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Chicago, IL 8477906437
Paid Search and Social for High Growth Companies
ADM is a team of digital marketing professionals with a passion and proven track record of facilitating eCommerce growth. Our team is comprised exclusively of expert digital media managers, each with their respective area of specialization.
We offer full-service management of Google Ads (Search, Shopping, Display, UAC, Youtube), Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Snapchat), Amazon Ads (Sponsored Products and AMZ DSP), Social Media Ad Strategy, and Google Analytics services to a range of clients in the eCommerce and lead generation space.
We strive to set the bar amongst digital marketing agencies for the expertise, communication, and transparency that should be expected from a digital media partner. We uphold our founding values of serving as a strategic partner: focusing efforts on maximizing our clients' holistic eCommerce profits.
$150 - $199 / hr
216 N May St
55% Pay Per Click
25% Social Media Marketing
10% Digital Strategy
10% Marketing Strategy
60% eCommerce
10% Consumer products & services
10% Other
PPC Focus
75% Google Adwords
15% Bing Advertising
10% YouTube Advertising
Social Media Focus
30% Facebook Advertising
30% Instagram Advertising
20% LinkedIn Advertising
10% Snapchat Advertising
10% Twitter Advertising
Nurx, Weee!, NOCD, The Spanish Group., AutoAnything, Ifonly, Nadine West, CarCoverUSA, Allume, Huron, Ortho Mattres, Fable Home, Gener8tor, Dash of Glitter, ReStockIt
References of Work - Social
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References of Work - Shopping Analysis
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References of Work - Search
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Case Study - NURX
Nurx is a mission-driven, telemedicine company providing access to birth control, test kits and other sensitive healthcare medications through their app and website. In September of 2019, Nurx was valued at $300MM. Digital Media is their primary source of patient acquisition.
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References of Work - Display
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Marketing & Digital Strategy for Behavioral Health Company
"Working with them has saved our team a tremendous amount of time and allows us to grow even faster."
Apr. 2019 - Ongoing
Accelerated Digital Media provides ongoing social media and paid marketing campaigns for a digital mental health platform. They run search engine marketing efforts on Google Ads and Facebook Ads.
Stephen Smith
CEO & Founder, NOCD
The efforts have benefited the client, successfully helping their platform raise capital and become a category leader in their field. The Accelerated Digital Media team is professional, communicative, and thoughtful in the work they continue to provide.
I'm the co-founder and CEO of a company called NOCD. We provide online therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder, one of the most severe and misunderstood mental illnesses.
What challenge were you trying to address with Accelerated Digital Media?
We were trying to grow faster through our online content, on both social media and Google. We partnered with Accelerated Digital Media to help drive more traffic to our website as well as to our therapy service mobile platform.
The scope of work mainly entails their team working with us to run paid performance campaigns both on Facebook and Google. They manage a lot of our campaigns and work directly with our team, acting as a third-party to help us better manage the work. We mainly run SEM efforts, including Google Ads and Facebook Ads.
We've worked with several people from their team. We work with Tellef (CEO), who is fantastic, as well as his Google Ads and Facebook Ads team.
How did you come to work with Accelerated Digital Media?
We found them through a mutual friend who recommended Accelerated Digital Media. We met them in our Chicago office and they were great guys. I knew of Tellef because of his football experience, so we had several mutual colleagues.
We started working together in April 2019 and our engagement is ongoing.
We've been growing exponentially. If you look up our company, you'll see we just raised some capital and we're one of the fastest-growing digital behavioral health companies right now.
We've become a category leader in that area, and it's thanks to having great partners like Accelerated Digital Media. Working with them has saved our team a tremendous amount of time and allows us to grow even faster by focusing our time elsewhere.
How did Accelerated Digital Media perform from a project management standpoint?
They've been extremely professional. Everyone has been first class and it's been great working with them. Their strategies are thoughtful, too. If we give them suggestions, they act on them quickly.
The speed at which they move is most impressive; they tailor their speed to us. They bring a level of professionalism to every meeting.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Honestly, I don't have any suggestions — I think they're great.
Listen to their feedback. They give good feedback since they're industry experts with deep expertise. Ask questions about what they're thinking, so you can explain your perspective and help them understand how to best position you.
Be very involved in the process, because if you do that and they get what you're doing, they're going to run with it and do a great job. Be an engaged client and listen to them.
Digital Strategy Social Media Marketing
Digital Strategy & Social Media Management for Mattress Co
"Accelerated Digital Media is a huge asset to our team and everybody says it every day."
Jan. 2016 - Ongoing
Accelerated Digital Media advises on social media and marketing strategy while sometimes conducting SEO. They problem-solve possible issues with new developers and work with Facebook Ads and Google Ads.
Cerritos, California
Marketing Representative & Media Buyer, Mattress Company
Accelerated Digital Media provides exceptional quality and service. They go out of their way to manage projects outside of their wheelhouse and adapt to the client's needs. The information they provide is high-quality and well-explained.
We're a small family-run mattress company, and I'm the marketing representative and media buyer.
We always did our marketing on TV and radio, but when digital came along we were sort of at a loss for how to effectively advertise. That's what initially drew us to Accelerated Digital Media, but now we couldn't do our day to day without them.
Accelerated Digital Media advises us on our Facebook and Instagram strategy. We've made a few moves with our websites in between different developers and they help us problem-solve what might be an issue going forward with one developer to another. It always comes from a really holistic space, whether it's dealing with Facebook Ads, purchasing, or the running of our Facebook or Google Ads. They also sometimes do SEO for us as well.
We work with Tellef (CEO & Founder), two project managers, and sometimes they bring in another team member.
My brother, who is a real bargain hunter, hired them. We always wanted Accerlated Digital Media, and they were able to reach our price.
We began working with them in January 2016 and we still work with them every day.
The quality of their work is exceptional and their service comes out as more of a friend you can come to with a problem and offers extremely specialized knowledge.
When I had issues with our web developer, they handled everything and essentially took over a project that I was supposed to be managing because I felt like I didn't have the specialized knowledge. They also have a quick turn around time when we ask questions.
Accelerated Digital Media is a huge asset to our team and everybody says it every day. They hold our hands through everything and explain it very kindly and calmly. Their team is really great at synthesizing the important digital marketing information to a team and helping us get our marketing strategy in a way that is sensible to people who just manage some of our online stuff on the side. They're really experts on communicating it in a very concise and usable format. The information they provide is with is not only really well explained, but it's at a really high level.
No, anytime there's something I think they can improve on, I realize it wasn't in their wheelhouse but they adapt and research anyways.
Don't be afraid of reaching out with any sort of question because there's always a huge benefit to working with Accelerated Digital Media.
Social Media Marketing for Luxury Goods & Jewelry
"They've got a boutique feel but maintain a high level of performance."
Accelerated Digital Media provides performance marketing services to a watch and jewelry manufacturer. They currently handle launch management for Facebook Ads and provide strategic consulting.
VP of E-Commerce, Luxury Goods & Jewelry Manufacturer
Remaining efficient during both busy and non-busy periods, Accelerated Digital Media has impressed the client with the quality of their work. They report metrics in an innovative way and complete tasks at a quick pace. The client's head of content marketing has already recommended them to others.
I'm the VP of e-commerce for a watch and jewelry manufacturer. We've recently pivoted from D2C, and I'm leading the changing part of the business.
We launched the website a few years ago and went through several performance marketing companies.
They're handing our performance marketing on social media. So far, we've worked with them on Facebook marketing, but we're planning on getting them involved with our Google Ads as well. We handle many of the strategic, merchandise, and creative facets of the campaigns and then collaborate with them on campaign launch strategies. Since starting our engagement, we've been focused on revamping our approach, strategy, and audience definition.
I work directly with the director.
We connected on LinkedIn and then had a call to discuss fit.
How much have you invested with them?
We've invested $10,000–$15,000 with them.
We've been working together since May 2020.
We've worked together during heavy and light periods of promotion and their efficiency never slows. Our head of content marketing has been very impressed with them as well and has even recommended them to another D2C business. Additionally, one of their references was a client who felt so strongly about the quality of the firm's work that they brought the firm with them when they started a position at a new company. That really stood out to me.
Their metrics reporting format is better than any other agency I've dealt with, and they've maintained super quick turnaround times. Usually, delays are caused by us being behind on the creative aspect of campaigns.
They've got a boutique feel but maintain a high level of performance. I hope they stay that way as they inevitably scale up their operations.
I haven't had any negative feedback so far. As we expand our services with them, maybe I'll find something to nitpick.
Treat them like a member of your team. Include them in all strategic discussions–they can always offer a unique perspective.
Web Development SEO & PPC
Organic SEO & Web Dev for Headwear Manufacturer
"They're very thorough and provide data beyond our analysis."
Feb. 2020 - Ongoing
Accelerated Digital Media provides web design and development as well as SEO services for a headwear manufacturer. In order to increase organic traffic, they strategized, built a new site, and do backlinking.
Watsonville, California
Garth Watrous
President, American Hat Makers
The partner is happy with the website, and they've seen an exponential increase in organic traffic and conversion since its launch. Accelerated Digital Media has been hands-on and present, showing dedication. They provide suggestions and explain their work. Organization is a hallmark of their work.
I'm the president of American Hat Makers, a headwear manufacturer.
We needed to receive organic traffic.
Accelerated Digital Media came in and strategized from an organic standpoint on how to build the new site. They also handled its layout and offered a lot of great suggestions that helped us build a site that met our requirements. Their team did both on-site and off-site work. They also do our backlinking. We didn't hire them to do any paid traffic at this point, but they do offer it.
Our main account rep is Jordan (Business Development Manager) and another person who does the majority of the heavy lifting. I've worked with everyone from the president on down.
They came highly recommended by one of our partners.
We've invested between $40,000–$50,000.
We started working together in February 2020, and the work is ongoing.
Our new site just launched. It was a six-month build. Our website ranking score for SEO is amazing. It's currently 83/100, which is above expectations. It's early in the process as far as organic sales. The organic traffic and organic conversion have gone up within the site since day one.
Project management is really well-organized. They're very thorough and provide data beyond our analysis.
They've been super hands-on and present during the project. Accelerated Digital Media is willing to offer suggestions in all areas and not just from the organic SEO side. They've been an amazing help. Their team is willing to explain all facets of their work.
There's nothing I'd have them improve so far.
Allocate time and resources in your own agency to advise and support the project — this is a big reason why we've been successful. Helping them by explaining your customers, brand, direction, and desires is important. Give your all to the project as well.
Social Media Marketing SEO & PPC
Paid Search & Social Media Ads for Men's Grooming Co.
"ADM embodies a customer-centric business model."
Jan. - June 2020
Jan. - Jun. 2020
Accelerated Digital Media came up to speed on the existing creative asset library, voice and copy database, and more before building out paid search ads. They also identified new audiences and did social ads.
CEO, Men's Grooming Brand
Accelerated Digital Media's initiatives quickly produced results, driving strong, qualified leads while hitting the target cost per acquisition (CPA) goals. They assigned two points of contact who agreed to a hands-on, one-on-one experience when necessary.
I'm the Co-Founder and CEO of a men's grooming brand. I'm the point person for customer acquisition and paid marketing
For what projects/services did your company hire Accelerated Digital Media?
Our previous agency had our FB metrics out of whack. We brought on ADM to help us gain efficiencies on the spend side (lower CPA) but also help us scale spend. Over the course of Q1 and Q2, ADM's work led to significant reductions in blended CPAs. From there, we expanded our scope to include Paid Search + Amazon Campaigns.
To stabilize our Paid Social efforts and to unlock value across paid channels. Specifically, we wanted to hit specific CPA targets while maintaining a pre-defined ROAS threshold.
We considered a number of agencies, but ADM presented us with a unique offer. Tons of hands-on work and 1-on-1 engagement.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
We spent a few meetings on-boarding with the ADM team and bringing them up to speed on Huron. We covered asset/creative library, our voice/copy database, and other necessary background to provide the ADM team with the resources needed to execute.
From there, the team spent some time building out new ads and identifying new audiences. All works was submitted for approval. It was a collaborative environment, which I appreciate. We had weekly calls to discuss performance and implement plans of action.
We had a dedicated Paid Social team member, and a Paid Search team member (same for Google and Amazon). Senior Executives in the company often joined. A great sign of partnership from our perspective.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Within a short period of time, we were making strides on both the paid search and paid social fronts. A CPA that was exciting for us and driving strong, qualified traffic to our site. From a CPA perspective, we met all goals outlined from initial brief.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Very strong. We had two direct points of contact, both of whom made themselves available frequently outside of agreed upon weekly catch-ups (including nights/weekends). Tremendous level of engagement and effort.
ADM embodies a customer-centric business model. The customer is always first, and there's universal buy-in.
Are there any areas for improvement?
We struggled to find the right voice/copy. But that's okay; we worked through edits as a team and collaboratively
Top notch
Google Ads for Global Wireless Company
"They brought new ideas forward and didn't just do the status quo."
Sep. 2017 - May 2019
Sep. 2017 - May. 2019
Accelerated Digital Media provided digital advertising support for a business looking to scale their efforts. They ran Google Ads, implemented Google Shopping, and tested various strategies.
Meredith Valentine
Director of Global Marketing & E-Commerce, Skyroam
The insightful strategies and skilled execution of campaigns led to a significantly increased conversion rate and decreased cost-per-acquisition (CPA). Though more aggressive metrics could have enhanced the project even more, Accelerated Digital Media was highly valuable and communicative.
I'm the director of global marketing and e-commerce for Skyroam, a global mobile data company.
We were looking for a partner to help us scale the business. We had launched with a few internal marketers, but we really wanted expertise in search results from an outside agency that could also help maintain our KPIs.
They primarily helped us with Google Ads, but later on, we did some Bing Ads, too. They worked to scale our traditional search efforts while implementing new tools like Google Shopping, YouTube, and email campaigns. They also helped us create work in additional languages to reach other regions.
We ran a few tests of adding site link extensions and destination landing page strategies.
We had an account manager who was closely involved, and Eric (SEM Senior Manager) helped launch key initiatives.
My company was already working with Accelerated Digital when I joined.
We spent close to $90,000 with them as agency fees.
We worked together from September 2017–May 2019.
Working with them on-site link extensions definitely improved our visibility and overall conversion rates. The launch of Google Shopping has been really great since it's become one of our biggest channels for sales and it's brought down our cost-per-acquisition (CPA) significantly. Our spend between Q1 of 2018 and Q1 of 2019 is relatively flat, but our conversion rate increased by 15% and our CPA went down 17%.
They were very good, we were always in close communication. We had weekly meetings between our teams, and myself and their CEO would join for bigger quarterly reviews or strategic discussions. They were very organized and communicative about what they were doing and what the results were.
They provided a very personal touch in terms of their communication. I never felt like I was one of 100 clients, the emails and meetings were all on time. They treated us like their only client. They brought new ideas forward and didn't just do the status quo.
Their work wasn't just about finding something new, it was also about finding things that don't work and moving on. They were able to balance the execution while still coming with interesting ideas to meet our goals in ways we hadn't thought of before.
We could have been more aggressive on some key metrics. We worked closely to meet the goals, but we could have worked together even more to improve those goals. Since they're the experts, they could have told us more about improving our CPA. In the end, we aligned our metrics and met them, though.
Content Marketing Social Media Marketing
Advertising Freeplay Mobile App on Social Media
"ADM always suggested multiple ways to maximize our advertising spend."
Aug. - Sep. 2019
ADM managed paid social media advertising campaigns to promote a free-to-play social gaming app.
COO, Freeplay Gaming App
The campaigns drove substantial traffic to the app, and install numbers increased notably. ADM was proactive in identifying different approaches to boost returns.
I'm the COO of a free-to-play social gaming app.
We were trying to advertise our app on social media.
ADM helped us target our ads toward specific populations on social media to promote our app.
There were two main contacts, including Brad (Director of Paid Social). A third person did the artwork.
A business colleague referred us to them. They had used ADM in the past and saw a lot of success.
The project lasted from August–September 2019.
The campaign was very effective. They drove a bunch of traffic to our app through our social ads, and we earned more installs.
They were great. We had weekly phone calls with ADM and communicated through emails outside of that. Every Tuesday, we met to go over reports and discuss next steps. Brad was proactive about recommending new things to try.
ADM always suggested multiple ways to maximize our advertising spend. Then, we would try different tactics to see which one really resonated best with people before focusing our efforts on it. They were also very flexible and attentive to our needs.
They were a bit expensive.
Make sure that your product is ready to go and that you have the capacity to service a high volume of users. One of the reasons we stopped out partnership was that we weren't ready to take on all of the users coming to us from our paid social.
It was expensive, but we did see a good return on it.
If someone were looking for social media advertising, I'd recommend them to ADM.
Lead Generation & Marketing for Experiences Company
"Their ability to pivot was always very impressive, so I loved working with them."
Nov. 2018 - Nov. 2019
Accelerated Digital Media provided lead generation and social media marketing for a business looking to lower their costs for customer acquisition. They also gave SEO recommendations and implemented tools.
Jessica Klimczak
Former VP of Consumer Marketplace, Experiences Company
The efforts from Accelerated Digital Media helped the business lower their customer-acquisition-cost (CAC) by 75%, leading to a satisfying, cost-effective engagement. Their flexible approach and dedication to understanding the client's needs made them a great partner.
I was the VP of consumer marketplace at a business, which specialized in creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences that benefit the greater good.
We were working to gain new customers at a low customer-acquisition-cost (CAC).
We created several tactics focused on driving new signups at the lowest possible cost. The strategies included lead generation, social media marketing, and campaigns on Facebook, Google, Instagram, Bing, and others. They also gave us several SEO recommendations, which we couldn't implement on our end but they guided us in the process. Their team also implemented a Google Shopping catalog program.
Between 4–5 people worked with us, including the CEO and Mary Catherine (Senior Account Manager). Others helped with the social media work and some off-shore teammates also supported the campaigns.
They had already been working with my company when I joined, and I kept them on because I found them to be incredibly nimble and attentive to our needs.
The cost varied, but we spent under $50,000 total.
We worked together from November 2018–November 2019.
When I started the role, we were paying a tremendous amount of money to acquire customers, but working with Accelerated Digital, we were able to cut the cost by 75%.
Their approach was great. They were always available and quick to respond. Their ability to pivot was always very impressive, so I loved working with them.
They were so attentive and took the time to understand our business needs instead of pushing something that's best practice on us. As a smaller business, we never felt we were getting less attention because of a smaller budget.
No, there's nothing they could have improved.
Be honest and transparent about what you're trying to achieve so they can help you do it.
PPC for Outfit Subscription Service
"They offer professional services all along the way."
Accelerated Digital Media ran PPC campaigns for an outfit subscription service. The team worked in Google Ads to drive traffic to the company website.
Marvin Co
Marketer, Nadine West
The engagement completely revamped the client's digital marketing strategy, improving performance. Accelerated Digital Media is organized and open to feedback, establishing a smooth workflow. The team takes a highly personalized approach to each project.
We're an outfit subscription service. I wear several hats but I mainly worked with ADM on our Google Ads efforts.
We wanted them to exclusively manage our marketing effort on Google Ads.
The goal was the usual, get the most logical CPA range, improve ad performance, monitor spending, suggest other possible campaigns/strategies.
We didn't search a lot since Tellef (ADM CEO) has worked with one of our founders on other things and we know he is reliable and solid to work with. We knew we weren't going to throw money aimlessly and do a spray and pray method on the ads since his team care about the customer's money and time as if it's their own.
We did the initial planning, scope of the project, what are the expectations, how much we're going to spend, how much or how little we can pull off and if we're going to turn on the spend depending on the results. We're still working with them and they are exclusively managing our Google Ads efforts.
I've worked mainly with Tellef (CEO) in the beginning but as our project became stable and there were no other major hurdles to finish we got a dedicated account manager.
ADM helped us revamped our Google ads efforts, and right now we're also trying our hands on Microsoft ads. As I mentioned in the other previous questions, the most solid outcome in this case is having ADM run our marketing efforts with minimal supervision, and the results we're getting are as expected.
Tellef and his team are very easy to work with. They provide you with all the data you need, give you suggestions on what can be improved, but never push or insist anything if you will have some second thoughts on how and when you're going to execute certain actions, like upping your spend, or changing targets, etc.
They give you all the details you need and suggestions for improvement, but the decision maker will always be the client, as long as they ensure you know exactly why and how you're making that decision, they will respect you for it. I don't consider ADM and Tellef as a separate entity from us at this point, I consider them a part of the marketing team.
They offer professional services all along the way. When you get third party services sometimes familiarity changes their attitude on how they work with you and/or how they execute projects/plans, since you're now part of their 'family.' I'm not saying there's intrinsically something wrong with that, but with Tellef and ADM you get both, with professionalism and top of the line service being considered first, above everything else.
Nothing specific with our project since it's being done as planned and as intended.
Google Adwords Support for Performance Marketing Agency
"The Accelerated Digital Media team are Google experts."
June 2016 - June 2019
Jun. 2016 - Jun. 2019
Accelerated Digital Media was hired to support a performance marketing agency's Google Ad campaigns. The team also created copy, design, and provided consulting services as well.
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
Brian Zdan
Director of Digital Media, Adsugar Inc.
Throughout their three year engagement, internal stakeholders were consistently pleased with the quality of Accelerated Digital Media's work. The talented team ran well-managed, successful campaigns.
Adsugar Inc is a performance marketing agency. We manage client accounts as well as build and promote our own websites.
We were looking for support managing some of our Google Ads accounts.
Our partnership with Accelerated Digital Media was mostly centered around Google Ads campaigns, working with Google Display Network and Google Shopping.
The team managed our campaigns, creating ad copy, banner ads, and consulting on strategies.
We worked with about four people from the team, including a project manager.
I knew the owner and founder when he was in a previous role. When we identified a need for Google Ads support, I thought of him and reached out.
We worked with Accelerated Digital Media from June 2016-June 2019.
We experienced a good deal of success working with Accelerated Digital Media. They helped us mitigate our business in a relatively volatile market very well.
We tracked Accelerated Digital Media's tracking on Excel and other internal reporting platforms. We had regular phone calls and emails to provide updates and to decide on plans.
The Accelerated Digital Media team are Google experts. They learn continuously as Google rolls out new features, and are always searching for fresh ideas to bring to the table.
No. Nothing comes to mind.
As is true for any agency, the most important step is to set clear goals and objectives. Keep an open mind to the new strategies they offer.


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NZEDGE > News > Society > Revised Views of World War One's Bloodiest Conflict
Revised Views of World War One's Bloodiest Conflict
As the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign approaches, the Smithsonian Magazine looks back at one of the bloodiest conflicts of World War I, which claimed the lives of 2721 New Zealand soldiers – roughly one-fifth of those who fought on the Turkish peninsula.
"The invasion of Gallipoli, a peninsula squeezed between the Aegean Sea and the Dardanelles in what is now western Turkey, was conceived by Allied commanders as a lightning strike against the Ottoman Empire to bring about a quick end to the Great War, which had bogged down into a bloody stalemate on the Western Front," Joshua Hammer writes for the magazine.
"By the time Allied forces withdrew in defeat in January 1916, close to half a million soldiers – nearly 180,000 Allied troops, 253,000 Turks – had been killed or wounded.
"Now … both sides are engaging in commemorations that testify to the battle's resonance. Turkish citizens and visitors from around the world will crowd the battlefield and cemeteries for memorials in March and April. The centennial will also mark the completion of an extraordinary effort by scholars to study the battlefield itself, especially the elaborate trench system.
"Thirty-four years ago, Peter Weir's 1981 film Gallipoli, starring Mel Gibson, captured the innocence of young men who rushed eagerly to the front — only to be sent to pointless deaths by callous and incompetent field commanders. In April, the New Zealand-born star Russell Crowe is releasing in the US the new film he directed, The Water Diviner, about an Australian who travels to Turkey in 1919 to learn the fate of his three sons, reported missing in action.
"The centennial will also mark the completion of an extraordinary effort by scholars to study the battlefield itself, especially the elaborate trench system. Since its initial forays in 2010, a team of New Zealand, Australian, Turkish archaeologists and historians has spent between three and four weeks in the field each fall, hacking through dense brush, identifying depressions in the earth, marking their GPS coordinates and overlaying the new data on a highly detailed 1916 map compiled by Ottoman cartographers immediately after the Allied withdrawal.
"Historians, politicians and others continue to debate the larger meaning of the Gallipoli battle. For the Allies, it came to symbolise senseless loss, and would have a devastating effect on the careers of the men who conceived it."
Original article by Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, February 2015.
Photo by Claudius Schulze.
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One of my bffs, Michelle, all the way from kindergarten had a baby 4 years ago. I will never forget the day that she told me she was pregnant, the days through her pregnancy, and the day I got the news that my niece, Elianie, was born.
When Eli was born, Michelle and I were living together. I was obsessed with Elianie. She was the best thing to happen in our lives and I can still remember the little baby that she was, just laying in my arms so perfectly.
As she got older, and when Dominic and I started living together, we loved having her over. We'd babysit her all the time, and I just loved watching them interact. We took her places, taught her things, fed her all the junk food (sorry, Micha :P), we treated her like she was our own (we actually still do).
I honestly thought that once Olivia was born, she'd act out a little bit, maybe act a little jealous, but she proved me wrong. From the very beginning, she was so wonderful with Olivia.
I consider Olivia very lucky to have Elianie. I know that as they get older, they are going to be super close, and I know that Elianie is always going to watch out for Olivia, and teach her so many things. For that, we are so grateful. Elianie is a beautiful soul (just like her mama) and Michelle is doing a fabulous job of raising her, as a single mom, no less.
*some of these pictures are really bad quality. Also, Olivia looks weird in some of these…I get to say that because I'm her mom.
Olivia is OBSESSED with Elianie. Every time Eli comes around, Olivia immediately lights up, and Elianie ALWAYS has Olivia laughing all the way from her toes (I can't even get her to laugh like that!) The love that they have for each other is so clear, so special, so incredible. I really do hope that they have each other for the rest of their lives.
Happy Wednesday and Happy First day of Spring (even though it doesn't feel like it in Chicago)!
I've seen these letters floating around the blog world, so I figure I'd give it a shot. Consider it a form a therapy, if you will.
Do something other than be thick and poofy. And if you even think about misbehaving on my wedding day, I will cut you off.
STOP BITING EVERYTHING. Pretty sure after 5 months, you're not a puppy anymore so stop acting like it!
Please stop banging against the walls like you're building a house at 11:30 at night. The first time you wake up Olivia, you will be sorry. Thanks!
Stop craving wings. You're not getting them. We gave them up for lent and well, quite frankly, you don't need them.
Unless you plan on bringing more beautiful blizzards, I'm over you. Be gone.
Please stop bringing me junk mail. I already have cable, I'm not joining a gym and I don't need the pizza coupons. Start bringing me letters and pretty things. You know how much I love mail.
Thank you for being the best of the best to me (and Olivia).
Thank you for having Dominic. And thank you for loving me as your own. And thank you for all that you have helped us with, especially now.
Thank you for being there for me and Olivia and loving us always.
Thank you for being so perfect and finally sticking to a sleep schedule. You have made my life a little easier and I really enjoy the down time. Also, have you noticed how much happier you are with all that sleep? Learn now that sleep is your best friend. Well, second best friend because I'm your first….right? RIGHT?! I love you to the moon and back, sweet girl.
Thank you for working these crazy long hours to give Olivia both what we want, and more importantly, what we need. I cannot believe that next week will already be 6 years that we've been together and I am in even more disbelief over the fact that we will be MARRIED in exactly 6 months! I also love YOU to the moon and back.
Well, that felt good. Mini vacay tomorrow!
P.S. I signed up for BIRCHBOX a few weeks ago and finally got my first box! I already really love it and if you decide to sign up, please use this link so that I can get points :) This is what it looked like, and there are also a few more samples inside that envelope labled BIRCHBOX.


A Little 'Ole Thing Called LOVE!
I'd dare to call it the 8th wonder of the world--this four letter word that is talked about and written about in more books, movie, and loves songs more than nearly every other word, except one big three letter word.
Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing one of my closest friends get married, and the honor of standing by her side as she pledged her love to her betrothed. While celebrating that beautiful 4th of July weekend with her and a loving consortium of family and friends, flown in from around the world, I began to ponder marriage, and what makes a strong marriage. How do two become one and stay one forever?
just isn't enough. Romantic feelings ebb and flow, like the tide; While indicative, they can't be relied upon.
one another the key? (Choosing to give, when you're tired of giving, being kind when you want to be curt, being selfless in your service?) Is a successful marriage dependent on both partners living out this choice?
that God displays towards us, and that a strong marriage is built on this.
As someone who is still single and naturally a marriage expert, I believe that the mundaneness of marriage can be infused with marriage's magic when all three are in place.
I wish you a wonderful life together. May you always be in love, choose love, and love God's way. And may your love for one another be eclipsed only by your love for GOD.


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Carly and the Reaperman Escapes On to Steam
By Rebecca Hills-Duty	 Last updated Jun 20, 2018
Developer Odd Raven Studios have unveiled the expected release date for virtual reality (VR) co-operative platforming adventure Carly and the Reaperman: Escape from the Underworld to head to Steam.
Designed to be a 'couch co-op' experience in which one player takes the role of Carly in third person on a standard display while the other player dons a VR headset to take control of the Reaperman in first-person.
The user in VR will survey the platforming action for the perspective of a vast overseeing persona, and can assist the non-VR player in accomplishing their goal of getting to the checkpoint or exit. Carly can also pick up glowing orbs, many of which will need the help of the Reaperman to reach.
The Reaperman player can physically move around the space to reach new objects to manipulate, while the Carly player interacts in ways that will be familiar to people who enjoy platform titles. The development team say that while a keyboard option is available, they recommend that the Carly player use a gamepad for the best experience.
Carly and the Reaperman doesn't contain combat as such, all though some creatures can appear to disrupt the arrangements of blocks and boards which Carly uses to get to previously inaccessible levels, forcing the Reaperman player to have to start over.
The title is local multiplayer only at the moment, so users will need a friend close by in order to play, though the development team do have plans to introduce a one player mode in the future. At present, the title is said to contain about eight levels, with up to 36 challenges available to overcome.
Carly and the Reaperman is available now on Steam for the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality devices for £17.09 (GBP), 10% off the regular price of £18.99 for a limited period.. For further information check out the Steam store page.
For future coverage of new and upcoming VR titles, keep checking back with VRFocus.
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'Utility accountability' centerpiece of clean-energy outline
August 23, 2020	Local Headlines
By JOHN O'CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois' governor is providing a substantive look at how he wants to make the state a completely renewable-energy state by 2050 with tighter controls on utility companies amid an influence-peddling scheme involving
18 New Cases, No Covid Deaths In LaSalle County Saturday
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Record Number of Covid Tests Reported in Illinois Saturday
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health says nearly 57,000 people had their coronavirus test results reported in the past 24 hours, the most so far in the pandemic. 2,356 of those tested came back positive for Covid-19 for a 4.2% positive rate. Also on Saturday, the state
Mendota Police say 44-year-old man missing
August 22, 2020	Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update
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Gilman Program Scholarship will send Marseilles IVCC student to Ireland
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Illinois State Museum's Will County gallery to reopen
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'Reading Rainbow' Ends Partnership with LeVar Burton
NORTH AMERICA–WNED, the PBS affiliate that owns the "Reading Rainbow" brand, has ended its license agreement with the show's former host LeVar Burton and his company RRKidz.
But this isn't the end for the brand, as WNED says it's 'working on the next chapter of 'Reading Rainbow.'
The two companies have reached a legal settlement that will terminate RRKidz's role as a licensee for the "Reading Rainbow" brand. RRKidz has also been renamed to LeVar Burton Kids.
, the dispute between WNED and Burton stems back to a 2011 licensing agreement that allowed RRKidz to take over the series' digital development, such as iPad app development and an online library for elementary schools, while WNED would be in charge of reviving the filmed series. However, following Burton's 2014 Kickstarter campaign to revive the show, WNED started restricting RRKidz's license and sought to terminate the agreement in 2015.
In 2016, WNED filed a lawsuit stating that it had not given permission for Burton's Kickstarter campaign. The suit also accused RRKidz of creating new digital episodes of the program with
"Reading Rainbow" branding as well as negotiating with Netflix to produce and distribute new episodes. The initial suit also claimed that Burton persisted in acting as if there were no restrictions, including leading the public to believe he still represented the brand via his podcast, even after the licensing agreement was terminated.
A year prior to the lawsuit, RRKidz appointed Brand Central to develop a consumer products program for the brand's new digital offerings as well as its classic IP. However, there's no information if these consumer products deals were included in the lawsuit.
In a second lawsuit, which was filed in August, WNED contended that RRKidz rebranded a "Reading Rainbow Skybrary" interactive library as the "LeVar Burton Kids Skybrary." The station also claimed it owned the series' popular catchphrase "But you don't have to take my word for it." However,
reports that Burton said he is now allowed to use the phrase.
The full terms of the settlement have not been released, but WNED says it's "working on the next chapter of 'Reading Rainbow," and wishes luck to RRKidz.


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Perceptions of dental fluorosis
Author: Riordan PJ.
Journal Name: Journal of Dental Research
Volume/Page: 72(9):1268-74
Type: Human Study
Categories: Dental Fluorosis, Cosmetic Damage
Mild dental fluorosis has long been accepted as a side-effect of water fluoridation and, more recently, has been recognized as a consequence of the use of other fluoride-based caries-preventive strategies. Traditionally, dental health professionals have not seen this as being of public health importance, but members of the public have not been asked their opinion. The purpose of the present study was to gather the opinions of lay groups concerning the appearance of the teeth of children with various degrees of fluorosis. Twenty-eight children, born in 1978, who had earlier participated in a study of fluorosis in Perth (Western Australia), allowed 110 observers to look at their upper central incisors under good viewing conditions. Fluorosis in these teeth ranged from TF score 0 (no fluorosis) to TF score 3. The observers were university students, parents, public servants, or dentists. They responded to statement items about the appearance of the teeth. The results, based on just over 3000 responses, showed that lay and dental observers could distinguish between different fluorosis levels. In response to a statement that the teeth appeared pleasing, a large majority agreed when the TF score was 0, but agreement declined as the TF score increased; when the TF score was 3, most people disagreed. Similarly, observers felt that the appearance would increasingly embarrass the child as the TF score increased. Observers, except the dentists, tended to feel that higher TF scores indicated neglect on the part of the child.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
An assessment of teenagers' perceptions of dental fluorosis using digital simulation and web-based testing
OBJECTIVES: To develop a new model to establish teenagers' perceptions of the aesthetic impact of fluorosis, in the context of overall facial appearance. This web-based model was used to compare different degrees of fluorosis at any one distance, while also comparing the same level of fluorosis at different 'distances'. METHODS:
Development of a questionnaire to measure perceptions of, and concerns derived from, dental fluorosis
OBJECTIVE: To develop a questionnaire in English and Spanish to measure concerns caused by children's (and their parents') perceptions of dental appearance. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The questionnaire addressed concerns in the physical, mental, and social domains, perceptions about discolourations and other oral conditions including tooth colour. Test-retest and internal reliability,
A simple technique for removal of mottling, opacities and pigmentation from enamel
Mottling of teeth can have significant psychological impact on patients--particularly on adolescents, who may be subjected to much unkind teasing. A number of procedures have been suggested for removal of mottling and stains. The authors describe a simple and quick technique using a paste of hydrochloric acid and pumice, and
Impact of aesthetic restorative treatment on anterior teeth with fluorosis among residents of an endemic area in Brazil: intervention study
BACKGROUND: Endemic dental fluorosis has already been described in some regions of the world. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional and psychosocial impact of direct aesthetic restorative treatments in endemic fluorosis patients in the northern state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Was a quasi-experimental intervention study. METHODS: The
Impact of dental fluorosis, socioeconomic status and self-perception in adolescents exposed to a high level of fluoride in water
Objective: To identify adolescents' self-perception of dental fluorosis from two areas with different socioeconomic levels. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted with 15-year-old youths by applying a questionnaire designed and validated to assess self-perceptions of dental fluorosis in two areas with different socioeconomic statuses (SESs). Fluorosis was clinically evaluated by
Dental Fluorosis Impacts Dentin in Addition to Enamel
Dental fluorosis is a mineralization defect of tooth enamel marked by increased subsurface porosity. The enamel, however, is not the only component of teeth that is effected. As several studies have demonstrated, dental fluorosis can also impair the mineralization of dentin as well. As noted in one review: "The fact that
"Mild" Dental Fluorosis: Perceptions & Psychological Impact
The vast majority of research has found that patients, parents, and the general public alike view mild fluorosis (TF score 3) as a significant blemish of the teeth, one that is likely to embarrass the affected child to a degree that cosmetic treatment would be warranted.
Dental Fluorosis Is a "Hypo-mineralization" of Enamel
Teeth with fluorosis have an increase in porosity in the subsurface enamel ("hypomineralization"). The increased porosity of enamel found in fluorosis is a result of a fluoride-induced impairment in the clearance of proteins (amelogenins) from the developing teeth. Despite over 50 years of research, the exact mechanism by which fluoride impairs amelogin


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UFC 283: Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill - Unofficial Awards
Get a unique rundown of all the trophies that should have been handed out at UFC 283 with Dayne Fox's Unofficial Awards.
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The first UFC PPV event of the year had a hitch or two, but it was overall a success. Two new champions were crowned, making it an eventful evening. Unfortunately for the Brazilian crowd, one of their countrymen, Deiveson Figueiredo, dropped his belt in the process of concluding his quadrilogy with Brandon Moreno. The other Brazilian fighting for gold, Glover Teixeira, endured a hell of a beating at the hands of Jamahal Hill, coming up short in his bid to regain the light heavyweight strap. Teixeira retired after the contest, making him the second legendary light heavyweight figure to retire on the night, following Mauricio Rua, better known as Shogun Rua, out the door.
Those were the biggest happenings at UFC 283, and there's sure to be plenty of articles coming out about those over the next several days. However, there were several other happenings from the event that occurred that deserve a level of attention. We'll touch on those with my Unofficial Awards....
For a different perspective, click here. For an audio recap of the event, click here.
Biggest Jump in Stock: Given I reserve this spot for combatants who've previously made appearances in the organization, the most obvious choice will have to settle for Best Newcomer. In fact, it eliminates probably the top three candidates, at the very least. Regardless, while it wasn't a shock Hill won the light heavyweight title, the manner in which he did so indicates he could hold that belt for a long time. Using a simplistic approach of basic strikes, Hill managed to overwhelm Teixeira. Given Teixeira's loss of speed over the years, that wasn't the biggest shock. No, that would be the effectiveness in which Hill managed to stay on his feet. Sure, he wasn't perfect in that endeavor, but Teixeira didn't have many chances to work from the mat, where he had his biggest advantage. Hill got a late start in the sport, meaning it's conceivable – even likely – we haven't seen the best version of himself going forward. I wouldn't go so far as to predict a Jon Jones-like reign, but it would be impressive if he could even approach half that.
Biggest Fall in Stock: It's tempting to put Gregory Rodrigues here, but I think he just got caught. Paul Craig was another one who crossed my mind, but I don't think anyone was really surprised by the ultimate outcome. Thus, the logical pick in my mind is Figueiredo. The Brazilian didn't have the same level of energy in his previous contests with Moreno. Given Figueiredo slowed significantly in the first two contests, that's saying something. Figueiredo did maintain his power and opportunistic nature, allowing him to threaten with a couple of submissions. Otherwise, he was flat. Thus, while their quadrilogy will always be remembered fondly on the whole, it can't be denied that it ended on a less than fulfilling note.
Best Newcomer: If you watched the card, you already know who is sitting in this spot. Ismael Bonfim not only delivered an emphatic win, he did it against an opponent many think is going to be a future contender. Bonfim delivered an early contender for KOoTY when he delivered a flying knee to Terrance McKinney. Paul Felder called it one of the most impressive debuts he's ever seen. I can't help but agree. Look for the UFC to get a big push going behind Bonfim, especially if they make a point of trying to get back to Brazil multiple times this year. It should be noted his brother, Gabriel Bonfim, secured a win in less than a minute in his own debut. I wouldn't want to call them the next version of the Nogueira brothers yet, but they got off to the right start if they want to achieve those lofty heights.
Saved Their Job(s): I'm not convinced the UFC was sold on Ihor Potieria. I am convinced they were doing everything in their power to give Shogun a win on his way out the door. If they thought that little of Potieria, I have little doubt they would have been willing to cut him loose had he come up short against the retiring legend. Fortunately for Potieria, he clipped Shogun towards the end of the opening round. Capitalizing when he saw Shogun on skates, Potieira showed the UFC might want to give the youngster a bit more time to develop. He doesn't look like a future contender, but he does look like he has the skills to develop into a mainstay.
Start Typing a Resume: I don't see how the UFC can squeeze any more credibility out of Shamil Abdurakhimov. The Russian heavyweight hasn't won a fight since 2019, owning one of the most bogus rankings heading into the event. I think there are still fights the 41-year-old can win, but he doesn't have the same weight to his name that Andrei Arlovski has and Arlovski is already fulfilling the role of gatekeeping veteran. Maybe Abdurakhimov has some of that Sam Alvey magic up his sleeve....
I'm not as sure that Warlley Alves will be handed his walking papers as I am about some of the others, but Alves has now dropped three of his last four. Granted, he isn't losing the dredges of the division, but I don't think anyone will disagree that he's underperforming given his talents. Now 32 years old and creeping up on his nine year anniversary on the roster, it feels safe to say Alves is what he is... and he's undoubtedly disappointing.
The only thing that has kept Zarah Fairn on the UFC roster was that she was a legit featherweight. Thus, she's been brought out of the cobwebs every now and then to give the UFC's next target to fight Amanda Nunes for the featherweight title a W to add legitimacy. That's a terrible thing for me to say, given it makes Fairn look like a bum. But she's 39 and this was just the 11th MMA fight of her career. She doesn't have a long term future. To be fair to Fairn, she did put on the best showing of her career. That said, it wasn't enough and Fairn now drops to 0-3 in the UFC.
Fight IQ appears to be the biggest issue for Saimon Oliveira. The Brazilian dropped his UFC debut due to him spamming guillotines when he should have been focusing on staying on his feet. In his sophomore effort, Oliveira was spamming spinning back fists, exhausting himself in a hurry. If Oliveira looked like he had a high ceiling, I could see the UFC giving him one more opportunity. At 31 in a division with no shortage of young talent, he looks like he'll be out the door.
Biggest WOW Moment: Given it was the first official contender for KOoTY, was there any doubt Bonfim's flying knee wasn't going to be picked? What made it even more startling as it was watched live is seeing McKinney's mouthpiece fly out shortly before the knee landed. There were serious concerns some long-term damage done to him. Fortunately, McKinney turned out to be fine, replays showing the knee didn't land clean on the jaw. Regardless of where it exactly landed, it landed clean enough that McKinney went out like a light.
Beatdown of the Night: Hill made a hell of a run to take this spot. However, anyone who had been watching all night knew, he probably needed to come within an inch of Teixeira's life to take this spot from Jessica Andrade. It wasn't the first time Andrade had delivered that type of beating, but I believe it can be agreed that none of them had been at the same level in which she delivered on Lauren Murphy. Murphy's face was swollen beyond recognition by the end of their three round affair. If Murphy hadn't been so damned tough, the beating wouldn't have been so prolonged. Despite that, victim blaming isn't the right approach to take. However, it isn't right to blame Andrade either. Her job was to inflict damage until the fight was stopped. The fight wasn't stopped, so she continued to lay the punishment on nice and thick. Thus, there's been plenty of criticism launched in the direction of Murphy's corner and referee Osiris Maia. It makes some sense when these type of things happen on the lower levels of the sport; not everyone involved has the highest level of experience at that level. However, at the highest levels of the sport, it's hard to believe this type of stuff still happens. Here's hoping we can stop talking about these incidents sooner rather than later.
Theme of the Night: On a night that saw two new champions crowned, that wasn't the thing that stuck in my head walking away from the event. Instead, it was impressive crop of talent that made their debuts. The Bonfim brothers are the obvious standouts, but Ferreira and Daniel Marcos also turned in performances that would have garnered a lot more attention had they done so on different cards. Luan Lacerda and Melquizael Costa came up short in their debuts, but they also did so against established talents who once populated the rankings of their respective divisions. I'm not saying they're future stars, but they showed enough to have me thinking they should stick around for a while. This could be one of the best crops of talent to debut on a single event in the modern era.
Most Reclaimed Glory: There was talk about Johnny Walker being on the chopping block following his fourth loss in five contests early in 2022. Despite his prodigious physical talents remaining at or near their peak, his porous fight IQ cost him time after time. In his last two contests, Walker appears to have settled down and put things together. Against Ion Cutelaba, he took the Moldovan brute to the mat and subbed him. This time around, he waited for Paul Craig to make his move and reacted accordingly, pillaring the lanky Scot on one leg as Craig looked to left him up with a single leg. Walker had the power to hurt Craig in the process, likely launching Walker back into the top ten of the rankings. No one should be talking about Walker as a title contender yet, but he is making the appropriate steps to get back into that conversation.
Most Unlucky Matchup: Here's hoping Terrance McKinney keeps his head up. With his three first round finishes in his first four UFC contests, many had him labeled as a future star. Unfortunately for him, he was unlucky enough to be pit against one of the most exciting debutants in recent memory in Ismael Bonfim. Unless a fighter is jumping ship from Bellator or PFL, there is going to be minimal hype around them when they make their UFC debut, not in this day and age. Perhaps no hype. McKinney shouldn't have lost any credibility in the loss given Bonfim's talent, but McKinney appeared to get assaulted pretty heavily by fans on social media. Before people want to jump down MMA fans in particular, it should be noted all sports fans have a tendency to be harsh against those whom they've attached their wagons to. Ask most of the starting NFL quarterbacks. The key thing to remember is the term fan is short for fanatic. The opinions of fanatics should be taken with a grain of salt, especially when they feel they've been burnt. McKinney has plenty of big moments ahead of him in his career. So does Bonfim for that matter....
Funkiest Visual: While no one will deny the UFC's women's featherweight division is a joke, it did provide a fun contest between Josiane Nunes and Zarah Fairn. Even if she competed at strawweight, Nunes would be short in that division, coming in at 5'2". On the other side, Fairn clocked in at 5'8", one of the tellest women on the roster. The visual was only more pronounced with their stances, Nunes fighting with a hunch and Fairn maintaining a tall stance. Though it featured a lot of slop, it was a fun fight to watch, Nunes ultimately coming out ahead.
Bonus Numbers: Teixeira entered the event with the most Performance Bonuses under his belt of anyone on the card, adding his tenth to his ledger when he took home FOTN with Hill. Hill took home his fourth, a hell of an accomplishment given it was just his eighth UFC appearance. To the surprise of no one, Ismael Bonfim took home one of the Performance bonuses – obviously his first given it was his debut – with Jailton Almeida pocketing his second. The longest drought belongs to Shamil Abdurakhimov, the Russian never having won a Bonus in 11 fights since debuting in the UFC in April 2015. Lauren Murphy has also gone her last 11 appearances without a Bonus, but she does have one, winning it in February 2016.
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Endurance Riding Convention Set for March 8 and 9 in Reno
Endurance competitors and enthusiasts from all over the United States and Canada will gather for the annual American Endurance Ride Conference convention March 8-9, 2019, in Reno, Nevada, at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. This year AERC will be joined by the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) and will welcome all distance riders to attend.
Education is a main component of AERC, a 46-year-old nonprofit organization which sanctions rides ranging from 25 to 100 miles in one day, and the convention's nine seminars will provide cutting-edge knowledge for current and prospective endurance riders.
Seminars at the 2019 AERC convention:
• "When Do Metabolic Problems Begin?" with Langdon Fielding, DVM, DACVECC, DACVSMR, of Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center in Northern California
• "Gait Assessment" with Yvette Nout-Lomas, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVECC, an assistant professor of equine internal medicine at Colorado State University's College of Veterinary and Medical Science
• "Pacing in Segments of an Endurance Competition" with Jerry Gillespie, DVM, PhD, a longtime endurance veterinarian and chair of AERC's Research Committee
• "Endurance Clinics and Fun Rides: The Do's and Don'ts" with Nick Warhol, a veteran endurance competitor who has conducted many successful endurance clinics
• "How To's for the 'Perfect' Ride" with Mollie Krumlaw-Smith, AERC Ride Managers Committee Chair
• "Equine Regenerative Medicine–Beyond the Hype" with Kenneth L Marcella, DVM, DACT, of KLM Equine in Canton, Georgia
• "Best Condition–A Veterinary Viewpoint" with Nick Kohut, DVM, chair of AERC's Welfare of the Horse Committee
• "Comparative Endurance Medicine: What We Can Learn from Current Research in Humans and Other Species" with Margaret Brosnahan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Midwestern University Animal Health Institute Clinical Assistant Professor, Equine Internal Medicine
• Safe Sport Discussion with Monica Chapman, AERC Acting President
But the convention isn't all serious education. It's also a celebration of accomplishments, with both regional and national award ceremonies. There is also a Friday night dance hosted by NATRC with The Country Kickers—sure to get people out on the dance floor.
All visitors are welcome at the trade show, which features a wide variety of vendors from around the world offering endurance gear—everything from tack and saddles to heart rate monitors and rider clothing. The trade show is free and open to the public. Hours are 8:00-6:00 on Friday, March 8, and 8:00-5:00 on Saturday, March 9. If you enjoy horses, this is a great opportunity to come and shop.
In addition, conference attendees always enjoy the popular annual Tack Swap that allows riders to pick up tack and related items at bargain prices, with a percentage of the proceeds benefitting AERC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Located a quick shuttle ride away from the Reno-International Airport, the Grand Sierra Resort (775-789-2000) is a spectacular site for the midsize convention, with plentiful public and private hotel space, dining options, movie theater, bowling center and gym. Special AERC convention rates are limited so early reservations are a must.
For more information, and to register and receive the best pricing on conference seminars, please visit aerc.org/convention.
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2019 Distance Horse National Championships Headed to Oklahoma
Distance Nationals is heading back to Alanna & Gunnar Franks Ranch in Vinita, OK, from October 25-27.
The American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) has joined our growing list of partnered breeds, which include: the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA), Performance Shagya-Arabian Registry (PShR), American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), and the Akhal-Teke Association of America (ATAA).
Remember that along with all of the National Championships offered, there are multiple Open Owl Hoot Spook 25 Mile LD's and 50 Mile rides along with an Open Owl Hoot Spook 100 Mile ride and an Open CTR. These Open rides do not require qualifications or membership and are open to any breed.
The LD Challenge was added in 2018, also Open to all breeds with no membership or qualification requirements. All LD riders will have a pulse down requirement of 60, which is new this year.
Find more information regarding the LD Challenge event.
See you in Oklahoma!
U.S. Endurance in Limbo After Governing Bodies Split
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by: Pippa Cuckson
American endurance riders planning to compete internationally this year may have some gaps in their schedules. Following the overnight severance of their national body from the US Equestrian Federation, competitors have been left wondering if there will be any FEI rides on home soil this season.
At this time, both parties – the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) and USEF – are discussing emergency plans for scheduled rides, while USEF makes longer-term arrangements with ride organizers and finds a replacement for national body for endurance. It is a potential minefield, as FEI General Regulations require all national federations to ensure FEI rules are upheld at FEI rides. This, obviously, is not enforceable with non-affiliated organizations.
During a 48-hour hiatus last week, AERC advised USEF it would be disaffiliating in December 2019. But USEF wrong-footed AERC, announcing that it was going to terminate their association anyway, and suspended AERC immediately.
In the U.S., it is normal to run FEI rides in conjunction with AERC national rides, rather than stand-alone international fixtures. Seven FEI dates were scheduled for 2019.
USEF is setting up a task force and has invited AERC members to apply to sit on the USEF sport committee, subject to completing Safe Sport Training and refraining "from participating in gossip, blaming, or other negative types of communication," among other conditions...
https://horse-canada.com/horse-news/u-s-endurance-governing-bodies-split/
Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 14
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WELCOME to the Second YEAR of ENDURANCE HORSE PODCAST!
Wooohooo! That is so awesome! We are at over 5,000 downloads between Podbean and iTunes, I honestly remember being in awe when we reached 256 downloads! It seems the podcast has filled a niche for riders.
It is officially 20th of January, only by a few minutes, I stayed up late to get this podcast out to you! Sometimes, a girl has to do what a girl has to do- and that sometimes means the only quiet time in the house is after everyone, including the dogs, have gone to sleep! This time I admit, I think it is pretty neat to publish the podcast on my little brother's birthday. Cool that I still get to call him my little brother even though he is WAY taller than I am.
It is so exciting when we get to hear from young riders in the sport and in this episode we will hear from a young rider in southern Wisconsin who rides the trails with her awesome Momma & Ride Manager, we will hear for the first time from two Florida young riders who have a great support team around them in their families and in their 4H Club. In Episode 14 we have some nail bitter stories from two of our long time listeners, Jenny Chandler (New Zealand) and Darice Whyte (Canada). We will also hear from rider, blogger, Audrey Hager from May the Horse be with You. And, if you are reading this Courtney, Jim blames you for my interest in at least trying a short RT at least once!
Please do check out the links provided in the show notes as they have some great resources, whether you'd like to hear the Templeton Thompson song that Courtney sang through the woods, if you'd like to check out the Ride & Tie website or if you are interested in learning more about 4H Clubs, or maybe you'd like to read more stories by Darice Whyte at Twisted Tales, and read more stories by Audrey Hager, you can follow the links and get more content!
I also included flyers to the midwest rides that were mentioned, though I don't know how long those links will last as the new 2019 flyers will likely replace them. As always, life is a journey, enjoy the ride! Send me some audio files and remember it's as much about the journey as it is the destination.
See more and listen at:
https://endurancehorsepodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-14-endurance-horse-podcast-happy-new-year/
American Endurance Ride Conference Votes To Leave USEF
Chronofhorse.com - Full Article
By: Ann Glavan
On Jan. 14 American Endurance Ride Conference board members voted to terminate the AERC/U.S. Equestrian Federation endurance affiliate agreement at the end of 2019.
"There's been some dissatisfaction from different segments of our membership for a number of years now over what has gone on overseas with [Regional Group 7]," said AERC President Monica Chapman. Group 7 is the geographical designation the Fédération Equestre Internationale assigns to the Middle East.
"The whole flat track race riding style is not palatable to some of our members," Chapman continued.
Group 7 has come under attack in recent years for a variety of issues in endurance, including horse injuries and deaths from riding too fast, doping violations and outright cheating.
In 2015 the FEI suspended the United Arab Emirates Equestrian Federation for its endurance violations, and the FEI introduced new rules with harsher penalties for doping and mandatory rest periods for horses between rides.
In October of this year the FEI set up a temporary committee to: "Urgently assess the issues currently affecting the sport of Endurance and carry out an in-depth review of the rules in order to identify the most effective way of bringing the discipline back to its original roots of Endurance riding as opposed to Endurance racing, with horse welfare and horsemanship at its core, while still maintaining the competitive aspect of the sport."
The AERC was established in 1972 as the national governing body for long distance riding and has just under 5,000 members today. As the USEF endurance affiliate, AERC represents the international discipline of endurance, which has a body of rules in the USEF Rule Book.
"We have a portion of our membership that doesn't want to be associated with USEF; they feel USEF isn't doing what they can to address horse welfare concerns," Chapman said. "We don't want the abusive actions of some riders in Region 7 to tarnish the whole sport; we don't want to be guilty by association..."
http://www.chronofhorse.com/article/american-endurance-ride-conference-votes-to-leave-usef
USEF Initiates Proceedings to Terminate AERC Affiliate Status
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by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jan 16, 2019, 12:18 PM EST
Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced that it has initiated proceedings to terminate the recognized affiliate status of the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) as soon as possible following the AERC Board of Director's approval of a disaffiliation motion on January 14, 2019, indicating that they wish to terminate their affiliation with USEF as of December 1, 2019.
While USEF shares AERC's concerns regarding horse welfare, the Federation considers this delayed disaffiliation to be contrary to the best interest of the future of endurance sport on a national and international level. During AERC's proposed period between now and December 1, 2019, USEF cannot be certain that AERC will comply with USEF's affiliate requirements, including compliance with bylaws, rules, decisions of the Hearing Committee, and not impeding athletes' ability to participate in international competitions, as protected under the Ted Stevens Act.
USEF will continue its commitment to national and international endurance sport and will appoint a special task force to oversee the development of the necessary mechanisms to fulfill the needs of endurance. Additionally, USEF is encouraged by the creation of the FEI Temporary Endurance Committee and looks forward to their report and recommendations for the future of endurance. USEF acknowledges that there may be some challenges as a transitional plan is put in place and will work to ensure minimal impact.
Please email usefendurance@usef.org with questions or concerns.
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American Endurance Ride Conference Severs Ties with USEF
The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), the national governing body for endurance riding since 1972, announced on January 15 that, as of December 1, 2019, it will no longer be affiliated with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).
The AERC Board of Directors voted on the disaffiliation motion at their January 14 conference call meeting after months of comments and deliberation.
Continuing the AERC/USEF affiliation through the 2019 ride season will allow previously co-sanctioned rides to be held and allow for a transition period before the 2020 ride season.
AERC, a nonprofit organization founded in 1972, was affiliated with USEF and its predecessor, the American Horse Show Association, since endurance riding became an international sport. Endurance riding was first included in the World Equestrian Games held in Sweden in 1990. The winner of that event was American Becky Grand Hart, riding RO Grand Sultan+/.
AERC's International Committee, founded in 1991, will be working with the AERC Board of Directors to find a means to allow those seeking to participate in international competitions to continue to do so.
The AERC Board of Directors, which represents the organization's more than 4,900 members, will be working on a plan to facilitate the separation from USEF, according to AERC President Monica Chapman.
For more information about the American Endurance Ride Conference, visit www.AERC.org.
About the AERC
The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) was founded in 1972 as a national governing body for long distance riding. Over the years it has developed a set of rules and guidelines designed to provide a standardized format and strict veterinary controls. The AERC sanctions more than 700 rides each year throughout North America and in 1993 Endurance became the fifth discipline under the United States Equestrian Team.
In addition to promoting the sport of endurance riding, the AERC encourages the use, protection, and development of equestrian trails, especially those with historic significance. Many special events of four to six consecutive days take place over historic trails, such as the Pony Express Trail, the Outlaw Trail, the Chief Joseph Trail, and the Lewis and Clark Trail. The founding ride of endurance riding, the Western States Trail Ride or "Tevis," covers 100 miles of the famous Western States and Immigrant Trails over the Sierra Nevada Mountains. These rides promote awareness of the importance of trail preservation for future generations and foster an appreciation of our American heritage. For more information please visit us at www.aerc.org.
Rebecca "Bucky" Spicer 1929-2019
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Rebecca Hanna Spicer (Bucky) died on January 9, 2019 at Homewood of Crumland Farm in Frederick, Maryland. Her husband, John S. Spicer, Sr., predeceased her on June 3, 2017. She was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on October 2, 1929. She was the daughter of Rebecca Sponsler and John Richard Hanna. Bucky's first six years were spent in Franklin where she fell in love with horses. Her grandfather, John Lindsay Hanna, was business manager for the Sibley Estates, where they would let Bucky ride one of the team horses at lunch time.
In 1936 her father was transferred to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Atlantic Refining Company, then she grew up in that area. She attended the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania then attended the Ambler branch of Temple University where she majored in agriculture and acquired her first German Shepherd. She made her social debut in Philadelphia in 1947.
When her parents moved to Sewickley, Pennsylvania, she fox hunted several years with the Sewickley Hunt Club. She then attended Penn State and became a milk tester. She traveled the state with her dog Brandy, doing advanced registry and AHR testing. Wanting to stay in one place, she became a Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) tester for Adams County, Pennsylvania where she met her future husband. During that year she was whipper-in for the Beaufort Hunt Club in Harrisburg.
She was then head of the riding department at the Gunston School in Centreville, Maryland and head of the riding department at Happy Valley Camp in Port Deposit, Maryland, always accompanied by her dog.
In 1955 she married John Stephen Spicer of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. They spent the first year of their married life at the farm he managed with his father and brother before moving to Sewickley, Pennsylvania for three years. Daughters Susan Rebecca and Sara Stephenie were born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. John was transferred to Bowling Green, Kentucky where Bucky established herself as the first female real estate agent in Bowling Green, and where son John Stephen, Jr. was born.
John was transferred back east where the family settled in Frederick, Maryland. Bucky became a real estate agent with Baker Kefauver before becoming a residential sales manager for Paul Ganley. During this time, she was on the Altar Guild at All Saints Episcopal Church and was also the Organizing Regent for the Carrollton Daughters of the American Revolution.
In 1969 the family moved to a farm in Woodsboro, Maryland, which they named Johnny-Reb Farm. Bucky became a whipper-in for Carrollton Hounds and then for the New Market Hunt Club. She was the first female director of the Maryland Angus Association. Bucky hosted the first handicapped riding program in Frederick County.
During those wonderful years with the children in Pony Club and 4-H, school and college, she bred and showed thoroughbred horses and even showed an Angus bull at the Frederick Fair. She started her competitive trail riding era in 1975 with horses Pywacket, Admiral Boy and Dagget. In 1992 she acquired an Arabian gelding named Bart (Caynga Vartan). The two of them won numerous championships and had over 6,000 miles in competition, besides the thousands of miles during training and pleasure rides. A highlight was when they completed the Old Dominion 100 mile one-day endurance ride. Bart won the Arabian Horse Association's Legions of Honor, Supreme Honor, and Excellence, and was Horse of the Year before Cushing and Lyme disease forced him into retirement. He died on June 23, 2014...
https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/obituary/rebecca-spicer?lud=C7FED18AF9B0ACA549762119F5074716&fh_id=15658&fbclid=IwAR2fpy-BHmOxMY-t5UdDboluAF6vUNa5UNt8fOPvW5dyQrNzntV4-LwtzBA
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Last race of the year in the USA in Ocala, Florida
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Race Report made with the assistance of Cheryl Van Deusen
Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL, USA. Friday 27 and Saturday 28 December 2018 was the site of two days of CEI 1*2* 3* endurance for seniors and young riders. It was unusually hot for winter and the course was difficult given the recent rains leading to erosion on the trails exposing lots of roots and deep sand.
Although a small ride overall given the post WEG recovery, the organisers were pleased to have athletes competing from nine countries to Canada, China, Columbia, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, South Africa, and the USA.
On Friday, the senior 2* event was won by Cheryl Van Deusen on Ebs Regal Majjan in 10:06 riding with the winning young rider Kate Bishop on LR April Breeze, owned by Lisa Green. Cheryl and Regal won the FEI BC for seniors and Kate Bishop and LR April Breeze was the Best Condition for YR. Kate and Breeze had a great day winning the overall best condition in the national CEI 120 distance as well!...
http://endurance-world.com/last-race-of-the-year-in-the-usa-in-ocala-florida/
2019 January's Endurance Day on Horses in the Morning
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In today's Endurance episode we talk about the history of Endurance with Dawn Kerr, the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award winner Cheryl Van Deusen and Lisa Schneider Board of Directors member on new rules changes for 2019 ride season. Plus, Karen's trip to the ER and The Distance Depot Marino sheepskins, listen in...
http://www.horsesinthemorning.com/history-of-endurance-cheryl-van-deusen-and-new-rules-changes-on-endurance-day-for-jan-08-2019/?fbclid=IwAR11LjeZ3FpPF8zSFI1clcxs6Z4lm1DEAfdHdTM4lsBqjqKh99S0eZ4IU4c
2019 AERC Convention Information
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March 8 and 9, 2019 - Grand Sierra Resort – Reno, Nevada
SPECIAL EARLY REGISTRATION INCENTIVES!
1. The first 200 people to sign up will receive a hand-made ceramic horse magnet, courtesy of Adventures In Clay Ceramics
2. Drawing #1 – sign up by 2/10/19 – $50 Riding Warehouse gift card and 10 AERC raffle tickets
3. Drawing #2 – sign up by 2/10/19 – handmade platter by Anne York of Starfire Design Studio (see her booth at convention!) and 25 AERC raffle tickets
We're heading back to Reno for the 2019 AERC convention. AERC's convention is the most fun you can have without your horse! Two days of informative and thought-provoking seminars on Friday and Saturday, shopping galore, seeing old friends and meeting new ones, awards presentations, Hot Topics seminars, plus fun Friday night entertainment and the awards banquet on Saturday night.
Sign up for the 2019 AERC Convention online! You're also welcome to call the AERC office to register: 866-271-2372.
Register by February 22, 2019, to receive discounted seminar pricing. While the complete seminar schedule is not yet available, we can confirm that speakers will include veterinarian/clinicians Margaret Brosnahan, Langdon Fielding, Kenneth Marcella, Yvette Nout-Lomas and Mike Peralez, There will also be a session by expert ride managers. Watch for more details!
HOTEL: A favorite of AERC members, the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino at 2500 E 2nd Street in Reno, Nevada 89595 has everything all in one spot, so it's a great place to stay, and eat, and shop -- all under one roof.
Grand Sierra Resort
Reservations are now OPEN! For online reservations: Grand Sierra Resort reservation link. For phone reservations: 800-501-2651, and give this code: ARIDE9.
Thank you for making your reservation through the AERC links. Hotel costs: weeknights are $116.70 total; $143.83 on weekend nights. The hotel rooms have all been remodeled and should be a wonderful place to stay while you enjoy all the convention has to offer.
VETERINARIANS: The Veterinary Committee has tentatively scheduled a two-day CE (veterinarian-only) for March 7 and 8, 2019. This two-day program is very popular with AERC veterinarians and we hope you will join in.
TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS: We welcome exhibitors! Here is the information you need to know to be part of the 2019 AERC Convention Trade Show -- with map of available booths and a link to an online sign-up forms. Please contact the AERC office if you you have any questions: 866-271-2372.
Cheryl Van Deusen and Alex Shampoe Awarded Top Honors in Endurance
by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jan 4, 2019, 10:43 AM EST
Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce the winners of two prestigious awards in the discipline of endurance. Cheryl Van Deusen has been awarded the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award, and Alex Shampoe has been awarded the Brunjes Junior/Young Rider Trophy.
The Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award is presented to the top U.S. senior endurance rider. This award is sponsored by Gold Medal Farm and Larry and Valerie Kanavy, in memory of Maggy Price. Price was the 1992 FEI World Endurance Championship silver medalist and was instrumental in the development of international endurance in the U.S. The Brunjes Junior/Young Rider Trophy is presented to the top U.S. young rider and is awarded in memory of Kathy Brunjes. Brunjes was a successful endurance athlete and an active supporter of the junior/young rider program.
Van Deusen (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) is currently ranked in the top 10 on the FEI Endurance Open Riders World Ranking list. Van Deusen's characteristic consistency and dedication shown through again throughout 2018, ending the competition year at the Broxton Bridge CEI3*-160 and CEI2*-120 where she placed fourth and second, respectively. Van Deusen also rode for the U.S. Endurance Team for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 with Hoover the Mover, her 15-year-old Arabian gelding. This impressive combination currently tops the FEI Endurance Open Combination World Ranking list. This is the second consecutive year Van Deusen has won the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award.
Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.) kicked off the competition year with a top-three finish in the High Roller CEIYJ2*-120. She went on to win the Fire Mountain CEIYJ2*-70+ (2) and three more CEIYJ2*-120 competitions throughout the year, all with different mounts. This ambitious young rider strives to develop her skills and gain more experience, most recently competing and completing a CEI1*-80 and a CEI2*-120 in Dubai.
The 2018 Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award and the Brunjes Junior/Young Rider Trophy will be presented at the Horse of the Year Awards presented by AON during the 2019 US Equestrian Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 12, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Stay up to date on U.S. Endurance by following USA Endurance on Facebook and US Equestrian on Instagram and Twitter. Use #USAEndurance.
Endurance Rider Holly Corcoran Shines in a Sport She Loves
EastCoastEquestrian.net - Full Article
Suzanne Bush - January 2019
Growing up in New Jersey, Holly Corcoran rode horses on her family's farm. She loved horses and she loved trail riding. But she took some time off to raise her two children and eventually found herself back in the company of horses after a 15-year break.
"When I got back into riding, my kids were riding one horse and we did showing. My daughter was into the showing, but I was not excited about the horse show prospects." She thought about what she really loved: trails. And her odyssey began. Really. It became an epic adventure!
Corcoran, who has a small farm in Effort PA, in Monroe County, joined a close-knit band of riders who compete against each other and against teams from all over the world in Endurance Riding. The competitions can be short (it's all relative, of course) 25 or 30 miles, or longer, as in, 50 miles and 100 miles, during which horse and rider compete against other teams. But they're also competing against their own stamina, heart and ability to stay focused when it's dark and cold or sunny and brutally hot or rainy, snowy, misty or you-name-it. The footing isn't always predictable. There are "craggly" places, as Corcoran describes them. But those are mere footnotes in the adventure...
http://www.eastcoastequestrian.net/news2019/january/Endurance-Rider-Holly-Corcoran-Shines-in-a-Sport-She-Loves.php?fbclid=IwAR1m_lFhTJYY95DuTOyJKHfMz3xRHjLz2OfhqQOBnYugcuYInVWwLi0jIdI#/
Young Riders: Anne Ayala AERC Scholarship Application Due January 7
https://aerc.org/static/2019scholarship.pdf
Young riders! Just a few days remain to apply for the Anne Ayala AERC Scholarship! Click on the link if you are (or know!) an AERC member between senior year in high school and age 21. Please apply but get that application in by January 7.
Scholarship details and information all on the link or contact Steph Teeter, Junior Committee chair, at steph@endurance.net.
Illinois: Iconic and ironic: Metro East farm plans to sell Arabian horses to Saudi Arabia
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y joe holleman • St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jan 2, 2019
Of all that Saudi Arabia may lack, one wouldn't guess that Arabian horses are one of them.
But unlikely as it seems, this is where a Metro East stable comes in — providing Arabian horses to Saudi Arabia.
"For thousands of years, Saudi Arabia was a country that moved on horses and camels," said Rodger Davis, owner of the Riding Center near Freeburg. "But once oil was discovered, it became a country of Rolls Royces and Maseratis.
"Some of the bloodlines of these animals got lost. And some Saudis feel they lost connection with their past."
And as unlikely as it may sound, the Arabian horses that are now being bred at Davis' 300-acre operation off Route 13 on Red Ray Mine Road are as pure as it gets.
So Davis and his head trainer, Sarah Sanders, visited several times last year with Saudi officials and hope to strike a long-term business deal...
http://www.newspressnow.com/news/national/iconic-and-ironic-metro-east-farm-plans-to-sell-arabian/article_f23cde4b-9533-5a9e-adfe-4f15fe4ad18e.html
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