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COMPETITIVE EQUESTRIAN JULY AUGUST 2020 ISSUE 28 THE LENS ENVY HENRY MOREIGNE TCE LIFE AL MAHA DUBAI ARTICLES IN THIS TOGETHER SHOW JUMPING RELIEF FUND GREEN IS THE NEW BLUE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS SONOMA VALLEY STABLES DERBY WEEKEND TEMECULA VALLEY NATIONAL SUMMER SERIES SPLIT ROCK JUMPING TOUR LEXINGTON INTERNATIONAL CSI2 TRAVERSE CITY SPRING HORSE SHOW PHOTO HENRY MOREIGNE

IS CIP LIN E OSPHOS clodronate injection F O R E V E RY N I U EQ D E The intramuscular bisphosphonate injection for control of clinical signs associated with Navicular Syndrome in horses 4 years of age and older Learn more online www dechra us com www osphos com As with all drugs side effects may occur In field studies and post approval experience the most common side effects reported were signs of discomfort nervousness and colic Other signs reported were renal insufficiency failure anorexia lethargy hypercalcemia behavioral disorders hyperkalemia hyperactivity recumbency hyperthermia injection site reactions muscle tremor urticaria hyperglycemia and fracture In some cases death has been reported as an outcome of these adverse events The safe use of OSPHOS has not been evaluated in horses less than 4 years of age or breeding horses OSPHOS should not be used in pregnant or lactating mares or mares intended for breeding NSAIDs should not be used concurrently with OSPHOS Concurrent use of NSAIDs with OSPHOS may increase the risk of renal toxicity and acute renal failure Use of OSPHOS in patients with conditions affecting renal function or mineral or electrolyte homeostasis is not recommended Refer to the prescribing information for complete details or visit www dechra us com CAUTION Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of licensed veterinarian Freedom of Information Summary Original New Animal Drug Application approved by FDA under NADA 141 427 for OSPHOS April 28 2014 Dechra Veterinary Products US and the Dechra D logo are registered trademarks of Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC 2019 Dechra Ltd Bisphosphonate For use in horses only Brief Summary For Full Prescribing Information see package insert CAUTION Federal USA law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian DESCRIPTION Clodronate disodium is a non amino chlorocontaining bisphosphonate Chemically clodronate disodium is dichloromethylene diphosphonic acid disodium salt and is manufactured from the tetrahydrate form INDICATION For the control of clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses CONTRAINDICATIONS Horses with hypersensitivity to clodronate disodium should not receive OSPHOS Do not use in horses with impaired renal function or with a history of renal disease WARNINGS Do not use in horses intended for human consumption HUMAN WARNINGS Not for human use Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children Consult a physician in case of accidental human exposure PRECAUTIONS OSPHOS has been associated with renal toxicity Concurrent administration of other potentially nephrotoxic drugs should be approached with caution and renal function should be monitored Use of bisphosphonates in patients with conditions or diseases affecting renal function is not recommended Horses should be well hydrated prior to and after the administration of OSPHOS due to the potential for adverse renal events Water intake and urine output should be monitored for 3 5 days post treatment and any changes from baseline should elicit further evaluation As a class bisphosphonates may be associated with gastrointestinal and renal toxicity Sensitivity to drug associated adverse reactions varies with the individual patient Renal and gastrointestinal adverse reactions may be associated with plasma concentrations of the drug Bisphosphonates are excreted by the kidney therefore conditions causing renal impairment may increase plasma bisphosphonate concentrations resulting in an increased risk for adverse reactions Concurrent administration of other potentially nephrotoxic drugs should be approached with caution and renal function should be monitored Use of bisphosphonates in patients with conditions or diseases affecting renal function is not recommended Administration of bisphosphonates has been associated with abdominal pain colic discomfort and agitation in horses Clinical signs usually occur shortly after drug administration and may be associated with alterations in intestinal motility In horses treated with OSPHOS these clinical signs usually began within 2 hours of treatment Horses should be monitored for at least 2 hours following administration of OSPHOS Bisphosphonates affect plasma concentrations of some minerals and electrolytes such as calcium magnesium and potassium immediately post treatment with effects lasting up to several hours Caution should be used when administering bisphosphonates to horses with conditions affecting mineral or electrolyte homeostasis e g hyperkalemic periodic paralysis hypocalcemia etc The safe use of OSPHOS has not been evaluated in horses less than 4 years of age The effect of bisphosphonates on the skeleton of growing horses has not been studied however bisphosphonates inhibit osteoclast activity which impacts bone turnover and may affect bone growth Bisphosphonates should not be used in pregnant or lactating mares or mares intended for breeding The safe use of OSPHOS has not been evaluated in breeding horses or pregnant or lactating mares Bisphosphonates are incorporated into the bone matrix from where they are gradually released over periods of months to years The extent of bisphosphonate incorporation into adult bone and hence the amount available for release back into the systemic circulation is directly related to the total dose and duration of bisphosphonate use Bisphosphonates have been shown to cause fetal developmental abnormalities in laboratory animals The uptake of bisphosphonates into fetal bone may be greater than into maternal bone creating a possible risk for skeletal or other abnormalities in the fetus Many drugs including bisphosphonates may be excreted in milk and may be absorbed by nursing animals Increased bone fragility has been observed in animals treated with bisphosphonates at high doses or for long periods of time Bisphosphonates inhibit bone resorption and decrease bone turnover which may lead to an inability to repair micro damage within the bone In humans atypical femur fractures have been reported in patients on long term bisphosphonate therapy however a causal relationship has not been established ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions reported in the field study were clinical signs of discomfort or nervousness colic and or pawing Other signs reported were lip licking yawning head shaking injection site swelling and hives pruritus POST APPROVAL EXPERIENCE December 2018 The following adverse events are based on post approval adverse drug experience reporting Not all adverse events are reported to FDA CVM It is not always possible to reliably estimate the adverse event frequency or establish a causal relationship to product exposure using these data The following adverse events are listed in decreasing order of reporting frequency renal failure polyuria polydipsia abdominal pain anorexia lethargy hypercalcemia behavioral disorder discomfort hyperkalemia hyperactivity recumbency hyperthermia injection site reactions muscle tremor urticaria hyperglycemia and fracture In some cases death has been reported as an outcome of the adverse events listed above INFORMATION FOR HORSE OWNERS Owners should be advised to NOT administer NSAIDs Ensure horses have access to adequate water before and after administration of OSPHOS Observe their horse for at least 2 hours post treatment for signs of colic agitation and or abnormal behavior If a horse appears uncomfortable nervous or experiences cramping post treatment hand walk the horse for 15 minutes If signs do not resolve contact the veterinarian Monitor water intake and urine output for 3 5 days posttreatment Contact their veterinarian if the horse displays abnormal clinical signs such as changes in drinking and urination appetite and attitude Manufactured for Dechra Veterinary Products 7015 College Blvd Suite 525 Overland Park KS 66211 866 933 2472 2019 Dechra Ltd OSPHOS is a registered trademark of Dechra Ltd All rights reserved 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In This Together How the Show Jumping Relief Fund s Call to Action Has Connected the Equestrian Community By Elaine Wessel

Those involved in the competitive equestrian industry need only a moment to think of an announcer horse show secretary braider photographer ring crew judge groom or someone else they know negatively affected by the horse show closures caused by the COVID 19 pandemic Though these positions are often filled by the unsung heroes of the horse world the light is now being shone on those hard working individuals in their time of need and the greater equestrian community has responded thanks in part to the leadership of the Show Jumping Relief Fund SJRF Intended to be a coalition to provide aid to those industry personnel who have been hit the hardest by the widesread show closures the SJRF has managed to unify equestrians for the good of the group having raised nearly 70 000 that has been distributed to almost 250 people to date The COVID 19 pandemic has hit the horse show industry very hard and primarily the members of our community who we take for granted that they will always be there to keep our sport running commented Megan McDermott one of the members of the SJRF Task Force who is both a professional rider at the FEI level as well as a small media business owner In these unprecedented times the very least we can do is to support our own and to treat our community like the family that it is We ve been able to help a lot but more people every day are struggling and we can use all the money we can get If you can donate please do Though a GoFundMe page serves as the major base for donations and is luckily growing in numbers the SJRF has also employed a series of inventive methods in order to raise funds while also offering something back The Stay At Home Equitation Challenge allowed for donators to submit their personal judging comments and scores for a professional rider s posted video and vice versa while a partnership with Perfect Your Ride provided the opportunity for benefactors to receive personalized feedback from some of the world s top trainers in exchange for a low cost fee that is split between the trainer and the SJRF Doing their part to further the SJRF s goals approximately 15 small equine businesses have pledged portions of sales to assist with COVID 19 relief The most creative endeavor announced thus far is a future two day clinic featuring trainers such as Daniel Bluman Missy Clark and Brianne Goutal Marteau with course designers veterinarians and others signed on to add to the appeal I wish there was a way that the people who donate could see all the good that their donations are doing in the equestrian community If you donated 100 that may have gone to someone in the ring crew who set a jump for you or perhaps to the Grooms have been hit hard by the lack of shows especially those who travele

ed the circuit Photo courtesy of SJRF horse show secretary that worked with you to get you into all the right classes Although clicking a button online feels faceless the funds raised are going directly to the people that need them and that help us in ways we may not even always know about noted Angela Pritchard one of the first members of the SJRF Task Force and someone who is commonly found behind the scenes of horse shows to keep everything running smoothly Two of the faces behind the donation button are those of Cheryle and Raymond Francis who have been active members of the horse world for over 50 years For decades Cheryle has served as a USEF R judge as well as a horse show secretary at competitions such as the Devon Horse Show Brandywine Horse Show and Ox Ridge Charity Horse Show all of which have been canceled this year due to COVID 19 in addition to many other national events In addition to balancing those roles with another as an assistant secretary for the NHSA ASPCA Maclay throughout the year Cheryle is also a full time caregiver for her husband who is confined to a wheelchair Due to the widespread cancelations of shows nationwide the Francises have seen their sources of income dry up with seemingly no change on the horizon of the foreseeable future Like many individuals in the equestrian industry who relied on competitions for their livelihood the Francis family is just one of the examples of those who are suffering due to the coronavirus pandemic but the SJRF has provided at least a glimmer of hope Our livelihood has always been through the horse world and horse shows We are all passionate about our jobs and the people we work with are the ones we spend the most time with making them our families reflected Cheryle Many of us are independent contractors and depending on state and job description are not eligible for unemployment The SJRF organized quickly and stepped up to help take care of their people immediately when we needed it most and I am forever grateful for our friends taking care of friends Their grant helped cover bills groceries and medications that I was struggling to cover Knowing our horse show family is strong and will be there for each other is a comforting feeling The SJRF has received countless other words of gratitude from members of the equestrian community that span the country such as this anonymous thank you note I would like to say thank you to whomever came up with this group As a recipient of funds I can not thank you enough These are tough times for so many and the kindness that you have shown touched my heart so deeply Thank you again and please keep up the good work

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For the members of the SJRF the stories from the recipients about how they put the funds to good use have been a driving force to continue the efforts of the team While the practical reasons for the fund are the main goal the sense of stewardship fostered through the initiative has been a secondary but perhaps even more rewarding result It has been such a gift to see the appreciation from those who have received some of the funds Even just a few hundred dollars can make a difference financially mentally and even physically remarked Marion Maybank a member of the SJRF who has served as a Director at US Equestrian and a horse show manager in addition to other roles These funds are being put towards essential items like food medicine insurance and other bills that still keep coming even when it feels like the world is standing still everywhere else Equestrians who are a part of the hunter jumper world will recognize the names that make up the SJRF Task Force which is composed of individuals representing a variety of different roles within the industry Thanks to their longstanding tenures as reputable members of the equestrian community paired with their wide reaching connections into every corner of the industry the collection of professionals that make up the management team are uniquely qualified to extend the organization s mission We are lucky to have an experienced and varied team with each person bringing a different set of skills and unique network to the table commented Liz Soroka who like Pritchard is frequently found behind the scenes of a horse show keeping things on track Since most of us have much more free time on our hands now operating the SJRF allows us to put that time to good use and we are so happy to have been able to help a multitude of our peers It s a great group of people that are volunteering and I m honored to be a part of it y Georgie Hammond Phelps Media Group TCE TheCompetitiveEquestrian july august 2020 11

