass., Chief Robert Blanchard of Wenham, Mass., and Chief Daniel Doucette of Essex, Mass. During the procession, nearly 40 firefighters paraded with their color guard, while Boston Park Rangers’ color guard trotted into position. Carol O’Shaughnessy sang “God Bless America” and Adam Holdaway played “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes. The finale had Chelsea Berry delivering the National Anthem with Skydive New England and their five skydivers flying in at a stunning pace leaving spectators breathless. “It was a very meaningful ceremony and we were honored to be here,” said Chief Stevens. Leslie Burr Howard, two-time Olympic medalist was victorious aboard her speedy mount Utah, winning the blue ribbon in the Putnam Investments $50,000 Grand Prix. The first round proved challenging from jumps seven through 11 with an oxer at fence seven, going into a one stride combination at eight and nine, over another vertical at ten, and a steep roll back turn into a maximum height vertical, the Putnam Investments jump, taking riders back to 11. There were multiple refusals and numerous rails down, but Burr Howard made it look easy. “Utah is a young horse but he’s one of the fastest I have ever ridden. As long as you can keep his brain organized, he’ll take care
Putnam Investments $50,000 Grand Prix winners Leslie Burr Howard and Utah.
benefit the Boston Park Rangers and preview this year’s Classic. “Boston is my home, so this horse show is meaningful to me and my family,” said Jacobs. “As a member of the Advisory Board, I was proud to see the measured success of this year with a considerable increase in spectators and a steady rise in the amount of high-caliber riders.” DJ Volandre aboard Tequila was the champion of the Jaguar $10,000 Speed Stake with a time of 59.810. Coming in a close second was twotime Olympic medalist Chris Kappler aboard VDL Dundee at 60.689 and rounding out the top three was another two-time Olympian, Norman Dello Joio aboard Walensa at 63.063. The official charity of the Putnam Boston Equestrian Classic is Fisher House Boston, a “home away from home” for families of veterans or military personnel who are being treated at Boston’s VA Hospital. Save the date for the 2012 Putnam Boston Equestrian Classic, September 6–9, 2012 at the prestigious Myopia Hunt Club in Hamilton, Mass. For more information call 978-491-9456 or visit www.bostonequestrianclassic.com.
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he Rhode Island Equitation Championships (RIEC) once again dodged a bullet as Hurricane Irene was downgraded to a tropical storm prior to her arrival in the Ocean State. The competition, scheduled for Sunday, September 4 at the picturesque Glen Farm in Portsmouth, R.I., was in jeopardy due to statewide power outages. Fortunately, power was restored two days prior to the Finals. Qualifiers from Rhode Isand, Massachussetts, Connecticut, and California were undeterred. The grounds had been cleared of debris showing little evidence of the vicious
Adult Mini Medal Champion Shana Johnson.
storm. The 31-year-old championship has a history of unfriendly weather. On one occasion, the Finals were cancelled and rescheduled. Judges Linda Shahinian of Union City, N.J., and Carla Sharpe of Easton, Conn., saw upwards of 200 rides in the five Classics and four RIHA Medal Final classes. Edward Nowak of Taunton, Mass., called competitors to the ring with an assortment of musical calls played on his hunting horn. Course designer Thomas Hern of Pembroke, Mass., challenged riders early on, with numerous bending lines and obliquely positioned single fences. Competitors
Mini Medal Champion Abigail Brayman.
quickly adjusted to the slight grade in the expansive sand ring and the jumps with hidden approaches clustered in the center of the ring. The five Classics, used as a “warm-up,” incorporated a test in each of the classes. Unlike the Medal Final classes, the Classics are open to any Rhode Island Horseman’s Association member who meets the criteria for the class. Qualifiers participating in the Horsemanship class, a two-phase event, were scored 60% on a written test and 40% on the rider’s first round placing in the Classic. Competitors were tested during the day, with awards being presented prior to the first round of the Final. The RIHA Medal Finals class was the highlight of the day. Qualifiers negotiated the colorful course, choosing Hern’s more technical options to enhance their scores. The judges’ tests of select riders, following the first round in each Medal, were beneficial to some and disappointing to others. The 10 winners of each championship class were pinned in the winner’s circle following the victory gallop. Spectators and competitors enjoying the balmy weather had a bird’s eye view of the rounds in the shade of the spacious ringside exhibitors’ tent. Shopping was brisk for the concessionaires lining the walkway that bordered the ring. Enthusiastic spectators kept the bidding in the silent auctions active all day. The complimentary afternoon buffet was a popular addition to the festivities. For the 31st year, the Equitation Committee had pulled off another successful event in spite of Hurricane Irene. For more information on the Rhode Island Equitation Championships visit www.rihorseman.com. November 2011
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as 40 other large tents housing the chalets, VIP seating, and boutiques, plus dozens of other small tents. “Safety concerns left us with no choice but to take down everything and get the word out to exhibitors not to bring any horses to the grounds until Tuesday,” said Shanette Barth Cohen, Executive Director of the Hampton Classic. “Our staff and crew turned out in force on Monday morning and everyone pitched in to do whatever needed to be done. Their efforts made sure that we were ready for horses to arrive on Tuesday and for the horse show to open on Wednesday. I think the fact that we were ready lies in the incredible commitment and dedication of our crew and staff. There are no words to express just how fantastic they are!” The Hampton Classic managed to keep almost its entire competition schedule, albeit compressed, from eight days into five. The show featured competition at every level from young children in the Leadline division to Olympic veterans in the horse show’s main attraction, the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier, which McLain Ward of Brewster, N.Y., won for the third consecutive year and record sixth time overall. The first class in the Grand Prix ring for the revised Opening Day on Wednesday was the Wölffer Estate 1.40m Open Jumper class. Originally consisting of more than 100 competitors, the class was split $15,000 Autism Speaks Speed Derby winner Darragh Kenny with Hillary Dobbs of Sussex, N.J., aboard Obelix.
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he Hampton Classic Horse Show was a tremendous success once again, despite a delayed start due to Hurricane Irene. Celebrities were on hand for this iconic end-of-summer event, along with world-class equestrian competition, renowned shopping opportunities, family entertainment, and a record-setting performance by two-time Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward. Approximately 150 staff and crew worked from about 5:00 a.m. until dark on Monday, August 29, and almost as long on Tuesday, August 30, to restore the show grounds to its former splendor following the impact of the hurricane that pushed back the event’s start from Sunday, Augut 28, to Wednesday, August 31. On Friday, August 26, the decision was made to take down 18 tents with 1,600 stalls as well
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winning Section A on Marengo, owned by The Dobbs Group, and Richie Moloney of Wellington, Fla., prevailing in section B on Quiloa, owned by Equinimity, LLC. Later in the afternoon, Aaron Vale of Morriston, Fla., flew over the course to win the Pilatus 1.45m Open Jumper class on Tibor, owned by Bonnie Smith. On Thursday, Ward found the route to victory on Oh d’ Eole in the $15,000 Prudential Douglas Elliman 1.45m Open Jumper class, the first of four that he won in the grand prix ring. Paulena Johnson of Wellington, Fla., won the $5,000 Newsday Amateur Owner Jumper (1.40m) class on Quastor Van De Donkhoeve, owned by Paulexi, LLC. Also on Thursday, Samantha Schaefer, 18, of Westminster, Md., won the Sam Edelman Equitation Championship for the second consecutive year with a practically perfect final round riding Pioneer, owned by Heritage Farm, receiving a score of 98 out of 100 points in the final round and an overall score of 193 points. Ward also won the $50,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix Qualifier CSI****. He and Antares F, owned by Grant Road Partners, LLC captured Friday’s featured event by less than one tenth of a second over Ashlee Bond of Hidden Hills, Calif. On Friday morning, Frances Land of Alpharetta, Ga., won the $10,000 Sotheby’s International Realty Welcome Stake riding Merlin and Darragh Kenny of Ireland won the $15,000 Autism Speaks (1.40m) Speed Derby, sponsored by The Geier Group, riding Obelix, owned by Missy Clark and North Run. On Saturday, Victoria Colvin, 13, of Loxahatchee, Fla., took top honors on Inclusive, owned by Scott Stewart, in the $50,000 USHJA
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Classic on three consecutive days. He also tied Margie Engle’s record by winning the featured Grand Prix at the Classic for three consecutive years and added to his own record by winning the Classic’s featured Grand Prix six times, twice as many as anyone else. In addition to its world-class equestrian competition, the Hampton Classic featured family fun with demonstrations, pony rides, and a petting zoo, as part of Cablevision’s Kids’ Day. All week long, the Boutiques Garden offered everything from custom clothing to an auto display tent showcasing vehicles by $25,000 Carolex Show Jumping Derby winner Philip Jaguar and Land Rover. Richter on Ray Ray. The Hampton Classic would not be complete without celebrity sightings ASPCA and thanks to Virtual Celebration. throughout the week. Those attending this Please visit www.virtualcelebration.com/adopt, year included Mayor Michael Bloomberg and or visit the link on the Hampton Classic Diana Taylor, Rudy Giuliani, Jerry Seinfeld, website to peruse the extensive selection of Rosanna Scotto, Lou Dobbs, Jill Rappaport, horses, dogs, and cats waiting for new homes as James Lipton, David Yurman, Betty Knight part of the program. Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. is a Scripps, Matt Lauer, and LA Reid. A new program was developed following 501(c)(3) charitable corporation. It benefits the cancellation of the Classic’s ASPCA Southampton Hospital and other charities. For Adoption Day due to Hurricane Irene. The more information on the Hampton Classic Classic initiated its first Virtual Adoption Horse Show, please visit www.hamptonclassic. Month, presented in partnership with the com or call 631-537-3177.
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Madison Brayman for being 5th at Zone 1 regionals and for quailifying for the USEF medal.
Laura D’ Amico for being 5th at CHSA finals.
Emma Peltier for being 6th in the USHJA zone challenge.
Abigail Brayman on Humble Winning the Rhode Island Mini Medal & USHJA Zone Challenge 8th overall at Pony Finals.
Ashley on moving to the Walk Trot Division
Claire Gadrow for being 7th at CHSA finals.
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Maddie Wolfe for qualifying for CHSA finals.
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International Hunter Derby. Ward yet again dominated the competition in the $30,000 Nicolock Open Jumper Challenge finishing first, third, and fourth. He won the Challenge on Pjotter Van De Zonnehoeve, owned by Louisburg Farm. The final day at the Hampton Classic was exciting as all six rings featured competition due to the revised schedule. This was great news for the riders in the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities (LIHSSRD), who were able to compete alongside the best horses and riders in the nation for the first time. Normally the event takes place on Monday. In the main hunter ring, Colvin finished first and second in the $10,000 Hermès Hunter Classic, winning with Way Cool, owned by Dr. Betsee Parker, and coming in second with Sanzibar, owned by Karen Long Dwight and Barbara Ridder Irwin. In the grand prix ring, Philip Richter of Bedford, N.Y., won the $25,000 Carolex Show Jumping Derby riding Ray Ray, owned by Coker Farm. Jeffery Welles of North Salem, N.Y., took top honors with Laracon, owned by Amanda Gunthel, in the Brown Harris Stevens Young Jumper Championship Finals for 7- and 8-Year-Olds. The highlight of the show was when Ward made history yet again with another win in the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier. Riding Antares F, Ward tied his own record, winning a grand prix at the
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$1,000 Modified Hunter Derby winner Katherine Bernard aboard Palo Alto.
Downeast Mini Medal winner Logan Bolster aboard That’s How We Do It.
won by Sarah Winship. Many other prizes were also claimed by happy winners. This year, the DMF offered two $1,000
Hunter Derbies. The 2'3'' Modified Hunter Derby sponsored by Blue Seal Feed was won by Palo Alto ridden by Katherine Bernard. The 3' Derby sponsored by the DMF Committee was won by Masterpiece ridden by Heather Puchanski. A free dinner for all was served Saturday night as planned, but the Team Challenge was moved to Sunday morning due to time constraints with so many entries. Again, the delicious ice cream donated and served by Shain’s of Maine
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in second. The winner of the Downeast Mini Medal Final was Logan Bolster on That’s How We Do It. Julia Mello received reserve honors on Captain Boomer. Taylor Schoonover riding Dreaming Out Loud placed first in the Downeast Children’s Medal. Coming in second was Carly Ransdell on Halestorm. Miranda Adcock was the Downeast Pony Medal winner on As Downeast Walk-Trot Poles Medal winner Casey Flannigan Downeast Modified Adult Medal winner Gill Libro Enchanted. Lauren riding Winship Felicity. riding Optimo. Mottat on See Me Sunday’s Pro-Am class was a fun change Sparkle went away with reserve champion. topped off the dinner. In the Downeast Modified Adult Medal, Forty-four riders participated in the Team of pace. Nine horses were entered, each ridden Challenge, in which competitors were put into in one direction by a pro and the second Gil Libro was the victor on Optimo. teams of four. Each rider rode the course at their direction by an amateur rider. No discussion Patrice Carmen received second place usual jumping height and scores were combined was allowed between the teammates on Starbuck. Meaghan Haugh placed first in the Downeast to produce the winners. Once teams were estab- when changing horses, but a lot of laughter Junior Medal on Ultimatum. Vicki Lowell lished, riders had to coach each other—parents was heard. Some of the results are as follows: Casey riding Court N Spark placed second. and trainers were not allowed to speak to them Suzanne Snyder won the Downeast Adult at all. The pinning was done by having all the Flannigan rode Winship Felicity to win the riders line up horseless across the ring, followed blue ribbon in the Downeast Walk-Trot Poles Medal on Optimo. Amanda Conley received Medal. Nellie Block on Hershey Kisses came reserve champion riding Rufio. by a victory gallop on foot.
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competition on Saturday, August 20 as Ringmaster Ed Nowak of Taunton, Mass., summoned the CHJA contestants to the ring with a series of calls on his hunting horn. The CHJA Amateur Adults followed. The CHJA Junior Medal qualifiers Pony Medal winner Michelle Bayer. finished off the day riding at the 3' height over the colorful course viewed from the exhibitors’ tent. Spectators and exhibitors enjoyed the complimentary buffet served at 11:00 a.m. each day. Given by the CHJA Board of Directors in celebration of the annual competition, the buffet is one of the highlights of the fun-filled weekend. Hurricane Irene steered clear of Sunday’s classes—the CHJA Children’s Medal Championship and the CHJA Masters class— while the course design Junior Medal Champion Emelie Burgess. continued to challenge competitors bility in the 2012 Championships must acquire as the Finals drew to 12 points in CHJA Medal qualifying classes during the show season. In the Hunter Classics, a close. As the 2011 Finals the top 25 horses in each division are invited to Weekend concluded, compete at the Finals. For more information on the Connecticut the 2012 season now begins. Equitation Hunter/Jumper Association Annual Finals and riders seeking eligi- a listing of results, visit www.chja.net.
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he Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn., was once again the site of the Connecticut Hunter/ Jumper Association’s (CHJA) Annual “Finals Weekend.” Showcased in the main ring of the Fairfield Horse Show, the three-day event consisted of two CHJA Hunter Classics and five CHJA Equitation Championship classes. Thursday, August 18 was warm-up day. The unjudged, single round course began at 11:00 a.m. and finished shortly after 4:00 p.m. Members of the Equitation Committee supervised the first day of competition with one eye on the weather reports as Hurricane Irene changed course and headed up the New England coast. Starting at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, judges Christine Tauber of Wellington, Fla., and Todd Karn of Fayetteville, N.Y., saw 25 rides in each of the Hunter Classics—the CHJA Children’s Classic and the CHJA Amateur Adult Classic. Pony Medal qualifiers jump-started the
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top of the leader board were UMass and Michigan. The surprising UMass team, with new coach Mara Keith-Hunter (former two-time IHSA National Champion rider for Findlay) tied with Virginia Miami of Ohio’s team celebrates their win at the Tournament of Intermont for most first Champions Preseason Classic. place wins of the day, with breaker system of most blue ribbons, followed three of their eight entries taking home blue. When Miami of Ohio won the final class of by most reds, then by jumping points. Perennial powerhouses Virginia Intermont, the day to leap-frog several teams to take the lead, they validated their trip to Nationals in Mount Holyoke, and Virginia Tech all had 2011. Miami had been one of the best teams strong shows. UMass and Otterbein also had at IHSA Nationals and in the Tournament of very solid performances that landed them in Champions for many years but hadn’t made a the team ribbons, and upstart Xavier University from Cincinnati finished just two points out trip to either in five years until 2011. Three teams—University of Massachusetts- of the team ribbons, largely on the merits of Amherst, Intermont’s second team, and freshman Lizz Kingsbury’s second in Open Otterbein—tied for third place, just four points Fences and third in Open Flat. Purdue, Ohio out of first, and were placed by the IHSA tiecontinued on page 102
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f the 2011 Tournament of Champions Preseason Classic proved anything, it was that the talent pool is deepening in collegiate riding. Ten years ago in this sport, the top teams were always the top teams and a handful would run away with the top spots at national level events like the Tournament of Champions, because the second-tier teams didn’t have anybody who could compete in the national level arena. In 2011, only a single blue ribbon separated the top seven teams in the standings at the Preseason Classic, held September 24 at Otterbein University in Columbus, Ohio. Fifteen different teams were on the scoreboard after three classes were in the books, an indication of the tight competition that was forthcoming. It was not surprising when Cornell’s Katie Fink grabbed the first blue ribbon of the day, with Virginia Intermont second. But it got people talking when, after several classes had taken place, the names at the
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University, Cornell, and West Virginia all had strong showings, and even Northern Illinois and Wisconsin put their best foot forward. The Tournament of Champions Medal class—an eclectic mix of Open stars, outstanding Intermediate riders, along with some excellent alums—was as competitive as ever, with 20 entries flatting, 11 called back to jump, and five coming back for a final test. Virginia Intermont continued to impress, claiming both Champion Danielle Clark and third place recipient Blake Roberts. Michigan’s Kristy Kenn took reserve champion, and Wisconsin alumna, Kelly Mallery, came in fourth. The Equestrian Talent Search (ETS) Medal followed the same format for high school riders from the ETS national clinic program, which is produced by Beckett Run, the same company that runs the Tournament of Champions. The ETS Medal is something new, and will be offered at all three tournaments this season. Virginia Intermont College will offer a $5,000 scholarship to each of the winners. The final test featured three top Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Riders—Mollie Kowalchik of Beckett Run in Cincinnati, Ohio; Rachel McConnell of Yinger Equestrian in Columbus, Ohio; and Lauren Thompson of Evermore Farm in Georgia—plus Christine Stephan from
Buffalo, N.Y. In the end, placings were so close that the top two were separated by a question from the judge, and McConnell took home the scholarship, which coach Eddie Federwisch hopes will get used next year since Rachel is just a junior in high school. Reserve champion Kowalchik is a sophomore and the youngest of a family of riders. Her sister Emily is team captain for Cornell, while their oldest sister Melissa rode NCAA for Southern Methodist University. Third place rider Thompson is also a junior, and the only senior among the final four, Stephan, hopes to ride at Cornell or Xavier next year. Missing from the tournament was a whole slew of southern schools—there were regular IHSA shows in two Zone 4 regions which prevented top names like Hollins, Lynchburg, Bridgewater, and St. Andrews from attending. Also noticeably missing was the Zone 2 contingent Centenary, along with Skidmore and St. Lawrence. The new Otterbein University Equine Center was a beautiful and fitting site for the tournament, and horses were very solid in their jobs. Equines also came from Miami and local IEA teams Yinger Equestrian and Sid Griffith Equestrian. Next on the schedule is the 20th Anniversary Holiday Tournament of Champions, hosted by Centenary College in New Jersey for the fourth time on December 3, 2011. The final
Danielle Clark of Virginia Intermont College won the individual Tournament of Champions Medal.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENT BEBE DAVIS, who took a reserve championship at the inaugural National Pony Rider Championship, held at the 2011 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions. Davis and her mount Bohdjan took reserve in the National Pony division, representing one of many future dressage riders to represent the U.S. She trains with Cesar Parra at his Piaffe Performance Farm. “I was really proud of Bebe,” Parra said. “She handled it really well and it was a great and growing experience for her. A show like the Festival of Champions makes you a better and stronger rider mentally and no one can ever take the experience, and what you gain from it, away from you.”
AKIKO YAMAZAKI, owner of Steffen Peters’ partner Ravel, recently donated funds to help the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation and U.S. Equestrian Federation expand the USEF Dressage High Performance Program for next year. Akiko is on the USET’s Board of Trustees. The program will include seven Developing Clinics and two Developing Training Camps in 2012. What will be new next year is that the program will also have Developing Training Camps in the fall. These four-day sessions will include individual lessons with USEF Developing Coach Debbie McDonald and group discussions on topics ranging from sports psychology to media training. Invitations to these camps will be based on riders’ performances at Developing Clinics and in CDI competitions throughout the year. There will be two camps, one held in New Jersey and one in California. THE NORTHEAST was the final stop for the Canadian Dressage Team that competed in the Pan American Games in Mexico in October. The team’s horses and riders parked themselves in Gardiner, N.Y., at Horse and Hounds Stable before flying to Mexico from Newburgh, N.Y. Team members Diane Creech, Tom Dvorak, Tina Irwin, Crystal Kroetch, and first alternate Roberta ByngMorris participated in the training camp that ran from September 25 to October 11. At the same time, U.S. team members Steffen Peters, Heather Blitz, and Cesar Parra were in New Jersey at the U.S. Equestrian Team headquarters.
ALSO, KUDOS TO DREW CARLIN, 16, of Columbia, S.C., on being selected as the recipient of the 2011 USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. The award honors one outstanding youth volunteer who has contributed on a national and local basis to USDF and dressage. Carlin will now have her name engraved on a perpetual trophy, which is kept at the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame. She also got a $500 scholarship that came from funds raised through the Youth Silent Auction, held annually at the Adequan/USDF Annual Convention. Jill Allard of Region 3 said, in Drew’s nomination, “I feel Drew’s contributions are unique because she is a self-starter. Not only has she put in countless hours planning, finding quality clinicians, fundraising, and organizing, but the entire project has been initiated by her for the purpose of helping other junior riders.”
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Club, serves as the District Commissioner of the Connecticut Valley Pony Club, her alma mater, and has mentored many young riders in their progress through the Pony Club ratings. Katherine Robertson, USDF Senior Education Programs Coordinator, said, “As a member of the faculty for over 10 years, Ann became the second member of our team of examiners who has been through the certification program. She has been a dedicated member of our program and I am looking forward to her future involvement.” EILEEN HALLORAN, a specialist in postural alignment and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) personal trainer, and Rachel Markels Webber, a specialist in longeing methods and a Ride Right sports psychologist, have joined forces to present their new method for helping riders improve their position. One of the first events combining Halloran’s Egoscue bodywork with the mounted riding skills presented by Markels Webber was held at Letter Perfect Farm in Uxbridge, Mass. Working together, the two clinicians helped riders pinpoint and correct issues with their seat and position. Participants first rode as Halloran and Markels Webber looked for issues in the rider’s positions. Halloran then addressed issues through the use of Egoscue exercises. After the bodywork session, riders worked with Markels Webber on the longe line. In some cases, the Egoscue work had helped the riders correct their top priority position issues, so that they could move onto second order corrections. Participants were given specific exercises tailored for their issues that they could continue at home. The duo will be presenting more of their Ultimate Seat and Position clinics in the region. For information call
continued on page 104 CONNECTICUT RESIDENT ANN GUPTILL also receives praise for becoming the newest member of the team of USDF Certification Examiners. Guptill, a professional dressage rider, trainer, and instructor, with a base operation at Fox Ledge Farm, competes with a variety of breeds and types of horses in dressage. In 2010, she chaperoned The Dressage Foundation’s Young Rider Olympic Dream Program trip, which takes four top young American dressage riders to Europe for a two-week introduction to European dressage each year. As a member of USDF, Guptill has served as past chair of the Test Writing and Musical Freestyle Committees and currently serves as a member of the Instructor/Trainer and Freestyle Committees. She is a graduate “A” of the United States Pony
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heads Up continued from page 103 603-801-1672 or 978-772-4908. The U.S. DreSSage FeDeraTion is gearing up for its annual meeting scheduled this year for November 29 through December 4 in San Diego, Calif. The event features not only business meetings for the federation but also an educational symposium. This year’s symposium brings together the U.S. equestrian Federation’s four national coaches— Anne Gribbons, Scott Hassler, Debbie mcDonald, and Jeremy Steinberg. For more information visit www. usdf.org.
