December 2010 issue Central Florida Equestrian Magazine

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Dana Noga and Sugar Substitute competing in a mini-prix at RMI in Ocala

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Central Florida

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4- Featured Barn: Lone Palm Stables

6-Tribute to a Legend: Gene Mische

7- Family Affair: The Braswells

10- 2011 FL Winter Circuits

13-Winter Circuit Show Prep

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pg 21 Professional Directory

pg 22 Event Calendar

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THIS will be the LAST issue of Central Florida Equestrian magazine. Next month we will return as Florida Equestrian. Same great magazine with an updated logo to reflect our statewide expansion. We're reaching the end of our second year and once again, I'd like to announce some changes to the look and quality of our magazine. Last year we went full color and gloss cover. For 2011 we will be a full color, full gloss publication. Distribution and circulation will grow immediately and continue to expand as we add new locations.

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Look for us at shows this winter. We will be heavily distributed at the Palm Bch International Equestrian Center (WEF), Post Time Farm in Ocala (HITS, RMI) and Greencove Springs (Jacksonville Winter). In the spring we'll be at Tampa (TEF) and the Gene Mische Amerian Invitational. You can also find the magazine at many of our local shows and feed/tack stores throughout the state. If you aren't able to find a copy of FL Equestrian, please let us know where you most often shop for horse related supplies.

Good Bye to a dearly loved, highly respected man who has contributed so much to our sport- RIP "Uncle" Gene Mische. THANK YOU to Sally Harvey for your input, contributions and sales achievements- you are appreciated. Apologies to Staisha Bejarano for the butchering of her beautiful name in last month's Family Affair captions and in the Letter from the Editor. . THANK YOU for reading & supporting Central Florida Equestrian magazine. We will continue to evolve and improve as Florida Equestrian magazine. We hope to hear from YOU.

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Featured: Lone Palm Stables in OcalaBy Sally Harvey

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Dana Noga’s Lone Palm Stablessits in the lovely “Wellington” horsecommunity just off 225A in Ocala,close to HITS and I-75. Shiny horsesgraze in lush paddocks when notenjoying the airy stalls in thespotless, concrete center-aislebarn. A full hunter/jumper coursegraces the large grass ring andthere are plenty of trails forhacking out. “It’s the perfectenvironment for the horses”, saysDana, who arrived in Ocala 10years ago as a working student forDon Stewart Stables.

In her four and a half years there,she prepared, rode and showedsale and show horses both athome and on the road, winningribbons and championships atmajor “AA” venues such asAtlanta, Kentucky, CapitalChallenge, HITS Culpepper andOcala. "What I learned thereprepared me for all aspects ofthe business. Every day Iwas surrounded by top riders andtrainers and that professionalismand attitude have carried over tomy current business."To further expand her knowledgebase, Dana accepted a positionat a jumper barn in Holland whereshe spent several yearsconcentrating on young jumpersand learning traditionalEuropean methods of bringinghorses up through the levels. "The

next logical step was to returnhome to start my own business."

With this solid background, Danacreated the young horseprogram, a comprehensive systemto teach the proper fundamentalsand provide a solid foundationprior to showing or moreadvanced work. “A goodbeginning will enable a horse tobe a well-broke mountfor its future owner." Sales areimportant and great care is takento photograph, video and marketeach sale horse. Many of thehorses Dana has started havegone on to A-circuit success. Hercompetence has earned the trustof top professionals and breeders.For instance, she starts horsesfor Emil Spadone and forwarmblood breeders, BarbaraCarry and Patti Brantley.

On the human side of theequation, Lone Palm offersaffordability and accessibility,combined with individualizedattention to help each studentidentify and achieve his or hergoals. Under Dana’s instructionstudents build a strong foundationand advance to each new step ina logical progression. Lone Palmattends both local and ratedhorse shows. From beginners ontheir very first mount to advancedriders qualifying for indoors, Danaaccommodates each accordingto their level. Flexible hoursenable clients to ride before orafter work or school.

Dana continues her owneducation by participating inclinics and USHJA TrainersSymposiums. She is aUSHJA Certified Trainer and a USEF"r" judge in Hunters, Jumpers andEquitation. “I am open to othertrainers' methods. The USHJATrainers Symposiums are anexcellent way to stay current andhave fresh ideas."

Looking to the future, Dana isexcited about the current horsesat Lone Palm. Two hunters - a 4year old by Paparazzo and a 5year old by Voltaire - will beshowing in the baby and pregreens."They are both qualityhorses with beautiful movementand a great jump". Two jumperswill be moving up the ranks: Foxy,a 7 year old bay mare, isexpected to move up to Level 6this season after several successfulshows in level 5. Kalahari, ayounger prospect, is starting out inlevel 3. "They are a great group ofhorses that I am excited aboutshowing this year!"

Lone Palm currently has openings forhorses and students. For moreinformation, Dana Noga can bereached at 352-598-4552 or email:[email protected]

Dana & Foxy showing at level 3 inTampa. Photo: Shawn McMillan

Dana & Key Largo at HITS Ocala-Adequan Hunter. Photo: Lili W.

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A Family Affair: The BraswellsWith Molly Braswell

How, Where & When did thefamily business Begin?

What’s a typical day in your life?

How & when did you getseriously involved with riding?

Has it been easy to develop a

My father was a trainer in southFlorida in the early 80’s then he wentinto business with ChristinaSchlusemeyer and became a part ofQuiet Hill in 1984.

My day starts with school at 8 tillnoon, and if I’m lucky I can talk theminto meeting me for lunch in towninstead of eating at home. Afterlunch I ride 3 to 4 horses. When I rideat home it’s not all about lessons.My father typically sits in the golf carttalking on the phone and watchingme but he gives me a lot of freedombecause he is a big believer in kidslearning how to ride themselves.When you step in the show ring itsonly you.

When I was younger, I had horsesand people who rode all around me.I had a special pony when I wasready to ride who I loved and thatmade me want to ride all the time.

circle of horse show friends beinga trainer’s child?

What are some of the greatesthighlights of your Junior career?

What advice do you have forother junior riders?

How has the business sideaffected you in your love of thehorses?

Yes and no. There have always beenfriends around me but sometimeshaving to share my father getscomplicated.

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in the Medal Finals when I was 12;Winning the Washington Jumperphase at Washington Int’l; WinningHigh Jr Jumper classics in Vermont2009; Going in my first Grand Prix in2009; Winning the Maclay at Devon2010; Winning South East Regional’s2010; 3rd at Medal Finals 2010;Winning Hunter Phase at WashingtonInt’l 2010 and being 2nd Overall atWashington finals.

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2011 Florida Winter Circuits

Join the World's Best at the FTIWinter Equestrian FestivalBy Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.

The FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF)is the world’s largest, longest runninghorse show. In 2011, events will takeplace once again on January 12 –April 3, 2011, at the Palm BeachInternational Equestrian Center inWellington, Florida. Managementcompany Equestrian SportProductions (ESP) looks forward tocontinued improvements during thesummer months to make the 2011 FTIWinter Equestrian Festival anunparalleled equestrian destinationfor riders from around the world.

WEF hosts nearly 5,000 horses and3,000 riders from more than 20countries and 46 states, ranging fromshow jumping Olympic Gold Medalistsand World Champions to futureequestrian superstars in Short Stirrup.With 70 divisions, WEF has somethingfor everyone.

Featured competitions for the 2011season will include: The $75,000 FEINations Cup presented by G&C Farm(March 4), the $500,000 FTI ConsultingFinale Grand Prix (March 26), the$200,000 FEI World Cup (March 12)and $150,000 FEI World Cup presentedby Spy Coast Farm (February 12)qualifiers, the Suncast 1.50mChampionship Jumper Series, the$30,000 Surpass Speed Derby (January16), the $50,000 Palm Beach JumpingDerby at the Stadium (February 20),the $50,000 Chronicle of theHorse/USHJA International HunterDerby (April 2), the WCHR HunterClassic Spectacular events, andevents for collegiate andinterscholastic riders.

Throughout the twelve weeks ofcompetition, almost $6 million will beawarded in prize money. New eventsfor the 2011 season include the ArtisanFarm Young Jumper Grand Prix Series,which offer qualifiers for the EY Cup inLeipzig, Germany, a $35,000 Puissance(March 5), and special match races.

Unique show jumping events aresomething that the FTI WEF hasbrought to the forefront of its horse

shows in recent years. The $55,000Nespresso Battle of the Sexes (held onFebruary 5) is a crowd-pleasing eventthat pits a team of men against ateam of women, husbands againstwives, in a three-round format ofmatch races, a speed class, and a sixbarclass. The FTI Charity Challengewill be held on Saturday, February 19,and plans are being made to raise $1million for 24 charities. Teams madeup of one professional and twojunior/amateur riders will competeover a relay style speed course todetermine which charity will win thebiggest check.

The FTI Winter Equestrian Festival is alsoa first-class spectator sporting eventand unique entertainment destinationfor the general viewer who can enjoyeverything from a casual family daywith Free Admission to a speciallydesigned VIP experience.

Also at the Palm Beach InternationalEquestrian Center is the Palm BeachRiding Academy, which offers specialpackages for those who have neverbeen in the saddle as well asexperienced riders. The Palm BeachRiding Academy provides horses andlessons and the special VIPexperience, which includes a lesson,golf cart for the day and lunch for twoat the prestigious private InternationalClub.

Equine Educational opportunities areavailable through sponsor seminarsopen to the public and special RiderClinics with top trainers, which are freefor an audience to audit.

The FTI Winter Equestrian Festival isproud to say that last year’scompetition was the best ever, thanksto support from sponsors, riders,owners, trainers, and spectators. ESPwelcomes people worldwide to comeexperience this year’s big event,which promises to surpassexpectations as one of the best horseshows in the world. For moreinformation on the FTI WinterEquestrian Festival, please visit

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Five Questions withMichael Stone, President ofEquestrian Sport Productions

What changes has ESPimplemented for 2011?We have moved all the competitionrings to the North Grounds. We havealso expanded Rings 7 and 8 toalmost twice their original sizes and willbe creating two pony rings onEquestrian Club Estates road. All of ourrings, competition and schooling, willnow have the fantastic footing thathas been in the International Arena.

How will these changes improvethe show?By concentrating the competition onthe North Grounds, exhibitors, trainers,and owners can all get to their eventsmore easily, they can watch theirfriends and family compete moreeasily, and it makes the wholeexperience more enjoyable. It will alsomake a quieter environment on theSouth Grounds, which will allow us tohave more exercise areas and qualitystabling than before.

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What does WEF offer for riders?We now offer the greatestconcentration of top qualitycompetition not only in the U.S., but inthe world. The prize money will beover 6 million dollars and there areopportunities for all levels of horsesand riders to compete and besuccessful.

What are your greatest strengths?The footing is our greatest strength; tohave such top quality groundavailable in all our rings makes a hugedifference for the welfare of ourhorses. The 12 week circuit givespeople the chance to pick andchoose what weeks they compete atand they can still be successful. Theweather is usually fantastic andeveryone benefits from sunny daysand hopefully mild evenings to enjoyfantastic sport.

What are you looking forward tothis year?We are going to have a Puissance forthe first time in the main InternationalArena, which will be a fun event. Lastyear, the Great Charity challengeraised over $500,000 for local charities.It will be back and this year we hopeto raise over a million dollars for localcharities, so keep your Saturday nightfree on February 19 to be a part of thisgreat event. We will also have thenew Artisan Farm Young Rider Seriesfor riders under 25. This is new really tothe United States, and it features threeGrand Prix events and one teamevent. Riders earn points throughoutthe series, and the top three ridersqualify to go to Europe and competeat the Super Final during the FEI WorldCup Finals in Leipzig, Germany. I thinkthis will be a fantastic series that willhighlight the young riders from allcountries that compete at WEF. Andof course, our Saturday Night Lightscontinues this year with the best in thesport competing every Saturdayevening.

Five Questions with TomStruzzieri, President of HITSWhat changes have beenimplemented for HITS Ocala 2011?This season, HITS will celebrate the 30th

Aaron Vale in $25K Grand Prix, Week 42010. Photo: ESI

anniversary of its Florida Winter Circuit.The 2011 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit willonce again run for eight weeks… twonon-rated weeks, and then sixconsecutive AA-rated weeks.

HITS has made some very successfuland highly popular enhancements toHITS Post Time Farm in recent years –new rings, new footing, new tent stalls,and a new show office. This year, wewill be updating the footing in theGrand Prix schooling area, installingsome new roadways and fresheningup the landscaping throughout theproperty.

