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January 2013 “Celebrating Our 25th Year!”
Tribute to Para Equestrian Jonathan Stunning Wentz Stallions & Fabulous Foals
David Marcus: Making His Mark Damsey - Hanoverian stallion
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 1 Incorporating 80 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’ 56 Para Equestrian: Jonathan Wentz Tribute Johnny Robb, Fred McWane, Sydney Masters-Durieux, Laura Danowski, 30 Ingate 60 Laura King…The Happy Hypnotist Holly Hugo-Vidal, Kim MacMillan
124 Off Centerline 62 Jennifer Price: A+ for Effort PHOTOGRAPHERS David Lominska, Jack Mancini , 128 Asides 66 My Story: Flashpoint, Alan Fabricant, Susan Stickle Lauren R. Giannini, Shawn McMillen From Wall Street to the Open Range Kim & Allen MacMillan Emily Allongo, Anne Hoover Stallions, Breeding & Foals 132 Understanding Our Horses SIDELINES COLUMNISTS 76 China Blue Farm – Holly Hugo-Vidal – West Side Story Lisa Hollister, Esq - Equine Law Living Up To Its Namesake Horse Shows Ann Reilly - Sports Psychology Sarah Ward - My Line 80 High Point Hanoverians: 28 West Side Story: Fame, Fun & Foxfield European Connection A Dream Come True 34 David Marcus: Making his Mark Maria Wynne 83 Keeping up with Coeur Dashian 36 Walking the Walk with Brianne Goutal Social Media Mindy Coretz 92 Leatherdale Farms – Life With Horses 42 Jacob Pope Rides In Legendary Company INTERNS 48 Kaite Pontone: A Wicked Good Team Mindy Coretz, Alessandra Shultz, 96 A Showcase of Fabulous Foals Courtney Zimmerman 72 Andre Dignelli – Sharing His Heritage ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Melissa Burns Features 122 McLain Ward: Tough Year, Bright Future [email protected] 20 Reining Rocks 561-951-4225 NATIONAL SALES 24 Making A Difference: Equine Education Dressage Joyce Jones [email protected] 26 JustWorld International: 22 Laughing, Crying, Riding with Parkinson’s 954-796-1809 Celebrating 10 Years 46 Michelle Gibson – Living Out Her Dream LOCAL SALES – Mountain States Kayce Douglass 38 Hilary and Charlie Carrel of Colts Unlimited [email protected] 720-277-5554 52 European Connection: Polo LOCAL SALES – The Carolinas Jon Pitts is Fit to Ride 110 U.S. vs. U.K. Polo Rivalry Lives On Jyoti Parry [email protected] 54 Life in the Low Country 120 Girl Power – Polo Style 561-635-0253 CLASSIFIEDS Sis Hotujec [email protected] 66 122 561-798-4828 CIRCULATION Bill Tatgenhorst [email protected]
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a Dressage Schoolmaster was an inspiration is a bit of an Thanks For Your Comments… understatement! Thanks to Sidelines and author/trainer, Bethany Peslar, I am now the very happy owner of Sting, the most incredible FEI schoolmaster and “super horse.” As I read the article, I realized that my three-year-old Lusitano filly was a long way off from being able to help me advance in my dressage “hobby.” After reading the article, I acted quickly on an opportunity to purchase Sting, a super talented and good-natured KWPN gelding with all the buttons! I now know firsthand how valuable a schoolmaster can be, and encourage all dressage riders to ride one if they have the opportunity. And keep up the great work at Sidelines. I love all the changes to Sidelines and the Facebook enhancements, blogs, etc. Heidi Zorn CEO of Premier Equestrian & Happy Schoolmaster Owner in Utah
U.S. Dressage Teammates Jan Ebeling and Rafalca
Thank You From An American Olympian Thank you for the wonderful article you wrote about Jan and Rafalca. It has been a thrilling year. Thanks for being part of it. Amy and Jan Ebeling California
Therapy Works! As I opened my new issue of Sidelines today, I was very happy to see your article regarding the therapeutic work being done at the Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center outside Seattle, as well as Horses Healing Hearts in South Florida. As a certified therapeutic riding instructor, I can fully understand the value that equines have in our lives. Being a longtime horse lover, rider, and later, devoted Jennifer and Nacho volunteer, I joined PATHI (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) in 2006, and eventually became a Nacho – One of the Sexiest Men Alive registered instructor, and treasurer for PATHI of Georgia (pathintl. People Magazine recently featured polo player Nacho Figueras org). It is truly amazing what these beautiful, noble creatures are in their “Sexiest Man Alive” edition – a month after Sidelines capable of, and how they are such a source of healing for many. featured Nacho on our November cover because we already knew Karolyn Diamond-Jones, RN, CTRI he belonged in that category. Sidelines received countless emails Milton, Georgia and Facebook messages thanking us for putting Nacho on the cover and North Carolina resident Jennifer Grubb showed us that Dressage Schoolmaster Nacho doesn’t just belong on the cover – but as the screensaver To say your recent Sidelines article entitled The Value of on her phone too! 4 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 5 6 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 7 8 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 9 10 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 11 12 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 13 14 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 15 16 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 17 18 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 19 e
Reining By Jan Westmark-Allan
Reining is rocking the horse show world – just ask a variety of well-known riders including hunter and jumper rider Cappy Peterson. While Cappy’s accomplishments in the English disciplines are many, she is the first to admit that the draw to the reining world is powerful. ReiningCappy, who lives in Lexington, Kentucky, Rocks has been a staple in the hunter ring for years as one of the top Amateur-Owner riders in the country, but has loved adding cowboy boots and a western saddle to her tack room. “I love the horses and the people in the reining world,” she said. “The horses are so well trained and quiet and the people are so kind. The reining world is very family oriented.” Cappy’s introduction to reining came through a family childhood friend – Mandy McCutcheon, who is married to top United States reining rider and trainer Tom McCutcheon, a World Equestrian Games gold medalist. “After I had my son, Mandy suggested I get Cappy competes The Rio Deal, a 5-year-old AQHA mare. into reining,” Cappy said, adding that she took her friend up on the Photo by Waltenberry.com idea. “It’s a wonderful sport because my son, who is five now, can ride all three of my reining horses, which are Quarter Horses. I Tom and Mandy will be bringing their horses to Wellington wouldn’t put him on a four or five year old Warmblood.” on February 1st for “Who Reins Supreme?” a benefit for the Cappy has ridden with Tom for a year-and-a-half and added Equestrian Aid Foundation. The event, which will be held at the that a bonus of the reining world is that they don’t compete year Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, will feature world-class dressage, round, like the hunter and jumper world. “The reining shows take show jumpers, hunters and polo riders competing on the reining the winter off, which is great for spending time with family.” horses. For more information, visit equestrianaidfoundation.org. Who Reins Supreme? friendly and welcoming group of people. What advantage does a rider from the English disciplines Cappy riding have over someone who hasn’t ridden when they enter the bridleless on her reining world? reining horse West Just having “ring” time and time in the saddle always makes Coast Smarty. Photo by Waltenberry. gives someone an advantage. Any experience with horses and com showing will give you an advantage over someone that has never ridden.
What are you looking forward to with the “Who Reins Supreme” event in Florida? It was such an amazing event last year, and I am just hoping we can help make the reining even better. It is always exciting to get our sport out for more people to see and enjoy. Anything we can do to help raise money for the Equestrian Aid Foundation will be great! Mandy McCutcheon, the wife of World Equestrian Games gold medalist reining rider and trainer Tom McCutcheon, What should the spectators expect or look for during the chatted with Sidelines, the “Who Reins Supreme” Official event? Media Partner, about the allure of the reining world and the fact We hope to have some nice horses and give the riders and that the McCutcheon’s are providing the horses for the event. spectators a great experience.
Why do you think so many English riders are trying reining? What is the best thing about reining horses? English riders are just horse people in general. This is just The horses are so well trained; they can adjust to many another discipline for them to enjoy horses. Reining is such different levels of riders. Reining is a fun discipline for many an adrenaline rush it is very appealing to many different different levels of riders but is also very difficult to do at a high people. Reining is fun for people of all ages and is a very level. As with any sport the pursuit of perfection is a constant. 20 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 21 e
Laughing,Never Too Old Crying, Riding with Parkinson’s By Caroline Jacob
Fifteen years ago my wonderful trainer, Alison Sader Larson, found me the cutest little Palomino Quarter Horse named Shinee Coin. Ten years ago I sold him to a friend with the proviso that Shinee be returned when she stopped riding. So in September of 2011, Shinee Coin came back home to our farm. I was so excited because our ages totaled 100 and thus, we could do our Century Club Ride with The Dressage Foundation. . . never mind that Shinee couldn’t hold a 20 meter trot circle and I was in a wheelchair. My groom/horsewoman wonder, Sarah Singleton, started the ever- patient task of getting Shinee back from his retirement and into working shape. However, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (I limped badly, couldn’t write and had a great deal of pain and tremors). Physical therapy - as well as the marvels of modern medicine - was prescribed for me with exercise, exercise, more exercise and re- learning to walk and talk. In May of 2012, I had my first day back in the saddle since the Parkinson’s diagnosis. It nearly finished me. The pain in my groin Caroline is all smiles as and hips was excruciating. I could actually hear and feel the she and Shinee Coin calcium deposits break up as I had my leg pulled over the saddle. become Century Club At most I lasted two to five minutes and it took two people to get members. me on and off the wrong side of the horse. Photos courtesy of Caroline Right then we set up a regime to get me back into riding. One Jacob problem was that we were at the lake much of the summer with no horse. Sarah kept her vigilance with Shinee and I took a saddle and two wooden sawhorses up north. The sawhorses could be Riding and talking: moved apart to match Shinee’s girth. I rode my bicycle to town, Caroline “practices” faithfully every day, and then sat on my saw horses several times on her sawhorses. a week...starting with 5 to 10 minutes and working up to 30 to 40 minutes. This act required a cell phone, knitting and any other being that the hardest thing I have to do is to convince them time occupier. In the end, I could accomplish this all by myself that it’s all right if we trot, or leg yield, or maybe even half pass. and Shinee and I became Century Club members on September When I laugh, they laugh. When I cry, they cry. When I sing, all 8, 2012. the tension leaves their backs. These horses have a quiet and After all the reading, stretching, and exercising, I have learned profound understanding of each situation that I find unequaled. that nothing mimics the walking gait of a horse – the individual They are the true unsung heroes of this story and many others four steps, which stretch and exercise my hips and groin like no like it. machine can. The movement of the horse simulates walking for Thank heaven for our ever-faithful, four-hoofed friends! the disabled rider. Having worked with Banbury Cross Therapeutic Center for years, I “knew” these things. But what a surprise it was About the writer: Caroline is 73 years old and lives with her to find out first hand that they really work. husband, Ted, on Daisy Hill Farm in Washington, Michigan, My two horses have adapted to my every need, from mounting where they raise Hampshire Sheep and Boar Goats. They have on the wrong side and lying flat on their back until I can slowly 5 children and 18 grandchildren. Caroline is very active in the straighten up (because of my back brace), to all verbal commands Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan as well as the with no legs. They are so cautious and concerned for my well Medal Equestrian Foundation. 22 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 23 eMaking A Difference Kicking It Up a Notch for Equine Education Program held weeks 1 - 5 and 7 - 12 of the Winter Equestrian Festival
Many people go through life striving to make a positive difference in the world. Recognizing determination and passion at a young age is a must for those on a mission, especially when horses are involved. For Danielle Goldstein, owner of Starwyn Farms in Wellington, Florida, the drive to do great things in the horse world came early in life. “I actually designed the farm, by myself, on a napkin when Danielle Goldstein Photo by Sportfot I was 15,” she describes about her early vision for Starwyn. Danielle is also a rising competitive star, currently aspiring to a seminar presented by Gillian Higgins of “Horses Inside be the first female show jumper on the Israeli Olympic Team in Out,” which creatively teaches equine physiology by painting 2016. She runs her show jumping training facility like a well- the outside of the horse to illustrate the inner workings, oiled machine; but property design and Olympic aspirations biomechanics, muscular and skeletal structure and other aren’t the only goals this young equestrian has. Danielle’s systems. most recent vision is to bring advanced equestrian education The Starwyn Certification is designed to draw young people to a wide range of people, from teens and young adults to into the sport, promote equestrianism and produce educated their parents, young professionals or individuals interested in equine professionals to contribute to the job market of the learning about the equine industry, through a program entitled horse industry. Danielle, in collaboration with Equestrian Sport the Starwyn Certification presented by International Equestrian Productions and the 2013 Winter Equestrian Festival, will be Education, LLC. awarding scholarships to high school students and members The comprehensive program will be offered at Starwyn of the local community as a way to engage individuals with a Farms in conjunction with the 2013 Winter Equestrian Festival, passion for horses. All graduates who have met the criteria of during weeks 1-5, and again during weeks 7-12. It will provide the 5-week International Equestrian Educational program will valuable knowledge, understanding and insight for interested receive a Starwyn Certificate of Proficiency. individuals at all levels of experience, from beginners to Danielle is also a pioneer equestrian in the sport of advanced equestrians and even individuals with no equestrian showjumping, aspiring to be the first female show jumper on experience. All the basics of horsemanship will be covered the Israeli Olympic Equestrian Team. She is a dual citizen of in this series including topics such as stable management, both the US and Israel and her work at Starwyn is a testament grooming, tack and schooling area safety. to her dedication to the equestrian community and to making a In addition, more advanced topics such as FEI and USEF difference for the future of equestrian sport. standards, veterinary and farrier principles, equine dentistry, jumper course design, legal contracts and business essentials For enrollment or more information, contact Danielle will be addressed. Those enrolled in the course will also attend Goldstein at (917) 544-3349 or [email protected]. 24 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 25 Just Jump for JustWorld: From e left to right: Hilary Betaille, Marie Lesterps, Kevin JustWorld International Babington, Jessica Newman and Tom MacGuinness (mounted) in front of the JustWorld International sig- nature jump. Celebrating A Decade Photo Credit: Sportfot of Changing Lives
By Alexa Cheater
With parents as active competitors, Jessica Newman was born into horses. She began riding at the age of five and, by 15, was already competing against some of the best show jumping riders in the world across North America and Europe. The dedication, drive and determination that made her a fierce competitor are the same characteristics that drove her, at age 22, to leave her grand prix riding career behind and begin the search for something more JustWorld Delegates meaningful. It led Jessica to an even greater passion than the one Visit the Orphanage in Honduras she had for horses; it was a calling to help humanity by supporting its greatest asset – children. “The idea to fundraise at horse shows came from my own per- “I had been so lucky for so long,” said Jessica of her initial de- sonal experience,” she noted. “The horse show world is so con- cision to switch her focus from riding to charity. “I was able to suming and when you’re in it, you don’t have time to do things like have so much with horses, but it felt like something was missing. charity work. When I was growing up, the word ‘charity’ wasn’t I wanted to give something back, but I didn’t know yet what that part of my vocabulary. I was always at a horse show or at the was. It prompted me to leave riding behind and go out and ex- barn training, but I always felt that something was missing. I be- plore. In 1998, I went to Honduras with an organization to help lieve there is a human need to be able to do for others, and I was the victims of Hurricane Mitch. That was my first experience with hoping that a lot of other people in the horse world would feel that extreme poverty, and it confirmed what I wanted to do with the way too.” rest of my life.” Jessica continued, “We structured JustWorld in a way that you Five years later, JustWorld International was born. wouldn’t have to sacrifice your riding career in order to contribute. “Our first year was more of an exploration than anything else,” Riders could still participate and become involved because we remembered Jessica, who was aided by her friend, Hilary Betaille, built ourselves into an environment that they could easily access. in JustWorld’s early development. “There was a lot of data gather- In the beginning, there were a lot of skeptics and people who told ing and fact finding. We did some recruiting and gave grants to me the equestrian world just wouldn’t care. I am very happy that students to travel to different countries and seek out partnership we have found the opposite to be true. We now have hundreds organizations. From there, we visited all of the potential projects of JustWorld Ambassadors representing 40 different countries.” and started funding programs through JustWorld.” “It’s about inspiring youth to become more socially responsible JustWorld now has partnerships with organizations in Cambo- adults,” said Jessica. “One of the absolute best parts of what I do dia, Guatemala, Honduras and Brazil, and funds life-changing is taking the Ambassadors and donors to visit the project sites to nutrition, health and hygiene, education, and leadership and cul- meet the recipients, and watching them give of themselves and tural development programs for impoverished children in those become even more committed.” countries. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2013, JustWorld Internation- “We originally planned to only fund education-based programs,” al has raised more than $4.5 million since its inception in 2003. Jessica said. “That first year, we learned that starving and sick Its influence and presence within the equestrian community and children can’t focus on learning very well, so we expanded into beyond continues to grow, with hundreds expected to take part in nutritional programs and have grown from there.” this year’s annual fundraising gala on January 18 at Belle Herbe While Jessica has transformed from competitive rider to hu- Farm in Wellington, Florida. For Jessica, JustWorld International manitarian, she hasn’t left the horse show world behind. Instead, has become her life’s work, and she wouldn’t have it any other she has bridged her two worlds, with the majority of JustWorld way. International’s funding coming from within the equestrian com- “I love what I do,” said Jessica simply. “There is nothing that munity. could ever fulfill me as much as JustWorld.” 26 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 27 e Fame,West Side Story Fun & Foxfield
Twin sisters Nancy Turril (left) and JoAnn Postel – the force behind Foxfield. Photo by Debbie Correia
there. Everyone at Foxfield is on equal footing, whether they arrive in a Hummer or a Honda, because they are all horse crazy. The kids really learn everything about caring for their horses; there are no grooms to tack up! Everything is for the love of the horses. There is also a summer camp that the family runs, attracting thousands of youngsters over the years. The list of well known riders who have attended is long, from Meredith Beerbaum, to The historic Foxfield drill team. Photo by Holly Hugo-Vidal Olympic dressage rider Hilda Gurney, to the children of famous By Holly Hugo-Vidal trainers such as Don Stewart Jr.’s, Erin. The medal finals that Penny Wahler and I judged are different I had the honor recently of judging the Foxfield Medal Finals in as well as challenging. The riders are required to jump into and Westlake Village, California. Although it is barely two miles from out of the sunken stoned-lined ring and the course is tricky over Los Angles’ bustling 101 freeway and developments, the rush of beautiful jumps laden with flowers. The class is for two age groups modern life has not crossed the creek that separates Foxfield from of adults that qualified over the past year and there are two rounds the rest of the world. with the top 10 coming back for a work off. I wanted to write about this amazing, wonderful place because Everything was wonderful including the flag carrying drill it is so unusual and completely unique. It is possible that readers team that started the day off. It was certainly a privilege to have outside the West Coast might be unaware of Foxfield even though been asked once again to be part of this family run tradition and the 16 member drill team has performed at a long list of highly spectacular horse show. prestigious events, including the 1984 Olympics, the National Horse Show back in the Madison Square Garden days, the Devon About the writer: Holly Hugo-Vidal is Sidelines California Horse Show and the Rose Parade, while using a round-the-neck correspondent and writes wire as their only artificial aid. the “West Side Story” Twin sisters Nancy Turril and JoAnn Postel and JoAnn’s column. Holly is based at husband Bill Postel, have been the owners of Foxfield since its Alicia Saxton’s Oceancrest inception 45 years ago when they started their riding school. Farms in Rancho Santa Back then horse shows were mainly a social event and not many Fe, California. Holly were catering to kids. An overnight success blossomed and specializes in hunters suddenly JoAnn and Nancy were taking 50 kids to the shows. and equitation as well Horsemanship, high moral values, camaraderie and mainly the as adults. She is an “R” love of horses were the values that Foxfield is based on. While the USEF judge, clinician and horse show world has changed and become more sophisticated, an author. Her most recent Foxfield’s values remain the same. book is Build Confidence In emphasizing horsemanship over ribbons, Foxfield has lost Over Fences. some intensively competitive riders. Meredith Michaels Beerbaum left at age 12 to train and campaign with Karen Healy and Hannah Selleck, a star of the drill team, went to train with Will and Nicole Members of the Simpson, just to name a few. Though these riders’ pursuits took prestigious Foxfield drill them elsewhere, their hearts remained at Foxfield. Meredith team use a round-the- brought her husband to meet the Foxfield family remarking that neck wire as their only her days there were the best days of her life. They returned to artificial aid. Germany wondering if such a place could possibly be recreated Photo by Holly Hugo-Vidal 28 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 29 eIngate Hats off to Success Equestrian and their fantastic Saddle Pads with Purpose. Each time someone purchases a Success Equestrian Saddle Pad, a portion of the proceeds are contributed to the Equestrian Aid Foundation. The Success Equestrian Saddle Pads are no slip and keep saddles in place. Rider Liza Towell Boyd is working with Success Equestrian and said, “They make great quality products that really work. After schooling I never have to dismount to adjust the tack anymore. I can just enter the ring. This pad doesn’t move!”
