The 2010 Horse Radio Network's Hottest Horseman Awards!

The Horse Radio Network
2010 Hottest Horseman Awards

HORSES IN THE MORNING host, Jamie Jennings, along with Helena Bee of HRN’s Stable Scoop Radio Show, are hosting the First Annual Hottest Horseman Awards Show on Thursday morning December 30, 2010 at 9 am Eastern.  Listen live at www.horsesinthemorning.com or on your iPhone or Droid Phone at www.horsesinthemorning.mobi.

Jamie and Helena are leading the charge in this fun and exciting celebration of the fabulous horsemen in all our lives. With such a diverse population of dedicated, bright and handsome men in the horse world, the ladies of HRN thought the end of the year would be a lovely time for us horse girls to show our appreciation for the men among us.

THE BEST IN BREECHES IS OUR OWN BOYD MARTIN!!:

COME ON LADIES.....I THINK THIS WAS A "NO CONTEST"!!

Australian native Boyd Martin, 31, relocated to the United States in 2007 to pursue his dreams of international eventing competition. He and his wife Silva, a Grand Prix dressage rider who is originally from Germany and now rides for the USA, operate Windurra USA out of Phillip Dutton’s True Prospect Farm. Now riding for the United States, Boyd, who has dual citizenship, was the top-finishing American individual and a member of the 4th-placed US Eventing Team at the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky.

With three horses competing at the three-star level, in 2010 Boyd was named a member of the US Eventing team’s “A” training list, with the WEG as his goal. Three top-twelve finishes at the Rolex Kentucky CCI4* event placed him on the short list with Neville Bardos and Remington XXV. Following his success at the WEG, Boyd capped off the year with a top-ten finish riding Ron and Densey Juvonen’s Remington XXV at the Pau CCI4* in France, his first competition in Europe. Boyd finished 2010 ranked 5th on the international HSBC FEI Rider of the Year Rankings, 3rd overall on the US Eventing Association’s Rider of the Year Leaderboard and USEA Preliminary Rider of the Year. He has also been named to the 2011 “A” train

The winners are announced in the HRN 2010 Hottest Horseman Awards!  Jamie and Helena reveal the winners and even chat with some of them.  Do the names Boyd and Monty mean anything, listen in and see…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 44 – Show Notes and Links:

• Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Hosts: Jamie Jennings and Helena Bee and produced by Jennifer H. (See host bios.)

LISTEN NOW!!

Merry Christmas!

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that was involved with us and our horses this year. We both had a fantastic year that would not have been nearly as successful if it was not for the wonderful people around us. This means owners, grooms, working students, sponsors, coaches, farriers, vets, landlords, event organizers, clinic organizers, friends and family! Thank you all and see you next year!

Best wishes,

Boyd and Silva

Arizona Young Rider Clinic

Straightening out a horse in Arizona! Photos thanks to Michelle Klein

I had a warm and successful weekend teaching some of Area X’s top Young Riders in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend. It was a busy and full clinic; these talented young riders trained in dressage and show jumping on Saturday and cross-country on Sunday. It was a new experience for me coaching out West – there were cactus on the cross-country course and prepared footing in all the schooling areas - it was all wood chips on the cross-country course!

Photo thanks to Sarah Lindsten. To view her photo album from the clinic, click here

The group of riders, 24 in total, were fantastic; they showed a huge amount of potential and are definitely riders for the future. What I enjoyed most are their attitudes – they are all rough and tumble kids and true horse people, not only with event horses but with young horses and roping and cutting. I think they’ve all done a bit of everything. There were no mothers dashing out in the middle of the lesson giving their kiddies a drink of water, these guys were ready to learn. They were riding an assortment of horses, from Quarter Horses and Appendix Quarter Horses to Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods, all of which showed ability and improvement throughout the clinic.

