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Hampton Green Farm on Top

This past weekend, WEC hosted a national show with over 400 entries. Hampton Green Farm went for all.  Carly Castello  riding Ebanisto KR (Faralay II) and Justine Boyer along with Campanero HGF  (Camaron IX), 8 year-old horses, claimed the first position at Third level tests. They are having a continuous upscale progress towards juniors and their future look very bright.   Sam Stenger showed the feminine charm of Diva HGF  (Third Level Test) . Their progression is unstoppable.  Last but not least, Kerrigan Gluch along with Mejorano HGF (Grandioso III), did it again. In their first season of GP, this partnership just keeps getting better and better everyday. Their golden score in GP was 70.217, but even better, in the GPS they received an impressive 72,979 !! We are over the moon, there are no words to describe the happiness.

Fall News 2013

Winter is not far away in Michigan, and the staff is busy closing up the farm for the cold weather. In 2013, our mares gave birth to nine healthy foals by sires Camaron IX and Cuatrero IV—five colts and four fillies. All foals are now weaned and have been moved to their new pastures, and the mares are enjoying a year of rest. We will rebreed again in 2014. Meanwhile, in Wellington we are getting ready for our busiest time of year. Working Students Kerrigan Gluch and Rachel Chowanec each have two horses in training. Kerrigan is preparing Lentisco for international competition at Junior level, and has already competed him this fall with scores in the high 60s. She is also riding Infanta HGF this winter for the D4K program. Rachel is preparing Idolo Americano for the Small Tour, and continuing to school the Grand Prix movements with Embrujado. Both girls were invited to ride for Anne Gribbons this past week, thanks to a scholarship from Renee Isler. They rode their tests for Anne, who then provided valuable suggestions for improvements and exercises helpful for horses with baroque conformation. Rachel and Kerrigan are in training this fall with Maria Lithander, a long-time friend of HGF and a rider who achieved excellent results on Idilio at the Small Tour and others of our young horses. Jim and Luis have the rental barns ready for our winter boarders. Canadian Olympian Jacquie Brooks is returning with her clients, as is Lendon Gray with her Dressage4Kids WIT Program, which is bigger than last year. Now that the issues with the Village have been resolved favorably for the Global Dressage Festival, there is much excitement for the upcoming season of 7 CDI competitions and twice as many national shows, all in one location, and all a short hack from Hampton Green. SICAB, the annual international PRE horse fair in Sevilla, Spain, is just a few weeks away. USPRE, the national PRE Horse association, will be there and will host the International Breeders Reception on Thursday evening. Vaquero HGF will defend his national ranking at the Copa ANCCE against the other 6 Year Old PREs vying for the Copa title. Many HGF friends and clients are planning to attend this year. Finally, we want to congratulate the Schiefele family on their recent purchase of Baroco HGF. This outstanding four year old shows great promise and, paired with their Junior Level daughter, should be a top prospect for all levels as grow together. Elena is an EDAP rider who trains regularly with Maria Lithander, and will be part of the WIT program this winter with Lendon Gray. Upcoming Events for Winter 2014: Daniel Martin Dockx Clinic, January in Wellington, TBA USPRE Week, January 20-26 USPRE Party, Wednesday, January 22, at Global Dressage The Great Charity Challenge, PBIEC , Saturday, February 1 Florida Youth Dressage Championships, February 18-23 The Nations Cup at Global Dressage, February 18-23

