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ARTIST Kenna Al-SayedTRAILER Make your BedNUTRITIONTravelJULY 2022

The goal of Lavender Fields is to create a farm that works for the environment and the welfare of the creatures that inhabit it. By working with the land, climate, and animals, we are able to create an atmosphere that is comfortable, thriving, and supports long term ecological balance. Located in the Sierra Nevada region of California, the area is critical to the environment and economy of the state and provides essential natural resources including fresh water, clean power, working lands, and famous wilderness. By embracing the Northern California lifestyle, and working with nature, we are able to create our own space.JENNIFER AZEVEDOAA Equine ManagementBS Organizational Behavior with MN HorticulturePermaculture Designer

CONTENTSARTIST: Kenna Al-SayedARENA: Rocks BARN: DogsTRAILER: Make your Bed WATER: DecoysTRAINING: Rest

FIRE: Goats NUTRITION: TravelTEMPERATURE: Hoof CALENDARDRINK FOOD

INTRODUCINGMODULAR BARN SERIESBY:PRICING STARTS AT $1550

DIY single steel modular pods to use as a single run in shed, or connect to make your own custom shedrow. Many options available.CONTACT USFOR DESIGN & PRICING DESIGN@LAVENDERFIELDS.CO

Solectrac Electric Tractors are the clean, quiet, zero-emission alternative to diesel tractors. Our tractors can be charged by renewable energy, like wind and solar, and provide all the power of a comparable diesel tractor.

BUILDING: SteelDo you need a new building, barn, garage, shop? Lavender Fields is an authorized VersaTube dealer. VersaTube manufactures engineered DIY steel building kits. Contact us for ideas, a free design, and a quote for a new steel arena, barn, shelter, carport, garage...you name it, we can help. Email: design@lavenderelds.co

ARENA: RocksRocks are the nemesis of any arena. One way to get rid of them is to walk around with a bucket - when you see them, pick them up. Or, you can:1. First rip the area to loosen the dirt and bring up the rock and debris.2. Screen or rake the material to minus 3/8th of an inch, loading the debris into a container or hopper.3. Screen or rake to a depth of no less than 6 inches to lengthen the longevity of a rock free surface.4. Groom the arena.Don’t want to do it yourself? Hire a professional with the proper equipment. A tractor, a stone rake that levels the target area and removes stones in one pass with a high volume hopper that holds the debris. The stone rake cleans and levels in one process leaving the arena ready and refreshed.

Modernize your arena with black powder-coated steel letters. Steel is a highlyrecyclable material that gets reused over and over again. Lavender Fields’ outdoor Flat Black nish is a matte black powder-coat. This UV protective nish will shield the steel in the toughest conditions including outside in wet and salty environments. Powder-coat is a thick industrial coating that is VOC free and holds up for many years. The 12x12 inch artisan steel letters are mounted on 8” stakes that will stay put. Create the modern, weather resistant, and elegant court you have always wanted. Now available exclusively at LavenderFields.co. ARENA: Letters

BARN: DogsMany horse barns have resident or frequent visitor dogs who add to the atmosphere at the barn. The type of dogs, the work they perform and how much a part of the barn they really are varies both with individuals and the barn setup.Dogs can be excellent for vermin control - equaling or surpassing a cat’s abilities. German Pinscher, Jack Russell, along with Welsh Corgis (both Pembrokes and Cardigans) and Australian Cattle Dogs will keep your barn mouse and rat free. In addition, they will clear your pastures of hole making vermin like voles and gophers. Regardless of breed, tempermant is the most important. A good barn dog will:• Not chase the horses• Only bark when appropriate• Not bite people or horses• Be well trained• CalmA good barn dog owner will:• Pick up after their dog• Train the dog• Socialize the dog• Be respectful of barn rulesAt the end of the day, a good barn dog keeps everyone safe and is a steady companion for human and horse.

TEMPERATURE: HoofCalifornia summer days bring hot and dry conditions. This type of sizzling weather aects your horses’ hooves. As always, focus on adequate nutrition, plenty of water, exercise, and supplementation with electrolytes when necessary. And, make sure that hooves are exposed to moisture.Any time the hoof does not have routine contact with water, contraction becomes a risk. The frog, bulb and white line, which contain large amounts of water, can dry out quickly. The drying of these structures results in:• Loss of elasticity and resilience in the hoof• The loss of optimal hoof shape as a result of shrinkage • The loss of the hoof’s ability to serve as a “shock absorber”• Open spaces where healthy tissues once were, enabling the invasion of bacteria, fungus, and parasites• Chips and cracks becoming more prominent due to the loss of elasticity and structure.Many horse owners try to treat dry hooves with a paint-on dressing. It is important to recognize that no topical application will take the place of the natural moisture of water.There are some simple steps you can take during very dry conditions that will help keep your horse’s hooves adequately hydrated: • When lling or cleaning water tanks, leave some standing water on the ground. • When hosing your horse to cool him, do so in an area where water can collect around his feet.• Allow hooves to be exposed to water past the coronet band every day during dry seasons. • Regular trimming schedule as recommend by your farrier or trimmer to keep feet balanced.

Goats prevent wildres?! Why, yes, they do.Goats are really useful creatures. At Lavender Fields, we use their milk, company, entertainment, and reghting skills.Goats are being herded into re-prone areas. These hungry herbivores move through the land, munching on shrubs, trees and grass, creating rebreaks. Since goats only stand about 3 feet tall, they will graze heavily on low-lying plants, creating a gap between the ground and higher trees. This gap can prevent res from spreading or slow them down. In Spain, the recent wildre severity is blamed on the declining number of herds grazing on the land.Goats are perfect for the job for a few reasons. Unlike some grazers, goats do not limit themselves to leaves or grass, they eat just about everything. Goats are able to traverse a wide variety of terrains, and they are naturally resistant to several toxic plants. They can also be herded, creating an even more eective grazing party. Using goats for re prevention comes with the added advantage of not adding to the carbon footprint, compared to clearing brush with machines. The waste left by goats is simply absorbed into the ecosystem of the area.Studies have shown that a herd can reduce the available plant mass by 75% in 30 days. For example, when 15-foot-high ames reached an area that had been cleared by goats, the ames dropped to only 3 feet tall in lightly-grazed areas and stopped entirely in more heavily-grazed ones.FIRE: Goats

WATER: Decoys Wild animals that hunt or feed at night are acutely aware of their surroundings. They will only feed in a safe area where they won’t be noticed. Any sense of a predator, and raccoons, possums, deer, will not venture too close. Possums, although benecial in many ways, also carry very specic equine diseases. For example, leptospirosis and EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis). Here are a few tips to deter unwanted creatures from your horse’s water and feed. 1. Remove attractants like trash and other food sources.2. Strategically place decoys (large water duckies)in water troughs. Add glow in the dark paint to the whites of the duckies eyes. Note: some horses play very wildly with their duckies. Have plenty on hand to replace as needed. 3. Put up predator solar lights in feed and hay storage areas. 4. Install electric fencing.

Be proactive. Not reactive.

Be proactive. Not reactive.

TRAINING: BudgetTraining is expensive and needs to be tracked in order to meet your goals.Download and print your own budget planner page HERE to track your expenses.

TRAINING: PlanTraining is dynamic and needs to be tracked in order to measure success.Download and print your own daily planner page HERE to track your workouts and progress.

For the goal-driven rider, the prospect of taking a day o can seem like a more daunting prospect than even the toughest training day. How to (gasp!) not work when it feels like there’s always so much work to be done? For horses and humans alike, overtraining can be counterproductive to progress, resulting in sore muscles and stressed brains. Rest days are critical for restoration of the body and mind; in fact, you might be surprised to nd both athletes coming out stronger on the other side. For this month’s training tip, paradoxically, here are some tips on NOT training:• Redirect your energy. A rest day doesn’t have to be unproductive. Channel your work ethic into an out-of-the-saddle activity like calendar planning, tack cleaning, or trailer organization. Or, if your domestic life needs some attention, wash dishes or dust while catching up on your favorite equestrian podcast. • Focus on your own wellness. We’re great at paying attention to our horses. But paying attention to ourselves? Sometimes not so much. Check in via a yoga class or meditation session. Hone in on any “blocks, whether physical or mental. If you need help working through them, consult a professional such as a massage therapist or sports psychologist.• Enjoy a spa day with or without your horse. Let’s face it: horse people can get a little … grubby. When was the last time you treated yourself to a mani-pedi or facial? If your horse needs a little TLC, too, set him sparkling with a bath or tackle that mane you’ve been meaning to tame.• Leave the arena behind. Take a deep breath and hit the trail, where you can both al-low your bodies to relax and your minds to wander. Close your eyes for a few seconds and “forest bathe,” an exercise that magnies the sounds and sensations around you. Re-anchor yourself to the intimate magic that drew you to horses in the rst place. • Remember that there’s more to life. Horses are so all-consuming that it’s easy to lose touch with the outside world. Use your day o to reconnect with the non-horsey people and activities that you love. It will make you more present both in and out of the saddle.TRAINING: Rest

NUTRITION: TravelBeing a West Coast eventer means logging LOTS of miles with your equine partner in tow. And few spend more time on the road than the family behind Dragonre Farm in Wilton, California, composed of three international eventers: mom Jen, dad Earl, and daughter Taylor McFall. In addition to routine treks up and down the West Coast, the family makes annual 1,200-mile pilgrimages to the big summer event at Rebecca Farms in Montana. And that’s just half the distance Jen thrice traveled to the Kentucky Three-Day Event with her great partner High Times, not to mention their overseas journey to contest Blenheim and trips to the East Coast including Jersey Fresh and Fair Hill. This year 19-year-old Taylor is plotting her own coast-to-coast conquest. After nishing just out of the medals in 2019, she has her sights set on once again representing Area VI at the USEF Young Rider Eventing Championship, taking place in November a mere -- wait for it! -- 2,700 miles away in Tryon, North Carolina. That’s almost 40 hours on the road, not counting stops. It’s no wonder the McFall family counts on Pink Rose Organix to keep their horses feeling their best upon arrival, no matter how far away the destination. “We know that we can always count on a consistently produced product from Pink Rose Organix, in their Boost and Balance pellets,” says Jen. “This feed is 100% organically produced to be perfectly palatable and digestible for our top performers as we traverse the great U.S. countryside in search of the best competitions for eventing. Our athletes count on the nutrition from Pink Rose Organix to perform at their best no matter the location or conditions we travel to. “We are so grateful to have found such a forward-thinking and revolutionary company to trust our beloved horses’ health with. From our mares and babies in our breeding program, all the way to Advanced eventing horses, everyone benets from Pink Rose at Dragonre Farm.” Pink Rose Organix Equine Boost & Balance is a USDA Certied Organic feed for an optimized digestive system and healthy hind gut. A delicious, prescriptive blend of organic proteins, oils, and ber that works with your pasture or hay to boost digestive eciency and balance the diet. Boost & Balance focuses on hind gut function; driving animal health, attitude, and positive, cool energy!

TRAILER: Make your BedTiny spaces aren’t exactly easy to navigate, especially when doing something like making a bed. Here are some tips to keep your bed neat, clean, and pretty. 1. Layer bottom sheets: When you make your bed, simply put two or three bottom sheets on instead of one. Then, if you need to change sheets, all you have to do is pull o the top layer to reveal a perfectly clean and comfy surface underneath.2. Use a Yard Stick: If your mattress is a tight t or your bedding likes to fall o the foot of the bed, you might nd it easiest to tuck the excess with a yard stick (3ft long wooden ruler). This will leave your bed looking as good as a hotel bed.3. Switch to wool mattress: These mattresses are super comfortable, but they are also very easy to make. This is because the wool can easily be lifted and folded while wrestling the tted sheet into place. Bonus, they are warm in the winter and cool in the summer.4. Zippered bedding: It’s a thing. Pretty wonderful thing. Google it. :)5. Add cozy comforts: A knit blanket is like a giant sweater. Add it to your bed for style and comfort.6. Down comforter and duvet: It’s just one of those things that makes more of a dierence than you think it will. Sleeping under a beautiful weightless cloud of perfect warmth. 7. Add pillows: When in doubt, and want more style with comfort, add pillows.8. Add curtains: Privacy in tiny spaces is important. Add some curtains and create your own private, comfy hideaway.9. Make your bed: Everyday.A good night sleep has been proven to improve atheletic performance. Sleep helps everyone to retain and consolidate memories. When athletes practice or learn new skills, sleep helps form memories, and contributes to improved performance in the future. With-out sleep, the pathways in the brain that allow you to learn and make memories can’t be formed or maintained. So, get some sleep. You have earned it.

When visiting the Onaqui mountain wild horse herd in the Great Basin Desert in Utah during Spring, there is no shortage of babies. Spring is the start of foaling season. Mares are on high alert as stallions work overtime to protect their families from bachelor stallions and predators. He was a tiny Palomino baby, very light in color with an almost white mane. On that perfect cool, sunny morning, I nearly missed him lying in the tall grass. Peace and innocence packaged into a tiny foal. With a black and white palette and an intimate and abstract composition, the vision was to convey the same peace and innocence I witnessed. For more wild horse images visit www.MariaMarriott.com.WILD WEST: Wild Innocence II

The Market Bag works! Perfect for, well, the market, 100% water proof interior (perfect for ice), and holds a ton of stu. Use it whenever, and wherever you need to carry your items. Deceivingly large, it holds twice as much as you think. Dimensions: 13” wide, 18” high, 8” deep, 3.5” drop, with a 6” x 7” inside pocket. Leather straps with nickel rivets and 100% natural golden jute ber with water resistant lining that can hold over 100lbs.Exclusively at LavenderFields.co MARKET BAG

CALENDER 1Golden State Dressage2Golden State DressageWoodland Stallion Station3 4 5 6 7 8 9PEC Extravaganza10PEC Extravaganza11 12 13Almaden Farms Medals14Almaden Farms Medals15Almaden Farms MedalsStarr Vaughn DressageGold ‘n Grand Summer16Almaden Farms MedalsStarr Vaughn DressageGold ‘n Grand Summer17Almaden Farms MedalsStarr Vaughn DressageGold ‘n Grand Summer18 19 20 21 22 2324/31HMI Equestrian Classic25 26 27HMI Equestrian Classic28HMI Equestrian Classic29HMI Equestrian Classic30HMI Equestrian Classic

1Golden State Dressage2Golden State DressageWoodland Stallion Station3 4 5 6 7 8 9PEC Extravaganza10PEC Extravaganza11 12 13Almaden Farms Medals14Almaden Farms Medals15Almaden Farms MedalsStarr Vaughn DressageGold ‘n Grand Summer16Almaden Farms MedalsStarr Vaughn DressageGold ‘n Grand Summer17Almaden Farms MedalsStarr Vaughn DressageGold ‘n Grand Summer18 19 20 21 22 2324/31HMI Equestrian Classic25 26 27HMI Equestrian Classic28HMI Equestrian Classic29HMI Equestrian Classic30HMI Equestrian Classic

ARTIST: Kenna Al-Sayed Capturing not only the anatomical correctness of a horse, Kenna strives to catch the personality and emotion from each horse she draws. If a horse is happy, tired, frustrated, annoyed; she wants the viewer to feel that along with visu-al beauty that every horse emits. Riding horses for over sixteen years has also given her an intimate understanding of not only the personalities of horses, but also riding disciplines and the types of training styles associated with different breeds of horses.

Alexandrie Brut reects the culmination of the unique, rened vision of Chloe Bello, a synthesis of her appreciation for wine culture, discriminating palate and superior attention to detail, gained from years of experience working in the fashion industry. Named in honor of her daughter, Alexandrie Brut Sparkling Wine is lovingly produced in small batches at Chloe’s boutique, female-owned winery in Napa Valley.

HOME: ApronOne of the best hacks there is...an apron.Introducing Lavender Fields’ custom barn and yard apron. An apron keeps hay out of unexpected places, water away, and your clothes clean. It holds tools, cell phones, and hoof picks alike. Perfect for braiding, feeding, soaking, mucking, or just about any dirty chore. Made of water resistant 100% cotton canvas and genuine leather. A cross back design for optimal t and comfort.

FOOD: Avocado and Shrimp PokeINGREDIENTS:1 organic red grapefruit1/2 large ripe organic avocado 8 oz cooked shrimp meat (salad shrimp), frozen1 small bunch fresh organic chivesFreshly ground organic black pepperDIRECTIONS: 1. Carefully remove the pulp from the grapefruit, cut in bite-size pieces and put in a large bowl. Discard the peel, pith and membranes.2. Remove the esh from the avocado. Discard the peel and the pit. Dice the esh. Put in the bowl with the grapefruit and mix gently with a spoon.3. Thaw the shrimp and put in the bowl with the grapefruit and avocado and mix gently.4. Chop the chives into small pieces. Add the pieces to the bowl where you have everything else and mix gently but thoroughly.5. Divide the mixture between 4 serving bowls or glasses.6. Top with plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

INGREDIENTS:2 parts Vodka½ part Ginger syrup½ part Lime juice1 tbsp Dried Lavender1 pinch White or Black pepperDRINK: Lavender Ginger SourDIRECTIONS:Shake all ingredients with ice. Double-strain through a ne mesh strainer into an ice-lled short glass. Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel, and a fresh or dried sprig of lavender if you’ve got it.

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SHOPPING GUIDE:APRON: Lavender FieldsARTIST: Kenna Al-SayedBOOTS: KingsleyCHAMPAGNE: Alexandrie CellarsDRESSAGE LETTERS: Lavender Fields FEED: Pink Rose OrganixFENCING: Lavender FieldsGENERATOR: EcoFlowLAVENDER: Lavender FieldsMARKET BAG: Lavender FieldsUTILITY SOAP: Lavender FieldsSKINCARE: W/OSTEEL BUILDINGS: Lavender FieldsTRACTOR: Solectrac WILD WEST: Maria MarriottTo become a part of Lavender Fields, and our Shopping Guide, email: leslie@lavenderelds.co.

Photo Credit: Maria Marriott