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October 2013 “Celebrating Our 25th Year!” Special Art Issue Featuring The Wild Horses of Sable Island

Tribute to Colorado’s Avery Dudasch

The Golden Age of Polo

Wild Horse on Sable Island

FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 1 Incorporating 78 HORSES USA PUBLISHER Samantha Charles [email protected]

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

Contents STAFF WRITERs Lauren Giannini, Abby Westmark, Dani Moritz

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS What’s Happenin’ Polo Johnny Robb, Fred McWane, Sydney Masters-Durieux, Laura Danowski, 34 Ingate 110 The Golden Age of Polo Holly Hugo-Vidal, Kim MacMillan Arianna Delin, Marissa Quigley, 54 Off Centerline Amy Herzog

114 Asides Special Art Section PHOTOGRAPHERS David Lominska, Jack Mancini , 66 Artist Profile: Lila Blakeslee Flashpoint, Alan Fabricant, Susan Stickle Lauren R. Giannini, Shawn McMillen Features 68 Artist Profile: Duke Beardsley Kim & Allen MacMillan, Emily Allongo, 26 Kristen VanderVeen – 70 Artist Profile: Debby Thomas Anne Hoover, Beth Grant, Mandy Su SIDELINES COLUMNISTS Soul For the Circuit 72 Artist Profile: Joyce Hall Holly Hugo-Vidal – West Side Story Lisa Hollister, Esq - Equine Law 44 Para-Equestrian Donna Ponessa 74 Artist Profile: Ann Reilly - Sports Psychology 60 West Side Story: Ernest Woodward Marie-Christine Maitre de Tarragon European Connection 62 Natural Horsemanship: Linda Parelli 75 Snowman Joins Maria Wynne 102 Part Two: Colorado’s Avery Dudasch International Museum of Horse INTERNS Katherine Martin, Alessandra Shultz, 123 Fashion: Wearable Art 76 Artist Profile: Mary Sand Courtney Zimmerman, Christina Alex, Paula Kramer, Caileigh Bryant 78 Cover Story: Kathryn Murphy, Rachel Cline Marguerite Frazier Horse Shows Through the Camera Lens ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER 38 Sidelines Top Ten: Shane Sweetnam 82 Dirty Horse & Pony Contest Winners Melissa Burns [email protected] 48 Best of Both Worlds at Equus Events 88 Linda Luster: 561-951-4225

Painting the Spirit of the Horse NATIONAL SALES Joyce Jones Dressage 90 My Story: Susan Becker [email protected] 22 Never Too Old: Mary Grace Davidson 94 Fergus: 954-796-1809 LOCAL SALES – AK, AZ, CO, ID, LA, 30 Haley Patterson: The Horse Who Makes Us Laugh MT, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT, WY Kayce Douglass Barrel Racing & Dressage 98 Metro: Bred To Race – [email protected] 42 European Connection: Destined To Paint 720-277-5554 LOCAL SALES – AL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN Laura Tomlinson Jyoti Parry [email protected] 561-635-0253

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AD DESIGN Cris David Department Directories [email protected] 116 Stallions 4 Letter from the Editor SIDELINES, INC. 118 Barns, Farms, Trainers, Clubs 12400 A South Shore Blvd. 50 Pony Kids Wellington, FL 33414 120 Equestrian Services Education FL Office 803-649-6989 52 Pony Kids 122 Real Estate WebSite: www.sidelinesnews.com 127 Mutt of the Month 124 Tack and Feed Stores SIDELINES (ISSN 1071-3859) is published 128 The Bottom Line monthly for $29.95 per year by Sidelines, Inc. 125 Classifieds 12400 A South Shore Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414. Periodical postage paid at West Palm Beach, FL 33414 and at additional mailing offices On the Cover: Photographer Debra Garside, of Alberta, Canada, captured this stunning POSTMASTER: Address changes should photo of a wild horse on Canada’s Sable Island. See more photos, along with the complete be sent to 900 Moonlight Court, St. Cloud, FL 34771. story on Debra’s visit to Sable Island, in this issue beginning on page 78. Photo by Debra Garside - www.sableislandhorses.ca ©Sidelines, Inc., 2013 All Rights Reserved 2 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 3 Letter from the Editor I hope you enjoy the stunning cover of our art issue. Catching a glimpse of wild horses on the beach is a dream come true for many people, and my hope is that within the pages of this issue you can live vicariously through Debra Garside of Alberta, Canada as she photographed four wild stallions on the beaches of Sable Island. Her photos are breathtaking and her story is an inspiration for each of us to experience our own adventure. Speaking of adventure, our Sidelines Dirty Horse & Pony Contest turned out to be a very big adventure. An adventure in dirt, that is. Muddy, messy and as dirty as they could get, the horses and ponies in this contest put their best hoof forward to show us their own version of horse art. Wait till you see the photos – especially the winner, an off-the- track-Thoroughbred who does an excellent impersonation Sidelines Magazine’s Jan Westmark-Allan (left) and Dani Moritz of a hippopotamus. (right) in Colorado with Jean Abernethy, the creator of the Fergus cartoon. Adrienne Wisenberg, of Baltimore, Maryland entered her retired show hunter Riley in the Dirty Horse & Pony lived too short of a life but left her mark on those who Contest. Riley had a great show career, and Adrienne said knew her. Avery’s motto, “I Ride To Be Fearless” is one we he frustrated many a groom with his desire to be dirty. should all embrace as we make our way through life. If you Check out his jumping photo during his show days – a very missed part one of Avery’s story, featured in our September clean and sparkling white Riley. Adrienne said now that her issue, please visit our website at www.sidelinesnews.com beloved horse is retired, he is allowed to get as dirty as he and read it. I encourage you to have Kleenex on hand as wants and it looks like he does. In his retirement photo, you read both parts of Avery’s story. I know I needed them. which made me laugh, Riley shows us how happy he is to From stories on the golden age of polo, to a selection of be living the life of, well, Riley! artist profiles, to a look at the life of para-equestrian Donna I think our art issue is a real treat, packed with amazing Ponessa, this issue was great to work on and I hope you art, photos and great stories, too. We are also glad to enjoy all it has to offer. I am excited that so many of our welcome Fergus to Sidelines. If you aren’t familiar with the readers are Catching the Sidelines Spirit – it’s an adventure long-faced, googley-eyed, goofy horse, then let writer Dani you don’t want to miss out on. Saddle up and come along Moritz introduce you to this funny equine. You will also get for the ride! the chance to learn about Fergus’ creator, Jean Abernethy. Dani and I met Jean in Colorado over the summer and she Jan Westmark-Allan is a delight – just like her cartoon creation. Editor-In-Chief Staff writer Lauren Giannini is back with part two of her [email protected] story on Avery Dudasch, a young girl from Colorado who

Riley during his show career, clean and bright white. Riley in retirement, taking part in the Sidelines Magazine Dirty Photo by Christina Handley Photography Horse & Pony Contest. Photo by Kayleigh Cook 4 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 5 6 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 7 8 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 9 10 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 11 12 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 13 14 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 15 16 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 17 18 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 19 20 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 21 eNever Too Old Just Keep Riding! By Jenny Johnson and Mary Grace Davidson

Mary Grace Davidson has been a staple in California’s dres- sage scene for many years. At 84-years-old, you could say she’s “been there, done that” in the dressage world, as she has been a trainer, competitor, judge, breeder and inspiration to all those who know her. Acknowledging that more and more seniors continue to ride in spite of aging, Mary Grace shared some advice on things she has learned throughout the years. Her wisdom is useful to riders of any age, discipline and level.

Mary Grace offers this counsel: My biggest piece of advice is to have reasonable goals, but keep a schedule and keep riding. Until I was in my mid-70s, my goal was to train and compete. I rode nearly every day and entered an occasional show. On my 75th birthday, I earned a 62+ percent at Prix St. Georges on my dear Marquis, the horse I lost in a terrible accident just before my Century Ride in 2011. With this ride, my goal changed – forget competition, since I probably would never do better than this. So Marquis and I settled in with a slightly reduced schedule. I Mary Grace became an official member of the Century Club on would ride him one day and lunge him the next. Small problems March 13, 2011 at Yarra Yarra Ranch in Pleasanton, Califor- developed, including my fingers weakened and the reins would nia. About her ride, she said: “More grooms than I could count, slip, so the solution was to order wider, braided reins for a better friends and family jamming the ring, little flashes from many grip. Another issue that appeared was I would run out of breath, cameras, several bouquets of flowers and a horse that was over- so the solution was to take walk breaks more often. I also discov- whelmed with excitement. All this and I still remembered to sit up ered that my saddle was too heavy to lift onto my 16.3 hand horse. straight, keep my shoulders back and remember the test. It was The solution was to stand on a box. And finally, my body had lost truly a day to remember.” Photos courtesy of Mary Grace Davidson its suppleness so sitting the trot was no longer comfortable – the solution was to post the trot and canter a lot.

So it went for another six years. After Marquis was no longer with me, I started riding his half- sister, Design, previously shown at Third Level by my daughter- in-law, Robin. Being smaller and more energetic, Design was an ideal answer to my next piece of advice: Ride a suitable horse, preferably older (not old though, say 12 to 15 years), who is not too big and has good training and some natural energy. We older riders should not ride a horse that needs to be pushed around. Match yourself to a horse that has sensitivity, training and a desire to work. If need be, spend a little money to purchase qual- ity, or enter into a lease arrangement. Just because you are older is no reason not to value your time and interest. Riding well on a good horse leads to happiness and health.

My last thought is this: Just keep riding! About the writers: Mary Grace Davidson’s dressage career Mary Grace started in the late 1960s when she and her husband, Clyde, and Marquis purchased Lucky Acres in Walnut, California. She is a successful Mary Grace took her competitor and trainer, as well as a USEF “S” Judge, with over 30 Century Club ride aboard years of judging experience. Jenny Johnson is the Administrative Rush. Her husband, Director at The Dressage Foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In Clyde, and judge Melissa addition to that full-time job, she also has the full-time job of being Creswick took part in the a wife, a mom to three children, and “mom” to her 20-year-old celebration after her ride. Quarter Horse who she’s owned for 19 years. The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club is a program designed to honor senior dressage riders and their senior horses. To become a member the ages of the horse and rider must add up to at least 100 years and they must ride any level dressage test before a judge or dressage professional. For more information on the Dressage Foundation, please visit www.dressagefoundation.org. 22 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 23 24 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 25 e

KristenSidelines SuccessVanderVeen – Soul For the Circuit By Lauren R. Giannini

risten VanderVeen brings a powerful set of fundamental skills to the show world. She Kis very business-savvy, having turned the family hobby into her profession, Bull Run Jumpers, when she was 18. She is family-oriented and a “walk the walk” Christian whose show jackets are embroidered with the fish symbol on the sleeves and scriptures on the tail hem. Plus, she has been harvesting wins on the jumper circuit. “I finished high school and I had a gap year while I decided what to do and, thankfully, my parents were very supportive of my decision,” recalled Kristen, now 24. “I love the process of training young horses and the sales. Competing is the cherry on top of the cake.” Kristen’s father Keith worked at Wells Fargo, her mother Beth raised the kids. “My parents weren’t into horses, but we lived near neighbors (in Illinois) who had western pleasure horses. I was eight or nine and I got annoying enough that my parents sent me to a nearby barn for lessons. That’s where I grew my passion for horses.” Her father caught the horse bug, then her mother, then her brothers, Joshua and Jonathan. They moved to a farm near Lamplight Equestrian Center and competed on the Midwest circuit. When their equestrian endeavors changed from family fun to Kristen’s livelihood, they sold the farm, but the family is still closely involved. Joshua still shows horses for Kristen whenever he can. “My father has really helped me out with the business model and getting investors and running it as a real business – not just as a labor of love,” stated Kristen. “My father got people to invest in me – he’s a phenomenal promoter. I go to Europe to get the horses and train them to re-sell.” Of course, the ultimate goal for most Grand Prix jumper riders is that someday investors will want their horse to go to the Olympics. “That’s my hope, but right now, because we’re still building the business, I’ve been more for higher volume, fair prices and good turnover,” Kristen said. “I work very hard to establish myself as a trainer. A good reputation is everything.” A jubilant Kristen after her big win with Bull Run’s Eternal in the $50,000 Parker Kristen relies on a most powerful “aid” which Adventist Hospital Grand Prix. Photo by Mary Adelaide Brakenridge works with and enhances her horsemanship skills. “Horses are God’s creation and my faith keeps me on the straight Class. The more we win, the more we sell, because everything I and narrow for preparing my horses for showing and for selling,” ride is for sale.” she explained. “When you train a horse, if you get there quick, To quote his trainer and rider, Bull Run Eternal, aka Denver, you’re going to lose it quick. But if you do it right, when you use is phenomenal. “I got him this past fall before I went to Florida,” the building blocks, then it’s lasting and it’s sustainable. It’s also a Kristen said. “I went to Europe about one horse, but it wasn’t going respect thing for all that God has created.” well and they didn’t want me to see it. We went to the horse show Her Bull Run’s horses have inspirational names, such as and I saw Eternal and asked the dealer if he was for sale. It was Guardian, Believer, Revive, Mercy Me, and her current star, the first week the horse was in Germany. My dealer had never Eternal. Kristen spent a fair amount of time showing in the summer seen him before.” series at the Colorado Horse Park. “June went well, but July was Kristen rode him in the pouring rain and jumped six fences. She over the top – it started a bit shaky with a Welcome Class. I didn’t got off quietly and went to sit in the car. “This horse has changed worry, I just prayed about it like I always do and then trust the the whole sport for me,” she admitted. “I learned the hard way that Lord,” she said. “I went on to win three Grand Prix and a Welcome Continued on page 28 26 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 27 less is more and that you don’t show how much you like the horse. He has a great attitude in the barn, he’s super simple and he’s straightforward. I have all Holsteiner horses except Eternal. He’s a Belgian Warmblood. It usually takes at least a year to develop a partnership with a horse before big results start piling up, but Eternal has only had a total of two rails since we left Florida and I know him really well.” Her horses run the gamut in terms of temperament and personality. Bull Run’s Mercy Me is her baby and a long-term project. Bull Run’s Holy Smoke is hot and strong. “Nobody could control Holy Smoke,” Kristen said. “She’s a bit unique. If she sees the jump, you can be mostly sure she will get to the other side. I got on her and I couldn’t canter a jump. We programmed her to calm down and she has come a long way. We won a meter-40 class in Colorado, and we won The Welcome in Iowa.” Kristen trained with Steve Shaefer from the time she was eight until she was 16. “Then I went out on my own. Steve brought us from short stirrup to junior Kristen and Bull Run’s Eternal were second in the $30,000 Nutrena Grand Prix jumpers. That’s how my younger brother Jonathan during Summer in the Rockies III. Photo by Mary Adelaide Brakenridge

work a little harder. They all jump on a consistent basis. My Grand Prix horse only does Grand Prix. I jump Eternal over little fences to keep his tendons and ligaments strong, but only two- foot – I’m a big believer in teeny tiny cavalletti jumps. It keeps them thoughtful, but it’s not stressful on them.” As for the fish symbols, Romans 8 and Psalm 139, on her jackets, Kristen is as quiet about her faith as she is about training her horses. If someone asks, she’s happy to talk, but there’s no pressure. She’s a thinking horseperson, totally cognizant that every show ground is her office. “I’m very blessed with my investors – they aren’t horse people and they have a lot of trust in me,” Kristen said. “I’m blessed with my horses and what I love to do. My faith has been always been part of my life. It is how I live and how I do business. I want to be known for honest deals and for good horses.”

Bull Run’s Guardian, owned by Empire State Equine, with Joshua VanderVeen, Chelsea Babcock (student), and Kristen after a win in Wellington, Florida. Photo Courtesy of Susan Kolber got into hunting. Steve taught us to be brave and go fast, no fear. I really like that mentality. I took individual lessons with a few other professionals, like Missy Clarke, Chris Kappler and Wilhelm Genn. I like learning new ways to ride and train without the pressure of being forced to do it the same way on every horse. I like to watch people warm-up, listen at clinics and try out what I learn.” Kristen spends about six months in Florida, and the rest of the year she’s on the road from show to show: Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio. “A little bit of everywhere, but not California yet,” she said. Bull Run’s Bingo after his Welcome Stakes win this summer at Maffitt Lake “The horses tell you a lot if you’re listening. I keep (Iowa) with Chelsea Babcock and his rider and trainer Kristen. in mind how much they show. The younger horses Photo Courtesy of Bull Run Farms 28 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 29 eDressage Haley Patterson – Barrel Racing & Dressage Maverick

Val’s Alive and Haley “turn and burn” en route to a fourth place Never Say Never (Hollywood) and Haley earned the Reserve finish in the State Finals in 2012. While barrel racing, Haley Championship Young Riders Prix St. Georges at the regionals in wears an approved helmet by choice! 2012. Photo by Brent Puhl Photography

By Lauren R. Giannini disqualified for that round. Barrel racing is fast, exciting and quick – 13 to 14 seconds being very fast. Enthusiasts call it “turn and Haley Patterson considers her family as funny, quirky and burn” for a reason. entertaining as the reality television show, Duck Dynasty. They “I have six barrel racing horses, ranging in age from two to 14, run a boarding facility at their Good Thunder Farm in Ohio. in various stages of training,” Haley said. “To race, I’m on the Her vet-father Bill plays polo. Her mother Kim does grand prix road just about every weekend. I had hoped to go to Dressage at dressage, coaches about 10 riders and enjoys reining. Haley, who Devon this year, but it conflicted with racing and I really want to just turned 21 in July, competes in barrel racing on the Pro Rodeo qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in December.” circuit in order to finance her dressage ambitions. She hopes to Barrel racing and dressage make Haley’s riding life interesting. move her dressage mount, Never Say Never, to grand prix in the “It’s a constant battle to keep myself riding well and not go back near future. She’s in her rookie year on the Pro Rodeo circuit. to the cowboy way when I do dressage,” she admitted. “I like “When I was 13, I met a girl who had a pony and I had a pony dressage because it gives me structure and keeps my riding and we decided to try barrel racing,” recalled Haley. “We started sharp. I like barrel racing because I’m really competitive, there’s going every weekend after that. But I was always into dressage, no judge – it’s just you and your horse against the timer. If I make long before barrel racing. I didn’t do Pony Club and I have never a mistake, it’s my fault. Barrel racing is about getting the job done.” jumped in my life. I do trail ride on both my dressage and barrel Haley, who takes online college courses for her business major, racing horses.” rides five or six horses a day. She does dressage with her barrel Barrel racing is a timed western event run against the clock over horses to get them supple, attentive to the aids and moving readily a cloverleaf pattern. Placings are often determined by 1,000ths off her leg. “I think all my barrel horses should be able to go in and of a second. On the Pro Rodeo circuit, knocking over a barrel do a training or first level test,” she said. “Every horse is different imposes a five-second penalty to your time, effectively dropping and I like to find out each one’s style.” you to the literal bottom of the barrel. On the National Barrel Horse Her dressage horse Never Say Never pricks his ears any time Association (NBHA) circuit, if you knock over a barrel, you are Continued on page 32 30 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 31 you point a camera at him. Haley was 16 when “a freak encounter” brought them together. “A friend wanted to board him at my house, but I was burned out on dressage and said I never wanted to show again,” recounted Haley. “My mom told me ‘never say never.’ I said I didn’t want another dressage horse. My mom said, ‘never say never.’ The horse had a suspensory problem and needed stall rest. My friend wanted to find a home for him. He was a fire- breathing dragon and an idiot – a 17.2 hand chestnut with three white socks.” The friend dropped off a DVD of the horse. They watched it and the rest is history. “My mother said he was too good to pass up. I thought I would be stupid not to take this horse for free,” admitted Haley. “The owner wanted to know if I was interested. I said I couldn’t find his show record. Now, I am a big believer in fate and destiny. When she said, ‘Hollywood isn’t his show name, it’s Never Say Never,’ I took that name to be a sign. I said, I’ll take him.” It wasn’t easy: they didn’t get along and Hollywood had more lameness issues. When they qualified for Junior Young Riders, Hollywood went lame three weeks before. Haley, 17 at the time, decided not to go. Young Riders must use double bridles at Prix St. Georges and her quirky Dutch Warmblood didn’t like two bits, so Haley opted to compete him in open classes and use a snaffle. Five years later, they now get along and understand each other. “The lady said I have to keep Hollywood until he dies, so I call him my husband, ‘til death do us part,” Haley explained. “He’s the most awful horse on the ground, to tack up, to do anything – a total butthead. But you get on him and, if he feels like doing something, he’s a totally different horse.” So far their greatest triumph has been earning the Junior Prix Blazin Firewater and Haley finished as Reserve Champion St. Georges Reserve Championship at the 2012 Region 2 Finals. money earner at the NBHA Super Show in June. Haley has one more year as a junior and hopes to take Hollywood to grand prix. They were qualified for the Region 1 & 3 Finals in – in two rodeos when I started on the pro circuit – he’s insanely October (at press time). Haley shows an Arab for its owner and good.” they qualified for the Nationals at training level. Their biggest cloverleaf win to date was qualifying for the As for her barrel racing, Haley’s horses can really turn and 2012 Youth World Championship and winning the reserve burn. So far, Val’s Alive has the edge over Blazin Firewater and championship. They took home $2,100 in prize money, a jacket, Brightways Brave Heart. “Val is a different story from my other boots and a belt buckle. “We got beaten by 2/1000th of a second racers,” Haley stated. “He’s a freak of nature – wild and out of for the championship and there were 1,200 kids who qualified. control, but he has come a long way in the two years I’ve had him. Each go-round took three days,” Haley recalled. “I hit a barrel first What works is that I get on and assess what mood we’re in. If he’s round – DQed – but we had a second round redemption that put in a good mood, we do walk-trot and I try to get him really supple. us into the finals with the top 150 kids.” If he’s a ball of fire, we try to lope a simple circle. If we accomplish Haley’s mom Kim, justifiably proud, emphasized, “Haley’s a something, that’s a good day. Val fulfilled my permit – won $1,000 great kid and I’m not an easy mom. I’m from the school of tough love. She has to work, help with the barn work, pay her entry Kim Patterson, fees and be responsible. What I think is good about doing both Haley’s mother, and is that dressage is so intense with too much pressure – the kids Dream of Dance II don’t have fun. I tell my daughter: go, enjoy your horses, have before a grand prix fun. If you aren’t having fun, you make yourself and your horses in Florida. miserable. Barrel racing makes her think a lot quicker. She’s used to working under pressure and she’s learning to take that to the dressage. There’s a big difference between 14 seconds and four to eight minutes for a test. Position is the only thing challenging Haley going either way. This family loves challenges.” About that reality TV show? Kim earned the bottom line when she said, “We think it would be the most watched. There is never a dull moment with the Pattersons. The goose won’t let the UPS man out of his truck. Life is always interesting.” Turn and burn to a canter pirouette... Girl and horse ride into sunset…

About the writer: Sidelines staff writer Lauren R. Giannini is an award-winning Haley with two of her “wordsmith” 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. barrel racing horses, Lauren’s motto is “write, ride - not necessarily in that order!” Blazin Firewater (left) and Val’s Alive. Photos Courtesy of the Patterson/Good Thunder Farm, unless noted otherwise. 32 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 33 eIngate Competitors at the Atlanta Summerfest Show in Georgia, Quentin Judge and presented by Equus Events, Double H Farm’s HH were jumping for joy thanks to the Dark de la Hart were on Sidelines and Barn Book jump. the winning U.S. Nations Sidelines and Barn Book sales Cup team in Bratislava! He representative Jyoti Parry, along joined Catherine Pasmore, with her dog Harry (equipped Meagan Nusz and Kirsten with a backpack carrying issues of Coe to help the United States the magazine) presented Chase take victory at the CSI 3* Boggio and Hennessey with the show, which is part of the win in the $10,000 Jumper Classic, Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup sponsored by Sidelines and the series. Quentin has now Barn Book. Congratulations Chase! been on gold medal winning Photo by Holly Ridge Photography teams at both of his Nations Cup appearances. third win of the summer season, this time at the CSI 3* in Dinard, France. Gustavo Mirabal was in the ribbons with G&C Omerta, G&C Farm has been winning on both sides of the Atlantic! and Rodrigo Pessoa has shown G&C Atlanta to top finishes in Mark Bluman won three of the $10,000 Open Jumper Welcome the Seven Year Old Young Jumper classes. Congrats to the G&C Stake classes offered at the Vermont Summer Festival, and Escuderia! took the top prize in the $10,000 Sir Ruly, Inc. Open Jumper Standings. Luis Larrazabal was also consistently in the ribbons. Top trainers Chris Cawley, Molly Ashe Cawley, Nick While in Europe, Carolina Mirabal and G&C Leroy took their Decosta and Timmy Kees are expanding their Norfield Stables, LLC to better serve New York City riders, and they’re doing it in style! Riders can now train with Norfield Stables out of Scarborough, New York at the beautiful Sleepy Hollow Stables, once the prestigious stomping grounds of the Vanderbilt and Rockefeller families!

Baby news! Polly Stockton, the International 3DE Rider in the UK and regular GB Team Member, gave birth to a son recently. Weighing in at 8 lbs. 2 ozs. he joins his sibling Jake, who is three. Congratulations to the whole family.

Sidelines Magazine is proud to announce that we will be a sponsor for The 2013 Alltech National Horse Show Barn Night in the Bluegrass. This event welcomes local youth who have true barn spirit. During the event, Sidelines Magazine will be available in Barn Night goodie bags and participants will have the chance to win a free year- long subscription – among other great prizes! Sidelines hopes to see you at the Kentucky Horse Park for Barn Night!

Calling all prospective college students! The Pin Oak Club proudly presents The 5th Annual THJA College Continued on page 36 34 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 35 Equestrian Fair “Getting on Track” which will teach students how to become a potential candidate for a College Equestrian Team.... and more! The Equestrian Fair will be held Saturday, September 21st at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, in Katy, Texas. For more info contact: [email protected] or Barbara Dott at (713) 621-6290. To register go to http://pinoak.org/pin-oak- club/pin-oak-club-events/colege-fair/

She’s Back! After a year of resting her painting arm, Patricia Powers will debut her new work in a show of horse themed art at ArtsWestchester in Mamaroneck, New York, opening September 12th and on view for a month. Not far from Old Salem Farm, the show should attract lots of folks attending the American Gold Cup!

Last issue we congratulated two of our favorite riders, Hillary Way to go! The 68th Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Simpson and Heather Caristo-Williams, for their high grand presented by Irish Day Farm donated $200,000 to its prix finishes at Lake Placid. Both continued their excellent charities in 2013 - Texas Children’s Hospital - $150,000, performances throughout the summer and each claimed an Houston’s Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms - impressive win. Hillary piloted her 10-year-old Thoroughbred $35,000 and Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family gelding, Arkansas, to victory in the $30,000 Mount Equinox Alliance - $15,000. Pictured left to right: Mary Jones - Pin Grand Prix at the Vermont Summer Festival and Heather rode Oak Charity Liaison, Lynn Walsh - President of the Pin Oak her 11-year-old former hunter, Evening Star, to the win in the Charity Horse Show, Katie Lambert Boone - Owner of Irish $35,000 Sussex County Grand Prix in New Jersey. It’s great to Day Farm, Chris Tresten - Board Chair of the Pin Oak Charity these two hard working riders doing so well and, as we said last Horse Show, Joan Cantrell and Elly Berman both members month, “Way To Go Girls!” of the Pin Oak Executive Committee. Photo by PWL Studio, Fulton Davenport.

What an amazing summer for amateur rider Alexandra Cherubini. She rode in her first European shows, traveling to 40) in Lake Placid, the founder and CEO of EquiFit won two the Longines FEI Global Champions Tour events in Chantilly, of the three classes in Chantilly and then added a huge win at France and Valkenswaard, Holland with Margie Engle. Riding Valkenswaard. A huge congratulations to a real sweetheart! EquiFit Carlos, the 10-year-old, grey Hanoverian gelding, on whom she won the Adult Amateur Jumper Championship (18-

Jenny Karazissis of Calabasas, California, went all-in at the $25,000 Franktown Meadows International Hunter Derby, located minutes from Reno, Nevada, winning the $2,500 National Hunter Derby and the $25,000 International Hunter Derby. She and Kelly Straeter’s horse Undeniable dominated the competition in early August at the Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility. Over 300 spectators watched Jenny earn her accolades while competitor Hope Glynn garnered second with C.R. Haribo in the International and Woodstock, owned by Sabrina Hellman, in the National. Both derbies were part of the USHJA Hunter Derby series. Photo by Lindsay McCall

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ShaneSidelines Sweetnam: Top Ten Living the Sweet Life By Mandy Su

Shane Sweetnam, a 32-year-old native of Cork, Ireland, began riding at the age of six. Encouraged by supportive parents Jerry and Marie, he pursued his riding career and entered his first grand prix at the age of 16. After completing college at the University of Limerick in Ireland, he decided that he would have greater opportunities to advance in his riding career in the United States rather than staying in Ireland. After moving to the US in 2004, Shane began to add to his list of accomplishments. His achievements include winning the Spruce Meadows Derby, being part of the winning team in La Baule, a double clear in the Dublin Nations Cup, and a clear in the Nations Cup in Aachen. He continues to Shane competing compete regularly both in the US and Europe. at the 2013 Winter Shane owns and operates Sweet Oak Farm in Wellington, Equestrian Festival. Florida with his wife, Ali. In addition to training his own horses Photo by Mancini Photos and riders, he rides and trains for Spy Coast Farm and has piloted the farm’s mounts such as Amaretto D’Arco and most recently, Cyklon, to numerous wins all over the US and Europe. Sidelines caught up with the Irish rider to ask him 10 quick questions.

1. Who kicked off your riding career? My parents. I am the youngest of five and all my brothers and sister rode before me. So as long as I can remember, I have been Shane Sweetnam riding. Photo by Mancini Photos

2. When did you know you wanted to become a day and on most of my horses when I compete. professional horseman? Actually I didn’t think I wanted to be a professional horseman 7. If you could ride any horse, dead or alive, who for the longest time. I was in my last year in university studying would it be? information technology, when I realized I didn’t want to work in I love Nick Skelton’s Big Star. He is a great horse. He has plenty an office for the rest of my life. But I did finish and got my degree of blood, so I think he would also suit me. and feel my four years in university really stand to me, even today.

8. Do you have any other hobbies? 3. Who is your biggest role model or inspiration? I love soccer. My parents. They have always been very supportive and haxe given a lot for me to get here. 9. If you could have a different career, what would you do?

4. Do you have a favorite show venue? Not sure really. Soccer player?? Probably wouldn’t be good The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). enough to have a career. But I can dream.

5. Do you have a favorite horse? What is your most memorable horse related Not really. All of mine at the moment try so hard to win in the 10. ring, so it’s not fair to favor one more than the other. They are all moment? great. When I was double clear in the AGA Khan at the Dublin Horse Show in 2011, so special.

6. Do you have a good luck charm that you can’t About the writer: Horse crazy since the age of five, South Florida native Mandy Su graduated from the University of Kentucky in the spring of 2013. Other than spending show without? every waking moment in the saddle and at the barn with her horses, she also enjoys Lucky spurs that I have had for four years. I wear them every photography and playing with her Great Dane, Ben. 38 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 39 40 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 41 eEuropean Connection A Marriage of Dressage and Polo By Maria Wynne Sidelines Writer Across the Pond

Laura Tomlinson has been an intrinsic part of the recent success enjoyed by the Team GBR Dressage Team. She and her team members have introduced the general public to the joy of “The Dancing Horses” and helped raise awareness of equestrianism in the UK. Laura is the daughter of the legendary Dr. Becholsteimer with whom Carl Hester trained some 20 years ago. Carl Hester is now the most respected and recognised rider and trainer in the UK, and is of course responsible for the meteoric rise of Charlotte Dujardin who rode to individual gold medal success at Greenwich last year aboard Valegro, as well as team gold alongside Carl, Laura and Richard Davison. After the excitement of Greenwich life could have been something of an anti-climax, however for Laura this was not the case. Her boyfriend Mark Tomlinson, a professional polo player, proposed in August of 2012 whilst out walking Laura’s beloved dog and constant companion Sherlock. (Laura was wearing her breeches!) Mark and Laura went to the same preparatory school as children, with Mark a year above Laura. However, they did not properly meet until four-and-a-half years before the wedding. Mark is from the renowned polo playing Tomlinson family, and his older brother Luke and his sister Emma are also international players. Recently Luke and Mark travelled to the USA to play in the England team. Laura on Polar Bear winning at the Winter Dressage Championships. Photo by Kevin Sparrow After a relatively short engagement, Mark and Laura got married in the Swiss Alps where her grandparents live, and the wedding was attended by many of the “Now she has all the gear and no idea.” Laura has not yet exacted leading figures of society, but was kept relatively low key. The any revenge, and is still happy for him to sometimes hack out on beloved Sherlock acted as ring bearer and performed his duties her dressage horses! Although their commitments to their own with just the right measure of solemnity. He has fully accepted yards keep them extremely busy so opportunities do not often Mark into the life of his mistress and the two are firm friends. No present themselves. bribes have been required. Laura is pleased to report that her father is very supportive Laura and Mark fully support each other in their diverse and she says, “We totally love working together – it’s a great disciplines and Laura has schooled Mark’s polo ponies a bit. Mark relationship.” This training has resulted in Laura and Mistral even bought Laura her own personalised polo stick with the words Hojris being selected for the European Championships again this year. This is likely to be “Alf’s” swansong as he has now reached the age of 18. Laura has three promising young superstars – Polar Bear, Unique and Pamina who are all being carefully produced to PSG level, although no single horse has been named as a possibility for Rio in 2016. When not riding and competing, Laura and Mark love to sit down and watch a film. Laura’s favourite is The Lion King and Mark’s is Home Alone. In such a competition driven household we wonder who has control of the remote? At the time of writing, the sad news was announced, that despite selection, Laura and Alf will not be contesting the European Championships.

About the writer: Maria Wynne has spent her entire life with horses and her family background is steeped in them. She is a proud (single) Mum of the an adorable 5 year old son named Theodore Denman, who is named after the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup Winner. 42 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 43 ePara Equestrian One Breath At A Time

Donna and Western Rose competing in London – an experience that still gives her goose bumps and makes her heart race when she thinks about it.

By Lindsay McCall the function I lost during the illness - onna Ponessa from New Windsor, New York especially respiratory- catapulted onto the international para-equestrian wise and dealing with D scene in 2011. Her determination led to her earning a the total loss of vision spot on the 2012 USA Paralympic Equestrian Team in London in my left eye. As far as alongside Jonathan Wentz, Rebecca Hart and Dale Dedrick. horses, my current mount “There are not enough adjectives to describe what an amazing is PG Ganda, a 19-year-old experience it was to represent the USA. There is no greater honor Danish Warmblood on Through determination and than being selected to represent your country at an Olympic event,” loan to me from Vinceremos hard work, Donna has learned Donna said. “I still get goose bumps and my heart races when I Therapeutic Riding Center in to ride without her ventilator. think about it. When I entered the dressage arena, I remember Florida. He was my back-up seeing the banner with the white writing’ London 2012’. I took my horse at the 2012 Selection hand briefly off the reins, patted my horse, Western Rose, and Trials and the first alternate for the London Paralympic Games. said to her, ‘Well, girl, we did it, we really did it.’” I am also trying some younger horses as alternates; the big Donna’s success did not come without obstacles. Her story as thing is that I need a horse with a phenomenal “10” walk and an equestrian living with a rare form of Multiple Sclerosis called that can be difficult to find. I am now training with Carol Seaman Devic Disease, working full-time and competing at the FEI level who is based out of her facility, Outfoxed Farm, in Chester, is unique. Her unwavering competitive nature helped Donna to New York. reach for her dreams. Donna continues to work toward the 2014 World Equestrian Games while juggling work, her fitness and How do you compete at a high-performance level with Devic riding. Sidelines caught up with the amazing para-equestrian to Disease? find out more about her life, and don’t miss her great answer to the To do it effectively, it is a lifestyle commitment combined question “Do you have a favorite horse show story?” , with a leap of faith. I am fortunate to have access to a talented support team, as it isn’t possible to do it in a vacuum. Because What is going on in your life right now? of the extent of my disability, I need to make sure the parts of my I had some major health issues over the winter and spent body that do work function at optimal capacity and are as strong almost three months in the hospital between ICU and then as they can be. To accomplish this, my days begin around 4:45 inpatient rehabilitation. I am still working to regain some of Continued on page 46 44 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 45 a.m. and I am in the gym by 7 a.m. at least six days a week. Because I breathe primarily with accessory muscles and not my diaphragm, I am constantly trying to improve my cardiovascular fitness. After my gym workout, I head off to my job as a program coordinator for an independent living center. Once done with work, I head off to the stables to train with my horse.

How did you learn to ride without your ventilator? It was around 2005 that I decided that I wasn’t going to live forever and wanted to return to riding. Because I don’t have use of my core muscles, and with the lightest of ventilators weighing about 20 pounds, I couldn’t maintain my balance out of the wheelchair without support. So if I wanted to ride, I’d have to learn to breathe without it. About a year into my training to breathe off the vent, I was speaking to a friend who was getting into free diving – deep sea diving with a snorkel and mask. He was telling me that the best free divers in the world train themselves to function in oxygen- depleted environments. That’s when I began incorporating anaerobic exercise into my training routine. By 2007, I was breathing well enough to be off the vent for about 20 minutes and that’s when I began riding. Donna and her current horse PG Ganda, a 19-year-old Danish Warmblood on loan to her from Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Florida. All photos by Lindsay McCall

What are your goals? To remain healthy, fit and strong enough to be considered a “high performance para-equestrian.” While it was a lifestyle commitment to get to the 2012 games, it was my proudest accomplishment to date. It would be the ultimate honor and privilege to again represent the USA at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy and I like to think that I’ll be healthy enough and have an ideal mount to eye the 2016 Paralympics in Brazil.

We heard you have a very entertaining horse show story. Will you share it with our Sidelines readers? At the Para-Equestrian Nationals, because I didn’t have a groom, I’d get to the barn about 6 a.m. to feed my horses and start their morning routine. Arriving shortly after me was a person I swore could be Olympic dressage rider Debbie McDonald’s twin. She’d start grooming and caring for a few horses each morning while I was caring for mine. I didn’t think it could be Debbie because in my mind I didn’t think anyone of her caliber and accomplishment would ever be doing basic horse care. A few days later she was trying to hang privacy drapes and I mentioned that I thought zip ties would work. She agreed, said she didn’t have any and asked if I did. Because it was hard for me to get over the lip into the tack stall, I told her where they were and asked if she’d mind getting them herself. She said “no problem” and proceeded to go into the tack stall, got them and hung the drape. Afterward, another of the riders asked me how it felt to have Debbie McDonald right next to us and I told her I hadn’t seen Debbie yet but there was a person working next door who could be her twin. She laughed and said it was Debbie. When the “Debbie McDonald twin” came into the barn, my friend called out, “Debbie?” and the person answered. I was mortified that I didn’t recognize it was Debbie and we went over to her to tell her the story. She laughed so hard that she said she was going to burst. Later that day, she came over with a beautiful signed photo of Brentina that said, “To Donna – Best of luck from the groom next door – Love, Debbie McDonald.”

About the writer: Lindsay McCall is a lifelong hunter/jumper rider originally from Ohio. She is a talented Donna and her London Paralympic coach Wes photographer and makes it her career to advocate for the equestrian sport through photojournalism. Dunham in 2012. Donna was the top Grade Ia Lindsay works with multiple equestrian organizations and is the Public Relations Manager for the United States Para-Equestrian Association. Lindsay and her family own many horses in multiple disciplines and rider in 2012 for the USA. she enjoys spending her free time with her husband, horses and Labrador Retrievers. 46 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 47 e

TheHorse Best Show of Both Worlds at Equus Events By Arianna Delin

In the small town of Aiken, South Carolina, there is a booming horse industry. It is here, tucked away, that Megan and JP Goddard have their show management business, Equus Events. Years in the making, the couple has turned a small family operation into a string of well-known competitions. JP grew up in Aiken and has had a hand in show management since he was a kid. When he was growing up, his father would provide equipment for the local horse shows. JP would often help him work at the shows, and eventually began working for managers such as Bob Bell, Mike Morrisey and Dave Burton. After graduating from college, course designing and show management became a full-time career. JP started designing courses at numerous shows and began Equus Events, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Equus Events is the umbrella under which the Atlanta Three- Day Challenge is hosted, along with a spring series in Aiken, a summer series in Tryon, North Carolina, a three-week circuit in Fairburn, Georgia and finishing up with a fall circuit back in Aiken. JP and Megan “We have a string of shows and, next year, we have our 10 year anniversary at the Atlanta Three-Day Challenge,” said JP. “It’s the first show we produced.” JP may have started the company by himself, but it wouldn’t be JP enjoying time possible without his counterpart, Megan. This former professional with his children. rider from Memphis, Tennessee said she “grew up in the horse Photo by Shawn McMillen industry, riding and showing professionally.” might not have thought of,” explained Megan. “I definitely don’t When Megan and JP met, she was riding for David Pellegrini, think exhibitors realize how hard it is to run a horse show, to competing at Equus Events shows. “I met her a while before we make decisions, to keep everyone happy. And I think as far as started dating. I saw her at horse shows and we started dating the manager on the other side, it’s hard to keep everyone on while she was riding professionally,” remarked JP. “Two years schedule. Sometimes things go wrong; there might be a million later, we moved to Aiken and got married.” reasons why someone is late to a class or ring and the manager Eight years later, Megan and JP have become a dream team doesn’t see that.” in the show management business, complementing each other’s Along with making sure the horse show is run correctly down to strengths and weaknesses. Bringing the best of both worlds to the last detail, Megan and JP try to work with the trainers and their Equus Events, they are able to see a horse show from both the clients, hosting various types of hospitality events such as food competitor’s viewpoint as well as the side of management. It’s the tents and parties, to give back to their clients. little details that make this duo unstoppable and enable them to Keeping riders and trainers happy is a key point for the owners host an amazing show. of Equus Events. The husband-wife team has accomplished their “I see things from the exhibitor’s point of view and JP sees goal: last year Equus Events was awarded the Zone 4 Member’s things from management’s, so I might see something that he Choice Award. “We were competing against shows such as WEF and Ocala and we won a Member’s Choice Award which was very rewarding,” said JP. “It’s nice when it goes well and ends well and people leave happy.” According to JP, the hardest part about managing a show is making decisions that you know will not please everyone. Sometimes Mother Nature gets in the way and the show has to be held up or classes have to be moved around. He explained that he tries to make the decisions that will please everyone and be in the best interest of the majority of the riders and their horses. As JP goes off to manage the shows, Megan usually stays behind with her kids, Maddie and Lane, riding when she can. “Maybe I’ll get a horse in the next few years. My little girl is riding, so when she rides, mommy rides!” exclaimed Megan. Megan presents Isabella Di Benedetto and Pussycat Doll with the Grand Pony Hunter Championship at the Tryon Summer About the writer: Arianna Delin is a 24-year-old Pennsylvania State University graduate who is currently a news editor at a community paper in New Jersey. She Classic Horse Show presented by Equus Events. has grown up around horses her entire life, competing in ‘A’ rated shows along the Photo by DonWestPhotos.com Northeast. 48 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 49 ePony Kids

Hometown: Dallas, Texas MIA Ponies: Sam Age 12 Trainers: Prospering Farms trainers Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? Sam What pony would you like to ride? Rhett What is your favorite horse show? NTHJC Texas Rose Horse Park What was the high point of your riding career? The first show I won grand champion in hunter/ jumper really helped boost my confidence. What was the low point? I don’t really have one! I’ve been riding my whole life. Who are your equestrian idols? Reed Kessler, McLain Ward, Laura Kraut Other than riding, what do you do? I don’t. I only ride

Hometown: Wellington, Florida Pony/Horse: Kilkonel Hero Victor Bastet Trainer: Hector Florentino of Stransky’s Mission Farm Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? Hero! Age 10 What pony/horse would you like to ride? I would love to one day ride Ultimo, who my dad rides in the Grand Prix. What is your favorite horse show? I think I like WEF in Wellington the best. I love the Saturday night Grand Prix classes. They are always so exciting! What was the high point in your riding career? Getting my first pair of tall boots. What was the low point? Not being able to go to one horse show because I had to go to school. Who are your equestrian Idols? My father and Daniela Stransky. Other than riding, what do you do? I go to school, I like to fish and I ride my scooter. Photo by Mancini Photos

Hometown: Cary, North Carolina AMELIA ZAHN Ponies: Johnny Ringo and I lease Lee Hill Forget Me Not Trainer: Lauren Hill, Melea Kirk and Kris Barret Age 11 Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? Lee Hill Forget Me Not. He’s fun and cute. What pony would you like to ride? Kaptin Krunch and Hi Lite What is your favorite horse show? Duke Benifit “AA” horse show What was the high point in your riding career? I got first in a pony derby at my first show on one of my ponies. What was the low point? Well, I have had some falls at horse shows from ponies that stop. But, I really hate when I go off course sometimes! Who are your equestrian idols? Aleece Jarman, Britney Jarman, Lauren Hill and Don Stewart. Other than riding, what do you do? I like to do crafts and spend time with my family at our farm, Oriana stables. I also like to hang out with my twin, Hannah. But most of the time I am out at the barn! Photo by A&S Photography

Hometown: Spring Hill, Florida Ponies: Right now, I’m riding my brother’s POA, Don’t Juno. ASHLEY WARD Trainers: Dorothy Blair, Bill Woods, Jean White and Greta Wrigley Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? My first POA, Scooby. Age 10 What pony would you like to ride? My mentor Jean White has a pony named Carmen that I would really like to ride. What is your favorite horse show? I look forward to the Florida State 4-H Horse Show every year. What was the high point in your riding career? After a lot of hard work, Whiskey Smith and I went to our first big dressage show. We won reserve champion for training level. What was the low point? A week after our great dressage show, my horse got very sick. We took him to the hospital and there was nothing they could do and he passed away. Who are your equestrian idols? Courtney King Dye. Other than riding, what do you do? Horses are the main thing in my life but I also like school and reading. Do You WantTo Be A Pony Kid? Fill out this easy questionnaire and e-mail it to Name: Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your What was the high point in your riding career? [email protected]. Be sure to include Hometown: favorite? What was the low point? What pony would you like to ride? a photo scanned at a minimum of 300 dpi, and Age: Who are your Equestrian Idols? Trainers: What is your favorite horse show? Other than riding, what do you do? tell us who took the picture.

50 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 51 ePony Kids Hometown: Marvin, North Carolina Dawson Amick Ponies: Foxmor Starstruck Cathy Dow Age 12 Trainers: Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? Winston What pony would you like to ride? Jumpin’ Jack Flash (again) What is your favorite horse show? Atlanta Spring Classic What was the high point in your riding career? Qualifying for U.S. Pony Finals two years in a row! What was the low point? All the no-stirrup work I’ve been doing recently, but I know it’s really going to help me. Who are your equestrian idols? Liza Boyd and Lillie Keenan Other than riding, what do you do? I work hard on my schoolwork, travel and do anything I can do outside.

Hometown: Warwick, New York Ponies: Hickory Springs Juniper Breeze, Amber Onyx Caroline Raye Mcconnell SLG and Toblerone Trainers: Kerry Province and Lendon Gray Age 13 Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? My nine-year-old pony Toby. What pony would you like to ride? I would really like to ride Brookside Pink Magnum. What is your favorite horse show? My favorite show is Lendon’s Youth Dressage Festival. What was the high point in your riding career? Being accepted into the Emerging Dressage Athletes Program and The Winter Intensive Training program in Wellington, Florida. What was the low point? Trying to move to First Level with my pony, Amber. We both butted heads and it was really stressful and frustrating. Who are your equestrian idols? Courtney King-Dye, Lendon Gray , Totilas and my trainer, Kerry. I also look up to a family friend Alexandra Tomson. Other than riding, what do you do? I’m into photography, snowboarding and tennis.

Hometown: Jupiter, Florida Liana Raquel Gavidia Pony: Polly Pocket Trainer: Sean Jones of Palm Beach Riding Academy Age 12 Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? Trixie because she’s the one I learned to ride on and did my first show on. What pony would you like to ride? Trixie What is your favorite horse show? The Winter Equestrian Festival What was the high point in your riding career? With Polly Pocket, earning the ESP Fall Circuit and Year-End Circuit Champion awards in 2012. Also winning Grand Champion at WEF 2013 was a big accomplishment!! What was the low point? Luckily, I don’t have a low point yet. Even in the tough or challenging times I am still doing what I love. Who are your equestrian idols? Roya Shirzad, a junior rider at my barn. Other than riding, what do you do? Since I was very small I have enjoyed pretending to be a horse. I spent a lot of time making up courses out of boxes and pretending to be a pony or horse in training.

Hometown: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Pony: Chocolate Jimmy lillian kager Trainers: Kymmy Pullen, Emily O’Neill, Caitlin Sillman, Stephen Rogers Age 6 and Erin Sylvester Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? Jimmy!! What pony would you like to ride? My sister’s pony, Maggie Moo. What is your favorite horse show? Blue Goose Stables Dressage Shows What was the high point in your riding career? Winning dressage at Olde Hope Farm against a lot of bigger kids. What was the low point? Not getting Jimmy around cross-country after dressage. Who are your equestrian idols? I want to ride dressage like Silvia Martin. Other than riding, what do you do? I play the violin and field hockey. Do You WantTo Be A Pony Kid? Fill out this easy questionnaire and e-mail it to Name: Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your What was the high point in your riding career? [email protected]. Be sure to include Hometown: favorite? What was the low point? What pony would you like to ride? a photo scanned at a minimum of 300 dpi, and Age: Who are your Equestrian Idols? Trainers: What is your favorite horse show? Other than riding, what do you do? tell us who took the picture.

52 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 53 eOff Centerline While dressage horses are migrating from Europe, it seems the riders are migrating from the U.S. to Europe …at least for a visit. Shannon Dueck was spotted at Hickstead and in the stable yard at Carl Hester’s in the U.K. Not to be out done, Choice of Champion’s Allyn Maix took her annual trek to Ireland and for the first time ever didn’t come with a new horse (at least that we know of). And dressage trainer Kerensa Muller is returning to her roots in Holland to study “mirroring with horses.” It’s a psychology thing that facilitates horses helping humans uncover emotions and feelings. Deep stuff but with her degree in psychology, Kerensa is psyched! The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that a grant has been awarded Colombian, Cesar Torrente, (FEI 3 to the Utah Dressage Society (UDS) from the Michael Poulin Dressage Fund. The Star Judge) is heading to Florida to host Fund’s Selection Committee chose UDS, a Group Member Organization of the United a two-day Ride A Test clinic. The clinic States Dressage Federation, to receive a $2,310 grant for a young rider clinic to be might not have been possible if it weren’t held this fall. The UDS Junior/Young Rider clinic will be held October 12-13, at South for the generosity of the Burssens’ of IDA Hills Stables in Bluffdale, Utah. The clinician will be Verena Mahin Sonstenes, from (International Dressage Academy) Somis, California, who has coached and competed through Grand Prix. For more who donated their covered area for the information about the clinic, contact Carol Kounanis at [email protected]. clinic because it’s just too hot to ride outside in Florida! Patrick and Marisol Burssens are always stepping up when the community needs a friend! Thanks from DQ’s everywhere!

The Dressage Foundation’s Continuing Education for Dressage Instructors Fund, established by Maryal Barnett, has awarded grants to seven individuals to attend the United States Dressage Federation’s Instructor Certification Program. Erin Sweeney (Gordonsville, VA), Bonnie Walker (San Diego, CA), Susan Springsteen (Uwchland, PA), Marilyn Rickman (Sonora, CA), Wendy Rhea (Wilton, CA), Tiffany Bragdell (Colora, MD) and Emme Johnston (Snow Camp, NC) each received a $1,000 grant to further their education as instructors. Congratulations everyone!

Dressage rider and trainer Bethany Peslar has a new superstar in her barn. Her new horse, Donadieu, is gorgeous and Bethany has big plans for this guy’s future. Best of luck Bethany and Donadieu!

Happy 75th birthday to Jean Nix. She is still going strong – and showing! You Show Girl!

Congratulations are in order for a number of fancy new horses spotted at the shows, including Dawn Bernardo’s exciting new stallion, Desperado. At Dawn’s second show with Desperado, Everything you ever wanted to know about dressage can be found in one place they placed second in the Prix St in Walter Zettl’s new book, “Ask Walter.” It is the DQ’s must read! Bravo Walter – Georges. What a handsome guy! this book truly says it all! Photo by SusanJStickle.com From left to right: Dancing Deer Production’s Publisher Mark Neihart, Walter Zettl and Mark’s wife, Heidi Zorn Continued on page 124 54 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 55 56 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 57 58 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 59 e

ErnestWest Side Story Woodward Is A Shoe-In By Holly Hugo-Vidal

Ernest Woodward is most recognized as the expert farrier for some of the country’s top dressage horses. Born in La Jolla, California, he primarily shoes horses in the San Diego area. His mother was a dressage trainer and he did some riding, mostly dressage. Studying physics in college was cut short due to lack of funds, causing Ernest to go out and look for a job. He began working part time for Tom Reed, shoeing horses for $30 a day. Jim Carr, one of Ernest’s mentors, was another farrier he worked for when starting out. Now, 17 years later, Ernest is regarded as one of the best farriers in the country. Another mentor (from Germany) came into his life in 2007. Ernest had the fortunate opportunity to work for Klaus Balkenhol, the German Olympic champion who won a gold medal in team dressage during the 1992 and 1996 summer Olympics. Klaus was also the coach for the United States Dressage Team. When the regular farrier for Klaus injured his back, Ernest was there to step in and subsequently asked to stay on as the official Ernest Woodward Photos by Holly Hugo-Vidal farrier. Not only did Ernest gain an important account, but he also learned the German style of shoeing, which he is widely known Steffen Peters, one of Ernest’s clients, gets a new horse, Ernest for today. will go over the day before he’s scheduled to shoe the horse and Ernest thrives on the details of working with dressage horses. watch it work and try to understand what changes might need to “The dressage sport for me is interesting because it is such a be made. Some of his other clients include David Blake, Christine closely graded sport where a two percent score difference is Traurig and Nick Wagman, just to name a few. the difference between first and fourth,” he said. “There must be At shows, he has learned to watch the warm-ups more than the consistency. They can’t just go out and win one Grand Prix and competition. He says that the riders usually work on the horse’s not do well for the rest of the season. They need to do well at weakness, giving Ernest more opportunity to see what changes every single event. I really enjoy the minutia of dressage and the he can make to improve each horse. challenge of the mechanics!” “I sacrifice the numbers and do a higher quality,” he said. He added, “I am very involved with managing dressage shows “Instead of shoeing 15 horses a day, I prefer to do six really well!” as well. Last year, I was voted chair of the California Dressage One of the many things Ernest pinpoints as necessary for Society at the local chapter. I like to promote the sport.” success in a dressage horse is lateral work. “For example, the Ernest likes to watch the horses that he shoes work at home half pass motion is made easier when the lateral movements as well as when they are competing, so when he’s eating his are made more fluid,” he said. “This is also true with some of the lunch, he’ll sit by the arena and watch. If Olympic dressage rider Warmbloods that don’t have much lateral movement. There is a lot you can do to change that.” Ernest says that in dressage one point can make all the difference – which is why he did the math to find the average steps taken in a Grand Prix test. He found the average amount of steps is about 987, with 334 of them being in lateral motion - more than a third of the test. Therefore, he believes improving the lateral work and raising lateral scores by one point can be the difference in winning and just placing. So, naturally, a lot of Ernest’s shoeing methods have to do with improving lateral work. “In a sport that splits a lot of fine hairs and where the divisions are not that big and they’re measured by 10ths and 100ths of a percentile, that’s where it gets really fun if you can find what each horse needs and make it just five percent better,” he said. “It makes a big difference! I am attracted to the mechanical standpoint of it. Can we make it the same every time? Can we make it better?” Ernest also works with hunters and various types of lame horses in hopes of making them sound. He co-owns and runs the Southern California Equine Podiatry Center in San Marcos, California with Mark Silverman. There, Ernest works with the lame horses to try to get them back on track as best he can. Ernest has a strong belief in karma and feels that farriers should give back to the community. “One of the things I do is sponsor riders,” he said. “Right now I have about 25 riders that I sponsor. Ernest thrives on the details of working with dressage horses. Continued on page 120 60 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 61 e

Natural Horsemanship

By LindaHelping Parelli Your Horse Relax at a Show Question: I have just started taking my five-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare to some recognized dressage shows. We are starting out with Training Level and hope to start competing in First Level this winter. My question is this: she is super quiet and sensitiveQuestions at home, but when I take her to shows she Answered turns into a basket case. I have done three shows with her so far and at each one I had to lunge her for two hours to get her rideable, plus the judges made lots of comments about tension in her test. What can I do to help her relax at shows? Answer: This is such a great question. A lot of people deal with tension issues in their horses at shows and there is a lot you can do to help your horse become calmer and braver. In the dressage scale of training, “relaxation” is one of the most important of the three basics. Unfortunately, lunging doesn’t usually calm a horse very effectively, which is also why you have to do it for so long. What you need to do is have a set of exercises on the ground that will help mentally focus your horse. This is what the Parelli Seven Games are all about; circling (a more mentally effective kind of lunging) is just one of the games or exercises. There are six others and that is what makes them so effective. They help you deal with every issue you might encounter. Transitioning to a long rein walk when your horse feels tense Here is what you need to do: First of all, rehearse all seven of helps him relax; you don’t want to overwhelm him! Photo by Coco the games at home. Note: You’ll want to check out some of our resources to learn exactly how to play the games, but this is what tense and fearful and all they can think about is getting back to they accomplish: their stall or friends where they feel safe. Do this until your horse - Friendly Game: get your horse more confident blows out her tension, lowers her head and relaxes. If possible, - Porcupine Game: teach your horse to yield from steady allow her to graze along the way too. pressure Circling Game: Instead of lunging, you are going to make this - Driving Game: teach your horse to yield from suggested more interesting and, therefore, more mentally captivating. Send pressure your horse out in whatever gait she wants to do and then keep - Yo-Yo Game: teach your horse to back up and come forward changing direction after every lap. Every time she has to turn the - Circling Game: teach your horse to maintain gait without other way (without coming in to you), it stimulates the thinking side having to be reminded of the horse’s brain. As prey animals, horses are designed to run - Sideways Game: teach your horse to confidently move without thinking in order to save their lives… this is why they don’t sideways calm down quick enough! - Squeeze Game: teach your horse to become confident in Squeeze Game: Send your horse through lots of narrow narrow spaces spaces, like between you and a fence. As soon as she has passed At the show, there are going to be three main ones to use: through, get her to stop, face you and wait. Then send her through Friendly Game: Walk your horse around the grounds, but go again. Keep doing this until you see her have more self-control and where she wants to go. This will actually help her get calmer and calm down. Like the constant change of direction in the Circling even a bit curious. You’ll see what interests her and learn a lot Game, every time she has to stop and turn her hindquarters, it about what she needs. This works better than leading a horse triggers the thinking side of the horse’s brain. You can also do the where you want to go because if they don’t want to go, they get same thing over a log or a small ditch. Once your horse is calm and safe to get on, you need to have a very strong focus when riding. At the walk or trot, make sure About the writer: Linda Parelli’s experience with Pat Parelli as co-founder of Parelli you are riding forward rather than holding your horse back and do Natural Horsemanship, coupled with her not let the rhythm change. Again, following the scale of training time studying with classical dressage master principles, rhythm helps relaxation. Choose a pattern like a figure Walter Zettl, has given her unique insight into eight or a spiraling circle. When you can focus on a pattern and horse psychology and development. Linda’s gift for identifying and interpreting horse maintain the rhythm and tempo, your leadership will help your behavior and teaching her students to bring horse get calmer and more focused. out the best in their unique horse makes For more information on the Seven Games and the training her one of the most sought-after natural horsemanship experts in the world today. scale, including my collaborative DVD with Christoph Hess, visit www.parelli.com. 62 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 63 64 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 65 eArtist Profile Lila Blakeslee Vero Beach, Florida Type of artist: Fine Art Painter, Design Artist for AWST International - Website: www.gallery14verobeach.com/

Lila Blakeslee has a true passion for the equestrian sport – having Lila in front of “Stallion competed professionally in hunters, jumpers and eventing. This Fire” – a 48 x 48 painting background greatly impacts Lila’s artwork as she has a genuine collaged with a horse’s mane. understanding of her subjects and equestrian clients. Today, she enjoys Photo by Barbara du Pont creating fine art masterpieces with various mediums from acrylics to mixed media. In addition, her “Lila Collection” designs are translated into home décor, apparel, handbags and miscellaneous equestrian motif items found in specialty boutiques and tack shops across the country.

How would you describe your artistic style? I am a very literal artist. It is easy for me to portray the horse accurately. Then, I create a more powerful interpretation with use of color and definition. My horses take on a surreal look, which focuses on their beauty, power and emotion. Creativity is key to growth as an artist. I don’t just paint what I see, I want you to feel it.

What was it like when an Olympic rider purchased one of your paintings? Several years ago, Anne Kursinski saw one of my paintings and recognized herself on Eros. I had painted it simply because I loved to watch Anne and Eros compete, so for her to see it, love it and buy it instilled a confidence to continue to capture “moments in time.” Over the years, many riders and owners discovered my paintings in much the same way.

If you had to pick your favorite painting, what would it be? I have several paintings that I have kept over the years. They represent turning points in my life. “Stallion Fire” is one of them. I decided to paint something way outside my traditional equestrian scenes and came up with this bold, powerful, in your face painting. One night when it was almost completed, I woke up and thought, add real pieces of the horse’s mane! “Indigo and Margie Engle” – a 36 x 48 painting, courtesy of Bob and Bringing the DNA into the painting was an emotional, exciting discovery. Shay Griese. Now, many of my portraits of horses also contain their DNA.

“Next Generation” – a 20 x 24 painting depicting Hayden Walsh and Devon Kahle, courtesy of John and Reve Walsh.

“Ali” – a 24 x 30 painting, courtesy of Rory Mueller.

66 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 67 eArtist Profile Duke Beardsley Denver, Colorado Type of Artist: painter - website: dukebeardsleystudio.com

Duke Beardsley would like to avoid being pigeonholed in terms of what kind or school of painter he is. Some say he is a pop impressionist, others call him an Artist of the New West. He emphasizes that it doesn’t particularly concern or interest him where he falls into the lexicon of American painters. What he is, essentially, is an amazing figurative painter whose work sizzles with color and energy, often with themes that include cowboys, cattle and horses. Duke thinks outside the box, outside the frame and his art reflects the way he reinvents his vision.

Duke behind the lens. All images Copyright Duke Beardsley and the Duke Beardsley Studio “Chapareras” – 30 x 48 Oil.

Was your career path influenced by your family being ranchers? I spent a lot of weekends and summers working cattle, but I didn’t necessarily want to be a rancher. I started drawing very young, got a degree in art history at Middlebury College (Vermont) and visited museums in Boston and New York where the pop art scene blew me away. I ended up in Southern California – I was trying to go to medical school, but that didn’t work out. A friend said, “You have to see the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.” I got hit by lightning when I walked in the door – that’s when I knew I had to paint. When a gallery in Denver gave me my first show, it wasn’t long before other galleries came looking and I was on my way.

How did you get sizzling colors into your paintings of cowboys and cattle? Andy Warhol and all the top artists from the heyday of the pop movement influenced me with their saturated “Fresh Horses” – 60 x 48 Oil. palettes. Another big influence was Richard Diebenkorn, from California. So many people influenced me. I really liked Frederick Remington and Charles Russell when I was growing up. When I was in the East I was turned on by a lot of what I saw, but I got liberated in California. So many of the California painters, like Ray Turner, are not afraid to push their colors.

What are your goals? I’ve been in the game for 15 years and I hear artists “Rooster Moon” – 56 x 42 Oil. say that they don’t bother about the business of making art – that’s BS! If you’re going to make a living painting, then you have to consider marketing and what will get people to want to be around your art. I pay my mortgage and the shoes on my kids’ feet by painting. You have to come up with something people like, because if they don’t like it, you don’t eat. I want to make good art that is recognized as mine. The icing on the cake is the recognition, the awards, the accolades and collections, but the goal is to keep painting, to pay my mortgage and stay afloat, and to keep painting. “Autumn Call” – 52 x 52 Oil. 68 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 69 eArtist Profile Debby Thomas Manakin Sabot, Virginia Type of Artist: Photographer and Artist - Website: www.AnimalArtAndPhotography.com

After working as a trainer and instructor for 30 years, Debby Thomas now connects people with the animal world through her photographs and artwork, including oils, acrylics and pencil. Her colored pencil and pencil work have been featured in the book Strokes of Genius: the Best of Drawing, on the cover of The Chronicle of the Horse and in the American Academy of Equine Artists shows. In addition, her photographs have been published in books, calendars and magazines. She has also received numerous awards for her photography in juried competitions.

“Getting Centered” – 15”x 22 Photograph

“Contemplation” – 12 x 18 Photograph on Canvas or Infused into Metal Photos by Debby Thomas

What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? My friend Wilma Bradner encouraged me to put my work “out there,” resulting in a special win and a second career [as an artist] after the horse business.

What is the most important piece you have ever created? There are actually several answers to this. In the traditional artwork I’d say it was my first colored pencil painting, “Forever Young.” I was starting out and was surprised at how well it was received. It gave me the confidence to continue and started my career as an artist. As a photographer, it would “Moonlight at be possibly my “Lady in Red.” This style, with the darkened background, has become one of my signature styles. Chincoteague” – 12” x 18” What’s the hardest thing about creating art? Gallery Mount Knowing when to stop. I always want to keep making it and 16 x 24 better! (laughs) Canvas

“Adrenaline” – 8 x 20 Photograph 70 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 71 eArtist Profile Joyce Hall Huger, South Carolina Type of artist: Painter - Website: www.thestudiosc.com

Joyce Hall grew up in Maryland where she rode and taught riding and art. After a career of teaching college equestrian programs, Joyce has now settled down and devotes her time to pursuing art. She also continues her passion for teaching by hosting workshops at her studio.

Joyce Hall Photo by Daniel Kuhn.

“Starting Gate” – 24 x 18 Painting All photos courtesy of Joyce Hall, unless noted

How would you describe your style? Because I am a teacher and I want my students to experiment and grow, I’m constantly introducing them to different approaches, styles, brush strokes and new ways to see. Sometimes I’ll demonstrate a horse with small crosshatching strokes and sometimes with broad impressionistic flat brush strokes. This spills over into my work and hopefully results in my paintings evolving. “Bonding” – 24 x 18 Painting. Having said that, the core of my style remains to “Because I’m Worth It” – 24 x 36 Painting be what I would describe as painterly realism - accurate yet loose.

What do you enjoy most about hosting a workshop? When working in the field, it’s really exciting to see students accomplish things they didn’t think they could do, like painting a moving horse from life. What I enjoy most about teaching workshops is the opportunity to work with artists for several days with no interruptions or outside distractions. New skills are developed and the comradeship forms lasting friendships.

What has been your greatest challenge? The most difficult thing for me is to paint a posed animal that is not relating to other animals or people. The most challenging commission I ever had was a six-foot portrait of a horse and all I had to work from was a 4 x 6 photo that was faded and distorted. I am often asked to paint animals who have passed away and, in spite of the fact that their owners loved them dearly, nobody ever took a decent photo. I have to draw on my experience to paint a horse with his ears up in his summer coat from a blurry photo of a horse with his ears back in his winter coat. In the end, the bigger the challenge the greater the satisfaction when the owner literally bursts into “In the Wings” – 24 x 18 Painting tears of joy at the presentation of the painting. 72 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 73 eArtist Profile Marie-Christine Maitre de Tarragon Tryon, North Carolina Type of artist: Sculptor and Painter - Website: www.mc-artandhorses.com Born in Burgundy, France, Marie-Christine Maitre de Tarragon has art in her blood. Her great grandfather, grandmother and uncle all studied art and she followed in their footsteps while growing up in the family’s castle, the Chateau de Parthey in France. Marie-Christine also comes from a family of “horse people” and when she moved to America she trained and rode steeplechasers and racing Quarter Horses. Today, she continues her passion with horses by training reining horses and creating beautiful equine sculptures and paintings.

Marie-Christine in her studio, with a bronze she is working on and a painting of her castle in the background. Photo by Trinity Allan

“A Heart of Gold” – Bronze sculpture.

“Portrait of Tennessee” – Visitors can enjoy a getaway at Marie-Christine’s castle in France, the Bronze sculpture. Chateau de Parthey.

What is your castle in France, the Chateau de Parthey, like? The castle has been in my family since 1385 and it’s a historical monument. I have spent many years working on restoring it. I now split my time between the Chateau de Parthey and my horse farm near Tryon, North Carolina.

Can others visit the castle? Through the Parthey Foundation, we offer guests the chance to enjoy a cultural experience at our castle, near the mediaeval village of Dole. Participants stay in the chateau and enjoy being immersed in the history and culture of our deep family roots. It is a wonderful place to come to paint, enjoy art and food. We try and make it an experience that you won’t get anywhere else.

What inspires you in your equine sculptures? I want to convey the power and grace of horses who have enriched “Bucephalus” civilization from battlefield to conquests and discoveries. Horses always – Bronze add elegance and brilliance to the great moments in history. They are the sculpture. ones who truly give us our nobility titles. 74 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE eArt Snowman Jumps Into The International Museum of the Horse An oil portrait entitled “Snowman and Harry” is now part of the permanent collection of the International Museum of the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park. The painting by Joan Porter Jannaman, of Lakehill Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, was presented to the Museum in July during a ceremony preceding the start of the Rood and Riddle $50,000 Grand Prix. In the rarefied world of 1950s show jumping, Snowman and Harry de Leyer were the longest of long shots and their wins became the stuff of legend. The former plow horse bought by Harry for $80 off a truck bound for the slaughterhouse would rise to the top of the show jumping world, winning the 1958 horse show Triple Crown — the American Horse Shows Association Horse Joan’s artwork has been published in numerous magazines of the Year, Professional Horseman’s Association Champion and publications including Sidelines, The Chronicle of the Horse, and Champion of Madison Square Garden’s Diamond Jubilee. In Horses in Art, Polo Players Edition and Steeplechase Times. Most 2011, their story became the subject of Elizabeth Letts’ #1 New recently her paintings have been chosen to show in the American York Times bestseller, The Eighty-Dollar Champion. Academy of Equine Art’s Fall Open Juried Show and the Best and “It’s been an honor to have even a small part of celebrating the Brightest Show in Scottsdale, Arizona. the story of Snowman and Harry,” said Joan, who made certain Limited edition giclee prints of “Snowman and Harry” are to ask Harry for his input once the portrait was well underway. “It available for purchase at www.lakehillstudio.com with 100% of brought tears to my eyes,” Harry told Joan. “You got the slope of the proceeds being donated to support the Kentucky Horse Park his shoulder that made him such a good jumper. And his eyes, Foundation and The Kentucky Equine Humane Center. they are perfect – the soft eyes that I first noticed about him. It is For more information, contact Joan Jannaman: jpj@ exactly Snowman.” lakehillstudio.com or www.lakehillstudio.com

FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 75 eArtist Profile Mary Sand Bucks County, Pennsylvania Type of artist: Sculptor and painter - Website: www.marysand.com

Born to European immigrants, Mary Sand spent much of her childhood in Darmstadt, Germany where she learned to ride and found artistic inspiration in their life-size equestrian statues. Upon returning to the states, Mary continued her passion for riding, but swapped her passion for art for a career in satellite communications – only to eventually return to art. Today, she is a full-time sculptor and has her own private barn. Among a long list of accomplishments is her creation of the Hickstead statue at Spruce Meadows. Mary attributes much of her success to her good friend Ursula von der Leyen. Ursula has greatly impacted Mary’s riding and Mary says that without her encouragement, she would have never have begun to create the sculptures she is known for today.

Mary and her horse, Ami, at her home. Photo by Thomas Sand

What is the greatest challenge about creating sculptures? Usually it’s the timeline – especially for commissioned work. The customer usually wants the sculpture for a specific event. Each new sculpture is so different and requires time to put together reference material, take measurements, study the reference photographs and create the model in clay. Whenever possible, I work with the horse in front of me when the sculpture is nearly completed and this makes a big difference in refining the characteristics of the horse.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? To go for it! Shortly after picking up that first bag of water-based clay, a friend of mine was taking a pottery class at the Palo Alto Cultural Center and encouraged me to take the class. The instructor, Mary’s studio – a work of art itself! Photo by Mary Sand Norma Lyon, had experience with creating bronze sculpture, so I called and asked if I could attend the class, but instead of working on pottery, I would bring a horse head that I was working on and pick her brain while the others in class were working on pottery. Norma introduced me to plasteline, an oil based clay, talked to me about the bronze casting process and started me on my way.

What are you currently working on? It’s an exciting time. I’m now working on three commissions. Sabrina Hellman, owner of Woodstock, commissioned me to create a sculpture of “Woody” jumping over a fence with trainer Hope Glynn on board, to serve as the Performance Hunters trophy for the USEF with two more editions being cast for her family. The second commission is for Victoria Klein of Portola Valley, California. Her horse Griffin is an eventer and is extremely athletic, muscular and expressive. He’s also very affectionate, but we decided on a sculpture concept to reflect his athleticism, with him launching off of his hind legs. From Canada, Marisia Campbell’s husband commissioned me, as a gift for Marisia, to create a sculpture of her dressage horse Welte. From the beginning, Marisia didn’t want him performing a dressage movement, instead she wanted to capture his relaxed, calm nature so he is standing in a relaxed manner, with his right hind resting. This will create a beautiful and soft image of Mary’s statue honoring Hickstead (1996 – 2011). This photo was taken at her horse in bronze. Spruce Meadows Master’s Tournament, following his tribute. Photo by Ashley Rohmer 76 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 77 eArt & Photography Through the

78 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE Camera Lens A first person account of photographing the mysterious Graveyard of the Atlantic By Dani Moritz

Nicknamed the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” Sable Island is most well known for the number of wooden ships its dense fog and frequent storms have claimed long ago. But, centuries worth of shipwrecked vessels upon its surrounding shores are not the only thing this island is famous for. On this Canadian island, you will also find upward of 400 wild horses – which are believed to be descendants from the horses that came to the island with settlers in the mid-1700s. What you won’t find are very many people. With less than a half-dozen permanent residents, few visitors are allowed to step foot on the island. Debra Garside, of Water Valley, Alberta, is one visitor who has been allowed to frequent Sable Island – and through her visits she has managed to capture the spirit of the wild horses through the lens of her camera. This is a first hand account by Debra of a day photographing Sable Island and the horses who roam its lands. Debra’s words describing her adventure are in italics.

An Early Start Debra’s day begins early – as she prepares for her journey. The island is not easy to photograph. The dense fog, the troublesome terrain, the constant threat of the howling wind all could be detrimental. Yet, Debra must always make the best of what Mother Nature hands her. My alarm goes off at 4:00 a.m. I crawl out of my sleeping bag and peer out of the second story window of the Canadian Coast Guard staff house. The yard lights glow diffusely through the dense fog and everything is covered with heavy dew – another typical early morning on Sable Island. I wonder what this must have been like for the early mariners, with no modern navigational equipment. Over 300 ships were wrecked on this island and many lives and much cargo were lost. The station, where I am based, was part of a facility that was established on this remote island back in 1801 to help save crew and cargo of the many ill-fated ships. The island was dubbed “Graveyard of the Atlantic” and even to this day the turbulent weather in this area strikes fear into the hearts of sailors. Remnants of the renowned Andrea Gail (“The Perfect Storm”) touched these shores not so long ago. I sleepily descend the stairs, enter the austere kitchen and begin preparing breakfast. I want to be well fuelled for what I expect to be another strenuous day of hiking the sand dunes and heathlands. I had prepared lunch and my camera gear the night before, so that my morning departure from base would be swift. While the weather did not appear favourable for photography, experience reminds me that this can change at any moment, especially on Sable Island where the easterly winds are unrelenting.

Her Journey Begins It is not terribly long before Debra’s subjects appear. With a wide range of genetic origins, several types of horses can be spotted. Debra says some resemble Arabian breeding, others of old European bloodstock and some These are the photos of the four stallions Debra resemble Thoroughbreds. However, all the horses appear to be bays, browns, photographed that morning. palominos, chestnuts and blacks – as horses of color were bred out long ago All photos by Debra Garside Continued on page 80 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 79 as they were considered inferior by the island’s early settlers. The boys stopped for a moment at the site of an old wooden On this day, Debra was fortunate to find four of these beautiful crate and each took turns scratching against it. There are no trees stallions. on the island (save for one stunted old pine), so items to scratch I pull on my waist waders and river walkers (water-proof pants upon are highly regarded. This did not hold their interest long, and hiking boots), don a rainproof jacket and hoist my 35-pound however, and they headed over the next dune and down onto the camera backpack up onto my shoulders. I have my 70-200mm south beach. Again I continued my pursuit, staying just far enough lens and Nikon D3s ready in hand, as horses can appear over away so as not to influence their behaviour. a sand dune at any moment. Sunrise has been muted by the persistent fog, but optimistically, I head out across the wooden The Perfect Shot walkway of the compound, past the meteorological equipment As Debra’s journey continued, the perfect moment arose. In that and out towards the west gate. I then follow a horse trail that moment, she was able to capture what she had been searching leads me past the station’s wind turbines, close to where the Artic for – the untamed spirit of the Sable Island horse. Terns have begun their seasonal nesting. As soon as the Terns Beachcombing on Sable Island is an adventure in itself. Sitting at are aware of my presence the sky above me fills with squawking, the convergence of three major currents, including the Gulfstream, aggressive birds, determined to send me away. I hurry my way the island’s tideline collects all manors of sea-borne debris, both across the heathlands as quickly as possible to avoid attack. natural and man-made. One of these treasures (at least by equine Once out of bombing range, I relax my pace a little and start to standards), is the peat encrusted rhizomes (roots) that break off in focus on the world around me. chunks and are taken out to sea and then eventually brought back I pass by a freshwater pond full of blooming water lilies and by the tide. These salt-soaked clumps are left strewn upon the surrounded by iris, pearly everlasting and beautiful grass-pink beaches and are a natural mineral lick for the horses. orchids. I feel slightly guilty about not taking the time to photograph The bachelors quickly spotted one of these treats and trotted these little Sable Island gems, but I must stay on task. I have anxiously over to it, and began voraciously licking the salt with come here for my third expedition, now a seasoned Sable Island great enjoyment. The sun was just starting to burn off some of the visitor, with high expectations of the type of wild horse imagery I fog and a little warmth pushed away the morning chills. But, this wish to capture, and every moment from dawn until dusk must be peaceful moment did not last long. One small treasure shared by used productively. At a cost of $300 per day for accommodation four young stallions was just not going to work. Soon they started in the staff house and a $13,000 charter flight to get to the island, nipping at each other trying to establish a pecking order. This this is serious business. in turn escalated into a foray of serious knee-biting and evasive Less than one mile from base, I come across a group of four action, and soon the two most dominant stallions began spinning bachelor stallions. I am thrilled, as the young bachelors are often their way along the shoreline in mock battle. the most active and interactive of the social groups. Two blacks, a This was the opportunity I had been waiting for. Shooting bay and a chestnut – they were making their way along the dunes hand-held, I ran parallel along the base of the dunes, doing my near the south shore. Keeping a discreet distance, I followed best to keep up with the action. The fog co-operated for once, along in the fog waiting for an opportunity. and rolled back out to sea, allowing a beautiful diffuse light to

80 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE envelope the scene. I ran, paused and took shots and then ran some more, my adrenaline level kicking into high gear. The horses reared up, striking with their front feet, and barred their teeth in display of dominance. They carried their performance down the beach until a large group of grey seals, hauled out on the beach, blocked their path and the action ceased. Almost instantly, calm was restored, and the four bachelors walked away in single file, towards the inland ponds for a drink. I suddenly realized what an amazing opportunity had just been bestowed upon me. My hands started to shake, partly from the exhaustion of running heavily laden in deep sand, and partly from excitement. An element of fear crept in as well. It had all happened so quickly that I had not had the time to adjust my camera settings while on the run. I always start out with my camera set on aperture priority, and a fairly forgiving ISO (digital equivalent of film speed), but running and shooting hand-held is always a roll of the dice, and I was not sure if I had made quality shots. I sat down on a piece of driftwood, poured myself a cup of tea from my thermos, and with unsteady hands began to scroll through the images on my LCD screen. Yes, I had done it! The images were sharp and the beautiful pastel tones of the morning light were there. I knew right then that this would be a pivotal moment in my career as a nature photographer. Adventuring on a remote island surrounded by a herd of majestic, wild horses is something most of us only experience in our dreams. But, through the images that Debra has captured, we, too, can relish in such an adventure. Sidelines Magazine hopes you have enjoyed Debra’s story and images and we hope that, perhaps, her tale will inspire your own adventure. For more information about Debra and Sable Island, visit her website at www.sableislandhorses.ca.

FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 81 eDirty Horse & Pony Contest Muddy, Messy Horse “Art”

n honor of our art issue, Sidelines Magazine Winner – and Shapley’s teamed up to provide a contest Julie Sankar, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana in which we could celebrate our horses’ version Julie says this was her filly Tanit’s first turn out after she came I off the track. “She was perfectly happy jumping the puddle until of art – muddy, messy body art! The Dirty Horse a bad influence showed her how to wallow,” said Julie. “Three & Pony contest was a great hit – with amazing baths later, it was still in her ears.” By sheer popularity of this photos of horses covered from ear to hoof in mud! entry, it was a shoe-in to win! In a matter of hours, this photo went viral – with more than 100 shares and nearly 400 “likes” So much mud, in fact, we confused some of the on Facebook! Continued on page 84 horses for hippos! On these pages you will find our winner, three runner-ups and several honorable mentions – a great group of muddy equines! Thanks to Shapley’s Superior Equine Grooming Products for sponsoring the contest and providing our winners with grooming products to help their horses become clean and shiny again. 82 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 83 Runner up – Patricia Reece, from Lignum, Virginia Is this a chocolate horse? Nope! This is Patricia’s horse Black Tie Boogies. This was his first time being turned out after being on the track for several years. “He had never gotten to play in the mud, but boy did he enjoy the mud,” said Patricia. “It took an hour to clean this OTTB!”

Runner up – Nancy Richards, from Riverside, New Jersey Nancy says, “My OTTB gelding Theposse’safterme knows how to stay cool (and dirty!) in the hot summer days!” We would say so! Sidelines Magazine thinks loving the dirt and mud is something many Thoroughbreds can relate to!

Runner up – Barrie Walker, from Summerville, North Carolina Some horses just love the mud – and this is the case for Barrie’s horse, Dezil. Barrie adopted Dezil from CANTER and found out just how much he loves the mud after a move to South Carolina due to a military transfer. “I never had the opportunity to see my horse around a mud hole until we moved here,” she said. “It rains, he finds a puddle, he digs a hole big enough for him and then… PLOP. Down he goes in the ooey gooey mud.”

Continued on page 86 84 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 85 Honorable Mention – Kristin Soler, from Stevensburg, Virginia Humans may not be fans of mud baths, but horses sure do love them. “This is Jacobean, our off-the-track-Thorough-pig, wallowing in the mud on a hot day,” said Kristin. “After wiggling and really rolling in the mud, he gave us a most innocent ‘what?’ face.”

Honorable Mention – Alexa Murray of Crystal Lake, Illinois This is Alexa’s gelding, Vinnie. “My handsome man Vinnie decided after a real bath that he wanted a mud bath as well,” she said. Funny how horses like to do that!

Honorable Mention – Crystal Logan, from Atwater, Ohio Kids aren’t the only ones who are fans of puddles! Horses like them, too, including Louie who has a special place in his heart for muddy pools. “This is Louie at about two,” Crystal said. “He has always loved the mud and to this day (he is now nine), if there is a puddle, he is in it!”

Honorable Mention - Cayley Griesdale, of Tottenham, Ontario Honorable Mention – Maggi Savo, from Liberty Hill, Texas Sometimes horses just want to be dirty! “My horse won this After seeing all these entries, it’s easy to conclude that horses round,” said Cayley. “I’d like him to have a little credit for his just love the mud, including Maggi’s mare Diva. She said, “Diva, efforts.” We hope he’s happy he earned his spot in Sidelines a grey mare, loves a good roll in the mud. If she only found bath Magazine! time as enjoyable!” 86 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 87 eArt Painting the Spirit of the Horse By Alexa Cheater

Linda Luster has devoted her life to combining her two greatest passions – horses and painting. A talented artist and avid eques- trian, her love of horses is evident in the emotional depth of her paintings, which capture the spirit of each subject. Born with a true gift, Linda, of Rocky Ridge, Maryland, spent much of her youth learning her craft from renowned artist Jack Clifton, and eventually went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and printmaking from the University of North Carolina and a degree in commercial photography from Cape Fear Technical Institute. She later worked for the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources in the archaeology and historic preservation branch as a photographer and the North Carolina Museum of History as an exhibit designer. Her career in equestrian art had its early be- ginnings during that time, but was soon put on hold when Linda decided to take an extended hiatus from her painting to focus on her other passion – riding. Growing up in a military family, Linda started taking riding les- sons on army bases at a young age and competed successfully in hunters and eventing before developing a love of dressage. During her break from painting, she pursued a career as a dres- sage trainer. She worked for Willowlake Farms in Mount Airy, Equestrian artist Linda Luster. Maryland before opening her own facility, Good Will Farm, in Rocky Ridge, Maryland. She earned her silver medal from the Sixteen years after putting down her paintbrush, Linda and her USDF and has trained both horses and riders to the FEI level. husband, Doug, restored an old home and built a barn, as well as a studio, where she rekindled her love of art and struck a bal- ance between her two passions. She spent seven years devoting her time to both dressage and painting before retiring from riding. Linda now paints full-time, focusing on commissioned portraits and gallery pieces at her studio in Maryland. “I’ve always been an artist and I’ve always loved horses, so it was a natural fit,” she explained. “Returning to painting was part of my metamorphosis and allowed me a way to stay with the horses while moving away from having them as my career.” Her artwork can be seen at horse shows across the Eastern United States and has repeatedly graced the cover of the Chron- icle of the Horse. It has also appeared as part of the promotional materials for a number of prominent horse shows. This year, she did the cover artwork for the Vermont Summer Festival souvenir program. Her beautiful rendering of a horse and rider overlooking the Vermont Summer Festival’s show grounds in East Dorset evokes a fairy tale setting that has attracted rave reviews. “I just fell in love with the show grounds,” said Linda, of her inspiration for the piece. “The way it’s set down in the valley, with the trees and landscaping; it’s beautiful. It’s like this secret little place that people go to and they can’t help but fall in love with it. That’s the feeling I tried to capture in the painting.” Linda’s detailed painting is easily recognizable to the thousands of competitors who enjoy those breathtaking mountain views firsthand during the course of the competition, which celebrated a historic 20 years in the Manchester, Vermont region in 2013.

For more information on Linda’s paintings, please visit www. lindalusterstudio.com.

Linda Luster’s beautiful depiction of the Vermont Summer Fes- About the writer: Alexa Cheater is an avid horse lover who spends an inordinate tival in East Dorset, Vermont graced the cover of the competi- amount of time at the barn for someone who doesn’t own a horse. When she’s not enjoying the company of her favorite four-legged friends, she’s writing about them tion’s official 2013 souvenir program as well as the annual show as Communications Specialist for Starting Gate Communications, Inc., a full-service poster. public relations agency specializing in equestrian sport. www.startinggate.ca 88 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 89 eMy Story Paintings of Intense and Intimate Moments A Look at My Life in the World of Horses and Equine Art By Susan Becker

t is an obvious fact that life is better from the back of a horse. Yet, here is the story of how my horse, Double Scotch, taught Ime that life can be just as sweet in front of an easel creating horse portraits as it is in the saddle.

The Horse Life It wasn’t until my 30th birthday that I was able to make my dreams of owning a horse come true with my first horse, Double Scotch. So many years of longing and finally there he was on the other end of the reins. With great enthusiasm but zero experience, I studied every horse book in the library, begging the librarian to order more. My first naive but exciting purchase of bucket, brush and hoof pick turned out to be but grains of sand in the vast ocean of saddles, truck/trailer, mountains of tack and so on. I’ve always been a hard worker, but this horse taught me to try even harder. Because of him, I began to study and observe other riders in great detail, take notes after each clinic and class, ask questions, repeat the dressage test until it was smooth and walk the cross-county course twice. This diligence and close attention to detail of what I loved would later influence my ability to create equine art. Scotch was my mentor as he encouraged this passion to become a reality. My physical and emotional strength grew. Perhaps I was imagining how full early life could have been, had there been horses in my youth. Now as an adult, I was able to submerge myself in this deep desire, limited only by my job and the need to eat and sleep. I entered other athletic events because I wanted more stamina and strength to ride better. Over four years of entering the adult Continued on page 92

“My Story” is a first person account of life in the equestrian world. Would you like to write your story for Sidelines Magazine? To be considered, send a brief description of “First Spring Grass,” oil on canvas 60 x 20 your story to [email protected]. All photos courtesy of Susan Becker 90 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 91 division of the local Pony Club Tetrathlon, I actually learned to swim, run and shoot in addition to galloping the cross-country course. From there, I completed triathlons, 100- mile century bicycle rides and even a marathon because riding Scotch encouraged my physical endeavors. We competed in local horse trials and won the 1980 Mountain States Combined Training Association Championship in our division.

A New Passion Emerges In 2003, I began to study art. Never having even doodled, much less picked up a paintbrush, on a lark I joined a friend for a six-week drawing class. Enjoying this, I signed up for another and so on. Painting landscapes, still life and abstracts was entertaining for a while, but it was my first effort at painting a horse portrait that changed my life. As soon as I drew in and painted the eyes of Scotch, my entire canvas came alive with his energy and spirit so that he was right there, nuzzling me and pushing the paint brush this way and that! We communed over color and shape, edges and lines, while recalling our best of times (and oh, there were many). Since then, all I want to paint are horses (although dogs, cats and the occasional goat have showed up, too). I feel the Susan and Double Scotch at Strang Ranch presence of each animal on my Horse Trials in Carbondale, Colorado in 1980. “Double Scotch,” an 11 x 14 oil painting. canvas so strongly that I fall in love with every furry soul I paint.

Portraying Equine Personalities Now I delight in creating intimate, intense horse portraiture for the public that interprets a unique sense of dignity and personality - be it joy, desire or even sorrow, so that each equine individual can be celebrated and cherished, both in the moment and for life. My imagery celebrates their special presence, their inner spark that connects to ours. I hope my art brings joy to animal lovers, raises funds for animal advocacy and inspires others to learn about and protect our precious friends. Portraying these personalities is a passion for me, a deep kind of intimacy. What emerges from my canvases are vibrant interpretations and translations in oil, designed to touch a person’s heart. These paintings are windows into the furriest souls as I see them – tangible, yet magical salutes to the horse and human emotional connection. Through the use of intense oil color, unusual texture (often with a palette knife) and a slight sense of motion, an individual essence and sense of spirit is developed. The eyes are created first so that right from the start there is another being here to celebrate and play with me, quite a personal and sensual experience. It feels as if I come to know each individual intimately, bonding in the hours we spend together in creative process. It is Double Scotch I thank and honor for showing me the way. No matter what stage of life, a cherished animal companion in a custom oil painting or pencil drawing is an elegant keepsake of your life together. Later, it can be a meaningful and even therapeutic way in which to remember and memorialize your treasured friend. Visit beckerpaints.com for more information about commissioning a portrait.

About the writer: Susan Becker lives in Golden, Colorado and when she isn’t “So Give Me the Carrot Already,” an 11 x 14 oil painting or riding, you can find her hiking. painting. She earned graduate degrees from the University of Colorado in Boulder and then managed the Boettcher Mansion Historic Event Site on Lookout Mountain for 25 years. Today, Susan donates profits from sales and commissions of her artwork to animal advocacy, care and rescue. She is a hospice volunteer. Susan grew up in San Antonio, Texas, taught high school in Anchorage, Alaska and served as a Vista Volunteer. Her paintings have been exhibited in Golden, Colorado at the Foothills Art Center, Mt. Vernon Country Club and Miner’s Alley Playhouse. Exhibits in Lakewood, Colorado include Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Lakewood Arts Council, Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood Cultural Center, Cat Care Society and Whole Foods Colfax. Center for the Arts in Evergreen, Colorado has also exhibited her work. Over 150 commissioned paintings are in private collections throughout the country. She Susan and Geppetto, a Thoroughbred she can be reached through www.BeckerPaints.com. rides along the Rocky Mountain trails. 92 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 93 eArt The Horse Who Has the Whole World Laughing

By Dani Moritz and landed on the brilliant idea of creating Fergus in He’s a long-faced, 2000. She didn’t want to googley-eyed, completely limit her character to one goofy horse and that’s breed or discipline, so she exactly what people love created a horse not tied to about him. If you’re not anything specific. familiar with this beloved Of course, creating equine character, we would Fergus was a process. like to introduce you to Jean explained that she Fergus – the horse who has began with his skeleton, the whole world laughing. which closely resembles Fergus can best be a real horse. Then, she described as your typical added the more fictional, strong-willed horse – in creative element Fergus is comic form that is. He’s not famous for – his unhorse- so interested in prettying like, larger-than-life eyes. up and isn’t afraid to do “It’s amazing how just a what he wants in any given few lines can change the situation – whether that’s expression in those big eating through fences eyes,” she said. “In the or spooking at nothing. evolution of that, I’ve got Really, he’s great at doing an almost correct horse all those silly things that Continued on page 96 make equestrians laugh (and sometimes suffer!), which is exactly why he is Fergus’ creator Jean such a great hit with his Abernethy takes her big- fans. eyed cartoon creation for But, Fergus doesn’t do it a trail ride – and it looks all on his own. Behind this like he is about to teach class act is a great illustrator his fellow equines how to – Jean Abernethy. spook, a very Fergus thing Jean has been creating to do! equine comics since 1981 Photo by Tammy Donaldson

94 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 95 with this ridiculous face.” how Fergus is.” This near lifelike horse is perfect for This true-to-life humor has led Jean’s goal – which is to appeal to Fergus on an incredible path. Along all equestrians. And that is something the way, he has appeared in several she has definitely accomplished. periodicals such as Horse & Pony While Fergus does occasionally News, Blaze Magazine, Horse have jokes that are discipline- Canada, Horse Sport, Today’s specific (like his personal definitions Horse, Monty Roberts’ Join-Up for hunters and jumpers), so many Journal and The Ocala Star Banner of Fergus’ comics appeal to all – and now he has made his mark horse enthusiasts. on Sidelines. Jean explains, “Fergus can pretty much He also has his own coloring do anything.” We should add that he can also make almost book, My Friend Fergus, which was written and illustrated by his everyone laugh! creator, Jean. And what Fergus can’t do, his friends can. Jean created several Today, Fergus has more than 63,000 Facebook fans with daily other horses to complement the Fergus comic strips, including the interaction. “It’s incredibly gratifying to get messages from all over pony matriarch named Grace, naïve Appaloosa foal named Ditto the world. With some of them I have to hit the translation link to and many others. understand their comments.” The key to Fergus and his friends’ success is simple – they Jean explains, “What people seem to love most about Fergus is are 100 percent horse, not humans in animal suits. While some that they can really connect with him because he reminds them of animal cartoon characters behave like humans, Fergus doesn’t. their own horses. A lot of comments come in across Facebook like He behaves like a horse. And in doing so, reminds us how human “Fergus reminds me of my horse!’ You couldn’t pay me a higher we are. compliment.” Jean describes Fergus as the exact opposite of other elegant For more information about Fergus and his creator, Jean, visit and noble equine heroes of our culture. He’s a bit scrawny, a little http://www.fergusthehorse.com. scraggly and happy that way. Human logic doesn’t make much sense to him. About the writer: Dani Moritz is a graduate of William Woods University with majors in Equine General Studies and Communications and is currently pursuing “When you get a horse all spiffed up for a show, you care how a Master’s In Strategic Leadership at Stephens College. She is very happy to be a they look, but they don’t care how they look,” she explains. “They staff writer and distribution manager for Sidelines Magazine and the proud owner of don’t care if their mane is brushed or braided. They’ll go out and a beautiful Paint/Arabian mare named September. She is also the 2012 American roll in the dirt because it feels good. Like real horses, that’s just Horse Publications Student Award winner.

96 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 97 eMaking A Difference Bred To Race - Destined To Paint By Dani Moritz Metro has produced brush Metro shows off his strokes that Ron would not Although Metro Meteor was paintings and his style. be able to emulate himself. bred to race, he was destined Today, Ron sells Metro’s to paint. Born in 2003, Metro larger paintings for about had a relatively successful $850 and his small paintings Thoroughbred racing career for as little as $80. There is with eight wins and $300,000 currently a wait list of more in purse money. But after than 100 people to purchase suffering from problems with one of his paintings. His his knee, his racing career total profits are closing in was over. on $40,000. The great news That’s when Ron Krajewski is that half of the proceeds decided to take him home go to New Vocations – and placed him in a private a racehorse adoption stable in Maryland – originally program that rehomes to be a trail horse for his wife, racing Thoroughbreds and Wendy. It didn’t take long Standardbreds. “When the for them to realize, however, paintings started flying off that trail riding wasn’t Metro’s the shelf and he got a front forte. He was bred for speed, page article in the Gettysburg had a Thoroughbred attitude Times, I thought maybe and needed some serious there’s a bigger calling for rehab if he were to ever be him,” said Ron. sound again. New Vocations Program Ron decided he would take care of him. “I fell in love with the Director Anna Ford is happy Metro found his calling. “Metro has guy’s personality,” he said. “I told my wife to go and buy a horse become a wonderful ambassador for not only New Vocations but you can ride and I’ll take over the rehab project. [I said], I’ll take all retired Thoroughbred racehorses,” she said. “He has been able him. He’s my horse now.” to spread awareness of the huge need for aftercare programs Eventually, Ron was able to condition him for light riding – but it such as New Vocations. I can’t think of a better way to get the wasn’t long until his knee issues left him unable to be ridden at all. message across than literally straight from the horse’s mouth. His But, about six months ago Ron had a new idea for the playful unique story has gained national attention and rightfully so as he Thoroughbred with an exuberant attitude. An artist himself, Ron has a great story to tell.” thought he might be able to share his passion with Metro – Ron is thrilled that Metro has become the face of racehorse painting. “I didn’t want to put him out to pasture and let him retire adoption, which is amazing considering Metro’s painting career and not be able to spend time with him,” he said. “He just needed began as a simple hobby to help pay off some bills. “I was just a job that was easier on his knees and that we could spend time hoping to spend time with him and maybe sell a couple of paintings doing together.” as a novelty and help pay for his vet bills,” he said. “I had no idea So, Ron began to teach Metro to paint and he was amazed at he would be in newspapers all over the world and on the Today how quickly Metro learned. “It was amazing how quickly he picked Show and in Time Magazine. It’s just been unreal how popular he it up,” he said. “When I was grooming him, I would have canvas has gotten.” there and I would spend about 10 minutes a day for a week holding it and rewarding him every time he touched the canvas For more information about Metro or to purchase one of his and then I put a dry brush in his mouth and if he held it for a length paintings, visit paintedbymetro.com. of time I would reward him.” Ron says it only took Metro one week to figure it out – that’s just a little over an hour of total training time. About the writer: Dani Moritz is a graduate of William Woods Soon, Metro began University with degrees in to create equine Equine General Studies masterpieces that Ron and Communications. describes as abstract She is a staff writer for expressionism. Ron Sidelines Magazine, selects the colors and freelance journalist and Metro takes over from proud owner of a beautiful there. Paint/Arabian mare Although Ron jokes named September. She it’s still a painting by is also the 2012 American a horse, he says that Horse Publications Metro’s work is pretty Student Award Winner. impressive and that All photos by Heidi Geraci Metro creates a masterpiece An artist is born. 98 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 99 100 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 101 e

AveryColorado Dudasch: - Part Two

Ride To Be Fearless

By Lauren R. Giannini At the Aspen Ridge Combined Test in June, Avery’s first and last show with her sweet Grace, ready to start their cross Editor’s Note: Part One of Avery’s story entitled “A Brief Life – country: “Grace is an amazing pony and, even though she was Full of Grace” appeared in the September issue of Sidelines. If so green when we got her, Avery was able to do that show in you missed it, you can read it on the Sidelines website at www. such a short amount of time,” said Rochelle. sidelinesnews.com. We are pleased to share this tribute to a special young girl and hope you enjoy Part Two of the story. – Avery was a unique kid from the start,” stated Rochelle. “She Avery Dudasch (April 3, 2001 – June 27, 2012) lived to ride and always worked hard in lessons to be a better rider. She was an shared a very special connection with horses, although she was amazing kid.” passionate about all animals. At six weeks young, she started Rochelle had found Grace for Avery, and the future looked going to the barn. At the ripe old age of two, during her mother’s bright for both of them. Fate had other plans, however, and the lessons, she sat contentedly on a quiet school pony under the young duo enjoyed only one competition together: a combined trainer’s watchful eye. She shared a pony named Cory with her test (dressage and cross-country) in June, described at the end of best friend, Hayden Hilles, and before long Avery, only six, was part one of Avery’s story by Avery’s father, John Dudasch. galloping the sweet pony around the field. “At the time I thought that I had just witnessed the first of what In April 2011, a few weeks after Avery’s 10th birthday, when would be many more horse shows, but that wasn’t what life had her new pony Gracefully Dun in store for our sweet girl,” John walked off the trailer, Avery said. “Vicki and I will forever and her equally horse-crazy treasure the memory of Avery mother, Vicki Dudasch, wept in her one and only show with tears of joy. The Connemara-1/4 Grace, because we had at least Welsh-1/4 Thoroughbred mare, that one beautiful opportunity to Avery’s dream pony and soul see the sheer joy that our girl mate, showed great promise experienced competing on her and potential for eventing. For pony.” the next few months, the young Avery came off Grace a rider and Grace established couple of times, and Vicki their partnership while learning recalled that her daughter together under the tutelage “always had really good of Rochelle Costanza, head balance and a tight seat – all trainer at Platinum Farms, her those gallops in the field on family-owned eventing facility Cory.” At the time Vicki and southeast of Denver, Colorado. Rochelle didn’t think much of “I have history with a lot of my the falls, because Grace, only clients, but Vicki was unique – “We saw how fearless Avery was and how she gave strength five and green, occasionally one of the most fearless riders, to everyone around her. Avery was the inspiration for the motto acted a bit “wiggly” in the field. especially for an adult amateur, ‘I Ride To Be Fearless’ and we had shirts and jackets made. Avery appeared to be fine – I have ever run across. She was Twenty-five of us at Platinum Farms got the ‘Fearless’ tattoo – her usual happy self with no always fun to teach, and Avery because of Avery.” Photo Courtesy of Rochelle Costanza/Platinum Farms Continued on page 104 102 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 103 Vicki Dudasch and Audrey, Rochelle and Gracefully Dun John, Grace and Vicki last spring at the Colorado Horse Park, competed at the Full Gallop Horse Trials in Aiken, South after they won their Beginner Novice division – for Avery. Carolina in March, 2013: “I like that it shows Rochelle helping Photo Courtesy of Rochelle Costanza/Platinum Farms me make Avery’s wish come true for Grace,” said Vicki. complaints about anything. Then in July, she came down with stylist, cut her hair so she could donate it to Locks of Love. She what the doctor thought was a “stomach bug.” Two weeks later loved to sing and flipped it around like her idol, Taylor Swift. Avery when it returned, the doctor prescribed Z-Pak for a week, in case accessorized her ponies in her colors, pink and purple – the latter a sinus infection was upsetting Avery’s stomach. was her favorite – and talked Jillian into dyeing a purple streak “One day after the Z-Pak ended, the vomiting came back and into her new bob. Her father and two uncles, Tom and Chris, got I told the doctor that something wasn’t right,” Vicki recalled. “It buzz cuts to support Avery. Vicki maintains a purple streak in her wasn’t like Avery to have stomach problems, but I couldn’t figure Continued on page 106 out what was ‘off.’ The morning after that last bout of ‘stomach flu’ Avery complained that her right eye was She sits deep in the saddle blurry.” John and Vicki She shortens the reins took their daughter to the emergency She gives him a kick and a click and they’re off! room where, after By Avery Dudasch, age 9 observing Avery for several hours, doctors ordered an MRI at 5 o’clock. “By 10 p.m. we found ourselves being wheeled onto the seventh floor oncology ward at Children’s Hospital. Life stopped on a dime and we will never be the same,” Vicki said. Avery was diagnosed with Diffuse High Grade Glioma. The survival rate is 14 to 30% percent, but 30 percent only if they can cut it out. Avery’s was diffuse – inoperable. She went through a brain biopsy and, within two weeks of diagnosis, had a port placed in her chest. She endured radiation therapy five days a week for six-and-a-half-weeks, one month of rest and recovery, then 10 three-week cycles of chemotherapy, which were part of a phase two clinical trial. “Avery was the model patient – she exceeded all expectations in killing her tumor,” recalled Vicki. “Diffuse High Grade Gliomas have tentacles that move at will and are somewhat undetectable until they stop moving and start growing. They are evil and deadly and almost impossible to kill – they are protected by the ‘blood brain barrier’ (which prevents medications in the blood from crossing into the brain). Avery knew none of this. She asked one day if her condition was life threatening and we told her ‘yes, but that is why Dr. Meg and Dr. Lui were going to fix her with their machines and medicine.’ She never questioned her mortality “This was Avery’s last trip to Kauai (May 2012) on the rocks again and we lived and laughed.” outside our condo,” Vicki said. “We spent hours on those rocks Avery knew that she would lose her long blonde hair to the watching the water for dolphins, turtles, crabs and whales radiation therapy, so she opted to have her cousin, Jillian, a hair breeching. Her ashes are in those waters off those rocks.” 104 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 105 positive throughout Avery’s treatment. “The barn was really supportive,” Rochelle said. “Avery would come out to ride her pony – we knew she had an inoperable brain tumor and that she was following an aggressive treatment. Avery kept thinking life. We saw this brave little girl puffed up on steroids and experimental drugs. It was a difficult situation for everyone, because it was all about keeping the enjoyment in Avery and Vicki’s everyday life when they were at the barn.” Avery thought she would beat the tumor and came very close. “While Avery’s cancer was aggressive and angry, she was by all accounts beating it, so when she relapsed on May 8, life really stopped,” recounted Vicki. “We were out of hope, because we knew that when cancer survives radiation, it becomes angry and smarter. You can only radiate the brain so much, but because the new growth was outside of the original margins, Dr. Lui offered more radiation.” This time Avery knew that her chances of surviving the relapse were less than five percent. “We decided together – she wanted to fight even if it was a long shot and she didn’t hesitate for one second,” Vicki said. “After 11 more radiation treatments, Avery was declining. Her final MRI showed massive disease – somehow Avery knew in her soul before we did, so she said her goodbyes to the people who took amazing care of her and we took her home.” Avery wasn’t up to a visit to the barn, so friends brought Grace to Vicki says, “One of my favorites of us sitting together – Rochelle the Dudasch’s house. “She fed her pony carrots, groomed her, sat had just surprised her with the ‘I Ride To Be Fearless’ jump and on her back (with her helmet on that she insisted on wearing), and Avery had just jumped Grace for her last time. She only rode on breathed in Grace’s spirit one last time,” recalled Vicki. “Rochelle the flat after that.” used to tell her that if you breathe in their smell they give you strength. That day Avery said goodbye to her Grace.” own tresses in honor of Avery and to this day sleeps with the soft Avery showed amazing courage and indomitable spirit, but her cap Avery knitted on her loom to keep her nearly bald head warm. greatest concern and sadness was that she wouldn’t be able to “When Avery was diagnosed on August 2, 2011, Grace became take Grace to her fullest potential. “Avery’s words burned into her her other doctor,” Vicki said. “Grace made her feel alive, normal, dad and me so deeply that the thought of finding another little girl and ‘just Avery.’ She rode her throughout her entire treatment for Grace was out of the question,” admitted Vicki, who decided and, while Children’s Hospital treated her cancer, Gracefully Dun to try to fulfill her daughter’s wish with the help of their trainer and treated the one thing no one else could touch or truly understand dear friend Rochelle. – Avery’s soul. All of the doctors supported Avery’s riding as long This past May Vicki competed Grace at the Colorado Horse as she promised to always wear her helmet and not jump.” Park when her own Dutch Warmblood/Thoroughbred mare It isn’t easy keeping a happy face when you witness a child’s Audrey came down with a “mystery lameness” at the last minute. gallant battle to survive cancer. The burden rested on Vicki and Vicki and Grace won their Beginner Novice division: no doubt, John, who managed, at least outwardly, to appear upbeat and Avery was an angel riding at her mother’s shoulder. This year, Grace qualified for the AEC (American Eventing Championships) in Texas. “Avery would be so happy to show her pony to the eventing community,” said Vicki. “I will do my best to make her proud and I am honored to ride for her. Every morning I wake up trying to find a way to live without her. Like Avery ‘I ride to be fearless’ and to keep my heart beating.” Photos courtesy of Vicki and John Dudasch, except where noted

PostScript In May 2012, Avery, Vicki and John traveled to “their place” in Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands for 10 days, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This past Christmas, following up on Avery’s request to be cremated, Vicki and John took half of her ashes and returned to Kauai to spread them on the waters that Avery loved. “For 14 days we were flooded with rainbows,” Vicki said. They spread the other half of Avery’s ashes on the hill at Platinum Farms that overlooks Gracefully Dun’s paddock. The centerpiece statuary in Avery’s Garden at Platinum Farms. John and Vicki are working with the Morgan Adams “Rochelle had written a letter to Avery in the last days asking Foundation in Denver, which is dedicated to funding research her to look for some of her beloved horses when Avery got to for pediatric brain cancer. They hope that their efforts will lead heaven. Rochelle told her that she thought God needed a good to finding a cure so that Avery Murray Dudasch’s brief life will be horse girl in heaven to help. We believe it offered Avery some instrumental in bringing joy and triumph to other families when peace,” Vicki said. their children beat the odds. 106 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 107 eFashion Art With A Twist: Hang It or Wear It

The Brown daughters and granddaughters show off Linda’s wearable art. Photo courtesy of Linda Ballantine Brown

By Lauren R. Giannini grandfather’s name was Walter, but he wasn’t that Walter Farley! We had a blast showing his hackneys and I competed at the Royal Linda Ballantine Brown’s art offers a unique twist: you can hang Agricultural Winter Fair in Ontario. I did the ponies with him; she it on the wall and you can also wear it. “Paintings weren’t selling was my painting buddy. It was a great way to grow up.” well and I love silk, so I started making silk scarves – and then She had her first fashion show in Ocala two years ago. Texas I thought that my paintings would make great dresses,” Linda was the next stop for her wearable art and then she went to explained. “It’s brand new. We also have a T-shirt line that’s just Colorado where several boutiques bought scarves when she coming out and that’s been pretty popular, too.” exhibited at the Denver-WESA (Western and English Sales Essentially, Linda started out by reproducing her paintings on Association) international market. Because she also paints silk and then had the material made into a scarf or a dress. As a western motifs – after all, she’s a rancher – her wearable art has fashion statement, it’s a knockout. The original dresses are one gone over really well with the reining people. of a kind and a number are still available. Linda’s wearable art “I sponsor an event rider from Canada, Holly Jacks, and recently went into production, which means that the price will be gave her “Twin Colts” and “Just Horses” to keep,” Linda said. more competitive. But while she still has them, the unique original “Last spring I was at Ocala Horse Park for a horse trial and the dresses, tops and scarves are still very affordable, with the top Canadian coach Clayton Fredericks said he loved the dresses. price at $350. He bought several and took them to Kentucky for the Rolex Her subjects are horses and ranch livestock, which makes Three-Day Event.” perfect sense when you discover that Linda and her husband, Linda loves when customers want their own horse painted. In Horace Epps Brown, started ranching 30 years ago. They raised fact, she’s available for commissions for both wall and wearable cattle for 20 years as well as six children. Now the kids run that art. “I love that I get to meet horses and paint them and put them ranch, located in Kissimmee, Florida. Linda has moved to Cuttin’ into a flowing dress or top or scarf,” she enthused. “My favorite Out Ranch near Williston, Florida, not far from Ocala, where she design is “Honest” – it’s about this reining horse I saw in a raises Black Angus, grass fed beef and cutting horses. magazine that’s giving everything he’s got. It was such a brilliant Linda’s art dates back to early childhood in Canada: she started photo. You can see it in his eye. That’s what horses do and why very young with her grandmother, Grace Farley, who was an I’m drawn to them. They’re magnificent.” artist. “She said as long as I didn’t mix all my colors together, Linda’s wearable art and paintings can be found at www. I could paint with her,” recalled Linda. “My grandmother liked bstudioart.com colors fresh and clean and that has been a huge influence. My Continued on page 123 108 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 109 ePolo The Golden Age of Polo By Lauren R. Giannini

magine you are a young girl, born in Hollywood, California in 1926 when it was still rural. You start Iplaying polo in 1934 at Riviera Country Club. You move to Santa Cruz in 1938 and live on the Wheeler’s Ranch where you get to train horses. You play polo every day and you get really good. Your best friend and confidante is also your favorite polo pony, Sleepy, and one of your greatest training success stories… That’s what Colleen McInerney-Meagher did. She was only eight when she started playing polo under the mentorship of Snowy Baker and continued blazing her own distinctive trail alongside her equally polo-crazy sister Elaine. The sisters joined The Pogonip Women’s Polo Team in Santa Cruz. Elaine was 19. Colleen was only 14, had a three handicap and played the number two position. The Pogonip women won seven consecutive national titles. Although most of those pioneering distaff players have passed to play celestial chukkers, Colleen is still full of spunk and drive. Her dedicated efforts to fill in an enormous blank in American polo history have come to fruition with her soon-to-be-published book, Golden Age of Women’s Polo 1934-1941. “Winston Churchill said that a polo handicap is a passport to the world,” Colleen said. “We were good and we had the horses. We had great horses – that’s the key to good polo, great horses. I played every day. I had to train the horses, stick and ball. If you play every day, you’d better get good. I had good hands. I never used whips or spurs. The horses didn’t get trained until they were five and their legs were strong enough.” During that golden age, Dorothy Deming Wheeler, married to a banker, charged literally into the gender- biased ranks of men’s polo by encouraging and teaching young women to play the fast-paced game. “The women were so darn good – some of them were eight-goal players – and Dorothy got everything going – the Pacific Women’s Polo Association and then in 1936 she started the first United States Women’s Polo Association,” Colleen stated. “Dorothy wrote to men in the USPA for guidance for her Women’s Association and they said they didn’t think polo was a women’s game!” Of course, that only fired up their passion and determination. The women more than held their own in practice chukkers against men who were willing to play on equal terms, but the bitter pill to swallow was not being recognized for their tournaments and not to being able to play in USPA mixed teams. “In Wikipedia there is Colleen and Sleepy at the nothing about the women of my golden era in the history of polo Pogonip Polo Club polo and that’s why I wrote this story,” emphasized Colleen. “Sue Sally field, circa 1940. Hale (1937-2003) was born in California and she played disguised Photos courtesy of Colleen as a man with a fake moustache for 20 years.” McInerney-Meagher Sue Sal’s male teammates knew, but they protected her until someone revealed her true identity. She was playing as a man, Colleen today. teaching men and women alike to play the game and play it well. The USPA turned down every application she submitted for Continued on page 112 110 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 111 The McInerney sisters, Colleen and Elaine (on the right).

After World War II began, Argentine polo players stayed to play polo against the women at Pogonip Polo Club. Shown here, Fernando pours champagne for Colleen, far right, holding the horse.

The National Champs. membership, but once the news broke, pressure was brought to ready to save the pilots.” bear. Sue Sal received her membership card in 1972. “I think the That was the end of polo for the duration of the war, and the men were afraid they were going to have a lawsuit, because she love of Colleen’s life was killed in battle when she was 19. “John’s had played with the men for 20 years,” Colleen said. family gave me a beautiful diamond and sapphire ring,” said Through the years, women have proven that they are fiercely Colleen. “Eventually I married, moved away, and had children. competitive and as tough as good boot leather. “In 1942 the other That husband was not into horses and I did not ride again. He women and I played against the Argentines for three months – our passed 15 years ago. I wear John’s ring on my left hand to this men had all gone off to serve in World War II and there weren’t day. You never get over your first love, but I guess horses were many left to field a team,” recalled Colleen. “I was 16. I loved it.” my first love. I never got over them either, especially Sleepy. I In 1947 the war brought polo to a screeching halt. Dorothy think my greatest accomplishment during my polo career was Wheeler went to Washington, D.C. to the Red Cross and offered training horses to play polo.” the U.S. Women’s Polo Association as a Women’s Mounted When Colleen’s book Golden Age of Women’s Polo 1934- Corps. “We trained, went on maneuvers at Tevis Ranch and put 1941 is available, Sidelines will let you know. It contains 100 rare the stokes basket stretcher on the horses,” Colleen said. “We photos and a chapter on Hollywood and the missing history of the were sure the enemy was going to bomb us and we wanted to be women pioneers. 112 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 113 e

Touted as America’s most attended polo event, The Scottsdale Ferrari-Maserati Polo Championships: Horses and Horsepower is backAsides for its third year Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd at the WestWorld of Scottsdale, Arizona Polo Fields. The three-match showdown, which drew more than 9,000 fans last year, has kicked the polo action into high gear bringing some new energy to the event. The polo clubs participating this year include: a new international flair with Clogau Wales Polo Team (United Kingdom); an all-female team, captained by Sunny Hale; 2012 college champions, the University of Virginia, polo star Jeff Hall, who will be captaining the U.S. Military team and returning high school champion, Work to Ride. The heart-stopping polo action isn’t the only feature at WestWorld on November 1st and 2nd. Attendees will also enjoy a sneak preview of the 2014 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and see some serious horsepower with a preview of the world-famous Barrett-Jackson 2014 Collector Car Auction along with local car clubs lining the field. This year will also feature the 2013 Arizona Porsche Concours d’Elegance car show. To reserve tickets, tables or become a sponsor visit www.thepoloparty.com.