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riders included Susan mercer aboard her bianca GGF, Casey Satriano with Theresa Davidson’s Sebastian, bill Warren on Leslie Cokin’s rohanna, Leah Jamieson riding Ada Lente, Gayle Paquin and her own valor, barend Heilbron on Stanley edwards’ Dijavan, Danielle mcNamara riding her Camelot, Andrea mcCauley aboard Casey Satriano’s roxanne, melissa bilodeau and her own versace, and vasilios Haseotes on his own Saroi. on Sunday, viewers were introduced to the upper levels with Anne marie Heilbron and Jane Gannon’s mare Danya, Kate mancosh and her own belle epoque, Courtney Fanara and her own brighella, Stephanie Nowak and Kelly Hendrick’s malipacoa, robin Lubert and her own Nice Catch, Ariel matisse and her own horses evita and Saxaphone, madeleine Kleine and Laura Gammell’s red Iron, Corinne Ashton and her own Dobbin, and bill Warren and romantic, owned by Team romantic LLC. Send your dressage news to Lynndee at lynndee@harlynnfarms.com.
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this show brings a new challenge for each day of competition. The World Dressage Masters circuit also awards $100,000 in prize money per show to its winners, making this one of the world’s most lucrative contests of its kind, as well as one of the most impressive. Noreen O’Sullivan, owner of Wellington Classic Dressage, which produces the event added, “The show last year was such a wonderful experience for everybody. We’re very excited to again be able to partner with International Polo Club Palm Beach and bring the top dressage riders in the world back to Wellington this winter.” Wellington Classic Dressage, which hosts varied dressage shows throughout the year, has secured exclusive rights to host the World Dressage Masters CDI5* Palm Beach through 2013. This global competition is the only North American leg of the celebrated World Dressage Masters circuit, which spans several nations and invites only the best of the best in the sport to compete. The Axel Johnson Group will again sponsor the entire World Dressage Masters circuit, while International Polo Club Palm Beach is honored to sponsor the Palm Beach portion of this renowned competition.
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s an exciting staple of the Wellington winter equestrian scene, International Polo Club Palm Beach will once again bring one of the world’s most elite dressage events to South Florida next year. The World Dressage Masters CDI5* Palm Beach will bring together two of the most thrilling horse sport presenters. Occurring January 26 -29, 2012 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, the event is sure to entertain spectators, challenge riders, and reflect the athletic spirit of International Polo Club Palm Beach. As the founding force behind International Polo Club Palm Beach, John Goodman and family are pleased to be able to offer dressage enthusiasts a glimpse at the world’s best riders. “Last year was so successful and proved to be a sold-out event,” said Goodman. “With more time to prepare this year, the competition for 2012 looks to be even better than ever.” As a CDI5* event, the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach involves the highest and most difficult levels of dressage tests for riders and their horses. Featuring a Grand Prix, a Grand Prix Special, and a Grand Prix Freestyle,
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This was the first East Coast CDI competition for Lyle and Wizard, a 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding owned by Peggy Thomas. “It’s a whole new experience being here competing against all these people—some of the best competitors we have—and being able to put names to faces I just read about,” Lyle said. “The volume Grand Prix Freestyle winners Adrienne Lyle and Wizard. of horses is a lot bigger the NEDA CDI put them ahead of leading than what we’re used to out West.” After NEDA, Lyle and Wizard made their international competitors including Catherine way south to Dressage at Devon before heading Haddad Staller, who was on a trip back to the back West. They are aiming to qualify for the U.S. from her base in Germany and placed Selection Trials next spring that will deter- second with Winyamaro on a score of 71.475%, mine the U.S. Dressage Team for the London and Canada’s Jacqueline Brooks, who rode Olympics next summer. Their freestyle win at continued on page 107
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his year’s New England Dressage Association (NEDA) Fall Festival, held September 13-18 at the HITSon-the-Hudson show grounds, drew its usual large crowd of riders and horses. And for the most part, the weather could not have been better. The Fall Festival features multiple competitions—a breed show, the U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF) Region 8 Championships, and an international CDI performance competition. This year’s big winner in the CDI was a western invader who made her way north from New Jersey, after competing in the National Dressage Championships just weeks before. Adrienne Lyle, longtime working student of Olympian Debbie McDonald, won the popular Grand Prix Freestyle at NEDA with her partner Wizard and a score of 74.925%. The 26-year-old rider, who is based in Idaho, faltered a bit in Friday’s Grand Prix but learned from her mistakes and came back strong.
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D-Niro to third place with a score of 67.579%. Haddad took first and second in Friday’s Grand Prix with Winyamaro and Cadillac. Lyle and Wizard rode their freestyle victory to music originally used for a previous horse competed first by McDonald and then by Lyle—Felix. “It was a last minute decision to use this music,” Lyle said. We’ve been working on a new freestyle for next year. But this music was used for Felix and he’s not competing now so it was just sitting around. I thought we should try it with Wizard and see if it might work. Terry Gallo does our music and she tweaked the tempo a little bit for him.” In Prix St. Georges competition, Northeastbased Sharon McCusker took the win with 8-year-old Wrigley and a score of 70.158%. The pair also took second in the Intermediaire competition with a score of 67.325% behind winners Caroline Cheret and Sandokan with a score of 68.728%. NEDA was Wrigley’s first CDI. “He got over 70% yesterday in high winds. I was thrilled with how he kept it all together. And today he was a little tired so I kept my warm-up pretty short and it turned out that he wasn’t tired. He was a little fresh in the I-1 and it cost us some points,” McCusker said. McCusker said her success at NEDA capped what had already been a good year with Wrigley. He had already won the Developing Horse class last winter during the Palm Beach Dressage Derby with a score over 72%. The pair went to Illinois for the Young Horse Championships and finished third in Developing Horse competition. If all goes well, Wrigley might make his grand prix debut this winter in Florida. “He has really good talent for piaffe and passage and he takes the pressure well. But I can’t say absolutely for sure that we can do the grand prix in Florida. I just have to see how the winter comes along.” A number of New Jersey residents also made the trip to compete in the Region 8 Championships and it paid off. Heather Mason of Lebanon, N.J., took four regional titles—Third and Fourth Level Freestyle Championships, Fourth Level Open, and First Level Freestyle Regional Champion. Another New Jersey resident was just as thrilled with being crowned both this year’s Region 8 Fourth Level Adult Amateur Champion and Prix St. George Adult Amateur Champion. Heather Mendiburu of Sussex, N.J., earned her win with the help of What Happen, a horse she bought in Germany as a 4-year-old. She brought What Happen back to the U.S. as a 5-year-old and worked with Cesar Parra until she brought the horse home to enjoy. In other amateur championship competition, Margaret Bailey-Miller showed that size doesn’t really matter. She took the Third Level Adult Amateur Regional Championship with
her Morgan partner Kennebec Ladyhawke, who stands at a mere 15 hands. “Everyone thinks she’s a pony,” Bailey-Miller said. She trains with Karen Folan in Maine and said, “we’ve never won anything like this before so I’m excited.” Among professionals, one happy rider was Bill Warren who won the First Level Sweepstakes competition with the 8-year-old Hanoverian mare Rohanna, owned by Leslie Cokin. That win included earning an 80.270% in the First Level Test 2 Sweepstakes class before international judge Linda Zang. “I called her owner, who unfortunately couldn’t be here, and she was on cloud nine and said, ‘I just can’t believe that I own such a nice horse.’ I knew when I finished the ride that the score was good but I didn’t realize how good. She was so spot on. I felt like all I had to do was sit there and steer her through the test,” Warren said. In breed competition, Karola 1 (Leondro/Faszination Farnese) took the big win in being crowned NEDA Grand Champion. The 16-year-old Holsteiner
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mare is owned by Paige Finnegan, was bred by Boyens Hans Hinrich, and was shown by Felisberto Silva. Silva also took second place in the Grand Champion competition with Durante (ES Dacaprio/MS Windspiel Weltmeyer), a 1-year-old Hanoverian bred and owned by Heather Waite. Durante was also the Colt/Gelding Champion of the show. The Filly Champion was Synergy (Sir Donnerhall/WeinKoenign Wolkenstein II), shown and owned by Lisa Cross. The 3-year-old Hanoverian was bred by Jenny Hrobelsky. Synergy was also crowned Young Horse Champion. The Foal Champion was Dalziel
HHF (Dacaprio/SPS Fenja Wolkentanz I), shown, owned, and bred by Christine Kropf of Jamesville, N.Y. The Mare Championship was won by Romanze K (Riedinger/Dirty Dancing Davignon), a 5-year-old Hanoverian shown by Cindi Rose Wylie and owned by Dressage Horses Shooting Star. The Stallion Champion was Rocazino (Rosentanz/Escarda Silvio I), a 5-year-old Oldenburg bred by Heino Lueschen and owned and shown by Fie Studnitz Andersen. For more information and a full list of results, visit www.neda.org. November 2011
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has had his sights set on representing the U.S. at the London Paralympics since he was 12 years old. He believes the national championship has set him up perfectly to achieve his goal. “This was great in preparing me for the pressure of next year,” he said. Finishing just 0.3 points behind Wentz in the championship was Dale Dedrick and her own Bonifatus. Dedrick of Ann Arbor, Mich., demonstrated an accurate Grade II Individual Test which was highlighted by stellar turns on the haunches and lovely tours in both the walk and trot, earning them a 72.063%. The pair finished on an overall score of 71.223%. This was the first Para-Equestrian National Championship for Dedrick Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champions and only the eighth horse show for her Jonathan Wentz and NTEC Richter Scale. 13-year-old gelding. Dedrick was thrilled with how Bonifatus handled the competition the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, collect the honor on numerous occasions. and improved throughout the weekend. “This is great. I grew up watching Becca, so “The tests got better each day as the horse got more accustomed to the show,” she said. “He this is really amazing.” Competition in the Saugerties CPEDI3*, settled more each day. We had great rides.” On collecting reserve champion honors, the former which ran in conjunction with the 2011 Grand Prix competitor continued, “I hoped I’d USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships, also came to a close Sunday do well, I just never thought I’d do this well.” Rebecca Hart of Eerie, Pa., rode Jessica with the Individual Championship Tests in Ransehousen’s Lord Ludger to third place in the each grade. In Grade 1a competition, Canada’s competition, finishing with a score of 67.89% Jody Schloss and Inspector Rebus took top after scoring 68.492% in Sunday’s Grade II honors with a score of 68.417%. Wentz and NTEC Richter not only topped Individual Test. The 2010 National Champion is forming a new partnership with the lovely the National Championship but also swept the gelding after the retirement of Grade 1b competition after posting a 71.812% in Norteassa, her mount at the 2008 the Individual Test; they also won the Team and Paralympics and 2010 Alltech FEI Freestyle Tests. Reserve National Champion Dale Dedrick topped Sunday’s Grade II competition. World Equestrian Games. Saturday’s Freestyle winner in Grade III, “I was really, really happy with him. It’s a new partnership,” Hart Erin Alberda and Pavalina, proved victorious said. “I’m really happy with how it again scoring 67.056% in their Individual went; we learned what we have to Championship Test. Ireland’s James Dwyer had a clean sweep of the Grade IV CPEDI competiwork on.” The future of Para-Equestrian tion after posting a 69.624% with Orlando. The U.S. took a step forward in qualifying Dressage looks bright as both Hart and Wentz are under 28 years old for the 2012 Paralympic Games in London by and already have vast champion- collecting the winners’ spoils in the FEI Team ship experience. For Wentz, being Competition at the Saugerties CPEDI3*. The crowned 2011 National Champion U.S. team, composed of Wentz, Hart, Mary was especially meaningful as he has Jordan riding Sebastian, and Wendy Fryke and watched Hart, his teammate on the Lateran, topped Canada. For more information on the USEF ParaKentucky Equine Research U.S. James Dwyer and Orlando took the win in Grade IV CPEDI Para-Equestrian Dressage Team at Equestrian Program, visit www.usef.org. competition. he top Para-Equestrian Dressage competitors in the U.S. produced quality performances on the third and final day of the 2011 USEF ParaEquestrian Dressage National Championships, held at the NEDA Fall Festival. With the standings incredibly close after the first two days of competition, the top spot was up for the taking as riders across the five different grades vied to be crowned national champion. All riders performed the Individual Championship Test in their respective grade, which is determined based on the severity of their disability. These scores counted for the remaining 40% of the championship score—Friday’s Team Test counted for 40% and the freestyle performed on Saturday was worth 20% of the cumulative score. Jonathan Wentz and NTEC Richter Scale emerged with the top-placing score after executing a smooth test in Grade 1b competition. Wentz of Richardson, Texas, and Kai Handt’s consistent gelding demonstrated a powerful medium trot and solid transitions to earn a 71.812% in the Individual Championship Test. Wentz knew he would need to produce a flawless test to claim the national championship. “Going into today, we knew one mistake would cost us the competition,” he said. “So the goal was no mistakes.” The 20-year-old was able to do just that as he finished with a score of 71.531%. Wentz, who has been riding NTEC Richter Scale for two years, including representing the U.S. at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games,
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the hearts and minds of thousands of equestrian fans including those at Dressage at Devon. And, of course, there was the Ladies Hat Contest featuring a colorful, creative array of hats and fascinators adorning the heads of more than 30 women—and one gentleman. Popular radio personality John DeBella of 102.9 FM/ WMGK and Michele Bell, owner and designer of the Mad Hatter, judged the competitors whose entries featured scarecrows, butterflies, flowers, feathers, and more. The Thorncroft Mainstreamers exhibition rounded out Saturday morning’s performances. These ambassadors of the Thorncroft therapeutic riding program are a unique team of riders with wonderful talents. The team had been honing their skills in preparation for the exhibition by working and riding together since February. Young riders were a highlight on Saturday, with classes that included the FEI Young Rider Individual Test won by Chase Hickok from Jupiter, Fla., riding Palermo by Zeoliet out of Arona. The FEI Junior Individual Test was won by Nicola Torres Rodriguez, originally from Columbia, who claimed the blue ribbon on Silve Label, a 14-year-old Swedish Warmblood. Professionals also had their turn. These classes included the FEI Prix St. Georges O CDI 1 won by Patrick Tigchelaar on Supertimes by Goodtimes out of Draniki and the FEI Intermediaire I CDI, won by Heather Mason riding Warsteiner by Riverman out of Welona. Piaffes, passages, and pirouettes marked the Performance division. In two great showings, Adrienne Lyle, who hails from Ketchum, Idaho, won both Friday’s Grand Prix and Saturday’s Grand Prix Freestyle on Wizard by Weltmeyer out of Pica. “It feels awesome,” said Lyle. The excitement and enthusiasm of the Devon crowd were a surprise to both Adrienne and Wizard, but they rode through it—and the rain—like the professionals they are.
ore than 35,000 spectators each is passionate. The individual classes showed enjoyed the equine entertain- off the beauty of 20 breeds including the warmment and education provided by blood horse of Trakehner origin, the German more than 700 horses (and their Oldenburg Verband, Morgan, Rheinland PfalzSaar International, Haflinger, and Cleveland Bay. riders) at this year’s Dressage at Devon. Spectators had the chance to listen to play Tuesday through Thursday, September 27-29, featured the Breed division in which young by play commentary provided by dressage horses, from weanlings to 6-year-olds, shown experts on Dressage at Devon Radio. This year’s both in-hand and under saddle, had their listeners benefitted from an expanded field time in the spotlight. Friskiness dominated the of notable pros who were willing to share an younger classes as their handlers worked hard to insider’s perspective, adding engagement and enhancing interest for all levels. show off their charges. Those who attended Friday, Saturday, and The Open Breed class—the largest in the world—featured many of the horses that are Sunday were also treated to incredible performances likely to become the dressage stars of the future. by Guy McLean, an Australian cowboy who enjoys Stunning young horses that wowed the crowd a truly amazing relationship with his equine partincluded Radiance HVBH, a Hanoverian by ners—Hope, Seuel, Pride, and Spinnaby. Together, Rotspon and out of EM Whitney, who claimed they have performed all over the world, winning continued on page 110 the USDF/Great American Insurance Group Mare Championships; Innverness, by Parabol out of Parelex, who won the Stallions 4 Years and Older; and Felix, a 4-year-old Oldenburg who won the Materiale Championship after coming in second in the USEF Materiale 4- and 5-Year-Old Stallions and Geldings class. EM Rheporter, by Shakespeare RSF, meeting stiff competition, earned first place in both the Mare Championship and the Mature Horse Championship. It goes without saying that the people at Dressage at Devon love horses. But then there are the breeders who have chosen to specialize in a particular breed. Each EM Rheporter took wins in the Mare Championship Chase Hickock and Palermo took top honors in has their own reasons for their choice and and the Mature Horse Championship. the FEI Young Rider Individual Test. November 2011
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his year’s National Dressage Championships clearly belonged to Steffen Peters. With the 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Ravel, he won the National Grand Prix Championship and with up-and-coming partner Weltino’s Magic, Peters also cleaned up in Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire competition. The championships were held September 8-11, 2011 at the U.S. Equestrian Team Headquarters. In addition to determining this year’s national champions, the event also served as the Selection Trials to pick the U.S. Dressage Team for the Pan American Games which were held in October in Guadalajara, Mexico. Peters and Weltino’s Magic were not only crowned Intermediaire Champions, they also made the U.S. Pan Am Team, along with Paragon and Heather Blitz and Grandioso and Cesar Parra. In Grand Prix competition, Peters and Ravel scored 77.660% in the Grand Prix, 80.083% in the Grand Prix Special, and 81.100% in the Freestyle for an average of 79.247%. Placing second was last year’s championship pair—Tina Konyot and her 13-year-old Swedish Warmblood stallion Calecto V. Their freestyle was ridden to K.T. Tunstall’s “Black Horse and a Cherry Tree.” Their three-day average was 72.829% with a freestyle score of 77.600%. Third place went to Shawna Harding riding Come On III, with an average score of 68.542%. Weltino’s Magic and Peters led the Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire competition all weekend. Their three-day average was 78.661%. In the freestyle competition, they earned a score of 81.250%. Weltino’s Magic is a 9-year-old Westphalian gelding owned by Jen Hlavacek. Peters said their freestyle was relatively new. “I’ve only done three freestyles with Magic. The music is by a group called Seven and Five. It’s not too dramatic but it’s not too much like elevator music. It was fun, there are some days where it is a little more work with Magic, but today it was fun.” Weltino’s Magic was started by Peters’ wife Shannon. Under her guidance, the horse came in reserve in the 2008 Markel/USEF National Young Horse Championships as a 6-year-old. The gelding came into the Peters’ barn to be sold but Shannon quickly fell in love. “At the time he was 16.2 and very much my size. He was a wonderful horse for me,” she said. Weltino’s Magic had super gaits and a great personality and Shannon loved riding him. But he was rather green when he arrived at the age of five, so she started him on a diverse training
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program that included cavaletti work and trail rides. He grew stronger and bigger. By the time the gelding and Shannon came home from the National Young Horse Championships, the then 6-year-old horse had grown to 17.3 hands. “That was a huge change,” Shannon said. “He wasn’t quite sure what to do with his body.” She and her husband decided to send Magic off to another farm to hang about in a pasture while his mind and body caught up with one another. When they brought him back to restart his training, Shannon thought Steffen was the better match for him.
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They were not alone. Amazing performances by last year’s winner Catherine Haddad Staller on Winyamaro and James Koford on Pharaoh made the audience forget the rain. Sunday featured a great combination of fun and exceptional dressage. The morning featured the FEI Intermediaire 1 CDI 1*, Fourth Level tests, Junior Riders and Young Riders. And then, of course, there was the ever-popular Leadline class, open to children who have not yet reached their seventh birthday—truly a class where everyone is a champion. The afternoon classes were characterized by great, high level riding. The FEI Olympic Grand Prix Special was won by Jacqueline Brooks on D-Niro, a 12-year-old Swedish Warmblood by D-Day out of Alitalia with a score of 67.222%. The FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle CDIW was won by Mason on Warsteiner with a score of 72.850%. As the afternoon closed, the crowd strolled out, in no hurry to leave the charged atmosphere of Dressage at Devon and looking forward to next year. Mark your calendars now for the 2012 event, beginning Tuesday, September 24 through September 30, 2012. Complete results are available at www. dressage.org. “I decided at that point that he was just too big for me. It was too much horse to ride through an FEI test,” she said. As much as she loved the horse, Shannon said she had no qualms about passing on the ride. “I don’t think there could be anything better for a family than to keep him with us. I know what my limitations are and it was the right thing for the horse and the owners.” Following right on the heels of Peters and Weltino’s Magic during the National Championships was the 8-year-old chestnut gelding Paragon, owned and ridden by Heather continued on page 111
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“We’ve been working to get everything as good as we possibly can. We just went back to basics to make sure he was confident in the work and so was I…I’m very happy with him.” In Young Rider competition, the winner was Isabelle Leibler, who also took the top win at 2011 Adequan/FEI Junior & Young Rider Championships in July. The 16-year-old rider earned her title with help from the 14-year-old Westphalian gelding Watson 108. Together they scored 70.158% in Saturday’s Young Rider Team Test and 70.211% in the Individual Test. “I’ve had him for a year and we’ve had a lot of confidence issues between the two of us. For the first season there was something missing, we didn’t click. But the whole team helped us find our stride and I’m really thankful that it came together at the right moment,” Leibler said. The reserve champion was Brandi Roenick, 16, from Arizona. She and Pretty Lady won the Young Rider Individual on a score of 71.579%. Their average for the weekend was 69.790%. The two have been paired for a number of years—in 2008 they won both team and individual gold at the Junior Championships at NAJYRC, and this year won team gold and individual silver at the NAJYRC. In the Pony Championships, Allison Cyprus of Texas and the 8-year-old Welsh Cob Maple Leaf Kero were crowned champions. “It was really exciting,” said Cyprus. “‘Peaches’ was really good today, I just wanted to cry.” She confessed that she was quite nervous at Gladstone. She got her pony partner as a Christmas present in 2009 and they’ve been working their way up the ranks together. In Brentina Cup competition, this year’s champion was Caroline Roffman, who rode Beemer to victory. The 13-year-old gelding is owned by her coach Lars Petersen and Global
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Blitz. They scored an average of 75.100% and earned a 77.300% in their freestyle to music from Cirque de Soleil. “It’s from a performance called Ka—when I saw that performance I thought of my horse,” said Blitz. “I think my horse evokes emotion in people. I thought I couldn’t find a more perfect thing. It had to flow but not be too in your face. I think it makes a lot of teary eyes in the crowd and mine too, it’s really fun to ride.” Finishing third to make the American Pan Am Dressage Team was Grandioso, ridden by Cesar Parra. Their average score for three days was 73.368% and they earned a 72.700% in the freestyle. The 10-year-old Westphalian is owned by Michael and Sarah Davis. The pair rode their freestyle to a combination of Latin music, Santana, and 80s disco. It was a big win for Parra, as it had been his dream since becoming a U.S. citizen to ride on an American team. He built much of his international competition career while riding for his native Colombia. In other national competition, winners of the Junior Dressage Championship were Pik L and Kya Endreson, 16, who works at Hassler Dressage. They won both the team and individual tests, which gave Endreson her very first national championship title. Pik L is an 18-year-old Hanoverian stallion. Endreson rode him to team gold at the 2011 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships this summer. “It was awesome,” she said of her win. “I feel so lucky to be able to ride such a great horse…he’s just so awesome and he’s helped me so much.” The reserve champion was Rachel Chowanec riding Embrujado XI, a 13-year-old PRE gelding owned by her coach, Lendon Gray. “I’ve spent the last week working with Lendon,” said Chowanec.
