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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 ISSUE 29EVENT GALLERYSONOMA HORSE PARKTHE COMPETITIVE EQUESTRIANVIENNA @ GIANA TERRANOVALENS ENVY GIANA TERRANOVAARTICLESIT TAKES A VILLAGE: HOW THE FEMALE-LED TEAM AT BEACON HILL SHOW STABLES PREPARES STUDENTS FOR SUCCESSTHE STORYBOOK LIFE OF LAFITTE DE MUZE

Learn more online www.dechra-us.comwww.osphos.comThe intramuscular bisphosphonate injection for control of clinical signs associated with Navicular Syndrome in horses 4 years of age and olderFOR EVERY EQUINE DISCIPLINE * 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.CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of licensed veterinarian. 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.OSPHOS® (clodronate injection)Manufactured for: Dechra Veterinary Products7015 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. Approved by FDA under NADA # 141-427Bisphosphonate. 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, chloro- containing bisphosphonate. Chemically, clodronate disodium is (dichloro-methylene) 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 disodi-um 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 bisphospho-nates 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. Bisphospho-nates 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 bis-phosphonates 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 bisphospho-nate 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 post- treatment.• Contact their veterinarian if the horse displays abnormal clinical signs such as changes in drinking and urination, appetite, and attitude.Osphos_CompEQ_10.19.indd 1 10/2/19 6:57 PM

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It Takes A Village: How the Female-Led Team at Beacon Hill Show Stables Prepares Students for SuccessBy Allyson Lagiovane Phelps Media GroupPhoto ©Allyson Lagiovane for Phelps Media Group

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8TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Bella Kay aboard SWS Questionnaire with Stacia Klein MaddenPhoto ©Allyson Lagiovane for Phelps Media Group

9 TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020The common phrase ‘it takes a village’ echoes in the ears of equestrians across the globe. A capable and passionate leadership team is key to the longevity of a high-performance training business. For Beacon Hill Show Stables, the nine women working together to run the renowned operation leverage their expertise, communication style, and relationship building skills as their formula for success. Based out of Colts Neck, New Jersey and Wellington, Florida, Beacon Hill Show Stables offers training programs for equitation, hunter, and show jumping riders of all ages. Most known for bringing up junior riders in the sport, the team has coached 16 students to major equitation nal titles in the last 18 years. As a powerhouse in the equitation ring, Beacon Hill Show Stables has etched their name in the history books. Though the team understands what it takes to win, owner and head trainer Stacia Klein Madden prioritizes coaching effective riding and building fundamentals for a lifetime in the sport rather than solely coaching students to the winner’s circle. Madden explained, “I believe I’ve really tried to emphasize the fact that equitation is a stepping stone for our students to continue on and achieve their riding goals. I stop and think when people say ‘You are an equitation trainer.’ I can take that two ways. I can take that as we are only teaching riders to jump 3’6’’ fences and those riders are being subjectively judged, so it’s an easy job. However, I choose to take it as we are building the foundation of our students for the rest of their equestrian life. That is my vision - developing horsemen.”After winning the ASPCA Maclay National Championship in 1987 as a student with Beacon Hill Show Stables, Madden turned professional and took on a full-time role as a rider and trainer at Beacon Hill in 1988. As Madden’s responsibilities in the business grew, so did the team alongside her. Though it wasn’t intentional, the impressive team of trainers and managers behind Beacon Hill Show Stables became an all-female force to be reckoned with over time. Madden said, “Over the years, Beacon Hill has had different male partners and assistant trainers. Our leadership team ended up evolving into all females over time. Everyone that comes on board plays a very integral part in running Beacon Hill, but the female aspect of it was not necessarily by design. However, it leads to a very passionate and compassionate group of people with an extraordinary work ethic that really understand and respect one another.”As Madden started taking on more responsibility in the operations of Beacon Hill Show Stables full-time, Krista Freundlich graduated from a junior rider and was hired full-time at 18 years old in 2002. Heather Senia-Williams followed suit after a successful junior campaign, joining the team in 2006. Freundlich and Senia-Williams stepped up as assistant trainers and instantly became Madden’s right-hand women. Mary Anne Minor, who has a 25-year history with the farm, now handles Beacon Hill’s immigration paperwork and payroll. With 14 years as a member of the Beacon Hill team, Gail Mohr brings her experience as a parent to Beacon Hill students to her current role as bookkeeper. Early on, it was clear that the strong women in the leadership team were instrumental as the business continued to thrive.Minor commented, “The fact that the team is female-led is not as important to me as who the female is. Stacia Madden is extremely organized, dedicated and treats her clients and staff with integrity. Being a close-knit team and being able to utilize all our individual strengths is essential to success. The trust we have for one another is second to none.”

10TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Freundlich added, “For me, after 21 years, Beacon Hill is my family. I love and appreciate the whole team and cannot imagine being anywhere else. I am so proud of our successes. Stacia is a super strong woman, a wonderful boss and a great role model for not only the staff but also all of the young people we teach!”As Beacon Hill’s reputation was established as a premier training center and the clientele grew, the need to expand the team of trainers was essential. Katie Kanner was hired in 2015 and quickly took to the task of managing the grooms’ schedules and assisting with riding the horses. Three years later, Abby Jorgensen made the trek from California all the way to the East Coast to accept a full-time role with Beacon Hill and join the team. After graduating from Beacon Hill Show Stables as a student to then working for John and Beezie Madden for a few summers, Lydia Ulrich was hired full-time in 2019. The newest member of the team, Katie Bremen, was hired just this year as Barn Manager.Jorgensen commented, “I was welcomed to Beacon Hill with open arms coming all the way from California. I knew maybe a total of ve people on the East Coast, and immediately I felt like I had a tribe of really good people. They have my back and that is something very rare in this sport.”All nine women have worked closely over the years to develop Beacon Hill into a well-oiled machine. On any given day, the staff manages over 40 horses, 25 students, and 14 grooms, with everyone embracing an all-hands-on-deck mentality. Beacon Hill Show also has a working relationship with the neighboring operation Stonehenge Stables, spearheaded by Freundlich’s husband Max Amaya. Though the days can be long, the job is a rewarding one that brings joy and a sense of fulllment to the staff as they watch each of their students grow into well-rounded horsemen.

11 TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Left to Right - Jennifer Alessi, Krista Freundlich, Katie Kanner, Stacia Klein Madden, Eleanor Bright, Abigail Jorgensen, Heather Senia Williams Photo ©Allyson Lagiovane for Phelps Media Group

12TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Catalina Peralta aboard Alligator with Krista Freundlich. Photo ©Allyson Lagiovane for Phelps Media GroupMohr reected on her time working at Beacon Hill saying, “Excellence starts at the top and Stacia [Madden] exhibits it. She inspires the team and her leadership ows right down to the students. From the expert grooms to the training staff, everyone works toward elevating expectations in everything they undertake. That is the product Beacon Hill produces.” Kanner added, “My favorite part about working with these women is how we work so well together as a unied team. A lot of people ask how we handle having so many horses and students, but to be honest, while it takes a lot of work, the team runs like a well-oiled machine even on the craziest show days.”Bremen echoed Kanner saying, “My favorite part about working on the Beacon Hill team is that everyone is hands-on in the barn each day working together, no matter the task! You can see strong relationships at work not only at a horse show but in our everyday activities at the barn which creates a positive and fun environment for everyone to work in.”With a typically busy show schedule throughout the entire year, the COVID-19 outbreak has

13 TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020forced everyone to become even more exible, and adjusting plans has become a new way of life. With the most anticipated competitions of the year approaching, including the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search, the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final, the Washington International Horse Show Equitation Final, and the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, the team will certainly have to tackle new challenges as they face the uncertainty of the coming months. Ulrich explained, “I think we always have to learn to be exible in this industry, but this year has denitely presented new challenges. In terms of getting ready for equitation nals, it is difcult to really know how to prepare the horses because we want them to peak at the right time and make sure we are not overusing them, which is really difcult to do when the timeline continues to change. It has for sure been difcult, but at the end of the day we are still making decisions with horses’ and riders’ best interests in mind.”Abby Jorgensen and Stacia Klein Madden with Dominic Gibbs aboard Cent 15. Photo ©Allyson Lagiovane for Phelps Media Group

14TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Madison Goetzmann wins 2017 ASPCA Maclay National Championship aboard San Remo VDLPhoto ©Taylor Rains for Phelps Media Group

15 TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Madison Goetzmann wins 2017 ASPCA Maclay National Championship aboard San Remo VDLPhoto ©Taylor Rains for Phelps Media Group

16TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Dominic Gibbs wins 2018 Hamel Foundation National Horse Show 3’3” Equitation Championship at the National Horse Show aboard Limitless Photo ©Lenore Phillips for Phelps Media GroupAlexandra Worthington rides to the reserve championship in the 2018 Dover Saddlery USEF Hunter Seat Medal FinalPhoto ©Allyson Lagiovane for Phelps Media Group

Dominic Gibbs wins 2018 Hamel Foundation National Horse Show 3’3” Equitation Championship at the National Horse Show aboard Limitless Photo ©Lenore Phillips for Phelps Media GroupKrista Freundlich, Katie Kanner, Mimi Gochman and Stacia Klein Madden,Photo ©Allyson Lagiovane for Phelps Media Group

18TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Sixteen of Beacon Hill’s students are currently slated to compete in at least one major equitation nal this year, and though the future is unknown, the team is determined to end 2020 on a high note. Beacon Hill Show Stables proves necessity breeds invention, no matter the climate of the outside world. Senia-Williams added, “Throughout the years one fundamental has always remained the same - take control over the things you have control of. This includes being on time, checking your equipment and polishing your boots. No matter where we are, that makes all the difference.” While Madden is at the helm of the operation, it is clear that the success, and the future, of Beacon Hill is attributed to the entire team. Madden said, “When I am making business decisions, I am always thinking about the future of the business. My motivation is always to create a platform for the business to be able to be passed on to the current staff without any interruption, to go on if the people that are working for me choose that when I decide to retire. I don’t want it to be all about me because the team is a big part of who I am.”It is evident that Beacon Hill’s leadership team, staff and students share the same sentiment - the idea that they are all working toward a goal that is bigger than themselves. Dedicating much of their lives to the sport, the riders and trainers at Beacon Hill have built relationships that will last a lifetime, always welcoming new members to their family with open arms.Madden added, “I love the fact that even when our students age out, they always talk about coming home to ride over break. The parents laugh because when they refer to home, they are talking about Beacon Hill.”Stacia Klein Madden coaches students at the Kentucky Horse Park. Photo ©Georgie Hammond for Phelps Media Group

Stacia Klein Madden coaches students at the Kentucky Horse Park. Photo ©Georgie Hammond for Phelps Media Group

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The Storybook Life of Lae De MuzeBy Elaine Wessel, Phelps Media GroupSteege praises Lafitte De Muze following the Hunter Spectacular in WellingtonPhoto ©Allyson Lagiovane for Phelps Media Group

Olsten’s new book drew inspiration from Lafitte De Muze Image courtesy of Cheryl Olsten

25 TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020While many horses are immortalized in photos, shadow boxes and even gurines, few can claim to be storybook characters. For Latte De Muze, his effortless way of going and scopey jump have catapulted him to stardom as one of the winningest hunter and derby horses in recent years with rider Amanda Steege aboard, but it is his special bond with his owner, Cheryl Olsten, that has prompted his newest literary endeavors. Equipped with a background in publishing behind her, Olsten drew from her relationship with “Latte” to write a whimsical children’s book, called “Big Wishes for Little Feat,” that is sure to inspire horse lovers both young and old. Bearing markings that resemble the real-life horse behind the pages, the main equine character of Little Feat parallels his inspiration in that he can jump the moon, shares his loving penchant to spend time with his favorite people and is living a life t for a fairytale.“Everything came together at the right time,” said Olsten. “A one-page Q&A for the EQUUS Foundation back in early 2018 about Latte prompted me to really think about why I thought he was such a unique horse. My answer; Every once in a while, something special crosses your path, and with that, an opportunity presents itself. And so it is with Latte De Muze. Latte, by his very nature, is an inspiration.”Similar to Olsten, Steege has formed a unique bond with Lafitte De MuzePhoto ©Sydney Lowe for Phelps Media Group

