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AMAZINGEQUESTRIANWEDDINGSGROWING UP A ROCKEFELLER

GEORGE MORRIS AT HOME

EQ VISITS LEXINGTON

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5810 Amazing Escapes for Horse (and Giraffe) Lovers

CORRECTION: In the

previous issue of EQ the

photo of Monty and Pat

Roberts on page 51 was

taken by Dan Quinajon.

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FIND YOUR PERFECT

EQUESTRIAN COMMUNIT Y Arrays of private communities are offering

open land, trail systems, conserved acreage, and top-notch facilities for horse owners.

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AT HOME

WITH GEORGE MORRIS

Often referred to as the founding father

of hunt-seat equitation, George Morris pauses for

a rare portrait session.

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BRIDLE PART Y: WEDDINGS

WITH EQUESTRIAN ST YLE

Today’s options for creating equestrian-themed

weddings are endless. Whether aiming for an

urban-chic or rustic-barn theme, your wedding’s

success may be hidden in the details.

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EILEEN ROCKEFELLER :

FINDING HER STRIDE

Eileen has harnessed her legendary lineage

into a driving force for emotional and

environmental good.

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BRIANNE GOUTAL

IS ON THE MOVE

International grand-prix show-jumper Brianne

Goutal chats about her life in the competition ring,

where she relaxes, and why she’s rarely

comfortable sitting still.

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BARN DESIGN MASTERCL ASS Allen-Guerra Architecture is known for its natural,

“Rustic Zen” design.

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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY World-class Thoroughbred farms, acres of blue

grass, the Kentucky Hose Park, and the steady

infux of sport horses explain why Lexington really

is the horse capital of the world.

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FASHION Short boots are on

the rise. Advanced

technology and

sophisticated styles

provide a bevy of

choices for the

discriminating rider.

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TR AVEL Darley Newman

introduces us to Francis

Ford Coppola’s idyllic

equestrian getaway at

Blancaneaux Lodge

in Belize.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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SCIENCE New studies offer solid evidence of equine

voice recognition.

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DÉCOR Interior designer M. Douglas Mutch shares her design

philosophy about making a house a home

by collecting, not decorating, and adding personality

with carefully chosen details.

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PEOPLE John Nicholson built a legendary legacy at the

Kentucky Horse Park.

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HEALTH Stem cell therapy is making advances in the treatment

of equine injuries.

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FAVORITES Vaulting coach Alison Gieschen recognized a great

horse when she saw one.

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GIVING BACK Susanna Thomas of Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center

has devoted herself to fnding new careers

for off-track Thoroughbreds–giving them

new purposes and new homes.

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THE LION’S ROAR Peter Leone considers horses a rich source

of life’s lessons.

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PEOPLE Discover how Dr. Pearse Lyons, founder of Alltech,

blended his entrepreneurial skills, love of horses, and

penchant for brewing into a remarkable career.

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RESOURCES (Look for to fnd the products and services

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BARN DOG Meet Carly, Reed Kessler’s “half-fabulous,

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EQ I N S I D E

Editor Stephanie Peters with Lee Carter, executive

director of Equestrian Events, Inc., on the Rolex Three-

Day Event cross-country course in Lexington, Ky.

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Timing is everything. Particularly

when traveling to Lexington, Ky.,

with plans to capture the envisioned

springtime images of early blooms,

budding trees, and horses grazing in the wide-

open pastures of Kentucky’s heralded bluegrass.

Instead, the light coating of snow and subse-

quent snow showers during our visit offered up

less than subtle hints that our timing was off.

We were early.

But embracing a “lemons-to-lemonade” phi-

losophy, we quickly realized that arriving before

the season was in full swing had its advantages.

We spent quality time with key directors at the

Kentucky Horse Park–many of whom you’ll read

about in this issue, walked a portion of the Rolex

Three-Day Event cross-country course, had pri-

vate tours of the park’s museums, and enjoyed

countless other opportunities.

Lexington was abuzz with energy. Gardens

were being prepped, stone walls repaired, and

double fences lining country lanes were faunt-

ing fresh coats of paint. In spite of the cold, the

warmth of the people and character of this city

prevailed, and we found ourselves pleasantly

immersed in the warm, genteel, southern hos-

pitality Lexington is known for. Bourbons were

poured, stories were told, and friends were made.

Yes, there were moments of side-glances

from our photography director, George Kamper,

as he pulled his wool cap tightly over his ears

and brushed falling snow off of his camera lens.

“I thought it was supposed to be spring,” he

muttered.

IN THIS ISSUE

Timing is everything, patience is key, and in this

issue tradition plays a role as well.

If there is a hierarchy for the history of tradi-

tions, then weddings have to rise to the top.

In our special equestrian-wedding feature

Bridle Party, Weddings with Equestrian Style, (page

64) it is evident that while the theme, venue,

and favor of an event can run the gamut from

urban chic to a casual western-ranch event where

guests arrive in buckboard wagons, they all still

embrace the fundamentals of a traditional union.

If asked who exemplifes the importance

of tradition and horsemanship, George Morris

would be the unanimous choice. Most would

recognize and applaud the legendary work he

has done in preserving the heritage of equestrian

excellence. Enjoy a rare photographic portrait

session with George on page 60.

Eileen Rockefeller, a scion of a family known

for its great wealth and enormous accomplish-

ments, shares her stories of fnding personal

fulfllment through philanthropic and environ-

mental accomplishments in Eileen Rockefeller,

Finding Her Stride (page 72.)

You’ll also meet grand-prix show-jumper

Brianne Goutal and John Nicholson, the force

behind the transformation of the Kentucky

Horse Park and Lexington’s equestrian image,

along with other remarkable people making

strides in the equestrian community.

NEW TRADITIONS AT EQ

Our fall issue will introduce our frst edition

of the EQ Gold List and will feature the very

best of equestrian life. We’re certain this will

become a must-read for every equestrian. We’ll

have input from a comprehensive list of indus-

try leaders, high-profle riders, and equestrian

enthusiasts from all disciplines, and we’d like

to include your input as well. Please visit

tinyurl.com/EQgold to nominate your selections.

Our new EQ Inner Circle e-newsletter is slated

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Summer is in full swing, which means most of the

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Another brand in the old-school family–with a splash of the

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tor paddock featured here is a perfect example of the fair for

fash that has become synonymous with the brand.

For the less nostalgic rider whose look is grounded more

in the future, there are several paddock boot styles that are

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Dynamik, from Sergio Grasso’s Walk and Ride collection. But

the design that everyone seems to be over the moon about are

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high-performance riding and are available with blue or purple

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The store presents new clothing lines that challenge

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You always knew that your horse

recognized YOUR VOICE. Now

it’s been proven.

EquineVoice Recognition

HEY! THAT’S MY FAVORITE PERSON!

New science can

now offer insight

into what eques-

trians have always

understood: the

relationship between

horse and human

is one of mutual

recognition. New research from England’s

University of Sussex, in a study led by Dr.

Leanne Proops and Dr. Karen McComb, shows

that horses possess a skill known as cross-

modal recognition. This, in short,

means that horses can match a

sensory cue to their memory of

a specifc person’s identity. One

thing this implies is that when

horses hear a familiar voice, they

can generate a mental image of

the person they associate with

that voice.

Though it is generally

accepted that domestic animals

such as dogs and cats can recog-

nize humans, the science behind

it has been poorly understood. Dr.

Proops’ study set out to systemat-

ically prove that it is cross-modal

recognition, rather than a simple response to

a call. While it was known that in the wild,

cross-modal recognition helps horses differ-

entiate between individual members of their

herds, this new study is evidence that they can

also cross-modally recognize individuals of a

different species. Dr. McComb said, “Horses

are a species that have a lot of interactions with

humans, like domestic dogs.” She speculates

that the ability to distinguish certain people

may have evolved among horses to help them

know exactly whom they can trust.

The initial part of the experiment involved

32 horses. It found that the horses would turn

to look more quickly, more frequently, and

more attentively at their owner when they

heard their voice over a loudspeaker than when

they heard a stranger’s. Dr. Leanne Proops

explains, “Subjects were able to match a famil-

iar voice to a familiar person but did not match

an unfamiliar voice to an unfamiliar person.”

The next part of the research, involving 40

horses, revealed that each of the equines were

able to match a specifc voice to a familiar

handler. “This indicates the sight of the han-

dler activated a multi-modal memory of that

specifc individual, allowing the horse subjects

to match the sight of that particular person

with the sound of their voice,” said Dr. Proops.

Horses’ brains are divided into two hemi-

spheres that are responsible for different

functions of the body, just like humans’. The

results of this experiment “indicate processes

governed by the left hemisphere are central to

the cross-modal matching of visual and audi-

tory information from familiar individuals in a

naturalistic setting,” according to Dr. Proops.

In other words, the matching of visual and

auditory stimuli is controlled largely

by the left half of the horse’s brain.

The equine subjects performed much

better on the test when the human

was standing on their right side,

rather than on their left. This makes

sense because the right and left

halves of the brain control the oppo-

site sides of the body from where

they are located.

This research helps explain why

horses respond to directions from

certain people more than others. If

they are listening to the voice of a

human they are familiar with, they’ll

be much more attentive. It also

shows just how special the bond is between

horses and their people. Now, there is a solid

explanation for why your horse will come in

from pasture only when it’s your voice that

calls him. When your horse gets excited hear-

ing you call him, he’s responding not to the

words, but to the sound of the person he loves.


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pen. Much as life on a western

ranch requires true grit and

dedication, Brit discovered these

fundamental necessities are every

bit as essential when building a design business

from the ground up.

Brit was modeling and acting in movies

and television in her early 20s—often touring

overseas for extended periods—but realized it

was not a fulflling career for her. She moved to

Colorado in search of peace, mountain vistas,

and horses. She completed her fne-arts degree

and quickly got back to her cowgirl roots by

choosing a ranching and outftting life, which

solidifed her love for all things western.

Brit has encountered a few setbacks along

the way—both personal and physical—liter-

ally losing her frst ranch. Rather than dwell on

her injuries, loss, or fnancial diffculties, she

approached them as challenges. She viewed her

obstacles as an opportunity to focus on exactly

what she wanted to do and how to transform

her creative vision into a viable business. And

so Brit West was born.

Dark, rich, vintage, leather, and western

antiquities have always intrigued Brit. The

leather used to create her hatbands, cuffs, and


Brit fnds inspiration for her TIMELESS WESTERN WEAR and VINTAGE

ACCESSORIES everywhere—including in her neighbor’s barn.

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belts is sourced from ranches, antique collec-

tors, saddle-repair shops, or any neighbors that

will allow her to rummage through their barns.

“Essential parts of my collection are the

late-1800s teamster driving reins, and the

old cowboy saddle leather used to form the

American West,” she added. “And I have

recently introduced our new wild west linen-

and-lace clothing line, panama hats, and

handmade deerskin clothing. Many pieces are

graced with gem-quality American turquoise

and sterling silver Native American-inspired

jewelry.”

Brit fnds being a one-woman show empow-

ering. She has learned the arts of photography,

silver and leather smithing, hat shaping, seam

stressing, jewelry design, marketing, and cus-

tomer service. “My modeling days were of huge

beneft,” she said. “I scout talent, location, do

the styling, and photography for every shoot.”

She also produces the ads and content for her

website and adds, “It is the most important

part of my job, and it is quite intense.”

Not forgetting her own personal hurdles,

Brit is adamant about empowering other

women and families in need by providing

employment opportunites at Brit West.

Brit says, “Focusing on what we choose to

create and manifesting abundance in our lives

is the key to our successes.” And, she adds,

“Never forget that life’s too short to wear an

ugly hat.” PAGE 111

Artist Brit West wearing some of her own

vintage accessories and panama hat.

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M. DOUGLAS MUTCH, ASID, believes it is “the LITTLE DETAILS that

truly make a house a home.”

For many years,

Dougie Mutch, co-

owner of Gracie

Street Interior

Design in West Palm

Beach, Fla., has had

an extensive cli-

ent base from the

equestrian com-

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National Horse

Show and the

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Festival.

Igrew up as a child in a Virginia country

farmhouse, and rather than in town with

neighborhood kids around to entertain

me daily, I was given the lifelong gift

of developing a passion, or perhaps addic-

tion, for horses. Those wonderful four-legged

animals that were just outside our back door

inspired me to spend much of my spare time,

when I wasn’t riding, making sketches and

drawing plans of what one day would be my

own dream farm. Who would have known

then that these mixed passions for horses and

design would become the basis of my career

and success today? My dream farm has not yet

come to fruition, but my life has been happily

consumed with designing the interiors and

more of homes, barns, businesses, and even

events for those who, like me, have a passion

for the horse!

I am often asked, “Do you do equestrian

interiors?” My answer is, “No, but we do many

interiors for equestrians as well as for those who

just share the love of horses. You see, it is my

philosophy that every interior should reflect

the client’s lifestyle. I say that interiors should

be ‘collected, not decorated, and timeless, not

trendy.’ I believe the passionate collection of

details in every space we create is what reflects

our clients’ personalities, and it is these details

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ROCKING R RANCH

LYONS, COLORADO

Located 20 minutes from Boulder,

Colorado, the Rocking R Ranch is a

preeminent equestrian property. Offering

235± acres, irrigated meadows, water

rights and extensive improvements

including a 36,400± sq. ft. indoor arena.

Reduced to $13,950,000

SUSIE Q RANCH

SUN VALLEY, IDAHO

The 537± acre Susie Q Ranch, 20

minutes to the Sun Valley airport, features

tasteful residential improvements, a full

set of equestrian facilities, including a

12,000± sq. ft. indoor arena, and nearly

2 miles of world famous Silver Creek.

Reduced to $12,500,000

COTTONWOOD SPRINGS RANCH

DURANGO, COLORADO

A 525± acre equestrian estate, featuring a

5,700± sq. ft. home, 20,000 sq. ft. horse

barn and additional ancillary facilities.

Minutes from Durango, the property is a

mixture of heavily treed areas interspersed

with irrigated and sub-irrigated land.

$8,750,000

CORRAL CREEK RANCH

EVERGREEN, COLORADO

Located 10.5 miles west of Evergreen,

Colorado, this gentleman’s ranch offers

290± deeded acres and features an

historic 9,940± sq. ft. lodge. A mixture of

open meadows and heavily timbered areas

with stunning views of Mount Evans.

$5,250,000

WYOMING HORSE RANCH

GREYBULL, WYOMING

The Wyoming Horse Ranch is a 276±

acre ranch near Shell, Wyoming.

Fantastic horse improvements, two

houses and 160± irrigated acres all

adjoining thousands of acres of public

lands make this the horseman’s dream.

