2017 The Iberian Horse - Issue #2

Photo courtesy of
Breyer.

(LEFT)
Fantasia and Gozosa
Photo courtesy of Breyer.

For many, the words love, hope and dreams Company changed the focus of its business and
are synonymous with horses. For me, they company direction forever.”
were the “stuff” of my childhood fantasies
and delights. Their companionship and beauty Though Breyer produced many breeds of
make them wonderful partners for people of all model horses throughout the years, the first
ages. For those who cannot own the real thing Breyer Traditional Andalusian model, a 1:9 scale
themselves, a Breyer model horse unleashes figure, was sculpted in 1979 by Chris Hess. The
the childhood (and oldhood!) imagination. Breyer Legionario III mold is the portrait model of the
Animal Creations, the five-star manufacturer of champion Andalusian stallion Legionario III of
model equines, has been making its captivating Garrison Ranch. “Breyer likes to represent the
lines of resin and porcelain model horses and world of horses and many different breeds,” said
accessories for decades. Whether it be for play, Fallon. “It is no surprise that Breyer was delighted
a collection or a reminder of a beloved partner to add the beauty and variety of the Andalusian
now gone, Breyer model horses truly are for all, and Lusitano breeds to its line.” Since then, Breyer
young and old. Because Breyer is promoting a has created six other traditional Andalusian/
new model of interest to Iberian lovers, I spoke Lusitano models: Nobel II, the Andalusian stallion
with company vice president of communication, of Cortijo ValMoor; Templado, the Lusitano stallion
Kathleen Fallon, to learn a little more about its of the show Cavalia; Alborozo, the Andalusian
history and products. stallion of Kilimanjaro Ranch; Kripton Seni II, the
Andalusian stallion of Amandalusian Farm; and
It all began in 1950 with a special order for a Andalusian stallion Novelisto D and Lusitano
western horse to adorn a mantelpiece clock. This gelding Diablo DC, both of Waller Farms.
model, now known as #57 Western Horse, became
Breyer’s first horse model. Once people saw it, How does Breyer select these wonderful
the requests began pouring in. “By accepting that representatives to become models?
one order,” Fallon explained, “the Breyer Modeling
“We are always looking for good candidates
for models,” Fallon said. “In general, we evaluate

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the overall line and decide what breeds are a national gathering for our fans. We call them
either under- or over-represented, look at what ‘portrait models’ because they are a ‘portrait’ of
molds we have available and then start our the real horse. People love to meet the real horses
research. We look for champions, excellent breed and their owners and enjoy learning about the
representatives, good stories, willing owners, horse and its life. It makes the model even more
horses that are competing currently, horses that special to them. We try to bring as many of the
are marketable and more. Once we have some real horses to BreyerFest as we can each year.
broad ideas, then we do more research and come This year is very rich with portrait models!” Fallon
up with a slate of possibilities. After we’ve done gushed, “We will be featuring nine horses that all
that, then we review against the line as a whole have been honored as Breyer portrait models. Our
and start fine-tuning our list. It’s a long process fans will be so excited to meet them all.” Nobel II,
and our final decisions are affected by many Alborozo, Kripton Seni II, Novelisto D and Diablo
variables. We wish we could make all the great DC have each attended BreyerFest in the year
horses that we see out there, but sometimes it they were introduced.
just isn’t possible!”
This July, the world will be introduced to this
Being selected to be featured as a model is only year's portrait models. And believe it or not,
half the story. The final step is BreyerFest. This Breyer has chosen another Andalusian to join the
fun event has been held annually at the Kentucky Breyer collection. What is really special about
Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., since 1990. What this year’s representative is that this is the first
started out as a gathering of about a thousand time that a mare has been chosen to represent
people has grown to a three-day celebration the Andalusian as a portrait model. To top it off,
that hosts more than 10,000! “BreyerFest started Breyer decided to do a mare and foal model. So,
as both a tribute to
the real horses that congratulations are in order
inspire our models to Fantasia Del C and her
as well as to create filly Gozosa of Origin P.R.E.,
owned by Sarah Shechner!

