April 2023 Issue

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(Continued from page 27) Diane Naylor: Dedicated Woman Beyond the Irons Diane affirms that due to a lack of jockeys, several come from abroad to ride in our circuit. “The industry needs younger owners.” Another issue is lack of basic barn assistants. “How can you support a racing stable without help?” She experienced the shortage firsthand this past winter, and displayed her usual strong work ethic, pitching in as needed. “I was a warm body and although I hate to admit it, I quite enjoyed it.” The task is a perfect “clearing your mind opportunity.” She believes the equine industry needs to alert the public to the different world of steeplechase. The sport receives little media attention, although the governing body, The National Steeplechase Association, is trying to change this. They have created a website with the current race schedules, where viewers can watch the races on personal devices for a small fee. For 200 years, American steeplechasing has allowed partic- ipants to enjoy both competition and self-expression in a country setting. Both family and friends can tailgate amid thundering equines as they leap hurdles or timber. Stee- plechase unites the owners’ hopes, trainers’ expertise, and jockeys’ insight with a zealous audience, generating unforgettable events. In 2018, the National Steeple- chase Foundation merged with the Temple Gwathmey Fund, forming the Temple Gwathmey Steeple- chase Foundation (TGSF). Temple Gwathmey was an avid horseman and sportsman. He won the 1904 American Grand National with St. Jude. He owned an English ’chas- er that twice ran in the English Grand National. When Gwathmey died in 1924, E.M. Weld and other FARMS 30th Annual Tack Swap. Sat., April 15. 11 Am-2 PM. Northampton Cty. 4-H Center, 777 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth, PA. reserved indoor tables; day-of outside spaces; food; no dogs. FMI: 610-837-7294 Breezy Run Farm in Church Hill, MD hosting Making Strides HJ show April 29th: Colonial Classic qualifier, TIP, and USHJA Outreach classes. Coming for May 20 show: Dover Saddlery jumper classics. FB:Makingstridesshowseries , web: www.breezyrunfarm.com May 13 9am Region 3 ECRRA Full Slate at Our Gang Riding Club 416 Gun Club Road York, PA. For more information email Ourgangrc@gmail.com or FB Our Gang Riding Club/ events. 12th Annual Ride 4 Life Barrel Race Benefit for PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Vendors, Silent Auction, Target Race. Spectators Welcome: FREE - easy to watch; fastest time wins! Shale Knoll Arena, Annville, PA. MidAtlanticSpeedhorse.com FOR RENT: 8 Stall Barn with finished loft in Pike County, PA. Easy highway access. Ideal for PA breeding or retirement activi- ties. Phone/wifi included, you pay electric. Ample trailer parking. Please call (570) 906-1909. TRAINING: Westfield Farm LLC, Tailored for horse and owner. ALL Breeds and disciplines. We will make your trail horse safe or a winning show horse. More info at Westfieldfarmllc.com or CALL 717-432-2828. We get results! 17.66 acres zoned for horse farm, vacant land, nice view, southern exposure, woods and fields, cen- trally located between Harrisburg, New York City, Poconos, and Philadelphia near Nazareth, Penn- sylvania, part of our larger farm. $495,000. (610) 533-5200 STABLE FOR LEASE 18 stalls, 22 acres fenced fields and pad- docks, 3 run-in sheds, enclosed round-pen, wooded trails, 70-acre parcel, Chesapeake City, MD, minutes from Route 213. Two-year minimum. Contact Unicorn6855@yahoo.com, 410-755-6855. Barn for rent. Kennett Square PA on Delaware line route 82. 4 stall barn large bank barn. 2 turnouts. Trails etc. 800$ month. Christine Witherspoon 610-637-0607 Tippy6964@gmail.com Omega Horse Rescue located in Airville, PA has a variety of horses and ponies ready for their forever homes! Please visit our website to see pictures, videos and how you can help! www.omegahorserescue.com . Better than right off the track! The PTHA's Turning for Home, Inc. always has OTTBs that are properly rehabbed, retrained and ready for their new carteers. Find your next horse at www.turningforhome.org or call 215-808-7562. MISC. FOR SALE: Antique surrey with top, $2900. *Meadowbrook with tool box, show harness, $2900. *Challenger with upgrades and quick hitch harness, $3600. Large market wagon, seats 6, with pole, $3800. *Pix on eBay. Hershey PA pickup. 717-533-3057. Join the Wilmington Hobby Horse Club! We’re a fun-loving group that mimics the movements of horseback riding. jumping and dressage with stick horses! All ages welcome! Follow us on Instagram WHHCDE and Facebook. ?s WHHCDE@GMAIL.COM CATS: Barn homes in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties, PA. are needed to give rescued strays a chance at life. Cats are neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated; delivered and acclimated. Fill out an application to adopt at StrayCatBlues.org or call 215-631-1851. TRAILERS FOR SALE: 2008 Double D Rawhide 3 horse LQ trailer. 10’ short wall, self contained. Hydraulic jack. Everything works, Good condition ready to go. For pictures, video and information text 717-278-6945. $28,000 2013 Bison 8314TE Trail Ex- press - $40,000 - 8’ Wide, 3 horse 14’ short wall. 6’ Dinette slideout, oven, refrigerator, shower, AC. Ramp load, saddle rack, manger. New tires. Excellent condition. Hamburg PA Email for pictures: dda0506@comcast.net friends swiftly joined to fund a memorial steeplechase, the Tem- ple Gwathmey handicap at Bel- mont Park. Weld commissioned a silver Tiffany trophy for the race; it’s still awarded today. Diane says the Temple Gwath- mey Steeplechase Foundation has a goal to preserve the sport of steeplechase racing by supporting amateur and apprentice racing op- portunities, supporting the safety of the sport, preserving its history, and promoting the sport through week- ly recaps that cover all aspects of jump racing and relevant steeple- chase stories. Anyone can sign up on their website for free to receive this information. Visit TGSteeple- chaseFoundation.org for details. Diane is quite passionate about this organization, as she feels it’s passion that must keep this sport going. The future of the steeplechase foundation depends on generosity so that the TGSF can continue to create opportuni- ties that advance American jump racing well into the future century. TGSF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit tax exempt organization. Dona- tions are tax-deductible within federal and state limits. When asked how to jug- gle small as well as behemoth tasks when faced with enormous obstacles, Diane advises, “Try to stay positive. When my parents were still alive, my mother would always say, ‘Don't cuss, call us.’ Having family and friends for support is important.” Alicia Stephens Martin is a businesswoman and writer from South Central Pennsylvania, author of three novels: Spurred to Justice, Spurred to Jump, and Private Mom. Her fourth novel, Spurred to Jealousy, will release in April 2023 completing the Spurred to Trilogy. Distribution from racks on the Devon show grounds! Coming in the May issue! © Brenda Carpenter Photography The Devon Horse Show Preview! No other publication reaches this elite audience! Advertising Deadline: April 11 Call today! (717) 509-9800 Plus, our semi-annual Real Estate Showcase! www.eastcoastequestrian.net