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2 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 20232023®ABOUT THE COVERFEATURES:Pine Knoll Center for Integrated Horsemanshipand the Horse-Human Connection ............................................................ 12Loving the Liberty Life – ILHA Founders, Dan and Elizabeth James ................................. 22First Rule of First Aid – Be Prepared ..................................................................................... 34Working Moms – A New Generation of Nurse Mares ............................................. 42Mike Manganello – Skill, Grit, and a Little Bit of Luck ................................................. 52Secretariat – The 50th Anniversary ........................................... 64Touring Times Gone By – Carriage Museums of Kentucky .................................................... 76Thank You For Being a Friend ....................................................... 82SPONSORED CONTENT:Return to Your Horse’s Roots with “Paddock Paradise” ......................................................................................9Think All Helmets Are the Same? Think Again! .................................................................................................19It’s Not Just a Runny Nose! ........................................................................28Providing an Ethical Approach to Horse Care Products .................................................................................. 33Feet Aren’t Waterproof .............................................................................41Ohio State Equine Researchers Study Topical Treatment for Skin Tumors ......................................................... 60Why Do Horses Wear Grazing Muzzles? ................................................ 71Equine Trail Sports - Host, Ride, Judge, Volunteer ................................................................... 72The Dynamic Duo: Foundations for Equine Business Success ............................................................................ 74Conservation: Honoring the Past and Protecting the Future ......................................................................... 81“In Kentucky, one of the clearest signs that spring has arrived are the mares and their sweet foals in pastures all over the Bluegrass like our cover models, Gogo Jojo and her 2021 colt by Mohaymen. Unfortunately, however, sometimes things don't go as planned. In such cases a nurse mare is needed to care for a foal when its natural mother cannot. While historically the only way to bring a nurse mare into lactation was to have her produce a foal, then switch out her natural foal with the foal in need, recently a new approach has been pioneered in which mares are being brought into lactation using hormones. As you'll read on pages 42-46, the result is saving countless lives, including the foals in need, the foals not being produced and the mares themselves,” explains writer, Jen Roytz in her feature article, Working Moms - A New Generation of Nurse Mares Cover Photo by Jen RoytzLaura Phoenix, Nursemares of Kentucky founderCelebrations will take place all year across the country to pay tribute to the horse many believe to be the greatest racehorse of all time - Secretariat! In our feature article - Secretariat - The 50th Anniversary we share the personal memories of those who knew him best - the family, the jockeys, the historians, and even the Disney movie producers - along with photos as iconic as the horse himself! Photo by Bob Coglianese

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4 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023We are passionate about our planet.For every page we print, we replant trees!Photo by Jessa Janes PhotographyErika and Enso®Kentucky Equestrian Directory was created for YOU - owners, riders, professionals, and businesses of all disciplines - to help you connect within the local horse community. More than just a business directory, it also features content on trending topics, the best practices and innovators in the industry, plus tips from the pros. It is with much gratitude that we present you with this new issue.The concept of nurse mares is not new. In fact, they have played a vital role in the horse industry for more than a century. Without them many newborn foals would not have survived, as a nurse mare’s job is to step in as surrogate mother to feed foals who have either lost their mother during childbirth, were rejected by her, or were born to a mother unable to produce enough milk. Oen a nurse mare’s own baby is taken away so that the mare can raise an orphaned foal; sadly, these ospring are considered a “byproduct” and oen discarded, a topic of ever-growing controversy. Our feature article, Working Moms - A New Generation of Nursemares, oers an encouraging alternative. Laura Phoenix, founder of Nursemares of Kentucky and Nursemares of the Northeast set out to oer a more ethical approach by using hormones rather than impregnation to induce lactation. Her booming business is grounded in her principles of good care, handling, feeding and vaccinating of her mares. Claiming a 98 percent success rate bonding moms and babies, Phoenix is doing it right and the industry will certainly benet from her hard work.Speaking of hard work, Mike Manganello is perhaps one of the hardest working jockeys alive today. Taking rides on anything and everything, including the mounts no one else wanted, Manganello’s career spanned over 60 years, rst as a jockey, then a trainer, and later as a racing steward. His most notorious victory was winning the 1970 Kentucky Derby on Dust Commander, a 15-1 longshot. Today, at 81 years of age, Manganello never turns down an opportunity to jump on a horse, including the 2022 Derby winner, Rich Strike. Mike Manganello Skill, Grit, and a Little Bit of Luck shares his story - a life exemplied by integrity, determination, and hard work. With an ever-present twinkle in his eye and infectious smile, Manganello loves reminiscing about his favorite horses - it’s clear he loves the horses as much as the sport. He continues to share his life’s passion by mentoring young jockeys and supporting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, among other charitable organizations. Many people are drawn to horses out of love for the animal, wanting to bond and have a closer relationship but aren’t sure how to go about it. Liberty training, based on understanding the nature of the horse and learning to “speak” its language, oers the key to success. Like natural horsemanship, liberty work has amassed a huge following in recent years and now, thanks to the eorts of one Lexington-based couple, lovers of liberty have a platform to come together and showcase their skills. Loving the Liberty Life is the inspiring story of Dan and Elizabeth James, founders of the International Liberty Horse Association (ILHA).Special thanks to the equestrians who generously shared their stories and the businesses that enthusiastically supported this issue! We hope you nd this to be an invaluable resource and ask you to please support our advertisers, without whom this complimentary directory would not be possible.PUBLISHERErika MilenkovichART DIRECTORChristine HahnMANAGING EDITORLinda UrbanPUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANTRayna HenryFEATURED WRITERSMandy BoggsSarah E. ColemanErica LarsonAllison RehnborgJen RoytzJackie Stevenson, MSSA, LISW,BCCSusanna Massie Thomas, CPC, ELI-MPCONTRIBUTING WRITERSGG EquineKirsten JohnsonLisa KileyLauren NewRhys PowellMelanie Peterson-RameyJamie SamplesLisa Lopez-SnyderKaren VanGetsonBobby WilliamsPHOTOGRAPHERSJessa JanesPred MilenkovichBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERPred MilenkovichSALES/DISTRIBUTIONPeggy DunkelFilip MilenkovichPROOFREADERJelena MilenkovichADVERTISINGinfo@kentuckyequestriandirectory.com / 440 668-2812KENTUCKY EQUESTRIAN DIRECTORYis owned byKentucky Equestrian Directory ispublished annually byENSO Media Group, Inc.PO Box 470603, Cleveland, OH 44147440 668-2812info@kentuckyequestriandirectory.comkentuckyequestriandirectory.comKentucky Equestrian Directory assumes no re-sponsibility for the claims made in advertise-ments. The views expressed in editorial content are those of the author, obtained from sources believed to be reliable, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Kentucky Equestrian Directory. Neither the Publisher, Editor, authors or any other party associated with this publication shall be responsible for any errors, omissions, or claims for damages arising from use of the infor-mation contained herein. Reproduction of articles is not permitted without written consent from Kentucky Equestrian Directory or ENSO Media Group, Inc.Kentucky Equestrian Directory and Kentucky Equestrian areregistered trade names owned by ENSOMedia Group, Inc.under the laws of the State of Ohio governing registered trade names and trademarks.FROM THE PUBLISHERWelcome to the 2023 issue of Kentucky Equestrian Directory!

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 9614-292-6661 vet.osu.edu/vmc/equineWorking with your veterinarianGalbreath Equine Center• Board-certified sports medicine, surgery, internal medicine and emergency specialists• Minimally invasive to complex orthopedic surgery techniques• Advanced diagnostics and imaging(MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT, digital X-ray)• Equine ambulatory service, including specialty medical services (Central Ohio area)• 24/7 emergency and after hours on-call specialty services, 365 days a yearAdvanced Specialty Equine Veterinary Careby Lisa KileyHorse care has come a long way over the years, and along with it, horse owners are looking for ways to make better decisions about how they keep their horses at home. As we learn more about what’s best for our horses, we are nding that providing a more natural environment is one of the healthiest ways for them to thrive. Jaime Jackson, author of “Paddock Paradise – A Guide to Natural Horse Boarding” advocates for a more natural way of caring for horses that was born from his observations of wild horses living in the Great Basin area in the 1980’s. Over the years, Jackson has worked to create a system that brings the benets of a more natural environment to horses all over the world that can be created by applying the designs of nature into your own backyard. Application of these principles leads to horses that are healthier both physically and mentally. He advises the idea that he wanted to share with the concept of “Paddock Paradise” was to look at horse management in a more holistic way. e concept is to create a space for horses to move as they would in nature, a system that works as it would in the wild, but by design on your own property. For most domesticated horses, lack of movement has Return to Your Horse’s Roots with “Paddock Paradise”a negative impact on their health. In the wild, horses are on the move for a signicant part of the time, with stops along the way for dierent behaviors and activities. Jackson’s system introduces a track for horses to move through that encourages activity with areas that can be added to mimic a natural environment. Ideally, the track consists of a perimeter loop around the property or pasture and an interior adjustable fence (typically electric, such as rope) that creates a track approximately 10 – 12 feet wide. Limiting the width encourages movement, but horses should be able to comfortably turn around. In his book, Jackson outlines all the dierent areas that can be added along the track that will provide activity and enrichment. Some of these include: feeding areas - where it is suggested that slow feeders are hung for hay, shelter - such as a loang shed for protection from the elements, and watering holes - which can be natural or manmade. Along the way, the type of terrain can be altered to add texture to the track, rock piles, logs, and branches provide a course for the horses to work through which is good for the mind and the hooves. Oshoots that allow the horses a dusty spot to roll or a spot to lounge under the shade of trees are ideal. Introducing herb beds and complementary browsers, like goats, will add to the natural landscape. e center of the track can be used for grazing and growing hay, or it may be where the barn is positioned. Horses can live on the track year-round and it benets horses in all life stages. It is especially helpful for horses that are arthritic or prone to issues such as laminitis or colic. A horse that is living on the track will essentially be ‘warmed-up’ so he can be pulled out and ready to ride and work, helping to reduce work-related injury. It will also increase their tness and stamina without added training sessions. Items found on the track can help naturally desensitize your horses, leading to a more sure-footed mount. Jackson conrmed that horses easily adapt to the track and are quick to utilize it as can be seen by the movement patterns they develop almost immediately. ●For more information about “Paddock Paradise” or to get a copy of Jackson’s book, check out his website: jaimejackson.com. For additional information about materials for your fencing project, contact Cashmans Horse Equipment or visit: cashmans.com.Photos by Jill Willis at the ISNHCP AANHCP Headquarters in Lompoc, CA.

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 13the four Peace Ponies live. Their mission is loy: to foster transformation and spread peace in the world. They must be very good at their work, because the feeling you get the moment you drive onto the campus is a palpable sense of peace.Pine Knoll Farm and the Center for Integrated Horsemanship and the Horse-Human Connection is the lifework of Gillian Vallis. Born and raised in England to a horsey family who bred and trained Thoroughbreds, Vallis was an avid Pony Clubber and multi-disciplined competitor from a very early age. She got her rst pony at 9, when she was “old enough to completely take care of it.” By the time she was fourteen, she was galloping racehorses for her grandfather and father, both of whom were accomplished trainers and riders. In her mid-twenties she gave up riding for a spell and set out to travel the world. She picked it back up again when she moved to Bermuda, where she met her husband, Francis. Shortly thereaer, Vallis found a horse named Zoe that would change the trajectory of her life. Zoe was a talented, but misunderstood Thoroughbred who was riddled with psychological and physical issues from abuse, and was banned from the track. “She was denitely a project!” Vallis says with a laugh. “But I’d had a lot of experience with Thoroughbreds and when I looked into her eyes, I saw that the horse inside was not like the horse on the outside.” Zoe was shipped from Pennsylvania to Bermuda, where in addition to her many other challenges, she developed anhidrosis, an inability to sweat. Bermuda, with its sub-tropical climate, was life threatening for a horse with this incurable disorder. For help, Vallis reached out to a brilliant veterinarian, Dr. Judith Shoemaker, from Nottingham, PA, who had worked on Zoe for her previous owners. Together with chiropractic, acupuncture, free choice minerals, and supplements, Shoemaker and Vallis managed to alleviate Zoe’s anhidrosis. “Dr. Shoemaker was ahead of the times with her knowledge and expertise in alternative therapies,” Vallis says. “Both she and I had no idea when we started that Zoe would lead us to lessons, knowledge, and people that became the foundational concept that is Pine Knoll Center for Integrated Horsemanship today.”Under Shoemaker’s guidance, Vallis set out on an information quest about complementary medicine and energy work that spanned disciplines, modalities, philosophies, and continents. “The more I read and studied, the more I realized how many horses were in pain that went unrecognized and untreated. I started feeling a call inside me to do something about that.” The solution, Vallis decided, was to open a center for equine alternative therapies someday.They say that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. So it was, for the “someday” idea that Vallis had tucked away in her mind and heart. Shortly thereaer, through a series of seemingly unrelated serendipitous events, a 130-acre farm in Garrard County, Kentucky, an hour and a half from Lexington, landed in her lap. That became the rst site of Pine Knoll Farm, a comprehensive breeding, training, riding, and healing center. “We were at the forefront of many philosophies and modalities which are now commonplace,” Vallis states. “Natural horsemanship, chiropractic, acupuncture, and myofascial among them. We were passionate about education. We did clinics, demos, horse shows, and events, including In Honor of The Horse Symposium, which was like a mini Equitana.”Continued on the next pagePhoto by Susanna Massie Thomas.

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14 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023In time, however, Vallis realized that Garrard County was too remote, and moved Pine Knoll to a location in Lexington, the world-famous destination for horse lovers. Her vision had expanded, and she brought celebrated dressage judge, Tom Poulin, into the fold because of his pioneering thoughts about rider postural balance. “Tom told me about his experience in Saratoga, where the New York City Ballet came each year during the race meet, because years ago, the head of the ballet, the great Russian choreographer, George Balanchine, believed that racehorses and ballet dancers were very similar.” The story goes that Poulin invited a ballet master friend to come watch him perform the ‘dance’ of dressage with his horse. Poulin recalls that at the ride’s end the ballet master told him, “Tom, the horse looks great, but you look TERRIBLE!” He elaborated on what he saw and convinced Poulin to take ballet lessons with him, which Poulin did for six years. Poulin realized from this experience that if one couldn’t align one’s body properly and control its motion, it was not possible to give precisely timed, coordinated aids to an animal weighing 1,200 lbs., or more. In time, Poulin developed a bodywork program that incorporated ballet training with riding. “Tom’s knowledge of bodywork, and a rider’s need to understand and manage weight distribution, made me realize that it wasn’t just horse wellness I needed to be concerned about, it was human wellness, as well,” Vallis says. Armed with this new understanding that a rider’s limitations and imbalances hindered their ability to ride eectively, consequently impacting the well-being of the horse, she expanded her oerings to include Reiki, massage, Feldenkrais, and other modalities for people. Next, to help people understand and feel the impact of their posture and balance, she designed a mechanical horse, Harmony, which, depending on how a person “rides,” tips in the direction of the rider’s positional imbalance. She put together clinics where riders could work on Harmony with a trainer and an acupuncturist, experience where they were out of alignment, be corrected both biomechanically and energetically, and then get back on Harmony to learn what perfect balance feels like and how to achieve it.“I don’t think anyone in the world has a teaching tool like Harmony,” says Vallis. “This is a totally unique way of allowing riders to explore the dynamics of posture, tension patterns and balance, safely, and incorporating changes of movement in combination with other modalities like acupuncture, myofascial release, taping, and Feldenkrais.”These clinics are extremely popular and tend to leave participants incredulous when they experience how crooked they are on horseback, and what happens when their tensions and restrictions are released. A rider’s imbalance gets mirrored in the horse’s body, causing pain, injury, and limitations, but too oen, in Vallis’ opinion, people blame their mounts for problems that unknowingly originated with the rider. Harmony exists to prove that. In Vallis’ words, “it’s all connected.”But Vallis didn’t stop with bodywork. Psychological and emotional issues aect a person’s riding as well, she contends. This prompted her to extensively research and avidly pursue training in equine-assisted learning. She developed the HorsEmpow-erment™ System, dedicated to equine and human life enhancement and educa-tion. She oered interactive workshops to schools, athlet-ic teams, corporate groups, and other organizations. She worked with the Univer-sity of Kentucky on a study for the impact of horses on nurses. She gave educational tours. She started a non- prot, The Four Harmony Foundation, to make HorsEmpowerment™ opportunities available to those without resources.And, she acquired the Peace Ponies, a quad of ambassadors whose mission it is to promote peace and inspired living through the leadership metaphors and congruency of the horse in interactive equine experiential learning opportunities with people. “We are excited about helping to raise awareness of the horse as a teacher and co-facilitator of equine experiential learning,” says Vallis. “Horses are masters of non-verbal communication and have much to teach us in this area. We know that as much as 90% of communication is non-verbal. Science documents that we have neural intelligence centers in our gut and in our heart, as well as in our head. Our true brilliance comes from integrating our head, heart, and gut intelligence.”With the plethora of activities, and the popularity of her oerings, it became Pine Knoll CenterContinued from previous pageDynamic acupuncture, a unique therapy combining stimulation of acupuncture points on the ear and distal body parts while the rider is in motion on Harmony. Photo courtesy of Pine Knoll

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 15apparent to Vallis that she needed a farm with more land and overnight accommodations, so people from out of town could come and stay on campus when attending one of her many programs and workshops, tours, clinics, and events.She began looking for a site that would accommodate and reect her vision of tranquility, inspiration, and healing. In the fall of 2019, she found a bucolic property with open elds, woodlands, and a pond, just six minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park. In early 2020, construction began.Miraculously, despite the limitations of Covid – barns, paddocks, an indoor arena, oce, and conference area are now tucked away on-site. An elegantly appointed apartment that sleeps six, with an inviting outdoor porch for dining and relaxing, sits above the barn. And programs are up and running. 2023 promises to be exciting for Vallis as her lifelong vision is ever expanding. The diverse agenda will include equine-assisted workshops in leadership, business, education, and personal development. She will also welcome tour groups for interactive experiences with horses. There will be healing clinics focusing on the well-being of horses and humans, as well as riding and training demonstrations and clinics. Her Equestrian Lifestyle Solutions Club that brings together like-minded horse enthusiasts who love their horses and seek to enhance their well-being through understanding and integrative care, is very active. She’s writing a book on her experiences with Zoe. She is building another Airbnb apartment for additional guests. “And,” she says with a cryptic smile, “I have even bigger plans that are in the works which I can’t talk about yet…”Whatever it is that she’s planning, it is sure to be bold and far-reaching. That’s how she operates.“Horses and herd behavior can teach us how to shi from egocentric behaviors and a predatory scarcity mentality, to the herd mentality, which is one of acceptance of collective value and abundance. Together, we can join forces with horses to raise the consciousness of the planet, one experience at a time, and in doing so we can make the world a better place. That’s what I am trying to do every day and I welcome ALL to help me in this eort. Together, we can create a tipping point!” ◆Susanna Massie Thomas, CPC, ELI-MP, and president of Shamrock Legacy Coaching and Consulting, LLC, is a leadership and personal development coach whose online courses, coaching programs and workshops help individuals and groups maximize personal, professional, and organizational potential and productivity through the way of the horse. A lifelong horsewoman and former executive director of the Secretariat Center, Susanna’s “Horse Centered Reschooling ProgramSM”received national acclaim, and earned her the title of Kentucky Colonel, the highest level of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky for outstanding service and noteworthy accomplishments.Tom Poulin working with a student.Photo courtesy of Pine Knoll