Where Are They Now: Carmen HGF

Hampton Green Farm distinguishes itself as a breeder of PRE horses for sport, as opposed to a breeder of morphology horses. Nevertheless, our breeding stallions have morphology distinctions and awards, even championships, and our offspring are revised and competed in morphology competitions with high marks in both Spain and the United States. (See http://hamptongreenfarms.com/PRE-horses-awards-en-84.html) Carmen HGF (Camaron IX x Escapada) is one example. Purchased in 2008 by Richard and Melanie James of Christchurch, New Zealand, they recently had the opportunity to have her evaluated by Spanish officials. Here is their update: "Very recently we've had a very well respected ex college of judges category A ANCCE judge visit NZ to do a judging tour. We were nervous for a while as he seemed to be being quite hard on our locally bred horses and was less than impressed with most of what he saw. You will be pleased to know though that Carmen blew everyone away with her movement and scored the highest marks across the country with 25 points. This was against a top class calificado stallion from Spain, and a recently imported show quality amazing mare from Spain, who also has very good movement. The judge scored her walk and trot as excellent, both 9's! The judge also liked her morphology very much, and overall she either came second or third in the country at around 106-7 points (just checking our calcs as the other imported mare had very close marks to her). The next highest mark was the top horse, the calificado stallion, who got some amazing scores, but Carmen was not beaten on movement. The judge was very impressed with her and told us he thought she was the mare of the future. We were stoked and very humbled all at once. We knew she was special, but we were surprised at how much she impressed him, as Dr Rodriguez has very high standards especially re morphology and particularly breed type. We are just annoyed we didn't capture any video of her trotting out as she just flew in her trot that day. Rich could hardly keep up with her but she stayed with him and floated beautifully. So I hope this news will be exciting for you, knowing you have bred a very special top quality PRE who in theory could compete with the best at SICAB (along with the many top quality competitive horses you have also bred). You probably wish now you didn't sell her. We are so grateful to you for allowing us to bring her to NZ. She will have always been special to us whatever happened. It is clear that she will be key to helping us develop the PRE in NZ, as we had hoped." Back, Loins - 9 Croup, Tail - 8 Forelimbs, Limb Alignment - 7.5 Hindlimbs, Limb Alignment - 8.75 Height, Overall Impression - 8 Breed Fidelity - 8 Walk - 9 Trot - 9 Canter - 7 Overall Total 107.25

June News

We have nine new foals at HGF, all healthy, strong and full of character. Our 2013 breedings include 2 colts by Camaron, 3 colts by Cuatrero, and 4 fillies by various sires. Additionally, we have a number of young horses available to age 4. Interested buyers should contact the HGF office for a complete sales list. The HGF Team had a successful show weekend: --Young Rider Rachel Chowanec and Embrujado scored over 68% in both the Team and Individual Tests at Waterloo Dressage in Grass Lake, Michigan. --Kerrigan Gluch maintained her average with scores of 63 and 64% with Cuatrero in the Junior Division. --Andrea Landis showed her own Brioso HGF (Bolero x Quintera) in the USEF Four Year Old Division and scored 71%. She now joins the ranks of HGF's TEAM70. --Daniel Martin Dockx competed Vaquero HGF in the CDN*** at Dos Lunas for a high score of 77% in the FEI Six Year Old Final Test and for the fourth time in four outings, won the Copa ANCCE Award (top scoring PRE for the show). And this week is our Youth Week at HGF featuring the Emerging Dressage Athlete Clinic and the Lendon Youth Dressage Fesitval Midwest. Dressage4Kids announced the riders of the EDAP clinic: Kylie Heitman Rachel Chowanec Kerrigan Gluch Katrina Sadis Anna Logan Kailey Gehl Nicole Gallant Ella Angelo Claire Kendall Katja Creswick Katherine Esterline (Auditing is allowed, free of charge, no lunch provided.) The LYDFM is bringing out riders of all ages to 21 years old, from Western Michigan and several other states. Join us this Saturday evening. Dressage4Kids Annual Dinner at HGF is Open to the Public When: Saturday Evening, June 22 Where: Hampton Green Farm, 5440 E Farr Road, Fruitport, MI What: Dinner with Special Guest Speaker Nicholas Fyffe and Lendon Gray. Cost: $20.00 per person donation to D4K Contact: 231-865-6000

Young Riders Shine for HGF at Wellington Classic Spring Challenge CDI

Young Riders Shine for HGF at Wellington Classic Spring Challenge CDI What may have been the busiest week of the season for HGF--with USPRE Annual Meeting and PRE-Show plus a major circuit international show and High Point Challenge--turned out to be carried away on the performances of HGF's young riders. Our entire team of riders ages 15 to 24 showed the Wellington Dressage community how to ride and show their PREs for top scores and big wins. Rachel Chowanec, 16, continues to dominate the JR CDI classes with Lendon Gray's Embrujado XI. A 2nd Place in the Team test on Friday was followed by two First Places in the Individual and Freestyle tests on Saturday and Sunday with scores ranging from 65 to 68 from the top international judges. A last minute addition to Rachel's freestyle which added ten-meter circles at the counter-canter to half-pass showed the pair's flexibility and range of skill. Congratulations Rachel for being the CDI High Point Champion for USPRE as well! Head Groom Molly Reynolds did her first show on her fabulous new stallion Bolero CXLVIII. The brother to Fuego, Bolero lived up to his former record and tradition at HGF, scoring over 68% both days at Training and First levels with Molly, who placed in the top 3 in her classes and received the AA High Point Award for USPRE for the weekend. Bolero will be standing at stud this spring at HGF for Maureen and Cluties Sharp's Raven Star Ranch. Working student Bettina Gruber, 19, of Germany, scored 65.263 to take 2nd in the Third 1 with Camaron, and beat out the other JR/YRs for the USPRE High Point award. And our youngest rider at 15, Chelsea Reed, did her first Welllington Show with Lentisco, scoring 61 and 62 at First and Second Levels with her chestnut stallion. Chelsea, daughter of Tom and Megan Reed, also trains with Lendon Gray and is planning to continue Lenny's training with sites on JR classes next year. Finally, 24 year old Mica Mabragana and Idilio made their International debut at PSG and Inter 1 this weekend, receiving scores of 63.596 and 63.070, both qualifying marks for their bid for Pan Am Games for Argentina. As related in all the press for the weekend, the conditions for the outdoor classes were extremely difficult with driving rain, limited warm-up area and slippery rings. In spite of this, Mica put in very credible tests as she and Idilio continue to develop their relationship together. This is Idilio's first time in 5 years in the International classes and we are thrilled to see the continued improvement in him even at 16 years old. (Additionally, Idilio received the Peak Performance Award for best turned-out horse.) Congratulations to all our riders and their many successes this weekend!

Carina HGF

Congratulations to Cindy and Eric Smith of Templeton, California in their recent purchase of Carina HGF, a 2008 bright bay filly by Camaron IX out of Sevillana LXXX. Cindy joined the HGF family last October when she purchased Decoroso HGF, a 2006 Chestnut Stallion, an exciting young prospect with whom she has won every class she's entered with scores to 70%. Cindy and Eric returned to Hampton Green in search of a perfect mount for Eric and breeding mare for Deco. Carina shows her father's beautiful expression and suspension in front, with her mother's powerful hind end and quick hind leg. Originally intended to be a breeding prospect for HGF, we were happy to see this special filly go to professional riders who are serious about developing and campaigning their PRE horses. In other news, Encanto XI and Dani Martin wrapped up the Sunshine Tour with another successful go at the Grand Prix last weekend. In only their second time at the test, and both done in the international arena, Dani finished 5th in a class of 19, with a score of 64.4. For full results seehttp://sunshinetour.net/documentos/fotos/1263_5.pdf . Dani and Encanto next look forward to accompanying the Spanish Team to CDI Saumur, France, at the end of April.

Gold Coast Opener Results: the Teamwork of Ana Gilmour and Bolero

Ana Gilmour continues her successes in Wellington with great results on HGF's young stallion Bolero. At the Gold Coast Opener on January 23-25, Ana again scored over 70% with Bolero and added another big win to his show record. Ana finished competitively in all classes with both Bolero and Camaron and she is now looking forward to the Wellington Classic Spring Challenge on February 6-8. Bolero is a 2004 Bay PRE Stallion out of Utrerano VII. Not yet 5 years old and still very much a colt, Bolero has already won many ANCCE breed awards and USDF Sport Horse awards, as well as scored over 70% at every dressage show in which he has competed. Bolero is a promising future prospect for the FEI show ring for HGF, and is sire to a number of 2009 HGF foals. Gold Coast Opener Highlights for Ana Gilmour and Bolero: Bolero Training 1 67.391 Second Place Training 2 69.286 Third Place Training 4 71.6 First Plac

Hampton Green Farm at the Palm Beach Derby

What a difference a year makes. The Derby has always been one of the most competitive shows in the Florida winter circuit, bringing out the best horses and riders who are down for the season. The judging at the Derby is always the most critical, as the show is a national qualifier for a number of championships. In the past, HGF has found the Derby to be an especially difficult venue at which to show the PRE well, however this year HGF was in the ribbons in every class we entered , bringing home 3 Firsts, a Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth. Ana Gilmour was the rider to beat at Third Level with Camaron. Her consistent scores of 68% maintained their winning position against a number of top riders and fancy horses at Third Level Tests 2 and 3. In her warm-up class on day one, Ana decided to do a Fourth Level Test 1, and scored a respectable 66.7 for Fifth Place in a class that fielded, among others, four Team riders for various countries. We are very proud of our own little Camaron and his heart of gold! We reported last time that Adelante was not sure he wanted to be ridden inside of that white box with a scary tent at the end. At some point over the last two weeks, his rider Maria Lithander was able to change his mind and they entered the Training class as if they were old pros, instead of a young horse in only his second show. With ears pointed forward and maintaining his gait and frame throughout, Adelante floated around the ring at both Training 1 and Training 3, scoring a 70.4 on day one (Third Place) from judge Uwe Mechlem, and a 72 on day two (First Place) from MariLynn Griffin. (The 72% also garnered Maria the coveted and hotly contested USPRE Open High Point Award for the show--edging out the valiant efforts of both Ana and the ever-competitive Janne Rumbough on JR.) We also presented Bolero who, like several of our other young horses in the past, found the Derby to be particularly challenging with its blowing tents and arenas bordering on deep ravines. With Ana, he brought home a Second Place and a Fourth, however the distractions prevented him from scoring in his usual range. Courtney decided not to show Grandioso at the Derby this year, and his next show is the upcoming High Performance show at Equestrian Estates. Although all the PREs (including Janne and JR) at the Derby last weekend were showing in the lower levels, they were clearly the horses to beat in each of their various classes and many people commented to us how things have changed for our breed and our various programs. Holding High Point Award competitions adds another level of challenge and fun to these shows and continues to highlight the competitiveness of the PRE horse. In fact, it has been said that PREs will only score well at higher levels where more collection is demanded, however this year's Derby has proven that the basic gaits and trainability of the PRE are competitive against the top warmbloods in the country at every level. Congratulations Ana, Maria and Janne and see you all at the Gold Coast Finale!

Courtney King-Dye Rides HGF Stallion Camaron in the 8th Annual Challenge of the Americas

This past month at the International Polo Club in Wellington, FL was held the 8th Annual Challenge of the Americas Event for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This event has come to be known as a sparkling evening of Quadrilles and Pas de Deux performances featuring popular music and team riders from the US and other countries.This year's competition featured a US Team and an International Team, riding to musical features specially compiled and choreographed for them by the industry's best freestyle designers. Several "warm-up" acts preceded the competition, including a Dressage vs. Western freestyle, and a freestyle by Uncle Sam!2008 Olympians Courtney King-Dye and Ashley Holzer performed a tribute to the riders of the Hong Kong Olympics. As Pop Art, Ashley's Olympic mount, was in training for the upcoming World Cup qualifier, and Courtney's Olympic ride, Mythilus, was still getting back into shape from a short time off, both women were invited to select another horse on which to perform their Pas de Deux. Courtney's selection was HGF's 1995 foundation stallion, Camaron IX, competed this year by Ana Gilmour. Camaron was all business the night of his big ride under the lights, and although he wasn't sure he liked riding croup to croup with another horse, he did so because he knew his job and, chivalrous guy that he is, nothing was too much to ask in the name of a cause that helped women.Courtney said she had to keep from laughing all throughout the ride because he was so much fun. Unfazed by the flashing lights and the roaring crowd, Camaron put his whole heart into every formation--especially the big ending when both horses, side by side in an extended trot, came close enough to allow their riders to "High Five" down the center line!Camaron is the sire of a number of competitive and award-winning offspring, including Diaz HGF owned by Kelly Farmer, Destinado owned by Pam Geniac, Carmen HGF owned by Richard and Melanie James, and Bocelli owned by Jill Lane.For information on Camaron offspring for sale, contact HGF at 231-865-6000.

HGF Results from the Gold Coast Finale I and II

HGF Stallions in the Ribbons: Camaron and Ana Fourth Level, Test One 66.744 First Fourth Level, Test Three 65.122 Second Adelante and Maria Training Level, Test Three 71.6 First Training Level, Test Four 72.8 First Lentisco and Kim Training Level, Test Three 62.8 Third Training Level, Test Four 63.6 Fourth Other news: Maria and Adelante win the USPRE Open High Point Award for the National Levels. Ana rides her first test for O Judge Gary Rockwell. Kim survives the warm-up arena in Wellington.

