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January 2014

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Quentin Judge and HH Dark de la Hart In this issue: • How Leah Little Beat Cancer • Foxhunting With Rita Mae Brown • Ricky Bostwick’s Life

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Senior Staff Writer Lauren Giannini What’s Happenin’ Eventing CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 34 Ingate Alexa Cheater, Arianna Delin, 76 Woodge Fulton: Sydney Masters-Durieux, 98 Off Centerline Doris Degner-Foster, Amy Herzog, When Opportunity Knocks Kathryn Murphy, Kim MacMillan, 116 Asides Katie Navarra, Jennifer Ward, 86 USC Aiken Eventing Team Marissa Quigley PHOTOGRAPHERS 102 Eric Moore: David Lominska, Jack Mancini , Features Flashpoint, Alan Fabricant, Susan Stickle Lauren R. Giannini, Shawn McMillen 16 Second Chances From Football to the Show Ring Kim & Allen MacMillan, Emily Allongo, 20 Anything Is Possible: Leah Little Anne Hoover, Beth Grant, Mandy Su SIDELINES COLUMNISTS 44 Good Food Hunting: Polo Sophie St. Clair – Juniorside Lisa Hollister, Esq - Equine Law A Taste of New Year’s 70 Ricky Bostwick’s Polo Life Ann Reilly - Sports Psychology 50 My Story: Back to the Future with Butet Maria Wynne – European Connection INTERNS 60 Foxhunting with Rita Mae Brown Christina Alex, Rachel Cline, Alessandra Shultz, Courtney Zimmerman 82 Para-Equestrian: Driving Stallion and Breeding Section ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER 114 Wyoming Artist September Vhay 120 A Long Way From Vienna Melissa Burns [email protected] 122 Popeye – Great Sire In A 561-951-4225 NATIONAL SALES Horse Shows Smaller Package Joyce Jones 46 TJ O’Mara: Rider On Fire [email protected] 126 Emily Llewellyn and Bueno Uno 954-796-1809 58 USA Student Riders 128 Cover Story: Why Ride A Stallion? LOCAL SALES – AK, AZ, CO, ID, LA, MT, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT, WY 106 Keely McIntosh: Kayce Douglass 132 Sapphire’s First Foal – It’s A Colt! [email protected] An Unforgettable Journey 720-277-5554 138 Muny Sunk Farm: 108 Juniorside: Tatiana Dzavik LOCAL SALES – AL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN Jyoti Parry Born & Bred in the U.S.A. [email protected] 142 Foal & Stallion Contest Winners 561-635-0253 LOCAL SALES – New States 96 Never Too Old: Remembering Vista 148 Not Your Ordinary Stallion Naomi Gendron-Waidlich [email protected] 413-834-4611

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January Sidelines Jan Westmark mascots BettyAnn Kolba Editor-In-Chief and Brandi. [email protected]

Sidelines interns have all the fun! Stacey Hetherington was a winner in the Sidelines Intern Christina Alex with polo player Stunning Stallions & Fabulous Foals contest with Brandon Phillips, the Sidelines 2013 her photo of a foal playing peek-a-boo. Hot Horseman of the Year. 4 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 5 6 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 7 8 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 9 10 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 11 12 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 13 14 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 15 e

FromSecond Near Chances Death to a Foxhunting Success By Dani Moritz

Shannon Sharpe, of Louisville, Kentucky, is no stranger to rescuing horses. With several rescues in the barn and several rehomed, she just can’t help herself when it comes to taking in horses in need. Looking at Encore, a now happy, healthy eight-year- old, it’s hard to believe he was ever in need of rescuing. But fortunately for Encore, Shannon came along and turned his dim future into a great success. Encore was a PMU (Premarin) foal bred by Canadian breeders and, needless to say, the breeders had little interest in Encore’s life. Luckily for him, Shannon rescued him and gave him a second chance at life. This is Encore’s story:

What condition was he in when you adopted him? He was four years old by the time I got him and he had not been handled since he came to the States as a weanling. He had an abscessed tooth that was draining out the back of his jaw and blistering his skin terribly. He was very thin and overall looked like a sick horse. We had the vet out and Shannon and Encore at the Woodford Blessing. The gray horse is Caesar, another discovered that his bad tooth was basically horse Shannon rescued when she rescued Encore. Photo by Haley Barbato poisoning his body. Within days, he was at the clinic to undergo surgery to rectify the situation. Within a month after surgery, he began to gain weight What is he up to now? and shine like a new penny. It was amazing how much he trusted Currently he is my horse for Long Run Hounds in me considering he had never been handled and even the vet told Simpsonville, Kentucky. At the time I was breaking him I had no me what a good patient he was. I guess he knew he had finally choice but to ride Encore in the hunt field right away to sort of fallen into the right hands! learn the ropes. I had to fast track him into a whip horse because my main horse got injured shortly after Encore was green broke. How has his personality changed since you rescued him? Needless to say, he has loved every minute of it. He basically The neatest thing about this horse is that his personality is the learned to jump in the hunt field and has such natural ability it was same today as it was the day I met him. He is as bossy as he easy for him. He has never made a cross look toward a hound ever was and as loving as well. The only thing that has changed and is actually super protective of the hounds. Hunting was what is his feeding behavior. this horse was born to do! It takes a very special horse to be a He does not panic whip horse. We are together out on our own being the eyes for over food anymore. the huntsman where he cannot see, as well as protectors to the He has also increased hounds. The horse has to move fast, jump well, be extremely his confidence in the brave and take good care of themselves as well as you. Not pasture with others and every horse is cut out for the job. I truly believe this horse and has become quite bossy I formed a bond the day I saved his life ... neither one of us will in the field. Everyone ever be the same. I care for and love him and he cares for and just loves this horse, adores me. It’s so awesome. The funny part of the story is that I both humans and rescued three horses that day and Encore was not one of them, horses alike. but I just couldn’t get him out of my mind and immediately went back to get him and one other. I rescued five, kept three and sold two.

What makes him special to you? Encore showing off is This horse came to me in such poor condition, but his spirit was quirky personality at not harmed. He was a gem to break and train and literally has Crooked Tree Farm in taken to hunting like a fish to water. He has always been a joy and Simpsonville, Kentucky. a pleasure to work with. He is a doll! Not to mention how beautiful Photo by Shanon Sharpe he is! We are both so lucky to have found each other! 16 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 17 18 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 19 eAnything is Possible Leah Little Fights For Her Life

Leah, with her leg amputated, takes her first ride on Beau after her operation. All photos by Karen Power

By Dani Moritz

“You have cancer.” With these three words, the doctors changed 14-year-old Leah Little’s life. For a moment, her world stopped spinning. As the doctors uttered words such as “amputation” and “chemotherapy,” all Leah could think about was that she would loose her beautiful, long curly brown hair. Then, another realization sunk in. She wouldn’t be able to ride, at least until she was well underway with her treatments. A current photo of But Leah only lost control for a second. She had too much to Leah – unafraid live for and so she soldiered on and became an inspiration to to show the world Continued on page 22 exactly who she is. 20 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 21 everyone around her. She found encouragement through her family and friends and motivation through her desire to find herself Sidelines Magazine part- once again at home on the back of a horse. nered with Tucci, makers of beautiful handcrafted riding The Prognosis boots, to host the “Anything Is After several blood tests and X-rays, the doctors diagnosed Possible” contest in which one Leah with Osteosarcoma – a type of bone cancer that develops lucky winner would receive a from osteoblasts (bone-forming cells). Should the cancer spread, custom pair of Tucci boots. Two it can affect other bones or even the lungs. of the stories were so outstand- The cancer is relatively rare. According to Leah’s doctors, there ing that Tucci selected two win- are only approximately five new cases reported in Ireland each ners. This month, we feature our second winner, Leah year (Leah lives in Wicklow, Ireland). That being said, treatments Little, an amazing young woman with an incredible sto- are still being developed. Luckily for Leah, research has come a long way. ry. Leah is strong, inspirational and has definitely proven In the 1960’s, the only treatment available was amputation that anything is possible. If you missed the first Tucci and, even after removing the affected limb, only a few patients winner, you can read Taylor Spurgeon’s story in the De- survived more than two years after the diagnosis. Today, patients cember issue of Sidelines. Thank you Tucci for recog- like Leah can be treated with chemotherapy to kill the cancerous nizing both of these young ladies. cells and several surgery options are available – including surgery that removes the tumor without amputation. The fatality rates are also much lower. A Positive Attitude Unfortunately for Leah, limb-sparing surgery was not an option. While it would have been all too easy for Leah to fall into a Although at first doctors were optimistic she would recover without depressive slump, she held her head high and never lost hope. amputating her leg, even after months of chemo the risk of the “I tried my hardest to just keep looking for the good stuff in cancer spreading was too high, as was the risk of the alternative everything,” she said. “The horses were one thing [that pushed surgery permanently damaging veins, nerves and arteries. me through].” “The nurse told me I would be able to go back to swimming Despite being in and out of school due to the chemo and not and horseback riding,” explained Leah. “She said it might even being able to ride or even visit horses for several months, Leah be better that you don’t have your leg because if they did start always tried to find something positive to hold onto. According to a certain type of surgery, it would damage your nerves and you her mom, Karen Power, Leah has been an inspiration. probably wouldn’t be able to walk or do sports. So, in a way, it was “It has been very hard, but she’s been absolutely amazing,” a good thing.” Karen said. “She’s just astonished me with how good she’s been.” So on February 28, which also happened to be Leah’s birthday, She added, “I’m crying all the time. Leah never cries. I think I’ve she underwent surgery to have her leg amputated. “The consultant seen her cry twice the whole time since she’s been diagnosed. tried really hard to change the surgery date, but she couldn’t,” She’s just a fantastic, brilliant girl.” Leah explained, adding with a laugh, “I got a week before that and Leah said that while she’s still got a few sessions of chemo left, a week after that of basically everything birthday though.” the therapy isn’t as bad as it was before. She’s on better anti- sickness drugs and, at least now, she’s well enough to go to the barn every once in a while and attend half days at school. Like Leah, her mom also holds onto the good days. “When I think back over the past 10 months, I wonder how I got through it all,” she said. “But when it comes down to the crunch, you just have to get on with it and we’ve always tried to do as much as we can and work around the chemo. She would be in the hospital for months on end, so as soon as she got feeling better we would start doing things.” After hearing Leah’s mom explain their journey together, it’s easy to see where Leah gets her strength. Leah’s also not as anxious about having lost her hair. She has two different hairpieces that she wears with a hat or bandana, but now she only puts them on once in a while to go out. She even jokes about how her hair will grow back. “When I was on break [from chemotherapy] after the amputation, my hair started growing back really dark – almost black,” she said. “It was kind of weird seeing me with a different hair color. It grew quite long, but it wasn’t enough to tell if it was going to be curly again or straight.” Leah hopes her hair grows back straight next time. “I used to have really curly hair and it was really hard to do anything with it,” she laughed.

Back in the Saddle Throughout all the pain and suffering, the will to get back in the saddle was one thing that kept Leah going – and helped her maintain a positive attitude. Despite not having her own horse, horses have been a huge part of Leah’s life for the past six years Leah’s first ride with her prosthetic leg. and she wasn’t about to give up on them. 22 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Leah enjoying time on the back of a horse with her current mount, Sparky. So as soon as she was feeling well enough, Leah got back in the saddle – although this time without one of her legs. Before she had completed her training with her prosthetic leg, Leah needed to get back on a horse. Like most equestrians, she just couldn’t wait any longer. “I felt really unbalanced and nervous at first, but after a few minutes I got used to it and remembered everything again,” she said. Everything was finally falling back into place. Once Leah had completed her training with her prosthetic, she began riding even more. But, Leah soon discovered another challenge – her prosthetic leg lacked a flexible ankle and wouldn’t stay in place. “Every time I trotted, I couldn’t do the rising trot, I could only do the sitting one,” she explained. “When I would trot, the stirrup would slide back to the heel of the prosthetic leg and it would start to pinch the top of my leg so I would have to stop constantly and get someone to fix it for me.” But with a little ingenuity, Leah and her instructor came up with a solution: a do-it-yourself Velcro stirrup that could hold her boot in place. Now, with her personally engineered stirrup, Leah is back to enjoying riding just as she was before. She can walk, trot, canter and even jump. Really, she feels like she could fly. And who’s to say she can’t? Through determination, hope and a remarkable attitude, Leah has proven to the world that anything is possible – including beating cancer.

Author’s note: To talk to Leah is like talking to superwoman. Faced with one of life’s most difficult challenges, after hearing her speak you would think she merely sprained her ankle. Leah has endured a long, hard battle with cancer and proven to everyone around her she has the strength to overcome anything. My thoughts go out to Leah and her family, as does a thank you for sharing their story with us. Keep on fighting, Leah!

About the writer: Dani Moritz is a graduate of William Woods University with majors in Equine General Studies and Communications and is currently pursuing a Masters In Strategic Leadership at Stephens College. She is assistant editor and distribution manager for Sidelines Magazine and the proud owner of a beautiful Paint/Arabian mare named September. She is also the 2012 American Horse Publications Student Award winner.

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Introducing Brandi – Sidelines news mascot. Her owner and rider BettyAnn Kolba says, “Brandi & I LOVE Sidelines! She is sending her best cover girl smile for you!”

FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 33 eIngate It will come as no surprise that Stransky Mission Farm’s grand prix rider Hector Florentino celebrated his birthday at a horse show! He began the day by coaching his son Victor to the blue ribbon in the puddle jumpers aboard Hero and then mounted up to pilot Anemone’s Vicky to top ribbons in the open stakes. It was only when the horses were comfortably back in their stalls that Hector was able to kick back and relax with his lovely wife Eve and good friends, including Pablo Barrios, over cocktails and cake. His birthday wish was fulfilled a few days later when he flew to Peru to represent the Dominican Republic aboard Anemone’s Vicky at The XVII Bolivarian Games.

Congratulations to Silver Creek’s Validation, on winning the 6 Year Old Consolation class (177 starters) at the World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses. He was born, bred and raised on North American soil. Andrew Ramsey of the John Porter competed in winning style at the New England Horsemen’s Council USA won the 7 Year Old Consolation Medal Finals, riding away with the win in the 2013 NEEC Junior Medal. John and trainer class (64 starters) on his homebred, Sachine Belle accepted the award from NEEC Committee member Fred Hunt and the Lilly. Way to go! 2012 winner, Michael Janson. Photo by Melody Taylor-Scott BarnManager.com is thrilled to launch its partnership with Cavalor Continued on page 36

34 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 35 Teen Daniela Stransky has begun the process of fixing the damage done a few years ago when a horse came down on her jaw while competing in the junior jumpers at the Winter Equestrian Festival. The 17-year-old Step by Step rider was sidelined from the saddle so she could have a bone transplant. When she finished the surgery, she emerged literally grinning from ear to ear. The senior’s smile became even bigger when her mom Liliane Stransky presented her with a “get well gift,” a 10-year-old chestnut mare named Great news out of ! For all those exhibitors who Winnie, just off the boat from ! Lake Placid love starting summer at their magnificent horse shows, Dick Premium Supplements. The web-based software also rolled out Feldman (pictured here with his wife Diana) and his team have several new features to further streamline the user experience, announced that they are expanding the shows to three weeks! including a mass upload feature and more customizable options “For years we have been hearing our exhibitors tell us how for the user dashboard. To find out more about BarnManager, visit much they love being in Lake Placid and how they wish they www.barnmanager.com and start a free trial today. could stay longer,” Dick said. “Adding a third week provides more opportunity for them to compete in a world-class horse The Washington International Horse Show was also a great show and, perhaps more importantly, more time to enjoy the success for BarnManager.com. The BarnManager.com and unrivaled vacation setting they all love so much. From this Cavalor lounge provided riders with the perfect place to kick back point on, Lake Placid is now going to be the best three weeks Continued on page 38 of a horseman’s summer!” Photo by The Book LLC

36 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 37 The Alltech National Horse Show, which took place for a third year in a row at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, has a rich history dating back to its Madison Square Garden days of fabulous parties attended by the who’s who of the equestrian and social scene. One rider who competed at Madison Square Gardens was Harry de Leyer and his famed horse Snowman. In 1958, Harry and Snowman swept the triple crown of show jumping -- Snowman Jimmy Torono, Dougie Mutch and Todd Minikus were was named the American Horse Show Association’s Horse of spotted at Gracie Street Garden during the Alltech National the Year, Professional Horseman’s Association champion and Horse Show. The garden was the vision of West Palm Beach the champion of Madison Square Garden’s Diamond Jubilee. interior designer, M. Douglas Mutch, who made clever use of Harry (shown here with his daughter Harriet) attended the National Horse Show memorabilia and photos and worked with 2013 National Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park. Cross Gate Gallery, one of the finest sporting art galleries in Photo by Kendall Bierer the country, and area antique retailers to transform the space into a gracious and welcoming venue ideal for socializing. Photo by Carrie Wirth

and relax. The lounge also hosted an autograph signing session with grand prix rider and Sidelines columnist Brianne Goutal, star Lillie Keenan and world-class eventer Will Coleman. The “Tag Your Swag” contest was also wildly popular among fans, with the lucky winner ultimately taking home an iPad mini.

Congratulations to Hillary Simpson and her mount Arkansas for winning the Leading Thoroughbred Award, presented by The Grayson- Club Research Foundation, at the Alltech National Horse Show. Hillary and Arkansas’s owners, Robert and Maria Kogen, were honored in a special ceremony prior to the Alltech Grand Prix.

Sidelines Magazine wishes Luis Larrazabal best of luck! Luis qualified for the Bolivarian Games in Peru with G&C Cosmea!

Congratulations to Pam Fisher and her lovely stallion Sea Lion. Horse and rider just won the advanced regional championships in , with Pam on board! Pam lived in the Aspen area for many years, and now she and Sea Lion are enjoying their home in California where Pam teaches, competes and trains at Ruffian Stables in California.

38 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE The Fresh International Three Day Event is proud to announce its officials for its 12th anniversary event scheduled for May 7 through 11, 2014 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown. David Lee of Ireland is the president of the ground jury. Other members of the jury are judges Janis Linnan and Susan Graham White. Technical delegate is Jonathan Clissold who hails from Leicestershire, England. Official FEI vet is Dr. Debbie Williamson of Williamson Equine Ashley Clements won the Sidelines Veterinary Associates from Ball Magazine – Washington International Ground, Georgia. FEI Vet Associate Horse Show Meet A Grand Prix is Dr. Anne Baskett who owns the horse contest. Ashley had the chance Tryon Veterinary Clinic in Tryon, to hang out with Margie Engle’s horse North Carolina. FEI Chief Steward Indigo during the WIHS and show off is Katie Lindsay, a former event her Sidelines Spirit at the same time! organizer and USEA technical Congratulations Ashley. delegate. Photo by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Photo by Shannon Brinkman

The Winning Gustavos! Gustavo Arroyo and Gustavo Mirabal spent two weeks in Oliva, with much success. Gustavo Mirabal won the opening speed class with G&C Leroy and also placed third with new “supermare” G&C Sicilia. Mirabal was fourth with G&C Blue in the opening 1.30m class and went on to place second in both the 1.25m and 1.30m classics with G&C Leroy and G&C Blue, respectively. Arroyo and G&C Jartrum topped one of the seven-year-old young jumper classes, while Mirabal continued to rack up top five placings in the 1.25m division. The duo continued to bring home the ribbons in the second week. Congratulations guys!

Quentin Judge was fifth and sixth with HH Wilco and HH Donnatella in the $100,000 World Cup Qualifier at Angelstone and also finished second in the $65,000 Atlanta Fall Classic Grand Prix with HH Whiskey Royale. He is also featured as Sidelines’ cover story. Double H Farms is also pleased to announce their new partnership with UltrOZ. More information about this fantastic product is available at www. ultroz.com.

FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 39 40 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 41 42 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 43 eGood Food Hunting The Taste of New Year’s By Kat Wojtylak Prepared foods end up costing us a lot more than we bargained for, both in hidden preservatives and costs. Instead of going the I’ll admit it. I have a problem. I can’t walk out of a tack store way of the pre-packaged food, making food ourselves is both cost without buying something – and I don’t even have a horse. The effective and it delivers on taste and nutrients. same goes for spending less than $100 at Walmart or Target. Have you ever tried Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts? Well What is it with these places that causes my budget to end up in you should! They’re a pleasant surprise that is super delicious the recesses of the manure pile? and budget friendly. Then, you have Spinach Artichoke Dip for the Every New Year’s it seems we go through the same pattern, masses that couldn’t be easier to prepare. Be creative and find reminiscing about the areas of our lives we could improve upon. ways to work with what you have ... and, if all else fails, ride on! But how many of us actually stick to our resolutions? Even though we often break it down to a minimalist approach, within a few About the writer: Author Kat Wojtylak is a horse enthusiast turned food blogger. months it seems our good intentions expire. She maintains a day job in the horse world handling marketing and brand support to Rather than be a debbie-downer, I strive to balance out areas of various companies, while enjoying her evenings and weekends writing recipes and my life that seem out of control – such as shopping – and instead blogging all about her culinary experiences. Visit her blog at EatYourTarteOut.com find areas to cut corners. One place to do that is in the kitchen. or email her at [email protected].

