Your Connection to the Modern Sport Horse


TABLE OF CONTENTS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2 0 1 8


FEATURES 16


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Battle of the Sexes by Judy Wardrope A glance at the genders of competition horses and riders, and how they surprisingly fared at the WEG .


Europeans Dominate Eventing at WEG by Amber Heintzberger It was a dream-come-true for the three individual medalists at the WEG while the U.S. posted disappointing results.


Vitamin E: Supplement de Jour or Miracle Cure? by Patti Schofler One horse with puzzling behavior and physical problems responds dramatically to this vitamin.


Taking the Leap by Liz Cornell Team Kama, a group of jumper riders in Virginia, enjoy a clinic with dressage silver-medalist Laura Graves.


SPECIAL BREED SEC TION


Holsteiner Verband by Donata von Preußen, Dr. Thomas Nissen and Charlotte Strickland


History as well as new developments of this leading breed association; the verband’s first North American tour; Holsteiners dominate at the upper levels at the American Eventing Championships.


DEPAR TMENTS & COLUMNS


12 Publisher’s Welcome by Liz Cornell 53 Point of View – Standout Bloodlines from the WEG by Judy Wardrope 59 Point of View – Lasting Impressions at this Year’s WEG by JP Giacomini 64 Conformation Corner – Maturity of a Top Jumper by Judy Wardrope 68 Barn Exam – Test your Knowledge of Equine Law by Attorney Krysia Nelson 72 Index of Advertisers 73 Index of Breed Associations 74 Warmblood Whoas – Sometimes the Turtle Wins the Race by Michael Barisone


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On the cover: Laura Kraut on the Holsteiner mare Zeremonie (Cero x Quick Star). The pair helped Team USA earn the gold medal at the WEG 2018 in North Carolina. Photo Shelley Higgins / MacMillan Photography


Allen MacMillen/ MacMillen Photography


Sarah Miller/MacMillan Photography


Patti Mahaffey


Jen Emig/MacMillan Photography


special WEG


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