CAUTION: HOT HORSEMEN Featuring Brandon Phillips

December 2013 “Celebrating Our 25th Year!” CAUTION: HOT HORSEMEN Featuring Brandon Phillips

Shawna Karrasch: From Killer Whales to Horses

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Photo by Barbara Bower, www.barbaravisions.com ©Sidelines, Inc., 2013 All Rights Reserved 2 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 3 Letter from the Editor appy Holidays from everyone at Sidelines Magazine! I can tell you my holidays have been a little brighter thanks to working on the Hot Horsemen issue. As the saying goes: It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it. HAnd there’s nothing like having your inbox flooded with photos of good-looking horsemen to make you feel like Santa has you on his “nice” list this year! While the guys in our Hot Horsemen photo spread are attractive, the December issue is so much more than eye candy. The feature on our cover model, polo player Brandon Phillips, will touch your heart because Brandon is the total package – striking on the inside and out. Brandon isn’t the only one who will pull on your heartstrings. The Abby and Jan Westmark with Nic Roldan during Nic’s Hot story about Taylor Spurgeon, the 16-year-old rider from Canada Horsemen photo shoot. Photo by Barbara Bower, www.barbaravisions.com who won our Sidelines Magazine-Tucci “Anything Is Possible” France and I am sure everyone who goes will experience an contest, is nothing short of amazing. Taylor won the contest, along amazing adventure. I attended the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian with a pair of new boots from our great sponsor Tucci, but she Games in Kentucky – where I was able to get away with speaking also won our hearts. After you read her story, written by Sidelines’ English. If I go to Normandy, however, I will need to speak French own Dani Moritz, watch Taylor’s video. Dani and I both cried like so I am brushing up on it now. Instead of learning how to say babies. Taylor’s remarkable journey shows, especially during “Where is the bathroom?” I am learning more useful phrases such this holiday season, that with faith, hope and love – anything is as “Can I try on your Gold Medal?” If that happens, let’s hope the possible! answer is “Oui, Oui!” In this issue, I am excited to re-introduce our “Juniorside” Another exciting adventure Sidelines is about to embark on is the column. Sophie St. Clair is a high school student and talented return of Sidelines TV. I had a great time with our producer Robert rider and writer from California and she has signed on to write Jordan last year at the Winter Equestrian Festival, and Rob will the column. She has been blogging on the Sidelines website be back and ready to interview riders, trainers, owners, celebrities about her adventures in the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur and more this year throughout all of South Florida. If you see Rob West Regional Jumper Championships and I know you will enjoy at a horse show, polo match, dressage class or anywhere, offer meeting her. My daughter, Abby, wrote the column for several him some chocolate and I am sure he will interview you on the years and now, as you can see from the photo above, she has spot. And make sure you subscribe to the Sidelines TV YouTube moved on to activities such as helping with Hot Horsemen photo channel – you don’t want to miss a second of the action. (And that shoots. (Another tough job, I might add.) Sophie, welcome to way we can all keep an eye on all the chocolate Rob is eating!) Sidelines – I am sure you will enjoy this adventure. I hope your holidays are wonderful and filled with many Speaking of adventure, Shawna Karrasch has definitely blessings. I look forward to riding into 2014 together. We have a cornered that market. Sidelines writer Lauren Giannini caught up lot of exciting news on the horizon, so if you haven’t subscribed with Shawna to find out how she went from training killer whales yet, please go to our website and do so. Now is the time to Catch at Sea World to training Olympic horses. Shawna has found great the Sidelines Spirit!! success as a trainer and we are pleased to feature her in our “Sidelines Success” story this month. Happy Holidays! (Joyeuses fêtes!) If you read my “Bottom Line” on the last page of this issue, you Jan Westmark will see that I am also up for adventure – in France, that is. The Editor-In-Chief 2014 Alltech World Equestrian Games will be held in Normandy, [email protected]

Don’t miss the Sidelines Magazine - Tucci “Anything Is Possible” story in this Jan and Brandon Phillips issue featuring our winner Taylor Spurgeon (pictured) and her mare Paula. 4 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 5 6 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 7 8 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 9 10 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 11 12 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 13 14 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 15 16 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 17 18 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 19 20 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 21 22 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 23 e Martine Mendoza West Side Story Shines As An International Groom

By Holly Hugo-Vidal

While his brothers and sisters were embarking on careers to become doctors, lawyers and architects, Martine Mendoza’s passion for horses made his decision to become a professional groom an easy one! He had been in college for a year but because his father passed away when Martine was very young, college funds were scarce. His love of horses, however, made his decision a happy one. Martine began working with racehorses when he was 11-years- Martine checking to make sure a horse is sound. old, spending many summers working at the track in Tijuana, Photos by Holly Hugo-Vidal Mexico. As a result, he gained a tremendous amount of valuable knowledge. “Mostly I learned about maintenance,” he declared, had!” Martine exclaimed. “I had never seen anything like with a smile on his face. these shows! It was terribly exciting for me!” Martine would Martine was a real horseman at a young age, having dealt go on to alternate working one year in California and the next with all kinds of soundness issues involving racehorses. Several in Europe. years later, Martine was offered a position in the States (his Later, Martine went to work for Mandy Porter at Wild Turkey reputation had spread via word of mouth) and he made a big Farm in Rancho Santa Fe, California. He took care of Mandy’s decision to leave Mexico and embark on a new career working grand prix jumpers for six-and-a-half years, again travelling to with show jumpers. He was 18-years-old and spoke very little shows in this country as well as internationally, flying with the English, but he knew a lot about horses, so off he went. horses in his care. “It was tiring, but I was always so excited, I His employer was Jerry Kilgallen, and Martine worked for him never really thought about it. At the shows in Europe I was very for 10 years, including traveling with different grand prix horses impressed how organized everything was! The show provided owned by the farm. Some of the riders included Schuyler Riley, lists for everything! All very organized. The same for Canada, very Debbie Stephens, Eddie Macken, Hap Hansen, Kyle King and organized!” Tony Font. Martine worked diligently at home, quickly learning Martine now works at The Fairbanks Riding Club for Joanne what would be necessary to groom at national horse shows. and Chance Arakelian in Rancho Santa Fe, California. At the Soon, he found himself in Germany, Sweden, Belgium and conclusion of this interview, I thanked Martine and told him that Malaysia. “It was the most exciting experience I had ever Sidelines was read throughout the United States. He said, “I feel as excited as I did when I went to my first show in Europe!”

Do you have a favorite horse? La Vita, a gray stallion, and Summer, a mare, both from Wild Turkey Farm.

What is your best memory? My best memory is from my first big show that was in Aachen, Germany because I had never seen anything like that before! Lights and stores and everything so organized. It was an amazing experience for me!

What has been your proudest moment? When the horse I was taking care of, La Vita, ridden by Mandy Porter, won the Budweiser Grand Prix in 1999. That was in San Juan Capistrano, California. I was so proud to be taking care of that Martine’s passion for horses led to his life as an international groom. mare! 24 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Enjoying morning coffee – Martine’s favorite time of the day.

What rider has impressed you the most? Eddie Macken. He is not only very professional, but he can ride any horse! I saw horses that other riders had great difficulty with and Eddie would get on them and the horse would be totally different. You couldn’t even see what he was doing! It was really amazing to watch! Another rider I admired was Michael Matz. I almost worked for him before he changed from jumpers to racehorses.

What was the hardest part of the job? The travel was the hardest part, because so much is depending on the horses arriving healthy. The rider is waiting for you and it’s a big competition and many things can go wrong.

Now that you have chosen not to go on the road any more, how do you like it? I am very happy. I have a routine and feel very comfortable and really love my job! I like all the people as well as my boss. This feels like my second home. That is why I’m never grumpy! I love my job!

What is your favorite time of day? When we all drink coffee in the morning. I check all the horses and then I feed them and I have coffee!

About the writer: Holly Hugo-Vidal is Sidelines’ California correspondent and writes the “West Side Story” column. Holly is located at The Fairbanks Riding Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California where she specializes in hunters and equitation as well as adults. She is an “R” USEF judge, clinician and an author. Her most recent book is “Build Confidence Over Fences.” Visit Holly’s website at hollyhugo-vidal.com.

Checking the board for the day. Martine likes to be organized. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 25 eShow Jumping Franks Waters & The Golden Age of Show Jumping Editor’s Note: Frank Waters, a horse show announcer past. Sidelines staff writer Lauren R. Giannini had the who became known throughout the horse world as opportunity to interview Frank and gather photos from his the “man with the golden voice,” has written a soon-to- life and his book. We hope you enjoy this story and have be-published book called The Golden Age of Show the opportunity to read Frank’s book. Jumping – a fascinating look at a horse show era of the

Early 1970s: Frank Waters doing the commentary for Horse of Frank Waters announcing the Challenge of Champions show in the Year Show and his mentor Dorian Williams (foreground), the Wellington. Photos courtesy of Frank Waters voice of the BBC. By Lauren R. Giannini Youthful Dreams From the 1950s onward, after the military no longer dominated horse-crazy youngster idolizes show jumping stars, Olympic equestrian events, civilian elite riders were hailed as dreams about growing up to be just like them and works heroes and treated like movie stars, thanks to the British press Ahard to learn the horsemanship to excel – that describes and televised show coverage. Frank and other kids of his horse- Frank Waters to a tee. Today, he is just as passionate about show crazy generation grew up with BBC-fueled dreams of equestrian jumping even though his life took an unusual turn. He was on glory. course to achieving his goals, riding and training jumpers, when he “I began riding with Mary Bowler when I was six,” Frank said. developed extreme sensitivities to horses and airborne allergens “I attended St. Anne Convent School and they held a garden fete associated with equine environments. every summer to raise money for the convent. Bowlers Riding “My allergies got so bad – I reacted to everything they injected School was in Formby and they came to the fete with two ponies, into both arms,” Frank recalled. “I was sneezing, coughing and Toby and Johnny. I was told to help Mary give pony rides. I spent wheezing. I suffered severe asthma attacks. The doctor told me the whole afternoon in my element with the ponies and Mary. if I didn’t get away from horses immediately that the strain on my Within a week I was going to her riding school and eventually heart could kill me by the time I was 30.” I worked full-time for her. Mary celebrated her 80th birthday in His riding career came a screeching halt, but Frank turned October. She was like a second mother to me.” the lemons life had dealt him into lemonade. “I was in my early In his book The Golden Age of Show Jumping, Frank chronicles 20s – I was devastated,” he recalled, “and that’s what led me his grand adventure in 1962 when he traveled alone by train from into announcing.” Before long he found himself in demand as a Formby to Liverpool in order to board the midnight express, drawn commentator at British horse shows. As his new career took off, by a steam engine, for its six-hour journey to London’s Euston he realized that he was still an integral part of the equestrian world. Station. There, he boarded yet another train for the brief ride Frank did his homework, accumulating all sorts of interesting to Wembley station in the heart of London. He walked with his information about the riders and horses. It wasn’t long before he suitcase to Empire Pool, the venue for his destination, the Horse became known throughout England as the “man with the golden of the Year Show. He felt awed as he watched riders schooling voice.” Continued on page 28 26 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 27 in the outside ring, their jacket pockets emblazoned with flags from European nations, South Africa, even the USA. The stars were in alignment when Frank stopped at the first aid room and asked the man in charge to stow his suitcase. “He couldn’t believe that I had traveled 250 miles by myself to the Horse of the Year Show and that I didn’t have a place to stay,” Frank said. “He spoke to his superior and they agreed to let me sleep on one of the stretchers.” The staff of St. John’s Ambulance brigade took the 13-year-old under their wing. They arranged for him to have the wristband (still a treasured memento) which granted the wearer access to areas restricted to riders and trainers (including the grooms’ showers!) and also supplied him with meal tickets. Frank and the team in Doha before the start of the 2011 Pan Arab Games that During his first Horse of the Year Show, featured almost 11,000 athletes representing 45 nations from the Middle and Far Frank enjoyed countless memorable moments, East. rubbing elbows and exchanging greetings with show jumping stars. In retrospect, Frank would remember the indelible impression made by Dorian Williams – equestrian, chairman of the British Horse Society, author, patron of the arts, and the voice of the BBC1, which televised hours of daily coverage of the Horse of the Year Show. “At the time, I had no clue that Dorian would become my mentor for commentating,” Frank recalled.

A Charmed & Fascinating Life Frank’s first “gig” as announcer took place more than 44 years ago at the Knebworth Park Show Jumping Club in Hertfordshire. “I kept bugging Pat Priestman, who ran the show, to let me help,” Frank recalled. “Finally she said, ‘I know what you can do – here, do the commentary!’ I didn’t even know how to use the microphone, let alone commentate, but after about 15 minutes I 1973 Horse of the Year Ball in London (l-r): Jimmy Hill (famous started doing the commentary and by the end of the afternoon I soccer player, manager, commentator), Miss Equestrian Nicki thought I was ready for the BBC1!” Haynes (daughter of movie star Michael Caine), Frank Waters, In fact, Frank worked long hours on his elocution, practicing and and reigning men’s world show jumping champion David recording, listening and refining his accent. His efforts paid off. In Broome. the mid-1970s at Frank’s first Hickstead, Dorian asked him to do commentary on the history of hunters in front of a huge crowd. “I remember exactly what Dorian told me – whatever you do, don’t go into verbal diarrhea, because you will lose the audience!’ Everything I know about announcing, Dorian taught me,” Frank said. “I’ve enjoyed so many wonderful times – like the first time I announced the Horse of the Year Show in 1974, seated next to Dorian, who was doing the commentary for BBC’s televised coverage.” By 1980, however, British television saw the advent of cable companies, which competed for viewers with ITV, BBC1 and BBC2. Televised coverage of show jumping, which Dorian turned into a British institution, dwindled to 30 minutes here and there. “In 1982, tragedy struck – Dorian got throat cancer. It stopped his career and he died a year later,” Frank recalled. The demise of horse-TV in the mid-1980s affected British equestrian coverage. Serendipitously, in 1978, Frank ran into a longtime rider-friend, who had relocated to California. When she invited him to visit, Frank jumped at the chance. He even did a guest spot announcing at the Santa Anita Horse Show in 1979. “I absolutely loved it,” Frank recalled. “I went home, sold my house and moved to the U.S. on March 3, 1980. In 2000, I became Horse of the Year Show 1978: Frank Waters with Ryan’s a Millenium American citizen.” With Florida his current home base, Son, the horse that launched John Whitaker into international he continues to travel around the nation and the world to shows. limelight, earning Olympic silver and for 10 years the most prize He is especially proud of being asked to Doha (Qatar) twice – to money on the circuit. Frank risked an asthma attack so that his good friend John could warm up another horse. 28 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Frank Waters, posing on the gold medal podium in the Maassaied Desert (Qatar) while preparing the venue for the Pan Arab Games’ Endurance in 2011: “I have never seen so many princes and princesses on horseback in my life,” he said. “They came from every Arab country in the Middle East.” announce the 15th Asian Games in 2006 and again in 2011 for the 12th Pan Arab Games. Frank’s stories have been gathered into his book, The Golden Age of Show Jumping, published by Lavendar and White in the UK. You can enjoy previews on Facebook where Frank’s Golden Age of Show Jumping has more than three million views. Also, keep an eye out for Toby Rogue, the children’s novel penned by Frank about a pony he knew at Bowlers Riding School. Toby’s mischievous adventures will delight both children and adults. “It was an amazing time – there will never be another like the golden age of show jumping,” Frank said. “I was fortunate and blessed to grow up during that era and this is my tribute to all those great riders, absolute household heroes. Many are still alive – Harvey Smith, David Broome, Peter Robeson, Andrew Fielder and Paddy McMahon, former European show jumping champion with Pennwood Forge Mill. Paddy told me ‘you are bringing every one of us back into the homes of Britain.’” Neigh: these legendary show jumpers are making their way into the hearts and homes of enthusiasts throughout the international horse world, thanks to Frank Waters, the man with the golden voice. To learn more Frank and his books, visit www.horseshowsusa. com and http://lavenderandwhite.co.uk.