You better watch out! Santa Claus was part of the festivities at the annual Caridad Center Holiday Party, hosted by the Wellington Equestrian Group. The party, for over 600 children, at the Palm Beach Great news from ! Sidelines Magazine and Dover International Equestrian Center in Wellington featured Dover Saddlery Saddlery are pleased to announce that Dover Saddlery stores are now lunch by Outback Steakhouse and Santa distributing selling Sidelines Magazine. So when you visit a Dover store to buy tack each child’s personal wish list of toys, bikes, and treats for your horses – pick up the latest issue of Sidelines Magazine skateboards and scooters. The Caridad Center is a also. Thanks Dover Saddlery! comprehensive, free, non-profit medical, vision and dental clinic serving the uninsured and working poor of Palm Beach County with more than 400 volunteer medical the clients will be surprised this year when they show up! So nice professionals and allied healthcare workers. Planning members to have great stalls, paddocks, track and three rings full of jumps of the event included, R. Bruce Duchossois, Caroline Moran, so close to WEF. Sure makes for happy horses! BJ Meeks, Pablo Perez, and Nancy Hooker. To donate or volunteer, please contact [email protected] Big news! Hillary Dobbs is joining the coaching staff at Old Salem Farm with Frank Madden. WOW! Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex has filled in two acres of their lake and put an additional HUGE (250 x 160) We were glad to see Cathy Murphy Blacketer getting blessed jumper ring in it’s place! What a gorgeous setting...with the lake on the late Lynn Carlisle’s horse, Tiny, at the Iroquois Hunt. We right beside the ring! State-of-the-art new footing too. I am sure know Lynn would be happy that her lifelong friend Cathy now has, Continued on page 32
30 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 31 Amateur Rider Association of America. The goal of this association is to give all amateurs across the nation competing in the equestrian sport of jumpers and hunters a voice. The association promotes the use of consistent guidelines, including meters for class descriptions across all similarly rated horse shows, to avoid confusion and discrepancies in course building. Visit their Facebook or send comments and input to amateurriders@gmail. com.
Power to the Young People! Look at the group of talented riders spotted at the 2012 Alltech National Horse Show in Kentucky. From the left: Olivier Philiappaerts, Nicola Philippaerts, Charlie Jayne, Andrew Welles, Reed Kessler, Saer Colter and Jessica Springsteen. loves and hunts her horse.
Besting a field of 221 entries and a very tight ride off ofthe top three, Michael Janson, who rides with David Oliynyk, rode away as the 2012 New England Equitation Championship Junior Champ. The impressive equitation Medal final is held annually in October at the Eastern States Coliseum in West Springfield, Massachusetts and brings together riders from all over New England.
Now that Darren Chiacchia is recovering, his team still can’t take a deep breath. Alayna Pastuck, his fabulous stable manager, has been stricken with a brain tumor. The brain surgery went well, now the team is waiting to hear from the doctors what Big Winner! Meg O’Mara, who rides with trainer Don her next steps will be on her road to recovery. Stewart, won the Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Final at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Photo by Carrie Wirth A new association for amateurs has been created -- The
32 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 33 eCanadian Connection David Marcus: Making His Mark By Jennifer Ward
For David Marcus, the journey to the Olympic Games first began in Omaha, Nebraska. David then moved to Canada at the age of 17 to attend McMaster University. Continuing his athletic career in his newfound country, David opened his own training center, David Marcus Dressage, in Campbellville, Ontario, just west of Toronto and became a Canadian citizen on December 28, 2011. Having only performed their first grand prix test six months earlier, David and Chrevi’s Capital accomplished the seemingly impossible by qualifying for Canada’s three-member Olympic dressage team. While London did not go according to plan – the pair was eliminated when Chrevi’s Capital spooked during a heavy downpour and David was unable to regain control within the 20 second time limit, David now has his sights firmly focused on qualifying for the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy. He has two top contenders in Chrevi’s Capital, who recently won the Grand Prix at CDI-W Dressage at Devon and Don Kontes, who took top honors in the Grand Prix Special. Both horses are David Marcus with Chrevi’s Capital (left) and Don Kontes owned by David’s greatest supporter, Deborah Kinzinger. Recognized for his coaching abilities in addition to his own riding accomplishments, David’s student Alexandra Reid won correct mechanics of the hind leg. The more I learn, the more an individual bronze medal at this year’s North American Young important I have found this to be. I also always look for a willing Riders’ Championship before making a clean sweep of the FEI temperament and trainable character. The horses have to be Young Riders’ division at Devon. sensitive but also want to please. The last thing I consider is beauty…who wants to ride an ugly horse! How did you begin your riding career? My mom was an amateur dressage rider and introduced me What is your favorite thing to do when you aren’t riding? to the sport. I used to go with her to the barn from a very young One of my favorite things to do when not riding is to go to the age. My mom made me wait from the age of three, when I started beach with a good book and relax. This is obviously a lot more asking to ride, until seven when I was finally allowed. After feasible while in Florida for the winter than while in Canada for competing at five North American Young Riders’ Championships the summer! on two different horses and finishing university, I started teaching riding lessons to help pay my bills while looking for a “real” job. What are your top five favorite songs on your iPod right now? That was the beginning of what has become my life with horses. The only thing on my iPod is Chrevi’s Capital’s “Clash of The Titans” freestyle. What do you consider your biggest riding accomplishment to date? What profession other than your own would you like to take My biggest accomplishment has been competing on the part in and why? Canadian Team at the 2012 London Olympic Games. My horse, I think, had my life taken a different path, I would have gotten Chrevi’s Capital, nor I had ever done a grand prix test as of into real estate. I am always looking at real estate and seeing January 2012 and to go from that start to making an Olympic what is available for sale and I am also intrigued by the art of Team in the same year was a real highlight. negotiation. I spent a lot of energy renovating my house and really loved the process. I could see myself doing that. What are your plans for the future in the horse world? I am lucky to have the wonderful support of my owner, Deborah What is your biggest pet peeve? Kinzinger. Together with Nicholas Fyffe, we strive to keep Laziness. I think that a lot of the little things that can annoy me producing horses for major games while developing ambitious often come down to laziness. amateurs, juniors and young riders, and offering top quality imports for sale at all times. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? In November, I took a vacation to Australia. It is somewhere that What traits do you look for in a horse? I have always wanted to go. I had the chance to go with Australian When I am looking for horses I look for good conformation and grand prix rider Nicholas Fyffe and had such an amazing trip! 34 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 35 e WalkingSidelines Experience the Walk with Brianne Goutal Editor’s Note: Sidelines Magazine was pleased to join forces with the Washington International Horse Show and offer a contest in which one lucky person would win a “Course Walk with a Grand Prix Rider.” Our winner had such a wonderful time that we asked her to write an account of her night at the Washington International Horse Show. Here is Mallory’s story.
By Mallory Johnson
he last Friday in October began much like any other; while waiting for the commuter train that Ttakes me from my home near Fairfax, Virginia to Washington, DC, where I am a law school student. I heard my phone signal a new email had arrived. Unexpectedly, the message was from the Sidelines editor, Jan Allan, with the animated subject line, “YOU WON!” On a whim earlier in the week I’d entered a contest to walk the course of the Washington International Horse Show $100,000 President’s Cup with a Grand Prix rider; but expected nothing to come of the entry. Trying to contain my rising excitement, I opened the message and was quickly informed that I had indeed won the drawing! The rest of the morning went by in a giddy blur as I tried to imagine what it would be like to meet one of my athletic heroes and stand on the very course where they competed. I’d come into the equestrian world late; I’d ridden recreationally since I was a child; but it wasn’t until my last few years of high school that I started really following the sport. Later that afternoon, I got another email with the news that Brianne Goutal was going to be my guide for the course walk! I’d watched Brianne come in just behind Great Britain’s Nick Skelton in the President’s Cup the previous year and had been thoroughly in awe of her incredible skill and talent. Saturday night came quickly. After spending some time perusing the WIHS vendors, we made our way to our seats for the evening program: the Equitation Finals with a Work-Off and the Championship presentations, terrier races, Australian trainer Guy McLean and his four performing horses, and, of course, the Grand Prix. We met up with Jennifer Wood, the co- coordinator of the contest, who gave us a behind the scenes tour. We descended the VIP elevator to where the stables and schooling ring were set up underneath the seats in the arena. We turned the first corner, only to see Margie Engle relaxing calmly while the ring crew began assembling the course and I was officially star-struck. We watched for a few minutes as many of the riders warmed up. I recognized Olivier Philippaerts, who’d cleared a 2.13 meters puissance wall the
Grand Prix rider Brianne Goutal and Sidelines Magazine “Course Walk” winner Mallory Johnson pose for a photo while walking the course of the $100,000 President’s Cup at the Washington International Horse Show. All photos by Grace Darnell 36 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE night before, Laura Kraut, Lauren Hough, Beezie Madden and Jessica Springsteen, who sat a few seats away from us during the Equitation Finals. Jennifer brought us up to the riders’ observation area where several other off-duty equestrians were waiting for the jumps to be assembled. I saw U.S. Olympic team member Reed Kessler with her trainers Henri and Katie Prudent, talking strategy. Brianne met us at the gate to the arena after a quick consultation with her trainer and we took a few requisite pictures. I’d seen the course diagram on paper, designed by Anthony D’Ambrosio; but it was entirely different seeing each jump up-close and personal. As we counted strides, walking from vertical to oxer, Brianne showed me her strategy in going for a clean round. There were several sharp turns that could cost a rider precious time, which she pointed out as a consideration. A triple combination would require a lot of concentration and just the right pace. And the slats on one jump were so delicate that, without enough height, they would likely tumble. I asked her if she was nervous -- I certainly was, with so much talent in one place -- but Brianne explained that it was par for the sport. The ringmaster signaled to clear the course, and I wished Brianne lots of luck. Nine riders, Brianne amongst them, cleared the course without a single fault and advanced to the jump-off. Brianne unfortunately did not make the top spot; Reed Kessler sped through the short course despite the pressure of going last, with the competition narrowing the window of time to under 34 seconds. I left the Verizon Center arena that night with a new perspective and a greater appreciation for the precision and athleticism of both horse and rider. Thank you Sidelines and WIHS for providing me with an enlightening and truly one-of-a- kind experience that I will never forget!
Brianne explains her strategy to Mallory. Brianne placed ninth in the class (she jumped clean and returned to the jump-off) while Reed Kessler, pictured walking on the course, rode away as the winner. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 37 Colts Unlimited and
Their Unlimited Talent
By Lauren R. Giannini The Carrels take the National Western Stock Show by storm with Hilary on Finalist (left) and Charlie on Kates Squad Car. The Wyoming, known as “the equality state,” is gaining recognition National Western Horse Show features Quarter Horse, Paint, as a western Mecca for hunter and jumper training and sales, Draft, Mule and USEF classes for hunters and jumpers. thanks to Colts Unlimited in Sheridan. Hilary and Charlie Carrel Photo by Howie Schatzberg each draw on a lifetime of horsemanship with thousands of horses to their credit. Plus, their show results put them into the top echelon clients today are trainers.” in both Quarter Horse Finals and USEF standings. Hilary grew up in Colorado and started riding when she was “I learned a lot from my father, Jack Carrel – he could train little. She did Pony Club, Quarter Horse Shows, Little Britches anything,” said Charlie. “He specialized more in ranch, roping and (rodeo for 8-13) and High School Rodeo. From there she went into cow horses, but I learned a lot about jumping horses, because the USEF shows. She hunted 20 seasons with “nearby” Arapahoe my father was in business during World War II when they trained and also rode to hounds in Virginia, England, Scotland, Ireland Remounts. If you could take Remount horses to the sales and and France. She trained for a short time with Bill Robertson, who jump a course and rope a steer, they became officers’ horses and had been on the USET, but mostly she learned by the seat of her were worth way more. My dad’s horses were always top sellers. pants. As a matter of fact, Charlie and Hilary met at Indio, outside I learned early on how much you can and can’t ask of a horse.” Palm Springs, California. With that foundation under his belt, Charlie started training for “I was impressed that Hilary could ride green as well as made the public straight out of college. He discovered that there were horses really well,” said Charlie. “She’s a complete horseperson a lot of great show jumpers out there, but they didn’t have time in all the rings – hunters, jumpers, equitation – and she can ride to bring along their young horses. “I found I was really good at in the hunt field. I set fences for her; she sets fences for me. She starting horses and that I could watch good riders and learn,” tries to pick apart my weak points; I try to pick apart hers. We train recalled Charlie. “I asked a lot of questions too. That was the each other. We have a phenomenal working relationship.” best way to become a show rider myself. The vast majority of my The Carrels have 35-40 horses in training on average. They have some help, but essentially they’re hands on, 24-7. They take 12 to 17 horses to each show, and competitions keep them busy a week to 10 days every month. In the winter, however, they stay home and do a little local show one weekend a month. “Colts Unlimited is very unique – there are no other hunter/ jumper stables or shows near us,” said Hilary. “There are some event barns within a two-hour drive or 120 miles, and there’s a nice barn in Jackson Hole, but you have to travel eight hours to get to Denver (Colorado).” Starting young horses is relatively easy at Colts Unlimited. The Carrels don’t believe that young horses need shows: they need to be started and taken into the hills. This same program applies to veteran show horses in need of a refresher. The horses get fit away from the monotony of the show ring and often experience The Carrel Family: Seth, Hilary, Charlie and Isaac amazing attitude adjustments. Continued on page 40 38 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 39 “I love the new hunter derbies,” admitted Hilary. “They’re new to the Quarter Horse world this year, but they’ve been well received. The horses all jumped really well, the crowd went “wow” at the handy rounds. It wasn’t scary like the jumper classes. I think that the hunters can change. That outside, diagonal, outside, diagonal can get boring. When we go on the summer circuit, we usually have mostly warmbloods, and maybe two Quarter Horses, but a good Quarter Horse can compete in any performance hunter class. They look like nice warmbloods. I have been involved with importing horses from Germany for many years. We have a mixed clientele. I’m also a sucker for the unique horses – might be an off-the-track-Thoroughbred that jumps well but it didn’t cost $100,000.” The Carrels’ favorite horse was an ex- racehorse with some paint blood. Casino Express passed away last year, but his history with the Carrels will never be forgotten. “All of my family rode him – my sons Spencer and Seth, but only in Classics and Mini-Prix,” said Hilary. “He was the fastest fault-free horse out there. He was unbeatable. He loved to jump. He liked the crowd and knew when it was important. He was all about heart. The horses have to have talent, but jumpers have to have that heart. It has to be their idea to jump. You can train them, but you can’t make them love jumping.” The more the Carrels talked about their training philosophy and how important it is for Hilary on Icecapades their amateur and junior riders to have fun, the Photo by CMJ clearer the picture emerged of Colts Unlimited. It was easy to understand why people trust them with horses who start to stop or need a change of pace. “We hack them out, take them up into the hills and after some of that, they go back into the ring and say, ‘that’s not so hard,’ ” said Hilary. Horses stay six months to a year at Colts Unlimited, but several competitive horses have been with them for 10 years. They take in horses on training board only, and offer a cabin for out-of-towners, but find they mostly meet up with owners at the shows. Known for their honesty, integrity and realistic horse care, the Carrels live by a principle learned from Charlie’s father. “My father was the most amazing horseman, but he was a man of very few words,” said Charlie. “He would always say: Figure out how to make the right thing the easy thing as far is the horse is concerned.” At Colts Unlimited, the Carrels are experts at understanding the equine athlete.
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 Charlie on Kates Squad Car motto is “write, ride - not necessarily in that Photo by Howie Schatzberg order!” 40 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 41 Jacob Pope and e Uno on their way to winning the Maclay. All photos by Allen MacMillan/MacMillan Horse Show Photography
By Kim MacMillan
It all came down to the final horse swap. Four riders were called Ridesback to execute In theLegendary test required by judges Company Hap Hansen and George Morris in the 2012 ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Horsemanship junior hunter equitation finals at the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, in November. After the final fence was Jacobjumped, Jacob Pope of Columbia, Pope Maryland, heard his name called as the winner of the prestigious title, joining the names of such equestrian greats as Frank Chapot, George Morris and riding career. Short term, I would really like to continue my riding William Steinkraus on the trophy. at the national level somehow during college. I will probably also Jacob, who has ridden his trainer Andre Dignelli’s bay ride in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association just to keep warmblood Uno since August, has had quite a year in 2012 me in the saddle every day. Long term, I would love to become a - taking third in the Washington International Equitation Finals, professional rider and successful trainer and help kids succeed. sixth in the Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals in I have not yet chosen where I am going to college, but we are in Harrisburg and winning the Platinum Performance/USEF Show the application process. I think that I would like to study something Jumping Talent Search East. In additionhe won the Emerging along the lines of business,” Jacob said. Athletes Program in 2011. Andre Dignelli and his team from Heritage Farm coached “I am still in shock that I won the Maclay. I think it is a huge honor Jacob through his preparation for the equitation finals. “Jacob has especially under judges George Morris and Hap Hansen. They tremendous feel and work ethic. I am not surprised he won this are equestrian legends and it makes me feel great to know that class. He’s pretty much won a big class at every show we have horsemen as prestigious as they thought I was worthy of winning. been to since I started helping him. When I was able to purchase It is unreal. Just being on the trophy in such legendary company… Uno I knew that this could be magic – a great rider on a great it is awesome. It is a dream come true. I couldn’t have imagined horse. Jacob has been very appreciative and hard working and the end of my year to be any better,” said the 18-year-old. that’s why good things keep happening for him.” Jacob is a high school senior at the McDonogh School where Jacob, who now rides among legendary company, graciously he participates in the equestrian program and also on an area answered a few fun questions for Sidelines: interscholastic riding team. He lives with his parents, Andy and Barbara Pope, and younger brother, 11-year-old Edward, What word or phrase do you overuse when you are speaking? who also rides. The Pope family shares their “farmette” with a Literally, awesome and amazing. miniature horse named Monty who was a Christmas present from the boys’ grandparents, an adopted Thoroughbred named Timmy Besides riding, what talent would you most like to have? and a rescued shelter Dachshund named Noodles. “I have never I wish that I would be able to vault onto a horse from behind. owned a horse that can compete at this level,” Jacob explained. “I have never had a steady ride. I think that really helped with the What horse would you most like to ride? ride-off, because I am used to riding anyone.” I would love to ride Reed Kessler’s horse that she took to the Jacob started riding because both of his parents ride and they Olympics, Cylana, because she is just my favorite horse to watch. always had horses around. So, he asked for riding lessons and She seems like she wants to win so badly and is literally amazing has done hunters and equitation, dressage and some basic and awesome. eventing. “My equitation experience as a whole, I think, will give me a fantastic, strong foundation on which to base the rest of my Do you have a motto? Be passionate about your riding and about horses and ride as many different horses as you can.
