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Georgina Bloomberg is Back!

Reed Kessler Steals the Happy Spotlight Holidays! Ollie, owned by Wendy Wolley Ollie, owned by Wendy

FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 1 Incorporating 64 HORSES USA PUBLISHER Samantha Charles [email protected]

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jan Westmark-Allan [email protected] 828-575-3965

STAFF WRITERs Contents Lauren Giannini, Abby Westmark, Dani Moritz

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS What’s Happenin’ Horse Shows Danika Rice, Johnny Robb, Fred McWane, Sydney Masters-Durieux, Laura Danowski, 30 Ingate 10 Kaitlin Campbell Juggles Holly Hugo-Vidal Work and Play PHOTOGRAPHERS 88 Off Centerline David Lominska, Jack Mancini , 20 Junior Riders Stealing the Spotlight Flashpoint, Alan Fabricant, Susan Stickle 96 Asides Lauren R. Giannini, Shawn McMillen 26 Showing with Nona Garson Kim & Allen MacMillan 28 Sarah Tredennick: Emily Allongo, Anne Hoover Rocking the Show Ring SIDELINES COLUMNISTS Features Holly Hugo-Vidal – West Side Story 60 West Side Story: Nicole Haunert Lisa Hollister, Esq - Equine Law 12 Sidekick: The Legend of Zorro Ann Reilly - Sports Psychology 62 Canadian Connection: Yann Candele Sarah Ward - My Line 38 Horse Rescue: Gallop On European Connection Maria Wynne 42 All Horses Great and Small Dressage 46 Master of the Ring: John Franzreb Social Media 16 Kentucky Girl Does It All Mindy Coretz

48 Horses Healing Hearts 24 Never Too Old: INTERNS Mindy Coretz, Alessandra Shultz, 56 No Limitations: Sydney Collier Two Colorado Horsemen Courtney Zimmerman

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Jan Westmark-Allan Editor Email me at [email protected] “Like” us on Facebook Visit our website at www.sidelinesnews.com www.danadoodles.com 4 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 5 6 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 7 8 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 9 e KaitlinOn Course Campbell Juggles Work and Play By Alexa Cheater

A rising star in the sport of show jumping, Kaitlin Campbell of Up- per Black Eddy, Pennsylvania, has struck a fine balance between work and play. This dedicated rider, who turned 21 in October, maintains a busy competition schedule in addition to completing her final year of studies in business management from American University in Washington, DC. She has competed in the North American Junior and Young Riders Championship three times, winning individual gold and team silver in 2009, finishing fourth in Kaitlin Campbell and her grand prix partner, Rocky W. both individual and team competition in 2011, and earning a team Photo by Sheryl Sutherby silver in 2012. Kaitlin, who trains with Rachel Kennedy of ESP Farm in Brooke- was just coming off of a children’s jumper who was a complete ville, Maryland, made her grand prix debut in 2011 and earned packer. Rocky had a mind of his own and he was so hot, I couldn’t a number of impressive victories, including the $75,000 Grand even get him to just trot the first time I rode him. We bought him Prix at the Upperville Colt and Horse Show and the $10,000 Five from the Hayes family. They were family friends and my parents Seasons Open Welcome Stake at the Vermont Summer Festival. told me that if I wanted a horse to do the bigger jumpers on, I was In 2012, Kaitlin returned to Vermont, dominating the first week just going to have to make it work. Now we know each other inside of competition with wins in the $10,000 Overland Sheepskin Co. and out. I can tell you just by looking at him how he’s going to be Open Welcome Stake and the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special that day and I’m sure he can do the same thing with me. Grand Prix. All of her major victories have been aboard Rocky W, a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding that she has moved up What are your plans in terms of your riding career? the ranks with. I would like to keep riding and possibly do some FEI classes in Florida this winter. My trainer has an eight-year-old, Grand Pleas- How did you begin your riding career? ure, that I have been riding so, hopefully, I’ll be able to compete I started riding when I was six. My parents bought my first pony, more on him. I’m not sure yet if I plan to make riding my career. Friendly Dolphin, when I was nine. I actually saw him recently. Right now, it would have to be a pretty great opportunity that came He’s 28 now and living at Lane’s End Farm. He’s still just the best along for me to make it a career. When I went to college, I origin- pony ever. He’s taught so many people how to ride properly and ally told myself I wasn’t going to ride while I was in school. I lasted he’s still going strong. I eventually moved up on various ponies a week and a half and then just couldn’t take it anymore, so I am and, once I got onto a horse, it took off from there. sure that riding will always be a part of my life, I’m just not sure to what degree yet. What makes your partnership with Rocky W so special? I didn’t even want him when I first tried him. He was hot and I What is your most embarrassing moment with horses? It has to be when I fell off in the hunt team in the small ponies at Devon. It was back in 2000 and I’m still upset about it to this day. I was riding with a team where the other girls were a few years older than me and I was so excited about that. At the show you were able to ‘bribe’ the judges. I was handing the judge my bribe, and the pony I was on spooked and dumped me before I even had Kaitlin Campbell a chance to get started. and Rocky W won the $30,000 What is the most delicious thing you know how to cook? Vermont Summer Oreo balls. You take a bag of Oreos, a container of cream Special Grand cheese, and roll them into balls. Then you dip them in chocolate. Prix at the 2012 You don’t even have to bake them. Vermont Summer Alexa Cheater is an avid horse lover who spends an inordinate amount of time at Festival in East the barn for someone who doesn’t own a horse. When she’s not enjoying the com- Dorset, Vermont. pany of her favorite four-legged friends, she’s writing about them as Communications Photo by David Mullinix Specialist for Starting Gate Communications Inc., a public relations agency special- Photography izing in equestrian sport. www.startinggate.ca 10 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 11 e

SidelinesThe Sidekick Legend of Zorro Celebrating A Different Kind of Horsepower

Zorro at work with Little Bit volunteer Don Sorensen, left, and Physical Therapist Deb Peet-Walker. Photo courtesy of Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center By Abby Westmark of therapy sessions with his young riders -- he typically has about 15 rides a week -- but whenever he has free time the instructors Winston Churchill famously said, “There is something about the at Little Bit “snap him up because he is such a joy to work with.” outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” At Little Although a dashing villain in a black mask may come to mind Bit Therapeutic Riding center just outside Seattle, Washington, at the mention of the name Zorro, Lindsey reports that Little Bit’s they’re doing their best to prove just that. Little Bit works with Zorro possesses cunning of a different kind. “Zorro is a carrot disabled children and adults, helping them improve motor skills, fiend!” said Lindsey. “Of course, any treat is always appreciated, balance, self-esteem and social skills. but Zorro seems to have a special talent for sniffing out carrots Although Little Bit has many horses that help out in their therapy and giving puppy dog eyes to get extra ones!” program, there is one in particular that stands out -- a nine-year- Like many other therapeutic riding programs, Little Bit’s efforts old Norwegian Fjord by the name of Zorro. Many of Little Bit’s are almost entirely based on volunteer support - even Zorro’s horses are donated or borrowed, but not Zorro -- the program carrots are donations! If you would like more information about purchased Zorro at the age of four. Little Bit’s services, volunteer and donation opportunities or “Horses that young aren’t typically ready to become a four- events, check out their website at www.littlebit.org. legged-therapist, but Zorro was special,” said Lindsey Peterson, Do you know of a horse with an interesting career that deserves a Little Bit’s Community Relations Assistant. “We have since gone place as a Sidelines Sidekick? Email us at editor@sidelinesnews. back to his breeder for another Fjord, his half-sister Zoey.” com for a chance to have your equine companion featured here. “Zorro is one of the sweetest, most patient, and most reliable horses in our barn,” Lindsey said. “He is also our first pick for About the writer: Sidelines staff writer Abby Westmark grew up in Wellington, Florida where she rode and competed everything from ponies to jumpers. She now demonstrations, training and instructor certifications. He’s lives in Boston, Massachusetts and is earning a culinary degree from Le Cordon basically a teddy bear in horse form!” Zorro’s schedule is often full Bleu.

12 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 13 Driving Miss Kathy

Kathy driving Quiz this year at the 2012 Western Championship Show in Eugene, Oregon. Photo by Gold Horse Productions

By Dani Moritz type.” Recently, Kathy and Pete sold a 21,000 acre property to a From polo to miniature horses, homes to ranches, East coast client that was completely off the to West coast, Kathy Courtney’s life has been full of changes. grid. According to Kathy, the owner But she has ridden through each change happily because, to her, was quite the character, very rarely that’s what life’s about. having been off the property for over Kathy’s equestrian career began in second grade. She wanted 40 years. a new Barbie for her birthday; but her parents purchased her riding And as if moving across the country lessons instead. “I thought it was the stupidest birthday present wasn’t enough, Kathy found herself ever,” she said, “but I rode and I loved it.” doing more than changing tack Anna holding Noodles, From there on, Kathy was hooked. “Once I started, I would do with the horses. She found herself who was only a few hours anything to ride,” she said. “I mowed lawns and worked at the involved with a strange creature old when this picture was local stable so I could get extra lessons.” she was quite unfamiliar with – The taken. In high school, she was introduced to Wellington, Florida - American Miniature Horse. Photo by Kathy Courtney following her high school boyfriend whose father was Bill Ylvisaker, “We had a pony [named Martini] the founder of Palm Beach Polo and Country Club. She moved that my daughter, Anna, had outgrown, but she didn’t want to sell there full time in 1989. In Wellington, she was heavily involved the pony so we decided to drive it,” she said. “We asked around with polo and owned horses through college. town to find someone to teach us how to drive.” The woman they Her equestrian career came to a temporary halt, however, found to teach them had one condition. They would have to learn when she found her calling as a realtor. Kathy’s success quickly with minis. “I didn’t even know what a mini horse was,” Kathy escalated and before she knew it she was a top realtor in laughed. Wellington. Today, she has more than 1,000 closed real estate But she learned quickly and, just a few years later, Kathy and transactions and is a national speaker and trainer on real estate Anna now have 17 miniature horses. They even have two separate sales and marketing. barns - one for the “big horses” and another for the miniatures. But about fives years ago, life presented Kathy with an Despite two separate barns, however, Kathy says miniature opportunity she couldn’t resist and Kathy braced for change once horses aren’t too different from other horses. “Imagine riding a again. She was headed to Reno, Nevada. Before heading west, horse but not being able to use your legs” is how she explains she was reunited with horses thanks to pushy girlfriends and working with them. “Even though they’re small, you get the same an Off-The-Track Thoroughbred she couldn’t resist. So, Kathy mojo from the large horses; but it doesn’t hurt as much when they eagerly traded in her English tack for Western and took up a new step on your toes,” she said. kind of life entirely. Kathy and her daughter primarily compete the mini horses in She bought a ranch and teamed up with her current business driving. They just recently competed at the Miniature Horse World partner, Pete Nevin. Together, they operate FarWest Real Estate Show in Forth Worth, Texas and came back with a much coveted – where Kathy combines her passion for real estate with her love championship. Needless to say, they love every second of it. But, of beautiful land. Kathy jokes that “nobody needs a ranch like we they never would have known about it had they avoided change. sell, but everybody wants one.” For Kathy, change has been an instrumental part of her life. It “What I enjoy most about it [FarWest Real Estate] is the people has provided her opportunities like showing beautiful real estate you get to meet,” she said. “The sellers are generally people who properties on horseback and working with animals she now loves have owned ranches for generations and tend to be characters but once didn’t know much about. and the buyers are people who really enjoy properties of that Sometimes, change isn’t so bad after all. 14 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 15 eDressage Kentucky Girl Does It All By Katie Shoultz

Reese Koffler-Stanfield is a United States Dressage Federation Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist who has risen through the ranks and established herself as a premier rider, trainer and coach in the industry. With a bachelor’s in Agricultural Economics and master’s in International Commerce, Reese’s business savvy is displayed in the daily happenings of her own operation, Maplecrest Farm, based in Georgetown, Kentucky. Reese’s success in the show world includes her “career highlight” on her horse Kasper. “He was a ride of a lifetime! I hope I have that experience again; but I know he was something special. We were fourth at the National Grand Prix Championships at Gladstone in 2009. It was simply incredible to be able to do so well and compete on that level; I know what that feels like now.”

Earliest memories of time spent in the saddle? I think ‘pony’ was one of my very first words. My mom owned horses and was very involved in the hunter/jumper industry. I was probably four or five, and I desperately wanted to ride. She told me I could ride if I paid attention to her, so I was a very attentive pupil!

What activities do you enjoy outside of the horse world? I am the new co-host of the Dressage Radio Show on Horse Radio Network. I guess that’s still horse-related, but it’s fun and different! I am also involved in the Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program, where we work on agricultural policy and trade. And then I have a husband whom I dearly love. My dad, very early on, said boys like football and sports, so I should pay attention! My husband and I like to watch football and we’re very devout University of Kentucky basketball fans. I also really like to cook.

Any superstitions or competition rituals? I get really nervous with a lot of activity so, for an hour or so before my ride, I don’t like a lot of activity around me. I try to stay focused and collected with just a few people around. As I’m getting ready, I always take a minute and put medals on my jacket.

Any “most embarrassing moment” with a horse? Daily (with a laugh). I think that’s one of the good things about horses; they’re very humbling. I had a horse get loose at the Horse Park once. I also have one that has the worst neighs; I’m like the mother with the kid screaming in public. Reese Koffler-Stanfield What has most influenced your method of training? Photo by Mary Phelps I think my time in Germany. That’s where I really learned to to see the quality of horses and training is very encouraging. understand the scale of training, and why it works the way it works. I went two different times, first when I was 18 and then What advice would you give to young riders? at 22. I loved it. I learned that there is a systematic way to train This industry is very hard to break into. Unfortunately, if you whereas before I really honestly didn’t know. work hard in the wrong places, it doesn’t help you, so I try to be a role model. My favorite age group is college and I am involved with What excites you most about the future of dressage? several college advisory boards. I think there are two absolutes. It is the kids and what is happening on the youth development First, ride on horses that you can learn on and realize that on front. I can look back at my own career to see that there is so occasion you have to be creative about how you get the rides. much more offered for younger kids now. Sometimes I used to be Second, every single day show up on time to work hard. the only junior competing. Now, as I have observed the emerging athletes program grow, the pony division, it’s really exciting. I had About the writer: Katie Shoultz is a freelance writer and photographer residing in a blast at NAJYRC this year when I was coaching a competitor – Lexington, Kentucky. 16 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 17 18 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 19 e StealingJuniors the Spotlight

Reed Kessler Photo by Sophie Durieux t’s easy to spotlight junior riders in the equestrian was ready; but I just had to give it a go. It was great. I’d like to have world. From young pony competitors to teens more experiences in more Grand Prix’s, and soon.” showing in big classes – these young phenoms Another 15-year-old who is making a splash in the Open I Jumper classes is Emanuel Andrade, who made his debut in are everywhere. And while Sidelines loves to spotlight the $25,000 A-T Children’s Benefit Grand Prix during the 2012 the younger generation, there is actually an entire FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. He placed 11th against a field group of young riders who are stealing the spotlight of top international riders that included Olympic veteran Debbie - from the older riders, that is. We are highlighting five Stephens, Pablo Barrios and Margie Engle. “The competition is riders here, but there are countless young riders out very strong at the big shows,” admitted Emanuel, who is now a there giving the seasoned riders a run for their money! regular in the Open Jumper ring. “I did my first Grand Prix when I was 13, on my Continued on page 22 high junior horse Jewel,” said 18-year-old Olympic Jackson Brittan veteran Reed Kessler. “I’ve been held back by Photo by Mancini Photos age restrictions until just this year. During Florida I focused on the bigger classes so that I could get mileage before the trials. There was a lot of riding without stirrups!” And what of riding against seasoned international show jumping veterans? “I don’t really factor in age,” admitted Reed. “Performances speak for themselves! Someone said to me that you are at your best when you’re young because you don’t think anything can stop you and haven’t experienced failure yet. However, experience wins out in general. Championship riders don’t come out of nowhere – it takes time to learn big skills like that.” Following in Reed’s footsteps is 13-year- old Jackson Brittan, who made his Grand Prix debut in the $40,000 Weathertech Grand Prix during the Summer in the Rockies series at the Colorado Horse Park. “I didn’t make the jump off,” admitted the young rider. “I wasn’t sure if I 20 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 21 Grand Prix.” Emanuel Andrade At 18, Charlotte Jacobs is one of the “older” younger Photo by Shawn McMillen riders to be competing in the Open Jumpers these days! The two-time R.W. “Ronnie” Mutch Equitation champion made her debut in the Grand Prix during the Saratoga Springs Horse Show two years ago. “I admit that I was very, very nervous,” she said. “It’s a whole different group of people from the Junior Jumper riders and that’s a very competitive group, too. But in the Grand Prix classes everyone really wants to win and they are all great competitors. It’s so much more fun to do those classes though, because it steps up your game in every way.” Daniela Stransky, 15, also made her debut in the Grand Prix ranks this year. “My trainer, Hector Florentino decided that the $50,000 Parker Adventist Hospital Grand Prix at the Colorado Horse Park would be perfect to try. I was very happy even though I had faults. It is not just the height of the fences that go up when you move up; the courses are much more technical and there was not any opportunity to lose focus or take a fence for granted!” Charlotte Jacobs Photo by Mancini Photos

During this summer’s Hampton Classic Horse Show, Emanuel proved that his age was not going to slow him down! He piloted his mount Walter 61 to the fastest four fault effort in the $7,500 Prudential Elliman Open with two-time Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward winning the class. “Just because someone has nice horses it doesn’t mean that they are going to win. There are so many really great riders on the circuit, so many nice horses. You have to pull it all together and you can’t take anything for granted in any of the classes, not in the Juniors or in the

Daniela Stransky Photo by Mancini Photos

Hector said, “Daniela put in a smooth, smart ride that gave us the feeling that we were ready for this level. Every young rider wants to move up, like Daniela’s friend Jose F. Bonetti who is also 15; he’d love to follow in her footsteps. I don’t think that age should be the deciding factor. It is whether the young rider is putting in consistent performances and has the skills to handle that level. When it is time, Jose will have his chance, too!” “It is fun to compete against this caliber of rider, no matter how old they are,” concluded Daniela. “Most have more years in the saddle than I do, but then look at Reed Kessler. She’s a perfect example of how age isn’t what makes a winning rider!” 22 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 23 e TwoNever Too Colorado Old Horsemen - One Amazing Horse By Jenny Johnson

