Mystery Rider Tami Hoag

For Horse People About Horse People September 2011

Mystery Rider Tami Hoag

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What’s Happenin’ Incorporating I 30 Ingate HORSES USA 66 Off Centerline PUBLISHER Samantha Charles 80 Asides [email protected] EDITOR-IN-CHIEF N Cornelia Bernard Henderson Horse Show [email protected] 6 My Line 561-309-6636 20 Wellington’s Mason Phelps Spearheads STAFF WRITERs S Lauren Giannini, Jan Westmark - Allan, 28 National Horse Show Move to Kentucky Danika Rice 22 Five Questions for Hector Florentino CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 24 Scott Stewart Just Loves Showing Johnny Robb, Fred McWane, I Sydney Masters - Durieux, 62 28 Lake Placid Horse Shows Were a Sarah Ward Piece of Heaven in 2011 PHOTOGRAPHERS David Lominska, Jack Mancini , D 42 Competition Hot at Woodside Flashpoint, Alan Fabricant, Susan Stickle Lauren R. Giannini, Shawn McMillen Summer Circuit Kim & Allen MacMillan

SIDELINES COLUMNISTS Dressage Dr. Bev Gordon - Horse in Motion E Lisa Hollister, Esq - Equine Law 60 Five Questions for Katie Riley Ann Reilly - Sports Psychology 62 Readin’ Writin’ and Ridin’: Sidelines’ Sarah Ward - My Line Favorite Mystery Writer Tami Hoag JUNIOR WRITERS Lauren Corey, 46 68 Robert Dover’s Birthday Wish ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER 70 A Visit with Liz Austin Melissa Burns 72 Dancing Toward the Golden Years [email protected] S 561-951-4225 74 A Few Minutes with Pierre St Jacques ADVERTISING SALES Joyce Jones [email protected] 954-796-1809 I Eventing Web Editor 12 Five Questions for Samantha St Jacques Erin Gilmore [email protected]

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With this issue, we are Letter from the Editor introducing “Junior Blues” an opportunity for juniors to share their Love a good mystery? I do too, and that’s one reason I good news. If you want your win so enjoyed this month’s cover story, Jan Westmark-Allan’s to be considered for the column, interview with Tami Hoag, who not only writes a cracking e-mail [email protected] good book, but is a very competitive dressage rider, who with a photo (permission from the competes at the very top levels of the sport. photographer required, so be sure Jan also did a husband-and-wife pair of interviews with you may use it editorially) and a Pierre and Samantha St Jacques, a duo that are both on brief paragraph about your win. top of their respective disciplines. Polo writer Danika Rice entertained us with the visit of There’s always a lot to read in Will and Kate, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge when they any issue of Sidelines, and this made their visit to Santa Barbara, and visited with Peter one is no exception. Whatever Brant, one of polo’s more colorful and controversial patrons. your discipline, I know you will find Lauren Giannini caught up with Scott Stewart, one of the some fascinating people to learn nicest guys in the horse show world – and leading hunter about in this month’s offering. rider almost every time he shows. Lauren also visited with Iroquois huntsman Lilla Mason who hunts – you guessed Until next month, it – her dressage horses. Contributor Laura Danowski introduces us to Brianne Link who has more circuit awards than years in the saddle, Cornelia Henderson and is definitely an up and coming young rider to watch.

Sidelines is now available at Chapters/Indigo Bookstores in Canada FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 5 6 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE M Dog Training’s Difficult; I’d Rather Ride! By Sarah Ward In fact, he was even afraid Y of cats! He had pretty When I started college, for the first time in my life I intense separation “issues” wasn’t surrounded by family and friends 24/7. In fact, I and would cry whenever I was lonely. Against my better judgment, and others as left him, even to go to the well, I decided to adopt a rescue. Mind you, not just any bathroom. That is, until he dog: I found myself a Coonhound! learned how to open the L I went to PetFinder.com and there was “Tommy.” He door so he could sit with was at a no-kill shelter just waiting for the right person to me. Awkward? Definitely! come along and give him his first forever home. And that When classes started I was me! I figured (logically) that the barn would be the back, our all-day outings perfect place for an “energetic, intelligent, and active” dog to the stable were a thing N that “requires plenty of exercise.” There was no doubt in of the past. Tommy had my mind that my new companion would be able to run-off to be alone in my small off any extra energy at the stable and come home happily campus apartment. When E exhausted. I didn’t know much about Tommy except that I’d returned to take him he was two years old and his ear had been bitten off while out, he’d drag me down the at a foster home. But it turns out I was the one who’d stairs, pulling the leash out of my grasp, and gallop off into the bitten off a little more than I could chew. distance. There was more than one kindly stranger who returned While these scent hounds are bred to hunt raccoons, my wayward dog. I had to do something; it was time for me (as possum, and even bobcats, Tommy was far from “typical.” Cesar Millan says) to become “pack-leader.” I did a lot of research on training methods, read advice from experts, watched videos, and talked to fellow dog owners. A “Dog Whisperer” I am not, and there was a lot of trial and error going on as well as a lot of people telling me that I was crazy (yes, well maybe sometimes just a little!)… Horses aren’t with you all day long, live in your house, bark or howl, and I don’t know of one that’s ever been potty trained. But I do know that to have successful partnerships with both equines and canines, it takes time, understanding and patience. Tommy and I have come a long way and he and I have made great steps together. He’s even learning (very, very slowly) to stop barking at the barn, but unfortunately he can’t always resist chasing the horses now and again. While he finds this tons of fun, I am quite sure that my mounts are not so amused. We now spend a lot of time playing together and when we can’t get to the barn, we head to the park. His anxiety attacks are gone; at home he relaxes by chewing away on his bone. No more crying or bathroom visits. Today it is rare to find me without my Crazy Coonhound, but from now on, I think I’ll leave the dog training the pros… horses are more my speed. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 7 8 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 9 10 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 11 12 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE E Five Questions for Samantha St Jacques V By Jan Westmark-Allan Samantha St Jacques and her horse Livewire were members of the 2008 Canadian Olympic Three E Day Eventing team, a feat most riders spend their lives dreaming about. That accomplishment pales in comparison to Samantha’s recent achievement -- giving N birth to her son Stirling Keaton St Jacques. Samantha and her husband, dressage rider Pierre St Jacques, are happy and in love with their new bundle of joy and she T is thrilled with this new stage in her life. (Pierre is also featured in this issue of Sidelines, so read about him, too!) I “Stirling is truly amazing and we are having so much fun with him!” Samantha said. Samantha and Pierre met in Ocala, when Samantha took a lesson with Pierre. “Pierre N was teaching at a barn next to where I was keeping my horses and I went for a lesson with him. We loved spending time together right away.” Now married, the G couple owns St Jacques Equestrian in Ocala. Samantha and Pierre both grew up in Canada, and while Pierre has become an American citizen, Samantha still rides for Canada and doesn’t plan on changing her citizenship. While Samantha is excited to embark on a career as a mommy to little Stirling, she is still passionate about horses. “I am fortunate that I have been able to turn my passion into a career,” she said.

Sidelines: How did your riding career begin? SSJ: I grew up in Vancouver, Canada and began riding at a local hunter -jumper stable where I met my coach, Sarah Bradley, who introduced me to Pony Club and eventing. I continued to ride with Sarah for several years and learned about eventing from her. When I still lived in Canada I also rode with Nick Holmes-Smith, Robyn Hahn, Therese Samantha Washtock and Chelan Kozak. I moved to the east coast competing when I was 18 and have ridden with numerous eventing Livewire, her trainers such as the O’Connors, the Davidsons, Leslie Olympic partner Law and Phillip Dutton. My husband, Pierre, has been Photo courtesy of helping me for the past four years with dressage. Samantha St Jacques

Sidelines: What do you consider your career highlights? SSJ: My career highlights include seventh place at Samantha and Jersey Fresh CCI*** in 2006 where I was the highest Pierre welcomed placed Canadian rider, tenth place at Fairhill CCI*** in their new son 2007, being named to the Canadian short list from 2006 Stirling Keaton St to 2008, being an alternate for the 2007 Canadian Pan Jacques into the American Eventing Team and being a member of the world on June 30, 2008 Canadian Olympic Team in Hong Kong. 2011 I found my Olympic horse, Livewire, in Canada as a two Photo courtesy of year old and trained him myself. Samantha St Jacques supportive of each other so any individual success that we have Sidelines: What are your riding goals? is a huge credit to the other partner as well. I am also thrilled SSJ: My riding goals include competing at the highest about being a mom. I think that our most recent and exciting level of eventing again. I have some really nice young accomplishment is our little boy. horses that I am pretty excited about that will hopefully help me to get to the CCI**** level again. Sidelines: How does it work with an eventer being married to a dressage rider? Sidelines: What have you and Pierre accomplished SSJ: I think an eventer and a dressage rider are a great together? combination. Pierre and I compliment each other really well. I SSJ: Together we have developed St Jacques Equestrian have learned so much from him and I think that he has enjoyed where we continue to train and sell horses. Everything learning more about the sport of eventing and the training and that we accomplish is a team effort and we are highly conditioning of event horses. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 13 14 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 15 16 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 17 18 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 19 Sidelights Steffen Peters Shearling Saddle Pads A saddle pad should work for you, not just provide a layer of decorative padding between the saddle and your horse. That’s why the Steffen Peters line of SMx Shearling dressage pads by Professional’s Choice is designed to improve your ride and increase your horse’s level of comfort. Featuring two panels of energy absorbing UltraShock™ material, the Steffen Peters SMx Shearling lined pads eliminate pressure points and channel energy away from the source. The soft garment quality shearling ensures maximum comfort for your horse and the cotton outer lining quickly wicks away moisture. In addition, the UltraShock core is perforated for optimum breathability. It’s no wonder Steffen Peters relies on his Professional’s Choice SMx Shearling Lined saddle pads for the show ring - because the more comfortable the horse, the better the performance. Steffen Peters SMx Shearling Lined Dressage Pad $139.95 Steffen Peters SMx Luxury Shearling Dressage Pad $144.95 www.profchoice.com 1.800.331.9421 20 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE H Wellington’s Mason Phelps Spearheads O National Horse Show Move to Kentucky By Kenneth Kraus

R He hasn’t been there for all of them - after all - the show is 128 years old, but Mason Phelps, President of Phelps Media Group International, has been a driving force with the S National Horse Show for over four decades. “Sometimes it feels like I was there on day one,” Phelps laughed. “But I’ve been involved for a long time, longer than I’d like to admit; but I’ve never been as excited about an event as I E am about the Alltech National Horse Show this year.” After a hundred plus year run in the heart of New York City at Madison Square Garden, the nation’s oldest indoor horse show has been somewhat nomadic for the past decade, having landed on the Piers in New York for two unsuccessful seasons following the departure from S Madison Square Garden and then stopping in Wellington for four years before finally landing in Syracuse, NY, four years ago. The initial year in Wellington, with Stadium Jumping H managing the event, and Phelps Media Group, handling the promotion and media, proved to be a tremendously successful event. The show, held over Thanksgiving O weekend, drew thousands of fans to what is now the Palm Mason Phelps has been a driving force behind the National Beach International Equestrian Center. “We ran out of food, Horse Show the porta-johns overflowed, and we were overwhelmed Photos by Kenneth Kraus W by how many people took the National Horse Show to heart that first year,” Mason says. “That first year was like Woodstock in Wellington.”

So, what happened? there and made his name as one of the more creative event “They changed the date of the show, they started to planners and promoters. charge admission and the show died a fairly quick death “I plan to bring that same excitement and enthusiasm to here in South Florida,” Mason admitted. “Not only that, it Lexington for the Alltech National Horse Show. I’m very hopeful was too far off the beaten path from the indoor shows to that this show is going to be huge, absolutely huge,” Phelps stage the Maclay Finals effectively.” smiled. The National then found a home in Syracuse, NY - not He has certainly gotten the folks at Alltech excited. Just off a happy home - but it was a partnership that lasted for an their very successful title sponsorship of the Alltech FEI World eventful three year run. Then, after numerous complaints Equestrian Games, Alltech has come aboard as the title sponsor, by a large segment of the National Horse Show exhibitor joining forces with the National, and creating the all new Alltech base, Mason, along with the progressive thinking members National Horse Show, 128th edition. of the Board of Directors of the National Horse Show, Dr. Pearse Lyons, Founder and President, told us. “As Mason’s spearheaded the drive to finally give this national equestrian team and Alltech partner for the 128th Alltech National Horse treasure a permanent home. The site they chose was the Show, we are eagerly anticipating the rebirth of a new era for the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. prestigious event. The storied horse show, the oldest in America, “It was the logical and perfect place for the National,” will recapture the glory of Madison Square Garden, yet now it will Phelps said. “It’s quite simply, one of the outstanding be more appropriately housed in the Horse Capital of the World,” venues in the entire world. Also, the excellent management Lyons smiled. “After the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games last infrastructure that Hugh Kincannon has had in place for year, there is a new fervor in the U.S. for equestrian sport, and years makes this a seamless transition,” he noted. there could be no more tremendous encore event than the Alltech The Kentucky Horse Park, host for the recently completed National Horse Show.” Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, also welcomes three Susanna Elliott is the Corporate PR Manager for Alltech North other important national championship events, the USEF America. Her group, along with Phelps’ company, PMG, will Pony Finals, the USHJA National Hunter Derby Finals and handle all of the publicity for the Alltech National Horse Show, the North American Junior Young Rider Championship. 128th edition. “The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games created Kincannon manages those events as well. a whole new fan base for equestrian sport in the United States Phelps says that excitement for the new event in and even in Kentucky’s horse country, which has traditionally Lexington, Kentucky, is like something he’s only seen once been more in tune with thoroughbred racing,” she detailed. before, at the International Jumping Derby in Newport, “When the National Horse Show announced its plans to uproot to Rhode Island. Phelps created a world-class competition the Kentucky Horse Park, there was a palpable buzz throughout FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 21

The Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park will be home to the National Horse Show

Kentucky and the equestrian community.” “I’m amazed at the buzz,” laughed Phelps. “It’s just going to make my job that much more challenging and fun.” “The interest in America’s oldest and most celebrated horse show coming to Lexington was an incredible affirmation of the Alltech Games’ success, and, most importantly, the move indicated to equestrian sport fans that the story was to be continued,” stated Elliott. “Some of the nation’s best horses and riders would be galloping back into town for Act 2, and it would be less than a year in coming.” “The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games were transformative for Alltech and the community of Lexington,” added Dr. Lyons. “Opportunity once again literally landed in our backyard with the National Horse Show, and Alltech is honored to not only be associated with the highly acclaimed equestrian competition, but also eager to ensure its success in Lexington, the famed Horse Capital of the World.” “The prize money is going to be substantial,” Phelps noted. “The schedule is going to be very workable and we’re really going to bring the show back to the Alltech National Horse Show. That’s the problem with today’s events, they’ve lost their pizzazz. In Lexington, we’re bringing back the pizzazz,” he said. And Phelps is also excited about the wardrobe possibilities. “Yes, I’ll be able to resurrect the orange pants,” he laughed. 22 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE H Five Questions for Hector Florentino

It has been a pivotal year for international show jumping O rider Hector Florentino: piloting Stransky’s Mission Farm’s Ultimo to win HITS-on-the-Hudson’s $100,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, a Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix qualifier R and the birth of he and his wife Eve De Lengaigne’s first daughter, Sofia Daniela. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Hector’s life was set on a new course when he met Step by Step S Foundation’s CEO Liliane Stransky at a benefit event during the Winter Equestrian Festival in 2010. The duo hit it off immediately, sharing a passion for charity work and E horses. It just so happened that Stransky was looking for just the right trainer/rider to take the reins at Stransky’s Mission Farm in Wellington, Florida. The rest, as they say, is history. Sidelines: How did you first get involved with horses? HF: None of my family rode, though my uncle had a few S Paso Finos. I was introduced to horses as a little boy at a summer camp close to my home in Santa Domingo. From that point on, whenever I had the chance to ride them or H be around them, I would. I remember I’d leave, take my lunch and go eat it while sitting on the back of a horse. O Being around horses, it was a thrill - and it still is! Sidelines: Did you always see yourself as a professional rider living and competing in the US? HF: I went to engineering school, but my passion was W always with the sport. When I was in my early 20s, I decided to make it my career. I didn’t know how I was going to do make it happen though, and I stayed riding in the DR for a long time; but I never made the jump into the big league there. It was my wife who encouraged me to compete here in the US; she pushed me to take a chance. And the perfect opportunity, like fate, presented itself when I met Liliane at a charity event a mutual friend was hosting. Since then, things have happened quickly! There is no greater satisfaction for me than to be able to communicate with these amazing animals, to perform together as a team, at a high level in the sport… I have to say, I have a very satisfying “job.” “When I was in my early 20s, I decided to make [riding] my career,” Sidelines: What has been your most memorable moment says Hector Florentino in the saddle, or victory, thus far? Photo by Kathy Andersen HF: My biggest wins have been aboard Ultimo, most recently the $100K Grand Prix at HITS. I have ridden doing as it has been working. Competing against veterans like many horses, some talented, and others not so much. McLain (Ward), Beezie (Madden) and Margie (Engle) is always Ever since I’ve been teamed with Ultimo, things have a learning experience. Their decisions in the show ring; where been changing. He is getting more and more powerful. to turn, whether to leave out strides; how to ride the jump off… He’s smart too, and knows how to get out of trouble, a they are always interesting to watch. They often make choices real tryer with a big heart. Liliane and this horse have that can affect my own. given me the opportunity to win some nice classes. I am excited to say that we are qualified for not only the million Sidelines: Do you find it difficult to both compete and train other dollar class at HITS, but also the Pan American Games in riders at the same competitions, does it make you nervous? Mexico. I don’t like to plan to far ahead though; we are HF: I train my students the same way I ride. Any nervousness taking it all in stride. that I might feel when I compete myself, I want to transform into excitement. I try to bring that same positive energy and attitude Sidelines: Now that you are competing against the top to them. It is always exciting to see a young rider like Daniela international horse and rider combinations, do you think move up the ranks, going from the Children’s to Juniors. Having you will be changing anything? my students grow as riders, and hopefully win, is as important to HF: I am going to do the same thing that I have been me as when I am in the show ring! FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 23 24 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE H Scott Stewart Just Loves Showing By Lauren R. Giannini

O Scott Stewart is better than good: he’s great. In light of his ability to win classes, divisions and grand championships with young greenies as well as veteran show hunters, the R term ‘masterly finesse’ pretty much describes his expertise as a rider and trainer. Then there’s the undeniable fact that he loves his horses and goes about their training according S to their individual needs. The big picture includes boyish All-American looks that belie the years of hard work that have made Scott a consistent winner at some of the most prestigious shows on the A circuit. E “I grew up in Norwalk (CT), I basically did pony club, some eventing and dressage, just locally until I was about 14 or 15 and then my first real trainer was Bill Ellis,” recalls Scott. “I was a working student with him and did the equitation and Medal Maclays – I made the finals in 1981 and 1982. My focus as a junior was equitation.” S He thought he was headed towards the jumpers even during the years he did equitation, but his first professional job took him to the Ox Ridge Hunt Club (Darien, CT), conveniently about 10 minutes from where he lived. H “I worked there for 12 years – from 1984, I believe – and I got to work with George Morris, so I had lessons with him, as well as with Bill Steinkraus,” explains Scott. “I did O a little bit of jumpers, but I got much more into teaching. At that point in time we had about a dozen Medal kids, who did equitation and qualified for indoors. So, early on it was W equitation and as the kids grew up we merged into doing hunters.” Upperville’s Grand Champion Hunter and Green Conformation Scott’s show record stands as a powerful testimony to Hunter Champion Hunter Empire, owned by Becky Gochman, his upbringing as a horseman as well as his innate ability with Scott Stewart, Leading Hunter Rider Photo by Lauren R Giannini to bring out the best in a horse or rider. In 2010 at Capitol Challenge (MD), he won his fourth Professional World to the Regular Conformation Working Hunter championship. Champion Hunter Rider Final. “I’m the first one to win it “Upperville is definitely one of our favorite shows, and with the four times, so that was exciting,” he says. He also earned upgraded footing that’s definitely an attraction for riders to know accolades, including his second time as the Chronicle of that the footing’s going to be consistent,” says Scott. the Horse’s Show Hunter Horseman of the Year. In 2010 Adding to Scott’s cachet as trainer and rider, there’s his eye for and 2011 he won numerous championships and reserves the ideal hunter and the young prospects he develops into first- at WEF. class hunters. He admits to favoring “Warmbloods that lean more Scott was totally pleased to be Devon Horse Show’s to the Thoroughbred type and look more like your classic type of Leading Hunter Rider for the 9th year in a row – “I’ve won hunter, not the heavier Warmblood.” it 12 or 13 times overall” – and just as thrilled that Victoria In fact, his string of show horses has become a recognizable “Tori” Colvin, 13, earned Best Child Rider with his small ‘brand,’ so to speak, and some people claim that they can pick out junior hunter, Ovation, as well as with Sanzibar, Ovation, a Scott Stewart hunter just by the way it looks and moves. Adult Touchdown, and VIP Z: “She’s a natural talent, one of the amateur hunter rider Jane Gaston, who is enjoying great success best, and she has devoted her life to it, and her parents with her Lumiere, said that when she’s looking to buy a show have too.” hunter, she asks herself if Scott Stewart would like the horse. Being taken under the equestrian wings of rider/trainers Scott and Ken headquarter their hunter-jumper enterprises at such as Scott Stewart and his partner Ken Berkley might be River’s Edge Farm (NJ), where the architecturally superb facility every pony crazy kid’s dream, but Tori’s in good company showcases their combined talents. Ken, in addition to being a when it comes to hard work and long hours in the saddle. winning grand prix jumper rider, is also a hunter rider of some As Scott says, “We all love the showing.” renown. That’s a good thing, because from Devon they traveled “When I got injured a few years back, Ken took over my rides to Upperville Colt & Horse Show (VA) where Scott piloted – he could be one of the top hunter riders in the country, because Empire, owned by Becky Gochman, to top honors in he can do the hunters as well as he does the jumpers,” says Scott. Green Conformation Hunters and the Grand Hunter They bounce ideas, technique and strategy off each other and Championship, and yet another Leading Hunter Rider probably argue now and then about the future of a horse. But title. As trainer, he garnered seven championships and six there was no dispute when it came to launching a new career for reserves, which included riding Reality (Alexa and Krista one of Ken’s grand prix-winning jumpers after the horse survived Weisman) and Dedication (Fashion Farm) to tri-colors in a spinal cord infection. Carlos Boy became Scott’s newest partner First Year Green Working Hunters, and his own Touchdown Continued on page 26 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 25 26 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE

Carlos Boy enjoyed grand prix success with jumper rider Ken Berkley before re-inventing himself as a hunter: shown here with Scott Stewart, winning the $15,000 USHJA Hunter Derby at the 34th Annual Intercat, Inc. I Love New York Horse Show Photo © 2011 Parker/Russell-The Book LLC

for the Hunter Derbies and placed second his first time out at the Saratoga Classic (NY). “Carlos Boy is great,” says Scott. “He feels great, too, and he won the Hunter Derby at Lake Placid (I Love New York Horse Show in July) – he’s a very smart and intelligent horse. He just knows what you’re thinking all the time.” In terms of their schedule, Scott isn’t into running from venue to venue. He says he might show at five or six in Florida. They hit the road for Kentucky to spend one or two weeks at the Horse Park, then Devon, Upperville, Saratoga, and Lake Placid for two weeks. After that there’s a break – Scott and Ken are off to Europe to travel and look a horse or two here and there – and he doesn’t show again until Hampton Classic. “We don’t do as many shows as most people and we try to select the horse shows and focus on the best one for the horses,” says Scott. “We don’t go from one show to the next. The horses don’t need to show like that. When we get to the horse show, we want our horses fully prepared and really have a nice competitive horse show.” What advice does he have for hunter riders in general based on what he sees at shows? His answer was surprising in its candor: to do your schooling at home and then do as little as possible once you’re on the grounds. “I think that works best – you don’t want to waste your horse in the schooling ring,” says Scott. “At the show, just jump a few jumps and get him into the ring. I think there’s a lot to be said for doing your training at home so that when you get to the show, you’re ready. Don’t waste a thousand jumps in the schooling or warm-up classes. Just get your horse ready and get in the ring.” FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 27 28 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE H Lake Placid Horse Shows Were O Everyone’s “Piece of Heaven In 2011” R S E

S H O The first week saw a thrilling win by Jonathan McCrea of Ireland on Colorado, owned by Candy ribbleT and Windsor Show Stables, in the $75,000 Mirror Lake Inn Grand Prix of Lake Placid, presented by Intercat, Inc., for the Whitney Perpetual W Challenge Trophy All photos by Parker/Russell – The Book LLC Once again, the Intercat, Inc. Lake Placid Horse Shows Horse Shows,” said Richard M. Feldman, Chairman of the Lake hosted hundreds of the nation’s top horses and riders who Placid Horse Show Association. “It was wonderful to welcome came to Lake Placid to compete for their share of a half- back so many riders who compete here every summer, as well million dollars in prize money and to enjoy the fun activities as to meet those who came to Lake Placid for the first time. and natural beauty of the Adirondacks. We owe the success of our horse shows to the riders, trainers With competition ranging from children in the Juliam Farm and sponsors who are with us year after year, as well as to the Leadline class to Olympic veterans in the two Grand Prix, the people of Lake Placid who always make sure that everyone has Lake Placid horse shows were everyone’s piece of heaven! such a wonderful time while they are here.” In addition to featuring top-notch equestrian competition, Lake Placid is the perfect summer vacation destination, making the Further information is available by calling the Lake Placid horse shows the best two weeks of a horseman’s summer. Horse Show Association at (518) 523-9625 or online at www. “This was a great year for the Intercat, Inc. Lake Placid lakeplacidhorseshow.com.

Lake Placid Horse Show Chairman Richard M. Feldman The Doggie Costume Contest is an annual favorite at Lake presents award to a rider in the Juliam Farm Lead Line Class Placid FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 29

Michael Hughes and Shockwave won the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort High Junior Jumper Classic

Todd Minikus and Pavarotti won the $75,000 Woodlea Farms Grand Prix, presented by Intercat, Inc. “I’m just happy to be here,” said Minikus who had only recently recovered from Legionnaires’ disease and pneumonia. “We go to a lot of horse events, but this one’s special. The show jumping is fierce, and there are also a lot of fun activities for the family. It really is a great place to be.” All Photos © Parker/Russell-The Book LLC 2011

Charlotte Jacobs and North Star won the Pepsi Beverages Co. High Junior Jumper Classic

Philip Richter and Glasgow won the Devoucoux, Inc. High Charlie Jacobs and Flaming Star won the FarmVet High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic 30 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE

Catching Up: Shawna Dietrich is everywhere. Seems that when you have a hunter derby, you can count on I Shawna showing up for the presentations! Maybe she just wanted to get out of the Kentucky heat?

N Tom Bishop, whom we profiled in last month’s issue (Five Questions for Tom Bishop, MFH) rode home with the top ribbon at Upperville in the Foxhunter’s class. G Congratulations, indeed. Another brilliant feather in your very full cap.

Michael Taylor and his partner, Bill Weeks are making A some big inroads into the hunter jumper world. They’ve already booked a VIP table for this year’s Alltech National Horse Show and are hosting the opening night exhibitor’s T party.

Those media credentials for the Olympics in London in E 2012 are really hard to come by. Congratulations to our own webster Erin Gilmore, photographers Kim MacMillan, Laurent Beauvais, chairman of the Basse-Normandie Sue Stickle and Rebecca Walton with PMG for qualifying. Regional Council and Normandy 2014 Organizing We’re all excited for you. Committee, and Alltech president Dr. Pearse Lyons. Alltech is the title sponsor of the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Our buddy Sydney Masters has been enjoying the Games™ in Normandy lovely weather in France, and the CSIS*. The chateau and Photo by MC Chantrait race track are beyond belief, she says. Sydney says no one should tell Mark Bellissimo about Chantilly because Equestrian apparel company Ariat recently donated over 600 as beautiful as PBIEC is, it can’t compare! We don’t want pairs of new riding breeches to The Rider’s Closet at Pegasus Mark to want to add a chateau to WEF! … or do we? Therapeutic Riding, Georgina Bloomberg’s charitable program for riders in need. The Rider’s Closet accepts new or gently used Don’t you just hate it when horse show management and equestrian apparel and sends them to pony clubs, therapeutic horse show owners come to blows! Well it happened and riding centers, scholastic teams and individual riders who request one really big show manager may not be returning next show or lesson program clothing and boots. season, stay tuned! Continued on page 32 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 31 32 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE

Continued from page 30 G&C Farm’s Pablo Barrios celebrated his birthday on July 14 by riding with the best in the world at the CHIO Aachen. He and G&C Sinatra were third in the Prize of Handwerk class, while G&C Quivola was fifth in the Sparkassen-Youngsters-Cup.

Poor Lake Placid! Why is it that immigration always seems to pick on them? Yes guys, we are told that road blocks were up which kept some barns away and there were others who got nailed for having illegal help. Why does this happen only at Lake Placid every year?

New Baby Department: Congratulations to Hector Florentino and his lovely wife Eve de Lengaigne on the birth of their first daughter Sofia Daniela who arrived during fireworks during the July 4th festivities! The little beauty is destined to be horse crazed considering her dad rides and trains for Liliane Stransky at Stransky’s Mission Farm and her godparents are junior jumper rider Daniela Stransky and international grand prix veteran Pablo Barrios. Arden Cone, a Sidelines contributor who has written about her participation in the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program, Bumps and Bruises: Louise Serio had a nasty slip and fall is a senior at Hollins University and spent her last semester recently resulting in a broken ankle. She will be sidelined for quite abroad in Sevilla, Spain. While she had an amazing a while but says she will make it back in the saddle in time for the experience in Spain she also came down with a wicked case hunter derby finals. of tonsillitis that lasted for months. Turns out Arden caught Equine Strep from a horse she was taking care of a few days If you haven’t heard, Ellen Geddes was in a terrible car crash before she left for Spain. It’s rare for a human to catch it in Aiken in July that has left her paralyzed at the waist. Surgery from a horse, but it can happen. (It is important to note that was performed to fuse her back, and she was transferred to Equine Strep is not strangles, they are two different things). Atlanta for further evaluation and more surgery. Keep Ellen and Despite a raging case of tonsillitis, Arden still enjoyed Spain her family in your prayers. Ellen’s 23rd birthday was celebrated including a quick ride in Sevilla during the Feria de Sevilla, in the hospital… complete with costume, before returning to the States and having her tonsils removed. Here’s wishing you a speedy recovery Arden. Continued on page 33 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 33 34 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE

Continued from page 32 Friends in Need: As many of you know we have two friends who are in trouble both physically and financially. Linda Andrisani is being treated for cancer and unable to judge for several months. Jack Stedding has lost his job in Mississippi. Both of these individuals have given tremendously to our industry for fifty years through their farm Monkton Manor. They have produced top ponies and horses – namely Ruxton who was one of many. For those fifty years they have remained the same well-respected, Continued on page 34

Eric Lamaze and Rodrigo Pessoa racing in last place and second to last place during the flat phase of the “Trophee Race ‘N Jump. Huh? It was like this: following the grand prix at the Chateau Chantilly, a fun “Trophee Race ‘n Jump” was held with Eric, Rodrigo, Laura Kraut, Kevin Stout, Simon Delestre and Penelope Lepevost teamed with the top French jockeys in pairs of two. The idea was that the show jumpers would race around the turf track in front of the grand stables (this literally is a castle for horses) going clockwise and in racing silks as part of the competition. Then the race jockeys did two rounds over a course of fences in the Grand Prix ring in front of the stables, one for power, second for speed. Here is the fun part: Eric and Rodrigo were busy chatting at the start of the Trophee Race ‘n Jump’ flat phase and were left in the dust by everyone else, who won the turf phase. Rodrigo was only a few strides off Eric to place last...maybe they were still talkin! Beating the Florida heat - farrier Lindsay Holland’s dog At the end of the three phases it was French rider Penelope Wallace has the drill down pat Leprevost with her jockey who the won class Photo by Laura Danowski .Photo by Sophie Durieux FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 35 36 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE

Continued from page 30 friendly humble individuals. Joey Darby and Susie Schoellkop ask you to give to the Equestrian Aid Foundation, which is one of the places they have applied for assistance. The website is www.Equestrianaidfoundation.org. Please help Linda and Jack through a very difficult time. Send a donation earmarked for Jack and Linda to: Equestrian Aid Foundation, 11924 W Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 22-377, Wellington, FL 33414.

Horse Show News: The Buffalo International Horse Show will host its 65th annual hunter/Jumper competition this fall at the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center on September 14-18. The horse show will host a number of special classes in their large indoor arena, with great prize money and exciting competition to benefit the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center. Don’t miss it – a great start for the indoor season.

Have you had a chance to visit Flintfield Horse Park in the Traverse City, Michigan area? The view overlooking the grand prix ring is unparalleled and the summer weather in this super vacation area couldn’t be beat. Amateur Jumper Rider, Tracey Weinberg calls it nirvana and she is right!

The Brandywine Summer Series hit a home run. This boutique horse show at the Devon Show Grounds has gotten off to a great beginning and promises to be one of the best hunter shows on the summer circuit. If you didn’t make it this year, don’t miss it next summer.

The 2011 $25,000 Franktown Meadows USHJA International For the second year, Hillary Dobbs took center stage in the Hunter Derby has some very generous contributors. Diane Grand Prix field at the Lake Placid Horse Show where she Carney and Rush Weeden donated the jumps for this year’s sang the Star-Spangled Banner during the Lake Placid Horse event. The prestigious derby will take place on September 5, Show’s 4th of July celebration! at the Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility in Carson City, Photo by James Leslie Parker Nevada, and will benefit ALS of Nevada. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 37 38 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 39 40 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE H Spruce Meadows to Tryon

Christina Jason and O Allison Mills Renior Z came home victorious in the National Hunter R Derby with a first round score of 87 and a second round score of 85 which gave them a S 189 two round total to take the win over Lisa Otto’s Duke Principe E MF and rider Holli Adams during the 2011 Tryon Summer Classic. The show took place at FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) in Tryon, NC, S June 2-5 H Photo by Mark Lehner O W

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Vick Russell and Lucky One were more than lucky when they won the $10,000 EMO Insurance Jumper Classic presented Bruce Christison and Goodman won the Tryon Hound’s by The Tryon Hounds and EMO Insurance Agency during the perpetual trophy awarded to some of the show’s Grand Tryon Summer Classic Champion and High Point riders Photo by Mark Lehner Photo by Mark Lehner FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 41

American Kent Farrington stepped into the winner’s circle in the International Ring at Spruce Meadows with the Dutch Warmblood mare, Valhalla, having won the Prairie Mines Cup Eric Lamaze and Hickstead won the RBC Capital Market Winning 1.50m competition Round at Spruce Meadows Photo by Media Services Spruce Meadows Photo by Media Services Spruce Meadows

McLain Ward piloted Coco to the win in the ATCO Midstream Leslie Howard and Lennox took top honors in the Nexen Cup Challenge Cup at Spruce Meadows Derby at Spruce Meadows on the show’s final day Photo Credit: Mike Sturk Photo by Media Services Spruce Meadows 42 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE H The Competition was Hot at O Woodside Summer Circuit By Jennifer Walker for LEG Up News certificate courtesy of the CWD Jumper Rider Bonus with the only double clear performance. Haley was second on Chantre, R The Woodside Summer Circuit offered two action followed by Peter Breakwell and Lucas (No Drama, owner). packed weeks of jumping excitement at the Woodside In the $2,500 USHJA National 3’ Hunter Classic, Julie Keville- Circuit Opener (June 22-26) and the Bay Area Summer Young took the top prize in week one with her Georgetown after S Festival (June 29-July3), including everything from the putting in two solid and stylish rounds. She had only owned the $20,000 Bayfest Grand Prix to Opportunity Walk-Trot. horse for about two months, and they are already shaping up to The highlights were the Saturday night grand prix and the be a great team. E Friday night $2,500 USHJA National 3’ Hunter Classics. Hope Glynn has been the mistress of these derby style classes, The juniors ruled the $10,000 Woodside Jumper Clas- and she showed her prowess once again at the Bay Area Summer sic the first week, when Haley Roberson (Rachel Yorke, Festival. She took the top spot with Chance Of Flurries (Helen trainer) was victorious with Chantre (Equinity, LLC, own- McEvoy, owner), and she also coached Avery Hellman to third er), followed by Brittany Albrecq (Jenni Martin-McAllister, and High Score Amateur on her Rococco and fifth on Woodstock trainer) aboard her Union Jack. The two juniors edged out (Sabrina H. Hellman, owner). Hope’s student Emma Townsend professionals after putting in the only double-clear rounds. was eighth on her CR Habibo, and Haley Webster was tenth and S The $20,000 Bayfest Grand Prix was the highlight of High Score Junior on Biarritz (Blaire Kingsley, owner). week two, and it was Jenni Martin-McAllister and Glados The Woodside show season resumes September 2-4 with the H (Marnco, owner) who took top prize and a $1,000 gift Woodside Labor Day Classic. O W

Haley Roberson and Chantre were the best in the $10,000 Julie Keville-Young and Georgetown took home the blue ribbon Woodside Jumper Classic the first week in the USHJA National 3’ Hunter Classic.

Jenni Martin-McAllister and Glados had the only double clear round in the Bayfest Grand Prix Hope Glynn and Chance of Flurries won the week 2 Hunter All photos by Sheri Scott Classic FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 43 44 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE S I D What to do other than circle the ring? We know… and so do these riders! E

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Victoria Whitworth on Ravissante, her Hanoverian mare O that is usually a junior hunter/ equitation horse, herd sheep in Kiowa, Colorado at Uh Oh Ranch. They have T never worked with sheep before but had fun

S Editor’s Pick When not playing polo, Ardeshir Radpour, with his horse Sussan, join the ‘Persian cavalry’

Denice Klinger says, “the horse I am on is my retired hunter, Kings And Vagabonds (aka “Robbie”) and the one being ponied is a then two year old hunter prospect, Throwing Copper (aka Lido). I regularly ponied him on the trails before I started him under saddle (he’s During her vacation in Western New York, Sheila Brown, MFH 4 now). We were photographed by my friend as we (Green Spring Valley Hounds) took time for early morning cubbing were crossing the Etowah River in Dawson County, with the Genesee Valley Hunt. Here she is (far right) on July 16 GA. Robbie is retired to Most Awesome Trail Horse but with Travis and Marion Thorne, MFH. even Lido has spent some time out on the trails both in Karen Kandra Wenzel photo Georgia and Southern Pines”.

We’re looking for you! Do you have a special horse-related moment to share? Send it to Sidelines! We’re seeking your candids, and the top photos will be featured in the next issue of Sidelines. If your photo is picked as Editor’s Choice, you win a free subscription to Sidelines. E-mail your high-res, jpeg format photos to [email protected] and remember, if you send us a professional photograph, you must also send the photographer’s written permission for editorial use (an e-mail from the photographer will do.) FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 45 46 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE S A Few Minutes with Junior I Rider Daisy Farish D By Jan Westmark-Allan Pony rider Daisy Farish has spent her entire life living on a Thoroughbred racehorse farm in Kentucky, not only riding E her ponies but also enjoying the famous racehorses that live there. Her family’s farm, Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky, is currently home to Zenyatta, the 2010 Horse of L the Year. Zenyatta is wildly popular and Daisy knows her better than most because she gets to spend time with her. “Zenyatta is very polite. She loves pears and bananas, as I well as mints,” Daisy said. “She loves all the attention her fans give her. She is super friendly and even lets my little sisters love all over her! I think she knows she is special!” N Daisy also has some special ponies in her life, including her favorite pony Ballou, owned by Dr. Betsee Parker. “I used to take Ballou on long walks around the farm and all E the yearlings would come running up to the fence to see him! I think Ballou liked the attention because he would just ignore them and keep walking along.” S Daisy, who is 10-years-old, will show Ballou in the small

J R Daisy competes Cleverist, a pony she owns Photo by Shawn McMillen

ponies at Pony Finals this year. “I travel all year showing,” she said, adding that her two older sisters used to show, and now her five-year-old sister Coco shows and her baby sister, Stormy, has started riding at home.

Sidelines: What do you like about living on a racehorse farm? DF: I love living on a Thoroughbred racehorse farm because I love watching the babies being born, picking out which ones I think will have a great racing career and then seeing if I am right! It’s fun to see the stallions and then follow what their babies do on the track.

Sidelines: Have you met any other famous horses beside Zenyatta? DF: I have met A. P. Indy, Curlin, Mineshaft, Lemondrop Kid, Dixieland Band, Smart Strike and many more.

Sidelines: Who do you train with? Daisy and Zenyatta, the 2010 Horse of the Year. Zenyatta DF: Patricia Griffith at Heritage Farm trained me in the beginning currently lives on Daisy’s family’s farm and was featured and now I ride with Scott Stewart and have been with him for on the CBS show 60 Minutes in a segment called, “Is just over a year. He is a great trainer, really positive, helpful and Zenyatta the Best Racehorse Ever?” calm. I love watching him train the young horses. He is one of my Photo courtesy of Kelley Farish equestrian idols, along with McLain Ward. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 47

Daisy competed Ballou at Pony Finals Photo by Alexandra Crown

Daisy and Ballou, her favorite pony Photo by Lexey Hall

Sidelines: Do you own any ponies? flatwork a ton. Sometimes I go to New Jersey with them before a DF: I own a small named Shine and a medium named Cleverist. big series of shows for training and lessons with Scott. I ride Ballou and Elation in the smalls for Dr. Betsee Parker and they are awesome. Ballou would have to be my all time favorite! Sidelines: What do you like to do when you aren’t riding? DF: When I’m not riding I am usually studying! But I love to do Sidelines: What do you consider your career highlights? things like going tubing and hanging out with my friends. DF: Small Pony Champion and Grand Champion at Upperville 2011; Circuit Champion 2010 and 2011 in the Small Pony Hunters Sidelines: Do you have pets? at the Winter Equestrian Festival; Grand Champion 2010 at Devon DF: I have two dogs that are my own, Murphy who is a Corgi and and Best Child Rider; Champion Small Pony Hunter and Grand Addie who is a Chihuahua. Champion Pony Hunter and Best Child Rider on a pony at The Hampton Classic Horse Show 2010; 9th in the 2010 USEF Pony Medal; 2010 WCHR National Pony Reserve Champion; and Champion at 2009 Harrisburg.

Sidelines: What are your riding goals? DF: I would just like to be consistent on all of my ponies throughout the year. I am also going to Pony Finals and will show Ballou in the small ponies and Cleverist in the mediums. I haven’t decided who I will show in the medal yet.

