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C H R O N O F H O R S E . C O M FA L L 2 014 139 u Equestrian Faces Of The Immigration Debate Over the past year, many equestrians have noticed a change in immigration policies for riders, grooms, and other foreign professionals—even for those who've lived and worked legally in the United States for years. Writer Jennifer Keeler explores this alarming trend in our Aug. 4 issue, and it's a thought-provoking story you won't want to miss. "I work hard, pay taxes, have a truck loan—all my money is spent here in the U.S. I've done everything by the book," one source told Keeler. "There are so many people here illegally, and they seem to be fine. You're trying to do things the right way, and this shouldn't be so hard. I thought we were the good guys, but the govern- ment doesn't seem to want people like me here anymore." Don't Miss In The Magazine u To Pat Or Not To Pat? Are some equitation judges penalizing riders who let go of a rein to pat their horse following a round? Trainer and R-rated judge Ellen Shevella says yes in writer Ann Glavan's recent story, "Penalized For Patting." Should young riders be docked points for rewarding their horses if it technically constitutes a "loss of rein," as stated in the U.S. Equestrian Federation Rulebook? You'll find our timely piece on this controversial topic and much more in the July 28 Equitation Issue of the Chronicle. u Emerson's Words Of Wisdom "I have a friend who is a logger. He has a saying about those who work all day in the woods with chain saws: 'It's not a question of whether you'll get cut, but when, and how badly,' " writes eventer Denny Emerson in the Chronicle's Aug. 4 issue. "It's the same truth about horses." With the perfect balance of his classic wit and wisdom, Emerson tackles the touchy issue of how to return to riding after a serious injury in his latest Between Rounds column, "Getting Hurt: How Not To And (If That Fails) How To Recover." For anyone who's ever been physically hurt or experienced fear or anxiety about riding, this piece is a must-read. EHRLIF/ISTOCKPHOTO.COM PHOTO