he Central Vermont Dressage Association Fall Schooling Show was scheduled to be held at Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock, Vt., but Hurricane Irene flooded and severely damaged the grounds and some of the buildings. The Piros of Pirouette Farm in Norwich, Vt., site of the Summer Schooling Show graciously offered their facility. The farm is “on a sand bank” said Bob Piro and rarely gets soggy and wet; the footing was great and the day itself, September 25, was sunny and showerless. The two arenas were at right angles to each other with nearly connecting corners, so that spectators could oversee two tests at once, plus the warm-up area, an easy and low-key setting for both human and equine firsttimers. The judges for the day were Mary Savidge and Jill Delaney. Ariel Grald and Robin Jaccaci’s 5-year-old black Oldenburg mare attracted attention in the warm-up area even before their two winning Training tests. They earned a 76.42% in Training Level Test 2 and a 72.40% in Training Level Test 3. Grald has evented and shown in past CVDA competitions on several different horses, usually not her own. She was the top senior rider in the Training division of the Spring Show on Susan Salston’s Lyric. This was her first show on Highlife Regal Sims—and continued on page 112
Dressage. “I had dreamed of competing at Gladstone in the Brentina Cup for years, ever since the class was developed,” Roffman said. “To win this award was so exciting, but it was mostly icing on the cake. Just being there and being part of it was thrilling.” Roffman’s win was a narrow one. Reserve Champion Olivia LaGoy-Weltz finished on a two-day average of 65.518%. Roffman had a 65.822%. LaGoy-Weltz rode Nelly van Cuelebroek’s Riffalino and was pleased with her second place finish. “He was good,” she said. “It was really nice to have a day in between to just train. I went in and I went for it. I’m thrilled for him and his owner is thrilled, which is the best part.” For more information, visit www.usef.org. November 2011
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go forward and is comfortable to ride,” Degrasse commented. She is working at lightening the forehand and wants to go as far up the levels as she and the horse can. Katherine Bruce and Laredo were winners of First Level Test 1 Senior with a 71.37%. She bought the 6-year-old Oldenburg three years ago. He is by Landiano out of a Goldfuerst mare, bred by Ann Kitchel of Huntington Farm, and has done all his schooling with some help from Pam Goodrich and past lessons with Van Schaik and Sheila McLevedge and Gunnar Training Level Test 2 and Training Level Test 3 Senior First Level Test 2 and First Level Test 3 Senior winners Ostergaard. “He’s a late bloomer— at 17.3 hands, he had to take his winners Ariel Grald and Highlife’s Regal Sims. Andrea Morgan and Samba. time to mature physically. He’s a the past 20 years. 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Jaccaci found her at set] Friesian neck presents our biggest challenge, usual—Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, and an Orlando, Fla., breeding farm after an auction and we work to soften and lower it.” Andrea Morgan and her 10-year-old Lusitano Preliminary all had six entries, with some of the of 40 horses where the black mare failed to meet her reserve; the farm trainer recommended Regal cross gelding, Samba, were high scorers at riders going both A and B sections. Paula Cold First Level, winning First Level Test 2 Senior and Magic n’ Motion won the Novice Event Sims as a good prospect. This was Regal Sims’ first time in a proper ring, with a 74.05% and First Level Test 3 Senior Test with a 72.17% and the high score of the which she took in stride. Grald and Jaccaci have with a 70.64%. Samba is homebred—it was division. She trained the 5-year-old Appy Sport her on a cross-training program, where she goes a last minute affair with a chance to breed her Horse gelding with some help from Pinky Tullar over caveletti, trots up steep hills on a dirt road, Percheron/Quarter Horse mare with Quadro, in the dressage phase of his schooling. He’s easy and is expected to cope with slippery and difficult a Lusitano stallion in Weare, N.H. The dam and amiable about doing just about everything. “My daughter took him to an event in place competed successfully in combined driving. footing, a must in post-Irene Vermont. Morgan started Samba by herself with help of her lame pony, and he’d only been out twice Like Jaccaci, Nancy Kline went shopping for a calm all-around-but-mostly-dressage horse from Cheryl Barry and occasionally did clinics on cross-country,” said Cold. “He’s unflappable with the ability and talent to get her to Third with Fran O’Reilly. They focus mostly on dres- and pretty cool, comfy as a Cadillac with the Level. Macadamian Mist, a Friesian/Morgan sage, showing at the CVDA shows, but the pair best attitude. I don’t really press him yet, he’s cross gelding, has already exceeded her expecta- trail ride and have done low-level eventing and still young, but I knew he’d be solid!” Arne Wolz has been the Junior High Score tions by winning the high score in the Open gymnastic jumping. “He has a great personality and tries very rider before; he was the top Junior at First Level division, first in Third Level Test of Choice with a 66.05%. She bought him five years ago hard; I have to encourage myself to show, and with his German Riding Pony, Nandalino, and has schooled him with the help of Susan I’m always glad I did because he obviously with a 69.35% in First Level Test 3 Junior. His Armstrong, for whom Kline has worked over enjoys being out in public and the shows are a mother, Jutta Lee, says he’s finally mastering the test of our training together. His odd combina- pony, and isn’t just a passenger. Lee rode Linda Williamson’s Thoroughbred/ tion of breeds has fortunately turned out better than I could have expected. I thought that our Draft cross, Braveheart, the sole entry in the two tests went pretty well, but I honestly didn’t Musical Kur, earning 72.40%. Their music was perfect—they rode to “Baby Elephant Walk,” think we were doing that well!” Morgan said. Heidi Hauri-Gill was easily one of the hardest which was perfect for Braveheart, who loves to workers of the day. She owns First Choice Riding work to music. Her other music included Billy Academy in Enfield, N.H., and has an enthu- Vaughan 50s music. “Braveheart is a sweetheart siastic team of young students, mostly girls, at with the go of a Thoroughbred. He’s very many of the CVDA shows. 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Danielle D’Intino and South Shore’s Dodger were fourth in Novice at Scarlet Hill Farm. Improvements in their first year included the construction of a schooling cross-country course, many new show jumps, and improved footing. Kay is excited for their plans for next year, which include new portables and a water complex for the cross-country course, several new clinicians, and an expanded pony kids’ club program for a variety of levels.
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KUDOS TO ALISON EASTMAN AND MEREDITH SCARLET who put together a very successful fundraiser three-phase in less than three weeks to benefit GMHA and Huntington Farm, both in Vermont, after they were devastated by Hurricane Irene in August. GMHA was forced to cancel their Fall Horse Trials due to the damage that their facilities suffered, so Eastman of Apple Tree Farm in Hollis, N.H., and Scarlet of Scarlet Hill Farm in Groton, Mass., joined forces to give riders another shot at competing in New England, and the chance to help out a couple of local comrads. The event, which took place at Scarlet Hill, boasted 92 entries ranging from Tadpole to Preliminary/Training, and included seven dressage only competitors. Nearly $5,000 was raised, of which $4,000 will go to GMHA and $1,000 to Huntington. “Places like GMHA can’t exist without people helping out. We’ve lost so many event venues due to the cost of land in New England. We are passionate about the sport of eventing and really want to see GMHA continue into the future,” said Eastman. Eastman and Scarlet would like to thank their many volunteers and donors for their help. “It was so special to have such a good relationship with all these local barns and individuals to pull this together in such a short time,” said Scarlet.
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THE EVENTING SEASON MAY BE WINDING DOWN, but the fun is not ending. A week after their final Starter Horse Trials takes place, Apple Knoll Farm in Millis, Mass., will be holding a Halloween Hunter Pace on October 30. There are three divisions for riders: Fences, Flats, and Pick and Choose. Best of all, Halloween costumes are encouraged! JESSIE BERMAN
THE KAREN LORENZO EVENTING TEAM of Orchard Hill Equestrian Center in Berlin, Mass., congratulates Colby Balazs on the sale of her wonderful horse Hard Alee to Lisa Saabye—may they have a successful future together! The team would also like to congratulate Colby on the purchase of her new horse Watermill Time, may their new partnership be fruitful. Also, a big shout out to Ann Barrett and Fenway for their first place finishes at GMHA in June and August. Lorenzo Eventing is looking for a working student to go to Aiken, S.C., this winter. Interested applicants can email Karen Lorenzo at frostedmug@comcast.net.
Dan Mattson and Kiera took third at Hitching Post Farm in the Novice division.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ABENAKI DITCH FLYERS of Campton, N.H., who took the October 8 schooling trials at Hitching Post Farm in South Royalton, Vt., by storm. Dan Mattson and Kiera placed third in Novice out of 12 entries, while Rebecca Borger and Dakota also rounded out the top three in Senior Grasshopper. Sarah Winship placed seventh in Senior Beginner Novice aboard Captain America, Kenzie Wrath finished in eighth place in Junior Grasshopper with Boundless Joy, and Rich Smith and Colonel Parker took fifth place in Senior Grasshopper with two clear jumping rounds. Well wishes also go to Stephanie Mallick of Abenaki, who recently suffered from a horse-related accident. We hear she is recovering well!
THREE CHEERS FOR TRUE NORTH FARM in Harwich, Mass., which celebrated its first wonderfully successful year in business this September! Owner and operator Kay Slater is most proud of the huge improvement in the young riders who joined TNF this year, several of whom were already out competing successfully at the USEA recognized events across Area 1 and many of whom are on track to do so next season. The farm would also like to congratulate their riders that qualified for Area Championships at their level next season and their younger riders that tore up their first cross-country courses and schooling shows. Kay’s brother, Tom Davis of Flatlands Equestrian Center, could also be found at TNF over the summer, conducting clinics.
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DENNY EMERSON has launched a new blog based on his book, How Good Riders Get Good. Emerson hopes that his blog will provide an online forum for equestrians from all disciplines where riders, trainers, and coaches can meet, discuss, and square-off on hot topics and get advice on progress made in the saddle and in every day life. You can check out his latest post, comment, and share your opinion at howgoodridersgetgood. wordpress.com. Send your future eventing news to kathryn. selinga@pedlar.com.
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put a nightmare of a summer behind his family. A barn fire ripped through Martin’s facility in May, and Neville Bardos was trapped in the fire the longest of any that survived. They lost six horses in the blaze, but Neville Bardos was pulled out of the flames by Martin and Phillip Dutton. He then recovered extraordinarily fast after inhaling massive amounts of smoke and burning his throat and lungs. This nightmare was followed closely by the loss of both Martin’s father in a biking accident in Australia and then his wife Silva’s father to illness. In the following weeks, Martin hit rock bottom.
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here are incredible stories and then there is the story of the 2011 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, held September 1-4, 2011. Not only did William Fox-Pitt ride Parklane Hawk to a record sixth win of his career, but a little American horse named Neville Bardos defied every possible odd to finish seventh in the world’s toughest four-star. Fox-Pitt and the New Zealand Thoroughbred added one time fault in show jumping to his dressage score in an otherwise flawless effort over the four days of competition. His dressage score of 39.7 was good enough for second place after the first phase but when overnight leader Simone Dietermann fell off Free Easy NRW in crosscountry, Fox-Pitt inherited the lead he then defended with style. But the story of the competition continued
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Neville Bardos didn’t know what to do except improve. He defied everyone’s expectations and Martin circled the date of Burghley on the calendar, thinking maybe Neville could make a miraculous comeback. It was a longshot goal at first, but they never stopped trying. Neville restored the faith of an entire family with the strength of the whole eventing community behind him. Martin and Neville Bardos, who is owned by the Neville Bardos Syndicate, received a Land Rover Competition and Training Grant and flew to England to take on the best in the world. He scored 49.7% in dressage, flew around the cross-country course clear—and under the time—and then moved up to seventh on the strength of a show jumping round in which he added one rail in very difficult weather conditions. “My old mate Neville Bardos bounced out of his stall this morning and looked like a million dollars. He trooped around, jumped a good round. I had a rail in the treble which was completely my fault, I got him there a bit long and open but I’m really satisfied with a top 10 finish,” he said. Martin called it a test of horsemanship to prepare Neville Bardos “for one of the toughest four-stars in only eight weeks. I’m really pleased for the Neville Bardos Syndicate, the owners that trooped over the pond. I was proud to jump their horse around after such a challenging year.” At Burghley, the rain held off until Sunday—but once it came, the conditions deteriorated. With 10 points separating the top 11 horses going into show jumping, there was a shuffle at the top of the scoreboard. Fox-Pitt held onto his lead over Australian legend Andrew Nicholson, who jumped an immaculate clear round on Nereo to move up from fifth to second on a score of 45.1. Nicholson had been in second on his other horse, Avebury, who dropped three rails to slip to eighth. Mary King moved up from fourth to third after having one rail down on King’s Temptress to finish at 47.4. Sinead Halpin rode stylishly all week to finish 15th at her first Burghley with Manoir de Carneville. She was the best of the U.S. after dressage, and rode a smart round in crosscountry course to finish 12 seconds over the time, but added two rails on Sunday with her 11-year-old Selle Francais. Manoir de Carneville tried hard in stadium, and Halpin rode him aggressively in the beginning. They struggled to find their rhythm early on course but once they settled in, their performance improved. They have now chalked up
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his year’s Nutrena/USEA American Eventing Championships, presented by Bit of Britain, took place at the grand prix arena at Chattahoochee Hills Farm in Fairburn, Ga., on September 8-11, 2011. Several champions were named in different divisions on the final two days of the exciting four-day event. Barbara Crabo and Eveready II won the $20,000 Merial Advanced Championship based on their dressage score of 32.4%. Crabo and Eveready II moved up to the number one spot after Saturday’s leaders Allison Springer and Arthur added a rail and four time penalties in show jumping, dropping them to fifth and opening the number one spot. “He was full of himself, jumping really big and he saved me in a few spots,” Crabo said. Next stop for Eveready II is the Rolex in the spring. Buck Davidson on Ballynoecastle RM moved up from fourth to take reserve champion on their dressage score of 32.8%. The number three spot for the USEA Advanced championship went to Doug Payne aboard Running Order. The pair moved up from fifth, scoring a 34.8. The Advanced division also served as the penultimate leg of the $20,000 Adequan USEA Gold Cup division—the top riders in this class won extra cash, prizes, and
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two top 15 finishes at their first two CCI4*s, and look impressive for the future. Maryland-based Colleen Rutledge’s Shiraz caught the eyes of many throughout the week, as they moved up from 73rd place after the first phase all the way to 37th based on their excellent jumping. The pair, who were 12th in their first CCI4* at the Rolex Kentucky in April, galloped and jumped their way around Burghley in excellent form. They added 9.2 time faults in cross-country and then one rail in show jumping. Jules Stiller, a Vermont expatriate who is now based in Berkshire, may have had the show jumping round of the day, soaring over Richard Jeffery’s course with ease. Jules del Vecchio’s Chapel Amble did, however, spend so much time in the air that they collected three time faults. Only two horses finished on their dressage score at the 50th anniversary of the storied event—a competition where Thoroughbred horses thrived: Jock Paget from New Zealand on Clifton Lush (who moved up from 35th after the dressage to fifth) and Ireland’s Mark Kyle on Step in Time who jumped their way from 78th after the first phase to finish 24th. For more information on the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, visit www.burghleyhorse.co.uk.
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(Clockwise, from left) Preliminary Junior Champion Carrie Meehan riding Blue Devil; Novice Junior Champion Calvin Ramsay aboard Landmark’s Miss Liberty; and Beginner Novice Junior Champion Logan Elliot on Cady O’Daly Michael.
Gold Cup points. The Intermediate Championship’s top three standings held from day one. Kadi Eykamp and Double Rivers Really Cool maintained an 8.6-point lead even after pulling a stadium rail. “I’m starting to really work with him in his show jumping in a positive way. I was nervous going into it,” Eykamp admitted. Katlyn McMorris and Clifton Peekachu took second on a 36.2 following a 0.4 cross-country time penalty. Buck Davidson took his second AEC top three placement aboard the 13-yearold Thoroughbred L.A. Albert, on their dressage score of 36.8%. Returning Preliminary Junior Champions, Carrie Meehan and her 17-year-old Irish Sport Horse Blue Devil won this year’s Preliminary Amateur Championship on their 32.6% dressage score. Meehan took time off from her classes at the University of Virginia to compete in this year’s championship. “I’m really surprised with the win because we were having hiccups for the past few months,” Meehan said. “I kind of thought to myself, why are we competing here? We haven’t been competing a lot, but it was well worth the trip.” Moving up from fifth to take the number two spot was Chris Duke on Sportsfield One O Two. Katie Eckhart and Sassparilla Kid’s 37 point dressage score took them from seventh
to number three as four rails dropped for Fie Ottoson and Clifton. In the Preliminary Junior Championship, 19-year-old Collin Reynolds and her 13-yearold Canadian Thoroughbred Midas IV knocked one rail but maintained their division champion position with a 0.8 lead. “Going in, I had a lot of pressure on, but he felt great in the warm-up, jumped the first jump, and I knew he was going to get around fine.” Mary Frances Cargile and Take the Mike seized reserve champion on a score of 37.6, and Natalie Hargis aboard Roman Holiday captured the number three spot. In Training Amateur, Anna Kjellstrom of Kentucky was first before show jumping, and after a great round, the top rail on the final fence hit the ground. Anna and the audience held their breath until the announcer stated that the penalties would not affect their placing—they were still champions. Madison Bonamarte of Wisconsin and Chevelle moved up from fourth to second place
with a double clear cross-country and one rail in show jumping. Rebecca Willner and Troubadour Hall finished third, while riders Vicki Reynolds and Yvonne Ocrant rounded out the top five. In the Training Junior Championship, 15-year-old Sarah C. Murphy of Georgia and her 8-year-old Irish Sport Horse, Flagmount’s Irish Riverstone, earned their second American Eventing Championship in a row. A beautiful double-clear show jumping round solidified their top five placing, but errors from the leaders moved her up to the top spot. Andrea Glazer of Kentucky was second throughout the competition on Deputy Commander, and Ann O’Neal Pevahouse of Arizona moved up from sixth after dressage to third on Don Bosco. Calvin Ramsay, 14, of Lafayette, La., and Landmark’s Miss Liberty won the 57-strong Novice Junior division. The pair was guaranteed a third place ribbon after finishing the competition on their dressage test, but the scores were so close that when the top two, Ashley Guidry and Aisling Carroll, dropped one rail apiece, Ramsay and Miss Liberty moved into the top position on their dressage score of 28.8%. Ramsay and his Irish Sport Horse mare, bred by Jacqueline Mars, have already moved up a level, and the teen is hoping to make it to the Training Junior division at AEC next year. Catherine Luvisi and Alongaboutdaybreak moved up two spots to earn the reserve championship, while overnight leaders Guidry and Mercedes had to settle for third after dropping the very last rail. The competition is never over until the last fence is jumped, and the show jumping phase made all the difference in the final standing for Novice Amateur. Several competitors far out of the ribbons after cross-country were catapulted up the leaderboard with clear jumping rounds. Anne Wilson, the leader after cross-country, was the last rider of the competition in stadium and sadly took a tumble at fence six after leaving out a stride in the double combination and becoming a bit unbalanced. Liz Messaglia of Indiana and her Trakehner gelding Apollo Star were tied for second after dressage and moved into the top spot with two continued on page 118 November 2011
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clear jumping rounds. Their pristine show jumping round was a tip of the cap to the grey gelding’s famous jumper sire, Abdullah. “I’m so proud of my horse—he was just a rock star all weekend,” said an excited Messaglia. “The cross-country course was challenging, yet doable if you had your horse under control—you could move him up and bring him back up and down the hills, which is kind of challenging with a horse this big,” she said, pointing to her 17 hand partner. Apollo Star was looking fit as a fiddle for the AEC, though Messaglia admitted that wasn’t always the case. “I bought him out of a field two years ago and he weighed 200 pounds more than he does now. We’ve come a long way—he didn’t even have a right-lead 118
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canter when I bought him.” Alyssa Ford and Bold Discovery moved up from seventh to second. Katie Bartz and the pinto pony, As You Wish, moved from eighth to third, and Erin Bartle and Firestorm jumped into fourth place from ninth. Clear rounds from Erin Strader, Ivan Blumberg, Jennifer Smith, Kimberly Rushton, and Gracie Schmitt moved them into the ribbons. The largest division in the competition, Beginner Novice Junior, was led from the start by Logan Elliott, 18, and her blue-eyed creme Connemara, Cady O’Daly Michael. Elliott has partnered with Mikey for just five months, and clearly hit it off as they have placed in the top two in each of their four events together. “I’m so glad that in five months we could come this far and win something this bigit’s a really big deal to me!” said Elliott. The
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fter deliberations about the wet footing on part of the farm due to Hurricane Irene, the King Oak Farm Horse Trials, which have been in existence since 1983, ran very smoothly September 10-11, 2011. Fran and Tom Cross did everything to make the cross-country track safe. They also placed the stadium course in the large dressage arena with good sand footing. This made a challenging course for all levels, as there Beginner Novice winners Andy Cook and Epic were tights turns in order to Finale. fit in the required number horse he was preparing for a CCI*. of jumps. The army of volunteers that helped run He commented that the course this horse trials is a testimony to their loyalty had all the questions he needed for to King Oak Farm. The Crosses are very his horse; combinations, banks, a generous to their volunteers, who vary from skinny jump on a bank, water, and students in the farm’s lesson program to rela- dark to light exercises. The Training course went very tives and friends. The homemade food provided to all volunteers and officials is equal to a smoothly with relatively few refusals and penalties. The placement and starred restaurant. The cross-country course rode well through a sequence of fences made it a very mixture of trails and open fields. Fence judges fair competition for this level. Ashley MacVaugh, another interwere diligent with rakes and stomping divots to national competitor, competed at keep the footing safe. Mark Weissbecker, who has competed inter- Novice Level on a young horse. nationally, rode the Preliminary course on a continued on page 119
pair plans to move up to Novice after the Area II Championships this fall. Tayler Stewart and Strictly Business moved up one position to claim reserve championship honors after their double clear round, and Mattie Kelly and The Highlander were also boosted one spot for a faultless trip to take third. Thirty-nine combinations started the competition in Beginner Novice Amateur, but the top three remained the same throughout. Sandra Holden of New York scored a 27 in dressage with her lovely Holsteiner gelding Cano Cristales. They had a rail in hand going into stadium, but they didn’t need any wiggle room as they show jumped a gorgeous clear round for the win. Anne Huberth of North Carolina and Elizabeth Aboody’s Legend VII finished second on their dressage score as did third place recipients, Elisabeth Lee of Georgia and Free Verse.
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hy join the Erin Seder was Connecticut Dressage awarded Best and Combined Member Turnout Training Association at the July CDCTA in 2012? Here is a list of reasons why Schooling Show. you should: 1. Scholarship money: CDCTA awards scholarship money to deserving members each year. This money can be used for lessons, clinics, or other educational opportunities that members select. 2. lesson money: Volunteers are put into a regular drawing and winners are awarded $100 to be used toward their riding lessons. 3. club run shows: The club organizes two dressage and combined training schooling shows each year and one USDF recognized dressage show. 4. Year-end awards: At the annual awards luncheon, junior, amateur, and that boasts many quality horse and non-horse professional members are recognized for their items. Come join us for an evening with good accomplishments in dressage and combined horse people and great deals! 7. ernie: How many clubs have their very training divisions. Our newly improved awards application can be found on the CDCTA own horse? CDCTA’s horse, Ernie, is available website. Remember to apply for your 2011 for lease on a rotating basis. Members can also awards today! Winners will be published prior read Ernie’s blog on the club website. 8. Volunteer opportunities: There are many to the luncheon. 5. Website and monthly newsletter: ways to volunteer through involvement in the Check out www.cdctaonline.com regarding all club. Volunteering is a great way to be part of information for club activities and a calendar your club and to meet new horse people. 9. clinics: CDCTA organizes a dressage, of local events. Members receive a monthly cross-country, and stadium clinic each spring electronic newsletter. 6. Silent auction: The silent auction is the for its members. We work with professional club’s big social event and fundraiser of the year trainers at quality facilities to bring our members the best experiences possible. 10. cdcTa team: The Ruth Beardsley club sponsors a team at the is a past CDCTA annual Northeast Regional president and Adult Amateur Dressage 2011 scholarship (NRAAD) Championships recipient. held at Mystic Valley Hunt Club’s recognized October dressage show. In 2010, the team placed first, bringing much pride to the club! Visit www.cdctaonline. com today for your 2012 membership application! get a $5 discount for early renewal.
