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12th
October 2002
Trade Stand Sell Out!
This year's British Equine Event, 2-3 November 2002 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, is set to break new records! With Christmas looming, organisers are anticipating another successful show following a trade stand sell out and last year's large increase in visitors..
With well over 300 trade stands dealing in every conceivable aspect of horse care and management, visitors will be able to browse and buy at their leisure, whilst also taking advice from specialist associations and horse and pony societies.
As well as shopping, visitors can spend time watching stars such as dressage impresario Conrad Schumacher or husband and wife team, eventers Vere and Clea Phillipps, giving lecture-demos in the event's purpose-built main arena.
Jam-packed with seminars, the event offers a wide array of topics, with audiences gaining an insight into current issues as well as practical advice and tips on keeping a happy and healthy horse. The weekend also includes a number of business forums where visitors can also learn about anything from avoiding the legal pitfalls of buying a horse though to implementing breeding strategies and the future of equestrian shopping!
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12th
October 2002
Robinsons Prince Philip Cup Mounted Games
After the third round of The Robinsons’ Prince Philip Cup, which is being held at The Horse of the Year Show at Birmingham, Wylye Valley and Oakley West are in joint first place on 40 points each. In third place is Crickhowell and District on 39 points, fourth is South Trent on 35, fifth are Clydach on 28 and in sixth place is the Eglinton team on 27 points.
The Wylye Valley mounted games team were: brother and sister James (13) and Michelle Stark (15) from Stanton Drew riding their ponies Magic and Rossi, joined their cousin Chris Clinton (13) from Chewton Mendip riding Misty, Mary Chivers (14) from Stratton on the Fosse (Rosie), Tayah Barrs (13) from Freshford (Bouncer), and reserve rider Vicky Andrews (15). Their trainer is Maria Gibson from East Compton.
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12th
October 2002
Peter Pletcher Wins Chronicle Professional WCHR Hunter Rider Title At Capital Challenge
By Diana De Rosa
Peter Pletcher took a moment to take it all in after he won the 2002 Chronicle of the Horse Professional World Championship Hunter Rider title. The Challenge was sponsored by Carol & Gordon Stillwell, Stillwell Hansen, Inc. and Jack Schock and First Savings Mortgage Corporation, presented by the American Hunter Jumper Foundation (AHJF) and hosted on October 4, during the eight-day Capital Challenge Horse Show at the Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Four riders qualified for the final competition: Sandy Ferrell, Churchville, MD; Scott Stewart, Flemington, NJ; Emily Williams, Wellington, FL and Pletcher, Magnolia, TX. He and the others had competed in this class before and felt that "doing it before helped. Emily was more nervous because this was her first time." For Pletcher it was his third try and his first victory. "I'm really glad," he admitted. "I've wanted to win this class ever since they started it. It's a very special class for me to win."
The riders alternated on riding four different horses which they had not ridden before. These included Special Delivery, a 12-year-old grey Dutch gelding by Largos owned and trained by Geoff Teall; Notra Dame, a 7-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare owned by Megan McGuire, and trained by Amanda Steege-Herrara; Capito, a 10-year-old chestnut Warmblood gelding, owned by Karen Healey; and Gandolf, a 10-year-old bay, Hanoverian gelding, owned by Sue Grange and trained by Don Stewart.
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12th
October 2002