$1,250,000

THREE WATERS RANCH

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO

1,138± acres with 1.4± miles of Elk River,

3/4 mi. meandering stream, spring-fed lake,

irrigated meadows and adjacent forest, all

complemented by first-class residential,

equestrian and ranching improvements.

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her travels and says,

“I always have my

phone handy to take

snapshots to add to my

collection.”

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WWW.LEXHORSEFARMS.COM Hill & Regan Parker (859) 608-8039

“Real Horse People helping Real Horse People”

Paris Pike, Lexington $11,750,000

A world class address for this 463 acre classic horse

farm. The circa 1835 main house sports the finest

wood craftsmanship to be found and a spectacular

great room. 74 stalls in 5 barns, 25 miles of 4-board

fencing, frontage on 2 roads, lake. Raise your Derby

or Oaks winner here!

Iron Works Pike, Georgetown $7,950,000

A spectacular turn-key horse farm in a great location

surrounded by premier horse farms and only 4 miles

from the Kentucky Horse Park. The 338 acre farm

features 92 stalls in 4 barns, a stallion barn, interior

walking ring perfect for showing off your future

champion, stellar main home. Sellers will divide.

Handy Pike, Harrodsburg $4,500,000

A spectacular 95 acre horse farm. The circa 1874

main house has been taken down to the studs- state of

the art kitchen, elevator, 12 piece crown moldings,

hand blown crystal chandeliers, wine cellar, heated

salt water pool. 57 stalls in 2 barns, 3 other houses,

one of finest training barns in Kentucky.

Russell Cave Road, Paris $1,950,000

This lovingly restored circa 1803 Federal home fea-

tures period details- ash flooring, hand-carved man-

tels, 12' ceilings, gourmet kitchen with exposed raft-

ers & skylights, in-ground pool. 51 acres, 2 barns w/

14 stalls, all weather 120' x 240' ring, plus Grand

Prix size jumping field. Additional land available.

4400 Delaney Ferry, Versailles $1,675,000

An outstanding 38 acre, state of the art horse facility

in a beautiful setting. The Morton built world class

21 stall barn is connected to the 180' x 60' indoor are-

na, tongue-in-groove lacquered woodwork, heated

barn. Main house has a stunning setting atop a knoll

surrounded by a stone fence.

DelaneyWoods,

$595,000 8 acre

horse farm with

a great home

featuring a gour-

met kitchen, 9’

ceilings,

sunroom, beautiful setting close to town. 4stall

barn with small attached indoor arena.

Berkeley Lane,

Lexington

$790,000

New Listing!

Circa 1840 to-

tally remodeled

home on 11

acres, with 7

stall block barn and huge outdoor arena.

Mt Horeb Pike,

Lexington $499,000

New Listing! -

Location, location!

The ideal 13.5 acre

sport horse farm with

multiple multi-million dollar neighbors. This

charming stone ranch has a stunning setting over-

looking the Elkhorn. 5 stall barn and paddocks.

Carpenter Pike, Versailles $795,000

A rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding horse

farm as a going concern complete with client base

and cash flow. Home of outstanding race horses:

Captain Steve (winner of the Dubai World Cup. The

33 acres has 21 stalls and board. Main house also.

Briar Hill Rd,

Lexington

$499,000

Fabulous

turn-key horse

farm on 10 acres

in Fayette

County. Fully

updated 2500 SF ranch , in-ground pool, like new

6 stall barn with exterior dutch doors.

Old Boonesboro

Rd, Winchester

$689,000

A fabulously

redone circa

1800 mansion

with command-

ing views of the country side including a tree

farm to the rear and a meandering creek to the

front, yet only 2 miles from shopping & restau-

rants. Heated in-ground pool, deluxe playhouse,

3 car garage, 3 stall barn, on 11 acres.

Keene S Elkhorn, Nicholasville $855,000

Great home on 21 acres with a 6 stall newly built

barn with 12' x 14' stalls. Features a top of the line

kitchen,1st floor owners suites, bar with mini-

kitchen, media room, sauna, poplar paneled formal

office, gated drive.

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John Nicholson

BY NANCY JAFFER

A driving force behind THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK

refects on his groundbreaking 17-year tenure.

Timing is everything in deciding when to depart from a

job. Too soon, and a legacy won’t be realized. Too late,

and there is a risk of diminishing that legacy.

John Nicholson, executive director of the Kentucky

Horse Park, appears to have gotten it exactly right as he

announced his April 30 departure from the office he has

occupied for 17 years.

The accomplishments at the park during Nicholson’s tenure are

legion. The biggest, of course, involved hosting the Alltech FEI World

Equestrian Games in 2010—the first time the WEG had been held

outside Europe—but there are many others. They include attracting the

headquarters of major equestrian organizations, chief among them the

U.S. Equestrian Federation and U.S. Hunter Jumper Association, to the

park’s National Horse Center (a designated area for these organizations’

national offices), and the addition to the park’s calendar of prestigious

competitions such as the National Horse Show and the Kentucky sum-

mer hunter jumper show series.

Nicholson oversaw the park’s expansion through $80 million in capi-

tal improvement projects, including the 5,500-seat Alltech Arena, the

7,300-seat Rolex Stadium, new stables, and a $10 million, 8,500-square-

foot museum wing.

And then there is the continuing link with Rolex, which has been a

longtime presence in the park through the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and the stadium, whose seating area was built for the WEG and which Rolex sponsored a year later.

What happened at the park during Nicholson’s tenure transformed Kentucky’s equestrian image. “The phrase ‘Horse Capital of the World’ is now a reality, not just a boast,” he states. “While 17 years ago, we could have said we were the Thoroughbred breeding capital of the horse world and been very accurate, now we really can say we are the horse capital, and to a great extent that’s because of what has happened at the Kentucky Horse Park in these years.”

Nicholson’s link with the park dates from the park’s very beginning. As a teen, he was present for its groundbreaking in 1974 because his brother, Nick, was involved in its construction—but of course, Nicholson didn’t know the role he would play in its future. His personal influence on the park began in 1990, when he became its deputy director, a role he filled until 1994, when he left to work with Equitana USA, the giant equestrian trade fair that was to be held in Louisville. During that period, he started thinking about the WEG, then pursued the subject when he returned to the park, becoming its director in 1997.

A turning point was the Imperial China exhibition in 2000, utilizing $100 million worth of artifacts, including the famed terra-cotta soldiers, as it told the story of the horse’s role i n 3,000 years of Chinese history for the first time. The China display “was the largest, most significant exhi-bition ever to come to Kentucky,” Nicholson points out. “We produced that exhibition from start to finish. We raised the money totally from the private sector. It sent a signal to our community, to the state, and throughout the country that the park was a serious and relevant player.”

The exhibition’s success at the International Museum of the Horse meant the idea of hosting the WEG became more serious. “Without that, I’m not sure we would have had the confidence and fortitude to press on with the WEG,” Nicholson observes.

While there are great horse museums, such as the Living Museum of the Horse in Chantilly, France, or the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and great competition facilities, such as Canada’s

Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta; the CHIO Aachen in Germany; or the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Florida, Nicholson points out, “There’s no place that combines the two and adds the element of a leadership village. There isn’t anything comparable.”

With his achievements at the park behind him, Nicholson’s future is yet to be determined. “I don’t know where I’m going, but physically, I will remain in Lexington,” he says. “The bigger decision for me is whether I’m going to stay in the horse business. I imagine that I will, because it’s been 25 years I’ve been doing this, at least in some form or fashion. I think that’s going to dictate a great deal about my continuing presence at the park or other venues around the country and the world.”

Condensed from and reprinted here through the courtesy of Discover Horses, the magazine of the Kentucky Horse Park.

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Regenerative Medicine in HorsesTendons and ligaments are currently the most common injuries being treated

with STEM CELL THERAPY.

Regenerative cell medicine

and the use of stem cells in

treating horses have become

more popular over the last

few years. There are news

stories of stem cell research

and stem cell therapy in both human and vet-

erinary medicine constantly. Anecdotal stories

of horses being treated successfully with stem

cells often make national news. Despite all the

positive press and excitement for stem cell ther-

apy, there is still very little science currently

available.

STEM CELL BASICS

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have

the ability to replicate and differentiate into

a diverse range of cell types. These cell types

include tendon, ligament, cartilage, muscle,

and bone. The younger or more immature the

stem cell, the more potential it has. Younger

stem cells have an increased ability to heal and

regenerate tissue compared to adult stem cells.

This is the reason for the recent interest in stor-

ing umbilical cord blood in horses. The ability

to successfully retain this blood for future use

is one of the most recent advances. Cord blood

allows us to harvest the most immature and

possibly a more potent stem cell with a bet-

ter potential to differentiate into the tissue we

desire.

Tendon and ligament injuries are currently

the most common injuries being treated with

stem cell therapy. The majority of the research

has been of injuries involving the superfcial

digital fexor tendon. One researcher in the

U.K. has shown an 82 percent success rate

in National Hunt horses, 87 percent success

in other sport horses, and 50 percent success

in fat racing horses. Research evaluating the

use of stem cells in deep digital fexor tendon

injuries and suspensory ligament injuries is cur-

rently ongoing.

Researchers are also evaluating the use of

stem cells in treating degenerative joint disease.

Research in goats has shown that stifes treated

with stem cells had less arthritic change than

• How important are growth factors?

• What is the best type of stem cells to be

used?

• What is the proper time table to treat specifc

injuries?

Stem cell therapy is an exciting new area of

treatment for equine injuries. Although there is

still much we still need to learn, early research

is very encouraging. Current ongoing research

will begin to offer answers and to shed some

light on the best applications and techniques

for the use of stem cell therapy.

The goal of the Rood & Riddle Stem Cell

Laboratory is to provide this exciting new

treatment to our clients and referring veteri-

narians. Our collaboration with the University

California-Davis regenerative medicine labo-

ratory allows us to stay on the cutting edge

of this technology. We want to expand on

the research performed at the university by

performing clinical trials in hopes to better

understand the most effective way to treat

horses with stem cell therapy.

It is important to understand that stem cell

therapy is not the silver bullet to treat tendon,

ligament, fractures, and degenerative joint

disease at this time. The continued research

at the university level and at Rood & Riddle

will bring us closer each day to a fuller under-

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controls. This research is currently being done

in horses. A recent paper from the University

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horses.

THE FUTURE

Potential uses for stem cells in the future

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JANYCK

When she found Janyck for sale,

coach Alison Gieschen knew

that her 4-H vaulting team,

based in Swedesboro, N.J.,

would be lucky to have a horse like him. At

over 18 hands tall, he dwarfed the other horses

she had been using, and his gentle manner and

obvious intelligence made him easy to handle

and train from the outset. A wide back and con-

sistent stride make him perfect for vaulting, and

huge size and strength allow him to carry up to

three riders at once.

Janyck joined Vaulting Visions in 2000, and

it quickly became apparent that he was a perfect

fit. “It takes a totally trusting team of vaulters

and horses because the very lives and safety of all

involved depend on one another,”says Geischen.

He has touched the lives of hundreds of

vaulters, from beginners to champions, standing

in as a mount for some of the best vaulters in

the country.

In the tightly knit world of vaulting it is

common to lend horses to others who, for what-

ever reason, need a horse at a show, meaning

that Janyck has even helped competing teams

Vaulting Visions has an AMAZING HORSE with an incredible story.

to win victory over his own. Geischen explains,

“The sport is about the spirit of the vaulter and

about letting everyone have the opportunity to

share in the experience.”

Janyck’s intelligence and playful nature have

led to several adventures, in which he would

let himself out of his stall, in spite of whatever

safety latches and clips were rigged up, and run

loose, often freeing his horse friends from their

stalls as well.

One Winter morning in 2003, these

adventures went dangerously wrong. After

wandering out of the barn, he walked onto a

frozen lake. Before Alison’s husband Dan could

get him back to land, Janyck suddenly fell

through the ice into the freezing water. Unable

to help the giant horse gain enough traction

to climb out, Dan called the police. After two

hours of frantic and seemingly hopeless work

while TV news helicopters hovered overhead,

Janyck was eventually towed ashore. After so

long in the freezing temperatures, they knew

that unless blood flow was restored right away,

there was a good chance he would never walk

again, or even survive.

Just a few days after the frightening ordeal,

a blizzard hit New Jersey. Janyck was recu-

perating in the heated barn of a generous

neighbor. As Alison worked to shovel out her

barn and clean up after the storm, she received

a call: a barn on her road had collapsed under

the heavy snow. She immediately knew that the

only barn on the road that it could be was her

neighbor’s, where Janyck was staying. Alison

and Dan found Janyck and led him out before

re-entering to move the rest of the horses out.

Despite his incredible brushes with danger,

Janyck has become an amazing vaulting horse.

In 2012, the team won the national champion-

ships in Lexington, Ky. Since then, Janyck has

struggled with lameness issues that threaten

to end his vaulting career. “At only 17, he has

years to go,” says Geischen. “Many vaulting

horses succeed well into their 20s.”

Geishen has completed her book of Janyck’s

life story, titled Heart of a Champion, available

on Amazon this summer. Any equestrian who

has known an amazing horse will enjoy the

moving story of his life and the effect he has

had on the lives of those who have known him.

BY JILL MEDINGER


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SEDONA, ARIZONA - RED ROCK COUNTRY

173 Acre - El Rojo Grande Ranch

6625 W STATE ROUTE 89A

173 ACRE - EL ROJO GRANDE RANCH

$17,990,000

Scot Grigg

Realty Executves - The Grigg’s Group

480.540.5479

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Josh Altman

The Altman Brothers

310.278.3311

Hilton & Hyland | Christe’s Internatonal Real Estate

This 173 acre property consists of 4 contguous parcels set at the base of Sedona’s

famous Red Rocks bordering the Natonal Forest. It ofers privacy, tranquility, and

safety with an abundance of wildlife. The ranch lends itself to multple uses, miles

of trails for riding and hiking or serving as an equestrian community, polo

club, corporate retreat, hotel/spa, university campus, or a training camp for a

major league sports team, as well as a private enclave for a large family. A private

airport is located within 15 minutes from the ranch.

Main Home is 6,900 sq f

Guest Home is 1,229 sq f, Caretaker’s Quarters is 1,575 sq f

Barn is Concrete & Metal, 4,225 sq f

Two Stable Areas are 4,225 sq f & 4,680 sq f

Filmmaker FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA created BLANCANEAUX LODGE,

an idyllic equestrian getaway in a tropical paradise.

BY DARLEY NEWMAN

What could be more roman-

tic than a sunset horseback

ride? What about riding to

a secret waterfall, hidden

deep within a tropical par-

adise? You can do both at Blancaneaux Lodge,

located deep in the Mountain Pine Ridge

Reserve in Belize, close to the Guatemalan

border and a variety of Mayan ruins.

This is the perfect escape for those looking

to recharge and add a little romance to their

vacation. Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola,

who visited the remote jungle setting in the

1980s, created this boutique, luxury resort.