Sidelines: How do you practice in between shows? DF: My ponies come home to my farm in Kentucky for me to ride and I work on hills and 48 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE S Brianne Link -- More Circuit Awards I than Years in the Saddle By Laura Danowski/Heads-Up Media Brianne Link and sister D At the tender age of 12, Brianne Link is a rare combination Lainey go for of natural riding talent and modesty. Since 2006, she has a little hack competed every year at the Winter Equestrian Festival at JT Farms, (WEF) and been circuit champion, sometimes on more South Salem, E than one mount. Other repeat circuit championships NY include HITS Vermont and ESP Spring 2010 and 2011 Photos courtesy series. In three years of showing jumpers Brianne has of Linda Link L won over $22,000. Her junior hunter qualified for Devon 2011 and junior hunter finals. As an ambassador for Just Brianne World International (Guatemala) she has raised $8,940. Link on Zet- I Her 2009 contribution of $3,160 re-roofed a school and Es-Zem refurbished its kitchen. In 2010, $5,780 funded medical supplies and physician care for a year. And Brianne is not a stranger to loss – in early 2011 her jumper Esther 126 N fractured her leg and was permanently retired. Sidelines caught-up with Brianne who still giggles when pressed to E talk about herself, to see where her sites are focused. Sidelines: What goals are you working on for this year? BL: My life-long goal is to compete in the Olympics, but a closer goal is to be showing grand prix by age 16. My S trainer (James Toon) keeps me focused on now and won’t let me get ahead of myself. He is very strict and pushes me but always builds my confidence. Right now we are working on my last jump phobia – not running at it. For show goals we are planning to move up from the children’s to junior jumpers. My young horse Z (Zet-Es-Zem) and I are still learning about each other and are not quite ready J for the big jumps - but we are close. Calover is a grandprix horse; we just got together a few weeks ago and need time and try not to repeat the same errors. I don’t ever want to be to practice. one of those people who gets really successful and forgets about R where they came from, why they ride and who develop a bad Sidelines: How do you maintain such correct style without attitude. showing equitation? BL: I work very hard to be correct with my position, Sidelines: How do you manage your school work? especially my release, Jimmy makes me ride a lot without BL: My school Ivy League Smithtown is supportive about letting irons which isn’t my favorite thing and I spend hours every me be in class three days a week and not on the others. I week doing flat work to improve my skills. We haven’t started a pen-pal program with my classmates and the children decided when I’ll do the Big Equitation classes. in Guatemala. We write our letters to them in Spanish and they write to us in English. My school is hard too – we are learning to Sidelines: Share your experience as an Ambassador for write and speak Mandarin Chinese because it awakens part of our Just World International. brain we wouldn’t normally use. Sometimes when I’m stuck I try to BL: My first trip was to Guatemala in 2009. As we drove talk to Hillary (Dobbs) and she’ll share ways on how she balances into the village I asked my mom why was a lady sweeping riding and going to law school. I really admire her. the dirt in her doorway and she explained that was their floor; I was speechless. While I was at Los Patajos I Sidelines: Neither of your parents ever sat on a horse. How did made friends with a young girl and we became pen-pals. you get started? After awhile her letters stopped. When I returned as an BL: I started riding with Masako Niwa when I was four. She ambassador in 2010 I learned she died from pneumonia taught me all my riding basics and how to safely fall off of a horse. complications because she didn’t have access to medicine or a doctor. I was devastated and that’s what prompted me Sidelines: If you couldn’t ever ride again, what would you do? to raise money for medical help. I’m so lucky to have what BL: I would train people to ride because I like to watch my friends I do and be able to ride and show. work on things and get better. If I couldn’t do anything horse related, I’d play soccer. Sidelines: How do you view your success? BL: I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished but I actually Laura Danowski is a rusty amateur and owner of Heads-Up Media. spend more time thinking about the things I’ve done wrong She can be reached at [email protected] FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 49 50 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE S Pony Kids Name: Emily Jane Chmela Hometown: Savannah, GA I Age: 5 Ponies: Claire (Chocolate Eclair), Lucky (My Lucky Charm) and Pegasus (The Babysitter) D Trainer: Heather Jenkins of Red Horse Farm Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? I love Claire, Lucky and Pegasus. They are all my favorite. E What pony would you like to ride? Beasley (Butter me up) What is your favorite horse show? The shows we do L here around where we live. I like to be in the shows. What was the high point in your riding career? I love getting on the horse, holding the reigns. I like to win first place and want to win Champion. I What was the low point? I fall off sometimes when I ride horses. I get back on the horse when I fall off. Who are your equestrian idols? Ms. Heather (Heather N Jenkins of Red Horse Farm) and Ansley Callahan Other than riding, what do you do? Girl Scouts and E church S Name: Afton Anne Chmela Hometown: Savannah, GA Age: 9 Ponies: My Lucky Charm, The Babysitter (Pegasus), Chocolate Eclair, Butter Me Up and Forest Gump J Trainer: Heather Jenkins Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? Chocolate Eclair, who goes by ‘Claire around the barn. What pony would you like to ride? R I love all the ponies, but ‘Claire is my favorite. What is your favorite horse show? I like the circuit I ride in. We visit all the farms in the area. The SCAD farm is my favorite, it is so pretty and the ponies seem so happy to be there. What was the high point in your riding career? The first time I tried to canter and the getting my first blue ribbon. It was a very exciting day. What was the low point? When I fell off my pony in the middle of the show ring. That was not a fun experience. Who are your equestrian idols? Ms. Heather Jenkins Other than riding, what do you do? I’m on the swim team, tennis, Girl Scouts, pet sitting and garden club. Want to be a Pony Kid?

Fill out this easy questionnaire and e-mail it to editor@ Of all the ponies you’ve ridden, which is your favorite? sidelinesnews.com. Be sure to include a photo scanned at a What pony would you like to ride? minimum of 300 dpi, and tell us who took the picture. How did you get into riding? What is your favorite horse show? Name: What was the high point in your riding career? Hometown: What was the low point? Age: Who are your Equestrian Idols? Ponies: Other than riding, what do you do? Trainers: What are your plans for the future? FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 51 52 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE S Junior Blues Junior riders are rocking the results at shows everywhere – and Sidelines wants to congratulate all I of them and share their good news! If you know a junior who deserves to be recognized, send in a D paragraph detailing their award-winning news with a photo to [email protected]. E L I N E S

Greer Hindle, who rides with Donald Cheska, showed she Liza Finsness, of Wellington, Florida, rides with Alan J has real talent in the Big Eq classes at the Horse Shows by Korotkin at Castlewood Farm. Liza, 16, and Ormsby Hill, the Bay I Show, winning the USEF Platinum Performance (pictured) qualified for the Young Rider Championships in R Talent Search and the Washington Equitation Classic (Greer Lexington, Kentucky, representing Zone 4. (Castlewood rider won both the Hunter and Jumper Phase – way to go girl!) on Samantha Senft is also part of the Zone 4 team). Chef d’ her Big Eq partner Freedom. Greer also won the $10,000 Equipe, Jimmy Torono, said both girls earned their shot to be Open Jumper Welcome Prix aboard Viper P. and placed sixth part of the team. Congratulations girls and good luck! in the $30,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City. Photo by Mancini Photos Photo by Robyn Keyster/PMG

Kristen Bowman, one of Louise Serio’s talented students, had excellent results in the Children’s 14 & Under Hunter division at the Brandywine Valley Summer series with her mounts Rhinebeck (pictured) and Noble Blue. During the first week, Kristen won the $500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Hunter Classic with Rhinebeck, and during the second week Jessica Blum rode away with the Large Junior Hunter, 15 she won the $500 M&S Children’s Hunter Classic aboard Years and under Championship on The Real McCoy at the Noble Blue, while placing second with Rhinebeck. Kristen Horse Shows by the Bay I Show. Jessica trains with Marni and Rhinebeck also took home the third place prize in the Von Schalburg. Looks like Jessica’s horse really is the Real THIS Children’s Medal during both weeks of competition. McCoy! Talk about fantastic finishes!! Photo by Katie Anich/PMG Photo by Robyn Keyster/PMG FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 53

The riders of Callan Solem Show Stables had great success at the Lake Placid Horse Shows. Left to right: Rebecca Patterson, Meggin Patterson, Elle Turner and Rose Borzillo. Rebecca and her mare Lalique earned the Modified Children’s Hunter Championship during the first week, and then the duo advanced to the next level, taking home the Children’s 14 & Under Hunter Horse Championship. Meggin returned to the ring for the first time in many months with her mare Noblesse Oblige. The pair competed in the Low Adult Jumper division where they won two classes for the championship prize. In the Children’s 15-17 Hunter Horse division, Elle and Walk On led the way, winning the Grand Champion Children’s Hunter title, after sweeping the over fences classes during the first week. Rose and Flying Dutchman won the Children’s 15-17 Jumper Championship. Congratulations to a great group of girls! Photo by James Parker/Kathy Russell, The Book LLC

Jane Maguire had a terrific week aboard Nickleback, owned by Barnes Brooks, in the Large Junior 16-17 Hunter Division at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series. After winning two classes Lene Bruheim and NLF Valhall won the Children’s Jumper they scored the championship prize during the second week, as Championship at the St. Clement’s Saratoga Horse Show II. The well as the Grand Large Junior Hunter Championship and the duo earned a first place ribbon and a second place ribbon to take Circuit Championship for the Large Junior 16-17 Hunter division. home the leading title. Way to go Lene! Louise Serio of Derbydown trains the talented duo. Photo by Rebecca Walton/PMG Photo by Rebecca Walton/PMG

Heather Holman, 15, of Ormond Beach, Florida, competed her five-year-old Trakehner mare, Harmonie NSF, at the dressage Summer Sizzler 1 show at Canterbury Showplace in Newberry, Florida. Heather and Harmonie certainly rocked the results, riding away as Grand Champion and Best Turned Out Horse for Training Level adult amateurs and junior young riders! Heather and Harmonie earned scores of 66.7% and 70.7% in Training Level Two and 69.2% and 69.2% in Training Level Three to take home three firsts and a second. “I couldn’t have gotten any of these scores without the help of my fabulous trainer, Gwen Poulin, and the help of Sarah Plante, the owner of Harmony Woods Training Center, the barn I ride at,” Heather said. Congratulations to Heather and her lovely mare, keep earning those great scores! Photo courtesy of Heather Holman 54 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE S The Boomerang Effect of Gossip By Ann S. Reilly, Ph.D. reflects the perpetrator, not you. Talk to a parent, spouse, “safe” P friend, or a psychologist about your feelings, instead of focusing The equestrian world is very much like popular them inward on yourself. Your life, well being, and health are professional sports, Hollywood, and the political arena. the most important issue for you to focus on. The advice I have O It is a world in which participants are hungry for gossip. given professional trainers for 25 years now, is if you have a With the advances in social networking, email, texting, client who is a malicious gossiper, excuse them from your blogging, tweeting, and online media websites, gossip services. No matter how much money they may be bringing in R can travel at a much faster speed than as it did by word to your business, in all the cases I have dealt with, the dismissed of mouth, letters, or telephone calls. Unfortunately most client is replaced by one who is better for business and does not forms of gossip are intended to hurt the victim. create dissention. T There are two types of gossip--good and bad gossip. Recognizing bad, malicious gossip ranges from the obvious; Good gossip includes positive, unharmful, sympathetic “Mary is a bitch,” to the less obvious including bullying, pointed or empathetic information from the gossiper to the remarks, sarcasm, thoughtless comments, rudeness, and listener. Examples of this type of good gossip are relating nonverbal body language that suggests negativity toward news about victories and accomplishments, a death in another person. someone’s family, an injured rider, or a professional’s new P job or horse. Basically good gossip is information about How to Deal with Gossip another person that is positive and not intended to harm When faced with a person presenting malicious gossip, there the person being gossiped about. are a few avenues you can take. You can confront the perpetrator S This morning I received a piece of interesting good and advise them you do not want to hear what they have to gossip. It was regarding a Maclay equitation class in say. You can walk away in a calm fashion, or you can defend which the participants performance was all mediocre, so the person being gossiped about. The first two options are Y to separate the wheat from the chaff the judge required much more effective because they save your emotional energy. all the riders to return on the flat without stirrups, and Walking away is the best option, because when you walk away, then tested their ability on the flat thoroughly. This is you are enhancing your own confidence and building strength C an example of good, informational gossip; there was no of character, as well as refusing to enforce the perpetrator’s judgment, criticism, or maliciousness toward the judge or negative behavior. the competitors when my friend was telling me this story. The social milieu of the equestrian world will be more fun H when everyone involved can focus on kindness, respect, Gossip that Hurts responsible behavior and empathy toward others. Everyone Bad gossip is gossip that is intended to hurt or destroy shares their love of horses and for competitors their focus should O another person, ruin their good reputation, humiliate them, be on performance, not gossip. To make the equestrian world or expose the gossip victim’s private/personal matters. a better place socially, it all boils down to the old saying, “If you Malicious gossip is a form of psychological abuse. It don’t have anything good to say about someone else, then say L can be equated to poor sportsmanship, gamesmanship, nothing at all.” and bullying. Once other people learn that a person is a malicious gossiper, the gossiper will lose their reputation, O friends, especially their close confidants and are showing their own jealousy and anger. Malicious gossipers show their low self esteem, through their attempts to make G themselves looked better by shredding another person. The effects of bad, malicious gossip of the victim of the gossip range from embarrassment and feeling of low Y self esteem to suicide. If you feel hurt as the victim of malicious gossip, first remember that the gossip or rumor

Ann S. Reilly, Ph.D. is a sport psychologist and author of “A Sport Psychology Workbook for Riders,” available from amazon. com Questions for Ms. Reilly’s column can be addressed to [email protected]. Photo by Ina Bachman FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 55 56 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE F Five Questions O for D. Scott X Traphagen, MFH H By Lauren R. Giannini Equine veterinarian Scott Traphagen starts the 2011-12 season as the new joint-master of the Palm Beach Hounds in Martin County, Florida, where he and his wife Pat will U also serve as honorary whippers-in. Scott’s background includes many years of hunting and whipping-in with packs up and down the east coast. He has hunted with various N packs in England, including the Exmoor when Capt. Ronnie Wallace was MFH/huntsman. T Sidelines: How did you get involved with foxhunting? DST: My wife Pat started hunting first with Palm Beach, probably in 1980 or ’81. I team-roped and I said I wasn’t going to dress up in those funny-type pants and go riding I around. I had ridden English, but at the time I wasn’t interested in foxhunting. About a year later, I was at a rodeo and my wife was sitting in the stands with Carol and N C.R. Stanley who hunted with Palm Beach at that time, prior to starting Four Winds Foxhounds and they invited us to hunt with them. I went out with Pat at Palm Beach and G had a great time and was “hooked.” I think it was opening day and our daughters were mounted on our better hunt horses. I had borrowed a horse from a friend that turned out to be a bit of a bronc. It reared and lunged and jumped into the middle of big hole with me. After that we decided Scott Traphagen, VMD and newly minted MFH of Palm Beach Hounds, whips-in off Murphy, a six-year-old 3/4 bred not to kill ourselves and started getting better horses. Photo by Lori Hemings

Sidelines: What advice do you have for people who’d like DST: Basically, our horses go much better if they’re not side by to whip-in? side in the hunt field. Usually she’s on one side of the covert and DST: I was lucky enough to whip-in to some pretty good I’m on the other. That takes care of any differences of opinion huntsmen and I learned by on the job training. Once in a we might have about what we should do in the course of a day’s while you get a little praise. If they don’t say anything, you hunting. Pat and I both have a passion for hunting. It’s a way of figure you did a pretty good job. If they let you have it, you life we both enjoy. know you’ve screwed up. Whipping-in is a job and it’s a big responsibility. It isn’t quite so glamorous when you’re Sidelines: How important is it to have the right horse for hunting? out there for two or three hours looking for lost hounds and DST: Absolutely important. I see so many people who don’t enjoy everyone else is back at the hunt breakfast, partying and their hunting, quit hunting or get hurt. A lot of that goes back to having mimosas. It’s not all glory days. I enjoy whipping-in, the fact that they are improperly mounted. One of the biggest but it’s a responsible job and one has to look at it in that mistakes is to be over-mounted. People who begin hunting and light. those who haven’t really ridden much before tend to think they’re too good too soon and if they’re over-mounted with too much Sidelines: Are you a people-managing master or a hound- horsepower, they’re going to run into trouble. man? I’ve hunted some straight Thoroughbreds and I like them, but I DST: I hope to complement my joint-master Robert Pelio. kind of like 3/4-breds or 7/8. One-quarter Percheron, three- He has done such a wonderful job on land acquisition quarter Thoroughbred would be what I’d go looking for and what and, as a result, we have a lot of country to hunt. We’re we usually end up riding. Half-breds tend to be too heavy and very blessed that way. I think that maybe my area will be can’t cope with the heat – you’ve got to have some blood. That 1/4 dealing with the hunting end of it – that’s where I’d like to Percheron-3/4 Thoroughbred cross will give you some stamina, see myself, but I don’t know for sure yet. I have to go on they usually jump well and they have some speed, but you don’t into the mastership – it’s a responsible job, like whipping-in, need racehorse speed. I’ve hunted a racehorse that won half a and I’ll learn by doing. million dollars on the track, but I guess I’m getting too old for that. If you’re going to hunt, you need a horse that knows its job and Sidelines: Do you and your wife ever get into an interesting that suits you. It’s a great sport, but you have to be riding the right situation while you’re whipping-in? horse so you can enjoy yourself out there. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 57 58 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE F Dressage & The Hunt Horse By Lauren R. Giannini

O Imagine riding to hounds on a horse trained to fourth level or higher in dressage: thrilling gallops across open spaces and through woodlands, up hill and down dale. Your horse X is keen, but obedient to your leg. The field comes to a trappy place and you ask your mount to shorten stride and gather its hocks. Or there’s a jump situated at an odd angle to a narrow ride and you ask your horse to collect and bend H as you turn to the coop… Iroquois huntsman Lilla Mason knows that three of the basic goals of dressage training – flexibility, responsiveness U to the rider’s aids, and balance – are not limited to the arena. As a matter of fact, she has found that dressage is a vital component in training a good field hunter. N “I started taking lessons with Elaine Gibala (“R” judge) who has a barn in Winchester (KY),” explains Lilla. “Dressage became a very valuable resource because every problem I ever had in the hunt field I could solve by T using the tools Elaine had given me in lessons.” In 1982 Lilla took time off from the jumper circuit to complete her education at the University of Kentucky I (Lexington) and answered an ad for someone to exercise hunt horses. She had no experience with foxhunting and fell into her ideal lifestyle, thanks to the Millers, Susan and N Jerry, who in 1988 bought a farm in the country hunted by the Iroquois. Five years later Jerry became MFH and eventually started hunting the hounds; Lilla whipped-in and trained the hunt horses. A few years ago, she started G hunting hounds full-time and nowadays Jerry and his joint- MFH Jack Van Nagell whip-in to her.