Horse Whisperer Coming To Virginia Area!!
FRANK BELL, Legendary Horse Whisperer and Gentling Specialist, will be holding a clinic Saturday & Sunday, November 16 & 17, at Farmingdale Stables in Blacksburg, Virginia.
FRANK BELL has become a one-man revolution in his unique techniques and has been featured on national TV and radio. Unlock the mysteries of Natural Horsemanship using FRANK BELL'S highly successful 7-Step Safety System!
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12th
October 2002
Show Jumping Results: Connaught Region Show Jumping Finals for Young Horses
Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre, Co. Galway.
Results of 1.10M 1st Qualifier, Sponsored by Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinsloe
1) Sligo Royale; Gabriel Slattery, Irishtown, 2) Castleside Y2K; James Rabette, Castlebar, 3) Madame P; Cathal McMunn, Glenamaddy
Results of 1.20M 1st Qualifier, Sponsored by Rockmount Riding Centre, Claregalway
1) Young Farney; Shane Breen, Tipperary, 2) Welcome Flagmount; Gabriel Slattery, Irishtown, 3) Dusky Clover; Paul Duffy, Turloughmore
Results of 1.30M 1st Qualifier, Sponsored by Duffy's Equestrian Centre, Claregalway
1) Notre Dame; Gabriel Slattery, Irishtown, 2) Tullibards Remini; Benedict Kuehnle, Co. Offaly, 3) Captain Clover; Gabriel Slattery, Irishtown
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12th
October 2002
Saddletude
:: Saddletude ::
Fall Steeplechase Season.
Saddletude brings you the National Steeplechase Assoc. Video Highlights from Tanglewood, Foxfield and Shawan.

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12th
October 2002
PA Horse Auction Convicted of Cruelty
Middleburg, PA—Middleburg Livestock Auction, Route 522 in Franklin Township Snyder County was found guilty on four counts of horse cruelty for offering for sale four horses that were emaciated and lame, illegal under PA anti cruelty laws. Title 18, Section 5511(d). District Justice John T. Robinson fined the auction $200.00 on each count plus court costs. In addition the Judge ordered the horses forfeited to the PA SPCA.
The PA SPCA filed the charges after removing the 4 horses from the auction on June 29, 2002.
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12th
October 2002
Show Jumping Result: CSI-W Helsinki Finland 10-13 October 2002
Sonera World Cup Qualification, International Jumping Competition, Qualifier World Cup
1) EQUEST CARNUTE;Thomas VELIN (DEN), 2) RAONI DE JUCASO; Ludo PHILIPAERTS (BEL), 3) JONGGOR'S KID GENTLEMAN; Yves HOUTACKERS (NED)
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11th
October 2002

Horses and Fireworks - An Explosive Combination
A leading horse welfare charity is putting out a warning to all those holding events involving fireworks this November 5th to please inform local horse owners.
The ILPH (International League for the Protection of Horses) is appealing to everybody organising a firework event, whether a big display or a just a happy gathering in a back garden, to make sure that they give horse owners in their area advance warning.

Says Nadine Hawkes, Operations Support Manager at the ILPH, "Most people look forward to bonfire night, but for horse owners it can be a worrying time. Many horses and ponies can become stressed and upset by both the sight and sound of fireworks going off and if they are out in their fields it could have tragic consequences."
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11th October 2002
The Best Just Got Better!
With the delicious aroma of real mint, Allen & Page's new Quiet Mix is now better than ever.
Providing a valuable foundation feed that helps avoid excitability, new Quiet Mix, with added human grade mint, is the perfect low energy muesli mix for horses that are not in work, only working lightly, or ridden occasionally.
Quiet Mix doesn't just smell fantastic, it looks great too AND contains bio-balance PREbiotics for good health and digestion!
The original Quiet Mix is already Allen & Page's best selling feed, but packed full of all the nutrients required in a unique formula, new Quiet Mix is just the ticket for keeping a bit of condition on without causing excess fizz.

Watch out though, new Quiet Mix smells so good and looks so tasty, you might have trouble resisting it yourself!
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11th October 2002
Connaught Region Show Jumping Finals For Young Horses October 11 - 14
Connaught Region Show Jumping Finals for Young Horses takes place this weekend from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October in Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre, Co. Galway.
Action gets underway on Friday and Saturday at 9.00 a.m. with qualifying rounds for the finals on Sunday. Thirty horses will qualify for each final - 1.10m, 1.20m and 1.30m - and all three Championships will carry a prize fund of €3,000.
The weekend's show jumping boasts a prize fund of €13,000 and will attract top riders from around the country. Expected to attend are last week's Grand Prix winner Robert Splaine and riders recently returned from World Championships for Young Horses – David Moore, John McGuinness, Paul Duffy and Gabriel Slattery, Leading Rider in Glenamaddy last weekend. All in all a great weekend's show jumping is anticipated at Glenamaddy.
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11th October 2002
Brasilia ( Brazil )
FEI Emirates Endurance World Masters Ride - October 12th 2002
Parque de Exposições da Granja do Torto - Brasilia DF - Brazil
A Preview report by Cidinha Franzão

The ride will take place in Brasilia, capital of Brazil and Cultural Heritage of the Humanity, on October 12th 2002.
The XII Brazilian Championship of Endurance will also crown the Brazilian champions. The different rides will be held over distances of 81.10 Km, 102.10 Km and 123.10 Km
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11th October 2002
USA Equestrian
Lexus Partners With USA Equestrian To Become Sponsor At The Radnor Hunt International Three-Day-Event
USA Equestrian announced today that Lexus Automotive has joined the 2002 Radnor Hunt International Three-Day-Event as Champion Automotive Sponsor. The Radnor Hunt International Three-Day-Event takes place October 10-13 at the Radnor Hunt in Malvern, PA.
In addition to the sponsorship, Lexus will host a test drive to showcase their extensive line of automobiles. For each test drive completed during the Radnor event, a donation will be made to the Paoli Memorial Hospital.
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11th October 2002
Irish Participation In International Equestrian Events
CSI-B TALLINN ESTONIA 18-20 OCTOBER 2002, CSI-A CAEN FRANCE 25-27 OCTOBER 2002, CSI-A LEEUWARDEN HOLLAND 17-19 OCTOBER 2002, CSI-W AARHUS DENMARK 24-27 OCTOBER 2002, CSI-B MOORSELE BELGIUM 11-13 OCTOBER 2002, CSI-A KIEL GERMANY 11-13 OCTOBER 2002, CSI-A SAINT LO FRANCE 18-20 OCTOBER 2002, CSI-W OSLO NORWAY 18­20 OCTOBER 2002, CSI-A DUSSELDORF GERMANY 17­20 OCTOBER 2002, CCIO*** BOEKELO HOLLAND 10-13 OCTOBER 2002, CCI** LE LION D¹ANGERS FRANCE 17­20 OCT 2002
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10th October 2002
GLC 5500 Is The Latest In Joint Care
American Thoroughbred Products Ltd has recently launched the latest development in joint care supplements in the UK. GLC 5500 is the first joint supplement to offer a combination of the full spectrum of bio-available glucosamine compounds plus chondroitin sulphate whose functions have already been clearly established.
This new, patent pending formulation provides only active ingredients in significant concentrations, verified using United States Pharmacopoeia testing protocols, with no binders or fillers. GLC 5500 optimises cell membrane function to facilitate the transfer of ingredients to the joints for maximum uptake and absorption, providing the foundation for optimal joint health.
GLC 5500 has already been hugely successful in the USA and is widely used by top trainers and veterinary surgeons. Martha Rodgers, equine lameness specialist at Rood & Riddle Veterinary Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky said "GLC's exclusive formula takes a logical approach to oral joint supplementation. The higher concentrations provide the proper ratios to benefit developing and mature cartilage."
Michael Dickinson, three times champion NH trainer in the UK, has been training in the USA since 1987. He says "GLC 5500 made a major contribution to my 39% win rate last year (2001), which included three Group 1 winners".
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10th October 2002

"Doing A Little Good"
"When was the last time we did a little good?" This is the conscience-pricking question a little coffee-table book from Singapore seems to be asking its readers. Commissioned by Siemens Singapore, 'Doing A Little Good' is a surprisingly polished publication with a chic design of black & white photographs and interestingly engaging text. To think this book has been produced by a student team at the School of Film & Media Studies, Ngee Ann Polytechnic. True to their experience, this book reveals the story of the team of writers and photographers who wandered into RDA Singapore to tell its story. It was work. But the culture shock of the mundane confronting a simple good offered a refreshing wake-up call for the team. It was as if everyday people had ventured into an alien utopia of pure altruism. It's the same experience many people will feel if they allow themselves to volunteer, to do something other than for themselves, to do a little good.

At the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA Singapore), these occasions of kindness and giving are de rigueur, actually commonplace. RDA Singapore freely assists disabled persons to gain balance, movement, muscle tone and self-confidence from learning to ride a horse. Founded in 1982, RDA Singapore started with just 5 riders, and today, helps more than 100 disabled riders every week. A registered charity, RDA Singapore relies entirely on volunteers to run the therapeutic riding program, and donations from the public to meet operating expenses.
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10th October 2002
Jobsons Farm shop successfully opened by Tony Dobbin
Champion jockey Tony Dobbin, the 1997 Grand National Winner, officially opened Jobsons Farm Health Penrith Shop with a Worms, Wheezes and Wines evening, held on 3rd October.
The well-attended event provided an opportunity for horse owners and equine enthusiasts from all over Cumbria to get some advice and information about horse care.
Phil Jobson, Managing Director of Jobsons, presented Tony Dobbin with a cheque as a donation to the Injured Jockeys Society.
As a family event, children were entertained with a lucky dip and drawing competition and were also eager to see Kathryn from Kathryn's Riding School, Lazonby trim 'Arthur' the horse's locks in a clipping demonstration. Further Seasonal advice was given by suppliers and a qualified veterinary rep, who gave talks and advice on feeding rules, worming regimes and respiratory disease.
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10th October 2002
USA Equestrian
Future Of Eventing In The Olympics Discussed Via Webcast
USA Equestrian will host a webcast Forum to discuss the FEI Proposal to the IOC to retain eventing in the Olympic Program. The webcast will begin at 4PM ET Monday, October 14. This will be a follow up to the Forum being held this week during the Radnor CCI**.
Moderated by USA Equestrian Eventing Committee Chair, Roger Haller, the panel will include David O'Connor (Olympic Gold Medalist), Robert Costello (Chair, Active Competitors Committee, Eventing), Phillip Dutton (Australia), Jim Wolf (USET), Michael Cherry (Bermuda), John Strassburger (The Chronicle of the Horse) and others.
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10th October 2002
Fair Hill to Host 2003 Pan American Eventing Championship
Fair Hill, MD- October 8, 2002—The Fair Hill International has been selected to host the Pan American Eventing Championship in 2003. Since there will be no eventing at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, next summer, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (International Equestrian Federation – FEI), has chosen the Fair Hill International to host a Pan American Eventing Championship at the Fair Hill Natural Resources Area, October 22-26, 2003.
“This is great news not only for everyone connected with the Fair Hill International but for all Eventing fans in the U.S.,” said Fair Hill International founder and co-President Trish Gilbert. “We are thrilled to be able to host the best eventing horses and riders from the entire Western Hemisphere and give our fans the opportunity to watch this exciting championship competition.”
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10th October 2002
Bahia Blanca - Argentina FEI Emirates Endurance World Masters Ride - November 02nd 2002
Base Naval de Puerto Belgrano - Bahia Blanca - Argentina
A Preview report by Quiqui Larrere
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10th October 2002
CSI - A Leeuwarden (Ned)
17 - 19 October 2002
The following riders have been invited and authorised to compete at the above-mentioned show:-
Mark Armstrong From Bordon, HANTS, Emma Rust From Bishops Stortford, HERTS, Sara Rust From Bishops Stortford, HERTS , Di Lampard From Oakham, LEICS, Robert Smith From Shrewley, WARWICKSHIRE
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9th October 2002

Cantering Cannon to Bless all Horses and Ponies
All horses and ponies will be welcome whether in hand, ridden or driven, to a Service and Blessing at the Jubilee Horseman's Sunday at the Grapes, next to Wrea Green Parish Church, near Blackpool on Sunday 13 October.
The Cantering Canon, Canon Godfrey Hirst will be holding the Service and Blessing from 12.00 to 2.00 pm on Sunday 13 October.
Those present will include members of the Household Cavalry, Mounted Police and Dianne Oxberry from BBC North-West Tonight, as well as lots of horses and ponies.
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9th October 2002

Cold weather will soon be upon us.
Cold feet solutions

The "Chill" range of Equitector riding boots is the best solution to cold feet problems on offer to riders!
They are superior to any other cold weather boot available on the market and perform superbly.
The technology applied is the same as that in the boots which we manufacture for the use in cold storage facilities (deep freeze storage rooms) and they are guaranteed to keep your feet warm to minus 25 C.
The award winning Chill Buster and Chill Master Riding Boots with Climate Control are very different from other winter boots.

They are not thermally lined but have an unique heat reflective membrane attached to the lining and insole making an insulative interior, that will keep your feet at body temperature in all weathers.
The foot temperature will remain constant because the body heat is trapped inside the boot and can not escape into the atmosphere. The foot is fully enclosed and will no longer be affected by the outside temperature and will not overheat. Therefore when the outside temperature rises, because there is no climate change inside your boot, you will not get sweaty feet.
In fact the system works in reverse in hot weather and keeps your feet cool.
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9th October 2002
First Kingston Baby Arrives
Kingston, National USET Champion and former USDF Horse of the Year, has his first baby on the ground. The colt called King's Cross bears a striking resemblance to his father. "It's absolutely amazing; the colt looks like a miniature Kingston," said Leslie Morse, Kingston's rider and trainer. "I've never seen a stallion stamp his get in this way."
The foal has Kingston's upright neck, long legs, and short back, making him a perfect, tiny dressage horse. Kingston, by Voltaire, is an approved Oldenburg and also recently approved by Rheinland-Pfalz Saar International.
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9th October 2002
El Libro de los Hierros (The book of brands)
Once again, we are delighted to contact you to inform you of the publication of a new book researched and written by Juan Carlos Altamirano entitled, El Libro de los Hierros (The book of brands).
This publication contains of over 6000 brands, which date from the 16th century to the present. Included in alphabetical order are the names of the breeders of the Pure Spanish Horse and their place of origin in Spain. You will also be able to view and identify the PRE brands of England, France, Costa Rica, Austria, Venezuela, Mexico, Canada and the United States, to name a few.
Available for the first time is a thorough collection of brands based on documentation generated over the centuries by the different regulatory laws of Spain pertaining to the registration of these horses. This anthology dates from the original brand of King Philip II of Spain in 1567.
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9th October 2002
Italian Evening Raises Cash for Horse Welfare
60 people enjoyed a splendid Italian evening at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye recently to raise funds for the ILPH (International League for the Protection of Horses).
Buddug Cass, one of the ILPH volunteers at their Hereford Centre, Glenda Spooner Farm, near Hoarwithy, organised an Italian wine tasting, led by local wine expert Jon Hurley.
Jon tested everyone's knowledge of wine with a blind tasting and introduced them to some very interesting wines. When the tasting was over everyone tucked into a delicious Italian themed supper.
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9th October 2002
CSIJ-A Moorsele
(26 - 28 October 2002)
The following riders have been authorised to participate at CSIJ-A Moorsele from 26 - 28 October 2002:- STACEY CLEAL From Witham, Essex, RICHARD MOOR From Cirencester, Gloucestershire Please click here for further details
9th October 2002
English Home Pony International Teams
The following riders have been selected to represent England at the forthcoming Home Pony International to be held at South View Equestrian Centre from 17 - 20 October 2002:-
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9th October 2002
USA Equestrian
Attend USA Equestrian's Annual Meeting
USA Equestrian invites you to attend the 86th Annual Meeting and 7th Sports Summit of the Federation to be held January 15-19, 2003 at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, Kentucky.
The registration form to the Annual Meeting is currently available on the web at www.equestrian.org and once completed can be faxed to the attention of Deborah Martin at 859-231-6662. Registration fees are $75 per person if you register prior to December 13th and $175 per person to register onsite at the Annual Meeting.
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8th October 2002
Smith And Lampard Take Athens Grand Prix By Storm

Robert Smith and Di Lampard took the Athens Grand Prix by storm yesterday, finishing in 1st and 2nd places respectively. Robert riding Di and Pennie Cornishs' 8 year-old bay stallion, Marius Claudius jumped the fastest clear round in the jump-off, beating Di Lampard and Robert Verburgt's Abbervail Dream into second place. Jamie Wingrave, on his Senior Nations Cup debut, finished in 8th place with 8 faults in the jump off.
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8th October 2002

New Training Arena
Dianne Olds Rossi relocates her "Magical World of Dancing Horses" to Whitefish, Montana and for the first time in 8 years a training facility will be in operation headed by Dianne. This immaculate facility offers a heated indoor arena, assuring full operation 365 days a year in the most beautiful country in the world.
Dianne will be accepting horses for most all disciplines of training, including general all purpose schooling, western, English, etc or the availability of the coveted Piaffe and Passage. Specializing as always in the Friesian and Andalusian horses but all breeds are welcome
Beginning the summer of 2003 this facility will offer training seminars for those interested in learning the training of the High School or just the gentle and sensible art of training. Bring your own horse and enjoy the great outdoors and riding trails after the training sessions. Ski at the "Big Mountain" resort in the winter months and in the summer, golf at our 4 local premiere courses, hike, tour Glacier National Wilderness Park, water ski, fish , take in an authentic "Chuck Wagon" evening at Sun Dance Farms, or simply enjoy the abundance of wildlife which abounds in this area.
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8th October 2002
Excitement Continues in Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Following September Events
Tampa, FL – October 7, 2002 –The 2002 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series saw eight exciting member events in September – five in the East Conference and three in the West Conference. The Series kicked off in February and runs through December, culminating in its first-ever Year-End Championship to be held at the National Horse Show.
Maggie Jayne and Jubulent currently lead the junior division in the East Conference, and Marilyn Little and Corrada sit in first place in the amateur-owner division. In the West Conference, Shelby Walter and Xstatic lead the junior division, while Marley Goodman and Jumper top the amateur-owner division standings. This year, for the first time, the Show Jumping Hall of Fame is offering separate series for amateur-owner riders and for junior riders.
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8th October 2002
Whitaker Wins Mauren Grand Prix

John Whitaker stormed to victory in yesterday's Grand Prix at CSI-A Mauren (LIE) riding Clare Whitaker's 12 year-old bay stallion, Lord Z. John jumped the fastest clear round in the jump-off, beating Switzerland's Willi Melliger into second place and Holland's Albert Zoer into third.
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8th October 2002
Carey Takes Fourth In Grand Prix, Third In Leading Rider
Though they finished 3rd and 5th respectively in the Nations Cup outings, Ireland's squad at both Zagreb and Athens managed to hold on to enough points to get the country through to the 2003 Super League, and also clocked up an impressive tally of individual wins.
Last night (Sunday) Lt. Shane Carey was awarded Third in the Athens Leading Rider table, and also managed to finish Fourth in the Athens Grand Prix
Capt. Gerry Flynn opened the batting at Athens on Thursday (October 3) with a win the Poseidon Stakes, with Lt. Shane Carey on Laughton's Lass in Third, while on the same day squad member Paul O'Shea took his second ever international win on Liffey Valley in the Parthenon Cup.
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8th October 2002

Kristy McCormack Wins BET/USET Show Jumping Talent Search Final - East
Gladstone, NJ—October 7, 2002—Kristy McCormack, 18, of Cape May Courthouse, NJ, took top honors in the 2002 BET/United States Equestrian Team (USET) Show Jumping Talent Search Final-East, held at the USET Headquarters and Olympic Training Center in Gladstone, NJ, October 5-6.
Amy Lowrey of Armonk, NY, 20, finished second in her first Talent Search Final and Courtney McKay, 17 of Ocala, FL was third. Krista Freundlich, 17, of Locust, NJ, rounded out the top four.
The third time was the charm for McCormack, trained by Frank Madden of Colts Neck, NJ, who placed eleventh in 2001 and seventh three years ago. McCormack could not believe her good fortune.