HITS is also investing in a brand newVIP experience for Ocala exhibitors,with the debut of the Overlook VIPClub at HITS Post Time Farm. TheOverlook Club will feature a brandnew tent frame with semi-permanentsides for improved climate controland a solid wooden floor. In addition,a fully-equipped kitchen will offerguests a new menu with a variety ofmeal options that will include both hotand cold delights. The Overlook Clubis perfectly situated in the center of allthe action, offering patrons fantasticviews of both the Grand Prix and MainHunter rings.

The big news for Ocala this season isthat with the return of the $1 MillionGrand Prix the circuit offers riders 14opportunities to qualify for thisincredible show-jumping event. Inaddition, HITS Ocala will hostnumerous Devoucoux Hunter Prix,which are qualifiers for the world’srichest hunter final ever, the $500,000HITS 3’3” Hunter Prix Final!

How will these changes improvethe show?Facility updates always help toimprove the experience for exhibitorsby providing a beautiful, comfortableand safe atmosphere to compete in.New roadways will enable bettermovement throughout the property,while improved footing in the GrandPrix schooling area will allow for moreproductive warm-ups andpreparations for showing in the GrandPrix ring.

The VIP Tent at HITS Ocala hasalways been a very populardestination for trainers, owners andriders to congregate and enjoy greatfood while watching the competition.The all-new Overlook Club will providea more comfortable andaccommodating VIP experience forcustomers, and will be another spaceto host fabulous sponsor parties andspecial events during the circuit.HITS Ocala is the only winter showcircuit on the East Coast that offersqualifiers for the $1 Million Grand Prixand the $500,000 HITS 3’3” Hunter PrixFinal. Providing these opportunities forboth high-performance jumpers, aswell as professional, amateur, andjunior riders will help to make thisseason one of the most exciting andmeaningful circuits for hundreds ofequestrians.

What does HITS offer riders?HITS Ocala has always been a verypopular choice for winter showingbecause of its unbeatable value andthe huge variety of classes anddivisions offered on the schedule.Trainers love the fact that they areoften able to bring their entire barn toshow at HITS Ocala thanks to theeclectic schedule, great rates onstabling, and unbeatable prices forfeed and bedding.Not only is there value and variety atHITS Ocala, there’s also a fantasticatmosphere. HITS Post Time Farm is aspacious facility located in the veryheart of the Horse Capital of theWorld, a welcoming and horsefriendlycommunity that exhibitorshave come to know and love. Inaddition, HITS Ocala offers an on-siteeducation center so youngequestrians can keep up with theirstudies, and a family-friendly social



calendar that has plenty of funactivities and parties to keep thegood times rolling after the show dayends.

What are your greatest strengths?HITS Ocala is truly known for its value,variety, spacious facility andwelcoming atmosphere.

What are you looking forward tothis year?We are looking forward to celebrating30 years of the HITS Florida WinterCircuit with all of our loyal customersand all the new customers that will bejoining us for their very first season inOcala. And of course, we can’t waitto see which High-Performance riderwins the season finale $100,000DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix,presented by Great AmericanInsurance Group, and which ridersleave the circuit with an early jump onqualifying for the $1 Million Grand Prixand $500,000 HITS 3’3” Hunter PrixFinal!

Five Questions with John Rush,President of RMIWhat changes have beenimplemented for RMI FL 2011?RMI continues to look for ways to offerquality horse shows with less costs tothe exhibitor. To this end, we havedetermined under current USEF ruleswe can offer a wide variety of hunterand jumper classes as "Demonstration"classes which result in NO USEF/USHJAmember fees, NO USEF drug fees,and NO USHJA horse registration fees.These classes, which are exactly thesame as unrated classes we haveoffered in the past, provide anexcellent opportunity for younghorses, new exhibitors, or exhibitorswho concentrate in another disciplineto participate without the burden ofthe "cover charge" required by ratedclasses.

How will these changes improvethe show?We appreciate the comments andcompliments we have received fromexhibitors for our variety, quality andquantity of awards. We hope to findways to do even better. For 2011, wehave split the shows into two Grand

Champion series: December (2 shows)and Spring (4 shows).

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What does RMI offer?RMI has a policy of charging ONLY forstalls which are used, not stallsreserved. While many Florida showsrequire every horse to have a stall, weare pleased to offer a "trailer-in" feealternative. RMI also continues itsstrong support of the Hunter Breedingand Pony Hunter Breeding by offeringdouble-judged classes with no latefees, no office fees, and no trailer-infees.

What are your greatest strengths?RMI strives to have the most efficient,most hospitable and mostknowledgeable show office in thecountry. We hope you haveexperienced a top level of servicefrom our office, whether answeringquestions about membership fees orquestions about your account. If youare ever not satisfied, please speak toPam personally; we want to make itright.We don't have an "app for that" yet,but you can find RMI online to makeentries, make payments, find classcounts, schedule changes, and timelyresults. Check us out at

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What are you looking forward tothis year?The Pleasure Horse-Hunt Seat division,offered with a national year-endaward for the first time in 2010, hasgained in popularity. For 2011, we

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have expanded the division to threeclasses, each offering $100 in prizemoney. Virtually every horse and riderat the show is eligible for this divisionand we encourage owners toparticipate in these new USEF HOTYclasses.RMI is offering more prize money in therated hunters and higher level jumpersfor 2011. We continue to offer jumperclasses WITHOUT nomination fees.

Five Questions with AlexisNewman, member of the Board& Executive Committee for theJacksonville Winter SeriesWhat changes have beenimplemented for 2011?The Jacksonville Winter Series will beheld for 3 weeks in 2011, which isscaled back from the 5 weeks that weusually have. All of the new USEF HighPerformance classes will be offered.The show will start off with the $100,000Green Cove Springs World CupQualifier sponsored by Glen KernanRealty & $25,000 World Cup WelcomeClass. Week Two will feature anInternational Hunter Derby sponsoredby Jerry Parks Insurance Group & theBruning Foundation, a first for theJacksonville Winter Series. Week Twowill also feature a Therapeutic RidingBenefit Luncheon and Grand Prix onSunday. Week Three offers a $10,000Children/Adult Jumper Classic. Therewill be a USHJA National HunterClassic, sponsored by Blue Gate Farmeach of the three weeks as well.

How will these changes improvethe show?We feel that in these tough economictimes that changes must be made tooffer exhibitors a value, while notcutting the quality. NFHJA was ableto cut some costs by trimming downtwo of the lighter weeks so that 3fabulous weeks jam packed withspecial classes, money and prizescould be offered.

What does the Jacksonville WinterSeries offer riders?Jacksonville has come to be knownfor its exhibitor hospitality, and thisyear will be no different. The VIP tentwill return, complete with food, drink



and HEATERS!The Rider's Lounge, complete with aTV to catch up on football or thenews, wireless internet andrefreshments, will also be available.

What are your greatest strengths?The biggest strengths of theJacksonville Winter Series has to bethe Management (Bob Bell & AllenRheinheimer of Classic Company),Office Staff and Crew.They have been returning for over 10years, so exhibitors are alwaysgreeted with a friendly face ringsideand in the office.

What are you looking forward tothis year?We feel that our exhibitors will trulyenjoy all of the changes and new andexciting class offerings that will beavailable to choose from. We lookforward to seeing familiar faces, andlook forward to making new friendsthis winter.

Judges Perspective:Hunters & EquitationWith Dana Noga, USEF ‘r’ JudgeEver wonder how a judge arrives attheir score? The judge is basically ascore keeper. A contestant is judgedfrom the point they enter the ring untilthey leave. A judge's job is to scorethe positives and negatives of allrounds then place into order. A Hunterclass is judged primarily on the horseand its jumping style while theEquitation divisions are focused on therider and their position.

Hunters:The horse should enter the ring, makea nice courtesy circle and proceed tothe first fence. All fences should bejumped straight, in the middle with aconsistent pace maintained frombeginning to end. A jump isconsidered good if the horse meets itat the correct take off point, bringsboth knees up and square, has around topline and follows through withthe back end. Lead changes shouldbe clean and the horse should have arelaxed expression.

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Common Errors:1. Adding or subtracting strides.This is a big “no-no”. Leaving out astride is usually more dangerous andconsidered a greater fault. In lowerlevel classes-2'6" and under, I don’thave a problem with adding strides aslong as the rider adds IN ALL lines..