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 19Think All Helmets Are the Same? Think Again! Meet the Man Who’s Raising the Bar on Helmet Safetyby Rhys PowellWith safety and technology paving the way of the future in other sports, the need to improve and raise the safety standards in equestrian sports has become more essential than ever before.Four years ago while riding at our equestrian property in New Zealand, my horse spooked and I fell o at the walk, breaking my neck (C3). During the ve days that followed while in the hospital, unable to move, I designed an equestrian helmet in my head, knowing that the severity of injury from my accident could have been prevented.e journey has been a real eye-opener, and I have learned so much more about a sport I am involved in. But most importantly, I learned about head injuries and ways to help minimize them. I taught myself all about CAD and 3D printing, tooling, molds, dierent types of materials, you name it! I rst started cutting helmets in half to see what they were made of; the majority were very disturbing and incredibly basic. Most are just plastic helmets that are very cheap to manufacture - just around $10 US dollars! Even some of the very expensive European ones were not much better than the very cheapest ($50) plastic ones on Amazon, they had just been well-marketed. For the rst two years, I focused purely on safety, as that was the reason I began this process in the rst place.After two years of creating a prototype, despite it being really safe, I didn’t believe many people would actually wear it – it looked a bit silly!e following two years, I focused on the fashion side and now believe I have both, safety & fashion, which is a very dicult combination to achieve. I purposely didn’t worry about material costs or the nal price, as I didn’t want that to be a factor inuencing the decision process. I wanted the very highest safety standards, best possible materials, brain/concussion protection, (MIPS) safety features, etc. Our patented design and system include78 individual parts. e most concerning thing I learned through this process, is that the level of protection oered by the majority of helmets on the market is signicantly lower than what people think - or are led to believe. And many riders assume helmet safety standards are pretty much all the same, but in reality, they are widely dierent, with most helmets consisting of multiple lower standards, because they aren’t designed to achieve the highest safety standards. Iwould estimate 99% of helmets (most being just plastic), including the majority of the most expensive European ones, cannot pass the highest safety standards found in our ARRO helmets. Key points of this helmet:1. Obtained the world’s highest and latest safety rating - Snell “E2021”, a new standard which is signicantly higher than all other older standards, i.e., VG1, ASTM, PAS015.2. MIPS: (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) - an additional liner incorporated inside the helmet, designed to add protection against rotational motion transferred to the head and brain. Rotational motion increases the risk for minor to severe brain injuries. MIPScan reduce rotational motion by redirecting energies and forces otherwise transferred to the brain.3. Carbon Fibre and Kevlar - the very best materials to use in the outer layer of the helmet: both known for being lightweight but very strong; Kevlar is used in bullet-proof vests. 4. Detachable chin guard for facial and neck protection, this can be worn in dual mode, i.e., with or without the chin bar.5. Removable and breakaway visor. e visor at the front is removable to meet any showing regulations, and breaks away to minimize forces/stresses, and hyperexion of the neck. 6. Dual density EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) inner liner - to accommodate dierent impact locations on the head. While no helmet or impact protection system can prevent a user from all injuries,ARRO helmetsgive you the condence to follow your passion with horses in the best possible helmet available. ● For more information: arro.nz

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 23by Sarah E. Coleman Like natural horsemanship, liberty has garnered a nearly cult-like following of horse owners and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their bond with horses.To an outside observer, a horse performing at liberty looks like magic - he’s locked on to his handler, paying attention to nothing else going on around him, even if it’s a cheering crowd, other horses around him, or even the tasty grass beneath his hooves.By denition, “liberty” is “freedom from control, interference, obligation, restriction and hampering conditions. It’s the power or right of being free ... and acting as one pleases.” Liberty training focuses on the relationship between horse and handler; it uses the natural instincts and behavior of the horse as the primary teaching tool. Liberty isn’t always an end goal or the only discipline in which owners partake with their horses. Liberty work is oen something horse owners do in addition to competing, pleasure riding or simply enjoying their retired horses. Liberty work strengthens the communication between owners and their horses, and this translates directly into other areas in which the two may work.Dan and Elizabeth James: Traveling Liberty LaneOne of the most well-known liberty trainers and clinicians is Dan James, of Double Dan Horsemanship (USA). Though he has many accolades as a colt starter and reining competitor, Dan, and his partner, Dan Steers, really hit their stride as equine entertainers specializing in live shows. Their popularity on stage gave way to a career assisting others and their horses on their own liberty journeys.Though liberty training has been around for as long as circuses and movies have been, it’s attainability for the average horse owner has Continued on the next pagePhotos courtesy of Double Dan Horsemanship

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24 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 202 3exploded in the last 15 years. Aer teaching liberty clinics in Australia for years, Dan started coming to the US in 2007, performing at expos and oering Introduction to Liberty clinics all across North America. By 2012, what started out as boutique clinics turned into a full calendar of sellout clinics. In 2016, Dan married Elizabeth, an equine professor at the time, and the two purchased a farm in central Kentucky to host clinics and start training specialized liberty horses full time. Truly two of the most innovative equestrians, Elizabeth and Dan both excel at thinking BIG. The duo saw a need that wasn’t being met: There was no “thing” that brought liberty lovers together, allowing them to learn from each other in a friendly, supportive environment; there was no overarching organization that fostered interest in the liberty discipline and encouraged competition with a clear pathway for participation. Though liberty was oen used to showcase an adoptable horse’s willingness to learn, kindness, and aptitude, there was no way for these horses to continue to show o their liberty journeys aer the conclusion of the adoption event or retraining competition. Oen the skills fostered during the beginning of their liberty journey were laid by the wayside as adopters focused on more traditional methods of riding and competing. However, it was apparent through social media and various equine-focused events that those who love liberty were hungry. They wanted to learn more, do more and see more. Most importantly though, they wanted to deepen their relationships with their horses. With a solid understanding of what was missing, Dan and Elizabeth founded the International Liberty Horse Association (ILHA) with one core tenet in mind: “The ILHA is dedicated to promoting the discipline of liberty training and celebrating liberty horses, trainers, fans and competitors everywhere.”“‘Liberty’ is described as the renement of aids and cues that lead to having an unseen connection and communication with the horse,” Elizabeth explains. “By nature, humans crave connection and seek relationships; liberty allows them to have that with their horses. The more people learn, not just about liberty, but how to work with their horses at liberty, the more they want and the more they tell their friends. It [the interest in liberty] just continues to grow.” A celebration of the horse-human bond on the ground as well as astride, liberty diers from trick training, which focuses on more specic maneuvers and tricks, like the bow, the rear, and the laydown, Elizabeth explains. “Liberty refers to the fundamental basis of connection. Horses can perform a multitude of ‘tricks’ while never actually working or connecting at liberty.”“Liberty teaches a horse to make decisions on its own, without being forced, inuenced or controlled by equipment,” she claries. People who have liberty horses oen ride as well. Without fail, those who crossover between disciplines say that what the horse learns in liberty training directly impacts their ridden work. The dynamic inherently shis when the horse has the The Libery LifeContinued from previous pageElizabeth JamesPhoto by Meagan Piller

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 25freedom to stay or leave; liberty work oen completely changes how owners interact with their horses.ILHA: Going Big, Right Out of the Gate “There were really four reasons we started the ILHA,” Elizabeth says. “First, there wasn’t anywhere for people who loved liberty, who weren’t professionals (like Dan), to get to showcase their horses or their liberty training. We created the ILHA to give them a platform to show and compete at liberty.”Secondly, she says, they wanted to create a space where horses trained in liberty could go to gain experience or get exposure, similar to other disciplines where horses can attend a show as a non-compete mount. Prior to the inception of ILHA, it wasn’t possible to bring a liberty horse to a liberty event and let him take in the sights and sounds of a competition venue before walking in the ring to compete. “When I did the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover, for example, there wasn’t anywhere I could take Ozzie to school him or introduce him to working in liberty in an environment other than at home,” Elizabeth explains. This could have put the team at a disadvantage, but it clearly didn’t, as she and Ozzie (who raced under the name, General Relativity) nished in the Top Five at the 2018 Thoroughbred Makeover held at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. “Additionally, there wasn’t anywhere for liberty horses to showcase - or continue showcasing - their talent and Continued on the next pageDan James and SwampyPhoto courtesy of Double Dan Horsemanship

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26 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023value,” Elizabeth says. “Lots of people use liberty work in makeover competitions that focus on how much a horse can learn - and demonstrate - in a short time frame, but once the horse was nished competing, that was it … until ILHA,” Elizabeth explained. And the nal impetus to create ILHA, and the one that was widely on display at the 2022 Liberty Festival and ILHA Championship show, was camaraderie. “Without an association, all of the liberty trainers exist in silos,” Elizabeth explains. There was no place - or association - where liberty trainers could go to ride together, share ideas or learn from one another. The 2022 Liberty Festival boasted a star-studded clinician lineup, with Pat Parelli and Warwick Schiller, in addition to Dan James. The trade fair was vast and varied and the Championship competition was erce. However, even with nerves running high, the friendliness and support was evident in every interaction participants had with one another. “The liberty family is especially welcoming,” says Elizabeth. “Perhaps it’s because they are especially interested in relationships - who knows?”A History With Horses Both Dan and Elizabeth come by their love for horses honestly. Dan was born in Queensland, Australia, on a cattle farm, where his mother passed on a passion for horses that still burns brightly in Dan. From a young age, Dan has been driven to understand how horses think - and subsequently, how they The Libery LifeContinued from previous pagecan best be trained. He had always been fascinated by the highly trained horses featured in movies and television shows, and innately knew if he could better understand how a horse thinks, the better trained it could become.Though Dan has a myriad of accolades to his name, including winning the Road to the Horse International Colt Starting World Championship, representing Australia in Reining at the World Equestrian Games, consecutive Quarter Horse Congress Freestyle Reining Championships, and being twice-crowned International World Champion Colt Starter (among many others), he has recently added “media star” to his resume, having worked on multiple television, lm and photography projects. These include the TV show, Heartland, a Versace ad campaign, Vogue, and Country Music Weekly magazine. Hailing from Montana, Elizabeth is the daughter of two academics who liked horses but never owned them; luckily, they had friends with horses who graciously let her ride them. “My dad always wanted to instill in us a strong work ethic. As a child, I painted and shingled barns, sheds and even outhouses in exchange for the chance to ride,” she recounts. In addition to being an accomplished equestrian, Elizabeth holds a master’s degree in equine genetics from the University of California, Davis, and a doctorate in experiential education from the University of Kentucky. The ability to combine forces has allowed both Dan and Elizabeth to ourish. Elizabeth oversees the business side of Double Dan Horsemanship and all that it encompasses, including managing the farm, travel schedules, competitions and clinics, marketing and more. With Elizabeth expertly managing all of those moving parts, Dan has been able to add even more clinics and performances to his already packed schedule, and with details taken care of, he can focus even more time and eort into attendees.The duo have two children, Isabella and Jesse, who round out the horse-crazy clan. Both kids love living on the Kentucky farm and ride every chance they get. Isabella already has performing down pat, having performed with her Dad in the Road to the Horse and the inaugural ILHA Liberty Festival; she was also a stunt double in the Heartland series. While Jesse likes the horses, Elizabeth says he’s borderline obsessed with anything that has tires and an engine, including tractors, mowers and excavators - of which there are plenty on the farm!Both Elizabeth and Dan understand deeply what horses can oer people: peace and respite in a sometimes overwhelming world, unconditional love, and a sense of belonging, to name just a few. Liberty training truly celebrates the bond between horse and human. Whether choosing to give liberty a try or seeking further liberty training, Dan and Elizabeth James - and now the ILHA - will be supportive every step of the way. ◆Based in Lexington, KY, Sarah Coleman is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Council and has a so spot for chestnuts with chrome. Elizabeth and Ozzie compete at Retired Racehorse Project's 2018 Thoroughbred MakeoverPhoto courtesy of Double Dan Horsemanship

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28 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023by Kirsten JohnsonLet’s face it…just like humans, it is common to have allergy issues with adult horses. In fact, 70% of adult horses have allergies of some kind, and that alone is the beginning of what can end up becoming a more chronic and serious respiratory disease if not addressed. Mucus in the airway is a common symptom when allergies are present, becoming an incubator for pathogens that can, over time in some cases, cause more serious illness, such as pneumonia, upper and lower airway disease, or guttural pouch infections, to name a few. Let it be clear that it takes time - and a perfect storm - for serious illness, but this information is a tool to help you keep your horse healthy over the long haul. When an active allergy horse breathes in heavy concentrations of molds, fungi, or other pathogens which occur at certain times of year naturally, the mucus collects these “bugs” and begins the incubation process. Molds, fungi and most other pathogens thrive in a damp, warm environment, which is why, over a period of time, mucus is often the catalyst for more serious issues. e rst step is treating and reducing the mucus with help from your veterinarian.ere are other things you can do from a management and/or care side that can also benet your horse when allergies are present. Starting by using the lowest dust-producing bedding possible and not straw. Wetting, soaking, or steaming hay, and feeding it down low or at ground level, and always removing what was dampened and not eaten from the stall before the next meal is imperative.It’s Not Just a Runny Nose!Consider the time of year your horse seems to be the most aected. e symptoms could start as a clear uid or runny nose. It could be a cough due to the horse trying to get rid of the tickle, and can include a red or irritated throat, if scoped. I have even had horses with no outward signs that, when under tack and in a frame, threw their head due to the irritation of drainage in their throat causing them to feel uncomfortable when framed. You may notice that in the fall season allergy symptoms are likely to be even worse as a result of horses starting to spend more time in closed barns due to weather. Also, the immune system may be more compromised during allergy season. It is not about living in a protective bubble, but it’s how we address the problems that arise that makes a dierence. Mucus is the enemy on every level, and working with your veterinarian to address these issues early can save you a lot of problems, and illness, down the road.Things to think about…• Do you have a new horse? If so, where did it come from? Is it from outside of your area/region? Are the symptoms a result of its new environment or could this be an issue that was not understood or disclosed?• How much time does your horse spend outside?• Do you live in a colder climate and have no choice but to keep your horse closed up inside for longer periods of time in the winter?• Does your horse have a clear nasal discharge or cough? Do you have behavioral issues with your horse during certain times of year - even with no discharge or cough?• Make sure your horse is up to date on all recommended vaccines.All of these factors play a role in guring out how best to treat your horse and approach the situation with your veterinarian. If you have treated your horse with your attending veterinarian and still have problems, you may want your veterinarian to consult with a veterinarian who specializes in respiratory issues; together a plan can be formulated. e specialist can make suggestions, and help with diagnostics for treatments needed to manage and treat your horse with the best possible outcome for years of better health. e best specialist I can recommend is Dr. Robert Holland DVM, PhD in Kentucky.●For more information: kesmarc.com

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 31DISPLAY AD PROOFERIKA@ENSOMEDIAGROUP.COM • 440-668-2812is proof is submitted to give you the opportunity to check for any possible errors and to make any necessary corrections. Enso Media Group cannot be held responsible for errors appearing in the nal printed piece which are not brought to our attention at this time. Please reply to this email asap and let us know if your ad that will be in the:and/or1.IS APPROVED AS IS!or 2.NOT APPROVEDPlease reply ASAP to this email to let us know what changes are neededKyEAC is a 501(c)3 organization and survives completely on donated funds.1713 Catnip Hill Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356www.kyeac.orgPhoto by V. Madelung 2016The Kentucky Equine Adoption Center (KyEAC) is the largest all breed rescue in Kentucky. Dedicated to providing a solution to the rising number of unwanted or neglected horses throughout the state, KyEAC seeks adoptive homes and ownership for Kentucky’s horses, donkeys and mules that can no longer be cared for by their owners. 22002233 KKEEDD//OOEEDD PPRROOOOFFKKYY EEqquuiinnee AAddooppttiioonn CCeenntteerrLead. Educate. Protect.Not a KY resident? No problem! Our perks don’t stop at our state borders! KentuckyHorse.org

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 33by Bobby WilliamsInsect and y control during warm months are a constant battle for horse owners. Equally challenging is which y spray to select from the many options available at your favorite tack shop or online vendor. Keeping in mind the need for a product that is eective and safe for you and your horse, Providing an Ethical Approach to Horse Care ProductsA Family’s Passion for Conscientious Horse Care Solves One of the BiggestDilemmas for Equine Ownersand Enthusiastswhich do you choose?Creating with Condence Guaranteed Horse Products provides an answer to this simple but challenging question with their Fly Bye! Plus product line. Fly Bye! Plus is a non-toxic, biodegradable and cruelty-free y spray that successfully targets ies, mosquitoes, gnats, and ticks. Fly Bye! Plus stands out from other y sprays by utilizing a proprietary soy-based formula that works on a molecular level. What does that mean? e soy formula disrupts the carbon chain in the y’s exoskeleton. When a horse’s coat is sprayed, ies that come near feel pressure on their exoskeletons and move away. Additionally, geranium oil was integrated into the Fly Bye! Plus formula to mitigate mosquitoes, gnats, and ticks. Fly Bye! Plus combines these two systems in one product to keep insects at bay without the use of chemicals that can be harmful to horses, people, and the environment.Confronting a NeedGHP was founded in 2011 by Laura Gentile, an avid rider and equine enthusiast. In search of a solution to the ies and other insects that plagued her horse, Laura leveraged her biology background to create a non-toxic, eectual spray that she felt good about using. What began as a y spray for personal use quickly developed into a company whose ethics are deeply rooted in horse, human, and earth stewardship. Laura’s inspiration is realized by Guaranteed Horse Products’ motto, “Love your horse, love your planet.” is passion is shared by her children, Bobby Williams and Angela Jennings, who have continued Laura’s vision and now run the company together.Guaranteed Horse Products continues to produce a robust and trustworthy line of natural and non-toxic equine care products. All products are cruelty-free and manufactured in the USA. To nd out more about this inspirational, trendsetting company and their entire line of equine products, check out their website at: guaranteedhorseproducts.com. ●

