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Prize Lists, Hunters/Jumpers, Fox Hunters and More
Horse
Times
Nov/Dec 2015
Serving Northern
Virginia, a touch of
West Virginia, and a
hint of Maryland
Fall Panicum
Toxicity
Page 25
WIHS
Page 32
Contents Page 3
FREDERICK, MD
PERMIT NO. 915
PAID
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Blue
Ridge
Hunt
PO Box 96, Boyce, VA 22620
www.blueridgehunt.org
MFHs:
Linda Armbrust
(540) 837-1577
Anne W. McIntosh
(540) 837-2404
Brian Ferrell
(540) 955-0528
Huntsman:
Guy Allman
Honorary Secretary:
Brian Ferrell
(540) 955-0528
Hunt Monitor:
(540) 837-1820
Fixture locations, directions, time
and notice of cancellations due
to weather or ground conditions.
Changes or cancellations will be
made no later than 2 hours prior
to meet.
Cap fees:
Adults (over 21) - $150 for
weekdays weekends/holidays
Juniors - $15
Non-members must contact one
of the Masters or the Honorary
Secretary for permission to hunt.
Checks payable to The Blue
Ridge Hunt should be given to
the Field Secretary along with
a Liability Release (available
at location) early at the meet.
Coggins required. Guests may
cap 4 times during the current
season.
Season:
September 1st - end of March,
primarily on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, & Saturdays with
occasional Bye Days.
Territory:
The country lies in Clarke
County, in Warren County north
of Front Royal, in Shenandoah County north of Route 675,
in Frederick County south of
Route 50 and west of Route
11 in Virginia and in Jefferson
County, W.Va. It is mainly rolling
farmland with open pasture land
and orchards. Jumps are chicken
coops, some tiger traps, post and
rails with a few stone walls.
Photo Courtesy: Joanne Maisono
Here’s to a Fabulous
2015-2016
Hunting Season!
Cheers The Blue Ridge Hunt
www.blueridgehunt.org
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Four Area Shows
Win “VHSA
Associate Top Ten”
ADVERTISER INDEX Four Area Shows
Win “Top Ten VHSA
Associate” Honors
By Emily Houston
During the 2015 show
season, the Virginia
Horse Shows Association
recognized nearly 500
shows in their Associate
program. Four of the 10
shows given “Top Ten
Associate Show” status
for 2015 (based on show
evaluation forms and
comments submitted by
members) were in our
region, and all four are repeat
winners who were also Top
Ten Associate shows last year!
Congratulations to those shows
and their managers!
Those shows were:
The BHSA Benefit Show
Rose Mount Farm,
Spotsylvania, Va
August 25, 2015
Gegi Winslett, manager
This show was both a BHSA
Jumper Classic and a BHSA
Hunter Benefit.
Winslett
considers Rose Mount to be
“one of the best horse show
facilities in the state. It has
outstanding footing, super
stalls, extensive parking and an
excellent inventory of jumps.”
Elmington Horse Show
Berryville, Va
September 19, 2015
Kathie Hamlin, manager
Hamlin credits her show
staff: gate chief Megan Magaha,
Teresa Miller, and her husband,
announcer Greg, for keeping
things running smoothly.
Hazelwild Horse Show
Fredericksburg, Va
March 22, 2015
Teresa Seay, manager
This busy equestrian center
not only hosts shows but is
home to the University of Mary
Washington riding team, an IEA
Megan Magaha
(above)
Teresa Miller (L)
team, a therapeutic riding team,
a Special Olympics team and
over 100 horses. Their monthly
shows are held year-round,
making use of its large indoor.
Summerplace Horse Show
The Plains, Va
May 23, 2015
Tom Finch, manager
This marks the 13th time
Summerplace has been awarded
Top Ten. These hunter shows are
known for attracting a diverse
group of competitors, from the
learning to the legendary. On
any given show day, you are
likely to see some of the area’s
top professionals competing at
Summerplace.
Eagles’ Wings
By Jeannie Hellem-Ramsey
Barn & Fence Affordable Sheds p. 7 Fuog/InterBuild p. 43
Groffdale Barns p. 64 Lauten Construction p. 49 ProFence p. 17 Blanket Cleaning/Repair Gear Clean p. 49 Breeding & Sales Elmington Farm p. 43 VPBA p. 55
Windfall Ponies p. 51
Farm Equip/Services Patrick Condon p. 21 Dodson’s Logging p. 51
Frederick Equipment p. 15 Gladhill Tractor p. 11 Greenway Welding p. 49
Feed, Hay & Pasture Cavalor Feed p. 51 Horse Sense Feed p. 53 Loudoun Milling p. 53 Valley Fertilizer p. 53 Financial Bank of Clarke County p. 27 Farm Credit p. 11
Hoof Care
Natural Balance Hoof Trim p. 41 Insurance Bennett Agency p. 29 Kay Cassell p. 57 Weller and Associates p. 35
Jewelry/Gifts
Blessed Beyond Jewelry p. 35
Horse Hippie p. 57
Lawyer Kristen Kalina p. 53 Massage Eponia Animal Therapies p. 57 Megan Magaha p. 55 Other Armor Fund p. 37 DC Area HSA p. 37 Photography Bullz Eye Photo. Services p. 53 EQuisite p. 59 Liz Callar p. 51 Nancy Milburn Kleck p. 51 Real Estate Macintosh Realtors p. 31
Sam Rees p. 41 Tack Another Turn Tack p. 55 Antares Used Saddles p. 13 Dover Saddlery p. 5 The Saddlery p. 51 Trailer Sales/Maintenance Greenway Welding p. 49 Trailer Care p. 57 Training & Lessons Elmington Farm p. 59 EverReady Farm p. 7 Fieldstone Farm p. 53 Mountain View Polo p. 39 Veterinarians Clarke Equine p. 13 Echo Equine p. 21 Equine Medical Center p. 27 Hoof and Paw p. 23 Total Equine p. 19 Valley Equine p. 9
CONTENTS
Prize Lists:
Eagles’ Wings p. 10
Elmington p. 12
Frying Pan p. 14
Hunt Club p. 16
Kelly’s Ford p. 18
Loch Moy p. 20
Locke Meadows p. 22
LTD p. 28
Moriah Farm p. 30
North Fork p. 34
Otasaga p. 36
Picturesque p. 38
Red Gate p. 42
Sandstone p. 44
South Run p. 46
Southern Heritage p. 48
Stone Gate p. 50
Summerduck Run p. 52
Summerplace p. 54
Turner Farm p. 56
The Winslett Advantage p. 58
Washington County p. 62
Well, here we are…finished
with our first annual show series
under our belt! It was an amazing
experience as we have cultivated a spirit of excellence in the
equine arena for this area. Each
show brought its own beauty
and perfection as we watched
young and old ride with a competitive edge combined with
relaxed sportsmanship. That is
an incredible feat in this type Clubs:
Continued on p.11 CCEA p. 8
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Hunts:
Blue Ridge p. 2
Bull Run p. 4
Casanova p. 6
Loudoun p. 24
Loudoun Fairfax p. 26
Rappahannock p. 40
Warrenton p. 60
Features:
Highlights p. 3
Hunt News
Casanova p. 7
Loudoun Fairfax p. 27
First-time Junior
Foxhunting p. 41
Soundness Advice
Barn Cats & Dogs p. 17
Information
Fall Panicum Toxicity p. 25
In Your Backyard
Al Round WIHS p. 32-33
Expanding Horizons
Polo p. 39
Calendar p. 45
Classifieds p. 61
Vol. 7, Issue 7
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Bull Run Hunt
PO Box 14
Mitchells, VA
22729
Come Hunt with Bull Run
We pride ourselves on being the most fun, the most
friendly, and the most hunting hunt in Virginia.
bullrunhuntclub.com
MFH:
Mike Long, MFH
Rosie Campbell, MFH
John Smith, MFH
Honorary Secretary:
Davera Ackenbom
443-960-7975
Huntsman:
Charles Montgomery
Hunt Monitor:
(540) 829-8353
Please always call before heading
out to make sure of time, fixture,
and conditions.
Cap fees:
$100 Weekdays
$125 Weekends & Holidays
$25 Juniors*
*some special free days
Season:
September through March
Meets on Mondays, Thursdays,
Saturdays, and some holidays
Territory:
Our territory varies widely, from
flat cropland to rolling pasture
land to mountains. Fixtures are
located in Culpeper, Madison,
Orange, and Spotsylvania
counties.
Upcoming Events:
March 20-26 - March Madness
March 20 - Annual Races and
Family Fun Day
April 28-May 1 - Camping
Weekend Trailride at Locust Hill
Preserve
Photo courtesy: Amy Savell
As the Masters always say,
“What are we going to do today???”
“HAVE FUN!”
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Casanova Hunt
P.O. Box 105
Casanova, VA
20139
Wishing EvEryonE A
WondErful hunt sEAson!
www.casanovahunt.com
MFHs:
Joyce Fendley
(540) 788-4116
Bill Fendley
(540) 788-4116
Jeanne Clark
(540) 272-2176
Professional Huntsman:
Tommy Lee Jones
Honorary Secretary:
Alice Fendley
Honorary Field Secretary:
Nancy Crawford
Hunt Monitor:
(540) 788-9800
Fixture locations time and notice
of cancellations due to weather or
ground conditions. Changes or
cancellations made no later than
3 hrs. prior.
Cap Fees:
Adults (+21) $150.00
Juniors $25.00
copyright by Robert McClanahan
Casanova held its Opening Meet and
Blessing of the Hounds on October 17th on the
Casanova Green in the Village of Casanova
Visitors are permitted to hunt by
permission of the Masters.
Contact a Master for details.
Visitors are asked to remit cap
fees, sign a Liability Release and
present Coggins to the Honorary
Field Secretary upon arrival.
Guests may cap 3 times per
season.
Season:
September-March
Hunt to meet primarily on
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
with occasional Bye Days.
Territory:
The country is located in central
and eastern Fauquier Co.,
southeast Culpeper Co.,
Northeast Orange Co., northeast
Spotsylvania Co. and western
Stafford Co. It is a mixture of
open grass cattle, crop farms and
woodlands. Fences are mostly
timber and coops of typical size.
Photo courtesy of Rich Clay
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Casanova Fall Fun
Hunter Pace
Smiles and Sunshine at a Great Event
Photo courtesy: Richard Clay
By Suzy Gehris
It was truly a great day and the big smiles worn by Lindsey
Williamson (left) and mother Julie, tell it all at the Casanova Fall
Fun Hunter Pace.
The Casanova Fall Fun
Hunter Pace enjoyed a beautiful
Fall day on Sunday, October
11 at Winfall near Warrenton,
Va. The event was hosted by
longtime Casanova members
Bill and Hally Woodbury.
The course was close to 5 ¼
miles long and was flagged with
Halloween colors of orange and
white streamers so that riders
need not have walked it ahead
of time. The footing, despite
recent rain, was terrific and
jumps small and large dotted the
route.
Close to 70 riders were on
hand from near and as far away
as Goochland and McLean to
compete in three divisions.
Everyone came across the finish
line laughing and with great
smiles, so obviously the course
was extremely popular.
Western and English riders on
ponies and horses came to try
their hand at the ever popular
Scavenger Hunt. Cards were
provided each rider listing items
found along the trail, plus some
that were not on the course.
(A total of 16 out of 21 things
listed on the cards were placed
around the course.) Points were
awarded for finding items that
were on course, and points
were taken away for identifying
things not on course. Riders
had to be careful to find ghosts,
sunglasses, and the pesky,
mysterious green golf ball that
sat in a tree trunk three quarters
of the way around.