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She found the course open and “gallopy” and very fair for the end of the season. She stated, “It was challenging but rode well. The drop fence to the Lincoln logs was fun.” She called it a very good developing course for a young horse. Young Rider Anna Loschiavo found it a well designed course. She was riding a green horse on his first Novice experience. She felt it gave enough questions for more experienced horses too. She liked the footing in the stadium and found it easier than riding on the grass. John Bourgoyne, a well-known coach and competitor from northern Vermont, agreed that the Beginner Novice course was very appropriate for starting a young horse. The footing was good and the variety of fences were perfect to introduce to a young horse. His student, a Beginner Novice rider, felt it was a great introduction to varied terrain but not so hard to be intimidating. Another well-known coach, Margie Hutchison commented that the ground held up beautifully. Her statement sums up the feeling that many competitors have, who come to compete year after year. “You always know when you come to King Oak Farm that it will be a very well run horse trial.” For more information on King Oak Farm and results from the horse trials, visit www. kingoakfarm.com. November 2011
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Morgan/Saddlebred news reference letter from a person in the Morgan community. The Stephens College scholarship application can be downloaded here. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship, contact Ellen Beard of the Stephens Equestrian Studies Department at 573-442-2211 or ebeard@stephens.edu. Applications are due to AMHA by February 1, 2012. Email them to AMHA Executive Director, Julie Broadway, at execdir@morganhorse.com.
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Margaret Bailey and Kennebec Ladyhawke.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MARGARET BAILEY and her 12-year-old Morgan mare, Kennebec Ladyhawke! The pair won Third Level in the Region 8 AA Championship at the NEDA Fall Festival held September 13-18, 2011. All other horses that Bailey and Kennebec Ladyhawke competed against were warmbloods. This just goes to prove that Morgans do excel in dressage!
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THE UPHA INCENTIVE SALE returns to the 2011 UPHA American Royal National Championship at the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo. The UPHA Classics Incentive Sale will again be held following UPHA Classics Night, on Thursday evening, November 17. Yearlings and 2-year-olds in training will be sold at the sale, a gala event, which will begin by 9:00 pm. The purpose of this sale is to raise incentive money to be paid back on the national level in the UPHA Classics program, offering breeders a viable marketplace for their yearlings and 2-yearolds. Two-year-olds purchased through the 2011 sale will be eligible as 3-year-olds in 2012, to compete for the incentive money raised from this sale. Yearlings purchased through the 2011 sale will
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Norma Gibney won the Road Hack Championship aboard Emily Lloyd’s KGA Picasso at the New York Regional Morgan Show.
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IN 2010, THE AMERICAN MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION partnered with Stephens College, located in Columbia, Mo., to offer an educational scholarship to a deserving incoming first-year female student. By design, this alliance enables AMHA to directly influence the industry’s young equine professionals. For Stephens College, attracting dedicated and passionate students through the gateway of the professional world is a winning combination. Each scholarship recipient will receive a $5,000 equestrian leadership scholarship that can be reapplied for each year. Potential candidates should possess a passion for all things horse; be an academically oriented student interested in all phases of personal growth and development; be community minded, interested, and willing to be engaged in service activities; have a solid work ethic; have a desire to explore a profession in the equine industry; be an AMHA Youth Member; have breed and discipline involvement (showing, youth clubs, youth council; anything that shows involvement specifically within the Morgan community); and have financial need. Applicants also need to submit at least one
CHRISLAR FARM also reports that many of their horses, riders, and friends did well at the New York Regional Morgan Show. Norma Gibney won the Road Hack Championship aboard Emily Lloyd’s KG Picasso; Ann Scussell was the Good Sportsmanship Award recipient; and UVM Opportunity won the Open Western and Gentlemen’s division.
be eligible as 3-year-olds in 2013, to compete for the incentive money raised from this sale. The culmination will be at the 2012 and 2013 UPHA/ American Royal National Championship Horse Shows, when bonus money will be awarded to the eligible horse that placed highest in the following UPHA Classics Championships: UPHA Three Year Old Five-Gaited, UPHA Three Year Old Three-Gaited, UPHA Three Year Old Fine Harness, and UPHA Three Year Old Park Pleasure. Prize money awarded in the UPHA Classics Incentive program so far totals over $140,000, with 10% of that total being paid back to the original consignors! Eligible 2-year-olds and yearlings for the program automatically include those purchased
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CHLOE DEEB OF HALIFAX, MASS., purchased As Predicted (Liberation First Star x Predition) from Play Mor Farm, LLC, in Lexington, Ky.
CHRIS CASSENTI of Chrislar Farm in Rowley, Mass., had two sales in her barn. Richard and Patricia Pitman of Old Centre Farm in Deerfield, N.H., recently sold White Out (Hollybrook Stage Rage x Spiceolife White Diamonds). The 4-year-old gelding was purchased by Stephen and Martha Stock in Chichester, N.H., and he will be shown by their children, Elizabeth and Caleb, in the Walk-Trot division under the direction of Joanne Galvin of Deer Run Farm in Pittsfield, N.H. And Hamilton’s Twilight (River Echo Hamilton x Danville Dynamo) was recently sold by the Maple Landmark Homestead in Lincoln, Vt. The 4-yearold mare was purchased by Victoria Bromont of Colorado.
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recipient of a Shively MMXTreem saddle signed by legendary saddle seat equitation instructor and MMXTreem developer, Lillian Shively. Only one of these saddles is donated each year, and the saddle was accompanied by a numbered certificate. A video of the drawing is available for viewing on the ASHA website. Peggy has been a was shown by rick Lane. molly will longtime supporter show the 8-year-old mare in the of saddle seat equiJunior exhibitor Hunter Pleasure 13 tation. Her daughter & Under division. Leigh rode saddle They were also the sales seat out of Fairfield agent for equinox Charlie’s Angel South in Richmond, (equinox Challenge x Quail run N.H. Peggy was Cicade). Formerly owned by longtime chairperson Diane miers and Kellie Sharpe of the New England of Plattsburg, N.Y., the 6-year-old Saddle Seat Medal mare sold in foal to roberto Cavali. Finals. Among those The new owners are Gunnar and working with her Ann-Sophie Lidmer of Sweden. on that committee
he winner of the 2011 American Saddlebred Horse Association’s (ASHA) Saddle Up a Scholarship Raffle, for the benefit of ASHA Youth Scholarships, was Peggy Drummey, of Springvale, Maine. As the winner of the raffle, Peggy was the
heads up continued from page 120 through the UPHA sale. Yearlings will be presented through the sale in hand, and all 2-year-olds will be presented through the sales arena, in harness or under saddle, as they would be shown under United States equestrian Federation guidelines. Contact the UPHA office at 859-231-5070 or kstivers@uphaonline.com. each entry will be featured with a photo and video clip on the Classics Incentive Sale website. Congratulations to sally lindabury of reidanCe stable in New York for winning the Park Pleasure 4-Year-old Sweepstakes Award at the New York regional morgan Show. the ConneCtiCut Morgan horse assoCiation reminds members that the new membership year started November 1. Please send in your renewal or renew online at www.ctmorgans.org to become a 2012 member. For everyone participating in the morgan Time program, your log sheets are due no later than November 30, 2011. sales have been keeping Jaisen and Meghan von ballMoos very busy at their Fairview Stable, LLC in manchester Center, vt. Their client, molly Campagne of rutland, vt., purchased mem malibue barbie (mem bailmos x AFF evening episode). She was owned by George Schott of maine event morgans in Auburn, maine, and
They also sold a 3-year-old Saddlebred mare, Hidden Gem, to Hyuck Do Kwon in South Korea. He will use the mare for eventing. Another client of Fairview Stable, molly Campagne’s parents, ben and Lori mitchell of rutland, vt., purchased the 2-year-old Saddlebred mare, Cuttin Up. Jaisen will ride her in her show ring debut at the American royal. ed and Jane Leonard of Hubbardston, mass., recently purchased The boogie Woogie man. The 7-year-old gelding will be shown by their daughter, Alissa, in the Walk-Trot division. Another morgan arrived at Fairview Stable after the New York morgan Show when Albert Garner of Laing Hill Farm in brooklyn, N.Y., purchased the 2-year-old filly, Ledyard’s Astro Nicole (Astronomicallee x Anna Nicole). She was owned by William Haines of Ledyard Farms in King Ferry, N.Y., and was shown by mike Goebig and Dwayne Knowles of broadmoor in Kutztown, Pa. Send your Morgan news to suzyl3006@aol.com.
was the mother of Missy Hughes (Smith), Shirley Hughes. Peggy was instrumental in building that program to a premier event on the East Coast, turning it into a two-phase event. Among the prizes offered by that program were gift certificates towards expensive suits, scholarships, and many other high quality awards. Peggy then moved on to chair the East Coast Equitation Championships. She has always given, especially where youth is concerned. Now, it is fitting that she has received. Peggy will be using the saddle for her grandchildren. She is working with Leigh in bringing her granddaughters along in the ring. A total of 1,000 tickets were sold at $5 apiece for ASHA’s 2011 raffle. They were sold during the days leading up to the 2011 Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show, as well as on site during the event. The $5,000 raised will go toward the funding of an ASHA Youth Scholarship in 2012. Each year, ASHA awards $25,000 in scholarships. For more information on ASHA Youth Scholarships, visit www.asha.net. For questions or additional information, contact Brenda Newell at 859-475-1461, or by emailing b.newell@asha.net.
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Vidler of Sunny Acres Morgans in Honeoye Falls, N.Y. Seven horses competed in the FourYear-Old Park/English/ Classic Pleasure Saddle Weanling Champions Eternallee and Mike Carpenter. Sweepstakes class. The judging was tight with the results for the top three horses separated by hundredths of a point. The championship ribbon and $7,772 went to ADC Last Man Standing (Man In Motion x You Never Know GSF), owned by Carolanne Smith and ridden by Sally Lindabury of Reindance Stables in Sauquoit, N.Y., with the reserve and $3,886 going to HVMF Astros Victory Lane (Astronomicallee x Adventures Bay Dance), owned by Abner Glick and ridden by Dwayne Knowles of Broadmoor in Kutztown, Pa. The prize money for the Sweepstakes classes is generated by the New York SSA, where breeding services are Cherrydale Kiera Rose and Kathleen Peeples took the auctioned from up to 40 Morgan championship in Hunter/Western Pleasure. sires. The higher the bids, the more prize money there is to distribute to exhibitors. Morgan community. Turning Stone is a fullTherefore, a serious effort is made to acquire the service resort with amenities for every interest very best stallions of the breed. Monies raised, and every budget. In addition to the casino, there minus operating expenses, are returned through is an indoor sports complex, a full-service spa, a the Sweepstakes to the offspring of the stallions dance club, video arcades, an indoor pool, and a whose services were sold. For those who choose variety of restaurants. The SSA committee has invited some of the to breed to a stallion not in the auction, there are two Name Your Mare slots. The offspring Morgan world’s favorite vendors, is offering of the named mares are also eligible for the a silent auction, and is hosting three educaSweepstakes classes. Twenty-five percent of the tional sessions in the afternoon for those who proceeds of each auction are distributed in attend. Speakers will be announced at a later the following year’s weanling class, with the date. Everyone who attends the 2012 auction is remaining 75% plus interest distributed to being asked to participate in the silent auction the 4-year-olds competing in the performance by donating an item for bidding. In the tough economic climate that exists, the committee has Sweepstakes classes five years later. In 2012, eligible weanlings realized from the looked for creative means to not only maintain 2011 auction will compete for an additional prize money but to also increase the pot of $5,000 evenly split amongst those who place in money distributed. The stars of the event will the top ten. Only stallion owners and winning be those fabulous Morgan stallions and the two bidders will be able to nominate one weanling lucky Morgan mares whose owners think they to be eligible to compete for a piece of the deserve equal billing with the boys. If you’re a Morgan breeder, trainer, exhibitor, $5,000 bonus money. The 2012 New York Stallion Service Auction or owner, you may want to make the New York will be held on Saturday, February 18, at the Stallion Service Auction at the Turning Stone Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, Resort Casino your place-to-be, on February 18, N.Y. The SSA committee is hard at work plan- 2012. For more information visit www.nysmhs. ning a great auction and fun social event for the org or www.nymorganstallions.com.
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he skies had cleared on Friday, September 16 for the New York State Morgan Horse Society’s 2011 Stallion Service Auction (SSA) Sweepstakes classes. They were held during the 23rd Annual New York Morgan Regional Championship Show, September 14-17 in Syracuse, N.Y. Twenty-three entries were shown in the Weanling Sweepstakes class and fifteen 4-year-olds competed in two Performance Sweepstakes classes. The New York SSA, together with its sponsor Purina Mills, opened the Friday evening program at the New York Regional Show with a Wine and Cheese Party held ringside in the coliseum; a nice prelude to the entry of the first of the weanlings. Judging both the Weanling and Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes were Tim Roesink and Daryl Hopson, plus call judge Larry Bolen. The filly, Eternallee (Astronomicallee x Ultra’s Now and Forever), owned by Toni Watkins and presented by Mike Carpenter, was the winner. The colt Game Date (Man In Motion x VVM Simply Elegant), owned and presented by Lynn Peeples of Waterford Farm, was the reserve champion. There were two Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes: a Hunter/Western Pleasure Saddle class and a Park/English/Classic Pleasure Saddle class. Eight horses competed in the Hunter/Western Pleasure Saddle class. Cherrydale Kiera Rose (Ultra’s Special Agent x Cherrydale Irish Rose), owned by Robin Herrick and ridden by Kathleen Peeples, was the unanimous winner, taking home a check for $7,772. The reserve ribbon and a check for $3,886 went to Equinox Magnum (White Rocks Caliopy x Equinox Katrena), owned by Rebecca Van Deusen and ridden by Nancy
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this division, and again it was well attended. There were many celebrations during the week. It began with a welcoming party, sponsored by Brookcrest Stables on Monday night, August 15. The exhibitor’s party was held on Thursday night and was graced by the surprise arrival of our Disco Diva “Dianna” (Pete Webster) accompanied by “Rick J” (Bernard Parker), who danced the night away. The announcement of Larry Wahl’s retirement as a ringmaster on Friday night was followed by a cake party sponsored by Carpenter Stables and clients. Hilary Campbell was the recipient of the 2011 Massachusetts Morgan Horse Association (MMHA) $2,000 College Scholarship Award. All MMHA high school seniors are encouraged to apply for the scholarship by August 1 each year. Applications are available at www.massmorgan.com. Carol Ramsey Rice and Dr. Dan Rice were honored on Saturday night as the MMHA’s 2011 Man and Woman of the Year, and their horse DRF Sea Wolf received the distinct honor as MMHA’s 2011 Horse of the Year. They were selected for their devotion to the Morgan horse, which has spanned over 66 years. During the show, the MMHA Board of Directors held a silent auction, addressing Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Champion MEM the needs of families affected by Show and Tell and Danielle Paufve. the tornadoes of June 1, 2011. Now that emergency relief efforts was amazing. The generosity of all should have transitioned to the challenges be commended; everyone who donated items of rebuilding the lives of so many for the auction, including the Horsemen’s across the state, the association Yankee Pedlar, as well as those high bidders at attempted to be part of those efforts, the end. There were many participants that especially for those who have horse truly acted on caring and giving. Some folks farms in the regions hit hardest by wrote checks for more than their actual bid, and others asked to participate next year if there is the natural disaster. The auction, which raised over a similar event. The MMHA would like to express its $5,000, benefitted the Central New England Equine Rescue and heartfelt thanks to all of the horse show sponthe Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane sors and contributors who made the show Society, who are helping tornado possible: Roxanne Turbolino, Rita Lawler, victims that are trying to rebuild Equitation Unlimited, Driftway Meadows, facilities. The response from the Misty Meadows, Carpenter Stables and clients, Junior Champion Mare EQN Lady Cordiva presented by Morgan community and beyond Tim and Melissa Morrell. continued on page 124
he 2011 Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show, held August 16-20, was quite the event for all who attended. The theme for this year was “Disco Fever,” where center ring featured “The Village People” in true Mass. Morgan form. There were approximately 500 horses competing with Belle Hufferd and Shirley O’Gorman deciding the 2011 Mass. Morgan Horse Show Champions. Molly O’Brien was horse show manager; Kelly McFaul, show secretary; Larry Wahl, paddock and barn announcer; Mark Farrar, center ring announcer; Tim Keller, farrier; Jay Meriam, veterinarian; and Terry Young, photographer. Several new classes were added for this year’s show, which included Limit Horse Championships in Western, Hunter, and Classic Pleasure Saddle. Also new was the Ladies Classic Pleasure Driving and Saddle Championships. In addition, Johnna Chenail was the coordinator of the Working Hunter division, also new at the show this year. The Carriage Driving division was well attended, and was judged by Marsoe Larose from Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada. Gino Guaraldi was the carriage coordinator, and Susan Koso was the carriage technical delegate. On Saturday afternoon, August 20, the Tournament division was held. The purpose of the Massachusetts Morgan Tournament is to introduce lesson riders of all ages and their families to the experience of showing at a Class A event. Riders in this division are students who are currently taking lessons, and are to be judged on their basic riding skills. This is Mass. Morgan’s second year offering
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Brookcrest Stables, Taylor River Farm, The Dan Kelley Family, Cathy Rousseau, B.A. Builders, David Rand, The Trainor Family, Darlene Blaire, KGA Morgans, John Bennet, Rolling Oaks, Cindy Mugnier, Judy Candage, Chrislar Farm, Dorothy Miskiv, Mike Mango, Jill Keene, Ann Benson, Ann Anderson, Hunter’s Glen, Legacy Stables and Mike Murphy, Rick Lane, Anita Hoynoski, and Pleasant Brook Farm and Feed. For more information on the Mass. Morgan Horse Show or the MMHA, visit www.massmorgan.com.
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Morgan Mile, just nosing her out by six tenths of a second. Morgan Mile Veteran Heather Pinet and Brook Hill Amber Ash, with a time of 2:58:13, were the winners over newcomer Bill Tracy and Special Occasion, who ran at 3:19:09. Other veterans of the Mile included Ron Holland and Abbie Bemis riding Weathermont Ethan. Lady Shalamar, who posted a time of 2:08:01 to claim victory against Rebecca Williams and Umbagog, who ran at 2:34:08. The final qualifying race of the day was run with Julie Atherton and River Run Legend posting a qualifying time of 2:57:03. The Championship Under Saddle was an exciting match up which saw Ron Holland and Lady Shalamar race against Jeff Wilson and Black Willow Raina. Both got a good start off the line and the race was very close the first quarter mile, but Lady Shalamar had the fastest time of the day at 2:07:06, to win the championship over Black Willow Raina, who finished with a time of 2:34:08. After the race, many who competed went on Ron Holland and Lady Shalamar. an hour-and-a-half trail ride through the hills of Vermont. Hot dogs and sausage on the grill, roads for what was generally an agreed upon distance of 80 rods was very common in the along with other sandwiches, were had by all. This was the seventh time since 1796 that late 18th and early 19th centuries. It was said an all-Morgan race took place on the famous that Justin Morgan could “toil all day and win Morgan Mile. Justin Morgan won races with races at dusk!” For more information on the Morgan Mile regularity and was considered a “fleet runner at short distances.” Running horses down public Road Race, visit www.morganmile.com.
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or the seventh year in a row, the Morgan Mile Road Race recreated history as Morgan horses were started from “scratch” and raced a half-mile down the same road that Justin Morgan did over 215 years ago. On an absolutely beautiful Saturday almost two weeks after Hurricane Irene, washed out roads and major damage from the storm caused less than half the normal number of spectators —usually 100 people or more—to arrive at the event. An expected field of 17 horses was dwindled down to 12, as longer trips from roads still closed due to flooding from the hurricane caused a vehicle break down, a no show of three horses, and two competitors to show up late after the event. Still, the Morgan Mile event continued with horses coming from Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, and New York to compete in the competition. Twelve Morgan horses took part in an official race sponsored by the Vermont Morgan Horse Association. Modern-day registered Morgans trotted down the historic Morgan Mile Road where the famous horse named Figure and later called Justin Morgan raced. He competed against two New York running horses in 1796, defeating both easily. That stretch of road is known as the “Morgan Mile” to this day, and is located close to the place Justin Morgan is said to have lived. Fast forward to September 10, 2011, where the horses were raced in heats of two, with the fastest time of each heat recorded. The two fastest times in harness and also in saddle were then pitted against each other in championship races. Dustin Miller, in his first time ever at the Morgan Mile, won the Championship In Harness as he trotted Black Willow Augustine down the road at a time of 1:41:03, just four seconds off last year’s winning time. There were also many new entries in the saddle races, as Jeff Wilson and Black Willow Raina, in a time of 2:25:08, beat LBA Liberty Belle and Carol Metayer with her time of 2:43:08. In other races that followed, Abbie Bemis on Weathermont Ethan, with a time of 2:32:08, bested GFM Snapshot, who crossed the line at 3:07:02. David Godding on Ragtime Moonraker beat out Cheryl Godding and Jules Magic Love in the husband versus wife race. This is the first time ever that David had beaten Cheryl at the
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Saratoga Driving Association ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 6 AT THE SARATOGA HARNESS TRACK
BLUE STAR EQUICULTURE participated in the CCDS Tub Parade, held on September 10 in Lenox, Mass., with three carriages, the most impressive being a historic milk wagon, restored by Harvey Waller and owned by High Lawn Farm. It was pulled by a Belgian named Mark, a one-time swing horse in Dick Sparrow’s famous circus wagon hitch. For more information about the Lenox Tub
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Paul Moshimer driving a Belgian named Mark, hitched to High Lawn Farm’s Historic milk wagon. Justin Morace driving Carter and Bob to an 1890s Viv-a-Vis.
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Parade, visit page 128. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the parade. Paul Moshimer of Blue Star Equiculture says of the event, “When we decided to enter the Colonial Carriage and Driving Society’s Tub Parade, we went all out. Last year we all had a ball and realized just how important an event it really is, keeping alive the great equestrian traditions of the 19th century.” THE ROWLEY RIDING & DRIVING CLUB (RRDC) held its Fall Show on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the showgrounds in Rowley, Mass. The morning began with a moment of silence and tribute to all of those who lost their lives ten years ago. The club’s spokesperson reports that “the day couldn’t have been nicer for showing, and the classes were full!” RRDC holds a spring and fall show and holds an annual Awards Banquet each year as well, recognizing the high point riders of the season. The RRDC encourages students and families to attend its shows and events. For more information, contact Pat Zarba at rrdcpat@hotmail.com.
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THE EASTERN CONNECTICUT DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION held its 10th annual demonstration at the Hebron Fair on September 11. The demonstration, spearheaded by Karl and Sue Lado of Voluntown, Conn., gave spectators a wonderful glimpse into the world of draft horses, which not only includes the five major draft breeds in the U.S., but any breed that may be put to harness, including Minis, donkeys, mules, ponies, light horses, and draft crosses. Owners and their equines showed the versatility of draft and harness horses under saddle, hooked to carts and carriages, multiple hitches, and working by pulling logs and stone boats. THE U.S. PONY DRIVERS defended their third place marathon finish, driving a confident cones phase to secure a team bronze medal at the 2011 FEI Pony World Driving Championships in Lipica, Slovenia, September 21-25. Their three-phase total score of 402.3 helped secure the bronze behind two of driving’s power house nations: Germany, who took gold with a score of 359.4, and the Netherlands, who took silver with a score of 375.4. Additionally, Suzy Stafford, representing the U.S. as an individual, drove an impeccable cones phase to move from fourth to third and secured her second consecutive individual bronze medal. Send your driving news to cedarknollfarm@ gmail.com.