Dressage was the Answer “I would take OTTBs to Elaine. We’ll get one that spooks or bolts, and getting rid of them isn’t an option, because Jerry doesn’t sell horses once they come into his barn,” says Lilla. “Elaine always had an answer for me. Bonus Iroquois huntsman Lilla Mason got back to hunting sooner and was one of those horses.” more safely after the big cast came off by riding Bonus, her upper By Fred Astaire, Bonus (not his registered name) had level dressage/hunt horse. Note the bulky splint and no iron on reached the end of his racehorse career when Lilla bought the dressage saddle, but she felt perfectly comfortable. She him for one dollar from a lady down the road who just does dressage with all the hunt horses wanted good homes. Photo by Eloise Penn “Elaine said that I should keep up with dressage for him and it was fun. He’s a very hot horse and it’s gone in peaks horses in rubber snaffles, and Bonus did his first PSG test in June.” and valleys,” recalls Lilla. “When I was in second and The benefits of dressage became really evident back in 2009 third level, a handful of times I got whistled out of the ring when Lilla broke her leg the day after the start of the formal because he was being so fractious – I guess he scared the season on the first Sunday in November. She lost all of November judge. But Bonus can be very brilliant too. He’s athletic and December, but by January she was out of the big cast and and because Elaine is such a good trainer and puts the pestering her doctor. time in, she really helped me work through all his problems “I wanted to know why I couldn’t ride,” she admits. “The doctor and here we are, at Prix St. Georges.” said you could fall, you’re going to break your fall with your arm or hurt your leg again.” I said, “What you don’t know is that I Prix St. Georges – or Not? have a fourth level dressage horse and can control every move Last September, at the beginning of the 2010-11 hunting he makes.” season, Bonus was ready to show at PSG, but at the time Lilla knew she had to ride with one foot in the stirrup and one USDF rules called for a double bridle to do the test. Lilla out, because the new cast was still too big. She also knew that she recalls working with Bonus in the bit and bradoon, but about could go from a walk to a nice collected canter and that she would two weeks before the show he blew a gasket. be right behind Jerry, who was hunting hounds in the interim. “”He got hotter and hotter – no way was he going to “I knew I’d be absolutely safe,” says Lilla. “I felt perfectly handle that double bridle, so we stayed at Fourth level,” comfortable and we walked, cantered, nice extended trot. The says Lilla. “Fortunately, they changed the rules and you funny thing is that I got really excited after hunting Bonus and I can do Prix St. Georges in a snaffle. We ride all our hunt called my trainer Elaine and said I never thought I’d have to go to FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 59 the hunt field to know for sure what ‘forward and through’ is! If you and focused on the hounds if I’m fighting with my horse. It ruins put a horse like Bonus who isn’t used to being behind someone in the harmony,” she explains. “It’s especially important that I have the hunt field, all he wants to do is catch up, but I could harness a horse that does as I ask with just as much ballet as the pack of that energy in collection, and that was ‘forward and through.’ All hounds around my feet. A dressage horse is sensitive to your seat the riding in the ring never showed me what it was like. Who position – you change your weight and they turn. It’s much easier would think you could learn about dressage out hunting?” to do my job as huntsman if I have a horse trained in dressage.” Lilla still considers that the most important thing about hunting Lilla gives a fair amount of credit to Elaine, who has taken her fourth level horse was being able to get back into the saddle numerous people and horses to Grand Prix. An excellent sooner and more safely than she could have without an upper communicator, Elaine trains her students to be trainers and level dressage horse. problem-solvers. “I have never brought a horse to Elaine that she couldn’t solve Hunter Dressage the problem within a half hour,” says Lilla. “It doesn’t matter “What Elaine has given to me is like the Encyclopedia of the if a horse is running through the bit in front of a fence or even Horse and I thumb through the pages or I go to my toolbox,” whinnying while he’s whipping-in: both can be solved through says Lilla. “Things like turns on the forehand or shoulder-in – all flat work exercises. I do dressage with all our hunt horses. It these things that you learn as you go up the levels in dressage teaches them to carry themselves better and that helps them to are very applicable in the hunt field. Most problems occur when stay sounder. I don’t think I would be interested in dressage if your horse tries to take over: most do try, and I think that’s what I had gone to Elaine and all she wanted me to do was ride the scares riders, too. But with dressage, even thinking about a turn perfect 20 meter circle!” on the forehand will get their attention back on you and you regain Dressage scratches a competitive itch, too. Lilla didn’t think it control. It’s a valuable thing for your riding because all that stuff was fair to ask Bonus or any of the horses to hunt hard all season, you learn is going to be useful at some future time.” often going 12 to 22 miles each time hounds go out, and then Bonus is the only one so far to advance that high through the event all summer. levels. Lilla has another horse named Farcical, which Elaine thinks is better than Bonus. Gold is the Goal “Farcical isn’t a lazy horse, but he’s not a forward horse. He’s “My goal is to get my gold medal. I need two scores of 60% the one I got hurt on because he gets in front and then he won’t to get my silver medal at Prix St. Georges, and it doesn’t matter go forward,” says Lilla. “Galloping after hounds, you want a horse if I place or not,” says Lilla. “I don’t have to go to a show again that’s hot off your leg. So we did dressage, and last year people until I get to Intermediaire when I go for my gold medal. It’s the in the field asked me what I did to that paint horse. Dressage has proficiency level that I want and I can do it without winning every completely changed him. He’s a much more useful hunt horse.” class at a show. When it comes to hunting a pack of hounds, Lilla has an even “Dressage freshens a horse’s brain,” she adds. “I work really stronger argument for the benefits of dressage. She doesn’t want hard, then Bonus goes out hunting hounds and he gives a big to be thinking about her horse all the time. sigh and relaxes. I think the same qualities that make a great “The hounds are sensitive to my mood and I can’t be encouraging dressage horse make a great hunt horse. Bonus always knows where his feet are. Not to hunt him would be like having a sports car and never driving it fast on country roads. If you have a great dressage horse, why not take it for a spin in the real world? Riding a horse like that cross country is the most marvelous feeling. It doesn’t matter whether you’re out front with hounds, whipping-in, or a member of the field. Dressage gives you a better horse with a lot of different gears.”

In 2006, before the Kentucky Rolex 3-day event, Iroquois Huntsman Lilla Mason took a dressage lesson with her trainer Elaine Gibala and her hunt horse, Bonus, who five years later, in June, showed Prix St. Georges for the first time: Lilla hunts hounds with this horse and uses dressage training for all the hunt horses in her care Photo by Lauren R. Giannini 60 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE D Five Questions for Katie Riley By Jan Westmark-Allan

R Katie Riley is not only a dressage rider and trainer, but she is the senior trainer at Cesar Parra’s Piaffe Performance E Farm. As Cesar’s “right hand gal,” Katie has been given incredible opportunities in the dressage world, from coaching S Cesar at international shows, to riding and training with the best of the best. While Katie spends her days teaching and training, she also has a variety of S “super horses” to ride and show. “I am riding a five-year-old and an FEI level horse, both of which I am really excited A about. I’m also riding a seven-year-old that we have had since he was four,” Katie said. “I feel like a proud parent G with him growing up. He will be ready for Prix St. Georges very soon.” Katie said she enjoys riding so many horses because each horse is different E and she falls in love with their individual personalities. “I have been blessed with riding some very special horses over the years. Probably one of my favorites from the past was the stallion Adonis. I won my first CDI class ever on him and he taught me so much. I am forever grateful for the time I had with him.”

Sidelines: How did you go from being a Katie and Fireblade compete Pony Club rider to being the head trainer Photo by Susan Stickle at Cesar Parra’s farm? KR: My mom blames my horse obsession on herself others to ride and I ride amazing horses every day. I am a lucky because she would take me in the stroller up the street girl! to see horses when I was little. I started taking western lessons when I was young and by the time I was in sixth Sidelines: What do you like about being a trainer? grade I was cleaning stalls in exchange for riding in Pony KR: I think the training process is absolutely fascinating and it’s Club and doing lower level eventing. At that time I thought one of my favorite parts of my job. I really love the feeling when dressage was boring. Kelly Weiss steered me toward a horse all of a sudden “gets it” and learns a new skill. I am so dressage when I went to him for a jumping lesson because proud when a student conquers a skill that has been giving them I was having issues controlling the horse between fences. a problem. And I love coaching and helping to develop riders, That was the beginning! I met Cesar years later when he whether it’s at home or shows. Seeing progress is so much came to the United States and was living and training in fun! I recently traveled with our younger riders and they learn so Maryland. I was so impressed by the job that he did with quickly and really absorb information. Their improvement from the horses he had in training that I knew I would learn a show to show was tremendous and it was a fun thing to be a lot working for him. That was 11 years ago and, wow, was part of. I right! Sidelines: What are your plans for the future? Sidelines: What is it like being Cesar’s “right hand gal?” KR: I look forward to competing more internationally in the KR: One of the things I enjoy most about my job is future. I would love to show in Europe and would be thrilled if I that it’s different every day. In a given day I will teach could one day represent the United States in competition. In the lessons, manage the office, coach Cesar and ride several meantime, I am working hard and enjoying every day! horses. I also travel on horse shopping trips and have successfully matched horses and riders that have gone Sidelines: If you weren’t a dressage rider and trainer, what do on to international and national success. It’s a busy job you think you would do? but I’m so fortunate to get to do what I love with a group of KR: If I weren’t riding, I think I would be either a teacher or fantastic people and horses. I have traveled all over the a psychologist. I really love the challenges and rewards of world riding and coaching; I have ridden and trained with teaching, and knowing that you have had a positive impact or some of the very best in the dressage sport worldwide; I influence on another person’s life is an amazing feeling. have been taught not just how to ride but how to teach FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 61 62 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE D Readin’ Writin’ and Ridin’ R Sidelines’ Favorite Mystery Writer E Tami Hoag S By Jan Westmark-Allan Tami Hoag is a great many things: a world-famous New York Times bestselling mystery and thriller writer with more than 35 million books in print in more than 20 languages; S an extraordinary horsewoman and dressage rider who competes on the Grand Prix circuit, first as an amateur and now as a professional; a goal-oriented person who in A addition to writing non-stop has competed at Devon and has a stable full of horses; a funny lady with a wicked sense of humor (see her answer below about how many G horses she owns); and, last but not least, Tami is a friend of Sidelines Magazine. In 2002, Tami wrote the suspenseful page-turning novel Dark Horse, set in Wellington on the show jumping circuit. E (A must-read for horse people, especially if you have ever visited Wellington). The book is a glimpse into the dark side of the equestrian world and while the novel had horse people everywhere trying to guess who was who, the book is, in fact, fiction. There are a few parts based on real life, however, including Tami’s horse D’Artagnon who appears in the book and a mention of Sidelines Magazine. When Elena Estes, the main character in Dark Horse, looks for a job she turns to the classified section of Sidelines, thus introducing readers around the world to the magazine. Thanks Tami! “I wrote Dark Horse back in the day when Sidelines was Tami enjoys a moment with Feliki – a horse who has taught Tami still done as a newspaper rather than in the magazine how to live format. It’s such a fixture of life here among the horsey set, Photo by Johnny Robb I couldn’t write a book set in Wellington without mentioning it!” Tami said. written? Since Dark Horse was published, Tami has written TH: People never believe this, but I don’t play favorites. Each several more novels including the sequel to Dark Horse book is its own unique experience, and once I’m done with it, I called The Alibi Man, another spine-tingling tale set in the move on to the next. horse world featuring Elena Estes. We caught up with Tami at her home in Wellington, where she is glued to her Sidelines: How do you balance your writing career with you riding computer as she pounds out yet another novel. Despite career? the fact that Tami is known to her fans as a writer, she is TH: I’m under contract to do a book a year. I have worked faster known to many as a rider. In fact she has her sights set on than that, but it about killed me, and left me no time or energy competing in the Olympic trials. So in her own words, Tami to have a life outside my office. My horses are a big priority tells us first about her literary life and then about her real for me. I’m at a point in my life where I’m simply not willing to passion – her horses – ending with great advice for would- compromise on certain things like pursuing my riding career and be writers and riders everywhere! spending time with my friends. I always say no one will be on their deathbed wishing they had given up the things they love in order Sidelines: Fans are always asking you if there will be a to work more. third Elena Estes novel. Will you write again about the horse world? Sidelines: What book are you working on now? TH: First of all, I’m really glad that fans connected with TH: I’m working on a book called Down the Darkest Road, which Elena. She’s a complex and difficult character, and I love is set to be released at the end of the year. It’s the third in the writing her. I would love to do another book with her at the series that began with Deeper Than The Dead and Secrets To center of it, but she’s got to wait her turn. For me, ideas The Grave. The story revolves around a woman whose sixteen- are like planes waiting in line for the runway. There are a year-old daughter was abducted and has been missing for four couple on the tarmac ahead of her. years. She doesn’t know if her child is living or dead. She -- and the police -- believe they know who the perpetrator is, but they Sidelines: Do you have a favorite book that you have have no physical evidence against him. All they have is a tiny FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 63

Tami autographs one of her books Photo by Johnny Robb

Tami and Coco Chanel Photo by Susan Stickle

blood sample that may or may not belong to the girl. The book not?” It’s a town that takes place in 1990, when DNA technology was in its infancy, and was truly founded on a substantial sample was needed for testing. In this case, the dreams, and dreamers sample is so small that testing it would destroy it and leave them are welcomed with open with nothing. They need to wait until the technology advances. But arms. That’s a very the mother is at the end of her rope, and has reached a point freeing and stimulating where she may be driven to make something happen. It’s very atmosphere for an much a psychological thriller. artist. But I found it very frustrating to have my horses there. In Wellington we are spoiled for excellent choices in facilities, Sidelines: What is the best part of being a writer? veterinarians, farriers, etc. Horses and the care of horses are TH: When the words are coming with such a flow that I feel such a priority here. Also, there is such a feeling of community for like I’m just a scribe for some incredible creative energy in the horse people. One never lacks for dinner companions willing to universe. That’s amazing. I also like going to work in sweats talk about nothing but horses. We’re like a big crazy family all in and not having to wear makeup. And of course I love meeting one town. In LA everyone is scattered around. I had to drive 45 readers and knowing that what I do touches them and entertains minutes one-way to get to the barn. No one in my neighborhood them. That’s a great privilege for which I am enormously thankful. had horses or understood people who have horses -- nor did they care to. Then there’s the fact that no place in the United States Sidelines: What did if feel like the first time one of your books can compare to Wellington when it comes to horses shows -- made it onto the New York Times bestselling list? especially for dressage. And that is only going to become more so TH: It’s always a thrill. My first was Night Sins. I think it was in the future with our new and improved venues, the draw of riders 1995. I wouldn’t truly believe it until I had the list in my hands from Europe and the concentration of top-level competitions. and could read it with my own eyes. I think I’ve now had fourteen NYT Bestsellers. Every book I’ve had released since that one Sidelines: What are your goals in the writing world? has made it, both in hardcover and in paperback, which is TH: In the mundane sense, more #1 bestsellers, bigger sales incredible. But now it’s expected by my publisher, which brings a figures, movie deals. In the artistic sense, I want to continue to lot of pressure on me for something I have absolutely no control grow in terms of the depth and complexity of my writing. I really over. Now when the news comes, it’s more of a relief first, and enjoy what I do, writing thrillers. I don’t have any plan to change cause for celebration second. genres, but perhaps to explore writing about crime from different angles. I see that happening already with Down The Darkest Sidelines: Did you dream your writing career would turn out to be Road. so successful? TH: Yes, actually. I’m a very goal-driven person. I can never just Sidelines: Now it’s time to confess – how many horses do you do something. I have to do it in a big way. I feel obligated to own? succeed. And my attitude going in before I was published was TH: Ha! Well, I have three here in Wellington, one retired horse this: If one in a million is going to make it, it might as well be me. in California and a young horse in training in California. And of course I’m always trying to find a way to get another! I’m an Sidelines: You just sold your house in California and are now addict. What can I say? It beats smoking crack. It’s probably not living in Wellington year-round; why the move? cheaper, though. TH: I loved LA for myself. The prevailing attitude there is “Why Continued on page 64 64 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE

Continued from page 63 and it was our score that won the overall championship for the team. That was a magical evening, and will always be one of my Sidelines: What horses are you showing? most cherished memories with Coco. TH: I’ll be going back to the show ring in the fall with Lonestar and Bacchus. They’re both Grand Prix horses, and we’ll be showing Sidelines: Do you have a favorite horse? in the CDIs. Like every other Grand Prix rider in the country, my TH: I have been absolutely blessed to have had some truly goal for 2012 will be to go to the Olympic trials. extraordinary horses come to me. My first dressage horse, D’Artagnon, was an extremely difficult horse to ride, but I knew Sidelines: What have you learned from your longtime trainer when I bought him that he would make me a better rider, and he Betsy Steiner? did. On him I went from never having ridden a test to being one TH: Betsy has been my friend and mentor for more than a decade of the top amateur PSG riders in the country in just two seasons. now. I can literally read her mind during a training session. I tell her Then Feliki came to me. I wasn’t looking for her. I had to be all the time, “I don’t know why you bother to speak. I know exactly talked into buying her because I was afraid that at 13 I would have what you’re going to ask me to do!” From Betsy I have learned so only a couple of seasons with her. She is 24 this year and still many important things: the importance of developing a classical challenges me every day to become better. What I have learned seat and position; to love and appreciate the complexities of the from her goes so far beyond riding. She is my example of how so-called “basic” work; to ride not only with my body, but with my to live: With fierce intent. To never say never. To never give in mind and with my soul; to be able to visualize the concepts we without good reason. And not to judge myself by a calendar. Coco talk about in theory, and to manifest them. I’m incredibly blessed Chanel was special the way angels are special. Bacchus has to have such a teacher, and to have that teacher also be such a continued the lessons Feliki began. I was told in 2008 he would loyal and true friend. never come back from a near-catastrophic suspensory injury, but I stuck it out and stuck it out and stuck it out with him. He came Sidelines: When you first discovered dressage did you think you back into real work a year ago, and he rewards me for my belief would make it to the Grand Prix level? in him every day. Our best years are still to come. Lonestar has TH: Of course! I would never think any other way! given me trust and faith in my own abilities, not just as a rider, but as a trainer. Sidelines: What do you consider some of your riding highlights? TH: Oh, my goodness, there have been so many. Qualifying Sidelines: You were injured not long ago, what happened? for Devon and regional championships at my very first dressage TH: That all started with my love for bad boys and sad stories of show -- which was Raleigh! Scoring a 70 in my first Prix St. talented, but misunderstood horses. Rush Hour is a horse with a Georges that same summer. Placing twice in the open division at wealth of talent, but a few unfortunate personality “quirks” I was Devon that fall. Mastering riding that horse in a snaffle -- a goal willing to deal with. Long story short, I took my attention off him not for the faint of heart, I assure you! Placing in my first ever for a split second on a day I shouldn’t have, and he planted me in Grand Prix with Feliki at the Gold Coast Opener in 2001, in a huge the dirt with serious intent. That’s no mean feat on his part. I do open class. Winning the Dressage Under the Stars Freestyle not come off horses but once every ten years or so, and not for Championship with her in 2010 after everyone had told me in lack of trying on the horses part. I don’t ride easy horses. If there 2007 that she would never come back from an injury and that I isn’t a challenge in there somewhere, I’m not interested. Anyway, should retire her. Riding the Pas de Deux on Coco Chanel, with I blew out my left knee entirely and was very lucky not to have Betsy on Feliki, for Team USA in the Challenge of the Americas in broken my pelvis and/or my back (I was, however, solid purple 2006. We had three days to prepare that freestyle from scratch, from waist to the back of my knee for almost two months.) All told, I was out of the saddle for the better part of three months, and missed most of the season. I was extremely depressed about it, but I also knew that I could have very easily been killed that day, and I wasn’t. I was very lucky to avoid major knee surgery, thanks to Dr. Craig Ferrell at Vanderbilt Bone and Joint. I’m back riding full-on, three a day as of the end of May. The knee is still not stable laterally, and will probably never be, but I can ride, and that’s all I care about.

Sidelines: What are your riding goals? TH: My overall goal is continue to study in the classical school and to be able to help my horses to be all they can be. In the show ring, I want to have that little American flag sewn onto the breast pocket of my tailcoat. I want to be 100 years old showing all the folks in the rest home pictures of me riding in the big shows in Europe. Tami may write spine-tingling thrillers, but she has a great sense of humor Photo by Johnny Robb Sidelines: You donated one of your FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 65 horses to University of Findlay, what was behind that decision? TH: I had a terrific FEI prospect in a gorgeous boy called Fhilosopher. Unfortunately, Fhil developed some physical limitations that would prevent him from achieving those top-level goals. I didn’t want to sell him, because I knew no matter what any buyer might say, they would not be able to resist the temptation of pushing him beyond what he was comfortably physically able to do. Instead, I chose to donate him to Findlay where I knew he would be doted on by teenage girls every day of his life, and he could be a superstar at the lower levels. It was a win-win for all involved.

Sidelines: What do you like best about horses? TH: Their honesty. You always know where you stand with a horse.

Sidelines: To all aspiring writers and riders out there who read Sidelines, what advice can you share from what you have learned? TH: Make a goal and don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t achieve it. Tami and Bacchus, one of her Grand Prix partners Photo by Mancini Photos.

Destined For Greatness Tami may be a world-famous author with a stable full of gorgeous Grand Prix horses; but Sidelines readers may be interested to know that Tami grew up in a non-horse family. Like most horse-crazy kids, that didn’t stop her from wanting a pony and asking for one every chance she got! Tami’s persistence paid off when her parents bought her a Shetland Pony named Dan. Like most ponies, Dan thought his new rider needed to learn a thing or two and took it upon himself to teach her. “Dan was a wise old soul, and would never do anything he believed was beyond my capability as a rider. For the first year I had him, he would NOT canter. No matter how I tried to coax him, irritate him, beg him, bribe him, he absolutely would not canter -- until I became a better rider with better balance and was in no danger of just falling off. He really was my best friend and constant companion,” Tami said. Tami was goal-oriented even at an early age, and didn’t let the fact that she didn’t own a saddle hold her back. “I did have a cart and I learned to hitch Dan up myself and drove him all over town. I drove him in parades and hung advertising for local businesses on my cart, which earned me money to save up for a new saddle,” Tami said.

