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NARG Grant Recipient Julie Welles Featuring Hunters Court Buena
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Aviara & Emily Smithon multiple ribbons in the
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STONEWALL FARM Congratulates
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Donny Pritzker on the purchase of Royal Seven
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STONEWALL FARM Congratulates our current ponies and sales
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Pg. 16 TPH Contributors
Pg. 18 TPH Interns
Pg. 22 Richard Slocums Horse Show Essentials
Pg. 24 Leone Equestrian Law
Pg. 26 Instagrams to Envy
Pg. 30 TPH Game Changers
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EDITORS NOTE
As we gathered all of the wonderful stories for this issue and
learned about how incredible some equine business people truly are,
I was struck over and over by the importance of being bold. Owning
a business is mildly terrifying at best successful entrepreneurs
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focus on building themselves regardless of external factors. They
go to new horse shows, meet new people, and give the next
generation a leg up in the business they put themselves out there,
all without a guarantee of success. As the hunter/jumper world
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TPH CONTRIBUTORS
RICHARD SLOCUM, of Orange County, California, is an R rated
judge who runs Longwood, a successful Hunter/Jumper training
operation with his businesss partner David Bustillos.
ARMAND LEONE, of Glen Rock, NJ, is Founding Partner at Leone
Equestrian Law and provides legal services and consultation to
equestrian professionals. He has prior service as a Member of U.S.
Nations Cup Showjumping and FEI World Cup Finals Teams, and is
currently a Member of the FEI Tribunal.
ROBIN KLEMM, PH.D., of Portland, OR, retired as Director of the
Austin Family Business Program and the holder of the AE Coleman
Chair in Family Business at Oregon State University. She now
devotes much of her time to supporting the success of women
entrepreneurs.
CARLY WEILMINSTER, of Baltimore, MD, is an Account Assistant at
Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. with a degree in Communications from
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EMMA DUBINSKY, 15, of St. Louis, MO, is a Sophomore at John
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MARGOT HIRSCH, 17, of PalmBeach Gardens, FL, is a Juniorat The
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Richard Slocums Favorite ThingsRichard Slocum is an R rated
judge who runs Longwood, a successful Orange County, CA
Hunter/Jumper training operation, with his businesss partner David
Bustillos. Slocums outgoing personality and wide-brimmed straw hat
make him easy to spot in a crowd, and hes often the center of
attention around the show grounds. While his schedule looks like
that of the typical A circuit trainer long days spent training out
in the sun Slocum appreciates lifes little luxuries and finds time
to indulge where he can. Here he shares some of his favorite
things
Gucci belts and shoes preppy and timeless with an equestrian
element.
Ice cream!
Red meat and wedge salad (with extra dressing)
Hermes Cologne
My dream vacation... any warm destination
on the beach but there must be a pool!
A perfect day off... would entail eating, eating, and eating
more, as well as a nice leisurely drive.
If I could have any horse in my barn... there is a whole string
of them that I would love! I will take Lucy Daviss former
equitation horse Patrick, I will also have Scott Stewart and Betsee
Parkers A Million Reasons, and I would like Georgina Bloombergs
great jumper Juvina.
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After the Sale: Heartburn or Afterglow?BY ARMAND LEONE The
excitement of a horse purchase rests on the dreams and hopes of a
new horse and rider coming together and embarking on a new
adventure. When the fit is right and the horse can perform as
intended, a warm afterglow is shared by buyer and seller. When the
fit isnt right or the horse goes lame, relationships deteriorate
quickly. Although litigation was never contemplated, the potential
for a buyer feeling duped and the seller being sued exists. When
dealing with horses anything can go wrong, from an unanticipated
injury, exacerbation of a pre-existing condition, development of a
new illness, or incompatibility of horse and rider, just to name a
few. There are ways to lessen a claim of non-disclosure and fraud
against a seller. There are also ways to maximize a buyers chance
of satisfaction with the horse. Here are guidelines that can help
to maximize the promise and minimize the risk of disappointment
leading litigation:
If there is something important to the transaction, write it
down in the bill of sale or lease. For instance, if a lease will be
voidable and partly refundable if lameness results from a known
pre-existing injury, write it into the lease. Otherwise, later it
may be assumed that the price paid reflected risk of that injury
recurring. If a horse is being sold as is, clarify in the bill of
sale what that means. The purchase terms become embodied in a bill
of sale which commemorates the completion of the sales transaction,
with the buyer getting the horse and the seller getting money
and/or other horses. Sales from industry professionals to amateurs
without a trainer are set-ups for controversy. If selling to an
amateur who lacks a trainer, reflect that fact by writing it into
the bill of sale. Anything of potential importance to the deal
should be documented.
Never overlook the assistance of a qualified trainer to help you
in selecting a horse if you are an amateur. It may sound obvious,
but it requires saying. The fit between horse and rider does not
instantly snap into place. Most often there is a learning and
coming together period after a purchase. Trainers manage riders
transitions to new horses, as well as horses to new riders. Good
ingredients must be properly mixed. Be aware that the USEF, USHJA,
USEA and other
affiliate organizations have certified trainer designations to
help with ensuring safety on the field and increasing financial
transparency. Engaging a qualified trainer to advise in horse
selection and to train the new pair maximizes
PHOTO ANDREW RYBACK PHOTOGRAPHY.
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a successful purchase.Always consider getting a pre-purchase
exam
commensurate with the purchase. A pre-purchase exam can be
advantageous to both buyer and seller. The exam can alert a
potential buyer to undisclosed and unknown medical conditions that
may be problematic. A pre-purchase exam can also protect the seller
from claims of undisclosed risks. If a buyer decides not to perform
a vet exam to save costs because of familiarity with seller or
otherwise, insert that in the bill of sale. One can even write that
the seller permitted the buyer to perform a pre-purchase exam with
a vet of their choosing, and that the buyer elected to purchase the
horse without a veterinarian examination. Remember, pre-purchase
exam is not a guarantee of future health or performance. It gives
you an evaluation whether the horse has a greater future health
risk than normal.
Get fresh veterinarian eyes to examine the horse. Most commonly,
buyers use their current veterinarian to perform the pre-purchase
examination, but often, horses are bought and sold within the same
barn. A veterinarian without prior experience treating and
evaluating the horse may offer the most unbiased evaluation of the
horse. Sellers should identify the horses existing veterinarian and
offer the buyer to select a vet of their own choosing. If concerns
still exist on the horses health after review of records and a
pre-purchase vet exam, ask for permission to speak with the horses
current veterinarian. The pre-purchase examination, combined with
the perspective of the existing veterinarian familiar with horses
health history, provides optimal disclosure and helps to prevent
regret.