Strolling the grounds, you may feel like you’re

on a movie set. It's jungle perfection, with

fowers adorning the well-kept stables and

shaded walkways, and birds that seem to fy

by on cue.

After you’ve enjoyed a locally sourced

meal with fruits and vegetables grown in

Blancaneaux’s own organic garden, meander

over to the stables to select a horse. I

recommend the ride to Big Rock Falls.

This approximately two-and-a-half hour excur-

sion is relaxed enough even for your non-riding

spouse or companion.

Passing through forested trails, home to a

variety of rare fora and fauna, you’ll journey to

a secluded waterfall located in a more lush sec-

tion of the forest. If you’re lucky, which I was

on my trip, you’ll have the falls all to yourself.

It’s here, after a short hike down, that you’ll

want to have worn your bathing suit.

Jumping into the cool waters by this

impressive waterfall is exhilarating. For those

seeking an added thrill, your guide may show

you a spot where you can enjoy an electrifying

leap off the rocks to plunge into the deep pool

below. If you’ve ever had visions of swimming

under a waterfall to enjoy your own version of a

natural massage, this is the place to do it.

Back at the lodge, indulge in a signature

cocktail at the eclectic Jaguar Bar or cozy up

in your private cabaña. These thatched-roof

retreats, tastefully decorated with antiques

from Guatemala and colorful hand-made tiles,

boast indulgent amenities like personal min-

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Best of all, as you fall asleep to the sounds of

the Privassion River, which powers the resort’s

own hydroelectric plant, you can feel good

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Left to right: A moonlit fresh-water

infinity pool. Blancaneaux Lodge

horse stables encourage equestrian

sightseeing. A creek-side hut is available

for catered romantic dinners or a quiet

getaway for daytime reading.

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working with that horse to determine the most

appropriate path.

Susanna and the MMSC staff slowly break

down the learned behaviors previously needed for

racing and retrain each OTTB through natural

horsemanship, long-lining, and bomb-proofng.

For example, to a racehorse, pulling back on the

reins means to go faster.

The build, mentality, and abilities of each

horse help determine the best second career, such

as eventing, show jumping, dressage, trail riding

and other disciplines.

The Thoroughbreds are available for adoption

anytime during the horse-centered reschool-

ing program, which can last as little as 45 days.

Every potential adopter is required to visit the

farm. Adoptions must be approved to ensure that

the new pair is a sound match.

In the state best known for horse racing,

retired racehorses are given new purposes and

new homes. Once horses are brought to the

Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center, they are part of

their family for life. Susanna and her team check

on the horses each year to verify that they are safe

and happy for the rest of their days.

While horses have an aver-

age lifespan of 25 to 30

years, racehorses often

retire from the track

between ages 3 and 7.

A nonproft organization in Lexington,

Ky., the Maker’s Mark Secretariat

Center (MMSC), works to give off-track

Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) a way to fnd fulfll-

ment in their remaining years.

The doors to the MMSC opened in the

fall of 2004 as a showcase facility to act as a

marquee to celebrate the athleticism of the

Thoroughbred at every level, from the Pony

Club to the World Equestrian Games. The

farm is in the Kentucky Horse Park and com-

prises 15 acres of paddocks, a barn, an outdoor

arena, a round pen, and a small cross-country

course, and houses 10 to 20 OTTBs at any

given time.

Racehorses cannot move directly from the

track into second careers, and that is where

the staff of MMSC comes in. Director Susanna

Thomas has developed the horse-centered

reschooling program, a holistic approach to

understanding a horse’s mind and body and

ASecond Life

Susanna Thomas and

the MAKER’S MARK SECRETARIAT CENTER fnds new careers

for off-track Thoroughbreds.

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forRace Horses

Once the horse arrives at the MMSC, it is reviewed

by a team of experts: dentist, farrier, vet, nutrition

specialist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, and various prac-

titioners of alternative therapies. From there horses

are assessed for temperament and learning style in a

round pen, using natural horsemanship and Tellington-

Jones techniques, as well as mounted-police “bomb

proofng” desensitization exercises. Training progresses

classically then with in hand ground work, lunging and

long lining, followed by interdisciplinary introductions

to dressage, jumping, trail riding, cross country work,

and, when possible, horse shows. “Our goal,” says

Thomas (center), “is to ‘fnd out what the horse wants

to be when it grows up,’ and then to fnd the perfect

person to adopt it.”

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LIFE LESSONS WE LEARN FROM HORSES

The word from PETER LEONE and LIONSHARE FARM.

DISCIPLINE, RESPECT,

OPEN-MINDEDNESS, PERSE-

VERANCE, COMMITMENT TO

A GOAL, AND THE ABILITY

TO DELIVER “ON STAGE.”

Our time with horses and the

people that surround them

has a wonderful impact

on us. When we have a

horse in our life, under our

care, dependent on us for

health and safety—a friend to ride on a nice

day, graze, or just play with in the stall—we

become a better person, more fulfilled within,

and simply nicer to be with. As Winston

Churchill said, “There is nothing as good for

the inside of a man as the outside of a horse.”

Not only for us grownups but for children too,

exposure and time with horses establishes the

building blocks of good character, responsibil-

ity, patience, kindness, and an appreciation

for living things that is not learned in the

classroom.

It is truly amazing how these large, beauti-

ful animals are so dependent on us to live and

flourish. Even more endearing is how hard

they try to please us, nuzzling, allowing us to

ride them across the countryside, jump obsta-

cles, and swim on their backs, and how they go

out of their way to protect us from harm.

Seeing horses interact with each other is

heartwarming; watching a field of young horses

play and establish a social order is a wonderful

sight.

Riding and training a horse for competition

makes even more contributions to our character

and ability to succeed in life. The major char-

acter traits developed are discipline (emotional,

mental, and physical), respect, open-minded-

ness, perseverance, commitment to a goal, and

the ability to deliver “on stage.”

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL

DISCIPLINE are essential when training for

competition. Physical discipline is required to

show up every day to train and to deliver the

time and intensity to improve your own tech-

nique, balance, and feel for the horse. Along

with physical discipline one must have the

mental and emotional discipline to be patient

and eliminate your temper in the training

process, to be mentally and emotionally in

the “zone” each and every time you mount the

horse to train, and to be razor-sharp mentally

and emotionally to deliver the ride and per-

formance required at that moment. Unlike

football or hockey, hitting harder and faster is

not the key to success when riding a horse.

Riding is more like golf or dancing. Success

requires a relaxed but working rider with a

supple and feeling technique when using “the

aids.” There are those lucky few that are natu-

rally relaxed on the back of a horse and become

an extension of the animal. These are what we

call “natural riders.” But many of us need to

discipline our mind, body, and spirit to find

this place within ourselves to be successful rid-

ing a horse.

Another essential discipline to success is to

be a good student. Over the years, riders train

under different teachers, some of whom may

be masters of the art of riding and teaching.

The discipline to listen, apply, and learn from

a good coach is not only a great benefit; it also

shows us how to be a good coach to ourselves.

The result of good coaching experiences is that

we are able be better managers, parents, and

friends to those around us.

RESPECT AND OPEN-MINDEDNESS are

critical character traits that must be instilled

in any rider. The ability to work with a horse

starts with respect for it as a living creature

that has emotional, mental, and physical com-

ponents. Not only do we have to manage our

own emotions and mental state as a rider, we

also need to manage the emotional and mental

state of our mount. By having an open mind

we can sense what state our horse is in, physi-

cally, mentally, and emotionally. A horse is

often different each day he comes out of the

stall—some days fresh, some days spooky or

scared, and some days tired and sour. The rider

must have respect for the horse each day and

have the open-mindedness to ride accordingly.

Imagine if you went to work or school each day

with this kind of respect and open-mindedness

when interacting with the people around you!

Success in equestrian competition cannot be

achieved without PERSEVERANCE AND

COMMITMENT TO REACHING A GOAL.

These character traits and life skills speak

for themselves. Competition is by definition

against others, and in front of others. Through

perseverance and an intense commitment to

reaching a competitive goal one develops the

confidence to deliver a superior performance

“on stage” (in competition). The ability to

perform and deliver under pressure prepares a

rider to apply this life skill to all aspects of life,

as a manager, business person, parent, speaker,

or performer.

Wow —all of this is thanks to our friend the

horse!

Peter Leone is an Olympic

equestrian, trainer, pro-

ducer of hunter/jumper

instructional DVDs, and

author of Peter Leone’s

Jumping Clinic: Success

Strategies for Equestrian

Athletes. He owns and

operates Lionshare Farm

in Greenwich, Conn. Leone

was a member of the 1996 Silver Medal United States

Olympic Show-jumping Team and winner of numerous

national and international grand-prix show-jumping

competitions.


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though it was the very same butter and the

very same brand name. So entrepreneurship on

a border almost comes naturally.

You are in a small town, you are connected

to agriculture, you are connected to the north

and the south, and you saw people literally

traveling around picking up pigs from the

farmers, negotiating with those farmers, and

then bringing those pigs to market or to the

packing house.

My father perhaps said it best when my

brother decided he would go to the church. I

was probably no more than 12 years old at the

time. He said, “Kevin, you build churches, and

Pearse will sell them.” I was always a salesman.

How did you end up moving to America?

After a job at Irish Distillers, I went back to

England, where I had been educated with a

master’s in brewing and distilling, and joined a

company that was in the business of developing

products for the brewing industry. Their sales

were terrible, and I was given the job of general

Dr. Pearse Lyons, ALLTECH’S founder, is perhaps the largest sponsor of

horse sport ever.



P E O P L EEQ

Lyons founded Alltech in his garage in

1980, and it has since grown into a global

giant with a presence in 128 countries.

Alltech helped bring world-wide promi-

nence to Lexington, Ky., by being the title

sponsor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World

Equestrian Games. Equestrian sponsor-

ships continue with the recent 2014 Alltech

FEI World Equestrian Games Normandy,

France. Rumor has it that Lyons starts his

busy day at 3:50 a.m. to get a head start

managing his diverse businesses, but he took

a few minutes to speak with EQ:

EQ: It’s well known that you grew

up in Ireland. It was during the time

of “the troubles.” Did that affect

your childhood?

Lyons: When you grow up on the

border between Northern Ireland and

Ireland, there is certainly the so-called

trouble with the IRA. The distur-

bances have an effect, but frankly,

not much of an effect. As a child, you

see all the positivity, and you do, to a certain

degree, buy into the romance of people fght-

ing for the freedom of their country. But you

are not involved. We were protected by our

parents, who made sure that we focused on

sports and our education.

Was there anything in your childhood that

might hint at the entrepreneur you would

become?

Entrepreneurship was an interesting aspect of

living on the border, living literally miles away

from a line—very often an invisible line—

between one country and another. Identical

things on one side of the border could sell for

more or less than the same things on the other

side of the border. So it was considered pretty

normal to saunter across the border and do

some shopping. I was sent by my mum, from

a family of six children, to go across the border

and get butter, meat, and so on. It was cheaper

in the north, being subsidized by the British

government, than it was in the south, even

manager. In effect, though, I was gen-

eral manager of nothing. I took the

company, went out and did what all

good salesmen do. I asked customers,

“What is your problem?” I would then

come back, develop products, and solve

the problems for the breweries and

distilleries. That was very successful,

and the company asked me if I would

consider moving to America, which I

did, and that is what brought me to

Kentucky. Why Kentucky? Because

Kentucky, after all, is the heart of the

bourbon industry.

You’ve built Alltech into a company

with more than 3,000 employees in

about 130 countries. Do you have

any interesting memories of the

early days?

As we approach $1 billion in sales, I

can almost tell you, word for word,

order by order, the frst orders, when

they came in, and how they came.

For example, I remember getting an order

for 4,000 pounds of our product to be packed

into quarter-pound bags (which are inciden-

tally 16,000 bags). We didn’t have a mixer,

and there are 12 to 14 ingredients in each

bag. I got the order —a $40,000 order—and

I enlisted the help of my next-door neighbor.

We bought the bags from Kroger’s grocery,

and then we bought the ingredients: yeast,

yeast extract, minerals, and vitamins, and each

bag had to have those ingredients. Everything

was fne. It took us all Labor Day weekend to

do it, but when I called the customer up, he

said, “Pearse, I am sorry I forgot to tell you

on Friday that we don’t want the product.”

They don’t want the product? They don’t want

16,000 quarter-pound bags? I said, “You have

just now witnessed the fastest rise and fall of a

company of the history of business,” to which

my friend said, “Oh, don’t worry, just go ahead

and send it to us. We will start up again in a

few weeks, and we will use it.” That is when

the salesmen in me once again kicked in, and I

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said, “Knowing you and how you want things

fast, I actually made two orders” (a little fb).

He said, “Well, shucks, ship that too.” Then I

called my neighbor and said, “We are working

again this weekend.”

That is the essence of what Alltech is about.

1. We identify a problem. 2. We bring a solu-

tion. 3. One way or other, we get the product

to you. We use a mantra and it is called, “If you

make a friend, then you make a sale.” First and

foremost, we try to make friends, and then we

make a sale.

We’ve heard that Alltech is “all about algae

and yeast.”

Specifcally, Alltech is all about fermentation,

and it is about yeast producing different prod-

ucts for us. And, since we acquired one of the

world’s largest algae production facilities dur-

ing the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian

Games, it is about algae too, which now

produce nutritional products for a variety of

species for us. Our business is using natural

fermentation, and when we identify a problem,

we see what we can do. I will give you two or

three examples.

At the moment, we have more and more

pesticides going onto the land. Can we do

something about that? Can we reduce the use

of pesticides? Yes, we can, if we use algae and

yeast bacteria microbes in the soil. Remember,

when we think of one gram of soil, just one

gram, there can be as many as four billion

bacteria in that gram, one million fungi in

that gram, a number of viruses in that gram,

so nature is all about the interaction between

one microbe and another. It happens in the

rumen of a cow, and it happens in the cecum of

a horse.

Let’s talk horses. Why do horses get colic?

To understand why, you must understand the

circumstances. They get colic when you turn

the horse out onto new, fresh grass, rich in sug-

ars, or when you give a horse a high-energy diet.

In both cases, the horse is being exposed

to something that it never typically would

be exposed to—sugar. When a horse is on

a high-energy diet, it is sugar. Sugar upsets

the fermentation in the secum. The way to

overcome that is to remove that sugar. How

do we remove it? We do it with some of our

Alltech Advantages—all our technology from

over 30 years. I remember the late Dr. Mike

Osborne saying when he had his animals on

Yea-Sacc, for example, they never had colic. It

was bad news for the veterinarian. However, if

you understand fermentation—and that is our

business—if you understand colic in the horse,

if you understand acidosis in the dairy cow or

beef animal, and then you can overcome those

things with solutions.

