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Contents20 Welcome Letter

22 Cover Story Majestic Gaits Sport Horses

26 The Olympic Journey The Process of Getting to the Games

40 Wear and Tear: Osteoarthritis in Sport Horses

48 Ready, Set, Get Fit! Being physically fi t makes an

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54 Buying a Sport Horse Experts offer advice to make

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to the Equine Journal’s sixth annual Sport Horse edition.If you’ve ever stood at the in-gate, taking a deep

breath and preparing for the ride of your life…this special issue is just for you. For those of us who compete, our horses become more than friends and companions, they become teammates that we rely on. Whether it is the feel-ing you get when you hit the centerline, or that perfect distance, or perhaps maybe the starting box, the thrill is worth celebrating.

This year’s edition is full of interesting and informative articles. In “The Olympic Journey,” Christina Keim takes a look at horse and rider teams that have their sights set on the 2012 London Olympics and explains the process they each take in getting there. While the Olympics are only a dream for most of us, the progression of events that must happen for a rider to get a chance to ride for the gold is amazing.

If you’re still looking for your perfect partner, be sure to read Pamela Mansfi eld’s “Buying a Sport Horse.” Pamela talks to experts about everything involved, from the initial trial ride to the prepurchase exam and getting insurance in place.

After you’ve purchased your horse, keeping your horse sound is critical to your training and competition regime. In “Wear and Tear: Osteoarthritis in Sport Horses,” we take a look at one of the most common joint issues in equine athletes as well as ways that you can combat it.

Are you ready to compete? We often focus on the fi tness of our equine counterparts, but how much do you put into your own fi tness? Natalie DeFee Mendik talks with Debbie Rodriguez in “Ready, Set, Get Fit!” about the impact being physically fi t has on your abilities in the saddle. There are also some helpful exercise pointers.

“The ERS Korean Project” follows Dr. Y. S. Lee of Seoul, Korea, on his quest to breed top-quality horses in his country. Teaming up with Karen Berk of Equine Reproduction Services (ERS) in Ocala, FL, they created a gateway between the two countries that would prove to be benefi cial for everyone.

You’ll also want to read about all of the amazing barns and breeding programs that are featured in this year’s Sport Horse edition. Just like you, they all share a passion for athletic horses with a will to win…whether it is at the schooling show this weekend or at the Olympics next summer.

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With strong international connections, Majestic Gaits brings the highest echelons of sport horse breeding to the United States. Standing the two Dutch Warmblood

(KWPN) stallions, Navarone and Farrington, the Hanoverian stallion, Schroeder, and offering frozen semen from over 30 of the best stallions in Europe, Majestic Gaits offers the bloodlines breeders need to produce FEI-quality dressage, jumper and event horses. For a quarter of a century, Majestic Gaits has bred First Premium and Top Ten Dutch Warmbloods.

By crossing only the best stallions with the best mares, Majestic Gaits’ mission is to breed Sport Horses capable of com-peting at the highest levels of the Olympic disciplines, yet also possessing the disposition suitable for amateur riders. “While we’re breeding for the Grand Prix, we also want trainability and good character for the amateurs who make up the major-ity of the American market,” notes Majestic Gaits’ owner, Kathy Hickerson.

Consistently ranked in the top ten of KWPN breeders in North America, Kathy Hickerson knows her stuff. In 2010, Ma-jestic Gaits produced the top-ranked KWPN jumper fi lly in the nation. 2010’s inspection season also brought home three High Score Keuring Awards and all First Premiums for dressage fi llies.

Majestic Gaits brings a decade-long business partnership

with the world-renowned VDL Stud in Holland into the equa-tion. VDL Stud, a “KWPN Breeder of the Year” title holder, stands a long and impressive list of Dutch and German stallions. Olym-pic Games, Nation’s Cup, World Cup, World Equestrian Games, and European Championships: VDL’s stallions and offspring are world-class competitors. “VDL breeds only the best of the best,” says Hickerson. “I feel honored to be partners with them.”

Through Majestic Gaits, breedings to VDL Stud’s stallions are offered at the best price possible. With the purchase of three frozen semen doses, a live foal guarantee is offered via a fresh-cooled semen option from one of Majestic Gaits’ three stallions.

Majestic Gaits’ up-and-coming stallion is the seven-year-old Hanoverian, Schroeder (Sandro Hit x Escudo I). Schroeder began his show career with a fourth place fi nish in the USDF 4-Year-old Material Horse of the Year rankings. In 2008, he was the top-ranked Hanoverian stallion in the nation as the USDF Hanoverian Stallion In Hand, and then in 2010 he fi nished 11th in the nation in the FEI 6-Year-Old National Championships.

All of this was accomplished with talented rider and recent college graduate, Makenzi Wendel, who is climbing the dressage ladder with Schroeder. “Most people only hire profes-sionals to ride their stallions,” remarks Hickerson. She notes that Schroeder’s ability to succeed in dressage with a relative newcomer onboard attests to his fantastic temperament and ridability.

After much searching for a stallion that offered the complete package of temperament, movement bloodlines and confor-mation, Hickerson purchased Schroeder as a two-year-old at

Majestic Gaits Sport HorsesBy Natalie DeFee Mendik

KWPN stallion, Farrington, was awarded the KWPN Keur Predicate in 2002, a high honor reserved for producers of top foals.

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auction in Verden, Germany, where he also completed his stallion testing. Shroeder is world class. He is by the world’s young horse dressage cham-pion, Sandro Hit, and his dam sire is world young jumper champion, Escudo I. His States Premium mother is Esmeralda, a two-time champion mare in Germany.

Schroeder’s fi rst crop of foals is now three and show great promise, including his fantastic disposition.

Senior stallion and Grand Prix dressage star, VDL Navarone (Olym-pic Jus de Pomme x Armstrong), is a seasoned competitor who has pro-duced countless FEI winners in show jumping and three-day eventing. VDL Navarone is the only KWPN-approved stallion by the two-time Olympic medalist, Jus de Pomme. Navarone’s offspring are currently garnering great success at CSI and CCI competitions in Europe.

Navarone has competed to Grand Prix level in dressage. He also successfully competed at the 1.40 level in show jumping in Europe, and while already a formidable

dressage competitor, is now reentering the jumper arena again in the United States. In addition, Navarone was named Champion at the International Sporthorse Registry- Oldenburg/NA licensing at Hilltop Farm in 2009, where he also received his lifetime breeding license.

Also standing at Majestic Gaits is the KWPN stallion, Farrington (Wellington x Doruto). Farrington is grandson to VDL Stud’s foundation stallion, Nimmerdor, KWPN “Stallion of the Century.” He is one of the few Dutch Warmblood stallions with Doruto bloodlines that sired multiple international champions, including Ideaal, Olympic Barbria and Chevalie.

Having produced exceptionally high-quality offspring, Farrington was awarded the KWPN Keur Predicate in 2002, a high honor reserved for producers of top foals and international competitors in sport and breeding. Farrington’s own career was cut short due to a leg fracture at age fi ve. Nevertheless, his offspring possess the gaits and character to shine in the Grand Prix and are hot contenders at the FEI level in Europe.

Hickerson is a strong believer in promoting quality sport horses in the United States. Majestic Gaits has imported fi llies from good bloodlines to boost Dutch Warmblood breeding in the American market. All of Majestic Gaits’ foundation mares were imported from Holland as highly-rated Keur, Elite and Sport mares and represent three-generations of quality dam lines.

Hickerson also believes in promoting education about sport horse breeding. She serves as Sport Horse Director with New England Dressage Association and has, over the years, promoted the KWPN-NA in various capacities. She was recently elected to the USDF Sporthorse Committee and was awarded KWPN Member of the Year in 2010. She’s available for helping breeders choose the right stallion for their mares and make a suc-cessful venture of the breeding process. In addition, Majestic Gaits offers for sale prospects imported from Holland and also accompanies clients to Holland.

See these world-class stallions online at www.majesticgaits.com and www.vdlstud.nl or contact Kathy Hickerson at 603-557-4054.

Navarone is approved by: Dutch Warmblood (KWPN); Oldenburg Horse Breeders’ Society - German Oldenburg Verband (OHBS- GOV); Inter-national Sporthorse Registry Oldenburg Registry North America (ISR/OLD-NA); Belgian Warmblood Studbook (BWP); Rheinland Pfalz-Saar Interna-tional (RPSI); Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association; Canadian Sport Horse Association; Westfalen Breeding Association for Westfalen and Rhinelander mares; Swedish Warmblood Associa-tion North America (SWANA) for Swedish mares

Schroeder is approved by: Hanoverian; Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) PROK and Scoped; Olden-burg Horse Breeders’ Society - German Oldenburg Verband (OHBS- GOV); International Sporthorse Registry Oldenburg Registry North America (ISR/OLD-NA); Belgian Warmblood Studbook (BWP); Rheinland Pfalz-Saar International (RPSI); Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association; Canadian Sport Horse Association; Westfalen Horse Associa-tion for Westfalen and Rhinelander mares

Farrington KEUR: Dutch Warmblood (KWPN); Belgian Warmblood Studbook (BWP); Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association; Cana-dian Sport Horse Association; Westfalen Breeding Association for Westfalen and Rhinelander mares; Swedish Warmblood Association North America (SWANA) for Swedish mares

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Competing at the Olympic Games in any sport is a symbol that an athlete has attained the pinnacle of success in their discipline; it also represents the cul-

mination of years of hard work, determination and focus. When it comes to Olympic team selection for the eques-trian athlete, hard work alone is not enough – you need to have a fi t, sound, supremely talented equine partner to help you get there.

In this article, we will take a look at the Olympic preparation process through the eyes of both United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) staff and organizers, as well as a few athletes hoping to be one of the chosen elite to repre-sent the USA in London in 2012.

The Process of Team Selection

From the USEF’s PerspectiveFinal selection procedures for the 2012 London

Olympics have not been fi nalized for any discipline; in fact, most efforts in the USEF offi ce are currently geared toward selecting the 2011 Pan Am Games teams. However, a gen-eral plan has been determined for each of the three main Olympic equestrian disciplines: dressage, show jumping and eventing.

“For all disciplines, the athletes must apply [to be considered for team selection] and meet certain minimum requirements,” says Sara Ike, managing director for eventing for the USEF. Normally, these requirements include meeting the FEI’s minimum age criteria for both rider and horse and also having earned an “FEI Certifi cate of Capability,” whose specifi cs for each discipline are listed on the FEI website at www.fei.org.

Once riders have applied for consideration in their

chosen discipline, they must pay attention to those compe-titions that have been chosen as selection trials. The term “selection trials” is actually a bit misleading, because the expression is used differently for each discipline. In event-ing, certain events across the country and overseas will be chosen as “selection trials,” meaning that successful perfor-mances at these competitions may catch the team selectors’ attention. In dressage or show jumping, the term “selection trial” is used more often to describe a particular competi-tion, open to select entrants based on previous competition outcomes, whose results will then be used to rank eligible horse-and-rider teams. (NOTE: Jumping is an exception – all applicants are eligible to compete in the show jumping selection trials.) At this time, specifi cs regarding selection trials are not available for most of the disciplines, because the Olympic organizing committee has not yet fi nalized its deadlines for paperwork and applications.

While details aren’t offi cial, we can have a potential sneak peek into 2012 selection procedures by reviewing those measures that have been used in the past. “For event-ing, selectors go to each selection trial and observe the performance of the applicants,” says Ike. “Based on these results, a short list of about fi fteen combinations is named. These riders are invited to a mandatory outing, which forces head-to-head competition.” Ike says that horses on the short list are also evaluated by the team veterinarian.

In preparation for selection for the Beijing Games in 2008, show jumping riders competed at a total of fi ve dif-ferent trials held in Wellington, FL, over a two-week period. “After the trials, riders were divided into different groups to attend different tours in Europe,” says Amy Serridge, as-sistant director of show jumping high performance for the USEF. “Their performances on the tours were based on one

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The Process of Getting to the Games

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of several factors, including: ability to compete without incurring jumping penalties/time penalties; previous international experi-ence within the past two to three years; and, the prospect of con-tributing to a medal, that the selectors used to evaluate athlete/horse combinations before making their fi nal recommendation for team selection.”