The ASPCA Maclay Medal Winning competition Smiles! Jacob judges for (center) joined 2012, Hap by fellow Hansen, (left) Maclay winners and George Catherine Morris, Tyree (left) and assisted by Lillie Keenan. Sally Ike. 42 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 43 44 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 45 eDressage Living Out Her Dream By Heide Middlebrook
Dressager rider and trainer Michelle Gibson’s resume includes accomplishments such as the German Golden Rider award and a team bronze medal in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She is the head trainer at Dick and Terri Kane’s Diamante Farm in Michelle and Santiago look forward to the future. Wellington; but her career began almost by accident.“My two Photo By Heide Middlebrook older sisters got me interested in horses when I was young. They that I did that and that I stuck with it. It was really hard to be away would grab me and we would ride around bareback with only a from my family and I missed them very much. I lived in Germany halter and a lead rope on our two horses, racing each other on for seven years. the farm in Maryland,” she said. Years later, Michelle’s career took a life-changing turn when she went to Germany to train with How long did it take you to learn German? two legendary trainers, Willie Schultheis, with whom she learned After being in Germany the first year and speaking mostly the Schultheis system, and Rudolf Zeilinger. Sidelines caught up English I decided to stay on. It was then decided I had to learn with Michelle at Diamante Farm, to talk about life, dressage and the language. It took me about a year-and-a-half and I was able to horses. speak it well, not just to use a word or two but speak it really well. What is it about dressage that makes it the right discipline What are your plans for the future? for you? One of my client’s, Jody Stoudenmier, owns a fabulous seven- When we moved to Atlanta I didn’t have access to horses year-old Swedish stallion named Santiago. I am excited about anymore so I kept asking my mother to ride again, again and the future with him. I am really looking forward to showing after again. After wearing her down my mom finally agreed and then I several years away from the show ring. I am hoping to show in the started taking serious lessons. My initial instructor was an eventer small tour in Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire this season at the who also did some dressage. After taking those beginning lessons Wellington Classic Dressage and The Global Dressage series. I tried some jumping and smaller eventing; but it was dressage Another thing that I also always find joy with is working with my that I was attracted to more and more as time went on. It was and students. Watching them doing well, whether it is at home or in the is the combination of the discipline and seeing the horses evolve, show ring, gives me a lot of satisfaction, always. learn and grow to become confident with each day. What personality traits do you possess that serves you best When did you know you wanted to be a professional? in training? At a very young age, I was 12 years old – I have known my I would have to say it would be my combination of patience, whole life this is what I have wanted to do and have stuck to it. determination, and being able to give part of yourself to the horse. What is one of the hardest things you have ever done? What attribute do you find most appealing when training a Going to Germany when I was 19 and not speaking the stallion? language. It was very difficult to be in a strange place and not Their willingness and their heart. I have mares that I am learning know the customs or the language. I am very proud to this day a lot from; but I would have to say I am more of a stallion gal.
What do you like best about South Florida? The weather in the winter, beautiful!
What is the craziest food you have ever tried? While visiting Denmark I tasted this strange fish named mullet. I am sure some people love it but one taste and I decided it was not for me.
What is your favorite food? That would have to be schnitzel with mushroom crème sauce, a wonderful German flavor.
About the writer: Heide Middlebrook resides in South Florida and has extensive equestrian experience specializing in the fields Michelle, as a young horse fan, with Princess. Photo Courtesy of Michelle Gibson of dressage and show jumping. 46 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 47 ePony Jumper A Wicked Good Team Katherine Pontone will always remember her last year as a junior as a “wicked” experience with the best pony jumper she could have ever imagined. Katherine, 18, and her pony Wicked won the North American League’s (NAL) 2012 Pony Jumper Division Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg in October. Katherine acquired Wicked in the summer of 2011 and describes the dazzling black and white pony – who is blind in one eye – as a forgotten pony. “When I decided that I wanted to compete in the pony jumper division I was looking for a pony who could be successful jumping 3’6. Wicked was rarely ridden and had not been shown in over a year. Wicked didn’t even have an active USEF number then. In spite of her obesity and lack of training, I got a glimpse of her true heart. She loved to jump and she was so willing to please me. I knew I was taking a big risk when I bought Wicked. She needed to loose a lot of weight, she needed a lot of training and she had very little show experience; but I knew she had what it takes to be a winner. Everyone doubted her abilities but I never did,” Katherine said. Even though Wicked was far from ready for showing, the pair worked together as Katherine entered her senior year of high school to get prepared for competition. After gaining some show experience, Katherine brought Wicked to the pony jumpers and joined the NAL’s Pony Jumper Division two months into the 2012 season.
When did you start riding? I started riding when I was six-years-old. I just started showing competitively this year, including competing in the NAL. I showed in cross rails when I was 12 then I took a couple of years off and learned how to ride and then started showing again this year.
What is your favorite thing to do when you ride? Katie surveys her course. My favorite thing is trail riding and racing around with my Mom, who just started riding. Also my trainer - Kali Jerman. She helps me perfect my technique. She won on her horse as a junior in the NAL Children’s Jumper Who are the biggest influences on your life? division. I have been with Kali for seven months now. She is based My mom is my biggest influence. She supports me in every way. in Colts Neck, New Jersey.
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment? I would say the transformation of Wicked from being an overweight, forgotten pony in a field to an NAL Champion. My mom loved her from the start. She said, “Oh she’s pretty so we’ll get this one.” Wicked is a 13-year-old mutt that had been to three show grounds in her life; but she really didn’t have any kind of experience or show record. She is also blind in her right eye. She’s been blind for a couple of years now; but it doesn’t bother her and you can’t tell by her performance.
What are your goals in life and as a rider? My lifetime goal is to become the best person I can be through horses and as a rider.
What do you like to do in your free time? I don’t have much free time. I spend all my free time riding or caring for the horses. I am a working student at Bella Terra Farm. Katie and Wicked blending in with the jump. All photos by AlCookPhoto.com 48 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 49 50 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 51 e JonEuropean Pitts Connection is Fit to Ride
The stability balls form an essential part of the ‘Fit to Ride’ training. cannot afford a recall process, and the more we practice the more responsive we get. An instinctive reaction should lead to us dealing with the situation better.
Do you use any educational aids to help riders understand Jon Pitts the different perspectives? Most of this is about the brain, but I do use balance equipment, By Maria Wynne such as stability balls. These allow us to best create a seated Sidelines Writer from across the Pond position off the horse where we can challenge balance in a riding- specific way. We also use lots of video, which allows us to make Jon Pitts is a Performance Coach who has worked extensively the rider more aware and close the perception/reality gap. in the Sports Science of equestrian sports over the past eight years. He works closely with some of the world’s leading riders, not How can riders access you and your work? only with the Australian squads within the Olympic disciplines of I passionately believe that we can ride better and safer, and that eventing, dressage and show jumping, but also with many leading we can make our horses lives easier and healthier. It has been a jockeys as a consultant to the Professional Jockey’s Association. long process getting equestrians to start thinking differently, and With a background in Sports Science and Neurology, Jon is I do this by presenting lectures, clinics and demonstrations to all able to transfer the knowledge gained from innovative research areas of the equestrian community. To aid this, we’ve developed to the foundations of his program Fit to Ride. Jon is now teaching the website (www.fittoride.org) which is designed to offer everyone riders what actually happens when they get on a horse – including access to interactive media and information that can help them how to fall off (safely) as well as helping rider’s build confidence improve. and increase their performance. Do riders get less bold as they get older? Why did you start Fit to Ride? As we get older, we experience more and become more aware My basic background is in sports science. I was first invited to of our own mortality. Our brain builds more detailed memories that meet our UK jump jockeys and while doing this, I began working make us more wary. Riding pushes the human body to the limit with the Great Britain Olympic disciplines. After the Beijing both physically and mentally and it is understandable that we find Olympics I started working with the Australian teams. What is it easier to be bolder when we’re younger. We need to help our most important is the knowledge and understanding of how and brains by being clear and concise, while also not letting irrelevant why elite riders are so good and how it can be brought to the wider and often incorrect information negatively damage us. Secondly, equestrian public. This is why I started Fit to Ride, which I believe we have to build these processes into training and competition so can help riders to ride more safely and confidently. that the horse and rider are working effectively and predictably. How do you change the thinking of the individual? How do you encourage clients to overcome this ingrained When we first learn the skills of riding we instinctively focus mentality? on controlling the horse and staying safe, rather than becoming I have to gain a rider’s trust. This whole process can take a conscious of how to physically do it well. Fit to Ride begins by fair amount of time, especially if methods have been ingrained, asking riders to become more conscious of what they are doing, and change only occurs if we’re able to produce repeatable. A and then become more aware of how they physically ride better. rider needs to see a positive change in the horse’s performance and behavior from their new skills to associate the benefits, which How does your “crash training” help riders? is why I do a fair bit of this on the horse rather than in a clinical The first purpose of the crash training is to tackle the traditional setting. mindset of “It will never happen to me.” In a fall situation, we Photos by David Smith 52 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 53 e LifeSidelines Spotlightin the Low Country
olly Evans is a show hunter and foxhunter who divides her time be- H tween New Jersey, Florida and the South Carolina low country. Holly didn’t grow up around horses, but began riding as an adult at the urging of a friend. Following a 15-year career with Pfizer, Holly went back to school to earn an MBA and then started an institutional investment business. Showing since the early ‘90s, Holly stepped it up another notch 12 years ago when she began studying massage ther- apy and formed her own therapy company. Holly took some time from her bustling schedule to an- swer a few questions for Sidelines.
How did you begin your riding career? Back in the late ‘80s, a girlfriend asked me join her in taking riding lessons in New York. The next year, I moved to Boston and was introduced to showing. My first horse, Righteous Teddy, and I showed, hunter paced and had great fun together for the next 13 years.
What are you doing in your riding career now? Now, my partners are Wizard, a show hunter, and Roscoe, a fox hunter. Wizard is an Oldenburg geld- ing, who shows in the amateur adult hunters. We have shown, trail ridden, hunter paced and fox hunt- ed. He is a fabulous partner, safe, sane and knows his real job is taking care of me. At 17, Wizard is winding down his show career. Roscoe, hunts with Essex Fox Hounds in New Jersey and Low Country Hunt in South Carolina. It took us a few years of go- ing second flight, now we can hunt in first flight as well. He has a good mind, is careful and has great self preservation instincts.
Do you work with horses in addition to your own riding? Twelve years ago, when I retired from the invest- ment business, I went to massage school and then trained in Jack Meagher Equine Sports Massage. These specific techniques release muscular restric- tions to maximize range of motion, which optimizes performance ability. Kneading Solutions, LLC, my business, has been a great experience. In addition to working with horses I use the energy training in volunteer work with critically ill people.
What has been your most embarrassing mo- ment with horses? My first horse show was a very nerve racking mo- ment. When my trainer gave me a leg up, my horse took a step forward. I ended up on his rump behind Holly Evans, who winters in the South Carolina private community of Spring the saddle. We all had a good laugh as I crawled up Island, enjoys a foxhunt with her Welsh Cob Clydesdale cross, Roscoe. onto the saddle. That was the highlight of the day. Photo by Erik Olsen, erikolsenphotography.com 54 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE A few fun questions to get to know Holly better: Bagel or toast? Toast Sunny side up or over-easy? Scrambled Crunchy peanut butter or creamy? Extra Crunchy Potato chips or chocolate? Chocolate Ranch or ketchup? Ranch Diamonds or rubies? Diamonds (the more the merrier) Drive or fly? Drive Book or movie? Book Tea or coffee? Tea Rolling Stones or Beatles? Rolling Stones Football or baseball? Neither, I prefer to participant in sports rather than watch them.
tory of the land, the flora and the fauna. It’s like summer camp for adults. From a horse stand point, Spring Island has 30 plus miles of trails to ride with varied terrain; forests, marshes, and fields. And, the stable organizes many group riding activities.
Does your husband ride? Holly Evans on Wizard, her Oldenburg gelding, at HITS Ocala. Carl does not show or hunt but he does trail ride with Roscoe Photo by ESI Photography when we are at Spring Island.
What other pets do you have besides horses? My husband, Carl and I have a two-and-a-half year old Stan- dard Schnauzer, Savannah. She goes to the barn with me every day and on the road to horse shows.
What brought you to the Low Country in South Carolina? While visiting my Mom on Hil- ton Head Island, 20 years ago, I discovered Spring Island. It captivated me, so I bought a lot and have been spending time there ever since. Most winters, my horses go south with me to Spring Island and ride the gor- geous low country trails.
