Your Connection to the Modern Sport Horse


TABLE OF CONTENTS JULY / AUGUST 2 0 1 8


16 FEATURES 16


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Wishing Upon a Star by Charlene Strickland In this sequel, international riders are asked how they spot dressage superstars.


Is the Grit Gone? by Charlene Strickland Mark Leone and Armand Leone address this question about today’s jumpers.


Photo Gallery of the 4* Land Rover Kentucky Event by Amber Heintzberger


When Breathing Isn’t Easy by Patti Schofler Understand your horse’s breathing problems and act fast. Muscle Atrophy and the Saddle Fit Connection by Jochen Schleese


25 SPECIAL BREED SEC TION Danish Warmblood Society


Spotlight on Tallin Farm, breeder of Danish jumpers. Also a look at dressage candidates for the 2018 World Equestrian Games. by Thomas Bach Jensen


DEPAR TMENTS & COLUMNS


10 Publisher’s Welcome by Liz Cornell 12 Letters to WT 45 Point of View – The Ultimate Communication: The Seat by JP Giacomini 54 Conformation Corner – Young Event Horse by Judy Wardrope 58 Sport Horse Snippet – From Western to Winning at Devon by Sydney Masters 60 Barn Exam – Do Restrictions Work? by Attorney Krysia Nelson 63 Index of Advertisers


65 Warmblood Whoas – Why Technology Will Bring You the Competitive Edge by Summer Stoffel


On the cover: At the Danish Warmblood stallion


licensing in Herning, the three-year-old Vong’s Brunello (Balou x Con Capitol x Calido) was purchased by Tallin Farm and approved for breeding the following day.


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SusanJStickle.com


Amber Heintzberger


SportFot


Brenda Carpenter


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