I’d like to thank the clinic organizers for getting me out there not only to teach this enthusiastic group of young riders but also to enjoy the 70 degree weather and sunshine! The farm where they put me up happens to have some leading cutters and ropers, Trapper Rogers and Lee Poncelet. After a few beers with the boys I tried my hand at reining riding – it was a wonderful experience and education for me. I rode a young horse that was trained to perfection in the art of chasing a cow and I got a very in-depth lesson on riding a reining horse, which had similar aspects to training a dressage or jumping horse. (Photo at right and video below thanks to Jen Smyser). In all I had a wonderful weekend and hope to get out there again soon.

-Boyd

Silva Heads South!

It's only fair that Silva gets to share in the sunshine this winter in Aiken.  Current plans are for Silva to leave after the new year to travel down to Aiken, which will be home base for both she and Boyd over the winter months.

Silva will be traveling further south for many of her competitions as well.

Here is her current competition schedule, which will certainly be amended.
Clinic schedule to follow!

Competition Calendar

2011 Winter Schedule:

January 29-30
Snowbird's Paradise, Orlando, Fl.

February 11-13
Wellington Classic Spring Challenge
Wellington, Fl.

February 26-27
Dressage at Canterbury
Newberry, Fl.

March 4-6
Palm Beach Derby
Wellington, Fl.

March 25-27
March Magic
Williamston, NC.

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Working Draft

NAME: Working Draft

SEX: Gelding

COLOUR: Chestnut

HEIGHT: 17 hh

DATE OF BIRTH: 2002

COUNTY OF BIRTH: USA

BREED: Belgian Draft, Thoroughbred Cross

PLACE OF BIRTH: Ohio

OWNER: Susan Ballek


Working Draft (Bentley) is an 8 year old, 17.1hh Belgian Draft Thoroughbred cross gelding with the best characteristics of both breeds. Bred in Ohio, Bentley moved to Lyme, Connecticut at age 4 to begin training and eventing with owner Susan Ballek.

A calm, athletic and hard working guy, Bentley is a fast learner who is ready to move up the levels. He has a solid foundation at the Novice level, and is ready for a move to Training or Prelim.
Eventing dressage scores for summer 2010 were consistently in the low to mid 30's, placing Bentley in 1st place after dressage at several events. Training Level dressage-only highlights for 2010 were a 70.4% and a 75%. Bentley won all four of his dressage-only classes at Training Level this summer, as well as achieving high-point dressage score of the day at the Connecticut Dressage and Combined Training Association's dressage and two-phase competition at Mystic Valley Hunt Club in July.

Bentley spent September and October of 2010 in Vermont for stadium and cross country work with event rider and trainer Caitlin Romeo. He returned to Lyme, Connecticut in November for intensive dressage work with his owner at Ann Guptill's Fox Ledge Farm in East Haddam, CT. Ann is a Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer. He is currently in training with Four Star event rider Boyd Martin in Pennsylvania.

Bentley is currently jumping 3'6" courses in the ring at a beautiful, steady canter and skips over 4 foot oxers without a problem. Fun and adjustable over jumps, he never gets strong on course and is great alone or in a group of horses. Loves water, ditches, banks and drops, has done tons of hunter pace experience, would also make a great fox hunter. No vices; clips, loads, great for vet and farrier and is an excellent traveler.



You can also go to:
http://workingdrafthorse.blogspot.com/
for more video's and details from his owner.

Please call 610-806-2381 or email Boyd to set up an appointment to see Bentley!

USEF Announces 2011 Eventing High Performance Training Lists

Updated: 2010-12-08

from the USEF

Lexington, KY - The Eventing High Performance Training Lists have been revised for the 2011 season. These riders will be invited to participate in training sessions this winter with Capt. Mark Phillips. The Eventing Selectors and High Performance Committee revised the approach to the training lists with the objective of being successful at the 2012 London Olympic Games. It is anticipated the new structure will allow more focus on the riders themselves, and allow more exposure for some of the talented young horses coming up through the levels.

A listed riders will receive training grants from the USEF and priority during training sessions. Capt. Phillips will continue to arrange personal training with the A listed riders at their own farms throughout the season.  

B listed riders may also be awarded training grants and invited to training sessions.