2. Cross cantering, cantering on thewrong lead and trot changes.These mistakes should automaticallyput you in the 60's and 50's. Inbeginner classes I prefer to see trotchanges instead of cross cantering orcantering on the wrong lead. In myopinion the rider who acknowledgesthe error and corrects it is doing abetter job than the rider whocontinues to cross-canter or canter onthe wrong lead. That said, excessivetrotting on course usually means ascore of 50-55.

3. Missed distances. Anything waytoo long or so close it’s scary gets ascore of 60-70. Minor distance errorscan be overlooked if you horse hasgood form and you do not give themistake away with your position. Themore distance errors and the worseyour horses form the lower your score.

4. Other major faults include bucking,rearing, shying, kicking out, excessivespeed, dangerous jumping style,stopping and rails. These will all earn ascore of 50 or less.

Equitation:As with the hunters, judges wish to seestraight, to the middle, consistentpace, and clean lead changes. Themain difference is that the riderbecomes the focus of judging.“Form to function” is key.Eyes up, heels down, leg down andaround the horse, back flat and armsfollowing the motion of the horse areall essential elements of correctposition. The seat should be two point,three point or a modified positiondepending upon the questions askedthroughout the course and the levelof the riders in the class. The sitting trotis almost always asked on the flat andmost Equitation courses will have bending lines, rollbacks, or trot fences.Practicing these things at home will increase your confidence at the show.Most faults can be avoided by sound

prep work and having a plan beforeyou enter the ring.

Common Faults:1. Position of rider: stiff, posed, sloppy,loose, jumping ahead or fallingbehind the motion, over or underreleasing and looking down.

2. Wrong leads and diagonals arehighly annoying and usuallyavoidable.

3. A Rail in Equitation is not always thekiss of death. If the rider meets thefence correctly and the horse is a littlecareless many judges will subtractonly 4 points from the overall score.

Common Guidelines for ALLWarm-Up Areas:These rules apply to everyone but areespecially important for beginner &intermediate riders. Teach & practicethese rules at home.

Some of these tips are from WendyTrocano’s ‘Warm-Up Etiquette’published in our Dec 2009 Show issue.

Track Left: When entering the ring fora flat class, all riders should track tothe left first. If this seems confusing,here’s how to figure it out. If you areentering from outside the ring, turn tothe right and proceed along the rail.If you are already inside the ring,stand in the middle and from anypoint turn left to proceed to the rail.Passing: When all horses & riders aremoving in the same direction, alwayspass to the INSIDE, not the outside.You risk getting pinned betweenhorses and the rail or having to “pullup” or stop. When horses & riders aremoving in both or opposite directions,use “left shoulder to left shoulder” or“left hand to left hand” to determinewho stays on the rail and who passesto the inside. In other words, if you aremoving clockwise or tracking rightaround the ring and others aretracking left (counter-clockwise), THEYhave right of rail and YOU must moveover to the inside track to pass them.Jumping: Call out “Heads Up” as youproceed to a warm-up fence to alertothers of your intentions. It is helpful tocall out the specific jump (“Heads UpOxer” or “Heads Up Cross-Rail”).



Courtesy: A little goes a long way,especially if everyone practices it. Ifyou wish to circle or cut across thering, pay attention and time it toprevent running into or cutting offothers.

The Ribbon: If you are riding ahorse that you know is likely to kick atothers, indicate that possibility with ared ribbon in the tail or polite verbalwarning to keep adequate distance.

Out of Control Horse: If you cannotcontrol your horse, move into thecenter of the ring and wait for othersto walk so you may safely excuseyourself from the ring.

Politely Share Rules: There will alwaysbe someone who doesn’t know orisn’t paying attention. Politely remindthem if you feel they are endangeringthe safety of others.

Bill Shaub-Over the Hill Farm, Sanford“Ride without stirrups and ride asmuch as possible. Flat work is thebase. You do not have to jump yourhorse’s legs off. Flat without stirrups.”

Debbie Stephens-Centennial Farm, Palmetto

“You’ll likely be faced with either

unrelated, broken or bending lines inall disciplines- this is a good, simplebending exercise to practice athome. First, let’s review “Track & Line”.This refers to the track you take andthe number of strides required in aline. A caveat to consider: Anytimeyou ADD or leave out a stride in anyline, there is always going to be an after effect and you need to be ableto anticipate how to handle it.”