Writer from the Get-Go Tami, in her red cowboy hat, shows off her Shetland Pony, Dan. While Tami started her riding career at an early age, her Notice the sign on her cart – Tami charged local businesses to writing career also blossomed when she was in the third grade. advertise on her cart, which helped her save enough money to She wrote her first book, a self-published, self-illustrated school buy a saddle for Dan. project called Black Pony, the catalyst for what would become Tami’s love for storytelling. While Tami now writes thrillers that keep readers sitting on the edge of their seats, tingling with fear, she started her career in a far different fashion. Tami’s first books were for Bantam’s Loveswept line of romance novels, and in typical Tami fashion she did it with gusto, writing 16 titles in five years. When Tami began writing mysteries, Hollywood came calling and turned her thriller Night Sins into a mini-series. Produced in 1997, the two-part mini-series stars Valerie Bertinelli and Harry Hamlin, and still runs on cable and continues to get great reviews. Not surprising for a little horse-crazy girl from Minnesota who always figured that if someone was going to make it big, it might as well be her. 66 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE

Catching up: Cesar Parra is hot, hot, hot in Europe. At O his first two shows in Germany he is three for three winning on Michael and Sarah’s Davis’ Grandioso and Dave and Taunia Reed’s Agastrofos. Cesar will be back to F defend his title at Gladstone but for now he is “loving life F in Germany”. Who’s on top? Why, it’s Adelinde Cornelissen and the 14 year old gelding Jerich Parzival currently ranked No. 1 in the latest dressage rankings, replacing Edward Gal and Totilas, although their last competition was nine C months ago. Great Britain’s Laura Bechtolsheimer and Mistral Hojris take over second place with Germany’s E Ulla Salzgeber and Herzruf’s Erbe in third place. Edward and the super-stallion Totilas had held the top spot for 19 months from Dec. 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011. Adelinde, 31, N of The Netherlands, had been No. 1 for three months prior T to Edward and Totilas taking over. Steffen Peters and Weltino’s Magic, owned by Jen Hlavacek, had a great time at the CHIO Aachen with E strong performances, winning the Preis der VUV-Vereinigte Unternehmerverbände Aachen. The class was the Prix St. R Georges of the small tour, and the 9 year old Westfalen Passing: On a very sad note, the dressage world lost Carla gelding received judges’ scores of 71.053, 73.553, 72.632, Morrison this summer. Carla is best remembered for her L 75.000, and 70.658 for a total percentage of 72.579. USEF morning rides at her Sympatico Farm next to Stillpoint. She Dressage Technical Advisor Anne Gribbons said, “Under called everyone “Sweetie” and passed her 20 karat diamond Steffen’s expert guidance, Weltino’s Magic made a grand ring around the table at horse show dinners for all of us to try I debut in Europe at the small tour. Hearing our national on. Carla lost her husband Pedro in 2003. Pedro was an avid anthem after the Prix St. Georges, which was the first class polo player. Along with her horses, Carla was always seen N of the event, made the U.S. team feel like we are off to a with her entourage of pampered pups. Provisions are being good start!” made for her beloved animals who will miss her as much as we do. E Footing woes: It’s old news by now, but if you hadn’t heard, seven of eight rider and horse combinations withdrew from the Grand Prix at the Pebble Beach CDI3* in a protest by competitors over the quality of the footing. Prior to the competition, riders said that the sand ring was too deep, uneven and hard in the corners at the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. Only Cyndi Jackson on Strauss showed, scoring 61.723 per cent. The protest was the latest in the chorus of complaints in the U.S. and Canada over the quality of footing at many horse shows in North

So guess what’s happening on the site of the old polo stadium at PBPCC? Dressage rings! Six of them, actually. We’re told that by December, everything will be in place to launch a Global Dressage Festival for 2012. “This is a huge deal,” said Ken Braddick, who runs the Wellington-based website dressage- news.com. “Top riders are talking about what is happening in Wellington.”

Is three really a charm? Caroline Roffman is hoping it is. At last year’s Markel/USEF National Young Horse Championship in Lamplight, Illinois, Caroline and her Hanoverian gelding Bon Chance won the Five-Year-Old division. This year, she’s taking three horses to the National Young Horse Championships and the Developing Horse Championships; San City will compete in the Five-Year-Old division, Bon Chance in the Six-Year-Old division, and her Hanoverian gelding, Pie will enter the Developing Horse ‘Lacks engagement’ is not a comment that Heidi Championships. Zorn will be seeing on her “dressage test” ~ Premier Equestrian partners, Heidi Zorn and Mark Neihart got Dressage rider Holly Johnson took a month long tour to ride engaged last month after a 23-year relationship! Well with Lipizzans in California. A Florida native, she enjoyed seeing know one can accuse these two of “rushing in”. All the California from the top of one of the White Stallions! best for the happy couple FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 67

On the international news front, Dr. Paulo Gonzaga was honored at the 23rd International Lusitano Festival in Lisbon, Portugal for his promotion of the breed in the United States and Latin America. The festival attracted thousands of people and breeders from all over the world and during the emotional tribute, Arsenio Raposo Cordeiro praised Dr. Gonzaga on his many years of excellent service to the breed.

The Start Box: Eurospy tells us that Will Faudree and Will Coleman two of our leading event riders in England have been having a grand time on the lead up to Burghley CCI****. Will Faudree is the first featured rider in a new column called Murder Mystery Writer Shot-----We caught photographer Jack Mancini shooting murder ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ being mystery writer and rider, Tami Hoag for the cover of Sidelines, that is! run by a regional publication Photo by Johnny Robb called Chiltern & Thames Rider. It promises to be great fun, but how funny that of the four participants Eurospy sourced for the African Horseback Safaris said that Olympic gold medalist magazine, two of them have come from the US. “We don’t breed Mark Todd has decided to extend his stay later this year them the same here, sadly,” says Eurospy. “Most of them are Irish for a further 5 nights! Limited space is available on this with no teeth.” escorted safari at Macatoo camp between 2nd and 7th of December 2011, so book now to avoid disappointment. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my? Well, lions for sure. The professional organization that promotes equine-assisted activities and therapies to improve the lives of people with disabilities has a new name: the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH International.) Formerly NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association), PATH International better expresses the scope of the 42 year old organization whose 6,300 therapy horses and 3,500 instructors serve 42,000 children and adults with physical, mental and psychological challenges at 800+ member centers around the world.

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Here’s the newest and cutest new face at Bethany Peslar’s Everglades Dressage. This little filly is by Rousseau out of Bethany’s mare Waldora, aka “Princess” is practicing her canter pirouettes at less than a week old! Watch for this little spitfire in few years! 68 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE D Robert Dover’s Birthday Wish! By Jan Westmark-Allan R If Dressage Olympian Robert Dover, one of America’s most decorated dressage riders, stopped E by your barn and asked you for a favor, would you do it? Most people would probably say, “Yes, of course!” While the idea may seem S farfetched, it really isn’t. Robert recently celebrated a birthday and instead of stopping by your barn to S tell you his birthday wish, he wrote it on his website, Doversworld.com. Robert is asking dressage riders all A across America to donate money to The Emerging Dressage Athlete Program, a program he believes is vital to the future of dressage in our G country. The Emerging Dressage Athlete Program was developed by Lendon E Gray, a fellow Olympian with a passion for teaching kids. Lendon based the program on the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association’s Emerging Athlete Program, which has had incredible success. Lendon asked Robert and Courtney King Dye to join the effort and they have agreed. “If 50,000 people gave $5 we could have the funding for this program,” Robert said. “I thought if we asked everyone in the industry, instead of going back to the same small pool of people that we always ask for money, that we could make this work.” Robert wrote on his blog, “For my birthday, I ask you to go to Dressage4Kids.com and fill out the Robert Dover is asking dressage riders all across America to donate money to The contribution form with however much Emerging Dressage Athlete Program, a program he believes is vital to the future of you feel you can give comfortably so dressage in our country our kids can have the very best youth Photo by Lauren R. Giannini program in the world to nurture them as our future Olympians. Such a huge undertaking is vital $200,000 to get it up and running, so I am asking everyone to to the future of our country if we want to someday stand as donate,” Robert said, adding that because it is a non-profit 501(c) a team on the highest Olympic podium and receive Gold (3) all donations are tax deductible. “It is very important that we Medals! But that also requires that this great new program take care of our kids.” is sufficiently funded and so far we are way below what we The Dressage4Kids.com website details the program, designed need to do the job!” for riders under the age of 21, and how it will work, including Between Robert, Lendon and Courtney, they have regional and national clinics taught by Lendon, Robert and competed in nine Olympics, 10 World Cups and have Courtney. “The depth of our dressage future will come from our trained horses and coached riders at international kids and how they are being brought up. We are looking for rising competitions and National Championships. With that kind stars,” Robert said. “By the time I was 15 years old, I was being of talent standing behind the program, just think of the mentored – which continued throughout my career – just like training these young dressage riders – our future United Lendon mentored Courtney.” States’ Olympians – will receive. But the program does To learn more about the Emerging Dressage Athlete Program, need to be funded. go to Lendon’s website, www.Dressage4kids.com. There is a link “I am adamant that we have to go on with this program on the page to make a contribution. As a belated birthday present, and if people jump on board it will be a success. We need Robert is asking everyone to make a donation. What will you do? this program to become an extraordinary world-class Hopefully you will pull out your credit card, turn on your computer program and we need to raise between $100,000 and and help be part of something really big. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 69 70 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE D A Visit with Liz Austin R By Jan Westmark-Allan Liz Austin grew up in a horse family and even though she was never pressured to ride, her goal was always to be at the barn and on a horse. “My mom, Madeleine E Austin, started her own farm in the early 1970s. She competed very successfully in eventing and then switched to dressage, where she competed through Grand Prix,” S Liz said. “My mom made sure that I did some jumping, eventing and general kid-adventuring-on-horseback, but I always loved dressage.” S At 27, Liz has already made her mark on the dressage world including winning the inaugural Brentina Cup in 2006 and again in 2007 on Olivier, a Dutch Warmblood stallion. Liz got her start, however, on a hot and very difficult horse A named American Pie. “Pie was the first horse I trained and competed to FEI. He taught me so much about patience and perseverance and I really owe so much to him. In G 2001 I got the ride on the wonderful Dutch Warmblood stallion, Hierarch, and he really was the one that fueled my desire to compete internationally. We competed E very successfully at the North American Young Rider Championships, including winning the individual silver medal in 2004. We still have Hierarch, and at 22-years- old he’s still in work and loving every minute of it.”

Sidelines: What is Oliver like? Liz and Olivier, known as Fizzy, a stallion with a big personality LA: We call him Fizzy, and he is amazing. My mom bred Photo by Annabel Sattler him so I have known him since he was just minutes old. He has always had an incredible presence and extremely in his life the week before Gladstone. We tried to treat them, but demanding personality, especially when it comes to ended up not being able to resolve them without having to give attention and food! I rode him a little when he was a him some heavier medications and so we had to withdraw from youngster, but didn’t really take over the ride on him until the rest of the championships. This year we are hoping to qualify he was seven. We competed a little bit at 3rd and 4th level again for the Grand Prix. I believe we’re currently ranked 13th and did one show at Prix St. Georges and then when he and they take the top 15 riders. Fingers crossed! was 10 we moved up to the Intermediaire II. Since then we’ve moved to the Grand Prix and had the opportunity to Sidelines: What are your riding goals? compete with the best in the world. It’s been a whirlwind LA: Fizzy has taken me on a huge, life changing adventure into experience for sure. the world of the highest levels of our sport. I’d like to take him as far as we can go, and then see him retire happily for many Sidelines: What do you like best about Olivier? years to stud. We have a deal if he takes me to London for the LA: What I love about Fizzy the most is his temperament. I 2012 Olympic Games, that afterward he can immediately retire can literally take him anywhere and know he is going to breeding, trail riding and maybe a few fun demonstrations. As to stay with me. Last year we performed a “Queen” for my long-term goals, at the end of the day I want to be a great freestyle at the Equine Affaire in Massachusetts for trainer. I want people to see horses I’ve trained and think they three nights with thousands of people in the audience for are beautiful and find them easy and fun to ride. And I want my each performance. For our ride the ring was completely horses to be happy. dark with only a spotlight on us. Combine that with the audience going wild with applause and cheering every Sidelines: You own Liz Austin Dressage in Vermont and Florida, time we did something cool -- one tempis, piaffe, passage, where you have a lot of young horses. What do you like about extended trot -- and you have a potential recipe for disaster. training the young ones? He was absolutely incredible. It was one of the greatest LA: I think young horses are amazing. It’s especially fun, and experiences I’ve ever had with a horse -- that complete in my current situation because of my mom’s breeding program, and utter feeling of trust and a true partnership. I’ve known many of the horses I ride since they were born. They don’t have baggage or bad experiences but instead they are Sidelines: You have had great success with Olivier, what honest, straightforward and like sponges. I am riding the two do you consider some of the highlights? most amazing four-year-olds right now - Coltrane (by Olivier LA: Fizzy and I qualified for the Festival of Champions in out of the Grand Prix mare Fellina, by Doruto) and Copland (by Gladstone last year and we were long listed for the World Thatcher, out of Olivier’s half-sister, Galatea, by Argus.) Equestrian Games. As luck would have it, my usually ridiculously healthy stallion got scratches for the first time Sidelines: Do you have any young horses that you think will FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 71 make future “great” horses? LA: That’s always such a hard question to answer because there are so many variables. Coltrane is the one I am keeping for myself. Copland is actually a bit nicer I think, but Coltrane is the first Fizzy baby my mom ever bred so he is very close to my heart. When he was three days old he had a meconium impaction and had to have colic surgery. The odds weren’t great for surgery on such a young foal and my mom was debating what to do. I had just sold a saddle for $2,500 and guess how much his surgery was going to cost? He may not end up being anything, but he makes me smile, a lot, every day. His willingness to work and the ease with which he learns new things is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced with any horse.

Sidelines: Who are you training with now? LA: Currently I’m training with Michael Barisone and Kathy Connelly. They are very different and both very wonderful. I am so grateful to both of them for helping me to become a better rider. I

Liz competes Fizzy, her favorite mount Photo by Betsy Nye.

have really good “feel” and am very brave which works in my favor, but they both have many, many more years of experience than I do and I rely on them to help me become the best rider I can be. I can’t thank them enough for giving me the confidence and support to be the best competitor and trainer I can be. Michael helped Fizzy and I through such a tough time in 2009 and really helped to restore our confidence in the show ring.

Sidelines: Who has been the most influential person in your riding career? LA: My mom has been the most influential person since she fueled my passion and helped make so many things happen. I am very thankful for that.

Sidelines: Who would you name as your “favorite” horse of your career? LA: I have had the honor of riding and training so many amazing horses it would be unfair for me to pick one. Rain or shine, Liz and Fizzy competed in the CDI Fizzy has the biggest personality but Photo by Susan Dickson Dressage Images they are all wonderful in their own right. 72 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE D Dancing Toward The Golden Years By Lauren R. Giannini Mary Grace Davidson - On the occasion of being R With Oprah’s buzz that today’s 50s are the new 30s, the accepted into the Century sky’s the limit for equestrians. Are horses your fountain of Club of The Dressage youth or are they simply good old-fashioned horse-power? Foundation at Yarra Yarra in E These two ladies admit to being 55-plus and they’re still March 2009, after her first dancing with their horses. They’re also representative of level Century ride test with the strengthening of the mind-body-spirit and the character- Rush, 19, who had never building that result whenever riders set out to climb that been to a dressage show S training pyramid. Photo by Roger Kingston

Not For The Faint Of Heart S Mary Grace Davidson, a native Californian, has been a horse breeder, trainer, competitor and judge with a USEF “S” level rating. She has earned six Master’s Awards from A the USDF program that began in 1990. In March she became the sixth dressage rider in California to join the Dressage Foundation’s Century Club. Not one to give up, even after a trailer accident claimed G the life of her dancing partner Marquis, Mary Grace threw herself into an intense month schooling a borrowed horse for the First Level Century ride. E “I would have had a much happier ride if I had my own Susan Gohl horse,” says Mary Grace. “Rush was working just fine and her Enigma at home, he was just wonderful until he got to the show at Silverwood grounds. I actually placed in the class: the horse had a Dressage in lot of ability, he was just overwhelmed. Sometimes, we do 2009 have their what we can with what we’ve got.” sights set on Mary Grace’s mare, Design, is just about ready to show earning the second level, but she admits that years ago she had USDF gold reached the end of her competitive rope. “I had started in medal in the the 1970s and my last year competition-wise was the year near future I was 75,” she says. “My horse Marquis and I received a Photo by Karen Lietz score of 62% an Intermediaire I, and I thought that was a stables right in the city. Arthur Konyot was one of her teachers. good time to quit. I competed at the Grand Prix level years “I think Arthur was Tina’s grandfather and it was the first time ago, but people underestimate what it takes to do upper I ever saw dressage,” recalls Susan. “Arthur would get on level dressage. You have to be strong enough to make a beautiful horse and say to all the kids, ‘watch this horse – it yourself effective, but there’s no way you can be stronger does the rumba.’ Then we’d watch the dancing horse. I got than a horse. The technical aspect of riding is much more into Saddlebreds and loved it. I carried riding through all of my important than sheer strength.” life.” In the mid-1980s Susan took jumping lessons and started About 40 years ago Mary Grace left her job as technical foxhunting. She married Fred Gohl, joint-master of the Fox River editor with the aerospace program to devote her life full-time Valley Hunt. When Fred stopped riding, Susan got into dressage. to horses. With her husband Clyde, she established Lucky She started Flying Dutchman Farm, hired a German trainer and Acres, a small dressage training facility in Walnut Creek. brought back young horses from Germany and Holland to sell. Hilda Gurney taught there once a month for 10 years, as She got out of it about six years ago and sold the farm. She went one of the visiting clinicians. Dressage has changed over from three horses down to Enigma, who still lives there. the years, but not Mary Grace’s passion for the process. “You can’t fight the gene pool, but if you don’t have anything that “Aside from simply enjoying being around and gets in the way, fitness is so important, because riding’s a bit hard handling horses, I love the whole aspect of training,” says on the body if you’re not fit,” says Susan, who exercises seven Mary Grace. “Horses have a job, and the better they do days a week for 45 minutes. it the happier they are - just like people. The philosophy Last year she cut down on showing when her husband was and techniques of dressage have made me a better rider ill, but Susan intends to get back into the competitive arena this and trainer. The goals are clearer, and the rides are more year. That means more time in the saddle and sessions with her satisfying.” trainers: Julie Julian (IL) and Michael Kohl (FL). She divides her time between Illinois and Florida where she’s based in Naples and A Peaceful Place, Alone With Your Horse travels over to Wellington. Susan Gohl has been doing Grand Prix for seven or eight “I think I love dressage because I have a very busy life – charity years. She bought Enigma, her current dancing partner, work, modeling, my grandchildren and traveling with my husband. five years ago from Jane Cleveland in Tennessee. Susan Dressage was always my way to be alone with my horse,” says is one score away from her USDF gold medal. Susan. “When you’re riding, you stop thinking about everything Her love for horses started in early childhood. She grew else that’s going on. You pay attention to your horse. It always up on the north side of Chicago when there were four livery gives me a sense of peace.” FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 73 74 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE D A Few Minutes with Pierre St Jacques By Jan Westmark-Allan

R Pan Am Gold medalist dressage rider Pierre St Jacques and his wife Samantha, an Olympic Three Day eventer, are a powerhouse horse couple who have competed all over E the world. From Devon to the Palm Beach World Dressage Masters, where Pierre was the highest placing American in the Grand Prix Special, he has made his mark on the dressage world. (Samantha has also made her mark on S the eventing world, read her story in this issue of Sidelines also!) Pierre and Samantha recently added a new St Jacques S to the world with the birth of their son, Stirling Keaton. “I am thrilled about being a dad and I look forward to watching my son grow up and become passionate about whatever A he chooses in life,” Pierre said. Pierre is certainly passionate about dressage and is looking forward to competing in the Festival of Champions in Gladstone and then at Devon with Lucky Tiger, a horse G Pierre ranks as his number one all-time favorite horse. “Lucky Tiger and I have spent so many years together and we have traveled all over the world. I have gone places and E done things which I never would have done without him. I am very grateful to Lucky Tiger and really appreciate and enjoy being able to train and compete him.” Pierre grew up in Canada but became a United States citizen in 1999. “I began my dressage career here in the United States and I have always felt at home in the U.S.”

Sidelines: Who did you train with while living in Canada? PSJ: I lived in Montreal as a teenager and Carol Lavell lived an hour-and-a-half away. I moved from Montreal to the United States when I was a teenager to train with Carol in Fairfax, Vermont. I currently work with Lars Petersen. I have known and worked with Lars for over fifteen years. Pierre was the highest placed American at the Palm Beach World Sidelines: Where did you find Lucky Tiger? Masters PSJ: Lucky Tiger is a 17 hand, 1995 Danish Warmblood Photo by Sharon Packer gelding. I was in Denmark in 2000 visiting Lars at Blue Hors and I got the chance to ride Lucky Tiger, who was for Olympic Selection Trials next winter. sale. I was immediately impressed by him. I had helped Lisa Belcastro with the training of one of her horses and Sidelines: You and Lucky Tiger were very successful at the 2011 she had told me if I ever found a really special horse she Palm Beach World Dressage Masters, how did that feel? would love to help me in any way she could. When I found PSJ: The World Dressage Masters was a fantastic show. The Lucky Tiger, I called her to see if she was interested in organizing committee and sponsors did a wonderful job making it helping me purchase him and she immediately said yes. a high profile show that attracted an audience. It was unbelievably Within a few days we had finalized the sale and she has fun to compete in an atmosphere like that and my horse loved it! been a wonderful long time supporter of my partnership We need more shows like this to continue to promote dressage in with Lucky Tiger. the United States and North America. Lucky Tiger and I did very well. We placed ninth in the Grand Prix with a 68.5% and we were Sidelines: What have you accomplished with Lucky Tiger? second in the Grand Prix Special with a 69.4%, just 0.3% behind PSJ: Lucky Tiger and I won the team Gold medal at the the winner. We were the highest placed Americans in the Grand 2003 Pan American Games, we were Reserve National Prix Special. Grand Prix Champion in 2009 at the Festival of Champions, we have competed together at the Festival of Champions Sidelines: Do you have any up-and-coming young horses that five times, we placed third in the Grand Prix and fifth overall you are excited about? at the 2010 WEG final selection trials, we placed second in PSJ: I have a really nice seven-year-old Dutch mare by Prestige the Grand Prix Special at the Palm Beach World Dressage VDL. She is very athletic and gorgeous and I am really excited Masters 2011 and we are currently on the United States about her. We have a few other young ones in the barn that Dressage Team High Performance “A” list My goal with are very nice and I am currently looking for some more to start Lucky Tiger is to compete him at the Festival of Champions developing. I would really like to work more with breeders to help and Devon this fall and then begin preparation for the Continued on page 96 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 75 76 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE P Five Questions for Peter Brant By Danika Rice

O The glitz and glamour often associated with summer in “The Hamptons” of New York’s Long Island has always had a mass media appeal as a spotlight for the L lifestyles of the rich and famous. Earmarked for its spot in the social summer scene, Bridgehampton Polo Club has played host to some of the largest and most notably “star-studded” crowds in the country, with last O year’s match attendees including the Kardashian sisters, Star Jones and Chase Crawford, along with the polo industry’s polo/model spokesmen Nacho Figueras and Nic Roldan. But as Bridgehampton kicked off its 15th anniversary season, owner Peter Brant is hinting about a club “face-lift.” Promising a new level of sophistication, this year BPC and Two Trees Farm are adding live musical performances, fashion boutiques, notable chefs and specialty bars in addition to the thrill and excitement of the 20-goal polo series. Patron of the White Birch Polo Team, Peter Brant is no stranger to what it takes to be successful in high goal polo, on and off the field. Once the highest rated amateur player in the nation, Peter bought out former partner Neil Hirsch’s (patron for the Blackwatch Polo Team) interest in BPC in an effort to streamline his vision of elegance and summer polo in the Hamptons, with its main focus being not on the celebrities, but rather on the polo and competition itself, and the appeal the sport alone has to offer.