Frank Waters in the announcer’s booth at Doha, Qatar.

FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 29 30 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 31 eGood Food Hunting Holiday Traditions: New and Old By Kat Wojtylak than we would have had we all been together. Later that night, two of my very dear friends welcomed me into their home and we In my family, we celebrate Christmas. It’s the one time of had a wondrous evening of good food and even better company. year that no matter where we are in our lives we always come Because I always look forward to my Aunt’s “Oreo Cake,” I’ve home. As I became an adult, however, I realized this would not made sure I always have the supplies on hand to make that, or an always be the case. I know that many horse professionals and updated version like the one below for chocolate mint wafer cake. riders understand just how easily that can become the norm too. And for easy entertaining, I’ll pull together my trusty juicy roast I missed one Christmas, and you know what? It didn’t kill me. It chicken to help bring everyone together. After all, food is where actually made me appreciate what I had and allowed me to create the memories seem to be. new memories and traditions. I’m not sure where you will end up this holiday season, but Just a few days after Thanksgiving in 2006, I was diagnosed don’t be afraid to blend new traditions with the old. Take a part of with cancer. I could have been all Scrooge-like and made the world your home life that you treasure deeply and bring those favorite my enemy (admittedly I did some days). Yet the most memorable pastimes into the future you’re shaping. Blending old with the new holiday I had was that year when my family and I opened gifts over sounds like a recipe you’ll never forget. the phone. That year, we relished our gifts and company more To full plates and eating your tarte out.

Juicy Roast Chicken Ingredients: Two teaspoons of smoked sweet paprika (use only one if you have regular paprika), 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, two teaspoons of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of dried mustard, one teaspoon of dried thyme, one teaspoon of dried rosemary, two teaspoons of garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, two tablespoon of brown sugar, two tablespoons of canola oil, one roasting chicken, thawed (four to five pounds). The night before you’re due to cook your chicken, remove it from its packaging. Remove the giblets and save for stock making. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and place it into the pan you’ll be roasting it in. Mix all dry seasonings together. Stir in oil until it makes a paste. Coat the entire chicken, carefully on the inside and then over both sides. Gently lift up the skin over the breasts Juicy roast chicken provides a flavorful and super easy dish and coat underside of chicken skin generously. Cover with perfect for entertaining. plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. This step is optional, but will create a much more flavorful chicken. Pull chicken out of the refrigerator and preheat oven to 450 degrees. When oven is ready, remove plastic wrap and place roasting pan uncovered in the oven. Cook for 15 minutes. Leave the chicken in the oven and turn down to 350 degrees, cook for another hour. Chicken will be done when internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from oven. Gently lift onto a cutting board and cover loosely with foil. Allow to sit for twenty minutes to allow the juices to redistribute in the meat. Cut and serve with your favorite sauce.

Chocolate Mint Wafer Cake Ingredients: Two packages of chocolate mint wafers (Anna’s), sixteen ounces of heavy cream, two tablespoons of sugar, one teaspoon of vanilla, 1/4 cup of crushed peppermint candies and peppermint leaves for garnish. In a cold standing mixer, or cold bowl, beat the cream, vanilla and sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of whipped cream onto each wafer. Begin stacking the wafers together on end (on a long serving platter), then stand on edge of the platter to make 14” long. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 hours. Remove from refrigerator and garnish with peppermint and crushed candies. There’s nothing like family! Kat, right, and her family. About the writer: Author Kat Wojtylak is a horse enthusiast turned food blogger. She maintains a day job in the horse world handling marketing and brand support to various companies, while enjoying her evenings and weekends writing recipes and blogging all about her culinary experiences. Visit her blog at EatYourTarteOut.com or email her at [email protected]. 32 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 33 eIngate Back in 2010 at the World Equestrian Games in Rancho Corazon hosted the American Holsteiner Horse Lexington, Kentucky, Greg Association’s approvals large tour in September. Rancho Nielsen and Kat Wojtylak, Corazon approved two new stallions, Cesar’s Crack and Cristal. two individuals involved Several mares and foals received premium awards with Cypres in the horse industry, met being the site champion mare. The event was well attended by through mutual friends (hey more than 100 guests who dined, toured and enjoyed live music thanks JRPR, Inc. for your at the ranch. meddling). Fast-forward almost three years later to the day, and these two lovebirds announced their engagement at the Lincoln Memorial in DC. Greg works for Classic Equine Equipment and Kat works for Biostar EQ in addition to being our resident food columnist here at Sidelines. Congratulations to these two and we look forward to sharing more updates after their December wedding!

Rancho Corazon would also like to congratulate the Abeyta family for the purchase of ranch-bred gelding Chevalier SA. Rancho Corazon wishes them a great future with Chevalier and Two Olympians Taking a Trail Ride! Tad Coffin and Peter are very excited to watch this partnership hit the show ring. Wylde (Peter was the Sidelines Magazine November cover model) met up at Peter’s farm in Millbrook, New York. Tad Kris Killam and his lovely wife Mandy have moved Dresden started sponsoring Peter this year and the two got together so Manor Farm to their new location in Naples, Florida. Kris will Tad could share his saddle development philosophy, to bring continue to train and operate Dresden Manor in Naples, while Peter a saddle with the newest technology (the only one!!) also making trips back to Omaha to visit and teach his Nebraska and to help Peter and his staff understand how to fit and pad clients. Congrats to both Kris and Mandy! the saddles properly. We have to say - it is amazing to watch these two Olympic gold medalists collaborate. Photo by Kelly G&C Farm trainer and rider Rodrigo Pessoa and G&C Atlanta Coffin Z were bronze medalists in the seven-year-old final for the FEI Continued on page 36

34 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 35 World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses. The pair went in to the final round in first place after finishing The In Gate will never sixth and fourth in the first two qualifying rounds for seven-year- be the same without the old horses. Each round fielded more than 200 horses. Rodrigo late Cliff Haines. Rest in was also a valuable member of Team Brazil at the Furusiyya peace great ringmaster. FEI Nations Cup Finals in Barcelona. Team Brazil finished with a silver medal.

G&C Farm rider Luis Larrazabal helped Team Venezuela achieve the silver medal aboard G&C Flash in the Nations Cup at Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Congratulations are in order to Angelika Beutel, from Firestone, Colorado and her new lovely gelding, Elliott, “Varekai.” They won the 2013 Championship Training Division at the Colorado Horse Park. Sadly, Angelika lost her horse Cassidy in an unforeseen trailer accident coming home from the Colorado Horse Park last June. We send our prayers, thoughts and many best wishes on Angelika’s new partnership with Elliott. Guy and Sharon McElvain, of Rancho Corazon, attended a Celebration of Life, benefit and fundraiser for Irish Olympic Wellsbridge Farm, in Parker, Colorado is very happy to rider, Damian Gardiner, who sadly passed away on September announce that Olympian Joe Fargis will be doing a clinic at 11th. Damian was only 44-years-old and his last wish was to be Wellsbridge on the weekend of November 30. It’s going to be a buried in Ireland, his homeland. Our prayers and thoughts go terrific clinic, and you don’t want to miss it. How exciting to see out to Damian, his family and friends. He will be sadly missed Corky Shaha and Joe Fargis in the ring together again! in the equestrian community. Continued on page 127

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Juniorside Sophie and Sjapoo in round one of the team championship at the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur West Regional Jumper Championships. All photos by Bret St. Clair

One Jump At A Time

By Sophie St. Clair

Two years ago I submitted a photo to a magazine. The photo, taken by my father and sent in by my mother, was from a trip I had taken to Belgium that year. In the photo, I was posing with Philippe LeJeune. My 11-year-old self was starry eyed and tongue-tied because I’d just taken a clinic with the then World Champion. The magazine accepted my submission and published it in their “Junior Blues” column. The magazine, as you might have guessed, was Sidelines. My name is Sophie St. Clair. I am a high school freshman and competitive show jumper in sunny Southern California. As is the start of many a horsey tale, my riding career began with a trip around the paddock on my grandmother’s old mare. Though being born into a third generation of horse lovers, I guess it’s just in the blood. Flash-forward to August 2013 – I qualified for the inaugural USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur West Regional Jumper Championships. Going into this championship I was placed as the number one children’s jumper rider in California on my equine partner, Sjapoo. At the conclusion of the championship, I had a silver medal for the team event and placed fourth in the individual final. I owe much of my success to Sjapoo and to the careful guidance provided by my trainer, David Sterckx. Sjapoo and I have been a team for a little over two years now. He’s a 14-year-old Royal Dutch Warmblood. While not a giant, standing at about 16 hands, he has heart, stride and spring. He has not been the easiest partner, but what I have learned from him over the last two years is immeasurable. My trainer David knew Sophie and Sjapoo share kisses after the show. that he would be a real challenge for me to get the hang of, but when we figured each other out we would be very hard to beat. Show Jumping Team and the Belgian Junior Champion. He On the show circuit in California, we have had great fun testing finished fourth overall at the European Junior Championships his theory. and was the winner of the European Six Bar Championship at David, a former student of Nelson Pessoa’s, is the taskmaster 2.25M when he was only 18. He is no stranger to the pressure of you might imagine him to be. Saying that he has high standards performance for a junior rider. and expectations is putting it mildly. I am very fortunate that he’s Looking for a distraction from the pressure of the championship, my trainer. He is a former member of the Belgian Junior National I reached out to Sidelines once again, but this time with a 42 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE proposition. I offered to do a behind-the-scenes blog about my training, preparation and mindset leading up to, and also during, the championships. I sent the proposal thinking, as my mother always said, “No guts, no glory.” Within minutes I had my answer. No kidding. About an hour later I was a confirmed guest blogger for Sidelines. The name of my blog: Diary of a Podium Hopeful. I truly enjoyed this experience and was thrilled when the editor of Sidelines, Jan Westmark, contacted me to gauge my interest in taking this one step further. She asked if I’d consider writing a regular column, one that features members of the West Coast show jumping community. Fun fact: I have only had two great loves thus far in my life – four-legged beasts of the equine persuasion and writing. The opportunity to combine them was irresistible. I accepted her offer and began typing what would become my first published piece. I compete at least once or twice a month at shows around California. Riders from all over the Western United States and Canada come here to show because the shows are well done, the competition is high and what can beat the weather in California? This gives me a great opportunity to interview riders, trainers and other professionals who are making a go of this crazy sport. Join me here each month in Juniorside - West Edition as I meet new people and share their amazing stories.

Sophie’s blog, Diary of a Podium Hopeful, chronicling her adventures at the USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur West Regional Jumper Championships can be found on the “What’s Happenin’” blog on the Sidelines Magazine website, www. sidelinesnews.com.

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 is also a junior ambassador for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles where she works to raise funds and awareness for the hospital. Sophie is working toward becoming a professional show jumper, but is taking it “one jump at a time.”

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NaturalTeaching Horsemanship Your Horse To Be Calm

By Linda Parelli

Question: I just got a new gelding about three months ago. He is a 17-year-old Oldenburg and I got him as a schoolmaster to learn on.Questions I have been taking Answered regular lessons with him. The problem is that when we go to school the piaffe, flying changes and pirouettes, he gets really tight and tense, and even blows up (rearing, tries to run off, etc.). Do you have any advice for helping him to find relaxation in these higher-level maneuvers?

Answer: One of the main reasons horses get tight or blow up is because we have asked for too much, for too long, or before Walking on a long rein can help relieve your horse’s they are ready for the maneuver. tension, but it may require some patience on your part! The answer is actually quite Credit: Terri Cage simple! You need to help your horse trust that you are not going to overload him. Every time Answer: Ground work is one of the most powerful things you feel him start to get tense, pet him and go to a long rein walk. you can do with a horse, mainly because you can develop a Walk until he blows out through his nostrils, then pick up the reins stronger, more trusting relationship built on communication and and try again. understanding. You can read your horse’s body language, look The approach is simple, but what you may find hard is the at his eye and expressions … and your horse can do the same patience you’ll need! But your patience is exactly what will help with you. your horse stop being afraid. Once he knows he can trust you not On the ground is also the best place to teach your horse to to push him over his edge, he will have the confidence to mentally understand your aids. You can help him learn to give or yield and emotionally stay with you rather than want to escape. The from pressure (which will translate to your leg and rein aids key is to do it every time, no matter how often it happens. In the once mounted) and learn simple movements such as forwards, first week or two, you may feel like you are not getting anything backwards, turning, circling and going sideways. Many horses accomplished because you are not doing much piaffe or pirouettes have to learn this only once mounted, and sometimes it’s confusing or changes, but you will be making significant progress in the very and they can get defensive. If they’ve learned it on the ground, the thing your horse is lacking. He can do the maneuvers, but he is transition to riding aids is much easier. terrified of them. If you can give your horse what he needs, he’ll With a young horse, you have the opportunity to do a lot on the give you what you want. ground that will pay huge dividends once you ride. Not to sound like a broken record, but I suggest you check out the Parelli Seven Question: I just got a young three-year-old German Sport Games, which will help you build a Pony gelding and my goal is to bring him up through the language on the ground and give dressage levels. He has had 10 rides on him and I want to you the foundation elements for both bring him along slowly. I have heard great things about the long lining and riding your horse. benefits of using long lines with young horses, and Iwas The Seven Games are the keys wondering if you had any advice on long lining or other to building a positive and friendly groundwork I could do to bring him along physically and relationship with your horse resulting mentally. Thanks for your help! in a calm, connected, responsive partner.