The Bending Exercise:Put three small jumps (2’) in a circle sothe inside track is 3 strides, the middleis 4 and the outside track is 5. Do thisboth ways thinking about smooth &correct leads on landings.

Another exercise is to canter a jumpand within 5 strides walk a jump.

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The new proposed rule for USETqualifiers:It is now mandatory to jump a realwater jump- the full 12’ obstacle soSTART PRACTICING!”

On Equitation: “The rider and horseNEED to be “In Sync” with oneanother. A pretty rider and a poorperforming horse or a really nice horseand a poor rider won’t win. It’s apicture and you cannot separate onefrom the other.”

Don Stewart-Don Stewart Stables, Ocala“Put a rail on the ground. Beginexercise by cantering with pace in 2point. Next ride in 3 point and collectto it. Add another pole 60' from the 1st

pole. Do 5 strides in 3 point and 4strides in 2 point. Add a 3rd rail 60 feetfrom 2nd rail and change the stridingbetween the poles (3 pt/4 stridesbetween 1st & 2nd then 2 pt/5 stridesbetween 2nd & 3rd or reverse). Lastly,move the center rail and make the 4longer and the other one shorter.”

Brock Clermont-Clermark Equestrian, Bradenton“A lot of trainers and riders like to resttheir horses before winter circuit whichcan be fine in some cases dependingupon the experience of the horseand/or rider combination; butgenerally I feel horse/ridercombinations need to jump regularly(2-3 times per week) in order to createfamiliarity and fitness in order toTACKLE winter circuit with relativeease. Many horses become tiredand/or sore during winter circuitsbecause they simply are not fit andare expected to boost their jumpingregimen exponentially. I recommendgetting out the stable and schedulingsome extra lessons in order to prepareand not be overwhelmed come showtime. But be cautious not to do morethan is required in terms of size anddifficulty otherwise problems can arisewhich are counter-productive to whatyou are trying to achieve andprepare for…Winter Circuit!”

Debi Connor-Kabana Ranch, Reddick“A very important thing to rememberin order to win in show ring is "it is all inthe preparation". Make sure horse is

quiet, confident, on time(no rushing),properly schooled and jumping in thedivision that he is comfortable in.”

Marylu & Meredith Gallagher-Ridgepoint Stables, Haines City

The Problem: Finding an ideal canterrhythm for you, your horse, and thecourse.

The Exercise: A bending gymnastic.Place a small jump perpendicular tothe short end of your riding area.Measure 8’ from the inside standard inboth directions and place a jump oneither side of the first. Angle theexterior jumps until they measure 10 ½’center-to-center from the first jump.(This is a good starting distance for theexercise, but it may need to beadjusted to accommodate yourhorse’s stride.)

Canter thru the exercise on a circle inboth directions until you and yourhorse are comfortable and able tomaintain the rhythm around the wholecircle. When you feel ready interjectthe exercise into a course. Instead ofjust cantering the turn to the nextjump canter thought the gymnastic.

Why I think it works: First it gives youand your horse a reference; thereforetaking the anxiety out of thestatement we have all heard“reestablish the rhythm in the turn”. Ifyou don’t know what “the rhythm”feels like how can you find it? Second,it gives you and your horse somethingto focus on other than fussing witheach other and prevents either of yougetting lost in the turn.

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December 30-5 Holiday and Horses www.equestriansport.com 3-4 GOHJA Fox Cry Farms www.gohja.org 3-5 RMI Mid-Florida Premiere “A” www.rushshows.com 4- Silver Sands H/J Show SS www.silversands.org 4- Dressage, Stadium & 3-Phase SS www.rockinghorseht.com 4-5 Dressage on the First Coast Fall www.dressageonthefirstcoast.com 6-7 Sunlight Horse Show Series www.sunlightranch.com 9-12 CFHJA “A” www.cfhja.com 10-12 Ocala Jumping Classic www.hayesco.ca 11-12 ESP Year End Awards Show www.equestriansport.com 11-12 Orlando Winter Classic www.orlandodressage.com 11-12 SEC H/J & Dressage Show www.sumterequestriancenter.com 11-12 Wellington Classic Holiday Challenge www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 17-19- ESP Holiday I “A” www.equestriansport.com 17-19 RMI Mid-Florida December “A” www.rushshows.com 18- Atlantic Crossing SS www.atlanticcrossingstables.com 18-19 White Fences Polar Express www.whitefencesflorida.com 22-24- ESP Holiday II “A” www.equestriansport.com 28- ESP Holiday III “A” www.equestriansport.com 29-2 ESP New Year’s Show www.equestriansport.com