Tell us about your bourbons and beer.

To understand our relationships with bour-

bons and beer, you have to understand that

my frst job at the age of 26, having qualifed

with a master’s and doctorate in brewing and

distilling, was as the process-design manager

for building a distillery. This was the frst new

distillery in Ireland in probably 100-200 years,

At the age of 26, you don’t really think that it’s

any big deal. You are asked to do a job, and you

do a job. I was surrounded by a team of great

people, and the result is what we now know

as the Jameson Whiskey Distillery in Ireland.

So whiskey and beer had, in effect, been in my

blood.

Equally, on the cooperage side, my uncles,

their uncles, my grandfather, and his grandfa-

ther have all been involved in making barrels

for whiskey for literally hundreds of years.

Therefore, with knowledge of beer, whiskey,

and barrels, we created an incredible barrel-

aged beer, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale.

Today it represents 70 to 80 percent of

everything we produce, and it literally goes to

markets around the world. Alltech is in 128

countries. If you go to the Shangri La Hotel

in Shanghai, you will fnd that the pouring

whiskey is our Town Branch. You will also fnd

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale there.

Town Branch gets its name from the river

that runs underneath Lexington, Ky., a river

upon which Lexington was founded. Indeed, in

the movie Goldfnger, James Bond says, “Now

you can have the fnest whiskey in the world,

Town Branch.” Equally, J.R. Ewing of Dallas

fame’s favorite whiskey is Town Branch.

So we have tapped into—which is often the

case with Alltech—a real folk-lore in this area.

What can you tell us about your deci-

sion to invest $32 million (according to

Wikipedia) back in 2007 to be the naming

sponsor the 2010 FEI World Equestrian

games? Was it a tough business decision?

Did you have any idea how much it would

raise your brand’s visibility with the horse

community and that you’d end up sponsor-

ing 2014 in Normandy as well?

I think more to the point here is the fact that

frst and foremost it was a decision, and that is

what entrepreneurs do, they make decisions;

they see opportunities where others don’t, and

they make a decision. Our decision was actually

$10 million, and it took us maybe 10 minutes

to make that decision, if even that. We were

then advised that once you invest in something

like this, you really must step back because it

will end up being three times that amount as

you activate it. At the time, frankly, we didn’t

even know what activation was, but I did know

that it was a great idea.

Yes, it raised our brand, and the brand

awareness in the local community, but also

around the world. Did we know how much

it would raise the visibility? Not really, but

we built it into and made it part of our over-

all marketing strategy. Did we realize that

we would then do the Alltech FEI World

Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy? Not

at the time, but it was absolutely logical since

Normandy, and France, are a key part of our

European market.

Alltech may be the largest sponsor of the

horse sports ever, yet the average horse

person doesn’t know much about Alltech.

How can a horse person support Alltech?

I think the answer to this is that now they are

beginning to; it simply takes time. Sales of our

horse supplement line, the Lifeforce Range,

have doubled and tripled, but are still very

small compared to the rest of Alltech. But

nonetheless, they are growing.

A horse person can support Alltech by ask-

ing for Lifeforce Range. Give us your worst

horse, the horse with colic, the horse that is

temperamental, and the horse that has foot

problems, and you will see that Lifeforce once a

day will take care of all of those problems.

What do you do in your free time?

In my personal time I like to run, and I like

sport in general. Sport is a real connector. My

son, Mark, and I went to Dallas for the NCAA

National Basketball Championships, and this is

the way you connect.

Whether it is equestrian sport or sport in

general, sports connection-building is what I

love. And that is what Alltech does, and does

well.


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the Vessels family more than 30 years ago for its stunning natural beauty,

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SPECIAL- INTEREST FEATURE: PRIVATE EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITIES

SUMMER | 2014 | EQUESTRIAN QUARTERLY | 49

FROM

BLUE

MOUNTAINS

TO

OCEAN SHORES,

THERE IS A

PRIVATE

EQUESTRIAN

COMMUNITY

THAT’S PERFECT

FOR YOU

AND YOUR

HORSES.

The Divide at Bald Rock Mountain

EQUESTR IAN COMMUNITY

Many horse owners have experienced the

heartbreak of sadly watching their “horse

heaven” become a tiny island surrounded

with McMansions and their favorite trails

being blocked by urban sprawl. As more

and more prime equestrian land becomes strip malls and

housing developments and bridle trails become parking

lots, the remaining horse properties become isolated, sepa-

rated, and scattered. The once-strong sense of community

among horse-farm owners is easily lost.

Private equestrian communities are one way of enjoy-

ing the benefits of living in a neighborhood with fellow

equestrians and equine amenities. These communities range

from beach and golf resort-style properties that include

horse facilities to large, conserved acreage solely dedicated

to horses. Often the open land, pastures, trail systems,

barns, arena, and facilities staff are shared among the

homeowners.

It’s often said that equestrian-community buyers are

not only buying a home, they’re buying a lifestyle. It’s not

unusual to see owners pick up their children on horseback.

Below, some equestrians talk about their decisions.

A BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN HOME

In 2000, the Teller family was living on Cape Cod. John

Teller recalls, “Building was taking off at an unprecedented

level. What used to be horse trails for Karen and her

horse, Allegro, became housing projects and shopping cen-

ters. We knew that it was time for us to make a change.

Karen had a strong interest in Western North Carolina, so

we went there and made an appointment with a real estate

broker. By noon the first day we had seen enough of the area

and asked if there wasn’t a place where we could bring the

horse and do some riding. At the time Bald Rock was just

getting under way, so we made a visit. Before the day ended

we found a building lot that we liked and made an offer.

That was August of 2000, and we have never looked back.

We picked a builder and moved in 2001.”

Bald Rock began back in 1995. Dave Bauer of

Westmark Development Corporation dreamed of a com-

munity that would become the “gem of the Blue Ridge

Mountains.” He spent months hiking through the forest

to develop what has become Bald Rock and claims to have

worn out two pairs of hiking boots, a Jeep, and a mule. It is

this location sets Bald Rock apart from other area commu-

nities. Being located on the approximately 4,000-foot high

ridgeline of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the weather is great

year round with very cool summers.

The Tellers add, “Our time at Bald Rock has been

a wonderful experience. We came to know most of the

folks in Bald Rock, but we could also escape to the seren-

ity and privacy of our own home. It’s a great balance! Our


Top: John and Karen Teller at Bald Rock.

Below: Bonding time on the 15-acre lake

at Equestrian Lakes.

community is safe, quiet, respectful of oth-

ers, progressive, and very well run. Whether

you spend the summer or year-round, the qui-

etness of nature totally surrounds you. Bald

Rock is a real oasis.”

BLUEGRASS HORSE COUNTRY

Shelby County, Ky., the Sadddlebred capital

of the world, located between Lexington and

Louisville, is home to 934-acre Equestrian

Lakes. The highly restricted community

offers homes ranging in size from a minimum

of 3,500 square feet in Phase I to

a minimum of 2,500 square feet

in Equestrian Lakes North. Home

sites average 5 to 17 acres. There

are over eight miles of fenced rid-

ing/hiking trails that wind through

woods, creek bottoms, and along

lake shores. There is a scenic

15-acre lake with a jogging/walking

path (lighted for evening strolls).

Fishermen’s angling abilities are

tested on the four abundantly

stocked lakes.

Facilities for the horse enthusiast

include a state-of-the-art grand prix

covered indoor arena, outdoor arena,

and full-care barn facility. Full-care

means that residents can choose to

relax after a ride and stable their

horses without the work. They can

sharpen their skills at one of the

many riding clinics offered, and the

professional staff are there to assist.

Melanie Bergdorf and her fam-

ily feel like they made the right

choice. “When we relocated to

Kentucky,” she says, “we began

our search for a new home online.

Our dream was to be in an

equestrian community without

feeling like we were in the middle

of nowhere. Our search brought

us to Equestrian Lakes, and we never looked

any further. We have access to everything

Louisville and Lexington have to offer,

while enjoying life in the country. We feel

very blessed to live somewhere that is so beau-

tiful and has so much to offer for an outdoor

lifestyle.”

AN ELEGANT LIFESTYLE IN

CENTRAL FLORIDA

Amidst the gently rolling hills of Central

Florida in the equestrian enclave of

Ocala, Golden Ocala Golf

& Equestrian Club has carved out a

piece of paradise on 1,200 beauti-

ful acres. The community is home

to championship golf and tennis, an

equestrian center, a state-of-the-

art spa and fitness center, and a

stately 77,000-square-foot club-

house. But Golden Ocala is

especially dedicated to the preserva-

tion of the equestrian lifestyle. The

gated community includes mean-

dering bridle trails that weave their

way through the rolling hills

and mighty oaks of the property,

culminating in a state-of-the art

Equestrian Center which offers a

20-stall barn, carriage storage, arena

and jumping ring, hot walker, pas-

tures and paddocks, and tack room

and lounge. The experienced staff

provides superior horse care and a

wide range of equine services.

Doug and Heather Schreiber dis-

cuss their lifestyle choice, “There are

just a million things to say about

Golden Ocala—it’s our happy place.

There is just so much to do, and the

community has such a vibrant

social scene. For one thing, there

is a nice diversity of age groups.

There are plenty of people in our

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generation, and my parents are

moving here and building a house

because they fit right in, too. There

really is something for everyone,

and we’ve met so many wonderful

fast friends.

“The 18-hole golf course is

amazing, but best of all, we love

having our horses right here. The

Equestrian Center meets all of

our needs. The riding trails are

unbelievable, and the environ-

ment is absolutely beautiful, with

lush pastures and shady wooded

areas. You can ride mowed trails

wide enough for three or four

people abreast, and you’ll see

such beauty and magnificent wild-

life. I just love to walk the lake and watch

the bald eagles fly overhead. One of Doug’s

favorite things to do in the morning is jog

down to the Equestrian Center, pick an orange

right off the citrus tree growing there, go for

his ride, and then run back home.

“There is this distinctive combination

of luxury and convenience. In the Clubhouse,

you get traditional elegance and modern ame-

nities all in one place. We love the dining and

wonderful service in the restaurants, spa, and

fitness center. Everything is top-notch. Only

at Golden Ocala can you have all this, and we

couldn’t be happier that we’ve made a home

here.”

A REAL ESCAPE REQUIRES

A BOAT

Haig Point is a charming sea-island com-

munity just off the coast of South Carolina,

between Hilton Head and Savannah, Ga. There

is no bridge, so the island is accessible only by

a private ferry system originating from Hilton

Head Island.

Residents and guests drive electric golf

carts to the points of interest in and around

the community, including the

historic Haig Point Lighthouse

(built in 1873), Strachan

Mansion, and the ruins of

19th century slave quarters.

The community is also home to

a stunning Rees Jones Signature

golf course. Other amenities at

Haig Point Club include a full-

service tennis center, equestrian

center, two restaurants, and a

community park.

Residents Kevin and

Barbara McCallion say, “Once

we visited and fell in love

with Haig Point, we were

determined to change our life-

style, build a home, and spend

as much time as possible in this wonderful

Daufuskie Island community. The tranquility,

abundant nature, world-class amenities, family

activities, and environmentally sensitive mem-

bership are everything we wanted and needed

in our lives.

Each morning, Kevin McCallion gets

dressed and heads into his home office, just like

he has for the past 10 years. A bit later, after

daughter Alana is off to school on Hilton Head,

his wife Barbara leaves for the office where she

is a real-estate agent.

McCallion is an account executive for

Fortune 500 company. Home used to be in

central New Jersey amid the fast-paced conges-

tion of the Northeast. Now, Kevin’s office is

surrounded by the natural beauty of Daufuskie

Island and the calming sounds of the breaking

waters on Calibogue Sound.

Barbara planted the seed one day by saying

to her husband, “You could work from any-

where, so why are we staying in New Jersey?”

It took time, but Kevin took his wife’s

observation to heart. He was tired of making

the frequent drive into Manhattan, and they

had grown weary of the cold winters. They


Top to bottom: Heather Schreiber takes a quiet moment with her

horse at Golden Ocala; the Equestrain Center at Golden Ocala;

riding on the beach at Haig Point; Kevin and Barbara McCallion.

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Pristine and Private

Midway between Charleston and Savannah, where the Colleton and Chechessee

rivers meet the Atlantic Ocean, and where South Carolina’s Lowcountry is found

at its most pure and undisturbed, lies an island of untold treasure. That Spring

Island has retained its pristine state is a testament to its 300-year history of private

ownership. That its discovery led to the preservation of an ancient ecosystem and

privileged way of life is a tribute to the vision and values of its founders and the

community of proud owners with the good fortune of calling it home.

Spring Island is the green of the salt marsh in summer, the green of 1,200 acres

of abundantly trailed nature preserve, the green of the Arnold Palmer-designed

Old Tabby Links and the green of 40 acres of pasture surrounding the full service

equestrian center.


visited several places, but when they

found Haig Point, they knew they

were home.

“I could see the tension draining

from his face as soon as we got off

the ferry,” says Barbara. “This is it,”

he told me.

“We have a lot of balls in the

air,” said Barbara. “We have very

full lives, and we are getting to

raise our daughter the way we were

raised; she can play outside and

enjoy nature. There is a sense of

community here that I have never

seen anywhere.”

WHAT TO DO TODAY AT

SPRING ISLAND?

Spring Island is a 3,000-acre nature

preserve and residential commu-

nity in the heart of South Carolina’s

fabled Lowcountry. It is located just 90 min-

utes south of beautiful Charleston—midway

between Hilton Head Island and the charming

coastal town of Beaufort. Historic Savannah and

the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

are less than 45 minutes away.

Although it is home to a golf course that

is among the finest in America, it is not a golf

community. Whether your passion is shoot-

ing, tennis, or salt-water or fresh-water fishing,

Spring Island offers an array of exceptional

sport.

For example, the club’s full-time fish-

ing guide offers both inshore and offshore

fishing charters aboard club-owned boats.

Redfish, trout, cobia, and tarpon provide

great inshore sport, while wahoo, dolphin,

king mackerel, and tuna are favorite offshore

game fish.

Spring Island’s 36 fresh and saltwater ponds

provide another great fishing option. Bass and

bream are abundant, and the ponds are an ideal

place for anglers to hone their skills and for

youngsters to learn the sport. The saltwater

ponds are home to flounder and redfish, which

are fun to catch and provide great table fare. In

addition, Spring Island boasts two superb

restaurants and a 13,000-square-foot fitness

and pool facility.

As an equestrian, Holly Evans explains

why she selected Spring Island. “You can ride

through marsh, forests of Live Oak and pine,

and open fields,” she says. “There are dirt roads

and trails for walking, trotting, and canter-

ing. The Spring Island Equestrian center has a

24-stall barn, a round pen, flat-work ring with

state-of-the-art footing, and a larger multi-

purpose ring for jumping, barrel racing,

and clinics. Members ride in a variety of disci-

plines: hunter, dressage, gaited, and Western

styles, as well as driving.