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ovember is a bright and beautiful month that can still be warm enough to let us do all those things we haven’t done this season, but is also an indication of the cold winter to come. Our Annual Meeting is always scheduled in November and is generally poorly attended. It hasn’t been our top priority, but last year Sue Mallery suggested that this year we do something different, like having brunch at the Saratoga Harness track. It struck us all as a great idea, and so we invite you all to come and attend. We have a private room reserved in Fortunes, overlooking the harness track. We will start at noon with a brief meeting and election of the Board and officers, followed by a buffet brunch. Post time is at 12:30 p.m. and we can dine, share stories, bet on horses, and let the Board members and officers know what you would like to see in the coming year. For the gamblers, there are slot machines downstairs, and for those only interested in the horses, park at the Crescent Avenue lot and take the stairs or elevator right up to Fortunes and bypass the Casino. The cost of the buffet is $21 and covers the food and service charge. We need to reserve the space and pay them in advance. We ask that you send a check to Joanne Cholakis, 23 Beacon Ave, Albany, NY 12203. Our event is November 6, so if you are reading this, and you haven’t signed up yet, don’t wait. If you have friends or family you want to bring along, just make a reservation for them, they are welcome to join us. This year’s friend might be next year’s volunteer. SDA has been very fortunate to have a stable and committed management team. We always welcome participation of more members, and are looking for new driving venues and additional people to come forward and share in planning or running events. We are eager to hear what people want to see and how they feel about the clinics and events we have held this past year. The only purely social event we do is our Twelfth Night party which we have held at Lyn Howard and Jack Alexander’s house in Poestenkill, N.Y., for the last three years. They
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are wonderfully hospitable, but Lyn and Jack don’t want to deny anyone the thrill of the SDA’s company in their house. So if anyone has a large home and would like to host this holiday party, we’d be glad to hear from you. We’re always willing to move our events around to accommodate our membership, and to prevent being thrown out from overstaying our welcome. Our membership is spread over a large geographic area and folks come to our events from far away. We appreciate the effort that everyone makes to attend and have wanted to bring an event closer to Saratoga. We have talked with the harness track about holding a driving show, but with the gambling casino, space is very tight. The Board agreed that it wouldn’t work, and that is why we chose Lindenwald for the Saratoga Classic. But when we discussed an Annual Meeting with brunch in a private room overlooking the track—we decided it was a great idea. Anyone who is not in the area but would like to attend, let me know and we’ll try to help you find a place to stay.
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to reach consensus on what we do, how we spend money, and what activities we plan. We enjoy our meetings, but we also put in a lot of time and energy to plan, organize, set up, and then tear down. We are happy because our club is successful. No one should feel left out, everyone is welcome to participate—don’t wait to be asked. Let us know what you would
like and what you can contribute to help make it happen. Our thanks go out to all our members and the talented members of the Board and officers. We work together in furthering our vision to promoting and building a driving community. Vice President Barbara Akers has done a great job as organizer of the Lindenwald Pleasure Show and the annual Horse Driving Trial. If you have a venue that you think might work for an event, contact Barb. Secretary Beth Corteville is the queen of the volunteers and the person to contact if you’d like to help out. Joanne Cholakis acts as show secretary and our treasurer, tracking membership, insurance, finances, and managing the money flow. Board member Glenn Van Oort is another one that keeps us on track, and on a higher purpose. He loves the horses, is a spirited driver, and is great with a chainsaw. Jeff Morse, who is also a board member, brings knowledge and enthusiasm, whether as a clinician, score keeper, or on the grounds crew. Lastly, Kathleen Conklin and Sue Mallery round out our Board of Directors. Kathleen is a very talented lady, who shares her knowledge freely. Sue brings her enthusiasm and experience. It makes for a powerful combination. For more information, visit www.saratogadriving.com. November 2011
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ith a scant eight points in hand, the equivalent of two knockdowns and time going into the last phase of the USEF National Fourin-Hand Championship on Sunday, September 11, Jimmy Fairclough, of Newton, N.J., said he felt no pressure. Considering it was Chester Weber, with eight consecutive championships to his credit, Jimmy Fairclough and his Four-in-Hand team competing who was breathing down his Reserve Four-in-Hand Champion Chester Weber. in cones. neck, that attitude clearly Driven in reverse order of go, Weber tackled in-Hand Championship decades ago, before reflected Fairclough’s confidence as the expert the tight course first and had a ball down. “I there was a trophy to engrave, and has since he is in the phase. Weber, of Ocala, Fla., one of the top four-in- knew I had a little room so I wasn’t going to go been Reserve National Champion 14 times. hand combined drivers in the world, had to be crazy,” said Fairclough. In the end, he also had He is considering a well-earned retirement. on top of his game to win. “I wanted to do my a ball down and time penalties but was able to “It’s been 34 years,” he said. “I’d like to go next year to the World Championships and the next best to drive as well as I could and try to put keep his lead to win the title. Fairclough won the very first National Fourpressure on,” said Weber. continued on page 128
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names of drivers and passengers. Program listings of entrants were passed out to spectators by volunteers Anne Hunter, Nancy Paradyze, Barbara Osborne, and Eleanor Small, who were all dressed in period attire. After making the parade route circuit, entrants proceeded to the Lenox Country Club grounds where they lined up in their vehicles for photographs ELEANOR SMALL
he 20th Annual Lenox Tub Parade was held under near perfect weather on Saturday, September 10, 2011. Presented by the Colonial Carriage and Driving Society (CCDS) and the Lenox Chamber of Commerce, this year’s parade honored the late Senator John H. “Jack” Fitzpatrick who passed away earlier this season. Jack promoted the Berkshires politically, culturally, and in commerce. He and his wife Jane have also long been known as the owners and operators of the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Mass. The Tub Parade originated in the period of the Gilded Age (from 1880 to 1920) when wealthy tycoons closed their mansions for the social season and marked this period by parading through Main Street in Lenox, Mass., showing off their prized horses and carriages decorated with flowers. It was not until the late 1970s when Marcia Brown of Lenox, along with Tjasa Sprague, became instrumental in the revival of this parade. Today, the CCDS has seen 20 years of this historic occasion, bringing downtown Lenox the pageantry of beautiful horses and ponies of all breeds driven to an array of antique vehicles, carefully decorated with flowers and greens. Saturday’s event began with welcoming remarks by State Representative William “Smitty” Pignatowski. Since it was also a time of remembering the 10th anniversary of 9/11, his address included comments and a moment of silence for those lost in that tragedy. The announcing was then turned over to noted carriage historian and judge Ken Wheeling. Before the parade started, Ken introduced coach horn blower Alan Keely, who reviewed the meaning of various coach calls and then gave a demonstration of horn “tootling” before he departed to board the “Old Times” coach owned by Harvey and Mary Waller. The parade began at 1:30 p.m. Eighteen participants drove past the reviewing stand, while Wheeling gave an account of their vehicle description, horse name(s), and breed, along with
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World Games and then I think that’s probably it for me.” He has represented the U.S. in almost every World Championship since 1980 and also acted as chef d’equipe for one. “It’s a lot of training, a lot of time, and a lot of effort,” he said. “At some point somebody else has to take over.” Fairclough, who has a new team and hasn’t competed since the World Equestrian Games last October, felt a little rusty before the Laurels. “This is the first time out for this combination,” he said of the horses he used in the marathon on Saturday, September 10. Fairclough, who with his family, now
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and refreshments. We wish to thank the many people who gave generous time and effort to make such a memorable day. Special thanks goes to Tjasa Sprague for use of her Undermountain Farm as a starting point for horses and vehicles and for the reception facilities following the parade. We gratefully thank the volunteers as well: Maureen Gamelli, Kay Konove, Keath and Dawn Fortier, Jennifer and Wayne Wilcox, Lyn Mason, Kathleen Conklin, Jeannette and Ralph Rotondo, Roberta Trzcinka, Anne Hunter, Ken Fountain, Eleanor Small, Barbara Osborne, Nancy Paradysz, Rikke Borge, and Diane Bozyczko. Special thanks to Katherine Vause and the Undermountain Farm Riding Lesson Program. DVDs of the Tub Parade will be available to purchase. Visit our website for dates and events at www.colonialcarriage.org. owns the horses Valentino, Coletto, Charlie Brown, Levi, and Kavango—tried yet a different combination for cones—veterans Kavango and Charlie Brown in the lead and Levi and Coletto in the wheel. “I never tried Levi and Coletto in the wheel before,” he said. “It worked out.” The 25th Annual Laurels at Landhope International Combined Driving Event, one of the most prestigious events of its kind, benefits the University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center, the Large Animal Protection Society, the Brandywine Conservancy, and the Cheshire Land Preservation Trust. For more information or results for other divisions, visit www.laurelscde.org or call 610-486-0710.
Heads Up By Tina Karlen
QuarterHorse news NSBA 5-year-old Trail winners Lisa Farrell and Range To A Te. Wanna Be Invited from J.R. Reichert and Shannon Vroegh. Sue DeVenne of West Newbury, Mass., purchased Forever Huntin’ at the yearling sale. Tamara McAlpine Callahan of Lunenburg, Mass., purchased Presidential Invester at the yearling sale. And Joanie Livingstone of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, purchased Shes So Famous, also at the yearling sale.
THE 2011 REICHERT CELEBRATION SHOW was held in Forth Worth, Texas, September 2-11, 2011. This show is the nation’s number one all breed horse show and futurity. The total payout in prizes for 2011 was estimated to be $1.5 million. The show was established in 1999, with all 50 states represented, as well as six Canadian provinces, and five European countries. The show offers pointed classes for AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association), APHA (American Paint Horse Association), ApHC (Appaloosa Horse Club), PHBA (Palomino Horse Breeders Association), and POAC (Pony of the Americas Club). LISA FARRELL OF GREYLEDGE FARM in Durham, Conn., earned some of the 2011 prize money this year in the Signature Trail classes at the Reichert Celebration. Invitation Zip owned by Kay Onofre of Waverly, N.Y., was the winner of the Signature 3-Year-Old Trail class, ridden by Farrell, to earn the first place prize and a purse of $1,650. Farrell was also in the saddle showing Selectively Dun, owned by her husband James, to win the Signature 4-Year-Old Trail class with a purse of $1,700. The trail classes were sponsored by Rita Crundwell of Meri J Ranch. TROY GREEN QUARTER HORSES of Pine Hill Farm in Taunton, Mass., is proud to announce the purchases made at the Reichert Celebration sale by their clients. Cory-Wendy Welch of Salem, N.H., purchased
GREYLEDGE FARM of Durham, Conn., had a good run in many of the other stakes classes at the Reichert Celebration. Placing fourth in the 3-Year-Old Men’s $2,500 Rider Western Pleasure Stake class was Zipped Chip N Good, owned by Mary L Franco of Stephentown, N.Y., ridden by James Farrell of Durham, Conn. This show team also earned eighth place and $300 in the 3- and 4-Year-Old Trail Stake class and fourth place in the ARHA 3and 4-Year-Old Trail class. James was also fourth in the 2-Year-Old Men’s $2,500 Rider 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stake, riding Just Too Lazy To Zip for Stephanie Janis of Groton, Mass. In the NSBA 3- and 4-Year-Old Trail class, placing fourth and earning $220.98 was Selectively Dun, owned by James Farrell, ridden by his wife Lisa. In the same class, Lisa rode Invitation Zip for owner Kay Onofre to a fifth place win, earning $198.88. Lisa rode two winners in the NSBA 5-Year-Old Trail class: Range To A Te for owner Isabel Scobie of Warwick, N.Y., placing third and earning $152.73, and Zips Sleepy Sandman for Kay Onofre, placing fifth and earning $68.73. In the NSBA 6-Year-Old and Over Trail class, Lisa placed seventh, earning $108.39 riding Duies Creditor for owner Stephanie Janis of Groton, Mass. This same team placed fourth earning $1,000 in the 2-Year-Old Ladies $2,500 Rider WP Stake class. Range To A Te placed third, earning $100 while ridden by Lisa. In the 3- and 4-Year-Old Trail Stake class, Lisa placed third earning $600 riding Selectively Dun and sixth earning $400 riding Invitation Zip. LYNN AND PHILIP KRAMER of Westborough, Mass., also had a great show at the Reichert Celebration with their horses All Tricked Out and Harry Hilfiger. Philip rode All Tricked Out to win the Anybody Can Win Western Pleasure class, earning $276.94. This team also placed
eighth in the Maturity Non Pro Open Western Pleasure class. Tara Buckley of Preston, Conn., placed tenth with All Tricked Out in the Maturity $2,500 Limited Horse Western Pleasure class, and ninth in the Maturity $2,500 Open Rider Western Pleasure class earning $76.58. Placing second in the Maturity Color Breed Hunter Under Saddle class earning $106.02 was Harry Hilfiger ridden by Tara Buckley. This team also placed tenth in the Maturity Limited Hunter Under Saddle class. PAT ODELL of Pat Odell Performance Horses located in East Windsor, Conn., won some nice stakes class purses for his clients at the Reichert Celebration. Placing second and earning $4,073.20 in the Signature Equine Chronicle 2-Year-Old Color Classic Limited Western Pleasure class, he rode Certainly A Charlie for owner Elizabeth Steward of Sidney, Mass. This show team also placed in the Signature Equine Chronicle 2-Year-Old Color Classic Western Pleasure class, earning sixth place with a purse of $2,822.85. Pat also rode Rock N Roanie for the Keller Family of Pearland, Texas, in the 2-Year-Old Limited Western Pleasure class, placing sixth and earning $335.37. There were several other New England exhibitors named in the stakes class results from the Reichert Celebration. Fultons Time Machine, owned and shown by Cindy Watson of Durham, Conn., placed fourth earning $110.78 in the Anybody Can Win Western Pleasure class and placed seventh, earning $39.35 in the Maturity Non Pro Intermediate Western Pleasure class. Sensational Cookie, owned by Sam Korna of Shrewsbury, Mass., placed second earning $400 in the 2-Year-Old Color Breed Non Pro Western Pleasure class shown by Sam, and placed tenth, earning $464 in the Signature Equine Chronicle 2-Year-Old Color Classic Limited Western Pleasure class, shown by Heather Pelletier of Worcester, Mass. In the NSBA 6-Year-Old and Over Trail class, Tami McAllister of Southbury, Conn., placed fourth earning $180.65, riding Real Impulsive for Jennifer Smith of Niantic, Conn. Tory Roderick of Troy Green Quarter Horses in Taunton, Mass., showed Outta Range for owner Theresa Briand of Cranston, R.I., to win fourth in the Signature Rita Crundwell— Meri J Ranch 4-Year-Old Trail class earning $1,200. This show team also placed fifth in the 3- and 4-Year-Old Trail Stake class earning $450, and second in the ARHA 3- and 4-Year-Old Trail earning $200. Send your Quarter Horse news and photos to Tina Karlen at klkarlen@karlprod.com or via USPS at 1150 NW 165th Street, Citra, FL 32113. NOVEMBER 2011
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Lee Barger of Greenwood, Neb., showed Rattlen Pepper, a 2004 bay gelding owned by Tammy Barger of Greenwood, Neb. On Tuesday, August 30, AQHA member Linda Ball Sargent of Eustis, Fla., won the Western Pleasure World Championship on Amblin So Good, a 2005 sorrel mare sired by A Good Machine and out of Zippos Amblin Easy, bred by Gerald Kimmel of Granbury, Texas. “I’ve been here to every World Championship Show since the very Trail World Champion Steve Gunn riding Motion By Pro. first one,” Sargent said. “The first year I showed I was third, and I’ve placed in the and out of Visibly Royal, bred by Donald finals in the top 10 every time.” She later stated, Moothart of Fairfield, Iowa. “I didn’t even think I was going to be here,” “I’ve been showing Quarter Horses since I was about 14. This is my first world championship Anne said. “My horse was injured at the begin[title], and I am so excited—I can’t even tell you ning of May. He has been hand-walked for four months. When we sent in our entry fees how excited I am!” The winner of the Reining World August 1, my trainer said we had a less than Championship was Michael A. Garnett of 50% chance of coming, but we knew he was Lincoln, Neb., showing his homebred American getting better. We just hoped and prayed he Quarter Horse, Ashleys healed in time.” Anne and “Dudley” also qualiGreat Kid, a 2001 red fied to compete in the Western Horsemanship dun gelding by The and Hunt Seat Equitation finals on Wednesday, Great Kid and out of August 31. When Wednesday arrived, seven AQHA Solanos Skip Brick. The winner of the members were named world champions in the Showmanship World following classes: Steve Gunn of Greensburg, Ind., was named Championship, Anne Wilson of Dallas, Trail World Champion, showing Motion By Texas, showed her Pro, a 1988 sorrel gelding by The Promoter Paint Gelding, 6 years, 16H Red/White, 50/50 2000 bay gelding sired and out of Lady Queen, bred by Select Quarter color, big body, show ring or trails Pinto red/white 40/60 Color 15.2H great trail, by Investment Asset Horses of Mayflower, Ariz.
he Adequan Select World Show is the world’s largest, single-breed world championship horse show open exclusively to amateur exhibitors age 50 and older. This is the pinnacle for Select competitors around the world who must qualify for the event by earning a predetermined number of points to compete in each of the 41 classes representing halter, English, and western disciplines. The 1,290 entries at this year’s event represented competitors from 42 of the United States, Canada, Germany, and—for the first time ever—Argentina. The show was held August 28 - September 3 at the Amarillo National Center in Amarillo, Texas. On Monday, August 29, Billy Emerson of Addison, Texas, won the Cutting World Championship on Stylish Lizzorro, a 2005 sorrel gelding owned by Corey Emerson of Addison, Texas. Stylish Lizzorro was bred by Timothy E. Drummond of Pawhuska, Okla. He is sired by Lizzys Gotta Player and out of Stylish Sharon. Working Cow Horse Champion Jerry
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“We’re all the older generation, you might say, but if it wasn’t for us, the younger generation wouldn’t be here,” he said. “We’re glad to get together and have a good time. We’re still competitive, but most of the time we don’t chew on each other very hard, and we’ll pat each other on the back and encourage each other.” In the Barrel Racing World Championship, Leslie Chapman Harrison of Stamford, Texas, came out on top, showing Spirit of Talent, the 2002 sorrel mare by Flaming Talent. Two-Year-Old Geldings Champions Steven Headley and “I feel like she always gives me a Motavated. good shot [at winning],” Leslie said. “I’m there for the ride. The first run, she felt like Dee Ann Staley and Tattle on Touchdown she couldn’t get hold of the ground. She really were the third place recipients in Performance slipped and slid. I don’t know—usually she Halter Stallions. doesn’t have any trouble with the ground. In the second run, she really didn’t feel as fast, but she Delight, bred by Ben Walker of Clinton, Miss. “I wanted [to win] more than anything in Take Cash. could hold on a bit better. Going to the third Jumping World Champion Myers showed barrel, I kicked her and said, ‘Come on, Sheila, the world, but more than that, I wanted just to do the pattern right and know that I did it the 1997 gray gelding, Darn That Kat, owned we gotta make this one.’ And she did it.” Susan Johns of Paradise Valley, Ariz., placed right as my own personal achievement,” Laurel by Dr. Leslie Myers of Sharon Center and bred first in the Western Horsemanship World said. “This year, I was determined to go out and by Walter and Helen Sohl and Pamela Myers of Championship, showing Flashy Attraction, her ride my heart out, just do it and not think of Leslie, Mo. Papendick won the Pleasure Driving World anything else.” 2005 bay gelding. On Saturday, September 3, Luther Copeland Championship, showing the American Quarter Western Riding World Champion, Mary Lou Searles of Scottsdale, Ariz., showed her of Morgan Mill, Texas, placed first in the Horse, Must Be A Detail, a 2002 bay gelding, grandaughter Taylor’s horse, Flashy Attraction, Aged Stallions World Championship with the owned by Highview Ranch Quarter Horse Inc. to the win. Taylor and “Ryder” just returned American Quarter Horse Cajun Acquisition, of Rapid City, S.D. World champions received a prize package from the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World a 2007 sorrel stallion, owned by Cody and that included a custom designed gold trophy, Championship Show where they earned the Melissa Copeland of Morgan Mill, Texas. In the Aged Geldings World Championship, a Montana Silversmiths buckle, a specially reserve champion title in Western Riding. Chuck Givens of Richmond, Ky., won the Jack Shawver of Olney, Ill., came out on designed logoed jacket sponsored by Cripple Pole Bending World Championship, showing top, showing his American Quarter Horse Creek Outerwear, a neck wreath, a rosette with his 2006 sorrel mare, Leavin Em Wishin, sired Intoxikating, a 2006 sorrel gelding sired by a medallion, a WeatherBeeta product, a Tex Tan by Marthas Frenchman and out of Peppys A Phenomenal Clue and out of My Image product, and 100 lbs of Nutrena feed. For more news from the Adequan Select Mistical Moon, bred by Michael Lee Smith of is Obvious, bred by Randy Wilson of Ball World Championship Show, visit www.aqha. Ground, Ga. Liberty, W.V. The victor of the Three-Year-Old Mares com/selectworld. “When I was sitting in the spot that I was today, I knew all I had to do was have a clean World Championship was run and stay the same speed—I knew I could Joann Hicks of Friendswood, do that with ease with her,” Chuck explained. Texas, showing her American “She just rides the way a horse is supposed to Quarter Horse Denim N Lace. Dr. Scott Myers of Sharon at this stage.” In the Hunter Under Saddle World Center, Ohio, won the Hunter Championship, Kerry Papendick of Rapid City, Hack World Championship S.D., placed first on Must Be A Detail, a 2002 with his 2004 bay gelding, bay gelding, sired by Last Detail and out of Capture The Flag. Equitation Over Fences Miss Boogie Bear, bred by Larry and Linda World Champion Debbie Whitaker of Rogers, Ariz. Papendick and “Stewie” were also world Wolaver of Mocksville, N.C., champions in Hunter Under Saddle at this showed her 1989 gray gelding, event in 2007 and 2010, and were reserve Eli North. Trina McCarroll of champions in 2008. Laurel Champlin of Garnerville, Nev., won Blanchard, Okla., placed the Hunt Seat Equitation World Championship, first in the Working Hunter showing her 1999 gray gelding, Skys Blue Eyes, World Championship, showing Rita Crundweld and Naturally Graceful took reserve in sired by Skys Blue Boy and out of Delast her 1993 gray gelding, We Performance Halter Mares.
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aine Quarter place, with Nora Brewster and PC Horse Association Frost rounding out the top three, (MeQHA) is proud Deb Cayer on Morning Son in to announce that it fourth, Kat Murphy riding Little held another successful trail trial on Cash Away in fifth, and Colleen September 18 at Glowin’ Dreams O’Connor with SPD Carousel in Farm in Livermore, Maine. A sixth place. MeQHA believes trail trials are trail trial is best described as a judged trail ride. Riders go out on an excellent event for the recrea marked trail system, and along ational riders of Maine due to the the way they encounter judges fact that they can come to compete posted at obstacles who score them and win a prize or use the event as on their completion of it. The a training tool for themselves and course is not timed other than the their horse. To get on the mailing possibility of being waived onto list for future events such as this the next obstacle if a competitor’s please contact Marsha Polley at 207-582-1494 or chelseariders@ mount has made several refusals. Trail trials are growing in popu- yahoo.com. For more information on the larity nationwide with some horse clubs that are devoted only to this Maine Quarter Horse Association, type of contest. Courses can vary visit www.mequha.com. in length and difficulty. Riders at the MeQHA Trail Trial encountered obstacles that included moving cattle in a pen, roping a plastic steer, crossing a tarp with brush under it, and walking through gravel pit sand. Contestants were riding horses of varied breeds including an American Spotted Saddle Horse, an Appaloosa, a Standardbred, an Arabian cross, Tennessee Walking Horses, and Quarter Horses. Frank and Linda Sue Goodwin of Glowin’ Dreams Farm were the very gracious hosts. They put on a barbecue lunch for the competitors and allowed those that wanted to practice the obstacles after the event to do so. The following are the results of the MeQHA Trail Trial: In the Youth division, Sierra Huff and Sassy were the champions. In the Adult division, first place went to Pamela Tobin riding Roxy, followed by Kim Stone aboard Macy in second Scenes from the MeQHA Trail Trials.
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$92,000 Added NRHA European Derby Champions Gennaro Lendi and Piccolo Spanish.
