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Local Non Profit Partners Benefit from An Outstanding Day
at the 2011 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic

Supporters and staff of the UNH Therapeutic riding program charity luncheon at the
2011 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic with their entries for the best hat contest.
From Left Cindy Burke, Director of UNH Therapeutic Riding Program,
Dr. Betsy Bolton, Associate Professor of Equine Studies, D.V.M., D.A.C.V.S.,
Sarah Hamilton, Director of the UNH Equine Program
and Marcie Jacobson, Supporter of the UNH Therapeutic Riding Program.

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Hampton Falls, NH- September 17, 2011- On a picture perfect fall day, three local equine charities welcomed the opportunity to thank their hardworking staff, dedicated supporters and army of volunteers that make it all possible by hosting a luncheon at the 2011 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic. The luncheons serve to raise money for these great causes in addition to building awareness of each charities mission and programs that they offer.

The Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic is an elite equestrian competition held in beautiful Hampton Falls, NH. The event attracts a star-studded lineup of both local and international riders that range from Olympic medalists to some of the most promising up and coming riders in the sport of show jumping in the race to capture over $200,000 in prize money.

Today's beneficiaries included:

UNH Therapeutic Riding Program: The UNH Therapeutic Riding Program adapts equine activities to allow for participation of riders over the age of 5 with cognitive, physical and emotional challenges. Activities take place in a normal equine environment, augmented with therapeutic games and activities to develop childrens potential rather than focus on their disabilities.

The program is run in coordination with the Equine Studies program at the University of New Hampshire in Durham so that students can learn how to develop, run and manage successful therapeutic riding programs and facilities.

Program Director, Cindy Burke was thrilled with the support the event received this year and stated "This is our fourth year hosting the luncheon and this year we sold out. It's a great event and everyone really looks forward to it. Next up, for fundraising is the 40th anniversary Horse Trials that will be held October 1st and 2nd at UNH. For more information please visit http://www.equine.unh.edu/trp.

Lucky's Legacy: Lucky's Legacy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Epping, NH. It has been created by a group of dedicated volunteers, with over 25 years combined animal rescue experience. Dedicated to saving the horses whose lives were hanging in the balance from the discontinuation of the Equine Protection Act of North America. Lucky's Legacy continues to work towards preventing cruelty to horses in honor of Lucky a very special rescued horse.

Melissa Coe, President of Lucky's Legacy was grateful for the exposure that the Jumper Classic presents each year. " It's a great way for us to raise money and share the stories of some of the horses we have rescued that are now ready to find homes. You can meet some of the horses in need at their open house on October 23rd at the barn in Epping. You can always see the horses available for adoption and support Lucky's Legacy by visiting luckyslegacy.org.

New England Equine Rescue: Founded in 2005, New England Equine Rescues (NEER) was formed to answer a need within the equine community to network hard-to-place horses that were not able to find sanctuary in overcrowded rescues throughout the New England area. Currently, based in West Newbury. Ma NEER's goal is to provide assistance to horses and horse owners in need throughout New England.

Mary Martin is the manager of NEER North. She was thrilled to be back at this years Jumper Classic. " The is just fantastic exposure for us and we are so grateful for the opportunity to fundraise for a cause that needs a lot of support in the times we are facing right now, she said." The next event for NEER North will be a silent auction full of great gifts for horse lovers of all ages on November 6th at Keon's in the Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, MA. Please visit them at Neernorth.org for more information.

Non- stop show jumping continues tomorrow with the $15,000 Equine Insurance Speed Stake presented by Great American. The Speed Stake is followed by the highlight of the week's events the $75,000 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic Grand Prix. Tickets are available for purchase at the gate or online at www.jumperclassic.com. Parking is $15.00 per car. Gates open at 10am and PlaneSense Opening Ceremonies begins at 11am.

Among the competitors to watch are 2004 and 2008 United States Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward who has won the $75,000 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic Grand Prix here in Hampton Falls in 2008. Ward is certainly no stranger to the winner's circle as one of the most accomplished and recognized riders in the sport.

Earlier this month, Ward made history at the Hampton Classic Horse Show by winning multiple Grand Prix classes over three consecutive days. It all began with his win in the 15,000 Prudential Douglas Elliman 1.45m Open Jumper class, followed by a win in the $50,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix Qualifier CSI****. His winning streak culminated with a win in the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix, a FEI World Cup Qualifier.

While Ward is here to see if his luck can continue, he definitely will have some competition looking to capture some of the $200,000 in prize money up for grabs this week. This includes his two -time Olympic Gold Medalist teammate show jumping all star, Beezie Madden. Madden is recognized as one of the most decorated females in the sport. In 2008, in addition to Team Gold in Beijing, she also captured the individual Bronze medal on her famous mount Authentic. Madden was also the first woman to pass the million dollar mark in show jumping earnings.

Madden is returning to the United States after a strong competitive season in Europe with a recent win in the Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam, on August 28th aboard Coral Reef Via Volo. In addition, Madden also had many wins this winter in the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, which makes her a strong contender for the winner's circle.

One of the local stars who is sure to delight the crowd is Boston Bruins Principal Charlie Jacobs. Recently Jacobs team, brought their A game to the NHL and celebrated their win with the Stanley Cup. Competing is clearly in his blood and this week Jacobs, will see if he can bring his game to the Grand Prix ring.

Earlier this year Jacobs was named Rider of the Month for February in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. He also led the Series Amateur-Owner division at the end of May 2011. In the Fieldstone Summer Showcase this past August, Jacobs used his home ice advantage to his benefit. He took the two top spots in the $7,500 Welcome Stake and then went on to capture the win in the $25,000 Herb Chambers Grand Prix on his horse Flaming Star.

Leslie Burr Howard, who is another Olympic Medalist, is coming off two recent wins just last week at the Putnam Boston Classic. She will surely be one to watch literally chase the money in the bigger classes this week. Other notable riders expected to compete throughout the week include, 18 -year old Victoria Birdsall who is one of the top Junior riders in the country. In addition, watch for Olympian Norman Dello Joio, Irish Olympian Kevin Babbington and Grand Prix veteran riders such as Candice King, Jimmy Torano and Jeffery Welles. This all star cast will also feature Marie Hecart of France who one her first U.S. Grand Prix title here last year and plans on returning to see if she can create a repeat performance at the Jumper Classic in 2011.

Show jumping action continues tomorrow with the $12,000 Harvest Group of UBS Financial Services Welcome Stake, a qualifier for Sunday's $75,000 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic Grand Prix. Join us tomorrow for a meet and greet where local horselovers of all ages will have an opportunity to ask the riders questions, get autographs and win prizes starting at 4:30 pm in the rider's tent. Gates open at 10am daily. Entrance is free to the public through Friday with $10 parking fee and tickets for the weekend can be purchased can at www.jumperclassic.com or by calling 978-283-7708.

Fidelity Investments is one of the world’s largest providers of financial services, with assets under administration of $3.4 trillion, including managed assets of more than $1.5 trillion, as of August 31, 2011. Founded in 1946, the firm is a leading provider of investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, benefits outsourcing and many other financial products and services to more than 20 million individuals and institutions, as well as through 5,000 financial intermediary firms. For more information about Fidelity Investments, visit www.fidelity.com.

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Body awareness

Often when I massage a client I will hear them say, "I didn't know I hurt there."
Sometimes that is because they hurt more in one area than another. When relaxation and circulation return to one muscle or group of muscles, the next area of discomfort begins to say hey, over here!
This is "normal" and clients should not be alarmed. The client's body awareness is key to performance, no matter what sport they are training for. This is why I recommend full body treatments. Another reason for full body work is that one muscle group is connected to the next. For the full benefit of recovery from training I recommend it once or twice a month.
Spot treatments are a great way to keep clients going, and get specific problem areas worked out. By receiving this work, clients can continue their work with greater ease.
As body awareness increases, the ability for the athlete to listen to their body, trust it to perform the sport at hand and increase the level of intensity will be reflected.
In this picture, myself and fellow kettle bell enthusiast, train to work on developing technique for the kettle bell push press. form and body awareness are keys to success. Like anything else, every session is a work in progress. Have fun!

REST and MASSAGE

Getting the proper rest is as important as getting a good workout and good nutrition. Even if you take a ten minute cat-nap during the day, that can boost your performance tremendously. Sleeping at your desk is probably not the best idea, but taking a moment during the day to just breathe and relax will help you get through a busy day.
Massage is another great way to get a boost on your rest and rejuvenation. Being relaxed and refreshed, you will perform better in all the jobs and activities that you do.
Go get 'em! Then get a massage!!

Fibromyalgia: What You Need to Know

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Fibromyalgia and Exercise: Yes, You Can

Exercise eases the pain of fibromyalgia. Getting started may not be easy, but it’s worth it.

WebMD Feature

By Denise Mann

Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD

Take it from a Cincinnati, Ohio, mother of six, Pat Holthaun: Exercise may be the last thing you feel like doing if you have fibromyalgia, but it’s also one of the best things you can do to decrease pain.
Like many people, when Holthaun was diagnosed with the widespread pain disorder several years ago, she took up residence on her couch -- unwilling to even think about getting up and moving. But two years ago, the 72-year-old finally decided to take her doctor’s advice and enroll in a warm water aerobics class.
“I just love it,” she says. “It’s such an enjoyable thing, and I am so much more limber and stronger now.” She likes it so much, she now does water aerobics three times a week.
Holthaun is on to something. Along with medication and education about fibromyalgia, exercise plays a critical role in managing the disease.

Fibromyalgia and Exercise: Slow and Steady

“Exercise improves a person’s overall sense of well-being and reduces pain and tenderness over time,” says Lesley M. Arnold, M.D. a psychiatrist and fibromyalgia expert at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio. “We try to pace it slowly and make sure that their symptoms of pain and fatigue are under control before we introduce it.”
The first step is typically an assessment of the person’s current fitness level. “We like to start them on a program that is a level or two below their current level, improve their stamina, and build up to 20 to 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity on most days of the week,” Arnold tells WebMD. “We really encourage them to pace things and set reasonable goals.”

Water Aerobics Soothe and Strengthen

For people with fibromyalgia, low-impact aerobics is the way to go. “We really like an aerobic water class and people tend to go back,” Arnold says.
The research backs her up. A study in Arthritis Research & Therapy found that water aerobics improve health-related quality of life in women with fibromyalgia.
These classes often start in warm-water pools, which can be soothing. What’s more, they are typically group-based, so people can garner support and motivation from other members of the group. Holthaun says that this helps people stick to a program. “People with fibromyalgia tend to isolate, but being in a group helps motivation,” she says.

Strength Training and Low-Impact Exercise

What if you don’t have access to a pool? Don’t despair: Walking, biking, and other forms of low-impact aerobic activity also provide benefits. “Grab a buddy, take a class, or look into physical therapy,” Arnold suggests.
And don’t rule out strength training. Although doctors once believed that strength training could worsen pain in people with fibromyalgia, new research suggests that this is not the case. In fact, the latest research -- presented at the 2008 annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists in Orlando -- suggests that strength training can have the same ameliorating effect on pain as aerobic exercise.
Lynne Matallana, president and founder of the National Fibromyalgia Association in Anaheim, Calif., says the benefits of exercise for people with the condition are tremendous. “This has been shown scientifically and anecdotally,” she says.
Matallana’s own experience has shown her that exercise can also soothe the mind. A former dancer, she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1995. “I have watched how exercise has improved my symptoms and my overall outlook,” she says. “When I got in water, I could do movements that were almost like dance. That touched my soul again.”

Getting Over the Mental Hurdles

Let’s face it: It may hurt just to think about going from couch potato to marathon runner. To avoid getting overwhelmed, take it in stages.
“If you have fibromyalgia, you have this amplified pain signal telling you that something is wrong,” Mattalana says. “It’s a natural instinct to want to protect your body by going to bed, but that actually makes pain worse.”
Try these two tips to get your mind on board:

• Give yourself a pep talk. “Tell yourself that this is going to be beneficial,” Mattalana says. “Say, ‘Today I will do just this amount because I know this will help me feel better.” 
• Set realistic goals. Arnold often prescribes five minutes of walking to start. “People may think that won’t be too difficult, but it can be if you have fibromyalgia,” she says. “We start very slow and build up from there, and emphasize that there is no hurry.”

From Skeptic to Believer

In the beginning, Mattalana scoffed at the thought of doing only three minutes on the treadmill, but it wasn’t as easy as she thought it would be. “I slowly got my body conditioned and got to a point where I could add more exercise,” she says. “It is a slow process, but every time you get up, stretch, walk, get into a pool, or take a yoga class, you are one step closer to feeling better.”
“Once you convince people to start exercising, they become believers,” says Daniel J. Clauw, MD, professor of anesthesiology and medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. “It’s not until they do it and see how much it helps that they embrace it.”
How long does that usually take? “Some people will notice changes right away, but for others, it may take a couple of weeks,” he says.
Exercise is not a panacea for fibromyalgia, Clauw says. But, he says, “it works in more people than anything else. I can’t remember an instance where someone got into an exercise program and didn’t notice a significant improvement in symptoms.”