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Sidelines Magazine recently partnered with Tucci, makers of beautiful handcrafted Taylor and Paula. riding boots, to host the “Anything Is Photo by Wayne Spurgeon Possible” contest, in which the winner would receive a custom pair of Tucci By Dani Moritz boots. The entries ranged from touching to t could have been just another Saturday morning. It should inspiring to amazing – but one entry, sent have been a nice day at the barn for a weekend ride. But, what in by a 16-year-old girl in Canada named Iit became was a nightmare. The events that transpired that day Taylor Spurgeon was all of that – and turned into a heart-wrenching tale – but also an amazing story of more! Taylor’s remarkable story won the courage and a valiant fight for survival. That day, a little girl and her contest and we hope after you read about mare proved that when there is faith, hope and love, anything is her journey, you will take the time to watch possible. her YouTube video titled “1 Year Since A couple of years ago, Canadian Taylor Spurgeon turned her 14.2 hand Quarter Horse/Standardbred mare, Paula, out in the pasture just as she the Tragic Accident of 11/19/2011 – We’re always did. But, something happened that was far from the usual. A few Gonna Fly Away From Here.” You can also minutes after turning her mare out, Taylor heard screams coming from the watch the video on the Sidelines website. pasture. Within seconds, a chill crept down Taylor’s spine, her heart rate Word of warning on the video – you might spiked and she felt a sharp pain in her chest. As she ran out to check on her beloved Paula, her eyes focused on a sight sob like a baby! Please enjoy the story of she’ll never forget. Paula was trapped – caught beneath the wooden fence. this amazing young lady and her very lucky And even after the barn owner dismantled the plank, the mare remained horse. And thank you to Tucci for sponsoring there – completely still and afraid. the contest – Taylor we hope you love your When the emergency vet arrived, he confirmed Taylor’s worst fears. He new Tucci boots, you are a very deserving told Taylor and her dad that Paula wouldn’t make it. He said those words nobody wants to hear: “It’s best to put her down.” winner! Editor’s Note: A second entry was Taylor knew he was wrong. Paula was too strong, too loved and she was equally inspiring, and the amazing people not ready to die. Taylor knew her best friend wasn’t going anywhere and the at Tucci selected both look in Paula’s eyes inspired Taylor to fight for the little mare’s life. So Taylor entries as winners. brushed away her tears, stood tall and embarked on a journey that would change both Taylor and Paula’s lives forever. The second winner, who will also receive The Will to Survive a pair of boots, will be The vet diagnosed Paula with a severe spinal cord injury and told Taylor featured in the next her mare was too dangerous to be around. She was going to try to get up issue of Sidelines. Continued on page 70 68 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 69 and, in the process she would likely injure herself and anyone around her. He also warned Taylor that if Paula wasn’t showing signs of improvement soon, she would have no choice but to let her go. He doubted she would ever stand again – let alone walk. The frightened, still mare was moved back to the barn with an ATV and a slab of wood. Taylor never left her side. “I stayed with Paula the whole day and so did my friend and my dad,” said Taylor. “We slept over at the barn while Paula was still in the stall and she couldn’t stand up.” That night, at about 12:30 a.m., the little mare gathered all the strength she had and attempted to stand – but her legs shook violently and she fell back down shortly after. An hour later, she stood again – and this time she stayed up. In that moment, she proved to Taylor she could do it. Paula had the will to survive.

A Long Struggle Even after several weeks of improvement and daily hand walking, the vets still didn’t foresee a positive outcome. They told Taylor her horse too unstable, too dangerous. She was hopeless. Taylor and Paula are now jumping again – proving anything is “She was unstable, but she wasn’t dangerous,” countered possible! Photo courtesy of Taylor Spurgeon Taylor. “You’d have to watch out walking her around, but she had Today, Taylor and Paula are not just walking, trotting or no signs of being in pain. She really just needed someone to take cantering. They are back jumping, galloping in the field and doing the time to recover her.” everything everyone said they would never do. And Taylor did just that. She gave her best friend the gift of time “If you really want something, you have to have determination to and patience. She even gave up horseback riding to spend more move forward and not give up,” she said. “Paula’s accident taught time rehabilitating Paula. Together, they graduated from hand me that you have to keep trying no matter how hard it is.” walking indoors, to lunging and even being turned out outside. In the end, the young girl with an incredible spirit and the little Little by little, Paula was gaining her strength back. Soon, she mare with a brave heart defied the odds. Despite everyone saying was galloping around the fields, enjoying the life everyone said they wouldn’t, they did. With dedication, courage and strength, she couldn’t have. together they learned that with a little faith and a lot of love Still, Paula was not 100 percent healed. “She would fall down a anything is possible. bit but I still just thought she needed to get more muscle and she Taylor would like to thank her parents for their support. She would get over it,” Taylor said. “Everyone said she would be in a would especially like to thank her dad for being such a huge part stall for the rest of her life, because she was so unstable.” of Paula’s recovery and believing in Paula the entire time. And yet, Paula was now walking, trotting and cantering. She had already beat the odds. Hopeless was not the adjective to About the writer: Dani Moritz is a graduate of William Woods University with majors describe her. in Equine General Studies and Communications and is currently pursuing a Masters Taylor also enlisted the help of a chiropractor – who lifted her 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 spirits and worked miracles on Paula. One day she told Taylor mare named September. She is also the 2012 American Horse Publications Student something Taylor never expected to hear. She said, “I think this Award winner. horse will be able to be ridden. You just have to work at it to get to that point.” It’s hard for Taylor to explain just how happy that made her. This was the same horse that everyone told her she needed to put down – that would never walk again, let alone be ridden. “I was just happy that my horse was still alive,” she said.

Achieving the Impossible Six months after the accident, Taylor did the impossible. She sat on Paula for the very first time. As she slipped her right leg into the stirrup and Paula turned her head to see her best friend siting there, tears rushed down Taylor’s cheeks and she collapsed onto Paula’s neck, hugging her tightly. Slowly, Taylor began riding Paula more and more – building strength, balance and stamina. Taylor admits Paula was a bit unstable and she was crazy to keep going, but she did anyway. “I truly believed the more I rode, the stronger she would get,” Taylor said. However, even she did not realize how far she and Paula would go. “From that point on, I would just slowly sit on her some days and just walk her around,” she said. I didn’t think it would become a habit because I had given up riding. It wasn’t important. What Taylor and Paula sharing a moment of peace. was important was Paula.” Photo by Wayne Spurgeon 70 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 71 eOff Centerline The pas de duex Birthday Bash for Endel Ots (Oct. 8) and Bethany Peslar (Oct. 10) rocked the Wanders Club at International Polo last month and it looked as if the dressage season was starting early with so many DQs and DKs celebrating.

The chase is on … rumor has it that Kevin Kohmann may be ready to pop the question to Chase Hickok. We’ll keep you posted.

Yo Momma … Mary-Haskins Gurganus is back in the show ring and pulling in the blues! Mary-Haskins took a few years off to start a family and headed back to the show ring recently with an impressive string. She is still a super mom, too!

New dressage groupie (and rider) Allyn Maix is taking it up with Congress. The AQHA Congress that is. Allyn teamed up with Schneider’s Saddlery to take her Choice of Champions What was the coolest thing at the products to the Congress, leaving her horses behind with her Region 3 Dressage Championships in Conyers? Hint it’s really cool. Everyone French Connection dressage trainer Francois Lamare. went crazy for the new Equi Cool Down line of horse wear that keeps horses cool without refrigeration. This product is The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to awesome and few people left the show without one! announce and congratulate its new USDF Certified Instructors at Training through First Level. They are Jennifer Kaiser of Lafayette, Indiana, Corinna Scheller-Fleming of Falls Village, Connecticut, Kim Aikens of Petoskey, Michigan, Emme Johnston of Snow Camp, North Carolina, Bonnie Walker of San Diego, California, Crystal Taylor of Greenville, Rhode Island and Denise Laigle of Harrah, Oklahoma.

Wellington residents were a powerful presence at the recent USDF Region 3 Championships held at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia in October. Lisa Tota, who owns the local Dressage Connection with her husband Charlie, won the huge training level open class aboard De La Vinci. Amy Swerdlin of the Palm Beach Equine Horse Sports Complex won the third level adult amateur class aboard Scholastica. Kristy Truebenbach Lund of Blue Marlin Farms won the adult amateur intermediare 2 class and placed reserve in the fourth level class aboard Reel Adventure and Akavavit. Local trainer John Zopatti was reserve in the grand prix musical freestyle with an impressive 75% aboard Blue Marlin Farms owned Fabio. Wellington dressage icon Janna Rumbough received a well-deserved adult amateur grand prix win aboard Junior Continued on page 78 72 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 73 74 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 75 76 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 77 after struggling the previous days with the rumbling ice trucks. Seasonal resident trainer Cathy Morelli aboard 20-year-old BeSe placed reserve in the open grand prix. All these riders have qualified for the USDF National championships November 7-10 in Lexington, Kentucky. We will keep you posted on their accomplishments in blue grass country.

The GDCTA and equine artist Ulla Strickland organized an equine art show at the Georgia International Horse Park during the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships in Conyers, Georgia in October. Visitors enjoyed Ulla’s art along with works from local artists Susan Burns, Helena Savenius, Kim Sheldon, Julie Nestor, Phyllis Burchett, Elise Hammond and Steven Stinchcomb. Ulla said, “While we have an art show at our annual awards They’re quacking up in Wellington! The Tackeria honored gala every year, we had never done anything on this scale John Zopatti with the first annual Ugly Duck Award. John has before. It was very well received by the crowd, so we’re a favorite saying involving a duck (which we can’t print here) happy.” As with every GDCTA art show, part of the proceeds and The Tackeria decided he should have the “ugly duck.” will go to the UGA vet school. From the left, Susan Burns, Don’t miss John’s photo in the Sidelines Hot Horsemen Helena Savenius, Kim Sheldon and Ulla Strickland gather section of this issue. around Harry, a member of the Sidelines staff who stays busy toting Sidelines Magazines around show grounds. Continued on page 121

78 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 79 e Shawna made the leap from killer whale trainer to horse trainer, using positive Sidelines Success reinforcement. From Photo by David Roberts Killer Whales To Horses