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34 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023by Jen RoytzThere are some things about life with horses that are as dependable as the sunrise. They are scenarios that are not “if it will happen,” but “when.” Try as we might to protect our equine partners, injury and illness fall into this category. While it is important for every horse owner to have a veterinarian that they can call when a horse is sick or hurt, Dr. Nimet Browne, a veterinarian with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky, says there are many things a horse owner can do, either while waiting for their vet or before (or possibly instead of) calling them to assess the severity of an adverse equine event and serve as the “rst responder” for their horse. “As everyone who has worked with horses knows, they like to nd any way possible to injure themselves,” said Browne. “Most of the time these injuries are mild and require minimal intervention, but sometimes a veterinarian may need to be involved. Having a stock of supplies to treat the most basic injuries or to help curtail injuries until a veterinarian can assess the situation is very helpful.”Browne, who began riding as a child and has competed up to the 1.40 meter jumpers, says that horse owners should curate an emergency medical kit to keep at the barn, and if they have a trailer and haul o-site regularly, it is wise to keep a second kit in the trailer’s tack room or storage area. First Rule of First Aid – Be PreparedPreparation begins with a well-stocked ﬁrst aid kitThe following is a list of tools and supplies that could be used to curate a proper rst aid kit:• Thermometer• Stethoscope• Latex gloves• Large oral syringe • Scissors – both bandage scissors and sharp scissors• Hoof pick• Duct tape• Vet wrap (several rolls)• Diapers• Sterile standing bandage• Leg wraps/standing bandages• Dormosedan gel• Triple antibiotic ointment• Triple antibiotic eye ointment• Bottle of saline• Cotton 4” x 4” gauze pads• Roll of gauze• Oral Phenylbutazone (bute)• Oral Banamine paste • Hydrogen peroxide• Betadine solution• Wound ointment• Electrolyte paste• Epsom salt• Animalintex (poultice)• Spray-on wound treatment (for hard to wrap areas)• Emergency contact information for your veterinarianBrowne advises that, depending on how oen it is used, horse owners should check/restock their rst aid kit every six to twelve months, or more frequently if it is used oen. Be sure to check both which items need to be replenished, as well as any expiration dates on medications or ointments.Medications, such as Phenylbutazone, Banamine paste and Dormosedan gel are great to have on hand. They are available by prescription only from a veterinarian, who can also advise on the dosage based on the horse, its age and other factors. “It is always important to contact your veterinarian prior to administering these medications in an emergency situation, as they have specic dosages and contraindications,” said Browne, who added that depending on the presentation and severity of symptoms, a veterinarian may want to examine the horse before treating or treat upon arrival with intravenous rather than oral medications. Knowing What to Do When Emergency StrikesAccording to Dr. Browne, some of the most common emergency situations horse owners will deal with include colic, lacerations, eye ulcers, abscesses and lameness. It is important for horse owners to know how to Photo by Jen Roytz

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 35accurately assess a situation and gather key information to relay to their veterinarian to prepare them for what they will be treating upon arrival. “I think knowing how to take basic vitals, such as temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate can be very benecial,” said Browne. “If a horse owner is unfamiliar with how to take any of these vitals, their veterinarian can demonstrate the proper technique.”* (see sidebar) Browne advises that horses should be “trained” in advance of an emergency situation to allow their temperature to be taken. “The respiratory rate can easily be taken by watching the horse’s chest excursion and counting the number of breaths in a minute,” she said. For an adult horse, the normal respiratory rate should be 10 to 25 breaths per minute and the normal heart rate should be 30 to 50 beats per minute. The normal temperature for a horse ranges from 98 to 101.5 degrees. “These are a few simple parameters that can help identify the severity of the situation,” said Browne. “If these parameters are abnormal, it may allow your veterinarian to determine how quickly they need to come see your horse.”Common Emergency Situations and How to RespondThe following are some of the most common emergency situations horse owners are likely to deal with:Colic – Typical signs of colic include pawing, getting up and down repeatedly, rolling, kicking or biting at their abdomen. If you notice these signs, take the horse’s vitals and call your veterinarian immediately. They will likely oer further instructions to carry out while they are en route. Lacerations – These can occur in any part of the body and, depending on the location, can range from mild to serious or even life-threatening. If there is excessive bleeding from the wound, apply pressure. Using clean - preferably sterile - gauze or bandages can be helpful. If a clean water source is available, cold hose the area or use saline solution and a syringe to ush any debris out of the wound. Next, clean the wound with dilute betadine solution and clean/sterile gauze. If the wound is supercial, an application of wound spray can help keep the area clean. If the What is “Normal” for a Horse?The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) oers the following guidelines for resting vitals for a healthy adult horse:Heart rate: 28 - 44 beats per minute (depending on the horse’s size).Respiration: 10 - 24 breaths per minuteCapillary rell time: If you press your nger against a horse’s gums, the point of pressure should return to a pink color within 1-2 seconds.Mucous membranes: A horse’s gums should be moist, healthy and pink.For more information, go to www.aaep.orgDr. Browne suggests asking your vet to show you how to take vitals on your horse.Jen Roytz is a marketing and communications specialist based in Central Kentucky with a professional background in Thoroughbred racing and aercare. Jen is a partner in Topline Communications, a Lexington-based marketing, communications and PR rm serving small and medium-sized businesses. She and her husband, Dr. Stuart Brown, own Brownstead Farm, a 115-acre Thoroughbred breeding, sales, racing and sport horse facility in Versailles, KY. Jen remains a passionate advocate for Thoroughbred aercare and regularly speaks on the topic at both the local and national levels. A lifelong equestrian, Jen enjoys competing in the hunter/jumper arenas and specializes in the transition and retraining of Thoroughbreds into amateur-friendly show and recreational mounts. wound is deep, if bleeding is unable to be controlled, if there is debris or an object protruding from the wound, or if the wound is near a joint or tendon/ligament, it may be benecial to have a veterinarian examine it. Eye Injuries – Horses can also get scrapes on their corneas, which are typically quite painful. Horses will oen squint or tear in the aected eye, and may also present with discharge and/or swelling around the eyelid. It is always important to notify your veterinarian in the event of an eye injury, as they can progress rapidly. Aer speaking with your veterinarian, they may advise you to ush the eye with sterile saline and/or apply triple antibiotic eye ointment while waiting for their arrival. Abscesses and Lameness – Lameness or hoof abscesses can present as emergency situations. Identify which leg is aected and feel all areas of the leg and hoof for heat, swelling or abrasions. If a hoof abscess is suspected, soak the hoof in warm water and Epsom salt for 15-20 minutes, then apply an Animalintex hoof pack on the foot until a veterinarian can examine it. If heat or swelling is found above the hoof in the leg, cold hose the aected area for 15 minutes and keep the horse in a conned area with minimal activity (such as a stall) until the veterinarian arrives. With any of these, or other, presentations, taking the horse’s vitals (temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate) prior to calling your veterinarian will provide key information as to the type, severity and chronology of the ailment, and save time once they arrive. ◆

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 41by Lauren Newe number one cause of lameness in horses isn’t footing, it’s not bad riding, or too little turn out - it’s water. Are you surprised? Keep reading and learn how and why water is the rst contributing factor for lameness. If you begin with a perfectly healthy foot, the rst step taken leading to lameness would be the saturation of the hoof with water. is often happens when horses are left on night turnout during the rainy summer months. In this situation, not only is the ground wet, but the grass (and, therefore, the foot) is also covered in water twice a day, at sunup and sundown, when the dew sets in. You may also have horses that have access to a pond or creek that love to stand in the shallows during their turnout, which saturates the foot and hoof capsule. When the hoof capsule becomes saturated, the smallest microbers of the hoof swell, and soften. As these bers - called laminae - become swollen and soft, they begin to lose their structural integrity. In addition to the laminae becoming soft, the horse’s external hoof wall, which should naturally be hard and strong, will also begin to soften and stretch. As both the hoof wall and the laminae lose their weight bearing abilities, the entire structure of the hoof capsule slowly begins ‘falling’ which can allow the con bone angles to change, aecting the entire weight bearing functionality of, not just the foot, but the leg and soft tissues. Now your horse’s soundness is at risk. is is when you see obvious symptoms of water damage, such as toes stretching long, soles falling into at pancake shapes instead of strong convex arches, the white line becoming stretched and wide, frogs and heels attening and softening. You may also see cracks starting to form on the external hoof wall. ese can be actual cracks through the hoof Feet Aren’t Waterproofwall or surface cracks that seem simply cosmetic and make the hoof appear to be ‘peeling.’ By the time you see this sort of damage happening to your horse’s hoof, it is no longer a quick x situation. Now, you are probably also seeing fungal issues such as thrush and white line disease start to take hold. Both thrush and white line disease are a combination of fungal and bacterial infections that grow in the soft, moist pockets in the hoof. rush usually lives around the frog and in the central sulcus, the groove in the middle of the frog. It’s smelly and can make the frog appear black and very squishy. White line disease attacks the laminae and can cause large areas of separation between the hoof wall and the internal structures of the hoof. It often rst appears as white akiness when scraping on the white line and can quickly progress up the hoof wall if not treated quickly. Both of these infections and their symptoms (soft, sensitive frogs from thrush, or hoof wall separation from white line disease) can cause major lameness. While thrush and white line disease are serious problems for your horse’s overall health and soundness, they can be easily treated with appropriate products through daily or weekly applications that will kill the active bacteria and fungus and prevent additional infection from taking root. On the other hand, the damage to the structural integrity of your horse’s hoof and his long term soundness has been done, and will now take many months to remedy with correct management and appropriate shoeing or trimming. Rather than trying to work backwards and x the water damage that can occur in just a few weeks of poor management - work forwards! Prevent this type of damage from occurring to your horse’s feet simply by keeping them in dry turn out and in clean, dry stalls. is very simple management program would prevent the majority of the lameness and injuries that farriers see on a daily basis. ●For more information: bgonewhiteline.comThis hoof is beginning to soften and flatten at the toe. As a result, an obvious toe crack has started which will likely turn into seedy toe, otherwise known as white line disease.This hoof wall has been literally washed away. This type of damage can happen in as little as 5 days.Thrush infection as evidenced by deep, black central and collateral sulcus and a soft, sponge-like frog.

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42 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023by Jen RoytzWhen a newborn foal makes its entry into the world, so oen it’s the result of months, sometimes years, of careful planning and preparation. From the research and considerations that go into the mating plans, to the nutrition and care the mare receives Working MomsHormonally induced lactation techniqueshave brought about a new generation of nurse maresthroughout her pregnancy, by the time the foal is born, it is carrying with it the nancial and emotional investment of its breeders and caretakers. But, life doesn’t always go as planned and there are many variables that can come into play. The birth of a foal is an explosive event. Once a horse goes into labor, things progress rapidly, which means when they go wrong, it happens very quickly. According to a 2012 study published in the Equine Veterinary Journal, a publication of the British Equine Veterinary Association that publishes peer reviewed research and content, roughly 10 percent of equine deliveries result in a dystocia, the industry term for a dicult delivery. While immediate and knowledgeable intervention can oen result in a successful delivery, that is not always the case. Sometimes, sadly, the Photo by Jen RoytzA New Generation of Nurse Mares“Working For Carats” is owned by writer, Jen RoytzPhoto courtesy of Laura Phoenix

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 43time. But, it has also been rife with controversy.That’s because for decades the only way to produce a nurse mare was to have that mare produce a foal, then take that foal away so the mare could raise the orphaned foal. While some raised the foals on bottles or buckets, many either euthanized the unwanted foals or gave them away to rescues or compassionate caretakers.Sadly, they were simply mare perishes during the delivery, while other times she is not producing enough milk due to a premature delivery. There are also cases in which everything goes smoothly during the delivery, but for whatever reason, the mare’s maternal instincts do not kick in and she rejects the foal. When these scenarios present, a nurse mare can be a foal’s next best chance at a healthy and stable (no pun intended) upbringing. What is a Nursemare?For more than a century, nurse mares have been used to mother a foal when the foal’s own dam is not able to do so. They provide not only the vital nutrition (milk) the foal needs to grow up healthy and strong, but the foundational lessons of socialization and herd life. For decades, the nurse mare business has been a vital part of the breeding industry, providing a life-saving service at a critical thought of as a byproduct of the business and ended up neglected or killed. “The nurse mare business was and is a necessity. If you breed enough horses, you’ll end up having situations come up in which a nurse mare is needed in order to save an orphaned foal,” said Laura Phoenix of Nursemares of Kentucky and Nursemares of the Northeast. “When I learned that there was a better, Continued on the next pagePhoto courtesy of Laura Phoenix

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44 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023more ethical way to meet that need – one that instead of creating an unwanted foal actually saved lives – I was all in.”A New Age of Nurse MaresPhoenix grew up on her family’s cattle farm in Walton, New York, but from an early age she gravitated to horses. She was training and selling horses through her teenage years and won numerous buckles barrel racing. When she had kids, her focus shied to teaching them to ride and show, and she soon was managing a full-edged lesson stable. Her family also bred horses, and it was when a neighbor had an orphaned foal and called her family needing a nurse mare that she rst learned about the practice. “We weaned one of our mares early and let him use her for his foal,” said Phoenix. “The more I learned about the traditional nurse mare practices, the more I knew there had to be a better way.”That better way came about when Phoenix learned about hormonally induced lactation, a process in which a mare can be brought into milk by administering the correct combination of drugs. “I started doing the hormonally induced lactation with one mare, then two. The next season we had 11, then 33 the following year, and so on, season aer season,” she said. “Now we have more than 150 in our program between our two farms.”While Phoenix began her business of leasing out hormonally induced mares to farms in the counties and states surrounding her New York farm, word spread of this new approach to caring for orphaned foals and Phoenix began getting calls from major breeding farms in Kentucky. “I was going back and forth from New York to Kentucky. Every time I would get a call for a mare, I would bring a few extra mares down and as soon as I posted that they were available, they were spoken for. The demand was more than I could accommodate with my herd in New York, and I was on the road constantly.”So, in 2020, Phoenix opened up a second farm, Nursemares of Kentucky, based out of Paris, Kentucky. There, she and her sta care for their more than 100 Kentucky-based mares in the o-season, keeping them up to date on farrier, teeth oating and vaccinations.“That is a big dierence between how we do business and how others may have operated. All of our mares come with a current Coggins and are up to date on vaccinations and routine care. We want people to feel comfortable incorporating them right into their barns and herds.”Perfect PairingsOne of the biggest challenges associated with nurse mares are getting the mare and her adopted foal to bond. Phoenix and her team pride themselves in having a 98 percent success rate with their pairings, Working MomsContinued from previous pagePhotos courtesy of Laura Phoenix

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 45thanks in large part to how hands-on she and her team are in the pairing process. “I think the bonding process goes much more smoothly because our mares don’t have the trauma of losing a foal just before being introduced to a new foal,” said Phoenix. “Typically, our mares walk into the stall nickering for their new baby, We are very, very careful with the process to ensure no horses or humans get hurt, and we have games we play with the mares and foals and tricks we’ve learned if the bonding process isn’t moving along the way we expect.”On the rare occasions that a mare and foal do not seem to be bonding successfully, which is more of a risk when the foal is older or signicantly compromised, Phoenix and her team are quick to make the decision to swap one nurse mare out for another. “Of the more than 100 pairings we did in Kentucky this year, we had two that did not have a successful bonding,” said Phoenix. “We swapped those mares out, but then sent them out later and paired them successfully with other orphaned foals, so really it was a 100 percent success rate if you think of it that way.”It Takes the Right MareIt takes a special type of mare to take on and raise another horse’s foal as her own and not every mare is physically or mentally equipped to take on the role. According to Phoenix, when looking for mares to join her herd, one of the primary criteria is that they have had at least one, if not several, foals in the past, as these types of mares tend to be able to produce a higher volume of milk more easily, and have proven that they were good mothers to their foals. They also look for horses who do not have any dangerous behavioral quirks or major lameness issues, and are easy to handle. “We want these horses to be able to live out with a herd and run with their foals, so they need to be sound enough to do that,” she said. “While many of our customers are larger Thoroughbred breeding farms, we also lease mares out to private farms and individuals who are not professional horsemen and women, so it is important that the mares are easy for anyone to handle.”While her herd includes everything from Appaloosas, Standardbreds and Quarter Horses, the majority of her horses are Thoroughbreds that she has sourced from either clients who had mares they were planning to phase out of their breeding program, or from aercare organizations and rescues.“Many of our mares were either horses that were good moms but not producing successful enough ospring to warrant a continued breeding career, or came from nonprots and in need of a home and a job,” Phoenix said. “So, when you think about it, we’re actually saving three lives – the mare who has a newfound purpose, the orphaned foal she is caring for and the unwanted foal she is not producing to do so.”Changing the IndustryToday, Phoenix is one of several nurse mare providers around the country that oer mares that have been induced into lactation medically rather than by producing a foal. While the cost to lease a hormonally induced nurse mare for the season tends to be marginally higher than that of a traditional nurse mare, breeders seem to be ne paying the added price for the peace of mind that comes with it. “One thing that has always concerned me is where the traditional nurse mares come from. Are they getting good care, are they being vaccinated, and are their foals being taken care of,” said Tony Ocampo, owner of Rose Hill Farm, a full-service Thoroughbred farm in Lexington, Kentucky that specializes in broodmares and foals, sales prep, starting young horses under saddle, and layups. Ocampo says that he rst heard about Phoenix’s approach from his veterinarian, who had donated a broodmare she and her husband owned that they were no longer interested in breeding, but who had always been an excellent mother and seemed to relish the job. “The following year I was desperate for a nurse mare and gave them a call,” said Ocampo. “Since then I’ve leased ve or so from them. Lauren and her team are very easy to work with and very responsive whenever we have a question or concern. Their mares are well cared for, come with Continued on the next page“Inﬂuenced” a Nursemare of Kentucky bonded and grazing alongside writer, Jen Roytz's foal. Photo by Jen Roytz