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Ingredients: Two eight ounce cans of water chestnuts, drained, one pound of bacon, one cup of ketchup, one cup of brown sugar, one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, one teaspoon of rosemary. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a small saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and rosemary until just boiling. Remove from heat. Prep your ingredients – cut bacon slices into thirds and cut larger water chestnuts in half. Wrap water chestnuts in bacon and secure with a toothpick. Dip each skewer into the sauce and lay out onto a baking sheet. Generously sprinkle black pepper on top. Cook until bacon is crisp and fully cooked, about forty-five minutes. Serve immediately. Preparing Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts.

Spinach Artichoke Dip Ingredients: one package of frozen spinach, thawed, two cans of artichoke hearts, drained and quartered, two cups of alfredo sauce, 8 ounces of cream cheese, room temperature, two cloves of garlic, minced, two cups of shredded mozzarella cheese. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.* Using a clean kitchen towel, place the spinach into the center, gathering the sides and squeeze out as much excess liquid as you are able. Repeat this with the artichoke hearts. Combine the spinach, artichoke hearts, alfredo sauce, garlic, cream cheese and one cup of the mozzarella in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste, adding freshly ground nutmeg if desired. Butter the sides and bottom of a baking dish large enough to hold the contents. Place the mixture into the dish and spread out evenly with a spatula. Cover with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake for twenty minutes, and then turn the temperature up to 450 degrees, or set the oven to broil and cook till top becomes browned, about ten minutes longer. Remove from heat and serve with tortilla chips, bruschetta toasts, vegetables or your favorite crackers. *If doing this recipe in your crockpot, simply combine all ingredients and put into crockpot, heat on low for three hours, or on high for one.

Individual Spinach Artichoke Dip served with carrots.

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JuniorTJ O’Mara: Rider On Fire TJ O’Mara, from Runson, New Jersey, got Sidelines’ attention when he won the Sidelines sponsored Maclay class at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida last year. Since then, he has been on fire – continuing to make a name for himself. Most recently, he captured the reserve championship in The Capital Challenge’s 13/14 year-old equitation division and won The North American Junior Flat Equitation Championship, a fun and competitive class exclusive to the Capital Challenge. Sidelines caught up with this rising star and asked him a few questions about himself and his riding career.

Who do you train with? I ride at Stonehenge Stables in Colts Neck, New Jersey and Max Amaya owns the barn. I train with Max. He is an amazing trainer and I have trained with him for two years. I also train with Stacia Madden in equitation. They both are unique trainers who are very clear in what they ask for.

How did you begin your riding career? All three of my older sisters started riding when I was very little. They all inspired me, so one day I wanted to try to ride a horse. At first I didn’t like it, but after watching them show and grow as riders I decided to try again. I instantly became attached to horses, even though my dad tried to get me to play another sport. My poor parents, dealing with all four of their children riding horses!

What would you consider your greatest accomplishments? This is my second year in the big equitation so I don’t have many accomplishments yet. I did get into three of the four TJ, wearing his red tie, rode Kaskade to victory in the North equitation finals last year. I won Marshall and Sterling Junior American Junior Flat Equitation Championships at the Capital Medal Finals, got 10th in the Sam Edelman class at WEF and I got Challenge Horse Show. Photo by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. ninth in the Governor’s Cup at Old Salem. I am hoping for more accomplishments in the future! What is your favorite horse-related memory? The best horse memory I have had would be going into my What horses do you show or own? first final ever. I remember the tension and nerves going into the I show my equitation horse Kaskade and my jumper Pistol. ring and the pressure it gives to the rider. It was at Marshall and My family recently bought Kaskade, and Pistol is owned by Sterling Finals and I did the children’s hunters and child equitation. Thinkslikeahorse. It was the best experience and it gave me a sense of what is to come. What are your plans for the future? I hope to go to an excellent college and continue my life with Italian, Mexican or sushi? horses. I would like to get a job involving horses like a veterinarian. Definitely sushi! I eat sushi all the time and it is my addiction. I Another choice would be to go into the horse business and start can’t live without it. my own barn. I would like to keep equestrian sports in my life, but if that doesn’t work I would like my kids to ride horses. What kind of music do you listen to? I enjoy any type of music. I will listen to anything and am very What is the best advice you’ve ever received? universal towards music. I don’t have one particular favorite The best advice I have gotten is, “Don’t focus on winning; ride because I like all genres. first, then win.” My dad gave me this advice, and I have followed it since I started riding. He tells me it ever single time before I go in What is a fun personal tidbit about you? to show. It means that you should focus on how you perform, not I am a very superstitious person. If I do well in a class the day on the future result. before, I try to do the exact same things before the class again. I will try and eat the same things and do the same activities. I even What would be your dream vacation? have particular ties that are lucky and unlucky. You will mostly My dream vacation would have to be the Bahamas. I have see me in a special red tie because that is my favorite tie. I don’t always wanted to go there just to experience what everyone tells know why I am this superstitious, but it seems to work some me about it. It seems like a fantasy to go there, but I hope to see days. Whenever it doesn’t work, I accept that it isn’t based on it one day. superstition and try a new way the next day.

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Sydney caught a glimpse of the Butet sign during her first trip to . Photos by Sydney Durieux, unless noted otherwise.

Butet’s new co-owners Arnaud Lievre and Olivier Pedrix.

The entrance to the Butet headquarters in Saumur, France.

By Sydney Durieux alone. In the immaculate foyer, I spied one lone flat jumping saddle on display. “Madame, puis-je vous aider?” (Madame, may t was during my first trip to the Loire Valley in France, after I help you?) asked a well-dressed employee. My high school visiting countless castles, cathedrals and monuments, that I French was not sufficient to explain that I was a horse-obsessed Itried to talk my very French, very “un-horsey” husband into American rider in the heart of horse country who wanted to have a taking a horseback ride from vineyard to vineyard. The upside, look around. The gentleman smiled kindly and politely bid me “au I justified, was I would be able to spend time in the saddle and revoir.” As I headed out the door, I took one final (longing) look he would be able to sample wines from the region. I received a back at the saddle in the center of the room thinking “one day…” resounding “NON!” If he had his way, this was to be a “horseless Fast-forward 10 years … We’d purchased an old farmhouse in holiday,” but I was not to be outdone! the Loire Valley, which we were constantly renovating. I’d been I’d perused the guidebooks and learned that the town of invited to come ride at a show stable on the grounds of a private Saumur, the capital of riding in France, was not far off! Of course, castle. As I looked around the grand old tack room, I realized it had a stunning medieval castle, which housed a real treasure that every single saddle was a Butet. And the minute I mounted – the Museum of the Horse. To top that off, the legendary Ecole up, I understood why Butet has always been considered the National d’Equitation and Cadre Noir were located just outside of Rolls Royce of saddles, the choice of show jumping icons like town. , Will Simpson, Eric Lamaze, Michael Whitaker and As we approached the final turn to the prestigious riding school, George Morris. I caught a glimpse of a Butet Sellier sign. That was it; we had to Though I don’t own a horse at the moment, the head trainer was stop! My spouse sat stubbornly in the car as I, armed with my kind enough to put me in touch with Butet’s new co-owner Arnaud French/English dictionary, ventured into Butet’s headquarters Continued on page 52 50 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 51 A Butet apprentice hard at work.

Leather cut outs on their way to becoming The Premium Butet Saddle with new pad. Butet saddles.

Stitching a Butet saddle.

Lievre. He, along with his partner Olivier Pedrix, had joined forces of casually-clad employees were busy at their tasks, measuring, with founder Frederic Butet three years earlier. I sent an email to stitching, cutting and assembling saddles. “This building is actually introduce myself and, the next day, received an invitation to the made to the specifications of an indoor arena,” explained Mr. headquarters in Saumur for a private tour. I was thrilled! Lievre. And it looked just like a very clean, very fancy ring complete This time I entered the foyer with confidence, taking time to take with high ceilings, plenty of light and the correct dimensions. a close look at the numerous Butet saddles on display: the classic “We have hired many young workers to learn the craft of making flat seat, the new stitched premium, a black dressage saddle with saddles directly from our metrosellier,” explained Mr. Lievre. Since gold piping, a cross country saddle, an endurance option and 2010, the annual production of Butet saddles has risen from 1,500 even a racing training version. Mr. Lievre greeted me in perfect to 2,200 and the staff has increased, from 23 to 40 people. “Our English and then introduced me to Mr. Pedrix, who was finalizing veteran master craftsmen work with the new recruits to teach logo designs for the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, them how to create the saddles in the Butet way, with both the France. traditional tools and with new cutting edge technology. Even if the Unlike Mr. Butet, neither Lievre nor Pedrix grew up riding. electricity goes off, we are able to continue working and making The two marketing experts purchased Butet Sellier in 2010 and saddles.” since then the trio have been busy creating products, planning “Every single part of a Butet saddle is made in France,” stated programs and new ventures to bring the eminent brand to an even Mr. Lievre proudly as we headed toward the back, where on broader international equestrian audience. “When we first came one entire wall layer upon layer of beautiful leather skins were on board, the company didn’t have an Internet presence – no stacked. “It is true that this is the most expensive leather in the website or Facebook page,” explained Mr. Lievre. “Since the start, world,” explained Mr. Lievre. “Even so, we discard apporoximatley riders like Henri Prudent encouraged, even insisted, that Frederic 40% that we do not feel live up to Butet standards.” I learned that go into business. They spread the word because they loved the the tanning process takes 8 months; the skins are soaked in a saddles, and they continue to do so. The product has retained its mixture of water and ground oak bark a few meters deep where infallible reputation because of its quality, superior materials and they undergo a series of biochemical reactions. Once this is done, workmanship, the attention to every detail and to every client.” they are drained, sorted, suspended, dried and then undergo a After learning about the founder and history of Butet, it was succession of manual and mechanical operations. time for my tour. We started in the main work area where a slew Continued on page 54 52 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 53 “From the beginning,” explained Mr. Lievre, “Frederic knew that his saddles had to offer the perfect union between rider and horse and provide comfort while enhancing performance. When he began his company in 1985, saddles were bulkier and padded. The proximaty between the horse and rider and the balance that it afforded was revolutionary.” Innovation is ongoing with all Butet products. When my host and guide pulled down the practice saddle, I was a perplexed, intrigued, and, yes, slightly intimidated by the new training tool. It had no knee flaps, no blocks, no padding … I wondered if I’d be able to stay on, and said as much. “The practice is a tool for teaching riders how to hold the correct position,” smiled Mr. Lievre. “Sometimes riders are not so sure if they want to try it but once they do, they immediately feel the correctness in their position. This is not a competition saddle, this is a training tool to make for better riders. This is the way of Butet.” “Our rule has been, and always will be, to maintain a creative spirit and constantly invest in technical research,” said Mr. Lievre, as we finished up. “We adapt the product to address riders’ needs and, at the same time, we refuse to change the shape and style of our saddles in the name of modernization.” I glanced at my watch and realized that two hours had passed. I thanked both Mr. Lievre and Mr. Pedrix for their time, for introducing me to the history of Butet, and giving me a special glimpse into the future of the brand. With so much planned internationally, from Switzerland to to the , I am sure that others will soon be as wowed as I was in the year to come. As I passed through the foyer to leave, I looked (longingly) back at the different saddles on display, thinking to myself, “Maybe today’s the day for a Butet!”

Watch a video of the practice saddle at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJOle5jrtX4

For more information on Butet go to www.butet.fr or Beval Sad- Canadian Olympic show jumping champion Eric Lamaze rides in dlery at www.beval.com. a Butet saddle. Photo by Cealy Tetley

Mr. Lievre then pulled out one of the new trees, which promise About the writer: Sydney to make the saddle both lighter and stronger, and a lovely colored Masters Durieux, an avid equestrian and veteran innovative saddle pad. “This fits to the horse and saddle but is competitor, is a freelance not thick and bulky like many on the market. Again, we are using publicist and writer who new technology and materials so we can offer our clients the best grew up riding and showing possible product. We spend years doing research to ensure that at Stillmeadow Farm in Stonington, Connecticut. any new product, or adaptation like the tree, does not sacrifice the She graduated New York quality, performance or look of our saddles.” University and decided to Saddle racks lined the walls with brand new Butet ready to be combine her love of horses with her passion for public shipped out to some lucky customer somewhere around the world. relations. During her career, My eyes were instantly drawn to a Butet Classic Flat Jumping Sydney has represented Saddle. “I love the Butet because they are a simple saddle,” many world-class show Candian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze had told me. “It doesn’t jumping veterans, up and coming equestrian have knee-pads or blocks, and you really feel the horse. It’s the talents, leading trainers only one on the market where you really are connected to your and stables as well as horse; they are unique in this way.” internationally recognized horse shows. Sydney lives Then I spied the new Premium Butet, which features strategic with her husband, web stitching on the flaps and recalled my recent conversation with designer Arnaud Durieux, Olympic show jumping medalist Chris Kappler. “There is something and their West Highland about the way the new one is built that doesn’t allow the flap to White Terrier “Angus” between their home in the roll up,” he explained. “I was first introduced to the saddle by Mark Loire Valley in France and Walter, the CEO of Beval Saddlery, around 1991 or 1992 and was their apartment in New Sydney and her husband Arnaud at a immediately in love with it. It was the first one that had a knee roll, York City. chateau in France. but was a flat saddle, and it was made of super soft leather, like the calf skin inside your boot after you have worn it for a year. I “My Story” is a first person account of life in the equestrian begged Mark to sell me his demo for weeks, but he refused saying world. Would you like to write your story for Sidelines Magazine? he needed it to show to everyone. In the end, I did manage to buy To be considered, send a brief description of your story to it from him.” [email protected] 54 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 55 56 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 57 eSidelines Shout Out No Horse, No Problem By Arianna Delin

Kate McManis, a graduate of Virginia Intermont College, had always dreamed of competing at an international show, but had no idea how she would be able to accomplish it. In her senior year of school, Kate came across the USA Student Riders, which supports the AIEC (International University Equestrian Federation). This organization allows students to compete internationally when they wouldn’t otherwise have the chance. “I had always wanted the chance to compete internationally. That’s a dream. That’s an unbelievable opportunity that I never thought I’d be able to do. I couldn’t afford a horse or the training that you need to pursue a young rider’s career,” said Kate. Throughout her college career, Kate rode and competed on the school’s IHSA and IDA teams. She also had the chance to ride for Virginia Intermont at Nationals. But during her senior year, she looked more into pursuing the USA Student Riders. Riders had to be able to successfully complete a first level dressage test as well as be comfortable jumping up through 1.20m. “The standards are high, you have to be a capable, solid rider, but it’s not as high as the standards required to compete internationally at the grand prix level,” explained Kate. “So when Kate at a competition in . the chance came up, I was like, ‘Yeah, I’ll go anywhere, even the middle of Romania.’ I had such a great time.” Kate. “Teams were passing around face paint, nail polish, flags or Kate has had the opportunity to show in three different Student other accessories. It isn’t uncommon for the Spanish team to be Rider Nations Cup (SRNC) competitions, the first of which wearing orange nail polish or for everyone to have a small Belgium was in Romania. In addition to it being Kate’s first international flag painted on their cheek. After putting in a fairly strong round, competition, it was also the first time that the SRNC was held in we were satisfied as a team. At lunch, judges announced the Romania. riders who made it to the second round of competition, and I was “As soon as we arrived at the show grounds, we were literally pleasantly surprised to hear my name announced for team USA. swarmed by student riders greeting old friends with excitement, The next morning we repeated the whole thing in the discipline of welcoming in new riders like myself and the entire evening was show jumping.” spent socializing. Bright and early the next morning, the show At the end of the second day, teams enjoyed a gala event, began. The horse draw and demonstration started at 8 a.m., where sponsors were recognized, songs were sung and riders when we found out who we were riding against in the first round socialized until the judges announced which riders made it to the of dressage and what horses we were going to ride,” explained semi-finals and last day of competition. Unfortunately, Kate didn’t make it to the last round of competition while in Romania. “Despite not making it into the semi-finals in either discipline, having come so close in both of them, I was awarded the third place individual combined score at the event. I remember when my name was called I was completely surprised, and the cheers from all my new friends pushing me out to the podium were amazing,” remarked Kate. To be a part of the Student Rider organization, one must be in academic good standing and be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate courses. The organization is designed to allow students to gain international competition experience as well as gain international friendships. “The European shows are so relaxed and the Europeans enjoy themselves even while being so competitive, that I was always compelled to go back. That’s why I am eager to bring a show to the United States,” explained Kate. Kate took a photo of her fellow United States team members Kate is currently the secretary of the organization and hopes in Canada in 2010. From the left: Laura Hannink, Marian to bring a competition to Wellington, Florida in December of Michalson, Ben Miller, Audrey Hanlon, Alix Walker and 2014. For more information on the organization, visit http://www. Becca Chesney. Photos courtesy of Kate McManis aiecworld.com. 58 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 59 eFoxhunting Rita Mae Brown:

Books, Breakfast and the Bravery

Rita Mae, cub of the hunting from a fixture, or location, of Oak Foxhunt! Ridge Hunt. Photo by Barbara Bower, www. barbarasvisions.com

By Doris Degner-Foster Virginia. As Master, Rita Mae is the head of the foxhunt club, deciding the plan for the day’s hunting and overseeing all aspects ita Mae Brown is well known for the entertaining novels of the hunt club. While also acting as huntsman, she is responsible she writes where household pets and other animals for hunting the hounds, or deciding where and how the hounds will Rtake an active part in solving the murder mystery. She hunt on each outing. When the hounds are on the scent line of is also an advocate for equal rights and an Emmy nominated the fox, the horses and riders move off quickly to keep up with the screenwriter and poet. But before any of those accomplishments, action to watch the hounds work. Rita Mae emphasizes that in the Rita Mae rode horses. She says, “My mother would throw me on U.S. foxes are chased but not killed. It is common for the quarry old farm horses. She was a good person, but she wasn’t going to to outrun the hounds or duck into their dens, which is referred to baby me at all.” as “going to ground.” It seems that Rita Mae learned some things about life when She hunts from her farm in Virginia that she has named Tea she learned about riding. She explains, “In order to really build Time Farm. She explains that her family line originated in Britain, a partnership with a horse you have to completely change your and although her ancestors left Britain in 1622, they still kept way of thinking. You have to meet them half way or it really isn’t British customs alive. She says, “When I was a kid we always going to work. Riding changes your mind and your spirit and you stopped at 4 o’clock for tea. It was a nice way to sit for 15 minutes become much more grateful for other forms of life.” and then go back out and do what you had to do.” Although friends Rita Mae’s early heroes were accomplished riders. “I would have joked that it should be called Coca Cola Farm for Rita Mae’s go to horse shows but what I really liked were the people in the fondness for the beverage. foxhunt field. When I was little, there were some ladies who rode Rita Mae’s lifestyle of riding and hunting is one that she says and they would take their fences in style. I don’t think allows her to spend time in what she refers to as, “This incredible I’ve ever seen anything more beautiful.” creation all around me.” She elaborates about the effect her Not surprisingly, that little girl grew up to be Master of Foxhounds lifestyle has on her when she says, “In many ways riding and and Huntsman of the Oak Ridge Hunt club near Charlottesville, Continued on page 62 60 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 61 Rita Mae riding through a pumpkin patch during a cub hunt. Photo by Barbara Bower, www.barbarasvisions.com