“Spring Island is close to

major highways to commute to

the horse shows in Ocala, Jackson-

ville, Aiken, Raleigh, and Atlanta.

The multi-ring set up and island

trails allow for a variety of training

settings. Large grass paddocks allow

for spacious turnout and downtime

for horses. In addition, my fox

hunter is able to participate in live

hunting with Low Country Hunt.

This convenient location allows for

a wide variety of equestrian activi-

ties both on and off island.”

Kimberly Bisger, a Spring Island

member since 2007, adds, “Spring

Island has been an incredible expe-

rience for me and my horse, Blue.

Blue has loved the attention and

quality care that he has received

from the exceptional staff.

“Spring Island’s 30-plus miles of trails,

jumps, and open fields have created a variety

of riding experiences. The stable has coordi-

nated clinics that exposed me to a variety of

other disciplines, including natural horseman-

ship and dressage. I have even been able to

ride a cutting horse ‘on the flag.’ Spring Island

sponsors equestrian-related trips to regional

steeplechases, weekends in Kentucky, and rid-

ing excursions to plantations and beaches.

“The stables at Spring Island offer not just

a great riding experience, but a very social

and friendly environment for both of us.

Perhaps the best part of owning a horse on

Spring Island has been all of the great friend-

ships that we have made, and since we have

such an active riding community, there is

always someone to ride with. Blue and I both

look forward to the standing Sunday morning

trail ride and brunch with fellow equestrian

friends. We are truly happy to call Spring

Island home.”


Top: Riding at Spring Island.

Below: A barn at Three Runs Plantation.


EQUESTRIAN LIFE IN

HORSE-FRIENDLY AIKEN, S.C.

One of the most significant amenities offered at

Three Runs Plantation is the trail system. Over

30 miles of well-maintained trails guide you

through 2,400 acres of woods, savannahs, and

protected wetlands, over gently rolling hills,

and beside the gently moving waters of Cedar

Creek and Three Runs Creek. The entire trail

system has been marked and mapped for easy

navigation. The trails can be enjoyed on foot or

on horseback. Picnic areas along the creekside

trails provide idyllic places to stop and enjoy

the cool, crystal-clear water.

Portions of the trail system include cross-

country jumps, gallop areas, and lots of room

for carriage driving. There is also a stadium-

jump arena, dressage arena, and a cross-country

schooling area designed by FEI course designer

Hugh Lochore.

Three Runs Plantation homesites range

from 4 to 20 acres.

Californians Lori and George King, now

Three Runs residents, say, “What we really

like here is the trail system. There are many

miles of trails, so if it’s a warm day you can ride

under a canopy of trees for miles. Or you can go

down by the creek-side trail. It’s so lush and

green here—it’s almost like being in Hawaii.

One day you do your ring work, another day

you can work on the trails. We’ve always

boarded our horses and had to haul them to

trails, and it’s so wonderful to just tack up and

walk out your barn door, and in five minutes

you are lost in quiet, stillness, and birds.

Sometimes we’ll stop and say, ‘Listen... what do

you hear?’ ‘Nothing!’”

A QUIET MOUNTAINTOP FOR

YOU AND YOUR HORSES

Walnut Creek Preserve, located in the beauti-

ful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of

Western North Carolina, is near the resort

community of Lake Lure, famous for its golf

and boating. But Walnut Creek Preserve is

not a resort. It is an exceptionally large tract

of over 2,100 acres of land whose development

has been carefully designed with horseback rid-

ing, hiking and nature study in mind. Horse

owners and hikers struggle with a frustrating

truth: A small family farm may have enough

pasture for horses and a few trails for riding

and hiking, but rarely contains sufficient acre-

age for riding or hiking day in and day out.

Large acreage becomes a maintenance burden

for most families. Walnut Creek Preserve offers

the best of both worlds: reasonably sized farm

acreage surrounding over 40 miles of trails.

Walnut Creek Preserve is a community made

up of like-minded people whose greatest joy

is a walk, jog, or horseback ride in the woods,

a picnic by the waterfall, or a casual din-

ner watching the sun set over the mountains.

The Preserve’s 2,100 acres of forest and

pasture land shelter a tremendous variety of

indigenous plant life, including several rare

and once-threatened species, as well as a

wealth of wild animal life. To assure their

survival, only 25 wooded and equestrian home

sites averaging 20 acres each will be offered

for sale on the 2,100 acres, with the remaining

acres of wilderness protected in perpetuity by

deeded conservation easement.

North Carolina is known for its many

cultural and recreational opportunities, and

the immediate area surrounding Walnut Creek

Preserve is no exception. Chimney Rock and

Lake Lure are just minutes away. Excellent golf

courses abound. The North Carolina state the-

ater in nearby Flat Rock. Asheville and its artist

colony is less than an hour away. Plus, the well-

recognized equestrian community of Tryon,

N.C. (home to the Blockhouse Steeplechase and

the Foothills Equestrian and Nature Center),

makes Polk County a mecca for horse lovers and

those who serve them.

Sheila and Phil Nungesser explain how their

life changed at Walnut Creek. “We came from

Atlanta, where we had to drive at least an hour

each way to ride our horses,” they say. “Now

we love living with our horses, watching them

graze in their pasture from our window, and

we so enjoy the many miles of riding trails that

allow us to ride out right from our home.”

FINDING THE PERFECT MATCH

The array of options for private equestrian

communities is vast, as are the possibilities

of lifestyles for you and your horses.

Perhaps a road trip to investigate them is in

your future?


Sheila and Phil Nungesser enjoy

riding the trials directly from their

home at Walnut Creek.


New England style farmhouse on over 7 acres,

gentle rolling equestrian friendly land, excel-

lent long range views, top of the line finish-

es: 3 bedrooms, 4½ full baths, great room,

Viking, Termador, surround sound, heart

pine flooring, natural stone fireplace extends

to the top of the vaulted ceiling, exterior fire-

place, fire-pit, large master with sitting area

and large bath, bonus room with wet bar and

full bath. $1,149,900

Beautiful mountaintop equestrian estate and

custom home on over 7 acres of fenced pas-

ture with excellent long range views. Plenty of

room for family and friends with 4 bedrooms

on three levels. Wonderful open floor plan

with a stacked stone fireplace reaching the

peak of the vaulted ceilings in the great room

opening to the deck and overlooking the view.

Screened side porch, heart pine floors. A rus-

tic sophistication will charm all who enter

this elegant mountain home. $1,169,000

JohnnyKat Farm - beautiful equestrian farm,

custom 3 bedroom, 3½ bath home, 2 car at-

tached garage, large open floor plan with

vaulted ceilings and stone fireplace, private li-

brary/office, grand master suite, family room,

fitness room, two private guest suites all over-

looking the beautiful mountain and pastoral

views; barn has 3 stalls, tack room with half

bath, feed stall, wash stall and automatic fly-

spray system. $1,175,000

Jane Ebberts828-226-6363

[email protected]

Sam Lupas828-507-7830

[email protected]

Te Divide at Bald Rock, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge

Mountains, stunning panoramic view properties and the finest

equestrian center in the mountains, 9.2 miles of trails, direct access to

miles of trails in the 6300 acres of Panthertown Preserve at 4,200 feet

“the Yosemite of the East”. Professionally managed has sixteen stalls in

two barns, individualized feeding programs, 3 hot/cold water wash areas,

nine pastures, one paddock, two training pens, riding arena and complete

care of horses, lessons, and training. At this high elevation seasonal

temperatures average 72º offering a cool oasis to escape the summer heat.

Te Highlands-Cashiers area is also known for 5 star resorts featuring

world class golf, tennis and dining. Homesites from $75,000.

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934 Acres

Homes: 3,500 sq. ft begin upper $500s;

2,500 begin upper $400s.

Homesites: 5-acre begin at $124,000

Amenities: Community pavilion with swim-

ming pools, kitchen, fireplace, and waterfall.

Fishing, hiking, beautiful large lakes with

fountains.

Equestrian: Full-care, 29-stall, multidiscipline

equestrian facility with personal tack lockers,

grand prix indoor and outdoor arenas, 8-mile

conditioning trails.

Finchville, Ky.

Equestrian Lakes by Kentucky Plum

Creek Properties

P.O. Box 4, Finchville, KY 40222

www.equestrianlakes.com 502-633-1408

224 acres abutting 6,300-acre preserve

Homes: $400,000 to $3 million

Homesites: $50,000 to $1million

Amenities: 2 golf courses, tennis, swim-

ming, 53-acre lake, spa.

Equestrian: equestrian center, arena, 16

stalls in 2 barns, with acres of lush pastureland,

stables, and over 9 miles of hiking, biking, and

riding trails that access multiple waterfalls and

a rare highland bog.

Cashiers (Sapphire) N.C.

The Divide at Bald Mountain

20 Continental Drive #2077

Sapphire, NC 28774

www.dividenc.com 800-228-0431

1,150 Acres


Homesites: $70,000 to $550,000

Amenities: 24-hour security, 18-holes golf,

6 clay Hydro-Grid courts, 77,000-square-

foot clubhouse, fitness center, salon, spa.

Equestrian: Full-service multi-discipline

equestrian center, large sand and clay arena,

miles of riding trails.

Ocala, Fla.

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club

4090 NW 84th Terrace

Ocala, FL 34482

www.goldenocala.com 855-80-OCALA

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GOLDEN OC ALA

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North Carolina

Florida

THE EQ GUIDE:

FROM THE MOUNTAINS

TO THE BEACH,

THESE SEVEN

PRIVATE

EQUESTRIAN

COMMUNITIES

OFFER THE GOOD LIFE

FOR YOU

AND

YOUR HORSES.

Equestrian Lakes is an upscale development designed to complement

country living and the equestrian lifestyle. Located on 934 rolling, serene acres and nestled in the heartland of Kentucky, Equestrian Lakes has something to offer just about anyone’s desires. This beautiful community is designed for entertaining and relaxing with such amenities as a lighted walking path around the lake, riding/hiking trails, four stocked fishing lakes, and a community recreation pavilion. Homes and homesites are available in the Estates and North sections of the development starting at five acres, now with buy and build incentives. Come and see why Equestrian Lakes is Kentucky’s finest premier development.

The Divide at Bald Rock

Mountain, located in the heart

of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers

stunning panoramic-view properties,

the finest equestrian center in the

mountains, 9.2 miles of private trails,

and direct access to more trails in the

6,300 acres of Panthertown Preserve,

which at 4,200 feet is called “the

Yosemite of the East.” The location

on the 3,500- to 4,200-foot ridge line

of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers

great weather year-round with very

cool summers. Bald Rock is part of

the Sapphire Valley Resort system

which offers two golf courses, eight

Har-Tru tennis courts, indoor and

outdoor swimming, whirpool, sauna,

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian

Club is known for its exquisite

stables, riding trails, and equestrian

services for horses, but the club knows

how to give trainers and owners the

golden treatment too. Situated in

the Horse Capital of the World with

close proximity to HITS, Golden

Ocala invites you to enjoy its array

of amenities, including an 18-hole

Ron Garl-designed championship

golf course featuring eight mas-

terfully recreated tribute holes, a

17,000-square-foot state-of-the art

spa and fitness center, resort-style

swimming pool, comprehensive tennis

program, and fine dining. It can all be

steam room, fitness room, and

game room. You can sail, canoe,

swim and fish on a 55-acre lake or,

in winter, ski from the lodge.

yours with Golden Ocala’s newest

edition, Eagles Landing, featuring

luxurious townhomes and single-

family villas from the $250s.


1,100 Acres

Homes: to $2 million

Homesites: to $450,000

Amenities: Beach, golf, tennis, fitness center,

biking, kayaking, 2 pools, 2 restaurants, commu-

nity park and playground

Equestrian: Fully-staffed 12-stall central

barn with lounge. 4 turnout pastures, rid-

ing trails.

Daufuskie Island, S.C.

Haig Point at Daufuskie Island

10 Haig Point Circle

Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928

www.haigpoint.com 800-686-3441

2,400 Acres


Homesites: From 4+ acres. Avg. $20,000

per acre

Amenities: Clubhouse, outdoor pavilion,

pool, cabana (future planned fitness center).

Equestrian: Full-size dressage arena, stadium

jump arena, X-Country schooling course, and

separate training arena, 30 miles of trails.

Aiken, S.C.

Three Runs Plantation

125 Three Runs Plantation Drive

Aiken, SC 29803

www.threerunsplantation.com 888-297-8881

3,000 Acres


Homesites: $125,000 to $1.35 million

Amenities: 18 holes golf, shooting, sports

complex with 2 pools, 6 tennis courts, fresh

and salt-water fishing on 30 ponds, miles of

creeks, Atlantic Ocean a 30-minute boatride.

Equestrian: 24 stalls, 15 paddocks, 2 rings,

35 miles of riding trails through live oaks.

Spring Island, S.C.

Spring Island Plantation

42 Mobley Oaks Lane

Okatie, SC 29909

www.springisland.com 834-987-2200

2,100 Acres

Homes: none currently available

Homesites: $350,000 to $650,000

Amenities: Walnut Creek Preserve Nature

Center ; developed and maintained roads,

electric gates, underground utilities.

Equestrian: Mature pastures. More than 50

miles of groomed, private riding trails. Owners

build their own barns/facilities.

Lake Lure, N.C.

Babs & Bob Strickland

503 Grassy Knob Road

Rutherfordton, NC 28139

www.walnutcreekpreserve.com 828-625-1122

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Haig Point is an enchanting sea-

island community where everyone

gets around by golf carts, bikes, or

horseback. Located on 1,050 acres on

historic Daufuskie Island, S.C., one of

its many charms is that it’s only acces-

sible by a scenic private ferry ride from

Hilton Head Island. But just because

residents are able to leave the hassles

of modern society behind doesn’t mean

they leave modern luxuries behind, too.

Haig Point has one of Rees Jones’ best

golf course layouts, which he designed

in 1986 and updated in 2007. There’s

also a very active tennis center with six

Har-Tru courts, a fitness center with

adults’ pool, and beach club with kids’

pool. The Equestrian Center at Haig

Aiken, S.C., has a thriving

equestrian culture dating back

200 years. It is a place of charm,

sophistication, and great natural

beauty. Three Runs Plantation is a

private equestrian community located

just south of historic downtown

Aiken. The plantation encompasses

over 2,400 acres of graceful, rolling

topography with two significant

creeks running through the land.

