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May 2010

Letter from the Editor

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 Featured Barn: Archer Farms, Archer FL
Archer Farms: Two Paths Meet with One Passion
Archer Farms is more than a place
that houses happy horses, it is a
dream come true, a place of
passion. People walking in for the
first time will immediately take note
of the beautiful 30 acres, numerous
over-sized, matted stalls, automatic
fly repellent system, automatic
waterers and many other amenities
offered. Seeing the heart of the
place requires a deeper look into
the love and hard work that has
been put into it and the miracle
that happens when people come
together to share an identical
passion.
Sharleen Exler is the founder of
Archer Farms; she started in 2003
with a modest training and
boarding facility. She worked hard
continuously, doing everything on
her own, not letting anything get in
her way of working for what she
loves: horses. “It’s more than a full
time job, it’s not a nine to five job,
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By Heather Fox
Children’s Champion and rode in
more like a 16 hour a day job.” she
the Junior Division before he had to
says. Sharleen started in Southern
stop riding for five years due to
Florida, riding at three-years old.
economic problems. His father told
”It’s in your blood, it’s something
him he could no longer ride unless it
you are born with.” she said,
was on his own dime, Mauricio says
describing the very distinct affinity
for horses certain people share.
During her life she immersed herself
with horses, learning every
discipline. She showed Arabians in
Scottsdale, Arizona for ten years,
some of which were awarded USEF
Horse of the Year Awards under her
tutelage. She also rode and trained
3 Day Eventers for the thrill of
competing in so many disciplines
with one animal. Not only did she
that is when it all changed “It
ride, event, and train but she was
started as a hobby, another sport in
also a vet-tech for sixteen years to
my life, not a passion.” When he
add to her knowledge base with
was forced to take some time out
horses. While Sharleen has never
of the saddle he realized it was no
struggled with loving her work she
hobby, he was destined for horses.
described past relationships as an
He rode again at 18 years old,
“uphill battle”; no man shared or
working for the Gamboa Equestrian
understood her passion, what it
Center in Columbia. After working
took to follow the love of horses.
for them for 2 years he was offered
This ultimately led to choosing the
a job at another Equestrian Center,
horses, until the day she met
this time in The Dominican
someone that understood her love
Republic. In the 4 years that he
in life, at a horse show in Ocala.
worked there he became a two
Mauricio Garcia-Ballesteros is a
time Adult Champion in the 1.30-
man who has lived, breathed and
1.40 m division. He later was offered
dreamed horses ever since he was
a teaching and managing position
riding at four years old. He grew up
in Puerto Rico which he took, got
in Columbia working for the
married and lived for eight years.
Gamboa’s, a big family name in
He applied and was granted
the equine community. He was a
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Puerto-Rican citizenship and
qualified for the Puerto Rican Team
and showed in the Central
American and Caribbean Games
in 2006, one of three steps of the
Olympic Cycle.
Among other accomplishments
Mauricio qualified for the FEI World
Jumping Challenge Finals in
Germany. Additionally he showed
throughout Europe, Guatemala, El
Salvador and Mexico in CSI***
representing Puerto Rico.
Mauricio moved to the United
States where he started showing in
Wellington in 2007. He divorced
and moved to Orlando for about
five months before he finally
moved to Ocala in 2009 and met
Sharleen Exler at a horse show. He
now works with his fiancé in the
expansion of Archer Farms, and
starting his life with a woman whose
passion for horses matches his own.
Despite all his championships and
accomplishments, Mauricio will
remind everyone who asks him why
he works so hard at what he does
and why he strives to be successful
in the equine field.
“When I’m on a horse I get
transported to another level…riding
for me is not only work, passion
develops from knowing the animal,
finding their weaknesses and
strengths… it relaxes me.”
Archer Farms hasn’t yet finished
growing, clients know this. They
also know it is a place of trust when
riders are appropriately paired with
safe horses they can handle.
Neither Sharleen nor Mauricio
would ever place an unskilled rider
on a horse that didn‘t match their
individual skill level, they make sure
to take the time and know their
horses as well as their clients.
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It is a place of safety for not only
riders but the horses too. Everything
from where the horses stay to what
they eat is always under watchful
eyes, making sure all horses are
getting correct diets, medical care,
and training. Finally Archer Farms is
a place of inclusivity, it tries to cater
to everyone, as Sharleen says “We
all share the same passion, we all
share the love of horses.” This
season Archer Farms showed no
less than 9 horses a day for clients
as well as their own horses at HITS,
keeping both of them very busy.
However they keep their lesson
program alive as well with safe
competent lesson horses always
available, so the opportunity for
beginners to learn and grow as
better riders is still there and that
each rider can maximize his or her
own potential at a different pace
under careful instruction. “Where
there is a passion and there is
ability, there is always a way”.
Even through hard economic
times, where riding may have to
take a backseat to clients’ bills or
mortgages, Sharleen and Mauricio
have been there to ride the rough
wave and help their clients.
Mauricio is a well respected FEI
Course Designer and has either
designed or assisted world
renowned Course Designers at
such shows as: Spruce Meadows,
The Washington International,
Bromont, USEF World Equestrian
Games Trials, Pan American
Games, Ocala Show Jumping
Classic and numerous Central and
South American Horse Show
venues. They also work with a
manufacturer of custom half chaps
and boots and can offer them at a
fraction of what they normally
would cost. As Sharleen says “It’s
about being a jack of all trades,
you have to wear many hats in this
business…you have to think ahead
of where the business is going.” It
has also been difficult for Mauricio
as far as culture shock in riding
itself. He started much differentlyno
graduating from ponies to midsized
horses to large horses; they
don’t have ponies in Central and
South America to learn on,
everyone just gets right on the big
horses no matter what the skill level
of the rider. Through any obstacle
the two have come out on top and
better for it as Sharleen says “Do
whatever it takes ethically to make
the business survive… there is
nothing I’d rather be doing.”
Archer Farms has grown just as its
owners have, through trial and error
it has become a place of love,
passion, professionalism and ethics.
Now hand in hand Sharleen Exler
with fiancé Mauricio Garcia-
Ballesteros look to the future- they
plan to marry in September so that
they may combine their strengths,
their visions and their lives to make
Archer Farms the absolute best
horse facility possible. They
welcome everyone interested to
experience life at their facility,
Archer Farms, where all may grow,
learn and participate in the love
and the sport of horses.
The facility is located in Archer Fl, 20
min from HITS and 10 min from
Canterbury Showplace. Archer
Farms has customized goal oriented
training programs for aspiring and
serious competitors. Coaching &
training offered at local, rated and
International shows
For more information about
Archer Farms email or call
Mauricio or Sharleen
magbgarcia@aol.com
kismet31372@yahoo.com
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 Jumping Clinic with Edd Lookingbill
Pic 1- In our first photo, it is hard to
see the rider's lower leg. We can tell
from the picture, however, that this
distance was hurried and a little long,
no doubt because of the weather
conditions. This rider shows us a
proper rein length and a correct
release.This combination is very well
turned out, with what appears to be
well fitted tack and appointments.
The horse has a beautiful expression
and is jumping in good form. The rider
is confident and looks on to the next
jump. We can tell this rider has a
plan. It would be nice to see this pair
in different weather conditions. I'd
like to see a little more of an open hip
angle and a flatter lower back.
Although the rider is not jumping
ahead of the horse, in this picture it
looks as though this might have been
a "snappy" quick (almost "ducking")
crest release.
Pic. 2- Here is a horse that knows and
likes it's job! Maybe even too well for
an equitation critique. LOL This very
For 20 years Edd Lookingbill has operated a successful show and breeding business under the Windham Hill name. Before
opening Windham Hill in New Jersey, Mr. Lookingbill enjoyed an extensive junior career showing horses from the Small Pony
Hunter division through the Medal and Maclay divisions. For more than 10 years Edd has been judging horse shows and
giving clinics up and down the East Coast. He now operates Windham Hill out of Ocala, Fl.
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scopey classic jump has forced the
rider to step her lower leg in front of
herself a little too far. We can see,
however, a very correct iron position,
and a "base" that is weighted through
the back of the leg and heel. This
riders hip is correctly positioned over
the middle of the horse and above
her base (lower leg). I like her flat
back and her focused eyes. I would
like to see her balance herself on the
sides of the horse's crest more. This
pair is very well turned out for the
jumper ring. Everything is neat and
tidy.
Pic 3- Everything about this pair
is correct! They compliment each
other well and are b e a u tifully
turned out. We can tell from the
picture that the distance was well
executed, Both horse and rider are
looking to the horizon with great
expression. Take note of the textbook
crest release on the sides of the crest.
This rider is supporting her upper
body and hip angle from that release -
-- through her flat back --- and into
her beautiful lower leg. The iron does
appear to be a little close to her toe.
The outside branch of the iron could
be further back (behind her "little
piggy" toe) to the ball of her foot.
Everything fits well on both horse and
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rider. Great attention to detail!
Pic 4- Here we have another well
turned out pair. This horse also jumps
quite well and shows great
expression. Judging from the height of
the jump I will guess the horse to be a
bit green. This rider has a beautiful
soft feel and a great example of a
correct crest release. It does appear,
however, that in helping this horse
perform his job, this rider has
dropped a little to the left. Let's,
please, take into consideration, this
animal's textbook jump. He is showing
us that he has a long future in his
sport. Not many animals try this hard
at this height and show so much
talent and style. With all the scope
and style this rider still maintains
great horsewomanship and
equitation. Her hip is over her base
and from the angle of her calf I can
tell she is well anchored into her
heel.We have already mentioned the
crest release --- that coupled with her
steady strong base allows her to have
a nice flat confident back and a
focused eye looking on. I am very
happy to see, again, attention to
detail with this pair.
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On September 25th, 2010, the world will be watching as 600 athletes and 700 horses representing more than 60 countries
convene in the United States at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park for 16 days of competition.
Eight World Championships Representing the Pinnacle of Equestrian Sport
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010™ will define a new chapter in the history of the World Equestrian Games as the
first time the Games have been held outside of Europe and the first time that competition for all eight disciplines
recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) will be held in one location.
Like the Olympics, the World Equestrian Games are held every four years and are the world championships for eight
equestrian disciplines. Previous host cities include Stockholm, The Hague, Rome, Jerez, and, most recently, Aachen.

Each month CF Equestrian shares

updates from area contenders &
qualifiers as they continue their
quest for the 2010 Alltech FEI
World Equestrian Games

Eventing
Hilda Hick Donahue
Apopka
“We depart for the prestigious Rolex
Kentucky Three Day Event in 11 days!!
Extravagance is really fit, going well and
hopefully ready for this incredible
competition. Thankfully we both are
already qualified for WEG, however we
need to complete Rolex to have a chance of
being on a team for WEG.
We are fortunate to have lots of awesome
supporters….Andre (a great owner), Jackie
(the best care taker) Chris (the best groom)
Scott and Kelli Langton (the best vet and
assistant ever) and many others who make
Team Ashmore successful.”
Combined Driving
Chester Weber
Ocala
Combined Driver Chester Weber continued
his title as “record-breaking champion”
during the Live Oak International
competition, breaking his own record by
winning the USEF National Four-In-Hand
Championship for a record eight years in a
row. Weber’s win took place at the
prestigious Live Oak event in Ocala, Florida,
during a weekend filled with thousands of
fans, bad weather and an incident on
course that required Weber to utilize his
nerves of steel and vast driving experience.
Following a winning weekend, Weber
remains focused on the future. “This
championship was one of our two major
goals for the 2010 season and with this one
behind us we can focus exclusively on
WEG,” Weber said. “The Monday after the
championship, however, we did begin
training some of our new talent that we
hope to call on to win title number nine
next year. If luck is where opportunity
meets preparedness, we are trying to get
lucky again for title number nine by
preparing early.”
Pony Club presenting Quadrille
Demo during WEG
Pony Club is honored to have been selected We hope you will be attending the World
to present a Quadrille Demonstration Equestrian Games, and will be able to see
during the World Equestrian Games in our Pony Club members in action.
September at the Kentucky Horse Park. Our We are looking for donations to help pay
exhibitions will be September 28th - for this week long endeavor. We need
October 2nd, during the Dressage and approximately $10,000 to cover the
Eventing Portion of the Games. expenses. Please consider sponsoring our
With the announcement of this team, your company will be rewarded
opportunity, more than 150 Pony Club through the Pony Club.
members from all across the country You can also contact the USPC
submitted an application to be part of this Development Director, Marian Wahlgren at
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Central FL’s Megan Young (R) (Jacksonville) won in 2004
and Erin Stewart in 2002; Nikko Ritter (Geneva) won the
Region 3 qualifier in 2006 and Catherine Billings (L)
(Tallahassee) won in 2009.
Many other C FL juniors have been in the Region 3 Top 10
Photo Credit: Flashpoint photography

Every year, over 1000 young riders
seek to qualify for the Maclay Equitation
Finals held in November of each year. To
reach the Finals, junior riders begin by
becoming members of the ASPCA/NHSAA
(National Horse Show Association of
America) and enter the ASPCA
Horsemanship Class at hundreds of USEF
sanctioned horse shows. The Maclay class
is unique in its format of qualifying for the
Championship through eight regional
competitions in September.
The format of 50% jumping performance
and 50% flat performance is grounded in
Mr. Maclay's original objective of
improving the overall rider. Complete
class specifications are at USEF EQ112.12
and at www.nhs.org. But why is it called
'The Maclay?"
The first Maclay equitation class was
held in 1933 at the National Horse Show
at Madison Square Garden, New York,
New York. The class was established by
Alfred B. Maclay, an ASPCA board
member and an accomplished
horseman. The class was conceived by
time the Maclay Equitation
Maclay "to inspire young riders to develop Championship remained in the North
the best horsemanship skills and instill in East. Both the Equitation Championship
them respect and compassion for their and the National Horse show seem to
equine partners." Maclay served as have found a new indoor home as part of
president of the American Horse Show the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse
Association (now the United States Tournament.
Equestrian Federation) from 1926-1936 Alfred Barmore Maclay was born in 1871
and served on the Show Committee of the to Robert Maclay and Georgiana
National Horse Show for thirty years, Barmore. Barmore was the daughter of
including as Chairman in 1916. The Alfred Barmore who was one of the
National Horse Show was established in principals of the Knickerbocker Ice
1883 (four years after the first Madison Company. The Knickerbocker Ice Company
Square Garden opened) to showcase fine
harness horses and
show jumping. The
show was searching for
a home at the turn of
the 21st century
spending several
years at the
Meadowlands in New
Jersey, 2003 and 2004
at The Pier in NYC, and
several years outdoors
at Wellington,
FL. Throughout this