Winners of the Scavenger
Hunt were Caroline Chipman
and Corisse Vaughan with 11
points.
The team closest to Optimum
time for the Hunt Division were
Casanova’s own Vicki and
Mark Mitchell. The Pleasure
Division was won by Step At A
Time Farm’s Melanie Mervis,
Tori Bavers and Becky Davies.
Winners of the Junior Division
were Holly Stone Farm’s
Brenda Howell, Paige Kyle and
Heidi Stirrup.
Great hospitality, featuring
three tables full of hot and
cold goodies, was hosted
by Casanova under Nancy
Crawford’s direction. Soup,
chili, and cookies were on the
menu. Another table featured
some Casanova merchandise,
including sweatshirts and hats
for those needing warmth that
day.
Continued on p. 27
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QUESTION:
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Equine Alliance help you?
ANSWERS:
1) If you live outside Clarke
County, the CCEA provides a
FREE directory* of goods and
services of its equine businesses.
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the CCEA offers a means to connect you with potential
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*Look for our directory at local horse shows and feed stores.
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Vice President: Althea “Robin” Richards
Directors: Christopher Bates, Jill Gordan-Moore, Robert “Sandy” Johnston, Pamela Dors,
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Eagles’ Wings
www.eagleswingsgirls.org
End of year Awards banquet~
This is sure to be a gorgeous event!
Holiday Inn’s Ballroom
301 Foxcroft Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401
November 13th, 6:30 to 11pm
Good food, multi-media presentations,
silent auction and sponsorship recognition.
Top 4 Competitors in each division
High Point Barn Award
All Welcome!
Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance.
Send check to Eagles’ Wings 385 Butterfly Lane, Hedgesville, WV 25427
Jeannie Hellem-Ramsey 304-754-4414 (o) 304-886-3362(c)
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Kim Hutton and Remi show the form that won the English Green
Horse Division for the Eagles’ Wings Show Series.
Highlights..................from p.3
of industry which teaches by
nature to compete fearlessly and
ferociously – with no niceness
to the horse or the competition. Not so in the case of our
first show series. The standard
has been set and the bar is
high: compete as if you are an
Olympian, allow everyone in
the arena to teach you and make
you a better person, and have
fun doing it. I think that mission
was accomplished.
Throughout our entire year
we have had nothing but raves
over the excellence of the show
itself and the focused commitment of our volunteers. Everything ran smoothly and on time.
Organization was at the top of
the list and graded as “A+.”
From parking to the registration
booth – everything and every
volunteer was at the disposal of
our competitors to make their
time here the most enjoyable
experience ever. Clearly marked
signs made navigating the fairgrounds easy.
Our competitors and their
horses were the very first priority
as we kept them all hydrated
and cooled down for each event.
Spectators and sponsors were
also on our priority list to make
sure that everyone had an incredible time at our shows.
A big-top tent with hanging
flower baskets adorned the
backstretch of the fairgrounds
and set the stage for concessions
as well as a place to get out of
the sun.
Raffles
and
giveaways
happened for Father’s Day, as
well as patriotic sun visors for
WV Day; vendors set up wares
for sale from horse items to
home décor to beauty supplies.
To everyone who experienced
this show series, it seemed to
bring back a simpler time where
people were excited about the
sport of kings – the horse.
We want to thank everyone
who came out and either
competed, spectator or volunteered. You all made it great.
We want recognize the
following winners for our
September 19th Show:
Open English
Champion: Katelyn Reese on
Zippos Slow Poke
Junior English
Champion: Allie Bohrer on
Jacks Star Bar Leo
Reserve Champion: Caitlyn
Granlau
Third: Ben Cromer on Willie
Green Horse English
Champion: Kim Hutton on
Remi
Beginner English
Champion: Bekah Peddicord on
Time for Class Continued on p. 13
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Elmington Farm, LLC, 345 Elmington Lane, Berryville, VA 22611
DATES: Sunday, Dec. 13
Saturdays- Jan. 23, Feb. 6, Mar. 12, Apr. 2
START TIME: 9 am
WARM-UPS: CA - all day
JUDGES: 12/13 DeDe Bache-Schumate
STALLS: $50 SCHOOLING DAY PRIOR: $20 noon to 5pm
SCHOOLING: 8- 8:45 am INDOOR ARENA: 184’ x 200’ STALLS: $50 overnight w/schooling, $30 show day
CLASS FEES: $15, grounds fee/$15, (credit cards accepted) $50 returned check fee
FACILITIES: Port-a-john
WATER: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHER: EQuisite
FOOD: yes
MANAGER: Kathie Hamlin
PHONE #: 540-955-6219
SCHOOLING AREA: stone dust ring w/ jumps-all day
WEB SITE: www.elmington.com
e-MAIL: [email protected]
(Incomplete online entries-not accepted)
Elmington Winter Hunter Series
Indoor - start time 9 am
Schooling: 8- 8:45 am
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6) Working Hunter Over Fences B 3’
7) Child/Adult Hunter Equitation 2’6” VHSA
8) Ch/Ad Amateur Hunter Under Saddle VHSA
9) Child/Adult Amateur Hunter OF A 2’6”
10) Child/Adult Amateur Hunter OF B 2’6”
11) Green Pony Hunter Under Saddle VHSA
12) Green Pony Hunter OF-A S-2’, M- 2’3”or 2’6”, L 2’6”
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14) Pony Hunter Under Saddle VHSA
15) Pony Hunter OF-A S-2’, M- 2’3”or 2’6”, L 2’6”
16) Pony Hunter OF-B S-2’, M- 2’3”or 2’6”, L 2’6”
17) Pony Equitation S 2’or 2’3”, M 2’3”or 2’6”, L 2’6” VHSA
20 min schooling break
Pleasure classes not held before noon
18) Pony Pleasure W/T VHSA
19) Pony Pleasure Walk/Trot/Go as you please
20) Pony Pleasure W/T/C
21) Jr./Ad Horse Pleasure W/T VHSA
22) Jr./Ad Horse Pleasure Walk/Trot/GAYP
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(Juniors may ride ponies, may be split 14 & under, 15-17, adult)
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26) Low Hunter Over Fences A 2’
27) Low Hunter Over Fences B 2’
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30) Green Hunter Over Fences B 2’6”
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Highlights.................from p.11
Western Open High Point:
Katelyn Reese on Zippos Slow
Poke
Green Horse High Point:
Katelyn Reese on Tiva
Stay tuned for our Series Grand
Champions and Reserves who
will be announced at the banquet
on November 13!
Shop online or by appointment at our Purcellville location.
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Elmington October 11
Results:
Lead Line
Champion: Alexandra Cawood
Reserve: Caitlyn Scott
Pre-Short Stirrup
Champion: Jordan Schneider
Reserve: Aubrey Jones
Beginner Equitation
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Reserve: Elsa Eastment
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Reserve: Daisy DeBoer
Green Pony
Champion: Cassidy Bosch
Reserve: Megan Hardy
Pony Hunter
Champion: Charlotte Lunsford
Reserve: Olivia deStanley
Pony Pleasure
Reserve: Samantha Goode
Junior/Adult Pleasure
Champion: Natalie Armel
Champion: Ava Kalina
Low Hunter
Champion: Natalie Armel
Reserve: Tracy Romito
Green Hunter
Champion: Scott Bryan
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40. Thoroughbred Hunter O/F 2’6”
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Equine dentistry will keep your horse pain-free and living longer. Dentistry must be done periodically, and good dental
health is vital to your horse's overall well-being. Professional veterinary dentistry is a large block in the foundation that
contributes to your horse's increased longevity, long-term comfort, and prolonged athletic performance.
Why Do We Do It? As it is with humans and other mammals, oral health cannot be separated from health of the rest of
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Who Can Do Dentistry? In Virginia, the law states that laymen are allowed to "hand float" only. It is illegal for any layman
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understand their presence is not an endorsement of the work being performed.
Having your horse seen by a non-veterinarian year-after-year is the same as a person seeing a dental hygienist year-afteryear without ever seeing a dentist. The concept of the dental hygienist being your sole dental care provider is inconceivable -but some very caring horse owners do not realize they are doing the same.
How Do I Know It's Time For A Dental Exam (and not a float)? When a veterinarian performs a thorough general exam on
your horse, typically during the Spring and Fall vaccination visits, your horse's mouth should be checked. The examination results
will help the veterinarian determine the proper interval for floating/dentistry for your specific horse. In other words, a dental
exam and thoughtful owner interview are the new standard to determine when your horse needs a float-- not the calendar. Very
similar to the recent changes from "deworming" to "parasite control testing", we perform these services based on the individual
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Signs that indicate your horse needs veterinary dental attention:
Hard keeper
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• Drops feed and/or dropping hay/grass balls
• Turns head to chew
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• Colic or Choke
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late for a less invasive intervention. And early intervention is what you are missing by not having a veterinarian perform or
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What Happens If I Don't Do Regular Dentistry? Your horse will not thrive or perform well for long. And maybe not
immediately, but your horse will die from complications associated with poor dental care or long-term unqualified dental care.
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are as follows:
Highlights.................from p.13
4th: Morgan Bailey
5th: Jaden Fasen
6th: Eliza LaViolette
Champion: Kara Bailey
Reserve: Daisy DeBoer
3rd: Marlee Pugh
4th: Samantha Goode
5th: Sarah Semko
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Champion: Olivia deStanley
Reserve: Gabriella Youssef
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Reserve: Emilia Cayelli
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Reserve: Sarah Haene
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Champion: Carol Eichner
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Reserve: Sarah Haene
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Stephanie Williams
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Adelle Novak
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Highlights................from p.21
O-Lou Legard, R-Heather
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Pleasure Horse:
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Children’s/Adult Hunter:
Champion: Morgan Borchert
Reserve: Ashley Marques
Thoroughbred Hunter:
Champion: Morgan Borchert
Reserve: Richard Rhinehart
Lead Line:
Champion: Tyler Sharp
Reserve: Liana Galanis
Pre-Short Stirrup:
Reserve: Gabrielle DaFonte
Short Stirrup Equitation:
Champion: Addison Beliveau
Reserve: Remington Sharp
Short Stirrup Hunter:
Champion: Remington Sharp
Reserve: Taylor Beliveau
Cross Rail/Open Hunter:
Champion: Sarah Fisher
Pony Pleasure:
Champion: Remington Sharp
Reserve: Samantha Goode
Pony/Green Pony Hunter:
Champion: Meagan Hardy
Reserve: Morgan Borchert
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Loudoun Hunt
PO Box 224
Leesburg,
VA 20178
Formal Hunting Season is here!
www.loudounhunt.com
MFH:
Lawrence T. Dale, MFH
Donald Johnsey, MFH
Honorary Secretary:
Mr. Carroll D. Galvin
443-690-4041
Hunt Monitor:
703-777-8480
made no later than three hours
before a meet.
Cap fees:
$100 Adults, $25 Juniors
Contact [email protected]
Season:
September through March Meets
on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and
holidays
Territory:
Kennels are located in Leesburg,
Loudoun County Virginia. The
country is approximately 25 by
18 miles. Agricultural with some
development, fenced with coops,
barways, post and rails, stone
walls and board fences.
Upcoming Events:
Nov. 3 - Junior Meet
Nov. 7 - Opening Meet
Nov. 11 - Junior Meet
Nov. 26 -Thanksgiving Day meet
Dec. 5 - Blessing of the Hounds
Dec. 26 - Boxing Day meet
Photo courtesy: Robert Boyd
Take out your formal clothes and come
hunting with the Loudoun Hunt.
Our Junior Meets are great opportunities to introduce
young riders to the sport of foxhunting.
Call our Hunt Monitor: (703)-777-8480 for updates on our
hunting schedule and social activities. Guests are welcome!
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Fall Panicum Toxicity Rears Its Head In
Northern Virginia
(540) 955-6219
Public Forum at Middleburg MARE Center Will Address Concerns
Fall Panicum is a common
annual warm season grass that
can be hepatotoxic (cause liver
disease) in horses under certain
growing conditions. Toxicity
in horses was first documented in Virginia in 2004 when 14
at a boarding stable in Prince
William County were diagnosed
with liver disease as a result of
consuming locally grown Fall
Panicum hay.
Concerns over Fall Panicum
faded through the years until
recently when several cases of
suspected toxicity reappeared
in Fauquier County and Prince
William County, Va, in late
summer and fall 2015. Routine
bloodwork revealing elevated
liver enzymes in multiple horses
from different farms pointed
veterinarians and Virginia Cooperative Extension agents in
the direction of Fall Panicum.
The current cases appear
to be the result of both hay
and pasture containing Fall
Panicum and isolated to a few
counties in northern Virignia.
The trigger that causes toxicity
and the amount of grass
required to cause illness are not
known at this time. Since Fall
Panicum does not always cause
toxicity, proper identification
and treatment are essential for
recovery.
Identification
Fall Panicum (Panicum dichotomiflorum) is a fibrous
rooted warm season annual
grass that grows three to six feet
tall, although size varies greatly
depending on growing conditions. The grass reproduces
from seeds and requires warm
temperatures (80°F) for germination. Seedlings emerge in the
spring or early summer and the
underside of the leaves may be
covered in hair which disappears as it matures.
Fall Panicum is relatively easy to identify in the late
summer and fall when it’s
distinct wispy pyramid shaped
seed heads are present. The
stem is round and smooth and
develops a unique “zigzag” appearance as it matures. Leaves
and seed heads emerge alternately from the joints (nodes).
The leaves of mature plants
are ½ to 1” wide and 6 to 18”
long in mature plants, hairless,
pointed, and have a distinct
white or pale green mid vein.
If the seed head and leaves are
not adequate for identification, a
hairy ligule (where the leaf blade
and sheath meet) and absence of
auricle (collar structure found
at junction of leaf blade and
sheath) are also identifying
features of Fall Panicum.
Toxicity
Steroidal saponins cause
liver disease within two weeks
of consumption. The plant has
potential to cause toxicity at all
stages of maturity. The amount
of grass intake required to cause
toxicity is unknown, but there is
some evidence from the recent
cases in Virginia that even small
amounts can lead to elevated
liver enzymes. Other grass
species in the Panicum genus,
such as Switchgrass (Panicum
virgatum), may cause similar
toxicity.
Symptoms
• Decreased appetite
• Lethargy
• Somnolence (unusual
periods of sleepiness)
• Mild colic
• Neurological signs
• Some horses may show no
symptoms at all
Diagnosis
History of exposure and/or
multiple horses on a farm or
geographic region may be indicative of Fall Panicum toxicity.
Horse
Photos courtesy: Dr. Bridgett McIntosh
By Dr. Bridgett McIntosh, Virginia Tech Middleburg Agricultural Research and
Extension Center, Dr. Melinda Freckleton, Haymarket Veterinary Service, and Dr. Harold
McKenzie, Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Blood analyses reveal abnormally high gamma glutamyl
transferase (GGT), aspartate
aminotransferase
(AST),
sorbitol dehydrogenase (SDH),
and alkaline phosphatase (ALP),
as well as increased concentrations of serum bile acids and
bilirubin. Pyrrolizidine alkaloidosis (ragwort toxicity) results
in similar laboratory findings.
Treatment
Immediate removal of Fall
Panicum from the diet results
in good prognosis for acute
exposure. Horses with severe
liver disease may not recover.
Survival appears to be greatly
improved with early detection.
Supportive care can be lengthy.
Recommendations
Proper identification of Fall
Panicum and removal from
the diet is the key to avoiding
toxicity. If you suspect you have
Fall Panicum in your pasture or
hay, contact your veterinarian to
test for liver disease. If any one
horse on a property has liver
disease, testing asymptomatic
horses is advisable.
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There are no herbicides that
specifically target Fall Panicum
without killing other desirable
grass species. Manual removal,
spot spraying with glyphosate,
or complete pasture renovation
are recommended to control
Fall Panicum. For assistance
with plant identification and
controlling Fall Panicum, please
contact your County Extension
agent.
Forum
Fall Panicum
Toxicity in Horses
Tuesday November 17th
6:00pm
Virginia Tech Middleburg
Agricultural Research and
Extension Center
(VT MARE Center)
5527 Sullivans Mill Rd,
Middleburg VA 20117
http://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/
middleburg
RSVP is requested by
November 13th
Attendance is free
For more information
please contact Dr. Bridgett
McIntosh (bmcintosh@
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loudoun
fairfax
hunt
Loudoun Fairfax Hunt
18055 Harmony Church Rd.
Hamilton, VA 20158
loudounfairfaxhunt.com
MFHs:
Donna Rogers
(703) 431-9555
Linda Devan
(703) 887-2711
Michael Harper
(732) 485-9486
David Moyes
Paul Wilson
(540) 338-1636
Honorary Secretary:
Gin Richardson
(703) 216-6313
Gretchen Kuney
(703) 727-4483
Hunt Monitor:
(703) 957-4633
made no later than 3 hours prior.
Cap fees:
Adult (+21) $100 weekends/holidays
$80 - weekday
Juniors - $25 under 14
Non-members must contact one
Checks payable to The Loudoun
Fairfax Hunt should be given to
the Honorary Secretary or one
of the Masters upon arriving at
the meet. Liability Release and
season.
Season:
Sept. to March, primarily on Wed
Fri, Sun- occasional Bye Days.
Territory:
Western Loudoun County is
rolling hills. Generally wooded
and open cattle and crop farms
with jumps that are post and rail,
chicken coops and stone walls of
typical size.
Photos courtesy: Ed Hass
Please join us for
spectacular
hunting.
Wishing all a safe
and happy
Thanksgiving!
Hunts..........................from p.7
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Loudoun Fairfax
Hunt’s Junior Meet
A Special Introduction for Young Riders
Photo courtesy: Shannon Sollinger
By Shannon Sollinger
Loudoun Fairfax Hunt offered a walk-trot third field for its
September 20 junior meet.
“We love our juniors,” said
Master Donna Rogers at the
hunt breakfast Sept. 20, just
after the Loudoun Fairfax Hunt
junior meet. “Junior riders are
the future of fox hunting.”
The Hunt offered three fields
that day -- first field for those
jumping, second field for walktrot-canter, and third field for
walk-trot only. The day saw
66 out, including six staff, and
20 juniors ranging in age from
seven to 19. Cindy Kohler, age
50 and a student from Heather
Heider’s Van Vixen Farm, was
the day’s “honorary junior” out
for her first-ever fox hunt.
“I loved it,” Kohler said at the
end of the chase. “It’s been on
my bucket list after lessons for
four years.”
Hayley Rees, age seven and
the youngest in the field, was
also out for her first hunt. She
and her grandmother, LFH loyal
member Donna Poe, started
out in third field but that only
lasted about 10 minutes. Hayley
wanted to canter and they
moved up to second field.
Christine Vitkus brought
eight juniors from her Red
Gate Farm in Hamilton, Va.
Getting them out of the ring
and into the hunt field “allows
them to use the skills they have
acquired through years of riding
instruction. The terrain, horserider partnership and group
dynamics offer new and exciting
challenges.” And they learn
much more than equitation,
Vitkus added – grooming, attire,
etiquette, tradition. “A huge
side benefit is giving the horses
and ponies the opportunity to
stretch their legs over big hills
and natural jumps and through
woods, creek crossings and
gates.”
Patience Voell, 14, of
Leesburg, Va., rode Red
Gate’s 13.2 Welsh cross pony
Chocolate Buttercreme on her
first hunt. Buttercreme teaches
beginning to intermediate riders
in the Red Gate lesson program,
and has introduced juniors to all
three hunt fields.
LFH Whipper-In Heather
Heider brought 10 horses and
ponies to Junior Day -- mounts
for six juniors, three adults and
herself.
Foxhunting emphasizes some
lessons that are frequently
overlooked,
Heider
said:
etiquette, pride in turnout,
keeping an eye out for your
friends in the field, and
appreciation for the hounds
and all they do for the sport,
“because without the hounds we
wouldn’t be hunting.”
Continued on p.41
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LTD Horse Shows @ Morven Park
41793 Tutt Lane Leesburg, VA 20176
DATES: Hunters- Sun, Dec 27, Sat Jan 9, Sat Feb 13
Jumpers- Sat, Dec 26, Sun Jan 10, Sun Feb 14
JUDGES: 12/27 DeDe Bache-Shumate
START TIME: 12/26 noon, all other shows begin @ 9 am
SCHOOLING: Hunters/8am
SCHOOLING AREAS: grass
WARM-UPS: CA - all day
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7. VHSA Pony Pleasure: W/T
8. VHSA Pony Pleasure: W/T/GAYP
9. VHSA Pony Pleasure – W/T/C
10. Beginner Eq OF A – 18”
11. Beginner Eq OF B – 18”
12. Beginner Eq US
13. VHSA Short Stirrup OF A – 18”
14. VHSA Short Stirrup OF B – 18”
15. VHSA Short Stirrup US
16. VHSA Gr. Pony Hunter OF A
(S-2’/M-2’3”/L-2’6”)
17. VHSA Gr. Pony Hunter OF B
(S-2’/M-2’3”/L-2’6”)
18. VHSA Gr. Pony Hunter US
19. VHSA Pony Hunter OF A
(S-2’/M-2’3”/L-2’6”)
20. VHSA Pony Hunter OF B
(S-2’/M-2’3”/L-2’6”)
21. VHSA Pony Hunter US
22. VHSA Eq on the flat 14-under
23. VHSA Pony Medal (S-2’/M-2’3”/L-2’6”)
24. VHSA Pony Eq (S-2’/M-2’3”/L-2’6”)
Schooling Break
25. Student Eq OF A- 2’
26. Student Eq OF B-2’
27. Student Eq US
28. Maiden Hunter OF A – 2’ may trot
(open to horses and ponies)
29. Maiden Hunter OF B – 2’ may trot
30. Maiden Hunter US
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31. VHSA Horse Pleasure* W/T
32. VHSA Horse Pleasure* W/T/GAYP
33. VHSA Horse Pleasure* W/T/C
34. VHSA Gr. Horse Hunter* OF A 2’6”
35. VHSA Gr. Horse Hunter* OF B 2’6”
36. VHSA Gr. Horse Hunter* US
37. Schooling Hunter OF A – 2’6”
38. Schooling Hunter OF B – 2’6”
39. Schooling Hunter US
40. VHSA C/AA Hunter* OF
A 2’6” or 3’ (rider’s choice)
41. VHSA C/AA Hunter* OF B
2’6” or 3’ (rider’s choice)
42. VHSA C/AA Hunter* US
43. VHSA Junior Medal
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Jumpers
Puddle Jumpers 2’
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5- Table II, Sec. 2 (c)
6- Table II, Sec.2 (b)
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9- Table II, Sec. 2 (b)
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11-Table II, Sec. 2 (c)
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Ch/Ad Amateur Jumpers $ 3’3”
13- Table II, Sec. 1
Schooling Jumpers $ 3’6”
Modified Jumpers $ 4’
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23- Gambler’s Choice $
50% to winner
$ Minimum 5 entries for cash backs
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Moriah Farm
By Marjorie Yeager
3 – Tesla Snapp
Morgan Bailey
Short Stirrup Hunter:
C – Kara Bailey
R – Samantha Goode
3 – Morgan Bailey
4 – Taylor Beliveau
Green Pony:
C – Megan Hardy
R – Braelyn Bailey
Pony Hunter:
C – Braelyn Bailey
R – Lauren Roux
3 – Paige Stanley
Pony Equitation:
C – Braelyn Bailey
14-Under Equitation:
C – Morgan Bailey
Beatrice Lynch, LTD Lead Line Grand Champion, is all smiles as she Maiden Hunter:
proudly displays her trophy.
C – Lydia Smith
Student EQ:
Highlights.................from p.23 C – Kylie Bailey
C – Morgan Bailey
R – Samantha Goode
R – Morgan Bennett
LTD Horse Shows
Horse Pleasure:
3 – Mya Darnell/Jordan
By Carol Bailey
C – Nicola Roux
Schnieder
R – Kelsie Figgins
The year end results for the 4 – Kayla Davis
Green Hunter:
2015 LTD Show Series at the Pony Pleasure:
C – Jenna Steinfurth
Frederick County Fairgrounds: C – Samantha Goode
JR/AA Hunter:
R – Addison Beliveau
Lead Line
C – Nicola Roux
C – Bea Lynch
Thoroughbred Hunter:
R – Caitlyn Scott C – Kara Bailey,
C – Morgan Borchert
R – Addison Beliveau
Pre-Short Stirrup:
Grand
Champions
and
Reserves for the 2015 Moriah
Farm Hunter and Jumper Series:
Puddle Jumpers CH: Frankly, Miss Scarlett, R/
Sarah Lunsford, O/Yvonne
Toone
Novice Jumper Horse
CH: Cocoa’s Delight, O/R Tara McMahon
Novice Jumper Rider CH: Cocoa’s Delight, O/R Tara McMahon
RES: Curious George, R/Ella
C. Houchens, O/JGS Riding Ltd
Children’s/Adult Jumper CH: Shark Bait, R/Julie A.
Buschor, O/Maggie Griffith
Low Jumper CH: Daystar’s Nike Can Wait,
O/R - Yvonne Toone
RES: Patronus Charm, O/R Louisa N. Gleckler
Thoroughbred Jumper CH: Ace In The Hole, R/Jessica
Brown, O/JGS Riding Ltd
RES: Shark Bait, R/Julie A.
Buschor, O/Maggie Griffith
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Anna Habib, Ellen Ebelhare, and Natalie Kopp enjoy the day at the
Moriah show in early October.
Short Stirrup Hunter CH: A Little Blush, R/
Samantha Goode, O/Robin
DeVaux
RES: Biggie Smalls, R/Mary
Flanagan, O/Lindsay Fox
Short Stirrup Equitation CH: Biggie Smalls, R/Mary
Pony Hunter CH: Kid Rock, R/Ellen
Ebelhare, O/Jane Colley
RES: Mischief Maker, O/R Kelsey Sullivan
Adult Hunter Pleasure CH: Roucouler, O/R - Kathleen
O’Keefe
RES: Triple Crown Romance,
O/R - Janet Quaintance
Junior Hunter Pleasure CH: Bay Dreamin, O/R Amanda Sciora
RES: Prince, R/Claire
Ledbetter, O/Joan Russo
Pony Hunter Pleasure CH: Biggie Smalls, R/Mary
RES: A Little Blush, R/
Samantha Goode, O/Robin
DeVaux
Student Equitation CH: She’s A Rock Star, O/R Lindsay McCarron
RES: Mary’s Cross, R/Meghan
Hencock, O/Melynda Legg
Piedmont Equine Hopeful
Hunter Co-CH: Bay Dreamin, O/R Amanda Sciora
Co-CH: Mary’s Cross, R/
Meghan Hencock, O/Melynda
Legg
RES: Take Flight, R/Natalie
Tobin, O/Katie E. Gordon
Lead Line CH: Lil Bit-O-Blue, R/Caitlyn
Scott, O/Christine Scott
RES: My McDreamy, O/R Madeline Hashwah
Pre-Short Stirrup CH: Picturesque Spin the
Bottle. O/R - Scarlett Geneva
RES: Frankly, Miss Scarlett, R/
Joey Pangia, O/Yvonne Toone
Green Pony/Horse Hunter CH: Mischief Maker, O/R Kelsey Sullivan
RES: Bay Dreamin, O/R Amanda Sciora
Working Hunter CH: Take Flight, O/R - Katie E.
Gordon
Adult Amateur Hunter CH: Mane Focus, O/R - Tzena
Canter
RES: Ultimatum, O/R - Melissa
Kirkpatrick
Childrens’ Hunter CH: E. Motion, O/R - Olivia
Stewart
North Fork School of Eq
By Lizzie Hummel
What a great season for the
North Fork School of Equitation! Despite a substantial
amount of rain the week before
our last show of the series
(judged by Rae Holbrook), the
weather managed to clear up
just in time. We hope to see
everyone next year!
Our Series Grand Champions
and Reserves are:
Hilltopper Grand Champion/
Falling Rain Memorial Trophy:
Continued on p.35
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The Washington International Horse Show
Enthusiasm And A Fresh Eye
By Al Round
Veteran rider Margie Engle
and her mount Abunola
demonstrated how to stay
snappy and focused in
competition.
The horses and riders were
amazed and amazing.
Representatives from several
area mounted police units
were on hand to salute the flag
at Thursday night’s opening
ceremony.
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The photographer’s favorite photo. Horse
trailers and national treasures: the Washington
International juxtaposed the two. The domed
building is the National Gallery of Art.
Horse
Editor’s Note:
Photographer
Al Round of
Nokesville, Va.
is a newcomer
to horse show photography.
He began taking photos of
horses and riders at the urging
of girlfriend Melynda Legg
of Century Manor Farm, as
a way to be involved while
she was busy coaching and
supervising students at shows.
This past summer, Al was the
photographer at several area
shows and proved that he can
bring a fresh eye and some
different angles to horse show
photography. Al attended the
Washington International to
take photos for Horse Times,
and couldn’t contain his
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enthusiasm for the whole scene
he discovered there.
Nothing compares with my
initial reaction when I arrived
the first day. If you spend a
considerable amount of time in
downtown Washington D.C. as
I do, you realize that the city
itself has its own distinctive
sound. An orchestrated blend of
buzzing traffic, combined with
heavy equipment and power
tools from construction sites
come together and create the
city’s heartbeat.
As I approached the Verizon
Center to cover the Tuesday
evening show, it was awesome
to see the neat rows of stables
set up in the streets outside, but
what really caught my attention
was an out of place but very
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familiar sound....
I recognized it immediately.
It was the unmistakable sound
of horse shoes made by a horse
walking on a hard surface. But
it sounded a bit different than I
was used to hearing. Each foot
step echoed and bounced around
as if I was hearing it resonate
inside a large cave.
When I directed my vision
to the sound’s origin, I saw
an amazing sight: a gorgeous
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Sunshine show that they can clear
not only high jumps but a wide one
too!
She flies through the air with the
greatest of ease! Top international
rider Laura Kraut, dressed as a
policewoman, in Thursday night’s
costume class.
Friday night’s Army vs. Navy
Celebrity Barrel Racing event
had top jumper riders trying
their hand at a different kind of
competition.
and perfectly braided chestnut
mare, being led up the concrete
underground ramp which is
normally the Verizon Center’s
loading dock
The contrast between this
stunning animal and the
concrete jungle surrounding
her was an inspiring moment.
I could feel the excitement and
anticipation for this event build
up within me, and I realized that
nothing could have prepared me
for how amazing my experience
at the Washington International
Horse show actually would be
over the next few days.
Coupled with the unbelievably
talented and courageous show
riders, the energy that filled
the arena, especially during
Barn Night, made the WIHS
nothing less than a perfectly
choreographed and executed
horse show event. To say that
I had the time of my life would
definitely be an understatement!
Is this what’s meant by “cleaning your clock”?
Longines was a major sponsor of the show, and this
was one of the jumps.
A couple of crash test dummies walk
the course before Thursday’s Costume Class. Need we say more?
Cover photo:“Did we make it?” Belgium’s Jos Verlooy and Sunshine did, clearing the Puissance wall at
6”11” for the win on Friday night. The record at the Washington International is 7’ 7 and 1/2.”
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Congratulations to all of the year-end prize winners!
We look forward to another exciting show season in 2016 and hope that
our unique outside courses and friendly schooling show atmosphere
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Ava O’Donnell 34
Mya Darnell 29
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Solange Johnson 49.5
Student Hunter Grand
Delaney Sullivan 36.5,
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Memorial Trophy: Leslie
Alexa Blome 23.5 Forcino and Flower
Reserve Grand
Ellie Vest 93.5
Champion: Charlotte Johnson Anna Habib 48
and John Boy
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Baby Green/Novice Hunter
Remington Sharp 26
Grand Champion/James
Lacey Gordon 22
Carolan Memorial Trophy:
Catherine Bartgis and Winston VHSA Short Stirrup Hunter:
Sarah Semko 51.5
Laura Rosenwald and Wickery Remington Sharp 48
Low Hunter Grand Champion: Anna Habib 44
Eileen Foley-Breck and Nitro
Morgan Bailey 33.5
Field Hunter Grand Champion/ Ellie Vest 29.5
Bailey’s Irish Cream Memorial Abbey Windle 28
Trophy: Laura Rosenwald and
Student Equitation:
Harry On
Ellen Ebelhare 97
Jacqueline Wisecarver 70
Lizzie Hummel and Milton
Olivia Providakas 37
Pleasure Hunter Grand
Olivia Hall 28.5
Champion/Lisa Mitchell
Alex Skoftland 27.5
Memorial Trophy: Anita
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Abbey Windle/Sarah Corbett 25 Reserve Grand Champion:
Pony Pleasure:
Lizzie Hummel and Mosby
Ellen Ebelhare 76
Natalie Kopp 74.5
Cassidy Bosch 46
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Marlee Pugh 34.5
Kelsey Sullivan 33.5
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Cassidy Bosch 60
Caitlyn Scott 54
Anastasia Stubbs 27
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Faith Burns 36
Kelsey Sullivan 33.5
Pre-Short Stirrup:
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Lytle’s Otasaga Farm
20520 Mouth of Monocacy Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842
DATE: Nov 22
JUDGE: 11/22 Turan Atay
START TIME: 9 am
SCHOOLING: during break $10/HORSE
CLASS FEES: $15, $15*/horse office fee
WARM-UPS: Ticketed schooling
SHOW RING: 200’ x 300’ all weather footing-groomed/watered
FACILITIES: Yes
WATER: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHER: Janelle Stewart
FOOD VENDOR: Carol’s Corner
MANAGER: Cindy Lytle
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SCHOOLING AREAS: Indoor & Grass Ring
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1. Beginner Rider Walk (Not Before 9am)
2. Beginner Rider Walk/Trot
3. Beginner Rider Walk/Trot/Canter
4. Beginner Rider over ground poles
23. Schooling Jumper Power & Speed 2’6”
24. Schooling Jumper Timed First Jump Off
25. Schooling Hunter Under Saddle
26. Schooling Hunter 2’6”
27. Schooling Hunter 2’6”
28. Schooling Handy 2’6”
5. Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot
6. Hunter Pleasure Go as you please
7. Hunter Pleasure Walk, Trot, Canter
8. Hunter Pleasure W/T/C w/2 cross rails
29. Open Hunter Under Saddle
9. Cross Rail Hunter Under Saddle
10. Cross Rail Equitation Under Saddle
11. Cross Rail Hunter 18” (trotting not penalized)
12. Cross Rail Hunter 18”
30. Open Hunter 2’9 & 3’
31. Open Hunter 2’9” & 3’
32. Open Handy 2’9” & 3’
33. Open Jumper 2’9 & 3’ Power & Speed
34. Open Jumper 2’9 & 3’ (Higher Heights by Request)
SCHOOLING BREAK $10/HORSE
35. $200 Hunter Derby (offered at all heights) 2 round class
run as an open card throughout the day. Open numeric score.
13. Starter Hunter Under Saddle
14. Starter Hunter Equitation US
15. Starter Hunter 2’
16. Starter Hunter 2’
17. Low Hunter Under Saddle (Not before 12pm)
18. Low Hunter 2’3”
19. Low Hunter 2’3”
20. Low Handy 2’3”
21. Low Jumper Optimum Time 2’3”
22. Low Jumper Power & Speed
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Barn Cats.................from p.17
from puddles, stream or ponds
infected by the urine of wildlife.
The bacteria can persist in water
for weeks to months. Urine
soaked hay or grass can also be
infective.
Vaccination: Dogs who are
out and about around farms
and barns should receive yearly
vaccines for Lepto. If not vaccinated the dogs can spread
the bacteria in their urine prior
to showing symptoms and can
expose their owners or the
horses in their environment.
Humans can develop acute
kidney disease and horses can
develop periodic ophthalmia, a
serious and vision-threatening
condition.
Prevention: Can again be
aided by not attracting wildlife
to your barn with grain, cat food
or other food for wildlife.
Other
concerns
include
exposing our pets to toxic
substances found in and around
our barns to include:
Dewormer
Toxicity
–
Care should be taken when
deworming horses. All tubes
or spit out material should be
disposed of in secure trash cans
to prevent accidental ingestion
by barn cats or dogs. Avermectins (ivermectin and moxidectin) are toxic to some dog breeds
(Collies and similar herding
breeds). Also, a 1000 lb. horse
dose spit out on the floor would
be toxic to a 25 lb. Jack Russell
or 10 lb. cat. When administering these medications to your
horses, leave the dogs in the
house or lock them in the tack
room or office.
Antifreeze (ethylene glycol)
toxicity – Barns are often
connected to garages where car
repairs are done. Antifreeze is
extremely toxic and is ingested
due to its sweet taste. Care
should be taken to clean up
spills or leaks promptly. Antifreeze should never be used to
de-ice aisles, drives, or paths in
the winter.
Rodent Poisons – These
products are often used in
barns, and dogs will chew on
or ingest the pellets or bars.
Cats are in danger of eating sick
mice or rats since they will be
easy to catch. There are several
different classes of poisons
Our furry little barn helpers
accompany us in our daily
activities.
used, so keeping the packaging
in case of accidental ingestion
is important. Traps are always
the safest method of rodent
removal since pets rarely are
injured by them. Any traps or
poisons should be put down in
holes, behind cabinets, or using
pet-proof containers with holes
to allow rodents to get inside.
De-Icing products – The
most common types of driveway
de-icing products are rock
salt and magnesium chloride.
Poisoning can occur when pets
lick their paws after walking
across treated surfaces. Toxic
signs include excessive thirst
and neurologic signs. They
also can cause skin irritation to
the paws. Runoff should also
be monitored so that it doesn’t
contaminate paddocks. You
can protect your pets by using
non-toxic products available
at pet stores or old- fashioned,
non-clumping kitty litter.
Remember that barn cats and
dogs are much more likely to be
exposed to other dogs and feral
cats and therefore need regular
vaccination. Feral cats often
carry leukemia and can infect
barn cats, which will significantly shorten their lives. Cats
should receive rabies, feline
distemper and feline leukemia
vaccinations. Dogs should
receive rabies, distemper/parvo,
lyme and leptospirosis.
We all want the best for all
of our four-legged friends,
including years of good health
and happiness. Talk to your
veterinarian if you have any
questions regarding diseases
and toxins and how they can
affect life in your barn.
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and police dogs. These loyal and highly-trained animals
put their lives in danger each and every day.
Our police and soldiers use kevlar vests to shield themselves
from bullets and shrapnel from explosives. Budget cuts
mean that canine vests are not considered standard
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M E D I C A L
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Frazier
Handsome, bay, big
bodied, Conn/QH, 11 yr,
15.2 h geld. Perfect on
the trails, cross country
or bopping around the
ring. Quiet, comfortable,
and mannered. Can take a
timid or learning rider.
Honest and athletic over
fences. Perfect for trails,
hilltopping, ladies horse, guest horse or family type.
$10,000.00
Handsome, 16.1 h, 6 yr,
big bodied, chest, Old/
Han geld by Silvio.
Fantastic, scopey, honest
jumper, quiet ride with
huge step and exceptional
attitude. Simple and
straightforward. Amateur
friendly, but ideal for
professional wanting
top pre green prospect.
Mannered and forgiving. $40,000.00
Beautiful, 16.2 h, 5 yr,
Old/TB mare by Silvio.
Lovely mover, fantastic canter, easy lead
change and wonderful,
honest jump. Huge
stride, non-spooky, will
be a walk in the ring,
no prep type at the
shows. Scopey, quiet
and balanced. Great pre-green prospect. Rubber bit mouth,
great brakes and is very quiet to ride. $35,000.00
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Pretty, 13.2 h, 5 yr,
Welsh/TB, strawberry
roan, mare by
Picturesque Formal
Attire. Will turn heads
with her presence
and wonderful can do
attitude. Good mover,
great jumper and super
easy point and shoot
type. Comfortable,
honest, quiet, non spooky, non-marish and mannered.
Wonderful kids or all around pony. $8,500.00
Picturesque Piece of Cake
PF Zurich
Warrenton, VA 20186
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Sweet, talented bay,
13.1 7/8 h, 5 yr, German
Riding Pony/Welsh
mare. Beautiful mover,
uphill build, carries
herself well. Lovely
jump, good step, lead
changes are there.
Naturally wants to use
head/neck over jumps
and bring knees to nose! Sensible, straight forward, fancy
prospect for the regular mediums. $12,000.00
Picturesque Sweet as Pie
PF Abercrombie
7769 Piccadilly Drive
Picturesque Tickled Pink
Gorgeous, 12.2h (w/ perm card), 8 yr, dark bay, Welsh x
gelding by Picturesque
Formal Attire. Lovely
pony, good mover, big
step, phenomenal jump
and easy lead change.
Always round w/ knee’s
to nose. Lots of local and
rated mileage, no prep,
push ride. Eligible green.
Talented, beautiful, sweet
true division pony. Inquire for price.
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Two teams competed in four
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horses: Green Team comprised
of veteran polo club members
Kerry Davis, Kasey Morris, and
Blake Truitt, and the Red Team
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Green and Red teams tied
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the second chukker, bringing
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the gap, taking Red Team’s lead
down to 6-5. In the fourth and
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Blake Truitt was named Most
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After the tournament, players
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Rappahannock
Hunt
We’ve sailed into a
new season.
PO Box 315
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rappahannockhunt.com
MFHs:
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made no later than 3 hours before
a meet.
Cap fees:
Adult $75 Wednesdays
$125 weekends and Holidays
Juniors (students or under
21) $35
Cubbing Season: $50 adults,
$15 juniors
Non-members may contact one
Checks payable to Rappahannock
Hunt should be given to the
Honorary Secretary or one of
the Masters upon arriving at the
meet. Liability Release (available
on website and at the Meet) and
season.
Season:
Labor Day through March,
primarily on Sun. & Wed. with
Territory:
Rappahannock, Culpeper, and
Madison Counties. Generally
wooded and open cattle and crop
farms with jumps that are post
and rail, coops and stone walls.
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Hunts........................from p.27
Her juniors shared their day
on the way home, she said. “I
loved the giggles when they
talked about the adults having
mishaps in the field” -- mishaps
which of course they will never
have.
It’s also part of her “pay
forward” philosophy, Heider
said. “I believe in building and
supporting our next generation
of horsemen by teaching them
the importance of gratitude and
generosity. Foxhunting teaches
our juniors how fortunate they
are to sit on top of a hill and
have the view of a lifetime.”
Heider
reminds
young
riders that the sport wouldn’t
continue without the generosity
of landowners who invite hunt
clubs onto their lands. She jokes
with them that when they get
out of college and start making
the “big bucks” they should
“buy horse farms and allow trail
riding and hunts to come on the
property. Don’t forget to pay it
forward.”
And, of course, it’s good for
the horses and good for the
students to get out of the ring.
Her 20 lesson horses all hunt
and show beautifully, she said,
and “teaching my juniors to be
horsemen, not just good riders,
is key to my program. They see
how happy the horses are to get
out and trail ride, hunter pace
and fox hunt.”
Foxhunting is one of the few
sports, Master Rogers added,
that happily includes children
and teens. “I have fox hunted
long enough that there are
parents in the field today with
their children with whom I
hunted when they were juniors.
Families can hunt together –
mothers, fathers, children and
grandchildren.”
Loudoun Fairfax Hunt also
sponsors a Pony Club camp
every summer, Rogers said. The
huntsman takes hounds to the
camp, talks with the campers
and sets up a mock hunt.
Loudoun Fairfax goes out
with hounds three days a week
from September through about
the middle of March and juniors
(14 to 18, or attending college)
can join for $200. On junior
days, all juniors, members of a
hunt or not, hunt for free.
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Juniors Share FirstTime Foxhunting Tales
Photos courtesy: Red Gate Farm
Young Riders
Tell of Hunting
Experiences
Patience Voell
displays her show
ring skills at a recent
Red Gate show,
but this fall she
added foxhunting
to her equestrian
enthusiasms.
By Patience Voell
The first foxhunting outing
I’ve experienced was on Junior
Day, when the participating
barns and riders brought younger
riders to experience the hunt for
their first time. I came early to
the barn on Sunday morning to
get my pony, Chocolate, ready
to go. There was a feeling in the
air, an exuberance that I felt, and
the other riders felt as well.
We arrived at the meet with
several other trailers. Both
my pony and I were a bit
nervous, but everyone there
was encouraging and gracious.
Nearly all the veteran riders
Continued on p. 45
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Red Gate Farm
15929 Hampton Road, Hamilton, VA 20158
See What Red Gate Farm Offers • Lessons - Group, private or semi-private, for ages 4 and up
• Shows - VHSA associate hunter series, summer jumper series,
student shows
• Show Team - 3 Winter show teams competing in the Tri-State area,
summer show team
• Summer Camp - Beginner to advanced, pre-school camp, show camp,
eventing camp with horse trial on last day
• Pony Club - Active participation with Loudoun Hunt Pony Club
• Fox Hunting - Regular fox hunting with Loudoun Fairfax and
Loudoun hunts
• Summer Trail Rides - Manassas Battlefield, C&O canal, and with
many local hunts
• Girl Scouts - Badges from daisies to Juniors, including horse
management and trail rides
• Birthday Parties - Unique experience with pony grooming and pony
rides or trail rides
We have riders in many disciplines: Hunters, Jumpers, Eventing, & Fox Hunting
Best of all: YOU DON’T NEED A HORSE!
We have experienced, suitable horses and ponies available
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Ellie Vest, Short Stirrup Champion for the Red Gate 2015 series
riding Razz.