By Lauren R. Giannini

Every equestrian has a tale of who and what influenced their horsemanship, but Shawna Karrasch offers a most unusual set of credentials: for 10 years she worked with orcas, dolphins and other sea mammals, training and performing with them for the public at Sea World in San Diego, California. Her experiences led to the development of her business, On Target Training, and resulted in an entirely new direction for Shawna’s mission in life. “On Target Training is not just clicker training – it is about positive reinforcement, good rewards all the time, to help horses to love jumping, to overcome their fears, to be bolder, to be braver,” Shawna said. “Through positive reinforcement, we can help horses to learn to enjoy themselves. We get a better performance and a more balanced animal. My motivation is the opportunity to help horses and horse folks to have better lives and better relationships with each other.” It isn’t that big of a leap from training killer whales to training horses. In fact, the idea of applying positive reinforcement techniques to equines resulted when Shawna watched her first Shawna and Mint, a horse she got from John and Beezie ever show jumping grand prix in Del Mar in 1992. “By then, I was a Madden, and the star of On Target Training. Mint has traveled senior trainer at Sea World and the next step was for me to go into all over the country doing demonstrations with Shawna and you management and that meant less animal interactions and more can catch him on the YouTube video “Clicker Trained Horse paperwork,” she said. “I wasn’t itching to leave. I was just aware Remembers After 7 Years!” of the transition. When I got involved with horses, I was hooked.” Photo by David Mayer The defining moment happened two years after Del Mar: Shawna took her first riding lesson at Rancho Santa Fe where and marriage ended. she met show jumper Vinton Karrasch. They got together and “Vinton is a good guy. We were so excited about working brainstormed what would become On Target Training, which together, but we didn’t consider that this sort of behavioral Shawna has continued to build and grow since their partnership Continued on page82 80 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 81 During an On Target clinic in the UK, Shawna worked with Lua, who “was basically shut down – stuck in one place, herd-bound, not listening to her rider. Positive reinforcement reached her mind and she became quite compliant and happy to move forward, forgetting about the other horses ” Shawna said. “Seeing her go from disconnected to quite engaged made me smile.” Photo by Natalie Bourchier modification works on people too. I learned that I didn’t know It took the better part of a year, but by using positive reinforcement how to deal with grown-up problems, relating to marriage and and On Target Training, Beezie and John got Judgement over his business,” Shawna admitted. “I just ran away – that was about issue about water jumps. “John is like a sponge and Beezie is 10 years ago, I had to pull out all my stuff and take a good hard amazing. By the time the stallion arrived, the Maddens had really look at myself. I had to resolve some old issues. I learned to be gotten the vital steps and the timing between the cue (asking for kinder to myself and that helped me to face big and little things the behavior) and the yes signal (the click),” Shawna said. with a better perspective. It helped me to be honest with myself. I The Maddens entered Judgement in a big jumper derby that fall, found my spiritual balance and my path. It changed my outlook on which served as a major test of the training. Before Beezie rode everything and it made me a better animal trainer. I’m virtually in through the timers, she guided Judgement past the water: when the best place I’ve ever been in my life.” she clicked, Judgement nickered. “The Maddens were thrilled and Horses will do that to you. Helping good horsemen to be better Judgement placed fourth in that big class,” recalled Shawna. trainers can be affirming and empowering for all concerned, Judgement continued to compete and win internationally, including the equines. In terms of Shawna and On Target, two well- earning more than $1,500,000 in prize money. He retired in 2009 known professionals really made a difference: John and Beezie and as a sire has helped to raise the bar of American breeding Madden, who took the ride on standards. Judgement after Michael Matz “Through positive reinforcement, we can Please note: Beezie’s round ended his long relationship with with Judgement took place Mary Alice Malone’s stallion. help horses to learn to enjoy themselves.” before the rule that prohibited In spite of winning the 1999 the use of clickers during American Gold Cup with Michael, Judgement started running out competition. However, people have utilized verbal cues, such as at the water jumps, which didn’t bode well for a jumper. The duo clearing their throats, in place of the clicker. This work-around is finished 18th in the 2000 Olympics, and soon after the Sydney not exactly kosher, but it is for the greatest good of the horse and Games, Michael retired from show jumping and recommended helps to reward him when he does the right thing. This is at the that Judgement go to the Maddens. heart of On Target. “I lived with John and Beezie for a year and taught them how “I’m the behaviorist – not a training rider – I work with the to use positive reinforcement on every horse that came through international riders,” Shawna said. “I brought along a green their place – sport horses from Argentina, from Europe, horses Thoroughbred – I’m comfortable on a horse, and I love to jump, belonging to their clients,” recalled Shawna. “I taught them while 3’ to 3’3”, but I’m happier as the ground person working with the they worked with all their other horses. Judgement arrived after I horse’s behavior.” moved home.” Continued on page 84 82 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 83 The science of On Target Training has its roots in Shawna’s experiences at Sea World. “It was applied learning theory – we were tested on college text books which we studied,” Shawna recalled. “Dr. Sue McDonald from New Bolton Center told me I should have a PhD because of my knowledge level. I’ve done this work for 30 years now. It’s about practical applications of science and art because you have to have both to be an effective trainer. My ongoing goal is educating people. I want to reach out to people, to show them that there is a better and more positive way to teach their horses not to spook at everyday or unusual objects, that people don’t need whips and chain shanks to load a horse into a trailer.” Shawna recently spent seven weeks in the UK, which has long been a mecca for natural training methods. “On Target continues to grow and I continue to learn – it’s much more advanced now and I have no idea where it’s going,” she said. “At some point in time, positive reinforcement will be accepted everywhere by horse trainers. It is science and the horses are learning. The higher mid-level trainers are coming as students and bringing their students with them. The The goal of On Target Training is calm, happy, relaxed horses and people – using education is so strong that it speaks for positive reinforcement. Shawna helps this horse to view a trailer as a good thing, not itself.” an object of fear, pain and worry, during a clinic in Southern Pines. Shawna tries not to call her method clicker Photo by Bernard Schnake training, which evolved from working with dogs. She points out that the marine world uses whistles and verbal cues. In the horse world, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. “People experience success with positive reinforcement and the results can be pretty dramatic, but the basics can only take most people so far,” said Shawna. As On Target gets bigger, she finds that she is fixing more problems, which result from training that fails to fix the initial issues. “The goal is calm, relaxed, happy – the horses, but also the people – they need to get enough training to be able to handle situations as they come up,” Shawna said. “We all need to stand together and share ideas so that we continue to grow and move into the future. I alone can’t deal with every horse in every situation, but I can help people to learn and use the art of this science to train horses. People want a set of rules – I give guidelines. First of all, when it comes to positive reinforcement, you really have to know horses.” For more information on Shawna, visit www.on-target-training.com. To experience Shawna performing On Target Training, watch the YouTube video of Shawna and a horse she hasn’t seen in seven years. There is no doubt that the horse remembers his Dawn Weniger, USDF Gold Medalist and trainer at Firstview Farm near Chapel Hill, training. On YouTube you can type in “Clicker North Carolina, has used On Target Training to bring her horse, Don Derrick, up Trained Horse Remembers After 7 Years” or through the levels. Shawna explained: “During our last lesson we worked on one view the video at: http://www.youtube.com/ and two tempi changes, and in this photo we are switching the target (used for half watch?v=mOgtI23xqXE. The video will also passes) for the dressage whip with the clicker attached.” be posted on the Sidelines website. Photo by Bernard Schnake 84 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 85 ePolo Wes Finlayson: Polo Is Part of His Life By Lauren R. Giannini Wesley Finlayson, MVP and member of the championship For Wesley Finlayson, polo is more than a sport or a game: team, Florida Zone 3, at the it’s an integral element in in his life. “I want to play polo as much inaugural USPA NCD NYTS as I can,” the 18-year-old said. “I’m looking forward to being a national finals at VIPolo, professional.” Upperville, VA. Over Labor Day weekend, Wes and his Florida Zone 3 Photo by Elizabeth A. Hedley - USPA teammates – Juancito Bollini, Justin Daniels and Grant Ganzi – National Club Development harvested the national championship in the inaugural National motivated me – to do my best as a player, to focus on my riding Youth Tournament Series (NYTS), sponsored by the U.S. Polo and on my care of the horses to keep them safe and sound. Most Association (USPA) and the National Club Development (NCD). of the time, it’s how you play them that really matters.” The finals, hosted by Virginia International Polo Club in Upperville, Wes also admitted readily that he knows how lucky he is to be Virginia, brought together four regional teams composed of 16 able to play polo and that he is always working to improve his all-stars, who were selected over the course of several months horsemanship and his game. “When I was nine, I was introduced of qualifiers played across the nation. John Gobin, polo pro and to polo by a friend, Martin Estrada, a 5-goal player,” recalled manager of Great Meadow Polo in The Plains, Virginia, coached Wes. “Martin said that polo involved horsemanship and riding, the Florida Zone 3 team to their victory. not just hand-eye coordination. I grew up riding, and I wasn’t “John is a really good coach and helped us to get organized really interested in jumping. I started playing kid polo through during the finals,” Wes said. “It was a lot easier for us toplay the Polo Training Foundation (PTF) and in 2008 our team won a together after John helped us with our strategy.” tournament.” Wes was named the NYTS Most Valuable Player. Earlier this A major mentor has been 7-goaler Luis Escobar. “Luis taught year, he had earned MVP when the Grand Champions Polo Team me about riding with your legs, being connected with the horse and won the National Presidents Cup. His player rating is 2-goals on staying out of the horse’s mouth,” Wes said. “He really influenced grass and 3-goals in arena. He does not hail from a polo dynasty; my horsemanship in terms of the conditioning of the horses and in fact, he is the first polo player to emerge from his family, which their physical upbringing. I have some made ponies and some boasts four generations of equestrians. green horses I’m bringing along right now.” “It was great to win the NYTS tournament – it’s always nice Wes started off with two polo ponies at nine and added two to win, but even when we lose, I figure there’s always going to more by 11. By the time he was 15, he had a full string of eight be another polo game,” Wes said. “Being named MVP really horses. “Right now all my polo ponies are Argentines, although I do love Thoroughbreds,” Wes said. “My favorite is a mare called Teta – I got her from Gringo Columbres – she’s eight or nine and really smooth, soft and handy. She’s very easy to play and she’s fast.” A senior at Benjamin School in North Palm Beach, Wes, who lives in Wellington, hopes to combine college and a major in business management and finance with a great polo program. “Hilario Ulloa is a good example of the kind of player I want to be,” Wes said. “He’s a relatively young Argentine, 9-goals – a great player and excellent rider. I want to play as much as possible as often as possible – at Palm Beach Polo Club, Grand Champions and the International Polo Club. In 10 or 20 years, I want to be managing my life with horses and everything, having my own organization and I definitely want to still be playing polo.”

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 entire life, she lives in the Wes and Pompa, owned by J. Levine horse and hunt country of Virginia. Lauren’s motto is “write, ride - not necessarily in that order!” Photo Courtesy of Finlayson Family 86 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 87 eMy Story Going the Distance By Stephanie Sutch

In any discipline you compete in, you always hope to find that once in a lifetime horse. The horse that is not only athletic and talented, but the horse you connect with and have a true bond with. If you can throw in good looks and a charismatic presence it is a dream come true. GHP Baile Hill, a Cleveland Bay cross, is without a doubt my once in a lifetime horse, who possesses all the qualities you could ever ask for in a horse: athleticism, intelligence, charisma, phenomenal movement, handsome looks and, best of all, a fantastic personality. Our story began in 2006 when I purchased him from a couple in Michigan. Physically, he was not quite filling out right to match their four-in-hand driving team and he needed to be rehomed. He caught my eye as soon as I saw him and I had no clue of our journey ahead. He had impeccable ground manners, but something from his past triggered a tremendous fear of being mounted and he would bolt and buck. Back then, it seemed just about anything could set him off – from a jump standard being moved, to him spotting blue jays nesting in the oak tree. It seemed he took more after the Thoroughbred side than the sound-minded Cleveland Bay! We slowly worked through his emotions and sensitivity, and I hoped to have a nice horse that could one day show over fences or do some

Baile and Stephanie on a Florida Horsemen’s 3-day 100-mile Challenge. Photo by Tre Wheway Photography

dressage. I assumed due to his sensitivity that trail riding, not to mention distance riding, wouldn’t be his strong suit. Besides, he isn’t an Arabian, a breed known for their ability in distance riding. One day while schooling over fences, I decided to take him on the trails that surrounded the facility. At first he was wide-eyed and ready to flee at the drop of a hat. Then, something came over him, as if a switch clicked in his head and he hit the best stride I ever had with him. I could feel the joy and thrill he had exploring the local trails and he didn’t want to return to the trailer to go home. I couldn’t believe it! Maybe, just maybe, he could do distance. I GHP Baile Hill, a Cleveland Bay cross. knew he had endless energy and amazing stamina, but was it Photo by Stephanie Sutch 88 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Stephanie and Baile at the Boggy Creek Competitive Trail Ride. GHP Baile Hill, South Eastern Distance Riders Association Photo by Tre Wheway Photography (SEDRA) 2012-2013 Overall Grand Champion, Competitive Trail. Photo by Stephanie Sutch enough to for him to want to do it and go the distance? Our first ride was October 2010 at Doe Lake, a 25-mile less than 1,000 purebreds remaining worldwide. Slowly word is competitive trail ride. He was hooked from the start. I used to race spreading about this amazing breed and more people are getting endurance and had some success on different Arabs, but I had involved. There are a few cross-breeds currently competing in never ridden a distance horse who loved it as much as Baile. We top level international competitions in various venues such as left our first ride being awarded Best Rookie Horse, and the rest combined driving, dressage and eventing. Baile’s 2012-2013 is history. Overall Championship win was a huge victory for the breed, and Since that ride, he has completed three ride seasons, totaling showcases the breed’s stamina and versatility. 828 lifetime competitive miles. He has also been named the As we are gearing up for the 2013-2014 ride season, it fills me Overall Grand Champion for the 2012-2013 ride season, the with joy to look back on the journey of this amazing horse, and his Overall Reserve Champion for the 2011-2012 season and transformation from that spooky, insecure horse to the most willing the Overall High Point Other Breed award for two consecutive and sensible distance horse I have ever ridden. Ironically, he is seasons in 2012-2013. Baile was also named the Cleveland Bay now the horse other riders choose for their youngsters or nervous Horse Society of North America Performance Award Champion in horses to follow. The true Cleveland Bay in him has come out and Distance Riding in 2010, 2011 and 2012. While Baile continues he has found his calling in life. Though some people tell me he is to add awards to his resume, he also placed first in his division “just too good of a horse to waste on distance, he could go on to in 2012 and 2013 in the Florida Horsemen’s 3-day 100 mile be a top dressage horse or jumper,” they will never understand Competitive Trail Ride. our relationship and the love he has for going the distance. I am My goal for Baile is longevity in competition and to serve as an asked all the time, “He is phenomenal … what is he?” I am always ambassador for his breed as long as he can and is willing to do very proud to reply, “He is a Cleveland Bay!” so. For this reason, I do not have plans to race him in endurance, About the writer: Stephanie Sutch is an accomplished as some of the times being posted today tend to push the limit. horsewoman who has been involved with horses her entire We stick to competitive trail, in which the horse is judged on life. She grew up successfully competing hunters and jumpers. soundness and fitness after completing a certain distance within She began training horses and giving riding lessons when she a prescribed time window. We dabble a bit in dressage and do a graduated from college. She got her first taste of distance riding in little jumping to achieve great cross training conditioning. 2002 when she went to work training and conditioning endurance Baile has definitely been an asset in helping to promote the horses. She also worked at the Florida Carriage Museum and Cleveland Bay breed. The Cleveland Bay is England’s oldest Resort as their education coordinator and museum historian. native breed of horses and is noted for athleticism, stamina, This exposed her to the world of carriage driving, as well as intelligence and even temperament. These traits make a very allowed her to fulfill her passion for researching and teaching the versatile horse that can do just about anything from driving to history and development of the horse within human societies. dressage to jumping. The breed is also renowned for passing Stephanie currently serves on the South Eastern Distance Riders these hallmark traits to their offspring, which makes for excellent Association’s (SEDRA’s) board of directors as well as the Florida crosses. Horsemen’s Association board of directors. Many European Warmblood breeds such as Oldenburgs and “My Story” is a first person account of life in the equestrian world. Would you like Hanoverians can trace a Cleveland Bay influence in their lineage. to write your story for Sidelines Magazine? To be considered, send a brief description Sadly, Cleveland Bays are a critically endangered breed, with of your story to [email protected]. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 89 e Texas Trainer A Long Way From Backyard Ponies Horse Show By Dani Moritz

Martien van der Hoeven’s career began as backyard rider on a pony he refers to as a bicycle. This is because until the age of seven, when he began riding in Pony Club for his birthday, Martien’s pony’s primary use was simply transportation. But what started as a backyard hobby, and means to get to his friends’ houses, has transformed into a passion and career. Today, Martien is a highly successful hunter and jumper rider and trainer. Based out of Augusta Pines Farm in Spring, Texas, he has a formidable reputation – with impressive performances at The Horse Show By The Bay Series and a remarkable victory on his new horse Zeldenrust Z in the $2,500 CMJ Sporthorse 1.40m Speed Stake, a fifth place performance at Hunter Derby Finals, among other wins. Sidelines magazine caught up with this top rider and asked him a few questions.

What’s the greatest part about being a trainer? I think we’re really fortunate to get to do what we love to do. There’s nothing else I could do. I’m not handy with tools. I’m not good with computers. So the luxury that I get to do what I love and I’m passionate about for a living allows me to not have to learn how to do those other things. We get to do what we love and that’s pretty cool.

