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Archive for November 9th, 2009Nicholas Dello Joio and Malcolm Triumphant in EMO Grand Prix Nicholas Dello Joio & Malcolm Conyers, GA – November 9, 2009 – Nicholas Dello Joio of Wellington, FL provided the crescendo for an action packed first week of the Atlanta Fall Classics by besting some of the nation’s most revered riders in the $25,000 Atlanta Fall Grand Prix, presented by EMO Insurance. 33 took their turn at surviving Rheinheimer’s lengthy 13 fence [16 effort] challenge. Archer, FL resident Jenny Childs with Contharo were the first pair to beat the 92 second limit with a clean 86.210 ride. Following right after, Nicholas Dello Joio of Wellington, FL ensured a jump off round by taking Judy Richter’s entry Malcolm clear in 87.010. “Allen’s been building great courses all week. I wasn’t too worried about the first round thanks to the time allowed. I was planning to go inside to the liverpool at fence 3 and with that time I was able to ride the way I wanted to,” Nicholas Dello Joio began. “Everything was difficult – oxer to oxer [9AB] – he [Allen] got a good number clean so that made it an exciting jump off.” Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8808 Celebrating 15th Year at Georgia International Horse Park Bob Bell and Randall Mills Atlanta Fall Classic Opener Is Cornucopia of Excitement!
Conyers, GA — November 9, 2009 — Classic Company president Bob Bell is feeling pretty special thanks to the kind folks of the Georgia International Horse Park, City Manager Tony Lucas, and Randal Mills the Mayor of Conyers who proclaimed Friday, November 7th, “Bob Bell Day” in the city of Conyers. The proclamation was an expression of appreciation to The Classic Company for 15 years of quality Hunter Jumper events held at the former Olympic venue. Mayor Mills shared how Classic Company was the first major equestrian event to make its home in Conyers and remains the longest running series of shows to date. “I remember when we started here, there was no grand prix stadium and only a handful of rings, but the support of the community ensured big changes were in the future,” Bell recalled a prediction. Atlanta was chosen as the site for the 1996 Olympics, giving nearby Conyers the biggest honor in the equestrian community when the Georgia International Horse Park played host to the games. “Massive construction and reconstruction transformed this facility into a world class venue not only for the Olympics, but for all the horse shows to follow,” Bell commented. As for having an actual day in his honor, “That was a first! I didn’t know what to say,” a red faced Bell confessed. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8806 FEI Launches Investigation into Odense Dressage Warm-Up & FEI Position on Hyperflexion This is the modern version of Dressage showing the 'competition trot' with the front leg overextended and not parallel with the hind leg, plus the horse's head is behind the vertical. Notice the horse's rump high and not rounded - the horse is on his forehand and cannot make use of his backend for thrust. He is being ridden from front to back instead of back to front as in Classical Dressage. He may have been trained using hyperflexion (roll kur) techniques. October 26, 2009 – The FEI is aware of the video filmed at the FEI World Cup Dressage qualifier at Odense (DEN) and posted on YouTube by Epona TV at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hIXGiV4N4k. FEI’s main concern has always been and will always be the welfare of the horse. We are taking the issues raised in the video and in the comments made by members of the public on social media and by email very seriously and have opened a full investigation. The conclusions of this investigation will be made public in due course. Please read Dr. Gerd Heushmann’s book “Tug of War” and see his DVD “If Horses Could Speak” about the dangers of using this method of training and the long term effects of forcing horses to be hand ridden, ridden incorrectly from front to back which is is SUPPOSED TO BE as in Classical Dressage – from back to front, and pushing young horses into doing Dressage levels at too young an age before they have completely developed. I had posted that I interviewed him last week and will be posting more on this in the very near future. Click below to purhcase his book and DVD. See previous blog post: http://horsesinthesouth.com/blog/index.php/2009/10/28/dr-gerd-heuschmann-author-of-tug-of-war-dvd-if-horses-could-speak-lecture-clinic/ . Click on this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TahYWzsCdQM to watch a YouTube excerpt from his DVD which you can purchase from the Amazon.com link above. This should be ‘required reading’ for all of those who compete and for judges, if you do not know the true form of Classical Dressage or riding the horse from back to front to have a happy horse! FEI POSITION ON HYPERFLEXION – updated 17.11.08 “The FEI held a successful seminar on Hyperflexion in 2006. There has been no change in the scientific evidence since that review. There are no known clinical side effects specifically arising from the use of Hyperflexion. However, there are concerns for the horses’ well-being if the technique is not practised correctly. The FEI does not permit excessive or prolonged Hyperflexion in any equestrian sport, and has a strict stewarding program to protect the performance horse in all disciplines.” “The FEI regulates international competition principally. Also through its work it seeks to educate riders, trainers and judges thru their NFs how to deal with issues which have a bearing on the welfare of the horse. Where there is a specific training issue which brings the welfare of the horse into question it is for the NF to legislate at National level. At international competition level it is for the FEI to act. Through the ongoing training of stewards and all officials we seek to develop peoples understanding of what is acceptable and unacceptable training techniques.” David Holmes, Executive Sports Director Associated info at HorseandHound.co.uk: http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/397/291211.html British Horse Society chairman Patrick Print has since written to HRH Princess Haya requesting the FEI launch a second investigation into the practise of hyperflexion. Print’s letter reads: “The concerns so widely expressed are reasonable and therefore deserving of an urgent two-part investigation: first, an inquiry into the treatment of this particular horse on this particular occasion; and, second, a broader inquiry into the ethics and consequences of hyperflexion. In this second aspect The British Horse Society stands ready to assist the FEI in any way it can.” Forums are rife with angered comment on the topic and several facebook groups have been set up in condemnation of rollkur. The Classical Riding Club have also written to the FEI and are urging all members to sign their petition to the FEI to ban all hyperflexion in competition. Another YouTube video showing hyperflexion used in show jumpers and western riders: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7o-Ref-owE More to come on this important issue!! UPDATE: Weekend for Warriors and Dinner in the Dirt – Daytime ActivitiesGreen Cove Springs, FL – On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the North Florida Equestrian Society and North Florida Hunter-Jumper Association will host “Weekend for Warriors and Dinner in the Dirt” at the Clay County Fairgrounds on SR16. Throughout the day, beginning at 8:00 a.m., guests can view horsemanship clinics by certified John Lyons’ trainer, James Malcolm, and by noted clinician, Phil Rogers. A variety of children’s activities, therapeutic riding demonstrations, and a Hunter-Jumper Horse Show are part of the daytime activities. Daytime activities and parking are free (donations are welcome and greatly appreciated), food concessions and merchandise vendors will be open for day and evening events. General admission (grandstand seating) tickets for the evening show, if purchased in advance are $10/adult, $8/senior or military, $5/children ages 6-14, and children under 6 are free. Advance purchase tickets are available at Lisa’s Feed (904-282-4341), Two Time Tack and Feed (904-262-7574), Feed N’ Time (904-825-1783), The Gift Horse (904-529-8225), Bent Creek Feed (904-777-3838), and Russell’s Feed (904-291-5725). Ticket prices at the gate on event day are higher, $15/adult, $12/senior military, $8 children 6-14, with children under 6 still free. Read more at: http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8528
James Malcolm, a highly respected John Lyons Certified Trainer, teaches horsemanship and trains horses at his facility in Bradenton, Florida. He has been featured on the Wide World of Horses television program on RFD-TV and has written, or been featured in, articles in Horse&Rider and Perfect Horse magazine. James specializes in helping people across the country realize their goals with horses, whether they are looking to start a career with horses, improve their current business, or simply want to be more confident and knowledgeable. James is unique in his ability to translate goals and dreams into actionable, individualized programs. The education he offers through apprenticeships, clinics, lessons, and training changes peoples’ lives. In 2007 James was 1 of 100 trainers across the nation selected for the first Extreme Mustang Makeover–a competition sponsored by Western Horseman magazine. Trainers had 100 days to train a wild Mustang off of the Nevada range and then gather to compete in a final event in Ft. Worth, Texas judged by Chris Cox, Pete Kyle, and J.D. Yates. James was able to gentle his Mustang, Cool Hand Luke, using the same techniques he teaches in his horsemanship programs and uses to train domestic horses. In 2008 James had the rare opportunity to travel back and forth to Colorado helping Josh Lyons, as an instructor, teach the John Lyons Certification Program. It was a pleasure for James to return to Colorado to give back to the program that helped launch his career and it was a great opportunity to refresh his skills by being able to teach alongside one of the greatest horsemen in the country. In 2009 James returned to be a judge for the Extreme Mustang Makeover in the Murfreesboro, TN event. Prior to spending nearly a year in Colorado in 2005 getting certified with John and Josh Lyons, James had a diverse background in horses including experience at a recreational gaited barn, a western team roping ranch, as a volunteer at an equine rescue league, and apprenticing under seasoned trainers. During the certification program James had the opportunity to work for John at his private ranch. This allowed James to get to know John beyond horses and even offered opportunities to assist John in clinics. Since his certification, James has gained continuing education at a World Champion reined cow horse ranch and by attending professional trainer clinics that John Lyons holds yearly that are open exclusively to certified trainers. More information can be found at www.JamesMalcolmHorsemanship.com
Phil Rogers grew up in Cashiers, N.C. on his family’s horse and cattle farm where he still lives half the year. The other half of the year Phil lives in northern Florida if he isn’t traveling nationwide helping horse owners and their horses to better understand working together as a team. He works with horses any age or breed at clinics, store openings, training demos, farm shows, and expos. At a young age, Phil decided to be a cowboy, and has never lost sight of that dream. In high school he started riding in rodeos and worked on some ranches out west. Then Phil started riding cutting horses and happened to meet Ray Hunt at a clinic. He liked his ideas and soon after that began using some of the techniques he learned which led to the idea of training horses himself in 1994. After studying the skill of horsemanship, he conducted his first public clinic in 2001 and constantly continues to expand his knowledge to help people see the world through the horses’ eyes. Phil’s positive approach to respectful horsemanship is Patience, Persistence, and Practice. Phil says, ” I am very proud of my work and want to continue learning and teaching you how to have a respectful relationship between you and your horse.” Tentative National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Schedule to Sep 2010
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) National Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Schedule is tentative. The website is updated as soon as changes occur. However, you may want to call the BLM’s national toll free number (866 4MUSTANGS) to ensure the adoption date(s) and location are still accurate. Adopt one of “America’s Living Legends”. They will change your life and outlook forever. November 2009
June 2010
Adoption InformationFederal protection and a lack of natural predators have resulted in thriving wild horse and burro populations that grow in number each year. The BLM monitors rangelands and wild horse and burro herds to determine the number of animals, including livestock and wildlife, that the land can support. Each year, the BLM gathers excess wild horses and burros from areas where vegetation and water could become scarce if too many animals use the area. These excess animals are offered for adoption to qualified people through the BLM’s Adopt a Wild Horse or Burro program. After caring for an animal for one year, the adopter is eligible to receive title, or ownership, from the Federal government. While the challenge of adopting out enough animals is greater than ever, the program is a popular one. In fact, the BLM has placed nearly 225,000 wild horses and burros into private care since 1971. For more information on BLM adoptions, please visit the adoption schedule. To apply to adopt a wild horse or burro on-line, please go to the BLM’s adoption application. If you are interested in adopting directly from one of the BLM’s holding facilities, please visit the agency’s facilities page. |
