Tim Malin - Golden Mean

CLINICS & EVENTS

Hosting a clinic at your farm can be a valuable way to add to your training. Special events can also be arranged for your organization. I can assist many disciplines in sharing my knowledge of Dressage as that is the basis for all equestrian activities. I can also assist the advanced Dressage and Hunter/Jumper rider and competitor specifically. These can make for great cross training events!

I will work with you and your horse to maximize your potential without disregarding your work to date. Two and Three day clinic formats work best to get to know participants and make real progress.

I am available for clinics throughout the United States. I am based in Connecticut from mid April through December and in Florida from January through mid April. Please contact me directly at (860) 830-8403 to discuss your specific needs. I look forward to hearing from you.

NEWS

2010

A year of transitions - 2009 had been a great year of training Coolio in preparation for WEG qualifiers in late summer. I was very proud of his progress and excited to show him in peak condition for the show season. Unfortunately, only a month before our CDI he injured himself in his stall and it was determined he had to be euthanized. I would like to extend my most sincere appreciation to all at Fairfield Equine, who were of great assistance during this painful time. Coolio has left a giant hole in all our hearts and we are forever grateful for our years with him. On a more pleasant note, we moved into the new farm. Dr. and Mrs. Goldblatt have built a facility where serious projects can be developed. Every aspect was thought out to ensure comfort and safety of horses and riders allowing for maximum development in their training. We thank the Goldblatts for the use of this facility as Tim’s home base.

U.S. Animal of Vermont Sponsors Tim Malin

This year I am pleased to have U.S. Animal as one of my sponsors. Sponsors make a difference – please visit U.S. Animal at shopusanimal.com. For over twenty-five years, U.S. Animal Nutritionals® of Vermont has been a leader in research and product development of high quality supplements for large and small animals. A division of FoodScience Corporation, U.S. Animal Nutritionals® of Vermont produces only the purest, most reliable products to meet the exacting standards of today’s veterinarians and equine, canine, and feline ownersI continue to search for sponsors to obtain top horses in order to compete at the highest levels internationally.

2009

Once again the year begins with awards. Tim and Coolio received third nationally from the American Holsteiner Association as well as USDF All-Breeds awards. Tim and Coolio primarily competed the season in Olympic Qualifier CDI*** competitions and ended the year with an average above 60%. At two CDI’s Tim won best presented in the jog. Another focus this year has been preparing to move to a brand new facility in Higganum, CT. This facility is built to Olympic training standards and has taken much longer to build than anticipated but, will provide excellent training conditions. This year also provided opportunities to expand clinics and training.   Tim provided a two day lecture and clinic at Centenary College working with almost 30 students in jumping and dressage. Read Centenary’s comments: Click here The season ended with Tim Geaney – photographer for Ralph Lauren - asking to photograph Tim and Coolio. This was a fun surprise! See photos below.

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2008

January began with 2007 awards. The USDF presented Tim his Gold Medal Rider Award. The USDF also awarded Tim and Coolio the All Breed Grand Prix Open Reserve Champion and Grand Prix Musical Freestyle Champion awards. The American Holsteiner Horse Association recognized Tim and Coolio as 2007 Grand Prix Reserve Champions. In Sponsorship news, ThinLine and Waldhausen joined The American Horse Trials Foundation as Tim's sponsors. Read more about sponsors below and on the sponsorship page.

Tim and Coolio arrived in Wellington October '07 for six months of training and competition. They held their own competing only in Olympic Qualifier CDI ***. Their scores consistently qualified them for the Special or Freestyle. Tim and Coolio performed a brand new freestyle to rave review! Tim was awarded Best Male Handler at The Palm Beach Derby and received a generous gift from ShoClothes. Tim and Coolio return to Connecticut in May to continue to develop their partnership and polish their performances.

One of the highlights of the season was adding a new "family" member. Lady joins brothers Duke and Ollie! Lady is an Irish Jack Russell weighing 5lbs at 12 weeks.