What brought you to Texas? There’s not a lot of show jumping going on in Kansas where I’m from. When I graduated from high school, I got a job with a trainer in Texas so I ended up moving down here when I was 17. One Martien riding CR Beethoven at Derby Finals. He placed fifth thing led to another and I worked with different professionals and I overall. Photo by Tricia Brooker Photography started my own business and I decided to stay here. department to do both and have kids that do both. Why do you actively compete in hunters and jumpers? I think there’s an advantage for both. To be good at both is good What do you enjoy about competing in hunter derbies? in equal ways for your riding and it’s also hard in different aspects. I think that it allows for a little bit of creativity in the hunter ring. I’m fortunate enough with the hunters that when we were at You can show off a different type of ability that you have that you indoors last year we got nice ribbons. This year, we concentrated can use in the hunter derbies, whereas going around a ring and on derbies and took fifth at Derby Finals. We’ve got jumpers that I jumping eight jumps perfectly is a little different. do in the grand prix ring that are competitive. So I’m lucky in that You’ve been at Augusta Pines Farm for the past few years. What do enjoy most about it? We’re very fortunate here. It’s a beautiful top-notch facility. It’s not something you can build on your own. It’s a great location with fun people to be with and it’s a great barn with lots of support.

How would you describe yourself as a trainer? I teach through sarcasm (laughs). Honestly, I don’t know if I have a style per se. I think each horse and kid are a little bit different. The one thing we always try to do is be all about plenty of horse knowledge, along with getting to horse show and having the privilege to show at a high level.

What would you say is your greatest accomplishment? To be able to stay consistant and relevant. Yes, fifth at Hunter Derby Finals was great. When you compete against the best that’s great. Winning the Pin Oak Grand Prix in your own backyard, which is a show you’ve watched since you were a kid saying “I want to ride that grand prix,” has a nostalgic value. But staying consistent and relevant is one of the hardest things Martien enjoying time with his daughter, Tilly. to do as a horse professional and if you can do that, that’s an Photo by Doris Kiesewetter-Archer accomplishment. 90 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 91 e Nimh and Elisa doing tricks. An Unexpected Love Affair: Photo by Leslie Grace Kelly Photography HowEventing Eventer Elisa Wallace Fell in Love with Mustangs

By Dani Moritz

What would a top eventer do with a 13.2 hand wild Mustang straight out of the holding pen? How about win one of the most prestigious Mustang events in the country? At the urging of a friend, Elisa Wallace, an eventer from Jasper, Georgia, signed up to participate in The 2012 Extreme Mustang Makeover, a Western-dominated event established by the Mustang Heritage Foundation in 2007. She was randomly dealt a three-year-old chestnut gelding she named Fledge, with direction to train him in three months. At the time, she had no idea what adopting the little horse would mean. But, it didn’t take long for her to realize just how special Fledge

was – and with a lot of skill and some serious teamwork, Elisa and Fledge went on to amaze the Mustang Makeover crowd as they performed impressive reining movements and stunning dressage work, not to mention some bareback jumping. To Elisa’s surprise, they won the event – and both Elisa and Fledge’s lives were forever changed. “It definitely changes you when you work with a wild horse and are able to accomplish the things you can do,” she said. “They blow your mind.” After the competition, all the newly trained Mustangs were auctioned off. The thought of loosing her new friend was something she couldn’t bear. After receiving a few incentives for participating in the competition, Elisa purchased Fledge for $140. Elisa laughed, “He was definitely worth the 140 bucks.” Today, Fledge is enjoying the simple life – playing in the pasture, enjoying what Elisa calls a condo and going on trail rides from time to time. Elisa is giving him plenty of time to grow and looks forward to competing him next year. Elisa, on the other hand, is enjoying a busy career – thanks, in part, to the attention she received from last year’s Mustang Makeover. Under the name of Wallace Eventing, Elisa has evolved from being solely focused on eventing to doing a bit of everything – taking on two more Mustangs that competed in the 2013 Mustang Million. “They [the Mustangs] have pushed me to do things that I may not have done,” she said. She explained that since Elisa and Rune at the Gilmer County Saddle Club Show. participating in the event, she has taken Mustangs to a reining Photo by Aly Rattazzi, Rather Be Riding Photography show – and is even considering taking up reining with Fledge. 92 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE However, that’s not to say her heart doesn’t still belong to eventing. After losing both her upper level horses to injuries in 2007, this once Olympic hopeful, waitlisted for the 2008 Beijing Games, is now working hard to strategically and carefully move back up the levels with two new horses. She has high hopes for Corteo, owned by Rosemarie Spillane, and Simply Priceless, owned by Jill Hopcroft. “It’s always a goal of mine to make the Olympics,” she said. “That’s been a goal of mine since I was a kid. But often times horses tend to give you a different path. Those are my goals (the Olympics, Rolex and Pan American Games), but right now I’m just going to focus on producing my horses correctly.” Of course, Elisa also enjoys spending some time working with her Mustangs: Fledge and Rune (adopted for the Mustang Million). Elisa also enjoyed working with Nimh, but they parted ways after the Mustang Million in September. Unfortunately, as Elisa cuddling with Rune. She is always happy to spend some time with her Elisa explained, “you can’t keep them all.” Mustangs. Photo by Aly Rattazzi, Rather Be Riding Photography Although Elisa did need to sell Nimh, she fully intends on keeping Rune as an eventing prospect with the ultimate goal of showing him to the advanced level. While some may balk at the idea (there was also a time Elisa was unsure of just how far Mustangs could go), she now swears the sky is the limit for some of these horses. “Some of the Mustangs I’ve ridden have been easier than some of the domesticated horses I’ve worked with because they have human baggage,” she laughed. She commented that it’s amazing that a three-year- old Mustang will do things her other six-year-olds won’t do. Working with the Mustangs has changed Elisa’s perspective and now she has made it her mission to help home the thousands of Mustangs in holding facilities. Elisa estimates there must be about 40,000 horses “just sitting there.” While she doesn’t want to argue about whether Mustangs should remain wild or not, she does encourage people to adopt those already in holding facilities – and, most importantly, forget about a Nimh tracking a cow. Elisa’s Mustangs can do just about anything! Photo by Aly Rattazzi of Rather Be Riding Photography wrongful stereotype that labels Mustangs as strictly Western athletes. “My mission is to show people that there are so many different kinds of horses,” she said. “They have great minds and great hearts and they can be amazing athletes and it’s silly to let these horses be wasted when they can be used and they’re happy to be worked.” But at the end of the day, Elisa’s ultimate goal is simply to the best horsewoman she can be – much like her dad Rick Wallace, who has been her trainer, role model and fellow competitor. “My goal is to always better myself and communicate better and for the communication to be correct,” she said. “Sometimes you learn from doing something the wrong way how to do it right and that’s what’s great about horses – they can be forgiving.”

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 very happy to be a staff Elisa and Fledge during The Mustang Makeover. Elisa was the only writer and distribution manager for Sidelines Magazine and the competitor to wear a helmet and she received an award from Riders For proud owner of a beautiful Paint/Arabian mare named September. Helmets for it. She always wears her helmet – whether she’s reining, eventing She is also the 2012 American Horse Publications Student Award winner. or hopping on bareback! Photo by Aly Rattazzi, Rather Be Riding Photography FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 93 eNever Too Old A Long Life of Horses, Friendship and Riding!

Sue Hughes and Dr. Jorge Gomez celebrate their Century Club rides on August 26, 2013. Sue, 84, rode Isaac, 20, and Dr. Gomez, 77, rode Embrujado, 24. From left to right: Judge Maryal Barnett, Sue, instructor Roz Kinstler and Dr. Gomez. Photo courtesy of Sue Hughes By Jenny Johnson up the reins until she was 39-years-old. When her daughter came home from a Girl Scout riding camp and proclaimed, “You could do Two Michigan riders, with very different backgrounds, came better as a troop leader, mom.” That was all it took! Sue learned together not long ago to celebrate friendship, horses and many how to ride and led the troop for 20 years. years of dedication to dressage. To top it off, friends and family In addition to leading the Girl Scouts, Sue became a dressage were there to congratulate each rider, and their horses, as they instructor, judge and volunteer extraordinaire. She has been the became members of The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club. USDF membership chairperson and also served as a USDF Re- Dr. Jorge Gomez was born in Colombia, South America and gional Director. Sue has been a board member of the Certified moved to the United States in the 1960s to obtain a medical de- Horsemanship Association, Centered Riding Inc. and the Midwest gree in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He served as a United Dressage Association. Sue is also an active judge, earning her States Navy commander from 1967-1970 and in the Reserves un- USEF ‘r’ judging card in dressage in 1985 and adding an event til 1976. “Horses have been a strong part of my life. My grandfa- license in 1987. ther was a cavalry officer in the Colombian Army and had a farm,” “With Maryal Barnett as chair, I served on the Violet Hopkins/ Dr. Gomez said. “I rode horses before I had a tricycle, at about USDF Instructor Symposium Committee for 11 years. Watching five years old!” and listening to those master instructors – Colonel Agee Sommer Following his military service, Dr. Gomez bred and imported and Major Anders Lindgren – gave me an incredibly wonderful horses, primarily Andalusians, for about 10 years. His first dres- foundation for my teaching and judging. I was certainly at the right sage horse, Pregonero, was a Spanish-import Andalusian stallion place at the right time to receive that gift,” said Sue. that was originally used as a bullfighting horse. Sue also rode and competed up to the Prix St. George level. Under the tutelage of Roz Kinstler, Dr. Gomez showed to the She said that her current mount and Century Club teammate, Prix St. George level. He first became a Century Club member in Isaac, “teaches me so that I, in turn, can keep on teaching and 2010 with his horse, Semik, a Kladruber stallion imported in 1984 judging. I think it would be difficult to do those things without the from Czechoslovakia. His present horse and teammate for his re- ongoing conversations with my horse.” cent Century Club ride, Embrujado, is an Andalusian who was Sue and Dr. Gomez encourage others to continue riding. Sue born at the Gomez’s Michigan farm in 1989. “Embrujado, which said, “The Century Club is such a valuable program that keeps means ‘bewitched’ in Spanish, has been my dressage horse for people looking ahead and living long, happy riding lives.” Dr. Go- the last 22 years,” said Dr. Gomez. “My wife, Ginette, and I have mez added, “We congratulate all involved and toast these wonder- always felt that Emby is an exceptional horse and great compan- ful celebrations of long friendships forged by the love of horses.” ion. Although Ginette passed away last year, she was there in spirit watching us perform.” About the writer: Jenny Johnson is the Administrative Director at The Dressage In contrast to Dr. Gomez’s lifelong affiliation with horses, his Foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In addition to that full-time job, she also has the full-time job of being a wife, a mom to three children, and “mom” to her 20-year-old friend and fellow Century Club member Sue Hughes didn’t pick Quarter Horse who she’s owned for 19 years.

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.

94 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 95 eArizona Art Captured on Canvas: The Stunning Equine Artwork of Carole Andreen-Harris

“Morgan Mystique” – 12 x 24 oil on canvas

By Kathryn Murphy

er love of horses is what spurred Carole Andreen-Harris. successful career as an artist into motion. Their amazing beauty, elegance and athleticism is the inspiration behind herH breathtaking artwork. Her nationally recognized paintings have won multiple awards, and they have been exhibited across the country for years. While her focus is primarily equine, Carole also paints a variety of other subjects such as wildlife, southwestern landscapes and people. Carole thinks of her paintings as her children, and is attached to many of them. While it’s hard to say which is her favorite piece, she noted that the first one that comes to mind is “Hug,” a painting of a girl hugging a bay horse. “...Simple, but I think it reflects the deep connection we have towards our horses!” she said. Although she has used a lot of mediums over the years, including watercolor, acrylic, graphite and pastel, Carole is now exclusively using oils. Depending on the piece, she may start with a monochromatic (one color) under painting, before moving to color. She started drawing at a very early age, but chose painting as her artistic medium when she received her first acrylic set at age 13. Ever since then, she has used painting as a way to express what moves her: primarily, horses. At an early age, Carole was drawn to the power and grace of the “Hug” – 16 x 20 oil on canvas Photos by Carole Andreen-Harris equine animal. Although she did not have horses of her own, she grew up in an area of Minnesota that was surrounded by pastures grooming.” and stables. “I began painting horses as an outlet initially because Carole’s passion for horses is reflected in her artwork. Her I desperately wanted one,” Carole recalled. When she moved to artistic visions start as photographs and come to life on canvas Arizona at age 16, she was ecstatic to own her very first horse, an after a great deal of preparation. The hardest part about creating Appaloosa/Arabian cross named Foxy. “I rode almost every day a masterpiece for Carole is getting started. “All of the prep and ... as much as I could and, when I couldn’t ride, I groomed. I love planning takes up more than half the time of creating a piece ... 96 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE “Launch” – 18 x 24 oil on canvas “Chestnut” – 16 x 20 oil on canvas often more. Once I’m at the stage where I’m actually applying Carole’s greatest accomplishments as an artist include paint to canvas, its all smooth sailing from then on!” becoming an Associate Member of the AAEA (American Academy The process for creating a masterpiece begins with a single of Equine Art) and a Signature Member of the IEA (International idea. Once she has a concept in mind, Carole takes several Equine Artists). She was also selected to join an elite group of photographs. When taking photos, she watches for details artists by painting the winner of the $1 Million Pacific Classic by that catch her eye. “Lighting is crucial first and foremost,” she the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. explained. “Second would be some good detail to work with in Looking toward the future, Carole would like to introduce her the photos. I can fix and change a lot of things when using paint, work to new markets, show in new venues and find opportunities such as making a solid horse a pinto. Markings can be a great to add more equine genres to her portraiture portfolio. She plans to compositional tool.” keep growing through her work both professionally and personally. She uses only the images that have enough visual information “I want to find a shared passion with everyone who knows or just to work with, and enough lighting that will create an interesting appreciates horses, and to have them discover in my paintings the piece. Then, she spends a lot of time working with sketches to very attributes that reflect the inner power and grace which makes correct photographic flaws and distortion and to create the ideal the equine animal such a deep source of fascination for all of us.” composition. Finally, when she gets the sketch right, it’s enlarged For more information about Carole and her artwork, visit her and transferred to canvas. “It’s a process that requires that I really website www.andreenharris.com, contact her through Facebook listen to my intuition to get me to a successfully finished piece... (Carole Andreen-Harris Art) or email her at andreenharris@gmail. usually I just know.” com. Carole lives with her artist husband in Tucson, Arizona. Their daughter is also a talented artist and their son is a musician who is About the writer: Kathryn Murphy is a student at USC Aiken who also pursuing an engineering degree. “We are an art-based home. is majoring in Communications. She plans to pursue a career in When the kids were both young they were baffled when visiting journalism. other people’s houses because they didn’t have an art studio!”

“Grey” – 16 x 20 oil on canvas “Bay” – 16 x 20 oil on canvas FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 97 eSports Psychology My Holiday Gift By Ann S. Reilly, Ph.D.