bottom of the bag to scatter their ashes. That is so perfect!” The individuals riding with the hunt are led by a Field Master who keeps up with the action so that riders may watch the hounds, and even possibly get a glimpse of the fox, an event in which it is proper to shout, “Tally Ho!” The group riding behind the huntsman is the first field, which is also known as first flight, because it can seem like flying when galloping fast to keep up with hounds. Everyone in the hunt field is on equal footing, literally and figuratively. Those riders who have kept up and are still on their horse at the end of a hard, fast run share mutual respect. Rita Mae points out, “It doesn’t matter how rich you are, you still have to ride the horse, and you can’t buy your way over the fence.” She explains, “We have people in our club that barely have two nickels to rub together, God bless them, and I’m right there with them because with a writer it’s chicken one day and it’s feathers Rita Mae at home with her household pets. The Jack Russell the next. And then we have people that have considerable Terrier on the right seems to have an opinion about having his resources, not a lot but a few. Nobody cares! It has no place in photo taken. Photo by Mary Motley Kalergis our hunt club and I would hope that it has no place in any other. There are too many parts in our society where you can buy your hunting has made me much more sensitive to the environment, way in and money is the only value.” Rita Mae goes on to say of but it has also made me more sensitive to people. I’ve realized her hunt’s friendly members, “The deal here is you show up, if you most people aren’t really doing what they want, and there’s a lot can hang on through this territory and you have a sense of humor, of unhappiness. They are dutiful, but they don’t have that great there’s a good chance we really want you!” passion, and if they do they don’t think they can do anything with Oak Ridge Hunt now has two other Joint Masters. Rita Mae it. I want to just say, yes you can! Get outside of that crazy swirl laughs, “They’re my victims! I talked them into it. I was the sole of constant news, just bag it for a couple of hours a day if you master for a long time, but we were growing. I couldn’t do it all can and go outside and be grateful for the birds and anything out so first I asked David Wheeler, and basically I just lassoed him there. Live! Don’t sit inside!” into it. Then both of us ganged up on Bob Satterfield and, oh, “Foxhunting is not a sport for the tepid,” Rita Mae says, of riding what a difference it’s made to have those two guys.” Bob and his in the hunt field. “Anybody out there is pretty capable and gutsy, wife Sue, who also leads the first flight, are in charge of the hunt but also they’re people that love life. Foxhunters tend to be vivid breakfasts. A shared meal following a hunt is always referred to as personalities; you meet the most interesting people.” a breakfast, regardless of the time of day. “One of the greatest stories I have to tell is about two people I “It’s such a joy to sit down with people that you went through hell hunted with for years, the Williamsons’s - Dick and Bea Williamson. and high water with.” Rita Mae says of the Satterfield’s ability to They died close to one another, and they lived to a good age. Dick organize hunt breakfasts, “They usually pull it together and I don’t was a triple air ace so there was nothing wimpy at all about him. know how they do it, but they’re always pulling rabbits out of a Their son had them cremated, which was their wish, and he put hat. They send out an email and everybody brings something and them on a little bag on the back of his saddle and he kept them before you know it, it’s a caloric nightmare. But I figure anything there. Their son was also a foxhunter and, finally, one day on a you eat at a hunt breakfast doesn’t count against you.” Her thinking run that he thought was worthy of mom and dad, he opened the is probably right because riding hard for two or three hours uses Continued on page 64 62 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 63 Riding, Writing and Reading A New Sneaky Pie Novel Rita Mae Brown’s fans will be excited to know that a new Sneaky Pie novel, The Litter of the Law, was released in Oc- tober of 2013. If you haven’t joined Rita Mae and her feline companion Sneaky Pie in an action packed murder mystery, or taken a fictional foxhunting adventure with “Sister” Jane Arnold, or cozied up for a canine mystery with Baxter – then it’s time to saddle up and ride along with Rita Mae. In the “Mrs. Murphy/Sneaky Pie Brown” series, which encompasses more than 20 books, Rita Mae collaborates with feline co-author Sneaky Pie Brown in a mystery starring Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen, the curious cat detectives Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, and Tee Tucker, the valiant crime-solving corgi. Wish You Were Here (1990) is the first book of the Mrs. Murphy/Sneaky Pie Brown series. In Crozet, Virginia the town’s thirty-something postmistress, Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen, has a tiger cat (Mrs. Murphy) and a Welsh Corgi (Tee Tucker), a pending divorce, and a bad habit of reading post cards not addressed to her. When Crozet citizens start turning up murdered, Harry remembers that each received a card with a tombstone on the front with the message “Wish you were here,” on the back. In her foxhunting mysteries, which currently includes eight novels, Rita Mae writes about “Sister” Jane Arnold, the Master of the prestigious Jefferson Hunt Club. Sister is the most revered citizen in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountain town where a rigid code of social conduct and deep-seated tradition carries more weight than money. Nearing seventy, Sister now must select a Rita Mae wearing traditional brown tweed, informal cubbing joint master to ensure a smooth transition of leadership after her death. It is an honor of the highest order – and one that any attire. Photo by Barbara Bower, www.barbarasvisions.com serious social climber would covet like the Holy Grail. up considerable calories. In her canine mystery series, Rita Mae writes about a “Foxhunting also makes one really wake up to how precious former Wall Street trader and her faithful companion, Baxter, a and fragile our environment is. I think there’s no such thing as a wirehaired dachshund. A Nose for Justice, the first book in the foxhunter that isn’t an environmentalist.” series, follows Mags as she moves to her Aunt’s Nevada ranch Rita Mae has agreed to make allowances for those interested from New York. When a hundred-year-old skeleton is unearthed individuals who do not yet have the horse or the talent to ride on the family ranch, Mags is on the case with the help of Baxter with the first field. Like many hunts, Oak Ridge Hunt has a slower and her Aunt’s German shepherd, King. group known as second field. For those riders who are just starting Rita Mae has written numerous books, including Rubyfruit out in foxhunting, they have an even slower field on occasion, a Jungle, a coming of age novel about a young lesbian woman, third field. Rita Mae admits, “I opposed it in the beginning. I was and her autobiography Animal Magnetism, in addition to her really blindly stupid about it and then my joint masters made me multiple famous murder mystery series. realize that not everybody has grown up with horses. In fact, there For more information on Rita Mae or her books, visit www. were fewer and fewer as time has gone on. So many people come ritamaebrown.com. into this now in their middle years. Thank God they talked me into it because it has made a world of difference for us. I think it has made a world of difference for the people in it, too.” But of course, as the huntsman, Rita Mae rides ahead of first Rita Mae enjoys field. When asked about the fast pace and possibility of injury, a few moments she replies with her usual gusto, “If you’re gonna ride you could with some get hurt, but at least it’s on your own terms. If you get injured at of her feline least it’s because you are doing something! You could get hurt in friends. In her your car.” newest novel, Riding and foxhunting is challenging, and the lessons learned The Litter of the there can also apply to other phases of life. A response to fear, Law, Rita Mae whether it be in the hunt field or life, can apply equally. As Rita Mae collaborates with advises, “You just go forward. Grab mane and kick on! There’s no feline co-author turning back, you just gotta ride through it.” Sneaky Pie About the writer: Doris Degner-Foster lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma and rides with Brown. Harvard Fox Hounds when she is not interviewing interesting individuals in the horse Photo courtesy of sport. She also enjoys writing fiction and is working on a middle grade book series Rita Mae Brown about teenagers who ride horses and solve mysteries. 64 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 65 66 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 67 68 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 69 ePolo Ricky Bostwick Earns The Good Horsekeeping Seal of Approval By Lauren R. Giannini

Richard (Ricky) Bostwick lives for polo. He doesn’t have a website, doesn’t do Facebook. He has a good reputation and stays busy, thanks to people who have taken lessons, bought or leased polo ponies, and over the years played polo with and against him. Hard work and strong work ethics contribute to the success of any business, but fellow polo professional John Gobin stamped his former mentor with an unofficial Good Horsekeeping Seal of Approval. “I met Ricky when I was 16 – he gave me one of my first opportunities to play good polo,” John said. “He was a great role model and one of my heroes for a long time. When I had that bad accident a few years ago, Ricky called up and offered whatever I needed to help me out. He’s an all-around good guy. He sells a lot of good horses, too. He’s a hard worker, a good father and a good family guy. I think the world of him.” Ricky divides his time between Bostwick Stables in Wellington and Gulfstream Polo Club in Lake Worth, Florida. He bases his summertime business at a private farm with a regulation grass field in South Hampton, New York. He is also a contributor to PoloSkilz.com. In 2012 he was featured on the History Channel’s “Only In America With Larry The Cable Guy” in a segment where Ricky taught Larry about horses and polo. Two summers ago, injuries sustained in a head-on collision with another horse during a match put Ricky out of action for a long time with trauma fracture of his leg. “I’m not playing professionally, Ricky Bostwick and Tacuara blast down the field en route to the because my knee isn’t 100 percent without more repair,” he said. Outback team winning the finals of the USPA National 12-Goal “But I play practice games with clients and prep the horses that Copper Cup, Ricky’s 5th career Copper Cup title. we have for sale. Most of the horses I have are real quality. My Photo by David Lominska, www.polographics.com business partner in only exports tournament-ready, that beat Rolex Abercrombie & Kent on field 1 at Palm Beach Polo proven ponies.” & Country Club in the quarter-finals of the Rolex Gold Cup, the Holy Grail of high-goal polo. Career Polo “It was the year my father died – 20 teams, mostly 26-goals, In the heyday of his career as a professional player, Ricky was back then you had only one shot to advance,” Ricky recalled. “The rated at 6-goals, and today holds a 3-handicap. One of his favorite day after the match, I got a call from Jeffrey Kent, head of the competition memories harks to 1982 when he played on the team Rolex A & K team. My brother and I got multi-year contracts and it marked the start of my high goal professional career.” Ricky’s greatest memories aren’t just about winning. In the finals of the Pete Bostwick Open at Village Farms against White Birch, he was playing against Gonzalo Pieres, at the time probably the best player in the world. Toward the end of the second chukker Gonzalo had scored five goals, Ricky’s team none. Factor into the action: deep irrigation ditch, full of water, about 30 yards from an end line. “Once again Gonzalo headed to goal wide open, but he pushed his approach shot right,” recalled Ricky. “His horse was tired and never broke stride when Gonzalo reached to tail the ball toward goal. As he turned to look – the ball nearly went in – the horse continued full speed and disappeared over the bank and into the water with a tremendous splash. Nearly 3,000 people fell silent. Finally his horse climbed up the opposite bank, stopped and shook like a wet dog. Then Gonzalo crawled up the same bank, completely soaked, and turned to the crowd with his arms in the Village Farms Polo Team with Cartier Cup, G. H. (“Pete”) air with a big grin on his face, not a scratch on him. The crowd Bostwick, Charlie Bostwick, Juan Jose Alberdi, Ricky Bostwick. went wild.” Photo by the late James Higgins Continued on page 74 70 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 71 72 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 73 Team Agua Enerviva – Wes Finlayson, Hugh Dollard, Ricky Bostwick, Raul Colombres – wins the 2011 USPA Delegates Cup, one of the most prestigious 8-goal tournaments on the circuit. Ricky played in 20 Delegates Cups before he finally won one and said, “It was fun to win with the kids.” Photo by Jennifer Williams Brothers Charlie and Ricky Bostwick accept the Silver Jubilee Trophy from Queen Elizabeth at WIndsor Park, England after the always good for two chukkers. It was almost a joke how I would USA defeated England. Photo Courtesy Bostwick Family run by other horses and how she would literally lunge out of turns – she never ever seemed to get tired. I ended up selling her to a Early Polo Mentors high goal team for nearly six figures and she finished her career in Ricky cited several influences, especially his father, legendary the high goal in England.” horseman and polo player George Herbert (“Pete”) Bostwick. “My father lived to compete and had endless energy. He was highly respected as a horseman,” Ricky recalled. “He saw where polo Teaching Polo & Mounting Future Players “I really enjoy teaching polo to new players and helping them was evolving when I was a teenager and always told me there achieve their goals,” said Ricky, who runs Bostwick Stables with could be great opportunity as a polo professional in the future. He his wife Christine. They also cater to hunters and jumpers and gave me every opportunity before he passed away to prepare. I offer boarding, stall leasing, training and sales. Their facilities was 19 and already running his polo operation. I knew it was what include three barns, 52 stalls, 10-acre bermuda grass polo field, I wanted to do.” sand ring with jumps and a track. Two other players also helped to shape his horsemanship According to Ricky, the bottom line is getting new enthusiasts and play. “My older brother Charlie was a more natural athlete, hooked on polo. “It’s so important to provide horses that suit the which forced me to work harder to compete on his level. What I individual so they can focus on whatever you are working on – safe lacked in skill, I made up with heart,” Ricky said. “Ricardo ‘Dicky’ and steady builds confidence,” he said. “I always look at juniors Santamarina, my godfather, was a world famous breeder of polo as if they could one day be potentially great players and I am a bit ponies in Argentina at La Fortuna. He had an uncanny eye for more vigilant not to allow bad habits to form. You are building their quality and conformation in horseflesh. I learned a lot from him.” swing type that one day may lead them to greatness.” Ricky’s standard by which he evaluates all polo ponies is David Strouss buys all of his playing ponies from Ricky. “I Christine, a horse imported from Argentina. “She had the best bought my first horse from Ricky about 15 years ago,” David said. mouth, lateral movement and smooth quick acceleration,” Ricky “My whole string is from Ricky. The proof is in the pudding when said. “I was guaranteed two goals a chukker when I played her – you keep going back to somebody. I’m a one-goal player, not a no one could take the ball away from me on that mare.” pro, and Ricky has always been fair with me.” Gazette, Ricky’s polo-playing equine partner of a lifetime, was Leasing polo ponies often harvests the PR advantage of having bred in the USA and sired by Magazin, the famous polo-playing one of the match’s Best Playing Ponies. “It’s a nice complement Thoroughbred stallion owned by 9-goaler Del Carroll and Best that you can match a horse with a player in the short term and gain Playing Pony of the 1972 US Open, out of Peggy Tipton. “I traded that success,” Ricky said. “Our ultimate goal is to sell horses and Charlie Armstrong a well-bred green gelding for that mare – she BPPs get everyone’s attention.” was green, but had amazing power,” Ricky said. “She was way too strong and would lose her mouth the moment you pushed her, but within a year she was the best horse I ever owned – and

Ricky Bostwick with the Best Playing Pony “Valentina” at the 2013 U.S. Arena Handicap Championships and player Tony Uretz. Bostwick Stables provided horses for the collegiate players (Tony, Patrick and Wiley Uretz, and Nik Feldman) on the 12-goal team sponsored by the USPA I/I program. They “Larry The Cable Guy” gets ready to learn some polo basics went on to win the 2013 United States Arena Handicap, an open from Ricky Bostwick for an episode of “Only In America” for the tournament of mostly pro teams. Photo by Amy Wisehart History Channel. Photo by Christine Bostwick 74 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 75 eEventing When Opportunity Knocks

Riding is a family affair for the Fultons. From the left: Woodge, Carroll County, Maryland, has all three. Karen, Stephen and Grace. Photo courtesy of the Fulton Family To top it off, she hails from a family vested in the horse industry. Her father, Stephen, is a farrier, her mother, Karen, is a riding By Katie Navarra instructor and her younger sister, 14-year-old Grace, is also a competitive rider. atural talent, fearlessness and a passion for horses are “I always said it was a good thing the girls enjoyed showing necessary for any rider to advance to the highest levels because they’d be going to the shows with us anyway,” Karen Nof eventing. Seventeen-year-old Savannah Fulton, of laughed.

76 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Woodge was one of 10 riders nationwide named to the Eventing 18/Advancing Athletes program in July. Photo by Brant Gamma Photography

Savannah’s horsemanship skills and devotion to the sport haven’t gone unnoticed. In July 2013, she was one of 10 riders nationwide named to the Eventing 18/Advancing Athletes program. The program, a partnership between the United States Eventing Association (USEA) and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) cultivates riders for future high performance teams. “This [honor] is really important,” Savannah said, “it means that you were recognized as having potential.” Riders are named to the list based on talent, competitiveness, commitment, potential and eagerness to learn. The program, overseen by U.S. Team Coach David O’Conner, provides mentoring and training to the young riders, encouraging them to continue with the sport. “I hope to get to the next step, the Under 25 and then get into the pipeline for the Olympics,” she said.

A Lifelong Quest An early introduction to horses was influential in helping Savannah develop a love for horses. “At two weeks old, we bought her first pony,” her mother Karen joked. “I had always wanted a pony so it was really more for me than for her.” Even though she was unable to ride the pony because she was too young, she did spend most of her time at the barn bundled up in the stroller while her mom taught riding lessons. It was during this time that she earned her nickname “Woodge” – a name that has stuck and become the name by which most everyone knows and addresses her. “I was born in December and there was quite a lot of snow. I’d be all bundled up in the stroller and my mom said I looked like a woodge,” she explained. “When people ask me what a woodge Continued on page 78 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 77 looks like, I say: I guess me!” She didn’t stay in the stroller long. She was riding as a toddler and then started riding on the Interscholastic Equestrian Team (IEA) when she was old enough. At IEA events, riders draw a horse and have two minutes to ride before heading into the ring to be judged. “A lot of people only get to ride their pony, I was fortunate enough to always have a lot to ride and it became comfortable for me,” she said. She credits much of her success today with the experiences gained through IEA competitions. Karen added, “She said to me the other day how that experience has helped her the most.” While she was fortunate enough to have many horses to ride, her favorite is Gracefully Dun, also known as Dunny, a 13.2 hand dun mare. The mare was catty and fast and taught Woodge a love of show jumping. Dunny is the horse that ignited her passion for eventing. “I did my first organized event with her. She helped me get into it,” Woodge said. Ringfort Tinkatoo and Woodge enjoy the victory gallop with Advancing By Leaps and Bounds Caroline Martin riding Quantam Solace at Rocking Horse. After her freshman year of high school, Woodge and her parents Photo courtesy of the Fulton Family decided that she would continue her education online rather than attending school in person. Completing her schooling at home provided her with the flexibility she needed to fit in time to ride all Caroline Martin, who also works for Buck and was named to the the horses she was working with. 10 Eventing 18/Advancing Athletes program, too. “It’s nice to have Dedicated to her studies, she was even able to graduate six someone my own age that I can talk to and that we can experience months early. “The plan was that I would go and work at Buck all this together,” Woodge said. Davidson’s for six months as a working student,” she said. Despite all of the excitement, Woodge still remains grounded. The Fulton family knew Buck well. He had spent much time She credits her family for her success. “From a young age they at her parents’ farm training and teaching clinics so it was only [my parents] always made it fun,” she concluded. “And when life natural that she would continue advancing her riding skills as a gives you an opportunity, you take it.” working student for him. About the writer: Katie Navarra has worked as a freelance writer in the horse In the winter of 2013, she headed to Florida to begin her work industry for 12 years. She has been a lifelong horse lover and recently purchased a assignment. Woodge said, “Every night before I went to bed my dun Quarter Horse mare with hopes of re-entering the show ring in 2014. parents would say to me, ‘Don’t forget you’re going to college.’ I really value the importance of education and having something to fall back on because it is really dangerous and eventing is risky.” As her six-month commitment drew to a close, her parents arrived in Florida, trailer in tow, ready to bring their daughter and her horse back to Maryland. What they had not expected was that Buck had offered Woodge a job as a fulltime employee. The family deliberated over lunch, with the final verdict that she could stay. “It was such a relief that my parents agreed,” she said. “We are taking a year and see where it goes,” Karen added. “She gets to ride all kinds of upper level horses.” Working for a professional is not easy. Woodge’s day begins at 7 a.m. and often ends with late nights in the barn. “You try to be done as early as possible, but Buck regularly takes 10 or 11 horses to competitions and there are late nights spent braiding,” she said. “Working for Buck has opened my eyes to what it’s really like being a professional.” Fortunatley, she can share her experiences with her close friend, Savannah “Woodge” Fulton Photo by Karen Fulton 78 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 79 80 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 81 e

Para-EquestriansPara-Equestrian Driving on the Scene

Stefanie Putnam driving Avery in dressage with Scott Monroe. Photo by Tom Muehleisen.

By Lindsay McCall marathon with an obstacle course and cone driving against the clock. The team placed fourth overall behind The , In 1991, a car crash left Diane Kastama paralyzed from the waist Germany and Great Britain. “Could you imagine where we would down. Although a lifelong horse person and dressage enthusiast, have ended up with our own horses?” commented Diane. riding without the use of her legs was not an easy task. As any The success of the U.S. para-equestrian driving team in equestrian can identify with, Diane, of Arroyo Grande, California, 2012 is a direct reflection of the continued growth of the smaller didn’t turn away from the sport she loved. Instead, she looked for international equestrian disciplines. Diane noted, “Driving is a another outlet for her passion. very welcoming sport for physically disabled athletes. It allows She began to compete in dressage driving and her talent the para-equestrian to compete on equal footing with able-bodied and ambition would push her into the high-performance sport driving athletes. The sport is a great equalizer.” of combined driving. This led her to competing in multiple able- Para-driving opens the doors to disabled athletes by allowing bodied combined driving events. It was the discipline of para- them to get in the carriage and take control of their destiny. When driving that encouraged her to embrace her disability and give the many disabled athletes find themselves unable to ride or they can international para-equestrian driving scene a force to be reckoned barely move from the pain in their joints, driving is still accessible. with. There are quadriplegics driving with wrist cuffs and a quick release In 2012, Diane’s success earned her a spot on the United seat belt. There are also drivers who were once show jumpers, States Para-Driving Team, alongside para-drivers Pam Johnson eventers or dressage riders. Driving is an equal opportunity sport and Karen Gorham. In August 2012, the team, coaches and and with a few tweaks of equipment it is open to all. assistants traveled to the FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving For former show jumper Stefanie Putnam, of Lafayette, Championships in Breda, The Netherlands. While all the European California, para-driving has not only helped her physically, but para-equestrian teams drove their own horses, the U.S. drivers also emotionally and psychologically. After an accident that left had to lease horses due to the lack of funding provided to the Stefanie as a quadriplegic, she was told she would never ride U.S. Team to transport their own horses. The U.S. drivers had again. Her love for horses, her family and the support of the United only 10 days to learn about their leased horses prior to competing States Driving for the Disabled organization gave her everything in the World Championships. The United States Para-Driving she needed to heal from the inside out. Stefanie has noted that Team successfully competed over the dressage, cross-country Continued on page 84 82 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 83 Diane Kastama driving her horse Rupert with groom Phylliss Rumley on the dressage course at the Grass Ridge CDE. Photo by Pat Kastama the para-driving sport saved her life and made it possible to reach is a fringe equestrian sport in the U.S. - then we add drivers with her goals. Stefanie is now on her way to an international ranking disabilities into this mix.” with hopes to qualify for the 2014 U.S Para-Driving Team. Even with so many challenges to overcome, the U.S. para- Experienced driver, high performance para-equestrian equestrian drivers are proving themselves year after year on the committee member and 11-time U.S. Chef d’Equipe of the driving international driving scene. Their success is due to support from team Hardy Zantke has become a strong leader for para-driving. athletes, coaches, volunteers, able-bodied drivers, United States He explains the current obstacles for the sport. “There are too few Driving for the Disabled organization, the United States Para- active athletes and too little financial support. The 2012 calendar Equestrian Association and international private supporters. year was the first time that para-driving received a small amount Hardy Zantke concluded, “Hopefully we can increase our of funding from the USEF, but not for horse transportation. financial support and get more equestrians like Diane and Stefanie Despite having brought home medals from almost every world interested in actively competing in this sport. We would like to help championship we attended, we have still never received support more para-drivers work their way up the competitive ranks at the from USET. All of our vast expenses in 2012 had to be covered by national level so they are ready for international competition - like private fundraising or personally by our athletes.” the future 2014 World Championship in England. We are thankful Para-Driving expenses to travel overseas include not only the to all the support we have and look forward to the future of this horse transportation costs and rider costs, but transportation discipline.” costs for carriages, tack, show fees, assistants, fees for ground To learn more about the United States Driving for the Disabled, transportation such as golf carts or scooters for drivers that can’t visit www.USDFD.org. walk, lodging fees for horse and rider and so much more. Diane agrees, “There is a large financial demand for the sport. About the writer: Lindsay McCall is a lifelong hunter/jumper rider originally from Ohio. She is a talented photographer and makes it her career to advocate for the There is also a need for quality horses for our athletes to drive, equestrian sport, especially the para-equestrian discipline, through photography and compete and learn within the United States. The other challenge journalism. Lindsay and her family own and show many horses in multiple disciplines. is the limited number of driving competitions in the United States She enjoys spending her free time with her husband, horses and Labrador Retrievers making it rare for our para-equestrian athletes to compete head at her residence in Florida. to head. We already face the challenge that able-bodied driving

