June 2020 Issue

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EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN June 2020 Page 31 East Coast Equestrian P.O. Box 8412, Lancaster, PA 17604-8412 (717) 509-9800 E-mail: PAEquest@aol.com www.eastcoastequestrian.net Published by Pennsylvania Equestrian, LLC Stephanie Shertzer Lawson, Editor and Publisher Contributors Marcella Peyre-Ferry, Suzy Lucine, Suzanne Bush, Kimberly French, Lois Szymanski, Sylvia Sidesaddle Advertising Manager Debbie Reid Advertising Sales Manager Phyllis Hurdleston Published 11 times a year. Submissions of articles, events and photos are welcome and should be received by the 10th of the month preceding publication. Please call (717) 509-9800 for advertising rates or visit www.pennsylvaniaequestrian.com. We cannot accept copyrighted photos without permission from owner. You must have permission before reprinting anything from East Coast Equestrian. For permission please call (717) 509-9800 or email steph@eastcoastequestrian.net Centenary Students Receive Record Number of IHSAAwards Phoebe Boughrum, ’21 (Rum- son, NJ); Alexander Collins, ’21 (Long Valley, NJ); Kimberly Cooper, ’21 (South Brunswick, NJ); Christen Crowley, ’23 (Baiting Hollow, NY); Emily Foreshee, ’23 (Cazenovia, NY); Sierra Haines, ’23 (Berkeley Heights, NJ); Ashlee Hurley, ’22 (Tampa, FL); Baily Jacquier, ’21 (Canaan, CT); Hannah Kent, ’23 (Marlton, NJ); Kate Pizzini, ’22 (Alexandria, VA); Mara Purnel, ’21 (Palm Springs, CA); Angelo Rocchio, ’20 (Queens, NY); Kay- la Thau, ’21 (Bound Brook, NJ); Emily Valerio, ’20 (Lexington, NY); Maria van Heusen,’23 (San Jose, CA). The Intercollegiate Eques- trian Foundation, Inc promotes activities and competition through the awarding of schol- arships and grants. Scholarships were awarded to undergraduate students who have competed in intercollegiate equestrian activities and are based on aca- demic achievement, equestrian sport achievement, community service, and financial need. The Centenary University winner was Tanner Pfeffer,’22 (Pataska- la, OH). The Teresa Mcdonald Schol- arship Challenge is comprised of a written test and a practicum held at the IHSANational Championships. Due to this year’s unique situation, the awards were presented to the members with the highest written test scores. The Centenary Univer- sity winner was Payton Lawrence ’22 (Guildford, VT). These achievements come despite the cancellation of regionals, zones, and nationals because of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The winners were recognized virtually at Centena- ry’s Equine Award Ceremony on May 4. (Continued from page 29) By Sylvia Sidesaddle Well hello again darlings and welcome to pandemic lockdown month #3. We’re starting to get a feel for how horse shows might work when things open up again, at least the recognized ones. Masks (except when mounted) and temperature checks for everyone. Social distancing officers monitor- ing groups. No spectators. A maximum of three people per rider—trainer, groom, one fam- ily member. No sharing of tools or…anything. Riders meet their horse at the mounting block. No ribbons handed to winners as they leave the ring. And…bring your own food. Meanwhile, the US Event- ing Association has given the go ahead for educational events, following the USEF Action Plan guidelines, which resumed May 13. They want to be sure horses and riders are fit enough and skilled enough to compete safely when competition resumes. As Syl writes, the USEF will allow competitions and other sanc- tioned activities to resume as of June 1st depending on state and local governments' mandates. Another casualty of the COVID 19 crisis is the Brandy- wine Horse Shows , that were to be held at the Devon Horse Show Grounds June 24-July 5. Any de- cision regarding the USEF Junior Hunter National Championships East Coast and any possible new location will be made by U.S. Equestrian, the announcement said. Two rule changes the USEF has made due to the circumstanc- es: The competition cancelation fee is waived for the year. And Ladies Side Saddle horses do not have to braid. Who else would tell you these things darlings???? Virtual competitions have been all the rage during this shut down. Virtual Eventing was a hoot, raising funds for healthcare workers and providing a glimpse of eventers around the world in their natural habitats and follow- ing no rules whatsoever. William Fox Pitt handled the inspection in a nurse’s uniform complete with leather miniskirt, pink tights and heels (which he managed ad- mirably). Meg Kepferle was the Tiger King, Sam Griffiths from Australia was Donald Trump . Boris Johnson made an appear- ance. American Hannah Sue Barnett wrapped herself in toilet tissue. Viewers get to see amaz- ing equestrian properties (not to mention kids and dogs) around the world. Riders were pant-less. Running in flippers. Rollerblad- ing in a tutu. It was hours of fun darlings, along with dressage commentary and ending with cross country on foot accompa- nied by a dog (alive or stuffed). Obstacles included wheelbarrows full of tack, feed and a full water bucket pushed over a jump rail, egg and spoon, apple bobbing, a cocktail party, putting a duvet in a duvet cover—all timed of course. Still online and worth a view. A sneak peek at the next Olympics??? Syl’s darlings who competed at Devon, Harrisburg or Washing- ton in the 1980’s and 1990’s will remember Seaweed . A fixture at major horse shows for many, many years, sometimes sporting a floppy Cat in the Hat topper, he had many jobs from tending the in-gate to grooming. And always something to say that you wouldn’t hear from anyone else. A collage maker and absolute- ly one of a kind, Seaweed, aka Eugene Johnson, passed away in early May. Though it is still in the future as Syl writes, the 125th Devon Horse Show was held online at the end of May. Can you even imagine, sweet things??? Organizers announced the "Virtual Horse Show," featur- ing interviews with world-class equestrians, juniors, amateurs and staff sharing their favorite Devon memories and behind the scenes secrets. Plus limited edition sou- venirs for sale, a junior fashion show and Ladies Day events for the public to participate in, fea- turing a new equestrian category. And contests darlings! Syl is sure it was fabulous. One event that will not be held virtually (at this point) is Preakness 145 , which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md. No infield partying, and at this point, no word about Black Eyed Susan Day, traditionally held the day before. This year the Preakness will be the final leg of the Triple Crown as the Belmont Stakes will be run June 20, 11 weeks before the Kentucky Derby and 15 weeks before the Preakness. The Belmont will actually be a prep race for the Kentucky Derby, with 150, 60, 30 and 15 qualifying points toward a spot in ‘The Run for The Roses’. Perfect for this topsy turvy year darlings! The Jockey Club board of stewards announced May 7 that it has adopted a final rule limiting the annual breeding of individual stallions to 140 per calendar year. The rule reflects The Jockey Club's goal to pre- serve the health of the Thor- oughbred breed for the long term and will apply prospectively to stallions born in 2020 or later, said the press release. May was a big month for fire companies rescuing horses. Early in the month a paint horse was rescued on a chilly day from a pool outside a house near Radnor Hunt in Malvern, PA. The horse had gotten through a fence and stepped onto the covered pool. In mid-May a draft horse was rescued by the Bethlehem PA Fire Company and many other first responders from an old pond, where he was stuck up to his neck in mud. Sampson was wobbly after the rescue but ful- ly recovered the next day—and the old pond, which appeared to be merely a wetland, was immediately fenced off. On Sunday May 17 the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association announced a Rally to Reopen Pennsylvania, which was to be held outside Parx Ca- sino’s main entrance on Wednes- day, May 20. “The horsemen of PA support the reopening of this great state. Bring signs and posters. Don’t forget your mask,” said the announcement in all caps. On Monday, May 18 the rally was canceled without explanation. And that’s it for Syl for another crazy month! Until next time, remember to S.S.S. (Send Syl Scoop) at PAEquest@aol. com. And…be careful where you step!