Name/Age/Hometown

High Performance A List 

Phillip Dutton/47/West Grove, PA
Boyd Martin/31/West Grove, PA
Kim Severson/37/Scottsville, VA
Amy Tryon/40/Duvall, WA

High Performance B List

Laine Ashker/26/Richmond, VA
Jennie Brannigan/23/West Grove, PA
Hannah Sue Burnett/24/Ocala, FL
Will Coleman/27/Gordonsville, VA
Tiana Coudray/22/Ojai, CA
Buck Davidson/34/Unionville, PA
Will Faudree/29/Hoffman, NC
Karen O'Connor/52/The Plains, VA
Allison Springer/36/Marshall, VA

It is anticipated that training sessions will be held in California, Florida, and South Carolina; dates will be finalized and published in January. Auditors are welcome and asked to please be respectful of lessons and the property on which they will be held.

The Selection Committee looks forward to outstanding performances at the CCI3* and CCI4* level and looks forward to promoting more riders to the A List in the summer.

For more information, please contact Sara Ike, USEF Managing Director of Eventing, at Sara.ike@usef.org.  

Discover Serendipity!!

NAME: Serendipity (a.k.a. Tini)

SEX: Mare

COLOUR: Pinto - Dark Bay and White

HEIGHT: 17hh

DATE OF BIRTH: June 2005

COUNTY OF BIRTH: USA

SIRE: Sempatico M

DAM: Wrickster

BREED: ISR - Oldenburg

BREEDER/OWNER: Tricia Tripp

PLACE OF BIRTH: Silverwood Farm, Lovettsville, VA 

Tini is a super moving, super jumping, quality horse for the future. Even as a 2 year old she competed in the inaugural USEA Future Event Horse Series and won Reserve Champion 2 year old filly in the finals at Morven Park in October 2007. After looking so good as a young horse, Ticia Tripp decided to breed her to "Harry The Hat" in May 2009 and delivered a stunning dark bay colt in April 2010.

This beautiful mare has only been competing in horse trials for a few months. I must say that even though she is green, she has all of the tools for a top horse. She has the gallop of a race horse, the movement of a dressage horse, and definitely has the jump of a straight show-jumper. This is a great opportunity to get in on a super young horse that is oozing with potential and class.

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EquiFit Announces Their Sponsorship of Boyd!!

A genuine commitment to horses and riders drives EquiFit to seek new and better ways to help them perform, recover, be comfortable and succeed at all levels. Our unique blend of ingenuity and horse world expertise allows us to continuously adapt premium innovations in healthcare and fitness to the needs of equestrians.

The result: distinctive products for high performance both in and out of the ring.

"I first learned about EquiFit at the American Eventing Championships this year when I was asked to demo their product ShouldersBack. I was seriously impressed with the position it put me in. Besides getting me in the optimal position for riding, it’s been helping for developing muscle memory so I am constantly standing taller. I now wear ShouldersBack for all three phases. For dressage, it keeps me better aligned, for cross county it keeps me in the back seat on the big drops and for stadium, it keeps me in better balance with my horse overall. It provides great support and it’s comfortable to wear.

Besides ShouldersBack, EquiFit makes many very innovative products for horses and riders. Their T-Foam is true memory foam and is in all the boots and bandage liners. It gives each horse a custom fit and is the best thing I’ve found for protecting and supporting my horse’s legs. The T-Sport wraps roll on beautifully and they don’t slip or twist during work like polos. They also provide great support and they prevent any irritating sand or dirt from getting in and rubbing my horse’s legs. Silva keeps stealing my T-Sport wraps and bandage liners and I’ve only got one pair! They are really fantastic for day-to-day workouts.

I want the best for my horses. It takes a tremendous amount of hard-work and dedication to get them to them to the top. It is evident that EquiFit takes their job to heart by producing top quality products that are comfortable and effective."

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Shires Blankets, Just in Time for Winter!

Shires Equestrian Products is privileged to be able to support Boyd Martin. The firm, which holds a Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II for providing the Royal Stables with equestrian equipment for horse and rider, is based in Herefordshire, England. Shires is well-known in Europe, and while it has been selling in the U.S. for 20 years, it opened its first U.S. distribution center in 2008. Today it sells its products in the U.S. both online and through a network of dealers. 

Shires is unique in that it owns and operates its own factories, thereby ensuring that it has complete control over the manufacturing process as well as the raw materials used. Shiretex, its proprietary 600 to 2,000 denier waterproof ripstop fabric, is utilized in many of the high quality, sturdy—and very affordable—horse blankets the firm manufacturers each year.

Visit Shires online at www.ShiresEquestrian.com

Sponsor Spotlight: SmartPak Equine

We have had our high performance horses on supplements from SmartPak Equine for the past couple of months now and they are all looking their best and performing better than ever. Everyone at the company has been very helpful in figuring out exactly what are the best supplements for each of our horses.

The best part is the packaging is especially helpful when we take our horses on the road, or in Remi's case back in November, overseas. If you remember the photos Caitlin took from that trip, she had an Everest-size pile of gear to organize so having his supplements ready to go in their handy Smartpaks was one less thing for her to worry about. We'd like to thank SmartPak for their sponsorship and look forward to working with them in the coming year!

If anyone out there is interested in trying SmartPak you can contact them for a free 3-day sample by clicking here.

Boyd and Silva

Looking Back: 2010 Was a Remarkable Competition Year for Boyd

The year 2010 has been a stellar one for Boyd, with his first opportunity to represent the United States at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, where he was the highest-placing individual American rider. He also finished in the top ten at the Pau CCI**** in France, his first time competing in Europe. At the end of the year Boyd is ranked third overall on the US Eventing Association Rider of the Year rankings with 552 points and second overall USEA Adult Rider at the Advanced Level. On the International Equestrian Federation’s (FEI) HSBC Rider Rankings for Eventing, Boyd finished an astounding fifth overall.

His horses have also had a banner year. Boyd’s own Neville Bardos, who is currently in the syndication process, finished tenth overall on the USEA Horse of the Year standings and 7th overall at the Advanced level. Ron and Densey Juvonen’s outstanding Hanoverian gelding Remington XXV, who was Boyd’s partner for his European four-star debut at Pau this fall, is ranked 6th overall at the Advanced level and 8th overall for Horse of the Year.

Bruce Davidson Sr.’s young Thoroughbred mare Rock on Rose, who Boyd piloted around the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** in April, finished 7th overall on the Mare of the Year rankings.

In all Boyd rode completed five separated four-star rides in 2010, with three horses at Rolex Kentucky, Neville at the WEG and Remi at Pau. According to Boyd that means that he jumped approximately 215 four-star cross-country fences and spent about 58 minutes total on four-star cross-country courses. That is some serious mileage! It’s all the more impressive that every single cross-country round was without jumping faults.

The four-star horses were not the only champions in Boyd’s barn this year. Ron and Densey Juvonen’s mare Charla tied for 8th overall at the Preliminary level; Amy Lindgren’s Minotaure du Passoir, who won this year’s Bromont CCI* in Canada, finished 10th at Prelim. Boyd was also the Adult Preliminary Rider of the Year.

With more promising horses coming along all the time, here’s looking forward to another fantastic year in 2011!

-Amber Heintzberger

Special Deal For a Special Horse: Shatzi W Offered For Sale

I have an opportunity of a lifetime for a lucky person out there. The mare 'Shatzi W' is an 11-year old Advanced event horse that I bred in Australia, imported to the USA, trained and have loved very much for the past decade. Last year, we placed second at the Jersey Fresh CCI** and also competed at the Advanced level at a few events. I think she has only ever had two rails in her whole career. You can check her USEA results here.

I realized after falling off her last year at the Richland Park CIC*** that she does not have the makings of a 4-star horse. After having a slow start this year after recovering from injury I have come to terms with selling her. She is a very sweet, genuine, talented mare that has plenty of life left in her. One problem that I have is getting her through pre-purchase vet check for when I sell her. When you trot her up on a hard surface or on a tight circle there is a 1 degree lameness that is visible....however, the lameness is not visible and cannot be felt when she is ridden.

I have spent thousands of dollars with vets trying to work out this small lameness with no answers. At the end of the day, it's just the way she is. This however is a major problem when trying to sell her for her true value.

So here is the deal: I am interested in giving this wonderful horse a life of low level eventing (up to training, maybe prelim), breeding (she is by the Dutch super sire 'Salute'), trail riding, dressage or pony club to someone out there. It would have to be the right person as I love this horse very much. The person who ends up with her does so with the understanding that they are buying this horse for nowhere near her real worth because of her condition. I would like to fetch $15,000 to the right home only.

Please call me if you are interested.... 610-806-2381

Cheers,

Boyd

Waranga W Has his First Jump School

Well folks, I must admit I love this time of the year. While the higher level hot shots like Nev and Remi are on holiday, there is heaps of time to get the young horses going. This year we have a couple of exceptional three year olds starting up, one of which is Waranga ,who had his first jump school today.

I own Waranga in partnership with my first supporter, Amy Lindgren. For those of you that don't know, Amy also owns Minotaure Du Passoir,(whom she is riding in the background of this video). Min was last year's USEA Prelim Horse of the Year, and this year's Bromont CCI* winner.

Waranga is mostly Australian Thoroughbred, with a bit of French and Belgian Warmblood jumping blood mixed in. His mother is a very close relation to Blyth Tait's Olympic champion Ready Teddy. Waranga is a good mover, and also looks to have a promising jump.

He is still a bit immature in his body, so I think it is wise to work with him through the winter, and then turn him out and leave him in the field whilst we are in Aiken next year. I can't wait until this little guy gets old enough to compete.

Boyd

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hunting from Boyd and Silva

Boyd and Silva with Bruce Davidson's Chesterland farm in the background.

We had a wonderful and wet Thanksgiving Day with the Cheshire fox hunt. Every year there is a huge gathering of the community at the Kennels to see the hunt ride through thousands of acres of preserved land.

The riders in the hunt include people from all walks of life: race jockeys, land owners, flat and steeplechase trainers, doctors, lawyers, farmers, investment bankers, and we are very proud to say, a few eventing riders and one dressage rider!

Ryan Wood, Ron Juvonen and Boyd Martin

Ron and Densey Juvonen where nice enough to lend us a couple of their top horses for the hunt. Boyd was riding 'Leon', who is Justina Juvonen's Dutch show jumper, while Silva was on Ron's pride and joy, The Colonel. Even though Silva had the shiniest boots on, and the longest stirrups, she jumped all of the three-rail post and rail fences. She even jumped a couple of fences on the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup course and the Brooklawn Double (two post and rail fences separated by Newark Road that you have to gallop across).

It was a fabulous hunt that lasted a couple of hours galloping around the countryside near Unionville. We both truly enjoy getting involved with other horse sports in this great community that we live in. Its a great opportunity to meet interesting characters, and also get an insight how other legendary horse trainers and riders work with their horses...


Happy Thanksgiving,
Boyd and Silva

Beautiful Young Mare For Sale!

NAME: Serendipity (a.k.a. Tini)

SEX: Mare

COLOUR: Pinto - Dark Bay and White
HEIGHT: 17hh
DATE OF BIRTH: June 2005
COUNTY OF BIRTH: USA
SIRE: Sempatico M
DAM: Wrickster
BREED: ISR - Oldenburg
BREEDER/OWNER: Tricia Tripp
PLACE OF BIRTH: Silverwood Farm, Lovettsville, VA

Tini is a super moving, super jumping, quality horse for the future. Even as a 2 year old she competed in the inaugural USEA Future Event Horse Series and won Reserve Champion 2 year old filly in the finals at Morven Park in October 2007. After looking so good as a young horse, Ticia Tripp decided to breed her to "Harry The Hat" in May 2009 and delivered a stunning dark bay colt in April 2010.

This beautiful mare has only been competing in horse trials for a few months. I must say that even though she is green, she has all of the tools for a top horse. She has the gallop of a race horse, the movement of a dressage horse, and definitely has the jump of a straight show-jumper. This is a great opportunity to get in on a super young horse that is oozing with potential and class.