Diane Kastama driving her horse Rupert with navigator Drew Callahan through a hazard on the marathon course at the Grass Ridge CDE. Photo by Pat Kastama

84 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 85 eSidelines Success Starting from Scratch: USC Aiken Student Founds Eventing Team By Dani Moritz

A trip to Hitchcock Woods and she was sold. The University of South Carolina Aiken is where Marissa Collins was meant to be. Now in her junior year, she is even more in love with everything Aiken has to offer – from the opportunity to live and ride alongside the nation’s top competitors to the simple things, like horse silhouettes on street signs and equine statues decorating the town. “I love the horse community and the community in general,” she said. “Everyone is so supportive and friendly. There are so many opportunities for equestrians and owning horses is just easier in a community that revolves around it. I love living in a town that feels like a horse Disneyland.” Of course, the move to Aiken from her hometown of Yarmouthport, Massachusetts, was also made easier by a love of her school, USC Aiken. A business major with a focus in management, Marissa has been very involved at the university – so involved that she co-founded the eventing team. Marissa competing at the September combined test at Highfields in Aiken. “I knew coming to USC Aiken that the Photo by Barry Koster Photography equestrian program did not include eventing, in fact most schools didn’t,” she said. “However, the school from beginners to advanced-level competitors. While some recognized that eventing was a huge part of Aiken. There was members compete consistently, others prefer to attend events as talk of incorporating eventing, just nothing done yet. Two other grooms, photographers, videographers and observers. Marissa eventers and I knew that eventing could be huge for the university competes at training level. and started the process to create a strong group of eventers.” “I love the variety we have,” she said. “I think we all learn from This was Marissa’s first time founding an organization and it each other. We all are from different places, at different levels was a great challenge for her as a young adult. Marissa says and have different types of horses. Some of us go and ride each founding the team helped her come out of her shell, taught her other’s horses just to get a feel of something different than our to take on more responsibility and become a more well rounded own ride.” individual. She is now the vice president of the team. Unlike most equestrian teams, the group has decided to not “I have thrown myself into everything I could involving the designate one trainer and location. Everyone boards and trains equestrian program at USC Aiken,” she said. “I have been able where they want so they can do what works best for them. When to make many connections with faculty on campus and people they can, they get together for group trail rides or to school cross- within the community. A few months ago, I was named Aiken country and they compete at shows as individuals. They do plan Sunrise Rotary Club USC Aiken Student of the Month.” Marissa on participating in team challenges during the spring semester. is also interning with the admissions office to help other incoming Another exciting event for the team is going to the Rolex equestrian students find their way. Kentucky Three-Day Event. Marissa went with the team for her As for the eventing team, it has grown to 15 members – ranging first time last year and says she absolutely loved it. She looks forward to returning this year with new team members. Marissa also looks forward to a career in which she can combine her talents in marketing, advertising, event planning and social media. She is even considering continuing to work with USC Aiken post-graduation. As it turns out, heading south to Aiken was one of the best decisions she has made so far.

Editor’s note: You can keep up with Marissa’s adventures in Aiken on her new blog, “Pacer Pride,” located on the Sidelines Magazine website (www.sidelinesnews.com). Marissa posts The University of South Carolina Aiken’s eventing team. updates about Aiken’s new eventing team and all her adventures Photo by team advisor Randy Duckett as a student at USC. Good luck with everything, Marissa! 86 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 87 eEquine Law Information Equestrians Should Know Concerning Warranties

By Lisa Hollister, Esq. Lisa Hollister is an attorney practicing in Cincinnati, Ohio. Questions for Ms. Recently, my editor was contacted by a plaintiff in a lawsuit Hollister’s column can be addressed that concerned violations of implied and express to [email protected]. warranties, non-conforming goods, as well as fraud and negligent misrepresentation. In the complaint, the plaintiff asked for rescission (the cancelation of a contract and returning the parties to a position they would have been in had the contract never been made.) Unfortunately, because this particular matter is presently before the courts, I feel that it would be inappropriate for me to review its merits until the court has made a decision. However, I do feel that it would be helpful for readers to understand both express and implied warranties as well as how to purchase the horse which you cannot factually back up and, if to exclude warranties the next time you buy or sell a horse. Since you do make any statements, it would be wise to preface them most states have adopted the Uniform Commercial Code, “UCC”, with words such as “in my opinion.” warranties as defined in the code are the most universal to review. Implied Warranty Express Warranty More commonly in horse sales the issue of implied warranty, Section 2-313 of the UCC states under section 1. (a) “any which refers to the goods being fit for a particular purpose, is the affirmation of fact or promise made by seller to the buyer which central matter of contention. Under UCC 2-315 when the seller relates to the goods and becomes part of the basis of the bargain has “reason to know any particular purpose for which the goods creates an express warranty that the goods shall conform to the are required and that the buyer is relying on the seller’s skill or affirmation or promise” and as a result a seller needs to be very judgment to select or furnish suitable goods, there is ... an implied careful what they say and how they say it when describing a warranty that the goods shall be fit for such purpose.” horse’s qualities. Additionally, in section (b), the UCC adds that For example, under these circumstances, if you as a seller are “any description of the goods also creates an express warranty,” aware that the rider is intending to use the horse as a dressage making it equally important for a seller not to overly describe or horse and you know the horse has a physical condition making represent a horse’s good qualities that a buyer may rely on when the horse impossible to be used for those purposes, and the buyer deciding whether or not to purchase the horse. is relying on your skill or judgment to select or furnish suitable For those of you who think a warranty can only be created goods, then you most likely will have breached the implied warran- by saying words such as warranty or guarantee when describing ty under UCC 2-315. Just remember, there are two major consid- the horse, you should be aware that in section 2-313.2 the UCC erations under Implied Warranty Fitness for a Particular Purpose: specifically states that the seller need not use words suchas 1. The seller must have reason to know the particular purpose for “warranty and/ or guarantee” to create a warranty. Sellers will be which the goods are being purchased and 2. The buyer must be relieved to know that under the code, “an affirmation merely of relying on the seller’s skill or judgment. the value of the goods” or a “statement purporting to be seller’s opinion” does not necessarily create a warranty. Often such Excluding Warranties statements are argued to be merely “puffing” on the part of the The most common exception to warranties being created seller. In general terms what this means to the seller is that you comes under UCC 2-316 exclusion or modification of warranties. should be careful not to make any statements to induce the buyer Under this section, if there is language to the effect stating that the goods/horse is being sold “as is,” “with all faults” and/or “no express or implied warranties” you can limit or even exclude any warranties. However, if you find yourself without such language in the agreement, the seller will want to rely on UCC 2-316(b) which allows a seller to limit any implied warranties by claiming that the buyer has before entering into the contract examined the horse as fully as buyer desires ‘or’ refused to examine the horse and, as a result, there is no implied warranty because the alleged defects should have become apparent during examination.

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I still have wonderful memories of my first rides almost 70 years ago while I was in the Royal Air Force stationed in the Sudan. I bought a horse for pittance and spent hours riding in the desert with no civilization around, just sand and more sand – an exhilarating experience. When the war was over, my wife and I thought about where we would like to live and bring up our children. The USA was our choice and off we went with $3 in our pocket. I spent 30 wonderful years with IBM and look back with pride having been one of the early developers of computer hardware and software (the 704 in the 1950’s, the 360 hardware systems in the 1960’s, VTAM - the first intelligent telecommunication software - in the 1970’s, and satellite control systems in the 1980’s). It was IBM that enabled me to own and take up horseback riding again. I was able to ride through the years and didn’t give it up until about three years ago when my favorite horse, Vista, a Morgan/ Trakehner, died of cancer at the age of 26. He and I competed in the Century Ride as Team #34 in 2005. The Century Ride was an exciting event representing the culmination and demonstration of many years of friendship between horse and rider. Vista and I shared the same goals and the ambition to do well in dressage shows. He also let me ride many relaxing trail rides after days of stress and tension at work. He was totally dependable and safe for a rider in his 80’s. It was this love for Vista that led me to conceive the Vista Vintage award program through the Connecticut Dressage Ted created the “Vista Vintage Award” in honor of his equine Association. This partner Vista, who passed away at age 26. award is totally focused Photos courtesy of Ted Plaut on the horse. The rider pride and satisfaction in showing our older horses at any level. can be any age, but the The program was started in 2008 with a $5,000 contribution horse must be at least and has been a great success in Region 8 (encompassing much 18 years old to qualify. of the Northeastern U.S.). It has given me great satisfaction to The objective of this have been the sponsor, and I would encourage other individuals program is to provide and groups to create a similar program in their area. You can find more awareness that more details on the program with Google search: “Vista Vintage our older horses don’t Award Criteria.” have to be turned out Looking back on my 89 years of life, it has been a wonderfully to pasture as “aged” meaningful and satisfying time period (naturally with a few bumps while they can still in between) with horseback riding being a key contributor. Vista show and excel at an and the Century Ride were highlights, just like my marriage, the older age, just like birth of our children and our immigration to the United States. Vista Courtney King Dye did was that one unique horse I owned and will never forget because with her 18-year-old of the way he fulfilled my needs. His name will be remembered Idocus at International into perpetuity because of the award program. Grand Prix shows. Of course not all of us About the writer: Ted Plaut was born in Germany and came to the U.S.A with his show at that level, but wife after having served in the Royal Air Force during World War 2. He is retired from IBM, has two grown daughters, lives in Madison, Connecticut and spends his leisure Ted and Vista we can still take great time going to horse shows, playing chess, and walking his dog.

The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club is a program designed to honor senior dressage riders and their senior horses. To become a member the ages of the horse and rider must add up to at least 100 years and they must ride any level dressage test before a judge or dressage professional. For more information on the Dressage Foundation, please visit www.dressagefoundation.org.

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It was a royal victory for Canada’s David Marcus! Canadian Olympian David Marcus riding Chrevi’s Capital won the Grand Prix and placed second in the Grand Prix Freestyle in the $20,000 Royal Invitational Dressage Cup in November, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario. The win was even more special as David’s owner, Deborah Kinzinger, was also the presenting sponsor of this year’s event. If watching her horse win at the Royal wasn’t enough of a dream come true, Deborah was celebrated as the Dressage Canada “Owner of the Year” in a special ceremony held during the Royal Invitational Dressage Ponies were the stepping stone for young Bebe Davis’ Cup. Meanwhile, David also received special recognition foray into the dressage big leagues and so she and her family by way of the Ian Nicoll Memorial Trophy awarded to the decided to pay it forward by giving back! Instead of selling highest-ranked Canadian rider on the FEI World Dressage her two superstar national dressage champions, Poldy Ranking list. Pictured: David aboard Chrevi’s Capital and 10 and Bohdjan, she is donating them to Lendon Gray’s owner Deborah, with her husband Vel Miculinic, being Dressage4Kids program so other young dressage riders will recognized for their achievements during the $20,000 Royal have quality ponies to learn on. Wow, way to go Bebe! Invitational Dressage Cup in Toronto, Ontario. Photo by SusanJStickle.com Photo by Cealy Tetley, www.tetleyphoto.com

98 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE The Dressage Foundation is proud to announce that Kathleen Raine, of Murrieta, California, is the first recipient of the Patsy Albers Award, established in 2012 in special remembrance of Patsy. The $500 award provides financial support for continuing education and training to a high performance rider. Kathleen is a grand prix competitor The Dressage Foundation will be riding Breanna, a 13-year- celebrating their 25th anniversary in old Hanoverian mare, and 2014! Since Lowell Boomer started the duo placed third in the the Foundation in 1989, over $1 million grand prix division at the in grants and scholarships have been USEF High Performance awarded to thousands of riders across Championships held at the the country. Anyone who has ever made Festival of Champions a donation to The Dressage Foundation in October of 2013. has played a part in making that happen! Congratulations Kathleen! From left to right, Maryal Barnett (TDF Photo by SusanJStickle.com Board Member) and Lowell Boomer. Photo courtesy of the Boomer Family

IDA farm’s Monica Burssens just returned from Germany where she spent a month working with Klaus Balkenhol. She’s glad to be back in warm Welly World, and is excited to apply all she learned to her own training program.

Show Chic’s “Shop Talk” kicked off the winter show season with trainer Oded Shimoni speaking. Oded talked about his exciting new facility that just opened in Wellington and his journey in dressage. It was a packed house and a special night as Oded was also the first speaker for “Shop Talk” six years ago!

Saddle Up! Saddle fitters from around the globe converged on Aiken, South Carolina for the Custom Saddlery Fitters Convention. More than 40 Custom fitters from the United States, Canada and Europe were joined by master saddle makers, veterinarians, equine massage therapists and other experts. Custom Saddlery hosts the event for saddle fitters to learn more, refresh skills, exchange ideas and check out all the new innovations and designs.

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FromEventing the Football Field to the Show Ring

By Arianna Delin

Many athletes take up another sport after their professional retirement, including quite a few football players who have been seen on the dance floor, putting their quick feet and fast actions to use. However, there is one player who decided to take a different avenue than others. His goal: to become an equestrian. Eric Moore, a former first round National Football League draft pick for the New York Giants, is now an avid eventer. While playing for the Giants under the coaching of Bill Parcell, Eric helped the team capture the 1991 Super Bowl XXV title. After this accomplishment, he went on to play as a free agent for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins. “Football was a great experience. If I could have, I would have played until I was 50,” said Eric. In 1995, he retired from football. Eric and his wife, Vanessa, joined the McDonald’s corporation, and are currently the largest franchise owners in central Indiana. Vanessa is more than just a business partner to Eric. She has also had a huge influence on Eric’s equine adventures – introducing him to riding four years ago. “I think it was basically so she could get a second horse,” laughed Eric. “If I didn’t like riding, then she would get a second horse is what we agreed on. So I went out one day and loved it.” Eric bought his first horse, A former Super Bowl an eight-year-old Friesian champion, Eric is now named Rolex, so that he enjoying life as an could trail ride and do some equestrian. dressage. Eric, who had Photos courtesy of Eric Moore never ridden a horse, went from trail riding to taking Eric as a New York lessons several days a Giants football player. week. as he jumps very well and does a great job at it. We’ve developed “I pretty much went from a pretty good relationship.” trail riding right to dressage. This former football star has made an easy transition from the Then, I went and bought turf to the saddle and explains that both sports involve focus another horse to jump,” said and determination. “When you’re eventing and foxhunting, it’s Eric. “I even went to the something that’s challenging. You’re on full alert when riding. foxhunting event at Traders You’re having the time of your life, but riding the correct way the Point in Indianapolis. I went entire time so that you’re safe. It’s the same with football. It’s not out there with a friend and for everyone,” explained Eric. “You’re at the top of your game. was crowned ‘King of the Anyone can come at you at anytime and whack you. You just have Hunt.’” to play to the best of your ability.” Last year, Eric bought The 48-year old gets to the barn at sunrise, where he and his his eventer, whom he calls four-legged partners start training. He is looking forward to the Ferrari, from Courtney upcoming season, where he hopes to start jumping three-foot Cooper. The Irish Sport fences and compete more consistently with his two mounts. Horse has competed at the The barn may be quite different from the football field, but this novice levels and Eric plans Super Bowl champion-turned-eventer is just as happy galloping Eric has transitioned from the turf to continue to show him. cross-country and trotting down centerline as he was charging to the saddle. “It is a real joy riding him, down the field. 102 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 103 104 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 105 e AnHorse Unforgettable Show - Texas Journey By Dani Moritz

Keely McIntosh has spent years showing and has fond memories of many shows – from competing at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in Texas to shows in Colorado and beyond. The 20-year-old rider has one show, however, that she doesn’t remember at all. Last year, while showing her horse, Eddy Money, in the high junior amateur class at The Colorado Horse Park, Eddy tripped after a jump and fell on top of her. Even now, she has no recollection of being hospitalized for several days, learning that her brain had been bleeding for nine hours and that she had suffered four cranial bruises. Luckily she had been wearing a helmet – otherwise the damage would have been far worse. Even after being sent to her home in Texas, Keely’s friends and family had to explain to Keely what had happened each new day. Short-term memory loss prevented her from remembering any of it. So every day Keely awoke in a haze – confused as to where she was – and unknowing of anything that had happened. Each day the scene was much like the scenes portrayed in Adam Sandler’s popular romantic comedy 50 First Dates. Luckily for Keely, however, she eventually regained her short-term memory. She can now remember each new day – at least for the most part. “The memory loss is not as bad as people Keely and Eddy Money after winning the 2013 Pin Oak High Amateur Open imagine it because you don’t remember,” Keely Jumper Classic. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography explained. “As soon as I got my memory back more completely, or as good as it could be, it was a matter of it settling in. But, in the beginning, it wasn’t as difficult as people would think because if you can’t remember it’s not going to be a huge deal.” Keely laughs as she explains, “My friends came over a lot and I think they were pretty entertained that we had the same conversations over and over again, maybe at the end they were a little annoyed.” Although Keely was certainly happy to have her memory back, she wasn’t thrilled to learn what it meant for her riding career. Keely was practically born in the saddle and said her mom, Jenny Booth, rode with her in a baby backpack. Keely was jumping at five-years-old, so it was difficult for her to hear that she couldn’t get back to riding as usual for about eight months. She started sitting on a horse and walking a couple months in, and then she slowly graduated to trotting. After six months, she was allowed to canter and jump. It ended up that her injury affected even more than her riding career. It also affected her schooling. Because the accident happened right before she started her freshman year, Keely had to miss her first semester at Texas A&M University. “All of my friends were gone, I had nothing to do but work all day long every day,” Keely explained. Luckily, thanks to dual credit high school courses and summer classes, Keely is still on schedule to graduate with her peers. She is currently a sophomore business student. To help stay on track with short-term memory relapses, Keely records her classes and keeps two planners – just in case. Keely and Eddy Money competing at Pin Oak. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography Keely is happy to be back to riding competitively – enjoying 106 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Keely would know. Nearly a year after the accident, Keely’s short-term memory continues to affect her life – and the lives of those around her. She says she doesn’t know what she would do without her friends. Because of the fall’s impact on her memory, Keely says she is always forgetting things. Her friends are the ones who come to her rescue. One of her friends, Izzy Carroll, is a working student for Keely’s trainer Liza Richardson. “I don’t know what I would do without her,” Keely said. “Basically every time I’m out riding I lose my gloves or my helmet and she’ll tell me where I put them.” Thanks to the support of her friends and family, Keely is working through any issues the accident caused and is back to competing. She is especially looking forward to returning to The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show held in March as a competitor and volunteer. “I love the atmosphere at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show. It’s the best show in Texas,” she said. “Everyone is so nice and it’s always so fun.” Last March, she returned to Pin Oak after her accident and, despite having a break in her competitive riding, she secured her place as champion for both weeks in the high junior amateur open divisions on Eddy. “There are no words to describe the feelings I had winning those two classics. All of the pain, the waiting and the struggles finally paid off and I felt like my injury could no longer hold me Keely and Accordance at a recent grand prix at The Texas Rose back,” she said. Horse Park. Photo by Patrick Devine As for her career goals, she plans on concentrating in marketing, and she’s not sure whether she will keep her amateur status or every second in the saddle. Of course, you won’t find her without pursue a professional riding career. her helmet – whether she is jumping, working on the flat or even “I always wanted to graduate, get a job and stay an amateur, just walking around bareback. but I’ve come to realize it’s really difficult to be an amateur and Keely insists, “Even if you ride Western, I still think a horse can get a job and ride at the level I ride at,” she said. “So, being a trip at the walk. Anything can happen. I really think not wearing a professional and getting a barn is starting to look more promising.” helmet is selfish because if something happens to you, whether Regardless of which path she chooses, Keely is just thankful you realize it or not, it’s going to affect those around you even that she can now remember the journey. more than you.”

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TatianaJuniorside Dzavik: An Inspiration to Young Riders

By Sophie St. Clair

Ask anyone at the Sacramento International Welcome Week who was the star of the Saturday night grand prix and I’m sure they will say Tatiana Dzavik. It was a star studded field of 71 competitors that included the likes of Will Simpson and Susie Hutchison. With only 10 percent of the field returning for the jump- off, Tatiana had not one but two horses qualify. It was a nail biter to the bitter end. However, it was the 24-year-old Ottawa, Ontario native, Tatiana, who led the victory gallop on her own horse, Delphine DH. Her second horse, Friesel Van de Bakker, owned by Ilan Ferder, finished seventh. It was my first time seeing Tatiana in action. I remember admiring how systematic her approach to the course had been Tatiana and Cascada at the Kentucky Horse Park. and yet she still delivered a blazing fast time. To lay down a ride Photo by Shawn McMillen as technically accurate as she did and be so young was inspiring compulsive, leave nothing to chance, winning attitude in me. to me as a junior rider. It was because of this that I decided she Because Missy is, without a doubt, all day long a winner, winner, would be my first interview for the Juniorside column. winner.” Her riding career began like most young girls. Her parents sent Inside the ring, Tatiana is clearly an emerging talent. As a junior her to a local pony camp in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada when she rider myself, I asked her for any advice she might have that would was only six or seven-years-old. It was a galvanizing experience. help today’s young riders. She replied, “Believe in yourself and She said she knew from that moment that riding horses was what your abilities. Don’t let yourself get distracted by anything either she wanted to do with her life. When asked what were some of inside or outside the sport. Especially major distractions like her career highlights, she donned a wry smile and asked, “How gossip and rumors. Any rising star is going to experience jealousy. far back do you want me to go?” In 1999, at the tender age of 10, That’s a very, very difficult thing to handle when you are a young she was the Grand Pony Champion at the North American Show girl growing up. Don’t let other people bring you down. Surround at Spruce Meadows. She recalls how excited she was to be doing yourself with the right people and the right trainers. Otherwise, the the International Parade on her pony Let’s Make Magic alongside wrong ones can have negative effects on your mind and abilities. . Stay humble.” What may be more unusual for young girls growing up in this Today, Tatiana has forged some impressive relationships. sport is that she left home at the age of 15 to become a working Among them, she represents Ilan Ferder and his business student. First, she moved to the United States to work with Bobby partner Tal Milstein. She rides and develops sport horses from Braswell. And then, in her final junior year, she moved to work with Tal’s barn, TMS Sport Horses, operating in Asse, Belgium. Tal’s famed equitation trainer Missy Clark. She attended many shows barn has produced horses such as Cadett 7, Jonkheer Z and including Devon and the Washington International Horse Show Tristan. Tatiana began first in Southern California working with where she successfully competed in the WIHS Equitation Classic Will Simpson and has since moved to Wildflower Ranch with rider/ and the Maclay Finals. At 17, she began riding in the jumper trainer Simon Nizri. At Simon’s she rides 6-10 horses per day, division competing in the high junior jumpers. manages the barn and details of training programs and also the She credits both trainers for providing her with opportunities maintenance of the horses. She says of her relationships with she never thought possible. Tatiana states about her time working Ilan and Tal, “They have really taken a strong interest in me and with Missy, “I think she has taught me the most about work ethic. my career and have helped me out. They really kind of boosted I spent a year-and-a-half with her and she really shaped me as everything in my life and have given me the chance.” Smiling, she a rider and as a professional. She really instilled an obsessive- adds, “I’m a very, very, lucky girl. That’s for sure.” Tatiana made for an excellent first interview because I could relate to her. She has carved a path for herself in this sport with genuine, real-world work. That, coupled with her winning attitude, is a true combination for success. I can’t wait to see how her career Tatiana (left) and evolves here on the West Coast. If you haven’t spotted her at the Sidelines Magazine shows yet, keep your eyes open. Tatiana Dzavik is one to watch. Juniorside columnist Sophie St. Clair at the Del About the writer: Sophie St. Clair is a high school freshman from Southern California. She has an interest in the psychology of high performance athletes. She Mar International Horse is also a Junior Ambassador for Children’s Hospital where she works Show. to raise funds and awareness for the hospital. Sophie is working toward becoming a Photo by Bret St. Clair professional show jumper but is taking it “one jump at a time.” 108 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 109 The Practical: Horses receive e three laser treatments per week followed by 10 minutes hand Regenerative Laser Therapy walking. Laser treatments are Sidelights cumulative so, for maximal By John G. Peloso, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVS, benefits, 25 treatments are Equine Medical Center of Ocala required for acute injuries and 35 treatments for chronic conditions. Regenerative laser therapy (RLT) is a new class IV laser that offers an Treatment charts are tissue- advanced, non-invasive and non-painful treatment for tendon, ligament specific and based on 10 years of and bone injuries sustained by the horse in competition. research from the medical laser Surgical lasers have been used in the operating room for years. innovator El.En™. Therapeutic (class – III) lasers have been used to treated superficial Appropriate Applications: wounds. Class IV lasers received FDA approval in 2005. Any inflammatory condition, Why is the RLT Special? It is a class IV laser that is powered by a pain, or acute trauma and any 220-volt source. The laser light is generated from the ND:YAG crystal at chronic condition that cause pain, a wavelength of 1060 nm. Unfocused light and heat energy is deposited stiffness, or tissue scarring that Before laser therapy at distances of up to 5- cm from the surface of the skin. It emits a pulsed limits mobility. Previous career release (vs., continuous release) of energy that is essential to produce the ending injuries are now being mechanical and thermal effects. reversed. 1. SDF and DDF tendon Photomechanical Effect: the energy of the laser pulse is converted into injuries: tendon injuries within a mechanical force. Recognizing that tendons and ligaments respond hoof capsule. 2. Suspensory to mechanical stimulation (i.e., shock wave therapy), the mechanical ligament: origin, body and branch forces cause cells to change shape and size which increases cellular injuries; straight or oblique distal metabolism, activates enzymes, and increases the production of nucleic sesamoidean ligament injury 3. acids and proteins. Navicular bone: distal boarder Photo-thermal Effect: the energy of the laser pulse is converted into fragments, impar ligament. 4. a thermal wave which can heat the tissue to 41°C. The timing of the Fibrotic myopathy 5. Inferior laser pulse allows superficial heat to dissipate before the next pulse is check ligament desmitis and delivered. Impaired blood flow creates disease in all aspects of medicine. superior check ligament strain. 6. Using safely heated tissues, blood flow and oxygen delivery to damages Arthritis: ring bone, bone spavin, tissues is increased which increases cellular metabolism allowing stifle meniscus or cruciate injury. tissues to heal in 1/3rd to 1/2 normal healing times. It also produces an analgesic effect on nerve endings that is capable of a rapid reduction of For more information visit, After laser therapy painful symptoms. www.RLTvet.com.

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Colby Hassfurter, trained since childhood by Connie Stevens (Matchmaker, LTD of Lake Bluff, Illinois) and Michael Henaghan, started the 2013 Winter Equestrian Festival show season with two championships on her Younger Amateur Owner steed Optimized, familiarly known as Catcher and lovingly known as Super Horse. They are an extraordinary pair and they have a truly unified and special partnership. They exemplified confidence, concentration and composure at WEF. After only competing at eight “AA” shows they earned enough points to show at The Pennsylvania National Horse Show and were second on the waiting list for the National Horse Show. During the summer something happened. Colby and Catcher were having problems getting in the groove on course. Connie felt that Colby had lost her confidence and that is when Colby began working with me. Connie also felt there were some aspects of Colby’s position and control of Catcher that needed some changes. Colby rose to the occasion and worked very hard to change her riding position and learn how to relax her hands, getting a better feel of Catcher’s mouth to the first jump. Since she had to learn these changes and then quickly return to school she was Ann S. Reilly, Ph.D. is a sport psychologist and author of “A forced to maintain these technique changes without being able Sport Psychology Workbook for Riders,” available from amazon. to ride Catcher until right before The Penn National in October. com. Questions for Ms. Reilly’s column can be addressed to With an A+ attitude, Colby attacked her sport psychology [email protected]. training with an open mind and serious commitment. We worked through my book, A Sport Psychology Workbook for Riders, Late Wednesday night, Colby was accepted to show. In which is modeled after the Introduction to Sport Psychology their first class, Colby and Catcher did well, but not quite good course I taught with Robert Rotella at the University of Virginia enough for a ribbon. For her second class, I said something to for many years. For Colby and Catcher’s last shows in August, Colby I have never said to a rider as I don’t usually focus on we did very intense visualization sessions of the courses and results. I could tell Colby was in the right place mentally for got Colby to her peak mental performance level before each me to say, “Do you want to win the Handy?” Of course Colby’s class. Colby’s performance improved, but not quite to the level answer was “Yes!” so we worked hard, making her believe, where she could win at her first trip to the indoor shows. through visualization of her exact plan, that she had already During September and October, before she could go home ridden the course. and train for three days with Connie and Michael, we did bi- Colby and Catcher went in and rocked the round with Catcher weekly sessions. We worked on issues like Colby’s tendency jumping out of his skin and Colby riding him beautifully. They to sometimes want to win too much and did long visualization went around the serpentine-like roll backs and using Connie’s sessions during which Colby was deeply relaxed and thinking years of experience chose the harder galloping option that of practicing riding Catcher in the upcoming shows. most of the other riders in the class didn’t choose to perform. Despite the soreness Colby experience during her three day Colby and Catcher won the Handy class! Penn National clinic with Connie and Michael, she got her seat, Since Colby and Connie believe in animal communication, for legs, feel, and rhythm back very quickly. Later that week Colby the first time in 30 years of training and practice I came out of and Catcher earned the championship honors. After winning the closet, so to speak, and shared my skill openly with Colby the Handy Hunter class, Colby astonishingly commented to me, and Connie. Communicating with Super Horse, as Catcher “Competing is half mental, half physical!” I have known that for calls himself, helped Team Colby prepare better. It also was over 30 years but it is fulfilling to me when a rider I work with instrumental in fixing the riding aids problem, which had caused realizes just how important it is to learn, practice and apply it Colby and Catcher’s summer performance to plummet. I know in the show ring. not everyone believes in animal communication, but most are Next to tackle were the big nerves of the National Horse converts when they are at the end of the road with a horse Show. The nerves were not related to competitive stress, they problem. were related to whether or not Colby and Catcher would show, Colby and Catcher, with the help of Connie and Mike’s as they were second on the waiting list. Connie took Catcher training, will show this winter at WEF as well. Colby’s future down to the show a few days before, and we all decided to just goals are to ride jumpers and maybe even make an Olympic pretend the team was “in.” Team in the future.

112 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 113 eArt - Wyoming Horses in Contemporary Western Art By Kathryn Murphy

Ever since she was a little girl, September Vhay knew she loved to paint. Inspired by beauty, she feels her purpose as an artist is to translate that beauty into art. While she paints a variety of animals, horses have always been the main motivation behind her beautiful watercolor, charcoal and oil creations. Her artwork fully captures the complexity and splendor of the equine animal. “I feel an affinity with them, whether I’m just around them or riding. There’s this certain knowing and I’m not sure how to describe that. It’s something that’s been consistent throughout my entire life. There’s a comfort there,” September said. When she was just five years old, September started painting and riding. Her first pony was a Welsh/Quarter Horse cross named Gypsy. Both horses and painting Dream Walkers Dream – 30 x 40 oil on linen All photos by September Vhay have been a constant part of her life. “I grew up around a lot of art. I was five years old when I start painting and I liked the idea of having something to say without verbal language. I liked colors and shapes; it was just fun.” After moving away from her Nevada roots, September attended the University of Oregon, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in architecture. In 1993, she moved to Jackson, Wyoming for the skiing and enjoyed it so much that she never left. Although she was passionate about and worked as an architect for eight years in Jackson, she made a decision to pursue painting in 2001. “I quit my architecture career to be a painter. It was a hard decision to make,” September recalls, “but I felt like I had more Alacrity – 12 x 24 oil on linen to say as a painter. It was a more immediate medium for me to be creative.” Creativity runs in September’s family. Her great-grandfather was Gutzon Borglum, the designer and sculptor of Mount Rushmore. Her father is an architect who also paints watercolor. Growing up in an artistic environment encouraged September to become a talented artist herself. Her accomplishments include being featured in the Southwest Art Magazine this past August, being represented by Altamira Fine Art and winning first place in the 2012 Ex Arte Equinus exhibit. One of her paintings, “Two is a Pair,” was also purchased by the National Museum of Wildlife Art in 2010. September has so many favorite paintings that she cannot pick just one. Nothing goes Continued on page 155 Sienna Sun – 12 x 24 oil on linen 114 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 115 e

Asides

Saratoga Polo’s 115th Anniversary Season was remarkable, and to cap it off, they added a bonus match with locals in a tailgating extravaganza during the post Labor Day Weekend with hundreds of eager fans packing the sidelines. Sidelines Magazine loves it when polo players hang out on the “sidelines!!” Photo courtesy of Saratoga Polo Association

There is a new low goal/slow goal polo club in Wellington, Florida. St Georges Polo Club offers lessons for beginners and intermediate players with no need to bring your own horse and they host weekly games that include an after game asado open to the Empire Polo Club is pleased to announce the Los public that draws a great crowd. Angeles Polo Training Center and Polo School has chosen You may even see Facundo or Empire Polo Club as the location of their winter facility in Indio, another great player practicing California. The new polo school is operated by California Polo across the street at the Zacara Club in Los Angeles. President Rodney Fragodt has recruited field! On February 17th, they are a team of seasoned polo instructors to run the lesson program hosting a tournament to benefit and coaching league. Jessica Bailey, Domingo Questel the College Prep Invitational. For and Emma Stachowicz will run the polo school and teach more information go to www.stgeorgespolo.com. lessons in the arena and on the grass. First time students can take advantage of the two for one lesson special offered by the Los Angeles Polo School at Empire Polo Club. For more information, contact [email protected]. Photo by Jim Bremner.

Sidelines Magazine featured the 2013 Hot Horsemen in our December issue and let’s just say it was sizzling! We had many photos that didn’t make it into the issue, including the always hot Adolfo Cambiaso. Thanks Adolfo for kicking off our January issue – here’s to the Hot Horsemen of Kris Kampsen and Ali Solimine were married at The 2014! Breakers Palm Beach on November 2, 2013. After seven Photo by Louisa Davidson years of dating they finally tied the knot in a gorgeous three-day celebration which started with a costume optional Halloween Party and culminated with a lavish wedding reception. Guests were entertained with artistic performances by aerial artists and a fabulous, energetic band. Ali and Kris are renovating their home in Wellington More Asides on pages 152 and 156 and hope to be settled in soon. 116 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Let Us Handle All Your Insurance Claims

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AStallions Long & Breeding Way From Vienna By Dani Moritz

He was bred to be a star. He performed for Her Majesty and for the thousands of people who flocked to Vienna to see him and other stallions like him. He inspired people who cherished the thought of seeing four centuries of classical dressage experience executed in the grandeur Tosi at The . Photo courtesy of Deborah Inzerillo arena of The Spanish Riding School. A long way from Vienna, this stallion, named his offspring have similar characteristics. “All of his offspring Conversano Toscana III-65, has found his way to a private have a wonderful temperament and are very athletic horses,” he dressage facility in Cypress, Texas – Shoofly Farm. In 2009, explained. “None of them are super big. They are all under 15.3 Shoofly Farm’s owner Kimberly Rathmann purchased him from hands. Tosi is only 15.2.” Debra Inzerillo. Debra is known for her love of . Actually, Tosi also has offspring currently performing at the riding school she is one of few American breeders who has been granted – just as he once did. permission by the riding school to purchase their stallions. Despite still being full of energy, however, Kim and Caleb have Although Tosi (the stallion’s nickname) did not have a competitive recently decided that 23-year-old Tosi has earned his right to track record, trainer and barn manager Caleb Rathmann said it retire. However, his frozen semen is still available. didn’t really matter to them. “He did the passage, piaffe and he While Kim and Caleb may be sad that a chapter in his life had all the tempi changes and all of that, but they never competed ends, they are also excited as a new chapter begins for Shoofly’s him,” Caleb explained. “We just bought him for who he is.” breeding program. What began as a hobby farm for him has grown And who could argue with that logic? Tosi had all the high school into a successful breeding and training facility, complete with and grand prix movements. He had the looks. He was from one of Andalusian stallions and an array of mares, foals and impressive the most prestigious and historical riding schools the equestrian sale horses. world has to offer. And there’s just something special about the Shoofly Farm is complete with a 25-stall barn, covered Lipizzan breed. dressage arena, six large grass paddocks, large tack room and Even beyond his amazing movements (who could resist a horse other amenities. It is also proud to be home to dressage trainer that executes cued airs about the ground?) – Tosi is just a great Patti Pierucci. all around horse. Caleb now looks forward to expanding the breeding program. “He’s wonderful,” said Caleb. “He’s the best gentleman in the “We just want good, friendly amateur horses of really good quality world. He can be stalled next to stallions or mares or geldings. that are good enough for the professionals,” he said. It doesn’t matter. You For more information on Shoofly farm, visitwww.shooflyfarmllc. would also never com. know his age. He comes back to the barn passaging. He very much loves his job and is quite certain he should be doing it.” According to Caleb,

Tosi showing off his beautiful attributes and calm temperament. Tosi proving to the world that he still has it, despite his age. Photo by Jill K Garrett Photo by Jill K Garrett 120 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 121 e PopeyeStallions & Breeding – Great Sire In A Smaller Package By Lauren R. Giannini

An unofficial term has cropped up in the breeding world to describe purposefully-bred small Warmbloods that fill the gap between pony and horse for the small-built and/or young rider: “honies” are the athletic progeny sired by Popeye. No, not Popeye K, the renowned hunter stallion now retired from the show ring, and certainly not that squinty-eyed, spinach-munching sailor of cartoon fame. This Popeye, owned by Ilona English of Summit Sporthorses, is an imported German Riding Pony, sired by FS Pour L’Amour out of SPS Night Touch, by Night Star 1. Popeye is the first pony stallion ever to stand at Hilltop Farm in Colora, Maryland. He stamps his get consistently with athletic ability, brilliant movement, hardiness, sensibility and good looks. He may well prove to be a game-changer when it comes to the size and appearance of potential champions.

Ilona’s Quest Ilona began breeding in the late 1980s and credits the three Thoroughbred mares, which she crossed with Warmbloods, for producing the foundation bloodlines of her program. Those mares’ great-granddaughters, along with the infusion of offspring Popeye Photo by Hilltop Farm from select Warmblood mares, will soon play significant roles in “I fell in love with German Riding Ponies and I knew I wanted to the continuation of Ilona’s quest to breed modern sport horses add them to our breeding program,” Ilona recalled. “At Buckholt’s suitable for all disciplines and for riders of varying body types. I purchased several GRP mares, including two States Premium Visits to Germany introduced Ilona to German Riding Ponies, a mares. Then they brought in a three-year-old pony stallion named breed evolved to provide small Warmbloods with the movement of Popeye. I saw the walk – he was like a panther through his body. horses without the choppy action for children to ride and compete. Then I saw the canter – I was WOW!” She went to Bockholt’s farm in Steinfert where for generations Popeye came up alongside Ilona and looked at her. They say they have bred top GRPs and champions. That’s when the horse the eyes are the mirror to the soul and a large soft eye is eminently gods set up a fateful encounter. desirable in any equine, but it wasn’t until Ilona and a German friend were driving away that she asked: “What do you think he wants for Popeye? He told me and I said, turn around.” Ilona bought him and left him in Germany to train and complete his 30-day Stallion Test at Neustedt-Dosse before having him shipped to the U.S. “Popeye trained at our farm at first and then joined the very impressive stallion lineup at Hilltop Farm,” Ilona said.

A Dream Comes True Ilona might have been joking when she talked about how much fun it would be to have a pony stallion in the top ribbons at Dressage at Devon, but that’s exactly what happened. Popeye stepped up to the plate and showed his winning colors in 2007 when he garnered the reserve championship in the USDF/GAIG East Coast Stallion Final. That’s a huge accolade for a pony. He had also won the Westfalen breeding class at Dressage at Devon with 80%, one of the highest scores of the show. Popeye started eventing under the tutelage of upper level “When Ilona contacted Hilltop about Popeye, there was rider/trainer Ryan Wood: shown here with rider Chris Talley immediate interest. He is a unique fit for our market,” said Natalie completing the show jumping phase at the Training level at Fair DiBerardinis, general manager and breeding manager. “We have Hill Horse Trial in August 2013. Photo by Stacy Lynne Wendkof Continued on page 124 122 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 123 an interesting mix of pony breeders and also horse breeders looking for 14.3h to 15.3h sport horses. The horse qualities Popeye has have served him well.” Natalie credits Hilltop’s owner, Jane MacElree, for her contributions to breeding in the U.S. and also for how Hilltop has evolved. “This is a good environment, fabulous for horses,” Natalie said. “We’re allowed flexibility to challenge ourselves and to raise the bar by what can we bring new to the industry. Like bringing in a pony stallion.” Ilona will be the first to agree with that. So will satisfied mare owners who keep returning to Popeye. The fact that the German Riding Pony more than held his own shown in hand and under saddle, winning through second level including the East Coast Pony Cup in 2008 and scoring in the high 60s at third level in 2009, showcases his appeal, movement, athleticism and persona.