Berit Smith 24
Braelyn Bailey 20
Horse Pleasure:
Sarah Schultheis 72
Makena McLaughlin 42
Melissa Swanchara 36.5
Liza Ricker 35.5
Cali Plante 34
Low Hunter:
Natalie Kopp 42.5
Olivia Providakas 38
Sarah Semko 29
Ashley Hentschel 28
Paige Kennedy 25
Limit Hunter:
Paige Kennedy 67
Sarah Schultheis 43.5
Ashley Hentschel 38.5
Leah Saling 26 Green Hunter Horse: Ashley DeWoolfson 44
Nicole Hawley 33
TIP Pleasure:
Sarah Schultheis 54,
Cali Plante 42
TIP Low Hunter: Olivia Providakas 82
Harper Peterson 47
OVERALL HIGH POINT: Ellen Ebelhare 282.5
Kelsey Sullivan 238
South Run
By Joy Goodenough
South Run’s 2015 Hunter
Series was blessed with great
weather, friendly competitive
camraderie and a steady stream
of exhibitors throughout the
season.
The pony divisions in particular were very popular.
Both Lead Line and Pre-Short
Stirrup went down to the wire
for the championships, and it
was a tight race for Short Stirrup
and Pony Hunter as well.
Lead Line
Champion: Anna Thompson
Harris
Pre-Short Stirrup/Beginner
Equitation:
Champion: Garrity Buchanan
Reserve: Lucie Kettner
3rd: Holly Highsmith
4th: Tori Leidwinger
5th: Elizabeth Murphy
Short Stirrup Equitation
Champion: Irelyn Petrie
Reserve: Hannah Leeds
3rd: Evelyn O’Connor
Short Stirrup Hunter
Champion: Right Turn Clyde,
Owned and Ridden by Marlee
Pugh
Reserve: Flower, Owned by
South Run Riding School and
Ridden by Irelyn Petrie and
Hannah Leeds
3rd: For Keeps, Owned and
Ridden by Irelyn Petrie
4th: Falling Moon Arizona,
Owned and Ridden by Hannah
Leeds
Student Equitation
Champion: Amy Lewis
Reserve: Amanda Dowling
3rd: Rachel Dragone
Pony Pleasure
Continued on p. 47
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Hunts.......................from p. 41
came and welcomed my friends
and I with a cheery greeting.
We walked around the field
where we had parked, letting
our horses get used to the new
environment.
Then it was time to head off
to the hunt! We were divided up
into three groups. Third field,
where inexperienced riders
went, second field, which had
little jumps and was for the
more experienced riders and
first field, which was more like
the traditional hunting.
Three of my best friends and
I started off in the third field.
Chocolate, my pony, loved
all the new scents and smells.
Some of the obstacles were
scary for him, but he was brave
and went through them and kept
me safe. The air was fresh and
clear and in the distance I could
smell a bonfire burning. After
becoming accustomed to the
atmosphere, the third field guide
told my friends and I that we
could move up into second field.
The forest was silent other
than the sounds of the birds,
as we rode through it. We had
to keep quiet in order to not
alert the fox of our approach.
We followed the Huntsman
and listened to him urging the
hounds to find the scent of the
fox. Luckily for the fox, the
wind was bad and blew away
the scent.
Chocolate and I cantered up
and down the hills along our
path, the wind blowing in our
faces, making us both that much
more excited. We crossed a
creek and cantered back to meet
all the riders.
After meeting and making
sure no rider was left behind,
we all started back to the
trailers. Our ponies were tired,
but happy with the change of
scenery. We took our horses
back, un-tacked them and gave
them hay and water. Then came
the socializing. We all gathered
and had an open-air lunch in
the field. There was salmon and
crackers, bratwurst and mustard,
cake, salad and smoked macand-cheese. It was delicious!
We all stood around and
talked about the hunt. We left
the hunting ground soon after
and went home to our barn. The
Seven-year-old Hayley Rees and
her pony Galaxy, wait for the
hounds to move off at their first
foxhunt.
NOV
7
Frying Pan Farm Park Hunters
7
Turner Farm End of Year Banquet
Great Falls, VA
8
DCA Area Horse Show Association Banquet
Middleburg, VA
8
MDHT Fall Starter HT #3
12-15
Horse
VHSA Associate Championship Horse Show
13
Eagles’ Wings Banquet
22
Otasaga Farm H/J Series
22
South Run Banquet
Patience is 14 and lives in
Leesburg, Va. and rides at Red
Gate Farm in Hamilton, Va.
Hayley is 7, lives in
Hedgesville, W.Va., and has
been riding and showing since
she was one and learned to
canter this year on her new
pony, Welsh-cross Galaxy. Her
grandmother Donna is there
every weekend and Hayley helps
her exercise the horses.
Continued on p.51
Location
Red Gate Farm End-of-Year Awards Banquet
DEC
Hayley said that to prepare
for the foxhunt she had to polish
her boots and get a good night’s
sleep. When she arrived, she
loved hearing all the hounds
barking and seeing all the riders
mounted up on their horses.
Her favorite part of the day
was going through the zigzag
trail in the woods and jumping
two logs and cantering up front
with Master Linda [Devan]. She
asks her Nana [grandma Donna
Poe] every week if she can go to
another foxhunt.
VHSA
4
ponies had enjoyed themselves,
but were glad to be home again.
I gave Chocolate a hug and he
nickered his thanks. I enjoyed
the hunt tremendously and hope
to go again before long.
By Hayley Rees, as told to her
mother Crystal Rees
Show Name
Show Name
Hamilton, VA
no
Herndon, VA
Adamstown, MD
H/E
Lexington, VA
Dickerson, MD
Martinsburg, WV
Warrenton, VA
VHSA
Location
12
H/E
12
Loch Moy Farm Donation Derby
Adamstown, MD
12
TWA JUMPERS @ Hazelwild
J
Fredericksburg,VA
13
Elmington Winter Hunters
H
Berryville, VA
13
StoneGate Stables Jumpers
J
Aldie, VA
13
TWA HUNTERS @ Hazelwild
H
Fredericksburg,VA
19
Frying Pan Farm Park Jumpers
J
Herndon, VA
20
StoneGate Stables Hunters
H
Aldie, VA
26
LTD Jumpers @ Morven Park
J
Leesburg, VA
27
LTD Hunters @ Morven Park
H
Leesburg, VA
27
J
Fredericksburg,VA
31
Kelly’s Ford New Year’s Eve Celebration
JAN
Show Name
Herndon, VA
Remington, VA
VHSA
Location
9
H/E
Herndon, VA
9
H
Leesburg, VA
9
J
Fredericksburg,VA
10
J
Leesburg, VA
10
H
Fredericksburg,VA
16
J
Herndon, VA
17
H
Aldie, VA
23
H
Berryville, VA
30
J
Aldie, VA
30
J
Fredericksburg,VA
31
H
Fredericksburg,VA
FEB
Show Name
VHSA
Location
6
H
Berryville, VA
7
J
Aldie, VA
13
Times
H/E
Herndon, VA
continued on p. 47
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South Run
14005 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville, VA 20181
Thanks to everyone who supported our shows at South Run in 2015!
South Run Riding School
cordially invites you to attend our
2015 Awards Banquet and Silent Auction
Sunday, the 22nd of November, 2015
At the historic Inn at Vint Hill
4200 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187
Cocktails & Silent Auction – 5:30 p.m.
Dinner – 6:30 p.m.
Awards Presentation – 7:30 p.m.
Registration Forms at www.southrunriding.com
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FEB
Michael
3rd: Muppets’ Masquerade,
Owned by Shelly Stewart and
Ridden by Emily Collins
4th: Daddy Didn’t Know,
Owned by KC Mahon, Inc. and
Ridden by Jillian Rife
5th: Start Snapping, Owned
by Caroline Duckworth and
Ridden by Hope Fatharee
Equitation on the Flat 14 and
under
Champion: Amy Lewis
Reserve: Rachel Dragone
Equitation on the Flat 15-17
Champion: Rachel Michael
Reserve: Emily Collins
Equitation on the Flat Adult
Champion: Cindi Van
Nostrand
Reserve: Lauri Garrett
Continued on p. 49
Photo courtesy: Eric Leeds
Photo courtesy: Dolan Highsmith
Hannah Leeds and her mount
Flower teamed up for a double
victory in Short Stirrup
Equitation and Short Stirrup
Hunter at the August 16 South
Run show. Flower is owned by
South Run Riding School.
Horse
Location
H
Leesburg, VA
14
J
Leesburg, VA
20
J
Herndon, VA
21
H
Aldie, VA
VHSA
Location
Show Name
5
H/E
5
J
Fredericksburg,VA
6
J
Aldie, VA
6
H
Fredericksburg,VA
12
H
Berryville, VA
13
Loch Moy Cross Derby
Bull Run Hunt March Maddness
Herndon, VA
Adamstown. MD
see p. 4
Culpeper, VA
20
20
H
Aldie, VA
26
J
Herndon, VA
26
Loch Moy Sugarloaf HJ Series
H/E/J
Adamstown. MD
27
H/E/J
Adamstown. MD
Show Name
VHSA
Location
APR
2
9
Adamstown. MD
H
H/E
Berryville, VA
Herndon, VA
9
FADS Dressage Show/ Loch Moy Jumper
Adamstown. MD
10
Adamstown. MD
23
28
Bull Run Hunt March Maddness
MAY
Show Name
J
Herndon, VA
Orange, VA
VHSA
Location
1
North Fork School of Eq Hunter Show
Jefferson, MD
18
Loch Moy Twilight Eventing
Adamstown. MD
21
H/E/J
Adamstown. MD
22
H/E/J
Adamstown. MD
25-29
29
JUN
Holly Highsmith shows off the
championship ribbon she won at
the August 16 South Run show.
Mount Mighty also Reserved in
Horse Pleasure with Kay Phinney
in the irons.
VHSA
20-26
Champion: Cosmopolitan Girl,
Owned by Fay Strasel and
Ridden by Madison Minnvielle
Reserve: SCF Over the
Rainbow, Owned by Fay
Strasel and Ridden by Rachel
Michael
3rd: Right Turn Clyde, Owned
and Ridden by Marlee Pugh
4th: Flower, Owned by South
Run Riding School
Pony Equitation
Champion: Jillian Rife
Reserve: Rachel Michael
Pony Hunter
Champion: Falling Moon Flirt,
Owned by Pam Simoneau and
Ridden by Jillian Rife
Reserve: SCF over the
Rainbow, Owned by Fay
Strassel and Ridden by Rachel
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Jillian Rife on Daddy Didn’t Know, a.k.a. Vinny, jumps her way to
the Pony Equitation series champion at South Run.
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Adamstown. MD
Adamstown. MD
Show Name
VHSA
Location
5
Jefferson, MD
8
Adamstown. MD
11
H/E/J
Adamstown. MD
12
H/E/J
Adamstown. MD
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9-10
Jefferson, MD
Adamstown. MD
14
FEH Jump Chute Clinic
Adamstown. MD
15
USEA Future Event Horse/YEH/NEH
Adamstown. MD
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Adamstown. MD
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Thank you to all of the wonderful riders who
attended our 2015 show series.
Congratulations to all of our “End-of-Year” award winners.
Southern Heritage Farm
11176 Rogues Rd. Midland, VA 22728
540-270-4615
www.SouthernHeritageFarm.com
[email protected]
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Horse Pleasure Junior
Champion: Benediction,
Owned by Deb Crawford and
Ridden by Kara Crawford
Horse Pleasure Adult
Champion: Mighty, Owned by
Karla Pekor and Ridden by Kay
Phinney
Reserve: Elvira, Owned by
South Run Riding School and
Ridden by Susan Collins
Low Hunter
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Champion: White Liar, Owned
and Ridden by Cindi Van
Nostrand
Children’s/Adult Hunter
Champion: Wyeth ISF, Owned
and Ridden by Caroline
Duckworth
Reserve: Playful Romantic,
Owned by Melynda Legg and
Ridden by Brittany Propst
3rd: Dazzling Topaz, Owned
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and Desert Moon.
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Southern Heritage Farm
By Samantha Apple
CH - Docs Gold Reflection and
Kolby Noe
RES - Desert Moon and
Rebecca Claire Gray
3rd - R Joi Polloi and Kolby
Noe
Ch/AA Equitation
CH - Kolby Noe
Open Hunter
CH - Karin Mustoe and
Hollywood Hill
RES - Sabrina Hundley and
Big Daug
3rd - Emily Baker and A Walk
In The Park
4th - Karen Basala and Red
Hot Lion
5th - Kirsten Brock and
Montana Sky
The last show in the Southern
Heritage Farm 2015 Show
Series was held on October 24.
Our Grand Champion and
Reserve horses and riders for
the series are:
Pre-Short Stirrup
CH - Marlee Colvin and
Radiant Star
RES - Cheyenne Harris and
Desert Moon
Short Stirrup
CH - Ryleigh Fisher and
Talladega
Pleasure Horse
CH - Splash of Silver and Lisa
Carney
RES - The Candyman Can and
Karen Basala
3rd - All Bets Down and Trish
Mathis
Equitation On the Flat
CH - Lauren Halsall
RES - Trish Mathis
Low Hunter
CH - All Bets Down and Trish
Mathis
Ch/AA Hunter
Summerduck Run
By Rosemary Thomas
When horse showing lightens
up, October gets busy with
other activities on and off
Summerduck Run Farm!
On October 11 a team of four
adults found the time to enjoy
Continued on p. 53
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WINTER SHOW SERIES
Hunters:
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January 17
February 21
March 20
Jumpers:
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February 7
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Elizabeth Salas rode to hounds
for the first time on Red Gate
Farm’s 16.2 Dutch Warmblood
Ruben.
Hunts.......................from p. 45
By Elizabeth Salas
My first hunt came on a cool
October morning. I awoke at 5
a.m. excited with anticipation in
order to arrive at the barn by six.
The barn at Red Gate Farm
in Hamilton, Va. was bustling
with activity in the pre-dawn
darkness. Horses were groomed
and tacked in the crowded
stable. Riders were preparing
themselves for the event.
The horse I was to ride,
Ruben, a Dutch Warmblood at
16.2 hands, was already in his
stall. He was covered in mud
from his unfortunate proclivity
to roll around in the dirt. After
a hasty grooming, he was tacked
and put into the large multihorse trailer where his companions were already waiting. He
was third in the trailer after his
barn-mates Paddy and Celtic.
I found my hunt coat and
hung it in the front of the
trailer, the wardrobe full with
the other riders’ blazers – green
herringbone, blue, black, and
brown tweed. I gathered my
helmet and crop, and joined the
rest of the hunters in the cab of
the truck.
It was a short 10-minute ride
to the hunt. We were the first to
arrive so we had plenty of time
to unload the horses and allow
them to graze while we waited
for the rest of the party.
It was still dark outside. The
breath of horses and riders
hung in the cold morning air.
The Huntsman’s arrival was
announced by the singing of the
hounds that accompanied him.
The hounds piled out of the
trailers, well-trained for the
event so that they stayed close
to the master of the hounds.
The medium-built hounds were
brown, white, and black in color.
The group of 20 hunters
mounted and listened to the
huntsman’s instructions and
took off for the hunt. We began
at a trot along the tree line as
the sun rose in the sky. Ruben,
normally a lethargic competitor,
was energized by the openness
and excitement of the outing.
We began to canter by the
pack, as the hounds tracked a
scent under the pink and orange
dawn. The party rode through
the fields for a bit and then made
its way through the woods.
We crossed a stream and
Ruben bunny-jumped and
splashed in the water in apparent
delight. We stopped numerous
times as the hounds searched for
a scent – the foxes were too sly
this day, as we saw none.
We returned to the starting
point and enjoyed a brief tailgate
party to celebrate the day.
The horses were loaded back
up into the trailers after a short
graze, and we headed back to
Red Gate Farm. The chargers
were unloaded and bathed,
as the day grew warmer in
the late-morning sun. I look
forward to the next hunt and
the freedom that riding across
pasture and forest brings.
Elizabeth Salas is 15 and
lives in Hamilton, Va.
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Before my first time going out
with a real hunt, I wasn’t sure
if I would enjoy foxhunting. I
thought of it as just something
to try, something fun to do once
or twice. For a rider like me,
who spends most of their time
in a ring and who still gets butterflies before they go out on a
cross country course, the wide
open fields of the foxhunting
territory and the massive pack
of horses galloping together
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SUMMERDUCK RUN FARM
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Lessons:
Private or small groups of 3-5
Children and adults
Beginner to advanced
Facilities:
300 by 150 ft all weather sand/rock dust ring with lights and jumps
Open fields with some cross-country jumps and natural water
Well trained school horses are available and ship-ins are welcome.
Boarding:
Full care boarding and daily turn-out, either in pasture or a private paddock.
Retired horses are welcome.
Training board is also offered for show hunters and jumpers with a 60 day
minimum.
Starting young horses under saddle available with a 90 day minimum.
Sales:
A few quality home-breds and prospects are for sale.
Standing at Stud:
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Photo courtesy: Marilyn Cheek
S.R Irish Envoy, Connemara, by Ian McVai “Joey” is owned and bred by
Marilyn Cheek and Sycamore Ridge Farm
Inspected and approved by ACPS and currently competing in Beginner
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riding at the Casanova Hunter
Pace – Danielle Mindock on her
horse Siefen, Caitlin Shipe on
her sister Caroline’s horse Priest,
Shawn Thomas on Armando
and Rosemary Thomas on Lily
T. all enjoyed a first Hunter Pace
for mostly show-horses! Our
thanks to Casanova Hunt for a
beautiful course and great food
at the finish.
Then on to October 17,
when our resident purebred
Connemara stallion, S.R. Irish
Envoy by Ian McVai, finished
third in the Beginner-Novice
Division with a dressage score
of 26.3, and clear stadium
and cross country rounds at
the Hunt Club Eventing for
the Cure. Kamerra Brown,
Hunt-Seat Equitation coach for
the Delaware State University
NCAA Riding Team rode
Envoy in their second Hunter
Trials together. Armando with
Shawn Thomas aboard placed
fifth with clear stadium and
cross-country in their third
Beginner-Novice Hunter trial.
Our thanks to Tracy and Hunt
Club Farms for a great venue
and their wonderful hospitality!
After showing and Hunter
Pace and eventing, we then had
the best Halloween Costume
and Riding Games Party ever
for the kids. On October 24 they
painted, ribboned and costumed
all of the horses and ponies
possible for Relays, Pumpkin
Races, Musical Pumpkins,
Ribbon Pairs, Egg & Spoon,
etc. Best of all, everyone won
First Place always! To finish off
the day we enjoyed a bonfire
and delicious food provided by
parents and friends. Coming
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year, and take advantage of the
fall sunshine.
Judge Teddy Ismond and the
Summerplace Staff had a long,
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In addition to announcing the
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Eva Smith and Glannant Jackpot pick up their Beginner Rider
Series award from Summerplace Farm’s Tom Finch.
competitors who came out to
show this season. They all look
forward to seeing you ringside
in March 2016!
Schooling Hunter October 10:
Champion - Zieza, Donna
Devades (O), Page Cade(R)
Reserve Champion - Trump,
Janie Ware (O), John Barker(R)
Series Winner - Bequia,
Catherine Ellis
Working Hunter October 10:
Champion - Zilvester, Alexa
Wilbrandt (O), John Barker (R)
Reserve Champion - Likely
Story, Annie Hopfenbeck (O),
Catherine Ellis(R)
Series Winner - March Lion,
Catherine Brown
Children’s/Adult Amateur
Hunter October 10:
Champion - All In One,
Suzanne Voss (O/R)
Reserve Champion - Chenin
Noir, Kirsten Good Rothstein
(O/R)
Series Winner - Isabella’s
Rose, Bridgit Allen
Pleasure Hunter October 10:
Champion - Bequia, Catherine
Ellis (O/R)
Reserve Champion - Dylan,
Bridget Allen (O/R)
Series Winner - Sweet As Gold,
Brittany Pilarski
Beginner Rider October 10:
Champion - Pinkberry, Anna
Graham (O), Maddy Sodergren
(R)
Reserve Champion - Glannant
Jackpot, Kellsey Stern and Eva
Smith (O), Eva Smith (R)
Series Winner - Glannant
Jackpot, Kellsey Stern & Eva
Smith
Restricted Hunter October 10:
Champion - Romie, Debra
Breda (O/R)
Reserve Champion - Chase the
Blue, Kathleen McGill (O),
Sabrina Daniels (R)
Series Winner - GQ, Sarah
Miller
Low Hunter October 10:
Champion - Sweet As Gold,
Brittany Pilarski (O), Sarah
Miller (R)
Reserve Champion - Balou
Moon BHF, Rick Toering (O),
Hannah Toering (R)
Series Winner - SpringPlace Cheri Kershner
Additionally, our top awards
went to:
Top Rider - Catherine
Thompson
Top Trainer - Cheri Kershner
Top Junior Rider - Patrick
Miller
Top Adult Rider - Bridget Allen
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Thanks for a great 2015
show season at Turner Farm
$3500 donated in 2015!
Many thanks to our exhibitors, trainers, ponies,
horses and parents for a wonderful year.
Congrats to our Series Champions
Top Horse Pop Rocks (pony)
Top Rider Catie Ortmans
Photo Courtesy: Y & D Photography
Top Trainer Leigh Stitzer
Our shows are fundraisers for Turner Farm Park, and the proceeds
go to the Fairfax County Park Authority to maintain and enhance
Turner Farm Park. Year end awards provided by The Saddlery.
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County Park Authority to
maintain and enhance Turner
Farm Park.
Division Grand Champions
and Reserve Riders and Top
Horse/Pony, Trainer and Rider
awards are as follows:
Lead Line
Zoe Karafotas - 97.5
Angelica Andreas - 73.5
Walk
Eva Telford - 83
Matilda Telford - 57
Pre-Short Stirrup
Ava Goodman - 66
Amelia McCrann - 44
Short Stirrup
Catie Ortmans - 111
Catie O’Shea
Beginner Equitation
Catie Ortmans - 83.5
Jolie Viener - 48
Working Hunter:
Anna Youngkin - 46
Meghan Finlay - 43.5
Junior/Adult Amateur
Meg Sappington - 76
Anna Youngkin - 60
Pony Hunter
Gabby Cecil - 109
Francesca Dussek - 46
Low Hunter
Elizabeth Karanik - 99.5
Katie Holzapfel - 24.5
VHSA Short Stirrup
Sophia Fox - 71
Sara Windus - 54
Horse Pleasure
Carol Eichner - 130
Claire Powell - 75
Pony Pleasure
Elizabeth Karanik - 86
Sophia Fox - 61
Top Horse/Pony
Pop Rocks - 231
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Circuit Show Series held at the
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exhibitors put a lot of time and
effort into their training, and
we are happy to acknowledge
their results! Our policy is that
competitors have to participate
in at least two shows in the
series to be eligible for final
awards.
Small/Medium Pony Hunter
GC - SCF Over The Rainbow,
Fay Strasel/O, Rachel
Michael/R
Large Pony Hunter
GC - Cherry Hill’s Slipped Off
To Paris, Emily Goddin O/R
GRC - Pimm’s Cup, Robin
Greenwood/O, Oliva Sisk/R
Pony Equitation Over Fences
GC - Olivia Sisk
GRC - Emily Goddin
Pony Pleasure
GC - Pimm’s Cup, Robin
Greenwood/O, Oliva Sisk/R
GRC - Blue Beach, Eddyn
Molden O/R
Pre-Short Stirrup
GC - Ruth Anne Chierichella
GRC - Gabi Batt
GC - Sweet As Gold, Brittany
Pilarski O/R
GRC - Playful Romantic,
Melynda Legg/O, Brittany
Probst/R
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First Crush - 211
Nanny McVai - 205.5
Back Bay Merry Legs - 194.5
Eyes Up - 167
Tiny Dancer - 147
Top Rider
Catie Ortmans - 194.5
Elizabeth Karanik - 185.5
Gabby Cecil - 153
Sophia Fox - 147
Zoe Karafotas - 141
Carol Eichner - 136.5
Top Trainer
Leigh Stitzer - 1251.5
Annika Levy - 1048
Jen Osterman - 433
Ashleigh Frick - 323.5
Davie Fivkin - 316
Carol Eichner - 278.5
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JUMPER DATES: Sunday, Dec. 27 Saturdays Dec. 12, Jan. 9 & 30, Mar.5
JUDGE: Tom Lindamood
HUNTER DATES: Sundays, Dec. 13, Jan. 10 & 31, Mar. 6
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Schooling 7:30 am — 8:45 am
Classes 16-21 $5.00 of each entry fee
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Classes 1–3 scored on USEF table IV2c,
power and speed optimum time.
Classes 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 15, 17, 20, 22 scored
under USEF table II 2c power and speed.
Classes 11, 14, 18, 19, 23 scored under
USEF table II 2b time 1st jump off.
Classes 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21 scored
under USEF table II 1 time 1st round.
Ties not decided in the jump-off decided by
time in the first round.
Electronic timers with display used.
1. Puddle Jumper, 2´-2´3˝ B
4. Novice Jumper, 2´3˝-2´6˝ BV
7. Novice C/AA Jumper, 2´3˝-2´6˝ BV
10. Low Jumper, 2´9˝ BV
11. Low Jumper, 2´9˝-3´ BV
12. Low Jumper, 2´9˝-3´ BV
13. TB Jumper, 2´9˝ BV
14. TB Jumper, 2´9˝-3´ BV
15. TB Jumper, 2´9˝-3´ BV
15-MINUTE SCHOOLING BREAK
Not before 1:00 pm, usually by 3:00 pm
16. $25 Added C/AA Jumper, 2´9˝-3´ BV
17. $25 Added C/AA Jumper, 2´9˝-3´3˝ BV
18. $25 Added C/AAJumper, 2´9˝-3´3˝ BV
19. $25 Added Sch. Jumper, 3´-3´3˝ BV
20. $25 Added Sch. Jumper, 3´-3´6˝ BV
21. $25 Added Sch. Jumper, 3´3˝-3´6˝ BV
22. $25 Added Mod. Jumper, 3´6˝-3´9˝ BV
23. $25 Added Mod. Jumper, 3´6˝-4´ BV
24. $25 Added Mod. Jumper, 3´9˝-4´ BV
Abbreviations:
B = Battlefield Horse Shows Assn.
V = VHSA Associate Program
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Hunter Shows
Schooling 7:00 am- 8:45 am
1x. California Warm-up
1. Short Stirrup Eq. W/T B
2. Short Stirrup Eq. W/T/C B
3. Short Stirrup Eq. O/F 18˝ B
4. Short Stirrup Hunter O/F 18˝ V
5. Short Stirrup Hunter O/F 18˝ V
6. Short Stirrup Hunter U/S V
7. Student Equitation W/T B
8. Student Equitation W/T/C B
9. Student Equitation O/F 2´ B
10. Pleasure Horse/Pony W/T BV
11. Pleasure Horse/Pony GAYP BV
12. Pleasure Horse/Pony W/T/C BV
13. Jr/Adult Amatuer Eq. on the Flat
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15-MIN. SCHOOLING BREAK
Usually by Noon; not before 10:00 am
14. Pony Eq. 2´, 2´3˝, 2´6˝ BV
15. Pony Hunter O/F 2´, 2´3˝, 2´6˝ BV
16. Pony Hunter O/F 2´, 2´3˝, 2´6˝ BV
17. Pony Hunter U/S BV
18. Maiden Hunter W/T B
19. Maiden Hunter O/F 2´, May Trot B
20. Maiden Hunter O/F 2´, May Trot B
21. Low Hunter O/F 2´ B
22. Low Hunter O/F 2´ B
23. Low Hunter U/S B
24. Gr. Horse/Pony O/F 2´, 2´3˝, 2´6˝ BV
25. Gr. Horse/Pony O/F 2´, 2´3˝, 2´6˝ BV
26. Gr. Horse/PonyU/S BV
15-MIN. SCHOOLING BREAK
Not before 2 pm; usually by 5:00 pm
27. TB Hunter O/F 2´6˝ BV
28. TB Hunter O/F 2´6˝ BV
29. TB Hunter U/S BV
30. Sch. Hunter O/F 2´6˝, 2´9˝ B
31. Sch. Hunter O/F 2´6˝, 2´9˝B
32. Sch. Hunter U/S B
33. C/AA Eq. 2´6˝, 3’ BV
34. C/AA Hunter O/F 2´6˝, 3’ BV
35. C/AA Hunter O/F 2´6˝, 3’ BV
36. C/AA Hunter U/S BV
37. Working Hunter O/F 3´ BV
38. Working Hunter O/F 3´ BV
39. Working Hunter U/S BV
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Children’s Hunter
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Batiste/O, Abby Cole/R
GRC - What The Eq, Sara
Pringle O/R
Green Hunter
GC - What The Eq, Sara
Pringle O/R
Emliee Figgins riding Silver Bill.
Washington County HC
By Lori Bellerive
Series winners and Jockey
Club Thoroughbred Incentive
Program (TIP) winners for
the Washington County Horse
Council 2015 Show series are:
Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) In Hand
C Molly Ryan - Jersey Girl
R Calista Plante - Unexpected
Fuller Open Stretch
C Chloe Bellerive - He’s Mine
R Allyson Saxon - Simon Sez
Crossrail Hunter
C Maddie Joyner - Gus
R Julia Miller - Tad of Cad
TIP Crossrail Hunter
C Chloe Bellerive - He’s Mine
R Rachel Weltman - Blossom
Short Stirrup C Stephanie Windall - My Fair
Lady
R Hayley Lucido - Jack
Pony Pleasure
C Ivy Miller - Holly Dolly
R Jamie Siebert - Salt Water
Taffy
Junior Horse Pleasure
C Katelyn Morgan - TH Ain’t
Misbehavin’
R Calista Plante - Unexpected
Fuller
Adult Horse Pleasure
C Corinne Sirni - Stellar
R Kelsie Figgins - Footloose
TIP Pleasure
C Molly Ryan - Jersey Girl
Lead Line C Clarissa McGowen - Kate
SS EQ
C Stephanie Windall - My Fair
Lady
R Ivy Miller - Holly Dolly
Maiden Eq
C Catherine Yazhuk - Bar
Room Hero
R Maddie Joyner - Gus
Student Hunter
C Molly Schneider Chesapeake Bay
R Chloe Bellerive - He’s Mine
Thoroughbred Low Hunter
C Emilee Figgins - Silver Bill
Pony/Ch/AA Equitation
C Robert Queen R Chloe Bellerive
Open Hunter
C Katelyn Morgan - TH Ain’t
Misbehavin’
R Corrine Sirni - Stellar
Ch/AA Hunter
C Mary Schneider - Hershey
R Elizabeth Roberts - Winter
Spell
Jumpers
C Dickcy Gibson - Idlehour
Center Stage
R Krista Healy Schaeffer Mystic Illusion
USHJA Equitation Awards:
High-Point Junior Chloe Bellerive
High-Point Adult Corinne Sirni
The Jockey Club TIP HighPoint Series End Awards:
Overall High-Point Thoroughbred
He’s Mine - Chloe Bellerive Hunter High-Point Thoroughbred
He’s Mine - Chloe Bellerive
High-Point English Pleasure
Jersey Girl - Molly Ryan
High Point Jumper
Mystic Illusion - Krista Healy
Schaefer
High-Point Equitation
Chloe Bellerive
High-Point Junior Rider
Chloe Bellerive
High-Point Western Thoroughbred
Naturally High - Amanda
McCauley
High-Point English Pleasure
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Unexpected Fuller - Calista
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Adamstown. MD
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Adamstown. MD
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Jefferson, MD
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8-9
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Lucinda Green Clinic
H/E/J
Adamstown. MD
16
H/E/J
Adamstown. MD
29
Adamstown. MD
30
Adamstown. MD
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DEC
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VHSA
Donation Derby
Location
Adamstown. MD
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Warrenton Hunt
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VA 20188
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MFHs:
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Field Secretary:
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John Head
Hunt Monitor:
540-347-6083
Fixture locations, time, and
notice of cancellations due to
weather or ground conditions.
made no later than 3 hrs prior.
Cap Fees:
Cubbing through Oct. 15 - $75
Cubbing after Oct. 15 - $100
Formal Hunting Mid-week - $100
Formal Hunting Saturdays - $150
Juniors (18 and under) must be
accompanied by an adult - $30
Non-subscribers may contact
one of the Joint Masters for
permission to hunt as a guest
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payable to Warrenton Hunt
shall be given to the Honorary
Secretary or a Field Secretary
upon arriving at the meet.
Liability Release and Coggins are
test required. Guests may cap 3
times during the current season.
Season:
Sept. - March. Primarily Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday with
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Formal Hunting Season is here!
Territory:
Fauquier and Culpeper Counties.
Generally wooded and open
cattle and crop farms. Jumps are
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Hunts.......................from p. 51
were slightly intimidating.
When the opportunity to ride
out with the hunt on Junior Day
came up, I jumped at the chance
to try hunting, but I was filled
with nerves and doubts. What
if the group atmosphere was
too much for my horse and me?
What if my horse spooked at the
hounds? What if we couldn’t
make it over the jumps?
On the morning of the hunt,
it seemed like my horse [Red
Gate Farm’s OTTB Cool Hand
Luke] was shaking as much as
I was. He was ready to go, but
I felt less than prepared. That
being said, I rode out with the
group. The start was slow; I
breathed a sigh of relief for
the fact that I had a chance
to warm up my cold muscles
and to shake off the sleepiness
of the early morning. At the
first check, I got the chance to
move up and ride with a whipper-in. We made our way away
from the group and towards the
outskirts of the hunt, and I felt
more nervousness creeping in.
Soon after we left the group,
we came up the first jump I had
seen. I hesitated, not sure if I was
feeling confident enough, but
then I shook off the nerves. This
entire day was about getting ex-
perience and having fun. What
did I have to lose by trying it?
We had two strides to approach
the fence, and I felt like my
body was bristling with electricity. My horse and I followed
the other two up to and over the
coop, and I had such a feeling of
happiness to be landing in one
piece on the other side.
The experience of my first
hunt is one that I don’t think I’ll
ever forget. Flying across open
fields, soaring over solid coops,
and carefully navigating around
a group of sleepy, blinking
cows are memories that tend
to stick with me. These experiences come with both a wild
energy and a subtle peace. I’ve
never felt more in tune with my
horse than when we’ve been out
hunting together. We both come
back to the trailers and drive
home to the barn with smiles
across our faces. Now, I’m just
waiting for my next chance to
go out hunting again.
Amanda, 16, lives in Sterling,
Va. and rides at Red Gate Farm
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Washinton County Horse Council
Congratulations
to all of our
exhibitors!
You are all
winners!
Stay tuned to our website:
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us next year!
Thank you once again for
your support and being
part of our
Equestrian family!
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