When Norm Brown volunteered to help rejuvenate the Estes Park Colorado Arabian Horse Show in 2011, he didn’t realize that he would become one of the star attractions. At that same time, dressage wasn’t even on Jim Snook’s riding radar; yet in 2012, he would also steal the spotlight at the Estes Park Show. Both men, whom had never sat in a dressage saddle, mustered up the courage to ride for membership in The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club, proving that it is never too late for “old dogs” to learn “new tricks!” Norm grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania, where workhorses were used in the fields. He did not have extensive riding experience, but was always involved in agriculture. After receiving his Masters Degree from Colorado State University, he worked for the extension office. Norm married into an Arabian horse-owning family, meaning that he then spent countless hours caring for the horses and working with them on the ground. Norm Brown and However, Norm rarely sat in the saddle. Phoenix join “the Norm’s daughter, Trisha, showed and trained the horses that club” – with the Norm spent so much time caring for and she became an FEI-level gorgeous Colorado dressage rider. When Trisha heard about the Century Club, she scenery as a mentioned it to her father, who initially shied away from the idea. backdrop. Finally, Norm agreed to do a Century Club ride and the lessons began. Trisha gently coached her father, who had to learn to post the trot and memorize his test. Norm’s riding partner was their home-bred Arabian, Amie Phoenix+. Phoenix was Trisha’s very successful dressage mount for many years and is now a lesson horse. He still loves to work and gets depressed when he’s not ridden regularly! Norm and Phoenix became Century Club Team #88 on July 2, 2011, in front of a crowd at the Estes Park Arabian Horse Show. The buzz surrounding this momentous occasion reached the ears Jim Snook and of Jim Snook, one of Norm’s friends and fellow horseman. Phoenix – up to Jim has been a fixture in the Colorado horse world for many new tricks! years. Unlike Norm, Jim has logged countless hours in the saddle. Photo by Kathleen As a child, he spent summer days on the back of his part draft Bryan mare, and as a teenager, he herded sheep on a self trained paper. He said that the longer he looked at it, the more confused buckskin mare. He continued to work with horses for most of his he became! A dressage test is much different from the reining adult life, training racehorses and Arabians on his Colorado ranch. patterns he had performed in the past. After watching the first rider Jim is a Board Member of the Colorado Horse Development in the arena, Jim said the test then became perfectly clear and he Authority (as is Norm) and is a ten year member of the Rocky was ready. He and Phoenix became Century Club Team #112 on Mountain Round-Up Riders. In all his years, Jim’s cowboy boots June 30, 2012. had never seen the likes of a dressage saddle. During one of Two Colorado horsemen and one wonderful Arabian have the CHDA meetings, Norm told Jim about the Century Club and reminded us that we are never too old to learn a new “trick” or suggested that he join. Jim had ridden cutting horses at Estes achieve a new goal. Park in the past, and really liked the idea of going back to the area. When Jim agreed to ride for the Century Club, Trisha brought Jenny Johnson is the Administrative Director at The Dressage Foundation in out good ol’ Phoenix to help another beginner join the club. At age Lincoln, Nebraska. In addition to her full-time job, she also has the full-time job of 29, Phoenix was as patient as ever, helping Jim learn the ins and being a wife, a mom to three children, and “mom” to her 20-year-old Quarter Horse outs of his first dressage test. that she’s owned for 19 years. The day of his ride, Trisha gave Jim the test directions on 24 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 25 e ShowingHorse Show with Nona Garson By Lisa Engel

ider, trainer, instructor, Olympian athlete, clinician and horse show manager Nona Garson is one Rof the most accomplished, experienced and energetic horsewomen in the world. Nona’s impressive resume includes the 1998 World Championships and the 2000 Olympics Games. She rode on the team that won the Nations Cup Finals at Spruce Meadows and on the 1995 Pan American Games team that won a bronze. Nona won the Jaguar $100,000 Gold Cup in 1998 and 1999 as well as multiple leading lady rider titles at Aachen, Royan, Gijon and Helsink.

The Mentor, the Horsewoman Nona exudes energy and a positive nature and is always supportive of her young, inexperienced students, teaching them not only riding, but how to be good horsemen. She guides her Nona Garson Photo by Lisa Engel experienced riders through advanced riding techniques and not only tells them how to do it, but shows them as well. “I realize that students learn differently, both visually and verbally. It is so property to us and we important to be able to communicate to my students and I feel I love to welcome the really accomplish this,” Nona said. “That’s why my clinics come in equestrian community so helpful for everyone. Sometimes it just takes a person hearing to our home base,” she it from someone else, said differently, in order for them to really said. “We are completely get it.” prepared to produce Nona has an uncanny knack for knowing her mounts and riding some serious hunter them to their full potential and often into the winner’s circle. Nona derbies here,” Nona said. also stands the world-renowned stallion Languster, who she co- The Ridge at Wellington owns with Ryan Automotive. The stallion has shown great success hosts weekly Equitation in the international grand prix ring in recent years and already Tuesdays as well as a is a proven sire, with many successful offspring who have been weekly Friday Mini-Prix. winners in the Young Jumper Championships. “I love knowing that “Our location makes this a this horse will help continue the line of winning grand prix horses perfect spot for everyone. in the country,” Nona said. It’s super convenient and everyone loves coming to show at our place. We From Humble Beginnings can’t wait to see everyone Nona’s roots are in New Jersey, where she was raised on the this winter.” family farm, the original The Ridge farm on the corner of Bissell For more information and Deer Hill Roads in Tewksbury Township. As her business on The Ridge, visit grew, so did her need for bigger, state-of-the-art facilities. In www.theridgefarm.com. addition to The Ridge at Tewksbury, she now owns and operates The Ridge at Riverview in Asbury, New Jersey as well as The About the writer: Lisa Engel Ridge in Wellington, in Wellington, Florida. The Ridge at Riverview is from Ringoes, New Jersey and The Ridge at Wellington are also home to a series of shows and has extensive experience produced by Nona and her business partner and fiancé, George in the equine industry focusing on sponsorship sales, marketing D’Ambrosio. “It has always been a dream of ours to produce and public relations for horse quality shows that reinforce all that we do leading up to the show. show production companies, The training, the lessons and working with young horses. It all businesses, riders and horses. Lisa was raised in Lebanon, New comes together at our shows for everyone,” Nona said. Jersey and Nona Garson was one of her first riding instructors. Home at Last The Ridge at Riverview shows attract local as well as top national talent and truly provide something for everyone. It is like Nona and Languster fly a microcosm of Nona; the international rider who brings it all back over the Animal Planet to her home base. “We love it in Asbury. This is such a special jump. Photo by Anne Gittins

26 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 27 e RockingShow Jumper the Show Ring

By Alessandra Shultz

Sarah Tredennick of Castle Rock, Colorado knew success in the show ring from a young age. Her natural talent and continued dedication to the sport throughout the years honed her abilities as a rider, trainer and an equestrian businesswoman. Sarah is a veteran of Young Riders (5th and 4th overall in 2007 and 2008 respectively) and has maintained a pattern of wins and respectable placings in grand prix across the country including the Penn National Big Jump Grand Prix, WIHS Open Jumper Prix, the Show Park Summer Classic in Del Mar, and the WEF Speed, Prix, and Challenge Cups. In addition to her coast-to-coast riding successes, she is also the head trainer at Wood Run Farm where she trains, instructs and campaigns sale horses. Sidelines caught up with the talented rider to find out more about life in Castle Rock.

How did you begin your riding career? My career started at birth, I suppose. My entire family, going back as far as my grandmother, rode. I have pictures of me riding with my mom as an infant! I started showing more competitively at around age seven. I then made my way through the pony national standings, onto the junior hunter national standings, junior jumper standings, and young riders. I started my grand prix career at sixteen. Finally, I went professional in December of 2011. Along with that I assumed the responsibilities of the home barn in Castle Rock, as well as the traveling barn.

What are your favorite things to do when you aren’t riding or working with horses? This past year I have enjoyed wakeboarding on my days off in Wellington and skiing on my weeks off in Colorado. I recently signed a modeling contract with Wilhelmina Denver Sarah Tredennick and Vigaro and have pursued that career as much as possible. I also Photo by SportFot just like going to sports games, having the occasional fun night out on the town, or just enjoying the company of my friends on a couch watching movies. If you could ride or have any horse in the world, which would it be? What’s the best advice you’ve ever followed and who gave it My mare, Special Verdict (Missy), who died in 2009. She took to you? me through my first 1.45m grand prix at 16 and then into the My favorite person, Norman Dello Joio, has given me a lot of 1.60m FEI grand prix’s at age 18. At face value that statement advice in the past, but the one expression that rings in my mind is, deems the mare solid, reliable, and talented, but the subplot to “Pace, Patience, Position.” our partnership was what made her special. When I bought her, in 2005, she was a quick replacement for my other mare who What traits do you look for in a horse? had gone lame. Missy was only supposed to carry me through I look for something that could potentially turn into a relationship. the 1.30m low junior jumper division. The mare went through an I look for talent, size, personality, but it’s all in vain unless the entire Wellington circuit in the FEI classes and even placed in 2 of horse sees likable traits in me. Much like Facebook: one can see the grand prix’s, before she passed away. There was something someone’s profile picture, maybe a bit about where he or she is mysterious about my partnership with that mare: nothing was out from, but one still has to click the “add as a friend” button before of reach, too high, too technical, or too bizarre. She was something getting to know one another. If the “friend request” is confirmed, else. then one is well on the way towards finding a great partnership. If riding was as simple as finding exactly what one wants in a horse About the writer: Alessandra Shultz grew up in the mountains and then just navigating that animal around a course, everyone of Colorado, but now lives in upstate New York to study Apparel would do it! Design Management at Cornell University.

28 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE eSidelights Special Shopping Discounts for Equestrians! Riders, owners, grooms, spectators and horse lovers are enjoying some extra shopping perks in Wellington this season. As part of the equestrian community, they play a vital role in the economic life of Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and surrounding communities. The Wellington Equestrian Business Group (WEBG) was formed to show these special customers just how much they’re appreciated and to thank them for the many contributions they and their fellow horse enthusiasts make every year.

The Wellington Equestrian Business Group courtesy card

Armed with a Preferred Equestrian Courtesy Card, shoppers can take advantage of discounts and promotions at over 100 businesses in the Western Communities. Getting a card is easy – simply go to www. WellingtonEquestrianBusiness.com and request a card. It’s free and a card will be mailed out immediately.

Coming January 2013, Van Dell Jewelers will sponsor a drawing for two box seats at Sunday Polo at International Polo Club Palm Beach. Courtesy Card holders will be able to register online for this fabulous raffle and there will be a drawing every week, so sign up for a courtesy card now!

Tell your friends and favorite merchants about the WEBG. The more people shopping with Courtesy Cards, the happier the WEBG merchants will be. And the more merchants on board with the WEBG, the more fun shopping will be for you! Spread the word to your friends and your favorite restaurants and shops. We’ll look forward to hearing from them.

FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 29 eIngate You will now find Bev Harrison and The Tack Collection, and all of her wonderful art at their terrific new location in Lafayette, Colorado, where Bev is a 4th generation resident. Be sure and stop by and say hello to Bev, and her friendly dog, Gabel. Bev is very excited about her move and is also planning on giving some equestrian art lessons! Gabel is so happy about the move, he cannot stop wagging his tail!

Media personality Steve Williams enjoyed a wonderful stay at the home of a very controversial former “Housewife of New York” during the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Steve took Jill Zarin and her business manager (and former JR Hunter rider) Sarah Vitale to watch the beautiful Hunters at a lunch hosted by Visse Wedell of Foundation Farm.

Lori Gallander’s great tack store Once Upon A Horse, has moved to a wonderful new location in Franktown, Colorado! Lori will still have all of her terrific consignment merchandise and equestrian inventory for sale. And, as always she will greet you with that wonderful smile of hers. So, come on down to Once Upon a Horse in Franktown - Lori will leave the light on for you!

Two Olympians on board! Missy Clark has announced that Olympic Gold Medalist Peter Wylde will be joining North Run. Peter will be taking over the rides on the Wannahave Group’s Sandor de la Pomme, and Wannahave, in addition to several other horses that are in development. Matt Williams, has also joined North Run and will remain on staff to help with the riding Wedding Bells! Wellington based hunter/jumper trainer and teaching as he continues to show his Olympic partner, Watch Casey Martino married Lenny Anzalone in September. Me, owned by Samantha Tuerk. North Run will be located at The newlyweds enjoyed a two week honeymoon in St. Lucia! Frank and Bonnie Cunniffe’s beautiful Whipstick Farm in Grand Lenny isn’t a horse person…yet! Prix Village, as well as in a permanent barn at the show. Photo by Venessa Prohaska Continued on page 32

30 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 31 Congratulations to Laurie Grayson, Hunter/Jumper trainer on her recent move to JK Ranch in Boulder, Colorado. Laurie’s business “Just a Little Farm” was in Golden for 25 years and now Laurie, her students, her clients and her horses will be training in Boulder. Laurie would like to especially thank Dale at JK Ranch and her students for all of their wonderful support during the move! Continued on page 34

Congratulations to Hugh “Bert” Mutch on a very successful return to the show ring in Del Mar, California! Bert and his wife Jen have been focusing on getting their frozen yogurt shops up and running in the San Francisco Bay area. If you are ever in San Francisco be sure to stop by “Yogurino” and try some of Bert’s gelato...he is truly a man of many talents! As Bert solidifies his roots in California, his friend Joe Norick departs. Joe has made the trek across the country and moved with his wife Sydney and three daughters back to Wellington. Apparently his work with Marshall & Sterling Insurance keeps him very busy on the East coast. Welcome back Joey and Harold and Jennifer Chopping welcomed a beautiful Sydney! Bert (right) and were spotted at the baby boy on October 1. His name is Charles James John Charlebois Del Mar Fall Festival. Photo by Holly Hugo-Vidal. Chopping. He joins big brother William who is 4 years old.

32 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 33 The U.S. Equestrian Team has announced that Jane Forbes Clark has resigned as president and CEO. Jane gave as her reason the fact that she has chosen to British Olympic show jumper Ben Maher to take over the ride on some of her horses. With Ben taking the reins, there is the possibility that one of Jane’s horses might one day be representing Great Britain. Jane said she did not want any appearance of conflict of interest if one of her horses were to represent Britain while she is president of the U.S. Equestrian Team.

Congratulations to Dr. Susan McQuiddy from Omaha, Nebraska on the purchase of her lovely new bay mare, Frost! Susan purchased Frost in Colorado and will be bringing Frost back to her new home at Ponca Hills Farm in Nebraska.

Olympic eventing bronze medalist and Pan American Games gold medalist Darren Chiacchia, 48, was admitted to the hospital with fungal meningitis, a rare and potentially deadly infection. At press time, Darren was improving and we wish him a speedy and complete recovery.

With the growing interest in collegiate equestrian teams, The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show hosted the Fourth Annual (THJA) College Equestrian Fair. Young riders who spend countless hours dedicated to the sport in their lower, middle and high school years, graduate and ask themselves, “Now what?” To help address this question, The Pin Oak Club chose a select group of Division l & ll and ISHA colleges in addition to other handpicked schools from around the country with equestrian riding teams as well as equine Young rider Anna Weatherford, from Ft. Collins, studies to promote their programs and provide aspiring riders with Colorado, and her lovely mare Glory and her adorable dog a “one-stop-shopping” experience to learn what these colleges Chelsea are all heading to Neunan, Georgia. Anna will be offer and hopefully find a course of study that fits their goals. a working student for Olympic rider Julie Richards. Congratulations Anna, what a wonderful opportunity for you and Glory!

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Driving

Katydid – 10 Years of Driving

By Lauren R. Giannini Whip Jennifer Matheson and Katrina Becker accept the trophy and blue rosette for Team Matheson’s win in the FEI Pair Pony Katydid Combined Driving Event celebrated its 10th anniversary division at Live Oak International last March in Ocala, Florida. from November 1-4 with preliminary, intermediate and advanced Photo by Sara Wampole divisions for single, pair and tandem/four-in-hands for ponies and horses. Katrina Becker’s Katydid Farm in Windsor, just outside four-in-hand qualifier for the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Aiken, South Carolina, has provided an ideal venue since the With the increasing interest in driving, here are a few words of inception of this competition with its three-phases of dressage, sound advice. “First thing – get help from someone who knows marathon and cones. The 280-acre training facility offers lovely what they’re talking about,” said Katrina. “They don’t have to be trails and good footing, and the obstacles for the cross-country professional; they just have to know what they’re doing. Start with and marathon are challenging for each level. a horse that has mileage. Not every horse wants to drive. Know Katrina’s interest in driving took root during her childhood and the traffic rules. Like any equestrian sport, you have to be prepared eventually blossomed into a passion for coaching. She competed for the unexpected. Listen to everything – no matter what kind of a single horse in both pleasure and combined driving in the horse sport you’re in, there’s always something you can learn.” 1980s-90s and competed at the preliminary level into her 70s. For more information, visit KatydidFarm.com, AikenDrivingClub. Katrina contested her last CDE at Live Oak in 2003 and remains com and the AmericanDrivingSociety.org. a loyal supporter of driving and follows the action enthusiastically, especially when she can watch her daughter-in-law and Team Matheson in action. Jennifer Matheson, who began driving in her native Ontario, Canada, has become one of the top pony whips in the nation. She earned the USEF National Pair Pony championship in 2010 and again in 2011. She was a member of the US bronze medal team at the 2011 FEI World Pony Driving Championships in Lipica, Slovenia. She manages Katydid Farm, which offers stallion services, clinics and combined driving events. Jennifer and Katydid head coachman Taren (Taz) Lester with his British coaching background oversee the various “hazards” of the CDE’s marathon courses, which were designed by Barry Hunter (UK). The Aiken Driving Club (ADC), founded in 1985, has grown into a membership of more than 200 families and individuals actively involved in driving, whether it’s combined, pleasure or recreational. ADC president Peggy Dils serves as the secretary and manager of the Katydid CDE. ADC members volunteer for the annual event; but Katydid also attracts spectators involved in foxhunting, polo, eventing and racing. In 2009 Katydid served as a Katrina Becker enjoys a drive in beautiful Aiken, South Carolina. Photo by George Buggs 36 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 37 e

Horse Rescue

By Lauren R. Giannini kids are learning skills so essential to doing well in life and I think it’s important to say that they are having lots of fun, too.” allop On is the brainchild of Heidi Van de About a year ago, Heidi woke in the middle of the night with the Motter, MFH/huntsman of Grand River Hounds idea of making her “rescue” program official. She even had the in rural northeast Ohio. She takes racetrack perfect name and she started working right away to get Gallop On G registered as a 501(c)3 non-profit. ThoroughbredsOTTBs that don’t “Gallop make the grade and On” these To The Rescue! rescues - mostly from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption There isn’t much that the Van de Motters and Gallop On won’t do for their young riders. “When the kids wanted chickens, John Program - turn the tables on young people in the Gallop On went to Tractor Supply to get a bunch of chicks,” said Heidi. The program, which provides sound training for horse and rider Gallop On crew takes care of the chickens and collects the eggs. through the sport of foxhunting. They have an Araucana rooster. One of the Van de Motter’s “I’ve been doing this for 40 years, long before all the retired neighbors gave the kids his chicken equipment. On the other racehorse projects began,” said Heidi. “We live near a racetrack hand, “graduates” of the Van de Motter’s program tend to stay in and a sale barn where I bought rescues. I used to board 25-30 touch and to give back. One prime example is Myca Hopkins, now hunt horses at my barn, but I’m in my golden years now. [laughs] working full-time, who put in hours to get the photos that illustrate Economically those were better times and people were able to this story. work with their kids, but times have changed. I started taking on Myca has been Grand River’s 1st whipper-in for the past eight kids who wanted to learn; but who couldn’t afford to ride. I worked years, she also donates riding apparel, tack, her time and vanning with them. I taught them on these ex-racehorses. They learned to to shows. Heidi and John’s daughter, Allie Van de Motter attends hunt and I took them to shows.” veterinary college in Ft. Collins, Colorado; but comes home as Heidi and her husband John have helped these youngsters out Continued on page 40 of their own pockets for years. The kids spend every moment of their free time at the farm during the school year and in the summer they often bunk overnight in the hunt’s clubhouse, conveniently outfitted with full kitchen and bathroom. “Teaching and training the kids is time-consuming but rewarding, because the kids learn so much by working alongside us,” said Heidi. “John and I do all the work ourselves and the kids are now my staff. They’re learning as much, if not more than most pony club riders, about veterinary knowledge and how to care for injuries to the horses and hounds. Plus, they’re active in every aspect of daily horse care – feeding and grooming, everything. They learn to train horses off the track, to deal with the differences in their personalities and minds. These

Heidi Van de Motter, MFH/ huntsman and founder of Gallop On, with Samantha Bonath, aspiring huntsman. All Photos by Myca Hopkins 38 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 39 John and Heidi Van de Motter, the heart and soul of Gallop On. often as possible to spend all her time with the Gallop On girls, riding and hunting. Kiley Troy from Western Pennsylvania, who graduated recently from Lake Erie College, spent last season as an intern with Gallop On, helping the girls with their horses. Kiley and her mom Debbie have been a great help, donating their time to organize Mini Event and Hunter Pace fundraisers. The Van de Motters’ Fox Chase Farm is nestled on 50 acres surrounded by thousands of acres of farmland which will never be developed. They can ride for hours. With red fox and coyote plentiful, along with the approval of their neighbors, they decided to start their own pack of hounds. They established Grand River Hunt in 1987 and were recognized in 1999 by the Masters of Foxhounds Association (MFHA). Gallop On, where rescued racehorses get a new lease on life and share the precious gift of hope with young riders, would love donations of any kind - time, money and gently worn riding apparel and boots. If anyone out there has a truck in good running order, they sure could use a set of wheels because theirs is just about worn out.