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Central Florida Equestrian's first annual
YOUNGSTOCK & FOAL ISSUE
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was the largest ice producer in the
country by 1881 housing over 1,400,000
tons of ice (out of two million tons used in
New York City.) The ice operation took
500 wagons, 1000 horses and 2000 men;
each man earned an average of $1.50 per
day. Robert Maclay became president of
Knickerbocker Ice upon the death of his
father-in-law in 1875. Robert Maclay also
engaged in real estate and banking and
became president of the Knickerbocker
Trust Company from 1894 to 1897.
Through a series of mergers, its corporate
soul is now part of the Bank of New York.
Born into this illustrious NYC family,
Alfred Maclay benefitted from an
education at Charlier School, a private
school in NYC. At age 16 he became a
member of Squadron A, New York
National Guard. Squadron A was a cavalry
troop headquartered in NYC. He enlisted
in the US infantry to fight the Spanish
American War eventually obtaining the
rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Alfred Maclay
wanted to study art in Paris, but his
parents insisted on business experience.
Though always very artistic and creative,
he agreed to the family's demands to
become an experienced businessman
working with the family businesses until
around age 30. Having made several trips
to Europe, he left the family businesses
for a two year "grand tour." Upon his
return from Europe, he refused to return
to the family businesses instead focusing
on the management of his personal
wealth and the cultivation of his creative
interest, including being an active official
and exhibitor at horse shows. He believed
horse shows were important as
disseminators of knowledge about the
horse.
10.
In 1912 he purchased a property in
Millbrook, NY which he named
Killearn. He spent his summers in New
York raising Fine Harness horses and show
dogs. He grew up foxhunting, show
jumping and steeple chasing. But an injury
directed his interest to Hackney horses
and Fine Harness horses. Maclay became
a highly successful competitor with Fine
Harness horses all of whom had "Killearn"
in their name. Among Maclay's interests
were judging and showing dogs, including
fox terriers, mastiffs, Pomeranians, and
setters; collecting one of the finest
libraries of American books on sports;
collecting American glass which he sold at
auction in 1935 for $24,000 (during the
heart of the Great Depression); and
developing his winter home in
Tallahassee, Florida.
In 1919, Alfred Maclay married Louise
Fleischman (of the Fleischman yeast
family). His wife's two brothers had winter
plantations near Tallahassee,
Florida. After several visits, in
1923 he and Louise bought the original
parcel of what has become the Alfred B.
Maclay Gardens State Park. As with his
New York farm, Maclay named his Florida
gardens Killearn, after the birth place of
his great- great-grandfather in
Scotland. The gardens focused on plants
that would bloom during the winter and
early spring when the Maclay family was
in residence. Camellias are the backbone
of the Gardens which are also well
planted with rhododendron, sago palms,
wisteria, cherry trees, redbuds, oriental
magnolias, dogwoods and azaleas. Alfred
Maclay died in 1944 and his wife, Louise,
continued the development of the
Tallahassee gardens. She opened the
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Gardens to the public in 1946 and in 1953
donated some 307 acres of property to
the Florida Board of Park Service.
Whether you watch a qualifying class;
enter with a local, regional, or national
goal; or watch with admiration its
graduate horsemen; remember the man
who started the class and why it has a
multitude of monikers - ASPCA or Maclay
or NHSAA. Mr. Maclay's commitment to
excellent competition created one of the
most outstanding riding competitions for
young jumping riders. This coveted
Championship has produced many of our
country's finest horsemen, past and
present. Look at the list below and note
how many winners have gone on to
represent the US in international
competition (noted with *on list below).
***Find the list with full article at
www.cfequestrian.com***
RMI sincerely thanks John Canetta,
Tallahassee,FL, a volunteer docent with
the Maclay Gardens State Park who
combed the archives and records available
from the Park Service. Additional
information was derived from a variety of
Internet searches and communications
with the National Horse Show office, the
USEF, and the USET. Any errors, omissions
or misstatements are solely the
responsibility of the author.
For more information about RMI, their
show schedules or to join their mailing
list, please visit www.rushshows.com or
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Pictured L-R (Top): Madison Specht & Calypso Bay, Delaney Smith on Daddy's Dollar (Shutterpug), Molly Murtha on Big Wheels (Shutterpug), Elizabeth Cloutier &
Sergeant Pepper, Girls of Summerwind; 2nd row: Camryn Halley on Very Berry (Shutterpug), India Hart on All Mine(Shutterpug), Kate Knight on Bigger Than Magic
(Shutterpug), Katelyn Pruchanski & Livin on a Prayer; row 3: Kaley Bird & Katie Freeman, Jennie Davies (Damon Herota), Skyler Keim & Jets Pat Puff, Allyshia Gupta
(Damon Herota), Megan Watson (Damon Herota); 4th row: Cathy Buchko and Mylestone, John Alexander (Damon Herota), (next 3 StudioEquishots), Jack Lube & Talk
of the Town (Shutterpug); 4th row: Hayley & Austin Wise- Make a Wish (StudioEquishots),Alexandra Bautista-Geiger & Blue Bayou (StudioEquishots)UCF Hunt Seat
Team: Katie Taylor, Coach Lesli Isaacson, Samantha Hack, Leah Zambouros & Sonja Murillo; UCF dressage: Meredith Williams (Samantha Ray), (6th row):Kristina
Bowe Samantha Ray), Ellie Herndon (Katie Genetti)and Samantha Ray (Gary Cline-StudioEquishots)

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 HITS Ocala: Who’s Who? Find out below…

Pictured L-R (Top): Marcelo Barros & WB Daisy (ESI), Mauricio Garcia & Hamlet (ESI), Brock Clermont & Pironella (ESI); 2nd Row:Logan Anderson & Silver Skates (ESI), Kate
Levy & Starlight (Through My Eyes), I HAVE NO IDEA- but she’s ADORABLE! (Through My Eyes), Sharn Wordley and Andiamo Pyon (ESI); 3rd Row: Lauren Hunkin & Larry
(Through My Eyes), Lindsay Kluzek & Pironella (ESI), Michael Morrisey & Scarraberas (Through My Eyes), Gabrielle Cousin on Aramisse des Pins (Through My Eyes), Todd
Minikus & Olinda (Through My Eyes); 4th Row: Kayleigh Barkaszi& Vivitar (Waterhorse), David Connors & Nadia(ESI), Aaron Vale & Paparrazi (ESI), Mia O’Brian & Escalade
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 WEF (Wellington): Who’s Who?