From Dressage To Eventing Cross-training is high on Ilona’s list to turn horses and ponies into solid athletes, but also because it’s good for their mental well- being. So eventing became a topic of conversation when she got to know Ryan Wood, who worked for several years for Phillip Dutton at True Prospect Farm where he set up his training and sales business, Woodstock Eventing. Popeye and Jocelyn Wiese, who rode and competed the pony “Ryan and I just clicked,” Ilona said. “I’m an old-fashioned stallion through second level for two years at Hilltop Farm: “He horseperson. I want to breed good horses with good minds and doesn’t feel like a pony,” she said. “He’s a wonderful dressage I am so picky about where I send my babies. It’s all about their pony. I was really excited to see he’s eventing. He looks as if minds: if they aren’t happy in their minds, they aren’t going to he’s having fun. I am a major fan and I would love to have a be happy in their bodies. My horses are out every day, they’re Popeye baby someday. I have a secret list of Popeye baby handled every day. I believe in trail rides and jumping. Horses names.” Photo by Hilltop Farm are not potted plants. Popeye is happy. I remember the old trainers, real horsemen – they put the time in in the saddle. Bert improved Chris’s dressage riding 10-fold.” de Nemethy said no one should be jumping if the horse can’t do Eventing is the “equestrian triathlon” of dressage, cross-country a second level test.” and show jumping. “Popeye made the transition from dressage to When Popeye’s petite riders moved away from Hilltop, Ilona eventing in one year and was successful at training level,” Ryan made the decision to send her pony stallion to Ryan. He was said. “You see him from a distance and he looks like a horse. He already working with three of her horses and he had a rider for the has a beautiful trot and canter, and he’s a fantastic jumper. He’s pony stallion. “Chris Talley finished school and got the eventing going to do a one-star at some point. We’ll take him as far as he bug and wanted to take it to the next level – he’s been riding can be successful and show off his versatility and what he can with me for two years,” Ryan said. “Chris has a homebred pony produce in his get. I would love to campaign a Popeye offspring. If and has done a couple of intermediate horse trials. Popeye has my horses had the movement and the ability of Popeye, look out!”

The Buzz About Honies The proof of the pony is in Popeye’s progeny. For most breeders, selling their good youngsters to the right home and rider is part of the process. One breeder, who has been in the business for about 18 years, has used stallions from Hilltop Farm for 15 years to produce primarily horses. Her testimonial said it all. “I’m trying to breed an amateur-friendly horse for the 50-year- old or the smaller woman,” said Stacie Coder of Milestone Equine Center in Kansas. “I have had my Popeye filly for sale. Pippa is two now, but I’m close to taking her off the market, because quite frankly I want to keep her for myself. I have been raising kids for a decade and Pippa will be my re-introduction back into dressage. She has an excellent mind, excellent movement and so much natural self-carriage. She’s exactly what I’m looking for and, because of Pippa, it will be really fun getting back into riding. She’s going to be amazing.” Ponies, small Warmbloods, the brilliant movement of athletic horses, great suspension and stride, sturdy, athletic, sensible, fun, versatile, small adult- and young rider-friendly: Popeye stamps his get with his own potential for greatness. He’s a honey of a hony.

Pippa, by Popeye out of Ostara (HOL), by Caesar (HOL) out of About the writer: Sidelines’ Lauren R. Giannini is an award-winning “wordsmith” Delilah (HOL), taken at her inspection in August 2011. Pippa is specializing in stories and photos about the equestrian world. Crazy about horses her owned by Stacie Coder of Milestone Equine Center in Kansas. entire life, she lives in the horse and hunt country of Virginia. Lauren’s motto is “write, Photo courtesy of Stacie Coder/Milestone Equine Center ride - not necessarily in that order!” 124 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 125 e

EuropeanThe Connection Golden Girl And Her Gorgeous Stallion By Maria Wynne Sidelines Writer Across the Pond

Golden girl Emily Llewellyn is only 24 years old and has been winning gold medals for the Great Britain three-day event team for the last decade. Her career began on a wonderful chestnut pony called Ballyduff Rusty and she has progressed through the ranks of Pony, Junior and Young Rider to compete brilliantly at the CCI**** level with consistent results. In this time, she has won six gold, one silver and two bronze medals. She is also the only rider to have ever won collectively the U16, U18, U21 and U25 National Championships. Emily has already completed three Badmintons, all with a top 25 placing, along with being Best British U25 rider each year. In 2011, Emily produced a fourth clear cross-country on Pardon Me II. She has also been listed as a reserve for the Senior Championship Team for the last two years whilst still being part of the youth category, and was the Olympic Test Rider in 2012 on Pardon Me II. So when the long legged, beautiful, gritty, determined, blonde Emily comes out on a young stallion people sit up and take notice – especially one as upstanding, handsome, correct and as full of presence as Bueno Uno. Emily recounts that she was not particularly looking for a stallion, but when she saw him and tried him there was, “Just something that I fell in love with. He has great character and is beautiful to ride!” Bueno Uno is a Dutch Warmblood by Numero Uno out of a River Man dam and has a relaxed, calm and hardworking temperament. He is so easy that Emily has travelled him to events in a little two-horse lorry along with a mare, and he always remained unperturbed and just concentrated on the job at hand – that of competing. His enthusiasm, ethic and attitude meant that he was rarely unplaced and his competition record can be seen on Emily’s website www.emilyllewellyn.co.uk. He won many BE100’s, Emily and Bueno Uno prove they are a winning combination. Novice Classes, two CIC* (one star), was second in and yet Bueno Uno was always a model resident on Emily’s yard another CIC* and sixth in his in Sussex. first ever Intermediate. He A year after buying him, Emily decided to move in with her was also third in the boyfriend, Max Routledge, of www.PWSStallions.co.uk, a fellow National Five-Year-Old rider who is a successful polo player and show jumper. He stables Championships. show jumping stallions on his yard with full stud facilities. Emily’s Not many young ladies own personal love story led to Bueno Uno being kept entire take on a stallion for obvious (happily for him) and he has continued to be a smart and reasons. Handling them, consistent performer along with performing stud duties, and, as stabling them, the chaos Cindy Llewellyn (her mum) says, “He does make beautiful babies!” that their presence tends to About the writer: Maria Wynne has spent her entire life with horses and her family cause, can be a struggle – background is steeped in them. She is a proud (single) Mum of the an adorable five- Emily and Bueno Uno year-old son named Theodore Denman, who is named after the 2008 Cheltenham Photos by Maria Wynne Gold Cup Winner. 126 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 127 uentin Judge is a professional rider at Double In 2012, Quentin had a breakthrough year. Riding HH H Farm, a world-class competition, sales and Carotino, Quentin was clear in the second round of the breeding operation based in Ridgefield, 2012 USEF Show Jumping Selection Trials for the Connecticut,Q and Wellington, Florida. and was named to the American team to compete in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he helped the Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Quentin has worked with U.S. win the Nations Cup. In 2013, Quentin also had top some of the top professionals in the industry, including finishes, including his first FEI-level victory, in the $50,000 Missy Clark, Joe Fargis, Jan Tops and Margie Engle. Husky Energy Cup at the Spruce Meadows 'Continental' Tournament.

6128 SIDELINES SIDELINES JUNE JANUARY 2012 2014 FOR FORHORSE HORSE PEOPLE PEOPLE • ABOUT • ABOUT HORSE HORSE PEOPLE PEOPLE Quentin was named to the American team once quality offspring through their stallions, providing again for the Nations Cup in Bratislava, exceptional sales horses and aiming to win at the best Slovakia, where he and HH Dark de la Hart horse shows in North America and the world by supporting were clear in the first round to help the United States talented riders. With Double H Farm's breeding to victory. operations, Quentin has a unique viewpoint to working with stallions. So, Sidelines asked Quentin for his top 10 In addition to HH Dark de la Hart, Quentin has competed reasons for riding stallions. with other stallions like HH Radco. Double H Farm strives for the best in equestrian sport, with goals of producing

FOR HORSEHORSE PEOPLE PEOPLE • ABOUT • ABOUT HORSE HORSE PEOPLE PEOPLE SIDELINESSIDELINES JANUARY JUNE 2014 2012 129 7 eStallions & Breeding #10. VIP Treatment at the FEI Jog. At each show, we have to jog our FEI-level horses for soundness for the show veterinarian. Oftentimes stallions will get moved to the front of the line so they don’t have to stand for a long time around other horses and mares. #9. The opportunity to keep a special horse.

These days in the top level of show jumping, horses are bought and sold more often than they are kept. With some stallions, their “second career” as a breeding stallion may give their owner a reason to hold on to them and not sell them even if the opportunity arises. #8. They are beautiful! Pretty is as pretty does in our sport, but it never hurts to be riding a handsome horse. So, even if you don’t have the best show, you will surely get some awesome pictures out of it! #7. It’s a thrill to see your stallion’s offspring. We are lucky at Double H Farm to have some great stallions Quentin and HH Dark de la Hart. who have offspring competing throughout the United States and Photo by Katherine Hay, www.khayphotos.com Europe. It’s thrilling to see one of your stallion’s offspring become successful in the show ring. Our foundation stallion, Orlando, has offspring such as “Ohlala” with Lauren Hough and “Calypso” with #3. You get to make a grand Kirsten Coe winning at the top level, which is incredibly exciting. entrance. Longevity. You can do a lot of things with a stallion, but one thing you can’t #6. usually do is go unnoticed. When I get into a crowded schooling In our experience, stallions tend to lead longer, healthier lives. arena, Dark starts screaming which lets everyone know we are Maybe the increase in testosterone and muscle keeps stallions there! fitter and more sound than geldings or mares. Whatever the reason, we have found that stallions tend to keep themselves in Having a horse fight for you. better shape, which leads to less health problems and a longer #2. life. Stallions have a lot of power, opinions and personality. If you can get those traits channeled in the right direction, you will have Stallions keep you on your toes! a partner that fights for a clear round as hard as you do. There #5. have been quite a few times when I have asked a lot of Dark Some stallions, like Dark, are just as well behaved as geldings in the show ring and, if his mind is on the job, he digs in and while some stallions are a handful to take care of. But no matter gives me his all – and normally lets me know he has done so by what type of stallion you think you have, you better be ready to when he lands! deal with whatever they throw at you, because when the mood strikes them – watch out! And the number one reason is: You turn into a handyman! Having a stallion gets you more #4. involved in bloodlines and lineage. Bringing a stallion to a show takes some extra planning. You need to make sure your stallion cannot get too close to other Working with stallions and breeders gets your feet wet in the horses, especially through or over the top of the stalls. We vast and interesting network of performance-driven breeding. always bring plywood with us to increase the height of our As we have become more involved in the breeding market, stallion’s stall walls, because you never know when there will be we have gotten familiar with many different breeds, bloodlines a mare stabled behind your stallion. There have been more than and individual stallions. As we gain more knowledge, we start a few times when I have been hanging off a ladder trying to put to recognize desirable traits of certain bloodlines and can then up plywood! make better decisions for our own breeding program, which we hope will pay off with Double H Farm bred and trained champions!

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Sapphire’s First Foal – It’s A Colt!

Sapphire’s first foal, Spectacular, and his dam, Bella Dancer, bloodlines. If there was anything at all to add to our foal, beside German Sporthorse by Kathleen McNulty’s stallion, Raine Sapphire’s attributes, it would be size. He’s 16.2 and Bella is Dance (by Concorde, by Voltaire), owned by Chandelle and Gia 17.2, so we expect Spectacular to be somewhere in the middle.” Spargo (Millstone, New Jersey): “They were wonderful to loan Photos courtesy of Kathleen McNulty/Replica Farm, unless noted otherwise. Bella to me for this project,” Kathleen said. “The mare has great By Lauren R. Giannini The Gelding Sapphire’s Story After his success in the Pan Ams, wherein he took advantage Mark Watring’s Holsteiner jumper gelding has a son! That’s of dual citizenship to ride for and essentially right: a foal sired by a gelding – one of the most amazing modern relegated the USA’s Chris Kappler and Margie Goldstein-Engle miracles, made possible only by cloning technology. Bella, a to silver and bronze respectively, Mark continued to compete Dutch mare chosen for her outstanding bloodlines, gave birth to Sapphire. “I had people wanting to buy Sapphire the mare – I a gorgeous colt, sired by Saphir, the clone and exact genetic twin told them that’s McLain’s jumper. Then I had people wanting of the gelding Sapphire. Saphir, born with the entire procreative to buy Sapphire the stallion,” he recalled. “I’d tell them, ‘no, package, contributed the actual sperm: every molecule of that it’s a gelding.’ They’d say, ‘you’re kidding, I had someone lined DNA owes its existence to the jumper gelding Sapphire. That’s up to buy him as a breeding stallion.’ All that time in my mind why, technically speaking, one can say with all accuracy that I was thinking, ‘oh, if only you were a stallion!’ Then I started Sapphire, the imported Holsteiner gelding, has sired his first son. investigating.” There is nothing like a birth announcement in the horse world, A search of the internet to see if they were cloning horses led and this one generates great excitement. Cloning technology him to Kathleen McNulty of Replica Farm, representative for allows the perpetuation of bloodlines of an outstanding equine ViaGen. One of the foremost U.S. authorities on cloning, she like Sapphire, Mark’s inimitable partner with whom he won the has a long history of foaling mares as well as training as a vet individual show jumping gold medal at the 2003 Pan American tech. Mark took the first vital step: banking Sapphire’s genes Games. The gray Holsteiner, imported as a gelding, offered all the by taking a biopsy and storing his genetic material. “I got so right reasons to clone him: athleticism, temperament, pedigree, excited about that and thought, ‘gosh, I’m already in my late performance and heart. 40s, am I really going to wait to clone this horse?’” Mark said. The first foal, serendipitously a colt, was born on June 13, 2013 “So I called and said ‘I’m ready to do it.’” at Replica Farm in New Jersey. To clone is the first step into the According to Kathleen, the project has come full circle with reproductive possibilities. When the clone stands at stud, that’s the birth of Sapphire’s first foal. “We knew it was going to be the next big horizon in cloning technology. “The colt is so nice – we a good breeding project because Sapphire has such good named him Spectacular – and I just hope he ends up being fancy- bloodlines,” she said. “It’s also a long term project – Saphir fancy,” Mark said. Only time will tell if Sapphire’s first offspring, is only three and we have only the one test foal, but this year now a weanling, will be a chip off the original block, but already Saphir will be available for commercial breeding. There are a Mark has fulfilled a dream: his great equine partner Sapphire has lot of clones on the ground, and people are starting to see the a son. Continued on page 134 132 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 133 Mark Watring and Spectacular, Sapphire’s first foal, thanks to cloning technology.

value of the technology. It isn’t just jumpers. Adolfo Cambiaso Association named Mark Rookie of the Year. The following year has cloned an entire string of polo ponies.” winning a grand prix put Mark and Sapphire into fourth place for AGA Rider and Horse of the Year. Then they jumped into the Why Clone? record books at the Pan Ams hosted by the Dominican Republic. For many, it’s to preserve a bloodline; for others, to re-connect He loved Sapphire, and the only way to perpetuate his great heart, with a treasured partner. The cost - $165,000 for one exact athletic talent and bloodline was through cloning technology. genetic copy of your horse or pony – seems to be worth it. In order to clone his gold medal gelding, Mark entered into partnership Interesting Idiosyncrasy with Kathleen, Sapphire’s original owner and a veterinarian, who If Mark had any doubts, they were dispelled when Saphir agreed in writing that Mark would retain full rights as rider and was born in February 2010. The first time they met, a small but trainer if Saphir exhibited jumping talent like the original. Continued on page 136 “I went to the Pan Ams because I wanted to qualify for the 2004 Olympics and actually winning the gold was icing on the cake,” recalled Mark. “The horse was just on fire the entire week. They kept setting the courses tougher and tougher and people were having problems everywhere. It was Sapphire’s week.” In 1998 Mark bought Sapphire. His friend Edgar Pagan had a bunch of new horses and he wanted Mark to see them, but Mark was drawn to a gray gelding in the crossties. Mark persisted, Edgar resisted, and in the end Mark tried the unshod gray gelding who hadn’t been ridden. “The expression in his eye – he has a huge eye, it’s absolutely stunning, and that’s all it took,” said Mark. Sapphire and Mark clicked. In The original Sapphire, Holsteiner gelding, Mark Watring, and the colt Saphir, Sapphire’s clone. 2001 the American Grand Prix Photo Courtesy of Mark and Jenny Watring 134 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 135 Spectacular and Bella significant incident flabbergasted Mark: the clone crossed one foreleg over the other to scratch the outside of his other leg. “We went to see the clone in Texas when he was just 60 days old and he did it in the stall,” Mark recalled. “Sapphire would do it in crossties, in the stall and even with me riding him. I haven’t seen too many horses do that – he looks like a circus horse, reaching across and itching almost all the way up to his elbow. To see the baby do it without even meeting the original was just a riot.” It also opened a lot of questions about sharing cellular memories. This could bode well for Saphir when he begins his competitive career. “He’s only three and I’m hoping he makes it all the way to grand prix,” Mark said. “That’s going to be our science experiment. I definitely want to see what Saphir can do. His conformation is the same, he’s a beautiful mover, has a beautiful shoulder, great hip, it seems like he should be able to jump.” As for Spectacular, Mark said, “I think we’ll start out in hand and let him do the hunter breeding and get experience going to horse shows. They’re both absolutely beautiful. I know looks aren’t everything, but when you’re around them every day, they’re stunning horses – beautiful faces, big expressive eye. We won’t know about either one for a few years, but I ride six days a week and I’m planning on staying in the game for another 10 to 20 years.” Spectacular, by Sapphire Z (Saphir) out of Bella Dancer. When Kathleen shares Mark’s opinion that Spectacular is an amazing Kathleen McNulty emailed this photo to Mark Watring, he replied: foal. “He’s super friendly, you can do anything with him,” she said. “I know that eye.” “He’s perfect conformationally, has a huge eye, wide forehead, Holsteiner Horse Association wasn’t willing to register a cloned beautiful face, and three great gaits. Sapphire’s first foal is very horse. However, in the Netherlands, the Zangersheide (mostly exciting. It all depends on how he comes along. Time will tell. I Dutch, Holsteiner, French, and Belgian bloodlines) had registered have to say, in 30 years of breeding, this is the nicest foal I’ve nine cloned horses before they accepted Saphir on the basis of ever had. The magic of the creative process is alive and well with Sapphire’s outstanding show record. Their naming convention cloning.” registered Saphir as “Sapphire Alpha Z.” Nowadays most breed Author’s Note: Kathleen disclosed that it was not easy to registries are more open about accepting cloned horses. Since register. When the time came to register Saphir, the American Sapphire Z is only rising four, we’ve come a long way, baby. 136 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 137 e

BornStallions & & Breeding Bred in the USA By Lauren R. Giannini

Christine Vanneck lives by lessons she learned from her polo-playing grandfather, John Vanneck. “He always said don’t push the envelope, because the envelope will break,” she recalled. “We don’t push our horses, but they learn everything important by the time they are yearlings: to stand quietly for grooming, the farrier, the vet, lunging, free jumping and to load on a trailer. They are de-sensitized to everything, including noises, flapping flags, tarps – all the scary things in show rings – and crowds of people. They are ready for competition.” In 2004, Christine and her daughter, Sarah Owen, established Muny Sunk Stables, a small individualized breeding operation near Tryon in Hendersonville, North Carolina. They named it Muny Sunk for Christine’s great-grandparents’ estate in . For many years they traveled the circuit up and down the East Coast and hit shows at the Kentucky Horse Park, while continuing their breeding program at home. They do the horse care themselves. Sarah starts the babies and also presents the foals at their Sarah and Shakira Do Jacare (aka “the Queen of Speed”), medium junior dams’ sides for the Keurings (breed inspections). jumpers at HITS Ocala in 2010. Photo by ESI Photography