The holiday season is a time when people experience many different emotions, from great joy to sadness and depression. The following story is my holiday gift to Sidelines readers. It is an inspirational story that can boost one’s spirits during the holiday season. This story teaches us that giving a little bit of ourselves each day can save the world and make us feel better and worthwhile. It is through giving back that we feel the best about ourselves. I hope that through the holiday season, and upcoming year, each and every reader can do something every day to give back to people, animals, the environment or all three. This story was inspired by the writing of Loren Eiseley, a scientist and a poet. Happy holidays, love and light, Ann.

The Star Thrower Story, by Joel Barker Once upon a time, there was a wise man, much like Eiseley himself, who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had

Ann S. Reilly, Ph.D. is a sport psychologist and author of “A Sport Psychology Workbook for Riders,” available from amazon. com. Questions for Ms. Reilly’s column can be addressed to [email protected].

a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself to think of someone who would dance to the day. So he began to walk faster to catch up. As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn’t dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean. As he got closer, he called out, “Good morning! What are you doing?” The young man paused, looked up and replied,”Throwing starfish into the ocean.” “I guess I should have asked, Why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?” The young man replied, “The sun is up and the tide is going out. And if I don’t throw them in they’ll die.” The wise man exclaimed, “But young man, don’t you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all 98 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE along it. You can’t possibly make a difference!” The young man listened politely. Then bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, “It made a difference for that one!” His response surprised the man. He was upset. He didn’t know how to reply. So instead, he turned away and walked back to the cottage to begin his writings. All day long as he wrote, the image of the young man haunted him. He tried to ignore it, but the vision persisted. Finally, late in the afternoon he realized that, he the scientist, he the poet, had missed out on the essential nature of the young man’s actions. Because he realized that what the young man was doing was choosing not to be an observer in the universe and make a difference. He was embarrassed. That night he went to bed troubled. When the morning came he awoke knowing that he had to do something. So he got up, put on his clothes, went to the beach and found the young man. And with him he spent the rest of the morning throwing starfish into the ocean. You see, what that young man’s actions represent is something that is special in each and every one of us. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference. And if we can, like that young man, become aware of that gift, we gain through the strength of our vision the power to shape the future. And that is your challenge. And that is my challenge. We must each find our starfish. And if we throw our stars wisely and well, I have no question that the world is going to be a wonderful place.

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FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 99 e Lisa Glazer let Sidelines know that she and Dr. Howard Glazer (long time players at the AsidesDetroit Polo Club) have lots of tack and related polo equipment for sale. They also have many DPC items from hats to jackets. Let Lisa know if you want to set up a “shopping” time at their place on Chukker Cove near the polo grounds. You can drop her a note at [email protected]. Cheers and happy polo.

Polo Azteca is getting ready to start its arena polo season – they play from October until April. Winter is beautiful in north Phoenix, everyone is welcome and they have the most reasonable prices around. If Lovely Shady Ladies!! Karen Reese, Sidelines Magazine Publisher Samantha you’re planning a trip to Phoenix give them Charles and Leslie Masterton stayed in the shade in the announcer’s stand – while a call or look them up at poloazteca.com wearing their shades – at the Aiken Ladies Invitational in Aiken, South Carolina.

Great news from Piaget’s Polo team. After trailing 0-4 in the second chukker, Ellerstina Piaget battled back to defeat Alegria 16-11 to secure their spot in the final of the Tortugas Open, the first tournament of the Triple Crown in Argentina. It looks like Facundo Pieres, left, is doing double duty on the field and as a Hot Horsemen in the Sidelines Hot Horsemen section in this issue. Check out his photo in our Hot Horsemen photo spread. Definitely hot!

Doggone Great Polo and Pool Party! Mohamad Been Bitten (yes, that is his name and he is owned by Sidelines Publisher Samantha Charles) enjoyed a relaxing day of women’s arena polo at Hill Top Farm in Aiken, South Carolina followed by a dip in Kathie Roberts pool complete with sunglasses and champagne. What a cool pup!

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Rick Rockefeller-Silvia Photo by Johnny Robb

Wishing you a very happyFOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE holiday PEOPLE season!SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 101 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JUNE 2012 1 Brandon Phillips THE

102 SIDELINES DECEMBERHOTTEST 2013 FOR PhotoHORSE by BarbaraPEOPLE Bower, • ABOUT www.barbarasvisions.com HORSE PEOPLE 2 SIDELINES JUNE 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Handsome & Heartfelt By Sarit Schneider Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Doctors found a grapefruit-sized tumor wrapped around his left ureter, the tube that connects the randon Phillips is not only easy on the eyes; he is also an kidneys with the bladder. It had shut off his left kidney and hit the extremely talented polo player. With almost 20 years as lymph nodes, preventing his leg from draining fluid. This buildup a professional polo player and a 5-goal handicap, he has of fluid was causing the aching in his leg. Though Brandon’s capturedB some of the sport’s most coveted trophies. Yet, his life parents did not tell him at the time, the doctor’s prognosis was has not always been perfect. In fact, Brandon has faced more in six weeks to live. He was only 14-years-old. his 36 years than most of us will in a lifetime. “I was scared like any other 14 year-old would be, trying to Brandon was born in King City, Canada, just outside of Toronto. process what was happening and the road I had ahead. But I Growing up, he was extremely athletic and could always be was determined to beat it,” Brandon recalls. found playing one sport or another. As most Canadian boys do, Brandon loved iced hockey, but also split his time between From that moment, Brandon was suddenly forced to grow soccer, rugby, basketball and polo. up faster than those around him. Soccer practices and school dances were replaced by doctor visits and intensive “Because polo is not very common in Canada, people are chemotherapy sessions. His friends and family were with often surprised that I play it professionally,” said Brandon. “It him every step of the way, and their encouragement and love was actually a natural fit for me because I was surrounded by enabled Brandon to find the strength to keep battling. He lost horses from an early age.” His father and brother played polo weight, lost hair, but never lost his spirit or hope for a better as amateurs at the Toronto Polo Club, two of his uncles were tomorrow. “Through it all, I never accepted death as an option; Olympic show jumpers and his mother foxhunted. instead, my biggest grudge was missing soccer season,” said Brandon. Brandon rode his first horse when he was only 18-months-old and started working with stick and ball at six. At the age of 11, After five grueling months, Brandon beat the odds and went he played his first match at the Toronto Polo Club, becoming the into remission. He was eager to return to the life of a normal youngest polo player there at the time. Everything seemed to be teenager and rejoined his school basketball team that November. falling into place for Brandon as he led a fun and busy teenage Though now physically healthy, the emotional effects of the life. cancer lingered. Brandon was left with an altered outlook that would change the course of his life forever. Those months spent Then, everything changed. In June of 1992, Brandon’s world in a hospital bed fighting for his life made Brandon realize how was turned upside down. He woke up one Sunday morning precious each moment was. Once he recovered, he made sure with severe swelling and an aching pain in his right leg. Having not to take anything for granted and was thankful for every new played a polo game the previous Wednesday, a rugby game day. He vowed to dedicate his life to doing what he loved — on Friday and an exceptionally rough game of soccer the night playing polo. before, he attributed the pain to a sports injury. Worried after the swelling did not go down, Brandon’s parents took him to the Brandon threw himself into polo as his participation in other hospital. It turned out that they had more reason to worry than sports slowly dwindled. Todd Offen, a Canadian polo player with they knew. a successful career in the United States, became Brandon’s idol. When Brandon was 16, Todd invited him to New York to attend Brandon Phillips Twenty hours later, Brandon was diagnosed with stage four the U.S. Open. This was his first experience watching high goal

FORHORSEMAN HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES2013 DECEMBER 2013 103 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JUNE 2012 3 Brandon in action on the polo field. Photo by Alan Fabricant polo, and he was in awe of the power and strength of the players and the level of excitement to the game. It motivated him to push his own limits, aspiring to become a high goal player one day.

The launching pad for Brandon’s career occurred in Connecticut in 1994 when he was exposed to top polo players and when he impressed Peter Brant. The following winter, Brandon was invited down to Wellington, Florida during his break from school. When he arrived, Brandon was put into a practice with Peter. Afterward, Peter approached Brandon and asked him to stay and play the 22 Goal at White Birch Farm. Unbeknownst to Brandon, the trip had been arranged as a tryout. In February 1995, at the age of 17, Brandon Phillips was officially a professional polo player.

Brandon began his career traveling back and forth between Brandon, left, and fellow Hot Horsemen Nic Roldan join Sidelines Florida and Canada. He spent the winters of his final two years TV producer Robert Jordan for an interview. You can watch a of high school in Florida playing polo and working with tutors Sidelines TV interview with Brandon on the Sidelines website. to complete his schoolwork, then returning to Toronto in his Photo by Alan Fabricant downtime to attend class and visit friends and family. He played With all of the success, Brandon continues to remember the 22 Goal for one month before being hired for the 26. That year catalyst that changed the course of his life and maintains his Brandon played in the Gold Cup and then that summer in the positive attitude along with his ambition to live each day to the U.S. Open in New York, where he had once been so inspired. fullest. His journey has made him the person and the player that His dream had become a reality. he is today. He strives to be a role model on and off the field by dedicating much of his time to philanthropy by supporting After leaving White Birch Farm, he worked for Memo Gracida, charities such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which has another polo player who helped give him his start. For almost made Brandon the Honorary Chair of its inaugural Polo for a four years, Memo served as a mentor to Brandon as they Purpose event on January 4th. traveled and played polo together. Under Memo, Brandon improved both his game and his confidence. One day when “I feel that my experiences give me a unique perspective and Brandon was 4-goals, Memo suggested it was time to take his chance to connect with and help others,” explained Brandon. career to the next level. Out of his 20 horses, Memo offered “Being able to tell my story and show that there is always a Brandon six of his choice to be paid off as he could, allowing him chance for survival helps me remind those battling cancer that to go out on his own and advance as a player. they should continue to believe in their own futures.”

Since then Brandon’s career has flourished. Those six horses Brandon’s adolescent years were an emotional roller coaster that have turned into 20, and he has never looked back. He has won thankfully had a happy ending. His strength and determination in the USPA Silver Cup, the Gold Cup of the Americas, and the C.V. the face of peril is inspirational, and his story encourages people Whitney Cup, as well as making it to the finals of the U.S. Open to treasure each moment and fight for their dreams. once and the semi-finals twice. He continues to push himself and hopes to one day win the U.S. Open, where he can hopefully About the writer: Sarit Schneider is an account manager at Sirota Public Relations. continue his dream and inspire future polo players just as he was Originally from Georgia, she now lives in New York City with her boyfriend and her inspired. dog, Stewie.

104 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE 4 SIDELINES JUNE 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 105 eHot Horsemen Baker Jenner, 65 Eric Lamaze, 45

Photo courtesy of Baker Jenner Photo by Sport Fot Location: Wisconsin. Location: Brussels, Belgium and Wellington, Florida. Discipline: Missouri Foxtrotters. Discipline: Show Jumping. Relationship status: Married. Major accomplishment: Being married 42 years. Favorite thing to wear: My Black Jack boots. Best place to take a date: Riding on the trails at sunset. Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Boxers. David Marcus, 33 Location: Ontario in the summer. Florida in the winter. Discipline: Dressage. Relationship status: With who? Major accomplishment: Representing Canada at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Favorite thing to wear: Not breeches - that’s for sure! Best place to take a date: Not Wellington, unless you want the whole horse world to know about it. How can other men be “hot horsemen?” Confidence without arrogance. Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Ouch!! Briefs for me. Photo by SusanJStickle.com

106FOR SIDELINES HORSE DECEMBERPEOPLE • ABOUT 2013 HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE •SIDELINES ABOUT HORSE JUNE PEOPLE 2012 5 Ki-Juan “Ki” Nicolas Roldan, 30 Minors, 31

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Photo by Barbara Bower, www.barbarasvisions.com Photo by Barbara Bower, www.barbarasvisions.com Location: Wellington, Florida (Born in Bermuda). Location: Wellington, Florida. Discipline: Hunter/Jumper. Discipline: Polo. Relationship status: Married. Relationship status: Single. Favorite thing to wear: Gym shorts and a T-shirt. Favorite thing to wear: Jeans, white T’s and boots. Best place to take a date: Moonlit walk on the beach. How can other men be “hot horsemen?” Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Ride well. Briefs!!! It’s a must! Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Briefs. Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras, 36 Location: Buenos Aires. Discipline: Polo. Relationship status: Married to Delfina Blaquier with four children.

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6FOR SIDELINES HORSE PEOPLE JUNE 2012• ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLESIDELINES • ABOUT DECEMBER HORSE PEOPLE 2013 107 Dan James, 31 Dan Steers, 29

Photo courtesy of Double Dan Horsemanship Photo courtesy of Double Dan Horsemanship Location: On the road or Lexington, Kentucky. Location: North Cove, New South Whales, Australia. Discipline: Equine entertainment and education. Discipline: Equine entertainment and education. Relationship status: Girlfriend. Relationship status: Married. Favorite thing to wear: Custom JW Brooks cowboy hat Favorite thing to wear: Polo shirt and slip on shoes. and Tin Haul cowboy boots. Best place to take a date: The barn. Best place to take a date: Keeneland races. How can other men be “hot horsemen?” Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Develop an Australian accent. Mix it up with both and commando. Boxers or briefs under those breeches? It’s a mystery! Endel Ots, 27 Location: Wellington, Florida. Discipline: Dressage. Relationship status: Single. Major accomplishment: Alternate for the Pan American Gold Medal Team. Favorite thing to wear: Suit and tie. Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Boxer briefs.