On the same day as the Piaget Hamptons Cup, Piaget hosted the finals of the USPA Piaget Silver Cup tournament, the oldest polo trophy awarded in the United States. It was an intense competition between Farmers & Merchants Bank (FMB) and La Herradura and a true family affair with both teams boasting brothers — Memo and Carlos Gracida playing for La Herradura and Danny and Henry Walker playing for FMB. The two teams were evenly matched and tied throughout much of the day, but FMB pulled ahead in the last three minutes and finished with a 12-11 win. Lucas Criado scored eight goals and was named MVP, while his mare, La Bamba, was named Best Playing Pony. On-hand to enjoy the action was Piaget’s U.S. polo ambassador, Jeff Hall, along with his wife, Michelle Hall. In the photo, Farmer’s and Merchants Bank wins the USPA Piaget Silver Cup.

Calling all artists to design a commemorative poster for the International Polo Club (IPC). The call is for a digital entry of artwork that depicts the sport of polo and the contest is open to artists 18 years and older. The winning artist will receive a $1,000 cash award. There is no entry fee and artists may submit up to two images for consideration. IPC invites interested artists to submit entries by noon on Friday, October 25, 2013, and the winner will be announced on or before Friday, November 8, 2013. Entries should be submitted via email to 2014PosterContest@venueadv. com. Good luck everyone! Photo by LILA PHOTO

Get ready for the Atlanta Charity Polo Cup! The action will take place October 3-6 at the Atlanta Polo Club in Vinings, Georgia for the Third Annual Atlanta Charity Cup featuring a reprise of last year’s amazing Polo in the Pines fundraising extravaganza to benefit The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G James and Richard J. Solone Research Institute which is being held on Saturday, October 5th. The Atlanta Charity Cup is a 4-6 goal polo tournament with preliminary matches starting October 3rd. The top two teams of the tournament will play in a championship match on Sunday, October 6. Join us for dueling omelet stations and a delicious catered affair highlighting Atlanta’s own unique polo style. For info contact Sean O’Keefe Events at (404) 228-7903 or email: [email protected]. Photo courtesy of Dodge&Burned

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FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 117 BARNS / FARMS / TRAINERS & CLUBS / DIRECTORY Go to www.sidelinesnews.com for active links to all Directories. To advertise in the Directories call Melissa Burns (561) 951-4225 or email [email protected] ALABAMA GIGI BRITTAIN DRESSAGE SAVOY STABLES FLORIDA Elizabeth, Colorado Premier Hunter/Jumper Stables (561) 309-6088 Littleton, CO FOX LAKE FARM Brianna Davis/Head Trainer ALLWYN COURT FARM Allison Majerik Black [email protected] (720) 937-4554 Kathy & Gerry Newman and Mark Tompkins www.gigibrittaindressage.com www.savoystables.com 14155 Equestrian Way Hunters/Jumpers/Equitation/Ponies Wellington, FL Birmingham, AL (205) 991-0624 IRON HORSE FARMS Training, Sales, Hunters, www.foxlakefarm.com Elizabeth, Colorado SNOWFIELD FARM Jumpers, Equitation (303) 803-8015 Parker, Colorado FL Circuit, East Coast, Midwest Laurie Jueneman/Trainer ARIZONA [email protected] (772) 201-9337 www.ironhorsefarmsco.com (970) 390-0993 [email protected] ASHLAND FARMS TWISTED TREE FARM Ken & Emily Smith Janet Hischer/Trainer JUST A LITTLE FARM STRANG RANCH Training/Showing/Sales Hunter/Jumper/Equitation Boulder, Colorado 14710 Palm Beach Point Blvd. Scottsdale, Arizona Laurie Grayson/Certified Trainer EQUESTRIAN CENTER Carbondale, Colorado Wellington, FL 33414 (480) 860-8215 Hunter/Jumper/Equitation Ken (561) 818-8495 www.twistedtreefarm.com (303) 759-3837 (970) 963-2319 [email protected] [email protected] Emily (561) 371-1510 www.strangranch.com www.ashlandfarmsfl.com COLORADO LOST LAKE EQUESTRIAN Franktown, Colorado THE COLORADO BILL SCHAUB BUNKER STABLES (303) 888-2805 Over The Hill Farm HORSE PARK Conveniently located 20 minutes Hunter/Jumper/Grand Prix [email protected] Parker, Colorado From Rollins College and UCF La Salle, Colorado www.llec.net (303) 841-5550 Hunter/Jumper/Equitation (970) 978-9667 [email protected] Training and Sales [email protected] www.coloradohorsepark.com MEADOWBROOK B (407) 322-1912 or C (407) 474-2348 www.bunker-stables.com EQUESTRIAN CENTER [email protected] Dressage Barn & Training TABLE MOUNTAIN RANCH www.othfarm.com CANDY OWEN Sedalia, Colorado Golden, Colorado Hunter/Jumper/Event Prospects (303) 910-5395 (303) 278-3285 Longmont, Colorado [email protected] CARRIAGE HILL FARMS www.meadowbrookec.com Hunters/Jumpers/Ponies/Equitation (303) 910-1903 Delray Beach, FL candy@[email protected] Jane Fennessy – (561) 451-7900 www.owenquarterhorses.com MERIDIAN RIDING CLUB TOLLAND FALLS Tracye Ferguson VENTURES Vinissa Blann – (561) 715-4435 Hunter/Jumper/Equitation Sedalia, Colorado Tricia Loftus – (954) 650-8945 CAPRICORN FARM (720) 413-9623 (303) 688-8725 www.carriagehillfarms.com Hunter/Jumper Show Stable www.meridianridingclub.com [email protected] Golden, Colorado www.tollandfarms.com (720) 254-6904 DEALISADEAL POLO FARM Polo/Lessons/Boarding/Sales [email protected] PENDRAGON STUD 1110 F Rd. Loxahatchee, FL 33470 www.capricornfarm.com EQUESTRIAN CENTER TRIPLE CREEK RANCH Laura Backus Lynn McChesney/Owner Carlos (561) 914-6211 Larkspur, Colorado Longmont, Colorado www.dealisadealfarm.com DENVER EQUESTRIANS (303) 688-4871 www.triplecreek-ranch.com Horseback Riding School and Stable www.pendragoneventing.com Littleton, Colorado DELRAY EQUESTRIAN (720) 633-4829 UP AND OVER, INC. CENTER www.denverequestrians.com Jennifer Rhodes Hunter/Jumpers/Ponies/Equitation/ Hunter/Jumper/Equitation Dressage/Western Pleasure/ Castle Rock, Colorado Training/Showing/Sales/Camps (303) 929-7856 Delray Beach, FL www.upandoverinc.com Matt & Courtney Dunmire (561) 495-4701 www.delrayequestriancenter.com WELLS BRIDGE FARM Private Equestrian Training Facility Corky Shaha – Trainer LADY JEAN RANCH Paul Rohrbach – Trainer Fifty Rideable Acres Parker, Colorado Covered Arena with Mirrors (303) 841-0142 Boarding Annual & Seasonal [email protected] 10333 Randolph Siding Road www.wellsbridgefarm.com Jupiter, FL 33478 (561) 745-1300 www.ljrelite.com

118 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE PENNINGTON FARMS, INC. TENNESSEE SANTA BARBARA Ann Pennington, USEF “R” Judge POLO CLUB Hunters/Jumpers/Ponies HUNTERS COURT STABLE 8, 12, 20 Goal Seasons Fort Myers, FL 33966 Club League Polo - Apr-Oct (239) 275-3276 Cell (239) 850-2085 Training, Sales and Showing “Teaching horses and riders Call Ariana, GM (805) 684-6683 [email protected] www.sbpolo.com www.penningtonfarms.com to be their best…” David Q. Wright – Cell (615) 973-2713 www.hunterscourt.com WILL ROGERS POLO CLUB SUNLIGHT EQUESTRIAN Felice Densa – General Manager CENTER STONY POINT FARM April - September Stuart, Florida – Helen Varble Training, Showing, Breeding, (310) 573-5000 Hunter/Jumper/Dressage/Western Mare/Foal Care, Retirements www.willrogerspolo.org Boarding/Training/Showing/ College Grove, TN Lessons/Sales Mindy Coleman (615) 969-6836 CANADA (772) 781-5429 www.stonypointfarm.com www.sunlightranch.com CALGARY POLO CLUB SUNSHINE MEADOWS SOUTH CAROLINA Cam Clark – President P.O. Box 17, Site 9, RR 2 EQUESTRIAN VILLAGE Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1A2 Hunter/Jumper/Dressage & Pleasure BRIDLEWOOD FARM May – Sept. 6 rings w/ jumps, 2 Dressage rings, John Abbott, Trainer 0-20 Goal & Green Horse Polo 1 mirrored. Boarding & Training Aiken, SC 7 full size fields. Outdoor arena. 170 acres in Delray Beach, FL (770) 309-2210 Cell Club Office – (403) 938-0182 (561) 441-2596 www.bridlewoodfarm.com Email: [email protected] www.sunshinemeadows441.com Website: wwwcalgarypoloclub.com FOXLAND EQUESTRIAN SUNSHINE SPORT HORSES Dressage in Aiken, SC! Breeders group-horses for sale Nick Betelli (707) 888-9070 COLORADO Ocala - Gainesville, Florida Darren Taplin (707) 321-8370 www.sunshinesporthorses.org foxlandequestrian.com R&L FARMS POLO CLUB GEORGIA OXER SQUARE FARM Elizabeth, Colorado Hunter /Jumper-Training & Sales (303) 805-0448 Landrum, SC (864) 630-1113 [email protected] AMBER CLARK-TRAINER [email protected] www.rlpolofarms.com USDF Gold Silver Bronze Medalist www.oxersquarefarm.com (770) 314-0812/ Milton, GA [email protected] NEW MEXICO amctraining.net PARADISE FARM Instruction, Training, Boarding Sales and Events SILVER AND SADDLES DALE MILLS-TRAINER Lellie Ward (803) 640-4918 POLO CLUB Showing, Coaching & Sales paradisefarmaiken.com Santa Fe, New Mexico For Jumpers & Hunters (505) 424-9330 (352) 857-7703/Milton, GA [email protected] dalemillsshowjumpers.com WYOMING

REVELRY FARM COLTS UNLIMITED TEXAS Dressage/Hunters/Jumpers Charlie and Hilary Carrel Alpharetta, GA Sheridan, Wyoming (307) 673-0505 AUSTIN POLO CLUB (706) 531-4879 Austin, Texas www.revelryfarm.com [email protected] www.coltsunlimited.com (512) 626-1243 [email protected] NEW YORK www.austinpoloclub.net POLO CLUBS TONY SGARLATA HOUSTON POLO CLUB Hunter sales and training CALIFORNIA Houston, Texas 77024 Marcellus, New York (713) 681-8571 (315) 730-8132 [email protected] tonysgarlatasales.com CENTRAL COAST www.thehoustonpoloclub.com POLO CLUB NORTH CAROLINA Junior/Collegiate/Adult Polo School PRESTONWOOD 2320 Clark Valley Road Los Osos, CA 93402 POLO CLUB LINCOLN RUSSELL (805) 801-9410 Oak Point, Texas Instructor-Trainer H/J centralcoastpolo.com (214) 390-3444 Equitation & Sales [email protected] Loan Oak Farm - Revelry Farm www.prestonwoodpolo.com Tryon, NC – Alpharetta, GA OC POLO CLUB (828) 817-3710 23401 Via Pajaro [email protected] Coto de Caza, CA 92679 www.loneoakfarm.com Phone: (714) 791-8369 [email protected] www.ocpolo.com RENOVATIO FARMS Eric & Trayce Dierks Training, Instruction, Sales SAN DIEGO POLO CLUB (703) 297-2329/Tryon, NC (858) 481-9217 Fax (858) 481-2247 www.ericdierks.com Email: [email protected] www.sandiegopolo.com

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WELLINGTON FLORIST, INC. Please visit us online or mobile 13889 Wellington Trace Ernest is known for his German style of shoeing. Wellington (WPB), FL 33414 (800) 226-9299 or (561)795-9299 If I hand a working student or a young rider a shoeing bill every five weeks for $250 that’s $2,500 a www.wellingtonflorist.com year! I also had a fundraiser for a young lady for the Paralympics last year and raised about $10,000 for her and I sponsored her horses.” FLY & MOSQUITO Last year in Del Mar, California, the equine show Valitar was unexpectedly shut down by the CONTROL owner, leaving all the performers and horses in the lurch. Ernest, as well as many residents, feed stores and tack shops, offered help. Ernest shod every horse to the tune of $3,000 and donated DIPTERA his service. Botanical Insecticide Concentrate If the saying is true “what goes around comes around,” Ernest Woodward is a rich man in many Mosquito & Fly Automatic Systems Custom Barn & Backyard Installations ways! Professional & Timely Service Text/Tele: (561) 329-8227 About the writer: Holly Hugo-Vidal is Sidelines’ California correspondent and writes the “West Side Story” column. Holly is www.diptera.us located at The Fairbanks Riding Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California where she specializes in hunters and equitation as well as adults. She is an “R” USEF judge, clinician and an author. Her most recent book is “Build Confidence Over Fences.” 120 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE PIONEER ENVIRONMENTAL CEDAR CREEK HORSE TAMI GEORGE AGENCY SERVICES TRANSPORT – AIKEN, SC Markel Insurance Company Get more for less Ship National & Local/30 years Horse Insurance Specialist Full Service Pest Control Experience/Personal Attention (800) 231-0670 Automatic Misting Systems (803) 640-9959 Carolyn Nelson [email protected] Licensed and Insured (561) 723-8089 / (800) 675-4518 Ext.34 HORSE INTERIOR DESIGN TRANSPORTATION HORSE SHOWS NANDINA HOME & DESIGN INTERNATIONAL Interior Design – Furniture EQUUS EVENTS Aiken, SC – (803) 649-1230 Horse Show Productions HORSEFLIGHT.COM Atlanta, GA – (404) 521-9303 Aiken, SC 29803 International Horse Air Transportation www.nandinahome.com (803) 643-5698 at its best! Weekly flights to and from [email protected] Europe and the rest of the world. JUMPS www.equusevents.com Weekly domestic flights, as well as Flights to Spruce Meadows. (908) 832-5848 JUMPS WEST HITCHCOCK WOODS [email protected] Top Quality & Largest Selection Paradise in Aiken, SC of Horse Jumps in North America Aiken Horse Show (866) 389-0018 hitchcockwoods.org LAZCAR [email protected] aikenhorseshow.org INTERNATIONAL, INC. www.jumpswest.com International Horse Air Transportation PROGRESSIVE SHOW First Class Worldwide & Domestic Transport. Scheduled weekly flights MASSAGE THERAPY JUMPING, INC. to and from Europe, South America Highfields Event Center, LLC and all other destinations worldwide. Horse Shows - Jumps - Stabling STUART FARNELL, LMT When Quality and Service Counts. Since 1968 SC #1689 Aiken, SC 29801 TOLL FREE 1 (866) 4-LAZCAR (803) 646-1846 Aiken, SC (803) 649-3505 / 3577 Fax Ph (305) 223-2162 Fax (305) 227-2141 www.farnellclinic.com www.psjshows.com www.lazcar.com www.aikenspringclassic.com THE DUTTA CORPORATION QUARANTINE TRIANGLE FARMS International Horse Air Transport HORSE SHOWS Scheduled weekly flights to & from WELLINGTON QUARANTINE H/J Rated ‘A’ and ‘C’ Shows Europe. 509 Route 22 Year Round CEM Import / Export Hunt Horse Complex, Raleigh, NC North Salem, NY 10560 (561) 906-6668 - James Lala www.trianglefarms.com (914) 276-3880 Fax (914) 276-3883 www.jameslalaquarantine.com

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COLORADO DAVE TRUJILLO POLLY LEACH-LYCHEE JOAN PLETCHER, REALTOR The Group, Inc. Real Estate Telluride Properties Considering Ocala? Ft. Collins/Loveland, CO Horse Properties Estates, Farms & Training Centers ANDRIA ALLEN (970) 222-0340 Telluride, Colorado (352) 347-1777 Aim Higher and Achieve More [email protected] (970) 728-0600 www.joanpletcher.com Wright Kingdom Real Estate www.davetrujillo.com [email protected] Boulder/Larimer/Weld Counties www.tellurideproperties.com MARTHA W. JOLICOEUR, P.A. (303) 810-8375 Illustrated Properties, Wellington, FL www.andriaallen.com ED ROBINSON Equestrian Property Specialist STEVE KING Phone: (561) 797-8040 RE Max Professionals United Country Timberline Realty [email protected] ART GIRTEN Cell: (303) 522-4811 Divide, Colorado www.marthasproperties.com Girten Land Company Email: [email protected] (719) 661-7823 Breckenridge, Colorado 80424 www.shopcoloradorealestate.com www.timberlinerealtyinc.com MATT JOHNSON, REALTOR (970) 485-0572 Equestrian Specialist www.girten.com SUZY SWEITZER Illustrated Properties, Wellington Horse Property Specialist (561) 795-3013 [email protected] Re/Max Alliance www.mattsells.com Parker, CO e Phone: (303) 888-6282 PALM BEACH POLO REALTY www.suzysweitzer.com Residences, Farms, Rentals Phone: (561) 798-7110 FLORIDA Email: [email protected] Asides www.palmbeachpolorealty.com ANN-LOUISE COOK Homes, Farms & Land PAMELA SURTEES REALTOR Equestrian Sotheby’s International Illustrated Properties, Wellington, FL Serving Wellington and Palm Beach Phone: (561) 301-4626 for 27 years Email: [email protected] (561) 371-7176 annlouisecook.com [email protected] BOCA EXECUTIVE REALTY Holly Chaney ROBERT ROSS, P.A. Equestrian Real Estate Specializing in Equestrian Sales Keller Williams Realty-Wellington (561) 719-0828 Phone: (561) 758-6185 [email protected] Email: [email protected] BROWNING REALTY, INT’L. Eike & Randy Browning THE WELLINGTON REALTOR Boca Executive Realty, LLC Call (561) 791-2151, 358-2266 Merle Ann Phillips (561) 329-7295 Email: [email protected] [email protected] www.palmbeachpolo-properties.com

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THE TACK ROOM “Like” us on Facebook Laramie, Wyoming (307) 745-6135 Visit our website at [email protected] www.wyotackroom.com www.sidelinesnews.com 124 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES’ CLASSIFIEDS