Over 30 miles of marked and

groomed trails meander through the

magnificent scenery, where neighbors

share a love of horses and a lifestyle

created around them. Three Runs

Spring Island is a 3,000-acre island

community in the South Carolina

Lowcountry 35 minutes from Hilton

Head and Savannah, and 30 minutes

by boat from Port Royal Sound and

the open Atlantic Ocean. Spring

Island is limited to no more than

410 families on the 3,000 acres, with

1,200 additional acres protected as

nature preserve. Spring Island offers

the finest amenities man and nature

can offer: championship golf, world

class fresh and salt water fishing,

equestrian, tennis, croquet, quail

hunting, nature center, fine and casual

dining options, and a wide variety of

educational and cultural pursuits. At

the equestrian center, all boarding is

Near Asheville and Tryon, N.C.,

with a temperate four-season

climate, Walnut Creek Preserve is an

extraordinary 2,100-acre conservation

equestrian community with only

25 horse farms, averaging 20 acres

each. This low-density community

encompasses almost 1,600 acres of

permanently protected woodlands

crisscrossed by more than 50 miles of

private hiking and riding trails. Close

to the town of Lake Lure, the private

community is graced with spectacular

Blue Ridge Mountain views and more

than 25 creeks and waterfalls. Walnut

Creek Preserve is one of the nation’s

most desirable equestrian communities

Point is a charming Lowcountry facil-

ity that is perfect for private horse

owners and trail riders. Discover Haig

Point today.

was designed for competitive riders

as well as those who simply relish the

beauty and spirit of horse country.

full-care, including twice-weekly

grooming, blanketing, basic first aid

supplies, and small group or private

turn-out. Training and exercise can

also be provided.

for those who prefer to care for their

own horses because it combines the

personal privacy of a large parcel

with the benefits of a community.

EQ photography director, GEORGE KAMPER visited the Wellington, Fla., home

of the equestrian legend for some PERSONAL PORTRAITS.

AT HOME WITH

GEORGE MORRIS

George H. Morris is a leg-

end in the show-jumping

community and needs no

introduction to many EQ

readers. Over the course of his career,

he has been highly successful as a rider,

coach, clinician, author, and judge.

Morris was one of the top junior

riders of his time. He won the pres-

tigious 1952 ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay

Championship and the AHSA Hunt

Seat Equitation Medal Final when he

was only 14 years old. He went on to

be one of the best U.S. representatives

the sport has ever seen, riding for the

United States on eight winning Nations

Cup teams between 1958 and 1960. He

helped his team win a gold medal at the

1959 Pan American Games and a silver

medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Morris trained numerous riders at

Hunterdon Stables in New Jersey. His

students have won medals in the 1984,

1992, 1996, and 2004 Olympic Games.

With Morris at the helm as the U.S.

Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe, from 2005

to 2012, the team won the gold medal

at the 2008 Hong Kong Olympics, and

also won individual and team silver med-

als at the 2006 World Equestrian Games

in Aachen, Germany.

Morris has often been referred to as

the founding father of hunt-seat equita-

tion and his teachings, technique, and

style are revered around the world. His

book, Hunter Seat Equitation, originally

published in 1971, is often recognized

as the defnitive work on the subject

and is now in its third edition. He has

also authored several other books and

videos on riding and judging, including

George Morris Teaches Beginners to Ride, A

Clinic for Instructors, Parents, and Students,

and The American Jumping Style.

After he retired as Chef d’Equipe,

Morris set his sights on developing the

future of the sport by conducting clin-

ics around the world. He focuses on

helping riders develop correct form and

function and currently travels widely

teaching clinics. One of his main events

is the Gladstone Program, established

by the United States Equestrian Team

Foundation. It is an intensive week of

training and education for exceptionally

dedicated and talented show-jumping

riders who are serious about their

interest and desire to pursue a path

that will prepare them for international

competition.

Morris with the 1952 Maclay trophy that he won at age of 14.

For more information about George H. Morris, please visit ghmclinics.com

See the full gallery at equestrianquarterly.com/morris

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celebrating love is a beautiful and romantic thing.

Weddings are a chance for loved ones to take a

moment to honor a couple’s commitment. They are

also a chance for the bride and groom to share, in

some way, who they are and what their union means.

For horse people, an equestrian-themed wedding can be an obvious

choice. A ceremony held in the barn around which a couple’s life is cen-

tered can be a meaningful way to make a wedding personal. For others,

an abstract image of horses can evoke any number of emotions that their

friends and family can experience while celebrating with them.

From the swaying manes of a wild herd to an elegantly braided, top-level

dressage horse, the inclusion of equestrian icons and imagery can kindle

feelings of romance, nostalgia, and elegance.

Horses have long been included in wedding celebrations, from royal

English carriages to the horseback bridegroom of the Indian baraat. Today,

the options for equestrian weddings are endless. Some imagine fairy-tale

weddings with Disneyesque four-in-hand coaches, while others choose a

“trash the dress” photo shoot on horseback.

Equestrian style encompasses a wide spectrum and offers infinite

combinations, allowing brides and grooms to pinpoint a style that fits their

personalities. Even when horses are not actually present, the essence of

equestrian life can find its way into details in numerous ways—from place

cards to favors, to the venue and event design.


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BY MAGGIE LORD

After blogging about hundreds

of real weddings and study-

ing thousands of beautiful

wedding images, I know one

thing for a fact: every wedding

starts with the seed of an idea, an inspiration.

Maybe it’s blissful childhood memories of

summers at the lake or the pure romance of

tying the knot in a wide-open country feld.

Perhaps it’s as simple as

celebrating with all your

loved ones together in

your very own home.

It’s just this type of

memory or mood that

can serve as the perfect

jumping-off point for

couples as they begin

to build their ideal day.

Like an artist painting a

picture or a chef creat-

ing a meal, the wedding

planning process is a

creative one. Your wedding’s inspiration will

be both a springboard for the project and a

touchstone to return to as this vision adapts

to the diverse elements that will comprise

your rustic wedding day.

I always suggest that couples break

this frst phase of planning into three key

decisions: when, where, and who; in other

words, the date, the venue and the crowd. By

addressing these fundamental areas right off

the bat, you can start to build out the rest of

your wedding-day vision. Other aspects of

the wedding such as style, decorations, food,

and logistical considerations will fall into

place much more easily.

For equestrian-specifc events, I have a

great appreciation for the unique romance a

barn wedding evokes. I truly believe there is

a barn out there for every wedding. Whether

you prefer the classic red barn or an open-

sided party barn, brides often struggle with

the challenge of decorating such a cavernous

space. Most are so vast that to decorate each

and every section would be outside the realm

of possibility and practicality. My favorite

way to tackle this challenge is to defne

intimate spaces within the barn through the

lighting design. It’s the most effcient way to

create a gorgeous, warm environment with-

out breaking the bank.


Taken from Rustic

Wedding Handbook (Gibbs Smith, August 2014) by Maggie Lord. Photographs by Maggie Carson Romano, Jean Kallina, and Shannon Confair. Reprinted with permission of Gibbs Smith.

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WEDDING

BY AARON WATSON

As a wedding and portrait

photographer living among

the gorgeous Blue Ridge

Mountains, I often draw inspi-

ration from the equestrian

estates surrounding Charlottesville. The

perfect way to create a cohesive equestrian

themed wedding is in the details. In addi-

tion to having a beautiful horse, adding small

decorative details to your invitations or place

cards is a great way to tie things together.

Around us we fnd a lot of the venues lend

themselves to an equestrian theme with their

beautiful rolling pastures and majestic barns

converted for wedding receptions.

I have fallen in love with the equestrian

community and continually look for ways to

incorporate horses into my work. As a result, I

have had the pleasure of photographing every-

thing from trash-the-dress sessions, bridal

portraits, weddings, and styled shoots that

revolve around horses.

There are a few unique challenges to con-

sider when photographing a horse. To ensure

that everything runs smoothly, I fnd it is

essential to do a pre-planning session before-

hand to get an idea of what our clients want

and to determine their experience and ability.

Allotting plenty of time during the golden

hours for photography (after sunrise or before

sunset) and having a few people to help is also

key to making it enjoyable, fun, and safe.

One of the frst things we do at the pre-

planning session is acclimate the horse with

the bride. A bride’s bright white dress can be

intimidating to the horse and create an unpre-

dictable situation. To avoid this, I begin by

photographing the bride fve to ten feet away

while the handler is holding the horse at a

distance. After a few minutes, I will have the

handler slowly lead the horse to the bride so it

feels more comfortable as it approaches.

Once the horse and bride are comfortable

together, the fun begins! Depending on the

bride’s ability, we may do some pictures on

the ground or have her ride bareback across

the feld. I always enjoy a challenge and work

closely with my clients to create a memorable

and unique portrait experience, so they receive

beautiful photographs that will last a lifetime.

Involving horses is always exciting and I look

forward to all the sessions ahead.

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KARIE & JESSE

TABERNASH, COLORADO

Set on the rolling hills of Devil’s Thumb

Ranch in Colorado, Karie and Jesse’s wed-

ding style was “rustic chic” meets “whimsical

romance.” A peach and cream color palette

with soft foral choices ft beautifully among

the Palomino ranch horses and rough pine

fences. The designers at Love This Day

Events explained, “We created a soft and

romantic foral design using dahlias, ivy,

garden roses, lavender, and the last of the

season’s peonies in shades of cream, peach,

and pale pink. The gorgeous print work was

the perfect accent to a lovely day.” The cer-

emony was held just outside the log cabin

in which the reception took place. Said

the bride, “A thunderstorm rolled in just

minutes before our ceremony. Most brides

dread the thought of rain, but it brought

such a stillness and sense of intimacy to

our day.”

SOUTHERN COMFORT

KELLEY & SEAN

FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE

This relaxed and charming wedding began

with a beautiful ceremony at the Cathedral

of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tenn.

followed by a laid-back and intimate recep-

tion at the bucolic Duke It Out Farm in

Franklin,Tenn. The reception location was

very personal for them, as the farm is home

to Kelley’s precious horse Hattie. With

light color choices, the wedding party pops

from the wide, green felds in festive style.

Between white picket fences, the couple

entered the reception as guests enjoyed

rocking chairs on a porch near the pool.

Under the tent, the party was lit by clas-

sic white string lights, and a DJ played to a

dancing crowd. Photographer Kristyn Hogan

remarked, “I love that these two wrote their

own vows, served true Southern food from

Miller’s Grocery for dinner, treated their

guests to such a wonderful day of celebra-

tion, and, of course, got a few photos with

Hattie and her friends.”

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LINDSAY & STEVEGREENOUGH, MONTANA

After a lively BBQ welcome-dinner the night before, complete with lasso games and western decor, the couple held their ceremony under a birch arch and dusty rose-colored curtains on the plains of Montana. The Resort at Paws Up allowed them to have all wedding festivities on site and for their guests to stay on property —exactly what they wanted for a fun-flled weekend where guests could mingle, party, and enjoy the gorgeous scenery at their leisure. The wedding party, dressed in rustic pinks and tans, was carted to the ceremony site in buckboard wagons pulled by pairs of big bay draft horses. Guests grabbed programs from vintage fshing creels that belonged to the bride’s grandfather. The reception took place in the recently restored, old working barn, which made for a gorgeous reception space. Guests took home huckleberry jam, a favorite in the Northwest, particularly Montana.

FORMAL URBAN AFFAIR

LAURA & GLENNWASHINGTON, DC

Following a formal ceremony at the famous National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., Laura and Glenn’s sophisticated hotel reception was a formal affair with chic equestrian accents. Laura, a lifelong horsewoman and A-circuit rider, runs a show-jumping farm in California. Reception tables were named for horse shows, and the bride’s saddle collection was on display. In true equestrian style, tasteful show-ribbon escort cards were created to ft the chocolate-brown and rose-gold color pal-ette, by famous show ribbon-maker Hodges Badges. “Hodges Badges and Meant to Be Calligraphy helped bring our vision to life. Guests loved this personalized equestrian touch,” said Amber Karson, a wedding plan-ner with Karson Butler Events. Favors from Apple Tree Market surrounded by vases flled with apples incorporated a subtle hint of barn life, while an elaborate equestrian ice sculpture brought a touch of formal elegance.

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FINDING HER STRIDE

Fine horse breeders denote legacy by incor-

porating an exceptional sire’s name into

that of its progeny. Pedigree, among horse-

men, is a source of pride in bloodstock.

And in family.

Taking the reins to her own identity as

an author, venture philanthropist, and Morgan enthusiast,

Eileen Rockefeller Growald—the great-granddaughter of

Standard Oil founder and first American billionaire, John

D. Rockefeller Sr.; granddaughter of philanthropist John

D., Rockefeller Jr.; niece of New York State Governor and Large photo: Eileen Rockefeller Growald and her

son Adam Growald driving at Shelburne Farm.

BY L.A.POMEROY

The great-granddaughter of

John D. Rockefeller learned in childhood

that while wealth and fame could open any

door, they could not buy a feeling of per-

sonal worth. She earned that herself.


U.S. Vice President, Nelson Rockefeller; and sixth

and youngest child of Chase Manhattan Bank CEO

and Museum of Modern Art patron, David, and wife

Peggy Rockefeller—has learned to harness her own

legendary lineage into a driving force for emotional

and environmental good.

“In assuming the mantle of Rockefeller,” Eileen

told The Daily Beast last September, “I felt subsumed

by the enormity of accomplishment that had gone

before me.” One of the fourth-generation Rock-

efellers colloquially known as “the cousins,” she has

become the first female to write about growing up within

a family circle of unparalleled wealth and privilege.

Her new 336-page autobiography, Being a Rockefeller,

Becoming Myself, tells a journey of self-actualization in a

voice centered in appreciation for simple treasures over

vast fortunes: family, nature, and devotion to animals.

Twenty years ago, Eileen, her husband and soul mate,

Paul Growald, and their sons, Adam and Danny, eschewed

the cosmopolitan fast lane, relocating to a farm in Shel-

burne, Vt., where they have been a formidable voice for

agricultural awareness and environmental protection. Eileen with her Morgan pair, Meg and Lucky.


Top row: Son, Adam

Growald. The living

room of the 1842

farmhouse.

Bottom row: Fam-

ily photographs

of Eileen with her

parents, Peggy and

David Rockefeller.

“I’ve always sought nurture in nature.

Vermont has so much natural beauty,” Eileen

says. “It provides balance to my life of chosen

responsibilities.” Serving as its first director

of development and an early supporter of its

sustainable farming programs, Eileen is also

honorary director of the 1,400-acre working

farm, former Vanderbilt estate, and National

Landmark, Shelburne Farm.

Morgans are intrinsic to the Rockefeller

legacy. Coincidentally, the family patriarch’s

second cousin, Chauncy Stillman, founded the

American Morgan Horse Association. Eileen’s

grandfather, John D. Jr., took pride in his

driving teams and inspiration from the natural

vistas his carriage drives provided, leading to

the purchase and donation of land that com-

poses many of today’s greatest national parks,

including Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and

Maine’s Mount Desert Island (Acadia National

Park), where the avid reinsman underwrote and

engineered a 50-mile network of carriage-travel

graded roads still used today. The boulders, or

coping stones, edging its routes are known lo-

cally as “Rockefeller’s Teeth.”

