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Passing:  On a very sad note, the dressage world lost Carla Morrison this summer. Carla is best remembered for her morning rides at her Sympatico Farm next to Stillpoint. She called everyone “Sweetie” and passed her 20 karat diamond ring around the table at horse show dinners for all of us to try on.  Carla lost her husband Pedro in 2003.  Pedro was an avid polo player.  Along with her horses, Carla was always seen with her entourage of pampered pups.  Provisions are being made for her beloved animals who will miss her as much as we do.

Catching up:  Cesar Parra is hot, hot, hot in Europe.  At his first two shows in Germany he is three for three winning on Michael and Sarah’s Davis’ Grandioso and Dave and Taunia Reed’s Agastrofos.  Cesar will be back to defend his title at Gladstone but for now he is “loving life in Germany”. Who’s on top?  Why, it’s Adelinde Cornelissen and the 14 year old gelding Jerich Parzival currently ranked No. 1 in  the latest dressage rankings, replacing Edward Gal and Totilas, … [Read more...]

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Catching up:  Aikenite Amy Brooks is hosting an ACTHA ride on September 10th (it’s a competitive trail ride association) at her Aiken Bed, Barn and Breakfast.  Her property was the site of a Civil War battle ... she tells us that Kilpatrick came through Williston and burnt down everything and then encountered an Alabama cavalry unit … and a skirmish ensued. Iron Man Lyndon Lea can smile big now, as his Zacara team captured England’s coveted Vuevue Cliquot Gold Cup at Cowdray Park in a … [Read more...]

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Laurent Beauvais, chairman of the Basse-Normandie Regional Council and Normandy 2014 Organizing Committee, and Alltech president Dr. Pearse Lyons.  Alltech is the title sponsor of the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Normandy. Photo by MC Chantrait

Catching Up:  Shawna Dietrich is everywhere.  Seems that when you have a hunter derby, you can count on Shawna showing up for the presentations!  Maybe she just wanted to get out of theKentucky heat? Tom Bishop, whom we profiled in last month’s issue (Five Questions for Tom Bishop, MFH) rode home with the top ribbon at Upperville in the Foxhunter’s class.  Congratulations, indeed.  Another brilliant feather in your very full cap. Michael Taylor and his partner, Bill Weeks are … [Read more...]

September 2011 Table of Contents

On the Cover: Tami Hoag and Bacchus read Tami’s novel Dark Horse together  Photo by Jack Mancini

Polo 76 Five Questions for Peter Brant 78 California Gets the Royal Treatment 82 Beneath Western Skies 84 Catching Up with Ty MacCarty Departments 4 Letter from the Editor 19 Sidelights 44 Side Shots 54 Sport Psychology 85 Equine Law 90 Needy Nags Directories 86 Stallions 89 Polo Clubs Across America 89 Education 90 Farms, Barns, Trainers 91 Real Estate 91 Tack and Feed 92 Equestrian Services 93 Classified Subscribe for just $29.95 or … [Read more...]

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