Recognizing American Breeders that the young prospects we offer are as good as anything you can buy in As an American breeder, part of Christine’s mission Europe and ours go to new owners with their training foundation already firmly is to change the way people view American-bred in place.” horses. “U.S. breeders deserve more recognition,” In this lukewarm economy, people look for bargains abroad, but there’s a lot emphasized Christine. “For many years Americans to be said about “buying local.” Christine and Sarah offer worthwhile alternatives have gone to Europe to buy prospects for dressage, to expensive trips abroad. Their Muny Sunk Warmbloods carry higher price show jumping and eventing, as well as the more tags than the average foal might fetch in Europe, but buyers abroad are making recent move to Warmbloods for the hunters. There similar financial investments – with one major difference: Muny Sunk’s young are some outstanding Warmbloods and crossbreds prospects already know their jobs, unlike in Europe where many young horses to be bought right here in the United States. I think are untouched by human hands and are not trained at the time of sale. “People come to our farm to see our young prospects and react to the price tag, thinking that $15-18,000 is too much to ask for a youngster, but we’ve already done the training,” explained Christine. “You are buying a well-bred prospect that already knows what to do. If our yearlings don’t sell by the time they’re one-and-a-half, they get more training, they grow up a little more. By the time a buyer comes along, their price has gone up to keep pace with their skill level.” You get what you pay for, after all. Muny Sunk’s prices reflect stud fees and the costs of maintenance. Expenses include the cost of the breeding (shipped semen), prenatal care, foaling, feed and hay, farrier, dental and vet bills, plus training costs. “It is an illusion to think that you will save money by buying a cheaper yearling abroad,” stated Christine. “Add on airfare and you’re spending a comparable amount to buying an American-bred foal who is ready to show in hand. When you buy in Europe, there’s the additional outlay of beaucoup bucks for basic training.” An untouched older equine with its bigger size and commensurate strength, MS Cassini Boy (Cassini II-Offspring by Habsburg) but with no basic manners or work ethic, can be a recipe for disaster. Sarah – 2012 KWPN colt inherited his sire’s trademark and Christine jump-start the educational process by installing the young horse’s movement and jump, plus his dam’s wonderful foundation for you. They take great pride in selling their “value added” young temperament. Shown here, playing with Christine’s horses. Muny Sunk offers a win-win situation. great-nephew, age 3. Photo by Saran Owen Continued on page 140 138 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 139 Muny Sunk Promises and Delivers A career-ending shoulder injury in spring 2012 forced Sarah to retire from showing, but that doesn’t mean she stopped riding. Now 21, Sarah divides her time between working with the horses and earning her college degree in Landscape Architecture. Her mother, on the other hand, acquired so much hardware in her neck from surgical repairs that doctors begged her to give up riding. Christine admits that she cheats once in a while (don’t tell anyone). Christine and Sarah bring a substantial amount of pragmatic horsemanship to their partnership acquired from years of “continuing education” in the field, in the barn, and on the show circuit. They do everything they possibly can to provide the best care and support system for their horses 24/7, day in and day out. To oversee the foaling process, they bring in Rose Maguire, an experienced vet-tech with more than 3,000 deliveries to her credit. “Breaking” isn’t quite the term for what happens at Muny Sunk when the youngsters feel Sarah’s weight on their backs for the first time, because they have been so well trained since birth. “I’m still starting the babies, just no more competitive riding,” Sarah said. “I bring the babies along from start to walk, trot and canter so that they listen well, have manners and move off your legs. I do all the flat work to prepare them for jumping and when they’re ready, mentally and physically, we send them off to the most suitable trainer to get started over fences.” To continue Sarah’s work with the youngsters, Muny Sunk utilizes reliable professionals for training over fences and showing – hunter riders such as Liza Towell Boyd and Don Sheehan, three-day eventer Beth Perkins and jumper rider David Jennings. “We like to match the personality of the horse to how the professional rides,” Sarah explained. “I like a good foundation of dressage, because it is so helpful in the jumper ring. We want our horses to flex into the rider’s hand, to move laterally, to extend New Orleans – 2007 Hanoverian filly bred by Edgewood and to collect. Dressage helps strengthen and develop the horse Meadow Farm as Fleuretta EMF (Fabuleux-Fun Choice xx) and for jumping. We breed from our own knowledge and experience bought in 2009 by Muny Sunk Stables – ridden by Liza Towell in order to produce versatile and athletic horses. We look for the Boyd, qualifying for the inaugural 2013 USHJA Pre-Green right stallion for each mare, but what the offspring is suited to do Incentive Program (PGIF) Finals. Photo by Flashpoint Photography really depends a lot on the mare and how the foal develops.” Family Heritage The Vanneck family has been involved with horses for several generations. They started breeding Standardbreds in the 1980s. When Christine’s grandmother, Barbara Vanneck, died, and the demand for Standardbreds trickled out, the family operation shut down. However, Christine had horses in her blood, which she passed on to her daughter, Sarah. Sarah started riding at the age of six and spent several years at Helen Varble’s Wellington Show Stables and Riding School before working with Judy Young in Camden, South Carolina for the duration of her hunter career. She moved on to ride for about four years with Betsy Pack at Stoney Knoll Farm in Columbus, North Carolina. For three years, she did the jumpers under the tutelage of Sergio Campos. “There were a lot of highlights in my showing career, various year end and USEF zone accomplishments, but here’s what is really prominent in my memory,” recalled Sarah. “Winning the 2005 Barry Lane Memorial Children/Adult Grand Prix with Arko – there were about 90 in the class that year and I was stressed, trying to run back and forth between the jumper ring and the hunters. She Can Dance was a fiery little mare I rode and we had an enormous amount of success together. One summer in Tryon we won the classic two weeks in a row and that same year at MS McKinna (Numero Uno–Shakira Do Jacare) – 2012 First Blowing Rock we won the classic and received circuit champion Premium BWP filly: Shakira’s first foal is athletic with a winning as well. Another accomplishment was getting on Shakira for the spirit, both vital for a top-level jumper. At her the BWP Keuring, first time ever and going directly into the show ring – that was an judges remarked on the filly’s modern body type and light, free experience I will never forget.” movement. Photo by Sarah Owen 140 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE jumpers from Shakira. One of their other broodmares did amateur jumpers, but has the movement and is quiet enough to produce hunter prospects. Another mare they have was bred for dressage and Sarah said, “she did really well with me in the children’s jumpers and she produces offspring for everything, depending on the sire and his attributes. Her 2012 foal has superb movement, is very elastic and athletic, and with her bloodlines we think she will be a good prospect for dressage and eventing.” Depending on what you want, you can probably find a young horse whose attributes, genetics and training satisfy most of your wish list. One thing you can count on is absolute integrity from the Muny Sunk ladies about their Born in the U.S.A. horses. Moreover, if they don’t have what you want, they will suggest other breeding farms that might. “We make a point of being completely up front and honest with our clients,” emphasized Sarah. “For many years I have made mental notes on how a certain horse rides and goes around the ring, how well they jump and move, all pertaining to their sire or dam – and I think the mare line is even more important than the sire! When you learn what bloodlines produce certain qualities, you can get into the key points of finding the one stallion that MS Malachai (Lamarque–She Can Dance by First Prize): 2012 will cross best with your mare. My mother and I have talked with First Premium BWP colt, handled by Sarah Owen, at the BWP trainers and other breeders about the quality of said horse – this is knowledge you will never stop using. The most important lesson I Keuring at Spy Coast Farm. Photo courtesy of Laurie Haddon have learned is that you never stop learning – go through life and Shakira Do Jacare provides an excellent example of how good absorb as much information as you can. That’s what we share Christine and Sarah are at “reading” their horses. The mare was with our clients and prospective buyers – information about our notorious for not wanting to go into a practice area, but settled in young stock, about their breeding, about why we think this might and started cooperating soon after she moved to Muny Sunk. A be the horse that can help you to ride closer to your goals.” lot of patience and consistent flatwork was involved to persuade For more information, visit www.munysunkstables.com Shakira to jump in the schooling ring. Their approach involves getting to know the individual equine and figuring out how to About the writer: Sidelines’ Lauren R. Giannini is an award-winning “wordsmith” specializing in stories and photos about the equestrian world. Crazy about horses her unlock the talent and work cooperatively toward the same goals. entire life, she lives in the horse and hunt country of Virginia. Lauren’s motto is “write, Therefore, Christine and Sarah focus on breeding only top-level ride - not necessarily in that order!”

FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 141 eFoal & Stallion Contest Fabulous Foals & Stunning Stallions Contest Winners After enjoying all of the beautiful photos of foals and stallions, the Sidelines team is excited to present the winners of the Fabulous Foals & Stunning Stallions Contest. From adorable to breathtaking, here are Sidelines Magazine’s 2014 Fabulous Foals & Stunning Stallions winners. Enjoy!

CF’s Iron Take That Maiden Touche submitted submitted by by Kelli Jenn Hogan Moore of of Portland, Beattyville, Oregon. Kentucky.

Miss Grace submitted by Jessica Mangum of Monroe, North Carolina.

West Meadow submitted by Alan Carry of Morriston, Florida.

Light Hearted submitted by Kelly Briehler of Brinker submitted by Kelcey Roberts of Barrington Hills, Illinois. Pennington, New Jersey. Continued on page 142 142 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Needy Nags Sum Superstar is an adorable two-year-old, 15.3hh Thoroughbred gelding. He loves to check everything out, including anyone who walks into his stall. You will be checked out from head to toe starting with sticking his nose right in your face like it’s a perfectly acceptable thing to do. You can’t help but laugh at him because it is all just the innocence of a young, inquisitive horse. He doesn’t think he is a baby though, especially when working under saddle. He has the work ethic of an older horse with the occasional long look at things unfamiliar to him. He does best when he is allowed to look at anything scary and then go back to work. Star is still a baby after all. He is very athletic, has nice gaits and is already balanced and light in the and is learning to stay in a rhythm and keeping his focus in the ring. Because he is only two he will need a rider with experience working with very young horses. With his star packed lineage and athleticism, he should be able to be very successful in whatever discipline he does. He will be suitable for any discipline. Star is available for adoption from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program’s Marysville, Ohio facility. For more information contact [email protected] or visit www.newvocations.org.

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Freedom submitted by Kelly Conner, of Gap, Pennsylvania.

Shiloh’s Lucky Legend and Pop the Cork submitted by Lisa Gerdon of Monroe, North Carolina.

Redbuds Blue Moon submitted by Lisa Martin- Gerdes of Browns Valley, Qiwi ROEC submitted by Pamela Davies of Foristell, California. Missouri.

Alpine’s Revolution submitted by Kelly Keefe of Bahama, North Carolina.

Anani Beach submitted by Liz Sipe of Maiden, North Carolina. 144 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE eFoal & Stallion Contest

Sonny Bono submitted by Kelli Moore of Beattyville, Kentucky.

A Friesian stallion at Keuring submitted by Liz Sipe of Maiden, North Caronia. Dino submitted by Barbara Carry of Morriston, Florida.

Alpine submitted by Kelly Keefe of Bahama, North Carolina. Jett B submitted by Heather Farmer of Howey in the Hills, Florida.

L King Arthur submitted by Kavita Sinha of Houston, Texas. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 145 STALLION DIRECTORY

Fabuleux Florianus II (Fabriano/Augustinus xx/Absatz) Florestan I x Damenstoltz Elite Hanoverian Stallion, 16.3h RIO GRANDE 1998 16.2 Westfalen, approved KWPN German test scores: 9 s walk, trot, temperament Top Hunter / Jumper Sire International Grand Prix dressage winner willingness to work; 10 canter. Proven sire. International Jumper under Eric Lamaze. Sire of the approved stallion, For Set Also standing Elite Hanoverian Stallions: Sire of many of the best Hunters competing 2x winner, Get of Sire, Dressage at Devon Dacaprio (Davignon/Caprimond) and In US including AHHA Horse of the Year. Sire of intl. grand prix winner Florencia B & Liberty (Lauries Crusador xx/Gimpel) Excellent Quality Frozen Semen available. Floraya ISF, Reserve Grand Champion at All approved AHS, GOV, ISR/Old, CSHA W. Charlot Farms – 519-271-5322 Dressage at Devon Bridlewood Farm - 859-485-6000 www.charlotfarm.com www.ironspringfarm.com 610-383-4717 www.bridlewoodhanoverians.com 2004-2012 USEF Leading Breeder

Legacy’s Conquistador Del Sol Tempranillo Sire/Dam: (Don Juan x Lolita) 2000 17 hh imported KWPN by Calvados Keur 16.2 hand Black PRE Andalusian Out of Ilobria Keur Pref (Damiro x Transvaal) FLEXIBLE Approved CWB Bronze Premium CSH 2012 Rolex FEI World Cup Champion Cria Caballar Revised Competed 3rd level dressage 1.20m jumpers 2012 USEF Int’l Horse of the Year Conquistador is a true gentleman and has a Sires elegant, athletic offspring who move with a 2012 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team great disposition for the lateral and collected lot of suspension and jump in phenomenal form 2013 USEF/EQUUS Hall of Fame work. Showing 4th, Debut PSG in Wellington Standing at Klondike Victory Farm Alberta www.FlexibleGrandPrixJumper.com 2012. See our whole line-up of 5 imported stallions at [email protected] 503-638-7716 LFG www.legacyfarmsofjupiter.com www.kvf.ca 403-748-3070 stud fee $1,250 cad

UB40 Olivi x Michelangelo 2001 16.2 hand chestnut KWPN stallion IMOTHEP Winner Get of Sire Dressage at Devon, 2010 Indoctro x Calvados x Dominard, 16.3H Sire of: Apache—KWPN Approved Stallion, Elite BWP, KWPN Crown Erkend,RPSI 5 2010 KWPN-NA Top Five award winners, Sire of 3 Champion foals and El Paso ISF, Champion Young Horse Your Stallion Successful Grand Prix Jumper Dressage at Devon 2012 KWPN GP Sports Award Recipient Prix St. Georges winner Fee: $1600, LFG, Frozen www.IronSpringFarm.com Ad Here www.hyperionstud.com 610-383-4717 Standing several Elite and Approved stallions

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VIVA VOLTAIRE WESTPORTE Our Farm’s Best Kept Secret CABARDINO Hanoverian by Wolkentanz out of St. Pr. Farah Sire of many A Circuit Hunter/ Zone Champions Spectacular Hunter / Jumper Champion by Fabriano. Approved with the Oldenburg Several international dressage horses, Sire of 2012 Sallie B. Wheeler National N. A., CSHA, RPSI, CWHBA and nominated AHS approved son; Hunter Breeding Champion and IHF. The sire of multiple line winners, older Top Performance Pedigree with Voltaire, 2012 Lieutenant Governor’s Cup Winner foals now winning champion or reserve in the Grannus, Argentinus; wonderful temperament. Passes on his extraordinary jumping technique hunter ring every time out. W. Charlot Farms – 519-271-5322 W. Charlot Farms – 519-271-5322 For more info contact: www.charlotfarm.com www.charlotfarm.com www.countrylanewarmbloods.com 2004-2012 USEF Leading Breeder 2004-2012 USEF Leading Breeder or call 604-880-8687

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Brianne Goutal’s stallion Nice de Prissey. Photo by The Book LLC 2013 By Brianne Goutal cross ties! Nice’s emotions often play a large role in how he performs in Given that this is the Stallion & Breeding Issue, it may be the ring. He jumps better at certain shows, which I think has to do a bit out of place to admit that, in general, I prefer mares and with the level of comfort he feels in a given environment. Like him, geldings. While stallions’ beauty and strength undoubtedly make the more comfortable I feel in the ring, the better I will perform, so them striking to view, I find many stallions are complicated to get I make sure to try to be aware and sensitive to his environmental to know, difficult to control and they can even be overly lazy at reactions. I try to put myself in his shoes and to understand what times. Furthermore, they also tend to be more opinionated and he feels and senses. easily distracted. Such stubbornness combined with their level of I feel that while some stallions are simply unruly, a lot of their strength can make working with them difficult. behavior is an effect of their upbringing. How they are educated However, if you have a stallion who is on your side and really and raised can play a major role in their ultimate behavior. This wants to understand you as a rider, I feel they can be more theory is, of course, relatable to mares and geldings as well; successful horses in the long run. In general, with any horse, however, it is exacerbated by stallions. Stallions are stronger than stallions included, you can perform better as a team if you have mares and geldings, both physically and mentally. This can be the right partner. an advantage in the ring, but it also adds a level of risk to riding This brings us to my grand prix partner, Nice de Prissey. I them. It is important to be completely in control and aware of their am incredibly lucky because he is an amazing stallion who has behavior when you ride them, and you need to get to know their personality traits that sometimes make him seem more like a mare reactions to other horses so that you can accurately prepare for or gelding than a stallion. He is calm and not easily distracted by any outcome. mares or his surroundings and he has a strong desire to please. So in the end, yes, stallions can sometimes be difficult to Regardless, I still try to be ever aware of what is around us in work with. However, the challenge can be worth it for the right order to always err on the side of caution. partner given a limitless upside. Nice and I have been quite Nice, or Prissey as we sometimes call him, is very affectionate. successful together, and it is because we have taken the time He loves to be around people and to be cared for. As powerful to truly understand each other. To me, he represents the best- and strong as he is, he is actually quite emotionally fragile, which case scenario; he has the strength and power attributed to being surprises some people. Nice can easily be offended both on the a stallion in combination with the affection and willingness of a ground and by his rider, and he quickly makes it clear when he gelding. I am grateful each day to be able to work with such a disapproves of something or does not like someone. wonderful horse and to be able to call him my stallion. One of the aspects of Nice’s personality that I love is his energy and enthusiasm. Every time he comes out of his stall, he is fresh About the writer: Brianne Goutal is a 2012 graduate of Brown University and and ready to go. He works hard and really gives me everything professional show jumper. She made history by becoming the only person to win all he has to offer. But when the proverbial tank is empty, he is four junior equitation finals. completely exhausted. Sometimes he even falls asleep on the 148 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 149 BARNS / FARMS / TRAINERS & CLUBS / DIRECTORY Go to www.sidelinesnews.com for active links to all Directories. To advertise in the Directories call Melissa Burns (561) 951-4225 or email [email protected] ALABAMA LOST LAKE EQUESTRIAN TOLLAND FALLS DEALISADEAL POLO FARM Franktown, Colorado VENTURES Polo/Lessons/Boarding/Sales (303) 888-2805 Sedalia, Colorado 1110 F Rd. 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FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 153 REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY ARIZONA ED ROBINSON FLORIDA LISA MENARD, REALTOR Equestrian Property Specialist Illustrated Properties, Wellington FL TRAEGEN KNIGHT RE Max Professionals (561) 329-1593 Cell: (303) 522-4811 ANN-LOUISE COOK [email protected] St. John’s, Arizona Homes, Farms & Land (928) 524-3740 Email: [email protected] www.shopcoloradorealestate.com Illustrated Properties, Wellington, FL [email protected] Phone: (561) 301-4626 MARTHA W. JOLICOEUR, P.A. www.headquarterswest.com Email: [email protected] Illustrated Properties, Wellington, FL MARTHA POTTER-GOLDSTEIN annlouisecook.com Phone: (561) 797-8040 COLORADO Broker Associate/Realtor [email protected] The Kentwood Company Cherry Creek www.marthasproperties.com Mobile: (303) 918-9005 BOCA EXECUTIVE REALTY ANDRIA ALLEN [email protected] Holly Chaney Aim Higher and Achieve More luxurylivingdenver.com Specializing in Equestrian Sales MATT JOHNSON, REALTOR Wright Kingdom Real Estate (561) 719-0828 Equestrian Specialist Boulder/Larimer/Weld Counties [email protected] Illustrated Properties, Wellington (303) 810-8375 POLLY LEACH-LYCHEE (561) 795-3013 [email protected] www.andriaallen.com Telluride Properties BROWNING REALTY, INT’L. www.mattsells.com Horse Properties Eike & Randy Browning Telluride, Colorado Call (561) 791-2151, 358-2266 ART GIRTEN (970) 728-0600 PALM BEACH POLO REALTY Email: [email protected] Residences, Farms, Rentals Girten Land Company [email protected] www.palmbeachpolo-properties.com Phone: (561) 798-7110 Breckenridge, Colorado 80424 www.tellurideproperties.com (970) 485-0572 Email: [email protected] www.girten.com CAROL O’BRIEN, P.A. www.palmbeachpolorealty.com STEVE KING Keller Williams Realty, Wellington United Country Timberline Realty (561) 758-8593 CAROL DOPKIN Divide, Colorado PAMELA SURTEES REALTOR [email protected] Equestrian Sotheby’s International (719) 661-7823 REAL ESTATE www.carolobrien.com Serving Wellington and Palm Beach Realtor with “Horse Sense” www.timberlinerealtyinc.com for 27 years Sotheby’s International Realty (561) 371-7176 (970) 618-0187 CHUCK GOLDSTEIN, P.A. SUZY SWEITZER [email protected] carol.dopkin@sotheby’srealty.com Keller Williams Luxury Homes Horse Property Specialist [email protected] International Re/Max Alliance (561) 714-1274 Parker, CO ROBERT ROSS, P.A. [email protected] Equestrian Real Estate Phone: (303) 888-6282 DAVE TRUJILLO www.goforthegold.info Keller Williams Realty-Wellington The Group, Inc. Real Estate www.suzysweitzer.com Phone: (561) 758-6185 Ft. Collins/Loveland, CO Email: [email protected] (970) 222-0340 [email protected] DAVID A. WELLES, REALTOR Equestrian Sotheby’s International www.davetrujillo.com Equestrian Homes, Farms & Land THE WELLINGTON REALTOR Boca Executive Realty, LLC (561) 313-9123 Merle Ann Phillips (561) 329-7295 [email protected] [email protected] eOff Centerline EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES Karen Connelly GEORGIA Let the experts handle your real estate needs. GILMER DEVELOPMENT (561) 227-1535 The Carolinas - Georgia equestrianpropertiesinc.com Old World Charm (706) 595-0823 www.gilmerdevelopment.com EQUESTRIAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY COMMUNITY PARTNERS Wellington, Florida REALTY Office (561) 771-2626 (678) 410-8793 – Sue Vetch equestriansothebysrealty.com [email protected]

EQUINE REALTY KENTUCKY Charles L. Martin, Broker Ocala, FL & Lexington, KY Member both Board Realtors MLS ARNOLD KIRKPATRICK (859) 396-9102 & COMPANY [email protected] Central Kentucky’s Most Respected www.equinerealty.com Farm Broker (859) 231-8444 Congratulations to Mary Ellen Sencer on her exciting new JOAN PLETCHER, REALTOR www.kirkfarms.com horse, (pictured). Hair stylist to the stars, Considering Ocala? Leonardo Interagro Estates, Farms & Training Centers Mary Burentti (also founder of TaliRx) imported Leo from (352) 347-1777 Interagro Farm in Brazil, but shortly thereafter was hired www.joanpletcher.com to do Bette Midler’s hair for her Broadway shows. Bette convinced Mary to join her in Los Angeles for her west coast performances and Mary knew she would never have time for her black beauty, but it turns out Leo and Mary Ellen are a perfect match! Speaking of the fabulous mane and tail product, TailRx, the company was recently purchased by Mette Larsen of Neue Schule bit fame.