What do you like about life in the Low Country? I love the natural beauty in the low country. Spring Island’s nature center offers frequent programs to learn about the his-
“Like” us on Facebook Visit our website at www.sidelinesnews.com FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 55 ePara-Equestrian Tribute Jonathan Wentz Leaves Lasting Impact on the Equestrian World By Lindsay McCall
nly 15 days after the 2012 London Paralympics, the passing of United States Para-Equestrian OTeam member Jonathan Wentz of Richardson, Texas was announced. The 21-year-old Southern Methodist University student was named the top performing United States Equestrian in 2012 among the Olympians and Paralympians. He also completed his most successful show season of his career. Jonathan had his future in front of him, a brand new dressage horse for the 2014 World Equestrian Games and he was preparing for his final year as an undergraduate with desires to attend law school. During his short life Jonathan aimed for the sky, set goals and was more successful at his young age than equestrians twice his age. Jonathan made not only an impact in life but his impact on the para-dressage sport, young equestrians and the disabled community will remain forever. Jonathan’s love of horses was first revealed at the age of two when he began using horses as a form of physical therapy for Cerebral Palsy. At age 12, his desire to excel in the equestrian sport combined with a discovery of the Paralympics led him to competitive dressage. Jonathan often noted he enjoyed the fact of being just another equestrian when on a horse. “When I am walking with my own feet people can tell I move differently; but when I am on a horse I am just another rider.” As a teenage equestrian Jonathan devoted his time to competing in and promoting para-equestrian dressage. Although the sport had been in the Paralympics since the 1996 Atlanta Games, it Continued on page 58
Jonathan Wentz wins the 2011 Dressage Affaire CPEDI3* in Del Mar, California. President of the United States Para-Equestrian Association Hope Hand (sitting), sponsor and Jonathan Wentz and NTEC Richter Scale win the 2012 Para- trainer Kai Handt Equestrian Dressage National Championships in Gladstone, (standing) were New Jersey. Jonathan and NTEC Richter Scale were the also a part of the reigning champions in 2011. All photos by Lindsay McCall medal ceremony. 56 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 57 was still not a widely discussed discipline. Jonathan continuously educated the equestrian community about this unique sport and he enjoyed the impact he had on fellow equestrians. Jonathan also served on the USEF Youth Council and was a proactive member of the United States Para-Equestrian Association. In 2008 Jonathan and his family moved to Richardson, Texas where he began training with Kai Handt at the North Texas Equestrian Center. With a barn full of high performance dressage horses, show jumpers and young riders, Jonathan’s competitive nature thrived. In six months Jonathan competed at his first CPEDI3* and USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship. That same year he earned High Point Individual Rider at the Region 9 Junior Team Championship and qualified for the 2009 Region 9 USDF Championships. At the 2010 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships Jonathan and Kai Handt’s NTEC Richter Scale qualified for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. This international competition was the first World Equestrian Games Jonathan waves his American flag as his U.S. teammate finishes that included Para-Dressage. For Jonathan this was his first look their first test at the 2012 London Paralympics. at international para-dressage competition leading to new goals for the 2012 Paralympics. It was also a great opportunity for the U.S. Team, including Jonathan, to educate the nation on the the equestrian community. Jonathan had an attitude that nothing desires of the United States Para-Equestrian community. could derail him and he worked hard to accomplish his goals. The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held in President of the United States Para-Equestrian Association and Lexington, Kentucky was a main spectator event for equestrian past Paralympian Hope Hand noted, “Jonathan exemplified what enthusiasts. For many spectators this was their first look at the it meant to be an equestrian and he went above and beyond for high performance equestrian sport dedicated to riders with his country.” Jonathan’s passion, determination and commitment physical disabilities. For young riders like Sydney Collier this was sent this young rider to the top of his sport in only a few years. the first time she realized there was a sport for athletes like her His death struck the hearts of athletes around the world, the that take into consideration physical disabilities. Sydney recalled equestrian community and the disabled community. Jonathan passed away at the end of September 2012 leaving his mother Christina Wentz, his father James Wentz and his “His death struck the hearts of athletes sister. The cause of his death is still unknown. Memorials may be around the world, the equestrian community made to the U.S. Para-Equestrian Association, Jonathan Wentz Scholarship Fund, 3940 Verde Vista Drive, Thousand Oaks, Calif. and the disabled community.” 91360. a moment where she ran up to Jonathan who was wearing About the writer: Lindsay McCall is a lifelong hunter/jumper red, white and blue and she introduced herself. Jonathan was rider originally from Ohio. She is a talented photographer and friendly and introduced her to Kai, United States Para-Equestrian makes it her career to advocate for the equestrian sport through Dressage Association president Hope Hand and Jonathan talked photojournalism. Lindsay and her family own many horses in to her about how she may become a para-dressage rider. Thanks multiple disciplines and she enjoys spending her free time with to Jonathan, Sydney is now a very competitive dressage rider her husband, horses and Labrador Retrievers. and has her sights set on the 2014 World Equestrian Games. Her story is one of many about how Jonathan impacted future para- equestrian athletes. After the 2010 World Equestrian Games Jonathan continually received requests for interviews to discuss the up and coming sport of para-dressage. Jonathan was always happy to give an interview and he enjoyed the fact that he could educate one person at a time. He felt great joy in explaining what makes him a para-equestrian; he was kind and he was always commenting about his teammates, his coaches, his family, and of course his horses that helped him succeed internationally. Not soon after the World Equestrian Games Jonathan and Kai began planning the 2011-2012 year. Jonathan continued to dominate in 2011 and became the 2011 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champion. The 2011-2012 competition year earned Jonathan the 10th spot on the FEI World Ranking Para- Dressage list in addition to multiple champions at CPEDI3* events. His dream would come true in June of 2012 when Jonathan was named to the 2012 United States Paralympic Equestrian Team. Jonathan displays his “This is a dream come true,” remarked Jonathan after his humorous side as he freestyle test on the final day of the Paralympics. Jonathan cleans the aisle way finished the 2012 Paralympics as the top performing United at the 2012 CPEDI3* States equestrian. His legacy will forever be remembered among in Wellington, Florida. 58 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 59 e LauraHorse Show King…. T h e H a p p y H y p n o t i s t
Sports Performance Coach Laura King teaches individuals how to utilize their minds to achieve lasting changes in their performance and lives. She is the author of “The Power to Win - Achieving Peak Performance for the Equestrian” and more than 150 self-development and performance programs including The Keys to Winning for Dressage and Equestrian Training DVDs. Laura is a certified life coach, hypnotist, sports hypnotist and Neuro-Linguistic Programmer (NLP). Her international clientele include Olympic and professional athletes, top executives and men and women seeking to conquer fear, build confidence and obtain unprecedented success. Laura has been inside the heads Laura King of many the nation’s top riders, so Sidelines decided it was time to see what’s going on in Laura’s head! ethics as a hypnotherapist very seriously. And at the forefront of every session is what the client needs. So I have hypnotized my Why do you specialize in hypnosis for equestrians? husband to help him with his sleep and for stress management. It’s the same reason I use hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Now, if my kids ever expressed a need to be more responsible Programming (NLP) for golfers, students and business children when they were younger and they asked me to guide professionals. Anyone who wants to improve their performance them, they wouldn’t have to ask me twice! and achieve peak performance needs to have their brain trained for that excellence. And the way we train the brain is by getting What are two things about Laura King that might surprise to its center of power, which is the subconscious. You can do all people? kinds of drills each day to improve how you perform; but all of that I’m fortunate enough to have had a fabulous and wonderful is on the conscious level, which takes far more energy in order family growing up. But what they don’t know is that the success of to get things done. The subconscious, which is the vast majority Summit and the six books I’ve written have all been made possible of your brain, is where your habits, emotions and memories live. by my work as a hypnotist. That might not be a big deal for some The way to create lasting change is by tapping into the immense people; but it is for me. Another thing that might surprise you is power of the subconscious and that’s what hypnosis does. that I was once a very unhappy, unhealthy person. And that was all turned around for me, thanks to hypnosis and NLP. What does hypnosis and NLP help riders achieve? I’d say that most performance problems begin in the human What has been your favorite talk show to appear on? brain. Fears and anxieties, from the past and present, as well as Rachel Ray was a great experience and I am still friends with memories of negative experiences, are at the heart of limitations, the girl I worked with! I loved being on her show because I was errors and substandard performances for equestrians. I’ve been able to reach so many people! a member of the equestrian community all of my life and as a professional serving this community I have seen the same things Do you have a motto? over and over. Outside of something that’s impossible due to Be Happy! “Make life easier; learn how to have a habit of being physics, a rider can achieve anything with the proper mental and happy!” physical training. And hypnosis is an integral part of that training. What is your biggest extravagance? What disciplines benefit most from hypnosis? I have a lot of wonderful things that I love doing - fishing, skiing Jumping, dressage, eventing, driving, you name it. And other and spending time with friends! But my biggest extravagance is sports, too; golf, tennis. Even children benefit. I have quite a few my business....I put a lot of the money I earn back into writing young people who are very serious about competitive cheering. books or donating products to the Sari Asher Center for Integrative And of course test preparation is always popular and very Cancer Care, where I work one day a week. beneficial for kids. Who or what is your greatest love in life? Have you ever been tempted to hypnotize a family member to My husband, Ed and my children Larissa and Edward. I am clean their room, take out the trash, buy you a new car? the luckiest person because we are close and love spending time That’s funny! And I’m glad you brought it up, because I take my together. I hypnotize them all! 60 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 61 e PonyA+ Club For Effort
By Lauren R. Giannini
Jennifer Price, who lives near Potomac, Maryland, was 17 during the summer of 2012 when she earned her A-rating with the United States Pony Club (USPC). The top rating of the nine offered by the USPC, an A-rating is achieved by 1% or less of the current 8,500 USPC members and is a major accomplishment that opens doors throughout the horse world. “These are skills I’m going to use all my life - how to train a horse, the vet knowledge,” Jennifer said. ”I decided years ago, one way or another, that I could do this. I got the ball rolling. No matter what, I was going to get this done. When I look at that paper, it puts a smile on my face – my own reward that I can do what I set my mind to do.” Now a freshman at the University of Delaware, Jennifer is majoring in pre-vet and animal biosciences. She travels home on weekends: riding, running her horse-clipping business, getting in a day with Potomac Hunt on her large pony Leggie. She has incredible poise, expresses herself better than many people twice her age, and has her priorities in order. “Jennifer rolled up her sleeves all of her riding career, but Jennifer Price with Valentino, her equine mentor who took her especially getting her A,” said her mother, Debby Price. “She’s most of the way to achieving her A. really willing to pitch in. She started as a working student for Photo by Rex Reed/Amberlea Photography Jaralyn Finn at Finesse Dressage last year and I didn’t pay a penny for lessons. During Jenn’s junior year I traveled back and every day. She kept marching on. She never complained.” forth to Florida because my parents were in their 90s and getting Well, almost never. When Jennifer missed getting her B riding ready to pass. Jenn took care of six horses, the dogs, chickens in August of 2009 – after earning the HB and C3 the summer and the whole farm and still got to the school bus stop by 6:30 before, she admitted, “I was fairly bummed.” She started laughing and added, “I thought the world was coming to an end. [still laughing] I went in thinking if I just ride 100%... but I was on a hot Thoroughbred (Valentino) and I’d only had him for a few months. It all spiraled out of control. It’s a good thing I didn’t get it and the next summer I knew better what to expect.” Where did she get that gutsy attitude and determination? “A lot of that comes from my mom, who has been a single parent,” said Jennifer. “Also, I was encouraged by my mother not to get stuck in the whole ‘world’s coming to an end because my horse lost a shoe and I didn’t Continued on page 64 62 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 63 win’ thing. And Val has always been an escape for me. I love to members of the Potomac Hunt, Seneca Valley Pony Club, and take him on hacks near the house and do trot sets, ride for an hour from the dressage barns. It was a beautiful party, a ‘thank you’ or so. He’s a good mentor.” party. I could not have gotten anywhere without all those people In the summer of 2011, Val was going great when he hit his and my peers. Everyone had some words of advice – without that hind legs on a fence on the Preliminary course during the USPC I couldn’t have done what I did. It’s amazing what happens when championships in Lexington, Kentucky. A c-shaped fracture of a community pulls together to help one person.” his tibia resulted in stall rest for several months. While Val was The moral of this tale: You can be a working student and recuperating, Jennifer started riding I Love Lucy, an Irish Draught accomplish your heart’s desire. You just have to be willing to roll mare who had competed at the lower levels with owner Pam up your sleeves. Blumberg. Lucy was turned out, doing nothing, and then along came Jennifer. They spent some time schooling and conditioning and ran Training twice in the early spring. Jennifer and Lucy capped off their preparation for the A test with two Preliminary competitions, the final one in mid-June on home turf, Seneca Valley Pony Club’s Spring Horse Trial. Jennifer took the horsemanship test in late June, earning her HA, and in early July rode Lucy to become the first Seneca Valley pony club rider in 12 years to achieve the A rating. Potomac Hunt’s joint-master of foxhounds Vicki Crawford figured it had been 25 years since a junior member scored the A-rating. “I’m still hunting – it’s been a blast,” said Jennifer. “My house Kiki Umla was honored is right in middle of Potomac’s country. I’ve gotten to know some at the 2012 Alltech National great people and they’ve watched me grow up. We had a party Horse Show with the Welles after my A at the hunt kennels and invited about 100 people: Family Trophy in recognition of Service to the Equestrian Industry. Peter Welles (left) presents the Welles Family Trophy to Kiki at the Alltech National Horse Show. Umla is joined by daughters Linda and Wendy, as well as Mason Phelps, Jr., the President of the National Horse Show Association. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography.
64 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 65 eMy Story From Wall Street to the Open Range By Ritch Gaiti
Editor’s Note: The Sidelines “My Story” is a first person account of life in the equestrian world. In this month’s “My Story,” we welcome Ritch Gaiti, who was a prominent member of Wall Street before trading in his briefcase for a paintbrush. Now a nationally recognized western and horse artist, Ritch’s work has been exhibited in galleries, corporate venues and museums, including The International Museum of the Horse, The American Quarter Horse Association Museum, The Gilcrease Museum and The Great Plains Art Museum among others. He has been well received by collectors and reviewers. Here is his story. I was them, part of the machine. I had my successes, paid Artist Ritch Gaiti and his horse sculpture “Nurture” – 800 pounds my dues and successfully navigated the turbulent waters of of rebar, steel mesh and concrete. the corporation. I worked in big and small companies as a successful, recognized, promoted and anointed. I was the next in high level manager, a peon and most things in between. I did line to be next in line. Then I resigned. projects, meetings, assignments, marketing, reviews, reorgs, I had a list of accomplishments that I had been proud of and brainstorming, all nighters, task forces, politics, et al. I was a a few bucks in my jeans (ok, my 401k). I had always felt that the comer, a take-no-prisoners young gun and a rising star; I was only real failure was not trying and there were many things that I had not yet tried - among them, writing, filmmaking and painting. While directing a technology division of Merrill Lynch, I had many diversions including painting, flying, tennis, skiing and movies. So I shifted - from my analytical left-brain to my creative right-brain; from the buttoned-up structure of big company bureaucracy to the free flowing world of art; from the canyons of Wall Street to the open range. Both had rules and structure but the latter had my rules and structure.
Paintings of another time, another place I had always been in love with western America, an anomaly for a kid from Brooklyn. Somehow, I had been enamored with the expanse of the west, the Native American culture and, of course, horses. Horses embody beauty, grace, strength, but, most of all, freedom. They are a raw but gentle energy. I paint them in their natural environs, a pasture, an open range, climbing a hill or crossing water - whether playfully romping, trailing within the herd or simply idling. There are no fences to constrain them, just the natural obstacles of nature. When I paint Native Americans, I paint the entire culture, their history and their stolen future. I paint their spirit in search of a lost destiny. Basically self-taught, initially I tried to be representational - that is, take photos of horses, and, essentially, emulate them with paint. The more I studied my subject; I realized that I was painting the outside of my subjects. I needed to dig deeper, beneath the surface - to release the emotion, the drive, most of all, the spirit. A painting should tell a story - capturing that moment in time enveloped between what was and what will be. I began to look at my subjects differently. I asked: what are they thinking and feeling? Where are they coming from? Where are they going? What just happened and what is about to happen?
Time, Drama and Texture I tend towards the warmer palette - the earth tones, yellows, “Night Moves” - Oil 36 x 24. Deep in the herd, horses mill at reds, ochres, browns and oranges. Yet, I feel just as comfortable day’s end. Continued on page 68 66 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 67 “The Hard Breeze” - Oil 24 x 48. The static stone wall morphs into the free flowing arc of a horse in motion. working in the cooler blues, greens and purples or wherever the painting leads me. I love to add a sense of drama to the scene via directed light and deep shadows at day’s end. Night Moves is one of my favorite examples of drama inside the herd at the end of day. Adding texture, which I do often, contributes to the depth of the painting, delivering that third, sculpture-like, dimension. I find that texture, also known as impasto, conveys a sense of aging and time, somewhat reminiscent of petroglyphs on ancient cave walls. Most of my paintings have some element of time - a before and an after, a time of day, or a passage through evolutionary cycles. Occasionally I enjoy combining the elements of nature in unorthodox ways to yield a very natural result. The Hard Breeze is a prime example of this as the story morphs from the static stone wall into the free flowing arc of a horse in full motion. Texture is also a great courier of motion as the tone falls within the fissures of the raised paint, adding to the rhythm of the movement as illustrated in Sundown Stampede.
Phase II is the Open Range Wall Street and the stress of bureaucracy and politics are far behind me now. I enjoyed my career when I was in it. Right now, I am enjoying phase II - my journey through my right brain. I like the variety of the creative process and I don’t restrict myself to disciplines. In fact, I love learning and trying something new and breaking some rules. Some time ago, I embarked on a project to sculpt a mare and foal, nuzzling together for my lawn. It took two years to complete - it will be quite a while before I do another. I was in the feature film business for a while and made a few short films but found it paradoxical that you needed money to be creative - that was backwards. Also, I have written three books, one was optioned for a feature film. The books range from fiction and non-fiction, humor and drama. Interestingly, only one (Dutching the Book) was about horses - horse racing and gambling in 1960’s Brooklyn. I have three other books in various states of completion. I live in the quaint community of Hopewell, New Jersey with my wife, Virginia, two labs, Brandi and Raven and Ziggy, my cockatoo. “Three Feathers Before the Storm” - Oil 36 x 24. A solitary Indian To learn more about Ritch Gaiti, visit www.Gaiti.com. searches for the lost destiny of the entire culture. 68 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 69 70 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 71 Andre Dignelli – Sharing His Heritage
Michael and Andre with the “Andre” jump at home in Katonah, New York. Photo by Allie Coffin
Andre Dignelli By Lauren R. Giannini Photo by Michael Dignelli
Two years after Andre Dignelli won the 1985 USET Medal “I’m thankful everyday Finals East, he started taking his own equitation students to – I owe all my success to all the fall national finals. In 2012 his Heritage Farm protégées people like Judy and my dominated the ASPCA Maclay Championships: Jacob Pope brother Michael Dignelli won (see related story this issue), Lillie Keenan was reserve – without them, my story champion and Shaefer Raposa placed 10th. In October, Jacob would have been different,” won his ever first national title, the Platinum Performance USEF stated Andre. “What people Show Jumping Talent Search-East. did for me changed my life, so I Andre’s Big Eq success began at the very start of his try to give back. Kent Farrington professional career when he coached his first equitation and Patricia Griffith, my assistant champion: Peter Lutz won the 1987 Rolex USET Show Jumping trainer – I’ve been a big part of their Talent Search -- East and the Rolex ASPCA Maclay Final. The lives. I’m happy to help anybody. If you talented trainer’s roster of equitation champions and reserve show up at Heritage Farm, you have my full attention.” titlists is impressive to say the least. Andre and Michael, co-owners, have made a resounding “That’s a trainer’s dream to win those classes,” admitted Andre. success of Heritage Farm in Katonah, New York. Andre credits “Last year we were first and second [Raposa, Brittany Hurst] and their parents with providing the best advice: “They told me: find first, second, third at the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search something you’re passionate about and stick to it, even through Finals-East [Samantha Shaefer, Michael Murphy, Raposa). You the highs and lows. It wasn’t a horsey family, but once my stand back and say, wow!” parents understood that this was the direction I was going, they Andre admitted that his background influenced who he is – as weren’t as concerned for my future.” a person, trainer and mentor: “If I see someone like myself, I Even as a junior working student with Judy Richter at Coker am compelled to reach out. Judy Richter and countless others Farm in Bedford, New York, Andre’s future looked good. After lent me a hand and I never forget that. I’m eager to help others winning the USET Finals, he discovered that riding and teaching if they’re hardworking, if they’re good people, if they’re eager, at Coker, plus college, didn’t work for him: he wanted to work talent notwithstanding. I’m happy to help and I think I’ve made a full-time with horses. “Andre is the exception that proves the rule. lot of difference to future good people as well as to good riders. He is a genius – passionate from day one and a beautiful rider,” It’s very fulfilling to help these kids and winning is a trainer’s stated Judy. dream.” When Andre was 25, he struck out on his own. In 1997 the Success has not spoiled Andre. His candor in expressing his Dignelli brothers bought the old Primrose Farm where Andre appreciation and gratitude to everyone, no matter how small rode early in his junior career and expanded it from 54 stalls a role they played in his evolution as a rider and trainer, is to 100. The 40-acre facility includes two sand rings, a five-acre refreshing. Grand Prix ring and an indoor arena. 72 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Over the last 20 years, Andre has witnessed changes in the show world, especially in the horses. The trend has shifted from Thoroughbreds to Warmbloods in the show ring. Hunter derbies, popular with exhibitors and spectators, have added new life to the hunter shows. “We’ve gone from Thoroughbreds to Warmbloods,” he said. “The horses I like to see in equitation are real athletes. They jump well, could almost be a hunter, and move with enormous stride and scope. They’re even on leads, have good temperaments – they’re our unsung heroes. A really good equitation horse could do a lot of other jobs. Most of my Eq horses have excelled in the hunter derbies, too. One of my students, Lillie Keenan, won the derby finals in 2011. At the time she was 14.” The year-round circuit happens to be a hot topic with many professionals, including Andre, who takes as many as 75-100 horses to a show. “I’d love to see us have better quality events,” he admitted. “We’ve lost the higher end levels of showing. We bring every level of rider to AA shows. I wish we had more shows like the Hampton Classic. I’d like to see us show less. I like breaks between shows so I can go home and teach. Florida – we used to go down for the weather, now it’s months of shows.” With success after success, with the pressure on for both students and trainer, in all the photos Andre appears cool, calm Andre and Patricia Griffith discuss the course with Jacob Pope and collected. You can’t help but wonder if he ever suffers from and Lillie Keenan at the 2012 USEF Medal Finals. Photo by Michael Dignelli nerves. “I’m incredibly calm, pretty good in a crisis,” he said. “I
Andre with Allie Toffolon, Jacob Pope and Victoria Press walking the course for the Sam Edelman Equitation Challenge at the Heritage Teamwork: Lillie Keenan on Clearway and Jacob Pope 2012 Hampton Classic. Photo by Michael Dignelli on Uno walking together at the Maclay Finals. Photo by Michael Dignelli have a very even temperament, which has served me well with my teaching. I’m a Virgo, very organized. I don’t go anywhere without my toothbrush.” [He laughed, but he meant it.] Last year Andre and the Heritage Farm team earned accolades as the Chronicle of the Horse Show Hunter Horseman of the Year. Lillie Keenan piloted Madison to earn the USEF Horse of the Year (large junior hunter, 15 & under). Heritage Farm keeps racking up the honors: the question is what’s left to accomplish. “I had a huge bucket list when I reached my mid-30s – owning my own farm, winning all sorts of accolades, but now my biggest goal is to make sure I’m truly happy in my professional life and personal relationships,” said Andre. “All of the things I thought were truly important in my mid-30s, I realized I had done most of them. It gave me great joy to be able to look after my parents after they had looked after me. A year and a half ago, I lost my mom. My goal has always been to live my best life and that continues to serve me well. “I live in New York City and Westchester County, and I have a very full life away from work – I like to work out, shop, go to Awards Photos! Thanks to his talent as a trainer, Andre (right) the theatre, travel,” he added. “We take trips and get away, no has appeared in countless award presentation photos like this shows on a holiday. I like to refresh and go back to work. It keeps one of Allie Toffolon winning the 2012 Sam Edelman Equitation me inspired and I still love my job.” Championship. Photo by Michael Dignelli FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 73 74 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 75 China Blue Farm – Living Up To Its Namesake
Rendezvous, a Ragtime progeny by Misty View, is show here competing in hand at the International Hunter Futurity West Coast Championships and the Sallie B. Wheeler Championship at the Show Park Summer Show.