(ABOVE)
Legionario III
(LEFT)
Diablo DC
(RIGHT)
Kripton Seni II

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I took some time to talk with Sarah about this (ABOVE)
fun and amazing experience. Alborozo

Q: Did you have Breyer models as a kid? (ABOVE)
A: Did I? I still have them all! I’ve had a few of Nobel II
them with me in Los Angeles, but most of them
were in my mom’s basement in Ithaca, N.Y., until (ABOVE)
about four years ago, when she moved out west. Templado.
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entire collection is here at my house!
Q: With one new special addition I am
guessing! Did you know that Fantasia was up
for consideration?
A: No! Not until Breyer called me. They called to
tell me that Fantasia had been nominated and that
they were specifically looking for a P.R.E. mare
who was a good representative of the breed.
Q: Once you were informed, what did you
have to do to get the process rolling?
A: Breyer wanted to be sure Fantasia was the
best representative possible for her breed. I sent
them numerous photos and links to photos of her
online. They loved her look. They were extremely
interested in her show record. They loved that
she had been Champion of the Breed for all three
organizations (some on multiple occasions), that
she is Qualified by ANCCE and The FPSH, and
that she had been the IALHA Andalusian Horse of
the Year as well. Breyer also loved that she was a
wonderful riding horse and was the IALHA Reserve
Champion of Versatility, from competing in a
combination of sport horse in-hand, halter, Spanish
specialty, under saddle rail classes and dressage.
Q: Do you know what it was that made
Breyer choose Fantasia over the other
candidates?
A: I think it was the combination of her
classic looks, show record, personality and her
recognition by people involved in the breed. I
know that Breyer called a number of people to
ask about Fantasia and everyone said yes, she’s
definitely the mare you want.
Q; Once she was chosen, were you a part of
the model creation process? Can you tell us
about it?

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(ABOVE) A: Yep, they were
Fantasia. Photo courtesy of PE Photo. specifically looking for a mare
and foal! Thankfully, I had a
A: The model came out great! There were bunch of photos of Gozosa as
moments, though, when I wasn’t so sure. I a baby at mom’s side, so they
wish they had given me a little more insight into were able to match her pretty
the process ahead of time. Once the model is closely.
pressed, they don’t make changes to the mold.
When I first saw pictures of the model, it didn't Q: Do you and Fantasia
quite look like my horse. Thankfully, Breyer has have plans for attending
some VERY talented painters, and they were able BreyerFest? Can you tell us
to get the look just right using careful shading. about it?
There is one major oops though: They made the
model with full mane and tail, not understanding A: Yes! We are featured
the traditional Spanish mare clip at all. We horses at BreyerFest 2017
compromised, and the model is displayed in the Gateway to India! I’m bringing
box on the side with no mane, so she at least both Fantasia and Gozosa!
looks like a Spanish-clipped mare in the box. Pull I’m already so incredibly
her out though, and if you’re a P.R.E. enthusiast, excited! BreyerFest is July
you’ll think she’s a stallion. Ha! 14-16, and the horses will do
a short performance each
Q: Breyer included a model of Fantasia's day, plus do a fun meet-and-
filly, Gozosa. Was that a part of the model plan greet session each day where
from the beginning? kids can take photos and get
their Breyer horses or boxes
signed. Hopefully the kids will
understand that Gozosa is no longer an itty-bitty
foal, but a grown-up 5-year-old mare.
Q: How does it feel to have your mare as a
model, representing the Andalusian/P.R.E.?
A: It’s something I always dreamed about as a kid.
As Fantasia’s show record grew more impressive, it
became something in the back of my mind that was
possible, but I had heard it was extremely difficult
to get nominated. Everyone wants a Breyer model
made from their horse! I think what finally made it
a reality was that Fantasia has a lot of fans in every
organization. Once you meet her in person, you’re
just kind of SOLD. Fantasia is that horse at the
shows that everyone comes over to meet, and she
LOVES every drop of attention. You can scratch
her just about anywhere, and she’s immediately
your BEST friend. For that reason, she’s a fantastic
ambassador of the P.R.E./Andalusian breeds.
Q: Other fun thoughts, comments or insights
that you would like to add?

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(ABOVE) to the levels that Fantasia
Sarah Shechner with Fantasia. Photo courtesy of PE Photo. has reached: from help at
the various associations
A: As relaxed and sweet as Fantasia is with her with Inscriptions, Revisions,
fans and in the stable, boy can she turn it ON in Qualified Tribunals and
the arena! She can be dozing on the rail at a show shows; trainers past
one minute, but the moment she’s asked to move, and present; farriers;
she turns into this consummate show horse. She veterinarians; grooms;
NEVER runs out of energy. You have to remember to helpers; photographers;
take breaks, otherwise she’ll just keep going, keep P.R.E. experts; dressage
showing off. Her daughter Gozosa (joyful in Spanish) experts; clinicians; facility
has that same quality. Thankfully that energy is owners; and the help of so
generally focused and translates into two horses many incredible friends.
who enjoy their work. YOU have all made this
dream so very possible,
This is an absolutely INCREDIBLE honor, and I and I thank you all from the
couldn't be more thrilled. This is something you dream bottom of my heart. There
about as a child but never expect to actually happen! are too many of you to try to
name everyone, but you all
I'm hopeful some of my East Coast friends will be know who you are!
able to come see us, as this might be the only time I
bring the mares all the way to the East Coast. Come Thank you, Sarah, for
meet the mares in the flesh! Friends with horse-crazy sharing!
kids, this is SO the event for YOU!
(BELOW)
Extra huge thank you and CONGRATULATIONS to Sarah Shechner riding Fantasia.
Barbara Currie for breeding Fantasia del C, my once-
in-a-lifetime-now-a-Breyer-model mare. Photo courtesy of PE Photo.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach our
goals year after year. It takes a VILLAGE to take a horse