The ring crew is a vital part of hunter jumper shows around the country but that income has been lost Photo by Georgie Hammond Phelps Media Group Including McDermott Pritchard Maybank and Soroka nine individuals make up the SJRF Task Force Known as one of the most experienced announcers in the game Steven Wilde sits on the committee along with the husbandand wife duo of Daniel and Ariel Bluman who travel the international circuit competing and operating a successful training business Juan Fernando Palacio is one of the founders of Equo and Lourdes de Guardiola is a successful rider and trainer that also owns a lifestyle boutique My wife Ariel and I were so frustrated watching many of our friends those who we consider family facing hardship We felt compelled to do something about it and that instigated the Show Jumping Relief Fund said Bluman We reached out to others to get a better idea of the situation and who was in need of help and from there it grew As someone who has benefited from horse shows throughout my career it has been tough to see the people who helped pave the way for me to now be hit so hard The pandemic has created huge damage to our industry and I feel we must help as much as we can Bluman s wife Ariel draws her motivation from a similar place commenting Horses have been a way of life for me and many others We have all been so blessed to have a passion that we could turn into our careers and for many people that has meant sacrificing stability and regular working hours and privileges in order to provide for competitors and other participants Every week we ask someone to bend over backwards for us whether it s adding a late entry running to the ring to photograph us setting jumps or keeping the horses beautiful They are always willing to help and now it is our turn to step up The community has stepped up though more can be done and is needed As horse shows begin to decide how to operate with new protocols a small light is shining through the darkness for those who are anxiously awaiting the resurgence of competitions but the return to normal is still off by a long way If equestrians can keep their eyes toward the common goal of helping their own led by the SJRF then perhaps the sport will come out of these trying times stronger than before and with a renewed sense of solidarity Top Left No show no courses from course designers Lower Left The SJRF has allocated almost 70 000 to members of the equestrian community Photos by Georgie Hammond Phelps Media Group TCE TheCompetitiveEquestrian july august 2020 13

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What if you planted a seed and it grew That is exactly what is happening with Green is the New Blue and perhaps a lot more quickly than even Stephanie Riggio Bulger founder of the equestrian environmental organization might have expected Green is the New Blue a registered 501c3 notfor profit organization is dedicated to preserving the planet by helping horse shows equestrian facilities and individuals reduce waste and promote sustainability In addition to educating staff riders trainers vendors and spectators on simple yet effective ways they can make a difference the organization provides tools to make it easy to implement changes Our goal with Green Is the New Blue is to affect change in the horse show industry said Bulger We are trying to demonstrate best practices and provide tools for environmental stewardship that will help everyone in our industry adopt practices that can have a real impact on protecting our world We try to help educate and provide the resources that are needed Most people want to be able to do something and hopefully a program like ours can help them take steps that will make horse shows and facilities more environmentally responsible This will benefit the animals we love and their future riders Our goal is to empower and inspire equestrians to join us in our mission to clean up horse shows and lessen their environmental impact The Beginning Bulger was inspired to start the organization when she realized the negative impact horse events and equestrian venues were having on the environment One day she was hand walking one of her horses around the grounds of a major horse show and was struck by all the litter she saw I couldn t find any grass that wasn t littered with cigarette butts bottle caps snack wrappers or plastic water bottles she said Then I noticed that there were no recycling bins and no options to refill water bottles or coffee cups I knew something had to be done to change this Bulger recognized how little the horse show world was doing She knew it could do better Looking deeper into the industry it became clear that our sport generates a tremendous amount of waste and is negatively impacting the environment I just knew that it didn t have to be that way STEPHANIE RIGGIO BULGER PHOTO BY KATHY RUSSELL PHOTOGRAPHY

R SCOT EVANS CREATIVE DIRECTOR Once she established Green is the New Blue Bulger enlisted the help of longtime friend R Scot Evans as the organization s Creative Director Evans has an extensive background in the equestrian world including being a founding board member of the Equestrian Aid Foundation with several years as its president He has been an R judge in the hunter jumper and equitation disciplines for many years judging such major events as the ASPCA Maclay Finals He has worked in Sponsor Relations for Stadium Jumping Inc and the Hampton Classic and is also a wellknown and respected trainer and clinician Scot was the perfect person to help enlist partners and turn our ideas into reality said Bulger He is so well known and is highly respected by all who know him There was no doubt in my mind that he was just the right person to take our organization to the next level Green Partners One of Green is the New Blue s core strategies is to enlist Green Partners to help implement sustainable and environmentally friendly practices To be a Green Partner all an event or facility has to do is pledge to do something in support of the organization s mission Some significant partners joined immediately and in its first year Green Is the New Blue successfully launched programs at several partner horse shows including the Upperville Colt Horse Show Brandywine Horse Shows Aiken Charity Horse Show Pennsylvania National Horse Show and Washington International Horse Show Joining as partners in the first part of 2020 were the Desert Circuit Palm Beach Masters Series and Split Rock Jumping Tour Efforts are ongoing to greatly expand this list and to broaden the effort to equestrian facilities throughout the country PLEDGE OF SUPPORT FROM GREEN PARTNER SPLIT ROCK JUMPING TOUR GREEN IS THE NEW BLUE MISSION STATEMENT

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The Desert Circuit was such a success story said Evans They were so excited to work with us They eliminated single use plastic bottles and placed stations for refilling water bottles which we provided to all exhibitors free of charge all around the grounds They greatly expanded the number of recycling bins on the grounds and placed signs in both English and Spanish at all the wash racks in the stabling area encouraging grooms not to waste water That success at the Desert Horse Park made us realize how much more we can accomplish by working with facilities and not just with individual events Evans continued The Aiken Horse Park was also quick to jump on board and having these two as partners is helping to open doors with other facilities as well Green Society Green is the New Blue is also working to motivate individuals to get involved through its Green Society The Green Society invites anyone from the horse show world to share on the Green is the New Blue website their ideas and any things they have done to incorporate sustainability into their stable management practices or equestrian lifestyle The thinking is that the more we learn about what others are doing the better we all can do said Evans You never know what might hit home with someone and move them to do something By involving as many people as possible we can build a vibrant movement with a truly significant impact Green is the New Blue is also developing a custom green products list from a variety of partners for everyday use that can help limit the effect on our environment That list will also be posted on the Green is the New Blue website The Seed is Growing It can be difficult sometimes to look at problems like pollution and climate change and think that anything we do as individuals can actually make a difference said Bulger but there is so much we can do together as a community Green is the New Blue started as an idea a seed we planted and it makes me so happy to see how quickly it is growing People are joining our effort and doing what they can to help I truly believe that it is just the beginning and what we are seeing is the growth of a movement that will bring greener practices into the equestrian world and help make our world a better place to live for everyone More information on Green Is the New Blue and on how to join to help make horse shows more environmentally conscious and sustainable is available at www greenisthenewblue org DESERT INTERNATIONAL HORSE PARK WATER FILLING STATION TCE TheCompetitiveEquestrian july august 2020 21

SONOMA VALLEY STABLES DERBY WEEKEND GALLERY BY ALDEN CORRIGAN MEDIA Olivia Carusi

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2 0 Derby Finalists SONOMA VALLEY STABLES RIDING HIGH AFTER DERBY WEEKEND EVENT S onoma Valley Stables hosted its 3rd annual Derby Weekend from Friday June 26 to Sunday June 28 in Petaluma California supporting the Redwood Empire Food Bank s REFB Every Child Every Day Initiative to end hunger in the community This fun charitable event hosted 60 rider participants and their families over the course of three days at the Sonoma Valley Stables family owned and operated facility In the past three years Sonoma Valley Stables has raised over 70 000 for REFB by hosting the Derby Weekend event and receiving generous donations from sponsors and other fundraisers This year they raised over 25 000 Sponsorship levels ranged from

250 to upwards of 5 000 and 60 of all donations will go directly to REFB s initiative We are at a critical moment in time as we continue to innovate adapt and expand our services REFB CEO David Goodman said The ongoing and generous support of our partners like that of Sonoma Valley Stables is imperative for us to keep up with the food demand this pandemic has brought on Sonoma Valley Stables was confronted by the COVID 19 obstacle while planning for this year s Derby Weekend but fortunately County Supervisor David Rabbitt recently informed Sonoma Valley Stables owner Ned Glynn that the county would allow equestrian activities like Derby Weekend to take place

After careful consideration we decided to move forward with hosting Derby Weekend this year Glynn said We believed this event would be beneficial for many during this challenging time especially since our local food bank is working extra hard to meet the needs of our community right now We took every effort to make sure the riders attendees and staff felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire event To follow safety guidelines Sonoma Valley Stables regularly disinfected their facility placed hay bales eight feet apart to ensure physical distancing used a non contact thermometer to check temperatures and cancelled their Saturday evening party ShadyLady Sun Protection one of this year s sponsors generously donated face coverings for participants to wear Derby Weekend started a few days early for most of the riders who participated in a clinic with equestrian coach and event judge Cynthia Hankins This was a rare opportunity for the rider participants to learn what judges look for during competition and to gain an edge in the event Andrin s M Educated Guess Alaina Ashburn The official event kicked off at 8 00 a m on Friday with hunter classes and continued through Saturday the 2 3 2 6 Amy Brubaker and Frascati for the Jr Congratulations to the Hunters over Fences Am 2 9 3 0 Kylee Arbuckle and Brown Sugar for champions MacLean Sennhenn and Franktown s the professional 2 9 3 0 Avery Glynn and Nostalgic Heaven s Sake for the Crossrail Hunters Francesca for the Jr Am 3 0 3 3 and Arbuckle and Opulence Mortensen and Well Said for the Walk Trot over for the professional 3 0 3 3 Poles Nico Alario and Chaparral s Hawkeye for the Pony Hunters Aliana Ashburn and Educated Guess On Sunday four Derbies took place Elsa Warneliusfor the 2 0 Aimee Lafayette and Gucci St Anne for Miller and Illumination won the 2 0 Derby Nico Alario

Momento Remy Becker and Chaparral s Hawkeye was crowned champion of the Pony Derby Lafayette and Gucci St Anne came in first for the 2 6 Derby and to wrap up the weekend Margaret Pogue and Edesa s Iggy Pop took the victory in all divisions of the 3 0 Derby Gabriel was awarded the Esteban La Paz best horse memorial trophy Well done to all the riders and horses who participated this year Applause Abby Myers

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Well Said Francesca Mortensen

Ovaltine Sami LuBrant

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Party Hat Hope Glynn

Avery Hope Glynn

Orlena Z Chelsea Cain

Frascati Amy Brubaker

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Shimmer Cora Ryu Montecito Cherie Callender

Argento Heather Roades

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CONGRATULATIONS DERBY CHAMPIONS Margot Snowdon Iggy Pop Margaret Pogue Gucci De Sainte Anne Aimee Lafayette Illumination Elsa Warnelius Miller Chaparrel s Hawkeye Nico Alario

CONGRATULATIONS DIVISION CHAMPIONS Opulance Kylee Arbuckle Nostalgic Avery Glynn Brown Sugar Kylee Arbuckle Frascati Amy Brubaker Gucci De Sainte Anne Aimee Lafayette Educated Guess Aliana Ashburn Chaparrel s Hawkeye Nico Alario Franktown s Heaven s Sake MacLean Sennhenne Well Said Francesca Mortensen The Allen Family

Thank you for joining us in ending hunger in our community through Redwood Empire Food Bank s Every Child Every Day Initiative Together we supported our local food bank that has been working especially hard to meet the needs of our community during this time We look forward to hosting you again next year Ned and Becca Glynn

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HENRY MOREIGNE LENS ENVY I nternational photographer Henry Moreigne resides in the city of ClermontFerrand a university city in central France bordered by the volcanic Cha ne des Puys mountains Henry now 54 years old has been riding horses since the age of 18 and even spent some time as a competitor However he now prefers to attend high level events with his camera his aim to capture exceptional moments in equestrian time mainly in the discipline of show jumping The photos Henry takes are intended for use online and service both his personal website and social media posts Photos taken for digital use require great deal of attention on the framing of the image as this has a huge impact on the final photo The focal point must be much tighter for these images which is not as important a requirement for printing on paper Tight shots also allow Henry to show not only the power and beauty of the horses but also the concentration and effort in the riders faces The way horses jump is often repetitive For this reason I prefer portraits and seek to show the connection between a horse and its rider or groom Henry explained Website Planetecso com instagram com hmoreigne facebook com hmoreigne 64Martin Fuchs TCE TheCompetitiveEquestrian july august 2020

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Temecula Valley Nati By Elaine Wessel

ional Summer Series A fter receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from the community following the hosting of a local schooling show in early June Nilforushan Equisport Events NEE made the bold and exciting decision to host a new series just two and a half weeks out from the start date The widespread cancelations and postponements of horse shows across the country including NEE s own fourweek Temecula Valley National Horse Show in the spring had made equestrians itchy for the show ring and the team at NEE was happy to oblige With only a matter of days to organize and advertise a show the NEE management team announced the Temecula Valley National Summer Series presented by Interactive Mortgage which would be held at Galway Downs in Temecula California from June 24 28 and June 30 July 4 Participating in one of the first horse shows following COVID 19 cancelations exhibitors were groomed to the nines Captured Moment Photography

Cassio Rivetti and Kaiser Van Het Lambroeck won the 25 000 Alliant Private Client Grand Prix Captured Moment Photography We decided to run this new horse show after the response we saw at the Galway Downs schooling show Everyone was so happy to be able to get back in the ring and followed the appropriate safety guidelines so we could see that it was time to start bringing back horse shows for all of our peers Everyone was ready commented Ali Nilforushan one of the founders of Nilforushan Equisport Events We were excited to be able to offer even an unrated show so that our peers could get back in the ring with their horses again so we were ecstatic to be able to provide a rated competition Everyone was so respectful by following all the guidelines and put the group ahead of themselves and we were so proud to be a part of it Originally slated to be an unrated event the show was eventually upgraded to a status of Level 4 Jumpers and National Hunters Even before the class list was available stalls for both weeks sold out within 72 hours of being announced a clear indication that the West Coast was ready to get back in the saddle and compete Equestrians who were familiar with NEE run by the husband and wife team of Ali and Francie Nilforushan were not surprised to hear of the efforts being made by the team to offer a quality and memorable experience to exhibitors In addition to providing a chance to get back in the show ring NEE promoted stewardship in the equestrian community by offering a Trainer Rebate Program in which two percent of sales which included entry and stall fees from a trainer s barn would be returned to the trainer following the conclusion of the horse show It was NEE s hope that these funds would be helpful in allowing trainers to keep working with their clients and traveling the horse show circuit with a bit less stress since COVID 19 has caused such a major disruption in the industry

Michelle Parker and CCF Hibiscus Coast won the 5 000 1 20m Jumper Classic Captured Moment Photography In order to keep participants safe on the grounds a comprehensive COVID 19 protocol was enacted every day of the horse show which included social distancing mandates required face coverings frequent disinfecting of the entire facility daily temperature taking and more to ensure the safety of all participants In an effort to alleviate large groups forming NEE delivered folders with back numbers and other pertinent information to stalls limiting the need for exhibitors to visit the office The first week of the series boasted a full schedule of hunter and jumper classes which ranged in level from ponies to grand prix The feature class of the week the 25 000 Alliant Private Client National Grand Prix was topped by Brazil s Cassio Rivetti and Kaiser Van Het Lambroeck who sped to the top of the lofty field of 58 riders to secure the win It was Rivetti s second major victory in only a few days having already won the 10 000 Optimum Performance 1 40m Welcome Speed earlier in the week aboard Cornet Show jumpers vied for prize money throughout the event with Sophie Simpson and Picasso De Vie earning top call in the 5 000 Freejump 1 35m Speed Challenge Michelle Parker aboard CCF Hibiscus Coast winning the 5 000 Kask 1 20m Jumper Classic and Lauren Myers riding Willow to victory in the 5 000 Ogilvy Junior AmateurOwner Amateur Jumper High 1 45m Classic among other champions A crowd favorite the 5 000 Hunter Jumper Team Challenge partnered one hunter horse and rider with one jumper horse and rider in a tag team effort Each rider jumped a shortened course of six to eight jumps with hunter jumps set at 3 in height and jumper jumps set at

Anna Moellenhoff and Chemas were one half of the winning pair in the 5 000 NEE Hunter Jumper Team Challenge 1 20m Scores were calculated by subtracting the time from the jumper portion of the course from the score awarded by a judge to the hunter counterpart to determine a final tally with the highest score winning the day Topping the scorecard thanks to exemplary performances from both team members Anna Moellenhoff and Shiloh Roseboom rode away with the win Jumping first as the hunter half of the duo was Roseboom aboard Enchantment Farms LLC s Venice followed by Moellenhoff riding Eliza Kimball s Chemas as the jumper leg of the duo In the first week s 5 000 Equitex NEE Hunter Derby Ilana Halpern and Long Game topped the field of 34 thanks to back to back high scoring performances on the manicured grass field to claim victory Hunter victories continued throughout the week with Sunday s festivities featuring a

Although not mandatory some riders opted to wear their face coverings even when showing series of blue ribbons handed out Christina Smith and Soon to Be topped the scorecard in the 1 000 Amateur Owner 3 3 3 6 Hunter Classic and the 500 Junior 3 6 Hunter Classic win went to Heaven s Dream ridden by Augusta Iwasaki In the 500 Junior 3 3 Hunter Classic Roseboom added another victory to her collection rising to the occasion aboard Likely Story Though COVID 19 put a spin on the original plans of NEE and the West Coast equestrian community the success of the Temecula Valley National Summer Series was a welcome addition to the summer schedule and a warm indicator that competitive equestrians are ready and willing to adapt Photographer CAPTUREDMOMENTPHOTO COM

Galway Downs provides a beautiful backdrop and plenty of space for competitors to spread out Ashlyn Dorsey

Safety precautions included mandatory face coverings at all times except when mounted

Trump Card looked in perfect form with Jamie Taylor Captured Moment Photography Matt Archer and Arkel put in a scopey performance in the Grand Prix Ring Captured Moment Photography

Management strategically placed hand washing stations around the grounds Ashlyn Dorsey

Nick Haness and Reese s were champions in the Green 3 6 3 9 Captured Moment Photography 100 TCE TheCompetitiveEquestrian july august 2020

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The show featured classes ranging from ponies to grand prix level Captured Moment Photography

All smiles from Lindsay Archer and Jarpur Captured Moment Photography

The Nilforushan Equisport Events wall was a breeze for Hanna Mauritzson and Unique Star Captured Moment Photography

Ilana Halpern loving on Long Game after their derby win Captured Moment Photography The show consisted of five rings including two jumper rings Captured Moment Photography

Mandy Porter and WT Ca Pow have visited Nilforushan Equisport Events for multiple years Captured Moment Photography Ilana Halpern and Long Game won the Week One 5 000 NEE Hunter Derby Captured Moment Photography

Safety first Grooms and trainers all followed the protocol to wear masks for both weeks Captured Moment Photography

Traverse City Spring Horse Show By Elaine Wessel

USA s Daisy Farish and Great White were victorious in the 72 900 Turtle Creek Casino Hotel Grand Prix CSI2 H eld at the picturesque Flintfields Horse Park the inaugural Traverse City Spring Horse Show presented by Turtle Creek Casino Hotel made its debut in mid June of 2020 as one of the first major Midwest equestrian competitions since event cancelations began in the spring due to coronavirus The two week series was a welcome addition to the Traverse City Horse Shows TCHS calendar which featured six weeks of riding in 2019 and grew to a whopping 11 weeks in 2020 with Traverse City Spring serving as the introductory two weeks that led into the busy summer schedule In the jumper ring both weeks were designated as CSI2 events offering FEI riders multiple chances to earn valuable ranking points as well as prize money At the conclusion of the two weeks Ireland s Jonathan Corrigan had distinguished himself as one of the most consistent athletes in Traverse City successfully riding to a top five finish in all four FEI rated classes Held the first Friday of the show the 36 600 Welcome Stake CSI2 was Corrigan s debut win aboard Loughnavatta Indigo who edged out the pack by mere milliseconds to emerge victorious as the first FEI winner of the spring event Just one week later the duo added another victory to their resume topping the same class and leading the lap of honor once again In week one s 72 900 Grand Prix CSI2 Corrigan and Super Chilled finished in the runner up spot behind the USA s Ryan Genn and Dieta who galloped to victory by more than a full second in the jump off adding another top finish to their repertoire following a fourth place finish in the Welcome Stake just two days prior The grand finale of the series the 72 900 Turtle Creek Casino Hotel Grand Prix CSI2 showcased an international field consisting of combinations from seven nations including the United States Chile Israel Colombia Ireland Germany and Canada Saving the very best for last the USA s Daisy Farish put in a great performance with the reins on Great White to take the biggest bite out of the purse With the final afternoon s results Corrigan retained his lead in the CaptiveOne Advisors 30 000 Leading Jumper Rider Bonus standings Already ahead by a number of points

Hunter competitors took advantage of their time back in the show ring looking well groomed and ready to compete after a long hiatus

Ryan Genn and Dieta won the 72 900 Grand Prix CSI2

Flintfields Horse Park offered a picturesque setting for the Traverse City Spring Horse Show A ribboncutting ceremony celebrated the naming of the Turtle Creek Casino Hotel International Ring

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Like father like son Wilhelm Genn and Ryan Genn following the 72 900 Grand Prix CSI2 120 TCE TheCompetitiveEquestrian july august 2020

thanks to multiple top two finishes the Irish rider continued to add to his tally with a fifth place finish in the final grand prix of the spring series The CaptiveOne Advisors Leading Jumper Rider Bonus will be awarded to the rider who accumulates the most points in competitions 25 000 or more in prize money over the course of 11 weeks of riding in Traverse City with the honor presented following the 213 300 CaptiveOne American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI4 on September 13 Immediately preceding the week two Welcome Stake together with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Traverse City Horse Shows officially granted the Grand Prix Ring at Flintfields Horse Park its new name the Turtle Creek Casino Hotel International Ring The afternoon s ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the incredible contributions of the Grand Traverse Band and its properties which include Turtle Creek Casino Hotel Grand Traverse Resort and Spa and other local businesses to the horse show and the community In the hunter ring a number of names rose to the creme of the crop over the course of two weeks Leading the field from start to finish with scores in the mid 90s in both rounds of the initial 5 000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Samantha Schaefer and Trademark secured a clear victory with a 10 point margin ahead of the next closest pair The luck stayed strong for the Schaefer sisters throughout the day as Madeline Schaefer won the 1 000 Voltaire Design AmateurOwner Hunter Classic on Checkmate and earned third place honors with Sutton Place behind her older sister On the final day of the debut Traverse City Spring Horse Show the 5 000 USHJA National Hunter Derby served as the culmination of hunter competition Concluding the horse show on a high note the Schaefer sisters topped the scorecard with an impressive one two finish as Samantha and Trademark once again earned the blue ribbon followed by younger sister Madeline and Sutton Place as the reserve pair Division tricolors were awarded to a number of impressive partnerships over the course of two weeks with week one winners including native Michigander and longtime Traverse City exhibitor Hillary Johnson as champion and reserve champion on Lonesome Dove and Sorrento respectively in the Performance Working 3 3 Hunters Select week two horse and rider pairs continued to impress such as David Beisel and The Boy Friend in the Performance TCE TheCompetitiveEquestrian july august 2020 121

Kendall Meijer and Elliot were champions in the Adult Amateur 18 35 Hunters 122 TCE TheCompetitiveEquestrian july august 2020

3 6 Hunters never falling below second place over the course of five classes During his fourth year in Traverse City Jacob Pope added to his list of accomplishments with a championship tricolor aboard Bon Chance in the USHJA 3 Hunters and Kendall Meijer piloted Elliot to top honors in the Adult Amateur 18 35 Hunters Praised and enjoyed for its worldclass footing commitment to venue improvements variety of local attractions and quaint small town atmosphere the Traverse City Spring Horse Show attracted a diverse field of exhibitors representing multiple states and nations With safety and health as the number one priority the TCHS team cooperated with all guidelines set by US Equestrian the C D C and the W H O as well as state and local governments in order to ensure that the risk of virus transmission was as prevented as possible to protect participants To minimize risk and safely operate TCHS created a comprehensive COVID 19 Action Plan that was overseen by a newly hired Safety and Compliance Manager and competitors proved to be useful allies in the management team s efforts undoubtedly driven by their dedication and readiness to get back in the ring after a monthslong hiatus Though face coverings were worn throughout the event and individuals kept their distance spirits remained high everyday thanks to a collective excitement to be back at a horse show With two weeks complete nine weeks still remain in the Traverse City Horse Shows 2020 calendar The Great Lakes Equestrian Festival GLEF presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC will take place July 1 August 9 followed by a short break before the three weeks of fall dates The Traverse City Fall Horse Show presented by Turtle Creek Casino Hotel will be held from August 26 30 and the American Gold Cup presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC and featuring the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament will take place September 2 13 Photographers ANDREW RYBACK COM BROOKEAGIACIN COM TCE TheCompetitiveEquestrian july august 2020 123

Irishman Jonathan Corrigan and Loughnavatta Indigo won back toback Welcome Stakes two weeks in a row

Located just outside Traverse City Flintfields Horse Park hosts all 11 weeks of Traverse City Horse Shows riding this year

Samuel Parot competed in FEI classes for both weeks as the Chilean representative

Traverse City Spring provided much needed equine therapy for many competitors who had been sidelined due to COVID 19 cancelations

Social distancing was no problem in the expansive Turtle Creek Casino Hotel International Ring

Sisters Samantha and Madeline Schaefer placed one two in the 5 000 USHJA National Hunter Derby and Ava Berman placed twelfth

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Samantha Schaefer and Trademark won the 5 000 USHJA National Hunter Derby both weeks

Thanks to Traverse City Tourism a live stream of the action in Traverse City was available online

Though social distancing was in effect luckily riders can snuggle up with their horses

Face coverings were mandatory but they did not dampen spirits

Though things may look a little different with health protocols in place Traverse City Spring shows that events can continue with proper precautions

Traverse City Spring featured international riders from multiple countries including plenty of home turf riders from the USA

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Confounded by the disobedience of his hunting falcon a young man followed his bird s movements over the dunes only to find it perched on a thin branch protruding through the sand Approaching the bird the young man s anger turned to curiosity when he noticed small green leaves sprouting from the slender branch Knowing this was a sure sign of water below the youth and his brothers later returned to the same place and together they dug away the layers of time Finally after removing a stout wedge in a rocky ledge the brothers watched as water bubbled out and began to wash the sands away revealing the ancient walls of the camp Soon the lost oasis reformed The brothers settled alongside the pools vowing that never again would any man or animal of the desert be denied the source of all life Palms and once lost wild vegetation flourished around the ancient walls and rocky pools The wild animals returned but the surest sign of the rebirth of this fabled place was the return of the Arabian Oryx after which the oasis had always been named

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Camel Trekking Take a leisurely camel ride out to the crest of a dune from which you ll see the sun setting across the desert whilst enjoying Champagne snacks and fruits Horse Riding Since time immemorial Arabian horses have been part of the Arab history They have been used for transport while crossing deserts and even in war Al Maha has a selection of pure bred Arabian horses which are recommended for experienced riders only

Falconry Enjoy a warming hot drink or refreshingly cold drink as each Guide discusses the breed and character of their birds before encouraging them to fly

Camel Trekking Camels have been a source of transport since time began whilst also providing the Bedu with meat and milk At the resort slow guided camel rides can be conducted under the supervision of experienced camel handlers and field guides These rides give one the opportunity of linking oneself with the natural splendour of the Arabian Desert Camel safaris are generally conducted in the evening where the camel train stops for sundown drinks in the dunes before proceeding back to the resort

Falconry The art of falconry dates back to the 13th Century BC In the desert regions of Arabia falconry served as a means of supplementing the Bedu s diet Today the art of falconry has become more sophisticated with the use of four wheel drive vehicles and tracking equipment but this traditional sport still forms a vital link between the Arab and the desert Falconry displays take place during the cooler parts of the day due to the sensitivity of these animals Different species of falcons are flown to the lure in a display which demonstrates both the falcon and the falconers abilities The falcons may be handled by guests under the supervision of one of the field guides during and after the display

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COMPETITIVE EQUESTRIAN JULY AUGUST 2020 ISSUE 28 THE LENS ENVY HENRY MOREIGNE TCE LIFE AL MAHA DUBAI ARTICLES IN THIS TOGETHER SHOW JUMPING RELIEF FUND GREEN IS THE NEW BLUE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS SONOMA VALLEY STABLES DERBY WEEKEND TEMECULA VALLEY NATIONAL SUMMER SERIES SPLIT ROCK JUMPING TOUR LEXINGTON INTERNATIONAL CSI2 TRAVERSE CITY SPRING HORSE SHOW PHOTO HENRY MOREIGNE

IS CIP LIN E OSPHOS clodronate injection F O R E V E RY N I U EQ D E The intramuscular bisphosphonate injection for control of clinical signs associated with Navicular Syndrome in horses 4 years of age and older Learn more online www dechra us com www osphos com As with all drugs side effects may occur In field studies and post approval experience the most common side effects reported were signs of discomfort nervousness and colic Other signs reported were renal insufficiency failure anorexia lethargy hypercalcemia behavioral disorders hyperkalemia hyperactivity recumbency hyperthermia injection site reactions muscle tremor urticaria hyperglycemia and fracture In some cases death has been reported as an outcome of these adverse events The safe use of OSPHOS has not been evaluated in horses less than 4 years of age or breeding horses OSPHOS should not be used in pregnant or lactating mares or mares intended for breeding NSAIDs should not be used concurrently with OSPHOS Concurrent use of NSAIDs with OSPHOS may increase the risk of renal toxicity and acute renal failure Use of OSPHOS in patients with conditions affecting renal function or mineral or electrolyte homeostasis is not recommended Refer to the prescribing information for complete details or visit www dechra us com CAUTION Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of licensed veterinarian Freedom of Information Summary Original New Animal Drug Application approved by FDA under NADA 141 427 for OSPHOS April 28 2014 Dechra Veterinary Products US and the Dechra D logo are registered trademarks of Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC 2019 Dechra Ltd Bisphosphonate For use in horses only Brief Summary For Full Prescribing Information see package insert CAUTION Federal USA law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian DESCRIPTION Clodronate disodium is a non amino chlorocontaining bisphosphonate Chemically clodronate disodium is dichloromethylene diphosphonic acid disodium salt and is manufactured from the tetrahydrate form INDICATION For the control of clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses CONTRAINDICATIONS Horses with hypersensitivity to clodronate disodium should not receive OSPHOS Do not use in horses with impaired renal function or with a history of renal disease WARNINGS Do not use in horses intended for human consumption HUMAN WARNINGS Not for human use Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children Consult a physician in case of accidental human exposure PRECAUTIONS OSPHOS has been associated with renal toxicity Concurrent administration of other potentially nephrotoxic drugs should be approached with caution and renal function should be monitored Use of bisphosphonates in patients with conditions or diseases affecting renal function is not recommended Horses should be well hydrated prior to and after the administration of OSPHOS due to the potential for adverse renal events Water intake and urine output should be monitored for 3 5 days post treatment and any changes from baseline should elicit further evaluation As a class bisphosphonates may be associated with gastrointestinal and renal toxicity Sensitivity to drug associated adverse reactions varies with the individual patient Renal and gastrointestinal adverse reactions may be associated with plasma concentrations of the drug Bisphosphonates are excreted by the kidney therefore conditions causing renal impairment may increase plasma bisphosphonate concentrations resulting in an increased risk for adverse reactions Concurrent administration of other potentially nephrotoxic drugs should be approached with caution and renal function should be monitored Use of bisphosphonates in patients with conditions or diseases affecting renal function is not recommended Administration of bisphosphonates has been associated with abdominal pain colic discomfort and agitation in horses Clinical signs usually occur shortly after drug administration and may be associated with alterations in intestinal motility In horses treated with OSPHOS these clinical signs usually began within 2 hours of treatment Horses should be monitored for at least 2 hours following administration of OSPHOS Bisphosphonates affect plasma concentrations of some minerals and electrolytes such as calcium magnesium and potassium immediately post treatment with effects lasting up to several hours Caution should be used when administering bisphosphonates to horses with conditions affecting mineral or electrolyte homeostasis e g hyperkalemic periodic paralysis hypocalcemia etc The safe use of OSPHOS has not been evaluated in horses less than 4 years of age The effect of bisphosphonates on the skeleton of growing horses has not been studied however bisphosphonates inhibit osteoclast activity which impacts bone turnover and may affect bone growth Bisphosphonates should not be used in pregnant or lactating mares or mares intended for breeding The safe use of OSPHOS has not been evaluated in breeding horses or pregnant or lactating mares Bisphosphonates are incorporated into the bone matrix from where they are gradually released over periods of months to years The extent of bisphosphonate incorporation into adult bone and hence the amount available for release back into the systemic circulation is directly related to the total dose and duration of bisphosphonate use Bisphosphonates have been shown to cause fetal developmental abnormalities in laboratory animals The uptake of bisphosphonates into fetal bone may be greater than into maternal bone creating a possible risk for skeletal or other abnormalities in the fetus Many drugs including bisphosphonates may be excreted in milk and may be absorbed by nursing animals Increased bone fragility has been observed in animals treated with bisphosphonates at high doses or for long periods of time Bisphosphonates inhibit bone resorption and decrease bone turnover which may lead to an inability to repair micro damage within the bone In humans atypical femur fractures have been reported in patients on long term bisphosphonate therapy however a causal relationship has not been established ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions reported in the field study were clinical signs of discomfort or nervousness colic and or pawing Other signs reported were lip licking yawning head shaking injection site swelling and hives pruritus POST APPROVAL EXPERIENCE December 2018 The following adverse events are based on post approval adverse drug experience reporting Not all adverse events are reported to FDA CVM It is not always possible to reliably estimate the adverse event frequency or establish a causal relationship to product exposure using these data The following adverse events are listed in decreasing order of reporting frequency renal failure polyuria polydipsia abdominal pain anorexia lethargy hypercalcemia behavioral disorder discomfort hyperkalemia hyperactivity recumbency hyperthermia injection site reactions muscle tremor urticaria hyperglycemia and fracture In some cases death has been reported as an outcome of the adverse events listed above INFORMATION FOR HORSE OWNERS Owners should be advised to NOT administer NSAIDs Ensure horses have access to adequate water before and after administration of OSPHOS Observe their horse for at least 2 hours post treatment for signs of colic agitation and or abnormal behavior If a horse appears uncomfortable nervous or experiences cramping post treatment hand walk the horse for 15 minutes If signs do not resolve contact the veterinarian Monitor water intake and urine output for 3 5 days posttreatment Contact their veterinarian if the horse displays abnormal clinical signs such as changes in drinking and urination appetite and attitude Manufactured for Dechra Veterinary Products 7015 College Blvd Suite 525 Overland Park KS 66211 866 933 2472 2019 Dechra Ltd OSPHOS is a registered trademark of Dechra Ltd All rights reserved 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The Competitive Equestrian 2020 JULY AUGUS T Contributing Writers MARTY BAUMAN ELAINE WESSEL PHELPS MEDIA GROUP AL MAHA DUBAI Contributing Photographers ALDEN CORRIGAN MEDIA AL MAHA DUBAI ASHLYN DORSEY CAPTURED MOMENT PHOTOGRAPHY BROOKE GIACIN HENRY MOREIGNE GEORGIE HAMMOND PHELPS MEDIA GROUP KATHY RUSSEL PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW RYBACK PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW JUMPING RELIEF FUND PANSY WINTER WINSLOW PHOTOGRAPHY Mathieu Isabelle Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park Content 6 On the Cover In This Together How the Show Jumping Relief Fund s Call to Action Has Connected the Equestrian Community By Elaine Wessel 16 Green is the New Blue is Helping Horse Shows Become More Environmentally Friendly By Marty Bauman Laureen Budd GER Gosbodino Saut Herm s Henry Moreigne COMPETITIVE EQUESTRIAN JULY AUGUST 2020 ISSUE 28 THE 24 Sonoma Valley Stables Derby Weekend Gallery By Alden Corrigan Media 64 LENS ENVY Henry Moreigne 90 Temecula Valley National Summer Series By Elaine Wessel 112 Traverse City Spring Horse Show By Elaine Wessel 144 TCE LIFE Al Maha Dubai 166 Split Rock Jumping Tour Hosts Successful Lexington International CSI2 By Marty Bauman PHOTO HENRY MOREIGNE Creative Director LORNA LOWRIE Publisher Executive Editor LORNA LOWRIE The Competitive Equestrian Equestrian Communications USA LLC editor TheCompetitiveEquestrian com 4 2020 by Equestrian Communications USA LLC all rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced or quoted in whole or in part by any means printed or electronic without the written consent of the publisher Submissions Magazines will gladly consider all articles news letters and photographs for publication but assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material Submissions may be edited Letters are assumed publishable unless we are advised otherwise All submissions should meet our ad deadline to facilitate inclusion in next issue TCE ________________ TheCompetitiveEquestrian July August 2020

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In This Together How the Show Jumping Relief Fund s Call to Action Has Connected the Equestrian Community By Elaine Wessel

Those involved in the competitive equestrian industry need only a moment to think of an announcer horse show secretary braider photographer ring crew judge groom or someone else they know negatively affected by the horse show closures caused by the COVID 19 pandemic Though these positions are often filled by the unsung heroes of the horse world the light is now being shone on those hard working individuals in their time of need and the greater equestrian community has responded thanks in part to the leadership of the Show Jumping Relief Fund SJRF Intended to be a coalition to provide aid to those industry personnel who have been hit the hardest by the widesread show closures the SJRF has managed to unify equestrians for the good of the group having raised nearly 70 000 that has been distributed to almost 250 people to date The COVID 19 pandemic has hit the horse show industry very hard and primarily the members of our community who we take for granted that they will always be there to keep our sport running commented Megan McDermott one of the members of the SJRF Task Force who is both a professional rider at the FEI level as well as a small media business owner In these unprecedented times the very least we can do is to support our own and to treat our community like the family that it is We ve been able to help a lot but more people every day are struggling and we can use all the money we can get If you can donate please do Though a GoFundMe page serves as the major base for donations and is luckily growing in numbers the SJRF has also employed a series of inventive methods in order to raise funds while also offering something back The Stay At Home Equitation Challenge allowed for donators to submit their personal judging comments and scores for a professional rider s posted video and vice versa while a partnership with Perfect Your Ride provided the opportunity for benefactors to receive personalized feedback from some of the world s top trainers in exchange for a low cost fee that is split between the trainer and the SJRF Doing their part to further the SJRF s goals approximately 15 small equine businesses have pledged portions of sales to assist with COVID 19 relief The most creative endeavor announced thus far is a future two day clinic featuring trainers such as Daniel Bluman Missy Clark and Brianne Goutal Marteau with course designers veterinarians and others signed on to add to the appeal I wish there was a way that the people who donate could see all the good that their donations are doing in the equestrian community If you donated 100 that may have gone to someone in the ring crew who set a jump for you or perhaps to the Grooms have been hit hard by the lack of shows especially those who travele

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