Sidelines: What is it that makes polo such a seemingly integral part of summer in the Hamptons? PB: Polo in the Hamptons does so well because its proximal location to New York City offers an appealing commercial market for sponsorship. In addition, the physical attributes of the land: sandy, loamy, flat fields lend for great polo fields. The temperature in July and August is ten degrees cooler than in New York City due to proximity to the ocean. “I am gratified to have played with some of the best players in the Sidelines: What do you feel are the most important world and am proud of having competed at such a high level for contributing factors to the success of a polo club? so many years,” says White Birch patron Peter Brant Photo by Alan Fabricant PB: The success of a polo club comes solely from the ownership. First, there is the need to demonstrate stability that the polo club will be there for a long time which in turn, encourages other potential polo players PB: My “journey through polo” is highlighted by my passion to invest in the area. Second, there needs to be great and love for horses: there is nothing that they can be compared communication and dialogue with the USPA (United to. Horses are so generous and giving and they love the States Polo Association), as they provide valuable game as much as I do. I am also gratified to have played with assistance with any issue at club. Finally, the club some of the best players in the world and am proud of having becomes a success when ownership invests into playing competed at such a high level for so many years. In addition, it surface and club facilities. is gratifying to see the many young players who’ve played with us go on in their polo careers. Sidelines: You’ve traveled all over the world, where is your favorite place to play polo, and why? Sidelines: What do you foresee as the future of high goal polo PB: Our favorite places to play are in the Northeast in Bridgehampton? USA. (Greenwich, Connecticut and Bridgehampton, PB: I think that high-goal polo will only get stronger in the New York): the facilities and polo fields are fantastic future at Bridgehampton. We will need to have strong support and beautifully kept, so close to our home base and the from all of our Sponsors - their being thoroughly involved and competition is terrific supporting the sport, however I feel that the new direction we are taking - that of focusing solely on the game and those who Sidelines: Who or what has been the most influential are playing it, is a step in the right direction part of your journey through polo? FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 77 78 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE P California Gets The O L “Royal” Treatment O

Audi A6 cars lead opening ceremonies at Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club All photos unless noted by John Shearer/WireImage

By Danika Rice HRH proved his horsemanship and athleticism as a player, notching 4 goals in his team’s ultimate victory over Audi 5-3. As Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club prepared Prince William played alongside Santiago Trotz, Andy Busch and to celebrate it’s centennial birthday, they knew they’d Jeep Holden, while Audi boasted previous U.S. have to do something “big” to showcase the history Open winner, Marc Ganzi, along with Wesley Ru, Juan Bollini and elegance long associated with the sunny shores of and Scott Devon. The game was rounded out by the American California’s high goal polo season. Well, big they certainly Express Team, featuring Melissa Ganzi, Glen Holden, Pat Nesbitt did, as HRH Duke of Cambridge graciously accepted and Nicolas Roldan. The Foundation Challenge served as a Ambassador Glen Holden Sr.’s invitation to play at the club “kick-off” to Santa Barbara’s high goal summer season, which in The Foundation Challenge on July 8th, 2011. The event welcomes the “polo royalty” of Adolfo Cambiaso, Gonzalito showcased three teams in a round-robin format, along with Pieres, and America’s newest 10-goaler, Sapo Caset. Prior to the a star-studded reception (actress Jennifer Love Hewitt Foundation Polo Challenge, the Audi Polo Team kicked off the and teen rocker Joe Jonas were among attendees) and weekend with an exclusive private dinner on Friday night at San a luncheon catered by celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis. Ysidro Ranch hosted by Audi and Marc and Melissa Ganzi.

All three teams who participated in The Foundation Challenge FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 79

It was a close match, but Prince William’s team ultimately won and he was awarded a trophy and a kiss from Kate. Afterwards, William and Kate got into an Audi A8L for the ride to their helicopter

Prince William turns the ball Photo by Kim Kumpart

Prince William

Marc Ganzi and Prince William race for possession of the ball

The US and England flags presented in the Opening Ceremony, along with title sponsor, Tiffany & Co. 80 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE

Catching up: Aikenite Amy Brooks is hosting an ACTHA ride on September 10th (it’s a competitive trail A ride association) at her Aiken Bed, Barn and Breakfast. Her property was the site of a Civil War battle ... she tells us that Kilpatrick came through Williston and burnt down S everything and then encountered an Alabama cavalry unit … and a skirmish ensued. I Iron Man Lyndon Lea can smile big now, as his Zacara team captured England’s coveted Vuevue Cliquot Gold Cup at Cowdray Park in a 12-11 victory over Les Leons. With over 20,000 people in attendance, despite early D morning rain, both teams put on quite a show as the tournament was also broadcast live via the internet thanks to hurlinghampolo.com. Amazingly, neither a Pieres or E Cambiaso made it to the finals; Lyndon takes the cake on determination to win the tournament. Not only was he recovering from shoulder surgery in May (he had to have S bolts and plates put in to secure his shoulder after a nasty wreck last winter in Palm Beach), he also suffered a broken hand earlier in the Gold Cup tournament (and played the final with a cast), and all the while was preparing fora hip surgery scheduled for two days after the Gold Cup tournament ended.

On the East Coast, it’s Peter Brant’s White Birch Team that continues to take the high goal in Greenwich, winning the East Coast Open over Heathcote, 15-11

Billy Bush was interviewing Henry Winkler on Access Hollywood about attending the Prince’s polo match at Santa Barbara. Although it was a royal event, Henry was most impressed by Nacho Figueras, noting “there must be fifteen ugly guys out there” because Nacho was so handsome. 7-goaler Sugar Erskine has found a new way to make a Chow down: Guests will no longer need to leave The statement on the polo field. Loudmouth Golf Company has Will Rogers Memorial Center in Ft. Worth in order to get a meal or relax with a refreshing beverage in a comfortable now ventured into polo, sponsoring and outfitting Sugar and atmosphere. In response to the increasing needs of large his horses with new attire, including this flashy new helmet equestrian shows and other public events, WRMC and that Sugar sports during the 20 goal season in Santa Barbara Photo by David Lominska, courtesy of Melanja Jones, SB Polo manager the City of Fort Worth have entered into a public/private

Marc Ganzi’s Audi Team kicks off its summer in Santa Barbara with a win in the Beluga Robert Skene Trophy...... funny thing is, Marc had to face off against wife Melissa’s Piaget team in the final to take home the trophy. Polito Pieres, Sugar Erskine, MVP Lucas Lalor and Marc Ganzi celebrate their win with Ms. Elizabeth Skene Photo by David Lominska, courtesy of Melanja Jones, SB Polo manager FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 81 partnership with Reata Restaurant to open two dining locations on-site for year-round use. Dirty Breeches A friend in need is a friend in deed. Gregory Ross was leaving Santa Fe in his F250 and horse trailer loaded with goods to furnish his new Dallas townhouse when the hitch dropped from beneath his truck and the trailer jack dug into the pavement of Old Pecos Trail. Within twenty minutes of being called, Eric Oppenheimer was there with his truck and correct hitch and ball. After some creative engineering, the two (along with one of Santa Fe’s finest) had the trailer on Eric’s truck and stored away until the necessary repairs were made. Now, if Ross would use that rig to haul ponies rather than furniture, he may be getting somewhere.

Passing Mark J. Gerard, the veterinarian for champion horses Secretariat and Kelso died June 21st in Miami from complications of a stroke. He was 76. He was at work on June 6th at a stable in Wellington, FL, where he treated polo ponies, when he was stricken. Frank Stallone, Sr., father of actor Sylvester Stallone, died at his Wellington home on Monday. He was 91. He was best known locally for his love of polo and for appearances at Italian festivals throughout the country. He played polo for nearly 70 years, and will be missed by all who knew him.

White breeches are a real challenge to launder Photo by Lauren R. Giannini By Lauren R. Giannini Horses mean getting dirty. Take your pick: slobber, muddy equine, hoof oil, soda, coffee, Betadine or grass stains from that unplanned dismount and abrupt landing on terra firma. White breeches are the worst, because some stains camouflage well against a beige background. “Can you tell me why the heck the British with all their khaki picked white for breeches?” asked Suzi Worsham during Twilight Polo at Great Meadow (The Plains, VA). She started to regale friends sitting in the Riverside Farm box about her herculean efforts to restore filthy breeches to snowy white status. “After Travis [her husband] stopped playing polo, I thought I was finished with trying to get white breeches clean,” admitted Suzi. Neigh: Wyatt Harlow, not quite 16, is totally hooked on the game. In fact, Suzi and Travis’s grandkids are genetically programmed to be crazy about horses and spend as much time as possible at the Worsham Farm on the north side of Leesburg. “You can’t imagine all the stuff I have tried,” says Suzi. “Trying to get dirty breeches clean goes way back, many years. I tried Who says we all can’t get along? Gillian Johnston’s pig old-fashioned bluing one time, and I guess I had a bottle that was Charlie, shares some bonding time with calf Lorenzo at the so old, it turned the breeches blue-polka-dotted. Travis didn’t Flying H Polo Club in Wyoming wear them – he played in some other breeches. But some of the Photo by Gillian Johnston Continued on page 89 82 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE P Beneath The Western Skies By Danika Rice goal players (including the likes of 9-goaler Julio Arellano and O 7-goaler Owen Rinehart) and the summer spotlight for young While the 20 goal summer leagues of polo reign American talent involved in United States Polo Association’s supreme on opposite coasts of our nation (between Team USPA program. In addition to scenic views, an active social California and Connecticut to be exact), in the heartland network and weekly tournaments, summer polo in Wyoming also L of the U.S. lies the scenic Big Horn Mountains, home to showcases the young equine talent of our sport, with several Custer’s Last Stand and host to two of the nation’s prime high-goal polo pony breeders such as G-string Polo Ponies, summer polo clubs. Sheridan, Wyoming can proudly Perk Connell,Orrin Connell and the MacCarty families using the O name itself the birthplace of both Flying H and Big Horn two clubs as a training ground for young horses just finding their Polo Clubs, boasting top-notch fields, a menagerie of high “stride” within the sport.

Roni Duke rides off Kim Warren

Steve Dalton

Agustin Arellano, son of Julio and Meghan Arellano, showing his skills at Big Horn Polo Club All photos by Gillian Johnston FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 83

Palm Beach Equine veterinarian Paul Wollenman, goes stride for stride with Katie Connell

Team USPA member Remy DeCelliee Muller

Troy Lequerica takes the ball to goal 84 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE P Catching Up with Ty MacCarty O By Danika Rice Much of the legacy of professional polo players seems to be grounded in a family history within the sport. When you look from past to present, you see the Gracidas from L Mexico, the Waymans and Barrys from Texas, the Pieres from Argentina, and the Waltons from California, just to name a few. It’s tradition, carried through generations O of handed down knowledge, horsemanship and passion for a sport that requires complete commitment not just to playing, but to the day-to-day activities and lifestyle that polo infers. Nestled in the scenic views of Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains, you will find the MacCarty family, creating their own legacy as they begin their 50th year in the polo industry, not as professional players, but as successful horse breeders and trainers in Sheridan. With a solid foundation built in the Wyoming community of horse breeders and trainers, 19 year old Ty MacCarty looks forward to continuing in his father’s footsteps…..with perhaps a slight deviation. Focusing with hard work and determination, Ty has recently been named to the Team USPA program and is looking toward the “best chance I can give myself to play professionally.” Surrounded by professionals each summer who play at the Flying H Polo Club, Ty began playing early alongside polo notables like Owen Rinehart, Julio Arellano and the Johnston family. Hoping to further his polo and learning opportunities, Ty spent his first winter season in Wellington, Florida in 2009, Ty helping Whistle Uys in Wellington under the guidance of 9-goal professional Mike Azzaro Photo by Alexis von Gontard during his 20 goal season with the Lucchese Polo Team. After a brief stint at Colorado State University, Ty decided Winfield Polo Team in Aiken, South Carolina. He captured one to pursue his dream wholeheartedly, and returned to 12 goal tournament win, and was able to advance to the semi- Wellington in 2011 to work under 5-goaler Wesley “Whistle” finals of two others throughout the season under guidance of the Uys to again learn more about playing professionally and Hartnett family. Ty will spend the summer returning to his roots, managing multiple leagues and strings of horses. spending time playing young horses with his family in Wyoming and under the mentorship of the Team USPA program. He will no Horsemanship Comes First doubt be a face of the future, creating a new MacCarty legacy in With an instinctive reverence for the hard work and talent a longstanding tradition of great horseman and horses from the it takes to reach such pinnacles in American polo, Ty keeps mountains of Wyoming. a firm grip on the horsemanship aspect of the game in hopes to advance his abilities as a professional. “There is nothing like playing a truly great horse,” Ty says. “Polo would be an entirely different game if everyone had great horses, but it just doesn‘t work like that. The great ones are the ones that take the most work, that are the hardest to find and keep at the top.” With a sly grin he recalls a stallion, Cochise, as the best horse he’s ever played. “I began playing him as a three year old the summer I was 14,” Ty recalls. “I played him for three summers straight, and he was always my best chukker. (Ty had a good eye for a horse: Cochise was the top priced horse at $170,000 in the Aiken Polo Pony Sale.) Now he’s owned by 7-goaler Jeff Hall. It’s pretty cool to watch him go from chukkers for me in Wyoming to playing the U.S. Open.” Ty continues to work at developing his polo career, and moved from Wellington to Ty with dad Brian MacCarty and Cochise (the Aiken Polo Pony sale topper at spend the spring season playing with the $170,000) and Tiana Smicklas Photo by Joanne Smicklas FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 85 Assumption of Risk in Polo E By Lisa Hollister, Esq. abolished that defense in cases involving ordinary negligence. Instead, the fact finder in a negligence action is not to determine Q During a match at the Willow Bend Polo and Hunt Club, the reasonableness of the actor’s conduct in confronting a risk Alan Connell suffered injuries after Robert Payne, Jr. and to compare the responsibility. Reviewing the Farley case, swung a polo mallet striking Connell in the eye. At trial the Appeals Court found that the Texas State’s High Court did U the jury found in favor of defendants, Payne and Willow so in response to TEX. CIV.PRAC.& REM.CODE ANN. Section Bend. Connell appealed, claiming that the trial court had 33.001-016, a law enacted by the Texas legislature under which erred by refusing to submit jury questions on ordinary and it adopted the legal concept of comparative negligence. Under I gross negligence. this law negligence can be apportioned between the parties During the trial all parties agreed that polo is a dangerous rather than find that a defendant is completely in the wrong and game and it is common for injuries to occur even when the thus fully responsible for all of the damages. The result was that N players diligently follow the rules of the game. the Texas courts now no longer allow assumption of the risk to be used as a complete bar to recovery in negligence cases. E The Facts In the Farley case, the Texas Supreme Court found that while Connell and Payne were on opposite teams and during assumption of the risk can no longer be used as a complete a play, both of them rode to intercept the ball. Each player defense in cases involving negligence, it can be used as a tried to make a shot to benefit his team. Both players complete defense in cases involving strict liability (product simultaneously swung their mallet at the ball. Connell’s liability cases) and express consent cases (consent which mallet struck the ball and Payne’s mallet struck Connell is directly given). Citing the Ohio Supreme Court case of L in the eye, causing Connell to lose his sight in that eye. Marchetti v. Kalish, 53 Ohio St. 3d 95, the Court found that a Connell sued both Payne and the club [Connel v. mere showing of negligence is not enough to allow recovery Payne, 814 S.W.2d 486] for his injuries claiming that in sport or recreational activity. Relying on the Ohio decision, A Payne intentionally or recklessly caused his injury. He the Court in the Connell case found that a participant in a also alleged that Payne had a reputation as a reckless competitive contract sport such as polo expressly consents to player and as a result of Willow Bend’s knowledge of and assumes the risk of the dangerous activity when he or she W Payne’s reputation, the club was similarly negligent voluntarily participates in the sport. The Court further went on to when it allowed Payne to play. Connell also alleged that hold that for a plaintiff in such a case to prevail in such an action Payne’s and Willow Bend’s negligence was the proximate involving a competitive contact sport, the plaintiff must prove the cause of his injury (proximate cause is when an injury defendant acted “recklessly” or “intentionally”. flows directly from the action of the defendant). The trial court found that Payne neither intentionally or recklessly Conclusion caused Connell’s injury and as a result neither Willow While the Texas legislature has limited the right to use Bend or Payne was negligent. assumption of the risk as a complete defense protecting defendants from liability when a defendant is faced with liability Issue on Appeal in a negligence action, the reader should realize that not all On appeal, the Texas court was presented with the issue states have limited the defendant’s ability to utilize this defense. of whether there is a legal duty owed by one participant As a result the ability to use this defense to protect a defendant to another in a competitive contact sport. Connell argued in such an action will depend upon the laws of the state in which that the proper standard for damages is negligence and the case is brought. However as evidenced in this case, when that to require him to prove recklessness holds him to an one is participating in a contact sport such as polo, the state laws unreasonably high burden of proof. It was his contention and prior court decision that if a participant in a competitive contact sport violates a may be such that even safety rule, the plaintiff should only have to prove ordinary if assumption of the risk negligence. has been limited as a defense in that state it Appeals Court Decision may still be possible for The Appeals Court found that when one consents to a defendant to utilize this participate in a dangerous contact sport such as polo, the legal defense. participant assumes a risk of injury. The risks involved in competing in a contact sport such as polo was the basis for the Court’s reluctance to grant awards to the plaintiff for the injuries received as a participant. The Court explained that the only exception would have been if the defendant/participant had deliberately injured the other competitor. Lisa Hollister is an Assumption of Risk attorney practicing The Appeals Court stated in its decision that at one in Cincinnati, Ohio. time, assumption of the risk completely barred recovery Questions for Ms. in tort cases (a private wrong or injury other than a breach Hollister’s column of contract) but the Texas Supreme Court in the case of can be addressed to Farley v. M M Cattle Co., 529 S.W. 2d 751, had already [email protected] 86 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE STALLION DIRECTORY

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SIMSALABIM V/ BERKENBROECK Claire de LuneSE ( NON STOP X FEINSCHNITT ) 6y Holsteiner Contendor/Largo/Alme 1995 BWP licensed stallion A Superstar producing champs Pedigree includes Nonstop,Darco,Feinschnitt, ‘09 YEH finals CHAMPION Jasper, Cor de la Bryere,Lord,Ladykiller XX ‘09 BWP Bronze medal for eventing. ALOTA GATOR BAIT Show Jumped to level 8 for stallion requirements 2010 BWP Silver medal for eventing. 17.2 TB, Bay Produce includes licensed stallions,2007 USDF HOY Offspring: 2010 #2,#3, colts Dr. & Mrs. Michael Kline, DVM Champion in International Jumper Futurity in BWP national standings. Maplewood, Ohio 45340 Stud Fee 1,500.00 #1 yearling in FEH finals. 937-492-2451 www.bannockburnfarmllc.com sefarm.com 805-551-6336 For more info: www.woodlandviewequine.com

Rashka Harmony’s Rousseau Oldenburg approved stallion, 16.3 hands (Ferro - Roemer) Highest stallion-testing score in history! Chaleon 1998 KWPN Bay 17.1 Hand Stallion Calido/Caletto/Rossini Twice USDF highest median score ever! 2002 PAVO Cup Champion, scored 10’s from riders Chaleon is one of the country’s best hunter sires 2010 USDF HOY Training & 1st levels 3 KWPN Dressage Stallion Champions in a row producing correct, attractive offspring Often scores perfect 10s for walk & canter Premium sons in Germany, 3 SPT Winners with great movement and spectacular jump All foals have been Premium ISR/Oldenburg National Champion mares in Holland winning at the top of the sport. And Grade I SWANA KWPN-NA Top Ten Foals since 2003 Contact: Matt Davis Little Bit Farm, Inc., 815-476-2911 Contact: Hassler Dressage, LLC Farm Name: Crooked Willow Farms Stud fee $900 LFG select mares 410-885-3824, [email protected] Tel: 303.681.2209 www.littlebitfarminc.com www.hasslerdressage.com. Web: www.crookedwillowfarms.com FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 87 STALLION DIRECTORY

*Wedderlie Mardi Gras Imported Section B Welsh Pony stallion, Legacy’s Conquistador Tempranillo *Wedderlie Mardi Gras - Royal Welsh Del Sol 2000 17 hh imported KWPN by Calvados Keur Champion/2 time US National Champion. Sire Sire/Dam: (Don Juan x Lolita) Out of Ilobria Keur Pref (Damiro x Transvaal) of National and Regional champions in halter 16.2 hand Black PRE Andalusian Approved CWB Bronze Premium CSH and performance. Standing at 13h he is an ideal Cria Caballar Revised Competed 3rd level dressage 1.20m jumpers cross on sport horse or TB mares to create large Conquistador is a true gentleman and has a Sires elegant, athletic offspring who move with a ponies. Passing on his gorgeous great disposition for the lateral and collected lot of suspension and jump in phenomenal form movement, conformation and kind temperament. work. Conquistador is currently showing at PSG Standing at Klondike Victory Farm Alberta Approved Weser-Ems. Available to all breeds. Level in Wellington,FL and schooling 4th Level See our whole line-up of 5 imported stallions at See more at www.welshponies.com or call movements. www.kvf.ca 403-748-3070 stud fee $1,250 cad 541-874-3333 www.legacyfarmsofjupiter.com