Pictured L-R (Top): Nikko Ritter & Reflex Z (SportFOT), Reily Reiker & Andricus (Anne Gittens), Cyara New & Julianna; 2nd Row: Wendy
Peralta & Cruz Z(SportFOT), Tara Bruno & Alibi Z (SportFOT), Jackie Eckert & Ranger Z (JL Parker); 3rd Row: Ezequiel Peralta & Quina Z
(SportFOT), Kendra Harnch & Denoir Z (Dalton Harnch), Shawn Casady & Eastwood (JL Parker)

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 2010 Tampa Equestrian Festival Who’s Who?

Erin Stewart on Google (Lindsay McCall for PMG), Margaret Collins & Tailor Made, Molly Sewell and Marquis (Lindsay McCall for PMG),
unknown (Eye Can Shoot), unknown (Eye Can Shoot), Allison Postier & Painted Dreams (Eye Can Shoot), Darby Toben and Zazou (Lindsay
McCall for PMG), unknown (Eye Can Shoot), Michael Murphy & Winnetou (Lindsay McCall for PMG), unknown(Eye Can Shoot), unknown
(Eye Can Shoot), Molly Braswell and El Campeons (Lindsay McCall for PMG), Alicia Padro & Escamade (Eye Can Shoot), Alicia Dooley & Good
Stuff, Bill Schaub & Countess K (Eye Can Shoot), Shawn Casady & Eastwood (Eye Can Shoot), Elizabeth Patz and Corrado (Lindsay McCall for PMG)
***Special Thanks to Damon Herota of Eye Can Shoot Photography for Parade of Champion & Invitational photos***

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 2010 American Invitational~Who’s Who?

Top: Beezie Madden, cute girls, Debbie Stephens & Cleu, Todd Minikus, Lesley Howard; 2nd row: Michael Morrissey & Crelido, Margie Engle, Kate Levy
& Lirving du Volsin, Pablo Barrios & C&G Blanchee, Hugh Graham & 5th Estate E; 3rd row: Winner Jeffery Welles with Mac Cone & Peter Leone on
podium, Gene Mische & friends from G&C presenting; interesting but effective jump style, girls from Full Sail; 4th row: Ridgepoint & Cornerstone
groups, barn group, Mason Phelps, Debbie Stephens giving autographs, barn groups, Jim & Kathryn Tenney, Georgina Bloomberg
All photographs from Damon Herota for Central Florida Equestrian magazine

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 Bits & Tips
Michael Murphy was recently
selected for the USEF 2010 Show
Jumping Young Rider Tour (Thanks to
Lindsay McCall-Phelps)
th
May 9 marks Michael’s first trip to Europe.
There he joins Karl Cook, Nick Dello Joio,
Taylor Land and Jennifer Waxman for the
tour that begins in Belgium, then France &
ends with the Netherlands in June.

Thinking Equestrian Productions, Carlyn Prefontaine riding Rapidash

LLC hosted Bill Hoos’ eventing
clinic at Canterbury Easter ***Lesley Cox has relocated to
weekend Cheval Centre in Sarasota***

The following C FL riders

were accepted to the
Zone 4 Emerging Athletes
Program Level 1 training
program, held May 1 st-2nd
Caitlin Ader (Palm Coast),
Jaimee Hartley (St. Augustine),
Annie Kearley & Indy Hannah Huntington (Beverly
Hills), Lauren Jeffrey (Davie),
“The clinic was great.
Annie Weather
Kearley & Indywas perfect Madison Meyers (Malabar),
and I think everyone had fun and learned a Shanon Ziskind (Davie).
lot. I just wish we That’s 6 of the 19 riders in the
had more participants. Thanks to Farm Vet 1.10m section. 4 additional
for sponsoring the clinic and to Central riders are from S FL. Melanie
Florida Equestrian for sharing it with Smith Taylor is the clinician.
readers” ~Colleen Cunningham, Thinking ***The mission of the
Equestrian, LLC Emerging Athletes Program
(EAP) is to develop complete
horsemen by implementing a
system of identifying and
nurturing talented young riders
and providing them with
support and assistance in
achieving their full potential.
This program creates
opportunities for young riders
to advance their education in
their pursuit to become
Barclay Powell is riding Mr. G
professionals within our
“My daughter, Barclay (14), rode last industry. Learn more about the
weekend in the Bill Hoos clinic and had a program at www.ushja.org
wonderful time (I got to watch!)- Bill's blend
of humor, specific exercises and direct
skill improvements were terrific.....His “Uh oh!” Why you
corrections were wonderfully balanced with should have – and use
encouragement - Barclay ended the – a second-nature
weekend exhausted but buoyed with new
insights and new ways to progress....Thanks operations risk
to Colleen of Thinking Equestrian management plan.
Productions for bringing Bill to Canterbury - By Philip N. Kabler, Esq.
hope to do it again!”
~Barbara Blount-Powell You remembered to close the
***Thanks to Kim Bennett for sharing paddock gate at turn-out,
photos. “It was a wonderful clinic.” right? To tighten the girth? To
lock the back of the trailer?

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RISK. A scary word. A word that brings to
mind only bad and nothing good.
Particularly when thinking about our
horses, barns, and businesses. But we all
need to keep risk on our minds, and in the
end we will find that focusing on risk “up
front” can save a lot of headaches and
expense.
So what is “risk”? It is the possibility of
loss or damage in our lives. And it is based
on the circumstances we are in at any time
and place. Since risk exists in the real
world, which is constantly changing, it is an
element we want to -- and can -- manage.
This effort to manage risk is best done
before any damage occurs, and then should
become second-nature. Why? Because it
simply costs less in terms of time, talent,
and effort to prevent a problem from
arising (proactively), than it does to “mop it
up” afterwards (reactively). It is far less
expensive to buy and wear a helmet than it
is for a hospital ER visit.
You should approach all elements of your
equine operations –professional or amateur
– with an understanding that things can go
wrong, but without panicking. Then you
structure your activities to predict what
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could go awry, but simultaneously
anticipate that things will probably be just
fine in the end. By doing so you are
prepared for the worst and hoping for the
best. Hunter/jumpers, steeplechase
jockeys, and barrel racers start looking for
the next obstacle just as they are going over
the one in front of them. So, they are
expecting to successfully complete that
obstacle while preparing for the challenge
of the next.
Proactive risk management should
likewise be applied to the more mundane
aspects of your activities. “Reverse-
engineer” what does and does not go well,
and create checklists to increase desired
outcomes and limit the undesired. It can be
difficult to memorize all the things which
are urgent, important, or ordinary, and
which must be addressed right now, soon,
or later. When you walk your barn you
need to remember to look up to see roof
leaks and pest infestations, and to look
down to see floor obstructions and slippery
spots. It is just plain easier to have your “be
on the lookout” items identified in advance
and in writing.
The next step is to take your proactive risk
management lists and pre-schedule the
activities you identified on those lists.
Some things you need to do in the morning
and then again in the evening. Some daily.
Weekly. And on other time-frames. You
need to order feed, supplements, and other
consumable materials in advance because
of the lead-time required to receive them.
If you calendar reviews of your supplies,
you will not run-out and, additionally, you
can keep an eye on your budget. Also, if
you pre-schedule, and then implement your
schedule, your specific focus on risk will
become second-nature to you and a part of
your normal operations.
The paragraphs above list only a sampling
of the types of activities you should review
on an ongoing basis. Here are some others:
If you are organized as a corporation, LLC,
or other business entity, you need to hold
required meetings and file state reports.
You need to maintain assets like trucks,
tractors, or other machines. You need to
renew your insurance policies. You need
file payroll, tax, and benefits documents if
you have employees. And… you need to
arrange for veterinarian, dentist, and farrier
appointments, among others.
Think through everything you do and
have. You will then know the topics needed
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8-9 HSITP H/J @ Weirsdale
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14-16 CFHJA H/J “A”
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26-27 Marion Saddle H/J SS
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26-27 HSITP H/J @ Canterbury
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26- OAHC AHA Community Show
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27- OAHC Fun Show
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