If you can arrange a trial period with the horse, do it. Trying
a horse before acquiring ownership may sound obvious, but for a
host of reasons, some purchases are made without doing so. A seller
may sometimes offer a trial period, a buyer may ask for a trial
period, and sometimes informal opportunities for buyers to try
horses may arise. Depending upon the sellers familiarity with the
prospective purchaser, the seller may offer a trial for a finite
period at the buyers barn, offer for the buyer to return to sellers
barn to try the horse again, or offer to take the horse to another
facility to
be tried. Issues related to non-refundable deposits and/or
insurance against injury during a trial period may arise and need
to be addressed. If a trial period of some sort was performed or
offered and rejected, specify all details in the bill of sale.
Doing so may protect the seller against future claims ranging from
horse and rider incompatibility to that of pressuring the buyer
into a quick purchase.
Be realistic. There is substantial risk in buying any new horse,
These guidelines can help to lessen the inherent risks of
disappointment over a purchase and the cost of litigation after a
sale when things dont work out as planned.
Armand Leone, of Glen Rock, NJ, is Founding Partner at Leone
Equestrian Law and provides legal services and consultation to
equestrian professionals. An experienced member of the horse sport
community, he brings more than a decade of legal expertise to the
industry he loves. His extensive background includes prior service
as a Member of U.S. Nations Cup Showjumping and FEI World Cup
Finals Teams, Director on the Board of USEF, Vice President of
International High and Performance of USEF and currently a Member
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It is always refreshing to see new people winning in this sport.
~ Nick Haness, Owner & Trainer,
Hunterbrook Farms
Nick Haness and Ecole Lathrops Banderas in the High Performance
Hunters. PHOTO HOLLY CASNER.
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I feel so lucky that every day I get to do what I really love.
Whether it's riding hunters or jumpers. I get to ride and spend my
life with horses. ~ERYNN BALLARD
Erynn Ballard, Trainer, Looking Back Farm, at her farm in
Wellington, Florida. PHOTO HILLARY OSWALD.
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We felt the industry lacked a store that focused on styling
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CHARLOTTE COOK, 3, AND DEVIN ROSEBOOM
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This sport will always put you in a position to doubt yourself.
It will test your limits every ride. Even the best riders will lose
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in the work, seek help when you need it, and keep going until you
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The Venezuelan Show Jumper at his farm in Wellington. PHOTO
HILLARY OSWALD.
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horses, the better our sport will become. Emily Elek, Owner,
Stonewall Farm
We have made it easy for our clients to apply for insurance,
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30 UNDER 30
Jersey Boy won the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at
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JORDAN COBB.
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Research the venue and visualize yourself there: Luckily it is
easy to research specific horse shows on YouTube or Facebook so you
can get a great idea of what to expect before you arrive. For
example, once you find some classes in a division similar to yours
on YouTube, give yourself virtual practice by drawing out one or
two courses and then visualize yourself riding your specific course
plan as if you were there. Smart observation: Once you arrive, be
sure to give yourself some time to watch the rings. Instead of
focusing on your competitors, pay attention to how you will handle,
and help your horse handle, the things you see. Things like: the
dimensions of
the warm-up rings, the environment around the show rings and the
back gate areas. Plan solutions to any specific challenges you
notice based on your needs and your horses routine so you avoid
being caught off-guard as much as possible. Take your favorites
with you: At a new show you never know if they will have your
favorite staples. It is very comforting to have your preferred
oatmeal, protein bars, tea, or bedtime snack packed and available
with you in your hotel room or your backpack at the show. Music
playlists are another great tool for creating your mood and
attitude for the day, wearing headphones in order to listen your
best-loved songs can help you find your comfort
Mental Preparation Tips for a New Horse Show Venue
Preparing for a New Horse ShowBy Tonya Johnston, MA It doesnt
matter how long you have been riding and competing, arriving at a
new horse show venue is always exciting! Recently I had the good
fortune of traveling for the first
time to the fantastic Pin Oak Charity Horse Show for one day, to
ride in one class, in Katy, Texas. Since I help riders become
mentally prepared to show, it was a great opportunity to practice
what I teach specifically how to support yourself when you are
heading into a completely new setting.
WATCHING AND VISUALIZING A COURSE BEFORE RIDING AT THE PIN OAK
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zone anywhere you compete. Spend quality time with your horse:
The special bond you have with your horse and the talents you share
as a team are things that travel with you anywhere in the world.
Spend some low-key, quiet time with your horse to feel grounded and
refresh your belief in your capabilities together. If you are
riding an unfamiliar horse at a school-based competition, you can
still mentally review your strengths and talents to remind yourself
that they come with you onto any horse you draw that day.
So, if youre going to a horse show thats new to you like IEA
National Finals, IHSA or NCEA Championships, or a big summer
circuit, have fun and prepare to bring your best to the ring!
Tonya Johnston, MA, is an equestrian mental skills coach with a
masters degree in sport psychology. Tonyas Inside Your Ride: Mental
Skills for Being Happy and Successful with Your Horse is available
on Amazon.com. Tonya works with clients and offers clinics all over
the country. Connect with Tonya, visit www.TonyaJohnston.com or
call 510.418.3664.
JOHNSTON AND
TRAINER NED GLYNN
AFTER WINNING
THE ARIAT ADULT
MEDAL AT THE PIN
OAK CHARITY HORSE
SHOW 2015.
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The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show1. 2.
Katy, Texas. 1. Mindy Coretz & Don Ramiro in the Adult
Amateur Hunter 18-35. 3, 6 & 10. Jersey Boy and Jen Alfano. 4,
7, & 9. Hope Glynn. 5. Ashley Kyle & Suits You in the Adult
Amateur 18-35. 8. Andy Kocher and White Lightning in the USHJA
International Hunter Derby. 11. Rebecca Odom and Everest. PHOTOS
AMY CORETZ.
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Fit to Ride: Strength TrainingBY KIM HARRIES
Whether you prefer to workout in the gym, at home, or one-on-one
with a trainer, the benefits of strength training can be
experienced in the saddle and in our every day lives, making every
move seem more effortless as your strength increases. As a personal
trainer and horse trainer I have seen the benefits of strength
training firsthand in clients ranging from young riders to older
athletes wanting to increase their edge. In addition to being
stronger and enjoying more endurance and pain-free living, your
toned up muscles will look great and burn calories long after you
have finished your workout for the day. Weight training builds
muscle, which causes your metabolism to increase, burning more
calories throughout the day. The main thing I hear from my clients
who begin a strength training program is how much more energy they
have. We all try to pack a ton of things into our days. We work, we
ride, we horse show, and oh yeah theres family time too! You will
find that strength training will help with several facets of your
life including your riding. Increased endurance in the saddle might
be the first benefit that you will notice. How many times have your
legs given out during the Tuesday flat lesson? Does your trainer
pick a random day here and there to take your stirrups off of your
saddle? Fear the equitation ring no more! Adding strength training
to your workouts will give you the confidence to move up to that
next lesson group or medal class. Increased abdominal and back
strength is an extremely important foundation in riding.
Maintaining proper posture and alignment to remain in balance with
your horse both on the flat and over fences will make for smooth
rounds, no mater what arena you are in. A strong back will make
that two point effortless and your sitting trot a winner in the
work-offs. Long, strong legs that can wrap around your horse and
keep the weight in your heels, benefit us in being able to squeeze
just hard enough to keep the canter stride supported, and then when
needed, add pressure for that extended canter or long distance to
the jump. Dont forget about the arms and upper body. Soft and quiet
hands start with a strong shoulder girdle, and help to create a
stable place for the arms to start. Some common questions; What
time of day is best to strength train? How many days a week is most
beneficial? Like anything else in life, consistency is key. When my
clients ask me these questions I tell them the most important
thing is to plan their workout at a time that it easily fits
into their day. My moms with young kids workout right after they
drop the kids off at school, they get ready for the gym before they
put the kiddos in the car, then they are already out and about, its
easy to head right to the gym. If you work 8-5 ask yourself when
your best time of day is, are you a morning person? If getting up
45 minutes earlier to get out the door to the gym and make that 6
am class is appealing to you, or at least sounds do-able, give it a
try. Benefits of morning workouts include increased energy
throughout the day, and leave your evenings for winding down. If
you prefer evening workouts, they can be a wonderful way to
alleviate stress from the day and may enable you to sleep better at
night. The single most important thing is consistency, pick
something that works for you and that fits easily into your day.
Working out three days a week works best for most people. Three
days of strength training, coupled with riding and the rest of our
busy lives, still leaves us with enough time to enjoy the journey,
as we get stronger along the way. All the best in Health, Kim
Harries.
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Photos from Beth Allens Livewell Fitness Studio in Clarksdale,
MS (www.livewellclarksdale.com).
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Equine Salt Spas Revolutionary Respiratory Treatment Gaining
Popularity in Wellington
All-natural salt remedies have been used to treat respiratory
congestion and inflammation for years, but the equine industry has
never fully utilized their benefits. Sofia Benke and the Benke
family, creators of The Salt Cave brand based in London, own and
operate numerous successful salt therapy clinics and cater to a
slew of loyal clientele. They are now bringing their business to
the equine industry to help equine athletes of all disciplines.
Salt is a natural anti-inflammatory, making it the perfect
treatment for horses suffering from respiratory congestion or
infection. Salt therapy not only helps to clear and strengthen
airways, but improves performance by restoring lung function
through increased and efficient oxygenation. Horses will
immediately begin to breathe, rest, and perform better. Most
clients begin to see results after just a single session.
The benefits of salt therapy are not limited to respiratory
issues, but can also help the healing and removal of nagging skin
rashes, infections, and fungus. Salt removes bacteria from infected
areas making it a simple solution to many common problems in daily
horse maintenance.
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Equine Salt Spas leading sales representative, Cay Young,
commented on the effectiveness of the treatment, Its hard for
horses coming from the North to adjust to the Florida heat and
humidity and a lot of times that is when you see the skin
conditions begin to pop up. The treatment helps to clear those
areas quickly and the healing process with the treatment is so much
faster than anything else Ive ever seen.
A specially-outfitted trailer allows the Equine Salt Spa team to
travel to appointments and work with any type of scheduling need.
We can go to barns, show grounds, wherever our clients need us to
be, we can be there, said Benke. The state-of-the-art trailer
system is equipped with two air conditioners, soothing music, and
most importantly, the Equine Breeze Tonic Pro, a patented piece of
medical equipment used to distribute the micronized salt throughout
the trailer.
What may seem to be a complicated treatment is actually very
simple. Once a horse
is loaded on the trailer, they passively inhale salt particles
during the 30-minute session. The team recommends treatment 2-3
times a week for 6-8 weeks for optimum results. The Equine Breeze
Tonic Pro is available for lease to clients wishing to administer
treatment in their own personal barns or on the road at
competitions. The all-natural treatment is safe to use for horses
competing at USEF and FEI levels.
With the likes of Russell Rodriguez, Ecuadorian show-jumper, and
Cesar Parra, U.S. dressage team member, regularly using treatment,
Benke hopes to see more from the industry, regardless of
discipline, try the treatment to witness the benefits for
themselves. Its important for people to know that this treatment is
out there and available to their horses. Its a great way to improve
performance efficiently and is completely non-invasive, she
said.
For more information on Equine Salt Spa, please visit
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Emma Green & Viva Las Vegas show at Country Heir in the
3'3''. PHOTO MARK GREEN.
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Are you planning to show your horse at an event, or even to
organize a horse show of your own? Are you trying to find the right
stallion Romeo for your mare Juliet? What youre starting is a
project, and whether big or small it pays to take a structured
approach. The few minutes spent considering some up-front questions
can mean the difference between the satisfaction of success or the
depths of disappointment. And the questions are as simple as what,
when, why, who, and how.
What does it look like when its right? Picture yourself in the
future both short- and long-term when the project will be finished.
Where are you? What are you doing, wearing, seeing, experiencing?
With whom? Is it a picture you like? Much of your happiness will be
determined by how closely expectations resemble reality, so getting
them right is one key to success.
When will this project be complete? Nows the time to get out the
calendar. Set the end date, so the intermediate steps can be
plotted.
Why do this? Is the purpose for business? Pleasure? Both?
Who/what will be affected? Who are they by name or description? Two
legs or four? In what ways will they benefit or be
inconvenienced?
What is the scope of this project? What will it include? And
just as important, what wont it include?
Who will help? Every venture requires a team. Even emotional
support counts. By name and role, who will make up the team and
what will be the contribution of each? Will they be available and
open to helping? (Be sure to ask.)
What can change or go wrong? This is one of the most important
questions and the one most often forgotten. Examining assumptions
and identifying what might go wrong, or what might occur as an
unexpected (not necessarily bad) consequence, can lead to
contingency planning that can help ensure success.
What is the budget? What will the costs be? Will there also be
revenue? Will the end product be worth the investment of money and
time?
How will the project progress? Once the plan is in place and
theres agreement from team about all of the above, its time to
implement. Youre the leader, so youll need to manage the details.
Be sure to praise team members and give them credit for meeting
their commitments and helping to reach the goal.
Plan Ahead! by Tresa Eyres
[email protected]@eyresconsulting.com415.564.5763
Are you considering a new saddle, a new trainer, or a new
horse?
Regardless of the venture, the right questions are:
Celebrate! Even if your project doesnt turn out exactly as
planned, youre smarter and more experienced. Rejoice in the lessons
learned, and get back on the horse.
Tresa Eyres is a San Francisco-based learning and development
consultant. She is co-developer of SNAPP the simple, repeatable,
and sustainable five-step process to making the right things happen
in business and life. She is the co-author of three business books.
She devotes the majority of her time and expertise to helping
people reach their career and life goals.