ThinLine Sponsors Tim Malin

"I am proud to be sponsored by ThinLine - a company with products that live up to their claims. I especially love my ThinLine pad. The pad helps horses become more at ease with the saddle and motion of the rider. The rider can find their seat position easier and with greater comfort. My back feels better, my hips feel better - I feel better and so do my horses! Please, visit the ThinLine website and see if their products can help you too! -Tim Malin"

Waldhausen Sponsors Tim Malin

I am extremely proud to be sponsored by Waldhausen. I share the belief in their guiding principle of "all the best for your horse". According to this guiding principle, Waldhausen, Cologne, Germany, produces and supplies everything for horse riding - for the pony rider, as well as for the Olympic champion. Since 1836 this company has established a reputation of quality and integrity. For over thirty years now they have been the official supplier of the German DOKR. I am honored to be chosen as a sponsored rider as they enter the US. Please visit www.waldhausen.com and help welcome them to the US as well! Tim

2007 - The National Grand Prix Championships!

A wonderful year! January began with the presentation of the 2006 national year end awards. Coolio was the USDF All Breeds Holsteiner Grand Prix Reserve Champion and I-2 Champion. He was also awarded The American Holsteiner Horse Association Grand Prix Award – Third Place and Champion for I-2.

Onto a great season in Wellington! Tim continued training with Olympian Ashley Holzer at her Southfields Farm and is coached by Ashley at his competitions. Tim and Coolio finished the season in the USEF High Performance Grand Prix Freestyle at Dressage at Equestrian Estates March 30 - April 1. The pair placed second with individual judges awarding up to 70.5% for an overall 67.417%. Also, Tim's performance at Grand Prix in the High Performance and CDI*** divisions capped off requirements for his USDF Gold Medal.

Tim returned to Connecticut in May and the ESDCTA Memorial Day Weekend Show at the Horse Park of New Jersey May 25-27, 2007. The judging panel in the High Performance Grand Prix divisions consisted of Axel Steiner, CA, (S) - Lorraine MacDonald, Canada, (S) - Lilo Fore, CA, (S).  Tim and Coolio concluded the weekend with a 66.833% for 2nd in the Freestyle.

Successfully competing at top High Performance and CDI*** competitions in the Grand Prix, Special and Freestyle earned Tim and Coolio their spot at the National Grand Prix Championships to compete for the national title. The competition featuring the 2007 Collecting Gaits Farm / USEF National Grand Prix was among the top sixteen horse and rider combinations in the country. The event was held at the historic United States Equestrian Team Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. Tim and Coolio entered in the 16^th position and moved up to end 13^th in the Championships. It was an incredible experience!

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2006 Was Cool-io!

In April Tim Malin and Golden Mean LLC purchased Harmony’s Coolio from Harmony Sporthorses. Coolio is a 1994 Holsteiner gelding standing an impressive 18.2 hands high. We acknowledge Ashley Holzer, Tim’s trainer and coach since 2002 for bringing Tim and Coolio together.

Here in Connecticut many wonderful improvements were made at our host farm. Brand new indoor and outdoor riding rings with incredible bases and a mix of sand, eurofelt and rubber footings. Absolutely the best riding surfaces we have ever seen! All new turnout fencing, fly spray systems, watering systems etc. We offer our sincere appreciation to Dr. and Mrs. Goldblatt for putting together a top class facility.

September debuted Tim and Coolio at Grand Prix. They won the class with a 68.333% and were the shows FEI High Scorer. September also announced the addition of Duke and Ollie to the Golden Mean family. Duke is a Dachshund/Jack Russell Terrier mix and Ollie is a Boston Terrier/ Bichon Frise. Duke is shown doing what he loves to do – napping! Ollie as always is on the lookout for something to investigate!

SALES

I am happy to assist you in finding your next horse. Contact me to discuss your needs.

TIM MALIN
(860)-830-8403
goldenmeanllc@aol.com

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