Eva Salomon, managing director and chef d’equipe for dres-sage, says that in this discipline, tentatively, riders will receive a ranking based on their average scores in the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special tests at all CDI3*, CDI4*, CDI5*, CDIO and CDI-Ws, within and outside of the USA, held between June 1, 2011, and roughly May 27, 2012. It is expected that the top 15 rider/horse combinations will be invited to compete at the 2012 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National Grand Prix Championship & Selection Trial for the 2012 Olympic Games Dressage Team.

It is important to note that the preceding is just a rough out-line of how the dressage team may be chosen. “2012 procedures have not been fi nalized yet, and anything based on old criteria could very well be changed,” says Salomon.

In spite of their name, the selectors do not actually have the fi nal say regarding team selection. “There are many layers of ob-servation and approvals,” says Ike. “It is the job of the selectors to observe all riders and to provide their feedback on team composi-tion to the High Performance Committee.” This feedback then pro-ceeds to the USEF High Performance Working Group and, fi nally, the USEF Executive Committee.

The number of selectors chosen varies per discipline; there are fi ve offi cial selectors for eventing, along with one European observer, while there are three selectors for show jumping. The

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chef d’equipe for each discipline also plays a different role, de-pending on the sport. Show jumping chef, George Morris, and eventing chef, Captain Mark Phillips, work in consultation with the selectors. If the Olympic selection procedures for dressage follow the model being used for the 2011 Pan Am Games team, fi ve FEI judges (at least four of whom must be from the U.S.) will be tapped to serve as the Ground Jury and judges at the Olympic selection trial; this panel will rank all horses and riders at the selection trial, which will result in a ranked short list of eight com-binations, four horses and riders as the team, as well as alternates for them.

From the Athlete’s PerspectiveWith the London Games just over a year away, and specifi c

selection criteria as yet to be determined, how do today’s elite equestrian athletes begin to maximize their chances of being con-sidered for the team? As it turns out, Olympic hopefuls seem to be using the 2011 season to fi ne tune skills, increase confi dence, gain experience and allow for periods of rest for themselves and their equine partners.

Todd Flettrich and his mount, Otto, a 15-year-old, U.S.-born Danish warmblood gelding, owned by Cherry Knoll Farm of West Grove, PA, received their fi rst taste of riding for the USA on the fourth-placed dressage squad at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY. Flettrich says that he and Otto will be spending the summer training in Europe with top German trainer, Hubertus Schmidt, while showing only lightly. Otto and Flettrich recently received a 70.9% in the Grand Prix at the CDI Hamburg, and he plans to compete Otto just three more times this summer.

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Europe to Florida and back to Europe,” says Flettrich. “This win-ter, I competed only at two shows in Florida, the opener and the Masters, which I felt was one of the best Grand Prixs I have done. I am trying to stay tuned up without overdoing it.”

Flettrich says that at this point, he is conserving his horse by combining select competitions with training periods and time to rest and recover. “I have a plan which will keep him campaigning but won’t have him on the road nonstop,” says Flettrich. “I want to help him to improve in the work without running him into the ground. My plan is to let him down for a bit after the summer, be-fore gearing back up again for the winter shows. I like the Florida competitions a lot, so we will use those.”

Tiana Coudray and her striking grey gelding, Ringwood Magister, better known as Finian, have been a hot team in the eventing world during the past year, winning the CIC3* at Galway Downs, the CCI3* at Jersey Fresh, and then fi nishing as the top American in Holland at the CCI3* at Boekelo. They also showed their strength in dressage at the 2011 Rolex Kentucky CCI4* by leading the entire competition at the end of day two; unfortu-nately, they were later eliminated on the cross-country. “Ironically, parts of our ill-fated round at Rolex showed great improvement even from last year, and we’re encouraged by that, while I also have a clearer idea of where we’re still weak,” says Coudray.

For Coudray, the Olympics are a potential goal that still looms on a far-off horizon. “I have always felt that aiming for a big event is a bit of a slippery slope, where the more desperately you try to get there, the quicker the ground gives way underneath you,” says Coudray. “When you push too hard for something, horses get used up and goal posts get lengthened beyond that realm of reason. I’m all for aiming to be the best in the world, but I believe in my core, that to do that takes perfecting the little things.”

This is a similar approach to the one that Flettrich has taken. “My goal for this year is to improve the quality more and put more weight and muscle on Otto,” says Flettrich. “I have more confi dence now, especially with the experience from WEG. My biggest concern used to be to not make any mistakes, but now I need to use this year to learn to be bigger and to take some risks [in the performance].”

In addition, Flettrich says that he ultimately wants to work on scoring more consistently in the 70th percentile. “Before the WEG, I wasn’t always as high with my scores but I was very con-sistent,” says Flettrich. “European judges have really liked Otto, especially his piaffe and passage. After Hamburg, we received several paragraphs of write-up in a German magazine. They were very complimentary to my horse and his performance. My goal is to be more consistent at this level of performance.”

One of the biggest challenges of managing the development and performance of elite equine athletes is to combine the fi ne tuning of skills with proper conditioning, as well as a competition schedule that will allow them to peak at just the right moment. These Olympic hopefuls are taking advantage of the “downtime” of 2011 to work on perfecting this balance.

“I have a fairly light schedule planned for Finian, aiming to build his and my confi dence and experience, without pushing the envelope,” says Coudray. “We’re going on the idea that we are doing a lot of things right, and we only want to tweak the other things. The last thing I want to do right now is ’throw the baby out with the bathwater’ in an attempt to get better. For this reason, I’m hoping to mostly work with coaches that are already familiar with Finian and myself, and who have perspective on where we’ve

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his work with Cathy, so we enjoy watching this magical duo. In October, 2010, Cathy and ‘Calvin’ placed

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Roxanne is a 2005 Oldenburg NA mare by Riverman o/o Debutante/Diamont, and was also a premium,

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Calypso MWF is a 2008 Hanoverian fi lly by Contucci o/o MS Karrena/Kalypso, and is a stunning, tall, big-

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Rosser MWF is a 2008 Oldenburg NA gelding by Royal Prince o/o Reminisce/Renaissance, and WOW!

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As of August, 2011, we have the following for sale:- Calysta MWF is a 2007 Hanoverian fi lly by Contucci o/o Karrena/Kalypso that has shown in jumping classes as well as Beginner Novice events.

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come from and where we still need to work.”

Coudray will be spending the summer months training and competing in Europe in or-der to gain more international experience and exposure. “Something I have been repeat-edly told through my life is that you should always seek the best advice you can fi nd and then follow it,” says Coudray. “This spring, the advice I was given was to get some experience competing internationally. Time will tell if it pays off or not, but the best thing I think I can do is utilize someone else’s decades of experience since that’s some-thing I don’t have.”

Funding the JourneyNot only is the process of

getting to the Games physically and emotionally grueling, it is expensive. Once an athlete has made the team, the U.S. Equestrian Team Federation provides partial funding to cov-er the costs of travel, housing and other expenses related to the competition. However, all of the costs leading up to that moment are the responsibility of the athletes themselves.

“Without good sponsor-ship, it is almost impossible to do this,” says Flettrich. “I feel so very lucky to have Cherry Knoll Farm supporting me.” Not only does the farm own and support Otto and his competition and training, but also, Flettrich is able to work out of their barns in Pennsylvania and Florida.

Coudray is grateful for the support of product sponsors, including APF Pro, Perfect Equine Products, Mountain Horse, Ovation, Veredus, Samshield® Helmets and RevitaVet™. “My vets at Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic have been instrumental in giving Finian the care that he needs to fulfi ll his potential,” says Coudray. “That is hugely helpful, but I will certainly need to do fund raising to fi nance the trip. I have sold some horses to put some money in the bank, and we’ll stretch that as far as we can.”

Sacrifi ce to make the team comes in many forms. Coudray says that she actually made the very diffi cult decision to sell an extremely talented young horse in order to support her progress with Finian. “[Ringwood Magister] is my only shot at the team and may be for some time,” says Coudray. “I’ve sold off a very talented young horse which of course [is] a double-edged sword. I do not have another good horse coming along, but I also have some money to pursue my goals with Finian.”

Flettrich says that having competed at the WEG, he now has

a much deeper respect for what competing at a prestigious inter-national competition means. “It requires time spent away from home and away from your busi-ness,” says Flettrich. “Others make a lot of the decisions regarding what you do. It is like the rest of your life has to go on hold for that period.”

Keeping the FaithUltimately, being chosen to

ride on an Olympic team is an honor reserved for only a small percentage of riders, and there are many variables over which individuals have little control.

“I believe that you have to have ticked all the boxes in terms of proving your competi-tiveness, but you also have to have a healthy, sound horse when it comes down to the wire,” says Coudray. “That is paramount as well as the most tricky thing to control. While you can minimize the risk through different measures, there is undoubtedly a bit of luck that comes into play when you’re talking about injuries and soundness.”

Riders also simply must believe in their mount’s abil-ity to be an asset to the team. Flettrich says that one of Otto’s greatest strengths is his out-standing work ethic. “No matter

what is going on, he gives 110%,” says Flettrich. “He has one of the best piaffe/passages in the world, and that was given to him by nature. He comes out and does his job, and when he is on my aids, he is spectacular. He can compete with the best in the world.”

Coudray is clearly also proud of her Olympic hopeful. “Finn has got the x-factor in his movement and jumping ability,” says Coudray. “He’s got all the skills we need to be one of the best in the world. We still need more ridability, but that’s been a lifelong goal with him, and it’s improving all the time with maturity and training. He’s got the goods to be a team horse, and I just have to tick the boxes and keep him well.”

Concluding Thoughts Whatever your chosen discipline, rising to the top takes grit,

determination, hard work, and a bit of luck. Stay tuned as our country’s best equestrian athletes take the journey that will hope-fully lead them to the London Games. ✦

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Some Specifi cs on London 2012While the fi nal selection procedures may not have been de-

termined yet, there are, in fact, many important details surrounding the equestrian events for the 2012 Games that are fi nalized. London organizers have been busy preparing the facility at Greenwich Park to handle the two hundred riders and their mounts that will compete for a total of six gold medals in the equestrian disciplines.

Greenwich Park, established way back in 1433, is the oldest Royal Park in London. It is part of the Maritime Greenwich area, which has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This facility will host each of the traditional equestrian disciplines (dres-sage, eventing, show jumping) as well as the para-equestrian dressage.

Eventing will be the fi rst of the disciplines to compete, running from Saturday, July 28, through Tuesday, July 31, 2012. A total of 75 athletes are expected to participate. As has been the case since the 2004 Athens Games, the event will run in short format (no steeple-chase or roads and tracks), and the individual medals will be deter-mined by an extra show jumping round, held immediately after the team event.

Next up will be the dressage riders, with 50 athletes expected to ride from Thursday, August 2, through Wednesday, August 8. The team competition will require the performance of the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special tests; these scores will count for the individual competition as well. The top 18 horse-and-rider combinations af-ter the Grand Prix and Special tests will advance to the Grand Prix Freestyle. The combined results of these performances will determine the individual medals.

Overlapping somewhat with the dressage competition will be show jumping, which runs from Saturday, August 4, through Thursday,

August 9. Show jumping became the fi rst Olympic equestrian disci-pline with the 1900 Games in Paris (the sport then disappeared for several cycles, reappearing in 1912 at the Stockholm Games along with dressage and eventing). For the 2012 Games, 75 athletes will be competing for team and individual medals. Horses and riders will complete a total of fi ve jumping rounds; the fi rst three rounds’ com-bined totals will determine the team placings (with the fi rst round act-ing as a qualifi er), while the remaining additional rounds will decide on the individual rankings. As in eventing, only the top three scores of the four riders on a team count to determine the team’s result. For the individual medals, if there is a tie for medal standings at the end of the fi fth round, a jump-off is held between the tied riders.

Para-equestrian will be held August 30 through September 4, after the closing ceremonies of the traditional Olympics are held. A total of 11 medals will be given out to 78 athletes. Para-equestrian is a form of dressage competition that has been increasing in international popularity since fi rst emerging in the 1970s at competitions in Great Britain and Scandinavia. For 2012, athletes from over 40 countries are expected to participate in the Games, and para-equestrian has been included at every Games since Atlanta in 1996. There are two tests performed: a championship test and the freestyle; the team event is made up of three to four riders per team. Athletes are classifi ed into one of fi ve “grades,” determined by their physical limitations. Each grade has a test that varies in the level of complexity of the move-ments it requires; this assures that athletes are being judged by their skills rather than their disabilities. Para-equestrian riders are allowed to use various “assistive devices,” including crops, connecting rein bars, living letters, modifi ed saddles, and so on.

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Regardless of discipline, keeping your sport horse sound is critical to training and competing. In addition, com-petition horses must stay within their governing body’s

medication rules. Join us for a look at osteoarthritis (OA), one of the most common joint issues in equine athletes, as well as

options for achieving and maintaining soundness in stressed joints.

Dr. Patrick Colahan (D.V.M., DACVS), of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, shares with us the ins and outs of osteoarthritis. Dr. Colahan’s expertise includes

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equine sports medi-cine and orthopedic surgery.

Understanding

OsteoarthritisIn layman’s term,

osteoarthritis is just arthritis. This condi-tion can start from a number of different causes; however, the principal instigator in sport horses is repeated athletic use that heavily loads the joint. “They put a lot of force on the joint. That causes, over time, some degree of degeneration of the joint,” explains Dr. Colahan. “Every athlete will incur some sort of joint injury and end up having some sort of ar-thritis problem. That’s what causes most arthritis in horses.”

Dr. Colahan explains that while every joint can be affect-ed by osteoarthritis, the most common ones in sport horses include the small joints of the hock, the fetlock, the stifl e, the distal joints in the pastern, and the coffi n joint. He explains that multiple structures are involved in the osteoarthritic process:

• Holding the joints together are the collateral ligaments, ligamentous structures that connect the bones of the joint. These ligaments accommodate movement in the limb, allow-ing joint components to move smoothly together. Strained or torn ligaments lead to instability in the joint. Not only are the ligaments themselves damaged, but also, damage occurs within the joint. “It doesn’t take a lot of instability in the joint to lead to damage in the joint, which then leads to arthritis,” explains Dr. Colahan.

• The synovial membrane lines the inside of the joint, except for the surface of the ends of the bones. Synovial fl uid is produced by cells in the synovial membranes. The entire space inside the joint is fi lled with synovial fl uid. Synovial fl uid’s function is to lubricate the soft tissues and joint surfac-es, as well as to provide nutrition to the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones in the joint. Surrounding the outside of the synovial membrane is the fi brous joint capsule that at-taches to the bone on either side of the joint and supports the synovial membrane. Synovial fl uid is produced by cells that line the joint capsule.

Infl ammation in the joint causes the joint capsule sy-novial membrane cells to produce inferior quality synovial fl uid, which doesn’t suffi ciently lubricate the joint or provide adequate nutrition to the cartilage. This can lead to damage to and thinning of the cartilage. “You get a negative feedback situation,” explains Dr. Colahan. “The cartilage is damaged because of infl ammation, and the poor-quality joint fl uid doesn’t lubricate the cartilage well. Then the cartilage is dam-aged more, and in turn, releases chemicals that cause more

infl ammation and the production of poorer-quality joint fl uid.”

• The surface of the bone ends, the articular sur-faces, can also be damaged by direct trauma, explains Dr. Colahan, which can lead to subchondral bone damage. The subchondral bone is critical, as it is the structure that sup-ports the cartilage in

the joint. When damaged, the thin plates in the spongy sub-

chondral bone are fractured. The body tries to repair the dam-aged bone with more bone, leading to excessively dense bone, also called sclerotic bone, with damaged cartilage on top.

When trauma or degeneration occurs in the joint, an “in-fl ammatory degenerative cascade” ensues, involving all the interrelated joint structures. Osteoarthritis occurs due to this infl ammation from damage to healthy joint cartilage through trauma, or with deterioration of previously-damaged cartilage through normal intense use.

Symptoms & DiagnosisThe signs of osteoarthritis are simple: lameness with in-

creased fl uid in the joint, and warmth in the joint. To make a diagnosis, seek to locate the point of lameness by fi rst check-ing for fi lling and heat. Next, joint pain can be discerned by manual palpation and joint-fl exion manipulation. During manipulation, the horse may indicate pain by resenting the fl exion or trotting off lame after the fl exion.

“In most lameness conditions, horses have multiple sites of lameness, because they keep performing despite injury to one joint. This puts more load on another joint, and maybe even a third or fourth location,” notes Dr. Colahan. “A lame-ness diagnosis involves working through all of those points, starting with the most obvious. This is done with a lameness examination using nerve or joint blocks.”

Veterinarians have several imaging techniques at their disposal to identify problem areas. The most commonly used method is radiographs. While the computerized radiographs most veterinarians currently use are more precise and conve-nient than fi lm radiographs of the past, Dr. Colahan cautions that they have their limitations. “People should remember, however, that radiographs require a 40%-60% change in bone density before you can see it radiographically. You may not see change in early problems in the development of arthritis.” In addition, other resources such as ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), nuclear scintigraphy and a computerized Lameness Locator® system are available.

A critical component to long-term maintenance is simply good farrier work, as many maintenance issues stem from the horse’s foot.

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The Lameness Locator system is a new approach that employs electronic de-vices, called accelerometers, which detect the motions of the horse. This telemetric system broadcasts how the horse’s body and limbs are moving. “The human eye can see maybe 12 frames a second,” explains Dr. Colahan. “Normal video tape is about 27 frames a second. Sometimes horses move with such speed that you can’t see all the events in the gait that you want to see, particularly when you are trying to work out subtle lamenesses. This system captures more events and analyzes them.” He goes on to note that while these tools help, they do not re-place the traditional, thorough lameness examination by an experienced veterinarian.

Treatment & MaintenanceTreatment for osteoarthritis features “oldies but good-

ies,” along with new cutting-edge treatments. “The classic

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What’s Legal and What’s NotThe United States

Equestrian Federa-tion (USEF) enforces very strict guidelines for medication usage in horses competing in USEF-sanctioned competitions. Breeds and disciplines are classifi ed annually as falling into either the “No Foreign Sub-stances Group” or the “Therapeutic Sub-stance Group.”

Horses compet-ing in the “No Foreign Substances Group” category must adhere to the prohibited sub-stances guidelines set forth by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). The FEI’s Clean Sport Prohibited Substances Database seeks to take some of the mystery out of which medica-tions may or may not be administered. On the webpage, you can enter the name or brand name of a medication into the search box, which will then inform you as to whether or not that drug is approved for competition. For example, a search for phenylbutazone informs that this drug is prohibited. In addition, an explanation of the drug’s purpose and effect are noted. Most helpful is the long list of common brand names under which phenylbutazone is sold.

Horses falling within the “Therapeutic Substance Group” parameters have more leeway. Many breeds and disciplines fall within this category. The USEF’s website and rulebook offer clear defi nitions and descriptions in which forbidden substances are listed and restricted substances are clearly explained. The USEF’s Guidelines for Drugs and Medications includes a table that lists a drug’s generic and trade name, the maximum allowable dosage according to body weight, the latest administration hour prior to com-petition and the administration method. In addition, there are notations when two drugs may not be administered simultaneously. While the USEF’s guidelines contain much verbiage, a complete reading of the material is recom-mended if your competition horse receives any substances.

Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the drug rules for your breed or discipline association, and consult with a qualifi ed veterinarian or offi cial if in doubt.

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treatment has been phenylbutazone, which is not only a very effective pain reliever, but also relieves infl ammation,” explains Colahan. Phenylbutazone, commonly known as “Bute,” is a non-steroidal anti-in-fl ammatory drug (NSAID). Phenylbutazone’s ability to reduce infl ammation is key to addressing underlying issues. “The process of relieving infl ammation begins to reverse the “spiraling-in” process that occurs in the joint.” Colahan goes on to note, however, that the anti-infl ammatory properties of phenylbutazone alone are not suffi ciently effective in a severely-damaged joint to return the horse to soundness, even though the horse may be made more comfortable. In addition to administering Bute, mild joint injuries respond well to icing, to reduce infl ammation, and rest.

Other therapies include:• Intra-articular injections of corticosteroids or

hyaluronic acid • Intra-articular or intravenous injections of hyal-

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• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a method of trans-ferring compounds naturally occurring in blood from blood platelets

There is, however, good news for the horse owner’s pocketbook. Colahan explains that the critical component to long-term maintenance is simply good farrier work. “Many maintenance issues stem from the horse’s foot. That’s because if the foot is not trimmed and shod properly, it causes lameness not only in the foot, but also puts abnormal load on the limbs, which increases problems in the joint.” In addition, main-tain a conditioning program that not only promotes the horse’s training for its particular discipline, but also promotes full-body condition. “The art of train-ing horses lies in getting them fi t for what they need to do, but not overworked to the point of injury,” says Colahan.

These principals of shoeing and conditioning also apply to preventing the development of osteoarthritis as well.

Joint issues of some type in sport horses are in-evitable. While not a curable condition, osteoarthritis can be managed. “Joint injury is very common in sport horses. Almost every sport horse is going to become lame at some time. That doesn’t mean the horse is going to develop full-blown arthritis. Most horses are going to have some form of athletic injury, particularly as they age. Horses, like people, become less capable of recovery or take longer for recovery as they work into middle age and older,” says Colahan. ✦

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It only takes one look at rider, instructor, trainer, TD and judge, Debbie Rodriguez, to see that she is a person who takes physical fi tness seriously. This Williamsburg, Virginia,

based FEI level dressage rider is obviously not one to just take it easy. In addition to being a USEF “S” Dressage Judge, USEF

“r” Dressage Technical Delegate, and USEF “r” Eventing Judge, she is also an International Sports Sciences Association Certifi ed Personal Fitness Coach. Her journey through the ranks of three-day eventing, and later dressage, has been interwoven with an increasing awareness of the critical role personal fi tness takes in

Ready, Set, Get Fit!

Being physically fi t makes an impact on your abilities in the saddle. Learn how to get started with the following helpful tips and exercises.

By Natalie DeFee Mendik

Photos: Patricia Worth, WO Equine MarketingExercises demonstrated by Debbie Rodriguez

The “Superman” is great fordeveloping balance andproprioception. Standing on one leg, extend both arms forward and one leg back into the superman position. Come back to standing. If you feel balanced, stay on one leg through the movement. If it is a challenge, come back tostanding on both legs between repeats.


the success and enjoyment of riding.A former event rider, Rodriguez knew that being fi t was

critical to a clean and safe cross-country ride, but it still wasn’t high on her agenda. “I went kicking and screaming into a fi tness regime,” remarks Rodriguez. Upon the advice of her eventing instructors, Rodriguez maintained her fi tness by running and jumping rope; nevertheless, she struggled with not enjoying the exercise while simultaneously questioning its necessity. “I was a young professional, riding eight to 12 horses a day. I could not conceive that I needed to do something else for my fi tness, yet at the same time, I would constantly be corrected in my lessons for sitting crooked in the saddle and having rounded shoulders,” she says. “I didn’t realize that my mental focus and desire could not correct that. I always thought that if I would just try harder, I could fi x it.”

Rodriguez’s outlook on fi tness changed while teaching a longtime student, a Preliminary level event rider who had the same issue of riding with rounded shoulders. “One day she came for her lesson and her shoulders were back,” tells Rodriguez. The key to the amazing change: the student had begun working with a core fi tness trainer. This was a pivotal moment for Rodriguez as well. “I signed up the next day and never looked back. That was a turning point in my life. I realized my shoulders weren’t back because I didn’t have the muscle structure to put them back, and riding alone was not going to give me that structure.”

“You wouldn’t take a horse from the pasture and expect it to gallop around a cross-country course or do an I-1 dressage test; yet, many of us don’t have the same expectations of conditioning ourselves as riders, as athletes – and riders are athletes, whether we want to be our not, by the nature of what we do,” comments Rodriguez. “If you are cardiovascularly fatigued and your muscles are not strong enough, you are less able to regain your balance or correct your mistakes than you would be if you were physically ready for that challenge.”

Rodriguez’s fi tness regime now consists of four key elements: core strength, cardiovascular fi tness, mobility and balance. These elements work hand-in-hand to develop a rider who is ready for the physical challenges in any discipline.

Core StrengthCore strength is a concept riders are familiar with these

days, and with good reason; it forms the essential pillar of the rider’s position. “If you want your horse to be in self-carriage, you need to be in self-carriage,” notes Rodriguez. Having that core strength is what allows the rider to sit correctly and inde-pendently.

Core strength also counteracts many of the aches and pains riders experience. “If you had an arthritic horse, you would know that you had to keep that horse’s muscular strength up to support the joints,” explains Rodriguez. “The same thing applies with the rider – if you have a little back pain, simply taking anti-infl ammatories is not enough. The more you build up your stom-ach muscles and the muscles that support your spine, hips and shoulder girdle, the better chance you have of relieving some of the pain and therefore enjoying your riding and being a more effective rider. One of the biggest benefi ts I’ve noticed from core fi tness work is that I have a lot less hip pain, because the mus-cles around my hips are a lot stronger and more fl exible.”

Balance Proprioception is a term that may be new to many, but the

concept behind it is not. In proprioceptive exercises, the de-velopment of body awareness is created using muscle memory. Proprioception is essentially the feel of where your body is, where limbs are, where your center of gravity and balance are,

The “Renegade Row” starts in the push-up position. Make a rowing motion with one raised arm. Change and row with the other arm. Stay steady and stable through your hips and core. Keep your neck in a neutral position.

In the side plank with lateral leg lift, start in a side plank position. Raise one leg and lower, staying in the side plank position. Do repeats on both sides. This exer-cise is great for hip strength and stability. Stay engaged in your core to balance.


and so on. This is learned by doing exercises that challenge your balance, so that you learn to engage your core and stabilize yourself.

“If you’re on the horse and you lose your balance, you in-advertently grab the reins,” remarks Rodriguez. “With these ex-ercises, you do exercises that challenge your balance. You train your body to press down through your heels, engage your core, and regain your balance through the muscles that center you.” By teaching that habit over and over, your muscles begin to react on their own without any outside balancing forces. In new skills, proprioception is learned through repetition, thereby giving us muscle memory.

CardioCardiovascular exercise is aerobic activity that exercises the

lungs, heart and muscles. It can take many forms, such as run-ning or swimming. In addition, most core exercises also have a cardiovascular benefi t when they are performed as a group of exercises in a dynamic workout.

“A lot of people say that they don’t want to ride their horse

The single straight leg crunch is a great crunch for the equestrian as it targets the abdominal and psoas muscles. The psoas muscle runs from the lower back around the pelvic area to the upper inner thigh. Keep one leg bent and the other straight. Take both arms from over head and reach toward the shin of the straight leg as you raise it. Keep your toes toward the shin for the best results. Repeat with the other leg.

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to the point where they need cardio; however, there are very few situations where it won’t come into play. If you are school-ing your dressage test and are getting into Second Level, your canter tour is now twice as long as it used to be. I can’t tell you how many times I’m teaching someone in a clinic who wants to do Second Level, yet after counter canter and a lengthen-ing, they want a break. You should be able to school twice as long as what’s in a test, not half as long. Cardio is a factor,” says Rodriguez.

“In eventing and show jumping, if you want to be helpful to your horse on course, you need to be sitting up in the saddle, being just as ready for the last fence as the fi rst fence. It’s not fair that, as the course goes on, you lean on your horse more and more, especially as the horse is also probably getting fatigued. The horse has to then not only carry himself over the fence, but the rider, too.”

MobilityLoosening exercises in the warmup phase of exercise gently

increase the range of motion without putting stress on the body; at this point, there’s not enough blood fl ow to the muscles for the muscles to have a good stretch. Stretching takes place at the end of every workout. Activities such as yoga improve the body’s

The “Superman Stars” targets the abdominals and back while also working the range of motion in the shoulders and hips. Begin lying face down. Extend the arms forward and legs straight together. Open raised arms and legs to a star position. Close arms and legs, lowering them to the ground. Repeat.

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fl exibility through stretching.Some riders may feel that if they aren’t competing, being fi t

isn’t so crucial; yet, physical fi tness is a necessity for every rider, regardless of discipline and skill level. For example, a pleasure rider needs core strength to ride balanced and straight in the

Heart RateWhen you are working out, your heart rate should get

up into the target zone and stay there for a while. The heart rate monitor is a neat gadget well known within fi tness circles. Worn like a watch, this device allows you to moni-tor your pulse throughout your workout and is a good moti-vator against slacking. “If you keep your heart rate up from start to fi nish for a certain amount of time, you get much more benefi t from your exercise instead of constantly tak-ing breaks,” remarks Rodriguez. According to the American Heart Association, your workout’s target heart rate should be within the 50-85% range. To fi gure your 100% heart rate, subtract your age from 220. Then, scale that fi gure down to your target zone to see what heart rate you should be aiming for during your workout.

saddle while facing challenges such as steep hills. If the horse spooks, the rider needs to be able to sink the weight through the hamstrings into the heels so that the reins don’t become a point of balance. Trail riders can become uncomfortable in the saddle on a long ride if they’re not fi t enough, resulting in sitting side-ways or shuffl ing around in the saddle in an effort to redistribute their weight.

“Ride is a verb – you are an athlete!” challenges Rodriguez. Creating and sticking with a regular workout plan increases your energy level and well-being, in addition to helping you get more pleasure and success out of your riding. ✦

Look for Debbie Rodriguez’s new DVD workout series cus-tom designed for the rider, Success in the Saddle. These six 20-minute workout routines can be done in front of any TV or com-puter without any equipment. “Anyone can commit 20 minutes a day, six times a week, or 40 minutes a day, three times a week, to improve their health, as well as their ability to be a good rider and partner for their horse,” says Rodriguez. These DVDs are available online at www.SuccessInTheSaddle.com.

Natalie DeFee Mendik is a freelance writer andamateur dressage rider based in Pennsylvania.

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You’ve fi nally found a horse that looks promising af-ter spending hours perusing ads, looking at photos and videos, talking with sellers, consulting with a

trainer or agent, and sharing the details with experienced friends who might help you make the decision. Now, it’s time to go see the horse and take the next steps toward ownership.

Whether the horse is being offered by a private seller or a well-established sport horse business, the process should be undertaken with a clear idea of what you want, what can be expected, and what’s acceptable in the in-dustry. We talked with the experts who offered specifi c

advice about trying a new horse, purchase and sales agreements, pre-purchase exams, and insurance.

Trying Out a New HorseVerne Batchelder, of River House Hanoverians

(Piermont, New Hampshire and Williston, Florida), has helped all levels of dressage and hunter/jumper riders through the process of buying a sport horse for more than 20 years. He advises that potential buyers fi rst get to know as much as they can about the horse by watching online videos and looking at the pedigree before taking the trip to actually see and ride the horse. It’s always a

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“Go with someone who knows your riding and whose rid-ing you know,” advises Beth Clarke, of Equine Business Institute in South Deerfi eld, Massachusetts. Beth, a lawyer who consults for many equine transactions, suggests watching the owner and then your friend or trainer ride fi rst before getting on the horse yourself. If you like the horse, make a second visit, she says, but offers the caveat, “This is not a chance to get in riding experi-ence – don’t waste the seller’s time.”

Batchelder agrees, and offers the buyer three times to come ride the horse, but after that, it’s time to make a decision. Many horses for sale are actively campaigning and the owner is seriously seeking a buyer, so avoid tying up the sale process. Clarke suggests returning the next time to see the horse in less formal circumstances, “in the rough, walking out of the stall, or go catch him out of the fi eld. Tack him up yourself, see the nuts and bolts and get on without him having been ridden by some-one else, or put him on the lunge line.” If you want to buy the horse, be prepared to pay a deposit. You’ll need a few days to make arrangements for a vet check, terms of sale, and delivery.

The Buyer’s ExperienceThe buying experience was straightforward for amateur

owner Kristal Pooler, who purchased Lulu from River House Hanoverians earlier this year. Verne’s daughter, Nora Batchelder, trained the mare for dressage and lower level eventing and was ready to sell. Kristal had been keeping an eye on the horse, so

she had a pretty good idea that the mare was suitable, but pos-sibly a bit strong. She brought a friend with her for the fi rst visit and trial ride after watching Nora ride; then, she returned with trainer Mike Robbins for a second visit and ride. Mike gave the horse the “thumbs up,” Kristal decided the horse was indeed right for her, and she and Nora negotiated a price. Though Kristal, a real estate agent, had researched bills of sale and printed out many different contracts she found online, “In the end we did it very simply,” she said. The purchase was predi-cated on a pre-purchase exam, and though Kristal was optimis-tic enough to have the horse put on a van headed to her barn, she had also negotiated a special set of circumstances in the contract. She had only recently gone through treating another horse for EPM, one she got a year before, so she placed a lot of emphasis on getting blood work done fi rst on the way to her home in Massachusetts. She had an insurance policy already in place and paid the purchase price on the spot once the exam was complete, and the van continued to her barn.

Getting to the Buying StageBatchelder says that once a client wishes to proceed, buyer

and seller sign a purchase and sales agreement, and the buyer has 10 days to make the fi nal decision, at which time payment is due. Batchelder says he doesn’t take a deposit, preferring not to extend the agreement beyond 10 days. By then, the buyer should have completed the pre-purchase exam, consulted with his or her own veterinarian, and asked any and all questions he has about the horse. Many of the horses already have existing digital X-rays that can be reviewed in advance by the buyer’s

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veterinarian or compared during the pre-purchase exam. Before sealing the deal, ask the seller very direct ques-

tions, she advises, and get to know everything you can about the horse’s vices, because an owner may be so used to the horse they may not even mention them. These and other details may be listed on the sales and purchase agreement for you to sign. Have the seller handle the horse during the pre-purchase exam so that you can watch the horse and ask questions of the vet-erinarian. This is the time to discover everything you can about the horse that is to be your partner in what you hope to be a wonderful experience. Blood should be run as part of the pre-purchase exam before the buyer takes custody of the horse. “It doesn’t take that long to do the blood tests, and if a buyer acts effi ciently, everything should still be able to be concluded within a week or ten days,” Clarke says.

A Binding Contract Without WarrantiesThroughout the process, it’s important to remember that the

purchase and sales agreement is a legal contract. Standard forms don’t always fi t every situation, and in some cases it may be-hoove the buyer to have a lawyer review the contract. “Assume nothing,” Clarke says, explaining that it’s imperative that the contract is very clear about what you are purchasing, how much you are to pay and to whom, and even if the price includes sales tax, which is charged in some states. Buyer and seller should establish exactly when ownership changes hands. Don’t expect to take the horse on a trial basis. This creates too many liabilities for both seller and buyer, and most sellers would not allow the horse to leave their farm without having been purchased.

The seller is obligated to disclose any pre-existing conditions, she said, and these, as well as any specifi cs about the horse, may be listed on the purchase and sales agreement. Horses are living beings, subject to change, and their performance and good health is not something that can be guaranteed.

The Pre-Purchase Exam“Even if the horse is one in your trainer’s barn, or a tried-

and-true short stirrup mount that is changing hands to help an-other young child progress, a pre-purchase exam will give a po-tential buyer a good baseline of information for the future,” says Joe Dotoli, author of Wylde Ride and trainer who has helped countless students through the years, including 1982 Maclay Medal winner, Peter Wylde, (who later became 2004 Olympic team gold medalist in show jumping). “While you can never X-ray the horse’s heart and mind and know what they’re going to do in the ring, the pre-purchase exam will, however, shed light on any potential problems, and you can determine how easily they can be managed,” he said.

Issues that arise during a pre-purchase exam don’t necessar-ily mean that the problem is something that can’t be managed. What you can expect to fi nd with a seasoned, proven sport horse is quite different from what you would accept on a young horse with little or no training. In looking at X-rays, “You’ll never fi nd a clean equitation horse,” for example, Joe Dotoli says. “Those horses have a lot of mileage on them. They’re profes-sional athletes and have jumped a million jumps. You wouldn’t expect them to look like a three-year-old you’re buying as a prospect.”

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Dr. Allen regularly consults with clients for pre-purchase exams and second opinions. His clinic sees a wide range of horses, from world champions to pony clubbers to fox hunters, but the basic pre-purchase package includes the clinical exam and a thorough series of digital X-rays. During the clinical exam, the veterinarian evaluates the horse’s eyes, heart, lungs, gastroin-testinal system, and musculoskeletal system. The horse might be scoped if a respiratory issue is suspected, and basic blood work is also done, including a Coggins test. Drug testing may be war-ranted. Then the veterinarian will evaluate the horse in motion, at the walk, trot, and canter, and sometimes with the rider up, or with weighted surcingles to help evaluate the condition of the horse’s back. A fl exion test will further help determine soundness.

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“The clinical exam and X-ray imaging complement each other,” Dr. Allen says. As part of the pre-purchase package at Virginia Equine Imaging, a series of digital X-rays are taken of multiple angles of the horse’s legs, fetlocks, hocks, and hooves. Some buyers have the ability and desire to look even more ex-tensively at questionable areas, and that part of the diagnostic imaging is an additional expense, but may provide more defi ni-tive information. Ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, or MRI can show more than just the bone and can shed more light on the condition of soft tissues, infl ammation, or joints. He says that while it’s not the veterinarian’s job to “pass or fail” most horses, he can advise the buyer, and many times there are issues that can be managed.

Getting Insurance in Place At this point as the buyer, you should have already made

arrangements for insurance to be effective the day you pur-chase the horse. Signed applications should be in hand, ad-vises Barbara Odiorne, owner of Essex Equine Insurance in Massachusetts. While “you can only insure what you own,” it can take from one to 48 hours to process the application (at least), so it’s important to be prepared to take ownership and have the insurance policy ready to be activated in your name. This can include Equine Mortality insurance for death and theft, and Surgical and/or Major Medical endorsements that cover ac-cident, illness, and injury. The premium charged for Mortality only is a percentage of the horse’s value and takes into account the breed, age, riding discipline or use, while the Surgical or Major Medical coverage is an annual fl at rate, says Odiorne,

who is a licensed insurance agent and also a certifi ed equine appraiser. If by chance you do have the opportunity to take the horse on trial, the potential buyer can purchase a policy listing the current owner as loss payee, which can be removed when the purchase is made. Some insurance companies may offer one-month trial insurance, usually for full mortality only, which may be converted to an annual policy if the sale goes through. Odiorne suggests that taking out an annual policy that can easily be cancelled when no longer needed may be the best value, de-pending on the company’s cancellation policy. She helps buyers fi nd the right policy for the transition and for the future, when the horse may increase in value due to training or show results. If the requested insured value is greater than the purchase price, an appraisal can be done to determine the value of a horse. Equine appraisals are often used to determine value in the event of a divorce or estate settlement, or to help an owner determine the best market price.

Buying outside the United States is a whole other playing fi eld, and is best done with the help of professionals experi-enced in the local laws, language, and customs, Beth Clarke ad-vises. When it comes to pre-purchase exams in other countries, Dr. Allen recommends sending all X-rays and tests to your own veterinarian in the U.S. Another area that introduces different circumstances is auctions. They have their own set of “take it or leave it” rules. While there are many unspoken customs and old laws on the books, it’s best to take Clarke’s advice and “assume nothing,” and, be shrewd enough to get all the information you need before taking the right steps to this important transaction and commitment. ✦

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Mark Thompson was worried that his wife, Jackie, was bored when he took her out to their country property to go fi shing, so he did something about it. In a move that should give him a permanent place in the Horse Husband Hall of Fame, he surprised Jackie with a three-stall barn and a horse so she could go trail riding while he went fi shing.

Little did he know that his thoughtful gift would open the door to a rich and fulfi lling lifestyle change and second business for the couple. Because the gift horse was young and Jackie had been out of the saddle for a while, she took him to a barn for training. Lessons led to jumping, which led to hunter/jumper competition. When the hour-long commute to the barn became tedious and there was no sign of anyone else building a suitable facility closer to their home north-west of Atlanta, Jackie and Mark decided to build their own. They purchased 150 acres just south of Cartersville where they built an eight-stall barn for themselves and a few boarders.

The need for a sheltered riding area led to the current expansion of the now 210-acre farm, which includes a magnifi cent 100’ x 200’ indoor arena and state-of-the-art barn, complete with eighteen 12’ x 14’ stalls, quarantine stall, restrooms, showers, laundry, hot/cold

wash racks, and an automatic fl y spray system. Outside, the farm of-fers acres of fenced turnout, a 250’ x 250’ lighted outdoor jumping arena with all-weather footing, a small dressage arena and a network of trails that wind throughout the property. Full board includes four lessons per month, and they also offer lessons and training seven days a week, with clinics scheduled throughout the year.

Jackie’s tongue-in-cheek humor is evident when she describes the naming of Three Bears Farm. She laughs when she says, “There are people who follow George Morris’ theory of riding. Some fol-low Robert Dover’s. Me, I follow the Three Bears Theory: I want to ride when it’s just right. Basically, that means riding should be fun. Here at Three Bears, the atmosphere is supportive, friendly and still professional, and that’s what it’s all about. We offer the highest qual-ity care and hunter/jumper instruction in a beautiful setting with great people.”

Three Bears Farm is located at 260 Paga Mine Road, Cartersville, GA 30120. They may be reached at telephone: 770-387-0311; email: [email protected]; website: www.threebears-farm.com.

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Situated on the banks of the West River just outside the historic village of Newfane, Winchester Stables has become the premiere equine performance facility in southern Vermont. With a philosophy where quality care is at the forefront, the attention given to each indi-vidual is second to none.

The lesson and training program is a continuation of this belief, tailored to the goals and needs of each horse and rider. While trainer/manager, Bevin O’Reilly Dugan, USEA ICP Level 2 Instructor, focuses primarily on eventing, she knows that good fl at work and a proper foundation apply across the board to all disciplines. The wide variety of clients prove that this approach is working. Hunters, jumpers, dressage horses and eventers, as well as pleasure horses, in a variety of breeds, call Winchester their home. If you want to compete or improve your skills, regardless of whether you bring your own horse or ride one of Winchester’s, Bevin will tailor a strategy to get you where you want to be in a relaxed and personal atmosphere. And, as an accomplished trainer, Bevin will start your young horse, address specifi c training issues and school your competitor for that winning edge.

The facilities at Winchester Stables cater to the comfort of the horses and their owners, with 50 spacious box stalls and 30 indi-vidual grass turnout paddocks. Three-board Saratoga fencing sur-rounds the grounds for safety, and a 24-hour on-site staff supervision as well as a sprinkler fi re protection system in the barn ensure that your horse is in the best of hands. The heated tack room is full of

individual lockers for the board-ers and is adjoined to full bath and shower facilities. A fully fur-nished, heated viewing room with Internet access looks over the 100’ x 175’ well-lit indoor arena. A 100’ x 200’ outdoor arena with all-season footing, a regulation

dressage ring and a dedicated galloping fi eld give riders a variety of environments to hone their skills. In addition to these extensive facilities, Winchester Stables offers riders a chance to head south to Aiken in the winter months. Winchester Stables is also the home of Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center, with another dedicated indoor arena for their use.

From quality care and horsemanship to the fi ner details of performance, Bevin focuses on putting your horse’s needs fi rst. For more information about Winchester Stables and what they can offer you, be sure to visit www.WinchesterStables.com or call 802-365-9434.

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BEDMINSTER, NJ

When looking for a barn to ride at, what factors are important to you? Is it the facility? The quality of the train-

ing? The number of available lesson horses? Chances are, Palermo Show Stable of Bedmin-ster, NJ, has what you are looking for; with a full array of horse shows and a large number of talented sale horses, Palermo strives to offer something for everyone.

Catering to everyone can be diffi cult, but Palermo manages it with ease. Offering lessons from beginners to grand prix riders, each are given a comfortable learning environment. Beginner lessons are held in a barn and arena separate from the more advanced riders. This gives all skill sets a safe and welcoming place to improve. Six lesson horses reside in the school program, while four show quality hunter/jumper lesson horses and three show quality dressage horses are available for more advanced riders.

For those looking to make their way in the show ring, monthly horse shows are held on the grounds, plus fi ve USEF rated horse shows. The Palermo Jumper Festival, a four-day jumper show, includes a $25,000 Grand Prix, as well as, big money classes for children and adult riders. The shows are well attended, with kudos given to the friendly staff and the well-main-tained facilities. For those looking to show off-site, Palermo trav-els up and down the east coast to horse shows; showing at major horse show grounds such as Vermont, HITS Saugerties and Aiken. They also travel down to Wellington from January to March for the clients that wish to continue competing in the winter months.

The amenities at Palermo are extensive. The large indoor

arena measures in at 90’X240’ with Attwood Equestrian Services felt jumping blend footing, and a heated view area looks out over the arena. The well-lit 200’X135’ outdoor ring has exceptional GGT–Footing™; which was also used at the World Equestrian Games and the Winter Equestrian Festival. Rounding out the riding areas is the two-acre grand prix jumping fi eld that is fi lled with an array of permanent and tempo-rary obstacles. In addition to the extensive riding accommodations, Palermo boasts 40 stalls, 18 grass paddocks and one all-weather paddock, in addition to, heated

and air conditioned tack rooms.Osvaldo Ornia Pacher, the

owner and trainer at Palermo, is talented at starting young horses and bringing them up the ranks to reach their full potential. For those looking for talented new horses, Osvaldo also runs a breeding and training barn in Argentina where he averages 20-25 horses at any given time for clients to look at. Palermo

also offers about 15 hunters, jumpers and equita-tion horses for sale at any given time in their New

Jersey facility. Recently, Bruno Serrano has joined Palermo from Portugal as a seasoned dressage trainer. He not only trains and teaches but also helps improve the fl atwork on the jumpers.

For more information on their facilities, sale horses and horse shows visit their website at www.palermoshowstable.com, or call 908-719-7500. Check them out on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as well.

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Producing some of the fi nest hunters and jumpers in the nation is a family affair at Aubrey Hill. Based near Pensacola, Florida, Aubrey Hill is a state-of-the-art

equestrian center serving the serious competitor. With three decades at the top of the hunter/jumper industry, Michael and Karen Newman have the eye, experience and talent to fi nd and develop horses and ponies that succeed in the show ring.

Aubrey Hill imports top warmblood sport horses and ponies from Europe as green youngsters. Once in Florida, these prospects are trained and fi nished into polished com-petitors ready for the ribbons. Aubrey Hill spends 38-40 weeks a year on the show circuit, attending every major AA show, including Devon, the pony fi nals and the indoors.

Typically 10 to 12 exceptional horses and ponies are available for purchase at any given time at Aubrey Hill. The Newmans offer mounts that present the complete show-ready package. Without the limitation of a single warmblood breed, Aubrey Hill’s collection focuses on the quality of the individual pony or horse. Each sport horse or pony possesses top conformation, aptitude, ridability, mental capacity and movement.

Aubrey Hill’s trainer, Michael Newman, is a USEF ‘R’ judge in the Hunter, Jumper, Hunter Breeding and Hunter Equitation divisions. His judging takes him to major compe-titions throughout the United States, Canada and Holland.

Newman rose through junior ranks with numerous USEF Medal Finals wins before choosing to pursue a career as instructor, trainer and judge. Since turning professional, Michael’s horses and students have garnered champion titles in the nation’s most prestigious shows, including Devon, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, the Washington International Horse Show and the National Horse Show.

Daughters Aleece Jarman (14) and Britney Jarman (11) are highly seasoned and successful competitors in the Junior, Children and Pony divisions. Both girls play a key role in the training and showing of Aubrey Hill’s sport ponies.

In addition to the sales end of their business, the Newmans offer training, boarding and instruction tailored for show riders, with clients showing together with Aubrey Hill. The Newmans also accept horses and ponies on consignment for sale.

The facility stands on 105 acres with 30 stalls, 20 pad-docks and a six-horse European walker, catering to both horse and rider’s every need. Four arenas offer every type of training environment.

For more information about Aubrey Hill’s collection of stunning hunters, jumpers and equitation sales prospects, or to inquire about training, lessons and boarding, visit www.aubreyhill.com or contact Karen Newman at 850-995-9750.

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and boarding, you will know its available at Aubrey Hill the moment you arrive. Our state of the art facility affords us the ability to deliver the very best. From our experienced trainers to our extravagant boarding stalls, you will fi nd no stone unturned in our goal for perfection.

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Gratiot, WI

Responsible breeding may be a bit of a buzzword cur-rently, but for Connie and Don Redden of Richwood Farm it holds true. These small breeders believe in

breeding top quality mares to Trakehner stallions in their quest to breed successful performance horses. But Richwood certainly isn’t interested in the fame of breeding champions, it’s the joy of watching their young foals mature into some-thing special. According to Don, “We love watching them be born, grow up and go out and do well. We follow their riders, their owners, and the competition. When we have the opportu-nity, we [watch them compete].”

“It’s like having kids go off to college,” says Connie of the foals they have sold. Their love of the foals is undeniable, beginning with the hands on attention that they get as young-sters and continuing on as the Redden’s follow their perfor-mance careers with adoration. Connie and Don have both competed, transitioning from hunters to lower level eventing. Connie explains that their love of competition has waned, but their love of horses has not. “Our passion is breeding the ba-bies, and then we take great pleasure in watching other people compete them.”

Watching their horses compete has been an exciting ride for the Redden’s with the high quality performance horses that have walked out of their barn. Ayita, purchased by Linda Pileggi, started eventing when she turned seven and was com-peting at Preliminary level events within six months. Linda is a strong advocate for the breeding program at Richwood, “I bought this horse, I had no idea that I was buying a super star.” Ayita is currently owned by Andrew Palmer.

Eva Callista has also taken the eventing world by storm. Owned and ridden by Cindy Bonamarte, this young mare won the 2009 AEC Championship at the Novice level and was named the Area IV Novice Horse of the Year in 2009 and Area IV Training Horse of the Year in 2010. Eva’s success has con-tinued this year at Training level with hopes of moving up to Preliminary in the near future.

But don’t think that Richwood Farm breeds just event horses. Eye Envy, owned and ridden by Emily Caccia, and Matter of Trust, owned and ridden by Lauren DiTallo, have been successful in the hunter over fences arena, while Allegretta has made her way on to the hunt fi eld, boldly chas-ing hounds. These talented performance horses are exactly what Richwood Farm is striving to breed, athletic Trakehners that can be trained and ridden by their amateur owners.

And moving to the future? The lucky Reddens hope that their course will continue. According to Connie, “I’m living my dream. Horses in my back yard, babies in the spring… we’ve been very fortu-nate.”

For more infor-mation, visit www.RichwoodFarm.com, or call 608-922-6402.

Ayita has proven to be a successful eventer, moving up to the preliminary division within six months of starting her career. Shown here with Barbara Crabo.

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Currently Offers for SaleRichwood Farm Alumni

Currently Offering for Sale

equila Tiempo2007 bay gelding by Hailo *Pg*E* out of Tashia by Martini *Pg*E*. Tequila is currently in training at

Valhalla Farm in Wellborn, Florida. He is showing great promise as an event or dressage prospect with his elegant movement and strong work ethic.

T aireStar 2002 gray mare by Schonfeld *E* out of Zaire MV by E.H. Herzzauber. “Star” is a stunning well-proportioned mare. She has been trail ridden and is ready to move on to a career in dressage or hunters. Perfect for an adult amateur.

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1st - 2011 Pine Top Winter II Horse Trials - (T) 3rd - 2010 Richland Park Horse Trials (T)

1st - 2010 Wayne DuPage August Horse Trials (T)1st - 2010 Silverwood August Horse Trials ( T)

4th - 2010 Wayne DuPage July Horse Trials (T)1st - 2010 Full Gallop Farm March Horse Trials (N)

3rd - 2011 Otter Creek Spring Horse Trials (P/T)4th - 2011 Fox River Valley Pony Club Horse Trials (P)1st - 2011 Full Gallop Farm Horse Trials (T)3rd - 2011 Sporting Days Farm (T) 2nd - 2010 Hagyard Midsouth Horse Trials (T)

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mikoBay 2006 mare with beautiful, elevated gaits. Emiko is currently being ridden by a young upper level event rider. She has the movement and athleticism to excel in both dressage and eventing.

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Allegretta

As the popular saying states, bigger isn’t always better. Topinka Nunn Dressage holds true to this philosophy with a

small, intimate stable that allows for close one-on-one interaction between the trainers and stu-dents and their horses. Founder and head trainer, Jaime Topinka Nunn, is joined by her assistant trainer, Melissa Reese, in giving horses quality care and top-notch dressage training. Jaime has the unique ability to be able to start young horses correctly as well as train and compete through the highest levels of dressage.

As a child Jaime rode with Lynn Span, where she became involved in Pony Club. Jaime was rated to C-3 before changing her focus to dressage. Jaime went to Morvan Park, VA, in the summers to ride with Tad Coffi n and Raul de Leon, attending an hour-long lecture each day on different aspects of dressage and event-ing, and fi nding ways to integrate the two as a form of cross training. Jaime became a working student for Gail Hoff-Carmona. Working for Gail for two years, she gained experience with young horses, which included in-hand train-ing, backing, and dressage training, as well as giving these youngsters their fi rst show experi-ence. Jaime built on this experience when she moved on to work for Michael Barisone, where she trained and showed upper level horses to Intermediate I. She has been training with Michael since 2002. Along the way she has rid-den with Bo Jenna, Alex Chterba, Tom Dvorak, Lars Petersen and Lendon Gray.

Melissa Reese has been riding with Jaime since 2005. Jaime brought her through the ranks and has now added her as an assistant trainer to her program. While with Topinka Nunn Dressage, Melissa has earned her USDF Bronze and Silver Medals. In 2010 she competed in the FEI Young Rider classes at Dressage at Devon and qualifi ed for the USDF Region 1 Young Rider Team. She was the 2010 ESDCTA Year End Champion

for Jr/YR Intermediate 1 and was cho-sen as the fi rst alternate for the Dressage Foundation’s Young Rider Olympic Dream Program 2011. Melissa graduated from Rutgers University in January 2011 with a degree in animal science, concentrating in equine science.

The main goal at Topinka Nunn dres-sage is to make sure that everyone enjoys his or her horse. Jaime tells us, “I have a wide variety of people who ride with me. I have adults who never want to compete but enjoy coming to the barn and becoming a better rider. On the other end of the spectrum, I also have some very dedicated and talented competitors who rely on me to better both themselves and their horses. I enjoy teaching both types of riders and feel that they both have something to offer me as an instructor and trainer.” Jaime has taken young horses up to the Prix St. Georges level and has taken young riders up to Intermediate I. During the winter months, Jaime heads south to Florida to compete with horses and clients, while Melissa stays in New Jersey to continue the training those who stay home.

Jaime’s husband, David Nunn, is heav-ily involved in Thoroughbred racing. David’s passion is helping ex-racehorses fi nd new careers. Jaime helps to rehabilitate some of these horses, teaching them the foundations of dressage as they fi nd new owners.

Topinka Nunn offers a personalized experience that is not often seen at the larger barns. Owners really get to know their horse

as well as the trainers and the people who provide daily care. Being a small barn has certainly allowed Topinka Nunn Dressage to provide family-like atmosphere that is warm and welcoming. For more infor-mation, visit www.jaimetopinkanunndressage.com, or call 908-216-5263.

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Jaime and Eden Roc, a talented young horse that Jaime started in dressage and is now competing at Intermediate I.

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At Topinka Nunn Dressage, we believe that edu-cation is by farm the most important element to achieving our goals, not only for our students, but for ourselves as well. We are dedicated to continu-ing our own education for the benefi t of our clients.

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Jamie now has a thriving business in Millstone, NJ. She has taken young horses

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Barbara Schmidt, DVM, and her husband, Frederick Abblett, have taken a visionary approach when it comes to breed-ing top quality Hanoverians at Bridlewood Farm in Union,

Kentucky, and the rewards have been many. Whether it was waiting patiently for years until the owner of a Premium Mare in Germany was ready to sell to her, or diligently scouring the U.S. and Europe for the very best Hanoverian stallions available, Dr. Schmidt has strived to develop one of the top Hanoverian breeding programs in the country.

Tucked into the northern tier of Kentucky’s famous Bluegrass Region, Bridlewood Farm is also home to Dr. Schmidt’s thriving equine practice and full service breeding and veterinary facility where she focuses on reproductive work. Her practice offers state-of-the-art services for collection, breeding, mare care, foaling, newborn care and sales. Many mare and stallion owners of various breeds rely on Bridlewood Farm’s reproductive services dur-ing breeding and foaling seasons. Dr. Schmidt’s true passion lies with her exemplary Hanoverian breeding program, which she and her husband have carefully nurtured and developed since the late 1980s.

This gifted horsewoman and 2008 Kentucky Veterinarian of the Year describes the extensive research that has gone into developing the Bridlewood Farm breeding program. “The Hanoverian has a long and illustrious history in Europe. We have spent several decades traveling to Germany, attending and hosting inspections and immersing ourselves in the Hanoverian horse to be able to offer the same scope and quality of the best European bloodlines in North America. This takes years because these horses not only have to have stellar pedigrees, they must be inspected, tested, proven in the show ring and have produced quality offspring before we would consider them for our program. We focus on Hanoverian horses with proven back-grounds in sport as well as exceptional sound-ness, athleticism, and temperament. We want our owners to have a willing and reliable partner capable of succeeding in the sport they choose, whether it is a dependable, talented sport horse for an amateur or young rider, or an elite athlete capable of outstanding success at the upper lev-els. It has been worth the time and effort to do this right. We have a great team at Bridlewood Farm and we are all very proud of the horses we produce. I love hearing from so many owners who are having success with their Bridlewood Farm Hanoverians.”

Dr. Schmidt welcomes the opportunity to educate prospective buyers on Hanoverian pedigrees, what to look for in a quality sport horse prospect, and is glad to offer advice throughout the horse’s development and successful career. She says,

“Good nutrition, proper care and a well-structured training regimen are the key to reaching the horse’s full potential. It starts with excellent breeding and giving the foal the correct start in life. Our mare lines are highly respected and well known. We now have States Premium and Elite Mares who are daughters and granddaughters out of our outstanding imported foundation mares and stallions. Several of our mares are as well known with competitors as our stallions. We choose our crosses with an eye toward producing the highest qual-ity foals, and we keep the program small because we are very hands on with our horses. Imprinting at birth and working with the foals individually on a daily basis results in trusting and willing youngsters that are easy to work with later on when it comes to the serious training. Considering that we breed three to fi ve foals a year, we are pleased to have been recognized for several years as one of the top USDF Breeder of the Year recipients. ”

Bridlewood Farm stands the Elite Hanoverian stallions Dacaprio, Fabuleux and Liberty, with high pregnancy rates resulting from fresh cooled shipped se-men. Dr. Schmidt and her knowledgeable staff are committed to customer service throughout the entire breeding and foaling process. For more information on breeding and sales, visit www.bridlewoodhanove-

rians.com. Bridlewood Farm is located at 11698 U.S. Highway 42, Union, Kentucky. Telephone 859-485-6000; email [email protected].

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The southeast Massachusetts town of Mattapoisett has always been known for miles of tranquil marsh and fi ne sand beaches lin-

ing Buzzard’s Bay, but Katherine Gallagher and her husband, John, have given this charming seaside hamlet an infusion of international celebrity. Their magnifi cent, state-of-the-art barn is home to Elite Equine Imports, specializing in the importation of fi ne European warmbloods, and their name is synony-mous with top-quality international horses for dres-sage competition.

Katherine has established a strong team at Elite Equine Imports, including Johann Koning and Esmeralda Smith, her equine agents in Holland, and an excellent sales and training group at the farm in-cluding: trainer Nicole Graf-Ussher; barn manager Beth Francis; Amy Riley, a talented equine photog-rapher; Kayla Burroughs; and Suzy Shocket. Katherine works closely with Lisa Wallace of Dressagefi nder to promote her horses in Aiken, South Carolina and Palm Beach, Florida. She says, “Ours is a private barn, but it’s also a lifestyle barn where we have a small, dedicated group caring for, training, and promoting the horses. I designed the barn to offer our clients all the comforts of a pri-vate club, including a full chef’s kitchen and a luxurious, comfortable viewing room while they choose from some of the best European warmbloods available.”

Elite Equine Imports special-izes in horses with proven records and pedigrees, and they have the expertise to assist clients in fi nding horses, in the U.S. or abroad, for any level of the sport. Katherine’s eye for a good horse also led her to the pur-chase of a small selection of Quarter Horses and Welsh Cobs. She bought the Quarter Horses after experienc-ing a Wyoming cattle drive. She says, “A good horse is a good horse, and I was so impressed with the dispositions of these rugged, docile Quarter Horses and their ease of care, that I bought them and brought them back to start Sundance Trails at the farm. I am also very interested in Welsh Cobs, and we have a very successful show string competing in dressage and driving.”

Competition is the showcase for her horses, and while Katherine is proud of every horse and rider that

represents Elite Equine Imports, she is particularly excited about the return of her beloved Hanoverian, Pongo, to dres-

sage competition with 12-year-old Callie O’Connell in the saddle. She says, “Pongo was a Grand Prix horse, but he has been out of competition for the past fi ve years while he recovered from a serious suspensory injury. It has been a long road back, but he has a new job now as a schoolmaster with Callie. They are a great team, and I’m thrilled that he is competing at First Level with her this year.”

Katherine’s love and pride in her horses is evident in everything from the immaculate barn to her dedication to helping riders fi nd the horse of their dreams. She says, “John and I enjoy shar-ing this beautiful farm with other people who feel the same way about our horses, and I fi nd it very gratifying to help people fi nd the right horse

to help them reach their goals.”For more information on Elite Equine Imports, visit www.elite-

equineimports.com. Elite Equine Imports is located at 158 North St., Mattapoisett, MA. Telephone: 617-610-7688. Email: [email protected].

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Lady Jean Ranch in Jupiter, Florida, is a fi rst-class facility and tranquil haven for horses and riders of all disciplines, and it’s less than 30 minutes from the epicenter of world-

class competition in Wellington. Visitors who pass through the elegant wrought iron gates are treated to an oasis of palm trees, shady lanes and a serene vista of the Mexican style main barn across a cool, blue lake, complete with a graceful fountain. Farm owners Bill and Jean O’Brien have teamed up with their daughters, Michelle Cronin and Kellie Runsdorf, to share their beautiful 50-acre farm with year-round or seasonal boarders looking for the very best in amenities and care. No detail has been overlooked at Lady Jean Ranch, from the immaculate barns and manicured grounds reminiscent of a fi ve-star resort, to the top quality care and comfort of the horses and riders.

The O’Briens have a strong background in breeding and showing Arabian horses at the national level, and with Lady Jean Ranch and their sales business, LJR Elite Show Horses, they are taking a new and exciting direction. Michelle says, “My parents are very proud of their exceptional facility. They have several horses training in different disciplines, and it has been a joy to share LJR with riders from all over the country. We have board-ers who ride in a wide variety of disciplines, enjoying all the amenities the farm has to offer.”

The farm has plenty of room for riders to fi nd their niche, whether it is trail riding through the palm trees and park-like set-ting, working in the regulation dressage arena and covered round

pen, or enjoying the bright, airy 220’ x 110’ covered riding arena. The farm also has a quarter-mile track for breezing and a jump course in the infi eld.

Accommodations for the horses include 60 roomy stalls, grooming and wash bays, fl y and fi re protection systems and plenty of turnout in carefully groomed grass paddocks and pas-tures. The O’Briens have made sure that riders are treated well, too, and the farm has air conditioned tack rooms, a locker room and a beautifully appointed lounge.

The farm also offers the very best in farrier, veterinary and concierge services for its boarders. Michelle says, “We welcome all types of riders, from local riders who are looking for year-round board to trainers who wish to come south for the winter competition season. We work with trainers to design a custom package to meet their needs, and we are fastidious about the care of the grounds, pastures and the horses. We want to make our boarders’ experience here a positive one, where they can learn from the different trainers and clinicians if they wish, or just enjoy their horses in a beautiful setting. We also allow boarders to bring in their own trainers and clinicians or work with ours, so there are many opportunities for riders to learn something new. There is always a positive, friendly atmosphere in the barn, and people just enjoy being here.”

Lady Jean Ranch is located at 10333 Randolph Siding Road, Jupiter, FL 33478. Website: www.ljrelite.com. Telephone: 561-745-1300; email: [email protected].

Lady Jean RanchJupiter, FL

By Susan Winslow

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Crossen Arabians & Warmbloods, LLC

Adjacent to the Nathan Hale Forest in the rural town of Coventry, CT, is a premiere horse breeding facility, Crossen Arabians & Warmbloods, owned and oper-

ated by Tom and Susan Crossen. The classic New England farm consists of two restored circa 1899 barns with 18 stalls that house the broodmares and foals. A newly constructed 81’ X 180’ indoor arena with an additional 18 stalls houses the train-ing horses. The property is complete with over two miles of board fencing, 14 paddocks, three custom built turnout sheds, two 60’ round pens and a large outdoor dressage arena.

The Crossen’s journey of breeding horses began with Tom’s childhood passion that contin-ued into adulthood. In 1985, the purchase of a farm allowed Tom to realize his dream of becom-ing involved with horses again. The following year, the couple purchased a few broodmares with foals at their side along with a few riding horses. Their mission today is the same as it was 25 years ago – to produce beautiful, athletic, and tractable horses that can compete successfully in a variety of disciplines. Susan states, “Our goal is to breed our customer’s dream horse; whether it be for the show ring or a stay-at-home companion.”

While their mission has remained the same, the focus has expanded from breeding primarily purebred Arabians to that of Arabian/warmblood crosses and straight warmbloods. Their fi rst Arabian/Hanoverian cross was a success and facilitated the deci-sion to purchase some warmblood mares to cross on their purebred Arabian stallion, CA Dillon, an Arabian Horse Association Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated sire. The timing could not have been better as the sport horse divisions on the Arabian circuit began to fl ourish.

Daniella, a Hanoverian imported from Germany and sired by

Davignon, was the fi rst warmblood broodmare purchased to add to their breeding program. “Daniella is both beau-tiful and extremely ath-letic. She has produced some of the fi nest offspring on our farm to date. Buyers who visit the farm comment

on the beauty of most all our horses,” enthuses Susan. The farm currently has seven produc-ing mares, including States Premium Status German Imported Hanoverians, Main Mare Book Oldenburgs and purebred Arabians.

Each spring the pastures are dotted with broodmares and their foals. “Personally, my favorite moment is delivering a healthy foal

and then watching it frolic alongside its dam,” says Susan. Tom stays busy, and enjoys, working with the youngsters in hand and competing under saddle in both western and dressage. He has had many successes in the show ring, as have the young-sters the Crossen’s have bred in halter and performance divisions at Arabian and open circuit shows.

As it is with most breeders, it is always thrilling to receive a phone call or email from a happy customer sharing their most re-cent success with a horse that the Crossen’s bred. Susan shares, “By breeding warmbloods, Arabians and Half-Arabians, we can offer our customers a diverse selection suitable for a variety of disciplines.” For a current sales list, please visit www.crossenarabians.com.

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Pinto, palomino, cremello, buckskin. Briar 899,

Lingh, Art Deco, Walk on Top, Weltstern, Bugatti Hilltop.

What do these things have in common? Unique color-

ing together with world-class warmblood lines blending

in a fabulous sport horse package. For two decades, Teri

Duewer of Von Duewer Haus has sought to breed com-

petitive warmblood sport horses with stand-out-of-the-

crowd color.

Based in Central Illinois, Von Duewer Haus is part

of a fourth-generation family farm whose main operation

is agricultural. Teri Duewer has chosen to keep her sport

horse breeding small, focusing on quality over quantity.

Her breeding and sales prospects off er the best in color,

conformation, aptitude and attitude.

Mares and youngsters at Von Duewer Haus represent several warm-

blood registries, including Swedish Warmblood Association of North

America (SWANA), International Sport Horse Registry-Oldenburg Registry

North America (ISR/OLD-NA), Dutch Warmblood Stud Book North America

(KWPN-NA), Danish Knabstrupper Society (KKN) and American Hanoverian

Society (AHS).

Th is small, family breeder boasts numerous USDF Breeders Championships,

Reserve Champion and Champion titles, and top keuring marks. Duewer is rec-

ognized as a Star Award Breeder with the ISR/OLD-NA.

Off ered for sale are weanlings through two-year olds, as well as in utero

foals. In addition to sales prospects, Duewer Haus off ers a variety of breeding

services, including mare leasing for breeding, mare breeding management, foal-

ing out and foal imprinting.

Duewer laments the fact that many

small breeders are not fi nding the breeding

business to be an economically viable ven-

ture. She notes, however, that there are many

advantages to working with a small breeder

– namely, the hands-on, daily interaction and

attention to detail that brings out the best in

the horses. From specialized mare care to im-

printing and early handling, working

with a limited number of horses al-

lows one-on-one interaction.

Teri Duewer explains that her

breeding operation is a labor of love

that began with the desire to breed

palomino warmbloods. She’s espe-

cially excited about her new palo-

mino Dutch Warmblood mare, Born

to Shine VDH, with whom she plans

to show under saddle in addition to

breeding. Duewer also has plans for

adding a Danish Warmblood line to her program with breeding to the cremello

jumper, Crown’s Blue Pearl, who is currently standing in Denmark. “I’m a small

breeder, so I can’t have a lot,” remarks Duewer. “I want what I have to be unique.

Th at makes it fun.”

With color and conformation like this, seeing is believing! View Von

Duewer Haus’ selection of outstanding sales prospects and broodmares at www.

duewerhaus.com, or, contact Teri Duewer at 217-675-2276.

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Every successful athlete needs a support team that stands be-hind him or her. Football coaches push the players to perform at their highest ability while teammates rely on each other

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As the premier service provider in New England for state-of-the-art equine health care to both the clients of refer-ring veterinarians from the region and directly to horse owners and profession-als, NEEMSC offers a variety of services. Through their talented clinicians and experienced, trained staff, they offer the most up-to-date technological, surgical and medical treatments available in the indus-try. From performance issues all the way to major lifesaving surgeries, they serve as a full-service equine care facility.

NEEMSC is home to the most ad-vanced imaging systems available for horses. In addition to computed radiog-raphy and digital ultrasound, NEEMSC offers magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) scans, video endoscopy, and nuclear scintigraphy (bone scans) to identify the affected areas on your horse. Once the areas of concern have been identifi ed, the treatments offered are extensive. The management of your horse’s lameness will include the most appropriate regimen using well-known techniques such as joint injections and drug-therapy. NEEMSC also utilizes more

advanced remedies including shockwave therapy, platelet rich plasma (PRP), stem cells, IRAP conditioned plasma and meso-therapy.

The veterinarians at NEEMSC are experienced and well versed in using their technology as well as more traditional ap-proaches to evaluating horses. The owners, Mike Davis, DVM, MS and Jacqueline Bartol, DVM, DACVIM, are knowledge-able in their fi elds. Dr. Davis is a well-re-spected surgeon and lameness diagnostician and Dr. Bartol is a board-certifi ed internal medicine clinician. Omar Maher, DVM, DACVS joins them as a board-certifi ed sur-geon, in-depth lameness diagnostician and emergency medicine clinician alongside Andris J. Kaneps, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR, a board-certifi ed surgeon, lameness diagnostician, and board-certifi ed sports medicine and rehabilitation clini-cian. Nicholas Cassotis, DVM, DACVO, a board-certifi ed veterinary ophthalmologist, and Patricia Quirion-Henrion MA, NAVPT, an equine physical therapist round out the team of primary veterinarians and sports medicine staff. They are joined by a large number of personnel, with additional vet-erinarians, technicians and support staff.

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Orion Dressage Sporthorses takes pride in our breeding program, producing top-quality sport horses with exceptional minds and extraordinary movement.

Our boarding services and training program are designed to provide individualized support to enhance the partnership between horse and owner. All levels of horse and rider welcome!

We focus on fi nding the right match for prospective owners, not just a quick sale.

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At ORION DRESSAGE we will help you fi nd the perfect partner.

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Katherine Heller is a woman of vision and action. As a lifelong rider and serious

amateur competitor in dressage, she became disillusioned when she tried to fi nd

a barn that off ered the meticulous care she demands for her horses, combined

with quality dressage instruction. So, taking matters into her own hands, she built Orion

Dressage Sporthorses, in Goshen, New York, an easy commute from her home and career

as an attorney in Westchester County.

Katherine explains the decision to take the plunge into barn ownership and the

unexpected gifts that have come with it. “I knew that if I was going to do this, I was

going to do it right. With FEI Silver Medalist, Elizabeth King, as the barn manager and

head trainer, we have a fi rst-class, well-run facility that off ers the best in amenities com-

bined with high quality, individualized care for the horses and the opportunity to ride

with some of the best names in dressage. We also have a small, but fi rst-class breeding

program that has produced some spectacular horses. It is what I’ve always wanted in a

facility, and it’s great to share it with other serious amateur competitors.”