Photo by Johnny Robb 108FOR SIDELINES HORSE PEOPLE DECEMBER • ABOUT 2013 HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLESIDELINES • ABOUT HORSE JUNE PEOPLE 2012 7 Brian Walker, 30 Location: Wellington, Florida. Discipline: Jumpers. Relationship status: Married. Major accomplishment: Having an established equine business. Favorite thing to wear: A watch. Best place to take a date: A French restaurant. How can other men be “hot horsemen?” Stay relaxed and be yourself. Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Boxer briefs. Rick Rockefeller - Silvia, 29

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Photo by Johnny Robb www.barbarasvisions.com Location: Palm Beach, Florida. Photo by Barbara Bower, www.barbarasvisions. Discipline: Dressage. Location: Pilar, Argentina. Relationship status: Single. Discipline: Polo. Major accomplishment: USDF Gold Medalist. Relationship status: Engaged to Agus. Best place to take a date: Temple Orange, Palm Beach. Best place to take a date: Vacation on a good beach. Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Boxer briefs. Boxers. FOR8 SIDELINES HORSE PEOPLE JUNE 2012• ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLESIDELINES • ABOUT DECEMBER HORSE PEOPLE 2013 109 Brian Walker, 30 Tab Hunter, 82 Chester Weber, 38

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Hollywood movie star Tab in 1956 with Swizzlestick. Photo courtesy of Tab Hunter. Photo by Hippoevent Location: Santa Barbara, California. Location: Ocala, Florida. Discipline: Hunter/jumpers. Discipline: Combined driving and four-in-hand. Relationship status: I seldom talk about that! Relationship status: Happily married. Major accomplishment: One of my horses, Kid Major accomplishment: Ten-time U.S. National Four- Shannon, was sold to Mexico and went to the Olympics. Robert in-Hand Champion and two individual World Championship Ridland also had him and showed him very successfully. Silver Medals from 2008 and 2012. Favorite thing to wear: Crewneck cashmere sweaters. Favorite thing to wear: Ariat down vest when it’s cold. Best place to take a date: An intimate restaurant. Best place to take a date: Cook her dinner at home. Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Today briefs. Tomorrow depends?? Boxer briefs from Björn Borg. He is as good at designing underwear as he once was at playing tennis.

Martin Pepa, 34 Location: Argentina and the U.S. Discipline: Polo. Relationship status: Dating Paige Allardice. Major accomplishment: Hampton Cup 20 Goal and Outback 14 Goal. Favorite thing to wear: Alpargatas. Best place to take a date: Good restaurants. Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Boxers.

Photo by Barbara Bower, www.barbarasvisions.com 110FOR SIDELINES HORSE PEOPLE DECEMBER • ABOUT 2013 HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLESIDELINES • ABOUT HORSE JUNE PEOPLE 2012 9 Kevin Crosby, 26 Brock Clermont 71/4 in leap years

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Photo by Barbara Bower, www.barbarasvisions.com Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. www.barbarasvisions.com Discipline: Show jumping. Photo by Barbara Bower, www.barbarsvisions.com Between the U.S. and Canada. Relationship status: Single. Location: Discipline: Hunter/jumper. Major accomplishment: Making the Hot Horsemen issue! Not married yet. Best place to take a date: Probably yachting. Relationship status: How can other men be “hot horsemen?” How can other men be “hot horsemen?” Don’t be scared and learn how to speak properly or make more By being yourself. money (60 percent of the time it works 100 percent of the time.) Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Briefs, always briefs! Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Boxers?! I don’t see how that is possible. John Zopatti, 46 Location: Wellington, Florida. Discipline: Dressage. Relationship status: In a relationship with a covenant! Major accomplishment: Being happy and making a living at something I love to do. Favorite thing to wear: Cargo shorts. Best place to take a date: Trail hiking or mountain climbing. How can other men be “hot horsemen?” Be authentic … that’s hot! Boxers or briefs under those breeches? Tighty’s, but NOT whitey’s!

John spotted wearing TV Star Carson Kressley’s shirt. Photo courtesy of John Zopatti. 10FOR SIDELINES HORSE PEOPLE JUNE • 2012ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLESIDELINES • ABOUT DECEMBER HORSE PEOPLE 2013 111 eMore Hot Horsemen

Billy Long: Ranch broker for Ranch Roper Curtis: Manager of Mike Paul Rohrbach: Trainer and owner Marketing Associates from Aspen, Wood Performance Horses in Scottsdale, of Wellsbridge Farm in Parker, Colorado. Colorado. Photo courtesy of Billy Long. Arizona. Photo by Ted Petit Photography. Photo courtesy of Paul Rohrbach.

Clint Mortenson: Owner of Mike Wood: Owner of Mike Wood Ken Slyziuk: Rodeo Champion 2011 Mortenson Silver and Saddles in Santa Performance Horses in Scottsdale, and Round Up Rider of the Rockies from Fe, New Mexico. Photo courtesy of Clint Mortenson. Arizona. Photo by Ted Petit Photography. Elizabeth, Colorado. Photo courtesy of Ken Slyziuk.

Gus Taylor: Rancher at EdJoe Ranch Tim Forster: Ranch manager of Bob Brawley: Owner/trainer at in Norwood, Colorado and Skyhill Farm in Rancho Corazon in Lemitar, New Mexico. Brawley Farms in Argyle, Texas. Mequon, Wisconson. Photo by Kayce Douglass. Photo by Sharon McElvain. Photo by Linda Lee.

112FOR SIDELINES HORSE PEOPLE DECEMBER • ABOUT 2013 HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLESIDELINES • ABOUT HORSE JUNE PEOPLE2012 11 Kelly Tisher, DVM: Vet at Littleton Charlie Carrel: Trainer for Colts Britt McCormick: Owner and Equine in Littleton, Colorado. Unlimited in Sheridan, Wyoming. trainer at Elmstead Farm in Parker, Texas. Photo by Kathy Ross, CVT. Photo courtesy of Charlie Carrel. Photo courtesy of Britt McCormick.

Colorado fathers and sons: (Left to right) Chip and Jimmy Seward, Jim Littrell: Journeyman and co- Robert Burk and Gene Burk of Colorado’s Rick Lontin: Polo player for R&L owner of Once Upon a Horse Saddlery in former Running Brook Polo Club. Farms Polo Club in Elizabeth, Colorado. Photo courtesy of the Burks. Elizabeth, Colorado. Photo by Kayce Douglass. Photo courtesy of Rick Lontin.

FOR12 SIDELINES HORSE PEOPLE JUNE • 2012ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLESIDELINES • ABOUT DECEMBER HORSE PEOPLE 2013 113 eHot Horsemen Contest

Reed Plourde Christopher McElyea Jr. Murphy McSemek Under 18 Under 18 19 - 29 Sidelines Magazine’s Hot Horsemen Contest We invited our Facebook fans to submit photos of their hot horsemen in four age catego- ries: under 18, between 19 and 29, between 30 and 50, and 51 and over. We selected two winners per category. Congrats, hot horsemen! Dillon Schneider Chris Mason 19 - 29 30 - 50

Claude-Alix Bertrand Peter Borst Thomas Moritz 30 - 50 51 and over 51 and over 114 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JUNE 2012 13 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 115 STALLION DIRECTORY

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UB40 LIBERTY Olivi x Michelangelo Don De Marco (Lauries Crusador xx/Gimpel/Don Carlos) 2001 16.2 hand chestnut KWPN stallion Donnerwetter/First Class/Welt As Elite Hanoverian Stallion, 17.1h Winner Get of Sire Dressage at Devon, 2010 16.1 Black Oldenburg Stallion by the outstanding Highly successful Grand Prix competitor with Sire of: Apache—KWPN Approved Stallion, Grand Prix dressage stallion Donnerwetter, sire owner Tina Konyot, 2012 Olympian. 5 2010 KWPN-NA Top Five award winners, Of Donnerhall. Producing top Premium Foals. Also standing Elite Hanoverian Stallions and El Paso ISF, Champion Young Horse Standing 17 hd GP Jumper Selle Francais stallion Fabuleux (Fabriano/Augustinus xx) and Dressage at Devon Crin Rouge, Ruben O – KWPN Stallion by Ulft Dacaprio (Davignon/Caprimond) Prix St. Georges winner PSG modern moving Friesian Stallion Bente D. Exceptional Offspring Available! www.IronSpringFarm.com Ask about our breeding special stud fees of $500. Bridlewood Farm - 859-485-6000 610-383-4717 ISR/Old RPSI. www.centaurfarms.com www.bridlewoodhanoverians.com

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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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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” GINETTE BROCKWAY World Class & Luxury Properties Farms & Estates, Boston Area (803) 640-4591 (978) 621-4370 www.aikenscproperties.com www.homesandhorses.com

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2013 WELLINGTON/ WEF/by WHITE FENCES: Two WHITE FENCES, 1 TO 15 DRY STALLS: on 15 barns, 20 stalls on 5 ac. farm, large jumping/dressage acres farm, lighted Dressage arena and 5 acre riding 2013 CREATE FINANCIAL FREEDOM. Be your own ring, mirrors. Furnished house, turnouts, RV/ Trailers field & turn out, 561-793-5192 email: ems@ Boss. Part-time/Full-time. Work from home. www. parking. Rent all or just dry stalls. 352-436-5619 happydayfarm.com nsinsider.com For more info. contact Joyce jjones@ myacc.net or 954-796-1809 WELLINGTON, WEF PALM BEACH POINT: 12 LOXAHATCHEE: 5-7 STALL BARN. Annual or stall barn. Grooms quarters Hack to show grounds seasonal. 1/1 grooms quarters. Regulation dressage Grassy paddocks, large jump rings w/jumps.. Rent arena. 8 miles to WEF. 561-716-5552 A/C AND POOL HEATING the WHOLE BARN or just DRY STALLS. 561-762- 5741 www.seelyfarmsLLC.com 8 STALLS FOR RENT IN AIKEN SC: 2 large A/C AND POOL HEATING SERVICE, paddocks, 12x12 matted with water to each stall, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT. 29 years WELLINGTON / APPALOOSA: Two minutes to washer, dryer, wash rack, perimeter track, some experience. N.A.T.E. certified Journeyman. Highly WEF north grounds. Barn, paddocks, ring, grooms’ jumps, security gate, owner on premises, night check skilled, reliable and professional service. BEST quarters; 630-728-2875 [email protected] available. 7 miles from Hitchock Woods off 302. Call RATES. Locally serving Wellington and surrounding 803-678-9806 area Call Marc today to schedule a FREE AMAZING SELECTION OF WELLINGTON CONSULTATION! 561-801-0168 You tried others, PROPERTIES FOR SALE: BARNS, HOUSES & now GET THE BEST CONDOS. Saddle Trail Realty. LLC. Mary Ellen BARN AND HOUSE RENTALS Sencer 561-512-4340 [email protected] 24 STALL BARN WITH LIVING QUARTERS, STALLS FOR RENT WELLINGTON: 2 Tack Rooms/Office (12’ x 24’ AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION each), Grass Field, 250’ x 300’, 8 paddocks, Sand STALLS FOR RENT LEXINGTON, KY: JUST Ring, 150 ‘ x 240’, , Wash rack, Laundry room, 1100 OPENED Rockbarton Sporthorse Training~ Rent SQ. FT. HOUSE Short hack to WEF grounds. Call monthly, weekly or daily. 80 acres with indoor and (954) 448-1044 outdoor rings. For more information: SeanReilly837@ gmail.com or 614.256.5750 MINUTES FROM WEF: Beautiful property in Or visit www.Rockbarton.com equestrian neighborhood; several rental options: from 4 dry stalls to entire property (House and 7 stall barn), 5 STALLS DRY/SEASONAL/FULL BOARD good turnout/great arena. Visit: AVAILABLE: at Dressage Facility located in Gated houndsear.info or call 561-601-8043 Palm Beach Point Community. For more info. Email [email protected] WELLINGTON – LITTLE RANCHES - Furnished seasonal 800sq ft 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage, AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION WELLINGTON; STALLS FOR RENT. GREAT with full kitchen and W/D. With option of 3 stall barn. WELLINGTON TOWNCAR & CAB TURNOUT, large ring and grass field, tack room, 561-267-2772 [email protected] 561-333-0181 wash stall and laundry. RV hook up. Hack to Show Family owned and operated for 19 years. grounds 561-704-3726 DRY STALLS AND STUDIO COTTAGE FOR Safe transportation for you and your family. Local or SEASONAL RENTAL. Very good footing in mirrored long distance. PALM BEACH GARDENS: Seasonal/Annual Five dressage ring. Grass paddocks, round pin, walking www.wellingtontowncar.com stalls12x12. Fly system, tack room, 4 pastures, ring track. Close to all dressage shows. Call Janice 561- ON TIME—EVERYTIME!! area. [email protected] 561-841-7603 644-7543

WELLINGTON SEASONAL RENTALS SADDLE WHITE FENCES, 6 STALLS: Laundry room, BARN RENTAL TRAIL: Short Hack to WEF 3 to 5 stalls Huge Sand wash racks, w/c. Dressage arena, grass riding Ring Great Footing Joan Marino 561-307-4878 area, turnout.1000 SQ. FT. Furnished house WELLINGTON - FIRST CLASS 10-STALL BARN Mark Swanson 561-596-6020 Bodis Realty with separate entrances. Jenny 561 204 3043. FOR RENT: On 2.3 acres, Groom’s quarters, on bridle [email protected]. path. Call (561) 801-2633 or DRY STALLS NEAR WHITE FENCES: Dressage Email: [email protected] Arena, Turnouts, Private Facility, Dressage Trainer AMAZING SELECTION OF WELLINGTON Available 904-613 5464 [email protected] PROPERTIES FOR SALE: BARNS, HOUSES & SECLUDED 6 STALL BARN AT END OF SCENIC CONDOS. Saddle Trail Realty. LLC. Mary Ellen PRIVATE ROAD. Individual or group for entire barn. DRY STALLS AND STUDIO COTTAGE FOR Sencer 561-512-4340 [email protected] Close to Wellington /I-95 / Turnpike. Tack & feed SEASONAL RENTAL. Very good footing in mirrored rooms, lighted riding arena, wash racks and dry, green dressage ring. Grass paddocks, round pin, walking pasture. Experienced owners on property. Seasonal track. Close to all dressage shows. BOARDING AND TURNOUT renters welcome. Call / text for information & Call Janice 561-644-7543 photos. 772-201-8502. RETIREMENT PENTHOUSE FOR YOUR HACK TO WEF! Dry stalls available 10 min HORSE. 1 stall available, 12 x 12 in a new NOW FOR 2014 SEASON walk to show on horse path. 14 stalls with option insulated barn with infrared heating in the winter 12 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 5 min from WEF Saddle for 8 additional tent stalls. Fully furnished and commercial fans in the summer. Automatic Trail grooms’ quarters, 7 paddocks, riding field and all- waterer and 7 lighted, fenced acres of clay based 14 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 5 min from WEF Saddle weather ring. Camper hookups if needed. Call pasture, so no sand colic worries; designed to Trail for pricing. Photos available on website at keep horses in their most familiar and natural 6 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 10 min from WEF Saddle www.4windsfarmllc.com. Call/text 804-614-6150. setting. Owners on premises all the time to Trail personally care for your retiree! 30 minutes 12 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 5 min from WEF Palm STALLMATCH: “LET ME DO THE GROUNDWORK outside of Aiken, SC. Stall opens into pasture Beach Point FOR YOU!” Providing local expertise and and will be with 2 spoiled geldings. Full board of 12 STALL W/GUEST HOUSE: 15 from WEF Palm professional Administrative Service to find the ideal $350.00 a month, not including extra supplements, Beach Point “match” for your seasonal or annual stall needs in the trimming or vet. References upon request. Nice 3 BEAUTIFUL BARNS in Paddock Park All sizes Wellington, Florida area. horses may apply at: [email protected] or 3 STALL BARN in Paddock Park Available seasonally Marcia Lichtenwalner- 561-707-7673 call (803) 685-5902. or annually www.stallmatch.com [email protected] Holly Chaney, Boca Executive 561-719-0828 HORSE RETIREMENT FARM: Pasture Board $225/ [email protected] WHITE FENCES, 6 STALLS: Laundry room, mth. Stall board $350/mth. Both packages include wash racks, w/c. Dressage arena, grass riding trimming, vaccinations, worming, and more. www. area, turnout.1000 sq.ft. furnished house with greenacresretirementfarm.com 941.414.7872 separate entrances. Jenny 561 204 3043. [email protected]. Continued on next page FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 125 SIDELINES’ CLASSIFIEDS