Photo Kim Houghton Photographer Mary Cornelius NORTH FORKS CARDI FLEXIBLE Welsh Cob FEI & CDI Ch. Sport Pony, 14.3 IDEAL Cruising/Flex/Safari 16 H 1/2 hh Championships Training - Intermediaire Inschallah/Zeus/Furioso II 16.2 1996 Imported ISH Stallion 1, scores to 73%. At Devon he won Born 1985 Approved Imported Oldenburg Pictured at 2010 Rolex FEI World Cup Final in the USA Stallion Ch., East Coast Series The most successful producer of Premium Foals Highest ranked Irish Sport Horse on the Final Breeder’s Ch. Stallion, and RPSI Ch. in the entire ISR/Oldenburg history. Sire of World Ranking list for Show Jumpers Stallion. Cardi is an ideal cross to produce Dressage Eventing and Jumper Champions Breed to one of the few U.S. based Stallions kind, trainable sportponies and sport-horses For amateurs and professionals producing currently competing both Nationally and with extreme suspended gaits. Approved consistent quality for 20 years Internationally. Stud Fee: $2,500 Weser Ems, RPSI, & NASPR. winterlakewelsh. Stud Fee $1,100 LFG [email protected] www.FlexibleGrandPrixJumper.com 503-638-7716 com & eqequestrian.com for video & foals. www.ultimatepiaffe.com 503-638-7716 ph [email protected] 541-746-4760

DACAPRIO Flamenco 9050 (Davignon I/Caprimond/Laterit) Flyinge Flamingo 481 x Lankella by Lansiar Elite Hanoverian Stallion, 16.2h ATLANTIS AF ASGARD 1991, Chestnut, 16.1h, Approved Internationally known as a sire of the 2001 Black Leopard Knabstruper Stallion Swedish Warmblood Stallion. highest quality sporthorses. Imported from Germany (KNN, RPSI, ZfDP) FEI Dressage with scores in the 70s thru GP Also standing successful Elite Stallions Rare specimen of both Baroque & Sport types Standing at Stud in Wellington Fabuleux (Fabriano/Augustinus xx) and Equally impressive in Dressage & Jumpers! Fresh $1,500 Frozen $1,200 Liberty (Lauries Crusador xx/Gimpel) Foals are correct & colorful w/ incredible minds Contact Leif 561-762-9020 AHS, GOV, ISR/Old, CSHA Contact: Bec Knabstrupper Stud For more info and to see video, visit Bridlewood Farm - 859-485-6000 804.815.4484 ~ [email protected] www.freespiritfriesians.com www.bridlewoodhanoverians.com www.SpottedSportHorses.com 88 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE STALLION DIRECTORY

Offield Farms “World ROMERITO II Famous” Lingh (Yeguada San Miguel x Nobleza del Guadiana) (Flemmingh x Columbus) 17 hand Pura Raza Española Andalusian Stallion 1993 KWPN Bay 16.3 Hand Stallion Bugatti Hilltop Dressage Ambassador, imported from Germany Dutch A-Team under Edward Gal Bergamon-Rubinstein-Donnerhall 82.8% in USDF Qualifier Stallion Championship Won CDI Grand Prixs across Europe 1998 Hanoverian, 16.3H, Stud Fee: $2000 Worldwide proven Sire with Champion Foals His pedigree, gorgeous type, conformation, Received 9’s on character, temperament, gaits & in Conformation, Dressage and Jumping rideability & fine gaits make him a superior rideability at 70-day test. FEI winner, proven Excellent disposition and desire to please! candidate for dressage or H/J programs. sire with approved sons, Elite/Premium mares, Stud Fee: $1,000 (outcross), LFG Contact: Hassler Dressage, LLC & show champions in-hand & undersaddle. Contact: Gabriele Baker ( 517-623-1032 410-885-3824, www.hasslerdressage.com Contact: Hilltop Farm www.hilltopfarminc.com www.YeguadaRomerito.com [email protected] [email protected] or 410-658-9898

Bayron 885 UB40 Premium A imported Swedish Warmblood Olivi x Michelangelo CLAIM TO FAME 1990 16.3 h Bernstein - Utrillo - Gaspari 2001 16.2 hand chestnut KWPN stallion 16.1 1/2 h Oldenburg Stallion 1st place gaits - 1994 stallion test in Sweden Winner Get of Sire Dressage at Devon, 2010 Devon, HITS, etc. Conformation Champion walk-8, trot-10, canter-9, temperament-10 Sire of: Apache—KWPN Approved Stallion, Many Hunter Championships Pros & A/O Competed PSG/I1 by Susanne Gielen of Flyinge 5 2010 KWPN-NA Top Five award winners, Proven sire foals winning HB & O/F-U/S Proven sire of champions in Sweden & USA and El Paso ISF, Champion Young Horse RPSI lifetime approv’d, LFG discounts Stud fee: $750 + $250 booking, LFG Dressage at Devon HOMOZYGOUS SON Standing at Stud Contact: Margo Brady/Brady Equestrian Center Prix St. Georges winner Young Prospects available 218 789-7704 [email protected] website: www.IronSpringFarm.com Contact: Patti Brantley at 850-668-2023 www.starwestonline.net/pages/pages/bayron. 610-383-4717 Website: www.flyingcolorsfarm.com html

Valoubet 1998 BWP Belgian Warmblood Stallion Galoubet A (Alme) x Feo x Ferdinand Put your Put your 16.1 h Impressive pedigree. Successful jumper. Stallion ad here Stallion ad here Extensive show record. Easy temperament. Stud fee $1,000.00 Email Joyce Jones at Email Joyce Jones at www.elseyhorses.com Contact Carolyn at 281-734-9764 [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] or call 954-796-1809 or call 954-796-1809 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 89 Polo Club Directory Go to www.sidelinesnews.com for active links to polo club websites as shown below.

CANADA PACIFIC COAST SANTA BARBARA To advertise your POLO CLUB 8, 12, 20 Goal Seasons Polo Club in the Polo CALGARY POLO CLUB CALIFORNIA POLO CLUB Club League Polo - Apr-Oct Cam Clark – President Los Angeles, CA. 91436 Call Ariana, GM (805) 684-6683 Club Directory call P.O. Box 17, Site 9, RR 2 Phone - (818) 558-7656 (POLO) www.sbpolo.com Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1A2 [email protected] Joyce Jones May – Sept. www.californiapoloclub.com (954) 796-1809 0-20 Goal & Green Horse Polo WILL ROGERS POLO CLUB 7 full size fields. Outdoor arena. Felice Densa – General Manager or email Club Office – (403) 938-0182 OC POLO CLUB April - September 23401 Via Pajaro Email: [email protected] (310) 573-5000 [email protected] Coto de Caza, CA 92679 Website: wwwcalgarypoloclub.com www.willrogerspolo.org Phone: (714) 791-8369 [email protected] THE TORONTO POLO CLUB www.ocpolo.com 13561 Leslie Street Richmond Hill, ON, L4E 1A2 Karen White – Manager SAN DIEGO POLO CLUB Year-round, 5 fields, indoor and (858) 481-9217 Fax (858) 481-2247 outdoor polo arenas, Email: [email protected] www.sandiegopolo.com Polo School (905) 888-POLO [email protected] www.torontopoloclub.com

EDUCATION DIRECTORY Go to www.sidelinesnews.com for active links to education websites as shown below. FLORIDA MASSACHUSETTS MULTI STATE To advertise your School or AMERICAN HERITAGE STONELEIGH-BURNHAM EQUESTRIAN COLLEGE SCHOOL SCHOOL RECRUITER Equestrian Program College Preparatory with Mina Payne Williams Find a college..Learn the process.. in the Education Equestrian Program for Director of Riding Get Recruited! PK3 - Grade 12 Admissions Office (413) 774-2711 equestriancollegerecruiter.com Directory call 6200 Linton Blvd. Equestrian Center (413) 773-8333 Delray Beach, FL www.sbschool.org Joyce Jones (561) 495-7272 NORTH CAROLINA www.ahschool.com (954) 796-1809 ST. ANDREWS or email PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE [email protected] Phone (800) 763-0198 Email [email protected] Website www.sapc.edu

Continued from page 81 newer materials really give you a hard time getting them clean. the following advice for breeches of any color. “The breeches You can’t use bleach on the expensive ones, because you end up have to be mostly cotton: spot on bleach with a Q-tip and wash with holes in them.” immediately – I have a front loader and use Amway HE (low suds),” Suzi’s modern method for getting breeches clean involves says Trish Conk who does dressage out of her Bright Moon Farm a fair amount of muscle and ingenuity, not to mention product. (Winchester, VA). “Use white vinegar in the second rinse to get She puts dirty white polo pants in a dish pan with dish detergent, out all the bleach. If the stains don’t come right out, repeat while scrubs them with a brush and lets them soak. Then she transfers still wet. Be sure to use vinegar in the second rinse.” Bleach, the breeches to the washing machine with Oxy-Clean, Tide and tough on stains, can be hell on fabrics. Caution is advised when Shout. using it and if you spill it straight onto clothing or your skin, flush “I add it all into the wash – probably ½ cup of Shout and Oxy- immediately with cool running water until the bleachy odor’s gone. Clean and enough Tide for whatever size load it is,” she explains. “You know the best thing? White painter’s pants from Wal-Mart “Then I let them soak for hours and hours – and I brush the stains - you can get them cleaner than anything,” admits Suzi. “You just again. Someone told me to use that jell-Tide stuff, but every time I cut the painter’s loops off that you hang the brushes in. You can use it, it leaves streaks in the fabric. So, I don’t use that anymore. use Clorox bleach with those and once they wear out with too I’ve even used the old-time washboard – I have my mother’s – I’ve much bleach, who cares! They were less than $20 a pair – not scrubbed dirty breeches with that.” $120 or more.” At Overlook Farm (Berryville, VA) during the “Ticket Round” Hmmm – intriguing idea: wonder if white cotton painter’s pants show jumping schooling day that raised funds for Boyd Martin and are comfortable for flat work, cross-country schooling and on the his team after a devastating barn fire in May, one parent offered trails… 90 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FARMS / BARNS / TRAINERS DIRECTORY Go to www.sidelinesnews.com for active links to farms, barns and trainers websites as shown below. ALABAMA CINDY REDDISH QUARTER PENNINGTON FARMS, INC. INDIANA HORSES/SAVANNAH PINES Ann Pennington, USEF “R” Judge Hunters/Jumpers/Ponies EQUESTRIAN CENTER FOX LAKE FARM Fort Myers, FL 33966 BANNOCKBURN FARM, L.L.C. Allison Majerik Black Sales - Lessons (239) 275-3276 Cell (239) 850-2085 World Class Jumper Bloodlines and Mark Tompkins 6984 S.W. Busch St., Palm City, FL www.penningtonfarms.com Hunter/Jumper/Dressage/ Hunters/Jumpers/Equitation/Ponies Training Cindy - (772) 283-6189 Eventing Prospects Birmingham, AL (205) 991-0624 Boarding Lisa - (772) 260-5540 www.bannockburnfarmllc.com www.foxlakefarm.com PINE RIDGE FARM Hunters - Jumpers - Ponies DELRAY EQUESTRIAN Training - Showing - Sales FLORIDA CENTER Naples, FL 34108 SOUTH CAROLINA Hunter/Jumpers/Ponies/Equitation/ John Paul Jimenez (239) 207-9408 Dressage/Western Pleasure/ www.pineridgefarmnaples.com TONY SGARLATA ASHLAND FARMS Training/Showing/Sales/Camps Full service show stable Ken & Emily Smith Delray Beach, FL Charleston, South Carolina Training/Showing/Sales Matt & Courtney Dunmire SUNLIGHT EQUESTRIAN (315) 730-8132 14710 Palm Beach Point Blvd. (561) 495-4701 CENTER tonysgarlatasales.com Wellington, FL 33414 www.delrayequestriancenter.com Stuart, Florida – Helen Varble Ken (561) 818-8495 Hunter/Jumper/Dressage/Western Emily (561) 371-1510 Boarding/Training/Showing/ www.ashlandfarmsfl.com LADY JEAN RANCH TENNESSEE Fifty Rideable Acres Lessons/Sales Covered Arena with Mirrors (772)-781-5429 www.sunlightranch.com HUNTERS COURT STABLE BILL SCHAUB Boarding Annual & Seasonal Training, Sales and Showing Over The Hill Farm 10333 Randolph Siding Road “Teaching horses and riders to be Hunter/Jumper/Equitation/ Jupiter, FL 33478 SUNSHINE MEADOWS their best…” Training and Sales (561) 745-1300 Fax (561) 745-2526 David Q. Wright – Cell (615) 973-2713 B (407) 322-1912 C (407) 474-2348 www.ljrelite.com EQUESTRIAN VILLAGE Hunter/Jumper/Dressage & Pleasure www.hunterscourt.com [email protected] 6 rings w/ jumps, 2 Dressage rings, www.othfarm.com M&M SHOW STABLES 1 mirrored. Boarding & Training Hunter - Jumper - Dressage 170 acres in Delray Beach, FL CARRIAGE HILL FARM Boarding - Training - Sales (561) 441-2596 Hunters/Jumpers/Ponies/Equitation Boynton Beach, FL www.sunshinemeadows441.com Delray Beach, FL (561) 239-6377 - (561) 644-3383 Jane Fennessy – (561) 451-7900 www.mm-showstables.com To advertise in the Farms/Barns & Vinissa Blann – (561) 715-4435 Tricia Loftus – (954) 650-8945 Trainer Directory www.carriagehillfarms.com NEM HUNTERS & JUMPERS Nan E. Martin, Trainer/Rider Lessons-Showing-Sales-Boarding call Joyce Jones (954) 796-1809 (561) 315-6334 www.nemhj.com or email [email protected]

Needy Nags Tufton is a 16.1h, 4 year old gorgeous bay Thoroughbred gelding. This typey guy has raced 13 times winning 4 and always giving his best. He is retiring because his knee is becoming an issue as there is some wear in that joint. He would benefit from 2-3 months of rest and relaxation before he saddles up again. Tufton is Maryland bred by Gators N Bears out of a Northern Raja mare. He has been well cared for all his life and his riders have always enjoyed him, too. When asked, they responded with comments on what a kind, classy guy he is on the track and how nice a pleasure horse he will be. Tufton has no vices and is an easy keeper. He is level headed and gets along with other equines and humans alike. He is up to date on vaccinations and deworming. He has a current coggins. Tufton is stabled at Laurel Park Racetrack where he can be seen. For additional information, please contact me. There is no adoption fee as a condition for placement but a minimum donation of at least $150.00 will help continue their If you get a horse through this site, please make a donation work placing these wonderful horses. For more information, to Thoroughbred Placement and Rescue, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non- go to www.LeightonFarm.com or call Kim at (301) 579-6898. profit, by going to www.goodhorse.org. FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 91 REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY Go to www.sidelinesnews.com for active links to realtor websites as shown below. FLORIDA MARY ELLEN SENCER CHRIS & LINDA WILLSON NORTH CAROLINA Broker/Owner Saddle Trail Realty Bringing YOU!! Luxury & Equestrian Property The Best of the Bluegrass BROWNING REALTY, INT’L. (561) 512-4340 - Wellington, FL RE/MAX Creative Realty CAROLINA HORSE FARMS Eike & Randy Browning www.saddletrailrealty.com (859) 338-7925 Sheelah Clarkson (828) 694-1558 Call (561) 791-2151, 358-2266 homesandhorsefarmsky.com www.sheelahclarkson.com Email: [email protected] www.palmbeachpolo-properties.com MATT JOHNSON, REALTOR Equestrian Specialist JUSTICE REAL ESTATE VIRGINIA Illustrated Properties, Wellington (859) 255-3657 CAROL O’BRIEN, P.A. (561) 795-3013 [email protected] www.kyhorsefarms.com Keller Williams Realty, Wellington www.mattsells.com ROBIN SHORT, REALTOR (561) 758-8593 Lisc. Broker in Northern Virginia [email protected] OFFUTT REALTY, INC. (703) 728-2172 www.carolobrien.com PALM BEACH POLO REALTY Located 5 minutes from www.robinshort.com Phone: (561) 798-7110 The Kentucky Horse Park Email: [email protected] (859) 421-5222 DIANA TAHSMAN, L.L.C. www.palmbeachpolo.com www.offuttrealty.com Wellington Specialist To advertise your Firm Keller Williams Realty–Palm Beach in the Real Estate (561) 346-7955 ROBBIE JOHNSON NEW YORK [email protected] Boardwalk Group at Directory call Illustrated Properties SALLY SLATER - NY & CT Melissa Burns (561) 371-0793 Prud. Douglas Elliman RE THE ELEBASH COMPANY www.robbieismybroker.com Bedford thru N. Salem & Vic. (561) 951-4225 or Pamela Surtees Equestrian Properties Serving Wellington and (914) 584 0137 email Palm Beach for 25 years ROBERT ROSS Equestrian Real Estate [email protected] (561) 371-7176 melissab@ Keller Williams Realty-Wellington [email protected] Phone: (561) 758-6185 TERI POWERS, CRS, GRI sidelinesnews.com Email: [email protected] Keller Williams Realty EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES Equestrian Property Specialist Karen Connelly Serving Orange County, NY Let the experts handle your SCOTT BRITAN (845) 258-8312 [email protected] real estate needs. Illustrated Properties Wellington, FL www.farmsrus.net (561) 227-1535 Member of the Florida Bar equestrianpropertiesinc.com Phone: (561) 801-2633 [email protected] HOLLY ANN CHANEY Boca Executive Realty, L.L.C. TACK & FEED SHOP (561) 719-0828 KENTUCKY [email protected] BIEDERMAN REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY LAURA O’CONNOR KY Equestrian Properties Go to www.sidelinesnews.com for active links to tack Equestrian Specialist (859) 277-2030 & feed shop websites as shown below. Keyes Realty - Wellington www.biedermanbrokerage.com (561) 252-4992 CANADA JC WESTERN SUPPLY [email protected] English & Western Riding CENTRAL KENTUCKY’S Boots & Apparel MOST RESPECTED FARM RUNNING FOX EQUESTRIAN Jupiter, FL (561) 748-8801 MARTHA W. JOLICOEUR, P.A. WPB, FL (561) 684-7331 Illustrated Properties, Wellington, FL BROKER PRODUCTS, INC. Kirkpatrick & Company 19815 Airport Road jcwesternwear.com Phone: (561) 797-8040 Caledon, Ontario, L7K A01 Email: [email protected] (859) 231-8444 www.kirkfarms.com Luc Childeric Saddles - Hunter/Jumper www.marthasproperties.com & Dressage, Dy’on bridlework - finest THE TACKERIA 13501 South Shore Blvd., Sedgewick leather, Wildkart stirrup irons Suite 107 Toll Free: 1 (888) 387-8225 Wellington, FL 33414 www.runningfox.com (561) 793-2012 (800) 882-7656 [email protected] FLORIDA www.tackeria.com

C. M. HADFIELD’S SILVER SPUR SADDLERY Specializing in English Bridlework EQUESTRIAN, INC. New & Used Equestrian Supplies, and Clothing - Mon - Fri 9 - 5 Tack, Clothing, Bits, & Repair. 300 Business Park Way, Suite B-100 “Your One Stop Discount Shop” Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 160 Business Park Way, Suite 2 (800) 854-RIDE (561) 793-2947 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 [email protected] Cris - (561) 798-6651 www.hadfieldssaddlery.com