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(LEFT)
Fantasia and Baby Gozosa.
Photo courtesy of Sarah Shechner.

BELOW)
Close up of Fantasia and Gozosa.
Photo courtesy of Breyer.

Many of us had our first experiences with horses QUESTION FOR GIVEAWAY ENTRY:
through Breyer models and our imaginations.
These models remain a favorite with most owners What event is The Foundation for the
today. The models that are featured at the Breyer Pure Spanish Horse sponsoring during
Celebration event are limited editions and hold or the IALHA National Championship
increase their value throughout the years. The P.R.E Show?
horse featured at the 2008 Breyer Celebration was
the stallion owned by Avi Cohen named Alborozo. The answer can be found within this
Today, the Alborozo model is valued at about issue of The Iberian Horse.
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“broken” and this model can no longer be made.
The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse has a
limited number of these models, and they would
like to give one away to a lucky member of either
the IALHA or The FPSH. All you have to do is be
a current member of either organization in good
standing and send an email with an answer to the
question on the right, expressing your interest to
enter for the drawing, to [email protected]. We will
then place all the names in a container and draw the
winner. Please send us your emails by Nov. 1, 2017.
The winner will be announced in the next magazine.
It pays to support your breed and be a member of
The FPSH or the IALHA! Good luck! vTIH

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STALLION Management

Avoiding TROUBLE
with
STALLIONS

By JP Giacomini

(ABOVE) Note: This article is adapted from Warmbloods Today
JP Zen enjoying turn out time. magazine, November/December 2016.

(BELOW) A TRAGIC STALLION ATTACK
Piaffe is the control of the activity of the horse’s feet. Horse A few years ago, I read with sadness a terrible story in
shown is the late Veiga Andrade Istoso.
Photo courtesy of Shelley Giacomini. which a stallion savagely attacked his handler during a
public display at a horse fair. The horse then proceeded to
56 | THE IBERIAN HORSE Issue 2 | 2017 attack the two people who tried to get him under control,
with dreadful consequences for all involved. All three
people were hurt badly, and the horse was euthanized.

Tragedies such as this are fortunately rare, yet when
they happen, it is without much warning. For the victims,
the horse and his owner, stallion attacks are a matter of
life and death, notwithstanding a huge liability, which merit
some deep reflection.

EMOTIONAL OPINIONS
All my life, I have ridden and trained a

large number of stallions, and I currently
own more than a dozen of them, ranging
from 2 years old to 28 years old. I also
take in stallions for training, such as the
Oldenburg Toti Hit (By Totilas, Sandro
Hit), who has been at our farm since he
was 2 and a half. “Toti’s Education” has
been the subject of an ongoing column in
www.Warmbloodstoday.com magazine,
from which this article is adapted. My
experiences handling stallions have
exposed me to an ongoing stream of
opinions on this emotional subject, easily
divided into two categories. First, the
“stallion haters,” who feel justified in their

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fear by occasional horror stories that they like to repeat (ABOVE)
to put repulsion in the mind of their listeners. Second, are Hipogrifo, a pure Veiga stallion, is safely ridden in any company.
the “stallion lovers,” who treat them like big pussycats
and tell you that there is nothing to worry about. If Photo courtesy of Shelley Giacomini.
something bad eventually happens, they never see it
as the horse’s fault, only as a result of human error that over the fence. As a result, he refused to go in his stall
requires a change from the human, which is true, but not to eat and behaved like a nut on a trailer or at any
from the horse (that part is untrue). I think both of these destination he was taken to. It took a lot of work to
opposing viewpoints are gross exaggerations. re-create a relationship between the stallion and any
human because he obsessed on the mares he could
The problem with stallion haters is that they either see but couldn’t be with. There is no in-between:
refuse to have stallions in their barn, or they end up Either a breeding stallion can be with his mares, or he
creating isolated life conditions that result in complete shouldn’t see them at all. Pasture breeding stallions are
alienation for the male of the species from the rest of frequent on extensive stud farms where the whole herd
the world. Those horses have no relationship with other of mares will be bred by the same stallion, and he will
horses and become harder and harder to handle until be with them from January to May or June. Very few
they eventually “flip out.” The problem with stallion stallions can be turned out in sight of mares without
lovers is that they neglect to establish an unquestionable pacing the fence, which is the number one source
“lead stallion” position for themselves because they of lameness in stallions as well as loss of weight and
have decided that their stallion is never going to do mental suffering.
anything wrong (for now, anyway!). Everything is OK for ࡟࡟If there are several stallions kept together and they
a while, but even nice stallions progressively challenge are not the very quiet types, avoid unnecessary
their owner, until a “breeding situation” or a change in sight or smell contact with mares in heat to prevent
the hierarchy is perceived by the horse and somebody competition among the stallions. House the mares
gets hurt, usually badly. This is how the whole monster and the stallions at opposite ends of the farm and
stallion legend perpetuates itself: The nonsensical lax always do the breeding or collecting at the same place,
behavior of stallion lovers creates situations that justify walking there through the same route. This system
the nonsensical condemning opinions of stallion haters. prepares the horses mentally to the job at hand and
can prove very useful to get stallions in the mood when
COMMON SENSE MANAGEMENT they are about to be collected (especially if you don’t
Here are a few rules to make stallion management easier have a mare in heat on the day to provide stimulation).
Remember, any horses encountered on the walk to the
(keeping in mind the obvious issues of facility safety): mares will be regarded as potential competitors by the
࡟࡟The first rule needed to maintain a stallion’s sanity stallion because they live closer to what he sees as his
mares. We make sure that other stallions are brought in
is to give him the best social life possible within his
daily environment. Stallions are extremely sensitive
emotionally and therein lies the source of the
trouble. They spend their life concerned with rank
and relationships because the future of the genetic
package they carry is dependent upon their social
position at breeding times (which may well be anytime).
࡟࡟If there is only one stallion on the farm, he will be less
anxious if he has direct contact with the mares (even
share a paddock). Count on the girls to teach him
how to behave! I once worked with a stallion who
became obsessed with his mares because they were
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from their paddocks and returned to their stalls before ࡟࡟Be a friend to your stallions, as they don’t have many.
one of them goes to breed. Friendship is indispensable to nearly all living creatures.
࡟࡟Stallions should be able to relate to each other Horses don’t necessarily need other horses and can be
through see-through dividers and touch noses as friends with goats, sheep, cats, but humans are still the
well as witness the entire barn activity, so they get best for them because we are the dominant, protective
used to it and feel they are “controlling traffic” as partners and hence the most important being in their life.
they are genetically predisposed to do. We have Orion is very possessive of me and has fits of jealousy if
three grooming bays with cross ties and separation I ignore him or lead out my other riding horses, Zhivago
walls. JP Zen has learned, like all of our stallions, to and Zuperstar, past his stall, though they could care
be next to other stallions as well as next to geldings less. I have to make sure I talk to Orion first thing in the
and mares, and to be quiet and patient while there. morning, scratching his neck through his door bars. He
࡟࡟Stallions who do not live in a natural herd and also must be turned out first in the day.
breed regularly think they are the alpha guy, as the
hierarchy has never been established between them ࡟࡟As a rule, turn stallions out every day as much as
and other horses. The stronger ones may tend to possible or just for a little bit if they start pacing.
challenge the others in the barn, so handling must When possible, let them go out in pairs in adjoining
be done carefully when passing by each other’s paddocks, for the purpose of “safe play,” with
stalls. As long as the handler has established himself a WORKING electric fence divider between the
as the dominant, protective partner, the stallion will paddocks. One of the two can be a gelding or another
feel safe in the proximity of other stallions and stay stallion. I find that some horses stress more when they
calm. There must never be a vacuum of authority are out all the time because they start to run the fence
in the human/stallion relationship. With young line and forget to eat.
horses like JP Zen, I often repeat a drill of “good
neighborliness” to make him stand near another stall ࡟࡟When working with studs, always make sure that each
(of a non-threatening horse) and remain quiet and one believes he is the “chosen one,” as to alleviate
silent, not scared, but relaxing in the safety zone I the effects of jealousy, particularly at breeding time.
create. This precaution, well managed, somewhat limits the
࡟࡟House your stallions near their best friends, so they potential for attacks between them.
can have comforting company while pretending
to ignore their rival across the aisle. JP Zen has a Here are some examples of how I have managed
neighbor called JP Zabacaxi, and they talk to each some stallions in my care:
other all day and nuzzle through the divider when ࡟࡟My Palomino Fabuloso was turned out with an
they come back to their stalls.
࡟࡟The relative position of horses in the barn requires Arabian gelding who kept him company but offered
much thought and some trial and error. Don’t judge absolutely no challenge.
the situation by the first 10 minutes of screaming, ࡟࡟Lusiadas was turned out with Orion when he was a
but rather by the evolving eating patterns over the yearling colt and provided his young friend with an
next few days (appetite is inversely proportional to education in good manners. The pastures were big
anxiety) and by the disruption to the bedding. My and shaped with round corners, as to provide escape
old guys Hipogrifo and Istoso hated each other in case of any trouble developing between them.
with a passion and were stalled at opposite ends ࡟࡟Hipogrifo lived in a small paddock very close to his
of the barn when Istoso was still alive. He was very two favorite geldings, and they could talk to each
happy with a mare next to him, even in heat or with other all day.
a baby. He also calmed down weanlings when first ࡟࡟Istoso was just too preoccupied with the farm to be
separated from their dam. left outside without supervision for very long, as he
would pace his legs into stumps if given the chance.
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He would then run, kick his heels and eventually graze from the lead stallion. There is only one valid prevention
as long as I was there to keep him company. I took of attacks: Train the horse to ABSOLUTELY respect the
my cell phone and did office work in the middle of the handler (zero tolerance policy), including when a hot mare
field for an hour or so and he stayed calm because he is present, even when the handler holds only a “symbolic”
related to me and forgot everybody else on the farm. means of control, such as a regular halter. Establish this
My presence as “leading stallion” got him “off duty” control in increments, first with the horse and you alone,
from thinking about his genetically programmed job. then in company, then in new places.