In a 2009 interview with The Morgan Horse

titled “The Rockefeller Morgans,” her father,

David, said, “We always had Morgans. My

father (John D. Jr.) became interested in the

breed as driving horses.

We kept that tradi-

tion.” David is now

98 years young and

has 6 Morgans and 30

carriages. He tries to

make time to drive his

horses daily. Eileen and

her siblings attribute

their father’s daily drives with preserving his

vigor. “It is the best of things for him to do,”

she says. “It has kept him young.”

Her mother, Peggy, passed in

1996, but not before sharing

her love for Morgans and

nature and organizing invi-

tational drives at the fam-

ily’s estate in New York’s

Westchester County. David had a carriage trail,

Peggy’s Way, named in her honor, and Rocke-

feller State Park Preserve’s century-old network

of driving roads, designed by John D. Sr.,

and John D. Jr., still complement the natural

landscape the family loved, and showcase such

historic attributes as the first triple-arch bridge

in America.


GROWING UP ROCKEFELLER

Eileen and friends

with pony, Tiny

Tim; Eileen with

new shoes; leading

Cleopatra the

donkey with sister

Peggy, age 8; an

early drawing of

Tiny Tim.

Kykuit at Pocantico Hills, one of Eileen’s childhood

homes, had 40 rooms and is now open to the public.

Eileen’s book,

published by

Penguin.

See more photos and learn about the Rockefeller

Morgans at equestrianquarterly.com/rockefeller

Top: A maze garden

sculpture by Ruth

Bloch.

Center row: The

property is heated

by solar panels and

a wood-gasification

system. Gardens

provide fresh or-

ganic produce and a

constantly changing

array of flowers.

Eileen and Paul.

Far right: Eileen

demonstrates her

hula-hoop prowess.

Eileen too has found her place in the

Morgan world. Eileen’s late mare, DKS

Malachy, gave birth to a daughter, Meg, in

2001, (sired by her father David’s favorite

stallion, Saddleback Sea King) and a gelding,

Lucky Gem, in 2005 (by Longview Sun-

dance.) Eileen has raised both half-siblings

since their birth, to ride and drive. She won

the half-mile trotting race at the Vermont

Morgan Horse Association Heritage Days

Morgan Show and rode Meg and Malachy

in the Morgan Mile trotting races at Brook-

field, Vt., where the breed’s foundation sire,

Figure, once competed. “It was our first show

ever,” she remembers. “When Malachy won

the Royalton Ashline Perpetual Trophy, it

was a huge thrill.”

Personally, Eileen has hit her stride

as a pioneer championing health

and emotional issues. “I found my

purpose as a catalyst and connec-

tor of people and ideas,” she says.

In 1982, she founded the Institute for the

Advancement of Health, which led scientific

understanding of the

mind-body connection

in health and evolved

into what is now called

Emotional Intelli-

gence. She co-founded

The Collaborative for

Academic, Social, and

Emotional Learning,

co-chairs her family’s

generational associa-

tion, and is founding

chair of Rockefeller

Philanthropy Advisors

(the largest advisory

service of its kind) and

The Growald Family

Fund.

Last winter, as the Chinese year of the

horse was beginning, she shared on her

blog, EileenRockeller.com, “I have the great

privilege of having raised and trained two

Morgans to ride and drive. In the winter, I

take them out with my sleigh, complete with

bells around their necks. Before cars, people

in northern climates transported themselves

in winter by sleigh. They put bells on to be

heard when driving in the dark. Each horse

and owner manifested their own sound.”



BRIANNE GOUTAL IS ON THE MOVE

We caught Brianne on one of those rare

days when she wasn’t hopping on her

motorcycle to head to her barn or suit-

ing up for competition. She gave no hint

of being harried when we met her at her newly purchased

frst home in Wellington, Fla. Brianne, who is all too

familiar with multi-tasking, seemed quite content to tackle

the knee-deep stack of boxes that awaited her attention

while we chatted.

Literally and fguratively, this CHAMPION SHOW JUMPER

doesn’t know much about sitting still.

BY STEPHANIE PETERS

PHOTOS GEORGE KAMPER

Brianne takes a moment to relax

amidst boxes with her dog Max, a St.

Petersburg Orchid. The painting above

the couch is by Olivier Jouanneteau.

Opposite page: The unpacking resumes

while Brianne chats with EQ.

Brianne’s show-jumping career is on

an impressive upward trajectory.

She won last year’s grand prix at the

American Gold Cup, is currently

ranked seventh in the U.S., and

recently won the $50,000 Old Salem Grand

Prix. She travels the world competing in her

sport and wouldn’t have it any other way.

Like so many riders, she was hooked on

horses after her frst pony ride. She attended

pony camp in the Hamptons and insisted on

taking both morning and afternoon classes. “I

loved coming home so dirty and happy,” said

Brianne. From there she began to build a solid

foundation on the junior circuit, eventually

becoming the frst rider to win all four major

equitation fnals.

Brianne is not averse to challenges. After

her accomplishments as a junior rider, she eas-

ily transitioned into the professional ranks of

show jumping. She majored in literature at

Brown University in Providence, R.I., while

simultaneously competing at the Winter

Equestrian Festival in Wellington. “My class

schedule at Brown was crazy and unheard

of,” Brianne laughed. “I would take fve or

six courses in the fall and struggle for three

months. I’d take three courses in the winter—

fy out of Boston on Tuesday night and back to

Providence on Monday morning.”

There is an ease about Brianne that makes

her a delight to be with. At 25, she is poised,

articulate, and possesses a wisdom that seems

well beyond her age. Her academic and riding

achievements might provide her with a certain

degree of confdence, but another contributing

factor may be the months she spent in front of

the camera on Animal Planet’s reality show,

“Horse Power: Road to the Maclay.” The show

followed four junior riders and their trainers as

they prepared for the Maclay championship. “I

thought I was going to hate it. I don’t like too

much attention,” she added. “But I ended up

really liking it. It was unscripted, accurate, and

it actually felt odd when the cameras and crew

were gone.”

ON TOUR

She developed a camaraderie with fellow riders

on the junior circuit and while taping Animal

Planet. “It always felt so serious at the junior

level,” she explained. “It was all very important

to us, and it was, but as an adult the stakes are

higher. Now it matters fnancially. It changes

the seriousness of the event.”

She is experiencing the same camaraderie on

the professional circuit. “We are together all of

the time, and you end up making good friends

in the horse world,” she added. “I also have lots

of friends from school and New York City and I

think it’s a good balance for me.”

Brianne spends a lot of her time travel-

ing and competing in Europe. “Travel is

what I love about the sport,” claims Brianne.

“Equestrians aren’t very good about sitting

still.” She typically travels to a different coun-

try every week rather than basing herself in one

particular area. France, Switzerland, Belgium,

and Morocco are only a few of the places she

has been.

She thoroughly enjoys riding in

Europe. “It’s a culture over there.

Everyone knows what show jump-

ing is; everybody loves it and wants

to go to the shows,” she explained.

“There’s a different outlook on the sport over

there.”

She fnds the perception of riding in

America discouraging. “If you ride in the U.S.,

it’s considered elitist,” she said, and she feels

this impacts equestrian sport in general. “Show

jumping is too expensive, and this perception

makes it harder to garner public support. It’s

not the same as sports where you can store your

equipment in a garage. These horses are expen-

sive animals that require 24-hour attention.”

TIME TO RELAX

Brianne has quite a full life out of the saddle.

She lives in New York City part of the year and

loves city life, spending much of her time with

friends and family on the Upper East Side. One

provision of traveling is that she must be there

at Christmas time. She enjoys hanging out in

the city with friends, going out to lunch or

dinner, and shopping at Barney’s. Theatre is in

her blood—her grandmother is a well-known

prolifc, Broadway producer—and Brianne

enjoys taking in Broadway shows whenever

she can.

Cooking is another of Brianne’s passions.

The bottles of imported balsamics and oils

already lining the counters in her new home,

along with the latest cook’s tools, are tell-tale

signs she knows her way around the kitchen.

She learned about French cooking and the res-

taurant business from her French father, who

owns Le Colonial, a French-Vietnamese restau-

rant in Manhattan.

Brianne’s ultimate escape and complete

break from horses lies in Italy. “My older sis-

ter has a house on the coast in Porto Ercole. I

go every summer and I love it,” she said. “I’m

learning to speak Italian, but it’s still in prog-

ress. I speak French, but not because of my

dad. He didn’t often speak French at home, but

when he tried, we always answered in English.”

Brianne plans to continue riding for the

foreseeable future, and travel will certainly be

part of the mix. Even if she should decide to

take a turn towards a culinary career, we can be

certain she won’t be sitting still.

TTRAVEL IS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE SPORT.

EQUESTRIANS AREN’T VERY GOOD ABOUT

SITTING STILL.

Opposite page clockwise: Brianne

and her prized pinto, Mon Gamin. An

assortment of grooming brushes; a row

of helmets line the wall of a well orga-

nized tack room; one of many awards

that cover the shelves at Brianne’s barn

in Wellington. Brianne refects on her

numerous trophies.


Architects Suzanne Allen-Guerra and Courtney

Saldivar of Allen-Guerra Architecture consider

their practice to be a “concierge architectural

firm,” with about 50 percent of their work on

ranches and farms.

Not everyone knows what

they are destined to do. For

Suzanne Allen-Guerra, find-

ing her calling was as easy

as helping her father during

summers as a teenager.

She grew up on her family’s 5,000-acre

horse and cattle ranch in northern California,

where her father, a builder, always had a couple

dozen horses. “He started raising Appaloosa

horses when an Appaloosa stud accidentally

got in with his Thoroughbred mares,” Suzanne

recalls.

She began helping her father with his con-

struction business. As he worked on small

commercial projects from tire stores and post

offices, to churches and residential homes, she

would spend her summers out on the construc-

tion sites, shoveling, soldering, and whatever

else needed to be done. “Working for my father

in the construction industry, as a child and

young adult, informed my sense of architecture

and practicality,” she explains. “Architecture

must be practical and should perform its

job. Yet, at the same time, it should be aesthet-

ically pleasing. Architecture should be about

the person or people for whom you are design-

ing, rather than being about the architect or

the architect’s ego.” After her education took

her from Oregon to Egypt, she earned her mas-

ter’s degree at the University of Colorado.

Her business then began in Breckenridge,

Colo., where she met her partner, Courtney

Saldivar, who remains an integral part of the

business today. “Courtney also comes from a

construction background, which was our origi-

nal common ground. Her grandfather built

many of the iconic buildings in the Houston

area, including many catholic churches and

public art buildings,” says Suzanne. Saldivar

elaborates, “My grandfather always said archi-

tects had the easy job —they just had to dream

up a design—he had to build it. I have always

been interested in design and the more I

learned about architecture, the more I enjoyed

it.”

Since then, Saldivar has moved back to her

hometown of Houston, opening the company’s

second office. “Many of our clients come from

Texas and having an office here helps our

WITH WORLDLY VISION AND A DEEP

RESPECT FOR NATURE, ALLEN-GUERRA

DESIGNS FARMS, RANCHES, AND

HOMES THAT ARE BOTH

ASTOUNDING AND FUNCTIONAL.

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clients stay in touch face to face. Texas and

Ranches go hand in hand,” she explains.

In addition to homes in Colorado and Texas,

Allen-Guerra Architecture has worked on proj-

ects in Hawaii, New England, and the West, as

well as internationally in Canada, New Zealand

and Egypt. Suzanne considers themselves to be

a “concierge architectural firm” with about 50

percent of their work on ranches and farms.

When the partners began, they were im-

mediately drawn to a rustic ranch aesthetic, “I

have always loved studying architecture that

has been designed and crafted by the people oc-

cupying the structure, what is called vernacu-

lar architecture.” In the case of the American

West, ranches and mountain homes have par-

ticular functions and needs that can be par-

ticular to each homeowner. “It’s sort of an à la

carte menu when it comes to ranches,” she says.

“People will say, ‘We want a greenhouse,’ or

‘Can you add a road up there and put a gazebo

up?’ So we’re constantly making modifications

to the ranches that we’re working on.”

Allen-Guera is known for a “Rustic Zen”

design, which combines the best elements

of grandiose national park lodges with the

warmth, functionality, and livability of post-

modernist architecture. Natural materials are

not only used but are often exposed, reveal-

ing their function with raw edges. Granite

countertops, though polished on top, are left

with natural edges. Similarly, logs used as

beams often retain some of their bark. “In Zen

Buddhism, you let thoughts come into your

mind, and you let them flow through,” she

says. “Translating that into architecture and

design, you don’t let the eye get stuck on any

one thing. Everything is simple and natural,

and everything flows.”

“In the mid-1990s, the American Institute

of Architects gave me a grant to research

American architect Mary Coulter,” remembers

Suzanne. “During my research I came across

a photo of her – this tiny 80-year-old woman

standing next to a rock wall of her design –

making the masons rip the stone off because it

wasn’t quite right. For me, it was an inspira-

tion. Architecture is in the details. Without

attention to detail, architecture is without

depth.” PAGE 111

According to Suzanne, “ ‘Natural’ in a Rustic Zen

design not only means that wood and stone are

generously used, but also that they are often exposed.

Their function is not concealed; neither are they used

simply for decoration.

“In Zen Buddhism, you let thoughts come into your

mind, and you let them flow through,” she says. “Trans-

lating that into architecture and design, you don’t

let the eye get stuck on any one thing. Everything is

simple and natural, and everything flows.”

“A LOT OF MY

ARCHITECTURE

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LexingtonBY CYNTHIA GRISOLIA

3,000-acre Lane’s End Farm,

owned by the Farish family,

has bred more than 300

stakes winners and is the

home of the famed Thor-

oughbred mare Zenyatta.

IT’S TRUE.

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY REALLY IS

THE HORSE CAPITAL OF AMERICA.

The city of Lexington,

population roughly

300,000, sits just askew

of dead center in the

state of Kentucky. It’s like

a heart. As a town, Lexington certainly

beats with loads of history and southern

gentility. At the same time, it thumps

with a surprisingly contemporary flair.

There’s a lot to like here.

If you’re visiting, any guide or iPhone app

will reel off the basic stats: the second largest city

in Kentucky (Louisville being the first), the 62nd

largest city in America. It’s most famous for run-

ning the Kentucky Derby and brewing bourbon.

(Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam, and Woodford Reserve

are just three of the 19 major distilleries

dotted around the region that produce

as much as 95 percent of the world’s

bourbon supply.) Once a part of Fin-

castle County, Va., the area was settled

in 1775 by William McConnell and his

pioneer party, who, upon hearing of the

Colonists’ victory in the first battle of

the Revolutionary War at Lexington,

Mass., dubbed their encampment along the Elk-

horn Creek “Lexington” to venerate the event.

(That campsite is now a 26-acre nature preserve

known as McConnell Springs, a popular place to

go and be outdoorsy.)

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founded here, and it

was instrumental in

turning Lexington’s

roughhewn heart

into an economic and

intellectual hub by

the early 1800s. “If

you were to bet on a

city to become one of

the great cities in the

United States in the 1700s, you’d bet on Lex-

ington,” says University of Kentucky history

professor Tracy Campbell. “Lexington seemed

like one of the leading lights of the west.”

ENDLESS PASTURES

Rich history aside, most visitors to Lexing-

ton eventually find themselves cruising along

through farm country, their auto barely skim-

ming the dry-stacked walls that separate the

road from the blue pastures on either side. It’s

these hills of azure that earned Kentucky its

nickname: the Bluegrass State. There, a grazing

broodmare might eyeball a car inquisitively.

Up the road a ways, the sun glinting on a hood

might send a herd of skittish yearlings into a

stampede. It’s here that you get not only to the

heart but to the soul of Lexington: This is horse

country. And for the last 200 years or so, the

horse of note has been the Thoroughbred.

It’s not clear exactly how the Blue-

grass State came to be the capital of

Thoroughbred breeding and rac-

ing. One theory is that by the late

18th century, settlers from Virginia

brought with them a strong horse

culture. It was Virginia pioneer Wil-

liam Whitley, in fact, who built the region’s

first racetrack at his home in the 1790s. (The

famed Churchill Downs would not open for

another 85 years and

Lexington’s oval,

Keeneland Racecourse,

not until 1936.) Oth-

ers say it’s geological,

pointing to the state’s

mineral-rich water

and soil as the perfect

building blocks for

strong-boned race-

horses. Either way,

over the decades the

Thoroughbreds came

and the champions

were born. First-ever Triple Crown Winner Sir

Barton, the revered Man o’ War, the dueling

War Admiral and Seabiscuit, even the superstar

mare Zenyatta were all bred in Kentucky–just

to name-drop a celebrated few. (Alas, the leg-

endary Secretariat was born in Virginia.) Today

more than 40 percent of all bred Thoroughbred

mares are bred on Kentucky farms.

NEW DISCIPLINES MOVE IN

But look around: The equine

landscape is changing. High-

stepping Saddlebreds, a close

Thoroughbred kin, have

long shared the countryside,

but in recent years other

sport horses, from Quarter

Horses to Warmbloods, have discovered the

secret of the Bluegrass.

The impetus for the influx of new breeds is

attributed mostly to Lexington’s equine Mecca:

the Kentucky Horse Park. Opened in 1978,

the 1,200-acre theme park was the site of the

first Eventing World Championships held in

the United States, which paved the way for the

current Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. In

2010, following a reported $100 million-plus

renovation, the park hosted the prestigious

Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG)

and became one of the world’s most significant

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1, 2, 3. The winemaking Jackson family’s

Stonestreet Farms, where the barns are

named after grape varietals, comprises

over 1,600 acres and homes 100 brood-

mares and about 70 yearlings. They led

North America in yearling sales in 2010;

Jennifer DeLaittre, Stonestreet’s assistant

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broodmare manager with a foal. 4. Bill

Farish’s 5, 6, 7. Lane’s End Farm is the

home to many top breeding stallions.

including Curlin, the leading money-

winner in North America. 8. One of the

four circle barns at Gainsway. 9. Calumet

Farm has produced 11 horses inducted

into the Racing Hall of Fame.

WHEN YOU THINK OF LEXINGTON,

THE FIRST THINGS THAT

COME TO MIND ARE THE

BEAUTIFUL THOROUGHBRED

FARMS AND THE LUSH,

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NEVER A DULL MOMENT 1. There is no comparable equestrian venue in the

world that combines the Kentucky Horse Park’s array

of attractions and competitions. 2. John Nicholson,

a driving force in the growth of the horse park for

37 years, retired as executive director in April; read

more about him on page 30. 3, 4. The 7,300-seat

Rolex stadium. 5. Bill Cook worked to create the

amazing International Museum of the Horse, which

has a permanent collection of horse history and

memorabilia, along with a rotating historical col-

lection focused on a particular theme. Past themes

include A Gift from the Desert (Arabia), Imperial China,

and All the Queen’s Horses (Britain). 6. One of many

activities at the park is Breyerfest (July 11th to 13th

this year) 7. The 5,500-seat Alltech Arena. 8. Lee

Carter, the executive director of Equestrian Events,

Inc., the group that runs the famed Rolex Three-Day,

on the course with a duck jump. 9. The American

Saddlebred Museum honors the breed with award-

winning movies and unique, interactive exhibits; cura-

tor Kim Skipton and museum director Tolley Graves.

have sold more property within a five-mile

radius of the Kentucky Horse Park than any

other brokerage in town,” says Zach Davis,

president and principal broker for the real-

estate agency Kirkpatrick & Co. “What we

have seen is a remarkable shift to sport-horse

interests,” he adds, noting that a few excep-

tional parcels have sold for as much as $93,000

an acre. “Because of that central facility, the

land around the park has changed dramatically

as far as value and sales.”

One business publication

went so far as to call the

area around the horse

park a “veritable show

jumper alley.” Indeed,

numerous show facilities,

many from the Wel-

lington, Fla., area, have set up shop around the

park, as have Warmblood breeding operations.

And several riders of international acclaim–

such as 2012 Olympian Reed Kessler and

Grand Prix Champion Derek Braun–are calling

Lexington home. “Kentucky is blessed,” adds

Davis. “We have a lot of land, and a lot of it is

very good land.”

WESTERN COMES, TOO

Western discipline riders are also among those

who have found Lexington a most amenable

place to work and train, pointing to available

land, equine services, even the milder climate

as the big draws. “We’ve got everything in

our back yard here,” says Reiner and American

Paint Association judge Mal McGuire, whose

30-acre stable is located just outside of Lexing-

ton in Midway. “The veterinary services are by

far the best in the world, there’s the weather,

and the location can’t be beat,” he adds. “We

have a lot of horse shows here now, but we can

go to just about any other show that we want

within a three-hour drive–Tennessee, Ohio,

Indiana.” McGuire was also instrumental in

forming the Central Kentucky Reining Horse

Association in Lexington, an affiliate of the

national NRHA.

A GOOD LIFE

But while riders, trainers, and horse own-

ers come for the lush equine amenities, what

they soon discover is that life is pretty good

here even if you’re not a horse. “When we first

came here about five years ago, we were so

surprised and delighted with downtown, “says

hunter-jumper trainer Emily Smith, whose

Florida-based Ashland Stables is headquar-

tered in Lexington from May through Novem-

ber. “It has great restaurants, and the people

here have such a happy, friendly attitude.”

Another consequence of

the 2010 WEG is that

Lexington has enjoyed a

great cultural rebirth. Its

arts and entertainment

district has kicked into

high gear–showcasing

such venues as the 23,000 seat Rupp Arena,

the Lexington Opera House, and the Univer-

sity of Kentucky’s Singletary Center–and it’s

culinary corridors have exploded. Through it

all, though, the town has never lost sight of

its southern charm or historic roots. It’s a big

city in a small town. “Our visitors are always

pleasantly surprised to discover the breadth

and depth of this community,” says Mary Ra-

mer, vice president, tourism marketing, at the

Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau.

But in the end the one thing that seems to

unite all comers is the horse. “There are few

things in the world that are truly universal,

but I believe that the horse is one of those

things,” says Davis. “No matter where you are

in the world, the horse has somehow played

a role. And that’s why people fall so madly in

love with the region–we are so devoted to this

beautiful creature.”

RACING AT ITS MOST EXCITING

1, 2. Famous Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., hosts

the Kentucky Derby. 3, 4, 5. Lexington’s Keeneland

hosts races for some of America’s richest purses and is

also the world’s leading Thoroughbred auction house,

having sold more champions than any other. The beau-

tiful grounds are open to the public.

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KEENELAND, AND OF COURSE,

THE KENTUCKY DERBY AT NEARBY

CHURCHILL DOWNS.

See more images from the book at equestrianquarterly.com/estersohn

IN HIS NEW BOOK,

KENTUCKY: HISTORIC HOUSES AND HORSE FARMS,

PRE-EMINENT ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIORS

PHOTOGRAPHER PIETER ESTERSOHN GUIDES US

THROUGH BLUEGRASS COUNTRY.

WE PRESENT AN ABRIDGED GALLERY OF FOUR HOMES.


The lush green felds and iconic white

fences of Calumet Farm.


“I BECAME ENAMORED WITH THE BLUEGRASS REGION WHILE VISITING GREAT FRIENDS

OVER THE YEARS. FOR ME THE DRAW OF THE AREA WAS THE INTRINSIC WEAVING TO-

GETHER OF ARCHITECTURE AND HORSES, MY TWO FAVORITE SUBJECTS. I’VE BEEN

RIDING SINCE I WAS 5 AND STUDYING, RENOVATING, AND PHOTOGRAPHING HISTORIC

DWELLINGS FOREVER, SO THE SYNTHESIS SPOKE TO ME IN A VERY PERSONAL MANNER.”

—PIETER ESTERSOHN


Ashland was built by Senator and

statesman Henry Clay. At right, the

colonial revival gardens and the

drawing room.


The oldest sections of Marylou Whitney’s

Maple Hill date to 1796. At left, a portrait of

Whitney hangs above the fireplace.


The kitchen of Simpson Farm, a stone

farmhouse built in 1785 when the area

was still part of Virginia.


The double-elliptical stairway of Ward

Hall, a majestic mansion built in 1853.

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SOPHISTICATED SHOPS,

RESTAURANTS AND CULTURAL

ATTRACTIONS LEXINGTON HAS

TO OFFER.

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FRIENDLY PEOPLE.

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1, 6. Lexington Polo president, Chet

Lott. 2. Stop in for great coffee at

Third Street Stuff. 3. French (via New

York) transplant Krim Boughalem’s

National Boulangerie is the spot for

lunch. 4. The great-great-grandfather

of chef Jonathan Lundy (Jonathan’s at

Gratz Park Inn) established Calumet

Baking powder as well as Calumet

Farm. 5. No trip to Lexington is

complete without tasting some fine

Bourbon at the Bluegrass Tavern. 8,9

Greg Ladd opened Cross Gate Gallery

in 1974, and the 11,000-square-foot

Greek Revival building is the home to

fine sporting art. 10. Dudley’s restau-

rant has been a mainstay since 1981.

11, 12. The amazing tableware and

decor shop, L.V. Harkness, owner Meg

Jewett, with Mindy Mobley, Sue Ann

Truitt, Lisa Kearney, and Janice Leake.

See Meg’s home on page 104.

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AT HOME IN LEXINGTON

A VIS IT WITH MEG JEWETT

AT WALNUT HALL Horses, history, and family tales take

center stage at Walnut Hall. It is

the home of Meg Jewett, and her

husband Alan J. Leavitt.

Meg’s great grandfather, Lamon Van-

derburgh Harkness, one of the largest

stockholders of Standard Oil, purchased

the property in 1892 and it has remained

in the family for four generations. The

original 450-acre farm grew to 5,000 acres

and became the enormously successful

Walnut Hall Stock Farm—most notably

for breeding Standardbreds. 1,200 acres

of the original estate became part of the

Kentucky Horse Park.

The mansion offers an intriguing journey

into a lavish past. It’s a home with intricate

wood detailing, vintage floor coverings,

ornate wallpaper, and fireplaces in every

room. A continuous maze of rooms

unfolds –each with a distinct personality,

each ornamented with layers of worldly

travels and treasures.

Horses are prominent at Walnut Hall. A

row of Hambletonian trophies, the most

prestigious award for trotters, line a man-

tle, and other Standardbred paraphernalia

and awards are scattered about. Elegant

equestrian trophies designed by L. V. Hark-

ness–Meg’s luxury retail business–shimmer

on the shelves. Horses continue to graze in

the paddocks and remain integral to life at

Walnut Hall. See more on page 102 and at

equestrianquarterly.com/harkness

The imposing entrance to Walnut Hall offers an

immediate clue that this is a 1840s Greek-revival

style mansion with a colorful past.

Meg’s great grandfather, Lamon Vanderburgh Harkness,

purchased the property in 1892. Walnut Hall is named

after the groves of black walnut trees on the estate.

Meg Jewett and Alan Leavitt and at left,

Meg’s son Lamon Harkness Jewett

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The first photo that Reed shared with her Facebook

and Twitter followers the day she adopted Carly.

CarlyThe scruffy terrier-mix is a Danny and Ron rescue and

accompanies REED KESSLER around the world.

It must have been

the holiday spirit at

work. Eighteen-year-

old Reed Kessler

contacted Kim Tudor

of Danny and Ron’s

Rescue on December

24, 2012, asking

about adopting a dog.

Reed said, “I’m looking for

a small dog that is good around

the horses and isn’t too vocal! I’m

not too picky about breed, but

I’d like something cute and not

too big! It would be great if you

could send pictures, and I’ll come

see the dogs. Merry Christmas!”

Kim recalls, “Reed was in

Wellington at the time and most

of the Danny and Ron’s Rescue adoptable

dogs were still at their ‘dog house’ in Camden,

S.C. I was able to show her photos and phone

videos of a few dogs.”

Around the Christmas/New Years holidays

many shelter dogs are euthanized, so Danny

Robertshaw and Ron Danta always go to their

local shelter in Camden to save as many dogs

as possible. The dog Reed adopted was part of

that holiday rescue. She instantly fell in love

with a young, female, scruffy, rough-coated

terrier mix of some sort—Kim

calls her a “mix of half fabulous,

half awesome.”

The dog, originally called

Kendal, was then transported

on the Danny & Ron’s Rescue

bus to Wellington, along with

a group of eight other dogs. All

eight were adopted on the same

day by equestrians showing at the

Winter Equestrian Festival.

Reed renamed her dog

Carly. They are adorable together,

and Carly has eyes only for Reed.

She’s become a world traveler and

best-behaved barn dog.

Now, two years later and

living in Europe, Reed is still

smitten. “My lifestyle is pretty

demanding, and I can’t have a dog that’s yappy

and gets me kicked out of hotel rooms. I love

traveling with Carly.” And now the Kessler

family back home has adopted another Danny

and Ron dog.

Reed Kessler began riding at 6 months old. Both her

parents were riders, so they put her in a basket on

her first pony. At 18, she was named to the U.S. show-

jumping team for the 2012 Olympic Games in London,

making her the youngest show-jumping competitor in

Olympic history. She has become one of America’s top

riders.

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