For more information visit gallopon.org

40 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 41 All Horses Great and Small Dr. Terry Swanson shows off his roping skills. Photo courtesy of David R. Stoecklein and Platinum Performance

By Kayce Douglass and Jan Westmark-Allan and Waylon Gene and the proud grandfather is happy to say his grandchildren are a huge part of his life. itting down to interview Dr. Terry Swanson is much like interviewing James Herriot, When did you know you wanted to be a veterinarian? When I was very young, while growing up on our cattle ranch, I Sthe vet who penned the best-selling series knew I wanted to be a vet. We had commercial cattle and Quarter “All Creatures Great and Small.” Dr. Swanson, a Horses. Working on the ranch introduced me to the world of veterinarian from Littleton Equine Medical Center in veterinary science and large animals. It was a way of life for us. Littleton, Colorado, is equally charming, admired and What is the best thing about being a vet? loved – not just in Colorado but throughout the Rocky Definitely the people. Horses have always been my avocation Mountains. and my profession. Having grown up on a rural ranch in Wyoming, Wearing his customary cowboy hat, Dr. Swanson chatted with horses were our way of life. I care about horses and their welfare. Sidelines staff member Kayce Douglass who gushed over the kind However, I am so happy working with my clients and helping them hearted vet she has known for over 20 years. “He is so kind, warm with their horses. It is so rewarding for me to see the happiness and humble,” Kayce said. “People come from all over the country on their faces, when I am able to help them and the horses that to see him and he has flown all over the world to look at horses, they so passionately care about. I enjoy being at all of the horse from Germany to Holland and throughout the United States.” shows, rodeos and all of the equestrian events in the community During the interview with Dr. Swanson, the modest veterinarian and seeing my clients with their horses. There is such joy for me who is an accomplished roper, removed his cowboy hat during when a little girl comes up to me on her pony, with a BIG smile on the chat. “He had to take two phone calls while we were talking, her face and shows me her ribbon. That makes me smile! one from Argentina and one from Texas, each time regarding a diagnosis on a horse,” Kayce said. “With each call, Dr. Swanson What’s one of the most interesting cases you’ve had as a would put his cowboy hat on and go take the call and then return, veterinarian? take his hat off, sit back down and go right back to talking to me. He There have been many, however, one that I especially is such a genuine person – not to mention a brilliant veterinarian.” remember is a horse that was intermittently lame on his hind leg. Dr. Swanson grew up on his family’s cattle ranch in South We were able to diagnose a clot in the main artery of his leg. The Eastern Wyoming and attended the University of Wyoming before prognosis was not good at all. After much research we found a going to vet school at Colorado State University. He joined the terrific vet in Holland, Dr. Astrid Riijkenhuizen. She came here Littleton Equine practice 45 years ago, developing a following and and did the surgery and it was successful and this horse is still a respected reputation second to none. He and his wife Elaine, competing today. who is fondly called Peachie, have been married 45 years. Their son Roy has blessed them with two grandchildren, Quincy Rose Continued on page 44 42 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 43 Dr. Terry Swanson A painting of Dr. Swanson, painted by his son, Roy Dean Photo courtesy of David R. Stoecklein and Platinum Performance. Swanson. Photo courtesy of Dr. Terry Swanson What was it like writing your book, “Understanding Lameness,” published in 2009 by Western Horseman. Would you ever consider retiring? I worked with Western Horseman for about a year. We would No, I don’t think so. I really enjoy the people I work with and the meet every Tuesday evening after work and work together on this horses. Horses and people can do wonderful things for your ego book. It was a challenge for me to take technical information and and your heart! make it exciting and understandable for the layman. I didn’t want it to be a textbook. I have always felt that it would be beneficial What is your favorite place you have traveled to? to my clients to have a book to refer to, after they left the clinic Maybe Holland or Germany, I have been there for the horses. But, with their horse and their horse’s diagnosis. My goal was to have I love Colorado - who would want to travel, when we live here? a reference tool for owners, so they could understand what they were told at the clinic. What words of wisdom can you share about life as a veterinarian? What’s one thing you try to impress upon the interns at the Being a veterinarian is a “dynamic profession.” There is no end Littleton Equine Clinic? to the knowledge – and it helps us old dogs keep on kicking! I try and explain to them that each owner has a horse that means a great deal to them and that the owner wants their horse to do a certain job. Our job, as veterinarians, is to help these owners and riders be able to achieve their goals and maintain the welfare and respect of their horses.

You are an avid roper, what do you like about it? I love to compete in team roping and jackpots in Wyoming, Texas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. I usually rope about two times a week. It’s especially fun to try and qualify for the Senior AQHA world championships in Amarillo, Texas. I haven’t won - but, I haven’t given up yet! I love the challenge - trying to do the discipline as accurately as possible. It is a challenge to get the horse to work for you!

Tell us about your great collection of Western buckles you have won. Well, I do have some buckles. And, it was wonderful winning the Amateur Circuit Champion this year at the stock show. It is very Dr. Swanson with his exciting for me to be able to ride and compete. I love the challenge granddaughter Quincy and so do my horses. And, the buckles are fun too! Rose aboard Paddycakes, her first pony. Do you have a favorite breed or discipline? Photo courtesy of Dr. Terry I have always loved Quarter Horses and grew up with them. I Swanson especially love seeing the kids ride at the rodeos. But, there are good horses in all of the disciplines and I appreciate all of the breeds and all of the different disciplines.

How many horses do you have at home? Now, that’s a personal question! We have seven Quarter Horses Dr. Terry Swanson’s book, and my granddaughter Quincy Rose also has her pony Blackie! “Understanding Lameness” Courtesy of Heidi Nyland 44 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 45 Master of the Ring: The Legendary John Franzreb By Holly Hugo-Vidal Ringmaster For formal attire John wears a traditional John coachman’s outfit consisting of brown The colorful ringmaster John Franzreb Franzreb paddock boots, canvass leggings, white has been a fixture in the ring at major breeches, stock tie and red coat. Historically, horse shows for decades! His larger-than- this colorful outfit allowed the coachman life cheerful personality, colorful outfit and to be easily spotted by his employer. The resounding horn call before every class add red coat features a gold braid that stands to the excitement of the top shows across for servitude and a gray top hat (or topper) the country. Although he can sound many that remains on except during the National calls on the horn, he intentionally sounds the Anthem. In the early days, the coachman same one at the start of every class so that merely touched the brim of his top hat to everyone knows the precise moment when acknowledge someone and never made to walk into the ring! direct eye contact. During the day, John’s Sidelines caught up with John to find out outfit is a version of the same, with a tan more about his intriguing life and to find riding jacket, shirt, tie and always a hat. out exactly what a ringmaster does. “The ringmaster is the chief safety officer at the Being In Charge horse show. His job is to make sure the Over the years, John has been the spectators, exhibitors and the show officials ringmaster at many well-known shows are all in place. If a horse becomes unruly or starting with the National Horse Show. At the rider loses control for some reason, it is Devon he co-managed with Honey Craven. contained by the ringmaster. As the safety Other noteworthy shows include the New officer, he is the one to prevent this from York State Fair, The Big E in Springfield, becoming a dangerous situation.” Massachusetts and many shows in Lexington, Kentucky. He does about 20 Becoming A Ringmaster weeklong shows a year. John began riding as a very young child. As the ringmaster, John has had to handle He recalls his great aunt putting him on a everything from flashers running through pony when he was four. He progressed to the the ring to rescuing Percherons pulling show ring and eventually started competing carriages, flipping over and becoming at Madison Square Garden. At that time, trapped and tangled up in their harness. He Clarence Craven, known as Honey, was the actually (while in formal attire) had to sit on new manager of the horse show. He called a horse’s head to hold it down while others John’s father and told him he needed two freed it of its harness. ringmasters in the ring. Honey had been watching John ride at the Garden and asked Family Ties if he would be interested in the position. “I John comes from a family with a long and know he’s a good kid, knows how to dress strong tie to horses. The Franzreb family

and behave and he’s a good Catholic,” Photo courtesy of John Franzreb originated in the 1800’s and lived (and still Honey had said. does) in Staten Island. John’s grandfather So at the young age of 17, John became used horses to deliver ice. When ice was a ringmaster at the most prestigious horse no longer delivered his father trained the show in the country, The National Horse horses to be lesson horses and years later Show at Madison Square Garden. This was rented horses out for commercials as well as just the beginning of an illustrious career. movies. The barn was called Clover Lake John learned the horn from Honey, who Stables and thousands of people of all ages was famous for his amazing horn abilities. learned to ride there. The site of the old He also learned the hound horn, because stables is now a park. the ringmaster’s job entailed “blowing the John’s intriguing life includes a few horn when a rider had too many refusals, or anything warranting fascinating facts that are too good not to share. John led the elimination.” John added that depending on your personal feelings Macy’s Day Parade in 1976 for the centennial. He was dressed for a rider, the ringmaster could make it a small quick beep, or if as Paul Revere, rode a white horse and galloped down Broadway you didn’t like that person, you could draw it out! into Herald Square yelling, “The parade is coming! The parade is coming!” John also rode a horse across the Brooklyn Bridge as His Horns and Outfits well as the George Washington Bridge. No one else was brave John has acquired a collection of horns over the years. The enough! one he treasures most came from Mr. August A. Bush, who gave Growing up, John never had a bike, horses and ponies were his it to John after a horse show he ringmastered in St. Louis. John means of transportation. “Horses have always been in my life and promised him he would never sell it. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it so far!” he said. 46 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 47 eMaking A Difference Horses Healing

HeartsHelps Mend Kids Hurt by Alcoholism

By Sue Weakley

Those of us who love horses know they have extraordinary healing powers. Somehow the act of currying, riding or even just smelling a horse is all that’s needed to set a world askew with problems aright. This equine emotional balancing can be even more powerful for people with special needs and for children of alcoholics or addicts, horses can soothe scars and help teach life skills. And that’s where Horses Healing Hearts, Inc., comes in. The non-profit organization was the dream of Liz Olszewski of Wellington, Florida, who founded the program in 2009 to help Volunteer Bridget Cremin leads Dylan Armus on Libby. ease the pain of kids growing up in a home riddled with substance abuse. HHH provides children in these situations an opportunity jail or who has died due to suicide, overdose or disease resulting to work with horses for the purpose of healing emotionally while from addiction.” learning positive life-coping skills, responsibility and confidence. Funds to run HHH come from donors and grants. “It is coming The idea to help some of the 28 million children of alcoholics came in slowly, and we have made it to the point where we have proven to Liz because she is from a family with an alcoholic mother, father ourselves,” Liz said. Additionally, some of the participants receive and stepfather and she grew up in that same toxic atmosphere. donations of riding attire and boots from Silver Spur Equestrian At HHH, children learn skills like setting boundaries, teamwork, Inc., and Georgina Bloomberg’s Rider’s Closet. Liz said the kids dealing with their emotions, the importance of routines and how are so grateful for anything they get and told the story of two to minimize risk around horses as well as in their daily lives. Each sisters, Savanah and Cassidy, whose father was an alcoholic. weekend, groups of kids meet at one of the local sponsor barns “These two girls have seen two suicides in two years and have located in Wellington and Delray Beach, Florida. While at the been in the program since 2010. This past May we were getting barns, participants learn to groom and tack up a horse and each ready for their very first horse show. Silver Spur had sent us home child receives a 15-minute private riding lesson. While some are with a few different sizes of show shirts for Savanah to try on. As riding, others are led through a weekly curriculum about coping were trying them on in the barn bathroom, I asked if it bothered skills and boundaries. HHH teaches participants that they can her that the shirts had initials that weren’t hers on the cuffs and control two main aspects in their lives: their thoughts and their collar. She paused for a moment, looked at me and said, ‘The way actions. I see it, if they were rich enough to have their initials put on there, “One out of every four children is being raised by a parent using they wouldn’t have put them on cheap shirts, right?’ I just smiled, alcohol or with substance abuse issues,” she explained. “It reaches gave her a high five and said, ‘That’s my girl’.” all societal levels, wealthy and poor and is not discriminatory. “This is one small, albeit poignant, example of how many of One-fourth of the kids in our program either have one parent in Continued on page 50 48 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 49 Horses Healing Hearts: (left to right) Alicia Windsor, Board Member and volunteer; Karina Brez, Honorary Chairperson and HHH Ambassador; rider Samantha Wills; Liz Olszewski, HHH Director and Founder; and Phil Diaz, Chairman, Board of Directors. All photos by Kendall Bierer

Kelsey Zallo and Dylan Armus eagerly anticipate their turn to ride.

Volunteer Bridget Cremin helps Kelsey Zallo get ready to ride. our kids refuse to see the negative in life,” Liz continued. “Given painkillers so I could be on the field. I saw what it did to my family what they’ve been through, you’d think they’d be very broken, but and to my children. I’ve been sober for two and a half years and, with many, it’s just the opposite; they are fighters, resilient beyond for once in my life, I am not causing the pain. I am a part of the measure.” solution. I am excited to be involved with such great people, and HHH is also lucky to have Karina Brez, Miss Florida USA 2012, young people are my passion.” and Randy Grimes, former lineman for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Theses two high-profile sponsors are great mentors for the kids, as proud sponsors of the program. “I got involved with HHH after but that’s not enough. HHH needs more. “Our goal is to one day a close friend of mine passed away from circumstances relating have our own place,” Liz said. She dreams of having a space for to her estranged husband being on alcohol and drugs,” Karina the kids to hang their artwork and show ribbons and a place they said. “A little girl was left behind. My friend and her daughter were can call their own. “It comes down to privacy. The current sponsor horse people, and they loved spending weekends together with barns have really gone out of their way for us; but the kids realize their horse. This inspired me to become active with HHH.” they are guests and know it is not their own.” Randy added, “I went through my own addiction and took She says the children need consistency in their lives and she doesn’t want to let them down. “We’ll get there. It’s like I tell the kids, anything worth having is worth working for.”

To learn more about Horses Healing Hearts or how you can help with donations of money or time, log onto horseshealingheartsusa.org, email Liz Olszewski at liz@ horseshealingheartsusa.org or call (561) 713-6133.

About the writer: Sue Weakley is a dressage enthusiast who works in equine-related PR for Phelps Media Group of Wellington, Florida. She is an avowed Iberian horse fanatic and travels to Portugal to train in classical dressage on Lusitano schoolmasters as often as she can -- much to her Lusitano, Universo’s, delight and dismay. 50 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 51 e As Fate Would Eventing Have It The story of a horse who fell through the cracks and into the care of three women.

Three women and a horse: Jamie Mitchell, Beth Stelzleni and Kathy Schultz with Nike.