By Lauren R. Giannini Ragtime at The Oaks in In 1986 in Santa Ynez, California, Priscilla Tamkin established the Regular China Blue Farm, naming it for her show hunter: “He was your Conformation classic amateur horse. He was perfect everywhere. On the trails, Hunters with in the show ring and at the barn.” A gelding of unknown breeding, Carol Wright Tamkin’s horse of a lifetime more than 25 years ago remains the in the irons. standard for what she wants to breed. “We are dedicated to producing high quality animals that can be enjoyed and ridden by juniors and amateurs,” said Nancy Frost, breeding manager and trainer at China Blue. “Through the stallions we stand, our goal is to breed horses which will improve and further the sport.” The farm’s program shifted its emphasis from breeding a small band of mares to outside stallions to standing several of their under saddle. She also runs Sapphire Ridge, her hunter-jumper- own. In 2000 Priscilla bought the stallion Baccarat, son of Quidam equitation program based at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. de Revel, whose show jumping genes endowed 10 offspring Her own list of mentors reads like an equestrian Who’s Who. competing at the 2002 World Equestrian Games. Rounding “I grew up riding with Jimmy Williams, Bert de Nemethy and out the current sire roster alongside Baccarat are Ragtime and Gordon Wright,” Nancy said. “The best advice I got from Jimmy is Samoan Chief. ‘think like a horse so you can work with them effectively.’ It’s true “A primary focus has been to stand a top quality hunter stallion, – you have to understand their psychology to train them.” Ragtime, on the West Coast,” Nancy said. “Ragtime’s offspring Nancy gets along very well with Priscilla’s vision of China Blue have had great success across the country, both in hand and in Farm. The mares aren’t bred every year: they get rested from the the performance ring, creating a top quality line for the junior and rigors of producing foals. They do not sell the foals out of China amateur hunter.” Blue mares: they keep them and compete them or lease them Ragtime, the pre-potent star at China Blue, is a 1996 bay to qualified riders. They compete out of Nancy’s Sapphire Ridge. Hanoverian by Raggazzoni (grandsire is Rosenkavalier) out of They know where all their foals are and where they will end up: Griseldis by Grande. As a three-year-old, he received the highest back at China Blue Farm. Their horses can look forward to a marks for rideability and top scores overall in the 100 day test. pleasant retirement. A consistent champion in regular working hunter and regular “We want to stand quality stallions and ship semen to the conformation working hunter, he also recorded wins in the jumpers breeders in the USA and Canada,” said Nancy. “Part of our goal and equitation. Ragtime was the 2010 and 2011 USEF Hunter is to help mare owners and breeders to produce outstanding Breeding Sire of the Year. He was again at the top of the Hunter animals that are conformationally correct, athletic and have good Breeding Sires in mid-November (when Sidelines went to press). minds. Through this, we hope to improve the sport. We try to make Nancy has been with China Blue Farm for 10 years. She does matches that will be successful for juniors or amateurs to ride. But most of the training and puts a foundation on the young stock, really, what we do at China Blue, it’s all for the love of the horses.” which is key to their success in the show ring, both in hand and All photos by Capture the Moment 76 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 77 78 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 79 Angela’s Garden eHigh Point Hanoverians -- a garden built in memorial of the woman whose High Point dream started it all. Hanoverians: A Dream Come True
By Dani Moritz High Point stallion Coeur d’ Amour, with his Champion t all started with a dream -- a dream to produce Ribbon at modern Warmbloods fit to compete in all English Dressage at Devon disciplines. 2012. IThe dream was that of the late Angela Barilar’s. And through years of passion and dedication, her dream has endured the hardest of times and has transpired into a hallmark of American After meeting a trainer by the name of Klaus Schengber, breeding -- High Point Hanoverians in Chestertown, Maryland. Angela and her new business partner set out to found High Point High Point Hanoverians is home to four world-class stallions Hanoverians, which quickly became a success. Among their many -- Rosenthal, Sinatra Song, Furst Impression and Coeur d’ Amour achievements, Angela was named the Third USEF Dressage -- and a quality band of broodmares. They offer breeding, training, Breeder of the Year for 2010. young horse raising, lessons and services to help people find or But while 2010 marked a triumph for High Point Hanoverians, it sell their horse. also marked a tragedy. Some of their stallions’ successes include: Sinatra Song Angela was suddenly diagnosed with stage four brain cancer being the highest scoring three year-old Hanoverian stallion and passed away July 31, 2010 -- leaving her dream to her at the Bundeschampionate; Furst Impression finishing his 100- business partner, Klaus, her husband and her daughter, Larissa, day stallion testing at Paxton with a notable score of 122 points; who was 18 at the time. “We put every effort into continuing my Rosenthal being selected as the USEF Number One Dressage Mom’s dream,” said Larissa. “The death of my mother has changed Breeding Stallion in 2007 and being the top producer of premium our lives forever, but we have adjusted to our new normal life.” GOV foals for North America; and Coeur d’ Amour being named At Angela’s request, her family hosted a celebration of life a the Champion Stallion at Dressage at Devon 2012. year after her death. According to Larissa, Angela was a very But despite Angela’s success, she wasn’t raised in the saddle. positive and upbeat person and didn’t want any tears. They held it In fact, her parents knew little about horses. Nonetheless, she during the Oldenburg inspection because that was one of Angela’s bought her first horse when was she was 12 and began riding favorite time of year. Western. While attending Washington State, she switched gears The celebration was held at Angela’s Garden -- a garden to eventing and competed through the preliminary level before planted and built in memorial of the woman whose dream started purchasing her first stallion, Duellglanz, when he was three days it all. During the celebration, Klaus gave a speech while holding old. Wishful, one of Angela’s two foundation mares, and Larissa Angela then purchased one imported filly named Gretchen released 50 butterflies to say goodbye to her mom’s gentle soul. and, shortly after, Angela married her husband, John, and they “The celebration was all we could have ever hoped for,” said received their second Hanoverian yearling filly, Wishful, as a Larissa. “People had a great time. They told stories, they laughed, wedding present from Angela’s parents. Both of these fillies later they cried and stayed up well into the night. It was so fitting for became her foundation mares and began making her dream a her.” reality. Continued on page 82 80 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 81 Wishful passed away early this fall at the age of 27. “It felt like the end of an era because the horses that my mom had started with are gone now,” said Larissa. Only 20 years old, Larissa has planted her feet firmly on the ground at the farm and has partnered with Klaus to keep the dream going. She works alongside Klaus training, breeding and marketing for the farm, as well as with her dad, John, who handles the books for the farm and a young man named Joe who began working there after Angela’s passing. “The farm is run as a family business and even though we are not all blood-related it seems like we are,” said Klaus. Larissa has learned so much more about the farm -- and about her mom’s duties -- since Angela’s passing. “I was 18 when she passed away so I just got out of school and still had a lot to learn,” said Larissa. “Part of my job now is semen processing, shipping and foal watch. In case of a problem, Klaus and I always foal the mares out together”. Along with keeping up with the farm, Larissa hopes to advance her riding career. Like her mom, her passion is eventing but she also hopes to learn more dressage and aspires to win a recently added class at Dressage at Devon. The class, which is a three- year old class that is judged under saddle and in hand, was created in memorial of her mom. “We had a trophy made for her called the Angela Barilar Memorial Trophy and I’d love to win that one day,” said Larissa. While Larissa is no ordinary 20 year-old, she wouldn’t trade it for anything. Getting up at 6 in the morning on a daily basis, late nights during the foaling season and basically being on call 24/7 is just a part of her life. “Honestly, I have had to grow up a lot in the past couple of years,” said Larissa. “It’s definitely a change of pace for me but it’s something I had to grow up into. At this point I enjoy every minute of it because every day brings change and new challenges.” Together, the High Point Hanoverian family keeps Angela’s legacy going and, each day, more of Angela’s dream comes true. High Point stallion Rosenthal, a 1998 16.3 hand Black “That was her plan for us, her dream [was] to have her daughter Hanoverian (Rubinstein/Karon / Woermann). In 2007 he was the follow in her footsteps,” Larissa said. #1 USEF Dressage Breeding Stallion. All photos by Larissa Barilar, unless noted Photo by Angela Barilar
Presenting the Angela Barilar Memorial Trophy at Dressage at Devon 2012. John Barilar holds the trophy while Larissa, Angela’s daughter holds her mother’s dog Puckie, while Angela’s business partner Klaus Schengber stands next to her. Photo by Nancy Miller 82 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE The future of High Point: Three pregnant broodmares enjoy their time in the pasture. From left to right: Rubentanz (by Rosenthal/ Wokentanz II); Fantasia (by Feindbrand/Matcho xx); and Rachel (by Rubinstein/Parabol).
Klaus Schengber and Fuerstin, a two- year-old mare by Furst Impression, at Dressage at Devon 2012 where she won the Oldenburg class.
Cleopatra under the flowers at High Point. Keeping up with Coeur Dashian By Dani Moritz Although Coeur Dashian wasn’t specifically named after the reality TV star Kim Kardashian, she might as well have been. The jet black Oldenburg filly, born April 26 at High Point Hanoverian in Maryland, knows she’s got it and is ready to flaunt it. Owner Larissa Barilar says she would fit right in with the famously loved (and hated) Kardashian sisters. “If she was a person she would definitely be high maintenance and in the headlines, as she already is,” said Larissa. Larissa says she is inquisitive and brave and notes that, “if she was a person, she wouldn’t be very well liked because she would know everything about everybody.” Coeur Dashian became the “Foal to Follow” at Dressage at Devon this year after Klaus Schengber, Larissa’s business partner of High Point Hanoverians where the filly was bred, was invited to an Olympic going away party for Steffen Peters. Klaus ran into Lori Kaminski, who was looking for a foal to do a story on. And Coeur Dashian was a perfect fit. Coeur Dashian also placed fourth out of 19 foals in the 2012 Dressage at Devon Filly Class. Her father, Coeur d’Amour, won the Stallion Championship at the same show. Apparently, fame is in her blood. As of now, Larissa thinks Coeur Dashian’s future is wide open and Larissa and Klaus will decide what disciplines she will most likely excel in when she comes of age. For now, this little star is enjoying life as a filly -- soaking up the sun and loving the Keeping up with Coeur Dashian! The attention. young filly shows off her star power as Photos by Larissa Barilar she jumps a hedge.
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Leatherdale Farms By Lauren R. Giannini
Marriage made in horse heaven pretty much describes Louise and Doug Leatherdale’s partnership, both personal and professional. Their shared passion for horses has evolved into a Leatherdaleblossoming international program to breed andFarms compete first class – Life With Horses dressage horses. Leatherdale Farms’ equine progeny has been making its mark in the international horse world for several years. The Leatherdales’ West Coast rider Sue Blinks and Robin Hood made it to the finals of the United States dressage team selection trials for the London Olympics. Diane Creech, from Canada, partnered with Devon L to take the first reserve spot on the Canadian dressage team for London. “We owe a lot of our success to His Highness – his offspring are all over the world,” said Louise. “In his first year Highness bred over 600 mares, some of the best around the world. He was exceptional. We have a mostly female (rider) market in the US and around the world. Some may only ride on weekends. We hear from women in England and Australia, telling us how much they love their horse. His Highness stamped his get with temperament and rideability. His offspring are dressage horses and quite a few become hunters.” His Highness earned the distinction of being the “horse of a lifetime” for the Leatherdales. Highness (2000) was the Hanoverian licensing grand champion in 2002, champion of the stallion test at Prussendorf at three, and champion of the four- year-old dressage stallions at the Danish licensing at five. With Klaus Balkenhol overseeing his training, the colt’s rideability first manifested itself at age two and a half when he was started under The late His Highness. The stallion stamped his get with saddle by Susanne Meyer. temperament and rideability. His offspring have become “We bought and named His Highness in 2002 at Verden: he dressage horses and hunters. was the most magnificent stallion we’d ever seen,” said Louise. Photo courtesy of Leatherdale Farms “We felt like we had a rock-star son – his pictures were all over Germany.” have a limited supply of His Highness’s frozen semen, which is About five years ago His Highness suffered a tragic accident and available only to select mares. had to be euthanized, but his legacy lives on with many illustrious outcroppings. In February 2012 His Highness’s daughter SPS Labor of Love Helena gave birth to a colt sired by Totilas. The Leatherdales Leatherdale Farms consists of several entities. Louise and Doug make their home at their picturesque and beautifully appointed farm about 20 minutes west of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sue Blinks, an Olympian and one of the top grand prix competitors in the USA, is their rider at Leatherdale West in Santa Cruz, California. Diane Creech was born in the USA but grew up in Germany where she embarked on her dressage career: she visited Canada on a “see the world” trip and opted to stay. Diane’s training business is based in Ontario. Then, there is their European operation in the heart of the Hanoverian hub. The Leatherdales stand seven rated stallions, including Damsey, First Dance and Rob Roy, in northern Germany at Hengststation with Jens and Susanne Meyer. Damsey (2002, Dressage Royal out of Ria Grande) who boasts genetic legacies from Donnerhall, Rubinstein, Ramiro and Grande, has been proving himself a top performance horse in his outings on the European circuit with Steffen Frahm. Damsey was one of 15 young horses selected for the short grand prix at the year-end finals in the Louisdor-Preises in Frankfurt last month
Leatherdale stallion Damsey with his daughter Diana, who won Love Story the Championship Mare Show in Verden Germany at the World Leatherdale Farms started with Doug who owned broodmares Breeding Championships. Photo by Kiki Beelitz Continued on page 94 92 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 93 and was breeding jumpers. “I’m a farm kid from Canada and I youngsters are doing well. Fairbanks was champion Oldenburg don’t remember a day in my life when I didn’t own a horse,” he stallion at his licensing in 2009 and Herzensdieb, which means said. “Louise was a city girl who loved animals. She was a quick heart thief, was the Trakehner licensing champion in 2005. Beltano learner – how to deliver foals, genetics, Hanoverian bloodlines, (2009) is headed for his 30-day testing in December (Sidelines shipping the frozen semen – she’s pretty knowledgeable. We do went to press before the testing). It’s a big trust element to hand it together.” these horses over for the 30-day test and the 70-day test. We just On one of their first dates, after dinner, Doug asked Louise if go over for the final part. Our partner checks on them during the she minded running back to the farm: he wanted to check on a testing.” mare in foal. “I had never been around horses until we married 25 The 30-day test includes free jumping, under saddle and cross- years ago,” stated Louise. “I had always wanted to be a vet, but country. “They must be all-around sport horses,” stated Louise. “If I was never going to get through the organic chemistry. I was in you’re going to be a breeding stallion in Europe, you have to have health management and after we met, I just wanted to deal with it all. The testing starts with about 5,000 young stallions and gets the horses. I love it. I tried riding, but my strength is with the mares them down to about 100 for licensing.” and the foals.” The Leatherdales have established themselves as reputable Shortly after Doug and Louise were hitched, their breeding breeders, especially in Europe, but their commitment to excellence aspirations went through some major changes. They began is making their name better known in the United States. In the importing mares from Germany, because, as a breed, Hanoverians course of a year, they expect that their stallions will sire 800-1000 were proving to be the most versatile and successful sport horses foals around the world. Not all of them will be aimed at international on the world stage. competition: they may be endowed with great dressage potential, “We decided we needed to move on,” explained Louise. “Our but quite a few will fulfill their destinies as superb riding horses in heart was in dressage and every horse can use some dressage whatever discipline their owners embrace. training. We decided to breed quality, but not quantity. The mares For the Leatherdales, however, the focus is on producing we keep at home produce only three or four foals a year. We gorgeous foals with great minds, incredible athleticism, rideability don’t like to breed every mare every year. We like to give them a and spectacular gaits. “If you’re going to stand stallions and sell chance to recuperate.” semen, the horses have to compete and become top performance horses,” said Doug. “Our next objective is the Pan Ams in three Leatherdale Farms’ Equine Progeny In Europe years, then the Olympics in 2016. We have several horses we’ll “We feel strongly that a horse shouldn’t be an ornament and that be qualifying, including our top German stallion, Damsey. We a stallion should show,” said Louise. “Hampton (by His Highness), hope that our horses can make another Olympic team.” First Dance, and Rob Roy are all doing Prix St. Georges. Our
Doug, Louise and Sue Blinks Canadian rider Diane Creech at the opening party of competing Hallmark, a son of Leatherdale Farms West in His Highness. Rancho Santa Fe, California. Photo courtesy of Leatherdale Farms
His Highness’s daughter SPS Helena gave birth to a colt sired by Totilas. The 2012 colt’s name is Tobias L (Totilas/SPS Helena/His Highness) Photo by Kiki Beelitz
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AFoal Showcase Photo Contest of Fabulous Foals The Sidelines Magazine “Who’s Your Daddy” Foal We want to thank everyone who entered the contest and Photo contest brought out hundreds of the cutest foals also thank our sponsors for great prizes: A helmet camera we’ve ever seen. We received photos from all across the from HedCamz; a Custom Pencil Portrait from Canadian county of funny, sweet, cuddly and downright adorable Equestrian Artist Agatha Kacprzak; the complete DVD foals. Enjoy this great showcase of sweet little equines and series of “Lessons on Horseback” by Buck Brannaman; congratulations to our top four winners and our runner-ups. and an electric bit warmer from Bit Blanket. “Zatrina” Jeanette Smith, of Shadow Hills, California This is a picture of Zatrina. She is a Grant’s Zebra. We fed her mother that morning and as we were driving our cart back down to the hay barn, we found little Zatrina laying on the ground, 5 minutes old. We took this photo just after she stood up. She is located at the Hearts N Hands Animal Rescue in Ramona, California. Winner of the Buck Brannaman “Lessons on Horseback” DVDs - http:// brannaman.com/
“Aut of the “Ralphie” Balou” Heather Cooke of Alachua, Florida: Allie Armento, of Dancing in the Rain! Hedgerow’s Graham, North Carolina Fireworks aka Ralphie sired by Sparks Will Taking a minute to lie Fly (Welsh/TB) out of Hi Hopes (Welsh/ back, relax and enjoy TB). This is Ralphie enjoying the rain after one of life’s biggest weeks of a dry spell. blessings. This is Aut of Winner of the Helmet Cam by the Balou by the Dutch HedCamz - www.hedcamz.com. Warmblood stallion Amazing owned by Cornerstone Equestrian and out of our TB mare DoUThinkUCanDance. Bred by Worth A Shot Farm and now owned by Amanda S. Winner of the electric bit warmer from Bit Blanket - www.bitblanket.com
“Castellano” Jennifer Pesnell of Choudrant, Louisiana I call this photo “weaning sucks.” It was taken the morning I separated Castellano, my 2012 Hanoverian colt by Cabalito, from his dam Rheamorka. Winner of the Custom Pencil Portrait from Equestrian Artist Agatha Kacprzak - www.facebook.com/ horsesseenthroughmyeyes
Continued on page 98 96 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 97 “Annie” P. Wynn Norman of Archer, Florida
“Maggie May” Lauren Steiner of Germantown, Tennessee “Garota De Ipanema” Michelle Foley of Keene, Kentucky
“Moon Cricket” Louisa Davidson of Snowmass, Colorado
A filly out of Spikes, by Desert Party Continued on page 110 Andi Davenport of Bandera, Texas 98 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 99 “Dublin” “Fernview Mr Anne Weiss of Mt. Bentley” Pleasant, South Sally Moehring of Carolina Reddick, Florida
“Julep Moon” Sonia Stratemann of Loxahatchee, Florida
“Jane” “Cyril” Tracy Meyer of Leesburg, Rachel Spencer of Virginia Keswick, Virginia
100 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE eSidelights South Florida’s Newest Lameness and Reproduction Center Opens in Palm City
Harbour Ridge Equine, South Florida’s newest Lameness and Reproduction Center in Palm City. The veterinary team at Harbour Dr. Carolyn Todd and Dr. Ridge Equine is proud to announce Edgardo Fullana the opening of South Florida’s newest Lameness and Reproduction Center just one hour north of Wellington, in Palm City. The team consists of Dr. Carolyn Todd and Dr. Edgardo Fullana who met while practicing in Ocala. They quickly knew that their set of skills complemented each other. In 2009 they moved to Palm City and took over Harbour Ridge Equine, expanding the range of services offered and developing the reproduction and lameness parts of the practice. Carolyn Todd BVMS, MRCVS, is originally from Scotland and graduated from Glasgow University Veterinary School. She then made the leap across the pond to undertake an internship with Ferguson and Associates in Ocala, Florida where she developed a special interest in lameness and performance horse medicine. After her internship she joined the same practice as an associate veterinarian where she focused on Thoroughbred yearlings and two-year- olds in training. Dr. Todd brought her skills and knowledge to Harbour Ridge Equine in 2009 and spends the majority of her time focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of lameness in the performance horse. Edgardo Fullana DVM, is originally from Puerto Rico. He graduated from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine and finished his clinical training at the University of Florida. After graduation, Dr. Fullana’s special interest in equine reproduction and medicine took him to Ocala Florida. There he completed an internship at Equitransfer, LLC where he fine-tuned his equine reproduction skills. His unique set of skills has allowed Harbour Ridge Equine to provide a full range of advanced reproduction services (broodmare management, embryo transfer, semen collection, evaluation & freezing, as well as neonatal medicine). The Lameness and Reproduction Center consists of an 8,000 square foot clinic that is perfectly laid out to accommodate the things that they do the best -- Lameness and Reproduction. For Dr. Fullana’s patients the center has everything needed to provide a full range of equine reproduction services. The air conditioned breeding shed has a breeding mount and stocks while the reproduction lab has all of the equipment required for semen processing for shipment, semen evaluation, semen freezing and embryo transfer. For Dr. Todd’s patients the center houses a lameness evaluation area, diagnostic and imaging room (Digital X-ray and Ultrasound) and a private procedure room. The center is equipped to allow her to perform treatments such as Shockwave Therapy, IRAP and PRP and she is thrilled to be able to offer her services in an air conditioned environment. Dr’s Todd and Fullana are now seeing “haul-in” lameness cases at the clinic and have stalls available for the 2013 breeding season. For more information please visit www.harbourridgeequine.com or call 561-313-3520 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 101 STALLION DIRECTORY