154 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE EQUINE REALTY SOUTH CAROLINA Charles L. Martin, Broker Ocala, FL & Lexington, KY Member both Board Realtors MLS AIKEN FARMS AND BARNS (859) 396-9102 Keller Williams Realty [email protected] (803) 658-8408 www.equinerealty.com www.sharerdale.com

OFFUTT REALTY, INC. CAROLINA REAL Located 5 minutes from ESTATE COMPANY The Kentucky Horse Park (803) 648-8660 or (800) 880-0108 (859) 421-5222 www.carolinahorseproperties.com www.offuttrealty.com DAVID STINSON MASSACHUSETTS Meybohm Realtors Estates, Horse Farms, Cottages (803) 644-1721 - Aiken, SC EQUINE HOMES www.dstinson.net Equestrian & Country Properties (800) 859-2745 www.equinehomes.com DEIRDRE STOKER VAILLENCOURT “This Is My Neighborhood” Two is a Pair – 10 x 12 oil on linen GINETTE BROCKWAY World Class & Luxury Properties Farms & Estates, Boston Area (803) 640-4591 (978) 621-4370 into her gallery that isn’t a favorite because each expression www.aikenscproperties.com www.homesandhorses.com is unique in its own way. She loves her 3.5 x 7 foot charcoal drawings because they are so raw and immediate. However, KARL MCMILLAN NEW YORK she also enjoys using oils and watercolor because the paint is REMAX Tattersall Group, LLC Full Service Commercial/Residential light and fresh. Each piece tells a story. For September, the best SALLY SLATER- NY & CT 133 Laurens Street, N.W. pieces are the most simple to make. Douglas Elliman Real Estate Aiken, SC 29801 “The masterpieces are the easiest ones to make because they Bedford to North Salem & Vic. (843) 693-6115 are so fluid and take the least effort. When I’m painting a lot and Horse property specialist! [email protected] (914) 584-0137 - Cell completely in the zone, they just happen.” [email protected] KATE HUTCHINGS Creating these great paintings includes taking photographs, Laissez Faire Sotheby’s figuring out the composition and values and transferring the TERI POWERS, CRS, GRI (803) 480-5230 - Aiken, SC drawing onto canvas. “I will walk around a pasture of horses and Keller Williams Realty [email protected] I will just watch and look and look and look and then when I see Equestrian Property Specialist Serving Orange County New York a painting I just take photographs. It’s pretty visual at this point.” (845) 258-8312 [email protected] VIRGINIA September paints and draws because it is her way of sharing www.farmsrus.net the way that she sees with the world. “People bring their own BUNNY FRENCH interpretations to the work. When somebody connects with the NORTH CAROLINA Realtor Associate Loring Woodriff Real artwork I feel like there’s a magic place where what the artist has Estate Associates to say is connecting with the viewer. All of my paintings have BROWN, LILLIE (434) 996-1029 something to say.” Town & Country Realtors [email protected] September still lives in Jackson, and is training her Horse Farms Specialist Tryon, NC Thoroughbred, Tejsingh, in eventing. Her advice to aspiring artists (864) 978-9465 WYOMING is, “persistence and a strong support group.” tryonhorsefarms.com While September has a strong artistic support group surrounding LINTON/BINGLE her, she has proven by her own paintings that she undoubtedly FOR SALE BY OWNER ASSOCIATE BROKERS has the innate gift to translate beauty into art. Tryon horse country JHREA - Christie’s Int’l Real Estate 21A on FETA trail system Jackson Hole, Wyoming To contact September or to see her work, go to www.vhay. 1 mile from FENCE Carol Linton (307) 732-7518 com or www.altamiraart.com. Her work can also be viewed at New barn & paddock Betsy Bingle (307) 732-7590 Altamira Fine $425. Call (864) 444-4544 [email protected] Art in Jackson, www.lintonbingle.com Wyoming. MICKEY HAMBRIGHT Walker-Wallace & Emerson Realty Experienced Broker of WESTERN UNITED REALTY About the writer: Colorado and Wyoming Equine properties in NC & SC Kathryn Murphy is a James Rinehart Tryon and Landrum areas student at USC Aiken (307) 745-6024 “The New Wellington” who is majoring in [email protected] (828) 817-1796 C o m m u n i c a t i o n s . www.ranchbrokers.com hambrightproperties.com She plans to pursue a career in journalism. PORTOFINO WILL SPEER Premier Equestrian Community Century 21 Cornerstone Realty Perfect place to call home Saratoga, Wyoming raleigh/clayton-portofinonc.com (307) 326-5760 [email protected] www.century21cornerstone.com

Rocky Mountain Majestic – 36 x 36 oil on linen FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 155 TACK & FEED STORES DIRECTORY ARIZONA FOXCREEK FOXWOOD SADDLERY OKLAHOMA Mobile Equine Outfitters Pinellas Park, Florida Boulder, Colorado (727) 546-8479 TACK ET CETERA (303) 413-0179 [email protected] THE HORSE OF Phoenix, Arizona www.foxcreektack.com www.foxwoodsaddlery.com COURSE, INC. (602) 626-7100 506 W. Will Rogers Blvd. [email protected] Claremore, OK 74017 www.tacketc.net ONCE UPON A HORSE THE TACKERIA Colorado’s Largest 13501 South Shore Blvd., (918) 341-6293 or (888) 49- Consignments Suite 107 www.thehorseofcourse.com ARKANSAS English and Western Wellington, FL 33414 Franktown, Colorado (561) 793-2012 SOUTH CAROLINA (303) 663-6939 (800) 882-7656 THE EQUESTRIAN [email protected] CONNECTION THE GREY TAIL www.tackeria.com AIKEN SADDLERY Rogers, Arkansas Benefitting the Baco Fund Aiken, SC (479) 521-3255 Table Mountain Ranch (803) 649-6583 [email protected] Golden, Colorado KENTUCKY www.aikensaddlery.biz www.foxhuntingshop.com (303) 570-4402 [email protected] THE TACK SHOP TEXAS EVERYTHING HORSE OF LEXINGTON AND HOUND THE TACK COLLECTION Lexington, Kentucky Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703 104 N. Harrison Street (859) 368-0810 FORT BEND SADDLERY English Tack & Saddle Repair Toll Free (855) 856-6999 Lafayette, Colorado [email protected] Bobby Wales [email protected] (303) 666-5364 www.thetackshopoflexington.com Conroe, Texas www.everythinghorseandhound.com [email protected] (281) 755-6172 www.tackcollection.com LOUISIANA CANADA THE TACK SHACK THE EVENTING SHOP Littleton, Colorado AND BRITCHES Spanish Oak Tack RUNNING FOX EQUESTRIAN (303) 794-6741 Folsom, Louisiana Texas PRODUCTS, INC. [email protected] (985) 796-0780 (254) 675-4553 19815 Airport Road www.tackshackonline.com [email protected] [email protected] Caledon, Ontario, L7K A01 www.bridlesandbritches.com Luc Childeric Saddles - Hunter/Jumper VETLINK OF PARKER THE LEAD CHANGE & Dressage, Dy’on bridlework - finest “Gently Used Tack & Apparel” Sedgewick leather, Wildkart stirrup irons Parker, CO MONTANA (303) 840--0383 Katy, Texas Toll Free: 1 (888) 387-8225 (713) 417-6979 www.runningfox.com [email protected] FOUR CORNERS SADDLERY www.vetlinkofparker.com [email protected] & BOUTIQUE www.theleadchangetx.com COLORADO 81720 Gallatin Road FLORIDA Bozeman, MT 59718 Phone: (406) 587-7503 THE TACK SHOP OF AUSTIN Austin, Texas Fax: (406) 582-0211 FLYING STAR SADDLERY (512) 345-9966 Mobile saddle fitting & sales C. M. HADFIELD’S SADDLERY [email protected] Specializing in English Bridlework Kim Benson www.tackshopofaustin.com (303) 912-8703 and Clothing - Mon - Fri 9 - 5 NEBRASKA [email protected] 300 Business Park Way, Suite B-100 www.flyingstarstables.com Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 REGG & WALLY’S TACK UTAH (800) 854-RIDE (561) 793-2947 1080 North 204th Avenue [email protected] Elkhorn, Nebraska HORSE CRAZY TACK www.hadfieldssaddlery.com (402) 332-0666 Equestrian Supplies www.reggwally.com Draper, Utah e (801) 545-0254 NEVADA [email protected] will be hosting Polo Girls WASHINGTON their first “Chalkboard WC EQUESTRIAN Asides Chukker Series,” at Everything for Horse and Rider Las Vegas, Nevada GIFT HORSE SADDLERY the Seventh Chukker (702) 270-2222 Woodinville, Washington Restaurant located at the [email protected] (888) 481-2900 International Polo Club www.wcequestrian.com [email protected] in Wellington, Florida. Polo www.gifthorsesaddlery.com player and top umpire Dale NEW MEXICO OLSON’S TACK SHOP Schwetz will be teaching Bellevue, Washington the ladies the rules of the BARN DOGS (425) 454-9453 game. This event is open Santa Fe, New Mexico [email protected] (505) 466-1059 www.olsonstack.com to anyone! Seasoned pros [email protected] or newcomers, Polo Girls www.barndogs.net welcome you. Call Luis WYOMING to RSVP your spot at 561- 797-6884. THE TACK ROOM Laramie, Wyoming (307) 745-6135 [email protected] www.wyotackroom.com 156 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES’ CLASSIFIEDS

2014 STALLS FOR RENT WEST BOYNTON BEACH, 15 minutes from Wellington. Two barns -4 stalls each and two 5 STALLS DRY/SEASONAL/FULL BOARD paddocks. Arena size riding area, tack and feed . Be your own 2013 CREATE FINANCIAL FREEDOM AVAILABLE: at Dressage Facility located in Gated storage. The house is a 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, 3,400 Boss. Part-time/Full-time. Work from home. www. Palm Beach Point Community. For more info. Email square feet, set back among the trees, overlooking nsinsider.com For more info. contact Joyce jjones@ [email protected] a large pond, fully furnished with an exercise myacc.net or 954-796-1809 room. Email [email protected] 954-270-8300. WELLINGTON; STALLS FOR RENT. GREAT AVAILABLE- January thru April. TURNOUT, large ring and grass field, tack room, wash stall and laundry. RV hook up. Hack to Show MINUTES FROM WEF: Beautiful property in A/C AND POOL HEATING grounds 561-704-3726 equestrian neighborhood; several rental options: from 4 dry stalls to entire property (House and 7 stall barn), A/C AND POOL HEATING SERVICE, PALM BEACH GARDENS: Seasonal/Annual Five good turnout/great arena. Visit: MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT. 29 years stalls12x12. Fly system, tack room, 4 pastures, ring houndsear.info or call 561-601-8043 experience. N.A.T.E. certified Journeyman. Highly area. [email protected] 561-841-7603 skilled, reliable and professional service. BEST DRY STALLS AND STUDIO COTTAGE FOR RATES. Locally serving Wellington and surrounding WELLINGTON SEASONAL RENTALS SADDLE SEASONAL RENTAL. Very good footing in mirrored area Call Marc today to schedule a FREE TRAIL: Short Hack to WEF 3 to 5 stalls Huge Sand dressage ring. Grass paddocks, round pin, walking CONSULTATION! 561-801-0168 You tried others, Ring Great Footing Joan Marino 561-307-4878 track. Close to all dressage shows. now GET THE BEST Mark Swanson 561-596-6020 Bodis Realty Call Janice 561-644-7543

DRY STALLS AND STUDIO COTTAGE FOR WHITE FENCES, 6 STALLS: Laundry room, AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION SEASONAL RENTAL. Very good footing in mirrored wash racks, w/c. Dressage arena, grass riding dressage ring. Grass paddocks, round pin, walking area, turnout.1000 SQ. FT. Furnished house track. Close to all dressage shows. with separate entrances. Jenny 561 204 3043. Call Janice 561-644-7543 [email protected].

STALLMATCH: “LET ME DO THE GROUNDWORK AMAZING SELECTION OF WELLINGTON FOR YOU!” PROPERTIES FOR SALE: BARNS, HOUSES & Providing local expertise and professional CONDOS. Saddle Trail Realty. LLC. Mary Ellen Administrative Service to find the ideal “match” for Sencer 561-512-4340 [email protected] your seasonal or annual stall needs in the Wellington, Florida area. Marcia Lichtenwalner- 561-707-7673 www.stallmatch.com [email protected] BOARDING AND TURNOUT WHITE FENCES, 1 TO 15 DRY STALLS: on 15 acres WELLINGTON TOWNCAR & CAB farm, lighted Dressage arena and 5 acre riding field & RETIREMENT PENTHOUSE FOR YOUR 561-333-0181 turn out, 561-793-5192 HORSE. 1 stall available, 12 x 12 in a new Family owned and operated for 19 years. email: [email protected] insulated barn with infrared heating in the winter Safe transportation for you and your family. Local or and commercial fans in the summer. Automatic long distance. LOXAHATCHEE: 5-7 STALL BARN. Annual or waterer and 7 lighted, fenced acres of clay based www.wellingtontowncar.com seasonal. 1/1 grooms quarters. Regulation dressage pasture, so no sand colic worries; designed to ON TIME—EVERYTIME!! arena. 8 miles to WEF. 561-716-5552 keep horses in their most familiar and natural setting. Owners on premises all the time to BARN RENTAL 8 STALLS FOR RENT IN AIKEN SC: 2 large personally care for your retiree! 30 minutes paddocks, 12x12 matted with water to each stall, outside of Aiken, SC. Stall opens into pasture EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY-WELLINGTON: 10 Stall washer, dryer, wash rack, perimeter track, some and will be with 2 spoiled geldings. Full board of Barn, 6 acres, Jump Field and more, Reasonable jumps, security gate, owner on premises, night check $350.00 a month, not including extra supplements, Prices. Luxury International Realty, Lisa McAlister, available. 7 miles from Hitchock Woods off 302. Call trimming or vet. References upon request. Nice [email protected], 954.290.7373. 803-678-9806 horses may apply at: [email protected] or call (803) 685-5902. NOW FOR 2014 SEASON CHANDLER DRESSAGE: Is now located in 12 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 5 min from WEF Saddle Wellington, Florida. Training and Trail lessons available from beginner to Grand Prix. BOCOY STABLES: 5 ACRE BOARDING AND 14 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 5 min from WEF Saddle Hunter/Jumpers looking TRAINING FACILITY: 17 stalls. Dressage arena Trail to improve their flatwork Seasonal and Year Round Available for 2013/14 season. Full board and dry stall 6 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 10 min from WEF Saddle Stalls/Board available. boarding available. 561-654-1252 or 954-274-8149 Trail Email [email protected] Website: 12 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 5 min from WEF Palm Http://www.pchandlerdressageinc.com AMBERDELL EQUESTRIAN, LLC @ RIVERTIME Beach Point BOARDING • Annual • Seasonal*Dressage Training. 12 STALL W/GUEST HOUSE: 15 from WEF Palm 5655 S. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952. 321- Beach Point BARN AND HOUSE RENTALS 474-3002 [email protected] 3 BEAUTIFUL BARNS in Paddock Park All sizes 3 STALL BARN in Paddock Park Available seasonally 24 STALL BARN WITH LIVING QUARTERS, HAVE A HORSE THAT NEEDS R&R? INJURY? or annually WELLINGTON: 2 Tack Rooms/Office (12’ x 24’ RETIRED? Time off? We can accommodate your Holly Chaney, Boca Executive 561-719-0828 each), Grass Field, 250’ x 300’, 8 paddocks, Sand horses needs. 20 acres with big oak trees. 10 stall [email protected] Ring, 150 ‘ x 240’, , Wash rack, Laundry room, 1100 barn. Prices start at $575 per month. Owner lives on SQ. FT. HOUSE Short hack to WEF grounds. Call property, references. Sorrento, FL call for more info. WELLINGTON / APPALOOSA: Two minutes to WEF (954) 448-1044 Lori Arnold 352-223-3189 north grounds. Barn, paddocks, ring, grooms’ quarters; 630-728-2875 [email protected] WHITE FENCES: 6 stall barn available for 2014 winter dressage season with beautiful 2 bedroom AMAZING SELECTION OF WELLINGTON 2 bath cottage. Beautiful property, have the place NEXT ISSUE 12/31/2013 PROPERTIES FOR SALE: BARNS, HOUSES & to yourself! All the amenities you can imagine. Top CONDOS. Saddle Trail Realty. LLC. Mary Ellen professionals within hacking distance. $750 per stall/ Sencer 561-512-4340 [email protected] month, $3000 COTTAGE per month. Jenny 561 204 DEADLINE 12/08/2013 3043 or [email protected] for pictures. Continued on next page FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 157 SIDELINES’ CLASSIFIEDS

WELLNESS AND TRAINING ESTATE MANAGER/HOUSEMAN: 12 years BETSY’S EQUINE GIFTS & PAINTED PONIES: experience. Wellington & Palm Beach Quality Gifts for Horse Lovers of all ages. CENTER 561-275-9898 Excellent References www.fjordpony.com/gifts.html 559-645-4111 PST

AMBER GLEN WELLNESS AND TRAINING AGENT/DRIVER FOR WELLINGTON, FL . Based CENTER: Offering Aquapacer, Theraplates, Cold Salt Horse Transportation Operation CDL Required Call: Water, Conditioning and Rehab. Full service training (954) 448-1044 GOURMENT COFFEE and boarding facility. Home of Patti Fiedler Training Center. 727-423-7812 www.pattifiedler.com 100% KONA COFFEE WORLDS FINEST GOURMET COFFEE FARRIER SUPPLY Grown and roasted on our family operated high elevation estate in Hawaii HUGE DIRECT BUY BOOKKEEPING SERVICES FARRIER SUPPLY HOUSE: $10 Shipping US SAVINGS!! Lehualani-konacoffee.com wide, Shipping International. Free tips with VETTEC 808-989-3203 ASSURED BOOKKEEPING SERVICES - Offering full products, Reward program for money off. Grant charge bookkeeping and accounting. We can come Moon Hands On Clinic Oct 29/30. We carry to you, no matter how small your business. Family Engage Supplement [email protected] or owned and operated with confidentiality, integrity, farriersupplyhouse.com HORSES FOR SALE accuracy & timeliness as our mission. Combining 30+ years experience to serve your business. DAVID HOPPERINC: Amenia, New York 12501. 561-839-0482 Outstanding selection of sport horses-from unbroken FURNITURE FOR SALE to competition ready. Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, Equitation. All prices, ranges. David Hopper. Cell: 914-474-7175. Barn: 845-373-8897. BREEDING SERVICES www.davidhopperinc.com

REPLICA FARM, LLC: Our firm specializes in providing cloning services for high performance horses. We offer unparalleled customer service to PONIES FOR SALE our clients and serve the Hunter, Jumper, Dressage, Eventing and Driving disciplines. 908-310-2125 CALL WOODLANDS FOR THE TOP OF THE LINE: Fancy small, med. and large ponies going well under saddle @ great prices. Also young and breeding stock. 434-636-5522 www.woodlandsponies.com CLINICS email [email protected]

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FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 159 eThe Bottom Line It’s Magic! Breyer Statues Come To Life By Jan Westmark

Although I have had horses most of my life, I started my equestrian career like many young horse-obsessed children – by owning and collecting Breyer horse statues. I have been very excited over the years to meet several horses who have been immortalized as Breyer statues, and I always add the statue to my collection if I have met the real life version. It’s great fun knowing a horse who has become a Breyer, so I was thrilled when Debbie Garcia-Bengochea of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses let me know that their therapy horses, Magic and Hamlet, are now Breyer statues. In addition to becoming Breyer statues, Magic had the opportunity to tour the famous Breyer factory (now that’s a fun field trip!) and meet the artist who worked on her original model. The visit to the factory took place when Magic, and therapy horse Catherine, were returning from a trip to Sandy Hook in Newtown, Connecticut, and went to visit a child with a life-ending illness in New Jersey where the Breyer Magic and Hamlet come to life as Breyer horses. Photos courtesy of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses factory is located. When Magic and Catherine arrived at the Breyer factory details. “The model horses begin as artist’s sculptures and (Reeves International, Inc.) the staff descended on the little are then handcrafted and hand-painted with airbrushes and horses and started taking photos. While the employees make paintbrushes. About 20 different artisans handle each individual horse statues all day long, there’s something wonderful about the Breyer model from start to finish, so no two Breyer models are furry, breathing versions. Or, maybe it was the fact that Magic and ever exactly alike,” Debbie added. Catherine were the first real horses to ever step hooves inside the Magic and Hamlet have been invited to be special guests factory. at the 25th Silver Celebration Breyerfest (the world’s largest The horses and staff at Gentle Carousel have been able to model horse collector and equine festival) in 2014 at the help so many children and adults over the years, and Debbie was Kentucky Horse Park, which means more than 10,000 horse- pleased to report that instead of the Breyer box focusing on just crazy kids and adults will get to see the statues and the real Magic and Hamlet, Breyer made a beautiful Gentle Carousel box horses as well. Breyer has strong ties to the real horse world that focuses on the charity also. Well done Breyer! and said they like to create statues featuring “the latest and Debbie said they started working with the artists at Breyer greatest stars” in the equine world. Breyer did a great job by almost a year ago, sending photos of the horses (each adding Magic and Hamlet to their stable of horse statues. Now side of each hoof, and on and on) so they could create the I will have to add them to mine as well.

Magic does her best imitation of a Breyer statue while visiting the Is she real or is she magic? It’s Magic – one of the Gentle Carousel Breyer factory in Pequannock, New Jersey. horses who has had her likeness turned into a Breyer statue. 160 SIDELINES JANUARY 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE