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12 J U LY/AU G U S T 2 015 UNTACKED CONTRIBUTORS In This Issue Melissa Volpi A Scottish writer and photographer specializing in country sports, Melissa works for a variety of British and international publications. She's also studying for a postgraduate certificate in equine behavior at Oatridge College in Edinburgh, Scotland, which is helping her with her two young sport horses, Zara and Maia. Stephanie L. Church Stephanie is editor-in-chief of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care and its companion website, TheHorse.com, and is current president of American Horse Publications. She resides in Lexington, Ky., and she recently purchased a 9-year-old off-the- track Thoroughbred named It Happened Again, aka "Happy." Betty Weibel Author Betty Weibel combined her equestrian life with her career as a journalist and public relations professional. She's the former director of public relations for the American Grandprix Association and has managed media relations for numerous national equestrian events. Today she is principal in Yopko Penhallurick, an award-winning public relations agency in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The Cleveland Grand Prix: An American Show Jumping First is her first book published by The History Press. Elena Lusenti Originally from Milan, Italy, Elena is a photographer of horses and riders around the world. She brings her insightful eye to an equestrian culture she knows well, having competed with great success in high amateur-owner show jumping. Her travels around the globe always bring her back to her equestrian roots in Wellington, Fla., where she currently resides. Kim Ablon Whitney Kim showed in the ponies and equitation as a junior and in the jumpers as an amateur. A USEF "R" judge in hunters, equitation and jumpers, she now officiates at shows across the country. She's also the author of five novels, including several set on the show circuit. Kim lives with her husband and three kids near Boston. Megan Brincks A former staff reporter for The Chronicle of the Horse, Megan now lives with her dog and cat in Midland, Texas, where she works for a local community college. With time spent in almost every kind of saddle over the years, she rides whenever she gets the chance and recently started dipping a toe into the waters of eventing. In addition to spending time with and riding horses, she enjoys reading, traveling and hiking. Patti Schofler Originally from Chicago, Patti now lives in Northern California and works as an equestrian publication writer and public relations consultant for athletes and businesses. Her writing has taken a variety of forms from newspaper reporter to airline publicist to paralegal to nonprofit development consultant. Patti rides dressage on her Dutch Warmblood Novio and is a USDF "L" program graduate. She loves to travel and has also authored a book called Flight Without Wings: The Arabian Horse and the Show World. SABINE SCHARNBERG PHOTO MARCIE LEWIS PHOTO ANNE EBERHARDT/THE HORSE PHOTO SUBSCRIPTIONS & RENEWALS: Mail: The Chronicle of the Horse, P. O. Box 433288 Palm Coast, FL 32143-3288 Phone: 800.877.5467 Email: subscriptions@chronofhorse.com Manuscripts and photographs, accompanied by return postage, will be handled with care. Publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. Copyright© 2015 by The Chronicle of the Horse, LLC. Reproduction of any material (including photographs and drawings) without written permission is prohib- ited. All rights reserved. The Chronicle of the Horse® and the distinctive masthead that appear on the cover of the magazine are all registered trademarks of The Chronicle of the Horse, LLC and may not be used in any manner without prior written permission. THE CHRONICLE OF THE HORSE (ISSN 0009-5990) is published weekly except for January 5, February 2, March 2, March 23, April 27, June 1, June 22, July 20, September 7, October 5, December 7 and December 28 by The Chronicle of the Horse, LLC 108 The Plains Road, Middleburg, Virginia. Periodicals postage paid at Middleburg, VA and additional mailing offices. THE CHRONICLE OF THE HORSE UN- TACKED is published bimonthly. It is part of your subscription to The Chronicle of the Horse. To order single copies, call 800-877-5467 or e-mail subscrip- tions@chronofhorse.com. SUBSCRIPTION RATES United States and possessions $59.95/yr. Canada $79.95/yr. Foreign (other than Canada) $159.95/yr. Digital-only $35/yr. For all subscription options see www.chronofhorse.com. POSTMASTER SUBMIT ADDRESS CHANGES TO P.O. Box 433288, Palm Coast, Florida 32143-3288 CANADA POST Publications Mail Agreement #40612608 Canada Returns to be sent to Bleuchip International, P.O. Box 25542, London, ON, N6C6B2 CONTACT US:

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