Your Connection to the Modern Sport Horse


TABLE OF CONTENTS JANUARY /FEBR UARY 2 0 1 9


FEATURES


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Multitasking Mares by Patti Schofler A breeding strategy (without using embryo transfer) that makes young mares more versatile and valuable .


The Bloodline Factor When Assessing a Jumper by Charlene Strickland Learn how important the pedigree is when evaluating or shopping for a new jumper prospect..


Perfect for Para-Dressage by Kim MacMillan Find out what qualities make a dressage horse “perfect” for this sport.


Christine Turner’s Unexpected Journey by Amber Heintzberger


From Western Pleasure to Olympic eventing, one woman discovers her passion of eventing with Trakehner horses.


Lehua Custer Favors American Horses by Charlene Strickland This rising dressage star from California speaks highly of North American breeding.


Best Foot Forward: Shoeing for Peak Performance by Charlene Strickland Different professional trainers share what their shoeing preferences are.


45 SPECIAL BREED SEC TION


KWPN-NA by KWPN Staff


Reports from the 2018 KWPN-NA keuring tour across North America.. DEPAR TMENTS & COLUMNS


12 Publisher’s Welcome by Liz Cornell 16 Letters to WT 66 Conformation Corner – The Fair Hill Four by Judy Wardrope 70 Point of View – Hidden Wisdom from the Old Masters by JP Giacomini 76 Barn Exam – Test your Knowledge of Equine Liability Law by Attorney Krysia Nelson 79 Index of Advertisers


81 Warmblood Whoas – Is the Millennial Mindset Really to Blame? by Summer Stoffel


8 January/February 2019 27 30 18


On the cover: Para-Dressage competitor Rebecca Hart (Grade III) and Rowan O’Riley’s KWPN gelding El Corona Texel (Wynton x Good Times). They took the Grade III individual bronze and Grade III Freestyle silver at the 2018 World Equestrian Games. Photo by Kim MacMillan/MacMillan Photography


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Andrew Ryback


Allen MacMillan/MacMillan Photography


Prima Equestrian.com


Charlene Strickland


Celebrating 10 Years!


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