To advertise your Store in the Tack & Feed Directory call Joyce Jones (954) 796-1809 or email [email protected] 92 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE EQUESTRIAN SERVICES Go to www.sidelinesnews.com for active links to equestrian services websites as shown below. ALTERNATIVE FLY & MOSQUITO HYPNOSIS/NLP OLD DOMINION HORSE JUMPS HEALTH CONTROL LIFE COACH Experience, Quality, Handcrafted (540) 987-8412 NAN E. MARTIN, LSH DIPTERA LAURA BOYNTON KING, www.olddominionjumps.com Solutions for Animals & Humans Botanical Insecticide C.H.T., N.L.P, Performance Coach Intuitive - Raindrop Technique Barn & Backyard Bliss Certified Sports Hypnotherapist Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils Fly & Mosquito Control Systems (561) 841-7603 www.lauraking.net SADDLE FITTING Equine Sales & Training (561) 329-8227 (561) 798-6801 (561) 315-6334 SERVICE www.experience-essential-oils.com INSURANCE HOOF CARE/ SCHLEESE SADDLERY BREEDING FARRIER SUPPLIES SOUTHWEST RANCHES SERVICE The Premier Female Saddle Specialist! INSURANCE AGENCY Adjustable saddles custom fit to you SERVICES Florida Premier Equine VISBY PRODUCTS and your horse in motion. Insurance Agency No Hoof, No Horse Ride Pain Free. All major Equine Insurance Carriers AMETHYST ACRES Distributor of Hoof Power For You. For Your Horse. Personal Service, Great Rates EQUINE CENTER Rasps, Tools, and all 1-800-225-2242 (954) 331-8133 Stallion Collection, Cooling & Freezing your hoof care needs www.schleese.com southwestranchesinsurance.com Artificial Insemination, Assisted Foaling Wellington, FL (561) 965-9602 www.saddlesforwomen.com (540) 254-1017 www.amethystacres.com INTERIOR DESIGN HORSE To Advertise your CUSTOM BARN TRANSPORTATION LORRIE BROWNE INTERIORS Service in the DOORS AND GRILLS Serving Equestrian & Seasonal Clients BROOK LEDGE in Wellington, FL for the last 15 Years. Equestrian Services HORSE TRANSPORT Office – (561) 791-8585 Directory call BARNWARE® Trips 3-4x up and down East www.lb-interiors.com Custom Entrance/Stall Doors & Grills Coast weekly, 3-4x weekly to Joyce Jones (910) 944-8110 KY and back, Trips to CA, 48 states www.barnware.com & all CND Provinces. Insured, JUMPS (954) 796-1809 Licensed, DOT. Custom built vans, or email I D L E W I L D ® air ride, video monitoring. 2 drivers JUMPS WEST Classic barn stalls, doors and gates Ea trip. Specializing in horse shows, Largest Selection of Horse Jumps [email protected] Custom Woodwork/Furniture Barn moves, airport, racetrack, in North America Southshore & Pierson, Wellington Privates, Entire vans or LTL. (866) 389-0018 (561) 793-1970 (800) 523-8143 [email protected] [email protected] www.brookledge.com www.jumpswest.com

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2011 WELLINGTON – HACK TO WEF – NEW WELLINGTON – 24 STALL BARN; 2 Tack Do you have a plan? Concerned about the FACILITIES IN SADDLE TRAIL PARK - Rooms/Office (12’ x 24’ each), Grass Field, 250’ economy? SEASON – South side of GreenbrIar, 4 acres, x 300’, 8 paddocks, Sand Ring, 150 ‘ x 240’, Want to look younger and feel better? For more CBS 12 STALL BARN & Grooms quarters. , Wash Rack, Laundry Room, 8/10 mile from Information call or email 150x200 GGT footing, Professional Ring, Littlewood Show Grounds. 1100 sq. ft. HOUSE. Joyce at 954-796-1809 or [email protected] TRACK, 6 paddocks. MUST SEE. 561-249- Call (954) 448-1044 O810 M232 3436 email [email protected] Before it’s gone! SE01

WELLINGTON, WEF, PALM BEACH POINT BARN WANTED AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION – 12 stall barn. Hack to Show grounds. WANTED 5 TO 10 STALL BARN FOR YEARLY Grassy paddocks, large jump ring w/jumps. RENTAL – in Wellington, with riding ring and WELLINGTON TOWNCAR & CAB 561-333- [email protected] 561-762-5741 SE02 0181 Airport Transportation Service turnout. [email protected] AU3 www.wellingtontowncar.com WELLINGTON – Three-minute walk to WEF ON TIME –EVERY TIME!! JL01 north grounds. Barn, paddock, ring, grooms’ quarters 630-728-2875 showmom111@yahoo. BOARDING AND TURNOUT com SE03

WELLINGTON, SADDLE TRAIL – Beautiful 14 stall CBS center isle barn. A/C, tack room, laundry room, feed room. Fly system. 5 grassy paddocks. 2 wash stalls. 100 x 200 fiber ring, Large fully furnished APARTMENT. Across from Show grounds. 561-722-9801 www. DiamondGStables.com SE04

12 STALL SHOW BARN W/APARTMENT – BARN DESIGN Lush paddocks, 2 rings, hack to WEF show grounds. www.stonegatefarmfl.com 561-236- RETIRE YOUR HORSE IN WELLINGTON! & CONSTRUCTION 6830 SE 19 – 80 Acre Facility, Full /Basic Board, 5-20acre Pastures, Shelter, Youngstock, Broodmares & 5 STAR BUILDERS SPECIALIZES IN WHITE FENCES – 1-15 stalls, screened barn, Retired horses welcome! Starting at $300 www. = of stables with living CONSTRUCTION 3 tack rooms, 3 wash stall, large storage area, FreeSpiritFriesians.com 561-762-9020 JUL6 quarters throughout western Palm Beach feed room, dressage arena with mirrors, 5 acre County. Our team of highly specialized ride or jump field with exercise mound, grassy craftsmen will design, schedule, build and finish turn outs. Nice 1 B/1B or 2B/2B APT. and AIKEN, SC - Large grassy pastures with a legacy stable for your property, horses and Studio Apt. All on 15 beautiful acres,,,, 561-793- trees for shade. $200/mo first horse and $150 trainers. Please call us at 561-795-1282 MY01 5192 www.happydayfarm.com emstoebe@ additional. Will check on horses daily and refill bellsouth.net SE20 water trough. 803 257-7407 JN 27 BARN RENTALS LITTLE RANCHES, FL. – 10 acres. Concrete WELLINGTON, PALM BEACH POINT – Stalls barn, 8 stalls, shutters, AC tack room, feed for rent, full or partial board, large jump ring, WELLINGTON - FIRST CLASS 10-STALL room. Bathroom facilities, hot water. Prefers I grassy paddocks, hack to show grounds. Full BARN FOR RENT - on 2.3 acres, Groom’s renter. Seasonal or year round. 305-785-8460 service facility. Training available. For rates, quarters, on bridle path. Call (561) 801-2633 [email protected] AU1 561-762-5741 [email protected] JUL 2 or Email: [email protected] JA01

RETIREMENT PENTHOUSE FOR YOUR BARN AND HOUSE RENTALS BOOKKEEPING SERVICES HORSE – 1 stall available. 12 x12 in a new insulated barn with infrared heating in the BEAUTIFUL BARN AND APARTMENT and ASSURED BOOKKEEPING SERVICES winter and commercial fans in the summer. lots of grassy turnout in Aiken, SC located Offering full charge bookkeeping and 7 lighted fenced acres of clay based pasture, conveniently in the heart of polo country, trailer accounting. We can come to you, no matter so no sand colic worries. Owners on hook up also available. Contact Samantha how small your business. Family owned and premises all the time to personally care for Charles 803 649-6989 SamanthaC@ operated with confidentiality, integrity, accuracy your retiree! 30 minutes outside of Aiken, SidelinesNews.com OC23A & timeliness as our mission. Combining 30+ SC. Stalls open into pasture and will be years experience to serve your business. 561- with 2 personally owned, spoiled horses . LOXAHATCHEE, FL. 12 Stall Barn for rent. 839-0482 SE05 Full board of $325.00 a month, not including 12x12 stalls, smaller 5 Stall Barn, lighted riding extra supplements, trimming or vet. Nice ring, 10 paddocks. 5 acres. 3BR/2BA House horses may apply at: [email protected] with pool also available. Call for now rate or the or call 803-685-5902 next season. 954-274-8149 JUL 1 BREEDING SERVICES CLONING—Want a horse just like yours? WELLINGTON AREA – 3/2 Equestrian Ranch WELLINGTON RENTALS –BARNS AND Cloning produces an exact genetic copy. For w/CBS Barn & Pole Barn on 2.5 beautiful acres. HOUSING. CALL NOW! more info; [email protected] or 908- Annual or Seasonal rental. ALSO FOR SALE. NANCY BULLS WESTWIND REALTY LLC 310-2125 MA03 561-212-9081 AU2 561-635-9297 CELL [email protected] Continued on next page 94 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES’ CLASSIFIEDS

EMPLOYMENT AIKEN, SC – LARGE EQUESTRIAN ESTATE PSYCHIC READER LOTS FOR SALE…owner financing available. WORKING STUDENT – Wanted for Grand Lots are within Hatchaway Bridge Farms, PSYCHIC BOUTIQUE READINGS – by LOLA. Prix Rider, Suzanne La Porte, Position open the most beautiful equestrian development Past, Present and Future. God’s gifted superior, now. Resume required. Needs gentle soul with in Aiken, SC. Only 8 miles from downtown can help you in all matters of life. Call today knowledge. 561-909-8163 SE06 situated in the equestrian corridor on the rural 561-355-0036 SE10 east side of Aiken. Prices range from $100,000 WANTED: Agent/Driver for Wellington, Fla. to $1,000,000 a lot……….range from 5 acres Based Horse Transportation Operation CDL to 50…………….fenced with study four board Required Call: (954) 448-1044 A206 horse fencing, all cleared but with large shade REAL ESTATE trees left for privacy. Land has sloping views for homes and flat areas for riding facilities. Contact AMAZING SELECTION OF WELLINGTON Samantha Charles for more information. All PROPERTIES – FOR SALE- BARNS, HORSES FOR SALE realtors welcome. 803-649-6989 samanthac@ HOUSES & CONDOS Saddle Trail Realty, sidelinesnews.com AU5 LLC Mary Ellen Sencer 561-512-4340 DAVIDHOPPERINC – Amenia, New York [email protected] AP10 12501. Outstanding selection of sport horses- SADDLE TRAIL LAND - EXTREMELY from unbroken to competition ready. Hunters, MOVIATED SELLER – BRING ALL OFFERS Jumpers, Dressage, Equitation. All prices, $479,900 This is the only parcel in Saddle Trail ***NORTH CAROLINA, COLONIAL 13- ranges. David Hopper. Cell: 914-474-7175. Park currently offered for sale. It is high and dry ROOM EQUESTRIAN ESTATE ON 130 Barn: 845-373-8897. www.davidhopperinc.com and completely fenced. This is an exceptional lot ACRES– Over 5,000 sq. ft., 1st & 2nd floor FE5 backed by a canal and the bridle trail, just a master BR’s. Vinyl fencing, 22-stall barn w/ 7 min. hack to WEF. Call Now! Mary Ellen water & hayfeeds, 2 tack rooms, office w/full MARK JUNGHERR – Offers for sale, a few Sencer 561 512 4340. Saddle Trail Realty. LLC bath, kitchen,& laundry. 3BR/2BA keeper’s select hunters, jumpers, equitation horses . To [email protected] FE07 quarters. $1,290,000 view some of these horses, visit: youtube.com/ starlitesales or call 978-460-0631 SE07 ***NORTH CAROLINA, PRISTINE PONIES FOR SALE WORKING HORSE FARM ON 32 ACRES – JAMES IS A KIND TRUSTING HORSE - His Elegant 3500 sq. ft. all brick home with 1st age reflects 4 years of light Fox hunting. Please floor master. Very private setting. 6-stall refer to; dreamhorse.com ID# 1697576 SE08 barn, 2 round pens, lighted sanded arena, tack room, training rings. $599,000 RE/ TWO 2004 QUALITY BRED DRESSAGE MAX Hometown, Paul & Connie Sedlak GELDINGS - Future/Jet Set-D and a grandson [email protected] 888-839-9412 of Rubenstein/Donnerhall/Weltmeyer. Good basics and professionally trained with show experience and sound minds. Call 561-909- $265,000.00, CAMDEN, SC, 5.1 ACRES 8163 AU4 4BR /31/2BA’s.2531 sq. ft. next to Hunt Country (use of trails only with Hunt’s permission). Virtual tour at HORSES WANTED L’IL DECO - TOBIANO SPORT PONY - www.propertyshow.com/art01 2nd Generation Art Deco - Pinto, Oldenburg/ Minutes from SC Equine Park. Call Graham EQUESTRIAN COLLEGE RECRUITER Shetland cross, 14.1hh Gelding currently Realty, Inc. 803-432-7370 LLC - is looking for some nice school horses training and showing in multiple disciplines - www.grahamrealtyinc.com that are serviceably sound. These horses can Dressage, Eventing, Hunter/Jumper and Fox compete on the flat through jumping 3’6”. Many Hunting. He sails over 2’9” hunter course jumps EQUINE PROPERTY - 5 bedroom 5 full baths 2 colleges are looking for mounts to replace some with great endurance and accuracy. Foaled 1/2 bath home on 50 acres built approx. 1998 5 of their school horses that are retiring. I have February, 2004. Flashy, kind pony with beautiful stall barn with work shop/ tack room additional placed about 8 horses in the last few months. markings: a Medicine Hat, natural eye tattoo out buildings 2 bedroom caretaker apt above You get the satisfaction of finding your horse a and white eyelashes! Price $5,000. Call (828) the barn. Pool, 2 acre stocked fish pond, hot new home where he will be well cared for and 808-1040 or email: [email protected] JA15 tub exercise room 3 stories with all the stuff you loved and you may qualify for a tax write off. want SOLD to live the life. Dexter MichiganBY approx. This is a free service and colleges are anxiously 15 minutes from University of Michigan in Ann waiting on some new arrivals. Please visit www. CALL WOODLANDS FOR TOP OF THE LINE Arbor. 1.2 mil firm price reduced from 1.8 Call EquestrianCollegeRecruiter.com and click on Fancy, med. & large ponies going well u/s @ 810 923 6199 or inquire [email protected] the donation link. JN28I good prices. Also young and breeding stock. SIDELINES FE9 434-636-5522 www.woodlandsponies.com SE09 LAND FOR SALE SUPER FUN PONY FOR SALE! Welsh Cob 5 BEAUTIFUL ACRES - in Suwannee cross, 15, 14 H, chestnut with star, strip, snip NEXT ISSUE 9/10 County, FL near Live Oak with quick access and flaxen mane/tail. Has done hunters, to Gainesville. Rolling land with beautiful jumpers, police horse training, parades, trails DEADLINE 8/19 hardwoods. Secluded and perfect for your and Pony Club. Travels great. Will work for short dream home and horses. High and dry. New stirrup, older children or small adult. Approved Missed the deadline? Survey included. $55,000. Owner financing if home only. (IN) 260-468-2392 or kim@ You can advertise on the website qualified. Email: [email protected] or call looncreekenterprises.com , $2,800 (803) 466-7399 or (803) 685-5902. M216 JA10 Email: [email protected]

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15 ACRES, LARGE OAKS – 10 minutes to WELLINGTON AREA – 3/2 Equestrian Ranch RETIREMENT FACILITIES downtown Aiken. $65,000. Owner financed. w/CBS Barn & Pole Barn on 2.5 beautiful acres. Illness forces sale. 561-793-4661 SE11 Annual or Seasonal rental. ALSO FOR SALE. SEASONAL RENTAL, MILLBROOK, NY 561-212-9081 AU2 – 10 stalls available on a 125 acre estate in STUNNING EQUESTRIAN ESTATE – 7.2+/- Dutchess County. Excellent turnout with lush acres w/2 homes, Cumming, GA. Original CALL SUZY HASLUP – A leading agent for all grazing. Jump field. Large 2 BR apt. with EIK, home 2800sf. Has been updated. Main home, your equestrian needs. Specializing in AIKEN, LR, 1.5 baths. I hour north to HITS, Saugerties, built ’02, approx. 5500sf. Open floor plan, S.C. Short term rentals, purchases and sales. NY. I hour south to Fairfield/Westchester hardwood floors, too many upgrades to list. Visit www.aikenhorserealty.com or call 803-215- County horse shows. ALSO—ULTIMATE Site has paddocks, 3/4 stall barn, equipment 0153 AP06 RETIREMENT FACILITY—great turn out and shed and RV Port. Call Betty Oliver 678-300- lay up. For information and details, or a visit, 1815, Steel Magnolias, **Video http://224408. JUDY ROSSI, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY please call Paul Fournier (NY) 845-677-5415 or myvideotalkstudio.com/streaming/pages WELLINGTON - Equestrian, residential, 914-475-7969 www.paulfournier.info MY10 rentals, investment properties. Cell: 1-561-985- FURNISHED 2/1/1 POOL HOME – 5 miles from 4466 Email: [email protected] Polo and Equestrian Center. Screened Patio, website: www.judyrossi.com MA06 tile thru out, cathedral ceiling, Immaculate. SEEKING EMPLOYMENT $200.000 561-333-4285 SE12 www.horsefarmsandcountryhomes.com CINDY POLK & DAVID O’FLAHERTY. EXP. PROPERTY MGR. AVAILABLE FOR WELLINGTON SEASONAL RENTALS REALTORS - Specializing in horse farms and HIRE – Several years working for top equestrian BARNS/HOMES - Hack to WEF 3 or 4 stalls country homes. *Land * Huntboxes * Hobby estates in Wellington, as well as lg. properties with or w/o studio apartment. Sand ring. ALSO; Farms * Polo Clubs * Fine Estates * Professional of 1,000 acres in NY and South FL. Competent Luxurious Pool Home, Greenview Cove, Rent Equestrian Facilities* Armfield, Miller & Ripley in all types of equip., IE tractors, mowers, Seasonally Joan Marino Home Run RE 561- Fine Properties LLC 204 East Washington St. loaders and their maintenance. Also, barn 793-2122 SE13 Middleburg, Va. 20117 703-966-9480 MA07 landscaping, grass fields (polo, jumping), and arena maintenance. Exp. in overseeing SOUTH FLORIDA POLO FACILITY FOR RENT FINE HOMES AND HORSE PROPERTIES- building, contractors and employees. CDL OR SALE – 160 acres ranch with 18 acres Polo available at Aiken, South Carolina’s license, safe driver and very reliable. Resume field, 11 stall barn w/2 BR & BA above. A 3 BDR oldest sporting community. Call or email and references avail. upon request. Please call manufactured home on site. Multiple large & Courtney Conger, Carolina Company Real Ricky 561-267-3598 or email: [email protected] small boards paddock, multiple large wire turnout Estate Company, (800) 880-0108. E-mail t SE18 field with water and grass, round pen, 5/8 mile [email protected] Web exercise track. Located between Indiantown & Page: www.carolinahorseproperties.com JL04 Okeechobee. 1 hr. to Wellington. Available fall 2011 to US Open 2012 Final. Contact Bruce TRAINERS Carter 561-718-9184 [email protected] RENTALS SE14 SUZANNE LA PORTE – DRESSAGE; Training AIKEN, SC - 2/1 lovely barn apartment with and Boarding, Year round in Loxahatchee, FL. HORSE FARM FOR SALE – Tryon N.C. 39 stalls and turnout also available. For rent by the 561-909-8163 or 561-644-7543 JA08 acres of rolling pastures, streams & wooded week, Seasonal or weekend prices…call 803 trails. 3200 sq. ft. home in excellent condition & 649-6989 NV21 TEAMWORKDRESSAGEINC. = CARING superbly built. 16x32 in-ground pool & gazebo. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE 4 stall barn, tack room, wash stall. Barn is built FURNISHED 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 CAR GARAGE Customized Training Programs for All Levels. with Tennessee timber into the hillside with easy – Including utilities,10 minutes to Polo and Board and Training multiple options. Trailer- access to overhead drive up hay storage. 3 car Equestrian Center $3,500. per month, 561- in-Lessons Welcome. FEI Schoolmasters garage with large workshop area and upstairs 503-1639 SE15 Available. Select Quality Dressage Horse apartment ready for finishing. Access to miles Sales. Clinics. High Performance Libby & Jules of riding trails directly from property. Close UNIQUE SPANISH STYLE HOME - Available Anderson. Jupiter, FL. Cell: 202-213-3191 location to all of Tryon’s horse show grounds. for seasonal rental in desirable Pinewood East. E-mail: [email protected] www. Offered at $1,400.000. Call 828-894-3556 for 3 BR / 3 bath with separate casita for quests. teamworkdressage.com NV24 more details and photo AU6. Pool, large yard and gourmet kitchen. Call for pricing. Heather 561-722-6702 TRANSPORTATION TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD: FARMINGTON GREEN HORSE The cost is $40 for the first 15 words and $1 for each additional word per TRANSPORTATION - (561) 791-9686; Cell No. (954) 448-1044 D. O. T. Authorized and Fully issue. $20.00 for each photo. Name, address, phone number, how many Insured Air Ride Equipped, Local and Long issues to run ad and payment (check or credit card number & expiration Distance. O854 date) must be included with typed or handwritten ad. Mail to Sidelines, Inc., 11924 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 22 #376, Wellington, FL 33414, Email SHIP WITH CONFIDENCE- CUSTOM AIR- RIDE VANS – ICC, AND DOT licensed. to [email protected] Credit card number, full name and Transportation Dependable coast-to-coast signature must accompany any ad taken by mail or phone 561-798-4828. service since 1959! NATION-WIDE HORSE ALL ADS ARE PRE-PAID. Advertising deadline is 12:00 pm Wednesday, TRANSPORTATION, INC. Colorado Springs, 17 days before publication. Not responsible for mistakes due to illegible CO 80931 719-392-1888, Fax: 719-392-1891 www.nwht.net 1-800-451-7696 SE16 handwriting. Phone 561-798-4828. No real estate photos. Continued on next page 96 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES’ CLASSIFIEDS

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Continued from page 74 them train and promote their horses.

Sidelines: What are your riding goals? PSJ: As a rider, I would like to continue to develop FEI horses. I really enjoy training horses to their full potential so I would like to develop more horses to Grand Prix and continue competing at that level.

Sidelines: Do you prefer training horses or teaching students? PSJ: Both, because I enjoy every aspect of training and teaching. I think it is fantastic being able to explain something to a rider and have them be better able to work with and accomplish what they are trying to do with their horse. Training horses is incredible and it is fascinating watching and feeling a horse develop over time. It is amazing the things that horses are willing to do for us.

Sidelines: If you weren’t a rider, what do you think you would do? PSJ: I would have loved to be involved in Formula One racing. I am a huge fan and think that it is a great sport.

Pierre and Samantha share a love for competition – he dressage and she in eventing Photo by Bea Cassou