Orion is a private facility off ering boarders 16 large box stalls, a spacious barn

designed specifi cally to encourage the healthy fl ow of air, concierge services such as daily

turnout in grass paddocks, and specifi cally and individually tailored feed and training

regimens. Th e farm has wash and grooming stalls, an enormous 200’ x 100’ outdoor are-

na, and a bright, spacious indoor, both with carefully maintained footing. Elizabeth King

explains the philosophy at Orion. “Each horse is treated as an individual. We work with

the owners to devise the optimum care, nutrition, and training plan to meet the needs of

each horse and owner. We also have a resident farrier, AFA Certifi ed Andre Lebron, who

does a fantastic job with shoeing.” Besides providing exemplary horse care, Elizabeth, a

professional equestrian since the age of 17, helps each of her students develop and reach

goals through personally tailored training programs. Th e farm also off ers an ongoing se-

ries of clinics each year

with dressage luminar-

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and Gunnar Ostergaard.

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sales program at Orion

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determination to fi nd

and reproduce horses

well suited to the seri-

ous amateur dressage

competitor. Orion’s foundation broodmare is Casablanca (by Lafi tte out of a Furiouso II

mare), a spectacular Oldenburg imported from Germany by Katherine in 2001. She is the

only “C” line broodmare in the United States, and she has produced six premium rated

foals. Feine Koenigen is a Feiner Stern daughter, and Fiona is out of Feine Koenigen and

by Sagnol. Th e farm maintains a sales list at all times, with riding horses as well as young

stock.

Katherine’s dream to build a fi rst-class facility and produce quality horses is pay-

ing off . In 2010 she won Adult Amateur Reserve Champion in Region Eight at Th ird Level

with her eight-year-old horse, Raphael. Th ey also won the same award in 2008 at First

Level. She is thoughtful when she says, “Raphael is from our breeding program, so it re-

ally feels like I’ve come full circle.”

For more information on boarding, training, sales or clinics at Orion, visit www.

oriondressage.com. Orion is located at 393 Mt. Eve Road, Goshen, NY 10924-7016.

Telephone: 845-651-2654; email:[email protected].

By Susan Winslow

ORION DRESSAGE SPORTHORSESGoshen, New York


Louise Spear is a lifelong equestrian who is fi nally realizing a childhood dream of breeding, raising and selling top quality horses at Black Raven Andalusians in Thorndike, Maine, a lovely rural hamlet west of the popular coastal town of Belfast. For most of her adult life, she has devoted her time to her family and career after riding and breeding half-Arabian horses for many years. Now that her chil-dren are grown, she has rededicated her life to her passion for horses at Black Raven Andalusians.

With her encyclopedic knowledge of Andalusian history and bloodlines, she has chosen her breeding herd with reverential care. She explains, “Here at Black Raven Andalusians, I strive to produce horses that honor the ancient tradition of the original Andalusian horse, choosing my crosses carefully to produce horses with a strong, correct conformation and a thoroughly willing, people-friendly dis-position. Andalusians are an ancient breed and their blood had a very strong infl uence in many of the European breeds throughout history. They have a naturally beautiful, expressive movement combined with a disposition that’s as docile as a kitten. Andalusians are slower to mature than other breeds and they form an exceptionally strong bond with their owners. My youngsters are all halter trained, lift their feet and are handled with love and care, so it is important that they are treated with respect and kindness. They are willing to please and they thrive on the human and horse connection, so they are easy and fun to work with. They are also physically stunning.”

Her senior stallion, Rodolfo, a homozygous black stallion, is the

backbone of the opera-tion, and she has chosen mares that compliment his exquisite conforma-tion and disposition. She says, “Rodolfo is by Regaliz and he puts his mark on every foal. They have his beauty, movement and his trac-table nature. I also have a very strong foundation mare in Moda K, a Cordobes XX mare that was once owned by J Don Farms. She has produced some fantastic Diego babies.” Louise rarely parts with her youngsters until the age of three, when they would naturally start to separate from their dam and the rest of the herd. She explains, “If it is an exceptional home, I will sell one before the age of three. I breed toward the best of the breed standard to produce horses that will be willing, loving, productive partners for their owners for many years. It’s very rewarding to sell them to people who will enjoy them and take them to their full potential. I’m honored to be advancing the Andalusian breed through the quality and integrity of my breeding program.”

For more information on horses available at Black Raven Andalusians or breeding to Rodolfo, check out Black Raven Andalusians on Facebook. Black Raven Andalusians is located at 112 East Thorndike Road, Thorndike, ME 04986. Telephone: 207-568-3006; email: [email protected].

Black Raven AndalusiansThorndike, Maine By Susan Winslow

Black Raven Xiomara2 year old bay mare by Black Raven Morado out of Moda K. Super temperament and conformation. 15.2 hands at age 2.Price $13,000.

Black Raven Andalusians112 E. Thorndike Road ❙ Thorndike, ME 04986Tel: 207-568-3006 ❙ email: louise@uninets. net

Black Raven Katarzyna4 year old rose gray mare, Great beauty and lovely movement. Started ground work. By

Rodolfo out of La Mirada. Private Treaty.

Black Raven Reuben4 year old bay stallion by Rodolfo out of Moda K.Exceptional temperament and beautiful movement. See video on You Tube under Ruben2011.Lightly started under saddle. Price $15,000.

Black Raven ValentinaBy Rodolfo out of La Mirada. Gorgeous dark gray

fi lly with enormous amount of mane and forelock. Breathtaking movement and sweet disposition.

Price $13,000


TheERS Korean

Project Two horse lovers, a world and culture

apart, set out on a global journey.

The Stallionsof the

ERS Korean Project

The imported Dutch Warmblood stallion, Sampson (KWPN).

The Paint stallion, Kid Easy Bar.

The perlino warmblood stallion, Sagar.

The Clydesdale stallion, Double H Levi Bill.The Appaloosa stallion, Colored By Charlie.

The Oldenburg stallion, Saint Sandro.


In July of 2009, Dr. Y. S. Lee of Seoul, Korea, a veterinar-ian and owner of a global medical equipment fi rm, Dail Scientifi c Trade Inc., contacted Karen Berk of Equine

Reproduction Services (ERS) in Ocala, Florida, to inquire about the possibilities of importing frozen semen from the U.S. His personal dream was to establish a genetic pool of ex-ceptional stallions to be the foundation of a Korean Verbond and riding horse program.

For 15 years, Karen Berk has been freezing semen at her Ocala Facility and in Central and South America and through-out the U.S. with her mobile lab. Her ERS Stallion Station had been a USDA and European Union-approved semen-freezing location since 2005. It has always been her goal to achieve the highest standards in producing quality foals for the future of the equine industry. Dr. Lee and Karen Berk, a world apart, would work together to develop a trade and agricultural bridge between the two countries.

Although the individual regulations for exporting equine semen from the U.S. have been well established for ship-ping to the European Union and most other countries, the Republic of Korea had no trade history with the USDA in this area. Therefore, there were no pre-existing zoo sanitary pa-perwork or import licenses. The Korean Authority is extremely diligent in regard to the prevention of any disease entering their country, and with no guidelines set at the time to cover frozen equine semen importation, neither Dr. Lee nor Berk could foresee the complexity of the task ahead.

The fi rst barrier to overcome was getting approval from the Korean Authority for the ERS facility. After reaching out to the Korean government, they were informed that a delegation of two Korean veterinarians from the Authority would travel to Florida to examine and question the ERS facility and staff.

This historic meeting took place in December of 2009. In attendance were: Drs. Kim and Jung of North Korea repre-senting the Korean Authority; Dr. Jones of the USDA; Dr. Cory Miller, DVM, ACT, of the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, Veterinary Medical offi cer (VMO) for ERS; and Karen Berk, ERS owner and technical consultant for the stallions and se-men freezing.

Communication went surprisingly well considering the lack of a translator. The meeting, inspection and questioning went on for hours. A vast cultural difference in the opera-tional aspect of horse facilities, government oversight and the regularity of inspections and disease control was discov-ered. One of the biggest surprises to Dr. Kim and Dr. Jung was that American horse farms are not inspected monthly by the USDA for disease control, and horse owners are free to choose their horse’s health program and inoculations without answering to an authority.

For the next several months, Dr. Lee and Berk continued to refi ne what stallions could be candidates for the fi rst test shipment. Dr. Lee’s vision was to build a Korean breeding program and establish the Korean breeds for international competition. For this he requested three warmblood stallions of exceptional pedigree, with approvals from their respective breeds, and show records. He also required an Appaloosa, Paint and Clydesdale stallion for color and the ability to drive.

Karen’s task was to convince owners of top stallions to

allow them to be quarantined at ERS for at least six weeks and be collected, inoculated, tested for numerous diseases, and have their semen frozen and shipped to Korea. It was not an easy sell. The horses that were initially contracted were: Sampson (KWPN), an imported Dutch Warmblood owned by Kate Levy LLC, with a Grand Prix show record on two continents; Karen Berk’s Paint stallion, Kid Easy Bar, an N/N son of Impressive with progeny both in the U.S. and Belgium; Embrace, an Oldenburg N/A, owned by Wendy Lioporos; SS Stalone, an Oldenburg N/A, homozygous black pinto owned by John and Teri Vincent; the Clydesdale stallion, Double H Levy Bill owned by Lassie Thompkins of Briarpatch Farm; and the most diffi cult stallion to procure, the Appaloosa, Dream Nugget, owned by Annie Martin of North Florida. Now it was just wait and hope they could proceed.

The confi rmation from the Korean Authority came in August of 2010 through the USDA. ERS was awarded the fi rst approval of a facility and program by the Republic of Korea ever. But, it came with a challenge, 32 pages of instructions, testing, timing and conditions. Game on.

Quarantine began in September of 2010. A target date for shipment was Thanksgiving. All testing, collections and freezes were progressing as expected. Then a shocking test re-sult put on the brakes. A tease mare tested positive for EVA. It was just a trace amount score, but enough to halt the project in its tracks. A retest of all horses on the property was both expensive and time consuming, but necessary. The quarantine was suspended and everyone involved held his or her breath for two weeks. Additional testing was pulled on Silver and sent to outside labs. All came back negative. It was decided that the original EVA sample had been contaminated at the Federal Lab. With a sigh of relief, work and the quarantine began once again at step one. A very expensive error had lost the window of exporting before the end of the year, and now three of the stallions had to leave due to show and breeding commitments at the beginning of the year, and the search for qualifi ed stallions had to begin again.

The fi rst replacement was the nationally-renowned Appaloosa, Colored By Charlie, owned by Cecily Zuidema. But, the necessary two additional warmbloods proved to be a problem. Two weeks went by and after dozens of contacts, no one was either able or willing to send their stallion away for two months prior to breeding and show season. Karen put a request out on the Chronicle of the Horse (COTH) forum, and 20 minutes later, to her shock, she was contacted by Tawna King, owner of Golden Ventures Farm and the approved Oldenburg stallion, Saint Sandro. After discussing the project at length, Tawna put him in her trailer and personally drove him from Virginia to Florida the next morning. Karen and Tawna had never met previously. This show of faith proved the turning point. After going back on the COTH forum, an-nouncing Saint Sandro’s arrival, Karen received a second con-tact – this time from Stephanie Mendorf of RoanOake Farm in Colorado. Stephanie had imported a Perlino warmblood stallion, Sagar, the previous year from the Czech Republic, but he was 2,000 miles away. Really excited about the pos-sibilities the project presented, Stephanie offered a challenge – if they could get a Coggins, health certifi cate and fi nd cross-


county transport in 24 hours, she would send him. The fi rst call to National Equine Transport brought another surprise – they were in the area, heading for Florida, and had one open slot. Stephanie put Sagar in the trailer, hauled him to Colorado State University and got an expe-dited Coggins test and health certifi cate. He was on the trailer to Ocala the next evening. As with Tawna, Karen and Stephanie had never met. Amazing leaps of faith abound.

The quarantine and project resumed December 17, 2010. The new deadline for shipping was set for February 5. All new testing and freezes began again, this time with no delays or glitches.

The paperwork took over 40 hours to complete and had to be reviewed by the USDA repeatedly prior to offer-ing fi nal documentation. Test results, at multiple intervals, for EVA, CEM, Pyroplasmosis, Glanders, Daurine, EIA, and Strangles were done, and each stallion and tease mare had its own profi le and multiple pages of results and scoring.

To accommodate the project, the Korean Authority built a new facility, housing a complete lab on their cus-toms quarantine property. They also had sent a contingent of veterinarians and lab technicians to Atlanta to the USDA/APHIS Disease Control Center to study equine dis-eases, identifi cation and prevention.

At last, all paperwork passed scrutiny with the USDA

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