By Hayley Lewallen – The National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) Varsity Reining Club awarded 13 scholarships in 2014, totaling more than $5,000. The Varsity Reining Club encourages Reining youth to be more active in their communities, and rewards participants for their scholastic accomplishments. “Reining has always been an extracurricular activity for our youth, and the Varsity Reining Club is our opportunity to encourage community involvement that spans far beyond the show arena,” said Hayley Lewallen, Sr. Coordinator of Marketing.

Varsity Youth of the Year Award Recipients (youth ages 14 to 18 as of Jan. 1, 2014)

Top Varsity Youth of the Year: Megan D’Andrea, 17, from Fowler, Ohio, with 9,113 total points. D’Andrea‘s total points included submissions in the community service category, but also included participation in photography and fundraising. When not giving back to her community, D’Andrea of course enjoys spending time with her horses.

Second: Holly Lansidel, 17, from Mc Kenna, Wash., with 5,005 total points.

Third: Amy Stoney, 18, from McClave, Colo., with 3,515 total points.

Fourth: Lydia Wilson, 17, from Smithfield, Va., with 3,445 total points.

Fifth: Samantha Land, 15, from Boerne, Texas, with 1,505 total points.

Sixth: Blair McFarlin, 17, from Franklin, Tenn., with 1,350 total points.

Seventh: Shaelyn Vering, 17, from Scribner, Neb., with 1,325 total points.

Eighth: Jordan Scott, 16, from Bluff City, Tenn., with 1,230 total points.

Junior Varsity Youth of the Year Award Recipients (youth ages 13 and younger as of Jan. 1, 2014)

Top Junior Varsity of the Year: Grace Wilson, 14, from Smithfield, Va., with 2,455 total points. Wilson’s points included the time spent volunteering with several different groups in her area, one of which includes an equine rescue group.

Second: Reagan Stephens, 14, from Weatherford, Okla., with 2,070 total points.

Third: Taylor Masson, 14, from Davie, Fla., with 1,238 total points.

Fourth: Ally Jones, 13, from Franklin, Ky., with 1,046 total points.

Fifth: Robin Foster, 9, from Strawberry Plains, Tenn., with 375 total points

Point values in the Varsity Reining Club are awarded based on participation in four main categories: philanthropy; creativity; publicity; and academics. Within these primary areas of focus, participants can record activity in photography, community service, report back, and fundraising. The Varsity Reining Club is free for NRHyA members, and serves as an innovative tool to help Reining youth become more involved at a local level while developing valuable life skills. Learn more and enroll online today at varsityreining.com.

For more information on the National Reining Horse Youth Association, please visit nrhya.com, find NRHyA on Facebook or contact (405) 946-7400 and youth@nrha.com.

Todd Branson
Sr. Director of Marketing
National Reining Horse Association
tbranson@nrha.com
(405) 946-7400

Photo: Ann-Louise Cook (right) awards FEI Intermediate 1 winner Christina Vinios (Photo courtesy of John Flanagan, Wellington Classic Dressage)

Wellington, FL (January 27, 2015)— Wellington area equestrian and luxury lifestyle realtor Ann-Louise Cook credits her successful real estate career to her experience in dressage riding and horse ownership. Now, Cook is giving back to the dressage community by sponsoring the FEI Intermediate 1 class during the winter dressage show season in Wellington, Florida. Besides sponsoring the class, Cook congratulates each Intermediate 1 winner with their first-place prize during every show.

The first winner Cook awarded this season with the FEI Intermediate 1 first-place ribbon was Christina Vinios. Vinios competed on her nine-year-old Oldenburg gelding Folkestone in the Open division on Sunday, January 4, in the Wellington Dressage Season Kick-Off, held at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival show grounds. The pair scored an impressive 74.211 percent. Vinios and Folkstone (by Fidertantz, out of a Rubenstein mare) also excelled in the FEI Prix St. Georges during the same weekend, placing second with a score of 70.263 percent.

Sabine Schut-Kery was the second winner Cook awarded in the FEI Intermediate 1 class. Schut-Kery and nine-year-old bay Hanoverian stallion Sanceo (by San Remo, out of Rivera), owned by Alice Womble, competed in the FEI Intermediaire I CDI 1* on Saturday, January 17. They scored 74.553 percent at the show, which was the Gold Coast Opener Festival at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival show grounds. The Shut-Kery and Sanceo duo further proved their talent by also placing first in the FEI Prix St. Georges with a score of 71.842 percent.

Ann-Louise Cook was present at the classes to award the first-place prizes. “It is such an honor to present these awards and honor excellent riders such as Christina and Sabine,” said an enthusiastic Cook.

Cook is well known for her dedicated involvement in her community, in the Wellington show circuit and beyond. She has trained and certified her Welsh corgi, Teddy, as a visiting therapy dog. Last October, she sponsored the FEI Intermediate I Open division at the 2014 Great American Insurance Group USDF Region 3 Championships and Wellington Classic Dressage Autumn Challenge. She is also a sponsor of the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival, and presents her People’s Choice Award— which recognizes sportsmanship, horsemanship and performance— throughout the competition.

Having relocated to Wellington from Martha’s Vineyard in 2000, Cook is passionate about bringing her real estate expertise to the “Winter Equestrian Capital of the World.” Her familiarity with the local area, legal training, more than twenty years of experience in real estate, and understanding of equestrian and seasonal lifestyles have made her well-known and highly respected in the equestrian and luxury real estate market.

To learn more about Ann-Louise Cook and her business at Illustrated Properties Real Estate, Inc., please visit www.annlouisecook.com.

Photo: Ann-Louise Cook (right) awards FEI Intermediate 1 winner Christina Vinios (Photo courtesy of John Flanagan, Wellington Classic Dressage)

By CANADIAN THOROUGHBRED

Canadians who spend extended periods of time in the United States should familiarize themselves with the Entry Exit Initiative, a new information-sharing agreement between Canada and the US, which allows officials to track how many days Canadians spend in the US.

BC Southern Interior MP, Alex Atamanenko, is warning Canadians that if they are not careful they could risk losing their Canadian residency and healthcare and be considered a US resident, subject to paying taxes on their worldwide income. Further, they could be deemed to be illegally in the US and face being banned from the country for three to 10 years.

While there have been no changes to either US tax or residency regulations, the updated Entry Exit Initiative does allow officials to record exit and re-entry dates. Previously, only entry dates could be tracked by the US.

Canadians who spend more 120 days in the US per year must file a special form with the IRS to establish their residency connection to Canada. If this form is filed each year by June 15th, a person may remain in the US for up to 182 days.

Canadians who stay in the US for more than 120 days in consecutive years and do not file this form, may be detained at the border or banned from entering the US for three to 10 years. Anyone who overstays either threshold will be deemed an American resident, bound by US world income and estate tax laws, and will also face Canadian tax consequences.

BY: EQUINE CANADA

Equine Canada has launched a search for the newly created position of High Performance Director.

The ideal candidate is a strong senior manager who has a true passion for amateur sport and a rich equestrian background with a track record of proven results in an operational role in sport.

Reporting to the CEO, Eva Havaris, the successful candidate will take on broad responsibilities to ensure that EC’s High Performance department runs at peak capacity.

For complete details and to review the job description, click here.

The deadline for application submission is February 13, 2015.

Kastel Denmark is pleased to be an official sponsor of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival and Ride & Learn Clinics in Wellington this winter. In addition Charlotte Jorst, founder and designer of Kastel Denmark, and several sponsored riders will be competing at Wellington.

The “Kastel Denmark Best Seat” awards will be given to top competitors at the seven CDI events held during the season. Winners of the award will be selected by a panel of judges using a predetermined criteria for excellence. Each winner will receive a gift bag and certificate for product from Kastel Denmark.

Kastel Denmark will also co- sponsor with Show Chic Dressage two of the FEI Jogs and Soirees. Awards for “The Best Dressed” at the jog will be presented by Kastel Denmark on the weeks of February 18th and March 11th, 2015.

For riders who compete in the hunter and jumper disciplines at Wellington, the “Ride & Learn Clinics” held on Tuesdays are a wonderful opportunity to learn from the best professionals in a clinic environment. Kastel Denmark is pleased to sponsor two of these sessions held on Tuesdays in the International Arena at The Palm Beach Polo and Equestrian Club. The first clinic was held Week Two and featured Brianne Goutal working with young jumper riders. The second sponsored clinic will be held Week Eight with Tommy Serio mentoring young hunters and their riders. Each participating rider and clinician will receive a gift bag and certificate for a Kastel Denmark UV protective shirt. Please join us for this great opportunity to Ride & Learn.

For further information please visit the website at http://www.kasteldenmark.com or to become a dealer please contact Mike Paidakovich, General Manager, mike@kasteldenmark.com or 775-762-2368

Kastel Denmark
8850 Terabyte Ct Unit B
Reno, NV 89521

About Kastel Denmark
Kastel Denmark by Charlotte Jorst is inspired by the strength of fortress “Kastels” in her native country, Denmark. Channeling contemporary Danish Design, she was also able to capture important functional elements including protection from the sun while staying cool and active, along with durability and quality. Simplicity paired with fashionable flare reflects her Danish heritage and love for timeless design. Kastel Denmark products are truly inspired by the active individual. Whether your sport of choice is Golf, Tennis, Running, Biking or Horseback Riding, Kastel Denmark will ensure that you are protected and fashion forward. Kastel Denmark is designed to be versatile and comfortable, allowing compatibility in a variety of environments; from sporting activities, to shopping, or simply relaxing at home.

USEF Communications Department

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is seeking a U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach.

The application and job description can be found here.

Individuals interested in serving as the U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach must submit applications no later than February 13, 2015.

The new U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach will replace Scott Hassler, who is stepping down from the position effective May 1, 2015. Hassler has served in the position since 2006. Read more about Hassler here.

For more information regarding the process of seeking the U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach contact Hallye Griffin at (859) 225-6918 or by email hgriffin@usef.org.

Nouvelle Veterinary Research, Inc.
North Carolina, USA
www.curost.com

Jonesville, NC – Do you have a horse that is contending with ongoing laminitis? Is your horse prone to recurrent bouts of founder associated with pasture turnout or even metabolic problems? Are you frustrated and searching for solutions for easier management?

Nouvelle Veterinary Research, Inc. is conducting a laminitis research trial and is seeking equine candidates local to the North Carolina or surrounding area. Nouvelle Research’s primary focus over the past decade has been on the impact of uncontrolled inflammation and influence on health. Laminitis is just one of many equine diseases that is associated with uncontrolled inflammation and oxidative stress, which contributes heavily to laminar deterioration, pain and alteration of blood circulation to the digit.

Despite knowing these pathways exist, managing each patient through the same approach is not always rewarding, leaving many horses still suffering the daily effects. In reality, each patient is different. Inflammation is still an underlying contributor, but the degree and source of that inflammation can vary. This leaves us to determine variations and similarities between patients, to ideally arrive at better treatment options for long term support.

We are seeking initially 10 candidates for the laminitis research trial, in which we will explore many avenues to help us target and discriminate each patient. Services to be provided include examinations, digital radiographs, complete blood profiles, hormone evaluations and balanced trimming for each horse. Therapies will primarily focus on hoof balancing, nutrition and targeted dietary ingredients to target ongoing negative cellular pathways.

Together, we CAN make a difference for these horses!

To learn more about our research trial, please follow this link:

All other inquiries may be made directly to Tom Schell, D.V.M via email at tschelldvm@gmail.com

Nouvelle Research, Inc. is the manufacturer of the Cur-OST line of curcumin based equine supplements that target the inflammatory response. Dr. Tom Schell has been an avid researcher of inflammation, applying and conducting research with the goal of developing new options to help maintain health in the horse. For more information, please visit www.curost.com or call 1-800-476-4702