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Eventing Radio Episode 106 – Boyd Martin and Jennie Brannigan

Posted on November 18th, 2010

Boyd Martin is fresh from his mission in France, Jennie Brannigan is still celebrating her win at Galway Downs and Gill Rolton has a recap of the Australian International all right here…

Listen to the PodCast link below!  

Eventing Radio Episode 106 – Boyd Martin and Jennie Brannigan

Eventing Radio Episode 106 – Show Notes and Links:

• Show Host: Chris Stafford
• Photo Credit: www.kirbypark.com
• Guest: Boyd Martin – http://boydandsilvamartin.blogspot.com
• Guest: Jennie Brannigan – http://www.branniganeventing.com/
• Guest: Gill Rolton – http://www.australian3de.com.au
• Guest: Adelaide CCI**** – http://www.australian3de.com.au

Healthy Horses and Fatter Wallets Thanks to Haygain Hay Steamers

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I’ve been lucky enough to be supported by Haygain since the American Eventing Championships this year and it’s been a wonderful piece of machinery that has not only made my horses look and feel better, it’s saved me a fair bit of money in hay. To start with I’ve noticed in the last month or two that the horses’ weight and condition have been better and better; I think this is due to a number of reasons but a contributing factor is the steamed hay has all the nutrients and minerals enhanced and preserved thanks to Haygain. In simple form, steamed hay gets rid of the bacteria and eliminates all the dust and mold that might be in the hay. I feel that the Haygain steamer has made our hay into top-notch, first-class quality hay.

The other fantastic thing about Haygain is I’ve noticed my hay purchases decrease even though we have the same number of horses in work. We are feeding a little bit less hay and getting the same result in our horses’ energy and weight. The other thing is there is no wasted hay left in the stables. For whatever reason the steamed hay must taste twice as yummy as un-steamed hay and the horses are eating it all up and not leaving any to waste. Before we were using the Haygain the girls found that when they cleaned the stalls in the morning there was a lot of loose hay mixed up with the dirty straw but now there is absolutely no hay left, so I feel like we’re getting more for our money when we purchase hay.

I would urge anyone that’s interested in watching their dollars over the long-term and interested in helping their horses look and feel their best to get in touch with Clint at Haygain. I can’t believe the difference.

-Boyd

New Yorkers in Training!

I am lucky enough to have had two new horses in training arrive this week. Both horses come from the Millbrook area of New York and both look to have plenty of quality about them.
"Cagney Herself" is owned by this week's cover girl of The Chronicle of the Horse magazine, Bonnie Stedt. Cagney is an 8-year-old mare that is part Irish Sport Horse, part American Thoroughbred. She is a super mover with a really big jump! She is a close relation to Bonnie's Area 1 Training Champion, Clancy Himself. Cagney had done a little bit of eventing and some endurance before Bonnie took over the reins. The mare still feels a little green on the flat, but like her jump, she has plenty of natural ability. I am usually not a fan of heavier horses, but I must say this gal is light on her feet. I will be spending the next couple of weeks working on her balance on the flat and schooling her over training size fences.

Curtis, or "Party Boy", is owned by another Millbrook team: Fernanda Kellogg and Nick Meyers. Nick found this sleek, attractive thoroughbred and purchased him from Will Faudree. As far as I can gather, Will found Curtis on a racetrack in Texas. Nick had the horse in training last year and has done a top job working with him. Nick took his time with the gelding this year and did a number of successful novice horse trials with him. Curtis has a wonderful trot for the dressage, and a powerful jump with good technique. The first couple of days he has been a bit fresh and definitely feels like he has a serious engine under him. I will be focusing on Curtis's relaxation and balance in the dressage for the first few weeks.
It's exciting to have young, fresh, talented horses in the barn for training. Even when they are green horses I get a real joy in training them. It's a great time of the year to get to know them and start building a partnership with them.


Boyd

2010 GAIG Championships VIDEOS

Here are the videos from the 2010 GAIG Championships