Dressage by the Bay Results

Dressage by the Bay, in beautiful Traverse City, MI, has it all: sun, water, beaches, a resort town full of activity, great footing, beautiful grounds, super show staff and world-class judges. Be sure to put it on your calendar for 2010--July 8-11--and join us for one of Michigan's premier dressage competitions.Results from Dressage by the Bay, 2009: Idolo Americano, ridden by Maria Lithander Training 1 73.913 First Training 1 71.739 First Bolero, ridden by Maria Lithander Training 2 75.00 First Training 2 70.714 Second Camaron, ridden by Ana Gilmour Third 3 65.8 First Fourth 3 61.951 First Fourth 3 64.390 First Championships: Fourth Level High Point Champion, Show I Camaron/Ana Gilmour Champion Young Horse, USDF Sporthorse Division Decoroso HGF Champion Three Year Old Colt Decoroso HGF Reserve Grand Champion Decoroso HGF USPRE Breed Class Champion Idolo Americano USPRE Breed Class Reserve Champion Bolero Overall High Point Horse for USDF Sporthorse Show Idolo Americano All horses handled by Tom Reed for USDF Sporthorse Classes. Congratulations also to Working Student Micaela Johnson and her high score of 69.130 at Training One for a Second Place with her PRE mare, Condoleeza.

Miscellaneous.....

The last few weeks have been a blur. Now that Courtney has made distinct steps toward consciousness and is in the early stages of response and communication, we have been overwhelmed with relief! All other "news items" just don't have the same importance... but here are some miscellaneous little bits of information that may or may not constitute real "news": Congratulations to Chelsea Reed on her first Dressage test on Lentisco, and for winning the First Level, test 4, with over 65%. We are so thankful to learn that ANCCE official Manolo Gonzalez is recovering well from his scooter accident in Sevilla. Congratulations to Lily Zilo on the arrival of her new PRE from Spain! We have learned that David and Ulla Sonshein will be taking Iliado home to Ontario in about two weeks, where he'll be boarded at Belinda Trussell's barn. Congratulations to Maureen and Cludies Sharp on their recent purchase of Graciosa and Menina, two fabulous fillies from sires Idilio and Grandioso. They are starting their new breeding business with the best of HGF bloodlines. For those of you on Facebook, we've started a new HGF Group called Hampton Green Forum, a place for conversations, photos, videos and more. Check it out. Former YR star, Krystalann Shingler looked super on Camaron at the Challenge of the Americas. Krystalann, who has been competing her Small Tour horse Tividor in the CDIs since last year, rode Camaron on the Canadian Team for the Challenge. This is Camaron's 2nd Challenge, and he looked like an old pro out there, along with Dr. Kohl and Jazmin who dazzled in the Ice Dancing with Horses performance. It looks like last month's Wellington visit by David De Wispelaere and Patrick Roggenbau is resulting in a Michigan clinic in July--hosted by Sheila Murdoch at Jubilee Farm, and including a dinner and party at HGF. Stay tuned for more details.... We've been in touch with Ana Gilmour down in Texas and she sounds extremely busy and happy. She has more than enough work with the large group of lovely young horses and also riding horses owned by USPRE Board Member Marianne Lattimore, who we hear is building the most incredible covered arena in all of Texas! Be sure to keep checking the USPRE website (www.usprea.com) for news about the upcoming summer events--revisions in your area and USPRE High Point and Breed Awards at shows across the country. We are especially pleased with the planning and organization of Erin Lohec and Betsy Ketcham as they've put together a terrific series of High Point Challenges at Dressage and breed shows in both Southern and Northern California. We extend our thanks again to all of you who have written Courtney and have sent their love and support. The outpouring has overwhelmed her family and friends, and they have recorded every letter into a notebook, which we now know she will read some day! For those of you who would like to send her a note, you may do so at comebackcourt@gmail.com.