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46 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023Working MomsContinued from previous pagevaccination records, and you can tell they truly love their job. They come into the barn nickering and tend to bond very easily to the foals.”Ocampo said the biggest difference between traditional nurse mares and those that have been hormonally induced to lactate is their initial milk production. “You have to adjust your expectations to them at first because they usually don’t have the biggest bags when they arrive, but within a few days of caring for and nursing their foal, their bags usually fill and they have plenty of milk.”Phoenix says that the longer mares are in her program, the more accustomed their bodies get to the process of hormonally induced lactation. Whereas the process may take one to two weeks for mares in the first few years, those who have been in her program for seven to ten years tend to come into milk production in as little as three to four days. “When I started in New York, my goal was to perfect the practice of hormonally inducing mares to lactate, and over the years we’ve perfected how we introduce the mares and foals,” she said. Phoenix says people are eager to learn more about this alternative approach to providing nurse mares and, when the unfortunate need arises, seek to utilize a nurse mare option that is more ethical. “There’s a saying in the horse breeding business ‘Blessed are the broodmares,’” she recalled. “Then one day it hit me, and in that moment I thought about the follow-up, ‘but heaven-sent are the nurse mares.’” ◆Jen Roytz is a marketing and communications specialist based in Central Kentucky with a professional background in Thoroughbred racing and aftercare. Jen is a partner in Topline Communications, a Lexington-based marketing, communications and PR firm serving small and medium-sized businesses. She and her husband, Dr. Stuart Brown, own Brownstead Farm, a 115-acre Thoroughbred breeding, sales, racing and sport horse facility in Versailles, KY.Jen remains a passionate advocate for Thoroughbred aftercare and regularly speaks on the topic at both the local and national levels. A lifelong equestrian, Jen enjoys competing in the hunter/jumper arenas and specializes in the transition and retraining of Thoroughbreds into amateur-friendly show and recreational mounts. Photo by Jen Roytz

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 53by Mandy Boggs Some of the greatest stories begin with someone taking a chance. A risk, perhaps ele-vated to fruition, that began as nothing more than a gut instinct, or that brief glim-mer of hope that just maybe, the cards will play out in your favor this time. For Mike Manganello, playing his hand in the grand poker game of life required skill, grit, and a little bit of luck.Mike Manganello was born in 1941 in Hartford, Connecticut, where, from a young age, he hustled shining shoes and selling newspapers to earn enough money to rent horses by the hour at a nearby stable. He had no riding instruction, no lesson programs, just enough coins jingling in his pocket to nd freedom in the saddle every chance he had. Some days he would hop on the back of a slow and steady work horse, while other days he had to learn how to hang on by the seat of his pants, on the occasion a horse could sense he had no idea what he was doing.“I would do anything to ride or be near horses,” said Manganello. “I didn’t have a lot of experience and learned how to ride on my own, as nobody in my family was ever involved with horses. I just naturally had a liking for them and any opportunity I had to get on one, I would,” he chuckled. “My Dad had taken me out a few times to the country where you could pay to ride a pony around a small track. I had people tell me that, as small as I was, I ought to be a jockey. A friend of mine knew the sports editor at the Hartford Times and suggest-ed I talk to him for ideas on how I could do that, so I did!” recalled Manganello. He was soon connected with the legendary Odie Clel-land, a kindhearted trainer known for mentoring kids wanting to become jockeys, including Hall of Fame jock-eys, Eddie Arcaro and Chris McCarron. Clelland has a his-tory of creating hard-working horsemen from the ground up, with endless stories of the impact he had on these young riders hoping for an opportunity and someone to give them a chance. “The rst time I ended up on a racetrack I was 15-years-old,” said Manganello. “Based in New England, Odie had me start out caring for the horses, rubbing them down, cleaning stalls, hot walking, all the chores that go along with horses. I learned, from the ground up, every single aspect about a horse before I was ever even allowed to sit on one.”That fall, Manganello returned to school, counting down the days until he could put his boots back on the following spring. He quickly discovered that balancing school with working at the racetrack in the early morn-ings just wasn’t feasible. Against his parents’ better judgment, but with their sup-port, he quit school at 16 and went to work at the racetrack permanently. By 18, he had ridden in his very rst race. Before he knew it, he was picking up better and better mounts and building a name for himself, earning the respect of owners and trainers with his relentless work ethic, fearlessness, and skills in the saddle.“You earn respect from horsemen when you can show them you know what you’re doing and are willing to put in the work,” explained Manganello. “All jockeys and riders will struggle in the beginning, but I worked my way up, doing the best I could, even with lesser grade horses. I showed up early in the morning, willing to gallop and exercise horses, never giving up and just showing trainers that they could depend on me to do the job well.”In 1962, Manganello moved to Bedford Heights, Ohio, rid-ing at Thistledown, Randall Park, and Cranwood race tracks. He won every This-tledown title from 1964-1968 and had ve straight wins on June 25, 1964, among the many other career highlights during his time as a leading rider on the Ohio circuit.“I got to Ohio in November and the tracks were so messy from the Cleveland winter. A lot of riders refused to ride because of the weather and track conditions, so there were open mounts needing riders. I was sitting in the grandstands one day and the Clerk of Scales asked if I wanted some mounts. I said “heck yeah, I will take what-ever you got!” he laughed. “I was picking up these rides, winning with a lot of them, letting the horses run enough to make up ground but still keeping them steady so they wouldn’t stumble. I got a rep-utation for not being afraid to let a horse just run, so I had a successful Fall meet. I got a lot of business because of that, in the following sea-sons. I was willing to ride whatever horses I could and wasn’t afraid of the work, so it paid o.” Being in the right place at the right time is something Manganello emphasized as important, not just in the rac-ing world, but in life. At some point, you will just get plain lucky when an opportunity nds its way to you. That is exactly how Manganello got the ride on Dust Command-er in 1970, his mount in the 96th running of the Kentucky Derby. Ohio natives, Robert and Verna Lehmann, moved to Paris, Kentucky where they began their own inspiring story of horse racing, set-tling down at Golden Chance Continued on the next pagePhotos courtesy of Mike Manganello

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54 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023Farm. When the Lehmann’s bought the farm, it came with six mares. Robert went to the Keeneland Yearling Sale to buy six more horses where he boldly proclaimed that one of those horses would win the Kentucky Derby someday. Bold dreams for newcomers to the racing game. Of those six yearlings, one small, ery chestnut colt - pur-chased for just $6,500 - was Dust Commander. “I picked up the mount on Dust Commander when his Mike Manganello Continued from previous pagetrainer, Don Combs, found himself looking for a rider. My agent was in the right place at the right time and got me the ride,” said Man-ganello. “He was known as a tough horse in the stable, but I never had any prob-lems with him, we got along quite well, and he always did anything I ever asked of him. We ran three races at Keeneland in the three weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby. When we won the Blue Grass Stakes, I knew we had a good shot in the Derby.”Trainer Don Combs, a na-tive of Lexington, Kentucky, served in the U.S. Army and was a political science major from the University of Kentucky. At 31, Combs had only been training race-horses for three years. He was a so spoken, unpreten-tious man with a kindness for animals that radiated through to any living being he interacted with. Known for truly loving his horses and treating every horse in his stable as if they were all capable of winning a derby, Manganello praised Combs as both a trainer and lifelong friend. Although Dust Command-er had won the prestigious Bluegrass Stakes, the track was muddy and fast that day. The morning of the Derby, rays of sunlight started to peek out be-tween the clouds as the rain slowed. As the track dried out, the chances of him winning - in the eyes of the bettors - seemed to disappear with each puddle being absorbed into the track surface. With 15-1 odds, Dust Commander was the implausible longshot. “Going into the Derby I was really condent in my horse, we had a really good connection,” shared Man-ganello. “I knew he could Photo courtesy of Mike Manganello

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 55win on any surface, and I had a lot of horse under me. While this was the biggest race of my life, I had ridden in my rst Kentucky Derby in 1968, so I just rode this like it was another day. It was my job, so I went about it as any professional rider would. Coming out of the gate we got bumped pretty good, so I just let him get his feet back and do his thing as I steered toward the rail. He was willing to run, in fact I had to restrain him a bit. Turning for home, I shot up in an opening, tapped him and he just responded with a whole new gear! I knew at that moment, we were going to win, and we did - by ve lengths! If he had to go around again, I don’t think they would have caught him!” Manganello’s recollection literally transports you back to a seat in the stands on that day, as he reminisces about still being able to feel the sensation from the roar-ing crowd echoing through Churchill Downs. A little Ohio-bred horse named Te Vega had already made his rst dream come true of riding in the Kentucky Derby in ‘68, and now Dust Commander, a longshot not even remarkable enough for any takers in the $7,500 claiming race he ran in a few races prior to this Der-by, made his second dream come true - of winning it. On that second day of May in 1970, Manganello wasn’t the only one with dreams coming true and history being made. Don Combs was ocially the youngest trainer in the twenty-rst century to ever win a Kentucky Derby, Dust Commander was the rst Illinois-bred horse to win a Derby, and Manganello, the rst Connecticut-born jockey to win a Derby. How-ever, the name that more famously inscribed Derby history in 1970 was that of Diane Crump, who became the very rst female jock-ey to ever ride in both the Kentucky Derby and a sanc-tioned race with pari-mu-tuel betting. Manganello and Crump remain friends to this day with Diane once telling him that although she didn’t win the Derby, the jockeys that day made sure to remind her that she didn’t nish last either. Fast forward 52 years lat-er, on May 7th, 2022, another erce chestnut colt followed a similar path to victory as the unlikely long shot. Win-ning the Kentucky Derby with 80-1 odds, the second biggest long shot win in the history of the Derby, Rich Strike awakened an excite-ment for racing among fans that had seemingly started to lose interest in the sport. Rich Strike, bred by the famous Calumet Farm, was claimed by trainer Eric Reed of Lexington, Kentucky, for $30,000, a mere eight months before the Derby. Just 30 seconds before the deadline for entering the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby, Rich Strike made it in due to a late scratch. Just being part of the Derby was a dream to his connections. Winning it was almost unbelievable. So much so, that trainer, Eric Reed, nearly fell to the ground when he watched his horse cross the wire. Like Don Combs, Reed is known as a passionate, kind-hearted, and caring man who truly loves his horses. “Eric loves his horses so much and is so grateful for the success he’s had, and truly deserves his success,” shared Manganel-lo. “He’s gone through some bad luck, lost over 20 horses to a barn re, it was just heartbreaking for all of us, and especially for Eric. My wife, Kitty, and I did what we could to help and went there the next morning, but the whole community came together; true horsemen stick together in that way.” Much like in 1970, with Don Combs as trainer, and Manganello in the irons aboard Dust Commander, Reed and jockey, Sonny Leon, also believed in their horse’s ability when nobody else did. Leon was a popular leading rider at Ohio tracks such as Mahoning Valley, Thistledown, and Belterra Park, sharing similar foot-steps imprinted by Mangan-ello 52 years before. During a press conference aer winning the Derby, Leon said, “I was on an 80-1 shot and nobody knew my horse, but I did.”Fiy two years and a week from the day Mike Man-ganello won his Kentucky Derby, the stars aligned with the encouragement from his good friend, Eric Reed. “Kitty and I went out to Eric’s that morning to watch him train Rich Strike. He’s coming back on the track and Eric goes, ‘Hey Mike, go ahead and jump up on him,’” Manganello said enthusiastically. “I yelled back, ‘no no that’s ok,’ as I was running down there as fast as I could! It felt so good to sit on a horse again PERI-OD, much less one that just won the Kentucky Derby!”Reed didn’t hesitate, not even for a second, despite Manganello being 81 years old, knowing what that moment meant for this retired jockey. “The last time I had been on a horse was about ve years prior to this, also thanks to Eric. We were doing a photo shoot for Real Men Wear Pink and Eric got a horse for me to sit on. Well, I decided to gallop him,” chuckled Manganello. “I had my irons jacked up pretty high and as I get around the track my knees were getting weak. I thought, oh boy, I hope this lap is almost over! I was loving it, although I couldn’t walk for 3-4 days aer that, but it was worth it! It had been probably 20 years since I had sat on a horse prior to that. It might be another 20 before I gallop another one!”Manganello had a very successful 30-year career Continued on the next pagePhoto by Kitty Manganello

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56 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023as a jockey. He retired from riding in 1979, had a success-ful career as a trainer until 1984, before quickly real-izing he wasn’t quite ready to hang up his racing silks. He returned to riding again until 1991, before moving to a career as a racing steward for another 25 years. He was inducted into the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame in 2018, Louisville Sports Commission Legend in 2015, Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, and held numerous leading rider and track records at tracks in Ohio, Florida, and Kentucky. Along with many other accolades, including winning the Ohio Derby in 1968 and riding in ve Kentucky Derby races, Man-ganello is most proud of his eorts to help other jockeys and young riders getting into Mike Manganello Continued from previous pagethe sport, and supporting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund any chance he has. If there is a fundraiser, charity event, or gathering to support those in need, you will nd the kind eyes and gracious smile of Mike Manganello there to wel-come you. Manganello is a true tes-Photo by Kitty Manganellotament that hard work and a passionate heart is what it takes to make it in the horse world. When asked if he could imagine ever doing anything else besides being a jockey, he paused, before condently stating that there wasn’t any other career that would have been as fullling or exciting. The thought of being a doctor, for example, was much too boring. He lived for the adventure that came with spending decades in the saddle. “I was doing something I loved doing and got paid for it! I would have done it for nothing!” he shared. “You must have that real connec-tion with horses to be truly successful. Some riders will get lazy and don’t want to go out early in the mornings, or do the hard work, but if you are there bright and early you can pick up that business and opportunities that others are missing out on. It has to be in your blood and you must really love it. My advice to anyone that wants to make a career with horses, or anything, is to always follow your dreams and never give up. Don’t ever let anyone discourage you, show up early and work hard – it always pays o!” ◆Mandy Boggs is a lifelong equestrian, passionate for the sport and equine in-dustry. Mandy grew up in a multi-generation family involved with Thorough-bred racehorses, breeding, and showing in the hunter/jumpers. She is a published writer, volunteers for various non-prot organizations, while running her marketing and design agency, Aristo Marketing, LLC. She enjoys spending time with her family and many animals.

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58 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023CLEVE LAN�-,. Call 330-422-0040 to schedule a farm visit or out-patient visit at our facility Veterinarians • Sean T. Allison, DVM• Brett A. Berthold, DVM• Kimberly R. Cutshall, DVM• Sasha N. Hill, DVM• Victoria L. Johnson, DVM• Corey L. Paradine, DVM• Jessica G. Rangel, DVM

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60 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023by Lisa Lopez-SnyderEquine melanoma and sarcoid are among the most common equine skin tumors, and their treatment — typically surgery or chemotherapy and radiation — can be invasive and costly. Research scientists at e Ohio State University’s Galbreath Equine Center are currently conducting a clinical trial aimed at nding a more ecient and less invasive therapeutic option. e four-week randomized trial explores the use of a topical treatment composed of betulinic acid (BA), a plant-derived compound that has been experimentally shown to kill cancer cells while sparing normal tissue. “While there are a few topical treatments for equine sarcoid, there are few to no similar options for equine melanoma,” says Dr. Margaret Mudge, professor-clinical and section head of Equine Surgery and Critical Care at Galbreath Equine Center. ”In fact,” she says, “current treatments for sarcoids and melanoma are not as sparing to normal tissue, and the topical agents for sarcoids can be extremely irritating.” “Formulated as a moisturizing cream, the BA treatment has been shown to have ecacy against some canine cancer cell lines,” she says, “and preliminary studies show its eectiveness against equine melanoma and sarcoid in vitro.” e research team is working with Ohio State’s Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) pharmacy to formulate the cream. e treatment is known to permeate equine skin with little irritation, sparing horses the risks of anesthesia as well as the other side eects that typical chemotherapy and radiation modalities present, not to mention the associated costs to horse owners. Ohio State Equine Researchers StudyTopical Treatment for Skin Tumors“Melanomas are usually found in older gray horses, often under the tail dock,” says co-investigator Dr. Caitlin Moreno, a third-year equine surgery resident, whose own gray horse’s skin tumor inspired this research. “Even if we surgically excise those, sometimes you can’t close the skin, which can lead to managing an open wound,” she says. “Sarcoids typically occur around the face, neck, head and ears, generally in young to middle-aged horses,” Dr. Mudge says. “While sarcoids do not metastasize internally, left unattended, they can grow and cause comorbidities,” she adds. Drs. Mudge and Moreno emphasize that while they still need horses with equine melanoma, they are especially in need of horses with sarcoid tumors for this clinical trial. Study candidates must be diagnosed with sarcoid or melanoma conned to the skin. e study includes an initial examination and measurements at the VMC’s Galbreath Equine Center. Once home, owners will apply the topical cream to their horse in intervals, and record changes in site appearance and any reactions to the cream. e cost of medications and examination are covered. e research team will conduct re-checks during the fourth week. ●For questions about the study, please contact Dr. Mudge at mudge.3@osu.edu or Dr. Moreno at moreno.209@osu.edu. Ellie and Dr. Moreno

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 61by Lisa Lopez-SnyderEquine melanoma and sarcoid are among the most common equine skin tumors, and their treatment — typically surgery or chemotherapy and radiation — can be invasive and costly. Research scientists at e Ohio State University’s Galbreath Equine Center are currently conducting a clinical trial aimed at nding a more ecient and less invasive therapeutic option. e four-week randomized trial explores the use of a topical treatment composed of betulinic acid (BA), a plant-derived compound that has been experimentally shown to kill cancer cells while sparing normal tissue. “While there are a few topical treatments for equine sarcoid, there are few to no similar options for equine melanoma,” says Dr. Margaret Mudge, professor-clinical and section head of Equine Surgery and Critical Care at Galbreath Equine Center. ”In fact,” she says, “current treatments for sarcoids and melanoma are not as sparing to normal tissue, and the topical agents for sarcoids can be extremely irritating.” “Formulated as a moisturizing cream, the BA treatment has been shown to have ecacy against some canine cancer cell lines,” she says, “and preliminary studies show its eectiveness against equine melanoma and sarcoid in vitro.” e research team is working with Ohio State’s Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) pharmacy to formulate the cream. e treatment is known to permeate equine skin with little irritation, sparing horses the risks of anesthesia as well as the other side eects that typical chemotherapy and radiation modalities present, not to mention the associated costs to horse owners. Ohio State Equine Researchers StudyTopical Treatment for Skin Tumors“Melanomas are usually found in older gray horses, often under the tail dock,” says co-investigator Dr. Caitlin Moreno, a third-year equine surgery resident, whose own gray horse’s skin tumor inspired this research. “Even if we surgically excise those, sometimes you can’t close the skin, which can lead to managing an open wound,” she says. “Sarcoids typically occur around the face, neck, head and ears, generally in young to middle-aged horses,” Dr. Mudge says. “While sarcoids do not metastasize internally, left unattended, they can grow and cause comorbidities,” she adds. Drs. Mudge and Moreno emphasize that while they still need horses with equine melanoma, they are especially in need of horses with sarcoid tumors for this clinical trial. Study candidates must be diagnosed with sarcoid or melanoma conned to the skin. e study includes an initial examination and measurements at the VMC’s Galbreath Equine Center. Once home, owners will apply the topical cream to their horse in intervals, and record changes in site appearance and any reactions to the cream. e cost of medications and examination are covered. e research team will conduct re-checks during the fourth week. ●For questions about the study, please contact Dr. Mudge at mudge.3@osu.edu or Dr. Moreno at moreno.209@osu.edu. Ellie and Dr. MorenoDISPLAY AD PROOFERIKA@ENSOMEDIAGROUP.COM • 440-668-2812is proof is submitted to give you the opportunity to check for any possible errors and to make any necessary corrections. Enso Media Group cannot be held responsible for errors appearing in the nal printed piece which are not brought to our attention at this time. Please reply to this email asap and let us know if your ad that will be in the:and/or1.IS APPROVED AS IS!or 2.NOT APPROVEDPlease reply ASAP to this email to let us know what changes are needed22002233 AADD PPRROOOOFF BBGGoonnee AAnniimmaall PPrroodduuccttss

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 65were all part of the story. Those were amazing times! Secretariat was so exciting to be around! With every race he showed us something new. We all realized that we were seeing something incredible, but nobody realized at the time that no other horse would come along that would be as good as he-at least they haven’t in 50 years. People still come up to me all the time to tell me what Secretariat meant to them.”It’s because so many people still love Secretariat that the 50th anniversary of his Triple Crown win and lifetime achievements will be celebrated at a variety of events throughout the year. “This is a landmark anniversary,” says Leonard Lusky, President of Secretariat.com. “Secretariat was an inspiration to so many people for so many reasons and he still is today. We have an obligation to his fans and to the sport to sing his praises.” Hindsight, of course, is 20/20, but in January of 1973, no one knew whether Secretariat would be worthy of praise by year’s end or not. He was still a big baby, learning and growing up with each race. Yes, his pedigree was regal. Yes, he was anatomically practically perfect. Yes, he had the same trainer, Lucien Lauren, and owner, Penny Chenery Tweedy, as Riva Ridge, who won the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes in 1972. Yes, his 2-year-old performances were impressive. But a lot of talented 2-year-olds don’t pan out as three-year-olds. For all these reasons at the end of 1972 and in early 1973 many were skeptical if Secretariat could stay the course. Not Penny Chenery Tweedy. She knew that Secretariat was something special. She also knew that to keep the family farm, he had to prove her right. So, she fanned the res of faith in her big red horse’s prowess, and with blazing determination got her two-year-old phenomenon syndicated for what was then a whopping $6.08 million dollars before his 1973 campaign. What made this all the more remarkable was that although she grew up riding and showing horses, she knew little about racing. It was her love of horses and her desire to steward her father’s legacy Continued on the next pageWe know the outcome. Secretariat not only won the Kentucky Derby, he went on to win the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes, all in record times which still stand to this day. He was on the covers of Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated. He is the only Thoroughbred to be on a US postage stamp. In 1999, ESPN named him one of the 100 top athletes of the 20th century. He was a cultural icon bringing much needed inspiration and hope to many in turbulent times.“There are many reasons for his superstar status,” says Kate Tweedy, daughter of Secretariat’s late owner, Peggy Chenery Tweedy. “His good looks. His performances. His spirit. And then there is mother, of course, her determination, and the whole team eort of Lucien (Lauren), the trainer, Ronnie (Turcotte), the jockey, Eddie (Sweat), the groom, and Charlie Davis and Jimmy Ganey, the exercise riders. They Photo courtesy of Adam CoglianeseIn memory of Bob Coglianese, photographer best known for his iconic head-on shot of Secretariat winning the Triple Crown by 31 lengths at Belmont in 1973 (page 64)Courtesy of Secretariat.comSecretariat Movie Poster

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66 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023that fueled her eorts to overcome obstacles and take on challenges that would have daunted many women, and indeed, many men, as well. The fact that she succeeded without much prior knowledge of racing or business in a male dominated industry in patriarchal times, juggling the demands of marriage and motherhood in a state over 1600 miles from the family farm with scores of daily demands and personal challenges, is the stu of great stories. Which is why Mark Ciardi, producer of the 2010 Disney movie, Secretariat, was keen to do a movie about it. “I love doing lms about underdogs,” Ciardi said. “And Penny Tweedy was the underdog in this story. I want to show people succeeding despite huge odds with the hope that it will inspire the audience that any dream, big or small, can come true, if you really believe in it.”“While all that Tweedy overcame is the stu of great stories, what Secretariat accomplished is the stu of great legends. A horse that could run on any surface, at all lengths, at blazing speeds, breaking track records, and pull up, barely winded, with gas still in his tank, made him almost ‘mythological,’” Ciardi said. “Renowned golfer, Jack Nicklaus, wept as he watched Secretariat ying down the stretch in the Belmont Stakes,” Ciardi recalls. “The sight of greatness is that moving.”Only 36 percent of the US population today was alive to see Secretariat’s great and utterly surreal stretch run to win the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths and capture the Triple Crown. How many of them remember it as the year of the OPEC oil embargo, the cracking of the Watergate case, the passing into law Roe vs. Wade, and the end of the Vietnam war? Who recalls that the average salary was $12,900, a dozen medium eggs cost 25 cents, and the most monthly rent was about $175? Very few, no doubt. And none care, for sure.But the memory of Secretariat still looms large in their minds. “People come up all the time and tell me exactly where they saw that race,” SecretariatContinued from previous page(L-R) Bill Nack with exercise rider, Jimmy Gaffney, and jockey, Ron Turcotte at a signingPhoto courtesy of Carolyne Nack.(L-R) Diane Lane, actress who played Penny, Mark Ciardi, movie producer, and Penny Tweedy on the set of Disney's Secretariat moviePhoto courtesy of Mark Ciardi.Courtesy of Secretariat.com

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 67says Carolyne Nack, wife of the late Bill Nack, author of Secretariat, the Making of a Champion. “Secretariat was unique in all the world for his speed, stamina, ghting spirit and broad shoulders,” she explains. “People admire greatness. They want to have a North Star that sets them in a direction that may or may not be achievable, but it guides them to follow their dreams. Secretariat has been, and still is, a North Star for the things that people want and strive for.”For those who are too young to have seen Secretariat run in the esh, the 2010 Disney movie, Secretariat, brought the story alive. Once again, Secretariat’s charisma, magnetism, and presence along with his Muhammad Ali-like ‘dance like a buttery, sting like a bee’ mixture of condence, power, and talent captivated audiences and created new fans. “Secretariat knew he was special,” says Hall of Fame jockey, Eddie Maple, who rode Secretariat in his last race. “He was pretty, well built, ashy, real red with three white socks. If he saw a camera, he’d immediately stop, stare, and pose. He kept crowds mesmerized. Ordinary people need someone to inspire them. Someone to help them get through the troubles of life. Secretariat was a hero. Even when he got beat, he got right back in the game. He broke records. He did uncanny things like getting faster every quarter of the Kentucky Derby! What other horse does that? I was a lucky guy to get to (Top) Winner's Circle (Bottom,L-R) John Fager, John Tweedy, Kate Tweedy, Shelby Timberlake, Lucien Laurin, Penny Tweedy, Ron Turcotte, Elizabeth Ham, (unknown), Jack TweedyPhoto courtesy of Kate Tweedy.Jockey, Eddie Maple, aboard Secretariat in his last race (top) and family and friends in the Winner's Circle (bottom)Photo courtesy of Eddie MapleContinued on the next page

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68 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023SecretariatContinued from previous pageride him. I rode many nice horses in my career, but riding Secretariat was the privilege of a lifetime.” Hall of Fame jockey, Ron Turcotte, rode a lot of nice horses in his career too: Northern Dancer, Damascus, Riva Ridge, but Secretariat, Turcotte says, was in a league of his own. “He was a dream horse,” says Turcotte, “one I never thought I’d see, let alone ride.”“He had everything. He was very intelligent. He was brave. He was more powerful than any other horse I’d ever ridden, like a ghter jet. He never fought me. He was patient. Cooperative. Kind. He LOVED people. He was a big show-o, but he’d never put anyone in danger. He was a gentle soul.I never cried when a horse I was on lost a race, but I cried every time Secretariat lost. He never disappointed me. We disappointed him. He always gave me everything he had. He loved to run, but he only ran when you let him. He was very obedient. I’d just say ‘easy boy’ to steady him or tighten my ngers a little on a rein to get him to pick up the bit. He was the perfect Jimmy Gaffney and Ron Turcotte at Secretariat's grave at Claiborne Farm, Paris, KYBill Nack with Secretariat Photos on this page, courtesy of Carolyne Nack

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 69"[Secretariat] had everything. He was very intelligent. He was brave. He was more powerful than any other horse I’d ever ridden, like a ﬁghter jet. He never fought me. He was patient. Cooperative. Kind." –Ron Turcottepartner,” Turcotte says, his voice welling up with awe, appreciation, and love. “What’s unbelievable aer all these years is that interest in Secretariat hasn’t slowed down,” he continues. “Every time I go to pick up the mail there are nice letters from fans who saw him run and from younger people who never saw him run. He’s gone, but he’s still with us!”Human beings love the triumph of an underdog. They look for heroes to admire. They revel in and marvel at excellence. They are moved by determination, touched by kindness, and humbled by greatness. The fact that a horse, not a person, has earned the devotion of so many human beings is rare. The reality that his memory blazes brightly, still a half a century later, warrants celebration. The truth that an animal changed and continues to change lives is unprecedented. “Greatness inspires greatness,” Lusky says of this phenomenon.Turcotte corroborates. “Secretariat motivated so many people, and still does. I’ve had people share with me that they were on the wrong path, but he turned them around. Others say ‘thank you for letting that big horse run,’ telling me that seeing him makes them realize they should be able to do more, just like he did.”“Secretariat helped everybody around with his example. Do you know that his autopsy showed that he had a heart two and half times larger than a normal horse? That was him! He encouraged all of us to believe that if you give a little more of yourself, things will be better. And he continues to inspire us to be a little bigger and give a little more to make things a little better in the days Continued on the next pagePhoto by Bob Coglianese

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70 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023ahead.”That is a legacy to celebrate this year and for many years, to come! ◆Susanna Massie Thomas, CPC, ELI-MP, and president of Shamrock Legacy Coaching and Consulting, LLC, is a leadership and personal development coach whose online courses, coaching programs and workshops help individuals There are celebrations planned in multiple places throughout the year. For complete information on the series of activities planned for the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown win, please see the ofﬁcial Secretariat website-www:secretariat.com.and groups maximize personal, professional, and organizational potential and productivity through the way of the horse. A lifelong horsewoman and former executive director of the Secretariat Center, Susanna’s “Horse Centered Reschooling ProgramSM’’ received national acclaim, and earned her the title of Kentucky Colonel, the highest level of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky for outstanding service and noteworthy accomplishments. SecretariatContinued from previous pageDISPLAY AD PROOFERIKA@ENSOMEDIAGROUP.COM • 440-668-2812is proof is submitted to give you the opportunity to check for any possible errors and to make any necessary corrections. Enso Media Group cannot be held responsible for errors appearing in the nal printed piece which are not brought to our attention at this time. Please reply to this email asap and let us know if your ad that will be in the:and/or1.IS APPROVED AS IS!or 2.NOT APPROVEDPlease reply ASAP to this email to let us know what changes are neededFarm Owners • Boarding • Lessons • TrainingCare, Custody & Control • Shows • ClubsMortality • Major medical • SurgicalCall us for knowledgeable and friendly service.We educate so you make the right decisionfor all your equine insurance needs614 - 875 - 3711info@FrysEquineInsurance.comwww.FrysEquineInsurance.comImmediate Coverage AvailablePayment Plans & Credit Cards accepted2023 AD PROOFPhoto by Bob CoglianeseFind out more atLoveTheRideEquestrian.comAVAILABLE AT THESE FINE RETAILERS:OHIO: Equine Essentials, Geauga Feed, Green Mountain Horse & Tack, Parada Junction, and SchneidersKENTUCKY: The Tack Shop of LexingtonCentral Kentucky Tack & LeatherLove The RideEQUESTRIAN WEAR

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 71by GG EquineGrazing muzzles are an increasingly common sight in pastures and at boarding facilities. Some people wonder: why would a horse need a grazing muzzle? Isn’t it cruel? When they hear that a grazing muzzle slows down a horse’s eating, the most common response is, “I need a grazing muzzle for myself!” Since the concept immediately clicks with people, why do horse owners still hesitate to t their horses with muzzles?People are used to thinking of horses as free spirits. Say the word “horse” and many people imagine a wild herd running across a prairie, manes ying in the wind. In reality, most domestic horses lead sedentary lives within much smaller spaces. Modern horses tend to graze on lush pastures without the labor they were accustomed to in the past, and without access to wide open prairies to enjoy with their herds. Left to themselves in grass-rich elds, horses will eat as much as they can for as long as we let them. As a result, many are carrying far too much excess weight. Why Do Horses Wear Grazing Muzzles?Overweight and obese horses are at risk for a range of health disorders, including laminitis. Some horses simply have trouble processing the sugars and starches in grass. Over time, extra pounds and digestive irregularities can put a real strain on a horse’s health, from joints to digestion.On the other hand, an active equine digestive tract is a healthy one. Horses are essentially half-ton vegetarians meant to be eating during most of their waking hours, so even overweight horses need regular forage intake. If being out in the pasture increases the risk for obesity and metabolic issues, why not just keep horses in stalls or dry lots?Stalls and dry lots have their own drawbacks. Aside from rest periods, the equine circulatory system is designed for constant movement. Connement to small spaces severely limits mobility, and horses may experience swelling in their legs and stiness in their muscles and joints if they are not moving enough.Limited movement is one thing; limited access to food is another. Stuck in a stall or dry lot, a horse will often eat their allotted hay quickly, leaving them nothing until the next feeding, which may be hours away. Horses that endure prolonged stretches without food can develop digestive problems, even colic. Finally, there is the social component. Because horses are herd animals, being isolated means they are unable to interact with their herdmates. is can be stressful and depressing for horses left behind during turnout time. Unlimited access to lush pasture is clearly not the best option for horses. Nor is keeping them indenitely in stalls or dry lots. What is the solution, then? Instead of restricting their mobility or social time, restrict their grass intake with a grazing muzzle! A grazing muzzle limits intake while still allowing horses enough forage to keep their digestive tract active. A muzzle protects horses from the consequences of overgrazing, keeps them mentally, physically, and socially active, and gives them the freedom to remain in the pasture where they are happiest. ●For more information: gg-equine.comPhotos by Kara Musgrave

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72 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023 TTOOPP RREEAASSOONNSS TTOO HHOOSSTT TTOOPP RREEAASSOONNSS TTOO RRIIDDEE AANNYYOONNEE CCAANN HHOOSSTT!!  You can use private or public land with room to park trailers.  You can use an arena, a field, miles of trail, or any combination thereof.  You can create your course using natural terrain and simple items such as cones, poles, barrels.  Our comprehensive Obstacle Library provides pictures, dimensions, and level instructions.  Insurance coverage is provided @ $50/day, deducted from event proceeds.  Gather everyday horseman from your community to judge your events, we train them! FFUUNNDDIINNGG FFOORR YYOOUU OORR YYOOUURR CCAAUUSSEE This is a fantastic format for raising funds for your club, venue, public trails, your barn, yourself, whatever is important to you! SSUUPPPPOORRTT && TTRRAAIINNIINNGG Host and Judge Training is what we do, maintaining a national standard for each event. Host support is provided before, during, and after your events. WWEE TTRRAAIINN YYOOUURR JJUUDDGGEESS –– DDOONNEE!! Judges can be your everyday horse people gathered from your local equine community. Our online judge certification program teaches everyday horseman how to apply their knowledge to the ETS scoring scale. CCUUSSTTOOMM PPRROOGGRRAAMM RRUUNNSS YYOOUURR EEVVEENNTT Online registration, Roster, Reservations System, Obstacle Library that generates your Obstacle Course Sheet, offline scoring app…we have it all to run your event! BBYY HHOOSSTTIINNGG,, YYOOUU SSUUPPPPOORRTT TTHHEE EEQQUUIINNEE CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY You’ll be giving your rider community a reason to get out and ride and provide a fun activity for friends and families to do together. IITT’’SS FFUUNN!! Bringing your community together is extremely gratifying for you, your riders and their horses. It’s a win/win/win! HHAAVVEE FFUUNN WWIITTHH OOBBSSTTAACCLLEESS!!  Obstacles are a fantastic way to develop & strengthen your partnership with your equine!  Choose your level of difficulty (novice, intermediate, advanced) at each obstacle for that obstacle! Love water? Pick a higher level for the water obstacle. Still working on your side pass? Pick a lower level and conquer the skills you do have.  Easy to follow obstacle course sheet shows you how your choices place you in novice/intermediate/advanced. MMUULLTTIIPPLLEE EEVVEENNTT TTYYPPEESS TTOO CCHHOOOOSSEE FFRROOMM  Trail Challenge – obstacles along 5 to 10 miles of trail, at least 6 obstacles  Obstacle Trail Course – obstacles along 2-4 miles of trail, at least 8 obstacles  Obstacle Course (Mounted or In Hand) - In an arena/field, at least 8 obstacles  Recreation Ride – no competing, can be a fun day with obstacles and trail.  Virtual Competition – set up your course, send in your video and receive feedback from the judges! YYOOUU GGEETT TTOO RRIIDDEE WWIITTHH YYOOUURR FFAAMMIILLYY && FFRRIIEENNDDSS!! No matter the age or skill level, you can ride your course with your family & friends! AAFFFFOORRDDAABBLLEE!! For ages 7-22, free membership and half price entry fees. For ages 23+, membership is $40/year or $10/day. Entry fees range from $41 - $55. RREEGGIIOONNAALL,, NNAATTIIOONNAALL && LLIIFFEETTIIMMEE AAWWAARRDDSS!! With each competition you earn placement points, ranking points, and miles! These contribute to regional, national, and Lifetime Awards sponsored and tracked by ETS! RRIIDDEE FFOORR FFUUNN,, RRIIDDEE TTOO LLEEAARRNN -- IIMMMMEEDDIIAATTEE JJUUDDGGEE FFEEEEDDBBAACCKK!!  Judges provide comments with their scores that riders can learn from.  Judges talk about their obstacle after the competition, riders learn from their observations and advice. LLEEAARRNN MMOORREE AABBOOUUTT HHOOSSTTIINNGG!! CCHHEECCKK OOUUTT EEVVEENNTTSS NNEEAARR YYOOUU!!