AMBERDELL EQUESTRIAN, LLC @ RIVERTIME EMPLOYMENT HORSES FOR SALE BOARDING • Annual • Seasonal*Dressage Training. 5655 S. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952. DAVID HOPPERINC: Amenia, New York 12501. “MARKETING INTERNS NEEDED AT SIDELINES 321-474-3002 [email protected] Outstanding selection of sport horses-from unbroken MAGAZINE. Add a job to your resume or college to competition ready. Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, application and never leave the horse show! We are WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH POINT – Stalls for Equitation. All prices, ranges. David Hopper. Cell: looking for outgoing, motivated individuals to assist rent, full or partial board, large jump ring, 914-474-7175. Barn: 845-373-8897. with distribution at major horse shows throughout the grassy paddocks, hack to show grounds. Full service www.davidhopperinc.com facility. Training available. For rates, 561-762-5741 US (and Canada). If you plan on being at an A or AA www.seelyfarmsLLC.com [email protected] show, and can help get magazines from the show office to the show grounds, let us know. We will send HAVE A HORSE THAT NEEDS R&R? INJURY? you a Sidelines T-Shirt or sweatshirt and post your PONIES FOR SALE RETIRED? Time off? We can accommodate your photo on the Sidelines Facebook page. Please email horses needs. 20 acres with big oak trees. 10 stall [email protected] or call 561-951-4225 CALL WOODLANDS FOR THE TOP OF THE LINE: barn. Prices start at $575 per month. Owner lives on Fancy small, med. and large ponies going well under property, references. Sorrento, FL call for more info. ESTATE MANAGER/HOUSEMAN: 12 years saddle @ great prices. Also young and breeding Lori Arnold 352-223-3189 experience. Wellington & Palm Beach stock. 434-636-5522 www.woodlandsponies.com 561-275-9898 Excellent References email [email protected]

WELLNESS AND AGENT/DRIVER FOR WELLINGTON, FL . Based 6-YR-OLD WELSH-TRAKEHNER PONY GELDING TRAINING CENTER Horse TransportationOperation CDL Required BY SCHOPONI Going well under saddle, 14.1 Call: (954) 448-1044 hands, $10,000. One each two-year-old and three- AMBER GLEN WELLNESS AND TRAINING year-old Trakehner geldings by Malachi for sale, one CENTER: Offering Aquapacer, Theraplates, Cold Salt bay, one black, $9,000 each. Long yearling filly by Water, Conditioning and Rehab. Full service training Malachi, bay, $7,000. Several top-quality Trakehner and boarding facility. Home of Patti Fiedler Training FARRIER SUPPLY broodmares for breeding lease on our farm, two repro Center. 727-423-7812 www.pattifiedler.com vet clinics near-by, reasonable lease rates. Loon FARRIER SUPPLY HOUSE: $10 Shipping US Creek Enterprises, Kim MacMillan, wide, Shipping International. Free tips with VETTEC 260-468-2392, [email protected] products, Reward program for money off. Grant BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Moon Hands On Clinic Oct 29/30. We carry Engage Supplement [email protected] or ASSURED BOOKKEEPING SERVICES - Offering full farriersupplyhouse.com PERSONAL ASSISTANT charge bookkeeping and accounting. We can come to you, no matter how small your business. Family LET ME BY YOUR PERSONAL ASSISTANT/ owned and operated with confidentiality, integrity, PONY MOM FOR 2014! Experienced Equestrian accuracy & timeliness as our mission. Combining 30+ FURNITURE FOR SALE and former teacher is available for the 2014 WEF years experience to serve your business. Season. Sweet Briar graduate will take your child 561-839-0482 to the ring, work with trainers, pay invoices, handle meals and shopping, oversee homework. To make sure your child has the best experience showing I am there to relieve “Mom’s” and give them a stress-free BREEDING SERVICES season. Have excellent references, relationships with many trainers, transportation, clean driving record CLONING—Want a horse just like yours? Cloning and background. Professional and reliable. Please produces an exact genetic copy. For more info; contact Allison at: 561.635.9696 [email protected] or 908-310-2125

PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA CLINICS SERVICES HOLLY HUGO-VIDAL Scheduling Clinics and Training. USEF “R” judge, author of Build Confidence MACMILLAN PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA Over Fences Trainer of numerous AA show riders SERVICES, Let us do your sale horse photos and/ Web site: hollyhugo-vidal.com or videos or family and horse/pet portraits. Will do Email [email protected] on-farm visits for half or whole day. $275 for half-day Mobile 828 674 7983 photography or $500 for whole-day photography, plus travel expenses if beyond 100 mile radius from our home. Add $50 for half-day videos or $100 for full-day videos. You get all photos/video from the on-farm EMBROIDERY SERVICES SOLID WOOD, TONGUE & GROOVE CONSTRUCTION. Brass handles. Great for sessions. Book now -our 2013 calendar is filling up. Contact Kim MacMillan, Huntington, IN, 260-468- RELOCATED: Hometown Embroidery Center 925 spare or kids bedrooms. TWO full sets, bureau & chest of drawers. Other slightly darker wood 2392 [email protected] . South Military Trail Unit D-12 West Palm Beach, Florida 33415 with brass handles. Call for great rate 954-796- TEL: 561-684-1800 EMAIL: sales@ 1809 or email [email protected] hometownembroiderycenter.com Web: www. REAL ESTATE hometownembroiderycenter.com Hours: Monday - Friday 10am to 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday Closed WELLINGTON – EQUINE HOMES. Buying or selling Please call for holiday hours. See classifieds online an equestrian property, townhome, house or condo for more Information in the Wellington area? Contact Equine Homes Real GOURMENT COFFEE Estate, LLC. Licensed throughout New England & Florida. (800) 859-2745, www.equinehomes.com 100% KONA COFFEE WORLDS FINEST GOURMET COFFEE Grown and roasted on our AMAZING SELECTION OF WELLINGTON family operated high elevation estate in Hawaii PROPERTIES FOR SALE: BARNS, HOUSES & HUGE DIRECT BUY SAVINGS!! CONDOS. Saddle Trail Realty. LLC. Mary Ellen Lehualani-konacoffee.com 808-989-3203 Sencer 561-512-4340 [email protected] NEXT ISSUE 12/3/2013 DEADLINE 11/8/2013 126 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE HOLD YOUR HORSES: NYS APPROVED EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES/ LAND FOR SALE: 5 TRANSPORTATION BOARDING & BREEDING FARM acres for sale in LOXAHATCHEE 2+ Barns, 20+ Stalls. 6 Paddocks. Run in Sheds, Cleared, fenced, Well, septic, can include Trailer, SHIP WITH CONFIDENCE- CUSTOM AIR-RIDE Creek Gorgeous 3 Bd. 3 Ba. Home 14 Ac Virginia horses. Agricultural / Residential. Ag.exemption can VANS – ICC, AND DOT licensed. Transportation Mangold Rlty. 518-966-5100 $550.000 remain in place.110K. 352-436-5619 Dependable coast-to-coast service since 1959! www.upstateproperty.com NATION-WIDE HORSE TRANSPORTATION, INC. EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES FOR SALE OCALA: 1 Colorado Springs, CO 80931 719-392-1888, Fax: ANTHONY D’AMBROSIO SR. 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Next to Show FARMINGTON GREEN HORSE TRANSPORTATION grounds. 1) One bedroom one bath - (561) 791-9686; Cell No. (954) 448-1044 D. O. T. WELLINGTON – WE CAN SELL OR RENT YOUR 2) Studio fully furnished, full kitchens, W/D each apt. Authorized and Fully Insured Air Ride Equipped, Local ! – Houses, Townhomes, Condos, PROPERTY Security pool 561-714-1130 and Long Distance. Equestrian properties For Sale & Seasonal Rentals O854 available. Call today: Joan R Marino Broker SPACIOUS 4 BR Home Light and Bright with 8 stalls Associate, Lic. in FL (561-793-2122) & Mark Swanson and sand ring Pets welcome GREENVIEW SHORES – Broker Associate, Lic. in FL & MA (561-596-6020) VANS & TRAILERS 4 BR: pool home with Panoramic Lakefront view Bodis Realty, Inc CHARMING 2 BR. 2/1/2 BA: End unit Town House $2800. mo. Joan Marino 561-307-4878 Mark . . 1.12 SMALL FARM IN OCALA, FL 34481 $114,500 Swanson 561-596-6020 Bodis Realty Acre fenced. New 2 stall breezeway barn, hot/cold wash rack, full bath, tack room/feed room. 2007 home WELLINGTON: Minutes to WEF $1700. (1) person, 3/2 w/living room and separate large family room (24 x beautifully furnished, bedroom, den. bath. wifi. 14). New stainless steel appliances. 46 x 16 Deck for refrigerator . Private entrance. Includes laundering/ entertaining. Call (954) 818-3005. No Agents. www. folding clothing, 1Xwk. Detail Sidelines internet horsefarmsandcountryhomes.com classifieds. Mary 561-389-8924 CINDY POLK & DAVID O’FLAHERTY. REALTORS LOXAHATCHEE: Furnished 1/1, w/ kitchenette for Specializing in horse farms and - 703-966-9480 season. Private entrance. All utilities. $950 mo. country homes. *Land * Huntboxes * Hobby Farms Stalls available. 561-716-5552 * Polo Clubs * Fine Estates * Professional Equestrian FRANK DIBELLA DELUXE HORSE VANS – We offer Facilities* WASHINGTON FINE PROPERTIES 204 a wide selection of new/used horse vans and trailers. 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eIngate In Honor of Avery! Congratulations to Grand prix rider Hill- Liam, (who shows ary Simpson showed under the name Lion- that careers in show heart), and Rochelle jumping can be viable Costanza, from Plati- for ex-race horses during num Farms in Frank- her appearance with her town, Colorado, for Thoroughbred Arkansas their Reserve Cham- in the Retired Race- pionship win in the horse Training Proj- Champion Preliminary ect’s Thoroughbred Division at the AEC’s. Makeover and National And, they also came Symposium at Pimlico home with the Blue Race Course in Balti- Ribbon in Open Pre- more, Maryland. Simp- liminary at the Cham- son brought her 10-year- pionships at the Colo- old Thoroughbred geld- rado Horse Park. It ing, on whom she has is very exciting for all won several grand prix of Rochelle’s Colo- this year, including a win rado fans! It is especially wonderful and noteworthy knowing in the Mt. Equinox Grand that Rochelle and Liam always wear a purple seahorse and Prix in Vermont. Further pin in memory of Avery Dudasch from Colorado. As Rochelle information about the Retired Racehorse Training Project’s and Liam soar over the fences, Avery is always in both of their Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is available hearts. Sidelines Magazine recently featured a two-part story at www.retiredracehorsetraining.org. on Avery’s brief life. Photo by Hannah Slade FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 127 eThe Bottom Line Brushing Up On My French For Normandy – Oui, Oui By Jan Westmark

I went to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky and had a great time. Who wouldn’t? It was filled with the best horses and riders from all over the world, competing in a multitude of disciplines. I loved it. Now it’s time to get ready for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy, France. So what am I doing to get ready for the great Normandy adventure if I get to go? You might think I am brushing up on my jumping skills, taking additional dressage lessons or learning to drive my four-in- hand team – but no, I won’t be competing in the Games. That ship has sailed. Or maybe it would be better to say that pony has bucked me off one too many times. To get ready for the Games in Normandy, I decided to start taking French lessons. I signed up for conversational French at my local community college and made it through four weeks of the eight-week class. I am not kidding! Je ne plaisante pas! I could tell you I stopped going because of all the deadlines I face with the magazine, or the fact that I live on top of a mountain and I was worried about driving down my slippery slope in the dark (it was a night class) or that I was scared of my French teacher’s bushy eyebrows – but none of these would be true. (Except the part about the eyebrows.) Instead, I dropped out of the French class after four weeks because all I was going to be able to do at the Games in Normandy was go to the bathroom and find my hotel – in French, of course. So, instead, I am trying to conquer “horsey” French online, all by myself. So far it’s working out just fine. When I arrive in Normandy, instead of heading to my hotel I will head straight to the barns at the show grounds by saying Où est la grange? (Where’s the barn?). Once there I will find a horse and rider competing in the Games and say, Joli cheval (Pretty horse) and Vos chaussures Let the show begin. (Que le spectacle commence.) sont brillantes (Your boots are shiny). That is sure to win the rider over and, if I am lucky, and they end For now, I’m going to keep practicing my French because the up on the medal podium, then I am all set for more dialogue. Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games begin August 23, 2014. After they have that medal hanging around their neck I will Even if I don’t go to Normandy, the benefit is that I now speak congratulate them by saying Félicitations à l’occasion de ne fluent horsey French. Describing my abilities as “fluent” might be pas tomber (Congratulations on not falling off) and then Je peux a stretch, a big stretch – but what’s not a stretch is saying Je l’essayer sur votre médaille d’or? (Can I try on your Gold Medal?). suis enthousiasmé par une aventure en Normandie (I am excited I promise to take photos. I will be able to try my French on plenty about an adventure in Normandy.) of unsuspecting riders because the event will be packed. Check Hope to see you all in France! (Vous voir en France.) If you see out the official poster for the Games: eight disciplines, 15 days, 60 me there, please help me get to my hotel – that is one thing I still nations, 1,000 competitors. haven’t learned to say! Merci! 128 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE