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Horses React to Human Heart Rates, Study Finds

by: Nancy Zacks
July 01 2009, Article # 14464

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An increase in a human's heart rate affects the heart rate of the horse they are leading or riding, researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences recently reported.

Linda Keeling, PhD, and colleagues tested horses and riders to see if humans inadvertently communicate fear and anxiety to horses. Using heart rate as a fear indicator, the researchers asked 20 people with varying levels of horse experience to walk and ride 10 horses from Point A to Point B four times. The researchers told participants an umbrella would open as they rode or led the horse on the fourth pass. The umbrella never opened, but heart rates in both horses and humans increased during the fourth trip between the points, when the human expected the umbrella to open.

"The increase in the horses' heart rates probably means that they are more alert and prepared to react to any potential danger," Keeling said. "In the wild, horses are adapted to respond to other animals in their group. A startle reaction is more likely when the horse is very alert."

If you are a nervous person leading or riding a horse, your nervousness might increase the likelihood of the "spook" that you are anxious to avoid.

The study, "Investigating horse-human interactions: the effect of a nervous human," was published in the July 2009 issue of The Veterinary Journal. The abstract is available on PubMed.

Sarah L. Patrick

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4623 County Road 304

Fulton, Missouri 65251

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#1615

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Wed Jul 1, 2009 3:16 am
Subject: AHC WASHINGTON UPDATE - The American Horse Council's "Welfare of the Horse" Forum is Now Available on Horse TV's H-SPAN

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Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 12:01 PM
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Subject: AHC WASHINGTON UPDATE - The American Horse Council's "Welfare of the Horse" Forum is Now Available on Horse TV's H-SPAN

WASHINGTON UPDATE

To: AHC Individual Members

Date: June 26, 2009

The American Horse Council’s “Welfare of the Horse” Forum

is Now Available on Horse TV’s H-SPAN

On Tuesday June 16, 2009 the American Horse Council held “The Welfare of the Horse” forum in Washington , DC . The Forum, sponsored by Luitpold, was held as part of the AHC’s National Issues Forum and featured speakers from segments of the horse community as varied as competition, sport, work and entertainment. Speakers and panelists discussed the many welfare and safety initiatives that various segments of the horse industry have in place or are instituting.

The Welfare of the Horse forum created an opportunity for the industry to provide reports on the welfare and safety initiatives already in place and those that are being undertaken. It also lets the fans, the general public, the media, and elected officials know how important this is to the horse community.

The forum is available for on-demand viewing on http://www.horsetv.com/hspan_ahc1.htm. H-SPAN is a digital channel providing coverage of industry symposiums, meetings, educational presentations and more on its equestrian television portal, HorseTV.com. It is a continuing service provided by HorseTV for the benefit of the international horse community, and its mission is to inform, educate, empower and unite the industry worldwide.

Dr. Scott Palmer, a nationally-know veterinarian and past-president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, delivered the keynote address. Other featured speakers included Gary Carpenter, executive director of the American Quarter Horse Foundation, Cindy Schonholtz, president of the Animal Welfare Council, Dr. Tom Lenz, chairman of the Unwanted Horse Coalition and Dr. Gail Golab, Director, Animal Welfare Division of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

The forum also included panels on racing, showing, sport, and work. The panels included representatives from racing, showing, eventing, hunter-jumpers, endurance riding, rodeo, carriage operators, polo, sales/auctions, entertainment and research. Representatives from national organizations involved in all these activities provided an update on their welfare activities. This was the most inclusive presentation on safety and welfare ever assembled in terms of its breadth and the activities and organizations involved.

The forum can be viewed by visiting HorseTV.com and clicking on the H-SPAN icon.

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#1614

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Wed Jul 1, 2009 3:16 am
Subject: Arenus Signed as a Supporting Sponsor of the Great American/USDF Breeders' Championship Series

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To: Executive Board <ExecutiveBoard@...>
Cc: Linda Schultz <lschultz@...>; Stephan Hienzsch <shienzsch@...>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:02:51 AM
Subject: Arenus Signed as a Supporting Sponsor of the Great American/USDF Breeders' Championship Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ross Creech (859) 971-7038

Arenus Signed as a Supporting Sponsor of the Great American/USDF Breeders’ Championship Series

Lexington, KY (June 30, 2009) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that Arenus has signed on as supporting sponsor of the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders’ Championship Series. This series is designed to promote breeders and showcase quality sport horses. Each series consists of three qualifying events, which lead to a final event in each series. A champion and reserve champion are awarded at each series qualifier and a grand champion and reserve grand champion are awarded at each series final in the filly, colt/gelding, mare, and stallion categories.

“Arenus’ mission, of providing innovative health and nutrition products for horses and pets, in order to achieve optimal health, performance, and longevity, seemed to be a great fit for the breeders’ championship series and with their support we see this series continuing to grow,” said Linda Schultz, USDF director of marketing.

“Participating as a vendor at the USDF convention for the past two years, Arenus has witnessed first hand that USDF members are looking for high quality, research supported products that they can depend on to deliver results to these horses with high demand lifestyles. We look forward to this relationship and the opportunity to be a health and nutrition resource for USDF,” shared Celeste Mohatt, marketing manager at Arenus.

For more information on the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders’ Championship Series presented by Arenus, or to learn more about Arenus and their products for horses and dogs, please visit the USDF Web site or the Arenus Web site, respectively, or contact the USDF office.

Arenus is owned by Novus Nutrition Brands, LLC (a Novus International company). ARENUS^® products include STEADFAST^® joint health products and ASSURE^®digestive aids. For more information about Arenus visit www.arenus.com, e-mail customer.service@... or call (866) 791-3344.

Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, e-mail usdressage@..., or call (859) 971-2277.

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From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:23 pm
Subject: Brian Hafner (DDE member) appears in chronicle of the horse

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I know a number of Region 4 members know Brian, his mom (Becki--our regional treasurer) and Lombardo, his lovely horse. I thought you would want to see this!

Cheers,

Sarah

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I had no idea they'd published about him. lovely photo... :-)

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From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:03 pm
Subject: job opening at USEF

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Horse Recording Specialist - United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (Lexington, KY)
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#1611

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Date: Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:04 am
Subject: MISSOURI DRESSAGE CLASSIC, 7/10/2009, 12:00 am

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#1610

From: Mike & Maggie Stonecipher <stoneymeadow@...>
Date: Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:39 pm
Subject: Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel returns to Kansas City Aug 13 -16!

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Please Join Us for an Education Clinic with
Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel
Hosted by Stoney Meadow Farms, Bonner Springs KS

August 13 – 16, 2009

Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel is the dressage trainer at First Choice Farm in
Woodbine, Maryland. In 2004, she won the BLM Championships at Fourth Level on
Roulette, a 1996 Oldenburg. In 2006, they won the BLM finals at PSG and Reserve
Champion at Intermediare I. Felicitas currently shows Roulette at Grand Prix --
they debuted in April 2007 with a score of 70%.  This combination has been
well-placed in Olympic Qualifying competitions as well as World Cup Qualifier
competitions.  Much more is expected from Roulette and Felicitas in the coming
years.

She is an effective and articulate clinician, whose style is sympathetic to the
horse.  Her strength lies in “making the horse more beautiful, and allowing
them to express themselves.” She is sympathetic to the horse and each is
trained according to his individual needs and temperament following classical
dressage principles. Felicitas patiently encourages the horse to stretch into a
soft hand, lift his back and carry his own neck “as if peering over the edge
of a cliff”.  She bases her work on classical methods as exemplified by the
best of the European tradition. Typically participants and auditors alike
benefit immensely from the creative and subtle strategies Felicitas shares with
them. All leave with a better understanding of how to enhance the flow of their
horse's energy from back to front, and front to back again.   The skills of
Felicitas as a clinician will soon be available on-line from
“dressageclinic.com.”

Along with Gerhard Politz, Michael Poulin, Debbie Bowman and Steffen Peters, she
has been a USDF Examiner for the Instructor’s Certification program.  In her
native country of Germany, Felicitas placed first in class when completing her
"Reitlehrer" (federally certified instructor) certification. She also graduated
with the highest score ever awarded since the program was upgraded by the German
government in 1982.

In addition to her training and clinic activities Felicitas maintains a vigorous
working student program.  Prominent competitors such as Teresa Butta and Brendan
Curtis (from the Robert Dover TV reality show) in addition to Marjorie Davis
have been trained through this program.

Felicitas was also the featured article in DRESSAGE TODAY: FEBRUARY 2007 with
How to Develop Power with Hill Work - improving collection and self-carriage by
venturing outdoors and Dressage Today: February 2008 with From shoulder-in to
pirouettes - the benefits of hillside exercises.

This 4 day clinic is a unique opportunity to work with Felicitas in this
extended clinic format but we also welcome riders for less days.

Clinic Fees
3 or 4 rides = $175 per ride
1 or 2 rides = $185 per ride

Stabling Fees
Full clinic = $80 inclusive of shavings arrive Wed/Thurs depart Sun
Partial clinic = $25 per night

Auditing = Flat $20 regardless of number of days

50% of the clinic fees are due at time of registration with the remaining 50%
due by August 7th.  Negative Coggins and Health Certificate are required upon
arrival.

Contact Maggie Stonecipher for registration or more information:

(913) 908-6992 or stoneymeadow@...

Mailing Address – 15710 Cedar Lane, Bonner Springs KS 66012

Barn Address – 16907 158th Street, Bonner Springs KS 66012 
www.stoneymeadowfarms.com

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#1609

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:36 am
Subject: The National Dressage Festival wraps up for another year -- final scores of Region 4 riders

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The Weather Wins the War at the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions; Five New National Champions Crowned
Release: June 21 2009
By Joanie Morris Gladstone, NJ – After a four day battle, the rain finally won at the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions, and collectively the Ground Jury and the management decided that, in the best interest of the horses, the competition was suspended after the Young Riders rode first thing Sunday morning. This meant that Leslie Morse was crowned USEF National Grand Prix Champion for the fifth time. Morse and her beloved 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood stallion Tip Top 962 put on a dominating performance in the Grand Prix on Friday on a score of 72.00% to win the first leg. The pair tried out a new Freestyle on Saturday and scored 74.250% for second place. The Grand Prix Championship was scheduled to be decided today with the Grand Prix Special, but Mother Nature had other plans. “It feels great to be National Champion,” said Morse who traveled from Beverly Hills, CA to compete in Gladstone. “Tip Top did a fabulous job. I’m very excited. I leave here and go to England to train with Kyra (Kirkland) we have a great tour planned and the timing is excellent to help us move forward.” The final ranking was determined after the two legs of the competition, as only two of the three legs were completed. Morse was the only rider to score over 70% in both tests. “I was a bit disappointed,” said Morse about not riding the third test. “I was looking forward to the Special and to doing better today than yesterday. But the decision was extremely wise.” Ground Jury President Janet Foy knew the decision wouldn’t be easy. “It was a unanimous decision by the Ground Jury,” said Foy. “It’s not bad footing – I don’t know of any footing that could withstand this kind of rain. Our first priority is the safety and welfare of the horses. The (Young Riders) did a great job, but it was deep and slippery and there were still a lot of puddles.” Pierre St Jacques and Lucky Tiger were second on the strength of their Grand Prix score of 68.596%, and were named Reserve Champions. St. Jacques has taken his time producing the 14-year-old Danish gelding at the Grand Prix level, and his patience was vindicated this weekend. “I don’t have a sponsor,” said St Jacques. “This is a one man show, so I’m not going to Europe. My goal is Devon, it has been all year. I am going to work on getting Tiger stronger – there is a lot more horse in there, so that’s my goal. Europe isn’t a big part of my plan right now.” St Jacques was disappointed to not ride the final leg of the competition but felt that the Ground Jury had a tough choice to make. “I’m a competitor,” said St Jacques. “I go out there to compete, it’s not my decision – but I think it was a wise decision.” The Intermediaire I Championship was also decided by two classes instead of three as originally scheduled. This exciting group of up-and-coming horses put on a great effort in Friday’s Prix St. Georges and Saturday’s Intermediaire I test. They didn’t get a chance to perform their Freestyle today but Katherine Bateson-Chandler made it pretty clear that she wasn’t going to easily relinquish her top spot with Dea II. “I would have liked to have done it,” Bateson-Chandler said. “I was really excited and I love my music. So I’m disappointed but I trust the management. I believe she would have been good.” Her winning scores of 73.105% in the Prix St. Georges and 74.579% in the Intermediaire I meant that Bateson-Chandler claimed her first National Championship. She was also third with Rutherford. Both exciting small tour horses are owned by Jane Forbes Clark. Bateson-Chandler had Jan Brons hot on her heels with Teutobod. The pair of Wellington-based riders are great friends and their rivalry was fierce. “I was all geared up to do it,” said Brons. “It was that close.” “Jan was in fighting form,” said Bateson-Chandler. Kassandra Barteau is invincible – the 21-year-old Young Rider claimed her third consecutive National Championship in impressive fashion. Despite the downpour, the gutsy Young Riders completed their competition as they were the only class to go on Sunday morning. Riding GP Raymeister, Barteau left no question that her title defense was not negotiable, as her score of 72.368% in the Young Rider Individual Test was almost three marks better than Caroline Roffman and Accent Aigu FRH. “I’m really, really proud of him,” said Barteau about the 9-year-old stallion owned by Ginna Frantz. “He was super today, super steady and was with me. I thought it flowed together nicely. He was a little timid with the puddles.” The novelty hasn’t worn off – Barteau was very emotional about her win. “I was crying during the national anthem,” she said. “It means a lot.” Meagan Davis was third today in the Individual Test with a score of 69.984%, but her overall percentage was high enough to land her in the reserve champion honors with Bentley. “I’m so excited to be here after only riding Bentley for seven months,” said Davis about her relationship with the 16-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding. “He was such a good boy and I am so proud of him. Bentley is a really incredible horse.” Check out Club Equestrian for more coverage and photos: www.clubequestrian.com. For scores please see: http://www.usef.org/contentPage2.aspx?id=dressagefestival.

Class: 10 - Young Rider Individual

Ring: Brown Arena

E: Mechlem

H: Foy

C: Lamping

M: Gurney

B: Bredahl-Baker

Ride Time	Entry #	Rider	Horse	Stat/Div	Term Reason	Test	E	H	C	M	B	Total	%	Pl.	Verified
8:16:00 AM	201	Barteau, Kasandra	GP Raymeister	JR/YR	No	FEI Young Riders Individual 2009	271	265	279	279	281	1375	72.368%	1	No
8:32:00 AM	209	Roffman, Caroline	Accent Aigu FRH	JR/YR	No	FEI Young Riders Individual 2009	265	269	267	264	264	1329	69.947%	2	No
9:04:00 AM	203	Davis, Meagan	Bentley	JR/YR	No	FEI Young Riders Individual 2009	268	269	265	261	261	1324	69.684%	3	No
9:28:00 AM	210	Rollins, Mary Cameron	Rose Noir	No	No	FEI Young Riders Individual 2009	272	258	260	267	258	1315	69.211%	4	No
8:24:00 AM	211	Stephenson, Christine	Markant	No	No	FEI Young Riders Individual 2009	258	257	257	256	258	1286	67.684%	5	No
8:00:00 AM	207	Kemenosh, Jillian	Nelzon	No	No	FEI Young Riders Individual 2009	248	251	257	247	254	1257	66.158%	6	No
8:48:00 AM	204	Gorton, Lauren	Don Perry	No	No	FEI Young Riders Individual 2009	253	243	241	230	243	1210	63.684%	7	No
8:56:00 AM	206	Johnson, Katie	Milleniuim	No	No	FEI Young Riders Individual 2009	238	249	236	238	245	1206	63.474%	8	No
8:40:00 AM	205	Jenkins, McKenzie	Tsarina Bint RII	No	No	FEI Young Riders Individual 2009	237	243	248	228	243	1199	63.105%	9	No
8:08:00 AM	202	Campbell, Rachel	Wandango	JR/YR	No	FEI Young Riders Individual 2009	235	242	239	237	243	1196	62.947%	10	No
9:20:00 AM	208	McKean, Julie	Stravinsky	JR/YR	No	FEI Young Riders Individual 2009	232	234	236	227	246	1175	61.842%	11	No
9:12:00 AM	212	Wang, Kristina	Belladiva	No	No	FEI Young Riders Individual 2009	197	198	205	203	210	1013	53.316%	12	No

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#1608

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Sun Jun 21, 2009 12:21 am
Subject: Ride times for Region 4 young riders at Gladstone tomorrow

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Class: 10 - Young Rider Individual	Ring: Brown Arena
E: Mechlem	H: Foy	C: Lamping	M: Gurney	B: Bredahl-Baker
Ride Time	Entry #	Rider	Horse
8:00:00 AM	207	Kemenosh, Jillian	Nelzon
8:08:00 AM	202	Campbell, Rachel	Wandango
8:16:00 AM	201	Barteau, Kasandra	GP Raymeister
8:24:00 AM	211	Stephenson, Christine	Markant
8:32:00 AM	209	Roffman, Caroline	Accent Aigu FRH
8:40:00 AM	205	Jenkins, McKenzie	Tsarina Bint RII
8:48:00 AM	204	Gorton, Lauren	Don Perry
8:56:00 AM	206	Johnson, Katie	Milleniuim
9:04:00 AM	203	Davis, Meagan	Bentley
9:12:00 AM	212	Wang, Kristina	Belladiva
9:20:00 AM	208	McKean, Julie	Stravinsky
9:28:00 AM	210	Rollins, Mary Cameron	Rose Noir

There is a fair amount of blogging on the Dressage Festival at USEF's new marketing and outreach site, www.equestrian.com, plus a number of photos! Check it out!

Sarah L. Patrick

USEF 'r' Dressage Technical Delegate

4623 County Road 304

Fulton, Missouri 65251

(573) 592-0401 home phone

(573) 590-1703 cell phone

#1607

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Sat Jun 20, 2009 5:57 pm
Subject: The challenge has been set! Let's all participate!

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My thanks to the Kansas City Dressage Society for initiating the GMO Challenge to help fundraise for the Region 4 FEI jr/yr teams to NAJYRC! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Here is how it works:

* For each dollar a Region 4 GMO donates toward the team, KCDS will match it up to a total of $1,000.

* Individual and business donations are also welcomed and much needed (though won't generate the match).

* To participate, please make the check out to 'USDF Region 4 FEI jr/yr' and mail it to USDF, 4051 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511.

* Please send an email to me to let me know that the check is sent so we can track the GMO challenge and other donations and provide appropriate credit through the Region 4 web-site, a banner at NAJYRC, and other outreach. If you opt to remain anonymous, we can honor that wish, as well (see attached).

A 'gold medal' sponsorship is $2,000, a 'silver medal' sponsorship is $1,000, and a 'bronze medal' sponsorship is $500. All donations are welcome, as every bit does help with the entries, stabling, shavings, shipping, saddle pads, shirts, hats, and other items needed to present our horses/riders as a team representing Region 4. Sponsors who provide email addresses receive daily updates during the competition on how the Region 4 team rides are doing.

Thank you for any help you can provide!

Cheers,

Sarah

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#1606

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:23 pm
Subject: Order of go for Dressage Festival Young Rider Grand Prix Class today -- good luck Makenzie and Amanda!

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Class: 8 - Young Rider Grand Prix	Ring: Brown Arena
E: Mechlem	H: Lamping	C: Fore	M: Gurney	B: Bredahl-Baker
Ride Time	Entry #	Rider	Horse
1:45:00 PM	305	Rath, Makenzie	Calido 49
1:53:00 PM	307	Sirrine, Jennifer	Woody Allen
2:09:00 PM	306	Schisler, Kim	Duvallier
2:17:00 PM	301	Eidbo, Alyssa	Johnny Cash
2:25:00 PM	309	Wiese, Jocelyn	Lamborghini
2:33:00 PM	308	Sprieser, Lauren	Clairvoya
2:41:00 PM	303	Kane, Devon	Prins
2:49:00 PM	302	Johnson, Amanda	Pip

Sarah L. Patrick

USEF 'r' Dressage Technical Delegate

4623 County Road 304

Fulton, Missouri 65251

(573) 592-0401 home phone

(573) 590-1703 cell phone

#1605

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Date: Sat Jun 20, 2009 5:02 am
Subject: PARKSIDE DRESSAGE , 7/4/2009, 12:00 am

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#1604

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:45 pm
Subject: Update from Gladstone re: Young Riders

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Here are the scores from the rides this morning --

Class: 4 - Young Rider Team

Ring: Brown Arena

E: Foy

H: Mechlem

C: Bredahl-Baker

M: Fore

B: Lamping

Ride Time	Entry #	Rider	Horse	Stat/Div	Term Reason	Test	E	H	C	M	B	Total	%	Pl.	Verified
9:29:00 AM	201	Barteau, Kasandra	GP Raymeister	JR/YR	No	FEI Young Riders - PSG Team 2009	268	265	267	267	262	1329	69.947%	1	No
9:05:00 AM	203	Davis, Meagan	Bentley	JR/YR	No	FEI Young Riders - PSG Team 2009	265	267	262	265	256	1315	69.211%	2	No
8:16:00 AM	211	Stephenson, Christine	Markant	No	No	FEI Young Riders - PSG Team 2009	264	258	262	255	263	1302	68.526%	3	No
8:24:00 AM	209	Roffman, Caroline	Accent Aigu FRH	JR/YR	No	FEI Young Riders - PSG Team 2009	250	262	252	254	248	1266	66.632%	4	No
9:13:00 AM	206	Johnson, Katie	Milleniuim	No	No	FEI Young Riders - PSG Team 2009	250	250	248	252	244	1244	65.474%	5	No
9:45:00 AM	212	Wang, Kristina	Belladiva	No	No	FEI Young Riders - PSG Team 2009	249	248	241	247	243	1228	64.632%	6	No
9:21:00 AM	207	Kemenosh, Jillian	Nelzon	No	No	FEI Young Riders - PSG Team 2009	248	236	247	253	243	1227	64.579%	7	No
8:40:00 AM	205	Jenkins, McKenzie	Tsarina Bint RII	No	No	FEI Young Riders - PSG Team 2009	243	245	243	246	240	1217	64.053%	8	No
9:37:00 AM	208	McKean, Julie	Stravinsky	JR/YR	No	FEI Young Riders - PSG Team 2009	243	243	251	242	236	1215	63.947%	9	No
8:00:00 AM	210	Rollins, Mary Cameron	Rose Noir	No	No	FEI Young Riders - PSG Team 2009	242	231	245	247	244	1209	63.632%	10	No
8:08:00 AM	204	Gorton, Lauren	Don Perry	No	No	FEI Young Riders - PSG Team 2009	233	239	236	241	225	1174	61.789%	11	No
8:32:00 AM	202	Campbell, Rachel	Wandango	JR/YR	No	FEI Young Riders - PSG Team 2009	235	237	232	235	235	1174	61.789%	12	No

Here are the Grand Prix scores--

Ride Time	Entry #	Rider	Horse	Stat/Div	Term Reason	Test	E	H	C	M	B	Total	%	Pl.	Verified
12:05:00 PM	512	Morse, Leslie	Tip Top 962	No	No	FEI Grand Prix 2009	341	337	339	339	336	1692	72.000%	1	No
10:20:00 AM	515	St Jacques, Pierre	Lucky Tiger	No	No	FEI Grand Prix 2009	329	333	318	316	316	1612	68.596%	2	No
10:52:00 AM	502	Barisone, Michael	Olympus	No	No	FEI Grand Prix 2009	320	318	315	316	318	1587	67.532%	3	No
11:41:00 AM	509	McCusker, Sharon	Juli Sherif	No	No	FEI Grand Prix 2009	319	314	317	310	312	1572	66.894%	4	No
11:00:00 AM	516	Koffler-Stanfield, Reese	Goubergh's Kasper	No	No	FEI Grand Prix 2009	311	314	318	303	318	1564	66.553%	5	No
11:49:00 AM	507	Lyle, Adrienne	Felix	No	No	FEI Grand Prix 2009	317	324	319	300	302	1562	66.468%	6	No
11:33:00 AM	504	Francis, Shelly	Dominion	No	No	FEI Grand Prix 2009	315	311	303	304	312	1545	65.745%	7	No
11:25:00 AM	517	Stegen, Tara	New Tango	No	No	FEI Grand Prix 2009	307	313	309	300	302	1531	65.149%	8	No
10:28:00 AM	508	Lyle, Adrienne	Wizard	No	No	FEI Grand Prix 2009	307	310	298	307	297	1519	64.638%	9	No
11:57:00 AM	514	Sammis, Lauren	Sagacious HF	No	No	FEI Grand Prix 2009	305	302	294	304	296	1501	63.872%	10	No
10:36:00 AM	510	Moran, Jo	Minna	No	No	FEI Grand Prix 2009	300	295	299	297	292	1483	63.106%	11	No

Sarah L. Patrick

USEF 'r' Dressage Technical Delegate

4623 County Road 304

Fulton, Missouri 65251

(573) 592-0401 home phone

(573) 590-1703 cell phone

#1603

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:52 pm
Subject: Amanda Johnson (former R4 NAJYRC rider from IA, now WI) and Pip currently 2nd in Brentina Cup!!! YR tests tomorrow

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From USEF -- Literally a 10 point or 0.513% difference between Jocelyn and Amanda . . .

Wiese and Lamborghini Take Lead Despite Rain in USEF National “Brentina Cup” Championship at 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions

Release: June 18 2009

By Joanie Morris

Gladstone, NJ – Under the banner of a chilly relentless rain, the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions got underway on Thursday, June 18. The “Brentina Cup” Riders (aged 20-28) were the first of five groups of horses and riders vying for National Championships titles. The nine “Brentina Cup” Riders were the only division to get a performance in as the rest of the day’s competition was suspended due to the deluge that ensued.

With the hallowed presence of the USET Foundation Headquarters as the backdrop, nine up-and-coming riders went to task before the Championship Ground Jury of Hilda Gurney, Uwe Mechlem, Charlotte Bredahl-Baker, Janet Foy and Lilo Fore.

Jocelyn Wiese and Lamborghini made the best of the treacherous conditions and put is a very confident effort to take the lead on a score of 66.410%.

“It would have been nice if it wasn’t raining,” said the 21-year-old rider. “But it didn’t affect my ride too much. My reins were a little slippery and I was definitely wet but I don’t think it affected my ride.”

Wiese, from Keene, NH, spent time as an Assistant Trainer at Hilltop Farm in Maryland but recently left to go back to school. The Government and Politics major at the University of Maryland was really pleased with her horse’s effort.

“I did the Young Riders Championship three times,” said Wiese. “The Brentina Cup is a stepping stone, it is a good place to get experience. It is almost Grand Prix but not quite. Good place to get our feet wet.”

Her 12-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding tried very hard in spite of the conditions and the test had very polished work.

Wiese and Lamborghini bested Amanda Johnson and Pip who finished on a score of 65.987%. Johnson, who in her final year in the “Brentina Cup” division, also prevailed in the conditions.

“I’m used to riding in the rain,” said Johnson. “I’m from Wisconsin and it rains a lot. I feel like it has rained like this at every show this year – and last year at Dressage at Devon we had a massive downpour during the freestyle.”

Pip was putting in his first effort in the “Brentina Cup” and has recovered from a bout of naughtiness that plagued him when he arrived at Johnson’s barn.

“He was a really naughty 9-year-old Training-level horse when I got him,” said Johnson. “The owner was really gracious and let me keep going with him. This is his first year at this level, he’s much better now – he really just needed a job. Now he’s pretty good.”

Rounding out the top three was Kim Schisler and Duvallier on a score of 65.744% – this pair has a special connection to the title sponsors of the event. Shereen and Jeff Fuqua worked out a special deal with Schisler so that it was possible for her to have the 16-year-old Hanoverian gelding.

“I’m lucky,” said Schisler, who turns 28 on June 19. “It is a super opportunity.”

Duvallier lives at Collecting Gaits, where he is treated like a king. The partnership is reasonably new - they only began competing together this spring after Duvallier got hurt on the plane from California.

Schisler is based outside of Atlanta, her background is in Eventing so she wasn’t fazed by the weather either.

“It seemed like typical cross country weather to me,” said Schisler. “I think it was too my advantage that it stayed cool and wet.”

The footing began to deteriorate by the end of the class – and the management determined that in the best interest of the competitors, activities would be postponed until tomorrow.

The competition resumes tomorrow at 8.00 am with the Young Rider Team Test, followed by the grand Prix at 10.20 am, the Junior Team Test at 1.30 pm and finally the Prix St. Georges at 3.40.

ENDS

Complete scores and updated times are available at: http://www.usef.org/contentPage2.aspx?id=dressagefestival. Please click on the Live Scoring button for the latest times. Please contact Joanie Morris at jmorris@... for more information.

Class: 1 - Brentina Cup

Ring: Brown Arena

E: Gurney

H: Mechlem

C: Bredahl-Baker

M: Foy

B: Fore

Ride Time	Entry #	Rider	Horse	Stat/Div	Term Reason	Test	E	H	C	M	B	Total	%	Pl.	Verified
9:27:00 AM	309	Wiese, Jocelyn	Lamborghini	No	No	Brentina 2009	259	261	257	258	260	1295	66.410%	1	No
9:45:00 AM	302	Johnson, Amanda	Pip	No	No	Brentina 2009	255	256	255	261	258	1285	65.897%	2	No
9:36:00 AM	306	Schisler, Kim	Duvallier	No	No	Brentina 2009	252	268	251	250	261	1282	65.744%	3	No
9:00:00 AM	301	Eidbo, Alyssa	Johnny Cash	No	No	Brentina 2009	253	244	249	254	267	1267	64.974%	4	No
9:54:00 AM	303	Kane, Devon	Prins	JR/YR	No	Brentina 2009	235	250	247	247	242	1221	62.615%	5	No
9:09:00 AM	308	Sprieser, Lauren	Clairvoya	No	No	Brentina 2009	229	244	235	236	241	1185	60.769%	6	No
9:18:00 AM	307	Sirrine, Jennifer	Woody Allen	JR/YR	No	Brentina 2009	229	232	240	226	237	1164	59.692%	7	No
10:12:00 AM	304	Ots, Endel	Picasso	No	No	Brentina 2009	230	227	238	224	238	1157	59.333%	8	No
10:03:00 AM	305	Rath, Makenzie	Calido 49	No	No	Brentina 2009	205	205	217	215	216	1058	54.256%	9	No

Schedule tomorrow --

Friday, June 19th

8:00 AM Young Rider Team Test (see order of go w/R4 riders in yellow, below)

10:20 AM Grand Prix Test

Awards (YR & GP)

1:30 PM Junior Team Test

3:40 PM Prix St. Georges

Awards (JR & PSG)

Class: 4 - Young Rider Team	Ring: Brown Arena
E: Foy	H: Mechlem	C: Bredahl-Baker	M: Fore
Ride Time	Entry #	Rider	Horse
8:00:00 AM	210	Rollins, Mary Cameron	Rose Noir
8:08:00 AM	204	Gorton, Lauren	Don Perry
8:16:00 AM	211	Stephenson, Christine	Markant
8:24:00 AM	209	Roffman, Caroline	Accent Aigu FRH
8:32:00 AM	202	Campbell, Rachel	Wandango
8:40:00 AM	205	Jenkins, McKenzie	Tsarina Bint RII
9:05:00 AM	203	Davis, Meagan	Bentley
9:13:00 AM	206	Johnson, Katie	Milleniuim
9:21:00 AM	207	Kemenosh, Jillian	Nelzon
9:29:00 AM	201	Barteau, Kasandra	GP Raymeister
9:37:00 AM	208	McKean, Julie	Stravinsky
9:45:00 AM	212	Wang, Kristina	Belladiva

Sarah L. Patrick

USEF 'r' Dressage Technical Delegate

4623 County Road 304

Fulton, Missouri 65251

(573) 592-0401 home phone

(573) 590-1703 cell phone

#1602

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:21 am
Subject: One slight correction to NAJYRC qualifying history of a remarkable young rider . . .

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Ok, I'm not sure why my edits did not show on the last posting, but to clarify, I believe Emily Wagner from LaCygne, Kansas has qualified and competed Mushu (in 2006 and earned 15th place as a junior), Molinari in 2007 (as a young rider working student of Cesar Para), Wagnis in 2008 (earning 11th, I believe), and now has qualified Brigadier in 2009. Hope this is correct now!

Four horses; four years; Region 4 . . . is there a theme? And this rider does not turn 22 years of age until January. Amazing!

CONGRATULATIONS to Emily and her coach/trainer/mom, Jana!

Cheers,

Sarah

#1601

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:02 am
Subject: USDF and Platinum Performance Team Up Again at 2009 FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships

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Region 4 riders competing for slots on NAJYRC teams and their current posted qualifying scores (if obtained so far -- some shows' scores are not on the USDF web-site yet) are:

FEI Juniors
Chelsea Bendorf (NE)

Amy Hacker* (MO), 64.014%

FEI Young Riders

Hans Baertsch* (MN), 65.285%

Tessa Dick* (KS)

Lauren Gorton* (MO), 65.460%

Emily Wagner* (KS), 68.618% (on Brigadier; Wagnis is not yet qualified. Only one horse per rider can be competed at NAJYRC in a given year.)

Krissy Wang* (NE), 65.789%

Brianna Zwilling (MN), 67.522%

* denotes the rider has competed on a previous Region 4 team at NAJYRC.

If memory serves me right (if I am wrong, please forgive and correct me . . .), Emily Wagner has earned a slot on a region 4 team to NAJYRC every year since 2006 and has done so qualifying no fewer than three different horses (with that possibly going up to qualifying five different horses over 4 years, a very remarkable feat). Only two riders currently have higher qualifying scores posted than Emily, and Brian Hafner, originally from MN and now riding in CA, is 4th in the YR list posted on the USDF web-site.

Lauren Gorton has competed Don Perry as a member of the Region 4 FEI junior team 2006-2008* (* earning a team silver medal) and Krissy Wang with Belladiva and Hans Baertsch with Rubinstar GB were also both members of the Region 4 FEI junior teams 2007-2008, also standing on the podium for the silver medal for the team competition last year.

While Krissy and Lauren are currently at Gladstone for the Dressage Festival, scores from that competition does not count toward NAJYRC qualifying scores (it only accepted the top 12 riders in the US per division or their alternates . . .). Riders can earn qualifying scores at shows in any region. There is one competition weekend left in Region 4 that is a current year NAJYRC qualifier (Dressage Lite and Dressage Lite Too, June 26-28, Mason City, IA). As you can see from the averages posted above, there is a very tight race for the 4 positions on the Region 4 young rider team. Qualifying FEI juniors from region 4 are likely to ride with other riders from regions who do not qualify a full team.

Your sponsorship, encouragement, and cheering on of our riders at the competition (see below) is greatly appreciated! Region 4's own Lloyd Landkamer is the dressage manager for the NAJYRC this year, so you know it will be an excellently run competition and a joy to watch! To make a donation to help sponsor our teams, please send a check to 'USDF Region 4 FEI Jr/YR Team', United States Dressage Federation, 4051 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511. All sponsors are listed on the Region 4 web-site (www.yahoogroups.com/group/USDFRegion4) and additional opportunities for exposure to dressage enthusiasts throughout Region 4 are available (please contact Nancy Gorton at capriole22@... for details and sponsorship levels).

THANK YOU!

Sarah L. Patrick

USEF 'r' Dressage Technical Delegate

4623 County Road 304

Fulton, Missouri 65251

(573) 592-0401 home phone

(573) 590-1703 cell phone

June 15, 2009

USDF and Platinum Performance Team Up Again at 2009 FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships

By Leah Oliveto

Lexington, KY – The Dressage Championships at the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) annually bring out the continent’s best Juniors and Young Riders – 2009 promises not to disappoint. Once again these Championships will be sponsored by Platinum Performance and the United States Dressage Federation.

The 2009 NAJYRC will feature Dressage riders, aged 14-21, vying for FEI medals in both Junior and Young Rider divisions at the Kentucky Horse Park July 22-26.

NAJYRC also features Eventing, Reining and Jumping Championships all running concurrently.

“This is such an important experience for these young riders – some go on to professional careers and become Olympic team members, so we believe it is a very important program to continue to support,” said Linda Schultz, USDF Director of Marketing

USDF and Platinum Performance annually team up to ensure that this experience is exceptional. NAJYRC frequently produces the future International teams for the participating nations. In 2009 Athletes from all over the US, Mexico, Canada and Guatemala are expected to participate.

"We can appreciate the time, effort and commitment that these riders have made to be the very best", said Amy Quintana, Director of Equine Marketing for Platinum Performance, "and we want to support what they are trying to accomplish. They truly are the future of elite equestrian competition."

Platinum Performance offers superior equine nutritional supplements specially developed to support health, performance and longevity. Their products were developed at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in 1996 and are based on the most recent nutrition research. Platinum provides their Clients with educational resources needed to help them make well-informed decisions about maintaining the health of their horses and has been a proud sponsor of the USDF and USEF since 2007. Platinum Performance also offers lines of human, canine, feline and exotic nutritional supplements.

The USDF, founded in 1973 is dedicated to the education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of the sport of Dressage. They offer more than 30 different educational programs, 125 affiliate, local or regional clubs and more than 2000 annual awards for excellence in competition.

ENDS

For more information, please visit the United States Dressage Federation at: www.usdf.org and Platinum Performance at: www.platinumperformance.com. For more information about NAJYRC please visit www.youngriders.org.

The vision of the United States Equestrian Federation® is to provide leadership

for equestrian sport in the United States of America by promoting the pursuit

of excellence from the grassroots to the Olympic Games, based on a

foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare

of its human and equine athletes.

#1600

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:13 pm
Subject: Exciting times for Region 4 horse/rider pairs at Gladstone! GOOD LUCK!

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The USEF Dressage Festival of Champions vet jog took place today and the final competitor list is available here http://www.usef.org/documents/disciplines/dressage/DressageFestivalSchedule.pdf. Region 4 fans will recognize Missouri's Lauren Gorton/Don Perry and Nebraska's Kristina Wang/Belladiva in the young rider competition, plus Makenzie Rath/Calido 49 (Nebraska) and Amanda Johnson/Pip (formerly of region 4 (IA), now in region 2 (WI)) in the Brentina Cup. Lauren has been a member of the Region 4 Junior Team at NAJYRC the past 3 years and this is her first year competiting as a young rider. She just completed her freshman year at Loyola University in Chicago, where she is a pre-med major. She has had a very short time back at home with Don Perry preparing for this level, a transition made possible thanks, in part, to mom, Nancy, who cared for and rode the stallion while Lauren was in school this past year. Makenzie graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in May and will be moving to Singapore on July 18th. She will be living and working there for the next two years. Calido will still be living his happy life at Providence Farm hopefully helping others learn more about dressage under the watchful eye of her coach, Jami Kment. After one year at the University of Nebraska-Omaha as a pre-med (I believe), Krissy spent the last year concentrating on her dressage as a working student at Kim and Yvonne Barteau's KYB Dressage, Grand Prix Equestrian, Maple Park, IL.

Live scoring by rider or class will be available at http://www.usef.org/contentPage2.aspx?id=dressagefestival. Please help cheer on our horses/riders! If I accidentally missed anyone (or horses owned by Region 4 owners) please do share the information with all of us.

Thanks!

Sarah

Sarah L. Patrick

USEF 'r' Dressage Technical Delegate

4623 County Road 304

Fulton, Missouri 65251

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(573) 590-1703 cell phone

#1599

From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:02 am
Subject: DDE's Final Frontier shows in Bismarck ND, 6/28/2009, 12:00 am

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Notes:		see www.DakotaDressageAndEventing.org for full details & prize list or email Joann@...

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From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:04 am
Subject: DRESSAGE LITE AND Region 4 Jr/Yr Team Competition, 6/27/2009, 12:00 am

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Title:		DRESSAGE LITE AND Region 4 Jr/Yr Team Competition

Date:		Saturday June 27, 2009
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every day until Saturday June 27, 2009.
Location:		MASON CITY, IA
Notes:		6/26/2009 - 6/27/2009 DRESSAGE LITE MASON CITY, IA Type: D Zone: 6 Division(s) & Rating(s) Website: www.dressageshowinfo.com Competition Phone: LLOYD LANDKAMER 9000 BRANDYWINE RD. HAMEL, MN 55340 Contact Tel: (612) 290-8523 Email: llandkamer@... Secretary: LANDON, DEBBIE Manager: LANDON, DEBBIE Licensee Name: SOLLAND INC Data from USEF web-site as of 01/24/09

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Subject: DDE's Final Frontier shows in Bismarck ND, 6/27/2009, 12:00 am

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#1596

From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:03 am
Subject: BRIAR FOX FARM SUMMER DRESSAGE , 6/27/2009, 12:00 am

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Title:		BRIAR FOX FARM SUMMER DRESSAGE

Date:		Saturday June 27, 2009
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every day until Sunday June 28, 2009.
Notes:		6/27/2009 - 6/28/2009 BRIAR FOX FARM SUMMER DRESSAGE AUGUSTA, KS Type: D Zone: 7 Division(s) & Rating(s) Website: www.thehorsefarm.com Competition Phone: (316) 648-4705 BONNIE GRIEST 9718 SW HWY 54 AUGUSTA, KS 67010 Contact Tel: (316) 775-5512 Email: briarfox@... Secretary: GRIEST, BONNIE Manager: GRIEST, TIMOTHY Licensee Name: BRIAR FOX FARM, INC./BONNIE GRIE Per USEF web-site 01/24/09

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#1595

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:16 pm
Subject: Fw: PRO/AH/EDR> Piroplasmosis, equine - USA (02): (MO)

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I thought horse owners would want to know this. Here is a fact sheet on the disease.

Sarah

Sarah L. Patrick

equine_piroplasmosis[1].pdf

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Fulton, Missouri 65251

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PIROPLASMOSIS, EQUINE - USA (02): (MISSOURI)
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The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) reported on 11 Jun
2009] an outbreak of equine piroplasmosis (EP) in Jackson County,
[Missouri]. The last reported occurrence was in February [2009].

EP is a tick-borne disease that affects horses, donkeys, mules, and
zebras. The disease, caused by _Theileria equi_, is transmitted via
tick bites or through mechanical transmission by improperly
disinfected needles or surgical instruments, according to the US
Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service [USDA-APHIS].

The source of the most recent outbreak was deemed "unknown or
inconclusive."

The affected premises is a horse stable in Jackson County involving a
7-year-old quarter horse gelding purchased 6 months ago. The horse
showed clinical signs consistent with EP on [1 Jun 2009]. The next
day, the horse was presented to a veterinary medical hospital in
Kansas because of an acute illness consistent with infection of a
blood-borne pathogen. The horse was placed in quarantine and isolation.

The horse and other animals on the affected premises -- 63 including
horses, ponies, and mules -- were examined for ticks. No ticks were
found, according to the OIE report.

Test results for the other animals are pending, and the premises
remains under quarantine. The epidemiological investigation is being
conducted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in
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[If the horse or horses have equine piroplasmosis then there was a
tick at some point on the animal. Ticks generally engorge themselves
on the host and then fall off. So the fact that a tick is not found
now, may not be that big a deal. What is a big deal is if that tick
is spreading the disease to another animal and has not been found.

Readers are encouraged to look at the moderator's comment on
ProMED-mail posting 20080819.2579 to learn more about equine
piroplasmosis. - Mod.TG]

[The Midwestern state of Missouri can be located on the
HealthMap/ProMED-mail interactive map of the US at
<http://healthmap.org/r/00tM>.
Jackson County can be seen on the map at
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_County,_Missouri>. - CopyEd.MJ]

[see also:
Equine piroplasmosis - USA: (FL) quarantine lifted 20090225.0771
2008
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Piroplasmosis, equine - USA (04): (FL) 20080930.3088
Piroplasmosis, equine - USA: (03) (FL) 20080828.2687
Equine piroplasmosis - USA (02): (FL) 20080823.2626
Equine piroplasmosis - USA: (FL) 20080819.2579
2005
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Piroplasmosis, equine - Australia ex Hong Kong (04) 20000524.0820
Piroplasmosis, equine - Hong Kong 20000508.0706
2004
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Piroplasmosis, equine - Australia ex Hong Kong (03) 20000419.0567
Piroplasmosis, equine - Australia ex Hong Kong (02) 20000417.0548
2000
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Piroplasmosis, equine - Australia ex Hong Kong 20000323.0415
1996
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Equine piroplasmosis - Georgia (USA) (2) 19960116.0097
Equine piroplasmosis - Georgia (USA) 19960112.0066]
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From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:03 am
Subject: DRESSAGE LITE AND Region 4 Jr/Yr Team Competition, 6/26/2009, 12:00 am

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Title:		DRESSAGE LITE AND Region 4 Jr/Yr Team Competition

Date:		Friday June 26, 2009
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every day until Saturday June 27, 2009.
Location:		MASON CITY, IA
Notes:		6/26/2009 - 6/27/2009 DRESSAGE LITE MASON CITY, IA Type: D Zone: 6 Division(s) & Rating(s) Website: www.dressageshowinfo.com Competition Phone: LLOYD LANDKAMER 9000 BRANDYWINE RD. HAMEL, MN 55340 Contact Tel: (612) 290-8523 Email: llandkamer@... Secretary: LANDON, DEBBIE Manager: LANDON, DEBBIE Licensee Name: SOLLAND INC Data from USEF web-site as of 01/24/09

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#1593

From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:04 am
Subject: CDCTA Adult Dressage Camp, 6/24/2009, 12:00 am

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Title:		CDCTA Adult Dressage Camp

Date:		Wednesday June 24, 2009
Time:		All Day
Location:		William Woods University, Fulton, MO
Notes:		Plans are underway for the 2009 CDCTA Adult Dressage Camp. Just a quick peek - more info to follow in a few short weeks! Our instructors are Sarah and Clayton Martin (www.blancadressage.com) and Gigi Nutter (www.touchngofarm.com). They are all wonderful instructors and trainers and we are quite lucky to get all three! Camp will be held June 24-28th at William Woods University in Fulton, MO. If you know of someone who might be interested in receiving future information, please send me their email or snail mail contact info. If you don't want to receive future mailings yourself, also please let me know. We'll be in touch! Start getting excited - we are! Holly Rice (greyhorsecomm@...)

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#1592

From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Jun 6, 2009 5:02 am
Subject: SUN DANCE DRESSAGE I , 6/20/2009, 12:00 am

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Title:		SUN DANCE DRESSAGE I

Date:		Saturday June 20, 2009
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every day until Saturday June 20, 2009.
Location:		LAKE ELMO, MN
Notes:		6/19/2009 - 6/20/2009 SUN DANCE DRESSAGE I LAKE ELMO, MN Type: D Zone: 6 Division(s) & Rating(s) Competition Phone: (651) 770-8482 NANCY PORTER 10669-83RD. ST. COURT NO. STILLWATER, MN 55082 Contact Tel: (651) 439-3432 Email: nancyporter8@... Secretary: HEALY, MARTHA Manager: PORTER, NANCY Licensee Name: PORTER, NANCY, LLC Per USEF web-site 01/24/09

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#1591

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Thu Jun 4, 2009 8:49 pm
Subject: USDF E-newsletter, June 2009

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If you didn't receive this newsletter directly from USDF I am guessing your current email address may not be on file with the office. So you don't miss out on news as it unfolds, please touch base with USDF so your email address is in the database and correct.

Cheers,

Sarah L. Patrick

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USEF 'r' Dressage Technical Delegate

4623 County Road 304

Fulton, Missouri 65251

(573) 592-0401 home phone

(573) 590-1703 cell phone

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Subject: USDF E-newsletter, June 2009



USDF is experiencing some phone issues and we are working to resolve the problem. It may take longer than a few hours to return your phone call, so please bear with us. If you have an emergency, please send an e-mail to staff and we will respond as quickly as we can. Thank you. Vote Now Vote now for PM delegates (all regions) and the Youth Executive Board (even-numbered) regions! Voting ends on June 30, so be sure to visit the Web site and click on the “Vote” icon, or login to the Web site to place your vote today! Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic dates scheduled with Charlotte Bredahl-Baker Attention all USDF-certified instructors, associate instructors, “L” graduates, and USEF-licensed dressage officials! All information on file with USDF and USEF on June 15, 2009 will be published in the 2010 USDF Directory. Certified and associate instructors and “L” graduates, please check the USDF Web site now to ensure that your contact information is correct. To make a change, contact the membership department at 859/971-2277. USEF-licensed officials (judges and technical delegates) should verify their USEF info with Mary Smith, USEF’s director of licensed officials, at (859) 225-6948; and make any necessary changes before June 15. USEF Youth Sportsman Award was designed to develop leaders in the equine industry from all breeds and disciplines. USDF seeks nominees who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to both organizations through their promotion of the horse. Application deadline is Oct 1. Click HERE for complete details.
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#1590

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Fri Jun 5, 2009 12:58 am
Subject: Michael Beining clinic in Rapid City, SD

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Subject: Michael Biening

Michael Beining
Coming to the Black Hills
German Dressage Trainer to teach Local Dressage riders
June 16-19
Clinic is open to the public
Wednesday presentation from 4-6
For more info
Misty Vander Vorst
605 390-8375
misty@arete-http://www.facebook.com/l/;equesrtian.com

For the past 30 years, Michael has trained riders and trainers to Grand Prix level in Germany, Great Britain and the United States. Michael Beining is a Certified Pferdewirt from the National Riding Federation of West Germany. He is also a T.E.A.M. graduate of the Linda Tellington-Jones Equine Awareness Program and has completed training in Feldenkreis and Eutonie body awareness. Michael has worked with two of the world’s most renowned trainers, Willi Schultheis and Rudolph Zeilinger. Michael has a vast knowledge of the German Training System and is best known for his work on the biomechanics of the dressage seat. All of his long time students are known for the effective, secure seat, which allows them to give specific, refined aids to the horse.
Michael Beining believes that the ultimate goal of dressage is harmony between the horse and the rider. This harmony can be achieved through learning how to influence our horses simply by developing our body awareness, relaxation and suppleness. Michael takes riders of all levels and riding disciplines not only dressage.
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For more information, please contact Misty Vander Vorst at misty@....

#1589

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Fri Jun 5, 2009 9:39 pm
Subject: Rabies, animal - USA: (KS)

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This is a good reminder that rabies is out there and we can protect our horses and those of us who work around their saliva by vaccinating them.

Sarah

Sarah L. Patrick

USEF 'r' Dressage Technical Delegate

4623 County Road 304

Fulton, Missouri 65251

(573) 592-0401 home phone

(573) 590-1703 cell phone

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Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies, animal - USA: (KS)

RABIES, ANIMAL - USA: (KANSAS)
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Date: Mon 1 Jun 2009
Source: Clay Center Dispatch [edited]
<http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20324119&BRD=1160&PAG=461&dept_id=190958&rfi=6>

A horse in Clay County has tested positive for rabies, according to
health officials. Owners of the horse and their family are undergoing
rabies vaccination as a precaution.

This is the 2nd case of rabies in Clay County this year [2009]. The
1st was a skunk that tested positive for the virus in March. Since 1
Jan 2009, 38 positive cases of animal rabies have been reported in
Kansas. The rabid animals testing positive so far include 30 skunks, 3
dogs, 2 cows, one bobcat, one fox, and one raccoon.

The risk for human exposure is real, but preventable. Animal
rabies is common in Kansas and skunks are the animals most likely to
have the disease. However, skunks can pass the virus to other
animals. Prevention of human rabies depends on maintaining an
adequate buffer zone of vaccinated domestic animals, eliminating
human exposures to stray and wild animals, and providing exposed
persons with prompt post-exposure rabies treatment. The last human
case of rabies in Kansas was reported in 1968.

The Clay County Health Department has reminded people who own pets
and livestock to make sure their animals receive rabies vaccination
from their veterinarian. A vaccine is available for dogs, cats,
ferrets, horses, cattle, and sheep. All mammals are susceptible to
the virus and it is usually transmitted from the bite of an infected
animal.

"I recommend every dog, cat, and horse owner to contact their
veterinarian about rabies vaccination," according to Dana Rickley,
Clay County Health Administrator. "Sometimes we forget that a rabies
vaccination is not a once in a lifetime event for our animals, they
need periodic boosters to stay safe from the virus."

Clay County Health Department and local veterinarians offer these
tips to prevent rabies:
- Have your veterinarian vaccinate all dogs, cats, ferrets, horses,
and valuable breeding stock (cattle and sheep) against rabies.
- If bitten by an animal, seek medical attention and report the bite
to your local public health department or animal control department
immediately.
- If your animal is bitten, contact your veterinarian for advice.
- Do not handle, or feed wild animals. Never adopt wild animals or
bring them into your home.
- Do not try to nurse sick animals to health. Call animal control or
an animal rescue agency for assistance.
- Teach children never to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or
domestic, even if they appear friendly.

For more information about rabies, contact your veterinarian or the
Clay County Health Department at 785-632-3193.

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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail Rapporteur Susan Baekeland

[It is very nice to see that Health Departments are starting to
recommend that horses and breeding stock be vaccinated against
rabies. - Mod.TG]

[The state of Kansas in the central United States can be located on
the HealthMap/ProMED-mail interactive map at
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Clay County in north central Kansas can be located on the map at
<http://county-map.digital-topo-maps.com/kansas.shtml>. - CopyEd.MJ]

[see also:
Rabies, fox, raccoon, bat - USA: (PA, KY, MD), alert 20090524.1936
Rabies, wildlife - USA (03): (AZ) 20090512.1780
Rabies, cats, human exposure - USA (VA) 20090510.1748
Rabies, fox, human - USA: (FL), alert 20090425.1558
Rabies, bovine, human exposure - USA (03): (NC) 20090418.1470
Rabies, bovine - USA (VT) 20090410.1383
Rabies, wildlife, equine, human exposure - USA (02): (NC, GA) 20090410.1378
Rabies, wildlife, equine, human exposure - USA: (NC, GA) 20090409.1364
Rabies, wildlife - USA (02): (AZ)20090328.1204
Rabies, wildlife - USA: (AZ) increased risk 20090327.1186
Rabies, equine, skunk - USA (02): (KY)20090222.0746
Rabies, feline - USA (NM)20090222.0744
Rabies, bovine - USA: (VA)20090220.0724
Rabies, bovine, feline - USA: (VT, MT)20090215.0644
Rabies, equine, skunk - USA: (KY)20090214.0639
Rabies, bat, feline & human exposure - USA: (IL) 20090113.0132]
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#1588

From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Jun 5, 2009 5:03 am
Subject: SUN DANCE DRESSAGE I , 6/19/2009, 12:00 am

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Title:		SUN DANCE DRESSAGE I

Date:		Friday June 19, 2009
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every day until Saturday June 20, 2009.
Location:		LAKE ELMO, MN
Notes:		6/19/2009 - 6/20/2009 SUN DANCE DRESSAGE I LAKE ELMO, MN Type: D Zone: 6 Division(s) & Rating(s) Competition Phone: (651) 770-8482 NANCY PORTER 10669-83RD. ST. COURT NO. STILLWATER, MN 55082 Contact Tel: (651) 439-3432 Email: nancyporter8@... Secretary: HEALY, MARTHA Manager: PORTER, NANCY Licensee Name: PORTER, NANCY, LLC Per USEF web-site 01/24/09

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#1587

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Thu Jun 4, 2009 5:17 pm
Subject: Fw: USDF Phones

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Thought you should know in case you are trying to reach the USDF office . . ..

Sarah

Sarah L. Patrick