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74 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023by Jamie SamplesWhen growing your equine business, there are hundreds of options on the path to success.From direct mail to social media, networking to content creation, Facebook, Google, and Pinterest ads to in-store sales, print advertising to sponsorships, collaborations, and more. It certainly can be overwhelming when deciding how to best market your business. No ‘one size ts all’ plan will work for every business owner.Wouldn’t it be amazing if it were that easy? I will not share the latest social media trends, how to grow your email list, what you must have on your website, or anything technical by way of a day-to-day marketing strategy, although those are incredibly important.I will share the two things that have drastically impacted my business, and I am condent you’ll agree they are also critical to growing yours.• Authenticity• ConsistencyOver the last few years, we can all agree that many aspects The Dynamic Duo:Foundations for Equine Business Successof our world are polarized. Many brands are out there just trying to make a buck. eir customer service is non-existent; they use bait and switch and unethical business practices. e businesses thriving and making an impact in the equine industry all have one thing in common: AUTHENTICITY.You may be thinking about your bottom line and looking for the day-to-day marketing strategies that will keep you in the black, and that is all ne and well; however, if you do not have a foundation of authenticity, your success may be short-lived.e three pillars of authenticity are self-awareness, ethical behavior, and self-regulation. When business owners develop themselves in these areas and encourage sta to do the same, the door is open to building a relationship of complete trust with their audience. You’ve probably heard the adage that people do business with those they know, like, and TRUST. When every part of your brand is genuinely authentic, paired with a consistent day-to-day marketing plan, your ideal client will come to you, spend money with you, be loyal to you, and share you with their family and friends. Isn’t that the best-case scenario?After chatting with hundreds of equine business owners, CONSISTENCY is another thing I hear that is an ongoing challenge. Trends and algorithms rapidly change, and just as you feel condent on one platform, another pops up. My many conversations over the years have been riddled with the frustrations of keeping up with it all, which is a valid concern.Start with the three things you KNOW work for your business, and stay CONSISTENT with those. Test and measure the results and do more of what works and less of what doesn’t. at seems elementary; however, many businesses are just not doing it. ey try something for 30-60 days and don’t give it the time needed to develop. Just as authenticity takes time to build relationships, so does consistency. If you start with email marketing and don’t get the click-through rate you want in months one and two, don’t give up. Commit to being consistent for six to twelve months, at minimum. Also, just because your competitor is doing something on the hottest new platform does not mean you must. I cannot stress this enough. KNOW your audience and market to them how they need you to. is may dier from how you want to market to them, so keep that in mind. If your audience prefers video content and you are uncomfortable doing video, you must nd a way around that challenge and level up to meet their needs. I promise it will increase your bottom line. One of my favorite quotes by General Patton is, “A good plan violently executed is better than a perfect plan next week,” which reminds me to keep taking action. Whatever you do in your business, ensure you are 1% better than you were yesterday. And remember, when your brand is anchored to authenticity and cued to consistency, your marketing plan for 2023 will become much simpler. Your business will be built on an unshakable foundation! ●For more information: yellowbarnmedia.com

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Touring Times Gone ByFor centuries, horse-drawn vehicles were integral to transportation and commerce. Learn how these vehicles changed through the centuries and see some of their more unique designs by touring Kentucky carriage museums.76 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023by Sarah E. Coleman Though the thought of a horse and carriage might conjure up images of ladies in their finery being driven by high-stepping steeds in traces, horse-drawn vehicles were in use long before then. It’s estimated that carriages – or some format of them– have been in use globally since 2500 BC. Nearly everyone can call to mind ancient Roman chariot races or fully loaded wagons headed West – but there are literally thousands of iterations of horse-drawn vehicles, including racing sulkies, hearses, street cars, ambulances and so many more. For centuries, driven horses featured in nearly every agricultural endeavor, war and sport.As time went on, horse-drawn vehicle design adapted and improved. Vehicles eventually moved from being a purely practical mode of transportation to focusing on style, elegance and fashion. Though the various iterations of vehicles happened quickly, they were no match for mechanization. The onset of the American Industrial Revolution, which began in the 1870s, heralded the beginning of the end for horse-drawn vehicles of any type. Horses were no longer necessary to cross vast expanses of land or haul goods to market; they weren’t even necessary to get to church or town meetings. This conversion from actual horsepower to mechanical horsepower meant that horses weren’t an integral part of daily life. Automobiles first outnumbered horses in 1910: thus began the shift to horses being driven primarily for pleasure rather than necessity. The Industrial Revolution left many carriages and carts deteriorating in barns and outbuildings, with minimal interest in preserving what was once considered an “everyday” part of the past. Thankfully, as people began to come across these relics, interest Coupe Rockaway Doctor's Buggy

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grew and many vehicles were preserved – or at least prevented from additional deterioration. Kentucky boasts multiple opportunities to see and research horse-drawn vehicles of the past.The Carriage Association of America and the Carriage Museum of AmericaFounded in 1978 as an educational institution that provides historically accurate technical information on animal-drawn vehicles, the Carriage Museum of America (CMA) is located on the grounds of the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park. Functioning primarily as a research library, the CMA library houses approximately 1,500 books and catalogs, as well as sizable collections of photographs, prints, blueprints and more. The CMA’s world-class library and panel of experts serve the carriage community in multiple ways, including researching vehicles, carriage manufacturers, drivers and more. It is open two days per week and by appointment. The museum is housed with its sister association, the Carriage Association of America (CAA), which maintains a collection of rare and unusual carriage-driving artifacts. The Carriage Association of America tasks itself with representing the past, present and future of traditional carriage driving, focusing on the exchange of information regarding all aspects and use of animal-drawn vehicles. It also is a place to source technical information.Visiting the CAA oce is a must for driving enthusiasts or those wishing to learn more about the art of driving. In addition to the plethora of artifacts and awards on display, the CAA book and gi shop is an equine enthusiast and history lover’s dream. With everything from beautiful scarves and pashminas, to ties, tumblers, ornaments, pins and notecards, it’s nearly impossible to walk out empty-handed. 2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 77Continued on the next pagePhotos courtesy of The International Museum of the HorseSpider Phaeton Skeleton cart

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78 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023The International Museum of the Horse The International Museum of the Horse, known as the largest horse-dedicated museum in the world, oers 64,000+ square feet of exhibit space, including a permanent Horse Drawn Vehicles display.This collection hinges on 34 pieces from the Pansy Young Grant Spindletop Farm collection, a donation Touring TimesContinued from previous pageby the University of Kentucky in 1977. Since then, additional vehicles have been both bought and donated, making the museum’s collections one of the most comprehensive in the country. Have seeing these vehicles piqued your interest in transport? Be sure to check out the CAA’s interactive map of carriage museums, which is sortable by state. The CAA also has two virtual carriage tours: The Coson Carriage tour and a tour of John Seabrook’s carriages. Both tours have multiple links provided to learn more about the vehicles featured in the tours.The American Saddlebred Museum Also housed at the Kentucky Horse Park, the recently renovated American Saddlebred Museum is chock-full of trophies, artifacts, artwork and tack that traces the history of the American Saddlebred horse. The museum is home to one of the most extensive collections of George Ford Morris artwork and the library contains over 3,000 volumes of Saddlebred bloodline and genealogical research. The incredible space houses multiple vehicles and a fascinating account of how the breed became one of the most iconic driving horses in history. Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate The Ashland Estate is Fine harness buggy on exhibit at the American Saddlebred Museum. Photo by Ron Morrow

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 79an intricately maintained piece of history located in the heart of Lexington. Ashland was the rural home of Henry Clay, an attorney who represented Kentucky in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate; he was appointed Secretary of State by President Quincy Adams. Named for the abundant ash trees growing on the property, Clay’s farm passed through his descendants before becoming a part of Kentucky University in 1866 (the school was later renamed the University of Kentucky). The school used part of the main house as a museum before selling the home back to the Clay family, where the home and 17 acres were placed into a foundation to preserve them.Ashland has been open to the public since 1950, allowing visitors to tour its mansion, grounds, wash house, smokehouse/Carriage House, Keeper’s Cottage, icehouse and dairy cellar system. The smokehouse has two wings that oer additional storage space on the farm. Henry Clay’s coach is on display in the Carriage House. Weighing nearly 1,500 pounds, the coach, Additional Info:American Saddlebred Museum asbmuseum.orgAshland: The Henry Clay Estate henryclay.orgCarriage Association of America caaonline.comCarriage Museum of America carriagelibrary.org International Museum of the Horse imh.orgwhich was a gi, can hold up to four passengers, and is powered by a six-horse hitch. Some of the pieces that would have traveled in Henry Clay’s coach, like a liquor tantalus, are on display in the Ashland mansion. Clay and his family traveled in the coach for many years; it remained at Ashland until 1874, when it was placed on display at a Louisville exposition. A carriage maker purchased the coach and it remained in Louisville until 1951, when it was donated to the foundation. The coach had survived two res before being donated to the foundation. Carriages represent times past, when horses were part of everyday life. Whether used for their ability to move people or goods, or in ceremonial celebrations, war or sport, the evolution of horse-drawn vehicles closely mimicked what was happening in the world at large. ◆Based in Lexington, KY, Sarah Coleman is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Council and has a soft spot for chestnuts with chrome. Thank you for your patronage!DIRECT ACTION CO., INC6668 Old Rt 39 NW, Dover, OH 44622info@feeddac.com ~ 1-800-921-9121WWW.FEEDDAC.COM“Feeding Champions Since 1983”More than 70 proven products for your horses, livestock and dogs!Photo courtesy of Carriage Museum of America

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80 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023by Melanie Peterson-RameyAccording to Merriam Webster, conservation is the careful preservation and protection of something; especially: planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect.Conservation of natural resources started in this country after the Dust Bowl ravaged the southern great plains and midwest during the 1930’s. e federal government saw the need to create programs to protect the natural resources that were so fragile and necessary for our inhabitation and survival of this land. Local soil and water conservation districts were formed in order to educate landowners and facilitate programs that protected the natural environment and assisted farmers who were, and are, so necessary to this country.Since this time, numerous federal, state, and local programs have been enacted and successful in the conservation of some of the most precious natural resources this beautiful country possesses. Here in the bluegrass, we enjoy two very successful programs that are working diligently to protect the greenbelt that makes this region so special. Central Kentucky has not one, but multiple soils of national importance underfoot. A resource that is also very fragile, and necessary, for our inhabitation and the success of our industry: horses. e exploitation we see of our natural resources in Central Kentucky, unfortunately, are human derived. More and more rooftops are popping up where once only treetops could be seen. Horses lazily Conservation: Honoring the Past and Protecting the Futuregrazing in blue-sheened elds are now being replaced by asphalt and cars. If we are not diligent, the next generations will never enjoy the beauty the bluegrass has to oer, as well as the benets to the natural environment.In 2021, after 5 years in Lexington, Kentucky, Je and I purchased Rosemont Farm in order to expand our breeding and young horse development program. We operate a fully functional foaling complex and young horse development center there. Our retirement program remains on the land we lease at historic Elmendorf Farm.Composed of 380 acres of pristine bluegrass important to this area and the country, Rosemont Farm plays a major part as a nursery for the next generation of horses, both thoroughbreds and sport horses. We also own a 200-acre hay farm in Bourbon and Clark counties, slated for conservation in the next year or so. We wanted to be self-sucient and self-contained in our ability to feed our horses a safe and consistent forage. Again, the land provides.We always knew we wanted to protect this special land so, after closing, we reached out to both the Bluegrass Land Conservancy and the Fayette County PDR (Purchase of Developmental Rights) program, as our farm is situated in both Fayette and Bourbon counties. e Fayette County PDR program purchases development rights from landowners in the county who own land in sensitive corridors, such as Paris Pike, where our farm is located. Bluegrass Land Conservancy also sets aside the development rights in a conservation easement that is managed through the federal government.Participation in these programs will ensure that our landscape is preserved for future generations to run and play in, and for conservation of the most precious resources, such as soil and water. In Kentucky, our economy is based on horses and tourism, with many visitors enjoying scenic drives through our countryside. By setting aside the development rights, we are ensuring that future generations of kids and adults alike will enjoy the same landscape we do today, as well as securing (protecting) our economic future.We have a responsibility, as landowners, to ensure that future generations from all backgrounds can enjoy our natural resources, and the beauty of the landscape that shapes who we are deep down. We also have a responsibility to this land – that we are so fortunate to call home. ●Melanie, and her husband, Jeff Ramey, own and operate Stone Columns Stables in Lexington Kentucky. Melanie Peterson-Ramey is a board member of Equine Land Conservation Resource Council, a past Vice Chair of the South Florida Water Management District, past Chair of SFWMD Land Management Committee, past Vice Chair of Palm Beach County Soil and Water Conservation District, past state committee member for Florida Farm Bureau Equine Committee, past board member of Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, past board member of the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council, a graduate of Florida Atlantic University B.A. Geography, Environmental Resource Analysis and GIS.

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82 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023by Jen RoytzWhat happens to a Thoroughbred when his or her racing or breeding career comes to an end? It’s a question that weighed heavily on the mind and heart of Michael Blowen, and one that has a signicantly dierent answer than it used to, thanks to him. A former lm critic for the Boston Globe, Blowen has long been a fan of racing. It was 1984 when he was rst introduced to the sport, tagging along with a friend to go to the local track, have a few beers and place a few bets. From that day on, he THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIENDOld Friends Farm provides the experience of a lifetime for both retired Thoroughbreds and the people who love them.was hooked. As much as he enjoyed handicapping and winning a bit of pocket cash, horseracing – and the horses – were much more than a pastime for Blowen. He was awe-inspired by these equine athletes and even began working at Suolk Downs before work at the Globe, mucking stalls, walking hots and getting to know the business from the inside out. “It was the rst Saturday in May in 1997 and I was bringing a $3,500 claimer to the paddock at Suolk Downs, and ran inside to put a bet on Silver Charm Michael, Diane and Little Silver CharmPhotos by Laura Battles

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 83and watch the race,” said Blowen. “I love to look for the horses that are underestimated, and he was underestimated – the underdog from California. He won that race, he was so gutsy, and I just fell in love with him.”Aer he and his wife, Diane White, a popular columnist for the Boston Globe, took buyouts from the paper in 2001, they made the move to Kentucky, and Blowen started formulating a plan. He wanted to oer respite to Thoroughbreds – both those from the track and those closing out their reproductive careers - and allow the public to experience them in a more up-close and personal way than ever possible. As the saying goes, if you build it, they will come. Blowen leased a small plot of land with a single paddock and welcomed the rst horse into Old Friends in 2003, then a few others soon aer. Old Friends soon outgrew their original facility, then quickly outgrew another. It was clear to Blowen that they needed a larger farm, and one that was truly their own. “I went to Whitaker Bank to ask for a $1 million loan. I had no business plan and probably no business asking, but I told them our story and invited them to come out to the farm and see what we’re doing,” said Blowen. Whitaker Bank president, Jim Calloway, and owner, Elmer Whitaker, came out for a tour with Michael Blowen. During the tour they came upon the farm’s newest retiree, Taylor’s Special, a one-time racing great who had won Keeneland’s prestigious Blue Grass Stakes-G1, defeating a horse owned by Whitaker in the process, but had come to Old Friends aer having been found abandoned and emaciated in Washington state at the conclusion of his stud career. Blowen recalls Whitaker asking him, “Is THAT Taylor’s Special? He cost me a fortune!”Blowen, who by that time assumed the gentlemen had made the cursory farm visit out of politeness, but were not going to oer the monumental loan requested.“I told Mr. Whitaker if he funded the loan for Old Friends Farm, I would put up Taylor’s Special as collateral so he could nally own a great racehorse,” said Blowen with a laugh.Two weeks later Blowen got the call from Whitaker Bank. They would extend him a loan for $850,000, but Blowen would need to raise the remaining $150,000, but there was a catch; he only had two weeks to do so. Continued on the next pageMichael racing Silver Charm and then providing a post-race back scratch.

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84 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023Blowen got to work and, within two weeks, he had the loan. Old Friends was o and running. A Living Hall of FameToday, Old Friends is a major force in the sphere of global Thoroughbred aercare. Their agship farm is Dream Chase Farm in Georgetown, Kentucky, which is the retirement home for not only equine celebrities like Grade 1 winners Lava Man, Game On Dude, Birdstone and Amazombie, but to Blowen, his wife, and his all-time favorite horse, Silver Charm.“He is without a doubt my favorite horse. He is just so kind and has so much character. He doesn’t like to be pet, but he’ll pose for seles and eat treats all day long,” said Blowen of Silver Charm, who began his stud career in Kentucky at Three Chimneys Farm and later at the Shizunai Stallion Station in Japan. In 2014, upon retirement from breeding, he was returned to the U.S. and retired to Old Friends, where he remains a fan favorite.In addition to the Georgetown farm, Old Friends has several other locations in the U.S. Old Friends at Ashton Grove is a satellite location that serves a dual purpose, helping both horses and humans in their golden years. Situated on 40 acres of land that used to be owned and operated by the historic Hill ‘N’ Dale Farms, the location now oers exemplary retirement living accommodations through its Ashton Grove Senior Living Community, as well as 18 Old Friends retirees that get an abundance of attention and adoration from the residents. Their New York operation, dubbed the Bobby Frankel Division at Cabin Creek Farm aer the Hall of Fame trainer, features 15 horses with New York ties, including dual Whitney Handicap winner, Commentator, and 2007 New York-bred Horse of the Year, Naughty New Yorker. Blowen also hinted at the possibility of future divisions of the Thoroughbred sanctuary opening up in other parts of the country in the coming years. Known as “Horse Racing’s Living History Museum”, Old Friends welcomes more than 20,000 visitors each year. Some are avid racing fans and can rattle o the accomplishments and statistics of specic horses as though they owned them personally, while others who know little about racing, or even horses, come simply to experience a bit of Kentucky’s signature industry. Regardless, they get a unique and heartwarming experience. Blowen and the farm’s loyal sta and volunteers enjoy hosting tours of the farm and its equine celebrities, oering insights into the personalities and nuances of each. “Nobody comes here to visit us [the people]. It’s all about the horses, and we work for them,” said Blowen. “They have been told what to do their entire lives, and their value has been based on what they can do, or have done, for humans. When they’re here, they’re the boss.”Blowen candidly says that when he rst started getting involved with racing and working with horses, he was timid around them, and even scared of the more aggressive ones, which is why it is exceedingly impressive that Old Friends Farm is now home to literally hundreds of horses, including 19 retired breeding stallions. “I was warned not to take stallions. I was told they bite, they can be quite aggressive,” explained Blowen. “They’ve had such specic schedules and expectations every day of their career. Once they come here, they are the boss and their disposition changes. We learn what they like, what they don’t like. We don’t ask anything of them.”A Milestone AnniversaryThis year, Old Friends Farm will celebrate its 20th anniversary and, while much has changed over the past two decades, other things, such as Blowen’s love and admiration for his charges, have remained steadfast and unchanged. At 76-years-old, the founder and head treat dispenser has no plans on slowing down and sees a bright future for this equine utopia. To celebrate the farm’s milestone, Blowen says they have several things in the works.Thanks to fundraising eorts from Thoroughbred industry veterans Corey Johnson (Thoroughbred owner and former owner of Kentucky Downs Racetrack) and Boyd Browning (president and CEO of Fasig-Tipton), Blowen says plans are in the works for Old Friends to convert an old tobacco barn on the property into a Visitors Center.“[Trainer] Bobby Frankel le us ninety-ve percent of his trophies, but we’ve never been able to display them properly,” said Blowen. “This new Visitors Center Old Friends FarmContinued from previous pageGame On Dude and Little Mike

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 85will allow us to showcase that collection and also pay homage to our celebrity residents, showing their biggest wins on large televisions and just celebrate these horses properly.”Blowen said the Old Friends sta is also planning to make their annual “Homecoming” party, traditionally held the day aer the Kentucky Derby at their main farm, an even larger event to commemorate the 20-year milestone, and they also plan to have a celebration this summer in New York at their Cabin Creek location the week of the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. “The key to this whole thing, besides the horses themselves, is tourism. Old Friends is largely supported by visitors – fans of these horses,” said Blowen. “We want to be sure that the people who have helped us get to this point – volunteers, fans, donors - get to take part in the festivities.”While many would call him a visionary for coming up with an idea and bringing it to life in such a successful, meaningful way, Blowen says he could never have imagined what Old Friends is today. “It’s been an amazing two decades. I’m 76. In the race of life, I am turning for home and in the nal furlong, just like most of our horses. It’s the most exciting part of a race, and for me, and for them, it’s the best part of our lives,” said Blowen. “I think we are just scratching the surface of what these horses can do for people, and what we can do for these horses. Old Friends has become so much more than I ever dreamed of. I never dreamed this big. It’s so far beyond my dream.” ◆Jen Roytz is a marketing and communications specialist based in Central Kentucky with a professional background in Thoroughbred racing and aercare. Jen is a partner in Topline Communications, a Lexington-based marketing, communications and PR rm serving small and medium-sized businesses. She and her husband, Dr. Stuart Brown, own Brownstead Farm, a 115-acre Thoroughbred breeding, sales, racing and sport horse facility in Versailles, KY.Jen remains a passionate advocate for Thoroughbred aercare and regularly speaks on the topic at both the local and national levels. A lifelong equestrian, Jen enjoys competing in the hunter/jumper arenas and specializes in the transition and retraining of Thoroughbreds into amateur-friendly show and recreational mounts. CELEBRITY SIGHTINGSThe current roster of Old Friends residents boasts an impressive lineup of racing superstars and notable bloodlines, including:Silver Charm – Kentucky Derby & Preakness winner, former stallion and Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame inducteeLava Man – Multiple Grade 1 winner with more than $5.2 million in earningsBirdstone – Multiple Grade 1 winner and sire of 22 stakes winners, including Kentucky Derby winner, Mine That BirdRuler on Ice – Belmont Stakes and Haskell Invitational winnerAernoon Deelites – Multiple Grade 1 winner and retired stallionGame On Dude – Multiple Grade 1 winner with earnings of $6.4 millionTouch Gold – Multiple Grade 1 winner, retired stallion and Canadian Thoroughbred Hall of Fame inducteeTo learn more, book a tour or make a donation, go to oldfriendsequine.org. Photos by Laura BattlesStar Plus, Kharafa, Windy Land Caring for retired Thoroughbreds since 2003-2023 marks Old Friends Farm's 20th Anniversary!

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86 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023ARENA FOOTINGGGT Footing Barb DiPalma851 Simuel RoadSpartanburg, SC 29301864.804.8664 (c)864.579.4484 x105 (o)GGT-Footing.comBARN BUILDERSKT Custom Barns5311 Country Road 77Millersburg, OH 44654330.893.3500KTBarns.comKirkham Building System3777 W. State Route 37Delaware, OH 43015740.548.7810KirkhamBuildingSystem.comHorizon Structures5075 Lower Valley RoadAtglen, PA 19310888.44SHEDSHorizonStructures.comMorton Buildings 800.447.7436MortonBuildings.comPole Barns Direct2212 Fox Avenue, SEMinerva, OH 44657877.71.BARNS PoleBarnsDirect.comRigidply Rafters 701 E. Linden StreetRichland, PA 17087717.866.6581Rigidply.comWalters Buildings5045 US-68Urbana, OH 43078800.558.7800WaltersBuildings.com2023 BUSINESS DIRECTORY®BEDDING MANUFACTURERSThe Espoma CompanyEspoma Naturals/ Sani-Care 6 Espoma RoadMillview, NJ 08332800.634.0603Sani-Care.com BEDDING SUPPLIERSLittle Stinker Farm13987 Watt RoadNovelty, OH 440.338.4203BLANKET CLEANINGThe Blanket LadyJanet Dyer (Largent)440.552.6900TheBlanketLadyOhio.com(OH) BOARDING STABLES/TRAINING BARNSBayhill FarmDoug Rath Performance Horses2630 Carriage RoadPowell, OH 43065614.588.3316Blue Ridge FarmHolly Taylor37511 Sugar Ridge Road North Ridgeville, OH 44039 440.610.1606BlueRidgeFarmEventing.comBookmark FarmsJoan Promen/Colleen Holton8824 Morse Road, SW Pataskala, Ohio 43062740.964.2601BookmarkFarms.comCessna StablesShannon Cessna7651 Friendsville RoadLodi, OH 44254330.461.2318CessnaStables.com Chagrin Valley Farms9250 Washington StreetChagrin Falls, OH 44023 440.543.7233ChagrinValleyFarms.comCornerstone Farm6809 Beach RoadMedina, OH 44256330.696.4304CornerstoneFarmOhio.comCreekside Eventing Complex3084 Sleepy Hollow RoadBrunswick, OH 44212303.907.7129CSEventingComplex.comEllrick FarmSusan Channing-Lloyd10286 Wilson Mills RoadChardon, OH 44024440.285.4556EllrickFarms.comEquine DifferencesRic Weitzel11911 Leavitt RoadOberlin, OH 44074440.822.4685EquineDifferences.comFree Spirit FarmKris Ropp13987 Watt RoadNovelty, Ohio 44072440.338.4203Handle Hill FarmMary Mehwald11244 Handle RoadStrongsville, OH 44136440.238.4541HandleHillFarm.comHawthorne HillHolly Helbig, DVM7480 Badenoch RoadDublin, OH 43017330.807.2643RideWithHawthorneHill.comHinckley Equestrian CenterRon Rice1575 Ledge RoadHinckley, OH 44233330.289.1787HinckleyEq.comKate Coleman Equestrian3084 Sleepy Hollow RoadBrunswick, OH 44212216.246.5136KateColemanEquestrian.comLedge Hollow StableJean Fashempour982 Ledge RoadMedina, OH 44256330.416.2338LedgeHollowStable.comPure Gold Stables & Equestrian FacilityLaura Ann Kosiorek-Smith3325 State Route 45Salem, OH 44460330.565.6844PureGoldStables.com

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 872023 BUSINESS DIRECTORY®Quiet Meadow FarmStefanie Portman/Shirley Krames-Kopas8123 Dines RoadNovelty, OH 44072440.636.3813 440.708.3023QuietMeadowFarmOhio.comRed Tail EquestrianRichwood, OHRedTailEq.comSand Hill StableElizabeth Shaw4311 State Route 303Mantua, OH 44255330.221.8819SandHillStable.comStealaway FarmAngela Moore9317 Johnstown-Alexandria Road, NWJohnstown, OH 43031614.989.9029StealawayFarm.comStone Gate FarmJackie Smith/Kyle Smith31407 Schneider RoadHanoverton, OH 44423330.277.6964/330.277.6592StoneGateFarm.orgTopline Stables at WaldenJaneen Langowski-Grava1109 Aurora-Hudson RoadAurora, OH 44202440.666.6182Topline-Stables.comWhite North StablesJill Klepeis-Brick/ Elizabeth Porter3160 Chagrin River RoadChagrin Falls, OH 44022216.598.6826WhiteNorthStables.com(KY) BOARDING BARNS/TRAINING STABLES Ballyhigh Show StableJoyce Brinsﬁeld320 Pinckard PikeVersailles, KY 40383859.948.2632BallyhighShowStable.comCircle T FarmsJason Thompson653 Georgetown RoadParis, KY 40361Facebook.com/ CircleTFarmsParisCloud Nine FarmStevie McCarron Wigley480 Lansing LaneMidway, KY 40347859.537.7324TheCloud9Farm.comCornerside StablesMichelle & Laura Shea460 Tarr RoadParis, KY 40361860.268.3714 860.933.2006CornersideStables.comDogwood Hill FarmBailey Armour2400 Fords Mill RoadVersailles, KY 40383DogwoodHillKy.comGrit Equine at Bryan Station FarmJodi Dickey/Erin Woodall 3006 Bryan Station RoadLexington, KY 40516859.420.3401 502.316.3565GritEquine.comHolladay Hills StableLiz Barcomb3950 Real Quiet LaneLexington, KY 40324270.847.3856Facebook.com HolladayHillsStableLiftoff EquestrianAshley Watts2108 Huntertown RoadVersailles, KY 40383859.221.9085LiftoffEquestrian.comMoss LandingNicole Patenaude505 Millersburg Cynthiana RoadMillersburg, KY 40348MossLandingKY.comNewtown Breeze Farm, LLC.George & Sylvia Fister2878 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40511859.338.3592Paddle Stone Equestrian CenterSandra Middleton4864 Bryan Station RoadLexington, KY 40516859.983.3251KYHorseBoarding.comQueenslake Farm292 Soards RoadGeorgetown, KY 40324702.885.1263River Mountain FarmElaine Schott3085 Troy PikeVersailles, KY 40383859.489.0481RiverMountainFarm.comScott Keller, LLC at Townsend Springs Farm571 Russell Cave RoadParis, KY 40361917.609.9663ScottKellerLLC.comShawhan Station EquineEmily Brooks384 Old Oxford RoadGeorgetown, KY 40324502.592.8560Stone Columns StablesJeff + Melanie Ramey611 Iron Works PikeLexington, KY 40511561.870.6587StoneColumnsStables.comT&B SporthorsesTaylor/Brooke Off-Site Lessons & Training Lexington, KY area847.791.6738/859.285.9784Facebook.com/T&B SporthorsesTop Venture FarmSarah Berkowitz1901 West LaneNicholasville, KY 40356610.613.1576TopVentureLLC.comValley View FarmJim & Katie O’Brien4606 W Leestown Rd,Midway, KY 40347920.819.1103ValleyViewFarm.onlineVolitivo SporthorsesKate Dickerson292 Soards RoadGeorgetown, KY 40324847.602.3427VolitivoSporthorses.com

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88 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 20232023 BUSINESS DIRECTORY®West Wind StablesNicole Peterson4787 Haley RoadLexington, KY 40516231.245.6687WestWindKy.comBREEDERSCoppertop ClydesdalesLaurie Gallatin13445 County Home RoadMarysville, OH 43040937.707.9216 Harvey ArabiansJim & Louise Harvey7487 Wooster Pike Road Seville, Ohio 44273330.722.7781Smokey Valley HorseSmokey Valley FarmBob & Jane Coleman5183 KY-2 Olive Hill, KY 41164606.286.6588SmokeyValleyFarm.comBRIDLE FITTERSBy Design Equestrian Boutique, LLCAuthorized Retailer, PS of Sweden Jennifer L. McLandrich440.487.1925CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS CADSClassical Attraction Dressage Society234.804.8735CADSDressage.org ELCREquine Land Conservation Resource4037 Iron Works Pkwy, Suite120Lexington, KY 40511859.455.8383ELCR.orgETSEquine Trail Sports512.537.3961EquineTrailSports.comIEA Interscholastic Equestrian Association877.743.3432RideIEA.orgIHSA Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association844.307.4472IHSAInc.comILHAInternational Liberty Horse AssociationLibertyHorseAssociation.comKHCKentucky Horse Council859.367.0509KentuckyHorse.orgLUCKLeg Up for Cleveland’s KidsLuck4Kids.orgMODAMid-Ohio Dressage AssociationMidOhioDressage.comNODANorthern Ohio Dressage AssociationNodaRider.orgOHC Ohio Horseman’s Council614.600.1972OHCOnline.comOPHAOhio Professional Horsemen’s AssociationOPHA.orgYEDAYouth Equestrian Development AssociationShowYEDA.comCOACHING + CONSULTINGShamrock Legacy Coaching & Consulting, LLCSusanna Massie Thomas,Leadership + Personal Development CoachShamrockLegacyCoaching.comDENTISTRYRood & Riddle Equine HospitalBrad Tanner, DVM, DAVDC-EQ2150 Georgetown RoadLexington, KY 40511859.233.0371RoodandRiddle.comValley Equine DentistryGian P. Gargiulo, DVMServing OH, PA and MI440.356.9550ValleyEquineDentistry.comDININGRed State BBQ4020 Georgetown Road Lexington,KY40511800.694.4651RedStateBBQ.comWarren’s Spirited Kitchen14614 E. Park StreetBurton, OH 44021440.273.8100WarrensSpiritedKitchen.comWorld Equestrian CenterThe Paddock Club4095 OH 730Wilmington, OH 45177937.382.0985WorldEquestrianCenter.comEDUCATION/UNIVERSITIESAsbury UniversityOne Macklem DriveWilmore, KY 40390859.858.3511Asbury.eduGeorgetown College400 E. College StreetGeorgetown, KY 40324502.863.8000GeorgetownCollege.edu/equinescholarsLake Erie College391 West Washington StreetPainesville, OH 44077855.467.8676Lec.eduMidway University 512 E. Stephens StreetMidway, KY 40347800.952.4122Midway.Edu/EquineOhio State University281 W. Lane AvenueColumbus, OH 43210614.292.6446Osu.eduOtterbein University1 South Grove StreetWesterville, OH 43081614.890.3000Otterbein.edu

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 892023 BUSINESS DIRECTORY®Spirit of Leadership9796 Cedar RoadNovelty, OH 44072440.338.1752Spirit-Of-Leadership.comUniversity of Findlay1000 N. Main StreetFindlay, OH 45850419.422.8313Findlay.eduUniversity of Kentucky410 Administration DriveLexington, KY 40506859.257.9000UKY.eduUniversity of Louisville2301 S. 3rd StreetLouisville, KY 40292800.334.8635Louisville.eduEQUINE APPRAISERSSEB Equine Appraisals, LLCSara E. Ballinger419.348.3771SEBEquineAppraisals.comEQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY Central Kentucky Riding for Hope PO Box 13155Lexington, KY 40538859.231.7066CKRH.orgHope Meadows FoundationCenter for Healing & Equine TherapyPO Box 31862Independence, OH 44131216.232.3656HopeMeadowsOh.orgPine Knoll Center For Integrated Horsemanship4901 Ironworks RoadGeorgetown, KY 40324859.559.6220PineKnollFarm.comSpirit of Leadership9796 Cedar RoadNovelty, OH 44072440.338.1752Spirit-Of-Leadership.comTrue North Veteran Support7575 State Route 521Sunbury, OH 43074740.272.0612TrueNorthVeteran Support.orgEQUINE ENTERTAINMENTWhispery Pines PercheronsCarriage Rides & LoggingSam + Kellie RettingerKingsville, OH 440.858.5285 440.413.3033Facebook.com/WhisperyPines15/FARM EQUIPMENTAg-Pro Company2699 Morehead RoadFlemingsburg, KY 41041606.845.7311AgProCompanies.comCashmans Horse Equipment1646 US HWY 42 NorthDelaware, OH 43015740.363.6073 Cashmans.comReveal 4-N-1Mt. Orab, OH 45154937.444.2609Reveal4-N-1.comTractor Barn3990 State Route 14Columbiana, OH 44408330.892.6014TractorBarnOhio.comWillandale Golf Cart Sales111 N. Wooster AvenueStrasburg, OH 44680330.663.3824WillandaleGolfCartSales.comFEED/HORSE CARE SUPPLIESCaliber Feed & Supply8550 OH - 534Windsor, OH 44099440.272.1900 Cashmans Horse Equipment 1646 US Highway 42 NorthDelaware, OH 43015 740.363.6073Cashmans.comCENTERRA Country Stores:CenterraCoop.com OHIO Locations: Kathy Green, Equine Expert440.321.9996 Ashland Country Store1290 Middle Rowsburg Road419.281 .8423 Chardon Country Store 12285 Ravenna Road440.285.3143Cortland Country Store 312 South Mecca Street330.637.4015Grafton Country Store717 Erie Street440.926.2281Jefferson Country Store161 East Jefferson Street440.576.3010Medina Country Store6701 Wooster Pike (SR 3)330.721.0852Ravenna Country Store467 Cleveland Road330.296.3424West Salem Country Store40 Equity Street419.853.4027Wooster Country Store1009 Old Lincoln Way West330.264.9925Farmers Exchange:FeedForLess.com OHIO Locations: Berea Farmers Exchange384 West Bagley RoadBerea, OH 44017440.243.6505Medina Warehouse650 W. Smith RoadMedina, OH 44256330.618.6854Wadsworth Farmers Exchange231 Great Oaks TrailWadsworth, OH 44281330.706.1359

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90 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 20232023 BUSINESS DIRECTORY®Geauga Feed & Grain11030 Kinsman RoadNewbury Township, OH 44065440.564.5000GeaugaFeed.comSmartPak 800.461.8898 SmartPakEquine.comSugarcreek Shavings3121 Winklepleck RoadSugarcreek, OH 44681330.852.3538SugarcreekShavings.comReiterman Feed & Supply103 N. London StreetMount Sterling, OH 43143740.869.3817 866.869.3817ReitermanFeed.com FEED/SUPPLEMENTSBuckeye Nutrition330 E. Schultz AvenueDalton, OH 44618800.417.6460BuckeyeNutrition.comDAC Direct Action Company6668 Old Rt. 39, NWDover, OH 44622800.921.9121FeedDac.comGeauga Feed & Grain11030 Kinsman RoadNewbury Township, OH 44065440.564.5000GeaugaFeed.comSmartPak800.461.8898 SmartPakEquine.comWitmer’s Feed and GrainWitmersFeed.comLocations:Berlin3398 Berlin Plank RoadBerlin, PA 15530814.267.4124Columbiana Mill3770 Renkenberger RoadColumbiana, OH 44408330.482.4321Garﬁeld Mill15970 Front StreetSalem, OH 44460330.537.4631FENCING/STALL SYSTEMS & DESIGNHeritage Equine Equipment74 Quail LaneBox Springs, GA 31801706.575.5153HeritageEquineEquip.comRAMM Horse Fencing & Stalls13150 Airport HighwaySwanton, OH 43558800.434.7919RammFence.comSwiss Valley Fence2411 State Route 39Sugarcreek, OH 44681330.852.4460SwissValleyFence.comFURNITURECreated Hardwood16 West Poplar AvenueColumbus, OH 43215330.447.1780CreatedHardwood.comHAY GROWERSLittle Stinker Farm13987 Watt RoadNovelty, OH 440.338.4203HELMETSARRO HelmetsArroHelmets.comHOOF CARE PROFESSIONALSAmerican & International Association For Professional Farriers44 Dorchester BWest Palm Beach, FL 33417859.533.1465ProfessionalFarriers.comEnlightened Equine Hoof CareSteve + Dora HebrockCertiﬁed Hoof Care Professionals330.813.5434EnlightenedEquine.comHORSE CARE/SPECIALTY PRODUCTSAchieve EquineFLAIR Strips/VIP Equestrian/Iconic EquestrianPO Box 61Delano, MN 55325763.972.9056AchieveEquine.comB Gone Animal ProductsBGoneWhiteLine.comDimples Horse Treats859.384.1058DimplesHorseTreats.comEquilume Performance LightingLisa Hamilton800.242.9259 Equilume.comFarm Jenny24/7 Equine Monitoring139 Pearce RoadMars, PA 16046833.327.6536FarmJenny.comFarrier’s Magic888 School StreetOkolona, Ohio 43545 800.321.6694FarriersMagic.comGG EquineGrazing Muzzles888.994.2070GG-Equine.comGrey Pony DesignsCustom Dry-Erase Boards for Equestrians440.478.5772GreyPonyDesigns.comGuaranteed Horse Products, LLCFly Bye! PlusHudson, OH 330.687.3353GuaranteedHorse Products.comHandsOn GlovesGrooming Gloves817.477.0017HandsOnGloves.comOne Touch Equine Fly Spray330.594.7797OneTouchFlySpray.com

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 912023 BUSINESS DIRECTORY®Orange Slow Feeder253.363.7801OrangeSlowFeeder.comHORSE CARE SPECIALTY SERVICESFlex PEMFRene Hushea330.299.5157K.B.’s Sheath CleaningKristen R. Boltz, RVT330.205.3008Facebook.com/KBSSheathCleaningNursemares of KentuckyLaura Phoenix929 Bethlehem RoadParis, KY 40361607.437.0479Facebook.com/NursemaresOfKentuckyKESMARCKentucky Equine Sports Medicineand Rehabilitation Center258 Shannon Run RoadVersailles, KY 40383859.873.9955Kesmarc.comThe Blanket LadyHorse blanket washing,waterprooﬁng, and repairJanet Largent440.552.6900TheBlanketLadyOhio.comHORSE SHOWS/VENUESBrave Horse1029 South County Line RdJohnstown, OH 43031614.404.1150Brave-Horse.comChagrin Hunter Jumper ClassicCleveland Metroparks Polo Field3799 Chagrin River RoadMoreland Hills, OH 44022ChagrinHunterJumper Classic.orgChagrin Valley Farms9250 Washington StreetChagrin Falls, OH 44023440.543.7233ChagrinValleyFarms.comEquine AffaireOhio Expo Center717 E. 17th AvenueColumbus, OH 43211740.845.0085EquineAffaire.comEQUITANA USAKentucky Horse Park4089 Iron Works PkwyLexington, KY 40511877.547.6398EquitanaUSA.comHITS Show Series151 Stockade DriveKingston, NY 12401845.246.8833HitsShows.comHinckley Equestrian CenterRon Rice1575 Ledge RoadHinckley, OH 44233330.289.1787HinckleyEq.comKentucky Three Day EventKentucky Horse Park4089 Iron Works PkwyLexington, KY 40511859.233.2362KentuckyThreeDayEvent.comWorld Equestrian Center4095 State Route 730Wilmington, OH 45177937.382.0985WorldEquestrianCenter.comWorld Equestrian Center1390 NW 80th AvenueOcala, FL 34482352.414.7900WorldEquestrianCenter.comINSURANCEASPCA Pet Health Insurance 1208 Massillon Road, Suite G 200Akron, OH 44306888.716.1203ProtectYourHorse.comC. Jarvis Insurance Agency49 East Garﬁeld RoadAurora, OH 44202440.248.5330JarvisInsurance.comFry’s Equine InsurancePO Box 820Grove City, OH 43123800.842.9021FrysEquineInsurance.comGeissinger InsuranceRachael GeissingerPO Box 454Garrettsville, OH 44231440.781.7412Rachael.Geissinger@American-National.comMavon Equine Insurance118 Constitution StreetSuite 110Lexington, KY 40507859.455.6781MavonEquineInsurance.comPamela Nock Insurance, LLC440.667.4999Pamela.Nock@ American-National.comJUMPS/EQUIPMENTLight ‘N LastingSouthington, OH800.397.1239LightNLasting.comMARKETING/GRAPHIC DESIGNAristo MarketingMandy Boggs440.478.5772Aristo-Marketing.comENSO Media GroupPO Box 470603Cleveland, OH 44147440.668.2812KentuckyEquestrianDirectory.comOhioEquestrianDirectory.comGold Horse MediaTaylor GrahamGoldHorseMedia.com Topline CommunicationsSarah Coleman/Jen RoytzLexington, KY330.518.9001/859.494.4712TeamTopline.comYellow Barn MediaJamie SamplesPO Box 432Howell, MI 48843517.375.5399YellowBarnMedia.com

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92 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023MASSAGE/BODYWORKBeauty And the Beasts Animal WellnessJill Lionetti, Certiﬁed CCMT, CEMTAkron, OH330.352.3341BeautyAndTheBeasts Massage.comMiracle Farm, LLCBarbara BJ Hartmann- Sasak17964 Owen RoadMiddleﬁeld, OH 44062440.318.4113MiracleFarmRescue.orgNeighSpaWendy Usner, CEMTEquine Massage & Reiki330.220.9087NeighSpa.comWendy L. Shaffer, MMCPMasterson Method Certiﬁed PractitionerIntegrated Performance Horse Bodywork724.815.5236AgileEquineBodywork.comMEMORABILIA COLLECTIBLES Secretariat.comPO Box 4865Louisville, KY 40204Secretariat.comPHOTOGRAPHYBob Coglianese Photos, Inc.Adam Coglianese516.532.2388BobCoglianesePhotos.com2023 BUSINESS DIRECTORY®ENSO Media GroupPO Box 470603Cleveland, OH 44147440.668.2812KentuckyEquestrianDirectory.comOhioEquestrianDirectory.com Gold Horse MediaTaylor GrahamGoldHorseMedia.comJessa Janes Photography440.669.7860Lasting Impressions PhotographyRaymond Duval440.465.4121RayDuvalPhotography.comLori Spellman Photography440.497.8875LoriSpellmanPhotography.comREALTORSChad LongColdwell Banker – King Thompson614.580.9513ChadLong.CBInTouch.comLudwig Real Estate GroupKelly + David LudwigColdwell Banker614.327.0017LudwigRealEstateGroup.comMary Vedda Keller Williams RealtyOlmsted Township, OH440.336.2796MaryVedda.KWRealty.comRESCUE/ADOPTION/THOROUGHBRED AFTERCAREAngels Haven Horse RescueEvergreen Farm13297 Durkee RoadGrafton, OH 44044440.781.5060AngelsHavenHorse Rescue.orgCANTER KentuckyPO Box 2996 Louisville, KY 40201312.513.1259CanterUSA.org/KentuckyCopper Horse Crusade3739 Glenn HighwayCambridge, OH 43725740.601.2752CopperHorseCrusade.comHappy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary5623 New Milford RoadRavenna, OH 44266330.296.5914HappyTrailsFarm.orgKentucky Equine Adoption Center1713 Catnip Hill RoadNicholasville, KY 40356859.881 .5849KYEAC.orgMaker’s Mark Secretariat Center4155 Walt Robertson RoadLexington, KY 40511859.246.3080SecretariatCenter.orgMiracle Farm, LLC17964 Owen RoadMiddleﬁeld, OH 44062440.318.4113MiracleFarmRescue.orgNew Vocations Racehorse Adoption ProgramOH, KY, PA, NY Facilities937.947.4020NewVocations.orgOld Friends1841 Paynes Depot RoadGeorgetown, KY 40324502.863.1775OldFriendsEquine.orgRetired Racehorse Project2976 Solomon’s Island RdEdgewater, MD 21037410.798.5140RetiredRacehorseProject.orgThoroughbred Aftercare Alliance859.224.2756ThoroughbredAftercare.orgThoroughbred Charities of America2365 Harrodsburg Road, #A200Lexington, KY 40504TCA.org859.276.4989SADDLES/SADDLE FITTINGBarnes Tack RoomRobert Barnes808.557.1371BarnesTackRoom.comFreedman’s136 East Main Street Midway, KY 40347859.846.9674FreedmanHarness.com

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 932023 BUSINESS DIRECTORY®Saddles 101Heather Soones SMS Qualiﬁed Saddle Fitter135 Hunt RoadPortersville, PA 16051240.431.1318Saddles101.comThe Saddle TreeAmanda BergesCertiﬁed Independent Saddle FitterJohnstown, OH 440.983.1495TheSaddleTree.com*(See TACK/RIDING EQUIPMENT/APPAREL for Add’l Saddles Retail/Resale)SPECIALTY PRODUCTS/GIFTSEquestrian Delights216.225.4548EquestrianDelights.comGrey Pony DesignsCustom Dry-Erase Boards for Equestrians440.478.5772GreyPonyDesigns.comMare Modern GoodsOriginal equestrian artwork + giftsMareGoods.comThe Dusty Ribbon Quilting Co.216.392.2004DustyRibbonQuiltingCo.comSPORTS MEDICINE + REHABILITATIONKESMARCKentucky Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center258 Shannon Run RoadVersailles, KY 40383859.873.9955Kesmarc.comTACK/RIDING EQUIPMENT/APPARELBecker & Durski Turf GoodsWagner’s Pharmacy3111 S. 4th StreetLouisville, KY 40214502.375.0001WagnersPharmacy.comBig Dee’s Tack & Vet Supply9440 State Route 14Streetsboro, OH 44241800.321.2142 / 330.626.5000BigDWeb.comBoot Barn2200 War Admiral Way, Suite 110Lexington, KY 40509859.264.7388BootBarn.comBoot Barn4511 Outer LoopLouisville, KY 40219502.961.8468BootBarn.comBy Design Equestrian Boutique, LLCAuthorized Retailer PS of Sweden Jennifer L. McLandrich440.487.1925Carl’s Place4927 Wilkes RoadAtwater, OH 44201330.325.1641Central Kentucky Tack & Leather3380 Paris Pike, Suite 1100Lexington, KY 40511859.299.TACK (8225)CentralKentuckyTack andLeather.comChagrin Saddlery8574 Washington StreetChagrin Falls, OH 44023440.708.0674ChagrinSaddlery.comChagrin Saddlery World Equestrian Center4095 State Route 730Wilmington, OH 45177937.382.0985ChagrinSaddlery.com/WEC.net Clip-ity Clop Saddlery12930 Chippewa RoadBrecksville, OH 44141440.526.2965Clip-ityClop.comDover Saddlery8740 Montgomery RoadCincinnati, OH 45236513.792.0901DoverSaddlery.comEquine Essentials32720 Walker Road, F-2Avon Lake, OH 44012440.653.5343EquineEssentialsAvonLake.comEquus Now! 8956 Cotter StreetLewis Center, OH 43035740.549.4959EquusNow.comEquus Now! 420 Wards Corner Road, Suite DLoveland, OH 45140513.630.1197EquusNow.comFennell’s Horse Supplies1220 Red Mile RoadLexington, KY 40502859.254.2814Fennels.comFreedman’s136 East Main Street Midway, KY 40347859.846.9674FreedmanHarness.comGreen Mountain Horse and Tack1327 Sharon Copley RoadWadsworth, OH 44281234.248.4245GreenMountainHorse.comHorse Cents, Inc.199 Markham DriveVersailles, KY 40383859.873.4707HorseCentsInc.comKBC Horse Supplies140 Venture Court, Suite 1Lexington, KY 40511859.253.9688KBCHorseSupplies.comLuckett’s Tack Shop3735 South 4th StreetLouisville, KY 40214502.363.4131Parada Junction16901 OH-58Oberlin, OH 44074440.662-3994ParadaJunction.com

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94 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 2023Pinkston’s Turf Goods1098 West High StreetLexington, KY 40508859.2252.1560Pinkstons.comQuillin Leather & Tack1929 Main StreetParis, KY 40361859.987.0215Quillin.comRod’s Western Palace3099 Silver DriveColumbus, OH 43224866.326.1975Rods.comSaltwell Western Store2000 Seven Mile DriveNew Philadelphia, OH 44663330.343.0388SaltwellWesternStore.comSchneider Saddlery8255 Washington StreetChagrin Falls, OH 44023800.365.1311 SStack.comShelby Horse Supply7022 Shelbyville Road, Suite 3Simpsonville, KY 40067502.722.5010ShelbyHorseSupply.comSkylight Supply2906 Axton LaneGoshen, KY 40026502.228.0070SkylightSupply.comSmartPak800.461.8898SmartPakEquine.com2023 BUSINESS DIRECTORY®The Bitless Bridle by Dr.CookPHS Saddlery5220 Barrett RoadColorado Springs, CO 80926719.576.4786BitlessBridle.comThe Hitching Post Tack Shop11403 Main Street #1390Middletown, KY 40243502.496.0546HitchingPostTack.comThe Show Shop718 Main Street, Suite CShelbyville, KY 40065502.681.3920Consignment.myshopify.comThe Tack Shop of Lexington1510 Newtown Pike, Suite 124Lexington, KY 40511859.368.0810TackShopofLexington.comThe Tacky Horse171 N. Alpha Bellbrook RdBeavercreek, OH 45434937.427.0797TheTackyHorse.comWinner’s Circle Horse Supply718 Main Street, Suite AShelbyville, KY 40065502.405.3300WCircle.comWise Choice Tack1019 Georgetown RoadLexington, KY 40508859.224.8976WiseChoiceTack.comTRAINERS Gingerich HorsemanshipLuke Gingerich7785 Converse Huff RoadPlain City, OH 43064GingerichHorsemanship.comMarcelo GuzmanPerformance HorsesCentral OH940.284.8310MGHorses.comDora HebrockCertiﬁed Straightness Training Instructor330.803.2043Laura Kosiorek-SmithA Stone’s Throw FarmNortheast Ohio814.434.0914Angela MooreStealaway Farm9317 Johnstown-Alexandria Road, NWJohnstown, OH 43031614.989.9029Stephanie PortmanShirley Krames-KopasQuiet Meadow FarmNovelty, OH 440.636.3813QuietMeadowFarmOhio.comPoulin DressageKate PoulinChagrin Falls, OH 386.624.3968KatePoulin.comPuthoff Performance HorsesLynne Puthoff3275 South Shiloh RoadLaura, OH 45337937.546.1505TRANSPORTATIONEquiJet International Air Transport3 Raritan River RoadCalifon, NJ 07830833.378.4538EquiJet.comTRANSPORTATION/TRUCKINGShuman Specialized Transportation2925 Columbus AvenueSpringﬁeld, OH 45503937.324.4429ShumanTransport.comTRAVEL/TRAIL RIDING/TOURS7LazyP Outﬁtting, LLC891 Teton Canyon RoadChoteau, MT 59422406.466.2245SevenLazyP.comHorse Country Lexington, KY 859.963.1004VisitHorseCountry.comSmokey Valley FarmBob & Jane Coleman5183 KY-2 Olive Hill, KY 41164606.286.6588SmokeyValleyFarm.comTRUCK/TRAILER SALES & SERVICEAltmeyer’s Trailers771 State Route 307 EastJefferson, OH 44047440.624.0206AltmeyerTrailers.comChuck’s Custom Truck & Trailer750 West Smith RoadMedina, OH 44256330.723.6029

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2023 Kentucky Equestrian Directory 952023 BUSINESS DIRECTORY®Ganley Ford2835 Barber Road, Norton/Barberton, OH 44203800.942.6305GoGanleyFord.comLeonard Truck & Trailer12800 Leonard ParkwayNorth Jackson, OH 44451800.455.1001LeonardTrailers.comVETERINARY PROFESSIONALS HOSPITALS/PHARMACIESBella Vista Equine Veterinary Services6320 Darling RoadBlacklick, OH 43004614.540.0040BellaVistaEquineVet.comBuckeye Veterinary Service16295 Claridon-Troy RoadBurton, OH 44021440.834.8821BuckeyeVet.orgCleveland Equine Clinic3340 Webb RoadRavenna, OH 44266330.422.0040ClevelandEquine.comCountryside Veterinary CenterLaurie Gallatin, DVM, DACVIM2232 State Route 61Sunbury, OH 43074740.965.8111CountrysideVetCenter.netDoc Lane’s Veterinary Pharmacy101 Venture Court, Suite 125Lexington, KY 40511888.263.2323DocLanes.comEquine Specialty Hospital17434 Rapids RoadBurton, OH 44021440.834.0811EquineSpecialtyHospital.comHagyard Equine Medical Institute4250 Iron Works PikeLexington, KY 40511859.255.8741Hagyard.comHagyard Pharmacy4250 Iron Works PikeLexington, KY 45011859.281.9511HagyardPharmacy.comHawthorne Veterinary ClinicHolly Helbig, DVMKaylin Van Dorn, DVM10435 Jerome RoadPlain City, OH 43064330.807.2643/614.359.9020RideWithHawthorneHill.comOhio State University Large Animal Services at Marysville16410 County Home RoadMarysville, OH 43040937.642.2936Vet.OSU.edu/Marysville Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center Galbreath Equine Center601 Vernon L. Tharp StreetColumbus, OH 43210614.292.6661Vet.OSU.edu/VCM/equineRood and Riddle Equine Hospital2150 Georgetown RoadLexington, KY 40511859.233.0371RoodandRiddle.comThe Apothecary HBA Boutique Mobile PharmacyHolly Helbig, DVM614.706.8935TheApothecary.VetsFirstChoice.comWEDDING VENUES Smokey Valley FarmBob & Jane Coleman5183 KY-2 Olive Hill, KY 41164606.286.6588SmokeyValleyFarm.com440.668.2812 or Email: INFO@KENTUCKYEQUESTRIANDIRECTORY.COMADVERTISE IN THE 2024 KENTUCKYEQUESTRIANDIRECTORY