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Gardnertown Farm "A", March 2015 (Newburgh, New York). PHOTOS
PIPER KLEMM.
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EMELYN SHEA is a Philadelphia artist who is well known for her
paintings of horses. Shea discovered her love of horses at a young
age and has been riding ever since. Her parents claimed that she
was inseparable from her drawings and all she talked about were her
favorite four-legged friends! Following her talents, Shea graduated
from Skidmore College in 2010 with a degree in Studio Art. While
attending Skidmore, Shea was able to perfect her eye and explore
the various mediums in which her horses were able to exist, or not.
She went on to graduate studies in Florence, Italy at Studio Art
Centers International with a double concentration in Painting and
Photography. Sheas graduate work was more abstract and personal. It
focused on using the horse as a way to talk about the self-portrait
and concentrated more on developing surface rather than refining
the subject. Upon returning home to Radnor Hunt horse country, it
didnt take long for Shea to start painting horses again and
applying all she had learned abroad. In the past year, Shea has
started to explore the subjects of ballerinas and dancers in
addition to her horses as she sees their motions to be identical.
Her work is described as gestural and powerful. Being naturally
drawn to color, Shea has a bold palette and isnt afraid to push the
limits. She finds inspiration from Impressionist masters such as
Paul Czanne and Italian Renaissance artists like Leonardo Da Vinci.
Shea captures motion through line variation and correct form. She
has shown through out the country, most recently in the
internationally-acclaimed Art Prize Festival in Grand Rapids,
Michigan
and at JAM Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Malvern,
Pennsylvania. Shea has been featured in Upcoming Artist Galas and
has shown solo in Center City, Philadelphia. Shea enjoys painting
from life as well as from her own photographs. She is still an avid
rider and horse owner having taken an interest in off the track
thoroughbreds. I paint horses that I have rescued, she states, It
helps me stay connected to their souls even after they are sold.
Shea currently works primarily in oil and watercolor but has also
has worked extensively in ink, mixed media, bronze, steel, and
charcoal. She is available for commission but also has finished
pieces for sale from her portfolio. www.emmyshea.com
[email protected] blog: www.emelyns.com
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BY ROBIN KLEMM, PH.D. In a family business, the worlds of work
and family are intertwined. You have control over your destiny;
reap the fruits of your labor, and best of all, you work every day
with the ones you love and trust. This article shows how family
values, pride, closeness, and commitment can be an extremely
powerful resource in the business world. These sources of baked-in
family business competitive power where there is more at stake than
just the business can be important keys to business success.
Family businesses are defined as having two or more members of a
family with ownership control spouses, in-laws, siblings, and
cousins or the family business has been (or intends to be) passed
down to the next generation. For example, SmartPak is a husband and
wife team, Briar Field Farm is a sibling team, breeder Stal Wilten
is in its
2nd generation, and saddle-makers Passier is in its 5th
generation and Herms in its 6th generation of family owners.
In comparing family businesses to other businesses, family
businesses are more profitable, have some of the best work
environments, and people in these businesses enjoy a greater level
of satisfaction than most of the workforce. Family members have
more opportunity and responsibility sooner in their careers and
women have greater access to the executive suite than their
contemporaries in the general work force. HERE ARE SIX AREAS OF
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE THAT ARE UNIQUE TO FAMILY BUSINESSES:
FAMILY REPUTATION. The pride of ownership comes with a dogged
responsibility to keep the family/company/product gleaming and
unsullied. The family business name is a kept promise to the
customer and the community.
EFFICIENT COMMUNICATIONS. Family members have a shared history
and sense of identity. Communication of values, goals, and plans
are part of a family ethos before each member ever enters the
business. Oftentimes, family members have a special shorthand
language, can finish each others sentences, can share information
quickly, anticipate issues, and get things done efficiently.
WILLINGNESS TO SACRIFICE. When the company needs
all-hands-on-deck, families will do whatever is necessary to insure
success in the face of any challenge. Family business owners have
incentives to innovate, to work late, and to do what needs to be
done. They know the importance of getting the job done right.
TRUST. With family members there is a mutual respect and a
history of keeping your word, built throughout a lifetime. Family
members have a loyalty that is exercised daily both in and out
of
Family Business: Baked-in Competitive Power
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4Every day you work with people you love and trust in a business
that matters to you. ~ Dennis Jaffe, Ph.D.
TAYLOR FLURY (BELOW) AND HER FAMILY RUN ALIBOO FARM
IN MINOOKA, ILLINOIS. PHOTO EMMA DUBINSKY.
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business. The result is a highly trusting, deeply bonded, and
effective work team. There is no worry that family members will
leave to work for a competitor and take company secrets and
customer base with them.
COMMITMENT AND LONG TERM VISION. Family business owners are in
it for the long haul, not tweaking business to meet the next
quarters earnings reports. The caring, respect, and commitment are
passed on to employees, creating a loyalty unimaginable in other
businesses. Family businesses assist and support employees in
grief, loss, and pain. Additionally, family businesses invest
patient capital in new ideas and opportunities. They are willing to
wait even years to realize rewards.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ACROSS GENERATIONS. The next generation of
family business owners hones their knowledge at the dinner table
with every nights conversation. From an early age the helpers in
the family business gain a familiarity and an understanding of the
business. The younger generation brings new insights such as social
media savvy and computer literacy into the business. In my years
teaching Family Business at the college level, it was always a joy
to see how well family businesses had prepared their next
generation for success both in business and life.
These competitive advantages are available to family businesses,
but they will not work to your advantage without care and feeding.
Each advantage is powerful if it is well supported.
There are hundreds of great books to help your family business
maximize its baked-in competitive power. If you are seeking greater
harmony within your family and more success in your business, I
recommend Working with the Ones You Love by Dennis Jaffe, Ph.D. for
starters.
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Julie Welles: Recipient of
$15,000 NARG Riders Grant
BY CAT ALLEN
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On February 17th, 2015, the North America Riders Group (NARG)
held its fifth annual meeting. Each year, they award one $15,000
grant to a rider designed to enable a rider dedicated to the sport
of show jumping, an opportunity to achieve levels of performance
they otherwise may not have been able to attain (NARG). This year,
the winner of the award went to Julie Welles, a name that you have
most likely heard if you are familiar with Big Eq. It is a true
honor to win the NARG Riders Grant. I applaud the work NARG does to
improve our sport in North American, and thank the
Southern-Heathcott family for making the grant possible, states
Welles.
Julie Welles grew up in West Simsbury, Connecticut. She candidly
explains that her career began by taking any and all catch rides
that were offered to her, and explains that catch riding is what
helped her tremendously as a junior the skills she learned from it
translated into her professional career. The toughest time in my
riding career so far was the transition from a junior rider to a
professional rider. It is an adjustment to go from the top of the
ladder as a junior back to the bottom of the ladder as a young
professional. I overcame my struggles by working hard and making
the most of any and all opportunities that came my way! said
Welles.
She currently rides at North Run for Missy Clark and John
Brennan. Her dedication to the sport of show jumping showed through
her plethora of wins in the ring as a junior, including winning the
2005 USEF Jumping Talent Search Finals-East and the WIHS Equitation
finals. She has ridden under top professionals of the sport,
including Missy Clark and John Brennan, and
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Olympians Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, and Nick Skelton. Welles
dedication and success in the sport have aided in the sales of
young jumper prospects and she only continues to show success in
the jumper ring.
Her advice to other riders? Work extremely hard at all times and
make the most of any rides that you are given!
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PHOTOS ADAM HILL.
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Horsemanship, Entrepreneurship, and Philanthropy
PHOTO BETHANY UNWIN.
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Magnolia Farms, started in 2011, is the bright future of the our
equine industry. It is not the story of a horse family who knew the
path it is the story of three sisters who organically fell in love
with horses and braved the unknown of the industry. It is a success
story, the success thats built when people genuinely want whats
best for their horses, learn more every year, and slowly grow a
sustainable section of the equestrian economy. It is the greatest
model we could hope for in the sport, and a model that could make
our world a better place if all would learn from it.
In 2007, the Stuarts moved to Rancho Santa Fe, California, with
their three daughters Savanah, Mikalya, and Jillian. Savanah
already had the horse bug and Mikalya quickly joined her after the
move. Then-five-year-old Jillian started taking one lesson a week.
Then three lessons a week. Then on their own horses and ponies
instead of school horses.
By 2009, the horse show life had taken hold of the entire family
and they started searching for a ranch where horses could be at
home. Training with Alicia Saxton at
Oceancrest Farms, they moved from the county circuit to the A
circuit and began to invest in quality animals, built a barn, an
arena, grass turn outs, and fences. Magnolia Farms was created.
The Stuarts then hired trainer Ashley Cedillos, a young
professional who serves as a combination of professional, mentor,
coach, and friend. With her team approach and a
serious-in-the-ring, fun-outside-the-ring mentality, success for
one is success for all.
All three sisters take their education seriously, attending
brick and mortar schools and focusing on their studies. Jillian and
Mikayla attend the Grauer School, which has small classes and
emphasizes learning by discovery and engagement with material. They
work with their teachers to keep up with any school they miss for
horse shows.
Savanah, in her Freshman year at University of San Diego, has
been transitioning to college life. Since I am so close, I have
been wanting to do all of the same shows and not give any of them
up. Ashley and I work on scheduling so that I can keep up as much
as possible. Im so glad I decided to stay close to home for college
riding is my pure happiness outlet. I need it it is worth all of
the time management required, says Savanah.
Along with her college schedule and the start of competing as an
amateur, Savanah is also starting fresh in the jumper ring. Her new
horse Check Point is her first jumper and they just did the Adult
Jumpers together for the first time
Magnolia Farms Builds a Bright Future for the Equine
Industry
SAVANAH AND HANDSEL AT BLENHEIM EQUISPORTS IN SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA.
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the last week of Thermal. In her last junior year, Savanah
clinched the WCHR
National Childrens Hunter Championship on Andover, a six year
old horse she had been training for two years.
Mikayla recently took over the ride on Andover and looks forward
to putting a solid year of 3'6" mileage on the young horse as well
as continuing her success with Verdana. I think that it is much
more important to have your horse be healthy than to chase points.
Points are a good bonus to riding and showing, but I think
horsemanship is something a lot of people look past. I would like
to bring it back to that, says Mikayla.
Jillian is just coming off a lauded pony career and starting the
equitation and medals in 2015. Moving to the Childrens Horses last
year and horses full time this year, Jillians goals include
qualifying for as many medal finals as she can her first year in
the equitation ring.
As a main catch rider for ponies in California, she has ridden
for many trainers and experienced many shows and ponies. I dont
really get nervous, but I do want to please who Im riding for, so I
make sure I know what the trainer wants in the ring. Even if I dont
win, Im doing
exactly what the trainer wants the pony prepared for, says
Jillian.
While the sisters have help for feeding and mucking, they do all
of the barn work themselves together on Sunday as well as the
grooming, blanketing, and the care of their horses throughout the
week.
After the success of their first entrepreneurial project
Ballerina Bows (see inset), Savanah, Mikayla, and Jillian started
working together on the groundwork for their future equine
businesses. To start branding, they developed logos and selected
the face of their business with a new Equitex set-up,
@Magnolia.Farms Instagram,
JILLIAN AND CENTURION IN THE ASPCA MACLAY AT HITS THERMAL,
2015.
MIKAYLA AND VERDANA IN THE JUNIOR HUNTERS.
and designed an advertising campaign that speaks to their core
values: professionalism and quality.
One new project this year is breeding Mikaylas junior hunter
Verdana via surrogate. The three girls are partnering in on the
foal, who is
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Magnolia Farms Show Highlights2014 WCHR National Champion,
Childrens Hunter Savanah Stuart
USEF Zone 10: Champion, Childrens Hunter Handsel/Savanah
Stuart
Champion, Medium Pony Hunter Anisette/ Jillian Stuart
4th, Childrens Hunter Andover/Savanah Stuart 5th, Equitation 14
& Under Jillian Stuart
2013 USEF Zone 10: Champion, Large Junior 15 & Under
Verdana/Mikalya Stuart
4th, Small Junior 16 - 17 Handsel/Savanah Stuart
Horses of Magnolia FarmsHunters: Verdana 2005 Holsteiner
(Cessano II, Riva II) Handsel 2006 Hanoverian (For Edition, Pride
& Promise)
Andover 2008 Oldenburg (Quarterback, Urania)Equitation:
Centurion 2007 Holsteiner (Cormint, Nora III)Jumper: Check Point
2004 Warmblood
Below, left to right: Mikayla, an 11th grader at the Grauer
School, Jillian is in the 8th grade at Grauer, trainer Ashley
Cedillos, and Savanah, a Freshman at University of San Diego on a
merit scholarship, studying business and economics.
sired by Crown Affair and expected in Spring of 2016. Magnolia
Farms also hosts an annual party during
the Ranch and Coast Show in Del Mar that honors the University
of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and Center for
Equine Health. This annual event bridges researchers at the
University to competitors of the horse show world to focus studies
on the day-to-day needs of performance sport horses.
As for their futures, I definitely want to ride professionally,
says Jillian. Mikayla is looking forward to art school and thinking
of studying interior design. Savanah found an unexpected passion in
college economics. I love figuring out how each market works. I
want to start my own sale barn after college one that innovates the
market and focuses on transparency. A business that really benefits
the buyers and helps the market transition to be more open to
really make sure horses are picked for clients based on the
partnership.
This is what happens when you educate girls to be part of the
process, part of the training, part of the business, part of the
decisions they shine.
PHOTOS BETHANY UNWIN.
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Ballerina Bows Ballerina Bows was started by Jillian, Mikayla,
and Savanah
Stuart in 2013, named after Jillians beloved pony Prima
Ballerina. Savanah is the CEO and CFO. She keeps track of all of
the inventory and completes the monthly budget.
Mikayla, the creative one, designed the logo, webstore, and
handles all printed materials and product design. Jillian, who has
all of the contacts in the pony ring handles social media and sales
management.
When the three girls couldnt find bows they liked at a horse
show, they decided to pursue making their own. Analyzing bows
Jillian had, they determined the basics and through trial and
error, developed their bow making craft to set the standard for
elaborate
Ballerina Bows are available at:Marys Tack and Feed Equ
Lifestyle Boutique Calabassas Saddlery Valencia Saddlery Stirrup
Cup Carousel Tack Quail Hollow Tack Hadfields Champion Saddlery
Foxwood Saddlery JODS Outdoor Outfitters Exceptional Equestrian
Order online: ballerina-bows.myshopify.com
Follow Ballerina Bows on Instagram! @ballerinabows
and beautiful bows around the country.Their first retail sale
went to Marys Tack and Feed in Del Mar,
California, who purchased 12 bows, while the girls sold to
family and friends and took boxes to horse shows. Realizing the
potential for success, they made Ballerina Bows a real business
with an online store and fueled by a wildly popular Instagram
account.
To date, Ballerina Bows has sold over 1,500 bows and they can be
found in tack stores all over the US and Canada, as well as prizes
for competitions including the Middleburg Classic Charity Show and
the Oregon High Desert Classic.
As profits came in, the girls started to focus on the charitable
aspect of the business they created. Saving Horses, Inc., a local
horse rescue in California, received a portion of every bow sale to
help saving and healing abused or neglected horses. Ballerina Bows
also has an annual breast cancer awareness bow in October, whose
proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
In February, Ballerina Bows helped a horse named Romeo get
a much-needed eye surgery. He had been left with a fly mask on
for months and this caused a tumor to grow over his eye. The eye
still worked, but the Giddings Rescue could not afford the surgery
on their own. With Ballerina Bows help, Romeo can now see without
the tumor.
Ballerina Bows has also made bows for soccer teams, powder puff
football teams, breast cancer awareness walk teams, and school
spirit organizations, as well as individual bows for charity events
in support of their school and the Girls Rising Program.
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Culver Academy IEA Show: Culver, Indiana3.1.
4. 5.
6.
1. Hannah Eddlemon. 2. Tayor Breyman. 3. Color Guard. 4.
Platinum Farm IEA Team. 5. Ashley Herndobler. 6. View from above.
7. Ryan Phillips. PHOTOS ANDREW RYBACK PHOTOGRAPHY.
2.
7.
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Bluesaddles.com was launched in the spring of 2014 to meet the
demand for high quality, affordable used saddles. Katy Baldini and
Dina Mazzola, owners and founders, recognized that while all riders
wished for the level of performance and comfort offered by high end
saddles, not all riders necessarily had the budget for a new
saddle. Purchasing a used saddle offers riders a significant
discount, usually 30-60% of the original price. Even a saddle a
year or two old can be priced at a significant discount when
compared to buying new.
Early on they decided they were only going to carry brands that
they would personally would ride in, or in Dinas case, recommend
for her hunter/jumper clientele. They wanted to sell brands they
used, understood, and could stand behind. This led them to
specializing primarily in the French brands of saddles, including
CWD, Antares, Devoucoux, Butet, Delgrange, Luc Childeric, LApogee,
and Voltaire.
Generally speaking there are 2 types of customers at
bluesaddles.com. The first is the rider who knows exactly what they
want. The second type of customer knows they want something high
quality, but are frequently unsure what size they need. Those
riders are encouraged to ride in some saddles and try to get a feel
for the brand they like, and then Katy will work with them based on
body proportions, personal preferences, and their level and type of
riding. Once the rider is figured out, the horse is assessed to
make sure the paneling configuration and tree will work for that
horse.
In addition to fitting advice, bluesaddles.com offers a 14-day
Love Your Saddle Guarantee on each saddle, ensuring every horse and
rider gets the best possible saddle to meet their needs. Excellent
customer service enables them to guide clients through what can be
the daunting task of saddle shopping.
Both Katy and Dina grew up deeply connected to the equestrian
lifestyle. Katy grew up in Massachusetts and riding and showing was
a way of life as a junior rider. After college she spent several
years managing a large show barn, and working in tack shops.
Currently she is currently an avid amateur hunter rider and
competes with her horses Say When and Keepsake.
Dina grew up working and riding at the local sales barn in
Canada, eventually achieving success through the Grand Prix level
before going back to school and working for a top consulting
company for a number of years. After her return to the industry she
worked and rode professionally for several top hunter and
equitation barns before opening Fair Harbour Farm with her business
partner, Tricia Concannon. Dina is also a USEF Hunter and Hunt Seat
Equitation judge.
A New Saddle or a Bluesaddle?
Top: Dina, left, and Katy, right. Center: Dina and Fantasia
Rouge. Bottom: Katy and Say When. PHOTO MORGAN WAITE
PHOTOGRAPHY.
BLUESADDLES CAN BE FOUND
ON FACEBOOK (BLUESADDLES),
INSTAGRAM (@BLUESADDLES_ )
AND ON TWITTER (@BLUESADDLES).
THEY CAN BE CONTACTED THROUGH
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DIRECTLY BY EMAILING SALES@
BLUESADDLES.COM OR BY
CALLING 617-710-4106.
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After Million Dollar Grand Prix finishes in the last few years
including 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th; Charlie Jayne captured his
first $350,000 check with Chill R Z in the Great American Insurance
$1 Million Dollar Grand Prix of HITS Ocala in March. PHOTO
DOMINIQUE GONZALEZ.
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Artist Frances Marino was born in Buffalo, New York and in 1974
moved to Boulder, Colorado to live in the wide open spaces. In
2005, after drawing and watercolor classes at Front Range Community
College, she studied pastel at the Colorado Art Academy and that
quickly became her
Not a Cloud in the Skyfavorite medium. In 2008 she expanded into
abstracts and took a class with artist Gwen Fox, thus evolving into
acrylics, which are her medium of choice today.
Best known as an equine artist, Marino says she finds beauty in
all things and tends to paint whatever moves her: Someone once told
me that I will never be famous because my art is without a certain
style and people will not be able to recognize my art. Being famous
is not my goal. My goal is to create pieces that people would love
to hang on their walls. So I paint what moves me and I never know
how a painting will turn out until I am finished. But then, I cant
say a painting is ever finished or just abandoned for the
moment.
Marinos Not a Cloud in the Sky, of an abstract horse herd, was a
unanimous choice by the horse show selection committee. It was
painted in 2014 and came about almost as a surprise to the artist:
This painting started as an abstract. I was having a hard time
trying to figure out what to do with it and said to myself, Dammit,
youre a equine artist, puts some horses in this, and thats how it
happened.
The original 30" x 40" acrylic on canvas wrap painting, Not a
Cloud in the Sky, is available for $2,500, as well as on iPhone and
Galaxy phone cases ($40), throw pillows ($47), greeting cards
($7.45) and prints from $94 - $110. See Frances website at
frances-marino.artistwebsites.com. Learn more about the IHSA and
follow results of the IHSA National Championships at
www.IHSAinc.com.
NOT A CLOUD IN THE SKY BY FRANCES MARINO NAMED COVER ART FOR
2015
INTERCOLLEGIATE HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (MARCH 5, 2015)
The 2015 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA)
National
Championships have selected Not a Cloud in the Sky, by
artist
Frances Marino, as cover art for the official 2015 show
program.
The 42nd annual IHSA National Championships are April 30
thru
May 3 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield,
MA.
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Hard Work + Dedication = Success AN INTERVIEW WITH CATHY
GEITNER, CO-OWNER OF DFG STABLES by TPH Intern Morgan Bullock
Cathy Geitner has been riding horses ever since she was a little
girl. She grew up on a farm and now successfully runs DFG Stables
with her husband, Daniel Geitner. DFG Stables is based out of
Aiken, SC and travels to shows up and down the East Coast. Cathy
majored in Equine Business at St. Andrews University, and is a
testament to the hard work and dedication required to operate a
full service show and training facility.
Q: What advice would you give to someone aspiring to own an
equine business?
A: You should do your research. Make sure you know the market in
your area and adjust your business plan accordingly. Of course
knowledge of horses and training is a given for opening an equine
business, but people dont realize the all the other aspects of it.
Insurance, taxes, local regulations, etc. all need to be
researched.
Q: What is your favorite part of owning an equine business?
A: I love being in control of my life. I get to make my own
hours and I get to work outside with the horses and clients every
day. Daniel and I have combined our hobby and our job, so we get to
do what we love every day.
Q: Are their downfalls to the equine business?
A: Working with live animals can be unpredictable. Owning the
business means the buck stops with me. The horses needs come first
which means we work 365 days a year. When a horse is sick it can
mean we have to stay up all night. Its also important to take care
of my employees, which often means we are the ones working late or
on holidays.
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ALLYSON HALL recently left the corporate world to begin the next
chapter of her life as an entrepreneur. Her new venture, Huntley
Equestrian, aims to outfit riders of all ages in quality pieces
that they enjoy wearing each day. Hall lives a very full life.
Aside from building her new brand, she and her family own a
boarding facility, ride and compete, and travel often. The
consummate small business superwoman, Hall affirms our belief that
a life spent around the barn instills drive, creativity, and a
solid work ethic!
I grew up on Wilmington Island, Georgia, near Savannah. Next
door to our house was a picture-perfect cedar shake barn. I saw my
first pony there as a small child and have been riding ever since.
From local horse shows to competing at the National Horse Show in
New York City as an adult, horses have been a constant source of
joy in my life. I worked for a Fortune 50 company for fifteen
years, but still owned and showed horses.
In 2005, we built Towne Hall Farm near our home in Amelia
Island, Florida as a commercial boarding facility. Being around
horse owners every day, I hear what riders want and what is
lack-ing in the market.
My husband owns an international business and I
have often traveled with him to Europe and Asia. These trips
opened my eyes to what can be made in various countries. During
each trip, I would devote some time to finding the best suppliers
for each equestrian product type. When I decided to leave my
corporate job and start Huntley Equestrian, I had good factory
contacts in place. It took three years from the design phase to the
production phase of our first collection.
When my daughter starting riding and competing at age five, I
became interested in the chil-drens market. I quickly realized that
there was room to put some fun and fashion in to childrens riding
apparel. We use vibrant colors, embroidery, and playful
horse-related themes in our chil-drens line, Daisy Clipper.
Huntley Equestrian is not only the name of our company, it is
the name of our adult line of leather goods, accessories, and
riding apparel. My thought
in creating the Huntley line was to cover everyday riding needs
and to be more fashion-forward in our womens riding apparel. The
equestrian lifestyle has always been the way Ive lived, even though
I wore a business suit five days a week for fifteen
years. I wanted to create a brand that the rider could
comfortably ride in and still look stylish outside of the barn.
With our leather goods, the focus is on fit and finish. We are
very particular about which leather works best for each product.
The correct leather must be chosen in order to be durable enough
for the intended use but soft enough to accept a high stitch count.
For example, we use Sedgwick leather from England for our bridles
but
Small Business Spotlight: Huntley Equestrian
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EquiFUSE is using cutting edge technology to create an equine
skin care line dedicated to results. Inspired by lifelong
equestrians, it is our belief that superior shine is not an option,
but a result of quality products. Serious
horse care. Superior shine.
www.equifuse.com/dealers
Brazilian leather for our half-chaps. We currently offer a range
of bridles and reins, half chaps and paddock boots.
As a rider, mother, and farm owner, I think about the rider from
head to toe. What does a rider need for everyday riding? What
products can I create that let individuals embody the equestrian
lifestyle they love?
I started with pants, boots, belts, and half-chaps. During my
travels I found unique fabrics and incorporated them in to our
riding apparel lines. This resulted in such items as multicolor
polka dot riding shirts for children, sequinned riding pants for
adults, and the perfect equine-themed tapestry overnight bag.
The most important aspect of the HE and DC collections is for
the rider to be able to enjoy every product every day. I wanted to
create high-quality brands, but I also wanted everyone to be able
to afford them. The intersection between high quality and
affordability is a hard one to find, but I think we located it.
We are currently in the process of launching our e-commerce web
site. All of our items will be available on HuntleyEquestrian.com.
The site will contain videos of our products as well as general
horse knowledge videos. Also, the site will allow our customers to
leave product reviews to let us and other customers know what they
think of our products and customer service.
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BY CATHY PENROD
Two articles ago we reviewed social stress and how the impact of
those around us can affect our performance, this month it is all
about our emotions.
Emotional stress involves how well our needs and desires are
being met by what were doing, how excited and enthusiastic we are
about doing it, and whether we have the emotional control to be
able to choose how to respond, instead of react, to any given
situation.
The opportunities to learn to control our emotions occur
frequently in our riding. When looking at the various aspects of
our life, relationships, schooling, and competing, we will find
that in nearly every case, our emotional reactions are due to our
interpretations of what is happening around us.
Sometimes, we make interpretations that lead us to be upset with
something thats happened or something that someone has done or
said. Something has pushed our buttons," and the reaction is met
with negativity, instead of choosing a different way to respond.
The key thing to remember is that when our energy is focused on our
upset, theres less of it available to use in our performance.
Its important to recognize that someone, or even our horse, only
can push a button that already exists. So if were riding and are
known on how well we can perfect our distance, rhythm or movement
and someone says something derogatory about our riding skills,
were
Emotional Stress Responding Instead of Reactinglikely going to
laugh it off. But, if we are struggling with our ride, we might
take the comment personally and get very upset by the remark. That
remark only pushes a button if the button already exists within us.
In other words, if we doubt our ability in some area and someone
(or a result of our action) reinforces that belief, our button gets
pushed. If the button is something our horse does, as in spooking
in the same corner even though they have been by it at least 100
times and we respond by assuming it will continue to happen, the
energy we emit to our horse is that there truly is a monster
waiting to attack, and since there is success of a button pushed,
the result can be a negative reaction and our frustration
builds.
When the button is pushed, you become "emotionally hijacked" and
your performance suffers.
So how do we learn to respond objectively instead of taking
things personally and reacting emotionally? First stop and take a
deep breath. Ask some questions am I acting appropriately? What
else may really be going on here? What did I take it to mean (about
me)? What is my button?
Then, knowing this, lets ask ourselves how we would like to
handle the situation should it come up again, or what we could do
differently the next time.
Happy riding! Cathy
CANDICE KING AND KISMET 50 IN THE $75,000 ADIRONDACK GRAND PRIX
IN LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK. PHOTO ADAM HILL.
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THRIVE BOARD MEMBERS KATE ANDERSON, MARC GROCK AND SUSIE
SALADINO
Thrive Animal Rescue, Founded by Cece Bloum. Thrive is a
non-profit animal rescue organization committed to pulling dogs
from high risk shelters and placing them in loving homes. Please
follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThriveAnimalRescue and
Instagram @thriveanimalrescue
THRIVE BOARD MEMBERS KATE ANDERSON, MARC GROCK AND SUSIE
SALADINO
Thrive Animal Rescue, founded by CeCe Bloum, is a non-profit
animal rescue organization committed to pulling dogs from high risk
shelters and placing them in loving homes. Please follow us on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThriveAnimalRescue and Instagram
@thriveanimalrescue
Red Bucket Equine Rescue is a non-profit organization committed
to saving, rehabilitating, and turning around the lives of
slaughter-bound, abused, and abandoned horses.
TO DONATE OR APPLY TO ADOPT PLEASE VISIT
www.RedBucketRescue.org
RESCUE STARTS WITH YOUR HELP
Finbar today
Finbar before
Cathy Penrod is a certified professional Performance Specialist
with 34 years of knowledge of the equestrian world and has more
than 19 years of leadership, mentoring and coaching experience.
Cathy specializes in helping riders break through internal
barriers, conquer nerves, and take their performance to the next
level using customized programs such as The Spur Factor Process and
COR.E Performance Dynamics.
FindoutmoreaboutCathyandEquiCoachat:[email protected]
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Riverbank Farm Dalton, Massachusetts
2015 WNEPHA Horse Shows:
June 21 September 27
For detailed information about TASS membership policies,
schedules, classes and more, visit www.thoroughbredalliance.org or
contact Fran Burns 410 340 7676 [email protected]
2015 Thoroughbred Alliance Show Series
APR 25-26 TB Heritage, Spotsylvania, VaMAY 2-3 BEST TB Show,
PGEC, Upper Marlboro, MdMAY 3 TB Horse Show Association, KY Horse
Park, Lexington, KyMAY 9 Tranquillity Manor TB Show, Monkton, MdMAY
30 MidAtlantic Horse Rescue All TB Show, Bel Air, MdJUNE 7 Loch Moy
TB Show, Adamstown, MdJUNE 20-21 TB Celebration, Lexington, VaJULY
11 Totally TB, Pimlico Racetrack, Baltimore, MdJULY 12 Country Hill
TB Show, Westminster, MdJULY 26 Washington County Horse Council TB
Show, Boonsboro MdAUG 9 Lytles Otasaga Farm TB Show, Dickerson
MdAUG 13 Howard County Fair TB Show, West Friendship, MdSEPT 2 MD
State Fair TB Show, Timonium, MdSEPT 5-6 TB Celebration, Lexington,
VaSEPT 19 Round 2 TB Show, Bucks County Horse Park, Ottsville,
PaOCT 10-11 TB Heritage Show, Spotsylvania, VaOCT 24-25 TB
Celebration, Lexington, VaNOV 1 TASS Finale, McDonogh School,
Owings Mills, Md
St. Lawrence SUMMER
HORSE SHOW SERIES
April 18 May 16 June 20 September 13 FINALS October 3
The St. Lawrence Summer Horse Show Series is a hunter/jumper
show series held at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York it
includes classes for lead line, beginner equitation, beginner
hunter, short stirrup and long stirrup. Classes progress in ability
from special hunters to training jumpers. The Finals in October
offer a modified class schedule and include Hunter Derbies,
Equitation Challenge and Mini-Prix final.
For those who choose to be a member of the show series, points
are awarded and tallied and year-end awards are given out at the
Finals.
For more information visit www.leaguelineup.com/sluss
or call Mary Dreuding 315 239 5300
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APPAREL
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American-made custom horse and dog clothing, tack room draperies,
trunk covers, matching accessories, logos and embroidery.
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HAY/FEED/PET/BARN SUPPLIES
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INSURANCE
Frys Equine Insurance 800-842-9021 One of the oldest equine
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www.FrysEquineInsurance.com
Kay Cassell Equine Insurance 800-230-8384 Cell: 423-612-6970
Representing Great American Insurance Company
www.kaycassell.com
Southwest Ranches Insurance Agency 954-331-8133 Direct:
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USA 33323 [email protected]
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STABLES/BOARDING/TRAINING
Country Lee Farm 845-354-0133 103 Laden Town Rd., Pomona, NY
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[email protected] www.countryleefarm.com
Gardnertown Farm 845-564-6658 Fax: 845-566-4261 822 Gardnertown
Farm Rd. Newburg, NY 12550 Full service boarding, USEF rated shows,
schooling shows, H/J, indoor arena polo.
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Heathman Farm 267-253-7754 Thea Stinnett, trainer/owner 6677
Upper York Rd., New Hope, PA 18938 Specializing in hunters,
jumpers, and equitation Lessons, boarding & sales.
On Course Riding Academy 973-875-8780 Katie Moriarty, 210 Beaver
Run Rd., Lafayette, NJ 07848 Hunters, Jumpers, & Equitation
Lessons, showing & sales Quality boarding facility.
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TACK SHOPS/PRODUCTS
The Boot & Bridle 609-624-3054 Fax: 609-624-0633 2300 Rte. 9
North, Clermont, NJ 08210 Competitively-priced English riding
apparel, show clothing, sportswear, tack & supplies Mon.- Sat.
10:30-5:30 www.thebootandbridle.com
Toolbooth Saddle Shop 888-615-3473 PJ Janssen
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