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Four Ingredients
ne morning in early July, I woke up my sleeping computer screen to find an email that caught my attention. “This most recent issue of your magazine is just outstanding,” it read. “Great reading, in-depth enough to really ‘teach’
limited-scope subjects, well-illustrated and good layout. Congratulations. You have really built a winner there.” Of course I promptly thanked the reader who sent it and was both flattered and humbled that he took the time to pay the magazine such a nice compliment. As I write this column, the concept of winning is on everyone’s mind since the Olympics are in full swing. For the equestrian events,
it begins with eventing, followed by the dressage and jumping, all dominated by the breeds that Warmbloods Today covers in every issue. One can only hope our U.S. and Canadian teams and individuals will perform well and take home at least a few medals, since our results from the London Olympics in 2012 were, to put it bluntly, dismal. By the time you read this, the competitors will have just returned home, with or without medals, and the medalists will already be well-recognized. Yet, in my opinion, every competitor (and horse) was already a winner before he or she stepped onto that 747 to fly down to Brazil.
What matters is each rider’s steadfast journey to make their country’s Olympic team—that’s what is so impressive and admirable. Earning a medal is simply the icing on the cake. In this issue, the theme of how people make it to the top of their chosen game really resonates. For instance, eventer Courtney
Cooper (page 27) stands out since she made it to Rolex Kentucky this year on her own homebred horse. Stacey Hastings (page 31) is a professional dressage trainer who has built a successful business and explains how she got there and what she learned—excellent advice for up-and-comers. Two-time Olympian Boyd Martin discusses his road to the top of eventing in the Warmblood Whoas column on page 66. Again, more terrific advice for the serious competitor. Ten there’s the great story of Harry deLeyer and his famed partner Snowman featured in the new movie Harry and Snowman that
equestrians are so looking forward to watching. We were fortunate to interview Harry deLeyer last year and have been holding the interview in our archives, waiting for the movie to be released. Tat day is almost here, September 30th, and I hope the article entices you to take the time to see the movie at the theatre. Harry’s story is unique and inspiring. As I read and edited the various stories of these winning pros and reflected on their journeys—and my own to become a publisher
of an equestrian magazine—I identified four important ingredients that together contribute to a person’s success: knowledge (education), dedication (hard work), taking risks (choices) and a little luck (good timing). If any ingredient is missing, one’s chances of being a winner drop dramatically. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy winning once in a while—who doesn’t? But as an equestrian, winning can be measured in so many
subjective ways, ranging from cantering your young horse for the first time (without falling off!) to standing on a podium in Rio with a glistening medal around your neck. To put it in perspective, for most of us it’s the little wins with our horses that lead to bigger wins which keeps us motivated and dedicated, leaving a smile on our faces. My plan is to continue following the ingredients of that winning recipe, as long as I’m able, one day at a time.
Enjoy the issue,
Liz Cornell
editor@warmbloodstoday.com
Our Mission: Warmbloods Today is the leading magazine in North America focused on the entire spectrum of Warmblood breeds. It’s a place where people from all aspects of the sport horse community can come together: amateurs, owners, trainers and breeders. Each issue contains interesting, informative and often heart-warming stories of peoples’ experiences with their horses, along with thought- provoking opinions from various professionals and amateurs. We cover all horses from European descent bred for the sports of jumping, dressage, eventing and driving including the Iberian breeds and American Warmbloods.
10 September/October 2016
Ed Haas
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