DACAPRIO (Davignon/Caprimond/Laterit) CLAIR DE LUNE SE Elite Hanoverian Stallion, 16.2h 8y Holsteiner Contendor/Largo/Alme Internationally recognized sire of highly DONARWEISS GGF A Superstar producing champions! successful sport horses. Top 100 Dressage DeNiro-Hohenstein-Archipel ‘09 YEH finals CHAMPION Sires of Germany. Videos on line. 2001 Hanoverian, 16 H, Stud Fee: $1800 ‘09 BWP Bronze medal for eventing. Also standing Elite Hanoverian Stallions Champion of his 30-Day Test, Grand Prix 2010 BWP Silver medal for eventing. Fabuleux (Fabriano/Augustinus) and Liberty winner with scores to 76%. Now winning Offspring: 2010 #2, #3, colts.2012 #1 filly (Lauries Crusador xx/Gimpel). All approved AHS, In the FEI Young Riders with Genay Vaughn. BWP national standings. GOV, ISR/Old, CSHA. Bridlewood Farm Premium offspring incl. USDF HOY winner. #1 in FEH year end finals 2010, 2011,2012 859-485-6000 Contact: Hilltop Farm www.hilltopfarminc.com sefarm.com 805-551-6336 www.bridlewoodhanoverians.com [email protected] or 410-658-9898
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Mutt of the month Needy Nags Diamond is a 22-month-old Blade Martin is a Black Lab mix, with a big piece gorgeous Thoroughbred of bling in the center of her gelding, 15.3 hands, that chest! She’s spayed, and knows has a stocky, built figure how to heel and sit and is quick to and a laid back personality. learn commands. She has sweet, He was recently returned expressive eyes that she uses due to the fact that his to lure you into long walks. And adopter of almost a year it doesn’t hurt that her tail never hurt her back and could no longer ride him. He is more than stops wagging! We think that settled into the farm life as he has been off the track exactly a she would make a great family year. He is a pleasure to have around the barn and fun to ride. pet. We invite you to come meet Blade is currently walk, trot and cantering willingly. He is barefoot her, and schedule a meet and and wearing boots which he rides with very well. Blade is the greet with your family. All animals adopted from the Tri County absolute perfect trail horse! He can go on a trail ride by himself Humane Society are spayed/neutered and fully up-to-date on their or with a friend. Blade could also be great for local fun shows. inoculations. The shelter is open to the public Tuesday through Blade Martin is part of the PA HBPA adoption program. For more Sunday, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, and is located at 21287 Boca questions or information please call Cheryl at 717-329-0567 or Rio Road, Boca Raton, Florida. Call (561) 482-8110. emailing [email protected]. 104 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 105 eSidelights The Wellington Equestrian Gallery & Mall The Wellington Equestrian Gallery & Mall is essentially an Emporium with offerings That Are Curiously Unusual and Excitingly Familiar with an EQUINE TWIST– A Fine Sporting Arts Gallery, Antiques and Exotica Lovers Dream! There is no hard and fast definition of “exotica” as the distinction is primarily in the eye of the collector. The Wellington Equestrian Gallery & Mall are housed in the heart of Wellington in the Courtyards Shopping Center and offer a wonderful selection of paintings, bronzes, estate and fine jewelry, antique furniture, garden adornments, accessories and objet d’art all carefully selected by Jack Van Dell of Van Dell Jewelers and international art dealer and collector, Jeanne Chisholm. The handsomely displayed treasures will appeal to all who enjoy a vast array of unique, eccentric, affordable and elegant collectibles Equestrian and Sporting Art (18th to 21st century) The Chisholm Gallery Collections ~ Owner Jeanne Chisholm has a keen eye for the sort of effortless equestrian chic that meshes well with seasoned collectors and new clients seeking heritage merchandise who shop out of a love of “cheeky” country club references, a taste for the old guard and refined taste often considered so hard to find these days. A favorite among equestrian folk, this gallery specializes in vanguard equestrian collections selected with a gallerist’s attention to detail. The level of curation tends to attract cult-like devotion among fans that praise the gallery’s “Victorian installation Zen pizzazz.” * Estate and Fine Jewelry from Van Dell Jewelers - A go-to for non-traditional, fine and antique jewelry alike * Trendy Clothes and Fashionista Accessories * New Yorker-esque Caricatures and Cartoons by “Rollin”
Adolfo Cambiaso by Lorne McKean * Furniture from All Corners of the Earth * Unusual Books, Gifts, Trophies and Awards * Silver, Bronze, Brass Decorations * Garden Ornaments, Ceramics * Oriental Carpets, Antiquarian Textiles * Estate Offerings, Antiques * Linens, Barware, Decorative Arts * Architectural Elements The Wellington Equestrian Gallery & Mall is beyond charming. Try to keep your cool from the excitement with a freshly brewed cup of coffee or a complimentary glass of wine in our Saddle Club Lounge with Wi-Fi and free parking. We welcome your visit. If you would like to become a vendor, or want more information, please call 561-753-7937, or email [email protected]. Website: www.wellingtonequestrianmall.com 106 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 107 eEquine Law Careful What You Say Online
By Lisa Hollister, Esq. Lisa Hollister is an attorney practicing in Cincinnati, Ohio. Questions for Ms. Horse people love to talk about what goes on in the horse world. Hollister’s column can be addressed Who did what, where and when. With all of the online sites, people to [email protected]. have a tendency to share their comments online about everything. Unfortunately some of these remarks are exceptionally unkind fully serve an unmasking subpoena. and range from being merely nasty comments about how someone looks or how many marriages they have had to being libelous Dendrite International, Inc. v. John Doe, 342 N.J. Supper. 134 such as actually calling someone a crook for having sold or leased (2001) a horse or pony. What most of these posters fail to realize is One particularly interesting case (but unfortunately not a horsey that by typing their statements about other people, they could be case) that has been repeatedly cited by subsequent courts and committing defamation and their comments could expose them to deals with the issue of having the right to serve an unmasking liability. subpoena is the New Jersey Superior Court case of Dendrite In- ternational, Inc. The court in this case offered the following guide- Does One have the right to Speak Anonymously Online? lines to trial courts when faced with a plaintiff’s application to com- The U.S. Supreme Court case, Buckley v. Am. Constitutional pel an ISP to honor a subpoena and disclose the identity of an Law Found., 525 U.S. 182 held that anonymous speech is anonymous internet poster being sued for allegedly committing generally protected by the U.S. Constitution. The theory behind defamation. allowing anonymous speech is that by allowing speakers to withhold their identities and not expose themselves to harassment Four Prong Guideline Proposed by Dendrite: The court pro- or persecution and thus ensure that ideas will be shared and that posed a four prong guideline prior to a court honoring an unmask- the sharing of ideas is good for our open society. However the ing subpoena. High Court also recognizes that this right is not absolute. When Notification efforts: when a plaintiff makes an application to dis- reviewing online liability the most prevalent limitation to free cover the identity of an anonymous poster (an unmasking sub- speech is when the speaker’s words rise to the level of defamation. poena) the court should first require the plaintiff to undertake ef- forts to notify the posters that they are the subject of a subpoena Defamation -- Before filing a legal complaint against an Internet or application for an order of disclosure. These notification efforts poster who is saying malicious and potentially defamatory things should include “posting a message of notification of identity dis- about you or your business you should first determine whether covery request to the anonymous user on the ISP’s pertinent mes- what the Poster is saying would be considered defamation by sage board” where the objectionable communications were made. a Court of Law. It is important to understand that defamation The Plaintiff must demonstrate that a good-faith effort has been comes in two types of causes of action: slander (verbal) or libel made to comply with service of process requirements. (written). According to Blacks Law Dictionary, a communication The plaintiff should also “identify and set forth the exact state- is defamatory if it “tends so to harm the reputation of another ments” which have been posted on line and that the plaintiff claims as to lower him in the estimation of the community or to deter are “actionable speech”. third persons from associating or dealing with him.” Such The court should review both the complaint and all of the infor- communications can be either libel or slander. When dealing with mation provided by the plaintiff to determine whether or not the a communication that a Poster puts on a site, the proper cause of plaintiff has brought a prima facie cause of action (a case support- action would be libel. Once you have determined that the Poster’s ed by sufficient evidence to show the plaintiff has a possible case) cause of action rises to the level of defamation you now need against the anonymous defendant(s). Specifically that the posting to find out who the Poster is so you can serve the Poster with a was false and was made to third parties via an online posting. complaint and take legal action against him or her. (However, expression of opinions rather than assertions of fact, are considered privileged and even though they may be offensive, Unmasking and Serving an Anonymous Poster cannot be the subject of an action for defamation) Discovering the identity of an anonymous user of an Internet Once the plaintiff has proven the above requirements the court Service Provider (ISP) message board is a major problem when must then balance the defendant’s first amendment right of anon- your good name is being wrongfully attacked on the Internet. Ob- ymous free speech against the strength of the case being brought viously the problem is that you now need to serve an unknown in- by the plaintiff. dividual who is hiding behind an alias. To serve the Poster you will Obviously once you have obtained the identity of the individual need to serve an unmasking subpoena to the Poster. Unmasking or individuals who allegedly libeled you on line you still must prove Subpoenas is a complicated legal concept because the Courts your case. However, gaining the poster’s identity is a big step in are asked to allow you to gain the identity of someone who is hid- making your case. ing behind an alias. Should the courts allow a plaintiff to unmask anonymous defendants too easily has been criticized as having Conclusion the potential of too easily chilling speech because anonymous The guidelines for serving an online defendant via an unmasking speakers might be subjected to harassment, retaliation or retribu- subpoena has not been standardized by all of the courts and most tion for merely expressing opinions which could be considered likely will not be until it has been addressed by the U.S. Supreme unpopular. The reader should be aware that this issue is both so Court. It is my suggestion that when online you need to realize, new and complicated that not all courts agree as to what guide- regardless of the exact test applied by a particular jurisdiction, you lines to impose in granting the Plaintiff in such a case to success- can be held accountable for what you say, so be nice! 108 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 109 e
U.S.Polo vs. U.K. Polo Rivalry Lives On Team USA MVP Nic Roldan, Carlos Gracida, Jr., Marc Ganzi and Jeff Hall. All photos by Alex Pacheco
By Carrie Wirth
The U.S. vs. U.K. rivalry lived on at the International Cup Tournament at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, Florida, as both the U.S. and Great Britain were on a quest to win the coveted International Cup over Thanksgiving weekend. Marc and Melissa Ganzi hosted the teams from the U.K. for a long holiday weekend that culminated in a perfect afternoon of polo. The Ganzi’s not only hosted the event, but the couple, known as the “first family” of Wellington polo, both played on their respective U.S. teams. The U.S. women’s team and the U.K. women’s team kicked off the afternoon with their match, which resulted in a 7-2 win for Great Britain. When it came time for the U.S. men’s team to face off against their British counterparts, the pressure was on! A near capacity crowd chanted “USA, USA” and the men Richard Le Poer and Jeff Hall fought long and hard. Ultimately, Team USA edged Game MVP Nic Roldan beats England’s out the U.K. with an 8.5-6 victory. Tom Morley to the ball. “Any time you play England you know you’re in for six chukkers of a war when these two countries get together,” said Team USA’s Marc Ganzi. Eight-goaler Nic Roldan was named Most Valuable Player finishing the game with an impressive contribution of five goals for Team USA. “It’s a different feeling when you are representing your country and wearing red, white and blue,” Roldan said. “We knew it would be a battle and it was.” The game attracted a variety of celebrities and dignitaries including American rapper Vanilla Ice, who watched from the VIP tent with family and friends and presented the team awards during MVP Nic Roldan and 2012 Miss the post-game festivities. Wellington Mayor Bob Universe, Lubica Stepanova, Rapper Vanilla Ice presents Marc Margolis handled the coin toss for both games. contestant from The Slovak Republic. Ganzi with the winning trophy. 110 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 111 ePony Kids Name: Katelynn Dixon Hometown: Richmond Hill, Georgia Age: 9 Ponies: Mr. Tom, Lil-E Trainers: Gina Noel, Chimney Field Stables Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? Lil-E What pony would you like to ride? Owen How did you get into riding? I was really interested in horses, so I decided I’d like to take lessons and learn to ride. My younger sister Hannah rides, too. What is your favorite horse show? My very first show at Horse Creek Stables. I placed fourth, beating more experienced riders in English Equitation! What was the high point in your riding career? Competing in my first show What was the low point? Falling off of Mr. Tom during a lesson Who are your Equestrian Idols? Lizzy Claggett Other than riding, what do you do? I take ballet lessons and I love to draw and sew. What are your plans for the future? I used to want to be a designer; but I’m also interested in becoming a nurse or working in the veterinarian field with animals. Katelynn and Lil-E Photo by Drew Dixon
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“I love to ride,” said Kylie Sheehan, who enjoys showing and foxhunting at home in Maryland. “But I also love the team aspect of sport and polo is the perfect combination.” In November Kylie became one of eight standout players across the nation to be selected by the United States Polo Association for the 2013 Team USPA, a unique mentoring development program launched in 2010. Players attend clinics, receive specialized instruction and compete in various events, including international, for Team USPA. The program is designed to develop their talents as players and as ambassadors for polo. Applicants, 18 to 23, must be actively playing polo on an interscholastic or intercollegiate Kylie Sheehan with Gaucha, one of her favorite ponies at the team. University of Virginia. Photo by Isabella Wolf “Some of my most memorable moments have been through polo,” said Kylie. “Being named to Team USPA is a big advantage. freshman, she joined the school team: in her senior year, Garrison They offer a huge support system and networking. That’s an Forest won the interscholastic arena polo championship. important part of this sport – networking and getting to know Kylie worked a few summers for the Dan Colhoun family, junior people. Team USPA will give me a great opportunity to play more.” and senior, in Maryland and played their ponies. In summer Kylie discovered the joys of riding in third grade gym class at 2011 she groomed for Woody Keesee, gaining valuable outdoor Garrison Forest School in Maryland where horses are part of play experience at the Mashonack Polo Club in Millbrook, New the curriculum. In 8th grade she began playing arena polo. As a York. Last summer Kylie went to Malaysia with the Beh family whose sons attend UVA. The Beh’s oldest daughter had started a women’s team and Kylie enjoyed every moment of the seven weeks she spent playing and traveling through southeast Asia. “People have been extremely generous,” said Kylie, now a senior at University of Virginia in Charlottesville. “I don’t have polo ponies of my own and I am very lucky to have had so many opportunities to work and play.” Kylie credits her success in polo to her coaches at Garrison Forest, Lissa Green and Cindy Halle, and to her current coach, Lou Lopez, head of the UVA polo program. “I learned how to balance school, polo and college life,” she admitted. “Lou taught me how to prioritize and know what’s important to me – polo and academics.” Kylie’s major in Foreign Affairs concentrates on Latin America (lots of polo). “I love to travel and would love to play in as many places as possible all over the world.” Her goal to stay involved with polo might combine her passion for the game with a career in management or, on the business-side, in marketing or event planning. Most of all, she wants to keep playing. Asked her greatest triumph to date, Kylie replied: “Winning the National Intercollegiate Polo Championship last year and doing it with two of my best friends – Isabella Wolf and Julia Steiner. It couldn’t have been better. It was a dream come true.” Her favorite pony Tolderita has won countless Best Playing Pony awards. Kylie is especially pleased about the BPP title the mare earned when UVA won the 2012 National Intercollegiate title. “I rode her – she gave me the best chukker – she knows where the play is going before I do,” said Kylie. “I like playing mares. They have a little attitude. Tolderita knows the game and hasn’t lost any of her steam. She’s really sharp, really puts her Kylie playing in the Royal Malaysian Polo Association Ladies heart into polo.” Championship. Photo by Armand Ali Kylie’s advice to aspiring polo players: “Go for it!’ 120 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 121 e ToughHorse Show Year, Bright Future By Kim MacMillan
Most people would have given up and taken the year off; but McLain Ward isn’t “most people.” In a year filled with many personal highs and lows, the 37-year-old McLain showed an inordinate amount of grit and integrity. The three-time Olympian - Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012 - began 2012 by fracturing his kneecap into 27 little bits when his knee collided with a jump standard in mid-January. He closed out the year with the death of his father Barney only one week before winning the $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix at the Alltech National Horse Show in November in Lexington, Kentucky. In the press conference that followed his win at the National Horse Show, McLain was asked how he was coping with the loss of his father who was his mentor and business partner in Castle Hill Farm. “This has been the hardest week of my life,” McLain said, with tears in his eyes. “My dad was my world. If I was right with my father, I was right with the world – in my riding, in my professionalism, in my interaction with other people. My dad certainly had some flaws in his life; but he sacrificed an unbelievable amount for my family and me to live our dreams. We shared the same dream. I owe a career and a life to what he provided for me and taught me to do. I didn’t know we would win today; but I knew we would go on and do well; that’s what he taught us to do in life. I think everyone knows how much I loved my father and how much I am going to miss him. I loved him very, very much. I rode with a heavy heart today, but we forge on and do his dream.” McLain and his London Olympic partner Antares F win the Looking back at 2012, McLain received a bye from the early $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix at the 2012 Alltech National Horse Olympic Trials and set his sights on rehab and recovery, hoping Show. Photo by Allen MacMillan/MacMillan Photography to make it back to the saddle in time to take a spot on the U.S. squad bound for London. He was riding again by late spring. He and Grant Road Partners, LLC’s Antares F, his 2011 Pan American Games partner and his eventual mount in London, won the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon (an Olympic observation trial) on June 1, which was cause for celebration. But, the joy of his return to the show ring was also mediated by the sorrow of the official retirement of his long-time partner and Olympic gold medal team horse Sapphire. Earlier in May, McLain also mourned the loss of his friend and U.S. Olympic Equestrian Team physician Dr. Craig Ferrell who died in a polo accident. London’s Olympics were not the best for McLain and Antares – they didn’t medal, but were the second highest placed Americans there. They arrived home and didn’t waste any time in redeeming themselves taking home the top prize and a check for $350,000 in the Pfizer Million at the HITS show in Saugerties, New York, in early September. McLain’s trip to Kentucky for the Alltech National ended up being worth the effort even though it was an emotional time. McLain shared that he wasn’t happy with his riding earlier in the week at the National Horse Show and thought maybe he was losing his touch. His wife Lauren gave him some advice, “She told me to stop the nonsense and just get out there and do what I do McLain and his wife Lauren. Photo by Carrie Wirth best.” It looks like McLain has done just that. 122 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 123 We just got the insiders scoop eOff Centerline on the 2013 dressage event of the season…The Dressage Summit! Scheduled for early February in Lord of the Lusitanos , Wellington at the Global Dressage has Peter von Borst, Festival, it is a cornucopia of the relocated from South equestrian innovator. Imagine Florida to Aiken, South Klaus Balenhol, Walter Zettl, Carolina with his brood Christopher Hess and Pat and of Jacks. From left to Linda Parelli all together and right, Taffy and Toby you’ve got the gist of the Dressage and their two pups, who Summit …classic approaches, all say living in Aiken is competitive savvy and common doggone nice! sense horsemanship. Pictured: Walter Zettl and Linda Parelli making plans for The Dressage Summit.