“It’s really exciting,” said McCormack, who last month won the $25,000 Calvin Klein Show Jumping Talent Derby at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. “I can’t believe I won, especially here in Gladstone, it’s such a special place.”
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8th October 2002
Britain Qualify For 2003 Nations Cup Super League

Following a third place in the Nations Cup at CSIO-W Athens at the weekend, Great Britain has booked its place in next years Samsung Nations Cup Super League. The following eight nations will compete in the 2003 Super League:-" Germany " France " Italy " Belgium " Sweden " The Netherlands " Great Britain " Ireland
These 8 teams were selected from their placing in the Samsung Nations Cup Series from March to October 2002 and their placing in the team competition at the 2002 World Equestrian Games.
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8th October 2002
CSI-W Oslo (Nor)
18 - 20 October 2002

Tim Stockdale has been selected to compete at the above-mentioned sho
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8th October 2002
New"Call To Post" Magazine Unveiled
LEXINGTON, KY-- Blood-Horse Publications, publisher of the official souvenir magazine of the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, is proud to announce the unveiling of the 2002 edition of the magazine, "CALL to POST." The full-color, collectible magazine is an "insider's guide" to the spectacle, excitement, and splendor of Thoroughbred racing's biggest day, the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. This year's event will be held Saturday, October 26 at Arlington Park in Chicago.
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7th October 2002
How Equine Reiki Helped Cloudy
Cloudy for me was by no means an unusual case. Until recently he had been at a very good and professionally run riding school. However, he had picked up an injury that had rendered him unable to work and the owner had sent him away for a bit of rest and recuperation to see if it would help. I first saw him when he had been resting for 3 weeks. The owner had come to the conclusion that cloudy was not happy in the riding school and thought he would be better off in a private home.
There were several things that were apparent about Cloudy.
1. There was a "stirring" action with the right hind leg that would have made it impossible to pass a vetting.
2. He was roach backed.
3. He could not cross through when spun in a circle in either direction.
4. He could not stand with his hind legs square.
5. He seemed generally quite depressed despite the 3 weeks of freedom.

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7th October 2002

USA Equestrian Honors Former IAHA© President Norm Dunn
The trophy for the USA Equestrian of Honor in the "In-Hand" division has been named in honor of the late Norman K. Dunn, a former president of the International Arabian Horse Association® (IAHA®). Equestrians of Honor are the finalists for the Richard P. Strub Trophy as the USA Equestrian of the Year.

Dunn joined the faculty at Cal Poly University in August of 1960. He assumed the directorship of the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center on March 1, 1964 and was voted Outstanding Professor in the School of Agriculture at Cal Poly University in 1974. Dunn, who held judges cards for western, Arabians, Morgans, and stock and saddle seat equitation, was the chief steward for dressage at the 1984 Olympics.
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7th October 2002
Show Jumping Result: CSI-A Mauren Liechenstein 3-6 October 2002
Comp. 5 - Intern. Standard Competition with one jump-off, Preis der First Advisory Group
1) Michael Whitaker (GBR) Redhill Manta; 2) Jessica Kurten (IRL) Laurus 14; 3) John Whitaker (GBR) Nicolette II

Comp. 8 - Intern. Standard Competition with one jump-off, Final Small Tour
1) Piet Raymakers (NED)Van Schijndels Patrick; 2) Jessica Kurten (IRL) Lerano 2; 3) Alois Fuchs (SUI) Pinoccio II
Comp. 9 - LGT Masters, Intern. Standard Competition with one round and one winning round, Final Big Tour
1) John Whitaker (GBR) Lord Z; 2) Willi Melliger (SUI) L.B. Scutt; 3) Albert Zoer (NED) Lincoln
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7th October 2002