January

29-2 ESP New Year’s Show www.equestriansport.com 5-9 ESP A-T Children’s Benefit www.equestriansport.com 7-11 Wellington Classic Challenge I www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 7-8 GOHJA Barrett Farm www.gohja.org 8-9 Twice As Nice Dressage I www.canterburyshowplace.com 10-11 Sunlight Horse Show Series www.sunlightranch.com 11- The Ridge @ Wellington www.theridgefarm.com 11-16 Fox Lea Open H/J SS www.foxleafarm.com 12-16 NFHJA Jacksonville Int’l “AA” www.nfja.com 12-16 WEF 1 www.equestriansport.com

14-16 Wellington Classic Dressage www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 15-16 Ocala Winter Classic www.orlandodressage.com 15-Silver Sands Dressage SS-New Smyrna www.silversands.org 15-Dressage Stadium & 3-Day Phase SS www.rockinghorseht.com 15-16 SEC H/J & Dressage www.sumterequestriancenter.com 14-15 NFHJA Green Cove Springs CSI-W www.nfhja.com 19-23 NFHJA Jacksonville National “AA” www.nfhja.com 18- The Ridge @ Wellington www.theridgefarm.com 19-23 WEF 2 www.equestriansport.com 19-23 HITS Ocala January Classic www.hitsshows.com 20-23 Gold Coast Opener www.gcdafl.com 22- Atlantic Crossing SS www.atlanticcrossingstables.com 22-23 Pre-Season Cash Blast Horse Trials www.canterburyshowplace.com 25- The Ridge @ Wellington www.theridgefarm.com 26-30 WEF 3 www.equestriansport.com 26-30 NFHJA Jacksonville Winter “AA” www.nfhja.com 26-30 HITS Ocala January Festival www.hitsshows.com 28-30 Int’l Horse Sport Dressage Premiere www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 28-30 Rocking Horse Winter I Horse Trials www.rockinghorseht.com 29-30 Snowbird’s Paradise Orlando www.orlandodressage.com 29-30 PCHA Non-Rated Show www.pcha-fl.org 29-30 HSITP H/J @ Canterbury www.horseshowsinthepark.com

February

2-6 WEF 4 www.equestriansport.com 2-5 Wellington Dressage www.dressageshowinfo.com 4-5 GOHJA Fox Cry Farms www.gohja.org 5- Dressage & Derby Day www.rockinghorseht.com 5-6 American Dressage Concours www.foxleafarm.com 7-8 Sunlight Horse Show Series www.sunlightranch.com 8-13 HITS Ocala Winter Classic www.hitsshows.com 9-13 WEF 5 www.equestriansport.com

10-13 Wellington Classic Spring Challenge www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 11-13 PSJ Week 1 @ Canterbury www.psjshows.com 12-13 Sweetheart Cup www.orlandodressage.com 12-13 Fox Lea Open H/J SS www.foxleafarm.com 15- The Ridge @ Wellington www.theridgefarm.com 15-20 HITS Ocala Winter Festival www.hitsshows.com 16-20 WEF 6 ESP www.equestriansport.com 17-20 FL Dressage Classic www.dressageshowinfo.com 18-20 Rocking Horse Winter II Horse Trials www.rockinghorseht.com 18-20 PSJ Week 2 @ Canterbury www.psjshows.com 19- First Coast H/J Show www.firstcoasthunterjumper.com 19-20 SEC H/J & Dressage www.sumterequestriancenter.com 22- The Ridge @ Wellington www.theridgefarm.com 22-27 HITS Ocala Masters www.hitsshows.com 23-27 WEF 7 www.equestriansport.com 26- Dressage & Derby Day www.rockinghorseht.com 26 Silver Sands H/J SS-New Smyrna www.silversands.org 26-27 FL Dressage Concours www.foxleafarm.com 26-27 Twice as Nice Dressage II www.canterburyshowplace.com 26-27 Welcome Back to White Fences I www.whitefencesflorida.com

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