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Spanish, with their score of 224.5 to win the firstever NRHA European Open Derby Championship. One of three riders to qualify three horses for the Open Derby Finals, Lendi has almost $280,000 in NRHA lifetime earnings. “I’m very happy about being the first Open Champion here at the [NRHA European] Derby,” said Lendi. “I want to thank his owner Giancarmine Sabatino for giving me the chance to ride this horse.” In the Non Pro Derby, Dominik Reminder of Germany was named the winner aboard GR JFB Boy. To view complete results, visit www.nrhaeuropeanderby.com.
THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT CAME ON SEPTEMBER 13 that the famous barrel racing and performance horse stallion Frenchmans Guy has been successfully cloned. Owned by Meyers Training Stables, the 25-year-old stallion was cloned by ViaGen, and three foals were born this June. Frenchmans Guy progeny have earned over $4 million, while the stallion has been listed as a leading all-around performance sire by Equi-Stat for the past 10 years. In a joint statement, Bill and Deb Meyers said, “After long thought and consideration, as well as extensive research, we have decided that keeping Frenchmans Guy’s genetics alive into the future would be the right thing to do both for our breeding program, as well as the horse industry as a whole.” “It is a true pleasure to work with such a legendary stallion owned by a great family,” commented Blake Russell, CEO of ViaGen, Inc. “Frenchmans Guy is a proven, elite stallion and now, through advanced reproduction, his genetics can continue making a positive impact for many years to come.” For more information on Frenchmans Guy, visit www. frenchmansguy.com.
was a fantastic run,” said Rapp. “It was just a once-in-a-lifetime run, and this mare is a once-ina-lifetime horse.” The 6-year-old mare owned by Waco Bend Ranch now has career earnings at almost $590,000. The prior record of 233 was set at the 1998 NCHA World Finals by Lindy Burch and Bet Yer Blue Boons. As longtime friends, Rapp was one of her herd helpers then, and Burch was there to help him break the record. “We cut those cows and he had a fabulous run. It was as good as it gets, I think,” Burch said. “I wasn’t surprised he broke the record. I was glad. If somebody had to break it, I’m glad it was somebody that’s as good a friend as Phil is to me, and with that great a horse.” For more information on the Mercuria/NCHA World Series of Cutting, visit www. nchacutting.com.
PHIL RAPP AND DONT LOOK TWICE won the Mercuria/NCHA World Series of Cutting Open finals on September 4, with a record-setting score of 234, after breaking an NCHA single-run record that had stood for over a decade. “It
AT THE $92,000 ADDED NRHA EUROPEAN DERBY, held in Manerbio, Italy, top honors went to Gennaro Lendi of Italy riding Piccolo
NOTED HORSEMAN CHARLTON THOMAS FULLER passed peacefully at his home in Catasauqua, Pa., on September 5, at age 92. The husband of Alexandra Huston Fuller, they had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June. The President of Willow Brook Enterprises, Inc., his Quarter Horses were renowned both in the performance arena and on the track. He was inducted into the National Reining Horse Hall of Fame and the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame, while his farms produced several AQHA and NRHA Hall of Fame horses. Send your western sports news to chelsea.clark@ yahoo.com.
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sit and wait.” Another former champion, Boyd Rice, took home reserve honors riding Moonstruck Pepto, owned by Cowan Select Horses LLC. Rice and the One Time Pepto stallion, out of Moonstruck Cat, marked a 654 to win $78,000. The bevy of prizes included a Bob’s Custom Saddle sponsored by Canyon Horse Sales LLC, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Garth and Amanda Gardiner, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Ruby View Quarter Horses—Jim and Holly Gregory, two Cinch vests from Bob’s Custom Saddles, Platinum Performance, a $100 gift certificate to Santa Cruz Biotechnologies, and a CR Morrison commemorative medallion. Rice and Moonstruck Pepto scored a big 223 in the herd work. They followed that with a 215 in the reining before finishing the finals with a 216 in the cow work. “This horse was really good in the cutting and decent in the reining,” Rice, a National Cutting Horse Association $3 Million Rider explained. “When we went down the fence we didn’t get enough cow to mark big. This is the best fence horse I’ve ever brought here —he’s so smart on the cow.” Rice, who won the Futurity in 2007, voiced the challenges of showing cow horses. “You have to have a horse be ready to cut like mine did. Then you have to get them Boyd Rice and Moonstruck Pepto took reserve in to the point that Shawn Flarida could have the Open Futurity. prepared them in the reining, and then like Doug Williamson had them prepared in the from Shortys Hattery, an ESP pad from Classic fence work. This is the toughest event there is,” Equine, Platinum Performance, a Cinch vest he said. from Bob’s Custom Saddles, and a CR Morrison trophy and commemorative medallion. Reynolds and Smart Magic Trick began the Non Pro Championships Anne Reynolds won her very first finals with a 212.5 in the herd work. “That first National Reined Cow Horse Association set of cattle were kind of hard to drive out. She Snaffle Bit Futurity Championship in wanted to be good. I had a miss on the second 1998 on Magical Lena. Thirteen years cow, but I cut the third cow with 30 seconds and five Futurity Championships later, left. I thought it was going to be bad but it was Reynolds claimed her record seventh really good. I was happy about that,” the King Snaffle Bit Futurity title on Smart Magic Hill, Idaho, Non Pro explained. Reynolds and “Stacy” came back strong with a Trick, out of Magical Lena. Magical Lena also produced Very Smart Magic— 217.5 in the rein work, and finished with a 210 in the fence work. “I was pleased in the reining. another Futurity champion. Reynolds won $17,480, an original CR She had a super run. We had an underspin, but Morrison bronze sponsored by Farnam she was really showable and great,” she said. Horse Products, a Bob’s Custom Saddle “She wanted to be good down the fence, but sponsored by Holy Cow Performance then when the cow started to make its first turn Horses, a Gist Silversmiths buckle spon- it changed its mind and snuck under her neck. sored by Jon and Jody Semper, a 100x hat We were able to hold onto the lead though.”
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he National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity is a test of endurance. The contestants represent the epitome of perseverance—and the winners always inspire. On Sunday, October 2, 2011, another chapter in the history book of the NRCHA was written as one horse and rider team bested the field of 25 to take the Open Championship. Todd Bergen and Shiners Dun Juan finished the finals with a 657.5 composite to win the coveted Open title, accompanied by a $100,000 paycheck. Bergen received a Bob’s Custom Saddle sponsored by Jeffrey Matthews and One Time Pepto, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Lone Oak Veterinary Clinic—John Migliore, a Cinch vest from Bob’s Custom Saddles, and Platinum Performance. Many people wondered if Bergen would even be able to compete in the Futurity, having sustained a concussion and a cervical sprain the Sunday before the show began. “It was so tough to not be able to school or work my horses. I felt helpless—I just had to sit in the chair and watch,” Bergen explained. “I felt a little better as the week went on, but I don’t feel great yet.” Despite drawing up last in the herd work, Bergen and Dun Juan managed to mark a 216, and followed that with an outstanding display of rein work with a 224.5. “I knew he was a good reiner. Our herd work was respectable and we were in the hunt. He felt great tonight in the rein work and that big score got us back into it.” While Bergen and Dun Juan had a two-point lead going into the rein work, the former Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion and NRCHA Million Dollar rider knew that it could all change with the cow work. “My horse did everything he was supposed to. I didn’t know if it was going to be enough. There are always some big runs in these finals. We did all we could do so I just had to
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NCHA Futurity Champions’ Cup Brings past and present together Hooper. “By bringing together great riders from a span of five decades with some of the top horses in training today, the Futurity Champions’ Cup promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” General admission is $10, with proceeds to benefit the NCHA Foundation in its mission to preserve the history and protect the future of cutting. Tickets were available for purchase starting Monday, October 3. Neiman Marcus will host a Futurity Champions’ Cup party for all NCHA members at their Ridgmar Mall store on Friday evening, November 25, with food, beverages, live music, and Christmas shopping opportunities. For 104 years, the Neiman Marcus name has been synonymous with quality, service, and the Texas experience. One lucky fan (18 years old or older) will win $15,000 off the purchase price of any new vehicle from Jerry Durant Auto Group of Weatherford, Texas, the Official Triple Crown Auto Dealership of the National Cutting Horse
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n celebration of the 50th NCHA Futurity, the National Cutting Horse Association will present a unique event that spotlights its history in a crowd-pleasing format. All 32 living, former Open Futurity champion riders have been invited to take part in the NCHA Futurity Champions’ Cup, to be held in Fort Worth, Texas. The Neiman Marcus/NCHA Futurity Champions’ Cup, presented by the Jerry Durant Auto Group, will start at 4:00 p.m. in Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, November 26. Contestants are eligible to ride any horse. The past champions will compete in one of three age groups, with the winner of each division receiving a specially designed champion’s buckle. All entrants will receive a custom trophy sculpted by Weatherford, Texas, artist Kelly Graham. “The 50th NCHA Futurity gives us a unique opportunity to honor our past champions in a format that will appeal to cutting horse fans everywhere,” said NCHA Executive Director Jeff
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Association. A drawing of ticket numbers at the Futurity Champions’ Cup will determine the winner. The National Cutting Horse Association has more than 20,000 members from a wide range of backgrounds. Each year more than 2,200 NCHAapproved events are held throughout North America, with more than $43 million in prize money awarded. For more information visit www.nchacutting.com or call 817-244-6188.
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Eric Freitas and One Time Nic were the Non Pro Futurity Reserve Champions with a score of 636. Freitas, of Santa Maria, Calif., won $13,110, a Gist Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Dominic Conicelli, Platinum Performance, a Cinch vest from Bob’s Custom Saddles, and a CR Morrison commemorative medallion. One Time Nic is by One Time Pepto out of Lady Reminic. It was a true come-from-behind win. In the field of 10 of the National Reined Cow Horse Association Intermediate Non Pro finals, Amanda Gardiner and Whachichi Chex were sitting in a three-way tie for fifth place going into the cow work. Shawn Renshaw and Gennys Prize took reserve Non Pro Intermediate Champions Amanda The first place horse had a 14.5-point in Non Pro Intermediate. Gardiner and Whachichi Chex. lead, but Gardiner and “ChiChi” wouldn’t Hattery, an ESP pad from Classic Equine, Gardiner said, “I’m so excited for her Derby be deterred. The noise in the Reno Livestock Events Platinum Performance, a Cinch vest from Bob’s year. I can hardly wait!” Shawn Renshaw and Gennys Prize took Center built to a crescendo as the Ashland, Custom Saddles, and a CR Morrison trophy Kan., Non Pro piloted the Too Busy Cashin and commemorative medallion. For the third home the Non Pro Reserve Championship. Chex mare to a 219—the high score of the Non place Non Pro finish, they took home a Gist Renshaw and Gennys Prize, by Smokums Prize Pro finals. “Holy cow! I was so excited. She was Silversmiths buckle sponsored by Linda and and out of Genuinely Perfect, had a 630.5, good for a check for $4,576, a Gist Silversmiths fantastic. She was tuned in and made a great Michael Vantreight. Gardiner and ChiChi marked a 204 in the buckle sponsored by Mike and Carole Stafford, fence turn. The second was fantastic, and then we went to circling.” Gardiner added, “It was herd work and a 209.5 in the rein work. “I Platinum Performance, a Cinch vest from Bob’s drew up at the bottom of the herd. We cut three Custom Saddles, and a CR Morrison commemthrilling. Really thrilling.” Gardiner and ChiChi had also qualified good cows but it was tough because it was at the orative medallion. Renshaw and Gennys Prize for the Non Pro finals, and finished third. All bottom. We were actually doing really well and also placed fourth in the Non Pro, good for an total, the pair won $16,645. They also won then had a big miss with four seconds left,” she additional $8,740. Complete results of the Snaffle Bit Futurity a Bob’s Custom Saddle, a Gist Silvermsiths explained. “She was exhausted today in the rein can be found by visiting the website at buckle sponsored by the Vangelos Family— work—but I was very pleased with her.” When asked about plans for the future, www.nrcha.com. Polymer Logistics, a 100x hat from Shorty’s
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2010 NRHA Futurity Champions Jordan Larson and Spooks Gotta Whiz.
To hand ouT over $500,000 in Prize Money purse projections for the 2011 NRHA Open and Non Pro Futurity (based on 2010 final entry counts) come to nearly $2 million. With entries in the $100,000 added Open World Championship Shootout not due until November 7, many players are waiting to officially put their name on the list. However with that much money and an NRHA World Championship on the line, top players are not overlooking this opportunity made available thanks to presenting sponsor, Equine Sports Medicine. Several have stated their intent to enter some of reining’s best horses in the class and to gun for the $30,000 estimated winner’s purse, including: NRHA Four Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida with Whizkey N Diamonds; NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider Andrea Fappani with Taris Designer Genes and Whiz Jewels ($92,000 NRHA LTE); and NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider Craig Schmersal with Boom Shernic and Missy Lil Addy Tude; and Jordan Larson with Custom Harley and Stop Like A Dream. In addition, some of the top European reiners are evaluating their options to give them the best shot at winning the Shootout and potentially the NRHA Open World Championship, including Rudi Kronsteiner and Smart Spook, and Bernard Fonck.
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eining fans from all corners of the globe are looking forward to this year’s 2011 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show. It’s the largest show in all of reining and is expected to pay out loads of cash, in addition to a plenitude of awards. The event will welcome leading riders and the best 3-year-old reining horses November 24 through December 3 at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. More than 800 entries have been received for the Futurity thus far. Added money projections for the event are shaping up for a sizeable increase and reining superstars are making plans to enter the $100,000 Open World Championship Shootout presented by Equine Sports Medicine. 2008 foals competing at this year’s NRHA Futurity will be the first to reap rewards from the NRHA Nomination Program. Approximately $597,000 in new added money was created by the program bringing the added money total to more than $860,000. The Open Futurity will offer close to $580,000 in added money with the Non Pro Futurity offering nearly $280,000. Furthermore, nearly $100,000 in nominator incentive money will be distributed to those individuals who originally nominated horses to the program, despite whether or not they still own the horse. Total
Make plans to attend the NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show for the $100,000 added NRHA Open World Championship Shootout presented by Equine Sports Medicine. In addition to crowning the Shootout champion, NRHA will honor the 2011 NRHA Open World Champion in front of the largest live reining audience in the world. For more information on the NRHA Open World Championship Shootout, email Melanie Rinehart at mrinehart@nrha.com, call 405-946-7400, or download the form at www. nrhafuturity.com. For more information on entering the NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show, visit www. nrhafuturity.com.
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Director Karen Miller, as well as help from Carol Sansoucy and Tina Dixson. Thanks also to those who helped out setting barrels. Over $8,000 in prize money and awards were up for grabs at the show. This money was raised by the membership during the year, from selling raffles to Flowerpower (L-R) Senior Average riders Jerry Grudzien, Sandy Fundraising to soliciting sponsors. Gosselin, Rick Lewis, Karen Miller, Del Santandrea, The opening ceremonies began with Tom Pappalardo, Lisa Houle, Carolyn Sansoucy, a drill team sporting the American Andrea Perry, and Bill Major Sr. flag, carried by State Director Sandy Gosselin, Carolyn LeVasseur, Ashley Pelletier, from horseback by Matt DeMello. A new division created by Sandy Gosselin Shiloh Marchand, and Molly Valente. It was an emotional event witnessed by all as Lee has allowed the novice rider or novice horse to Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” was sung be seasoned during the year under race pres-
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he National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) MA-01 held its State Championships at Chipaway Stables in Achushnet, Mass., on September 17-18, 2011. Our heartfelt thanks go to Dave Costa, owner of Chipaway Stables. We have been very fortunate to have use of this facility to hold our championships for the last two years. Saturday morning was crisp and bright and after warm-ups, Robbie Gosselin and Tom Pappalardo manned the two tractors with attached drags and groomed the ring for the start. These two men would proceed to drag the ring after every five riders all weekend long! Thanks also goes out to the office help: Lisa Houle, Melinda Abreau, and District
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onships weekend. Regardless, thanks again to Dave Costa for allowing us to use his farm for our event! Complete results and photos from the State Championships are available at www.nbhama01.com. If you are at all interested in barrel racing, please come and visit our site, come to one of our shows, or visit www.nbha.com.
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sure. It was added to the State Championships this year. This class started first with four teams competing, followed by the ever favorite Little Wranglers. These tykes are our sports’ future, and five Wranglers entered for the weekend. The Open division started at 12:00 p.m. with 60 Massachusetts members vying for $3,700 in total payouts for the go. The Youth division had 18 entries fighting for $884 in total winnings followed by the Seniors who ran hard for $772 in total payouts. The competition ended in record time, allowing a two-hour break before the ranch sorting at 6:00 p.m. Ranch sorting is similar to team penning, using cows which Dave Costa keeps on his acreage. The event was open to outside riders as long as one NBHA member was on each team. The top four finishers were awarded with cash. It was a lot of fun for each of the 16 teams going three tries to accumulate enough cows to get in the top four places. On Sunday, barrel racing started promptly at 12:00 p.m. in front of a large crowd of spectators. Competition was fierce with some barrels coming down, knocking some riders out of the average. Again, the Open riders vied for $3,700 in total payouts, $884 for Youth, and $772 for Seniors. Novice riders ran for a total of $96 in payouts. After the competition ended, the winners for both raffles were drawn. Five winners of the cash raffle were picked, and then the winner of the 200 scratch tickets was called out. Sharon Patnaude gathered all the kids into the arena for footrace games while the results and payout checks were printed and averages compiled. The top average rider in each division of the Open, Youth, and Seniors were vying for the coveting NBHA World’s Wild Card and Lonestar State Championship Buckles. Wild Cards are used as a free pass to allow a rider to enter the NBHA World Championships held each October in Perry, Ga., without having had to qualify the year before. Awards from Custom Tack were made up for the second through fourth placed averages. New Zealand wool saddle pads with engraved corner patches went to the reserve average, duffle bags with an engraved leather patch went to third, and an 8-quart Fortex bucket with engraved leather patch went to all four places. In lieu of wood saddle pads, Senior and Youth reserve averages were awarded a rope bronc halter with an engraved leather nosepiece. Running an average total of each rider’s two goes really throws a twist into the end of the competition, as riders are usually completely surprised with the results. Plans are already in the works for next year’s State Championships with a new fundraiser being scheduled to kick off in December. Needless to say, it has been an impossible task to locate a cost effective indoor facility that has a big enough arena, with the type of ground needed for barrel races and parking for 100+ trailers for a champi-
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The following are the money winners for each go including rider, horse name, time, and payout:
(Clockwise, from back left) Lauren Shell, Shanna Meehan, Grasa Campbell, Dena Salerno, Jeremy Reid, Kelly Couite, Chris Gibson, Brianna Gosselin, Kerri Frazier, Shiloh Marchand, and Sarah Cote.
opeN 1D 1st Go: mel Gibson-rajah’s Destiny/16.409/$442.00; ronda savino, Call my Dad/16.417/$331.50; shiloh marchand-Heza smokin skipper/16.511/$221.00; Jerry Grudzien sr-Doolins Cash/16.617/$110.50. opeN 2D 1st Go: rick Lewis-Fridays pay Chex/16.917/$406.00; Chris Gibson-buddy/17.039/$304.50; Andrea perry-Crimson band/17.138/$203.00; Kelly Couite-tiny rockin Angel/17.150/$101.50. opeN 3D 1st Go: Del santandrea-sauceys Justea Jim/17.410/$334.00; Kyle edmonds-Doca Dolly Dude/17.446/$250.50; Jennifer elliott-bulldozer/17.460/$167.00; Johnelle roderick-Hr Azure Jet reed/17.486/$83.50. opeN 4D 1st Go: sandy Gosselin-Gunshot Leo/18.424/$298.00; meagan Langevin-poco street Hustler/18.461/$223.50; rachel Dellena-Chubby Checkers bJ/18.484/$149.00; Jeremy reid-mity oscar/18.518/$74.50. YoutH 1D 1st Go: shiloh marchand-Heza smokin skipper/16.707/$143.04; Chris Gibson-buddy/17.039/95.36. YoutH 2D 1st Go: Kelly Couite-tiny rockin Angel/17.301/$133.32; Kyle edmonds-Doca Dolly Dude/17.446/$88.88. YoutH 3D 1st Go: molly valente-rockin K Cash/17.713/$113.88; sarah Cote-bro bob/17.778/$75.92. YoutH 4D 1st Go: Lauren shell-rocket/18.791/$104.16; brianna Gosselin-Fools Gold Nugget/21.661/$69.44. seNior 1D 1st Go: Jerry Grudzien-Doolins Cash/16.617/$131.70; Andrea perry-rC skeets peponita/16.930/$87.80. seNior 2D 1st Go: rick Lewis-Fridays pay Chex/17.140/$123.60; Carolyn sansoucy-mercedes slyzanatee/17.392/$82.40. seNior 3D 1st Go: tom pappalardo-Chunks easy Jet/17.621/$107.40; William major sr-Heza rowdy royal/17.746/$71.60. seNior 4D 1st Go: Karen miller-this Gals A Jet/18.648/$99.30; sandy Gosselin-JD triple Watts/24.006/$66.20. NoviCe 1D 1st Go: Alyssa Levasseur-shennagins/26.685/96.00. LittLe WrANGLers: 1. paige bourgault-Girl; 2. Andrea roy-Zan man Can; 3. Kailey Coakley-Fancy; 4. emma bourgault-buddie; 5. rylee Audette/Lucky. Sunday’s Results opeN 1D 2ND Go: Jerry Grudzien-Doolins Cash/16.547/$442.00; ronda savino-Call my Dad/16.560/$331.50; mel Gibson-rajahs Destiny/16.566/$221.00; rick Lewis-Fridays pay Chex/16.876/$110.50. opeN 2D 2ND Go: shiloh marchand-Heza smokin skipper/17.129/$406.00; Kelly Couite-tiny rockin Angel/17.159/$304.50; Harmony eastman-strawberry/17.186/$203.00; molly valente-rocking K Cash/17.188/$101.50. opeN 3D 2ND Go: Carolyn Levasseur-i be Carrying the Cash/17.563/$334.00; Carolyn sansoucy-mercedes slyzanatee/17.585/$250.50; Johnelle roderick-Hr Azure Jet reed/17.588/$167.00; Jennifer elliott-summertime/17.633/$83.50. opeN 4D 2ND Go: Karen miller-this Gals A Jet/18.580/$298.00; Jane marchand-bugs buckle bunny/18.636/$223.50; Kerri FrazierCutters roman boy/18.731/$149.00; meagan Langevin-poco street Hustler/18.950/$74.50. YoutH 1D 2ND Go: shiloh marchand-Heza smokin skipper/16.798/$143.04; sarah Cote-bro bob/17.162/$95.36. YoutH 2D 2ND Go: Chris Gibson-buddy/17.327/$133.32. YoutH 3D 2ND Go: shanna meehan-Dreamer/18.020/$113.88; Dena salerno-Angels Little Gun/18.068/$75.92. YoutH 4D 2ND Go: rachel Dellena-Chubby Checkers bJ/18.849/$104.16; meagan Langevin-poco street Hustler/18.950/$69.44.