Arabian Owner Wins Trip to U.S. Nationals
On September 19, Equisure Executive Vice President Diane Lesher drew the top ten winners of the VIP Trip to the U.S. Nationals contest, sponsored by the International Arabian Horse Association (IAHA). Carrie Shrum of Independence, Oregon won first place and the VIP trip. Mary Lou Houge of Scottsdale, Arizona, took reserve and will receive a full-page four color ad in International Arabian Horse magazine. The remaining eight receive Professional's Choice halters. The winners were drawn from IAHA members who joined or renewed their membership online between August 1 and September 15, 2002.
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7th October 2002
Show Jumping Result: CSIO Athens Greece 3-6 October 2002
Competition 5 «The Philippos Classic» Height 1.35 ­ 1.40m. Table C
1) NEWBAWN: Capt. Gerry Flynn (IRL), 2) LAUGHTON'S LASS: Lt. Shane Carey (IRL), 3) AAS ULABAI; Osa Marino (ARG)
Competition 8 «The Hercules Speed Challenge» Table C Height 1.35 ­ 1.40m.
1) LAUGHTON'S LASS: Lt. Shane Carey (IRL), 2) HOLZ SPORT AGRESIA: Uchwat Slawomir (POL), 3) CHOCTAW: Peritzalis Panagiotis (GRE)
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6th October 2002
Tendencies of the Typical Horse out on the Trail
Horses are definitely unpredictable animals, and that is what makes trail riding such a dangerous sport. Just the same, there are a few things that seem to hold true for most horses in most situations. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rules, and sometimes a predictable horse will do something very
uncharacteristic. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you wonder how your horse will act in a particular situation. They can help you know what to expect and guide you to make safe decisions.
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6th October 2002
IAHA Riders Win Back-to-Back National Trail Championships
Last year's champions in the International Arabian Horse Association (IAHA) National Competitive Trail Ride Championship repeated their victories in 2002. Ellen Schwartz and her Arabian mare Shazanna S Glory and Chris Eickleberry and her Half-Arabian/ Half-Appaloosa gelding WR Cowboy, won second championship trophies at the 2002 two-day, 72-mile ride held at Big Hill Lake State Park in Cherryvale, Kansas, over Labor Day weekend. Their lucky charm? Togetherness. Last year they rode together. This year the two Indianans took it a step further. They drove together, camped together and won together.
Not only was good fortune smiling on Schwartz and Eickleberry, but the homework the pair did weeks before the ride paid off. "We practiced camping the month before," says Eickleberry, who lives in Columbus, which is approximately 170 miles from Monroe where Schwartz lives. "We set up our pens and trailered our horses together to make sure they got along. Then we took two days to get to the ride and arrived early on Wednesday so the horses had time to relax."
They even had a plan to ease the tense moments that inevitably develop during a ride. "We're both alpha mares," jokes Eickleberry. "So we apologized to each other in advance."
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6th October 2002
Steps To Success For Your Horse Business
By Lisa Derby Oden
So you run a horse business. And you have noticed that some horse businesses come and go with the blink of an eye. You are determined that this will not
be the case for you. You are in this to stay, and are looking for the key to success. There are three key competency areas in running your horse business. These are technical skills, business skills, and process skills. Technical skills are those that revolve around the horses. Will you personally be providing the care? How experienced are you with horse care? Do you know the requirements for their good health? Can you recognize when something is wrong? Can you provide proper follow-up care for medical treatment when necessary? What is your experience level for riding/training? If you provide these services, do you seek ongoing education and development in the health/care/riding/training areas?
If you employ someone to handle any of these services, are they trained in these areas? Do they pursue ongoing education? Horse owners and riders are more educated than in the past. This is wonderful because it means that they are more deeply involved and that resources are more readily available. It also
means they will ask more challenging questions and will be more particular in choosing health/care/riding/training providers. It is up to you to be up
to the challenge.
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6th October 2002

2002 Arabian Horse Nationals Welcomes the Cadillac as its VIP Vehicle Sponsor
The International Arabian Horse Association® (IAHA®) is proud to announce that the Cadillac is the official VIP Vehicle Sponsor for the 2002 U.S. Arabian and Half-Arabian National Championship Horse Show. Cadillac is featuring the Cadillac Escalade at the show for display, but is also donating other Cadillac models for the exclusive use of show VIPS. Cadillacs will also be used to escort show judges in and out of center ring each evening.
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