2013 24 STALL BARN WITH LIVING QUARTERS, WELLINGTON, SADDLE TRAIL – Beautiful 14 stall WELLINGTON: 2 Tack Rooms/Office (12’ x 24’ CBS center isle barn. A/C, tack room, laundry room, 2013 CREATE FINANCIAL FREEDOM. Be your own each), Grass Field, 250’ x 300’, 8 paddocks, Sand feed room. Fly system. 5 grassy paddocks. 2 wash Boss. Part-time/Full-time. Work from home. www. Ring, 150 ‘ x 240’, , Wash rack, Laundry room, 1100 stalls. 100 x 200 fiber ring, Large fully furnished nsinsider.com For more info. contact Joyce jjones@ SQ. FT. HOUSE Short hack to WEF grounds. Call APARTMENT. Across from Show grounds. 561-722- myacc.net or 954-796-1809 (954) 448-1044 9801 www.DiamondGStables.com AVAILABLE FOR UPCOMING SEASON A/C AND POOL HEATING PALM BEACH GARDENS: Seasonal/Annual Five 12x12 stalls. Fly system, tack room, 4 pastures, ring SADDLE TRAIL SEASONAL RENTAL: Hack to A/C AND POOL HEATING SERVICE, area. [email protected] 561-841-7603 WEF 3 to 5 stalls Barn has STUDIO APT which can MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT. 28 years be rented with stalls Priced by number of stalls and experience. N.A.T.E. certified Journeyman. Highly PLAN AHEAD NOW FOR 2014 SEASON months Huge sand ring great footing 561-793-2122 skilled, reliable and professional service. BEST 12 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 5 min from WEF Saddle RATES. Locally serving Wellington and surrounding Trail WHITE FENCES, DRY STALLS: 15 acre farm, lighted area Call Marc today to schedule a FREE 14 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 5 min from WEF Saddle Dressage arena and 5 acre riding field, CONSULTATION! 561-801-0168 Trail turn out, 1 bed, 1 bath apt. season or annually. 561- 6 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 10 min from WEF Saddle 793-5192 email: [email protected] Trail AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION 12 STALL W/APT: Sand ring 5 min from WEF Palm Beach Point BOARDING AND TURNOUT 12 STALL W/GUEST HOUSE: 15 from WEF Palm Beach Point WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH POINT – Stalls for 3 BEAUTIFUL BARNS in Paddock Park All sizes rent, full or partial board, large jump ring, 3 STALL BARN in Paddock Park Available grassy paddocks, hack to show grounds. Full service seasonally or annually facility. Training available. For rates, 561-762-5741 Holly Chaney, Boca Executive 561-719-0828 www.seelyfarmsLLC.com [email protected] [email protected] VETERINARIAN-OWNED, BOUTIQUE Two minutes to WELLINGTON/ APPALOOSA: RETIREMENT IN SOUTH FLORIDA: 2 spaces WEF north grounds. Barn, paddocks, ring, grooms’ available. All inclusive care (including routine quarters; 630-728-2875 [email protected] veterinary and farrier), private stall, turnout on grass and personalized service. Visit our website at www. AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION AMAZING SELECTION OF WELLINGTON AttawayStables.com [email protected] WELLINGTON TOWNCAR & CAB PROPERTIES FOR SALE: BARNS, HOUSES & 561-316-6936 561-333-0181 CONDOS. Saddle Trail Realty. LLC. Mary Ellen Family owned and operated for 19 years. Sencer 561-512-4340 [email protected] Safe transportation for you and your family. Local or WELLINGTON DRESSAGE BARN: Close to show long distance. has large stalls, shady paddocks, GGT footing in STALLMATCH: “LET ME DO THE GROUNDWORK mirrored arena, grooms quarters, laundry, A/C tack www.wellingtontowncar.com FOR YOU!” Providing local expertise and ON TIME—EVERYTIME!! room. Offer lessons on schoolmaster or your horse. professional Administrative Service to find the ideal Jenn 561-309-7300 “match” for your seasonal or annual stall needs in the BARN RENTAL Wellington, Florida area. Marcia Lichtenwalner- 561-707-7673 www.stallmatch.com WELLINGTON - FIRST CLASS 10-STALL BARN [email protected] BOOKKEEPING SERVICES FOR RENT: On 2.3 acres, Groom’s quarters, on bridle path. Call (561) 801-2633 or Email: WHITE FENCES, DRY STALLS: 15 acres farm, ASSURED BOOKKEEPING SERVICES - Offering full [email protected] lighted Dressage arena and 5 acre riding field, charge bookkeeping and accounting. We can come turn out, 1bed, 1 bath apt. season or annually. 561 to you, no matter how small your business. Family WELLINGTON, WEF PALM BEACH POINT: 12 793 [email protected] owned and operated with confidentiality, integrity, stall barn. Grooms quarters Hack to show grounds accuracy & timeliness as our mission. Combining Grassy paddocks, large jump rings w/jumps.. Rent the WELLINGTON 4 SEASONAL STALLS AVAILABLE: 30+ years experience to serve your business. 561- whole barn or just dry stalls. 561-762-5741 on 5 acre private farm. 10-15 minute hack to WEF. 839-0482 www.seelyfarmsLLC.com Beautiful sodded grass turnout and plenty of it! Barn renovated/upgraded summer 2013. Brick floor, 12’x12’ STALLS FOR RENT LEXINGTON, KY: JUST matted stalls, fly system, hot/cold water, industrial BREEDING SERVICES OPENED Rockbarton Sporthorse Training~ Rent fans and laundry. 200’ x 300’ leveled, sodded and monthly, weekly or daily. 80 acres with indoor and fenced grass jump field complete with show jumps CLONING—Want a horse just like yours? Cloning outdoor rings. For more information: and gazebo for viewing. Dry stalls - $1000; full board produces an exact genetic copy. For more info; [email protected] or 614.256.5750 Or visit (no tack up) $2,000. [email protected] or [email protected] or 908-310-2125 www.Rockbarton.com 561-951-4225.

SADDLE TRAIL SEASONAL RENTAL: 5 minute walk 8 STALLS FOR RENT IN AIKEN SC: 2 large CLINICS to WEF 6 stall barn, irrigated arena, grass paddocks paddocks, 12x12 matted with water to each stall, 561-512-4340 Saddle Trail Realty washer, dryer, wash rack, perimeter track, some HOLLY HUGO-VIDAL Scheduling Clinics and jumps, security gate, owner on premises, night check Training. USEF “R” judge, author of Build Confidence SECLUDED 6 STALL BARN AT END OF SCENIC available. 7 miles from Hitchock Woods off 302. Over Fences Trainer of numerous AA show riders PRIVATE ROAD. Individual or group for entire barn. Call 803-678-9806 Web site: hollyhugo-vidal.com Close to Wellington /I-95 / Turnpike. Tack & feed Email [email protected] rooms, lighted riding arena, wash racks and dry, green Mobile 828 674 7983 pasture. Experienced owners on property. Seasonal BARN AND HOUSE RENTALS renters welcome. Call / text for information & photos. 772-201-8502. 24 STALL BARN WITH LIVING QUARTERS, WELLINGTON: 2 Tack Rooms/Office (12’ x 24’ Continued on next page each), Grass Field, 250’ x 300’, 8 paddocks, Sand Ring, 150 ‘ x 240’, , Wash rack, Laundry room, 1100 SQ. FT. HOUSE Short hack to WEF grounds. Call (954) 448-1044 NEXT ISSUE 10/8/2013 DEADLINE 9/13/2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 125 SIDELINES’ CLASSIFIEDS

EMPLOYMENT HORSE GYM FOR SALE SUZY HASLUP, MEYBOHM REALTORS. (803)215- 0153. Your Aiken, SC Equestrian Property Specialist. www.aikenhorserealty.com [email protected] “MARKETING INTERNS NEEDED AT SIDELINES MAGAZINE. Add a job to your resume or college WELLINGTON PRESTIGIOUS AERO CLUB: application and never leave the horse show! We are 7000+/- sq ft home 5 bedroom 6 bath 3 car looking for outgoing, motivated individuals to assist garage. Spectacular sunset views from impressive with distribution at major horse shows throughout the windows, resort style pool & spa Access to newly US (and Canada). If you plan on being at an A or AA paved runway $1.2mil Joan Marino 561-307-4878 show, and can help get magazines from the show Mark Swanson 561-596-6020 BODIS REALTY office to the show grounds, let us know. We will send you a Sidelines T-Shirt or sweatshirt and post your JUDY ROSSI, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY photo on the Sidelines Facebook page. Please email HORSE GYM 2000 MODEL S3: Lightly used for WELLINGTON - Equestrian, residential, rentals, [email protected] or call two seasons. All scheduled maintenance performed. investment properties. Cell: 1-561-985-4466 Email: 561-951-4225 Great condition. $26,000. (561) 310-4224 or (615) [email protected] website: www.judyrossi.com 202-2482, email [email protected]. REDFIELD FARM: A premier equestrian boarding, (4) TWENTY ACRE HOMESITES HOBE SOUND, training and sales facility with farms in Califon, NJ FL Gated equestrian community, go to: www. and Ocala, FL is looking for a full time rider to start trailside4sale.com Donald Brown( broker) 772-546- immediately. Daily duties include daily barn chores 3636 and daily training / riding and assisting our main rider. HORSES FOR SALE Housing provided. Seeking mature, conscientious, DAVIDHOPPERINC: Amenia, New York 12501. LEXINGTON FARM FOR SALE: This 25 acre farm at self-disciplined person with good horse and people Outstanding selection of sport horses-from unbroken 1901 Iron Works Pike is just 2 miles to the Kentucky skills and excellent references. Please submit to competition ready. Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, Horse Park. 10 stall barn, tack & feed rooms, wash resumes with salary requirements to bastian@ Equitation. All prices, ranges. David Hopper. stall, mats, wide center aisle, 4-board perimeter redfieldfarms.com. Cell: 914-474-7175. Barn: 845-373-8897. www. fencing, 3-board interior fencing, heated waterers, davidhopperinc.com gated security entrance. AGENT/DRIVER FOR WELLINGTON, FL . Based Sand riding ring is 110’ x 220’ with a great clay Horse Transportation 6-YR-OLD WELSH-TRAKEHNER PONY GELDING foundation, 60’ equipment-hay storage shed attached Operation CDL Required Call: (954) 448-1044 BY SCHOPONI Going well under saddle, 14.1 to barn which could accommodate more stalls, RV hands, $10,000. One each two-year-old and three- hookup, underground utilities. Listed at $900,000.

year-old Trakehner geldings by Malachi for sale, one Please contact Mike Owens at 859-983-7968 or FURNITURE FOR SALE bay, one black, $9,000 each. Long yearling filly by Jeanne Cox-Owens at 859-983-7966. Malachi, bay, $7,000. Several top-quality Trakehner broodmares for breeding lease on our farm, two WELLINGTON – WE CAN SELL OR RENT YOUR repro vet clinics near-by, reasonable lease rates. PROPERTY! – Houses, Townhomes, Condos, Loon Creek Enterprises, Kim MacMillan, 260-468- Equestrian properties For Sale & Seasonal Rentals 2392, [email protected] . available. Call today: Joan R Marino – Broker Associate, Lic. in FL (561-793-2122) & Mark Swanson – Broker Associate, Lic. in FL & MA (561-596-6020) Bodis Realty, Inc PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA SERVICES SMALL FARM IN OCALA, FL 34481. $114,500. 1.12 MACMILLAN PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA Acre fenced. New 2 stall breezeway barn, hot/cold , Let us do your sale horse photos SERVICES wash rack, full bath, tack room/feed room. 2007 home and/or videos or family and horse/pet portraits. Will do 3/2 w/living room and separate large family room (24 on-farm visits for half or whole day. $275 for half-day x 14). New stainless steel appliances. 46 x 16 Deck photography or $500 for whole-day photography, plus for entertaining. Call (954) 818-3005. No Agents. travel expenses if beyond 100 mile radius from our www.horsefarmsandcountryhomes.com home. Add $50 for half-day videos or $100 for full-day videos. You get all photos/video from the on-farm CINDY POLK & DAVID O’FLAHERTY. REALTORS sessions. Book now -our 2013 calendar is filling up. - 703-966-9480 Specializing in horse farms and Contact Kim MacMillan, Huntington, IN, 260-468- country homes. *Land * Huntboxes * Hobby Farms 2392 [email protected] . * Polo Clubs * Fine Estates * Professional Equestrian

Facilities* WASHINGTON FINE PROPERTIES 204 East Washington St. Middleburg, Va. 20117 SOLID WOOD, TONGUE & GROOVE REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION. Brass handles. Great for WELLINGTON SEASONAL RENTALS SADDLE spare or kids bedrooms. TWO full sets, bureau WELLINGTON – EQUINE HOMES. Buying or selling TRAIL: Short Hack to WEF 3 to 5 stalls Huge Sand & chest of drawers. Other slightly darker wood an equestrian property, townhome, house or condo Ring Great Footing SPACIOUS 4 BR Home Light with brass handles. Call for great rate 954-796- in the Wellington area? Contact Equine Homes Real and Bright with 8 stalls and sand ring Pets welcome 1809 or email [email protected] Estate, LLC. Licensed throughout New England & GREENVIEW SHORES 4 BR pool home with Florida. (800) 859-2745, www.equinehomes.com Panoramic Lakefront view Joan Marino 561-307- 4878 Mark Swanson 561-596-6020 Bodis Realty ANTHONY D’AMBROSIO SR. Offers for Sale Turn GOURMENT COFFEE Key- Horse Farm- Chatham, NY Heated Indoor Ring 143’ x 69’. Indoor Pool, Main RENTALS 100% KONA COFFEE WORLDS FINEST House: Guest House Call 914-666-6906 Email [email protected] Photo brochure online at: GOURMET COFFEE ROOM FOR RENT IN PRIVATE HOME, www.chathamequestriancenter.com Grown and roasted on our family operated high WELLINGTON, FL: Use ofkitchen, pool, lovely elevation estate in Hawaii gardens. $750.00 monthly. 4 bedroom house with pool, HUGE DIRECT BUY SAVINGS!! PADDOCK PARK 1: 215- 651- 2416 Mary Ann Lehualani-konacoffee.com 808-989-3203 guest cottage on 2 acres $599,000 or $40,000 RENTAL Mary Ellen Sencer Saddle Trail Realty 561-512-4340

126 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE TRANSPORTATION eIngate SHIP WITH CONFIDENCE- CUSTOM AIR-RIDE VANS – ICC, AND DOT licensed. Transportation Dependable coast-to-coast service since 1959! NATION-WIDE HORSE TRANSPORTATION, INC. Shop till you drop! After Colorado Springs, CO 80931 719-392-1888, Fax: an exhausting few days 719-392-1891 of horse hunting in Italy, www.nwht.net 1-800-451-7696 Liliane Stransky and her teenage daughter, Daniela, SHIP YOUR HORSE BY AIR WITH CONFIDENCE. ALEX NICHOLAS AGENCY. “OLDEST. FULLY and their trainer, Hector LICENSED & INSURED SHIPPING COMPANY IN Florentino, took a break to THE USA.” I.A.T.A. MEMBER AND IN-HOUSE do another type of shopping CUSTOM HOUSE BROKERAGE. CALL OUR - this time at the chic COMETITOR FIRST, THEN CALL US. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. DAILY INTERNATIONAL and trendy boutiques in FLIGHTS… 516-678-9100, [email protected] Rome. “Daniela wanted to WWW.ANAHT.COM give Hector a new fashion

FARMINGTON GREEN HORSE TRANSPORTATION forward style,” explained - (561) 791-9686; Cell No. (954) 448-1044 D. O. T. the owner of Stransky’s Authorized and Fully Insured Air Ride Equipped, Local Mission Farm. “She and Long Distance. wanted to do a makeover of sorts, and was searching VANS & TRAILERS for colorful pants, in orange, red and blue, to give him a new look. Very Italian! He has a lot of patience, to take a break and spend the day shopping with Daniela!” Of course, the junior jumper rider spruced up her own wardrobe as well, finding dresses, nice bags and, of course, shirts for herself! Photo by Liliane Stransky

What a show! It was a day to remember for Sidelines intern Christina Alex, right, and Sidelines subscription manager FRANK DIBELLA DELUXE HORSE VANS – We offer , left, when a wide selection of new/used horse vans and trailers. Mari Alex Dealership for 4-Star and Hawk horse trailers.(PA). they attended the 610-495-2270 www.frankdibella.com Arabian Nights Media Day at the Arabian Nights Dinner Show Missed the deadline? in Orlando, Florida. You can advertise on the website They had a chance to watch the new show, Email: [email protected] experience the thrill of the horses and rub elbows with owner Mark Miller (center). TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD: The cost is $40 for the first 15 words and $1 for each additional word per issue. $20.00 for each photo. Name, address, phone number, Mutt of how many issues to run ad and pay- the Month ment (check or credit card number & expiration date) must be included Axel is a one-year-old male with typed or handwritten ad. Mail Boxer/Hound mix. Axel is a student to Sidelines, Inc., 11924 Forest Hill in the Phideaux University train-to- Blvd., Suite 22 #376, Wellington, adopt program where he is learning FL 33414, Email to classifieds@ basic petiquette skills such as sit, sidelinesnews.com Credit card down, stay and wait. He is very number, full name and signature intelligent, athletic, great with kids, must accompany any ad taken by adults and other dogs. A super mail or phone 561-798-4828. ALL dog in every way! Axel is neutered, ADS ARE PRE-PAID. Advertising vaccinated and micro-chipped. His deadline is 12:00 pm Wednesday, adoption fee is $75 and he is located 17 days before publication. Not re- at the Aiken SPCA Albrecht Center sponsible for mistakes due to illeg- for Animal Welfare. Call (803) 648- ible handwriting. Phone 561-798- 6863 or visit www.letlovelive.org. 4828. No real estate photos.

FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 127 eThe Bottom Line The National Horse Show By Jan Westmark-Allan

There is definitely something special about the National Horse Show. With more than a century of history behind it, the mere mention of the show’s name conjures up images of elegant horses and riders, a packed house of dapperly dressed men and women and the splendor of Madison Square Garden. While the National Horse Show is no longer held at the Garden, the splendor is still there. Now called the Alltech National Horse Show, the show returns to Kentucky again this year, October 29th – November 3rd, at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. I have fond memories of the National Horse Show. My daughter, Abby, competed in the National Horse Show twice when it was held in Wellington at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. She showed in the children’s jumpers on her horses Don Juan and Keebler. While it was exciting taking home a ribbon with a medallion in the middle of it and the words National Horse Show on it, the best part was reveling in the history of such a prestigious show. Abby Westmark and Keebler competing at the National Horse Show in 2006 That, and buying all new blankets for her horses! when it was held in Wellington, Florida. Now held at the Alltech Arena at the Abby was showing with Alan Korotkin and Castlewood Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, the 2013 Alltech National Horse Farm and when we arrived at the Castlewood stalls Show is October 29th – November 3rd this year. on the show grounds we tucked our horses in and Photo by Anne Gittens Photography made them comfy. We also hung their sheets and blankets on their stall doors as we were having unseasonably cool weather. in the barn for their lack of finery, so we scurried over to vendor Before we could leave the barn to take in the grandeur of the row and bought them new Baker Blankets. And, of course, Abby National Horse Show, one of the Castlewood grooms stopped didn’t want to be ridiculed by her horses for not being decked out by to check on our horses. He took one look at our un-matching to the nines, so she ended up with a new helmet and breeches. sheets and blankets, and that was when we realized that a By the end of the weekend, the ribbon Abby won was not only prestigious horse show deserved prestigious accessories – even precious because it was won at the National Horse Show, but it for the horses. was precious because it became a “thousand dollar” ribbon. We didn’t want our horses to be mocked by the other horses I still cherish our memories of that show, and I was excited to learn that many people will get to “make memories” at the Alltech National Horse Show this year with the all-new “Barn Night in the Bluegrass.” On Friday, November 1st, barns throughout the Lexington region will get a chance to mingle at the Alltech Arena for an evening dedicated to youth who show true “barn spirit.” Open to young riders, equestrian groups and kids who are simply crazy for horses, Barn Night in the Bluegrass is a chance for youth to make banners, dress in fanatical horse gear and wear their barn’s logo in a spirit competition to be held throughout the night. Spirit prizes awarded to Barn Night participants will include year- long subscriptions to Sidelines Magazine, official merchandise from the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy, a year’s supply of LIFEFORCE Elite™ natural digestive supplement and a Lyons Farm™ barn grill-out party sponsored by Alltech. A super-spirited Barn Night kid will win a trip for four to attend the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy, France. Sidelines is thrilled to be part of the Alltech National Horse Show and I can’t wait for all the Barn Night participants to “Catch the Sidelines Spirit”, while also catching the spirit of a horse show A young fan shows off her spirit at the Alltech National Horse steeped in tradition – the National Horse Show. It’s going to be Show. Young riders, equestrian groups and horse crazy kids in a great night, and if you plan on attending and don’t know how the Lexington area will get a chance to show off their spirit at to dress in fanatical horse gear, I suggest wrapping yourself in a “Barn Night in the Bluegrass” on November 1st at the show. Baker Blanket. Photo courtesy of the Alltech National Horse Show 128 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2013 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE