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VOL. 31 • NO. 9 The Mid-South Equine Newsmagazine Since 1992 MAY 2021
2. May, 2021 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview.com
m 2021
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Horse Review CONTENTS • vOL. 31 • NO. 9
one of the cutest exhibitors at the mid-South Quarter Horse
Spring Circuit was 8-year-old lucy Christian with her horse,
Zippin awesome (barn name, murphy). We think they’re an
Equus Charta, LLC awesome pair, too. (photo by Gary Cox) See article p. 20
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Jonelle Price on Grovine De Reve in Boyd Martin, On Cue, spashes MTSU National Champion Louann
dressage at the Kentucky 3-Day Event through one of the water jumps at the Braunwalder riding Twentyeleven-
(photo by Kristi Crowe) KY 3-Day Event. (photo by Grace Clark) twister (photo by Gary Cox)
ARTiCLES & PHOTOS
WELCOMED:
We welcome contributions features:
from writers and horse people,
but cannot guarantee Summer HorSe CamPS 12
publication or return of KY 3-DaY event 16
manuscripts or photos. mSQHa SPring CirCuit 20
reproduction of editorial mtSu StoCK HorSe team 24
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EDiTORiAL POLiCY:
HorSe HealtH/Welfare 8
the opinions expressed in articles Young riDerS 12
do not necessarily reflect the raCing 14-15
opinions or policy of the
Mid-South Horse Review.
DreSSage & eventing 16
expressions of differing opinions P. 19 Hunter/JumPer 19
through letters or manuscript (above & below) Two beautifully braided and turned out horses at the WTHJA
Springtime Encore show. (photos by Nancy Brannon)
CoWBoYS & CoWgirlS 20
submissions are welcome.
greener PaStureS 25
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Book & art nook
Jump The says the message of the book is to never
give up on your dreams.
for me, the book is not only about how
Moon we treat horses, but also about how we
treat other people, especially those who
By Kathy Simmers; illustrations are mean. Perhaps finding out why they
by Marjorie van Heerden behave with meanness and treating them
with kindness in return is a viable way to
Review by Nancy Brannon
resolve personal relationships.
in the late spring and early summer, read an interview with Simmers about
when children are anticipating going to the book at: https://www.allpony.com/au-
Summer Horse Camp, they may have thor-of-jump-the-moon/ and find her on
dreams of bonding with a special pony or facebook at Kathy Simmers.
horse. a little girl’s dream of bonding with About the illustrator: marjorie van
a special pony is the theme of Kathy Sim- Heerden was three months old when she
mers’ book Jump The Moon, illustrated by Author Kathy Simmers “rode” a horse for the first time. as a child,
marjorie van Heerden. author Simmers her best friend was her horse Billy Boy.
told us, “the bond between the girl and changes and she comes to look forward to She grew up on a farm at the southernmost
with the long blond hair, her daughter
the pony was truly magical.” the girl’s attention and enjoys their gallops tip of africa, where she drew animals,
Denise, rode with merilee ventura at
the book tells the story of a girl with and jumping across the countryside. When people, dragons, monsters, and fairies.
Byway farms and spent one summer rid-
long blond hair “who had always dreamed she takes the now-spiffy pony to horse She is also illustrator of the Hoop ‘n’
ing me too. She also tells about her
of having a pony that she could love for- shows, the pair are frequent class winners. Holler book series, The Adventures of
dreams of the pony, her search to find the
ever.” She has never had a pony of her But when summer is over, me too had Willy Nilly and thumper books, the Sto-
pony, and their eventual reunion.
own, but works in a horse barn where she to go back to her old home. afterwards, rieMuis series, and many others.
About the author: Kathy Simmers was
can partially live out her dream. the pony is sold several times, moving See more of her illustrations at:
one of those girls who always wanted to
one day “a scruffy gray pony” named from home to home. https://www.scbwi.org/members-pub-
live on a farm with horses, and she bought
me too is brought to the barn for training. Here’s where the book gets rather an- lic/marjorie-van-heerden
her first horse at age nineteen. Simmers
But the pony turns out to have a very ill thropomorphic, but that’s expected in a
temperament and the trainer has to warn children’s fantasy story.
everyone about her potential to kick, as the the pony misses the girl more than ever
pony pins her ears back and bares her and begins to dream about the girl. over
teeth, leaving everyone at the barn afraid the course of seven years, the girl grows
of the pony, except the girl with the long up, goes to college, gets married, and
blond hair. the trainer decides me too can moves far away. then she begins to dream
be the girl’s summer project and she can about the pony, too, and she decides she
ride the pony every day. needs to find this pony. thus, a search for
How would you react to such a pony the grey pony begins.
and try to change this behavior? the girl the remainder of the book is about the
with the long blond hair takes a positive search and the ultimate re-uniting of the
approach. Whenever the pony shows signs girl and the pony me too. it’s a happily
of ill temperament, the girl just pats her ever after story, as the girl dreams of jump-
and whispers, “i love you, pony.” over the ing the moon on this lovely pony.
summer, the girl gives the pony special Simmers told us that “the back story of
care, grooming, riding her, and especially Jump the Moon is amazing.” at the end of
giving her treats – pony cookies. through the book, Simmers explains the true cir-
kindness and tlC, the pony’s behavior cumstances behind the book: how the girl
Check out Fergus the Horse at: www.fergusthehorse.com.
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My Horse, My Friend
Hands-On TTouch® Training for
Kids, by Bibi Degn
Review by Nancy Brannon
Children are coming to summer horse
camps to learn riding and horse care, and
we often photograph children riding at the
many horse shows we cover. it is so im-
portant to teach young horse folks good
basic horse care, riding skills and safety
around horses, so that the welfare of the
horse always comes first. We pulled this
©2011 book from the shelves to remind all
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at the beginning of the book is a photo
of author and riding instructor Bibi Degn,
a lovely grey arabian horse named Joram,
and the children who “helped make this maria is ready to ride through the ground
book.” Whenever the children are riding poles exercise called the “labyrinth” so
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safety helmets. on each page of the book lines. “maria never forgets to tell Joram
is an illustration of angie, the “guardian when he has been good. He loves a stroke
angel” of animals, who knows what horses or pat.”
want and conveys that message to humans. after the ride, it’s time for more groom-
Proper horse care begins with greeting ing and sponging off. “even if your sad-
Joram in the pasture and learning how to dle fits your horse well, there are many
safely halter and lead him to the barn. good things that can be done for the
“good manners and being polite is ex- horse’s back. for example, you can do the
tremely important to horses. Joram doesn’t Zigzag ttouch after riding.” this ttouch
like it at all when maria tries to put his hal- simulates what horses feel when they
ter on without greeting him first.” groom each other with their teeth. “this
next the children begin to learn ttouch is like a sign of friendship be-
ttouches, the method that linda telling- tween them.” and, of course, there’s al-
ton-Jones discovered for people’s hands to ways manure to clean up.
communicate with animals with kindness. to conclude, Bibi offers a good photo
“ttouches are very specific ways to lay of Joram for the children to learn the parts
your hands on an animal’s body,” Bibi ex- of the horse.
plains. “they are gentle, and you can use this book provides a solid foundation THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUR
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Celebrate National Pet ASPCA Launches Adopt a
Week® May 2-8, 2021 Horse Month This May
national Pet Week® celebrates the pets From Alexandra Garza sharing resources for adopters across dis-
that enrich our lives and encourages re- ciplines, at all skill levels, and throughout
sponsible pet care every day of the year. neW YorK – the aSPCa® (the each phase of their adoption process.
Created by the american veterinary med- american Society for the Prevention of “We are thrilled to launch the first-ever
ical association (avma) and the auxil- Cruelty to animals®) has launched the adopt a Horse month, which will give
iary to the avma in 1981, it’s observed first-ever adopt a Horse month, a nation- thousands of at-risk horses new opportu-
during the first full week of may each wide adoption event taking place through- nities to transition to safe homes, thanks to
year. out the month of may to help more the drive, compassion, and creativity of
Whether companion, comedian, confi- equines find great homes. over 150 equine equine rescue groups across the country,”
dant, or protector, our pets are always adoption and rescue organizations across said Dr. emily Weiss, vice president of
there for us. national Pet Week® cele- the county have joined the campaign to aSPCa equine Welfare. “according to
brates this bond and encourages pet own- promote the adoptable horses in their care our research, there are 2.3 million poten-
Sometimes a dog has to share his bed and engage with their communities to raise
ers to be certain to provide their best with the cats. (photo by Nancy Brannon) tial equine adopters in the u.S., and we are
friends with everything needed for a awareness about equine adoption. committed to helping shelters and rescues
happy, healthy life. veterinarians, veteri- “adopt a Horse month supports equine connect with those adopters to help them
• Sunday: Choose well: Commit for life rescue groups across the country working
nary technicians, school groups, and com- • monday: Socialize now: new doesn't find their right horse.”
munities host a variety of fun and to find safe, loving homes for the horses the aSPCa expanded its equine wel-
have to be scary in their care. We hope to raise public en-
informative events throughout the week. • tuesday: nutrition and exercise mat- fare efforts in november 2019 by wel-
everyone loves their pets, but not thusiasm and commitments to horse adop- coming the right Horse initiative, a
ter tion to the high levels we traditionally see
everyone is aware of all that their pet • Wednesday: love your pet? See your program focused on increasing the num-
needs to be happy and healthy long into its in dog and cat adoption, so we encourage ber of successful horse adoptions in the
vet! the public to not only adopt horses, but
senior years. avma’s member veterinari- • thursday: travel with care u.S. and improving the number of positive
ans – experts in animal health, welfare, also use this opportunity to raise aware- outcomes for horses in transition.
• friday: emergencies happen: Be pre- ness of equine adoption with their friends,
and behavior – invite you to take each of pared for more information about adopt a
the essential actions highlighted during family, neighbors, and social media fol- Horse month, visit aSPCa.org/adopta-
• Saturday: Plan for their care: give lowers,” said aSPCa president and Ceo
national Pet Week® that are vital to pro- them a lifetime of love Horsemonth. the aSPCa is asking all an-
vide a lifetime of love: matt Bershadker. imal lovers across the country to share
What does every pet need? lots of in addition to highlighting adoptable
Daily themes tlC and petting! find more information adoptable equines on their social media
each day of the week focuses on a dif- horses on myrightHorse.org, the channels using the hashtags #adopta-
at: https://www.avma.org/events/national- aSPCa’s online adoption platform for
ferent topic essential to responsible pet pet-week Horse and #rightHorse.
ownership: equines, the month of may is dedicated to
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Horse Health & Welfare
Podiatry: The Importance of Radiographs for Foot Balance
By Zach Hulbert, DVM, CF, Tennessee tures. figure B represents the same foot
Equine Hospital trimmed with a shoeing package applied.
now the angle is positive, thus relieving
there are many opinions on how to pressure on the navicular bone and easing
“correctly” balance the foot with the naked the force required for the foot to breakover
eye. many farriers are trained to look for forward.
certain landmarks of the hoof to guide how unfortunately, many times if you ma-
to trim or shoe that are learned from gen- nipulate one aspect of the foot, another
erations of very observant people. Some may be compromised. in this case, heel el-
of those landmarks include the widest evation can cause the heels to be over-
point of the hoof or frog, coronary band loaded and crushed. this is why you may
angle, duckets-dot. advancements in tech- see one farrier do one package while an-
nology and shared learning in the podiatry other may choose something different.
world have given us many articles refer- there are numerous ways to achieve the
ring to these anatomical landmarks and same goal, and each way is just trying to
different ways to apply a trim or shoe. for- (left) Figure A: Negative Palmar Angle. (right) Figure B Positive Palmar Angle
minimize the side-effects of another. Just
tunately, most of these methods do over- because each farrier may do something
lap. after all, every hoof care veterinary/farrier team to help your horse. the red lines in the figure show the re- different, doesn’t always mean it’s wrong,
professional’s goal is to keep the horse there are many measurable guidelines that lationship between the bottom of the cof- as long as there was a thought process be-
sound and comfortable. we can use to help decide on trim, shoe se- fin bone and the horizontal ground hind it.
although methods may vary from one lection/placement, and even possibly a surface. figure a shows a negative angle radiographs are always a great start to
farrier to another, alternate factors that the medical diagnosis to explain why the in relation to the ground, whereas figure B help your veterinarian and farrier achieve
farrier cannot always control should be horse is not sound. radiographs early on shows a positive angle. the green curved their goals with your horse. i personally
taken into consideration. genetic predis- can help guide your farrier for proper bal- line represents the Deep Digital flexor have strived to make relationships with as
positions, wet environment, and medical ance to possibly prevent soundness issues tendon (DDft) that runs below the nav- many farriers as possible in the area and
abnormalities may skew traditional land- down the road. that’s the power of a great icular bone and attaches to the coffin bone to continue my education in the podiatry
marks that used to be so reliable. this is veterinary-farrier team! to be able to flex the leg. the negative field. as a veterinarian i look forward to
where a great farrier-owner-veterinarian above are two images of the same angle applies more tension on the DDft, the opportunity to meet your horse with
relationship can thrive to help your horse. horse to illustrate one of the many meas- thus more force on the navicular bone. your farrier to develop the best option for
radiographs cannot lie. urable guidelines that we use with digital this angle, over time, can cause pain on your horse’s feet. no foot, no Horse!
Proper foot radiographs can guide your radiography: palmar angle. the navicular bone and surrounding struc-
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every horse has worms, and as-
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Horse owners are doing a double-take
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the curvy new shape fits more naturally
in your hand to help you keep a firm grip
on your horse’s bathing routine, even
when wet. the easy-open, easy-close caps
make mixing up a bucket of shampoo sim-
ple and mess-free.
inside these upgraded bottles are the
same luxurious vetrolin® shampoos horse
owners have relied on for years.
vetrolin® White ’n Brite™ still removes
stains and brings out softness and shine
with the same classic formula. manure,
dirt, and grime don’t stand a chance
amino acids, and vitamin e to pamper
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your horse’s coat, leaving it lustrous and
horses with light coats. Coats of all colors
manageable. But while the bottle may
are enhanced by the optical brighteners
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that reflect light for extra-radiant manes,
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tails, and coats.
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young riders
Summer Horse Camps horse care, arts and crafts, and outdoor
games. for oak view camp information,
email oakviewstable@gmail.com; contact
Blue Ribbon Riding Academy, 439 e.
Sowell rd., Canton, mS, 39046. offers
five horsemanship camps, may 31 – July
Barns across the mid-south are offering
louise Carruthers at (901) 493-4238 or 23, 2021; $375 per week; 8:30 am to 2:45
summer horse camps again, as eager
901-409-8954; or visit: https://oakview- pm. for camp information, visit:
youngsters await the opportunities to learn
stables.net/horsemanship-day-camp/. www.blueribbonridingacademy.com/horse
all about horses and get in some riding
Second Chance Thoroughbreds, 863 manship-camps or call (601) 942-0626.
fun. the Mid-South Horse Review annu-
Cotton grove road, Jackson, tn 38305. Camp of the Rising Son, 444 lake
ally offers our Summer Horse Camps issue
offers 3 weeks of horseback riding day road, french Camp, mississippi 39745.
in may, and this year with such pent-up
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demand, we are spreading the word about
mon.-fri., 9 am – 2 pm. $300 per week. ages 14-16, July 19-24, 2021; $525. for
summer horse camps in two issues: april
Camp includes daily riding lessons, arts camp information, visit https://cam-
and may. this is our second installment of
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information on summer horse camps, and complete the registration form.
contact Danielle tursky: 731-234-7214; or rates or call (662) 547-6169; email:
where children can learn responsibility, Oak Hill Stables, 670 County road
SecondChancethoroughbreds@gmail.com. info@campoftherisingson.com.
grooming and horse care, riding and other 101, oxford, mS 38655. offers Camp oak
Trinity Farm, 10365 monroe road, Camp Sycamore Hills, girl Scouts of
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Horsemania Riding Camp at Coyote tiful 500-acre property just minutes from
June 4, June 21-25; for ages 5 -12; hours 9 for various ages and levels of experience,
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fers 9 weeks of summer camps for ages 6 road, olive Branch, mS 38654. offers
thursday; ages 5 and up: June 14-17; June offers seven weeks of camps, June 7 –
and up, may 24 – July 31. Camps run from horsemanship day camp for ages 5-14, 9
21-24; July 12-15. Cost is $400 per week. July 30, 2021; Half day camps: $175; in-
9am-2pm monday-friday, $400/week. am – 1 pm; may 24-28; may 31-June 4;
for camp information call louise turley termediate camp $200. for camp informa-
Campers ride, play games, and have arts June 14-18; June 21-25, 2021; $385 per
at (901) 494-0116 or Susan Johnson (301) tion, visit fishervillefarms.com/camp/or
and crafts. to register, please visit week. Camp activities include horseback
787-4941; smjohnson301@gmail.com. call (901) 308-7433; email: erin@fish-
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Midland Farms, 120 trott rd., novice riders ages 8-14 July 14-16. Cost is Shady Creek Farm, 11083 Shady
Bell Buckle, tn 37020. offers three $300 per 3-day week or $125 per day; lane, eads, tn 38028. offers six weeks
weeks of Summer Camps, June 7-11, 10am-2pm. for camp information, call of summer riding camps, may 31 – July
June 14-18, July 5-9, 2021. Children Jane olsen (901) 491-5075; email: jane- 23, for children ages 5 to 7 and 7 and up;
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Mississippi Horse Rescue, twelve camp for ages 6-12, weeks of June 21, July Shelby Farms Stables, 500 n. Pine
oaks road, Canton, mS. hosts six 3- 5, July 19, aug. 2, 2021. Sessions run 8:30 lake Dr., memphis, tn 38134. offers be-
day summer camps; ages 8-14, mon- am – 3 pm; $350-$425 per session. for ginner horse camp; ages 8-15; m-f, 8:30 -
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Hidden Hills Farm, 5900 edgemon
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road, ooltewah, tn 37363. offers twelve
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weeks of summer camps for ages 9 and
crafts. Campers can bring own horse for 38671. offers six weeks of summer horse road, Knoxville, tn 37932. offers five
up; may 31 to July 30, 2021. Camps run
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$300/session. for camp information, visit Hernando, mS. offers three sessions of 3660: krystle@sonnybrookestables.com.
Maple Grove Farm, 4961 Windsong
http://www.needahandhorsetraining.com/s horse camps: Pee Wee for 4 - 5 year olds; UT Martin Equestrian, martin, tn.
Park Drive, Collierville, tn 38017. offers
ummercamps.html. Call Courtney Smith Beginner camp for new riders ages 4-5; offers equestrian Camps June 26-27; June
six weeks of farm-themed camps, three in
(423) 309-8386; or email: courtney- and eventing Camp for intermediate and 28-29, ages 14-18, at ut martin ag Pavil-
June and three in July, 2021; ages 4-12;
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$245/week. for camp information, visit:
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http://www.maplegrovefarm.net/camp/sch
eads, tn 38028. offers horse camp for camp schedule, contact meredith tipton, gree/camps/equestrian.php. Contact: Kim
edule/. Call tim or nicole mcDaniel (901)
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Summer Horses, written and illustrated by Jan
Brett?
there are many more to choose from.
Reading and Check with you local library or bookstore,
or browse the internet for “horse books for
Crafts
children.”
arts and crafts are usually part of the
fun at summer horse camp. What will you
“Yet when the books have been read create this summer? Horse and rider
and reread, it boils down to the horse, his Books has a craft book to Make Your Own
human companion, and what goes on be- Pony Pencil Holder. get instructions on
tween them.” – Walter Farley how to make it here: https://horseandrid-
erbooks.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/hors
What are your reading interests this efunmakeapencilholder-horseandrider-
summer? are you reading about fergus? books.pdf
reading thelwell books? or maybe if you have a horseshoe, you can make
you’re interested in rita mae Brown’s a horse shoe frame or “luck catcher.” get
foxhunting or cat mystery books. are you instructions on how to make them here:
reading the Saddle Club series? We want https://horseandriderbooks.files.word-
to know what books are on your summer press.com/2019/06/horsefunpicture-
reading list. frameluckcatcher-horseandriderbooks.pdf
Horse and rider Books offers a variety We want to hear from you! Send us an
of children’s horse books and books on email: midsouthhorsereview@yahoo.com
making horse-related crafts. read about and let us know what books you read this
some of them at: https://horseandrider- summer and tell us what you liked about
books.wordpress.com/category/childrens- them. We want to report in our June issue
books/ the horse books you’ve been reading and
Have you read Charlie mackesy’s The would recommend to others.
Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse? for our July issue, we want to see some
Have you read some of the classics like of the art work and crafts you made at
Black Beauty, The Black Stallion, Misty of summer horse camp. Send photos of them
Chincoteague and Stormy, Misty’s Foal? to: midsouthhorsereview@yahoo.com
there’s Paul goble’s The Girl Who Send us photos of you at summer horse
Loved Wild Horses. it won the Caldecott camp, too. We love to post photos of our
medal for illustration. young readers having fun with horses.
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How to Keep Summer Rachael Blackmore Wins
Camps Safe 173rd Grand National
on april 24, 2021, the Centers for Dis- prevention strategies to slow the spread of By The Associated Press
ease Control and Prevention put out new CoviD-19. Key prevention strategies in-
april 10, 2021 – irish-
guidelines for keeping summer camps clude
woman rachel Blackmore
safe. the guidelines state, in part: • getting vaccinated when eligible (31) rode minella times to
“Youth and summer camps can play an • Staying home if sick or having symp- win the 173rd grand na-
important role in the lives of children, in- toms of CoviD-19 tional Steeplechase at ain-
cluding supporting their social, emotional, • universal and correct use of well-fit- tree in liverpool, england
and physical development. Camps provide ted masks that cover the nose and mouth on april 10, 2021. at odds of
opportunities for children to try new ac- • Physical distancing, including cohort- 11-1, she became the first fe-
tivities, develop relationship and social ing male jockey to win the pres-
skills, and be physically active. in addition • Handwashing and covering coughs tigious, grueling race. She is
only the 20th female jockey
to allowing for free play and unstructured and sneezes
to compete in the race that
learning, many camps also incorporate ed- • engaging in outdoor activities when- has been a British sporting Getty Images
ucational content. the present guidance is ever possible and increasing ventilation tradition since 1839. Women races at the prestigious Cheltenham festival.
intended to help camp administrators op- for indoor activities have only been allowed to enter the national She was the first woman to finish as the lead-
erate camps while preventing the spread • Cleaning and disinfecting to maintain as jockeys since 1975. ing jockey at Cheltenham march 19, 2021.
of CoviD-19 and protecting campers, healthy facilities “i never even imagined i’d get a ride in this minella times went out as the fourth fa-
their families, staff, and communities. Remember: multiple variants of the race, never mind get my hands on the trophy,” vorite of the 40 horses in the 4¼ mile race run
“this guidance is intended for all types virus that causes CoviD-19 are circulat- Blackmore said, who as a little girl was in- over 30 huge fences. minella times was al-
of youth day camps with additional guid- ing globally, several of which have been spired by the movie “national velvet.” ways near the front of the field, and Blackmore
even though aintree was without race goers timed the horse’s run for victory to perfection,
ance provided for overnight camps. detected in the united States. Some of
because of the coronavirus pandemic, cheers easing past long-time leader Jett with about
“CoviD-19 is mostly spread through these variants seem to spread more easily rang out as Blackmore made her way off the three fences left to jump. the famous run to the
close contact by respiratory droplets re- and quickly than other variants, which course and into the winner’s enclosure. line — about 500 meters from the last fence —
leased when people talk, sing, breathe, could lead to more cases of CoviD-19. Blackmore, the daughter of a dairy farmer was a procession as minella times won by 6½
sneeze, or cough. although less likely, it rigorous implementation of prevention and a schoolteacher, grew up on a farm and lengths.
is possible that people can get CoviD-19 strategies is essential to control the spread rode ponies. She didn’t have a classic racing “He was able to travel into a gap, i seemed
by touching a surface or object that has the of these variants.” upbringing, which makes her ascent in the to have loads of space everywhere and you
virus on it and then touching their own read full details of the new guidelines sport all the more inspirational. couldn’t have wished for a better passage. He
eyes, nose, or mouth. regardless of the at:www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- a professional jockey since 2015, she rode was just unbelievable, he really was; his jump-
the second most winners in irish jump racing ing was second to none,” as Blackmore de-
level of community transmission, camp ncov/community/schools-childcare/sum-
in 2018-19, the same season she won her first scribed the race.
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Keeneland’s cluding the 84th running of the Central
Bank ashland stakes.
the toyota Blue grass, for 3-year-olds
Blue Grass at 1 1/8 miles, and the Central Bank ash-
land, for 3-year-old fillies at 1 1/16 miles,
(above & below) Essential Quality wins the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland
Race Track April 3, 2021. (photos by Grace Clark)
Stakes
are each worth 170 points on the road to
the Kentucky Derby and road to the Ken-
tucky oaks, respectively. the winners of
Photos by Grace Clark, Univ. of Ky. each stakes earn 100 qualifying points to
Keeneland’s traditional Blue grass the respective races.
Stakes was run at the track in lexington, first in the Blue grass was essential
Kentucky on april 3, 2021 as part of Quality, 3-year-old grey colt, son of tapit,
Keeneland’s Spring meet. the Blue grass trained by Brad Cox and ridden by luis
Stakes is one of the main qualifying races Saez.
on the road to the Kentucky Derby. Second was Highly motivated, 3-year-
Started in 1911 and housed at old bay colt, trained by Chad Brown and
Keeneland since 1937, this year marked ridden by Javier Castellano.
the 97th running of the $800,000 toyota finishing the trifecta was rombauer, 3-
Blue grass (g2), cancelled last april be- year-old bay colt, trained by michael mc-
cause of CoviD-19. Keeneland’s 2021 Carthy and ridden by florent geroux.
Spring meet presented 18 stakes, also in-
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dressage & eventing
Kentucky tween equestrian events, inc. (eei), pro-
ducer of the world-class event, and the
Kentucky Horse Park foundation, com-
3-Day Event bined with the support of uS equestrian
and longstanding sponsors land rover,
Oliver Townend Wins Third Consec- mars equestrian, and rolex will ensure
utive Title that the CCi5*-l three-day event will be
By Marty Bauman, Classic Communi- held, without spectators, alongside a new
cations CCi4*-S, april 22-25 at the Kentucky
lexington, Kentucky – april 25, 2021 – Horse Park in lexington, KY.
Before now, in the 43-year history of the on the first day of inspections, april 21,
land rover Kentucky three-Day event 2021, “the Kentucky Horse Park woke up
Presented by marS equestrian™ to a blanket of snow Wednesday morning,
(lrK3De), only michael Jung had won setting a unique scene for the start of the
three times in a row. on Sunday, world #1 Kentucky three-Day event.
oliver townend (gBr) made his mark “in the afternoon, CCi5*-l competitors
when the two-time defending champion presented their horses to the ground jury
jumped clear under pressure to add to his for the first time during the first horse in-
record a third consecutive CCi5*-l vic- Oliver Townend praises his horse Ballaghmor Class after winning the Kentucky spection. the sun had emerged and the
tory at the Kentucky Horse Park and sixth 3-Day Event, April 25, 2021. (photo by Grace Clark) snow disappeared, making for a beautiful
career five Star win. it was also the sec- setting on the jog strip. a total of 63 horses
fourth place finish on a final score of 31.8, Alyssa Phillips and Oskar Win the presented and all passed the inspection.”
ond five Star victory for Ballaghmor
martin won the land rover/uSef CCi5*- Kentucky CCi4*-S on thursday, april 22, after the first
Class, owned by Karyn Shuter, angela
l eventing national Championship Pre- the last time alyssa Phillips won at the day of dressage, there was a three-way tie
Hislop and val ryan.
sented by marS equestrian™ for the Kentucky Horse Park, she won the 2011 for first place: “tamie Smith (uSa) and
the scores were incredibly close before
second time in a row. in 2019 he won the fei north american Junior/Young rider Danito, Doug Payne (uSa) and Starr Wit-
show jumping, with the top eight all
national Championship with tsetserleg Championship at age 14. on Sunday april ness, and liz Halliday-Sharp (uSa) and
within a rail of the lead. townend’s day
tSf. this year he piloted the 15-year-old 25, 2021, Phillips won at Kentucky again, Cooley moonshine all received a score of
had an unhappy start, when eighth place
mare on Cue to a national Champion title this time taking home the Kentucky 28.1 from judges Helen Brettell (gBr)
Cooley master Class was spun from the
in her five Star debut. CCi4*-S title riding her and Julie Phillips’ and mark Weissbecker (uSa).”
final horse inspection. By the time tow-
“i’m absolutely thrilled with on Cue. Holsteiner gelding oskar. Phillips and But their lead was short-lived when
nend entered the rolex arena for his show
When you bring a horse to this level for oskar were tied for 15th after dressage on “marilyn little (uSa) and rf Scandalous
jumping round aboard Ballaghmor Class,
the first time you don’t quite know what a score of 32.3. they added 5.6 time delivered a stunning performance thurs-
he was faced with needing a fault-free
to expect,” martin said. “She’s unbeliev- penalties but no jumping penalties on a day, earning a 21.7 to lead the CCi5*-l.”
round to win. a successful effort and fin-
able, though. She gave everything she had testing cross-country track Saturday. this historic score was followed by tamie
ishing score of 27.3 earned townend a
this weekend and exceeded my expecta- their cross-country performance put Smith (uSa) and mai Baum who turned
$50,000 pay day and one-year lease on a
tions. i thought it would be my other horse them second going into Sunday’s final in a score of 21.8, placing Smith and the
2021 land rover Discovery.
tsetserleg that would have done better, but phase on a score of 37.9. they produced 15-year-old german Sport Horse in sec-
“i had a plan and just went in and did
she really stepped up and tried her ab- one of only five fault-free show jumping ond just 0.1 points behind little and rf
it,” townend said. “Ballaghmor Class was
solute best. i would have loved to jump rounds to put the pressure on the leader, Scandalous.
jumping exceptionally, which makes my
clear today, but having one pole down who ultimately pulled a rail, giving on Saturday april 24, 2021, “the
job very easy. my biggest concern is that i
with this company is still respectable.” Phillips her first four Star win. tamie leaderboard looked very different after an
find it easy to have time penalties with
the new Zealand power couple tim Smith and ruth Bley’s envogue were exciting day of cross-country. oliver tow-
him. He’s a big jumper and actually quite
and Jonelle Price placed second and third, leading the way after the first two phases, nend (gBr) turned in two clear rounds
slow in the way he does things. it’s very
respectively. they were also the only in- but an unlucky rail plus 1.2 time penalties and sat in first with Ballaghmor Class and
easy to get stuck in gear. my biggest thing
dividuals in the competition to finish on saw them finish second on 40.2. eighth with Cooley master Class. Both
was to have a good strong pace, don’t be
their dressage scores with two out of five Earlier at the LRK3DE horses lost a shoe on course, and persistent
caught on time, and just try and get him in
horses entered between them. Compiled By Nancy Brannon rain made the footing slick.
the position to clear the fences.”
tim and Xavier faer moved up from “By the time townend left the startbox
typically, the rolex arena is packed the 2021 Kentucky three-Day event
11th after dressage to finish second on with Ballaghmor Class, it had been rain-
with fans on the final day of competition. (lrK3De ) almost didn’t happen. on
28.2 with no jumping or time penalties to ing heavily for some time. the horse lost
Spectators were absent this year, but tow- february 2, 2021 a press release stated that
add all week. a shoe at fence seven, so townend said he
nend felt there was still an atmosphere to the lrK3De had been cancelled because
“i thought it was a very difficult show tried to protect his mount around the slip-
contend with. of “so many uncertainties still remaining
jumping course. it had all sorts of ele- pery turns. Still, they crossed the finish
“the stadium itself is the most special regarding the CoviD-19 pandemic.
ments. the time wasn’t just a ‘gimme.’ only two seconds over the optimum time
stadium in the world for eventing. When given the importance of the health and
You had to work for the clock,” tim said. to take the lead on 27.3.”
you go in that stadium, whether it’s full to well-being of spectators and competitors,
“i thought there was an opportunity in then the tables turned again on show
the brim or it’s completely empty, for me we feel the only option this time is to can-
there to jump a clear round, but i thought jumping day. on april 25, 2021 two-time
there is still a very strong aura because this cel the five Star event and hopefully pro-
it was going to be difficult to manage defending champion Cooley master Class,
place is so special to us,” townend said. ceed with other events that fans can enjoy
today. i didn’t manage it on [Bango] … i ridden by oliver townend (gBr), was not
“of course we love to perform in front of via livestream and other outlets,” said
managed to get it done with [Xavier accepted at the final horse inspection Sun-
the crowd, and we miss the crowd, but at mike Cooper, president of equestrian
faer].” day morning. “He’s picked up a cut that
the same time it took nothing away from events, inc.
Jonelle Price had three horses in the he’s sore on, but i’ve hopped on him and
the competition.” then on february 10, 2021 an updated
competition and finished with two in the given him a little ride this morning,” tow-
Boyd martin (uSa) was sitting second press release stated: “an unprecedented
top ten. She placed third on grovine de nend said. “He’s sound to ride and very
after cross-country with his and the turner outpouring of public support and a grass-
reve with 30.7, adding just 0.4 time fresh. i’ve no doubt he would jump very
family’s on Cue and needed a clear round roots fundraising effort have led to a re-
penalties in show jumping. She and her well, but unfortunately he didn’t present
to hold his placing. a rail at the first ele- versal of the announced cancellation of the
longtime partner Classic moet finished on well. obviously the welfare of the horse is
ment of a double combination off a tight land rover Kentucky three-Day event
their dressage score of 35.2 for seventh paramount in our sport.” townend's sec-
turn dashed his hopes of putting the pres- CCi five Star presented by marS eques-
place. ond ride and the overnight leader, Bal-
sure on townend for the win, but with a trian™ (lrK3De). a new partnership be-
laghmor Class, was accepted.www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • May, 2021 17.
Jonelle Price and Grovine de Reve on cross country (photo by Grace Clark) Tim Price and Xavier Faer in dres- Doug Payne (USA) and Starr Witness
sage (photo by Grace Clark) (photo by Grace Clark)
Boyd Martin and On Cue, USA Champions (photo by Grace Clark) Kevin McNab on Scuderia 1918 Don Quidam (photo by Kristi Crowe)
Lauren Nicholson on Paramount importance (photo by Kristi Crowe) Tamra Smith and Mai Baum (photo by Kristi Crowe)
Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Class (photo by Kristi Crowe) Tim Price and Xavier Faer (photo by Kristi Crowe)18. May, 2021 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com
Holly Hills
Horse Trials
By Meredith Tipton
the mid-South was well represented at
the Holly Hill Horse trials, at Holly Hill
farm equestrian Center on april 17-18,
2021. river run eventing of Hernando,
mississippi took a group of seven young
riders, ages 11-15, to compete in the spring
event in Benton, louisiana.
With a last minute rider change, alli
gill catch rode rre’s topnotch tux n Sarah Bomar and Area Fifty One on
tails in the Jr. novice Division a. al- the cross country course.
though she had only ridden him twice be-
fore, alli had a stellar weekend and
finished on just her dressage score of 29.8
(no cross country or stadium penalties) to
end up third in her division.
Sarah Bomar and her 8-year-old ottB, Sarah Bomar and Area Fifty One on the stadium course.
area fifty one, also jumped double clear
on cross country and show jumping to fin- ann Parker meyers finished an exciting Holly Hill also offered a team competi-
ish on just their dressage score in seventh weekend on her dressage score of 36.7 to tion for the new iel, interscholastic
place in Junior novice B. place third in the Jr. Starter a division. eventing league, a program that is open
alli gill also rode her 5-year-old ottB olivia mcnatt and her 9-year-old to students in grades 7th-12th. the team
in Jr. Beginner novice a, earning a score ottB, Bluesboro, earned a career best of alli gill, Sarah Bomar, grace atchly,
of 31.1 in dressage and finishing fourth in score of 37.5 in dressage and jumped dou- and ally Petro, representing river run
her division. ble clear on cross country to place sixth in eventing, finished fourth out of 8 teams.
Skylar thornton and her flashy Paint, the Jr. Starter B division. Congratulations to these hard working
ace of Spades, had a lovely dressage test Skylar Thornton and Ace of Spades Henley mcCutchen and her pony When young ladies who had a fantastic show!
earning a score of 35.3, and then jumped on the cross country course. in roan had a beautiful dressage test, earn- find more information and full results
clean cross country to finish in seventh in ing 39.7 and jumped double clear in show of the show at: https://www.hollyhill-
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