Set to be widely released in October 2020, Olsten’s book is a magical tale about facing the challenges life throws your way. In a year that has been fraught with strife for so many, it could not come at a more tting time. A horse named Latte De Muze, nicknamed Little Feat, and a young girl named Ella, who live on opposite sides of the world, are eventually brought together by a bit of fate, Ella’s quirky aunt and a shooting star. It is a story about true friendship, facing and overcoming obstacles and, most importantly, always believing. With exquisitely beautiful illustrations

by talented artist Paolo d’Altan on every page, the book is as much a piece of art as it is a children’s read. “When I rst saw Latte, I thought ‘He’s a little guy!’ He’s really not, but all the horses I have owned, for the most part, stand taller than Latte. Hence the title of the story, ‘Big Wishes for Little Feat,’ remarked Olsten. “In the story, one of the messages is that it doesn’t matter what your stature or what others think, but what matters is what’s inside. In this case, that’s the determination Little Feat has to do what he loves most.”Similar to the characters in Olsten’s picture book, the stars aligned for the team of Olsten, Steege and Latte De Muze. Impressed enough by video footage of Latte jumping in Europe, Steege and Olsten worked together to send Steege on her rst European horse shopping trip, a tribute to the young horse’s uniqueness that pulled the decorated hunter competitor and trainer to visit him for herself.Martin Sylvestre rode Lafitte De Muze at the 2016 World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses in LanakenPhoto ©Sportfot

“It was denitely love at rst sight, and rst ride! I had seen a few videos of him, which prompted me to ask Cheryl to send me to Germany so that I could ride him and see him in person. That was my rst visit to Europe to try horses,” remembered Steege. “It was the fall of 2017 and it was cold and rainy in Germany that day. I already loved his look, his eyes and his personality, but once I got on it was his impressive jumping style that won me over. We felt like an instant match.”Prior to his hunter transition, Latte was campaigned in jumper contests in Europe by the two Frenchmen Martin Sylvestre and David Frédéric. The 2011 bay Belgian Warmblood successfully competed over courses up to the 1.25m height during his time across the pond, and even participated in the FEI World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses in Lanaken as a 5-year-old. Bred by Joris De Brabander and the Bruggeman family, Latte is by Darco out of Everlychin de la Pomme. With his sire a World Cup Qualier winner and a World Equestrian Games nalist with Ludo Phillipaerts, and dam a successful contender up to 1.60m at the CSI5* level with riders that included Shane Sweetnam, Latte’s pedigree has surely aided with his natural-born talent.“I was very excited for him to come to the United States and to start his hunter career, but I don’t think anyone could have predicted how successful he would be and how quickly he would nd success in the hunter ring,” commented Steege. “Ever since he stepped off the plane, he has been impressing us. We are lucky to be the ones that snatched him up!”Though she could not have known just how suited her horse was to the hunter ring, Olsten clearly had an inkling that he would be earning some prize money in his competitive career. Less than one year after purchasing Latte, his owner pledged to donate the majority of her horse’s winnings to EQUUS Foundation, which is currently the only national animal welfare in the

United States totally dedicated to protecting America’s horses and strengthening the bond between horses and people, a cause close to Olsten’s own heart.“After my initial call with Lynn Coakley, the founder of EQUUS Foundation, my very next communication was from Saugerties to say, ‘Our boy just won the big hunter class. I’ll be sending you a check for $100,000.’ That was two years ago, and he’s been winning and adding to that number ever since. A win for Latte is a win for horses in need,” expressed Olsten.At only seven years old and one year removed from his transatlantic ight to America, Latte carried Steege to the top of the leaderboard in the $500,000 Diamond Mills Hunter Prix at HITS Saugerties in September 2018, besting an impressive eld of veteran challengers. The victory marked Steege’s rst win in the class after placing second and third in previous years.The tricolor honors have continued to accumulate, with notable 2018 triumphs coming in the $50,000 WCHR Professional Challenge at the Capital Challenge Horse Show, as well as blue ribbons in every one of his Green 3’6” Hunter classes that propelled him to the division championship and the Grand Green Champion title at the same show. In 2019, the pair won the $50,000 National Horse Show Hunter Classic, placed second in the $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular and earned third in the 3’6″/3’9″ Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championship. During World Championship Hunter Rider Week in Wellington in 2020, Latte was honored as the 2019 WCHR Hunter of the Year, only the ninth horse to be awarded the distinction.“The turning point for me was his WCHR win at Capital Challenge. I wasn’t there to feel and share the excitement with Amanda and her team, but I was home watching the livestream. While he’s had great wins and accolades since, for me, that’s when I knew he was that special horse,” recalled Olsten.Steege and Lafitte De Muze won the $50,000 WCHR Professional Challenge at the Capital Challenge Horse ShowPhoto by ©Shawn McMillan Photography

30TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Though their impressive list of accolades together has certainly been a bright spot in Steege’s career, some of her most cherished memories with Latte are the ones out of the saddle.“Some of my favorite moments with Latte are the times we are alone in the morning preparing to show, or just hanging out with him in his stall. He has this sparkle in his eye and way of communicating with me and all of his people. That is so special,” reected Steege. “Latte’s success is denitely a huge team effort that is managed by myself, Cheryl, my boyfriend and barn manager Tim Delovich, and all of the vets, farriers, and bodywork therapists that work on Latte. He seems to know each one of us, and everyone loves him for it. There’s nobody that doesn’t like Latte.”Olsten agrees that Latte’s personality is one of his greatest qualities, a testament to the horse’s character considering his exceptional movement and jumping efforts that turn heads in the show ring. While many talented horses can often get away with a sour attitude or a particular vice because of their winning ways, no such compromises are necessary with Latte, who is naturally curious and a crowd-pleaser.“Latte has these wide expressive eyes, and it’s as though he wants very much to talk. I always bring carrots and honey oat bars to the barn, so when he spies me from a good distance away, he zeroes in. Let’s say, I’ve spoiled him,” said Olsten. “A few times I tried to hide around corners so I could see him without his demands for treats, but he always sees me peeking around a corner. I guess I’m not very good at hiding!”Based on Latte’s personality, he is the ideal horse to transform into a storybook character. Already a crowd favorite, he is sure to pose for even more photos with fans as his popularity grows, but his rider and owner do not seem to think he will mind. “We have had young girls that come to meet him and get their picture taken with him in Wellington. At the Devon Horse Show I’ve spent a lot of time walking him around and letting spectators come up and pet him and get to know him. You can’t do that with every horse, but he really loves people and all of the attention,” noted Steege. Lafitte De Muze was champion in his division before winning the $50,000 Hunter Classic at the National Horse ShowPhoto ©Georgie Hammond for Phelps Media Group

Lafitte De Muze was champion in his division before winning the $50,000 Hunter Classic at the National Horse ShowPhoto ©Georgie Hammond for Phelps Media Group

Still only a 9-year-old, Latte has already accomplished more in a short span than most competitive horses do in a lifetime. Adding to his noteworthiness is the fact he has managed to do so with a steadfast character, just one of the many traits that keep him at the top of the favorites list and helped to inspire his ctitious self. There’s more to come from this special horse.Steege and Lafitte De Muze rode to blue-ribbon success at the 2019 Devon Horse Show in the Green 3’9” HuntersPhoto ©Callie Clement for Phelps Media Group

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TERRANOVALENS ENVY“Please Don’t Tell” Photographed at Caves Farm (Maryland)

“Q The Music” Photographed in Wellington, FL

Giana Terranova is a 26 year old photographer and horse enthusiast originally from Southern California. She graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2016 with an Equestrian Studies Degree, working in the horse industry as a rider and groom before she took the plunge into becoming a full-time photographer. Having and riding horses throughout her life since childhood, combining the creative side of things with the horse industry was a way to have both her interests as part of her career. She travels all over the United States from coast to coast, photographing horses and their owners through horse shows and creative portrait sessions. Her main focus is to capture the bond and relationship between horse and rider, no matter the context. Whether it’s a photo shoot at a private farm or a client competing at the Winter Equestrian Festival, she aims to use her imagery as a way to convey every equestrian’s connection to their partner, as well as the emotions involved. Her biggest goal is to change what the typical and traditional themes of horse photography used to be, and make it more of an experience than an image. Contact: Giana Terranovainfo@gianaterranovaphotography.com www.gianaterranovaphotography.com

Amber, Daisy & Tip Jar Photographed in Wellington, FL

Chris Ewanouski & Vagabon De La Vallee, WEF 2020

44TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october 2020“Queen Vienna” Photographed at Foggy Meadow Farm

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Alise Oken’s Semilly FWEF 2020

“Mexicali Blue”, Photographed at Caves Farm

Layla Kurbanov & The Flying Ham, WEF 2020

Wanda & Mel, Photographed at Hunter Ridge Stables

Chloe Reid & Crystal, WEF 2020

Anne Gardner & Retiro, WEF 2020

“Abbey” Photographed at Aliboo Farm

Ana & Dayro, Photographed in Wellington, FL

Chloe Reid’s Crossover 4, WEF 2020

“Pistol” Photographed at Tally Ho Equestrian

Amber & Red Diamond, WEF 2020

Chloe Reid & Crossover 4, WEF 2020

Bella & Q, Photographed at Beacon Hill Show Stables

Chloe Reid & Crystal, WEF 2020

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Patrick Seaton and Skipio K Winners of the $30,000 Hygain Grand Prix, HMI Equestrian ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

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74TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Leadline Class Sponsored by Redwood TackPhotos by ©Grand Pix PhotographyFUTURE SUPERSTARS

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Alex Volpi and Absolute du Mio Winners of the $10,000 Olympia Footing Welcome Prix, Giant Steps Charity ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

Patrick Seaton and Skipio K Winners of the $30,000 Hygain Grand Prix, HMI Equestrian ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix PhotographyZoe Brown and Valiant Winner of the $10,000 Estancia Farms Welcome Prix, HMI August ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix PhotographyTeam Hope & Avery Glynn Win the SHP Equitation Transportation Team ChallengePresented by the World Equestrian Center, HMI August ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

Patrick Seaton and Skipio K Winners of the $30,000 Hygain Grand Prix, HMI Equestrian ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix PhotographyTeam Hope & Avery Glynn Win the SHP Equitation Transportation Team ChallengePresented by the World Equestrian Center, HMI August ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

Susan Artes and Laurence Z Winners of the $30,000 Wasserman Foundation Grand PrixGiant Steps Charity Classic, Photo ©Grand Pix Photography

Sydney Shelby and Louis Vuitton win the $5,000 North Peak Equestrian Jr/Am Hunter Derby, HMI August ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

Bella Primavera Winners of the JRW Jr/Am Medal, Giant Steps Charity ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix PhotographySue Sadlier and Mattis Winners of the Peregrine Equine CH/AA Hunter Derby, Giant Steps Charity ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

Olivia Brown & Inkwell Winners of the $10,000 Hygain Feeds USA Open Hunter Derby, HMI August ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix PhotographyKylee Arbuckle and Nostalgic Winners of the $20,000 USHJA International Derby presented by Equine Insurance, HMI Equestrian Classic - Photo ©Grand Pix Photography

Meredith Herman and Consentida La Escondida, owned by Alexis Georgeson Win the Burgundy Farms 1.35m Open Jumper Classic, HMI August ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

Hilary Sosne & Macallan 25 Winners of the $5000 USHJA National Derby - Jr/Am presented by Nicole Needham of Compass Napa Valley, HMI August ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

Juliette Joseph and Casiro Winners of the Pickwick Junior/Amateur Medal, Giant Steps Charity Classic, Photo ©Grand Pix PhotographyJenn Serek and Samurai Winners of the 1.35m Two Bits Equestrian Open Jumper Classic, HMI Equestrian ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

Elisa Broz and Cetello Winners of the Halter Project 1.35m Open Jumper Classic, Giant Steps Charity ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix PhotographyJuliette Joseph and Casiro Winners of the Pickwick Junior/Amateur Medal, Giant Steps Charity Classic, Photo ©Grand Pix Photography

Mandy Porter & Milano Winners of the $30,000 Amanda Teal Design Grand PrixHMI August Classic, Photo ©Grand Pix Photography

Olivia Brown & Inkwell Winners of the $10,000 Hygain Feeds USA Open Hunter Derby, HMI August ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

Nina Alario and Sonja Petri’s Drop the Mic, Winners of the $5000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, Giant Steps Charity ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

Payton Potter and Khaled Winners of the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by AIM, HMI Equestrian ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

Payton Potter and Khaled Winners of the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by AIM, HMI Equestrian ClassicPhoto ©Grand Pix Photography

Gallery:Showing = Winning at Sonoma Horse ParkPhotos ©TCEZoe Brown & Chase

Gallery:Showing = Winning at Sonoma Horse ParkPhotos ©TCE

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COMPETITIVE EQUESTRIAN SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2020 ISSUE 29 THE LENS ENVY GIANA TERRANOVA ARTICLES IT TAKES A VILLAGE HOW THE FEMALELED TEAM AT BEACON HILL SHOW STABLES PREPARES STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS THE STORYBOOK LIFE OF LAFITTE DE MUZE EVENT GALLERY SONOMA HORSE PARK VIENNA GIANA TERRANOVA

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 Approved by FDA under NADA 141 427

A New Normal: FEI Competition Resumes at Split Rock Jumping Tour LexingtonThe weekend of March 13, 2020 was a life altering one across the globe, and the equestrian world was no exception. In Wellington, Florida, as Week 10 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and the last installment of the Palm Beach Masters Series carried on, whispers of the vast spread of COVID-19 traveled through the horse show grounds: Will the nal two weeks of WEF be cancelled? Will LGCT Miami continue? Will World Cup Finals in Las Vegas go on? Sure enough, over the course of one weekend, all plans equestrians had made for the foreseeable future shattered as COVID-19 nally inltrated the equestrian industry in full force. With horse show after horse show being cancelled, most focused their efforts on staying home, ne-tuning their riding and training programs, and making sales where possible – anything to stay aoat as the entire world hit an unparalleled pause. Fast forward to June 17, 2020: the return of FEI competition worldwide. In select locations around the globe, competition ranging from the CSI2* to CSI4* level took place. Many athletes, from .85m jumpers to Olympic athletes such as Daniel Bluman (ISR) and Shane Sweetnam (IRL), ocked to Lexington, Kentucky, for the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Lexington International CSI2*. Article and photography by Callie Clement / Four Oaks Creative

Nicki Shahinian-Simpson and Akuna Mattata

130TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020The series, which began in 2015, was one of the rst competitions to receive permission to carry on with the June-scheduled show. Founder and manager of the Split Rock competitions, Derek Braun, took to social media regularly to update competitors as the show made progress to continue. Beyond the normal logistics set forth of organizing a horse show, Braun and his team worked overtime to follow new COVID-19 guidelines. On top of the state-suggested guidelines such as social distancing and mask usage, the Split Rock team got creative and worked to create protocols of their own to help the show run smoothly. One such protocol: family passes. All those in attendance who were family members or who had quarantined together could go to the horse show ofce to retrieve family passes to wear around the showgrounds, indicating they didn’t need to be socially distanced from each other.“It was collectively our team’s idea to do these passes. We were brainstorming a way that we and stewards could identify people together and not to bother people if they were together because I think that’s part of the frustration that a lot of these competitors are having with the security guards asking everybody about the protocol and trying to enforce it,” Braun commented. “This way, there’s easy notications to say ‘we’re together’ and ‘you don’t have to bother me’.”The family passes were just one way the Split Rock team adapted to the new normal. Temperatures were taken each day upon arrival to the horse show with colored wristbands given out each day to indicate individuals had a normal temperature. To discourage spectators in large groups, grass around the main arena was spray painted to visualize the proper six feet of social distancing. In addition, Braun expanded his team by about 10 people during the event in order to have staff specically in charge of monitoring mask usage and proper distancing throughout the day. Inside the show ring, however, little had changed. Competitors returned to the arena in peak form, with both horses and riders noticeably reenergized from forced time off. One competitor in particular who had an exceptional week of competition was Nicki Shahinian-Simpson (USA) and her longtime partner, Akuna Mattata. The 12-year-old Holsteiner mare is famous for her ercely competitive spirit and reputation of producing a high percentage of consistent clean rounds. Back in February, the mare had life-threatening surgery due to damages from guttural pouch mycosis, which left Shahinian-Simpson and her team at Rife Hitch on the edge of their seats for the future of the mare. With the care of barn manager and head groom Beto Guerriez, Akuna Mattata returned to the show ring post-surgery and COVID-19 pause in top form. “I did have a great show, but I also think that the energy at the show was such that you rose to the occasion. I think the Split Rock team does an exceptional job and really have it down to a T. As far as having to nd our new normal, I thought that it was very well done. It really is just something we have to get used to. I didn’t nd it to be a hardship in any way, and I don’t have anything bad to say about it. I think it was done really well,” Shahinian-Simpson discussed at the close of the show.

131 TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Derek Braun during a course walk.

Andrew Welles and CW Incorporated

Akuna Mattata, or “Nahla” as she is referred to in the barn, made a return to competition in more ways than one and did so in style. The mare produced nothing but clear rounds all week, winning the $37,000 Restlyane 1.45m FEI Welcome, placing second in the $10,000 Kirkpatrick & CO FEI Speed Cup, and nishing the weekend with a fourth place nish in the $75,000 FEI Grand Prix, presented by the Kentucky Lexington International CSI2*.Other winners of the week included Andrew Welles, who attended the competition with 15 horses with his training operation, Team Welles. Welles and a newer mount for him, CW Incorporated, captured the win in the $20,000 Restylane National Prix out of 50 entries on top of spending the week training his students from lower level jumper classes all the way up to the FEI classes offered.“It was exciting to be back at a high level horse show. For us, we had a lot of new faces both student and horse-wise from the last time we competed, which really felt like a long time ago. It was fun to get all of the new horses in such nice rings to ride in with beautiful jumps from Dalman Jump Co. All the horses went great and they were so happy to be showing again,” Welles commented. As just one of four competitions to return to FEI showing, all eyes were on Lexington as the Split Rock Jumping Tour stop set a precedent for the continuation of horse showing across the country. “People have been great. I think there have been a few exceptions, but beyond that everybody has seemed like they just wanted to get back to show jumping, so everyone has been very respectful with wearing masks, keeping their distances from everybody, and staying within their family groups. All in all, I think it’s been a great week,” Braun commented as the competition wrapped up. While many of the amenities that add excitement to the atmosphere and generate necessary funds had to be eliminated such as the VIP tent and the SRJT gala, Braun still managed to make the event feel rst-class for exhibitors. Despite being free of spectators, athletes still provided a competitive energy that viewers could feel while tuning in to the complimentary livestream.“I thought that Derek spared no expense and detail even with the restrictions. Split Rock was unable to have VIP and other areas where he would generate money, but you didn’t feel that in the quality of the show at all. I’m a big fan of his shows and his team and I commend all of them on their efforts. I give the show a 10 across the board,” Shahinian-Simpson noted. With 14 nations represented and 76 FEI competitors in attendance, the show ran smoothly overall. As athletes and their businesses continue to adapt to the resulting effects of COVID-19, Braun and his team at the Split Rock Jumping Tour have proven that the equestrian industry, although often set in long-standing traditions and ways of operation, are willing to do what it takes to return to a new normal and life on the road of horse showing.

Brian Moggre, Michael Murphy, and Ken Smith of Ashland Farms during the Grand Prix course walk

International competitor Karen Polle and With Wings

138TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Nicki Shahinian-Simpson and Akuna Mattata.

139 TCETheCompetitiveEquestrianseptember / october /2020Nicki Shahinian-Simpson and Beto Gutierrez with Akuna Mattata.

Andrew Welles and CW Incorporated

Hardin Towell and Billy Manjaro© Callie Clement, Four Oaks Creative

GALLERY By Four Oaks CreativeSplit Rock Jumping Tour Lexington International CSI2*

Teddi Pritzker and Annabella Sanchez© Callie Clement, Four Oaks Creative

Jessica Mendoza & Dublin, winner of the Grand Prix© Barre Dukes

Nicolette Hirt and Con Baloubet PS© Callie Clement, Four Oaks Creative

Shane Sweetnam and Alejandro© Barre Dukes

Brian Moggre and Nikita Jolie© Barre Dukes

Nicolette Hirt and Chatou 7© Callie Clement, Four Oaks Creative

Jessica Mendoza & Dublin, winner of the Grand Prix© Callie Clement, Four Oaks Creative

Hardin Towell and Carollo© Barre Dukes

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