Your Connection to the Modern Sport Horse
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Beezie Madden & Cortes ‘C,’ In Top Form by Maurine L. Webb An interview with the bronze medalist right before the WEG.
Common Bloodlines Analyzed: Top WEG Horses Considered by Judy Wardrope A close look at bloodlines and breeding trends of the dressage, jumping and eventing horses at the 2014 WEG.
Where East Meets West by Patti Schofler California eventer Matt Brown shares his distinctive training approach for him and his horses.
Devon’s in Sight for Silva Martin by Amber Heintzberger This dressage trainer has had a remarkable recovery from a brain injury after a surprising fall.
LS stands for La Silla by Charlene Strickland This Mexican breeder explains how they breed great jumpers and get them to the top.
Stress-Free Weaning: Is it Possible? by Gigha Steinman A variety of methods to wean your youngsters.
39 Belgian Warmblood - BWP SPECIAL BREED SECTION
by Chris Sallee
THE 2015 SPORT HORSE BREEDERS DIRECTORY Updated guide! A list of 735 farms that breed sport horses across North America.
DEPAR TMENTS & COLUMNS
12 Publisher’s Welcome 14 Letters to WT 36 NEW Column: Warmblood Whispers: Whispering, or listening? by Dr. Maria Katsamanis 64 Conformation Corner: World Champion Valegro is scrutinized by Judy Wardrope 68 Barn Exam: Trouble in Paradise by Attorney Krysia Nelson 72 Sporthorse Snippet: Aiming High by Amber Heintzberger 75 Point of View: Are American Young Horse Programs Falling Short? by Katie Shoultz 94 Index of Associations 96 Index of Advertisers 97 Warmblood Whoas by Michael Barisone
On the cover:
Top scoring filly of the 2014 BWP N.A. inspections: OBF Onassis
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(Diktator Van De Boslandhoeve / Escudo I / Heartbreaker) bred by Old Bull Farms of Nova Scotia. Photo by Reg Corkum
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Courtesy of Alltech
Amber Heintzberger
Chris Sallee
Courtesy Trivia Veley
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