ATTACK PREVENTION (ABOVE)
Remember that even the most JP Zen, Approved Lusitano stallion by Lusiadas USA, is working on a “good neigh-

coddled stallion can become borliness” drill. Photo courtesy of Kim Taylor.
dangerous without any specific abuse,
when the wrong situation is created or (BELOW)
when the hormone level rises. Studies JP Zorro, JP Zen and JP Zeus are learning to be quiet and patient with each other.
have shown that testosterone levels
in leading stallions are always much Photo courtesy of Kim Taylor.
higher than in “bachelor stallions” and
are what makes them ready to fight,
not just breed. A stallion who is well
dominated by his handler (holds second
place in the hierarchy) will always have a
lower testosterone level and will be a lot
less inclined to pick a fight with another
horse in the presence of his handler or
disregard it when the handler stands
in his way. Accidents happen between
horses and people when the people
don’t matter in the horse’s mind, or
matter less than the other horse.

The main cause of an attack is
usually that the stallion becomes
aware of a potential mating with a mare
and suddenly starts to see everyone
as another rival “stud,” including his
handler (if hierarchy is not properly
established). For stallions, sex =
competition = aggression. That is a fact
of nature! The handler’s dominance
actually translates for the horse
as giving you “first mating rights,”
meaning that he sees you as the
leading stallion, and he has to wait for
your permission to approach the mare.
Young bachelors behave similarly in
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Recently we had to work with a Thoroughbred stallion to steal your food: You wouldn’t go pet him, right? If you
that had become dangerous and ran over a couple of are sensible, you would either run away or get your gun
handlers when brought in from the paddock on his big (even if only to shoot into the air!) and try to scare the bear
breeding farm. I worked with him for a few days and the more than he is scaring you. It is hard to do, but it works
behavior changed completely with me and every other because horses, though they don’t know how big they
person who bothered to establish their own relationship with are, can sure judge your level of determination.
the horse. The one person who did not – who assumed that
he would be OK with her because he was OK with others – THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT
got run over and bitten (fortunately not badly). This incident It is unreasonable to expect that a stallion is going to
worked as a valuable lesson to never take such a horse for
granted and to follow proper procedure. All relationships remain nice all his life just because "he has been pretty
with horses evolve daily as the horse acts on your behavior good so far." Thorough training must be used to shape their
of the day, not the one from last week when everything was behavior when they reach maturity – and reshape it from
fine. Training is transmissible, but dominance is not. time to time. Aggression is the expression of basic survival
and sexual instincts that govern the life of stallion; however,
The simplest way I know to make the establishment it is not appropriate in domesticated surroundings. If you
of dominance easier for both horse and handler is to use don’t shape behavior thoroughly, plan to suffer from instant
the Endotapping™ method I have invented. It changes changes, going from pleasant to aggressive when the
the emotional content of any situation and can be used to wrong conditions occur. It won't take very much to trigger
induce a stallion to separate physical contact (push) from it, and it will result in potentially dire consequences.
sexual intention and sexual intention from overt aggression.
It is the correct "emotional solution" to conflicts because Aggression is predictable if you are very experienced,
it converts anxiety/aggression into relaxation, rather than yet even a few experienced handlers have lost fingers,
inhibits and represses it. Excessive discipline can be as shoulders or arms when proper training has been
bad as the lack of it: too much may create resentment later neglected. After 50 years of handling stallions, I have
on and the horse can turn bad one day out of the blue, or suffered a couple of kicks and a few bites that have
quit breeding enough and you have an ongoing, unresolved reminded me to never take stallions for granted. Thanks to
conflict from lack of proper hierarchy. Love and discipline what the most magnificent representatives of the equine
are compatible: You can feed treats to your stallion while species have taught me, I have learned a lot about behavior
also demanding perfect behavior at all times. modification and applied it to the easier horses: If it works
with studs, it works with any horse.
JP Zen has become very good at minding people on the
ground, even when he is interested in other horses. This If you really want to own a stallion, avoid indulging into
now has to transfer into the under saddle work, and this is wishful thinking: Decide if you have the guts for the higher
why the piaffe is so important. A horse about to misbehave responsibility implied with their stewardship and the right
will plant his feet on the ground in order to push himself living environment to house them. Furthermore, commit
in one direction or the other (including up in the air). Piaffe to educating yourself and your horse to the higher level of
is the control of the activity of the horse’s feet: It starts by self-control that must be the benchmark of safety that is
the movement of the seat, and it stops by the light, steady indispensable around breeding animals.
squeeze of the legs. When JP Zen knows how to do that
reliably, he will be very safe to ride in any company. Too many people keep stallions that should not be
bred and risk creating a potentially dangerous animal
If you are witnessing an attack from a horse that if in the hands of amateurs. Promoting a stallion who is
doesn’t know you and you want to help, do not try to not of superior quality is like buying a lottery ticket: The
appease him and calm him down. Rather, jump up and odds are against you, and the breed you proclaim to love
down waiving a stick and screaming to convince him will lose quality as the result of your choices. Yet, I freely
you are seven-feet-tall to establish immediate respect. It admit that stallion handling has given a whole new and
is a situation comparable to a bear entering your camp wonderful meaning to my study of horsemanship, and I
would not give it up for anything in the world! vTIH
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IALHA Nationals

COMPETITORS’ THOUGHTS:
Experience the IALHA
National Championship
Show

The IALHA National Championship Show is an unforgettable (TOP TO BOTTOM)
experience. In this issue of The Iberian Horse, we share some Jessica, Meredith, Nadine
thoughts on the show from a mother/daughter team who will
be competing this year at Nationals for the first time and also from a THE IBERIAN HORSE | 61
competitor who has participated regularly for decades.

Jessica and Meredith Daniel, mother and daughter show partners, are
taking their relationship to a new level by approaching Nationals with a
shared vision beyond trophies or ribbons. For them, it is about gaining
knowledge, confidence and time together. Through preparing for the
show, Jessica is creating opportunities for her daughter to grow and thrive
through problem-solving, reaching outside her comfort zone, learning
that her voice counts and, best yet, spending time together pursuing a
common passion.

“Attending the National Championship show this year for the first time
as an adult amateur competitor is a dream come true for me,” explained
Jessica. “I have loved horses for as long as I can remember, but it was not
until April 2014 that I was able to purchase my very first Andalusian. What
remarkable horses these are! My 7-year-old mare, Gitana, is so special to
me, and she truly is my heart horse. I have almost entirely self-trained her
in halter, sport horse in-hand, hunter/jumper and dressage. We both have
worked exceedingly hard to get to the level that we are now by attending
clinics, schooling shows, rated shows and taking lessons in dressage as
often as possible. I am so proud of her and what we have accomplished
together, and I am supremely grateful for her willing and generous attitude
toward learning new things.”

Jessica said that she wants to compete with Gitana at Nationals
because “I love my horse and I want others to see what a wonderful,
kind and talented mare she is. Competing at Nationals is also a huge
confidence builder for me. The way I see it, if I can do this, I can do
anything,” she said. “Nationals is the best learning experience possible
for anyone who is interested in Andalusians and Lusitanos. Even if we do
not win anything, I know that I will come away from this experience with
a wealth of knowledge, confidence and self-respect that I did not have
before and that, to me, is worth more than any ribbon or trophy.”

Jessica’s 9-year-old daughter Meredith is also looking forward to the
show. “This year is the first year that I will be showing my horse, Gitana,

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IALHA Nationals

The SHOW is BTaOckWin N ,
The SHOW is BTaOckWin N !

The 2017 IALHA National Championship Horse too! Request forms to be an Iberian Fair horse will be
Show is back in Texas and will be here before you available soon at www.ialha.org.
know it! But what many of you may not know is
that the show committee has worked hard to come up BARN PARTY AND WINE WALK: Come socialize
with new opportunities to involve more of the IALHA with your fellow Iberian horse lovers! It’s a great time to
membership. make new friends, speak with breeders and trainers,
and see all the horses! Celebrate with everyone as we
We realize that showing is not everyone's cup of tea; honor the person selected for the 2017 show dedication.
however, you may be a breeder with a stallion to promote, Join the Wine Walk and view the lovely stallions and sale
perhaps you are a member with a horse for sale or maybe horses as you sip on a glass of wine (you must be 21 to
you just like to have fun exhibiting your wonderful equine receive wine). The Barn Party will be held Friday, Oct. 13,
partner. We now have a place for you! from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

The show committee is pleased to announce the For those of you who do enjoy the competition ring, we
IALHA Iberian Fair! The Iberian Fair will consist of the are also happy to announce some fun new opportunity
following; class experiences offered at the National Championship
Show for the first time:
STALLION AND SALE HORSE STALLS AND
MUSICAL FREESTYLE JACKPOT: Open to a
EXHIBITION HORSES: With your stall fee, you get a single horse or team (up to two horses). Music MUST
stall in the main barn, with an official Iberian Fair Horse be provided at check-in. Horse and rider are given
banner that signifies your stallion at stud or sale horse. three minutes to perform. Open to any style or type of
On Friday night during the Barn Party, the IALHA, along presentation (i.e., dressage, saddle seat, driving, long
with The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse, will lining, pas de deux, Western, reining, hunt country,
be hosting a Wine Walk. During this Wine Walk, a guide pleasure, liberty, bailando/dancing, doma vaquera, etc.).
will take participants through the barn and introduce We want to see you shine! Performances will take place in
the stallions and sale horses. In addition, you can take between classes during the evening session throughout
advantage of a Mini-Exhibition. Show off your horse in the week. Please see Show Premium for more class
a fun way or present it to possible buyers. You will get to specifications. Winnings will be awarded to the top five
perform a short exhibition during a specified break-out in exhibitors, with 1st place = 30 percent of entry fees, 2nd
the exhibition arena. Enter one of the exhibition time slots place = 20 percent of entry fees, 3rd-5th places = 10
when you check in at the show. Horses that are entered percent of entry fees.
to compete in the show can be a part of the Iberian Fair

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FANTASY/HERITAGE COSTUME DRIVING: CLASS SPONSORS:

Open to horses, 3 years and over. Costumes should be HALF AMATEUR WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE
made of durable material and securely attached, such
that no part of the costume falls off during the class. We Robert Chapeski:
encourage free expression of imagination and creativity. Championship USEF Training Level – Test 3 - Open
Competitors will show at walk and trot and be judged on Championship USEF First Level – Test 3 - Open
creativity, authenticity to period, suitability of costume
to horse and driver, and manners. Please see Show George Domb:
Premium for more class specifications. Championship FEI Prix St. Georges

DRESSAGE SEAT EQUITATION: Open to amateurs Janita Smith:
of any age, to be judged on rider's position, seat, hands Grand Championship Andalusian Senior Geldings,
and correct use of the aids. Dressage tack and attire 4 Years & Over
are required. Horses may be of any level of competition, Championship Andalusian Dressage Suitability,
gender or movement type. Open

HALTER CLASSES UNDER INTERNATIONAL Kim Pittman:
JUDGES. The IALHA is happy to provide our members Championship Andalusian Western Pleasure, Jr.
the chance to show their horses in front of the Exhibitor 17 & Under
international judges. This year we have: Championship Andalusian English Pleasure Hunt
࡟࡟ANCCE-sanctioned horse show: New for this year Seat, Jr. Exhibitor 17 & Under

we are holding an ANCCE SHOW! ANCCE classes Colleen Wright:
are specifically and exclusively for P.R.E. horses Championship Half-Andalusian English Pleasure
registered with ANCCE. The IALHA will be running the Hunt Seat, Open
ANCCE-sanctioned horse show on Sunday, Oct. 15,
in conjunction with the IALHA National Championship Nicole Grous:
Show. These classes will be run in accordance with Championship USEF Second Level – Test 3 - Adult
the rules and regulations of ANCCE. (Please see Amateur
www.ancce.es for further information. Note: you can Champion Working Equitation Level 2
click “translation” to translate the website information
from Spanish to English} Lisa & Gary Camp:
࡟࡟APLS-sanctioned classes: As always, we are Grand Championship Half-Andalusian Fillies, 2-
offering APLS-sanctioned classes for Lusitano Years-Old & Under
horses that have an APSL LN or LA number Championship Half-Andalusian English Pleasure
indicating that the horse is registered with the Vintage Riders, 45 & Over - Amateur
APSL. Please see the Show Premium for Lusitano
Class specifications. These classes also will be *Interested in sponsoring a National Championship
held on Sunday, Oct. 15. class? Find the sponsorship form at www.ialha.org.
The IALHA 2017 National Championship Horse Show
will be held Oct.10-15, at the Great Southwest Equestrian
Center in Katy, Texas. Find the Show Premium at www.
ialha.org.
We want to take the time to thank the sponsors
who have already stepped up at this time to
help make our National Championship Show a
success! vTIH