Congratulations to Olympic rider Adrienne Lyle and her star Here comes the Pres…George Williams wowed the crowd mount Wizard. Adrienne was the only American rider ranked in the at ShopTalk at ShowChic in Wellington, Florida. Sort of a sneak Dressage FEI World Individual Dressage Rankings released at preview before the USDF Convention! The evening’s hottest topic: the end of October. Adelinde Cornelissen, of The Netherlands, the inaugural US Dressage Finals (yes they are finally going to topped the list followed by British rider Charlotte Dujardin. have a nationwide dressage championship). It won’t conflict with Adrienne cracked the top 50 with a ranking of #43 – go Adrienne the USET National Championships for high performance either, and Wizard. Go USA! hence the name Dressage Finals! So plan ahead DQ’s for Nov 7-10th 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park! Catherine Chamberlain, 17, of Chandler, Arizona, is one busy teenager! The United States Dressage Federation named her the She’s Just a Materiale Girl…dressage trainer Heidi Degele 2012 USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year. The prestigious award of Loxahatchee, Florida, said she had high hopes for Jessica honors one outstanding youth volunteer who has contributed on a Beier’s Don Fredo in their first show at the Gold Coast Dressage national and local basis to USDF and dressage. Catherine serves Association Fall Fling. And Heidi delivered -- winning the Materiale as the Chair of the Arizona Dressage Association’s (ADA) Junior/ class on Don Fredo with a whopping score of 78.5%. Young Rider Committee and as a Director of their Board. Keep up the good work Catherine, the future of dressage is brighter Congratulations to Caroline Roffman who piaffed to a great because of volunteers like you. start at the Fall Fling with Al Guden’s Sagacious. The pair won their first grand prix test with a 72.444% and lots of 8’s on their The dates for the fourth annual 2012-2013 Ocala Horse piaffes! It seems that life in Florida is agreeing with Sagacious and Properties International Events at the Florida Horse Park are we expect to see more of him in the future. Owner Al Guden is January 5-6, February 8-10, and April 11-14, 2013. engaged to Caroline’s mother Andrea Nason -- so good matches seem to abound for this gang!
Dr. Cesar Parra struck gold in Colombia during a very exciting and successful trip in which he coached the dressage team from Liga de Bogota (the Bogota Region) to win the team gold in the Colombian National Games at Country Club Guaymaral in Bogota. Cesar, who is based in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey and Jupiter, Florida, was one of Colombia’s top international riders before becoming a US citizen in 2008. Left to right: Mariana England, Dr. Cesar Parra, Carolina Barraquer, Diana Rey and Mauricio Sanchez.
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Jerry Spitler, fiancé of Sidelines publisherSamantha Charles, had a little scare with some chest pains while out duck hunting in North Dakota not too long ago. With a little stent, he is back in business. We are relieved to know he is well and back at it. We wish him a quick return to riding so he can hunt his gorgeous new Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, has amazing scenery, Canadian Sport horse the Duke of Earl. world-class polo and lots of great events lined up for their 2013 season. Two noteworthy events include the Townsend U.S. Polo Association has selected eight new standout Cup Arena Challenge between England and the USA. The 20 players to the 2013 Team USPA Development Program. The Goal + arena game will have players flying in from England prestigious Team USPA program was established two years ago and from all over the United States to compete on January to help advance the sport of polo by identifying talented young 12th. And don’t miss Polo d’Elegance, a charity event hosted American players and giving them an opportunity to develop and by Nacho Figueras and Empire Polo Club to benefit Autism refine their skills. Team USPA’s eight new players – seven males Speaks. Nacho will be at the club on March 23rd for this event and one female – are all participating in the USPA Intercollegiate/ – and we all know Sidelines Magazine readers are big fans of Interscholastic program and currently play for their respective Nacho. If you go to Polo d’Elegance take a photo of Nacho and college or high school programs. The eight new Team USPA send it to Sidelines for us to share. members are: Daniel Galindo, of Thermal, California; Jeff Photo by Jim Bremner/PoloZONE.com. Shuler, of Aiken, South Carolina; Kylie Sheehan, of Owings Mills, Maryland; Harrison Samaniego, of Rancho Santa Fe, California; Sidelines Magazine IS the People Magazine of the horse world! Miguel Questel, of Campo, California; Devin Vass, of Powell, Nacho Figueras appeared on the cover of the November issue Ohio; Patrick Uretz, of Malibu, California; and Matthew Collins, of Sidelines along with a four-page story on the polo player and of Reisterstown, Maryland. Ralph Lauren model. The story featured a photo of Nacho in a blue polo shirt sitting on a boat. A month later People Magazine used the same photo of Nacho in their “Sexiest Man Alive” issue. Goose Creek’s Sunny Way to go Sidelines for scooping People Magazine! Hale was in full swing (pictured) during the Way to go Ladies! The U.S. Open Women’s U.S. Open Women’s Polo Polo Championship® at Championship®, held at the Houston Polo Club the Houston Polo Club in in Houston, Texas. The Houston, Texas showcased competition also marked some of the best women’s a historic starting point polo in the world. In an all- of Sunny’s American out battle for the nation’s Polo Horse Association’s only National Level USPA (APHA) efforts to title in women’s polo, A-F formally recognize the Pony Farms, consisting use of American Quarter of Karen Reese, Dayelle Horses in polo through Fargey, Tiffany Busch and an awards program. Lia Salvo scored an exciting George Georgiades, 6-5 overtime win over the President of the Houston San Saba players, Dawn Jones, Caroline Anier, Clarissa Polo Club, helped to present the Special Recognition awards Echezaretta and Lesley Ann Masterton Fong-Yee. Dawn to Hickorys Dollanna, a registered American Quarter Horse Jones (pictured), wife of actor and polo player Tommy Lee played by Goose Creek’s Carin Middleton in the US Open Jones, takes a shot in an elimination match. Women’s and owned by Colleen Marks. Photo by Kaylee Scherbinski Photo by Kaylee Scherbinski
128 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 129 130 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 131 Understanding Our Horses
Thomas works with a horse owned by Lester Buckley, of Buckley Sport Horses. Photo by Mary Buckley Photography
By Dani Moritz Kerry offers basic equine profiling and the option of a recommendation for the horses’ training based on their profile. his year, researcher Kerry Thomas published his first He has a farm base and training facility outside of Lexington, book, “Horse Profiling: The Secret to Motivating Equine Kentucky where clients can bring their horses to him and he also Athletes.” The book is based upon the business he travels to clients’ farms. foundedT in 2008 - Thomas Herding Techniques (THT). He recently introduced micro-facial expression analysis from Although his concept of horse profiling is relatively new, it’s film footage and videos. “Myself and my team will analyze ina already taken hold in parts of the industry such as Thoroughbred frame by frame analysis to look for anomalies in motion, look for racing and Kerry is confident more and more horse owners will interpretation issues and stimulus, the push and pull while they’re take advantage of its benefits. moving - all these things that you can’t identify by the naked eye Kerry developed horse profiling after studying the behavior in real time,” he said. and social structures of wild horses in the lands of Wyoming and Kerry has found this method particularly successful when Montana. Because he is color blind, Kerry had to pay particularly profiling dressage horses. “Dressage horses have a very unique close attention to them to be able to identify members of the herd. psychological make up,” he said. “They have to be able to feel In the end, his handicap became his strength by helping him everything in a very large spectrum around them with their ears; develop a keen awareness of the horses’ behavior and their but not typically react to any one of those things.” Through micro- relationship to the herd. “I thought, wow, there’s a lot of complex facial analysis, Thomas is able to pick up on the subtle clues things going on here,” he said. “I wonder how much we can learn dressage horses give out. from this living laboratory that can be applied that we aren’t Kerry has profiled dressage horses along side trainer, coach applying?” and USEF S judge Tom Poulin and has become fascinated by Hence, he developed an understanding for horses’ emotional the skill, talent and beauty of ‘the dance.’ “I am now beginning confirmation - or psyche. In studying herd behavior, Kerry learned to quantify the study of the equine conformation best suited for that horse’s emotional presence or emotional conformation dressage to continue to build a database of information that will governs their place in the herd, not the physical presence that greatly assist pre-purchase evaluations and investment decisions humans tend to notice. for our clients.” With this information, he created a profiling technique that He is also beginning to dig deeper in eventing and polo sports; seeks to understand a horse’s natural strengths and weaknesses, Kerry says require extremely efficient communication qualities mental capacity and perception of stimulus. With this information, and a high mental capacity. “Identifying these core ingredients of or profile, he can then find innovative ways to create environments communication that your horse has is going to help you understand and training that will help that horse succeed in their field or the spectrum of your horse in how far you think your horse can go identify disciplines young horses will excel in. “I’m trying to provide and if that horse is right for you,” he said. additional tools for riders and trainers’ toolbox by helping them to One horse at a time, Kerry looks forward to helping people identify the pieces of the puzzle that makes up who the horse is better understand horses. and to try and offer an outside the box view,” he said. After getting his start by volunteering for therapeutic riding About the writer: Dani Moritz is a senior at William Woods and wellness programs, Kerry now predominantly works in the University and is a writer/producer and creative director thoroughbred racing industry; but has worked in other disciplines for RateMyRiding.com. She is also the 2012 American Horse as well, including dressage, eventing and polo. He even has Publications Student Award Winner and a staff writer for Sidelines an international presence and has worked with Princess Alia of Magazine. Amman, Jordan at the Royal Stables. 132 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 133 134 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 135 eSports Psychology “The Future Belongs To Those Who Believe in Their Dreams” - Eleanor Roosevelt By Ann S. Reilly, Ph. D.
It is customary around the New Year to make resolutions, which are usually commitments to personal growth or achievement of success. The New Year can also be a time when people reflect on their goals and dreams and assess where they stand in achievement of their goals. Any writer, speaker or professional in the business of performance enhancement will suggest in their work that goals are very important to achieving success. I do agree, with two exceptions. Some clients I work with (perfectionists) are so focused on achieving the outcome Ann S. Reilly, Ph.D. is a sport psychologist and author of goal or dream; they get themselves tied up in knots over “A Sport Psychology Workbook for Riders,” available from being perfect and lose sight of the process involved in amazon.com. Questions for Ms. Reilly’s column can be achieving their goal. addressed to [email protected].
The other exception is when clients have goals and do not know the process involved in achieving their goal. I believe most people fail to achieve their goals due to either of the above exceptions. Fear of success and failure are two other psychological phenomena, which can also inhibit goal attainment. Goals and dreams have to be your own, otherwise you can’t believe in them if they are someone else’s goals or dreams for you. Looking to a “new year,” like Eleanor Roosevelt’s quote in the headline, offers new hope and enthusiasm. Having dreams for the future add excitement, direction and motivation to your life and may keep you depression free. An important question to ask yourself is how many dreams or goals can I realistically work toward at one time? The answer to this question is different for each person. If you have goals of high achievement in several aspects of your life, you may have to time the achievement of these goals Continued on page 143 136 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE BARNS / FARMS / TRAINERS / CLUBS DIRECTORY Go to www.sidelinesnews.com for active links to Barns, Farms, Trainers and Clubs websites as shown below. ALABAMA M&M SHOW STABLES POLO CLUBS Hunter - Jumper - Dressage Boarding - Training - Sales FOX LAKE FARM Boynton Beach, FL Allison Majerik Black Marie Studd (561) 644-3383 CALIFORNIA and Mark Tompkins www.mm-showstables.com Hunters/Jumpers/Equitation/Ponies OC POLO CLUB Birmingham, AL (205) 991-0624 23401 Via Pajaro www.foxlakefarm.com PENNINGTON FARMS, INC. Ann Pennington, USEF “R” Judge Coto de Caza, CA 92679 Hunters/Jumpers/Ponies Phone: (714) 791-8369 FLORIDA Fort Myers, FL 33966 [email protected] (239) 275-3276 Cell (239) 850-2085 www.ocpolo.com [email protected] ACORN CREEK FARMS,LLC www.penningtonfarms.com SAN DIEGO POLO CLUB Hunter-Jumpers-Equitation (858) 481-9217 Fax (858) 481-2247 Training-Sales-Showing-Board Email: [email protected] Wellington, FL SUNLIGHT EQUESTRIAN www.sandiegopolo.com Erica A. Kahn (561) 797-1614 CENTER Farm (561) 584-8426 Stuart, Florida – Helen Varble www.acorncreekfarmsllc.com Hunter/Jumper/Dressage/Western SANTA BARBARA Boarding/Training/Showing/ POLO CLUB ASHLAND FARMS Lessons/Sales 8, 12, 20 Goal Seasons Ken & Emily Smith (772)-781-5429 Club League Polo - Apr-Oct Training/Showing/Sales www.sunlightranch.com Call Ariana, GM (805) 684-6683 14710 Palm Beach Point Blvd. www.sbpolo.com Wellington, FL 33414 SUNSHINE MEADOWS Ken (561) 818-8495 Emily (561) 371-1510 EQUESTRIAN VILLAGE Hunter/Jumper/Dressage & Pleasure WILL ROGERS POLO CLUB www.ashlandfarmsfl.com 6 rings w/ jumps, 2 Dressage rings, Felice Densa – General Manager 1 mirrored. Boarding & Training April - September BILL SCHAUB 170 acres in Delray Beach, FL (310) 573-5000 Over The Hill Farm (561) 441-2596 www.willrogerspolo.org Hunter/Jumper/Equitation www.sunshinemeadows441.com Training and Sales B (407) 322-1912 or C (407) 474-2348 CANADA [email protected] NEW YORK www.othfarm.com CALGARY POLO CLUB TONY SGARLATA Cam Clark – President CARRIAGE HILL FARM Hunter sales and training P.O. Box 17, Site 9, RR 2 Hunters/Jumpers/Ponies/Equitation Marcellus, New York Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1A2 Delray Beach, FL (315) 730-8132 May – Sept. Jane Fennessy – (561) 451-7900 tonysgarlatasales.com 0-20 Goal & Green Horse Polo Vinissa Blann – (561) 715-4435 7 full size fields. Outdoor arena Tricia Loftus – (954) 650-8945 Club Office – (403) 938-0182 www.carriagehillfarms.com TENNESSEE Email: [email protected] Website: wwwcalgarypoloclub.com DELRAY EQUESTRIAN HUNTERS COURT STABLE CENTER Training, Sales and Showing Hunter/Jumpers/Ponies/Equitation/ “Teaching horses and riders to be To advertise in the Dressage/Western Pleasure/ their best…” Training/Showing/Sales/Camps David Q. Wright – Cell (615) 973-2713 Barns, Farms, Delray Beach, FL www.hunterscourt.com Trainers Matt & Courtney Dunmire (561) 495-4701 STONY POINT FARM and Clubs Directory www.delrayequestriancenter.com Training, Showing, Breeding, call Joyce Jones Mare/Foal Care, Retirements JIMENEZ JUMPERS College Grove, TN (954) 796-1809 Hunters - Jumpers - Ponies Mindy Coleman (615) 969-6836 Training - Showing - Sales www.stonypointfarm.com or email John Paul Jimenez-(239) 207-9408 [email protected] www.jimenezjumpersnaples.com
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[email protected] Barn & Backyard Custom Service INSTRUCTION “Your One Stop Discount Shop” [email protected] (561)329-8227 160 Business Park Way, Suite 2 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 DANCE STUDIOS PARADISE FARM (561) 798-6651 PIONEER ENVIRONMENTAL Instruction, Training, Boarding SERVICES Sales and Events DANCE ALL NIGHT GET MORE FOR LESS Lellie Ward (803) 640-4918 THE TACKERIA Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio Full Service Pest Control paradisefarmaiken.com 13501 South Shore Blvd., (561) 753-7836 Automatic Misting Systems Suite 107 www.danceallnightballroom.com Licensed and Insured Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 723-8089 / (800) 675-4518 Ext.34 (561) 793-2012 (800) 882-7656 To Advertise your Service in the Equestrian Services Directory [email protected] call Joyce Jones (954) 796-1809 or email [email protected] www.tackeria.com 138 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 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