seNior 1D 1st Go: Jerry Grudzien-Doolins Cash/16.547/$131.70; rick Lewis-Fridays pay Chex/16.876/$87.80. seNior 2D 2ND Go: Andrea perry-Crimson band/17.148/$123.60; tom pappalardo-bully sport/17.299/$82.40. seNior 3D 2ND Go: Carolyn sansoucy-mercedes slyzanatee/17.585/$107.40; Del santandrea-sauceys Justea Jim/17.672/$71,60. seNior 4D 2ND Go: Karen miller-this Gals A Jet/19.081/$99.30; sandy Gosselin-JD triple Watts/23.347/66.20. NoviCe 1D 2ND Go: sarah Cote-bobs Lil streaker/21.922/$62.40. NoviCe 3D 2ND Go: Alyssa Levasseur-shennanigans/24.838/$33.60. LittLe WrANGLers: 1. paige bourgault-Girl; 2. Kailey Coakley-Fancy; 3. emma bourgault-buddie; 4. rylee Audette-Lucky. Average Winners opeN 1D AverAGe: mel Gibson-rajahs Destiny/32.975/Wild Card, buckle; ronda savino-Call my Dad/32.977/saddle pad; Jerry Grudzien-Doolins Cash/33.164/bag; shiloh marchand-Heza smokin skipper/33.640/bucket. opeN 2D AverAGe: Cheryl Holdsworth-restless Noelle/34.089/ Wild Card, buckle; melanie Gosselin-master breckenridge/34.103/ saddle pad; Kelly Couite-tiny rockin Angel/34.309/bag; Chris Gibsonbuddy/34.366/bucket. opeN 3D AverAGe: Carolyn sansoucy-mercedes slyzanatee/34.977/ Wild Card, buckle; Jennifer elliott-bulldozer/34.988/saddle pad; Johnelle roderick-Hr Azure Jet reed/35.074/bag; Del santandreasaucey’s Justea Jim/35.082/bucket. opeN 4D AverAGe: brittany raymond-Allison Chains/37.089/Wild Card, buckle; Cindy Cash-speak of Joe/37.295/saddle pad; Karen miller-this Gals A Jet/37.375/bag; meagan Langevin-poco street Hustler/37.411/bucket. YoutH 1D AverAGe: shiloh marchand-Heza smokin skipper/33.505/ Wild Card, buckle; Chris Gibson-buddy/34.366/halter. YoutH 2D AverAGe: Kyle edmonds-Doca Dolly Dude/34.713/Wild Card, buckle; Kelly Couite-tiny rockin Angel/34.821/Halter; sarah Cote-bro bob/34.940/bag; Jeremy reid-mity oscar/35.064/bucket. YoutH 3D AverAGe: Dena salerno-Angels Little Gun/35.937/Wild Card, buckle; Grasa Campbell-Gypsy rose/36.174/halter; shanna meehan-Dreamer/36.574/bag; Lauren shell-rocket/37.008/bucket. YoutH 4D AverAGe: Kerri Frazier-Kings magic Willow/37.745/Wild Card, buckle; brianna Gosselin-Fools Gold Nugget/42.577/halter. seNior 1D AverAGe: Jerry Grudzien-Doolins Cash/33.164/Wild Card, buckle; rick Lewis-Fridays pay Chex/34.016/halter; Andrea perryCrimson band/34.116/bag. seNior 2D AverAGe: tom pappalardo-bully sport/34.301/Wild Card, buckle; tom pappalardo-Chunks easy Jet/34.977/halter; Carolyn sansoucy-mercedes slyzanatee/34.977/halter; Del santandreasauceys Justea Jim/35.082/bag. seNior 3D AverAGe: Andrea perry-rC skeets peponita/35.429/Wild Card, buckle; William major sr.-Heza rowdy royal/35.982/halter; Lisa Houle-pocos sundance Kid/36.794/bag;tom pappalardo-sunshines bonita/36.856/bucket. seNior 4D AverAGe: Karen miller-this Gals A Jet/37.729/Wild Card, buckle; sandy Gosselin-JD triple Watts/47.353/halter. LittLe WrANGLers AverAGe: 1. paige bourgault-Girl/champion streamer, gift; 2. Kailey Coakley-Fancy/reserve champion streamer, gift; 3. emma bourgault-buddie/runner up, gift; 4. rylee Audette-Lucky/runner up, gift; 5. Andrea roy-Zan man Can/runner up, gift.● November 2011
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High Roller Reining Classic Brings HigH Profile ComPetition to Vegas By alden Corrigan
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hat do you get when you combine over $300,000 in added money and prizes, some of the best horses and riders in the country, and a city that never sleeps? The 2011 High Roller Reining Classic (HHRC). As part of the Reining Super Series, the High Roller Reining Classic is the second of the four-event series joining the Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic, the Scottsdale Classic Reining Futurity and Horse Show, and the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity and Horse Show. Competitors in these premier events are eligible to win $10,000 in both the Open and Non Pro divisions at the end of the series. Amanda Brumley, Manager of the High
Roller Reining Classic, is thrilled to be part of the new program. “Regional events are the foundation of the reining horse industry. They are where people get their first introduction to the sport. As a producer, I am honored to have one of my events included in this program. I value the support we are providing each other, and that we’re able to offer a unique series with big payouts, without any additional fee to our exhibitors.” If the 16% increase in exhibitors over 2010 is any indication, the Reining Super Series concept is a winner. Colleen McQuay, one of the driving forces behind the Reining Super Series shared her enthusiasm for the turnout. “I think the Super Series is definitely attracting attention, and has made a contribution to our events.” Colleen goes on to explain the $10,000 incentive. “For the Open rider it is all horses, because we want to encourage them to show as many horses as they can. As is the norm for Non Pro’s, we want to make sure that we don’t give a multiple horse Non Pro rider a huge advantage, so it’s a horse and rider combination (that has the most money earned after attending at least three of the four shows).”
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It may seem counter intuitive for Las Vegas, but at this year’s HRRC there was an overwhelming feeling of family. John and Rosie Irish along with Martin Muehlstaetter and his wife Kim (Dooley) and Corey and Kristin Cushing were proudly showing off their new little bundles of joy, and slowly but surely word got out that Casey and Nicole Deary are also expecting another addition to their family. Mandy McCutcheon of Aubrey, Texas, kept it all in the family as well by riding Tim and Colleen McQuay’s Coronas In Hollywood (Hollywood Dun It x Coronas Missin Star) to the winner’s circle in the $15,000 Added Spooks Gotta Gun Non Pro Futurity, besting a field of 17 with a score of 144.5. This will be Mandy’s last ride on Coronas in Hollywood as fellow Non Pro Shaundra Ruckman has purchased the 3-year-old. Tish Fappani of Scottsdale, Ariz., had three generations of her family cheering her on in the $40,000 Added Conquistador Whiz Non Pro Derby,
and she did not disappoint. She and her own Premier Diamond (Like A Diamond x Sexy Chexy Nic) who she shared at HRRC with husband Andrea posted a score of 222.5 to outrun a field of 31 competitors for the win. “He’s finally feeling like a seasoned show horse. I had some really good shows on him at the end of his 4-year-old year but never won anything on him. I was always up there and super happy with the way he was showing and what we were getting done in the pen, but he feels like a show horse now.”
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No one was more surprised than Vicki Dias of Kingsburg, Calif., to find out she and her 5-year-old A Bright Tag (Whiz N Tag Chex x Genuine Starbright) had won a trip to Jackson Hole, Wyo., by accumulating a total of $6,614.09 over the three show series—the Cactus Reining Classic, Reining by the Bay, and High Roller Reining Classic—to put a lock on the top spot. “I didn’t even have this on my radar. I just try to stay consistent. It’s show-by-show, class-by-class. I just try to do the best job I can. I was having a really tough week, and having trouble getting him stopped. It was probably more me than him. When I walked into the pen I thought this could go really, really good or maybe not so good,” said Dias. “I just can’t believe how it ended up. I’m so excited! My husband was so funny…he never comes to horse shows, and I find out [that I won] and he stands there totally clueless; once he found out that we were going to the Four Seasons Jackson Hole he was so excited. We can’t wait!”
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Casey and Nicole Deary of Weatherford, Texas, had quite the show in Las Vegas. Nicole and her mother’s Tagged My Chic (Whiz N Tag Chex x Cheeky Boom) marked a 147 to win three out of four of the Non Pro Ancillary divisions (slate 2). Casey rode Carlos Gonzalez’ 3-year-old buckskin Wimp Daddy (Wimpys Little Step x Cody Kay Quixote) to a 224.5 to win the Level 4 division of the $70,000 Added Spooks Gotta Gun Open Futurity out of a field of 33. Tagged My Chic was actually bought for Nicole’s mother. “We found her in November before the Futurity, and my mother said that she would like Casey to train her and finish her, and then my mom would get to show her as a 4-year-old. I started riding her before Reining By The Bay, and took her there and won a Novice Horse Non Pro class there. My mother showed her in Fort Worth in all four divisions and marked a 211.5 and won $1,800. It was a real thrill, my mother had never scored that high.” The game plan was for Nicole to get the mare in the pen and then her mother would show her in the Non Pro Derby. “I schooled her and marked a 71.5, so I entered everything
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in the Non Pro classes,” said Nicole. “The mare is very true, very honest, and she doesn’t take one step without you telling her. She doesn’t have any cheat in her, and she stops really, really big.” The strategy paid off and the pair marked a 147.0 to win 3 out of 4 of their classes.
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The $70,000 Added Conquistador Whiz Open Derby was a fight to the finish in the Level 4 division. Andrea Fappani was leading on Rancho Oso Rio’s Country Custom (Custom Crome x JJM Sunny Delight) with a score of 228.0 for most of the 44-horse competition, until Craig Schmersal riding his own Pale Face Dunnit (Gunner x Lena Dunnit) ran into the ring from the back of the schooling area and marked a 229.0. Fappani was not going to settle for second, so he pushed Rancho Oso Rio’s Custom Spook (Smart Spook x Custom Spinderella) farther than he ever had before in their career together, and marked a 231.0 to bring home the $12,422 paycheck to Rancho Oso Rio owners Jim and Pat Warren. Rounding out the top four was
yet another Fappani ride, with Tish’s horse Premier Diamond marking a 226.5. Andrea had captured first, third and fourth place. WEG team gold medalist and individual silver medalist Schmersal was the only other one who could crack into the top four. The Open Derby domination by Team Fappani didn’t end there. Team Fappani member Arno Honstetter tied for fifth with a 225.5 on Jan Peterson’s Star For The Chicks (Smart Starbuck x Dun It By Chick) and Luke Gagnon was seventh on the Rancho Oso Rio entry Brennas Dream (Magnum Chic Dream x Brennas Red Dunit). Gagnon was also 13th on Courtney Ryan’s Whiz Jewels (Topsail Whiz x Hot Hollywood Jewels) marking a 222.5. In total the Fappani Team brought home over $50,000. For complete results visit www. highrollerreiningclassic.com.
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The Lobster Bake, last on the agenda, was moved due to the weather but went very well. Because of the storm, attendance was lower. The Maine Appaloosa Horse Club Annual Awards Banquet will be held November 19 at the Grand Hotel in Waterville, Maine. For more information visit www.maineappaloosahorseclub.com.
Phantom Gambler. Open Ideal English Pleasure was won by Kathy Hair out of a big class of 10 participants. The Leadline class continues to grow bigger every year. All the kids were winners in this class, though officially first place went to Madison Marin with her horse Royal Invitation, with second place going to Shan Shan Tang and her horse Enuff is Enuff. Third place went to Hannah Marie Deboer, fourth place went to Ropin Sonny Boy, fifth place went to Danica Moretti with her horse Dirty Affair, and sixth place went to Aurora Medeiros and her horse Rock the Bar. Western Pleasure 14-18 Youth was won by Kira Jewett and her horse Allota Shasta. Amateur Novice Western Pleasure was won by Anne Jennings and her horse Ultimately Charming, with Debbie Schley and her horse Sonny Dun Me taking second, and in third place were Larry Zalis and his mighty steed First Class Last Call. Amateur Western Discipline Rail was won by Amanda Duquette and her horse Think Im Hot Dazid Me. For more results visit our website and look for a list of year-end winners in our December article. We encourage everyone to come and join us for 2012 and get active with this great family club—there is something for everyone. Look for New England Pinto on Facebook!
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Arabian news SUZY STAFFORD AND HER REGISTERED HALF-ARABIAN MARE MISS JOSEPHINE put in a brilliant performance at the 2011 FEI World Pony Driving Championships in Slovenia, where they were awarded with the individual bronze medal. Stafford and Miss Josephine were competing as individuals for Team USA, marking the first time an Arabian competed for the United States. “Josie and I had a great run in Lipica,” Stafford said. “She has an amazing heart and loves a challenge, which makes her a great international competitor. Arabians are a very versatile breed and they really can excel in any discipline,” Stafford said. “After all Josie was a leadline horse for a beginner, in addition to being a competitor at the World Pony Driving Championships. It doesn’t get much more versatile than that!” Stafford and Josie finished fifth after dressage and were five points off the leaderboard going into the marathon. The pair moved up to fourth after the marathon followed by a precise and fast cones round that put them in third, securing the bronze. The next step for Miss Josephine will be a life in the lap of luxury. The mare was sold to Beth
Steinke, and will be going with her to Maine when she flies back to the United States. “Josie has been a great partner and I’m happy that she has found a good home. Beth has plans to ride and drive her as both a single and a pair. She earned herself a good home with some lower level competitions and pleasure driving in her future.” Send your Arabian news to leb92884@ gmail.com.
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ALAYNA MALA has had an exciting season! Autumn started with a reserve championship at the Buckeye Sweepstakes Horse Show in Ohio and a championship at Region 14 at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park. A special thank you goes out to Cathy Vincent of Adandy Farm in Greenwood, Del., for giving Alayna the opportunity and privilege of showing Scarlet O’Butler in the English Pleasure division. Given their newfound success, it was decided that this pair should move on to Youth Nationals in Albuquerque. After some quick planning and gut determination, Alayna embarked on the ride across the country to live another part of her dream. The trip resulted in two national top ten honors. On June 21, Alayna graduated in three years from Haddam-Killingworth High School located in Higganum, Conn. Her accomplishment of graduating early was the result of her determination and desire to pursue her passion for Arabian horses and her future career at Adandy Farm. In the midst of completing schooling and traveling to horse shows, she and her sister, Alicia, welcomed their first foal from their retired mare Young and Hot. Eddie Van Halen was born on May 6. “Eddie” was sired by Gitar. Alayna continues to serve as the Region 16 Youth Director and is on the Youth Advisory Board for the United States Equestrian Federation. She is furthering her education by attending Delaware Technical College.
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exhibitors to this show. Saturday night’s popular Stake classes showcased top halter horses who were awarded neck sashes donated by Mountain View Arabians to accompany their prize money. The recently added Roadster Under Saddle class is a growing attraction. This time it was won by CBMF Man of Fire owned by Mike Sandvil and ridden by Jenna McCarthy, with second place going to Jennifer Brown’s Sky’s High Octane. The
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by Sylvia Camondona. Hal, Linda, and Jess Small’s MVA Kahlua ‘n’ Cream won the HalfFirst Day coming in second, and these Arabian Versatility with two horses swapped places in the Iris Poland’s Long Hope championship. Chip O Skip owned Mr. Sensation taking by Robin Lovejoy and ridden by second. The Arabian Theresa Guillemette was the winner Versatility Award went of the dazzling Arabian/Half-Arabian to Robin Lovejoy’s Chip Costume class with Amber Durgin’s O Skip. Robin once Constanza placing second and Iris again donated the versaPoland’s Long Hope Mr. Sensation tility prize money back in third. to the club. Rachael Also new this year was the much Brunner’s Shamrock’s anticipated Pickle Throw Down, Minx was second. invented and hosted by exhibitors Many thanks go John and Holly Tumiel. This gathering out to volunteers was held after the Saturday evening Three-Gaited Park Champions Brian Theresa Guillemette and Chip O Skip Sylvia Corbett, Laurie session’s last class. Competitors brought Vigue and HS First Day. were champions in the Arabian/HalfEmery, Brenda Carver, all kinds of pickled creations as well as Arabian Costume class. Iris Poland, Jess Small, other snacks for everyone to enjoy. This barn according to her father. Autumnfest’s three versatility awards are given and also to Marshwood High School seniors party was met with such success that it will now become an annual event at future to the horses accumulating the most points at Stephanie Cheever, Jessica Penney, and Casey the show in Arabian, Half-Arabian, and Open Pennell who helped with set-up, gatekeeping, Autumnfest shows. The Pink Ribbon fundraiser class was Breed classes. In addition to prize money and awards, and videotaping. Support from voluncolorful, hilarious, and action packed. Cindy neck sashes, starting in 2010, versatility winners teers and sponsors are essential to the success of Sandvil won the class, reportedly because of her have received challenge trophies donated by Meg AHAME’s shows and they are greatly apprecisuperior sit-two-post-one ability. Holly Tumiel Hall. This year’s Open Breed Versatility winner ated. More information on shows and club events certainly sported the most inventive riding was RRF Heza Total Dream ridden by Danielle habit in the class, which was a conglom- Withee and owned by Sylvia Camondona, and a complete listing of Autumnfest results are eration of dance costumes from her childhood, with reserve going to Totally Bay, also owned available at www.mainearabian.org. photos jeff aNdersoN/eighth geNeratioN photo graphics
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Reiners put on their poker faces for the third annual “Play it Forward Poker Tournament” on September 15, to benefit the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF). Jeri Allen was the night’s winner, after two years of trying her hand with no luck. Brad Giesbrecht placed second, Lance Griffin was third, and Tim McQuay finished fourth. Held during the High Roller Reining Classic, the EAF Charity Poker Tournament raises funds for horsemen suffering from life-threatening illnesses and catastrophic injuries. (www.highrollerreiningclassic.com)
Four of a Kind 2011 Equus Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient Bob Cacchione with Tricia Watkins, Equus Foundation President Lynn Coakley, and USEF President David O’Connor.
Hats Off to Humanitarians Until November 14, you can nominate a special horseperson for the EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award. The award will be presented at the USEF Annual Meeting in January. This humanitarian honor recognizes the dedication of an individual or group who helps equines on a regional or national scale, and the recipient will be someone who has devoted personal time and effort to improving the lives of horses. (www.usef.org) Mustang Match Made in Heaven
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Sylvia Zerbini, star of Cavalia, is taking a new direction with her career, to not only entertain but also educate equestrians about liberty training. Starting this year, she and her Grand Liberty Tour can be found around the nation giving clinics and performances, such as at Equine Affaire this month, where she will be featured as both a clinician and in Pfizer Fantasia. Zerbini’s training emphasizes the bond between human and horse, and onstage she uses only body positions and a handful of verbal cues to communicate with up to ten horses. (richie.waite@hotmail.com)
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first saw Mercedes, he was disappointed by her small size, but her big heart quickly won him over and he plans to keep the mare for himself. This year’s Supreme competition also included two new divisions, Idols and Stars, plus a simultaneous Extreme Mutt Makeover to showcase the talents of shelter dogs. (www.extrememustangmakeover.com)
The Kentucky Horse Park has welcomed four rare Marwari horses on permanent loan from Francesca Kelly, who imports the breed from India. The Park is the only known location in North America where Marwari can be seen by the public. The breed is known for their extreme endurance during war, as well as their distinctive ears that curve inward, sometimes overlapping. (kyhorsepark.com)
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he most beautiful and refined small equine competitors from across the globe came to compete at the 2011 American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) World Championship Show at Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas, September 23 – October 1, 2011. The event is the most prestigious Miniature Horse show in the world. Annually awarding championships in approximately 200 different classes, the competition ranged from halter to driving and also included obstacle, liberty, and jumping, highlighting the unbelievable versatility of the Mini. Spectators enjoyed these thrilling competitions and were amazed by creative costumes as well. Attending this international event were exhibitors and spectators from as far away as Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Australia. And thanks to iEquine, the entire 2011 AMHA World Show was also watched live on the web by over 26,000 viewers from 42 different countries. For 12 consecutive years, the AMHA World Championship Show has made its home at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth. Classes and events are added and expanded each year to accommodate the growing versatility of the breed. Each year, exhibitors at the AMHA World Show win more than $20,000 in class awards, Futurity payouts, and more. Throughout the nine-day show, there were a number of added features and events for exhibitors and spectators including the AMHyA (youth) Calcutta, pizza and root beer float parties, photo art, essay contests, a golf cart raffle, a dunking booth, and so much more! Vendors did a brisk business around the concourse of the
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ore than 1,500 of the best and brightest small equine competitors from across the U.S. and Canada competed at the 2011 American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) National Championship Show, held at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla., September 8-18, 2011. Miniature Horses competed for cash and prizes in classes such as Halter, Driving, Jumping, Costume, Obstacle, and more. With 1,539 Miniatures accounting for more than 6,100 entries in 370-plus classes, the 2011 AMHR National Show is the largest of its kind in the world. Prizes included trophies and medallions for the youth, trophies for champions, silver trays for reserve champions, specialty blankets for supreme, stake, and grand winners, special awards for exhibitors, prize giveaways, and more. Competitors also won premiums exceeding $60,000 via class paybacks, incentives, jackpots, and breeders’ futurities. In addition to the prizes for equine entrants, the 2011 AMHR National Show offered a bevy of special awards and recognition for their human counterparts who participated as well. Youth competed for more than three dozen special awards ranging from high point winners to junior judging and quiz bowl champions to sportsmanship honors. One lucky youth wrote an essay to win her own new Miniature Horse donated by a participating stable. Top amateur exhibitors in halter and performance also received special recognition. New this year, overall top amateur exhibitors were recognized for the first time. In addition to hundreds of classes and a full complement of awards, the 2011 show featured a vendor-filled Mini Mall for the shopping pleasure of all. Participants also enjoyed several special events held in conjunction with the event, including chariot races. One of the most poignant events was a special ceremony commemorating the tenth anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. For more information, visit www.shetlandminiature.com.
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Southwick, MA - Since 2005-Horse Farm of Distinction. 80 x 150 Indoor w/great ventilation & natural light. 100x150 outdoor, round pen, turnouts, & fenced fields 17 stall barn, 2 htd tack rms. 2 stalls in first barn plus storage. 8.4 ac. Custom Contemp w/3 bdrms. Det gar w/huge doors. Offered at $1,550,000.
Princeton, MA - 4.75 acres w/4-stall barn, grain & tack areas, large loft. 64x128 &, 100x200 outdoors & 60 ft round pen. Cape home w/3 bdrms. Offered at $315,000
SOLD - Sterling, MA - 9-stall barn, vinyl fencing on 9+ acres
Alstead, NH - 5-stall, A&B barn w/tack/grain area, grooming stall, WU loft, hay chute, & storage. 5-bay equip shed. 38.3a w/lg, fenced grass turnouts. Wooded area has timber value. Ext trails & dirt roads. 3 bdrm house (MBR w/ ba). Oil & Wood furnaces. Offered at $399,000.
Swanzey, NH - Excellent opportunity exists for the equestrian entrepreneur. Seller had a very successful lesson program here for many years. 10 stall barn with tack room and hay storage for 2400 bales, attached 2-car garage. Paddocks. Steel frame structure over outdoor arena is ready to have the cover installed for an indoor. Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, large kitchen, dining & living rms, and family room. Offered at $199,000
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Peak Performance is Just a Touch Away Massage Therapy for Performance Horses Susan C. Perry, BA, CVT, ESMT
508-344-8224 www.eastwoodmorganfarm.com Quality Family Friendly Horses for Sale Several Show Ready Access to Trails right off of property Boarding • Training • Lessons
arabians
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1 & 2 n Blue Slope Country Museum Fall Festival, Franklin, CT. CONTACT: Sandy 860-642-6413. 3 – 12 n 2011 Open & Amateur World Championship Show, Fort Worth, TX. CONTACT: 817-834-2742 or www.apha.com/events/index.html. 4 – 6 n Equine Extravaganza Horse Expo and Equestrian Festival at The Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA. CONTACT: 410-349-9333, info@equineextravaganza.com or www.equineextravaganza.com. 5 n TSHA Year-End Banquet-Port ‘N Starboard at Ocean Beach, New London, CT. CONTACT: 860-564-4700 or www.tristatehorsemen.com. 5 n Ethel Walker School-Fall Indoor Horse Show, Simsbury, CT. CONTACT: Kathleen Battiston 860-408-4354 or sharyn_cataldo@ethelwalker.org. 5 n The Knox School Open House, St. James, NY. CONTACT: Susan Day-Holsinger 631-686-1600x414 or www.knoxschool.org. 5 n Year End Banquet at The Queechee Club, Queechee, VT. CONTACT: www.cvda.org. 5 n NEDA Year-End Celebration & Awards Banquet, Amherst, MA. CONTACT: Karin Swanfeldt 978-7725197, Fallbanquet@neda.org or neda.org. 5 – 6 n NEDA Fall Weekend Symposium with Kyra Kyrkland, Amherst, MA. CONTACT: Jennifer Dillon 508-641-3121, fallsym@neda.org or neda.org. 6 n Avon Valley Show Stables Horse Show, Avon, CT. CONTACT: Dee Dee Wilbur 867-677-5260 or Jumpit30@yahoo.com. 6 n Beland Stables, Lakeville, MA. CONTACT: PJ Archambault 508-428-1526, PJ-Beland@Comcast.net or www.BelandStables.com. 6 n BSTRA Turkey Trot, Carver, MA. CONTACT: Rose 401-762-4805, rosezinri@cox.net or www.bstra.org. 6 n Heritage Equestrian Center Horse Shows, E. Greenwich, RI. CONTACT: Charlene Brown 401-849-2696 or cinnbayinc@aol.com. 6 n Mount Holyoke Open Hunter Show II, South Hadley, MA. CONTACT: jcollins@mtholyoke.edu or www.mhcriding.com. 6 n Mystic Valley Hunt Club Horse Show, Gales Ferry, CT. CONTACT: Michelle Urgartechea 860-464-7934 or mysticvalleyhuntclub@juno.com. 6 n Ridgefield Equestrian Center Horse Show, Ridgefield, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148 or bhcmanagement@cs.com.