Dressage by the Bay Report

Congratulations to Ana Gilmour, Tom Reed, and the HGF Team for their successes at Dressage by the Bay in Traverse City last weekend. Hampton Green Farm horses brought home the following wins: USDF Breed Show Bolero CXLVIII, Handled by Tom Reed Champion Mature Horse Stallion Four Years Old Reserve Champion Mature Horse Champion Horse USPRE Division Dressage by the Bay I Camaron IX, ridden by Ana Gilmour First Place, Second Level, Test Two, 66.757% First Place, Second Level, Test Two 67.027% First Place, Second Level, Test Three 69.535% High Point Champion, Second Level Bolero CXLVIII, ridden by Ana Gilmour Second Place, Training Level, Test Four 64.00% Dressage by the Bay II Camaron IX, ridden by Ana Gilmour First Place, Second Level, Test Three, 68.372% Bolero CXLVIII, ridden by Ana Gilmour First Place, Training Level, Test One, 70.435% First Place, Training Level, Test One, 69.130%

July News

--The 2008 foals are all on the ground. This year we have a handsome and strong crop of babies by sires Cosaco, Grandioso, Idilio, Camaron, and Cuatrero. Please call HGF if you are interested in making an appointment to view this year's stock. --If you have time and are in our area, please drop by during the week of July 21 to meet new Head Trainer Maria Lithander, who will be riding alongside Ana Gilmour and Working Student Lauren Staley. Lauren will be a Junior at Western Michigan University in the fall and is with us this summer to assist with starting the young horses. --HGF imported horse Heroico, owned by Julie Bullen and ridden by Lientje Schueler, received a 70.6% from Judge Fran Dearing at First Level at Dressage at Del Mar last month. Congratulations Julie, Lientje, and Hero! --HGF imported horse Kabileno XV, ridden by Cheri Reiber and coached by Tom Reed, took 3 Firsts at Fourth Level at the competitive Silver Sands Bridle Club Dressage Show in June. Congratulations, Cheri, Tom, Mary, and Kabi! --Be sure to cheer on Fuego XII (brother to HGF's Bolero), ridden by Juan Manuel Munoz for the Spanish Team at the Olympic Games. Fuego is the only PRE competing in Hong Kong this year. Fuego was 9th overall at CDIO Aachen last month and we are expecting great things from this pair in the future. --Update from Aachen, Germany: HGF's Grandioso is there currently with his rider Courtney King-Dye, and he is getting the opportunity of a lifetime to work in the rings with the top horses and riders in the world. He is stabled with the US team, who is in quarantine with the rest of the Olympic horses that are traveling to Hong Kong next month. More on his time there to come . . . --Preparations for the Summer Dressage Festival with Lendon Gray and Victor Alvarez and the Chicks-in-Spurs Party are heating up. We have a few VIP tables left (located under the tent and near the dance floor), and are planning a wonderful evening of riding exhibitions, music, and equestrian entertainment from friends and horse lovers all around the area! Travel plans for out-of-town visitors are still being finalized, and we have a few openings due to cancellations for the last three days of Victor's week with us. Please contact Joan in the office (231-865-6000) as soon as possible if you would like to ride with Victor Alvarez or if you would like to purchase a VIP table for the Chicks in Spurs Party. Be sure to mark your calendars for August 9-17, and especially Monday evening, August 11, for Chicks-in-Spurs! --We continue to have many visitors at the farm, including a bus load of Spanish exchange students from Grand Rapids and the darling future-dressage riders and PRE lovers pictured above!

Year End National Rankings and Awards

The PREs of HGF finished the 2009 season with high rankings in both the USDF Horse of the Year Awards as well as the USDF/USPRE All Breeds Awards. USDF Horse of the Year (Open Competition) Grandioso and Idilio finished in the top 20 Nationally at Prix St. George: Grandioso (ridden by Courtney King-Dye) 14th 68.684 Median Score Idilio (ridden by Maria Lithander) 19th 68.421 Median Score Grandioso finished 11th Nationally at Intermediare 1 68.947 Median Score Camaron (ridden by Ana Gilmour) finished the year ranked #38th at Third Level 66.410 Median Score USDF All Breeds Program for USPRE PREs Training Level Adelante (ridden by Maria Lithander) #1 70.435 Median Score Bolero (ridden by Ana Gilmour and Maria Lithander) #2 68.672 Median Score Third Level Camaron #1 Prix St. George Grandioso #1 Idilio #2 Intermediare 1 Grandioso #1 Congratulations to HGF riders Courtney, Maria and Ana for this national recognition. 

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