By Dani Moritz Champion and has won the Dutch National Championships eight times. Somehow, for some reason, Nike had fallen through the nce in a while, fate stops us in our tracks and cracks and ended up in Kathy and Beth’s hands. Exactly how he got there is unclear. They know that he came Ochanges our lives. to the U.S. with driver Jim Richards and then somehow ended For three women at Wishing Tree Farm, in Danielsville, Georgia, up with the University of Georgia. And now, he is with them. The fate came in the form a Warmblood gelding named Nike. reason he was handed down may have been due to soundness Little did Kathy Schultz know when she purchased Nike from issues. Apparently, Nike had suffered a tendon injury that created the University of Georgia just who he was; but something about some problems. his quiet, regal demeanor attracted her to him. So without riding But when Beth purchased him, she had a thorough work up him and merely watching him go on a lunge line, Kathy purchased done and vet’s response was essentially to go ride him because Nike. “I didn’t know how special he was; but I knew he was he’s sound. Through correct riding, a strict fitness schedule, special,” she said. chiropractic work and ongoing care by Kathy, he has remained Nike headed to his new home at Wishing Tree Farm – a farm sound. that Kathy founded in 2005. There, Beth Stelzleni, the trainer at The next step in Nike’s career would be eventing. “He fit so the farm, began riding him and that’s when Nike’s athleticism and naturally into eventing because he was so good on the flat yet at talent began to shine. “Beth started riding him and she was doing the same time he has such an amazing jump,” Beth said. “It just a really good job with him. She wanted to campaign him as an seemed like a natural fit because he’s really good at it all.” event horse…and I knew she would be better off with him than After a few hiccups at the start and a trip back to drawing board, me,” Kathy said. Nike did, indeed, fit quite well. Beth recalls the moment the lights So Kathy and Beth made a trade – a thoroughbred mare for went on. “We were at River Glen at his second event (after the first Nike. one didn’t go well at all) and we’d had a horrible stadium warm It didn’t take long for Beth to wonder just who he was. He had up,” she said. “He just wasn’t mentally with me. I went in the ring all of the buttons, so she knew he was advanced. When she found thinking that I just wanted to get him around – we cantered what out just how advanced, she could hardly believe it. “It was when I we could and trotted when he wasn’t so confident. We jumped the was looking up the sire [that I found out who Nike was],” she said. last fence and I sat up to bring him to a walk and I just felt him take “I looked up his progeny and Nike had his own link for his own a deep breath. All of a sudden life was good again.” She says the page. I remember calling Kathy and we were screaming that we next day of cross-country, “he just took me through it.” had a world champion in our barn and didn’t even know it.” As fate would have it, while Beth built upon Nike’s already What Kathy found out is that Nike was a 2003 Driving World Continued on page 54 52 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 53 astonishing career, Jamie Mitchell, now a junior at the University of Georgia, would find herself also entwined with Nike’s story. She was looking to get more involved with horses outside of the university’s program and happened to come by a flyer for Wishing Tree Farm. That’s when she met Nike. Beth offered for Jamie to half lease him and a few months down the road, after seeing how well they did together, Beth offered Jamie the opportunity to buy him. “It was one of those things that took me by surprise,” Jamie said. “I never went into this thinking I was going to buy a horse.” For Jamie, the decision was difficult. She adored everything about Nike – his incredible past, spirit and his ability to teach her to event – but she was freshman in college and didn’t have the means to purchase him on her own. Enter the parent talk. “It took a lot of planning because my parents didn’t grow up around horses themselves and they only know horses from me riding so it took a lot of research from me and my dad to be comfortable buying a horse.” Beth and Nike riding But her parents came around. For her 19th birthday dressage at the she received a card. All it said was “Happy Birthday, AEC’s in the Beginner Congratulations.” And Jamie knew exactly what that meant. Novice Horse division. Nike, a world champion horse, was hers. “I danced around Photo by Sarah Reed my dorm a bit and, that afternoon after my classes, I got to Photography go to the barn.” For her, Nike is perfect. “He has the best personality in the world,” she said. “You know that he loves his job Jamie and Nike because he will do anything to please you. While he listens warming up for cross to you…he gives you a playful buck. The best thing about country at the AEC him is he wants to work with you…he takes care of you.” Beginner Novice And with the continuing support of Kathy and Beth, Jamie Amateur division in and Nike have steadily progressed. “She [Jamie] has made 2012, showing Nike’s great strides in her riding,” Beth said. “It’s been really fun to signature move – watch and it’s been fun to watch him, who came to me with sticking his tongue out. some confidence issues over fences to going cross-country Photo by Holly Breaux with his ears pricked and having a blast.” Jamie has also overcome some confidence issues. “When we started, the cross-country phase terrified me, Beth and Nike on the but as we’ve continued and done shows, now it’s mine and stadium course at Nike’s favorite part.” River Glen in 2010 in Their hard work has paid off. Jamie and Nike have the Beginner Novice recently moved up from beginner novice to novice. The division. 19 year-old Warmblood gelding with an incredible past in Photo by wncphoto. driving who came to Wishing Tree Farm with soundness com©2012 issues has turned his life around. Now, His Highness (Nike’s very fitting show name) is sound and enjoying life as a novice-level eventer. “Coming from a horse who wasn’t supposed to be able to event, to teaching a junior rider to event is what I love most about watching him and Jamie,” Beth said. If you ask Jamie how it all happened, her answer would be fate. “For whatever reason, I came across that flyer in a random class… and for whatever reason Beth decided it was time for her to sell Nike and everything came together,” Jamie said. “I feel incredibly blessed that I met Beth and Kathy. They’re the reason Nike and I have been able to do so well.” For these three women, fate brought them together and gave them a gift none of them will ever forget – a gift named Nike.

About the writer: Dani Moritz is a senior at William Woods University and is a writer/producer and creative director for RateMyRiding.com. She is also the 2012 American Horse Publications Student Award Winner and a staff writer for Sidelines Magazine. 54 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 55 ePara-Equestrian No Limitations Life-Threatening Disorder Doesn’t Slow Down Para-Dressage Teen

By Lindsay McCall

s Sydney Collier sits on her tack box waiting to warm-up she giggles with her fellow para-dressage riders. Sydney, of Ann AArbor, Michigan, is a smiling 15-year-old that has propelled her way through the para-equestrian dressage ranks. In only one year her passion and skill in dressage has taken her from newcomer to a seasoned Young Rider. Sydney has faced challenges due to her rare congenital disorder, Wyburn- Mason Syndrome, which has created a lifetime of doctor visits, constant monitoring, physical therapy and an unsteady gait. Despite these obstacles, Sydney remains the same horse crazy girl that can’t wait to get to the barn five days a week for her riding lessons. At age seven Sydney was diagnosed with Wyburn-Mason Syndrome after she began having blurry vision. The syndrome is a rare, congenital disorder characterized by arteriovenous malformations in the central nervous system and retina. It affects only .14% of the word’s population and can cause brain hemorrhaging, stroke, paralysis or death. Originally Sydney’s disorder was diagnosed as untreatable but through a group of doctors at Stanford University Hospital she has continued to receive experimental treatments. Though there is not a specific treatment for Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, Sydney and her family remain positive. Due to the consequences that a major

Sydney wears an un-velcroed brace to support her left arm when riding and uses a walking aid to help with her balance. All photos by Lindsay McCall

bleed could cause, Sydney and her family have elected to be proactive with her treatment. Sydney is a test case and will help pioneer treatment for the next person to be diagnosed. Since Sydney’s diagnoses she has faced multiple challenges but continues to ride and train with her horse. At age eight Sydney began a series of medical treatments and hospitalizations. Sydney lost all vision in her right eye and suffered a stroke that caused loss of use on her left side. It took countless hours and dedication for Sydney to relearn how to walk and use the left side of her body. Sydney noted, Sydney and VPRH Pegasus vom Niehaus-Hof owned by Patrick Truxillo. “I have experienced more than the average person Sydney wears a yellow armband to signify her lack of sight in her eye. Continued on page 58 56 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 57 Para-dressage riders, supporters and Paralympian/ USPEA President Hope Hand at the 2012 Dressage Affaire CPEDI3* in Del Mar, California. Sydney is the third athlete from the left and Hope Hand is in the front row in the blue jacket.

has by my age. That is what makes me, me and it is what makes Sydney aboard me a strong and persevering person. When my first roadblock Otto, owned by Sue occurred and I couldn’t walk, it was the thought of my horses that and Kevin Niblo, kept me working through each challenge. I kept thinking, I need at the 2012 USEF to be able to walk my horse, I need to be able to tack him up, and Para-Equestrian I have to be able to groom him.” Dressage National On December 20, 2009, Sydney broke her femur in a horseback Championship held riding accident resulting in an extensive healing period. While she in Gladstone, New was recovering from her broken femur she had a mini stroke in Jersey in June. March, 2009 that included brain swelling, signs that were missed Otto was ridden due to Sydney being in a wheelchair for her recovery. This brain by Paralympian swelling resulted in the complete loss of use in her left arm. Donna Ponessa Sydney commented, “When I broke my femur it was a really throughout the long recovery. Through the entire healing process I was thinking 2011-2012 about my horse and dreaming about getting back on. I was so calendar year. anxious to get back to riding that it pushed me to work harder. into national competition. After many top national accolades When I was lying in bed there was not one minute that passed Sydney went to her first CPEDI3* in Wellington, Florida. She then that I didn’t think about horses. I was doing art about horses, competed at the 2012 Dressage Affaire CPEDI3*, the Houston reading dressage books and trying to figure out ways to improve Dressage Society CPEDI3* and finally the 2012 USEF Para- my riding.” Equestrian Dressage National Championships. In 2010 at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, Sydney’s success at the National Championships has given Sydney and her family ran across a young para-equestrian her the desire to train for the 2014 World Equestrian Games. She wearing the United States logo. Sydney blurted out in her normally commented, “I am determined to work hard and train my butt off enthusiastic voice, “You look like someone I should know.” The to accomplish my goals. I would love to be selected for the United Young Rider Jonathan Wentz laughed and took Sydney to States Para-Equestrian Dressage Team for the 2014 World introduce her to trainer Kai Handt and past Paralympian Hope Equestrian Games in Normandy and I hope to earn a spot on the Hand who is President of the United States Para-Equestrian 2016 Paralympic Equestrian Team headed to Rio.” Association. This greeting would open Sydney’s equestrian She continued, “My greatest fear in the future is that I will have a future to a world of international equestrian events, travel and the bleed and will go blind because of Wyburn-Mason. It would make opportunity to work with world-renowned trainers and riders. “It me really sad that I couldn’t see all of the vibrant colors of the was liberating when I met Jonathan Wentz and watched para- world, or my horse and his big beautiful eyes. I know I would be dressage at the World Equestrian Games,” explained Sydney. able to adjust to it but I think I would miss seeing everything and “It made me realize I could actually have realistic goals and that doing everything how I used to do it. I don’t really have any fears there are other people out there like me that love horses and have about having any other physical limitations because I can always physical challenges.” work through physical limitations. Physical limitations aren’t really On September 29, 2012 Jonathan Wentz passed away less limitations; they are just how other people see me and it’s just how than a month after his Paralympic debut at the 2012 London I have to live.” Paralympics. Sydney added, “If it wouldn’t have been for Jonathan I don’t think I would be involved in this highly competitive discipline. About the writer: Lindsay McCall is a lifelong hunter/jumper rider originally from He was so inspirational as a rider and a person and I am sad to Ohio. She is a talented photographer and makes it her career to advocate for the equestrian sport through photojournalism. Lindsay works with multiple equestrian see him pass away at such a young age.” organizations and is the Public Relations Manager for the United States Para- After learning about para-dressage, Sydney dipped her toes Equestrian Association. 58 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 59 e

West Side Story By Holly Hugo-Vidal

In an industry largely dominated by men, Nicole Hoyt Haunert has carved out a niche for herself! Not an easy task for a 29-year-old to achieve, especially lackingNicole’s credentials as a famousNiche junior rider. OneKeeps it All in the Family thing Nicole does not lack is talent; in addition she has a great love for horses and a love for the sport as well! A California native, she grew up in New Port Beach. Like so many good riders, Nicole began riding at the early age of four at the Orange County Fair Grounds in Costa Mesa. School horses gave her a good start and for her sixth birthday her parents presented her with a small pony. She showed the pony for several years including a stint with the local Pony Club; but dressage was not her cup of tea. “I was bad at it. It was way too disciplined for me!” she said. Her supportive parents then bought her Stormy, a jack-of-all-trades horse that enabled her to ride Nicole and Ninja competing. in several divisions. Nicole became a working student for Ann Photos courtesy of Nicole Haunert Price for two years, until Ann moved out of the area. Edgar Pagan offered Nicole another working student position, this time with Nicole in her more riding as well as showing. modeling days. I asked Nicole when she first knew that she wanted to bea Nicole tackles professional and she said, “When I was five years old I knew that a derby. one day I wanted to be a famous rider!” Even with a few years off to focus on a modeling career with the Wilhelmina Agency in Los Angles, Nicole found she was sad when she couldn’t ride and her lifelong dream to become a rider eventually won out. When asked how she made the transition into the professional ranks, she said, “My first job was with Alison Sherred to whom I will always be grateful for teaching me so much about equitation. At that time I was still riding Stormy in the children’s jumper division, which had given me a pretty good start, however Stormy was limited. So when the well-known grand prix rider, Ali Nilforushan, offered me a riding job, I jumped at it. It was quite a contrast to riding Stormy in the children’s jumper division and was my first step to fulfilling my dream as a professional rider!” Ali eventually put Nicole in touch with Paul Haunert and his son Reyhan, who were looking for a rider. That was when everything really changed! Not only was she offered jumpers for the higher divisions; but it came with good help on the ground from Paul. Nicole began to show heavily in both the jumper and hunter totally focus on my riding. We really have a great relationship, as divisions and six months into the job Paul told her it wouldn’t be our individual roles all complement each other.” long before she would be showing in grand prix classes. When it comes to preferring jumpers or hunters, Nicole said, Thinking it was merely a compliment, she didn’t put much stock in “I want to be a good rider in both the jumper ring as well as the it; but one year later he offered Nicole a ride in her first grand prix at hunter ring. I have always loved the jumpers; but now that the Del Mar under the lights. On Parole had eight faults that night and derbies have been introduced I find that I love the challenge they competed in 30 more classes before being rested for a year due offer. I have a wonderful derby horse named Ninja that I have to an injury. (He is back strong and showing again.) Nicole credits been bringing along and we have been growing together. I hope Paul’s positive attitude and support to her success. “He always told he never gets sold! I would be really sad if I couldn’t ride him in me I could do it and I couldn’t have done it without him!” a derby, it’s so much fun. It’s a whole different rush. In the grand Another change came in 2010, when Nicole and Reyhan got prix you walk in thinking, ‘I hope I survive,’ and in the hunters you married. Now all three Haunerts jointly hang the TriStar banner. think, ‘I hope I don’t miss’!” “The three of us have completely different roles. Paul is the boss and does the training, while Reyhan manages absolutely Holly Hugo-Vidal is Sidelines California correspondent and writes the “West everything and I do all the riding,” Nicole said. “It works out Side Story” column. Holly is based at Alicia Saxton’s Oceancrest Farms in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Holly specializes in hunters and equitation as well as adults. beautifully and we all get along. I couldn’t do it without them! I’m She is an “R” USEF judge, clinician and an author. Her most recent book is Build so fortunate, not only do I feel a sense of protection; but I can Confidence Over Fences.

60 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 61 eCanadian Connection Yann Candele – The Best is Yet to Come By Alexa Cheater

Since his return from the 2012 London Olympics where he served as the alternate for the Canadian Show Jumping Team, Yann Candele of Caledon, Ontario, has dominated the national show scene. Riding for Susan Grange’s Lothlorien Farm, the 41-year-old has captured a remarkable nine grand prix titles since the beginning of August. His most recent major victories include the $50,000 Grand Prix of Rockwood at the CSI2* Angelstone International in Rockwood, Ontario, and sweeping the $100,000 Caledon Cup at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, Ontario, where he won and placed second in all three phases of the competition. Originally from Normandy, France, Yann is no stranger to the international stage. He represented his native France at the 2004 World Cup Final in Milan, Italy and after receiving his Canadian Yann Candele and Carlotta Singular winning the $100,000 citizenship in 2010, was a member Caledon Cup at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping of Canada’s fifth-placed team at the Tournament in Palgrave, Ontario. 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games. He also won back-to-back Canadian What was your most embarrassing moment with horses? Show Jumping Championship titles with I was just a kid, 11 I think, and the riding club I was at gave Pitareusa in 2010 and Game Ready in me an 18 hand horse to ride. I wasn’t capable of putting on the 2011. Despite his incredible success, this bridle by myself because the horse was so big and there was no Yann Candele one around to help me. I was late for my lesson and was crying humble horseman believes he still has a lot Photos by Cealy Tetley, to learn and we can’t help but think that the www.tetleyphoto.com because I couldn’t get the bridle on such a big horse. competition better watch out as Yann’s best is yet to come. If you had the opportunity to ride any horse in the world, living or dead, which one would it be? What is your biggest riding accomplishment to date? There would be a bunch of them. Of course Hickstead; but I I’m still developing, so I don’t really have something specific. actually had the chance to ride him, and felt very privileged to do I’m pretty pleased with where my career has taken me so far. It’s so. Others would be Gem Twist, Milton; any of the legends. They about lifetime achievement. I’m very pleased to still be learning were all spectacular horses at the time and it would have been an to become a better rider and a better horseman, and for me, I honor to get the chance to ride any of them. believe the best is yet to come. What advice can you give young riders who are hoping to What are your future goals in terms of your equestrian make it to the top of the sport? career? Be persistent and be prepared to spend a lot of time in the Winning a major championship. I’m a big fan of the Nations Cup saddle. Also, remember to take the good moments for what they and to win it with three other riders would be great. The next World are and the other way around as well. Show Jumping Championships is being held in Normandy and being able to go over there and perform is my current goal. Long What are your favorite things to do when you aren’t riding? term, my goals would have to be competing at the Pan American Spending time with my family, my wife Jennifer and our kids Games, Olympic Games or any other major championship as part Alexandre, Tate and Mathilde. of a Nations Cup team. What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? What is your best horse memory? The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is don’t give up. I have a few of them, but the one that stands out the most to me is when I was riding Palestro II. He had been leased to the If you hadn’t chosen a career involving horses, what would Spanish team for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics; but afterwards you have been? he and I won some pretty nice grand prix together. The most If I wasn’t a rider, I’d definitely be involved with some other kind memorable has to have been the one in Caen, where I’m from. It of sport. As a kid I did everything - skiing, judo, cycling, you name was an incredible moment. it; but horses and riding is the career that picked me. 62 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 63 Georgina Bloomberg Is Back!

Georgina with one of the miniature horses she adopted from the SPCA. By Lauren R. Giannini Photo by Geoffrey Tischman

appy to be back in the saddle pretty much describes Georgina Bloomberg. The New York Hbased jumper rider had serious back surgery in July 2011 and spent a week in the hospital, then three said Georgina. “Before the surgery I was really scared, because weeks of mandatory bed rest. For the first couple of months, I was always thinking about the consequences if I fell. I had my she walked with a cane. first fall at the Hampton Classic during a class. I landed on my “It takes a full year for that surgery to heal; but I started riding at butt and had a bruised knee. Mentally and physically, I got it out the end of March,” said Georgina. “I didn’t compete or risk falling. of the way.” I was very careful and rode really reliable horses, one or two a In addition to the jumpers, Georgina stays busy. She has day. I took it very slowly. If I had something else to do, I didn’t fuss authored three novels in the A Circuit series (see sidebar), serves about it.” on several boards, including the Equestrian AID Foundation and Georgina had a very curved spine. The condition put her hips Hampton Classic Horse Show and in 2006 started The Rider’s out of balance and made one leg shorter than the other. After she Closet, a program that makes riding attire more accessible to fractured her back for the second time in 2010, her doctor riders in need and participants in therapeutic riding, pony club and said that while she had healed, there was a bigger problem intercollegiate programs. that had to be addressed or else she would face the likelihood of fracturing her back every time she had a fall from a horse. “I’ve been having problems with my back since I was 10 years old,” admitted Georgina. “It’s called spondylolisthesis (similar to scoliosis) and my spine was so unstable that I had to have surgery if I wanted to continue riding. I kept seeing specialists and all of them said that I needed the surgery, even with all the risks involved. They went in and decompressed my spine and did bone grafts, placed pins on each side and long rods to stabilize. I’m not as flexible as I used to be; but the only time I feel it is if I lie on a hard surface on my back.” In May, Georgina returned to competition at Old Salem Horse Show. She also competed at Fairfield, Ox Ridge, Lake Placid and Vermont. In August of 2012, Georgina scored her first comeback victory when she partnered with Perfect de Coquerie, owned by Bloomberg and Stephex Stables of Belgium, to best the field of 21 in the $7,500 Welcome Stake at the Equestrian Summer Showcase at Fieldstone Show Park. The duo’s double clear win recorded a jump-off time of 35.528 seconds. “I was more confident after the surgery because I was stronger and the surgeon told me that I’m all fixed now,”

Georgina Bloomberg and Prince de Bonneville in action at the Equestrian Summer Showcase. Photo by Tony Decosta 64 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE “Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, which is about five minutes from Perfect de Coquerie, and South Street. She’s also very excited our farm (North Salem, New York) took over The Rider’s Closet about bringing along three new young horses. In October, at two years ago,” said Georgina. “I used to do it all myself, kept the Princeton Show Jumping 2012 in New Jersey, Georgina and clothes in my mother’s garage. I really enjoyed opening a box of Radio City, owned by Gotham Enterprises, claimed top honors clothes and reading the letters. I loved doing it; but I was on the in a field of 38 in the $10,000 Welcome Stake. “That’s my biggest circuit and for The Rider’s Closet to help the people I wanted to win since I’ve been back,” said Georgina. “I’d like to make one help, I had to let it go. Pegasus built a big room like a closet and more really good run at this sport. I’ve put so much time into it and they get the clothes out so much faster.” I love the jumpers. That time off made me come back stronger. Pegasus handles requests and donations: all gently used I want to make the horses myself. I like to develop my jumpers equestrian clothing and boots are accepted (exception: used myself. If it takes longer to get back on the board again, so be it.” helmets). The donation of new items and helmets is greatly One big influence has been Michael R. Bloomberg, the Mayor of appreciated. Both juniors and adults may submit requests. For New York City. Georgina stated, “My father taught me that if you forms/info: www.pegasustr.org/trc believe in yourself and what you can accomplish, the possibilities Georgina’s jumpers include Radio City, Prince de Bonneville, are endless.”

Georgina and her dogs, several of them rescues. Photo by Geoffrey Tischman

Georgina Bloomberg and Catherine Hapka have co-authored though they might be composites, it doesn’t take the IQ of a a series of young adult novels about the adventures, trials, rocket scientist to figure out that part of Tommi’s character tribulations and growing pains of junior horse show riders. The is based on one of the authors. Tommi’s father is a big wheel A Circuit (available in paperback, suitable for readers 12 & up) in New York City finance who isn’t sure about his younger kicked off the series in May 2011, followed by My Favorite daughter’s passion for horses and desire to turn professional. Mistake (February 2012) and in November, Off Course. The When her father offers a testing business challenge in The A main characters are Tommi, Kate and Zara. Circuit (book 1), Tommi steps up to the plate. Working student Kate drives herself into borderline Zara, the daughter of a rock star and singer mother, acts “born meltdown mode about everything. She’s dedicated and reliable, to be wild” and manages to cause more than a few problems but wracked with anxiety. She lives for the horses and the barn for herself and people around her. In Off Course it’s obvious provides safe haven from a bleak home life where her mother that she has started to develop a conscience: how that comes suffers from OCD. Kate has to contend with Fritz whose wealth about isn’t totally clear in the second or the third novel; but and privilege egg on his ego as a ladies’ man. In fact, he gets a Zara does act a bit more human and less, well, entitled. We’re bit carried away and scares Kate badly, then does a 180, trying already looking forward to the fourth installment in this horsey to be the model boyfriend. He comes very close to breaking teenaged tale. Stay tuned: Creative Artists Agency is in the Kate’s heart because of a horse in Off Course. process of developing a television series based on the novels. Tommi and Zara summon up “names” in the real news. Even

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By Maria Wynne Sidelines Writer from across the Pond

Polly Stockton is a prominent British Rider and a member of the British World Class Performance squad. She has represented her country at Young Rider and at the Senior level. Polly has Pollycompeted at Rolex many times Across and has even come close to the Pond claiming it as her own. Earlier in her career Polly was chosen to take over the rides of Mary Rose Cooney’s Eye Spy II and Word For Word when Mark Todd retired to Australia and Oscar the former ride of Chris Bartle, all of whom helped her establish herself as a force to be reckoned with at 4* level. She came tantalizingly close to winning Kentucky CCI**** in 2003 with her own Tangleman but was pipped to the post by Pippa Funnell en route to her historic Rolex Grand Slam.

Your family is inherently horsey. Please tell us about your parents Lady Sue and Sir Jonathan and siblings Tessa and Simon. My mother was not from a horsey background but she was completely pony mad and worked all hours for lessons and then worked with horses. Dad however was from a completely crazy northern Irish family who would hack 20 miles to the Meet, hunt all day and then get Dad and his sisters to hack all the horses home while they had a drink in the pub. They would get back in the dark, but it didn’t put him off! He Point-to-Pointed (this is the equivalent of steeplechasing in the USA), raced on the Flat and only took up eventing when Mum broke her leg. Annoyingly he won his first event so he got ‘The Bug.’ He competed at both Badminton and Burghley. My sister Tessa competed in the Junior European Three Day Event Championships and then went on to Point-to-Point. She is now married to racehorse trainer Warren Greatrex who trains in the racing mecca of Lambourn. My brother Simon was always totally pampered by both his sisters so that he would join in the fun. He never cleaned tack or mucked out but he can ride more than adequately!

Your first notable horse was Poggio who was something of a character and partnered you to CCI**** level. Where did you find him and what is his story? Poggio was an interesting horse who arrived to be hunted by my father because he was completely out of control, nappy and vicious. He hunted well by the end of the season and since my Junior horse had sustained a tendon injury the very kind owners of this dinosaur asked if I would I like to event him. Luckily I said yes but in hindsight I was really only trying to be polite. Poggio went from Novice to Advanced in just a year and was reserve for the Young Rider team as a seven year old. He then made it onto the team as an eight year old. He took me round Badminton and Burghley, however not before getting eliminated at both on our first visits! Once for jumping out of the dressage arena and the other for missing a fence in show jumping. Whoops! Not the greatest start to my eventing career.

Your husband Chris is Field Master of the Cheshire. He is quite renowned for his skills Chris, who I met through Point-to-Pointing and knew through the good old Pony Club days, is one of those really annoying Polly Stockton competing at Badminton. All photos by Maria Wynne 68 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Polly and Westwood Poser at Badminton in 2011. natural riders. He rode over 50 winners Pointing; but this meant looking like someone out of a Concentration Camp and being a grumpy old man! So hunting has become his favoured pastime as no weigh-in is required! He gets on the horse at the Opening Meet in November having done nothing all summer, rides down to the biggest hedge and never misses. How unfair is that!? He also took up car racing and did the Le Mans 24-hour race which was incredible. In between the crazy pastimes he runs a successful furniture sales company called Ningbo.

Has becoming a Mother made you look at your career in a different way, the responsibilities of being a Mummy? Being a Mum has not changed my competitive side but trying to juggle things has! Time is very precious and I don’t want Jake to have grown up before I have blinked!

Who could you absolutely not do without on a day-to-day basis? I couldn’t do without my husband! However cheesy it sounds, because he understands life is competitive, ambitious and determined. He is totally realistic and has definitely helped me achieve what I have. My family have been my backbone, and without them nothing would have been possible. I am, and always will be eternally grateful to them.

The world of Eventing is notorious for tangled politics and rider rivalry. What advice would you give to any youngster wanting to pursue a career in this discipline? For any rider trying to make it I would tell them to never think they are too good not to do the likes of mucking out, grooming, tack cleaning etc. So many of the kids I see think it’s beneath them and all they want to do is ride. You need to learn in all areas with horses that to achieve big results it’s about horsemanship and not just sitting on them. And to keep trying. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 69 70 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 71 eEuropean Connection The Wacky World of Words By Maria Wynne rubbish boyfriend or idiotic Sidelines Writer from across the acquaintance. Pond Where Can We Board the I feel very privileged to be Horses? writing for Sidelines. It was “Barns and Stalls.” This really always the first magazine can confuse at the most basic I picked up when I was on level. Generally a “barn” to a the grounds at the Winter Brit is where you store things Equestrian Festival and it helped like hay, tractors, fencing and me enormously with translation. agricultural tools - that kind of Even though the British and the thing. In the U.S. the barn is Americans allegedly speak the where you keep the horses. A same language, trust me, there “stall” to a Brit is a little stand is nothing further from the truth. you find at a country fair or a There is huge scope market. In the UK it is what we for misunderstanding and call a stable. misinterpretation between the British and the Americans and Faster Than A Walk, Slower if you add a strong Irish accent Than A Canter to the mix it can all go horribly “Post to the trot!” What on wrong. Sometimes it is quite Plaits vs. Braids: A photo of a horse with “plaits” and correct turn earth? There isn’t a postbox on amusing and sometimes being out for the British show ring. Photo by John Minoprio site and we are in the middle of swallowed up by the earth would a sand school. Has this trainer be far preferable. I made many mistakes on my first couple of gone totally mad? Plus the poor child has no letters to post. What visits. Here are a few examples: kind of ridiculous pastime is this? Does she have to continue to trot PAST the postbox as she does this or is she allowed to halt? The Brits vs. The Americans? Oh. One short explanation later - post means to rise to the trot as When I heard the sentence, “Those are such cute braids,” I opposed to sit. would say “Where?” and look around for a small girl with long hair and ribbons. Our braids are not on We Hate It When They Run! horses. Oh no, no. We call those plaits. “Honey, can you fetch me my hose If someone asked me, “Where are please?” Hmm. Why on earth does my the wraps?” I would say they were in friend want something from the garden the restaurant and ask if they wanted shed? I thought we were going out for chicken or tuna? Ohhhh, you mean dinner? A short struggle later and I bandages? Right… reappear with the garden hose. Maybe the hanging baskets needed watering, She’s Fallen and She Can’t Get Up! who knows? Ah, no, she meant “They had a good trip.” “Oh, no? What pantyhose. Not the garden hose. We happened? Did they fall over?” or “Oh call them tights. really? Where did they go? Did they stay in a Hotel or a Guesthouse?” Apparently Honey, Please Don’t Nag Me! this is a term used to describe what we “A Nagsman.” This is a UK term used Brits call a clear round. More confusion to describe a real old fashioned all around resulted when I realized that the term “a horseman, someone that can handle any clean round” also means the same as a type of horse from any discipline. To the clear round and not that the horse, rider nagsman, a horse is a horse. In the very and fences were sparkling with washing olden days this gentleman would have powder, cleaning products and gloss, been known as an Ostler. Think back which was what I originally thought. to the days of when Black Beauty was written by Anna Sewell and that is the It Could Also Be A Movie or a Dance! era we are talking about. “The guy is a jerk.” What? Total confusion. Brits use the phrase “Missed About the Writer: Maria Wynne has spent her entire life with horses and her family background their jerk” to describe a bad stride into a is steeped in them. She is a proud (single) Mum of fence, when the rider “misses.” It doesn’t Braids vs. Plaits: A photo of a girl with “braids” the an adorable 4 year old son named Theodore equate to missing and crying over a ready for the American show ring. Denman, who is named after the 2008 Cheltenham Photo by Emily Allongo Gold Cup Winner. 72 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 73 74 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 75 76 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 77 78 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 79 80 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 81 ePolo Polo In the Pines Supports Great Cause By Sarah Dodge

Crafted cocktails, elegant hats, stomping the divots, good friends – it was all just the tip of the iceberg for this year’s inaugural Polo in the Pines event in Atlanta, Georgia. The venue was the picturesque Atlanta Regional Polo Field, tucked away among the lush greenery of one of Atlanta’s Polo player Diego Coscia. All photos by Sarah Dodge most beautiful neighborhoods. Sean O’Keefe and Nancy Whatley The players all gathered to support a cause near and dear to host Tina Fowler of Fowler Connection Online Travel Booking Site. The event’s cause was to bring awareness as well as raise funds for Leiomyosarcoma cancer research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Care Center, a leader in Leiomysarcoma research. The evening’s honorees were Tina’s mother Sharon Knight as well as Nikki Van Wingerden of Atlanta. The two women have braved a tough battle with this rare form of cancer and were generous in giving accounts of what this disease has meant in their lives, the lives of their families and the importance of raising awareness against this illness. Although the afternoon soiree existed for serious purposes, fun certainly had a big role Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Letossia in the evening. The event featured a successful McFadden silent auction, a lively polo game, a rock and Festivities and fun at Polo in the Pines roll band and plenty of delicious food. The silent auction included items donated from local favorites such as Raw Denim and Spanx as well as an autographed Styx guitar and wine packages from Napa Valley wineries. The polo game, which was lively as well as informative, found guests experiencing a new pastime and learning curious tidbits about the game. The traditional “stomping of the divots” took place halfway through the match and brought guests and their beverages out onto the field for a good time. The event not only gave guests a better understanding about this rare form of cancer, but also set up a platform for fun and more importantly, fundraising. It’s safe to say that this year’s guests are already looking forward to next Honoree Sharon Knight and her year’s event with open hearts and their dancing daughter Tina Fowler shoes ready. Playing at Polo in the Pines

Fun in the Atlanta Sun: (from left to right) Christy Long, Amy Patterson, Heidi Holland, Lindsey Sermonet, TJ Gilley, Lisa Whitmore, Brooke Duncan, Kim Enzmann 82 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 83 84 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 85 86 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 87 PR Pony Junkie, eOff Centerline Johnny Robb, acquired two more Dressage rider Aileen Daly is known for dancing on horseback; little horses, Barnes but now the Aiken, South Carolina rider is going to be dancing with & Noble. Johnny said the stars! Aileen will take part in Dancing with the Aiken Stars on she purchased them November 15th. Her dance partner will be Aiken pediatrician Dr. as a tribute to rider/ John Tiffany. author, Tami Hoag and next year when Tami’s Lily Zilo and trainer Endel Ots took a trip to Europe and found new murder mystery Lily an exciting new horse. Windsor’s Aron is a stunning dark comes out she plans on bay KWPN gelding with tons of talent. Rider and trainer have their driving Barnes & Noble sights set on the 2014 Asian Games! Best of luck with your new to Barnes & Noble for boy Lily!! Tami’s book signing. Ah how we justify our Congratulations to Olympians Michael Poulin and Ravel on passions! But we have making outstanding contributions to the sport of dressage in to agree these two are the United States! The USDF has announced they will both be irresistibly cute! inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame (HOF) during the Adequan/USDF Annual Convention in New Orleans, Anne Gribbons, the Technical Advisor to the U.S. Dressage Louisiana. Michael has shown a lifelong commitment to furthering Team since December 2009, has informed the USEF she does dressage and dressage education in the U.S. and was part of the not wish to be considered for the position after her contract expires U.S. bronze medal team at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. at the end of November. At the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Michael was instrumental in the founding of the USDF Games, Anne guided the U.S. to a fourth place team finish and Instructor/Trainer Program and founded The Dressage assisted Steffen Peters in winning two Individual Bronze medals Foundation’s Advanced Young Rider Olympic Dream Program. with Ravel. At the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Ravel, a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding has awed crowds Mexico the U.S. Dressage Team had a historic medal sweep of all nationally and internationally since he entered the competition three Individual medals in addition to winning Team Gold. In the arena in 2008 with rider Steffen Peters. Akiko Yamazaki and summer of 2012, Anne led the U.S. to sixth in London . her husband, Jerry Yang, purchased Ravel in 2006 from Tim Coomans, Netherlands, with the goal of Ravel being Steffen’s The dressage community was saddened by the loss of Patsy mount at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The pair went on to meet Albers, 76, who passed away unexpectedly in October. Patsy that goal, representing the U.S. at the Beijing Games and placing was a well known figure at dressage competitions throughout the fourth individually. In 2009, Ravel and Steffen took first at the United States as a director, manager, volunteer and official. She Rolex FEI World Cup, beating out nine-time World Champion was awarded several volunteer awards throughout her life. Patsy Anky van Grunsven. was a fundraiser and Chef d’Equipe for many years for the North American Junior and Young Rider Championship (NAJYRC) Sexy and He Knows Region 1 team. In 2010, a new Perpetual Trophy was donated in It…Olympian Bent honor of Patsy. “The Albers Award” is presented each year at the Jensen has become championship. Patsy’s efforts enabled juniors and young riders famous world wide for with limited resources to try out and compete. Patsy’s latest work his outlandish, fun (yes was the 2012 Dressage at Devon where she had been the FEI we said fun) dressage Event Director for many years. freestyles. Most recently he was invited to the Munich Indoor show in Germany to perform his “Sexy and I Know It” freestyle at the Friday and Saturday night Galas at the prestigious show. He will be borrowing a horse in Germany for the performance.

Doggie want a bone? Or a Halloween tribute at ShowChic? Not exactly. In late October Physical Therapist Stacey Brown was the speaker at Shop Talk and she brought bones…lots of them, to demonstrate the biomechanics of the horse’s spine. It was a spine tingling presentation and Carol Cohen’s pooch, Tulip, thought she had hit the mother load when she found Stacey’s demonstration bones on the floor! 88 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 89 ePony Kids Name: Avery Hamlin Hometown: Louisburg, Kansas Age: 9 Ponies: Disneyland, Snowy and Peetie Trainers: Robin Brightwell, my Mom Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? I love to ride them all. Disneyland is my favorite to jump and go to jumper shows and pony club with. Snowy is the best trail riding pony. I like to show him in western stuff, some jumping and trick riding. Peetie is our tiniest pony and I trained him how to drive. I love when he pulls me and my little sister around in the cart. His trot is just so cute. What pony would you like to ride? The Phantom or Misty How did you get into riding? My Mom. She has been riding since she was two and so have I. My Grandmas ride and Dad rides, too, even my little sister. What is your favorite horse show? Fun shows, not as serious ones. I went to the Kentucky Horse Park and watched the Pony Club Finals. It was so awesome. I want to show there someday. What was the high point in your riding career? When I got series champion at my first four hunter/jumper shows. What was the low point? I got bucked off running poles at my first rodeo. I still passed the timer and got a good time. I was trying to keep up with my best friend and she went fast! Who are your Equestrian Idols? Reed Kessler, my Mom Other than riding, what do you do? Cheerleading, swim team and play ukulele Avery and Snowy What are your plans for the future? I want to go to K State and Photo by Allison Hamlin with become a vet. I’m saving to buy a horse that I can ride in the Olympics. Allisoneastphoto.com/AllisonEast Photography

Do You Want To Be A Pony Kid? Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? Fill out this easy questionnaire and e-mail it to editor@sidelinesnews. What pony would you like to ride? com. Be sure to include a photo scanned at a minimum of 300 dpi, and How did you get into riding? tell us who took the picture What is your favorite horse show? Name: What was the high point in your riding career? Hometown: What was the low point? Age: Who are your Equestrian Idols? Ponies: Other than riding, what do you do? Trainers: What are your plans for the future?

Name: Eva Bautista Hometown: Oceanside, California Age: 9 Ponies: To Infinity and Beyond, Dapple Dancer, Stonewall Black Pearl Trainers: My Mom, Kelli Di Gioia-Bautista of KDB Stables Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? My pony Buzz (To Infinity and Beyond) What pony would you like to ride? My friend Augusta Iwasaki’s pony Small Gift How did you get into riding? I’ve been riding as long as I can remember. I basically grew up at the barn since my mom is a trainer. What is your favorite horse show? Thermal-Desert Circuit What was the high point in your riding career? When I was Champion with Stonewall Black Pearl and Reserve Champion with Europium in the pony hunters at the same show and qualified both ponies for the 2013 USEF Pony Finals and when I got a ribbon with my green pony Buzz in the Under Saddle. What was the low point? Probably falling off in every class at my first show with my pony. Who are your Equestrian Idols? Will Simpson and Michelle Spadone Other than riding, what do you do? When I am not riding or doing school work I like to play with my friends and spend time with my new baby sister, my mom and my dad. What are your plans for the future? I want to show in Kentucky at Pony Finals. Eva and Stonewall Black Pearl Photo by Captured Moment Photography 90 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 91 STALLION DIRECTORY

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By Ann S. Reilly, Ph. D. While reflecting or meditating try to remember the special moment in your life The holiday season is a time for reflecting on the spiritual when you first touched a pony or horse. Think about when a pony aspects of our lives although this reflection time can get lost in or horse first touched your life. Relax and allow your mind to fill up the hustle bustle of buying gifts and holiday celebrations. While with memories of the beauty you perceived the first time you saw material giving is an expression to others from the heart and a pony or horse. Thespirit, giving yourself Greatest the gift of time to reflect on theGift condition of ofHorses All do not know if they are rich or poor. While they naturally your own heart and spirit can bring you the gifts peace, joy, and have a “pecking order” they do not think one is better than another. wholeness. They do not have thoughts that they are not good enough, rich In one of the late Whitney Houston songs, she sings, “Learning enough, pretty enough or other thoughts that cause us humans to love yourself is the greatest gift of all.” Feeding your heart and to not be able to love ourselves. Instead, horses show us their spirit, through reflection and meditation time, enhances your ability natural spirit. They sure do not worry if their mane is messed up, to love yourself. It allows you to keep the warm, loving holiday their whiskers are not clipped, they are not braided or have their spirit in your life throughout the rest of the year. fake tails on or their hooves not painted. During your reflection and meditation time, you can include Horses have these glorious, natural spirits because they are your love of horses. For me, and I believe many people, horses part of the world of nature. No matter how human we make them, play a large role in helping us learn to love ourselves. As children, horses manage to maintain their connection to nature. Humans horses inspired our imagination and many of us, horse owners or can learn from horses how to reconnect to the natural rhythm of not, enjoyed reading our children’s books about horses, watching life by being around horses. Much of the stress we as humans horse movies, drawing horses or writing about these beautiful experience is caused by losing touch with loving ourselves and animals whom we fell in love with. Horses inspired us to creatively falling out of step with the natural rhythm of life from living in a express our capacity to love ourselves when we spent time highly technical world. around horses, in real life or through literature, art, movies or our During this holiday season, take some time to enjoy your love imaginations. of horses. Go out in nature and look at some horses grazing in a Falling in love with horses helps us learn to love ourselves field. While doing this reflect on the gifts horses have presented because through this love we recognize the great heart and spirit to you throughout your life. And give yourself the greatest gift of horses have. This recognition mirrors the great heart and spirit all - loving yourself, just the way you are! each one of us on this planet earth is born with. And from this enlightenment, we can work on loving ourselves, which ultimately 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 will create a loving world. can be addressed to [email protected].

94 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 95 e Seeing Double! Actors Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell, along with Asides their adorable twin daughters, attended the Third Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, California. Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot

The third-annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in Los Angeles was a star-studded event. Co-hosts Rachel Zoe, Rodger Berman, Nacho Figueras, Delfina Blaquier and Vanessa Kay, President of Veuve Clicquot US, welcomed Angelinos to the Will Rogers State Historic Park for a beautiful day of polo, sun and champagne. Actress Ali Larter threw out the Polo player Nacho Figueras greets guests and screaming ceremonial first toss and the match between team Black Watch fans at the Third Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at the and team Nespresso was underway. Celebrity polo spectators Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, California. included Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell, Ashley Greene, Nacho only drinks on occasion; but when he does he prefers Ellen Pompeo, Selma Blair, Minnie Driver, Alessandra champagne, particularly Veuve Clicquot. Ambrosio, Lauren Conrad, Ashley Madekwe, Rose McGowan, Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot Mandy Moore, Kaley Cuoco, Garcelle Beauvais, Justin Long, Bijou Phillips, Georgia King, Diego Boneta, Dania Ramirez, frequent drug tests; promised to remain at home or at his office Colbie Caillat, Brett Ratner, Katherine Power, Jessica Paster nearby; gave up socializing at the polo club and agreed to pay for and more. Team Black Watch beat team Nespresso 10-9 in an round-the-clock security organized by the Palm Beach Sheriff’s exciting fast-paced match! Scoring 5 goals, Nacho Figueras was Office. awarded MVP by Rachel Zoe. Bob Jornayvaz is getting serious about his polo this winter. He The Central Coast Polo Club hosted its first Junior Polo has retained the services of 10-goalers Adolfo Cambiaso and Tournament in September and 10 enthusiastic players played. It Pelon Stirling in his campaign for the United States Open was a great opportunity for new players to mix it up with advanced Championship. Last year Bob led his Valiente I team to a win in players all for a fun and competitive game. The Junior Tournament the prestigious C. V. Whitney Cup before losing to his son Robert’s was followed by CCPC’s first WCT Arena Qualifier. Three teams Valiente II team in the finals of the USPA Piaget Gold Cup (in with top California players came ready to play. a hastily put together team, he found himself playing John Goodman, owner of the International Polo Club Palm with Cambiaso and Stirling Beach in Wellington, Florida is back behind bars after an alleged - what a great Dad). Robert tampering with his electronic ankle bracelet recently. John, 49, Jornayvaz won’t be playing has been on house arrest since appealing his March conviction polo this winter and is for DUI manslaughter. He was convicted in the February 2010 currently attending classes at car crash that killed 23-year-old Scott Wilson and sentenced to the University of Virginia. 16 years behind bars, however, he was permitted to live at home Bob is currently competing under strict conditions. He paid a $7 million bond; agreed to for the El Remanso Cup in Lobos, Argentina with his Valiente teammates Adolfo Cambiaso (10), Santiago Toccalino (7) and Santi Torres (5). They won their opening match 13-7 over a 20-goal El Carmen team. He will be participating in the Joe Barry Memorial 20-goal competition at the Anatomy of a Polo Player! International Polo Club with Actress Ellen Pompeo, who Pelon Stirling (10) in January plays Meredith Grey on the followed by a campaign in ABC medical drama Grey’s the 20-goal Ylvisaker Cup Anatomy, walks the red R & L Farms Polo Club students had the opportunity to with Adolfo Cambiaso (10) in carpet at the Third Annual play with two pros from Team Valiente, at Bob Jornayvaz’s February before saddling up Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Columbine club in Littleton, Colorado. Robertitio Zedda, at 4 with both 10-goalers for the at Will Rogers State Historic goals and Augustine Wulff, at 3 goals, played an easy two three 26-goal tournaments (C. Park. chukkars with the new players and it provided fun viewing and V. Whitney Cup, USPA Piaget Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images a great way to get new folks engaged in the sport. for Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup and the US Open). 96 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 97 Dana’s Doodles www.danasdoodles.com

98 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 99 Great Stocking Stuffers – All About Horses www.danasdoodles.com By Lauren R. Giannini your ability to communicate knowledgeably with vets and trainers. Check it out on Facebook, this App is a doozie: http://horse360. he holidays are the perfect time to spread com.au/ some cheer by giving our loved ones and Fiona Walker, another contemporary British novelist, offers friends a wonderful selection of books, T three chunky reads that will engage eventing enthusiasts, but movies and gifts that are horse related. There isn’t caveat emptor, these are very adult novels: French Relations, enough room to include all the good books and videos Well Groomed, and just out this year, Kiss & Tell, a very complex we have enjoyed and loved, but this list of favorites tale of love, marriage, ambition and fidelity in the eventing world. makes great stocking stuffer presents that will delight Great fun, and you’ll be tempted to compare Fiona to Jilly. horse-lovers of all ages. Jumper rider Georgina Bloomberg and Catherine Hapka have written three books so far in The A Circuit series for 12 & up. Pick any novel by K. M. Peyton, award-winning British fiction These are fun reads, even if your junior days are long gone. The writer and horse lover. Her juvenile fiction entertains not-so-junior characters include a dedicated working student, hard-partying readers, and her young adult books are outstanding literary fare. daughter of professional entertainers, uber-affluent businessman’s Fly-By-Night and The Team involve a young girl’s dream to join daughter who wants to turn professional, recognizable male Pony Club. Flambards, Edge of the Cloud, Flambards In Summer, types and, of course, the horses – jumpers and equitation. You and Flambards Divided provide a great glimpse of British rural life can travel the A circuit with them while they grow up, or try to, right before WWI through the eyes and experiences of an orphan in the ring and out. Be sure to read the story in this issue about growing up among horses, motorized vehicles and aeroplanes Georgina, and her novels are reviewed in a sidebar. and the two very different male cousins who figure in her future. In Blind Beauty, a young Irish lass who gets into serious trouble after In Dark Horse Tami Hoag brings the horse world to suspenseful her parents split up is saved by her love for one special horse. life. From the glittering glorious Palm Beach horse world to its seamy backside and treacherous swamps that hide the blackest JUMP! – warning: Jilly Cooper’s fiction contains extremely adult secrets. Young Molly Seabright engages former cop Elena Estes language and situations – even so, this is a rollicking tale by one of to look for her “missing” older sister, because the kid is convinced England’s best horsey novelists. Recently widowed Etta rescues that Erin is the victim of a kidnapping. It’s a wild ride – adult a nearly dead Thoroughbred filly and this one-eyed classy wonder situations and language, but bound to please. The Alibi Man is the named Mrs. Wilkinson shows her heart, guts, and determination sequel to Dark Horse and also takes place in Wellington, Florida. to win the greatest jump race of them all, the Grand National. The horse parts are first rate and several love stories intertwine Ride On The Curl’d Cloud by Caroline Nesbitt weaves an with the main plot, including a rip-roaring one for the, uh, “not so” intriguing tale of the world of grand prix jumping. ‘Chelle is feisty, young at heart. Also by this author: Riders, Rivals, Polo, The Man self-made, hardheaded, and campaigns two Connemara-cross Who made Husbands Jealous, etc. jumpers out of a mare called The Old Sow. Her daughter is a chip off the old block, but it’s ‘Chelle who finds herself in the crosshairs APPS – not the spotted horses, but apps for iPhone/android of danger, thanks to one of her idols, an international competitor enthusiasts! Horse 360 and Dog 360 teach you anatomy and “vet with a lot to lose. This novel may be slim, page-wise, but it’s talk” in a fun, learning game that takes you through increasingly difficult levels. A great gift for any animal lover, it will increase Continued on page 124 100 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 101 102 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 103 A Christmas Gift That Keeps On Giving By Kayce Douglass and Jan Westmark-Allan

Celebrating the holidays in a place as beautiful as Colorado is wonderful; but when your Christmas present is a horse, it easily becomes the best gift of the season. Debi Pretz and her special partner, Gepetto, a handsome 25-year-old dark bay gelding haven’t won any grand prix or classes at Devon; but they have won many hearts in the equestrian community of Colorado. The pair is known for giving to the community and bringing smiles to so many. Gepetto truly is the Christmas gift that keeps on giving. Sidelines caught up with Debi to learn more about her best Christmas gift ever.

When did you get Gepetto? I was given Gepetto on Christmas Day in 2004 when he was 17. Now he is 25. My dear friends, Jane Young and Christy Toth, had him all wrapped up like a Christmas present, standing there in his Santa Claus hat with candy canes around his neck. He is a dark bay and looks especially handsome in red! I couldn’t believe it. He is my first and only horse.

What are Gepetto’s Favorite Treats? That is easy - he especially loves candy canes! He gets a whole wreath of candy canes every Christmas, all for himself. Debi Pretz and Gepetto get in the holiday spirit. Photos courtesy of Debi Pretz

How has Gepetto become so well known in the community? We work a great deal with Spirit Ranch, which is a non-profit therapeutic riding school that offers the empowerment of body and spirit through horses for the physically and mentally challenged. Gepetto has been wonderful in working with the students and the Spirit Ranch community. Gepetto is very comforting to them in their time of need. The children run up to him and give him hugs and crawl all over him. We have many children and adults that we see who are in wheelchairs and Gepetto is very calm, quiet and patient with them.

Gepetto was sick a few years ago, what happened? He was very sick and we thought we were going to lose him. I didn’t have the money to pay for the surgery and I really didn’t know what I was going to do but the community stepped in and helped us. My friend and artist, Susan Becker, had an art show and so many dear friends attended. Susan sold many of her beautiful paintings and then donated all of her proceeds and wrote the check to Littleton Large Animal Hospital for Gepetto’s surgery. Gepetto pulled through with flying colors.

What does Christmas and the holiday spirit mean to you? We must always remember our blessings and remember those who are less fortunate. Gepetto has really taught me a great deal about life and caring for others. He has shown me how a horse can make such a difference in people’s lives. How a horse can give a person hope, strength and the desire to get up every morning and pull their boots up. I was blessed on Christmas Day when I was given Gepetto by very dear friends; he changed my life and I continue to hope that Gepetto and I can give to others what was so unselfishly given to me. Gepetto and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a holiday filled with blessings - and lots of Debi Pretz and Gepetto candy canes under their Christmas tree! 104 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 105 106 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 107 Bert and Emma eMy Story All photos courtesy of Vee Kreitz

A Thanksgiving Miracle

By Vee Kreitz

Editor’s Note: Vee Kreitz and her husband Jon bought their horse Bert as a four-year-old when they were living in Monterey, California. Bert became a well traveled horse over the years, as Vee and Jon moved 19 times in 22 years thanks to Jon’s job in the Navy. Bert even moved to Hawaii with the couple. Bert, a registered Thoroughbred, enjoyed a dressage career with Vee and together they had the opportunity to train with an assortment of incredible coaches. “We have had quite a life together! Bert has blessed us and taught us so much over the years. He has been my portal to meeting the most wonderful people through all of our moves,” Vee said. Vee and Jon bought a farm in Broad Run, Virginia five years ago with the hope of being there for many years. They added a lovely mare named Emma to the mix and she and Bert became fast friends. Tragedy struck in 2008, when Bert suffered a stroke. The following is Bert’s story, told by Vee. March 11, 2008 at 6 pm is a day that will stay in my memory forever. It was a beautiful evening as my husband Jon and I were watching the horses in the field and getting ready to bring them in for the night. Bert, our beloved Thoroughbred gelding who was now 22 years old and “healthy as a horse,” was out with his girlfriend Emma a beautiful five-year-old Thoroughbred. As Bert came down the hill with Emma we noticed that his gait was a bit crooked and his head was at a slight tilt. I brought him into the barn, brushed him down and then put him in his stall to eat. As I was taking his halter off he suddenly acted like he was choking Bert in his younger days while living in Florida. Continued on page 110 108 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 109 and the next thing I knew he had fallen back and was having violent seizures thrashing on the floor of his stall in the shavings, completely out of control. Jon grabbed me and must have thrown me out of the stall to get me to safety. The seizure lasted for several minutes as Bert struggled to try to get up but did not have the use of the left side of his body. We quickly called our veterinarian, Dr. William B. Ley out to our farm. Dr. Ley was there within minutes, examined him and told us that it looked like he had a “moderate cerebral vascular rupture” which meant a stroke. Bert was aware of his surroundings, responsive to noise and movements; but he did not have use of his left side. The prognosis was unfavorable but since Bert had stopped thrashing and trying to get up we decided to watch him for the next few hours. Dr. Ley administered Banamine, Dexamethasone and Diazepam. After Dr. Ley left, Jon and I Vee with Emma stayed with Bert and had his best (left) and Bert friend Emma next to him in the adjoining stall where she was softly nickering to him. About an hour later, Performance a miracle happened. Bert, with all his strength, tried to stand Equine. up and brace himself against the wall that separated him from We also discovered that when Bert had his stroke and was Emma so he could be next to her. He fell several times trying thrashing he was unable to close his eyes, which left his corneas to get up but finally was able to brace his trembling legs against scratched from the shavings in his stall. It required months of the wall. eye medications including a catheter for his left eye, which was The next day Dr. Ley came out and both Jon and I knew in our damaged the worst. Eventually Bert did lose the sight in his left hearts that Bert was not ready to leave us and we were willing eye. to help him with whatever we could do to get him well again. Dr. I can’t tell you the hours Jon and I spent with Bert day and night Ley was completely onboard and thanks to his incredible wisdom as we administered his medications, monitored all of his vital and knowledge we started a regimen of medications to bring our signs, hand fed him, administered syringes of applesauce with sweet Bert back to health. For the next three months Bert was his vitamins and Zantac and syringes of Gatorade to encourage on Banamine, Dexamethasone, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, 5 Zantac him to drink water. Within the first few days of his stroke we had daily to protect his stomach from all the medications and Platinum a vet, Dr. Catherine Gray, start acupuncture on Bert. With each treatment we would notice a positive difference including the tilt of his head. Eventually the acupuncture helped to strengthen the muscle control on the left side. After three months of being in his stall we finally felt he was strong enough to go out for his first walk. It was scary but Bert was able to walk out and nibble on grass, albeit on wobbly legs. Eventually we let him out in a small grass paddock behind his stall with his mare Emma and he was able to start moving more on his own, although he would occasionally still fall. By the end of summer Bert was starting to test himself with Continued on page 112 110 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 111 cantering and even giving little bucks without falling down. We learned when we led him that as long as you talked to him and told him what to do he was able to understand and Bert in 2004 his body would react to the commands. Halting was one of the hardest parts but once he heard the word “whoa” his body would react and he would not fall forward. Finally a dream came true. During this time we had put in a new dressage arena but it had not been ridden in yet. My dream was to have Bert’s hoof prints be the first. On Thanksgiving Day, November 2008 I climbed onto Bert bareback and took him out for a walk onto the new dressage arena. Bert loved it and was ready to work. This is a horse that would get excited as soon as he saw saddle and bridle and you could tell that day that he was ready. Our Bert had come back to us. It was a day of Thanksgiving. Bert is now 26 years old and is as “healthy as a horse.” I take him out on rides at the walk and occasionally trot but he loves to just get out there and do something. He is a joy to work with and he is my best friend. I have learned so much these past 22 years with this horse and I look forward to each day we have together. Through this experience I have learned to listen to your horse, never give up and to give your horse the best quality of life that you can. May you all go out and give your horse a hug today.

About the writer: Vee Kreitz grew up in Southern California and started taking western riding lessons when she was eight years old. She continued to ride at Orange Coast College, California Polytechnic University Pomona, and worked for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department exercising and caring for all the mounted unit horses while keeping her jumper in San Juan Capistrano. Vee studied equine science and took part in many disciplines including jumpers, western, eventing, gymkhana and driving; but her true love is dressage and trail riding.

112 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 113 114 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE e HolidayTis Contest the Season The Sidelines Magazine Holiday & Horses Photo Contest kicked off the season in style. Enjoy the photos, tis the season to deck the halls – and our horses, children, dogs and stalls!

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FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 117 Happy Holidays from the Sidelines Staff

By Jan Westmark-Allan to share their horse holiday memories and while orses and the holidays go hand in hand. not everyone is included here, it’s a great sneak From riding in a one horse open sleigh to peek at life with our beloved equines. Even if H adorning our horses with reindeer antlers they aren’t featured here, all of the Sidelines staff to decorating their stalls, having a horse during wishes everyone a wonderful holiday season – the holidays is a wonderful experience. I asked and we hope you get to make a few horse holiday some of our Sidelines staff, interns and columnists memories of your own this year!

Samantha Charles, Jan Westmark-Allan, Editor Publisher and her fiancée – We had some epic Christmas Jerry Spitler - For the barn parties in Florida, but my last three Christmases our favorite holiday horse memory is Hatchaway Hounds Mock taking holiday photos every year Hunt group has ridden in of my daughter Abby on a horse downtown Aiken singing or pony, all decked out for the Christmas carols. We sing so holidays. Those photos were often badly that the city police chief an ordeal, trying to get the horse’s (who chaperones our caravan ears up, without them shaking off of hay wagons, carriages and their reindeer antlers or eating the riders) told us we need to garland or mistletoe. start earlier on the egg nog!!

Dani Moritz, Staff Writer - One Lindsay McCall, Para-Equestrian of my favorite holiday memories Columnist - When I was 7 my is of a Christmas party at my parents surprised me with a set of trainer’s house – the house was jump standards, poles and a red on the barn’s property. I was white and blue gate. I remember with my best friends and we stepping out onto our snow covered all got water buckets with our porch, where large icicles hung slogan “Go Big or Go Home” on above me and wrapping my arms them. What more could a girl around the one standard to express ask for? my gratitude. I still have those jump standards, poles and gate and still use them in our sand ring.

Dana Bauer, Dana’s Doodle Cartoonist - My favorite horsey Christmas memory was the year my sister and I brought our horses up to the house for our mom to see modeling their new blankets. She opened the window and yelled at us not to bring Apollo to the door. She knew he’d run inside!

118 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Ann Reilly, Sports Psychology Columnist - My favorite Christmas activity is making a Christmas/ Holiday photo card with my horses in it. In this photo I got a friend to take a photo of “Sleepy” biting the snowman’s carrot nose. It was great fun, my best card ever and Sleepy ate a lot of carrots before we got the perfect photo.

Kayce Douglass, Mountain Lisa Hollister, Equine States Sales Representative Law Columnist - Fox - My most wonderful Christmas Hunting on Thanksgiving memory is when my three boys is always something my were young and we were putting daughter Ammon and I the colorful Christmas lights on the look forward to. We not trees outside, with our dogs and only share a wonderful horses. There was a chill in the air morning with each other, and we all had cold snowflakes on our horses and a flask our faces. The pony had a big red full of something yummy ribbon around her neck, and we but we also take the were all smiling and happy being opportunity to snap a together. Then we went inside and photo for our Christmas Sydney Maters Durieux, had lots of hot chocolate, whipped cards. (Hence the Contributing Writer - cream and marshmallows. antlers on Shaw Shank) Freezing with my friends inside the barn, feeding Christmas cookies and Mindy Coretz, treats to the horses Social Media while my mom and the Intern - One year other adults kept warm for Hanukkah I was and toasty (and maybe opening a small box getting just a little bit expecting a necklace “toasted”) in the tiny tack or gift card and was room, sitting next to a elated to find a USEF little heater, drinking hot Registration card for mulled wine out of paper “Gym Socks,” my cups. No, it wasn’t a first pony and all time glamorous fete (nor was favorite holiday gift! it particularly warm!) but Alessandra Shultz, Editorial these parties were filled Intern - When I was five years old, I with good friends, good obsessed over the dog in the movie times and wonderful Air Bud, so I begged my parents memories. for a Golden Retriever puppy. My happiest Christmas memory was Courtney Maria Wynne, European finding my new puppy, Cheyenne, Zimmerman, Connection Columnist - My under the tree. Editorial Intern - I favorite memory is taking a lovely don’t have a horse chestnut called Cinch hunting of my own so I don’t while in the United States, have a great holiday keeping right up front, jumping memory revolving everything, being sent on point around horses, but and being told after the Hunt my favorite thing to do Breakfast “Oh, I was a bit during the holidays is worried, he ran on the flat won go with my family to a lot of money. He has never see the Nutcracker by hunted in his life and hadn’t the Cincinnati Ballet, jumped a fence in his life before although last year we you rode him.” What the head shook things up and doesn’t know the heart and saw A Christmas Carol! mind doesn’t worry about! 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To advertise in the Barns, Farms, Trainers “Like” us on and Clubs Directory call Joyce Jones (954) 796-1809 Facebook or email [email protected] Visit our website at www.sidelinesnews.com FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 121 eEquine Law Compliance with State Laws Regarding Need for a Written Bill of Sale By Lisa Hollister, Esq. and whether the training bill had been paid separately. The Plaintiff presented documents evidenced that the defendant had Some states require a bill of sale when selling a horse. But been paid separately for the only training invoice which Plaintiff even if the state does not have such legislation, to comply with received as well as testimony that 50 bales of hay had also been the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Statute of Frauds one must traded between the parties to help settle the training debt. The have the transfer reduced to a written agreement between the District Court determined that Plaintiff’s testimony was credible parties whenever a horse is sold for more than $500 dollars or and awarded him $5,000 for the sale of the horse. more. The issue of complying with the New Mexican bill of sale requirements, the UCC Statute of Frauds as well as the specific Appeals Court Decision terms of the sale were the central issues in the unpublished New On appeal the Defendant raised three issues. The first and Mexico case of Rhames v. Esparza, 091511 NMCA. second issues raised were slightly different but both concerned whether or not the sale of the horse was void or voidable. (A Facts voidable sale is one that could be rescinded by one of the parties.) Carl Rhames, Plaintiff, owned a racehorse named Danseur’s The Appeals Court considered both the claim that there was no Diamond and placed the horse in training with Defendant Osualdo proper bill of sale and the fact that the transfer violated the UCC’s Esparaza. At the end of the racing season Rhames agreed to sell Statute of frauds. The Court put both issues to bed by noting that Danseur’s Diamond to Defendant and transferred the ownership when the Defendant kept the horse and then subsequently sold of the horse by signing the back of the horse’s racing papers, it, he ratified the sale regardless of whether or not it was initially a instead of signing a bill of sale. Additionally the racing papers, void or voidable sale. which evidenced the transfer, were only signed by the Plaintiff. As a result the only issue which still needed to be resolved on After the horse was transferred the parties had a discrepancy as Appeal was the issue of whether the lower court erred in allowing to the exact terms of the sale. the Plaintiff to provide additional evidence that the Defendant The Plaintiff claimed that according to the agreement the had been paid separately for the training fees rather than having Defendant was to pay Plaintiff $5,000 for the horse. The Defendant traded Danseur’s Diamond for a substantial portion of the fees claimed that according to the agreement the Plaintiff transferred owed to the Defendant. The Appeals Court found that the District the horse to Defendant for $500 as well as forgiving the training Court did not err when it allowed the Plaintiff to supplement the fees owed to Defendant by the Plaintiff. Addressing the issue of record. The Court came to this conclusion because it determined the training fees, the Plaintiff claimed that the training fees, which that the Plaintiff provided only the additional evidence that had been owed to the Defendant, had been settled separately. A the District Court felt it needed to make a determination as to decision was made in favor of the Plaintiff and the Plaintiff was the actual facts concerning the sale of the horse. The Appeals awarded a judgment in the amount of $5,000. Court further noted that the District Court allowed both parties to supplement the record but only the Plaintiff did so. As a result the District Court Decision Appeals Court could not find that the District Court showed any The District Court found that when the transfer was made by biases in Plaintiff’s favor or prejudice against the Defendant when signing the back of the horse’s racing papers it was a violation it based its decision partially on the new evidence submitted by of New Mexico’s statute which requires the signing of a bill of the Plaintiff. As a result, the Appeals Court reaffirmed the lower sale for the transfer of a horse and as a result the transfer was Court’s decisions and found in favor of the Plaintiff with an award void or voidable. However since the Defendant kept the horse, of $5,000. and even resold the horse to a third party, the Court found that neither party wanted to void the sale. As a result the only issue Conclusion to be resolved was the price of the horse agreed to by the parties A handshake or transfer on the back of a horses registration papers may not always comply with state laws to have a valid transfer of a horse. But even if the transfer is valid it is always Let Us Handle All Your Insurance Claims recommended that the terms of the agreement be addressed in writing so that if there is ever a question as to the legal obligations of the parties that they are clearly spelled on in a legal document.

Lisa Hollister is an attorney practicing in Cincinnati, Ohio. Questions for Ms. Wellington Commerce Park • 3103 Fortune Way, Wellington, FL Hollister’s column can be addressed to [email protected]. 561.790.4433 fax: 790.6366 MV38096 122 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY Go to www.sidelinesnews.com for active links to realtor websites as shown below. FLORIDA MARY ELLEN SENCER TERI POWERS, CRS, GRI Broker/Owner Saddle Trail Realty Keller Williams Realty Luxury & Equestrian Property Equestrian Property Specialist BODIS REALTY (561) 512-4340 - Wellington, FL Serving Orange County, NY Gregory Nelson www.saddletrailrealty.com (845) 258-8312 [email protected] Farms, Residences, Rentals www.farmsrus.net (561) 248-8685 [email protected] MATT JOHNSON, REALTOR Equestrian Specialist Illustrated Properties, Wellington NORTH CAROLINA

BROWNING REALTY, INT’L. (561) 795-3013 [email protected] Eike & Randy Browning www.mattsells.com CAROLINA HORSE FARMS Call (561) 791-2151, 358-2266 Sheelah Clarkson (828) 694-1558 Email: [email protected] www.sheelahclarkson.com www.palmbeachpolo-properties.com PALM BEACH POLO REALTY Residences, Farms, Rentals Phone: (561) 798-7110 SOUTH CAROLINA CAROL O’BRIEN, P.A. Email: [email protected] Keller Williams Realty, Wellington www.palmbeachpolorealty.com (561) 758-8593 [email protected] CAROLINA REAL www.carolobrien.com ROBERT ROSS, P.A. ESTATE COMPANY Equestrian Real Estate (803) 648-8660 or (800) 880-0108 Keller Williams Realty-Wellington www.carolinahorseproperties.com DAVID A. WELLES, REALTOR Phone: (561) 758-6185 Equestrian Sotheby’s International Email: [email protected] Equestrian Homes, Farms & Land DAVID STINSON (561) 313-9123 Meybohm Realtors [email protected] THE WELLINGTON TEAM Estates, Horse Farms, Cottages Boca Executive Realty, LLC (803) 644-1721 - Aiken, SC Merle Ann Phillips (561) 329-7295 www.dstinson.net DIANA TASHMAN, L.L.C. Sandra J Kahn (561) 797-1600 Wellington Specialist [email protected] Keller Williams Realty–Palm Beach [email protected] DEIRDRE STOKER (561) 346-7955 [email protected] VAILLENCOURT “This Is My Neighborhood” KENTUCKY World Class & Luxury Properties THE ELEBASH COMPANY (803) 640-4591 Pamela Surtees ARNOLD KIRKPATRICK www.aikenscproperties.com Serving Wellington and & COMPANY Palm Beach for 26 years Central Kentucky’s Most Respected KATE HUTCHINGS (561) 371-7176 Farm Broker [email protected] Laissez Faire Sotheby’s (859) 231-8444 (803) 480-5230 - Aiken, SC www.kirkfarms.com [email protected] EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES Karen Connelly BIEDERMAN REAL ESTATE Let the experts handle your KY Equestrian Properties VIRGINIA real estate needs. (859) 277-2030 (561) 227-1535 www.biedermanbrokerage.com equestrianpropertiesinc.com ROBIN SHORT, REALTOR Lisc. Broker in Northern Virginia CHRIS & LINDA WILLSON (703) 728-2172 EQUESTRIAN SOTHEBY’S Bringing YOU!! www.robinshort.com INTERNATIONAL REALTY The Best of the Bluegrass Wellington, Florida RE/MAX Creative Realty SUSAN BAILEY-GRI,ABR,SFR Office (561) 771-2626 (859) 338-7925 MKB Realtors equestriansothebysrealty.com homesandhorsefarmsky.com (540) 525-1844 www.susanbaileyrealtor.com HOLLY ANN CHANEY OFFUTT REALTY, INC. Specializing in Equestrian Sales Located 5 minutes from Boca Executive Realty, LLC The Kentucky Horse Park To advertise your (561) 719-0828 (859) 421-5222 Firm in the Real [email protected] www.offuttrealty.com Estate Directory call LISA MENARD, REALTOR Melissa Burns Illustrated Properties, Wellington, FL NEW YORK (561) 329-1593 (561) 951-4225 [email protected] SALLY SLATER - NY & CT Prud. Douglas Elliman RE or email Bedford thru N. Salem & Vic. MARTHA W. JOLICOEUR, P.A. Equestrian Properties melissab@ Illustrated Properties, Wellington, FL (914) 584 0137 sidelinesnews.com Phone: (561) 797-8040 [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.marthasproperties.com

FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 123 Gifts continued huge on story and the horse action is absolutely first-rate. Adult language and situations, but big on quotations from Shakespeare. A sequel, Fortune’s Fool will be out next summer.

Patrick Smithwick grew up the only son of Hall of Fame Steeplechase jockey, A. P. (Paddy) Smithwick and tells that tale in Racing My Father, now has a brand new off the presses story that isn’t quite a sequel. Patrick picks up his life in Flying Change with a detailed why and how he throws discretion to the winds and leaps back into racing over fences after 25 years of “retirement” as husband, father, family man, teacher and author. The chronicle of adventures to scratch this itch to contest the Maryland Hunt Cup, the most testing and prestigious timber steeplechase for amateur riders, begins when Patrick is 48. In his inimitable way he prefaces chapters with what his uncle, D.M. Smithwick says about each fence on the 22-jump course. Flying Change is a wild ride of a read about real people and horses.

Champions tells the true story of British jump jockey Bob Champion and Aldaniti who respectively survived cancer and a tendon injury to win the 1981 Grand National. The sound track by Carl Davis is glorious, and John Hurt does a great job portraying Champion. In many scenes Aldaniti plays himself and you’ll see Bob galloping the great gelding in his distinctive Newmarket quarter sheet: bright yellow with red and black stripes. First issued as VHS, then re-mastered as DVD not easy to find, but worth the effort – a great family movie about the triumph of human and horse spirit.

Of course, there are many more faves that make great stocking stuffers – we could go on and on, but time to say “Happy Holiday – hope it’s a horsey one!”

Sidelines staff writer Lauren R. Giannini is an award-winning writer specializing in stories and photos about the equestrian world. Crazy about horses her entire life, she lives in the horse and hunt country of Virginia. Lauren’s motto is “write, ride - not necessarily in that order!”

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2012 10-20 STALLS ON 100 ACRE FARM IN SADDLE TRAIL SEASONAL ; Hack to WEF BEDFORD, NY: with all the amenities: 90’X 3 to 5 stalls Barn has studio apt which can be CREATE FINANCIAL FREEDOM. Be your own 200’ indoor ring, grand prix field with natural rented with stalls Priced by number of stalls and Boss. Part-time/Full-time. Work from home. obstacles, plenty of turnout, Several all weather months Huge sand ring great footing www.nsinder.com For more info. contact Joyce rings and grass rings as well. Easy commute 561-793-2122 OC1 [email protected] or 954-796-1809 from Manhattan and anywhere in Westchester MA1 or Fairfield County Call evenings: Judy Richter WELLINGTON PRIVATE FARM,. Seasonal at Coker Farm, 914-672-7928. NV.1 and Annual board available. 12X12 stalls, fly system, permanent fans, reverse osmosis WELLINGTON: PALM BCH POINT (NE area) filtered water, large grass turnouts, regulation A/C AND POOL close, easy hack to WEF, 2-8 stalls available, size sand arena, 1/2 acre grass arena ,miles HEATING SERVICE has ALL first class amenities, large jump ring, & of trails. 2 miles to WEF and Global Dressage. turnout Michele 561-212-8833 LM or text 434-242-7160 Email [email protected] OC3 A/C AND POOL HEATING SERVICE, DEC 1 MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT. 28 WELLINGTON, WEF PALM BEACH POINT: years experience. N.A.T.E. certified Journeyman. WELLINGTON: 8 STALL BARN: On 2+ acres, 12 stall barn , Hack to show grounds, grassy Highly skilled, reliable and professional service. large pasture, work areas, parking, on trails to paddocks, large jump ring w/jumps rent the BEST RATES. Locally serving Wellington and show ground. 561-329-7676, whole barn of just dry stalls Tamara411@mac. surrounding area Call Marc today to schedule a [email protected] DEC2 com or 561-762-5741 JUL1 FREE consultation! 561-801-0168 MA2 LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! 7 Pre- WELLINGTON APPALOOSA: Two minutes mium stalls left in Grand Prix Village. to WEF north grounds. Barn, paddocks, Includes turnout, walker, lunging pen, ring with ring, grooms’ quarters; 630-728-2875 AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION jumps, laundry facility, ice machine, restrooms, [email protected] SE3 dog kennels, and on site manager. Available 10/15/2012-04/15/2013 Call 615-308-3014 WELLINGTON 4 STALLS FOR RENT: Good DEC3 turnout, large ring and grass field, hack to show grounds. 561-704-3726 OC12 WELLINGTON, 13 stalls, 5 paddocks, jump field, Camper space, private farm: for TWO STALLS IN PALM BEACH POINT: info:[email protected] or Text 561-386-0325 Beautiful six stall H/J barn on 5 acres. 6 sodded, DEC4 irrigated 1/4-1/2 acre paddocks. 220’ x 330’, fenced grass jump field with show jumps. Stalls WELLINGTON, FARM FOR LEASE; Lovely 6 are 12’x12’, level and matted. Fly system. Hot/ WELLINGTON TOWNCAR & CAB acre farm, 10 stall barn, sand ring, grass jump cold water on two wash racks. Hack to show 561-333-0181 fields, 6 paddocks. 2 grooms apts. Near corner or trailering available. Trainers welcome. Full Airport Transportation Service 441 and Southern Blvd. 10 min. from Show board (mucking 2x, grain 2x, hay 4x, turn out up www.wellingtontowncar.com grounds 561-714-5093 DEC5 to 4 hours) $2k/horse. Minimum 3 months. 561- ON TIME –EVERY TIME!! 951-4225 or [email protected]. 50 AMP RV HOOK-UP AVAILABLE, Large SE4 equestrian property Near corner 441 & Southern BARN RENTAL Blvd. 10 min. to show grounds 561-714-5093 FOR RENT DEC6 12 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 5 min from WEF Saddle Trail AMAZING SELECTION OF WELLINGTON LOXAHATCHEE, FL. BRAND NEW CENTER 14 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 5 min from WEF PROPERTIES FOR SALE: BARNS, ISLE BARN: 8 stalls and 2 tack rooms. 2 feed Saddle Trail HOUSES & CONDOS. Saddle Trail Realty. rooms, 2 wash stalls. 2 BR cottage, New 6 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 10 min from WEF LLC. Mary Ellen Sencer 561-512-4340 irrigated arena plus lots of turnout with run ins. Saddle Trail [email protected] 10 min. to WEF. Call for info, very reasonably 11 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 5 min from WEF priced! Saddle Trail Realty 561-512-4340 Palm Beach Point WELLINGTON - FIRST CLASS 10-STALL NV2 12 STALL W/GUEST HOUSE: 15 from WEF BARN FOR RENT: On 2.3 acres, Groom’s Palm Beach Point quarters, on bridle path. Call (561) 801-2633 or WELLINGTON- UP TO 12 STALLS Holly Chaney, Boca Executive 561-719-0828 Email: [email protected] JA1 AVAILABLE:, Hack to WEF, large arena with [email protected] MA4 jumps, groom’s quarters, 5 acres additional 24 STALL BARN WITH LIVING QUARTERS, riding space, 9 grassy paddocks, private facility, 8 STALLS FOR RENT IN AIKEN SC: 2 large WELLINGTON: 2 Tack Rooms/Office (12’ x seasonal and year-round pricing, paddocks, 12x12 matted with water to each 24’ each), Grass Field, 250’ x 300’, 8 paddocks, [email protected] or 561-907-6567 NV3 stall, washer, dryer, wash rack, perimeter track, Sand Ring, 150 ‘ x 240’, , Wash rack, Laundry some jumps, security gate, owner on premises, room, 1100 SQ. FT. HOUSE Short hack to WEF PALM BEACH GARDENS: Seasonal/Annual night check available. 7 miles from Hitchock grounds. Call (954) 448-1044 O810 Five 12x12 stalls. Fly system, tack room, 4 Woods off 302. Call 803-678-9806 JUL2 pastures, ring area. [email protected] 561-841-7603 NV4

WELLINGTON - STALLS AVAILABLE: Minutes NEXT ISSUE 12/18/2012 from WEF. Permanent or tent - two sand rings, Grand Prix field with full show courses,10 grass paddocks. Full care and training also available. DEADLINE 11/23/2012 Call 908-500-0996 [email protected] NV6 Continued on next page FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 125 SIDELINES’ CLASSIFIEDS BARN AND HOUSE RENTALS OLD FIELD FARM, GOSHEN, NY: A full AGENT/DRIVER FOR WELLINGTON, FL . scale Hunter/Jumper boarding facility. Based Horse Transportation Operation CDL 104 acres, indoor board with clean, safe AIKEN, SC- ATTENTION EVENTERS, POLO Required Call: (954) 448-1044 A206 comfortable surroundings for horse and owner. PLAYERS AND STEEPLECHASE TRAINERS: Top-notch equestrian plantation available for 14”x14”stalls, 200’x300’ outdoor riding arena, lease. Two 12-stall barns, two houses, one mile 100’x200’ indoor riding arena, Acres of turn HORSES FOR SALE European-style gallop, two polo fields, turnout out. Further info. 845-294-6339 oldfieldfarm@ gmail.com JU3 paddocks, manicured flat grass riding areas and DAVIDHOPPERINC: Amenia, New York miles of trails. Call 803-226-0072 12501. Outstanding selection of sport horses- or visit www.foxnationaiken.com DEC7 TWO STALLS IN PALM BEACH POINT: Beautiful six stall H/J barn on 5 acres. 6 sodded, from unbroken to competition ready. Hunters, irrigated 1/4-1/2 acre paddocks. 220’ x 330’, Jumpers, Dressage, Equitation. All prices, WELLINGTON FL, 2+ ACRES: w/8 stall barn on ranges. David Hopper. Cell: 914-474-7175. trails to show grounds, lg. pasture, fenced grass jump field with show jumps. Stalls are 12’x12’, level and matted. Fly system. Hot/ Barn: 845-373-8897. www.davidhopperinc.com work areas, parking. 3200 SF house w/ enclosed FE5 pool & court yard. No agent fees. cold water on two wash racks. Hack to show Call 561-329-7676 [email protected] JU2 or trailering available. Trainers welcome. Full board (mucking 2x, grain 2x, hay 4x, turn out up SPORT HORSES & PONIES FOR SALE: to 4 hours) $2k/horse. Minimum 3 months. 561- 4 –yr-old Welsh-Trakehner Pony Stallion by FOR LEASE - MINUTES FROM HITS: 29 stall Schoponi, grey, 14.1 hands, $8,000; 3-yr-old center aisle brick barn, tack room, horse wash, 951-4225 or [email protected]. SE4 Trakehner bay filly by Malachi, $12,000; Two 6 paddocks approximately 50 acres, 450 acre 4-yr-old bay Trakehner fillies, $10,000 each. riding range, and a lovely 3/2 home located Two 2-yr-old bay Trakehners by Malachi - 1 in Ocala, FL. Call 352-895-0288 for additional gelding & 1 filly, $9,000 each: Bay weanling information DEC8 BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Trakehner colt by Malachi $7,000. Broodmares for lease – reasonable prices. Standing the ATA ASSURED BOOKKEEPING SERVICES and CSHA- approved stallion Malachi (Graditz BOARDING AND TURNOUT Offering full charge bookkeeping and *E*/Advocate*Ps*/Abdullah *Pg*E* bloodlines). accounting. We can come to you, no matter $1,100 Stud fee (book included) Loon Creek how small your business. Family owned and RETIREMENT PENTHOUSE FOR YOUR Enterprises. [email protected]. operated with confidentiality, integrity, accuracy HORSE: 1 stall available, 12 x 12 in a new 260-468-2392 DEC7 & timeliness as our mission. Combining 30+ insulated barn with infrared heating in the years experience to serve your business. winter and commercial fans in the summer. 7 561-839-0482 SE05 lighted fenced acres of clay based pasture, so JEWELRY no sand colic worries. Owners on premises all the time to personally care for your retiree! 30 minutes outside of Aiken, SC. Stall BREEDING SERVICES opens into pasture and will be with 2 spoiled geldings. Full board of $325.00 a month, not CLONING—Want a horse just like yours? including extra supplements, trimming or vet. Cloning produces an exact genetic copy. For References upon request. Nice horses may more info; [email protected] apply at: [email protected] or call (803) or 908-310-2125 MA03 685-5902.

WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH POINT – Stalls CLINICS for rent, full or partial board, large jump ring, grassy paddocks, hack to show grounds. Full Holly Hugo-Vidal Scheduling clinics for late service facility. Training available. For rates, summer and early fall. USEF “R” judge, author 561-762-5741 [email protected] JUL211 of Build Confidence Over Fences Trainer of numerous AA show riders Web site: hollyhugo- vidal.com Email [email protected] LOXAHATCHEE, FL. FULL SERVICE Mobile 828 674 7983 AUG3 BOARDING: On quiet, private farm in gated The Key to a Joyful Life is to Follow Your equestrian community. Hack to White Fences Heart 1-888-703-0503 www.janeheart.com Shows. Access to miles of riding trails. New CBS barn and Dressage arena with all amenities. Large grass paddocks. Owners on premises. EMPLOYMENT WANTED: Training/Lessons available. 561-706-5401 or [email protected]. SE1 “MARKETING INTERNS NEEDED AT SIDELINES MAGAZINE. Add a job to your resume or college application and never leave WELLINGTON- YEAR ROUND & the horse show! We are looking for outgoing, Missed the deadline? SEASONAL STALLS: Full Board or Dry Stalls 10 acres, Sand /Wood Chip Dressage Arena, motivated individuals to assist with distribution Polo Field, Grass Turnouts, Fly spray System, at major horse shows throughout the US (and You can advertise on the Groom lives on premises, Night check, Covered Canada). If you plan on being at an A or AA show, arena available for additional fee. Located 1 and can help get magazines from the show mile from Global Dressage. 561-373-9393 NV8 office to the show grounds, let us know. We will send you a Sidelines T-Shirt or sweatshirt website and post your photo on the Sidelines Facebook page. Please email melissab@sidelinesnews. Email: [email protected] com or call 561-951-4225 NV9 126 SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE PONIES FOR SALE/LEASE WELLINGTON – WE CAN SELL OR RENT TRAININIG YOUR PROPERTY! – Horse Farms For Sale & Seasonal Rentals available. Call today. The DRESSAGE BOARD /TRAINING FOR Marino – Swanson Team: Joan R Marino – SEASON: Near WHITE FENCES, mirrors, GGT Broker Associate, Lic. in FL (561-793-2122) footing, grass paddocks & Mark G Swanson – Broker Associate, Lic. in www.HeidiDressage.com 561 294 4118 FL & MA (561-596-6020) Bodis Realty, Inc. DEC13 OC9 www.horsefarmsandcountryhomes.com CINDY POLK & DAVID O’FLAHERTY. REALTORS - 703-966-9480 Specializing TRANSPORTATION in horse farms and country homes. *Land * Huntboxes * Hobby Farms * Polo Clubs * Fine SHIP WITH CONFIDENCE- CUSTOM AIR-RIDE Estates * Professional Equestrian Facilities* VANS – ICC, AND DOT licensed. Transportation WASHINGTON FINE PROPERTIES 204 East Dependable coast-to-coast service since 1959!

FANCY SHOW PONY: Sale /lease does a Washington St. Middleburg, Va. 20117 MA07 NATION-WIDE HORSE TRANSPORTATION, course, changes leads good on the ground INC. Colorado Springs, CO 80931 719-392- 1888, Fax: 719-392-1891 loves kids. Easy mare welsh Connemara 12.2h WELLINGTON FL: 5 acres – 7 stall barn with www.nwht.net 1-800-451-7696 DEC14 561-792-2666 Florida feed and tack rooms. 2 BR’s and 1 BA. cottage with pool. Minutes to Show grounds. Priced for Quick Sale ALSO; Stall Rentals $200 to $250 SHIP YOUR HORSE BY AIR WITH REAL ESTATE per stall Call 305-439-1350 CONFIDENCE. ALEX NICHOLAS AGENCY. email [email protected] SE7 OLDEST. FULLY LICENSED & INSURED AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Gorgeous 7.9 SHIPPING COMPANY IN THE USA. I.A.T.A. acres in Hollow Creek Preserve equestrian MEMBER AND IN-HOUSE CUSTOM HOUSE Development behind Woodside Plantation. BROKERAGE. CALL OUR COMETITOR FIRST, Lovely flat property—2/3 cleared with woods RENTALS THEN CALL US. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. buffer to rear. Property overlooks rolling DAILY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS… 516-678- hills and pastures. Fenced on two sides. BEAUTIFUL EQUESTRIAN FACILITY in gated 9100, Adjacent to equestrian trails and community community, in the Hilton Head area, available [email protected] WWW.ANAHT.COM riding arena. Amenities include membership for lease beginning June 1, 2013. RFP, JU8 privileges for golf, tennis, and swimming are available at www.rosehillpoa.com or e-mail available at Woodside Plantation. SUPERIOR [email protected] NV12 FARMINGTON GREEN HORSE LOCATION—10 minutes from Aiken town center TRANSPORTATION - (561) 791-9686; Cell No. at Hitchcock Woods. $190,000. Contact: LOXAHATCHEE: LOCATED 6 MILES FROM (954) 448-1044 D. O. T. Authorized and Fully Susan Burgess 772-475-3939 or WEF: 1 bedroom, 1 bath with mini kitchen. Insured Air Ride Equipped, Local and Long 772-283-4999 NV 10 Private entrance. $950 per month. 4 month Distance. O854 minimum. 561-716-5552. NV13 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- 15 acre horse farm in city limits. 2 miles from tracks and show ROOMS FOR RENT FOR SEASON: $950 dish grounds. Farm house and apartment. Indoor/ TV, separate entrance, near WHITE FENCES. VANS & TRAILERS outdoor arenas and hunt course. 37 stalls. Pool, 561- 294-4118 DEC12 Perfect home base for the summer show circuit. $1.1 million. 518-587-3424 518-366-5118 BEAUTIFUL POLO/HORSE RANCH FOR DEC9 RENT – VISTA SANTA ROSA/THERMAL: Beautiful and secluded 10-acre ranch with 2 KILMARNOCK, VIRGINIA; MANOR HOUSE, horse pastures available. 5 minutes to Polo/ Outbuilding, Fully Fenced, Gated Entry, Show Horse show. 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8. Lovely Ring, Stables with Wash Down, 88 acres, shade trees and swimming pool. Photos at: 3 Pastures with run ins, Waterfront http:// www.lomarosa.com Call 310-657-6464 NV14 www.southerncomfortestate.com/www. southerncomfortestate.com DEC10 SADDLES. FRANK DIBELLA DELUXE HORSE VANS – SMALL FARM IN OCALA, FL 34481. $99,500 New / used horse vans and trailers 2-15 horse. Firm. 1.12 Acre fenced. New 2 stall breezeway 1) DUETT WIDE SADDLES: We can fit any 4 Star, Hawk & Kingston Dealer. (PA) barn, hot/cold wash rack, full bath, tack room/ horse. Twelve models. Generous trial policy. 610-495-2270 www.frankdibella.com MA22 feed room. 2007 home 3/2 w/living room and www.duettsaddles.com., duettsaddles@yahoo. separate large family room (24 x 14). New com 781-444-4311 stainless steel appliances. 46 x 16 Deck for 2) DUETT WIDE DRESSAGE SADDLES: entertaining. Call (954) 818-3005. No Agents. 3 different Dressage Models to suit every NV11 horse and rider. www.duettsaddles.com [email protected] 781-444-4311 WELLINGTON FL, FOR SALE 2+ ACRES: w/ SE13 “Like” us on Facebook 8 stall barn on trails to show grounds, large pasture, work areas, parking, 3200 SF 16” BRUNO DELGRANGE PJ SADDLE: With home w/ enclosed pool & court yard. NO a 1 flap. Fits ponies and horses. Excellent AGENT FEES, call 561-329-7676, condition and super comfortable. Asking [email protected] JU6 Visit our website at $1,750. [email protected] or 561-951-4225. NV15 AMAZING SELECTION OF WELLINGTON PROPERTIES FOR SALE: BARNS, HOUSES & CONDOS. Saddle Trail Realty. LLC. Mary www.sidelinesnews.com Ellen Sencer 561-512-4340 [email protected] JU8 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES DECEMBER 2012 127 eThe Bottom Line The Perfect Paint Takes A Bow By Jan Westmark-Allan

My quest for the Perfect Paint (the nickname I had given to the horse I was searching for) has already come to a close. I thought my quest would be long adventurous expedition filled with many colorful Paints and pintos – but instead the Perfect Paint has arrived and is doing double duty as my horse and as the Sidelines mascot. His name is Spirit and he is Medicine Hat Paint, complete with a war bonnet, two blue eyes and a shield on his chest. Indian legend says that a warrior who rode a Medicine Hat into battle considered himself to be invincible. The only battles I have faced so far have been getting Spirit to put his ears forward for a holiday photo while wearing reindeer antlers and trying to mount without him taking a bow. Spirit originally belonged to Sidelines publisher Samantha Charles. He was a rescued PMU foal that Samantha adopted when he was four months old and thanks to his spirited attitude he was taught how to do Spirit takes a bow! tricks. Spirit isn’t your average to me that executing a perfect bow takes a bit of work, for Spirit it’s “one trick pony” – as easy as swishing his tail. He drops down onto one knee if he he knows many hears a carrot snap in half or someone rustle a treat bag – even if tricks; but his it is far, far away. Needless to say, Spirit is spirited when it comes favorite “go to” trick to performing and seems quite pleased to be the new Sidelines is the bow. mascot – and my fearless steed. A talented Russian circus trainer named Luba Tchepiakova, who was living in Aiken, South Carolina, taught Spirit his tricks and he took to Luba Tchepiakova teaches Spirit his tricks – the tricks like a including how to sit. pony in the circus. He can bow, sit, play dead, shake his head yes and no, kick a ball, smile and keep me safe while playing cowboys and Indians (he is a Medicine Hat after all.) But his favorite thing to do is bow. And bow. And bow some more. As I have been learning the cues for Spirit’s different tricks, I have occasionally given the wrong cues. I was about to mount the other day when he suddenly though I gave the cue for “play dead” and he stretched out on the ground – not exactly what I A young Spirit. Spirit shows what he thinks was going for. But given his choice of tricks to perform, Spirit will about wearing reindeer antlers always choose the bow. While it seems by sticking out his tongue.

The Bottom Line: I am thrilled with my one trick pony and now that my quest for the Perfect Paint has ended, I have another quest. (Having goals is important, after all.) My new pursuit is to find a Breyer Medicine Hat horse statue. Breyer released a Medicine Hat statue years ago that came in a box set with Marguerite Henry’s book SAN DOMINGO The Medicine Hat Stallion. Spirit is the “spittin’ image” of San Domingo so I jumped on eBay and bid on a hardbound copy of the book. I only meant to order one – but somehow I ended up bidding on and purchasing two copies! Spirit’s enthusiasm has apparently rubbed off on me. Now my goal is to find the Medicine Hat Breyer – and when I do I am sure I will be so excited, I will take a bow!

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