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6 – 20 n American Quarter Horse Association World Championship, Oklahoma City, OK. CONTACT: 806-376-4811 or www.aqha.com/showing/worldshow.aspx.
20 n Castle Neck Farm, Essex, MA. CONTACT: Michael Keogh 978-768-7998 or castleneckfarm@aol.com.
10 – 13 n Equine Affaire @ Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA. CONTACT: www.equineaffaire.com
20 n NHQHA Annual Membership Meeting, Concord, NH. CONTACT: Sue Bernard sbernard@nhqha.com.
12 n Pine Hill Fall Horse Trials, Bellville, Tx. CONTACT: www.useventing.com. 12 n Saddle Rowe Hunter/Jumper Horse Show, Medway, MA. CONTACT: Tina Geoghegan 508-533-7108. 12 n Stoneleigh-Burnham Horse Show, Greenfield, MA. CONTACT: Mina Payne Cooper 413-773-8333 or tpodlenski@sbschool.org. 12 n The Pines Horse Show, S. Glastonbury, CT. CONTACT: Marie Foohey 860-633-5694 or pinesfarm@aol.com. 12 – 13 n ECTRA Mustang Memorial Endurance Ride, Greenbank, NJ. CONTACT: Tracy Foedisch 856-303-2188, foedisch@comcast.net or www.ectra.org. 13 n Tanheath Turkey Trot at Quinebaug Hatchery, Plainfield, CT. CONTACT: 401-949-2910 or www.tanheathhunt.com. 13 n Cornerstone Farm Horse Show, Haverhill, MA. CONTACT: April Bayko 978-462-9434 or barnmom9@aol.com. 13 n Eastern CT Draft Horse Association Christmas Party Meeting, Franklin, CT. CONTACT: Sandy 860-642-6413. 13 n Sandy Point Stables Horse Show, Portsmouth, RI. CONTACT: Charlene Brown 401-849-2696 or cinnbay@aol.com. 13 n Shallowbrook Horse Show, Somers, CT. CONTACT: Sally Allison 203-731-1757 or sallison@shallowbrook.com. 13 n Stepping Stone Farm Horse Show, Ridgefield, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148 or bhcmanagement@cs.com. 16 n CCDS Meeting at Orleton Farm, Stockbridge, MA. CONTACT: Maureen Gamelli 413-243-3407 or ianandniles@aol.com. 19 n Fairfield County Hunt Club Horse Show, Westport, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148 or bhcmanagement@cs.com. 19 n WindCrest Farm Horse Show, Hebron, CT. CONTACT: Amanda Klemyck 860-872-1031. 20 n Mount Holyoke Open Jumper Show, South Hadley, MA. CONTACT: jcollins@mtholyoke.edu or www.mhcriding.com.
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20 n Shallowbrook Horse Show, Somers, CT. CONTACT: Sally Allison 203-731-1757 or sallison@shallowbrook.com. 26 n Westbrook Hunt Club-November Horse Show, Westbrook, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148 or bhcmanagement@cc.com. 27 n Evenstride Farm Horse Show, Byfield, MA. CONTACT: Mary Lynne Rahlson 603-228-5680 or mrahlson@mcsbnh.com. 27 n Folly Farm Horse Show, Simsbury, CT. CONTACT: Naomi Gauruder 203-650-3148, naomi@bhcmanagement.com.
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1. Publication Title: Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar. 2. Publication No: 0199-6436. 3. Filing Date: 9/19/11 4. Issue Frequency: Monthly. 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 12. 6. Annual Subscription Price: $12.95. 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 83 Leicester Street, North Oxford, MA 01537. Contact Person: Michelle Rowe. Telephone 706-823-3517. 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: 83 Leicester Street, North Oxford, MA 01537. 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Publisher: Scott Ziegler, 83 Leicester Street, North Oxford, MA 01537. Editor: Elisabeth Prouty-Gilbride, 83 Leicester Street, North Oxford, MA 01537. Managing Editor: None. 10. Owner: MCC MAGAZINES, LLC, P.O. Box 936, Augusta, GA 309030936, A wholly-owned subsidiary of QUESTO, INC., P.O. Box 936, Augusta, GA 30903.Stockholders of QUESTO, INC., Augusta, GA, owning more than 1% of the outstanding stock are: W. S. Morris III, Augusta, GA; Mary E. Morris, Augusta, GA; W. S. Morris IV, Augusta, GA; J. Tyler Morris, Augusta, GA; Susie Morris Baker, Augusta, GA; THE MORRIS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, Augusta, GA. Addresses for all of the above corporations, individuals, trustees and partnership are: P.O. Box 936, Augusta, GA 30903-0936. 11. Known bondholders, mortgagees and other security holders owning or holding 1% or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None. 13. Publication Title Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar. 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data: September 2011 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: 15a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run): Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 9,491. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 9,269. 15b. Paid Circulation (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541(Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies): Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 7,353. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 6,863. (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies): Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 0. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 0. (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS®: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 114. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 111. (4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail®): Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 0. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 0. 15c. Total Paid Distribution (Sum of 15b (1), (2),(3), and (4): Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 7,467. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 6,974. 15d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail): (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 890. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 887. (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 0. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 0. (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail): Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 0. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 0. (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means): Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 525. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 650. 15e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4): Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 1415. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 1537. 15f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e): Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 8,882. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 8,511. 15g. Copies not Distributed: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 609. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 758. 15h. Total (Sum of 15f and g): Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 9,491. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 9,269. 15i. Percent Paid (15c divided by 15f times 100): Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 84.07%. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 81.94%. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. Signed: Michelle L. Rowe, Circulation Business Manager. NOVEMBER 2011
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AffiliAtes Bay State Trail Riders Association, Inc. Membership Form Memberships are from January 1 through December 31 and include a free subscription to the Horsemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yankee Pedlar and Massachusetts Horse Type of Membership: â?? New
â?? Renewal â?? Single $20 â?? Family $30 â?? Individual Lifetime Membership $350
Name________________________________________________ If you would like to be active in a local
CONNECTICUT MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION President: Melissa Curtis, 477 Dowd Ave., Canton, CT 06019; 860-693-2248. Vice President: Will Filosi, 321 Rt. 165, Preston, CT 06365; 860-887-6831. Secretary: Debra Becroft, 67 Hanover St., Yalesville, CT 06492; Treasurer: Lisa Cocco, 71 Old Farms Road, Cheshire, CT 06410; 203-699-8447; Membership: Melissa Curtis, 477 Dowd Ave., Canton, CT 06109; 860-693-2248.
chapter with more programs and events available, please check.
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â?? HERD South Eastern MA Chapter
Address
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Town__________________________________________________I would like to Help State____________ Zip___________ Phone_________________
Connecticut Morgan Horse Membership Application
â?? by volunteering for trail work days
City
â?? by holding a ride
â?? with other projects that might be needed
â?? I do not want my name released on any mailing lists
â?? with________________________
â?? I do not want to receive the Yankee Pedlar or MA Horse
bstra@charter.net www.bstra.org
Mail this form along with your check made payable to BSTRA to: Rose Zariczny, Secretary, 216 Grand Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895; For more information call 401-762-4805.
State
Youth Membership ($20.00)
Family Membership ($40.00)
Individual Membership ($30.00)
Horse Nominations ($25.00 per horse)
(please list children under 18 with birthdays and name of horse nominated on separate piece of paper.)
Children under 18
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Horse(s) Nominated for Year End Awards Please make check payable to CMHA, Inc. and mail with application to: Melissa Curtis, 477 Dowd Ave., Canton, CT 06019.
Charles River Dressage Association Membership Application
Colonial Carriage and Driving Society Membership Application Form YES, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to be a member for $25
Name _______________________________________________________________________________ Farm Name __________________________________________________________________________
Zip
Telephone
Email ________________________________________________ â?? by helping on a ride
â?? I want to receive the Bugle online
First Name
January 1 through December 31, 201
CHARLES RIVER DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION, President: Linda Currie, 617-974-4441, l.currie@comcast. net; Vice President: Kate Champa, 401-351-1683, kchampa@earthlink.net; Membership Director: Carol Burkhart, 508-359-9961, carol.burkhart@comcast.net. ____Junior (DOB__/__/__) ____Adult Amateur ____ Professional _____ Vintage (50-59) _____Masters (60+)
Name: Address:
Address _____________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________ State ____________________ Zip __________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: E-Mail:
We Own ________________________________________________________________Horses/Ponies
I would be interested in helping with (check any that are applicable):
My/our driving interests are: ( ) Pleasure ( ) Educational Seminars ( ) Carriage Horse ( ) Competition ( ) Draft Horse
â?&#x2019; Monthly Meetings â?&#x2019; Volunteering at shows/clinics
Make check payable to: and mail to:
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Colonial Carriage and Driving Society Kay Konove, P.O. Box 1593, Stockbridge, MA 01262
Membership year is December 1stâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;November 30th/EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Sign up before Jan. 31, 20 & get a $10.00 discount.
â?&#x2019; Managing shows/clinics â?&#x2019; Fund Raising
â?&#x2019; Other (specify)
Connecticut Ranch Horse Association Membership Form
Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc. We are a USDF Group Member Organization and a USEA affiliate. Dues: â?&#x2019; $40 Individual (18+ years) â?&#x2019; $35 Junior (under 18) â?&#x2019; $55 Family (includes 2 members) â?&#x2019; $17* USDF fee for each additional family member
â?&#x2019; Public Relations/Advertising â?&#x2019; Quarterly Newsletters
The Charles River Dressage Association is a GMO (Group Member Organization) of the United States Dressage Federation. Annual Dues: Individual $55, Business $100. Add $12 for each additional family member. Please make your check payable to: Charles River Dressage Association, 4 Jade Walk, Medfield, MA 02052 For more information, call Linda Currie at 617-974-4441.
Mail form and a check made out to CT Ranch Horse Association to: Andrea Hills, 772 Brooks Rd., Middletown, CT 06457. Name: ____________________________________________________
Membership: $25.00/person; $15.00 for each additional family member
Is this application for: â?&#x2019; a new membership â?&#x2019; a renewal? Name: ______________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________ State:____________________ Zip:____________________
City: ______________________________________ State:____________________ Zip:____________________
Phone: ___________________________ Email: ______________________________________________
Day Phone: _________________________________ Evening Phone: __________________________________
Tell us about yourself and your experience: Team Penning and Roping: Prior and/or current rating: Team Penning: _________ Roping: __________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Family Memberships Only: List the additional names and dates of birth (for Juniors only). To help us to plan activities, please answer the following questions: My primary interest is in: â?&#x2019; Dressage Will you volunteer? â?&#x2019; yes â?&#x2019; no
â?&#x2019; Combined Training
â?&#x2019; Other________________
visit our website: www.cdctaonline.com email us: cdcta@cdctaonline.com
Please make checks payable to: CDCTA and mail completed application and check to: CDCTA Membership c/o Shelby Wajcs â&#x20AC;˘ 18 Charlie Circle, South Windsor, CT 06074
Team Penning or Roping experience: ______________________________________________________ Additional Family Members (please add age for members under 18 yrs): Name: ______________________________________ Experience: _______________________________ Name: ______________________________________ Experience: _______________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________________Date: __________________
Connecticut Trail Rides Association, Inc. Membership Application
Connecticut Horse Shows Association, Inc. 201 Membership Application â??
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New Member â?? Renewal Type of membership desired: Individual/Junior $30.00 (Please attach name and date of birth of each junior member on a separate sheet) â?? * Family $45.00 â?? Corporate, Business or Farm $50.00 â?? Horse/Pony $15.00
Name Address Phone
State
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Horse/Pony ($15.00 each): (if pony, indicate size-â&#x20AC;&#x201D;-S, M ,L)
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $________________ INTERESTS: â?? Hunter â?? Jumper â?? Breed â?? Western â?? Pleasure â?? Dressage Do you wish to receive the Pedlar from CHSA? â?? Yes â?? No â?? We agreed to abide by the rules set forth by CHSA, if applicable, I declare that I am an Amateur in accordance with â&#x20AC;&#x153;USEF Article
â?&#x2019; Individual Membership (Must be 18 years old) ................................................................................. .... â?&#x2019; Family Membership (Includes children under 18 years old) ......................................................... .... â?&#x2019; Lifetime Membership ............................................................................................................................. ...... â?&#x2019; Lot Dues ......................................................................................................................................................... ...... â?&#x2019; Stall Dues ($5.00 per stall) ........................................................................................................................... ..... â?&#x2019; New Members one time charge ............................................................................................................... . .. s .EW -EMBERS ONLY "EFORE PAYING FOR A CAMP SITE YOU MUST CONTACT THE CAMP DIRECTOR !NN $OMINICK AT . s 9OUR NAME WILL BE PUT ON THE LOT LIST IN THE ORDER THEY ARE RECEIVED 9OU CANNOT HOLD A LOT unless you have a horse. Amount Enclosed $ .AME
GR808 Amateur Status.â&#x20AC;? SIGNATURE ______________________________ (If junior, parent or guardian must sign) DATE ______________ *A Family is a married couple or parent(s) and all children under 18. If showing Walk/Trot or Jog Divisions, please identify (S)addle, (W)estern or (H)unt seat. Show entries must be made using registered name or points will not count.
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Make checks payable to CHSA and mail to: CHSA Membership, c/o G. Jensen, 195 Wildwood Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410. Points accrue immediately upon receipt of application and dues by Show/Steward at a CHSA Member Show or the postmark date of an application and dues by the Membership Chairman.
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AffiliAtes Maine Horse Association, Inc. Membership Application 2011 Each membership is entitled to a membership card and subscription to the MHA official publication (January 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 31). Return to MHA Treasurer: Penny Cote, 11 Canyon Way, Windham, ME 04062. Type of Membership Requested:
â?? Family: $35.00 / $25.00 if received before March 1st (Includes husband, wife and all children aged 17 & under listed below.) Adult: ____________ Youth:____________ Age 17 & under. Date of birth required below. â?? Individual: $30.00 / $20.00 if received before March 1st
â?? Individual Life: $250.00
Name_______________________________________________Spouse_________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________________________State__________________Zip Code__________ Phone No. (____)_____________________________ Names and birthdates of all children 17 & under:
1. _________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________
For information on the Norfolk Hunt Club visit:
3. _________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________ Please enclose a check made out to the Maine Horse Association for the following: Membership Fee $________ Total $________
www.norfolkhunt.com
www.mainehorseassoc.com
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The Rhode Island Driving Club, Inc. THE RHODE ISLAND DRIVING CLUB, INC., President: Dottie Billington, 401-647-2262. Vice President: Don Allaire. Treasurer: Beverly Willard. Secretary: Cat Luce. Name
Address
Town
State
To become a member of the NWCDHA send your check for $20 to Treasurer Donna Marciano, 47 Stoneridge Drive, Torrington, CT 06790. We hope you consider joining. We are sure you will enjoy being a member of our club.
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
The Rhode Island Driving Club, Inc.
www.ridrivingclub.org
Saratoga Driving Association Membership Form
The Northwest Connecticut Draft Horse Association was formed in 1989 by a group of men (the first night about 40 men showed up, later joined by many females) interested in learning more about and promoting the draft horse. The mission of the group was to inform and educate the general public about the history and use of the draft horse.
The ownership of a horse is not necessary to join the club, just the interest in the draft horse, a desire to make new friends who are also interested in draft horses and a willingness to help out at our events. The annual dues are $20 per person, due each January 1. For this $20 you have one vote on any issues before the club, you receive a newsletter each month, refreshments and a program at each meeting. We also try to hold events for members and guests only at no cost. We have a good time together and draft horse people are friendly and helpful.
Phone
Renewal ($25.00)
Send membership applications to: Beverly Willard 7 Rhodes St. Plainville, MA 02762
Northwest Connecticut Draft Horse Association Membership Application
The public events sponsored by the club and the many informative programs at club meetings accomplished this mission. The horse owners were happy to get their horses and old-time equipment in front of the public at the many events they sponsored---a Fall Field Day, now named after two of our charter members who were so instrumental in the early success of the day, Bucky Ballard and Frank Colburn. Sleigh riding always paints such a nostalgic picture and they sponsored many sleigh rallies at both the Goshen and Harwinton Fairgrounds. Now the June â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dust--Offâ&#x20AC;? is added to the list of sponsored events.
Zip
New Membership ($25.00)
Dues: Still only $25.00 per year, payable to SDA
â?? New Membership (welcome!)
â?? Renewal
Name Address
Phone (H)
(W)
Email Family/children
City: __________________________________________ State _______________ Zip ______________ Phone Number: _______________________________________________________________________ Do you own a horse?____________________________ Breed_________________________________
New England Pinto Association Membership Application
Southern New Hampshire Dressage and Combined Training Association, Inc.
www.nepinto.com
NEW ENGLAND PINTO HORSE ASSOC, President: Karen Benson; Vice President: 0AULA ,AUGHLIN; Treasurer: *ON 7EIGEL; Secretary: Jac Cunningham.
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
I hereby apply for and enclose payment for the following type of membership:
New â?&#x2018; Renewal â?&#x2018;
Individual:
$31. per year
Youth (18 and under) Birth Date:
$29. per year
Family:
$34. per year Date of Birth:
Name: Town: E-mail Address:
Address: State:
Zip:
I hereby apply for membership to SNHDCTA and enclose payment of $_________. Membership includes affiliate membership to USDF, USEA & The Horsemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yankee Pedlar, newsletters, and reduced clinic, lecture and SNHDCTA show entry fees. Membership year is December 1 - November 30th. For a full list of benefits visit our website: www.snhdcta.org
Name ____________________________________________________________________________
Send to: Kate Hair, 31 South Road, Oakham, MA 01068. Memberships run from 1/1/1 through 12/31/1 .
Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name:
Please mail this form with check to: Joanne Cholakis, Treasurer, 23 Beacon Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Phone:
City _____________________________________ State ________________ Zip ________________ Phone ____________________________ Jr. Rider (under 18) D.O.B. ____________________________ Email ____________________________________________________________________________ Please provide your email so we can provide you with up to date information
Please Make Checks Payable to: S.N.H.D.C.T.A, Inc. â?? $3 Membership â?? Main Interest Dressage â?? Main Interest Combined Training â?? Check here if you are willing to volunteer at club events. â?? !DDITIONAL $ONATION ??????????????
This organization is a USDF Group Member Organization; and its members are automatically USDF Group Members and USEA Affiliate members. Mail your check to Membership $IRECTOR: 3TEFANIE 2OSSETTI +ENNEDY (ILL 2D 'OFFSTOWN .( Your contributions are tax deductible.
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AFFILIATES Tri-State Horsemen’s Association
Tri-State Horsemen’s Assoc. President: Larry Burgess, 860-739-3596; Vice-President: Jackie Cugini,401-949-4340; Secretary: Meri Daigneault, 860-287-2915; Treasurer: Sharon Plante, 860-564-4700; Membership: Cristina Daigneault, 860-779-0438.
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Index To Advertisers associations & cluBs Massachusetts Horsemen’s Council . . . . . .32, 33 National Reining Horse Association . . 67, 75, 83 New England Dressage Association . . . . . . . . 104 Southeast Hunter Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 United States Hunter/Jumper Association . . . .3
Barns/arena construction A & B Lumber Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Barn Pros, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Center Hill Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Circle B, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 ClearSpan Fabric Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Hill View Mini Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Lester Building Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Morton Buildings, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Boarding/lessons/training/sales August Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Blue Meadow Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Claddagh Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Cressbrook Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Elite Equine Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Esterbrook Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Hilltop Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Hunter Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Laurel Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Newbury Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Oak Meadow Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Ox Ridge Hunt Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Parelli Natural Horsemanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 River Wind Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Strain Family Horse Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Thell Arabians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Twin Ridge Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Walnut Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 White Fox Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Mt . Ida College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Otterbein University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Post University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Rutgers University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Stoneleigh-Burnham School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Thompson School Of Applied Sci . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 University Of Findlay, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Vermont Technical College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Prescription Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Seaport Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Wetherbee Farm Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Farms & Barns Real Estate, Llc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Seaport Real Estate Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 DJ Reveal Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Fencing Springfield Fence Co ., Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Wellscroft Fence System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Attwood Equestrian Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 IGK Equestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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Cazenovia College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
rescue MSPCA At Nevins Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
sPorts Psychology Performance Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
staBle suPPlies Achille Agway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Aubuchon Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bedard Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Chmura Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
tack & eQuiPMent Cheshire Horse Of Keene, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Chick’s Harness & Supply Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Crop & Carrot Tack Shop, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Dick Farrell Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Dover Saddlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Equestrian Outfitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Horsehugger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
trailer sales & accessories Kingdom Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Lucky’s Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Paul Congelosi Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Yered Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Vet centers & serVices Heartland Veterinary Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Myhre, Dr . Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dana Hall Riding Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Kent School, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Delta Mustad Hoof Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Farriers Fix, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Northeast Farrier Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Morrisville State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Midnight Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Equine Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
health Products
Miner Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
MeMorial
Muscle Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Just Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Averett University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Twin State American Saddlebred . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Cape Cod Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Business resource
education & schools
Horse Shows In The Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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A Little Pet Vet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Bit Blanket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Clothes Horse, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Equestrian Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Graphic Trends - Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Just For Ponies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Twisteez Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Wild Angel Cozy Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Cheshire Horse Of Keene, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Natural Nutrients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
horse shows & eVents
Tufts University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Dear Mouth, I have found in various horse books the word “numnah,” meaning saddle pad. Do you have any idea where it comes from? Curious in Canterbury, CT
Dear Curious, The word “numnah” has its origins in the Urdu language and it means “embroidered blanket or felt.” The word became part of the vocabulary of the British military during the colonization of India and it has been passed down to us (or to the British at least), but the origins of the word are never referred to in books about horse keeping. It’s simply assumed we will know what it means. The original sound of the word was “numdah” but over time the pronounciation changed to “numnah.” How that happened, I cannot explain. You’ve Heard It Straight From The Horse’s Mouth Dear Mouth, I am too embarrassed to ask this question of anyone but you. I have wrapped many a horse’s leg, but I haven’t done it in almost 10 years. I know that if you do it the wrong way you can create serious problems, such as a bowed tendon. Can you help me out? Embarrassed in Exeter, NH
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you. The minute you have a polo wrap in your hand you will suddenly remember how to put it on. But I can understand your trepidation if it’s something you haven’t done in nearly a decade. Here’s a simple explanation. First, the wrap should be neatly rolled with the Velcro inside. You will want to wrap from the outside to the inside. Start your bandage in the middle of the cannon bone on the outside, flat part and wrap towards the inside, around the tendon in the back, then come back around to the front. When you get just beyond the front of the cannon bone, give the bandage a very slight tug to keep it snug. Do not pull it and never tighten it before you come around the front of the cannon bone or you will put too much tension on the tendon. Once you have done one pass around, you want to start heading down with the bandage. Be sure to keep the tension even and the spaces between the edges of the bandage an inch to an inch and a half in distance. Once you get to the top of the fetlock start heading back up again. When you arrive at the top of the cannon bone, your Velcro should appear and you will find it fastens automatically on the outside flat part of the cannon bone. Have courage. You will be fine. Just practice it a few times and your hands will remember what to do. You’ve Heard It Straight From The Horse’s Mouth
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