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IALHA Nationals

SHOW SPONSORS:

The following Show Sponsors Awards were made possible by:

JRPR PUBLIC RELATIONS
“No Good Steed Shall Go Unpublished”

Lifelong equestrian and USDF Gold Medalist Johnny CUSTOM SADDLERY MOST VALUABLE DRESSAGE
Robb combined her passion for equestrian sports with RIDER AWARD
more than 25 years of hands-on regional, national and Presented to a dressage rider who has an excellent
international marketing and public relations experience forward-moving ride, solid scores, exemplary
to form the highly successful equestrian-focused horsemanship and good sports conduct and enhances
marketing firm, JRPR Public Relations, Inc. and the do- the show through enthusiastic participation.
it-yourself equine PR website, EquineNewsRoom.com.
Over the past decade, JRPR has had the opportunity VITA FLEX VICTORY PASS AWARD
to work on PR and marketing strategies for a variety of Presented to the winner of a selected class.
clients, including many of the companies contributing
to the 2017 National Championship Show. As an owner
and competitor of Lusitano horses, Johnny saw an
opportunity to build a mutually beneficially introduction
and PR opportunity between many of the clients her firm
represents and the IALHA competitors.

Thank you, Johnny, for all you have done!

PREMIER EQUESTRIAN AWARD NEUE SCHULE BITS BEST HANDS AWARD

Presented to the rider who displays a positive attitude Presented to a rider who demonstrates a thoughtful
as well as appropriate consideration, understanding and effective use of light hands in conjunction with
and fair benevolence toward their horse. the bit.

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THERAPLATE PEAK PERFORMANCE AWARD THE TRIPLE CROWN EXCELLENCE AWARD

Awarded to a horse who is selected for his or her outstanding Awarded to a horse whose performance is
and effortless-appearing performance. TheraPlate is the outstanding in any one or several divisions such
Official Therapy Plate of the United States Equestrian Team. as working equitation, driving, dressage and any
performance division.

OMEGA ALPHA HEALTHY HORSE AWARD VETROLIN GROOMING AWARD

Presented to a horse that exudes mental and physical Presented to a horse with outstanding physical
health and well-being. presentation denoting exceptional grooming and
turnout.

THE HORSE OF COURSE HIGH SCORE
Presented to the highest scoring dressage horse of the show.

THE CORTA-FLX SPORT HORSE OF THE WEEK THE JACKSONVILLE EQUESTRIAN CENTER GOOD
SPORTS AWARD
Presented to an outstanding horse that exemplifies
exceptional fitness and soundness. Presented to one competitor who displays exemplary
fair, generous and benevolent sports conduct during
the competition.

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Competitors' Thoughts continued from p. 61 advertisers

at the National Championships in the Junior Showmanship Pg# Client
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Jessica and Meredith are not the only ones looking forward 2, 3 Tilley Andalusians
to the week-long festivities. Nadine Tilley, who has been 1 Viva Ibérica
showing at the IALHA National Championships for many years, 68 Yeguada Amanecer
was happy to share with us her thoughts about the event.
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“My story began almost 40 years ago when my husband
purchased my first Andalusian horse for me as a Christmas
gift. Now, as a longtime owner of many Andalusian
horses, I have developed a deep never-ending love for this
magnificent breed. I cannot imagine my life would be as full
without them in it,” said Nadine.

“That leads me to why the IALHA National Horse Show is
so important to me. Over the years, traveling near and far for
this competition has brought not only me, but to my trainers,
staff and horses a vote of excellence in achieving numerous
National Grand Champion or National Performance
Champion titles,” Nadine explained. “Without support for this
2017 National show, the Andalusian breed will have a lesser
chance of becoming better known across the country. I feel
that this would be a great disservice to our beloved horses.”

Nadine encourages all who can to attend this year’s
show. “I will look forward to seeing you all this year, in
October in Katy, Texas, at the Great Southwest Equestrian
Center,” she said, “Be there or be square!” vTIH

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