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Holly WELLINGTON - FIRST CLASS 10-STALL SADDLE TRAIL SEASONAL ; Hack to WEF Chaney, Boca Executive Realty, LLC -561-719- BARN FOR RENT: On 2.3 acres, Groom’s 3 to 5 stalls Barn has studio apt which can be 0828 [email protected] quarters, on bridle path. Call (561) 801-2633 or rented with stalls Priced by number of stalls and Email: [email protected] months Huge sand ring great footing WEST BOYNTON BEACH, 15 minutes from 561-793-2122 Wellington. Two barns -4 stalls each and two AMAZING SELECTION OF WELLINGTON paddocks. Arena size riding area, tack and PROPERTIES FOR SALE: BARNS, WELLINGTON, WEF PALM BEACH POINT: feed storage. The house is a 3 bedroom, 2and HOUSES & CONDOS. Saddle Trail Realty. 12 stall barn , Hack to show grounds, grassy ½ bath, 3,400 square feet, set back among LLC. Mary Ellen Sencer 561-512-4340 paddocks, large jump ring w/jumps rent the the trees, overlooking a large pond, fully [email protected] whole barn of just dry stalls Tamara411@mac. furnished with an exercise room. Email badbz@ com or 561-762-5741 windstream.net 954-270-8300. 24 STALL BARN WITH LIVING QUARTERS, WELLINGTON APPALOOSA: Two minutes WELLINGTON – LITTLE RANCHES - WELLINGTON: 2 Tack Rooms/Office (12’ x to WEF north grounds. Barn, paddocks, Furnished seasonal 800sqft 1 bedroom, 1 24’ each), Grass Field, 250’ x 300’, 8 paddocks, ring, grooms’ quarters; 630-728-2875 bathroom cottage, with option of 3 stall barn. Sand Ring, 150 ‘ x 240’, , Wash rack, Laundry [email protected] 561-267-2772 [email protected] room, 1100 SQ. FT. HOUSE Short hack to WEF grounds. Call (954) 448-1044 AIKEN, SC- ATTENTION EVENTERS, POLO PLAYERS AND STEEPLECHASE TRAINERS: WELLINGTON-OAK ESTATE FARMS: 2 Barns Top-notch equestrian plantation available for 1- 8 stall—1- 4 stall, 5 grassy paddocks on 10 lease. Two 12-stall barns, two houses, one mile acres, plus apartment 561-339-7100 Missed the deadline? European-style gallop, two polo fields, turnout paddocks, manicured flat grass riding areas and 20 STALLS IN GULF STREAM POLO: miles of trails. Call 803-226-0072 or visit www. Paddocks, tack & feed rooms. Also 2 apartments You can advertise on the website foxnationaiken.com $500.00 per month. 561-966-8791 Email: [email protected] 140 SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES’ CLASSIFIEDS FOR LEASE - MINUTES FROM HITS! 29 BOOKKEEPING SERVICES AGENT/DRIVER FOR WELLINGTON, FL . stall brick barn with tack room, center aisles Based Horse Transportation & bathroom, 6 paddocks approximately 50 ASSURED BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Operation CDL Required Call: (954) 448-1044 acres. 450 acres riding range. Also includes - Offering full charge bookkeeping and lovely renovated 3/2 home. Located in Ocala, accounting. We can come to you, no matter Florida. Call 352-895-0288 how small your business. Family owned and FURNITURE FOR SALE operated with confidentiality, integrity, accuracy 24 STALL BARN WITH LIVING QUARTERS, & timeliness as our mission. Combining 30+ WELLINGTON: 2 Tack Rooms/Office (12’ x years experience to serve your business. 24’ each), Grass Field, 250’ x 300’, 8 paddocks, 561-839-0482 Sand Ring, 150 ‘ x 240’, , Wash rack, Laundry room, 1100 SQ. FT. HOUSE Short hack to WEF grounds. Call (954) 448-1044 BREEDING SERVICES
CLONING—Want a horse just like yours? BOARDING AND TURNOUT Cloning produces an exact genetic copy. For more info; [email protected] RETIREMENT PENTHOUSE FOR YOUR or 908-310-2125 HORSE: 1 stall available, 12 x 12 in a new insulated barn with infrared heating in the winter and commercial fans in the summer. 7 lighted fenced acres of clay based pasture, so CLINICS no sand colic worries. Owners on premises Holly Hugo-Vidal Scheduling clinics for late all the time to personally care for your retiree! summer and early fall. USEF “R” judge, author 30 minutes outside of Aiken, SC. Stall of Build Confidence Over Fences Trainer of opens into pasture and will be with 2 spoiled numerous AA show riders Web site: hollyhugo- geldings. Full board of $325.00 a month, not vidal.com Email [email protected] including extra supplements, trimming or vet. Mobile 828 674 7983 References upon request. Nice horses may apply at: [email protected] or call (803) 685-5902. EMPLOYMENT WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH POINT – Stalls for rent, full or partial board, large jump ring, Job Title: Equestrian Account Executive, grassy paddocks, hack to show grounds. Full Hermès of Paris service facility. Training available. For rates, Location: NYC Corporate office and in the Field, 561-762-5741 www.seelyfarmsLLC.com US Territory [email protected] Position Overview: The Equestrian Account Executive is responsible for actively seeking WELLINGTON- YEAR ROUND & and counseling potential clients by visiting barns SEASONAL STALLS: Full Board or Dry Stalls for saddle fittings and sales. This position will 10 acres, Sand /Wood Chip Dressage Arena, assist the Hermès retail network by partnering SOLID WOOD, TONGUE & GROOVE Polo Field, Grass Turnouts, Fly spray System, with stores when needed, ensuring client CONSTRUCTION. Brass handles. Great Groom lives on premises, Night check, Covered satisfaction throughout the pre and after sales for spare or kids bedrooms. TWO full sets, arena available for additional fee. Located 1 process. The Equestrian Account Executive bureau & chest of drawers. Other slightly mile from Global Dressage. 561-373-9393. must promote brand awareness and excellent darker wood with brass handles. $375.00 service by being a true brand ambassador and each set or $650.00 for both. Call 954- exemplifying that in every aspect of the role. All 796-1809 or email [email protected] CENTRAL FLORIDA - SEEKING TO BOARD other duties as assigned by the supervisor. RETIRED HORSE. We live on property. Feed, Please email [email protected] and hay, supplements provided. Large stalls w/ reference this posting in the subject line to apply. EXCELLENT CONDITION, USED ONE attached paddocks, plus pasture. Referrals SEASON FOR 3 MONTHS: 2 queen beds, 2 provided. $450. Sandra: 407-491-6590; double twin beds, sofa, love seat, 3 end tables, [email protected]. EMPLOYMENT WANTED: 3 lamps. Kitchen table and 4 chairs. Linens, towels and bedding. Pots and pans and other OLD FIELD FARM, GOSHEN, NY: A full scale “MARKETING INTERNS NEEDED AT kitchen items. please email ride@derbydown. Hunter/Jumper boarding facility. 104 acres, SIDELINES MAGAZINE. Add a job to your com or call 610-444-6163 indoor board with clean, safe comfortable resume or college application and never leave surroundings for horse and owner. 14”x14”stalls, the horse show! We are looking for outgoing, 200’x300’ outdoor riding arena, 100’x200’ indoor motivated individuals to assist with distribution riding arena, Acres of turn out. Further info. at major horse shows throughout the US (and GIFTS 845-294-6339 [email protected] Canada). If you plan on being at an A or AA show, and can help get magazines from the show TACK ROOM KEY BOX! Unique closing office to the show grounds, let us know. We gift! Show Awards! Birthday’s! Only $49.95 will send you a Sidelines T-Shirt or sweatshirt www.triplecrownstudio.com 305-305-1232 and post your photo on the Sidelines Facebook [email protected] NEXT ISSUE 1/22/2013 page. Please email melissab@sidelinesnews. com or call 561-951-4225 DEADLINE 12/28/2012 Continued on next page FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 141 SIDELINES’ CLASSIFIEDS
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I COME TO YOU & TOGETHER WE WILL UNHURRIED RELAXATION AND WELLNESS AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA: Gorgeous 7.9 CHANGE YOUR LIFE: Education on Healthy MASSAGE: For men and women. Special acres in Hollow Creek Preserve equestrian Living. Raw living Foods. Detoxification, Weight $70 for New Clients, 90-Min (outcall only). Bill Development behind Woodside Plantation. Loss Program, Yoga and Meditation lessons, Tedesco, LMT MA54553. Wellington 561-386- Lovely flat property—2/3 cleared with woods Fitness Training, Natural organic Hair and Skin 3560 buffer to rear. Property overlooks rolling hills Care. Oksana Baiditcheva 561-404-3235 email and pastures. Fenced on two sides. Adjacent [email protected] to equestriantrails and community riding arena. www.fitgreen4life.com MINIATURE HORSES Amenities include membership privileges for golf, tennis, and swimming are available at Woodside DENT FAMILY MINIATURE HORSE RANCH: Plantation. SUPERIOR LOCATION—10 HORSES FOR SALE Over 55 years, same location. Photos and minutes from Aiken town center at Hitchcock videos of ‘FOR SALE HORSES’ at www. Woods. $190,000. Contact: Susan Burgess DAVIDHOPPERINC: Amenia, New York dentranch.com email [email protected] 772-475-3939 or 772-283-4999 12501. Outstanding selection of sport horses- 772-562-9458 from unbroken to competition ready. Hunters, KILMARNOCK, VIRGINIA; MANOR HOUSE, Jumpers, Dressage, Equitation. All prices, Outbuilding, Fully Fenced, Gated Entry, Show ranges. David Hopper. Cell: 914-474-7175. PHOTOGRAPHY / ART Ring, Stables with Wash Down, 88 acres, Barn: 845-373-8897. www.davidhopperinc.com 3 Pastures with run ins, Waterfront http:// www.southerncomfortestate.com/www. THOROUGHBRED GELDING, GRAY; southerncomfortestate.com 301-672-4579 16.2 hands out of Comet Rose, full sister to Courageous Comet world champion Event SMALL FARM IN OCALA, FL 34481. $99,500 Horse and half brother to Rosie’s Girl upcoming Firm. 1.12 Acre fenced. New 2 stall breezeway event champion. Must see!! Call Glenn B. barn, hot/cold wash rack, full bath, tack room/ DiSanto at 518-858-4267 or email: sportsmn@ feed room. 2007 home 3/2 w/living room and nycap.rr.com separate large family room (24 x 14). New stainless steel appliances. 46 x 16 Deck for SPORT HORSES & PONIES FOR SALE: entertaining. Call (954) 818-3005. No Agents. 4 –yr-old Welsh-Trakehner Pony Stallion by Schoponi, grey, 14.1 hands, $8,000; 3-yr-old WELLINGTON – WE CAN SELL OR RENT Trakehner bay filly by Malachi, $12,000; Two YOUR PROPERTY! – Horse Farms For Sale 4-yr-old bay Trakehner fillies, $10,000 each. & Seasonal Rentals available. Call today. The Two 2-yr-old bay Trakehners by Malachi - 1 Marino – Swanson Team: Joan R Marino – gelding & 1 filly, $9,000 each: Bay weanling Broker Associate, Lic. in FL (561-793-2122) Trakehner colt by Malachi $7,000. Broodmares & Mark G Swanson – Broker Associate, Lic. in for lease – reasonable prices. Standing the ATA FL & MA (561-596-6020) Bodis Realty, Inc. and CSHA- approved stallion Malachi (Graditz CNN’S FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: *E*/Advocate*Ps*/Abdullah *Pg*E* bloodlines). www.horsefarmsandcountryhomes.com Available for barn shoots and horse shows. $1,100 Stud fee (book included) Loon Creek CINDY POLK & DAVID O’FLAHERTY. Designer metal prints, framed tiles, silk Enterprises. [email protected]. REALTORS - 703-966-9480 Specializing handbags.www.triplecrownstudio.com 305-305- 260-468-2392 in horse farms and country homes. *Land * 1232 [email protected]. Huntboxes * Hobby Farms * Polo Clubs * Fine Estates * Professional Equestrian Facilities* WASHINGTON FINE PROPERTIES 204 East JEWELRY Washington St. Middleburg, Va. 20117 PONIES FOR SALE WELLINGTON FL: 5 acres – 7 stall barn with 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 per stall, or entire barn for rent Call 305-439- 1350 email [email protected]
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BEAUTIFUL EQUESTRIAN FACILITY: In gated community, in the Hilton Head area, available for lease beginning June 1, 2013. RFP, available at www.rosehillpoa.com or e-mail gm@rosehillpoa. FANCY SHOW PONY: Sale /lease does a com course, changes leads good on the ground loves kids. Easy mare welsh Connemara 12.2h THE KEY TO A JOYFUL LIFE IS TO FOLLOW 561-792-2666 Florida YOUR HEART 1-888-703-0503
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WELLINGTON – LITTLE RANCHES: 16” BRUNO DELGRANGE PJ SADDLE: With FARMINGTON GREEN HORSE Furnished seasonal 800sqft 1 bedroom, 1 a 1 flap. Fits ponies and horses. Excellent TRANSPORTATION - (561) 791-9686; Cell No. bathroom cottage, with option of 3 stall barn. condition and super comfortable. Asking (954) 448-1044 D. O. T. Authorized and Fully 561-267-2772 [email protected] $1,750. [email protected] or 561-951- Insured Air Ride Equipped, Local and Long 4225. paddocks www.HeidiDressage.com Distance. LOXAHATCHEE: LOCATED 6 MILES FROM 561 294 4118 WEF: 1 bedroom, 1 bath with mini kitchen. Private entrance. $950 per month. 4 month VANS & TRAILERS minimum. 561-716-5552. TRANSPORTATION BEAUTIFUL POLO/HORSE RANCH FOR SHIP WITH CONFIDENCE- CUSTOM AIR- RENT – VISTA SANTA ROSA/THERMAL: RIDE VANS – ICC, AND DOT licensed. Beautiful and secluded 10-acre ranch with 2 Transportation Dependable coast-to-coast horse pastures available. 5 minutes to Polo/ service since 1959! NATION-WIDE HORSE Horse show. 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8. Lovely TRANSPORTATION, INC. Colorado Springs, shade trees and swimming pool. Photos at: CO 80931 719-392-1888, Fax: 719-392-1891 www.lomarosa.com Call 310-657-6464 www.nwht.net 1-800-451-7696
SHIP YOUR HORSE BY AIR WITH SADDLES. CONFIDENCE. ALEX NICHOLAS AGENCY. OLDEST. FULLY LICENSED & INSURED FRANK DIBELLA DELUXE HORSE VANS – 1) DUETT WIDE SADDLES: We can fit any SHIPPING COMPANY IN THE USA. I.A.T.A. New / used horse vans and trailers 2-15 horse. horse. Twelve models. Generous trial policy. MEMBER AND IN-HOUSE CUSTOM HOUSE 4 Star, Hawk & Kingston Dealer. (PA) www.duettsaddles.com., duettsaddles@yahoo. BROKERAGE. CALL OUR COMETITOR FIRST, 610-495-2270 www.frankdibella.com com 781-444-4311 THEN CALL US. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. 2) DUETT WIDE DRESSAGE SADDLES: 3 DAILY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS… 516-678- different Dressage Models to suit every horse and 9100, [email protected] rider. www.duettsaddles.com , duettsaddles@ WWW.ANAHT.COM yahoo.com 781-444-4311
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Sports Psychology Continued from page 138 finals and winning. separately. For example, if your goal is to compete in the Goal setting provides a road map and time line for the Olympics and become a doctor, both requiring intense work achievement of your goals. The time line can always be and focus, achievement of both may require delaying one adjustable in accordance to your process goals. With goals, goal until achievement of the other. A friend of mine did this there will always be obstacles. successfully. After high school he focused on his Olympic The obstacles test your commitment to your goals and dream, which he achieved. After the Olympics he completed can cause frustration, disappointment and slumps. Knowing college and attended medical school. how many goals you can realistically achieve is necessary To successfully achieve your goals and dreams, you need because of the side effects of obstacles and the time enough time to commit yourself to the work involved in the commitment involved in high goal achievement. Patience, a process of goal attainment. If you do not know the process, time related element of goal commitment and achievement, ask someone who has successfully been down the path you is necessary when faced with obstacles. have chosen. Then, set short, intermediate and long term When trying to achieve too many high achievement goals (SIL) goals for yourself. These goals should be process and at one time, it may be difficult to stay committed to all of them product oriented. Process goals may include developing a when faced with obstacles. Instant gratification rarely occurs stronger position, improving confidence and focus, learning in the pursuit of high achievement goals. to ride turns or movements well, or a team performing To successfully achieve your goals make sure they are cohesively. your goals, BELIEVE in your goals, set them in accordance Product goals are measurable. These include SIL goals with what you feel you can realistically handle. for competing at specific levels of competition, qualifying for FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES JANUARY 2013 143 eThe Bottom Line The Contest Of A Lifetime! your bags and heading to South Florida for fun, sun and a little horse showing! Sidelines has joined forces with the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival to offer the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Sidelines Magazine Exclusive Showing Vacation Contest! This exclusive showing vacation is a three-day weekend package during the 11th week of FTI WEF, March 22-24, 2013. If you aren’t excited yet, read on. Oh, did we mention the prize package has a value of between $4,000 and $5,000. Here is what the lucky winner will ride away with: A three-day show experience at the FTI WEF on a horse or pony provided by the Palm Beach Riding Academy. At the Palm Beach Riding Academy, head trainer and general manager Sean Jones will give you a lesson and let you hack to the show grounds to compete in the division you are qualified for including ponies, hunters and equitation. (No jumper divisions will be offered.) Sidelines is the official lifestyle magazine of the FTI WEF and that means you need a great “lifestyle” while in Wellington, so the prize package includes staying at one of the FTI WEF luxurious Our contest winner will have the opportunity to compete at the Official Hotels! The prize package also includes dinner on Saturday prestigious FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival, located at night in the International VIP Club to watch the Saturday Night the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Lights $100,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic Florida. Photo by SportFot The contest By Jan Westmark-Allan winner will also enjoy Sidelines Magazine has a great time hosting contests and giving dinner in the out fantastic prizes to equestrians all across the country. It’s fun International for us to see how excited everyone is to enter – and of course we VIP Club and love the reaction of the contestants who win. get to watch Well hold on to your helmets, because Sidelines is about to the Saturday offer the “Contest Of A Lifetime!” (I had to capitalize every word Night Lights – the prize is that Big!) If you have ever dreamed of competing $100,000 at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) in Suncast 1.50m Wellington, Florida – the winter show capital of the horse world Championship – then your dream could become a reality. You could be packing Jumper Classic Final. Photo by Affordable Aerial Photography Inc.
Final. A great place to stay and great food – life is looking pretty good for anyone who thought that competing at the FTI WEF was out of the question. So who wants to head to Wellington for this fabulous show experience? Riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and riders over 18 are welcome to bring a friend. The winner will need a few things including the ability to make a video, post it on YouTube and send us the link. You will also need enthusiasm! It’s time to dream big – competing at FTI WEF is now a possibility! By the time you read this you will be able to go on the Sidelines website and find the official rules for this Really Big Contest Of A Lifetime! It’s not only the contest of a lifetime but the prize of You’ll be smiling too if you win the FTI Consulting Winter a lifetime too and we can’t wait to see you in Wellington at the Equestrian Festival Sidelines Magazine Exclusive Showing ingate, sitting on a horse or pony about to enter the show ring Vacation Contest! Photo by SportFot wearing a really big smile on your face.
The Bottom Line: Get ready for the ride of a lifetime! Entries for the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Sidelines Magazine Exclusive Showing Vacation Contest will be open from January 4th to February 9th – and available on the Sidelines website. Good luck everyone. Let your dreams begin.
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